Top 7 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Leura

Breanna Baker

Anyone with coeliac disease this place is a must. Extremely knowledgeable about coeliac disease and cross contamination and for once my toddlers had a wide variety of dishes to choose from so thank you for making my kids days with the gf pancakes! This will be our go to spot every time we’re in the mountains. 10/10 food and coffee and staff were so friendly. Highly recommend!

Linda Ratzemore

Girls weekend away in Leura and we stumbled across this gem! Coffee is excellent and a fantastic menu, with lots of gluten free options too. The owner was very friendly and accommodating with everyones needs.

Mike Boothroyd

Went for breakfast as they had plenty of gluten free options as I’m a coeliac . When my scrambled eggs and toast arrived the eggs were great and plentiful. The small piece of toast was very thinly cut in comparison to my husbands non g f toast . The amount of eggs overpowered the pathetic piece of toast . I politely said it may be an idea to cut it thicker seeing as they’re charging more for it. Sadly was met with a tight smile and not much else . Not impressed .sorry guys !

mark tansley

Overall, pretty good. However, as a coeliac I always call out restaurants that charge more for gluten free! Not good!

Emily Milne

Best food ever, friendliest staff, almost all the mains can be gluten free. Best banana bread and bacon and egg roll we have ever had!

Juliette Valentina

Cafe Leura is absolutely my favourite cafe in the Blue Mountains. I’ve been coming here for a few years now. It’s a regular haunt for many reasons. Firstly, the staff are absolutely lovely and so thoughtful—from Ingrid's beaming smile, to Diana's gentle presence, and Jacinta and Elodie's warmth and attentiveness. Their service is exceptional. I always feel safe and relaxed here—even when it's busy—knowing that Cindy (the floor manager) keeps the cafe humming smoothly. Nothing gets past her! She's amazing. My partner and I often comment on how consistently excellent the food and the service both are. No matter when we visit, we know it'll be a great experience, so we feel confident bringing friends and family here, too—unlike some other cafes, which can be frustratingly hit-and-miss, depending on who is rostered on that day. This consistency speaks highly of the beautiful owners, Andrew and Dora, and their immense attention to detail. Their love of hospitality is abundantly clear! Personally, I love tucking myself away in the corner with my laptop, and just diving into my work. It's fabulous having fresh meals brought to me over a couple of hours, so I can simply focus on writing, haha! A special shout out to the chefs—the food is always fresh and delicious, and I really appreciate their patience with my dietary requests. (Gluten-free and dairy-free) 🙏 The 12-hour baked lamb with Greek salad is a favourite dish of mine, as is the gluten-free orange almond cake (served with berries on the side - delicious!). And I adore the almond-milk hot chocolates that Jordan, Izzy, and Yung make for me—always exactly how I like them: warm and extra frothy! Perfect. Fabulous baristas! Another thing I love is that—while very much a popular cafe for the locals—it’s also popular with visitors from all over. One day I’ll be sitting next to a lovely Japanese family, the next, a German couple, American travellers, Korean friends, or fellow Aussies exploring our Blue Mountains. I love listening to the different languages being spoken, and the lively, multicultural energy it brings to the space. Finally, I really appreciate how the staff allow me to focus when I'm really locked in, writing. Noah, in particular, strikes me as a bit of a ninja—he's so observant and efficient, he'll often clear my plates without even breaking my train of thought! Thank you! There's so much to love about this place. Highly recommended! I've felt grateful for it many, many times—especially when I'm under a deadline. Seriously, thank you, Cafe Leura! xo

Matthew Dawkins