Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots Across Nelson

Rosie Johnston

This place was most amazing at dealing with food for my coeliac son. We had booked dinner and when we turned up they had our booking sorted and took care of all my sons needs without any issue. They had lots on the menu that were gluten free and were safe for coeliacs. Probably the first time my son really got to enjoy a whole meal out, complete with dessert! The staff were amazing and were so friendly and helpful, nothing was a problem. Thanks Smugglers, for a great dinner and experience. Definitely recommend to our friends.

Wendy Ellis

The food was absolutely delicious, and catered so well for my husband who is coeliac. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant had a great atmosphere.

Megan Spoerndle

Very friendly and helpful. Delicious drinks, nice sandwiches and pastries. Vegan and gluten free options

Samuel Chalmers

Best Gluten free pizza in Nelson. The Gorgonzola and truffle topping was Devine. Great customer service. Just yum

Sven Olson

Delicious food and chai; ended up going twice while I was in town because the gluten free cornbread with the eggs benedict was stuck in my mind. Skip the pork belly and go with the bacon though, a much better pairing.

Marjo van Dijk

Great coffee, gluten free options for breakfast, and friendly staff.

Tanya W

Delicious amazing flavoured burgers. Big selection. Very accommodating with vegan & gluten free menu. Only negative was my partner said his gf bun was dry, suggest this be toasted. Funky vibe atmosphere with link to beer spot next door which goes hand in hand.

Sam Calaz

Been ordering food from here for a few weeks now and I'm amazed at the consistent quality of the food and the care extra care that's taken with the gluten free stuff I have to have nowadays. The burgers are amazing and my missus loves the doughballs😁

Milly Silcock

Our favorite cafe for delicious gluten-free options and super yummy food. It is only cabinet food, but this means it's ready quickly, good if you have limited time. Great coffee and nice, friendly service. Don't go late as they close promptly and sometimes run out of the gf options.

Geordie Griggs

River Kitchen catered for our event over three days, and were absolutely superb. We had vegan and gluten free catering, and they provided delicious varied options. Their customer service is also top quality, we would absolutely use them again.

Jenna Finlayson

Came here for lunch on a whim and was not disappointed! Delicious crepe options with option to swap any flavors for a gluten free galette base. We all had the crepes and all were fantastic. Great coffee too. Staff was extremely friendly. Highly recommend!

Joanne Stockbridge

Had a lovely lunch on mothers day. Food was delicious. Plenty gluten free options. Staff were very helpful. Thanks for a good experience

Alice M-B

This has become my favourite place to eat out in Nelson. The food is always fresh and delicious (the dolma are heavenly!), and the service is always excellent. The food is very reasonably priced for the portion and taste, and they are able to cater to coeliacs. Make sure to get an apple tea with your meal and you'll leave happy!

Yohaan Khambatta

Dined in at the restaurant, my partner is a coeliac and had a gluten-free Pad Thai. I got myself the Duck Roti (highly recommend, can easily feed two), and a chicken Pad Thai. The staff were amazing and very friendly, service was very good and food came out fast. Would definitely dine there again.

Clare Tyler

What a fantastic place. Friendly staff, great coffee, delicious bagels (and gluten free options!), and eye catching beauty and art everywhere! I could hardly leave. A must see in Nelson.

Tamara Peneamene

I cannot speak more highly of the service here . So friendly and accommodating. My daughter who has allergies to dairy eggs nuts soy and gluten . It's very daunting going out so I had rung to ask before we came . I understand the pressure being the mum an also because I'm a restaurant manager. The staff out front are absolutely amazing 👏. I thank you all so much ❤ . You have made our night so enjoyable. Thank you Thank you . Good staff are so hard to find . You are all doing fantastic 👏

Matat Lipsky

Excellent food and fun atmosphere! Almost all the menu is Gluten-free as well. We tried the Burritos, guacamole, tacos, chorus, chocolate cake, classic margarita - all were super tasty, fresh and lovely!

Sandra Lummis

Had a fabulous lunch here. The staff were very helpful. My niece is coeliac and cannot have even a trace of gluten. The staff went above and beyond to make sure her meal was safe.

Ami Kennedy

Love this cafe, friendly helpful staff and outdoor seating under the trees!!! Iced chocolate and gluten free toast with spreads. Mmmmm appreciations for the work you do...at sweet as

Devon Burgess

Recommend this spot for anyone visiting +++. Great food, great service. My partner has rated this as one of her best culinary experiences, such fresh and wonderful seafood cooked well, not over complicated, all while watching a large ship come in. Catered wonderfully to a coeliac member of our friend group as well (she loved it!!!!).

EoghanBr

Best coffee in Nelson. Great menu, gluten-free options are amazing. Delightful vibes.

Liana Garcia

Best pizza in town! Sizes are huge, owner great and the staff amazing. Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Dessert is great too! A must if you are in Nelson!

Erica Kelch-Slesnick

I had a delicious meal there, and the friendly owner was able to explain which meals were both gluten and dairy free.

Cameron

I love this Cafe/Bulk Food shop for a quick drink or getting the essentials on the way home. The shop is kept super tidy and with a variety of bulk goods it caters a wide range of diets. My favourite is the Bounty Gluten and Dairy Free Slice because it's not too sweet. I would also recommend the Beetroot Latte (Pictured below) or the Iced Chocolates- they have dairy free hot chocolate powder! Don't forget to check out the GF bread mix options and variety of flours for all your baking needs.

carol parkinson

Requested gluten free cheesy fries with bacon. It was delicious! The counter staff explained the separate frier & that it would be 20 mins; but it was well worth the wait. Also had 6 different slices & biscuits in a separate cabinet. Very friendly & knowledgeable service.

Marion Dumetz

Very nice chai latte and a large range of gluten-free snacks 😋

Evie

Superb food, great location! Although the menu looks uninviting in regard to dietary accommodations, they are extremely willing to accommodate for any. Perfect for someone who is severely celiac. The server was friendly, and coffee was yummy. Will be returning when I next visit Nelson 🙂

Linas Jakučionis

One of the guests has dairy intolerance, the staff were knowledgeable about the food that can be made dairy free and they do have "allergies menu" available on request which clearly indicates which items are dairy free, vegan, gluten free, etc. The food was lovely, the staff were friendly. They do have nice outside booths which worked really well on warm summer evening. (I had "kiwi hot" chicken jalfrazi and then gulab jamun for dessert.)

Walter Ivan Toso

Awesome Italian style pizza with gluten-free options.

Lily Phillips

I just called dominos (Richmond) to see if they could do a fully Gluten free pizza for my dad (he's celiac so he can't have any gluten, if it touches something with gluten in it he will react) The lady I talked to was amazing! (Emma? She was a manager) So lovely! She said they can do gf and she will use new toppings and a new cutting tool and cut plate to make sure there will be no cross contamination! She was bright and happy to do it for me, I'm so happy with their customer help!

Ingrid Wood

Beautiful coffee and best gluten free ginger slice

Andy Harris

Wow! What a find! Excellent choices, very clean, helpful staff and an excellent gluten free selection. Staff were also very helpful to offer freshly made gluten free for Coeliac.

Anna Johnson

Really disappointing gluten-free fish and chips meal. Fish didn't taste fresh and it wasn't battered. I can do better myself at home with gluten-free tempura batter. The salad didn't appear fresh either. I really liked the chips though. My friend said one of her pieces of fish didn't taste right either and neither of us felt 100% on the way home. Anchor used to have a really good name.

Angela Schroder

Lovely staff, awesome coffee and great gluten free options.

TwiceTwo

Great owner, service and location. Sef accomodated for my gluten and dairy free needs. Very tasty meal 😍

Jeff Duncan

Awesome high tea with gluten-free option

Liam Malone

You have to hit the Stefanos -> Movies night. Every time I come home to Nelson we do it. Best pizza in NZ. Thanks to our waiter - Jesse for the awesome service. Gluten Free options too.

Glenn Wilkinson

Always quality gluten free food.

Hayden Keppel

this is me leaving my first and only google review. this place is incredible. the staff were the kindest people ever and so catering, I reserved a table for 6pm and at 5:50pm called up to change my reservation time to 6:30pm because we were running late and they were so incredibly polite about it and made it such an easy experience. the food we got was cooked to absolute perfection and tasted so good, and as someone with celiac, there were so many gluten-free options to choose from which is sometimes hard to come across. the serving times were relatively quick considering that the restaurant was almost a full house. overall my experience was an 11/10 and I will definitely be bringing my girlfriend back here in the future.

Monika de Neef MacGill

A beautifully designed café, great ambiance indoors and outdoors, with mellow background music for a pleasant relaxed experience. A true gem close to Nelson CBD to dine in or to take away. Superfriendly staff, and lots of food & drinks choices including gluten-free and diary-free options. I had a delicious home-made chia pudding for breakfast and a great tasting latte. Kudos to Nani and her team, the 5 stars are absolutely well-deserved.

John Do Peppino

I had some great vegan stuff, and my girlfriend loved her gluten free options. We were quote surprised by this quick (to go) restaurant.

carol parkinson

Lovely hot latte, lovely cooling breeze on the outdoor deck Friendly service. Love the gluten free lemon muffin

Eric Nelsen

Truly superb Indian food, well deserving of the top rating. Friendly and efficient service. Plenty of vegetarian options, some gluten free options. Casual dining atmosphere is fine but the food is well above it in quality. Wonderful!

Gareth Lauchlan

Very friendly and polite staff, not to mention awesome food. Great option if you are Coeliac and are after gluten free food.

Geeta Tiwari

It's always amazing dining here. The food is superb and the staff is very friendly. Menu has a lot of gluten free options which is one the things that always attract me. Highly recommended 👌

Julie Wilson

Great gluten free options enjoyed the chicken pho. Staff friendly and helpful

ZYMVELYN GONDA

worth the price. good selection of food most of it are gluten free which makes it more interesting to have breakfast. no need for booking. accomodating staff

Jean Court

Awesome! Try their gluten free chocolate cake!!

Ailis Chapman

Amazing coffee, delicious food, wonderful service what more could you want! Great gluten free and dairy free options.