Top 6 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Experience in Olinda

Jennifer Allen

The absolute best gluten free chicken & mushroom pie ever.. scrumptious!

Mark Kentwell

We’re a family of four (my wife and our two daughters, aged nine and seven), and Dudleys has become one of our go-to spots. We’ve visited a couple of times now, and every time the staff has been incredibly friendly and accommodating. The menu is Italian-inspired, but there’s a great variety, including fantastic fresh seafood. What really stands out is how well they cater to dietary requirements — whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, or egg-free, they’ve got you covered. Everything feels fresh, and the prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality. There are also some great daily specials and coffee options. The atmosphere is a highlight, with different seating areas to suit your mood. There are cozy tables inside, a main dining area with big windows that open up (perfect for summer), and a veranda area that’s ideal for warm days. No matter where you sit, the vibe is relaxed and inviting. As for the food, we’ve tried a variety of dishes, and everything has been excellent. The vegan pizza, divided into four different toppings, was a fun way to sample their options. Our daughter had a gluten-free vegan cheese margherita pizza, which was spot on. We also enjoyed the Moreton Bay bugs with prawns, served with a delicious thick spaghetti, and the calamari dish was fresh and flavorful. Even the kids’ chicken nuggets were a hit! Another great feature is their continuous service — they serve food between lunch and dinner, so you can walk in anytime before 5 PM, and bookings are available after that. Each visit, they’ve found a spot for us, even without a booking. Overall, Dudleys is a fantastic spot, especially for families. Highly recommend it for great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Jacinta Y

We had a wonderful experience at Ranges cafe and bar. Our waiter, Jonathan was genuinely warm and friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate my gluten-free dietary needs and made our time there really delightful. The food was absolutely delicious. I had a tandoori chicken salad & a lemon/coconut cake. My daughter had a ham & cheese croissant and the lemon meringue pie. Everything was so fresh and tasty. We’d happily return and highly recommend.

Maree McLellan

Hello! The waiting staff were very friendly and helpful as my Son and I are on lowfodmap diet so we cant eat gluten. The barramundi fish and chips with salad was so nice that we came back to have it two nights in a row. Also we took cakes home and it was the nicest carrot cake I've ever eaten. My son had an incredible caramel slice. We thoroughly enjoyed the lemon lime bitters. Very friendly atmopshere. Good on them for doing a good job and for being warm and welcoming. We are not from the area and it was refreshing to be made to feel at home . Some other food establishments are quite snobby which is foolish because they'll lose customers to restaurants like this one . Thank you so much !!

Stephan S

Highly recommend this place. Set at the top of the hill overlooking the spectacular Cloudehill Gardens at Olinda, the food was delicious and served with the friendliest smiles. Gluten free options are available for savory as well as sweet foods, and all cakes are home made. The hazelnut roll and even more so the orange cake we tried were to die for, and my coffee made exactly the way I have it, no questions asked. A perfect place for a day out, and 10 acres of beautiful gardens to explore to work up an appetite.

Fashtas

We have eaten at Cloudhill often and it is always nice. The menu is small but with good choice. Gluten free options are limited to a couple of dishes only but they had 3 different deserts which was nice Beautiful views of the gardens but it costs extra to walk through them.