Top 50 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Canterbury

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.

kiwisaz

Love this place so much. One of my absolute fav Go-To places. Excellent gluten free range of food. Great service. Great view and atmosphere.

Rebecca Greenslade

Epic gluten free and vegetarian pizza with heaps of toppings. So good, thanks guys!

Robin Smith

One of my favourite places for brunch/lunch! Heaps of gluten-free options in the cabinet and on the menu and everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious. The gf chicken and waffles and the bowls are always a treat ☺️

Paul Brunton

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

Shona Hickey

Great customer service - good wine selections and food well priced. A lot of Gluten free options and a bonus gf complementary shortbread with my coffee - that made me very happy.

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

Omar Sheta

The best place to get Gluten-free burgers! (Coeliac safe too!)

Michelle Amos

Delicious food such a great range for coeliacs!

Amos Annan

Normally awesome food but tonight all 3 burgers were cold as and the gluten free bun was dry as could be

Bramble Holder

Lots of vegan and Gluten free options Lovely staff Blankets outside Not too noisy Does cafe Vienna Only critique is one of the doors in looks like the main entry but is in fact entry to the kitchen

carol parkinson

Had gluten free eggs bene; the hash brown was the most delicious I have ever eaten. Crisp on the outside & fluffy inside. Very generous size portions too. The coffee wasn't hot enough for our liking but otherwise fantastic breakfast. Busy cafe; obviously popular.

Kristina Russell

Absolutely delicious gluten free steak and brandy pie. It’s a few weeks since we ate there, and I’m still dreaming about it. The gf are much smaller than the regular pies, but definitely not lacking in flavour.

Stacey McQueen

The service staff at the Cafe were lovely. We were part of a large party. Staying in Geraldine for the weekend. Everyone else at the table had lovely meals. I am gluten free (medical) when my food arrived it was not gluten free, I had informed the person when I ordered .They happily took it back to the kitchen. But when it came back the eggs and bacon were cold. They took it back and heated it back up. Other than that everyone else was happy with their meal.

Susan Wilford

I am Coeliac and the gluten free pizza base was the best I think I've ever had. My family actually said the base was nicer than the normal pizza base so 10/10 for food. The beef my husband got was very fatty but the sauce was good and the potato served with it was outstanding. Polenta fries were lovely but they forgot to bring the aoili sauce with it which maybe we were meant to order that as we saw someone else being served this. The service was outstanding, especially given I screwed up the online booking. They were all really lovely. I would definitely go back again just for the gluten free pizza.

A Lewis

Dinner was okay. Their pizza sauce is way too sweet for me and I didn't care for it. Glad they had a gluten free crust but it wasn't the best I've had.

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! 💯

Kerryn Searle (Amazing Amazing)

This place is cool! Great gluten free and plant based options

Rebecca Borland

My husband and I have brunch here recently when in Christchurch for a weekend away, without kids, and really enjoyed it. The food was top notch. I’m gluten intolerant and don’t normally have many options but I had quite a few choices. My husband went with the breakfast stack and it did not disappoint, other than the fact he couldn’t finish it as he didn’t want to overstuff himself for the road trip home! I got the pancakes, what a treat! They were delicious and I absolutely did finish them! We both got coffees, which were so drinkable we wanted more. We have recommended this place already!

Sarah S

Overpriced for small portions served with a side of attitude for free; rushed to order and felt unwelcoming and like we’d done something wrong before even speaking. Also says gluten free can be accommodated on a sign outside but when asked, we were told no (no further context or explanation) and felt like we couldn’t ask anything else.

Stellar Nepia

Delicious coffee! However, it is expensive for alternative milks, at $1.50 for almond or soy. Very short on gluten free cabinet food. Lots of sandwiches and bread rolls. Nice atmosphere, can be very busy.

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

Natalei Monika

I made two seperate orders with my partner (they didn’t know we would pick up together) and he was given my gluten free burger, i received a regular burger and it was very lucky I didn’t eat it as I am celiac and get bad symptoms when eating gluten. This is quite a big mistake and they need to be more careful when it comes to allergies, I also paid more for it to be gluten free but that was the least of my concerns.

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.

Ronja

The coffee tasted very good and the service was very friendly. The atmosphere is also very cozy and you can also buy a few small gifts on site. There is also a lot of choice for gluten-free dishes and vegetarian dishes are also 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.

Ronja

A really great cafe! The food was excellent – ​​I was particularly impressed by the large selection of gluten-free and vegetarian options. The rest of the menu also leaves nothing to be desired. The coffee was really tasty. The service was incredibly friendly and attentive. I particularly liked how child-, pet- and wheelchair-friendly the café is - everyone really feels welcome here. The ambience is beautifully designed and invites you to linger. Absolutely recommended – I would love to come back!

S Biddick

Special note for dietary requirements: the menu was extremely detailed when it came to gluten free and vegetarian options, and the staff were also very attentive to this when we ordered. There was lots to choose from for our gluten free table. The menu also said that their mayonnaise and soy sauce were all gluten free too. We ordered chicken teriyaki, tofu, rice, sushi and vegetables to share - everything was incredible. The meal cost $106- for two people but we did have an alcoholic drink each as well. Great service and atmosphere. Thank you to the staff for a great evening.

The Cake Shop Christchurch

Awesome food. The fish tacos were the bomb.com! Great place for coeliacs too!

Lyn Kean

Selection of gluten free food very limited but enjoyed Thai Pumpkin ball. Coffee was a cup full of lukewarm milk froth , no liquid at all

Kirini

Great meals and service. The new menu offers a variety of foods and is adaptable for those who are Gluten intolerant.

martin rigby

Great food, plenty of gluten free options, awesome baking.

Molly Magid

Love the atmosphere here with plenty of seating outside to enjoy nice weather and outdoor art. The food is delicious and there a plenty of options for my friends with dietary restrictions like vegetarian and gluten free. The service is great too! All in all, a gem of a place.

Sean Quigley

Not great Gluten Free pizza for how expensive it is. The regular pizzas look amazing but the gluten free pizza and crust wasnt much better than dominoes

Keely Harpcliffe

Gluten free base to much like dry cardboard sadly.

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

sarah crooks

Great food and cup of tea.. the gluten free range is pretty good too

Grace Titterton

Leeve’s Café is an absolute gem! Their food is to die for – all house-made and packed with flavour. I love that they cater to everyone, with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options that don’t compromise on taste. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, and I especially love being able to bring my dog into the sunny courtyard. Such a great vibe and an even better menu – highly recommend!

Jamie Freese

They were very accommodating/knowledgeable to gluten friendly choices and were able to clearly communicate which dishes they could make for me. I had the vegetable rice noodles and they were delicious. It is a shared kitchen.

Neil McKenzie

Excellent service. A nice food menu & drinks menu choice. Good atmosphere. Good selection of Gluten-free choices. Prices for food & drink getting up there though!

Liz Shackleton

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

Grace Hughes

Wow this place was just awesome. We walked in and every single staff member was so friendly and welcoming making them feel like they know you, not just that but the food was so incredible and great quality. I wish this cafe was my local. If your looking for great food in a cosy and warm atmosphere than this is the place. Also if you are gluten free there are lots of options so you'll be looked after. Thanks again!

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! 💙