Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Christchurch

Tui

I have celiac disease and ordered a variety of things from the gf menu woth no issues! The spring rolls were not what I expected, but ended up being better than I expected. They were so good I could eat them every night. The fish batter was excellent and the hot dog was good as well. The building itself looks run down but the kitchen was clean, the prices were excellent and the service was wonderful. Seriously was the best experience I've ever had at any gf fish and chip shop anywhere!!!

Caitlyn Phillips

I walked in and it really is the dream for a gluten free person. I highly recommend taking a look if your gluten free

Hannah Lang

Loved my experience here the staff were super kind and helpful, I rang beforehand and was made to feel super welcome and when I arrived I was told all the safety measures put in place such as a seperate gf fryer and working area. I had the fried chicken burger it was okay, the bread tasted a bit sconish and the chicken was a little underseasoned but the Kumara fries were insanely good! Would love to try one of the other burgers :)

Nicole Fröhlich

I was happy to find a gluten free place to eat. I enjoyed the food and the service.

Sarah Capon

Great place to get a burger for a coeliac, though only if you go on a day the buns are fresh! I went twice, and the first time my gf bun was really nice, but the second time it completely broke apart within the first two bites, making it too hard to eat without a knife and fork. These are things we deal with as gluten free people anyway, so it wasn’t surprising, but a little disappointing after such a good bun the time before. Otherwise the burgers were great, the chicken nuggets were really nicely cooked, and the chips were yum too!

Rachel Andersen

Loved it. Delicious gluten free, dairy free and soy free meals.

Sam Goodin

Avocado on toast was so good 👍 - gluten free is a bonus. Thanks guys

Stewart Wilson

If you're in Christchurch, Doubles is an absolute must-visit! Hands down, the best café in the city. The selection of gluten-free options is incredible — it’s not just a couple of items; it’s a whole range of delicious choices that cater to every craving. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a sweet treat, they've got it all, and it’s insanely amazing. If you’re a foodie or just someone who appreciates incredible coffee and mouthwatering meals, Doubles Cafe is the spot. I can’t recommend it enough. Every visit is a treat! Yum doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Paul Brunton

Totally tasty burgers. Gluten free and friendly helpful service. The cauliflower tits were an absolute treat.

Richard Hall

One of the best meals of our trip. Octopus starter followed by Blue Warehou (fish special)/lamb (all superbly cooked) and orange cake. Coeliac friendly with excellent cocktails and a great selection of wines. What’s not to like? 10/10

Chauntelle Marr

Gluten free french toast

Nicole Trayner-Smith

As a gluten free person Lucianos is a dream with heaps of cabinet and menu items catering to those with a gf diet. Coffee was fantastic. I can see why it’s so busy all the time. Parking was a tad difficult and I could see that people couldn’t find seats hence just 4 stars for atmosphere

Jakub Hejduk

Very friendly staff my partner have coeliac disease and they make sure it’s gluten free really enjoy the burger love tier kumara fries

Michelle Amos

Delicious food such a great range for coeliacs!

Olivia Allan

I have coeliac disease and ordered gf food from here. I told them I was coeliac and I had a reaction after eating from here. My partner contacted the store afterwards and they did not seem to really care at all. I will not return.

Nicole Graf

Have visited 3-4 times just in the past year, always excellent service, yummy cocktails and great food: tasty, high quality meat cooked beautifully that just keeps coming, plus a selection of yummy side dishes. Really appreciate how well they cater for coeliac customers too.

Di Crawford-Errington

Beautiful food, beautiful people. Great options for those with allergies and coeliacs. Definitely will be back.

Al V8824

We have been going to Tutto Bene quite regularly in the past five years and have never been disappointed. Food is excellent, the service is great and the atmospher is fine. It might be a little bit noisy when there are lots of loud people around but still better than other places where you have to shout. They do two services in the evening so if you go for the first service you are notified that you have to leave the table at 7:30pm. So don't loose time when ordering your meal. Gluten free options are limited (well, Italian food is all about gluten 😕) but you can still enjoy a nice main or go for GF pizza 🍕 😋

Chad Tahana

I got a $18 burger and I feel like I ate a $36 burger filling and tasty and gluten free. My partner bought a fish burger and finished the whole thing (that's a 1st) and those chips where mean as! 💯

Amber

This is my absolute favorite spot for group dinners. Every time I come here, I order the karaage mushrooms and cabbage. My guests are usually skeptical as to why I'm ordering vegetables when dining out as opposed to meat. But without fail, they end up loving the mushrooms the most. The cabbage is also light, refreshing, and surprisingly delicious. This is a great place for sharing, with plenty of dishes to try, and splitting the cost makes it very cheap. The sushi tacos are another highlight—I’ve tried three fish-based ones so far, and they’ve all been fantastic. I usually struggle to enjoy raw fish in New Zealand after experiencing better quality in the islands, but Bar Yoku is one of the few places I trust for consistently good seafood. I’ve never left disappointed. If you visit, definitely request a sunken table. They’re super comfortable and turn it into an experience rather than just a meal. I've come here multiple times with people who have allergies, eg. gluten, nuts, and vegan diet requirements. This has never been an issue, and the food still remains delicious! A special mention to the staff, too—every server I’ve had here knows the menu inside and out, is aware of any changes, and is always professional and friendly. They create a welcoming atmosphere with zero awkwardness or judgment, which, unfortunately, isn’t always the case at some places.

Kathryn Barnhill

Visited for lunch with family and everyone loved their meals. Lovely open space for seating and not too loud. Staff very knowledgeable and accomodating of gluten free requirements, used seperate pans etc for cooking, with many gluten free options from the menu.

Zusje Knowles

In short, I’ve been here twice and I’d choose to dine elsewhere in chch in places I know do a much better experience for this price. I don’t have pictures from our visit but they wouldn’t justify anything anyway. The truffle fries had no truffle, just pecorino cheese on top to make them look like truffle fries, a common hack/ trick. The gluten free pizza base could do with some work/improvements, we’ve definitely had better. The kids menu items are $20 which is so expensive for what you get. We ordered the kids macaroni, and for that portion (the size of a bread and butter plate in a small cast iron sizzler) it would cost $3 to make and they’re charging $20, already steep for a kids meal so I expected it to be amaaaazing. It also came out on a sizzling plate, from a kids menu!? Why would you serve a piping hot cast iron plate to children? It makes absolutely no sense. The staff could do with some major training on the drinks list, it’s a small wine list and wouldn’t take very long to teach the staff what is what, they knew nothing about wine whatsoever. The flavour of our pizza was ok, the beef cheek was lovely, they also have a sparking red wine which was new for us and delicious (even if the waitress didn’t know if it was actually sparkling red wine). All in all I’d choose other restaurants over this next time for sure. There just aren’t enough redeeming factors.

Janet Howison

Booked today for lunch thinking would beat the usual Mother’s Day rush - so did everyone else as restaurant was packed but staff were amazing rushing around taking orders - checking on drinks etc and the food was up to usual standard. My friend is gluten intolerant and waitress spent tine talking through the menu with her. Excellent lunch - thank you Old Vicarage

Kurt Haldane

Best place to get gluten free food that tastes NORMAL. Very accommodating- just talk to them about your needs

Erin Philipp

Had the best kumera chips of my life here today. Cooked perfectly. Was also happy to see gluten-free options (photo attached). Next time I’m definitely getting the GF corn pattie. Coeliacs: note that the GF food is cooked in the same oil as gluten products so it won’t be safe for you.

Laura Carolina

The Breakfast Burger is delicious! The tasty patty came adorned with hash-brown sticks, on a bun with cheez melted onto it. Menu includes smoothies, milkshakes, housemade ginger ale, hot chocolate; buddha bowl, onion rings, daily soup, breakfast plate and more. Shop shelves have many interesting products and include some good things for travellers, such as peanut-butter sachets, oatmilk powder and containers of pâté and “fish” salad. Lots of sweet things to choose from. Chiller has takeaway sandwich filling, coleslaw, Dunedin-made cheezy spreads, etc. Appetizers and gift boxes available to take away. Spices, soup mixes, fresh bread and ciabatta buns, handmade soaps and many gluten-free items. Cabinet is full of fabulous sandwiches, wraps, savoury piesand many baked treats. I’ve tried the Pinkalicious slice and iced carrot-cake cupcake - both scrumptious. No animal products anywhere in the store. Catering, wholesale and online shop available.

西垣三智子（あとりえタオ）

Also available gluten free It's good that GF and VG menus are always displayed in NZ. I had honey ginger tea and VG salad. A cafe with a great atmosphere by the sea I was able to talk to my friend fairly slowly.

Jack Panckhurst

Amazing deliciousand juciy fried chicken, so good and it's gluten free too. Amazing creme brule for desert. Highly recommend

jaz king

Great place for brunch. Gets very busy so would recommend booking! The gingerbread hot chocolate is to die for. They cater very well to gluten and dairy free people such as myself.

Jenny Cameron

Loved the charlies chockie dessert, dairy and gluten free, with ice cream, chocolate brownie, coconut yoghurt, choc sauce, choc bits and berry coulis! Perfect for sharing 👌 ❤️

Cassie

Highly recommend this quirky cafe! Lots of gluten free options, great coffee and such an interesting atmosphere lots of little quirks. They also have a car for kids to play in which kept our 3 year old busy while waiting for food. Highly recommend with kids and for allergies.

Bec T

We were really surprised at how good the pizza was considering Hell Pizza is a chain restaurant. It was really good - and that was even with gluten free bases! They even did gluten free garlic bread, and the best bit - they sell vegan EatKinda ice-cream - made from cauliflower!! Super creamy and tasty - and saves cauliflowers deemed not perfect enough for sale at supermarkets, from going to landfill. Just brilliant! Must try :-)

stephen m (bigsteviem)

Great little cafe set just off the seafront very friendly staff great selection of gluten-free food

Kerryn Searle (Amazing Amazing)

Great food with lots of gluten free options

dot mangin

Amazing staff who accomidated my dad and I for lunch, asked for information got quick response and they even told me where they get their gluten free bread. I asked for no Onion and garlic and oat milk and was very very impressed with my coffee! My dad was able to take home the delicious soup which was a lovely feature. My only downside was the over cooked eggs on my eggs beni but given how busy it was I could understand the extra min going over!! The rest of the beni was beautiful and tasted amazing! Parking was not the best but there was plenty of off street parking which more than makes up for it. The service food and coffee is well worth the visit and the space is very cool 😎 thanks team!

Kristi Atkinson

Delicious meal enjoyed by all 3 of us dining. We started with the marinated artichokes, warmed olives, and zucchini fries ... then had a pizza each which were the Diavola, Salmone and Capriccosa. All pizzas were fantastic including one which was gluten and dairy free. Service was friendly and the ambience was great too :)

Rose Williams

Food was amazing, staff were nice, and catered for myself and my best friend who both have Celiacs

Lidia Labuschagne

I would highly recommend trying out Moment Cafe. They have gluten free options like french (photo attached) which was so beautifully presented and even more delicious to eat. On top of that the service was very friendly and the ambiance of the Cafe so cozy/welcoming. Definitely a nice place to visit in the city centre if you get a chance.

Josh Gray

Great tasting Thai, can do a lot of the dishes gluten free just ask

Rachel Hanover-O'Connor

Really really tasty food. And you can't beat eating it in a sunny courtyard surrounded by plants and the gentle sound of a fountain (there is an inside too if it's cold). Excellent gluten free savoury and sweet options that are actually fresh, have some originality, and very tasty. (Can't give much info about whether it'd be safe for coeliacs though as I didn't personally need to ask about things like separate tongs / cross contamination in preparation etc. I did notice they thoughtfully had the gluten free items on their own high shelf though.)

Liz Shackleton

I enjoy a hamburger from BurgerFuel as they cater to people who have to eat gluten free food.

Jared dobbs

Amazing atmosphere and service, but the star was the epic vegan food. Heaps of gluten free options too. We over ordered and have no regrets. Wish we had a place like this back home.

Baby B

Beautiful atmosphere Great service and hidden gem Food was good too but I had to get gluten free pasta as shared with my mum.... Lol was a great gf pasta

Princely Alex Dcunha

If you are strolling around the city and want to try Indian food with great authentic ambience and visual Artefacts, look no further. Plenty of options in the menu, gluten free and dairy free options available too. All n all nice food! 💙

Sarah Wilkes

Absolutely delicious burger and fries! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for good gluten free options

Cate McCallum

What a quirky little place! We're not locals so stopped in on a family recommendation...and what a little treasure! Food was divine (wish I'd taken a photo)...I had the creamy chili'shrooms, no problem for them to do gluten free for me and they were incredible! Next time I'm in CHCH I'll be back for more! Damn good coffee too!

trudy

This place offers a touch of class in a unique environment. We had a birthday brunch there recently, it was superb. What was one of the best moments was seeing my daughters face when her gluten free pancake arrived looking just as good as normal food and tasting amazing. There was a lot of choice to meet various dietary requirements and all looked good. we will definitely be back.

Rose Daniel

Best gluten-free/coeliac safe burger i've had in a long time! Salad super fresh, patties and sauces delicious. Hopefully hot chips safe for coeliacs will become available eventually too. Everyone loved their burgers from here.

Kwazy Canuck

We really enjoyed our dinner here. Great staff served up a delicious barbecue feast for two with lots of gluten free options for my wife. Love the decor and vibe of the place as well. Check it out!!

Lynda Jayet

A lovely cafe for a cuppa and plenty of Gluten Free choices. Nice, helpful, friendly staff!