Top 3 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots Across North Shore, Auckland

Thomas Hendricks

Incredibly well-managed and very good service at a locally-owned restaurant that truly knows their stuff with keto, coeliac-safe, low FODMAP and other nutritional needs. In two years of living locally and eating here monthly or at least quarterly, we’ve never had a problem with an order nor a bad experience.

Karen Searle

Finally a Cafe that caters for allergies! Specifically for me, most of the menu could be catered as gluten free and I wasn't disappointed. The menu was varied, not just the normal Cafe staples which was so refreshing and the staff were lovely. A lovely lunch on my last day in New Zealand. One happy tourist and if I were a local I'd be a regular. 😁

Pannara Suwannikkha

One of my go-to cafes with my partner – we’ve been here so many times and it never disappoints! The gluten-free bagel is absolutely delicious – great texture and flavour. But the highlight has to be the waffle fried chicken with honey sriracha syrup… sweet, spicy, crispy – just perfect. Everything looks as good as it tastes – definitely a great spot if you love taking food pics 📸 friendly service, and tasty food every time. Highly recommended!

Sarah Gähwiler

Excellent food and drinks. Nice vibe. Very friendly staff. Food is very healthy, all freshly made and so yummie. They are vegetarian but lots of their dishes are vegan or can be made vegan. As far as I saw there are also many glutenfree options. I hope I can visit again sometime.

Ray C

Had dinner last night at El Greco and we absolutely loved the experience. From the warm and friendly staff, to the comfortable outdoor seating, to the amazing food, everything was exceptional. We had a quiet dog and this was fine. Flat surfaces, so ok for wheelchairs too. Our fried has celiacs and this also was not a problem. I loved the Italian lagers (it was great to have another option, rather than just Peroni). The 7 ⭐️ Metaxa was similar to a Cognac, full of flavours and a great way to finish the night over dessert. Nice wine selections too. Really enjoyed all the food - souvlaki, squid, pasta. Lots of generous amounts of salad. My only feedback would be to only use vegetables that are in season. Brussel sprouts are not in season now, which means they’re probably cooked from frozen and we found them mushy. Apart from that we loved everything about dining here and would highly recommend it to others. Graci!

Monique Harding

Been going here since it opened and our family loves the food from here. Some of the best Chinese takeaways I've ever had, even catering for dairy & gluten intolerances, and always cooked with the freshest ingredients. Even if you do have to wait during their busy dinner hours, it's totally worth it.

Marie & Darryl Fisher

Great Gluten free burger thank you☆

Laus

Ok I’ve passed this place 1,000s of times but have never eaten here. Man I’ve been sleeping because it’s sooo delicious. I ordered the fried chicken poke bowl that was already gluten free, because I cannot pass up on gluten free fried chicken. UGH this was delicious. The sweet sauce they had on it, the half avo, the generous ginger, the chicken was crunchy. Could’ve had more rice, but overall, so delicious. We sat outside in the sun which was lovely, and sheltered from the wind. My daughter enjoyed the little playground down below. We also ordered fries on the side that were crunchy and delicious. Cabinet food also looked good - mainly sweet stuff and a lovely Carmel gluten free slice. But I was too full to order it. Would come again 10/10.

Amy Eagles

Lovely service from Sophia. Knowledgeable on the coeliac-safe options and catered to the kids’ fussy requests

Rebecca McFadzien

Had a lovely dining experience here recently - made extra special by the care and amazing service from our waitress, Lina. Thanks Lina! I’m coeliac, so I ordered a gluten free vege burger and fries (which are fried in a separate gluten free fryer). Big thanks to the team for taking the extra precautions to ensure it was safe for me to eat at Butger Burger Takapuna. I’ll be back!

MJH

I love this cafe! What I am most impressed by is their range of gluten free food available in the cabinet. Instead of the usual standard options - either a brownie or an orange cake, they have different slices and even a cheesecake on offer. Their coffee is also really good. The service was lovely and the interior and exterior is a nice all-round vibe. Love this little gem and always make a visit when I'm in Devonport.

Kara LW

Service was amazing. Such lovely staff ! They had a seperate gluten free menu and also had gluten free soy sauce. Food was very yummy!

Emma Louise Cullen

Delicious fresh mussels, gluten free, hearty portion , happy tummy!!

Judith Brown

I was a bit stressed having to get some good take away gluten free food for my son in law. They were so busy and I went to walk out. I was encouraged to check the second menue and to do an order it would be like a 10 minute wait. Great service. I was also given a glass of water. Back to day for the same but 2 of them.

Ginger Williams

Amazing place!! Cosy, very kind friendly staff, a whole gluten free menu!! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back!

Erin Rivers

Lovely and attentive staff. Really obliging with gluten free options and bringing me a little plate of limes when they saw me eating the limes out of other people’s glasses 😅

Sophie Grayson

Sophia was an amazing waitress, she was very accommodating with me being celiac. Thank you so much

Jess Lomberg

Amazingly delicious. So many gluten free options and caters to coeliacs with ease. Highly recommend!

Jude Crosweller

Good savoury and sweet g/f options, usually a gluten and dairy free one as well.

Sophie Hodge

They have gluten free bread so there are several of breakfast options available with toast. Each cup of coffee comes with a little bit of cake and they even brought me a tiny bit of gf cake with my coffee! Such a nice touch. Staff were so friendly. Would love to come back!

Lorna Hobo

A light and bright atmosphere, lovely staff, everything made on site including juice drinks, corn chips, tortillas, flan and salsa. Everything is Gluten Free!! Fresh and yummy. 😋 a Mexican fan must!

The Lobster

Had the best Eggs Benedict I’ve ever had from here. The best coffee and hot chocolate too! They cater for Coeliac Disease.

Kelsey Beet

Lovely food, able to accommodate and have patience with my food allergies (dairy and gluten). The waitress Sophie is incredible!! We have become somewhat regulars :)

Kate Jordan

Awesome range of gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options. Gluten free French toast! Hard to find these days

Kitty Oliver

Really disappointed with my experience at Pita Pit Onewa Road. Worker let us order pitas and last minute said they didn’t have any gluten free pitas and we had to cancel the order. We also ordered smoothies and the worker also waited until the last minute to tell us there was no more left and had to cancel again. Really frustrated and she didn’t apologize about having to cancel our order twice.

Viv Walker

Exceptional sums it up!!! The cuisine was next level good. Thanks for a fabulous culinary journey and for the coeliac options. Made my day

Carolyn Agoston

Great view. Delicious food very original flavors catering for all food needs gluten free etc. Service spot on

Melissa Rouse

Great food as always. Have been a fan of their Mt Eden store for many years but living on the Shore it was a bit of a drive. But Takapuna is perfect, great parking, super friendly staff and allergen knowledgeable. It's perfect if you're dining with people who are gluten free or dairy free or low carb (or another allergy) as they can easily customise the dishes. So many options and always delicious!

Fleur

Stopped in for morning tea and it was absolutely delicious! My mum and Nana enjoyed the gluten free muffins and I have found a place that does the most tasty delectable vegan cookies from Vegan Treatory. Will definitely come back again!!!

Desmond Pescos

Despite the gluten free menu shown on their website, it is now out of date and very few options are gluten free (pink menu pictured is what's actually there, not what's on website). Visited April 12 2025 and several food options on menu just not available. Staff are trying hard but just nowhere near enough of them to cope. Chicken was burnt on outside, pink on the inside and dangerous to eat - the staff refunded the meal without fuss but I recommend you cut into your chicken and check before eating. No glasses or water jugs available (insufficient dish staff, I suspect) so we made do with what looked like jam jars to drink from.

Andreia Alcantara

Tasty burger and super friendly service! And conscious about gluten free food for celiacs (openly told my son to avoid the fries). Thick shakes really thick and nice! We only missed gluten free fries.... It'd be awesome to have them next time. :)

Katherine Downs

Absolutely delicious! Best fresh ingredients and such an amazing chef. I’m coeliac gluten free and they very kindly adapted dishes for me. Perfect.

Amos Lochhead

We visited Browns Bay Brewing Co. last Friday to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it was fantastic! Recommended by a friend who dines here often, the location is perfect—right by Browns Bay Beach with a lovely indoor/outdoor flow. The food was incredible, especially the tender chicken wings and the famous ribs, which lived up to the hype. The quality of the ingredients was top-notch, and the menu had great options, including plenty for those with gluten allergies. The service was friendly, fast, and attentive, with staff making sure we were taken care of throughout the evening. Plus, the craft beer selection was fantastic. A lively atmosphere, quick service, and delicious food made for a memorable night. Highly recommend!

The Lobster

Great food, nice atmosphere, staff are nice. Very attentive towards those with Celiac disease and was able to cater for it.

Isabel Smart

Good place for gluten free options.

Danielle Peck

My family came here to celebrate a few things, one of them being my parents anniversary, and the salt message was a lovely end to the dining experience. Tasty food. Able to cater for gluten and dairy allergies. Vegetarian options available.

Phoebe Thwaites

First time ever having fried chicken on waffles first time seeing a gluten free option was amazing

Benjamin Thomas Watt

Very good. Great gluten options. They have uber eats too.

Natasha Telles

The food was excellent, the coffee and service quite disappointing though- I was after a gluten free breakfast option ( from the counter)- the person serving me didn't even crack a smile, looked exasperated when I took my time as they have written all the menu on glass which makes it hard to match the writing to the product. She rattled off the gluten free options and when I asked her if any of them were savoury- she said no none ! I ordered a sweet option only to see two savoury optinos while I was waiting which was annoying. Highly recommend the food but maybe have a chat with the staff on customer service.

Sin-Mae Chung

Our server was so lovely, catered to my partners gluten intolerance when we were interested in a particular dish that wasn't listed as Gluten-free. The food was delicious, and the chicken was cooked just right and was juicy. Absolutely loved how cozy the place is and we were happy with the GF options available. They have delicious looking food to-go safely displayed in a cabinet that they bring out on to the street during the day, it all looks very affordable also.

Cherie Campion

This place is a gem! Hidden away in Milford. Absolutely 💯 yum eggs bene. Cater for gluten free well. So good!!

Monique Harding

Superstar service that was quick and attentive. Kai was delicious and catered well for children and dairy/gluten free person with us. We took a chance and turned up without a booking and got a table immediately but would still highly recommend booking ahead as it can be very busy. Look forward to going back and including a tour at the same time.

Debra Morgan

Sandra Brown

Absolutely bloody delicious. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Two coeliacs who had the best GF burger ever, and didn't get ill. Thanks guys, we will definitely be back....

Susan Nicholson

We went for an early coffee. We'd have eaten, but there was nothing gluten-free available. No worries, they don't market themselves as GF. The coffee was superb, and the little fellow's hot chocolate was enjoyed. As we were leaving, we noticed the Dog's Menu! Super impressed! Next time I'll bring my princess too!

Naomi Stafford

It's a bit chilly otherwise good. I adore there Gluten Free chocolate cake and they endevour to get it to the customers as quick as possible. Over all very good and Allergy friendly with the food they make.

Natalie Coombe

Great selection of dairy-free pizzas, and a decent gluten-free base. Love being able to easily customise the pizza too. Prompt and friendly delivery service as well!

Chloe McIntyre

Lovely staff, always polite and super nice! Their gluten free veggies options are super delicious. Best GF pizza I've found so far!

Stacey Rose

We came to Fika for a spur of the moment brunch and I am so glad we did. The food, staff, and atmosphere were brilliant even on a rainy day. Lots of gluten free and dietary options. The French bread was delicious and the coffee was one of the best I have had from a cafe in a while. Best to make a reservation - we got lucky and got a free table but it was packed the entire time

Andrea Gilkison

Wonderful food - especially the Tapas, and so happy they catered for my gluten free options with a menu showing GF. So friendly staff, and perfect before a show