Top 50 Gluten-Free Destinations Across South Africa

Simona Smuts

Recommend the donuts and bagels . Come early as things sell out fast .,

time travel

Excellent, lots of undercover parking, the place to be for tea. Gluten got an eviction order.

Charnall Eastland

Delicious baked goods for vegan, gluten free, sugar free ect.

Kirsté Kriel

Gluten-free products and meal options

Tamarin Morrell

Delicious treats that are allergy friendly and wholesome. My personal favorite is the gluten free ginger chocolate cake.

Amelia

Wonderful experience at fresh earth food store! Amazing gluten free options. The Gluten free flapjacks were amazing!!

OurTravelWanderlust

Great little café with super delicious chocolate, which is also perfect as a souvenir! The brownies, also gluten-free, are very good.

Georgia Hassolanidis

One of my favorite breakfast places, staff are so friendly. They have so many gluten free options!

Sam Mar

Stephen’s was our guide to wonderful food. Beautiful ambience, and a completely welcoming place to warm your tummy. Gluten free yum!

Samantha McMurdie

The staff here really go above and beyond. This is my new favourite cafe and hangout spot. Looooove the gluten free goodies. Great specials

Elsa Pretorius

We had an amazing lamb shank here. The service is great and the menu has a lot of gluten free options. We were so impressed that we returned for breakfast the next morning, which was also wonderful :)

Arianna James

This was our favorite restaurant in all of Southern Africa! My husband and I ordered almost every entree on the vegan menu (11 dishes), including their 3 course set menu with 3 sides (we're foodies!). Every single one was delicious and made with fresh, healthy ingredients. My favorite was the Defin Misir Alicha - a brown lentil dish. I am going to try to find a recipe to make it back home in America! My husband raved about every dish that was seasoned with Berbere. He ordered a cocktail (the Spice Ethiopian Tosgne) which he still talks about because it was so good (and he's very picky about his cocktails, since he's an unofficial expert mixologist). The service was exceptional. Our waiter (Linga?) was friendly and cheerful, prompt, personable, and respectful. The brief interactions we had with other waiters (and I think the owner) were all remarkably friendly. Our courses felt perfectly timed - neither rushed nor tardy. Our waiter even noticed that after the sun set, there were some mosquitoes near our outdoor table (we hadn't noticed) and was thoughtful enough to bring out some burning frankincense to repel them. It worked and smelled great! Everything looked and felt clean. The tables, chairs, plates, and decor all crafted an atmosphere that felt authentic, pleasant, and not overdone. They had so many options that we'd be comfortable bringing people there with all kinds of different needs - people who don't like spice or love spice, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, dairy-free, whatever. It's very accommodating.

Marcy Kovačičinová

An incredible spot for delicious food, drinks, and desserts! The menu offers a fantastic variety, including great options for vegans and celiacs. We absolutely loved the Spicy Sushi Stack and Basil Pesto Gnocchi—both were bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. This was our second visit in just a few days, which says it all! The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive, making the experience even better. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

Stephanie Mohrmann

Amazing food! All gluten-free options! Even Twix dessert. Awesome Manager that remembered our names. Stephanie & Rob. Thank you!

Laure Guery

gluten free option

Florian Herren

Thanks for the delicious pizza! We were very grateful for the excellent gluten-free pizza (also suitable for celiacs). Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant was well attended, reservations are recommended. Thank you very much for the two great evenings with you!

Ian Smith

Gluten-free muffins are amazing. Wasn't expecting that. Coffee also very good.

Ritza Van Rensburg

I've been going to Babette's for more than 2 years and I'm simply in love with their new space at the Sprig Wellness Centre! It's so beautiful, calm and relaxing! I have had almost every dish on Babette's menu and I love that it is healthy, farm to table style meals without any nasty ingredients. Fran, the owner is absolutely divine and always share such nice foodie tips with me when we visit! Highly recommend the gluten free, refined sugar free cheesecake and their halloumi salad - my absolute go-to's!

Angeline Le Roux

They have the best Gluten free pizza!

Michaila Tyson

Having a gluten allergy I was super happy to find this place, as they have lots of GF options and seemed to take it seriously (not always the case in CT). Ordered online and selected GF option for both bread and flapjack. I also wrote a brief note in my order re the allergy. Food arrived and the bread wasn’t GF but only realised after a couple of bites. Long story short - food was nice but because of their slack outlook on GF (nothing was done regarding this) I couldn’t feel safe eating at this restaurant again. If you too have an allergy or intolerance, be mindful when ordering.

Melena

I'm celiac, so I can't eat gluten at all. At the menu there are some dishes marked as gluten free, but always double check with the kitchen / waitress if it's 100% save. We went there two times and I always had the fish. It's delicious and I didn't had any problems. So totally recommend this place.

Y B

Food was good. Dessert was fantastic! Server at first didn't understand my allergy (celiac disease). Almost lost all confidence, but then the chef came out and immediately felt safe to eat here. He basically could alter half the menu for me. Had Nacho's which were okay. However the dessert was amazeballs! Would go back there. Also, no allergic reaction! :)

Cole Harris

The food is some of the best I have ever had. we shared 2 lots of tacos & each had the brisket that melted in your mouth. I truly haven't had food quite like it before. The price is extremely valuable for the quality & location. The staff were exceptional, very kind & very knowledgeable. My friend is gluten-free and had plenty of great options available.

Talia Greenberg

Very nice gluten-free pizza! The small details of the look of the restaurant could get some more attention

Julia Immenkamp-Hill

Lazari – A little café with a big heart Lazari is one of those places that makes you feel instantly welcome – whether you're a local or just passing by. This morning, I met my sportgrouo friends there for a wholesome vegan breakfast: gluten-free Bircher muesli with dry coconut, blueberries and apples, a fresh carrot juice, a fiery ginger shot, and a warm, comforting cup of mesquite – now my favourite caffeine-free café-style drink. Usually, I’m not vegan, but with a retreat coming up tomorrow, I wanted to skip animal products – and this breakfast was just perfect to feel light and a little detoxed. And I normally don’t like almond milk, but here it was surprisingly delicious – smooth and satisfying. With its mix of small, cosy tables and larger ones for lively gatherings, Lazari offers space for connection and calm alike. And at the heart of it all is Linda, Michelle and her team who brings soul and sparkle to this beloved neighbourhood spot. I’ll definitely be back – to savour more flavours, support this sweet buzzing hub, and soak in the friendly, feel-good vibe.

Carl King

Eclectic! Great food and bakes cooked on the premises - you can see them baking. Amazing industrial chic mixed with mysterious but classy junk shop vibes - can easily get lost (figuratively) just wandering around an absolute gem and the coffee is pretty good. Excellent gluten free bread.

Moushumi Ann

If you're looking for a niche grocer's, you've found it. Jackson's caters for the discerning shopper with options that you wouldn't find elsewhere. As a coeliac who struggles to find gluten-free options, I was able to find gluten-free biltong (Langside Meats) as well as grain-free penne pasta that I haven't been able to find elsewhere. Their store is full of interesting little treats, including Dr Broth bone broth etc. Well worth the visit and I'll be going back!

David Adams

Stop most food and drink options at 3 pm and staff are generally unhelpful or unable to assist. The closing time of 430 pm is misleading as if you arrive at 4 pm most things are packed away. Prices are very high for what you get. During lunch it takes a long time to order and receive your food so if you have less than an hour it is better to go somewhere else. Having said that they offer a large variety of gluten free, vegan and vegetarian foods especially many sweet options/smoothies which are difficult to find at other restaurants. They have convenient parking which is provided free for Nourished customers and is leased by the restaurant (although the attendant looks belligerent and tries to imply that he owns the lot and should be paid for time spent in the nourished parking.) I would prefer a car guard.

Kyle Kriek

Ordered a gluten free pasta for celiac purposes. Pasta was surved with sour dough bread on top of it!

Sonette Schultz

We had take out pizza. The waiting time was quick although they were very busy. I was impressed with the gluten free pizza base and the amount of toppings.

Caitland Mcdermott

Highly recommend this hidden little gem! Family run establishment, with incredibly friendly management and staff. The venue is dog friendly outside, with a sweet little play area for the kiddies. Food includes a wide selection of delicious meals - I have never been disappointed! Menu has great vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Breakfasts are delicious and the coffee comes in any size you want. A must visit in Hout Bay for breakfast or lunch.

Laurence Chaplin

Just stopped for brunch and sat at the bar overlooking Camps Bay. Lovely location and views, matched by great service and super tasty food. The breakfast bap was delicious and the gluten free options are excellent. Bathrooms are spotlessly clean, too. Highly recommend.

Ricarda Miller

Had a really nice glutenfree pizza there for lunch. Got served super fast. Our waiter Lucy was amazing with my toddler and he got his own pizza dough to make his own pizza bread, which they then baked for him. Can recommend 100%. Thaaaaanks !

Amourelle Isaacs

We were served by Sue Ann who was absolutely great! She was very attentive, knowledgeable about my gluten allergy and could advise me on a better option. Thank you!

Eyal Frank

The dinner was excellent! They were very considerate and served us very tasty dishes with our gluten-free and diabetics / low carb restrictions... so we came again the next day for another excellent dinner! Service from all levels is very good, attentive, and professional. Will definitely come again if in the area.

Larry Venter

Fabulous! The legend of great Italian food with spectacular views remains intact! Do not hesitate to visit Enrico’s!! Also … if you’re gluten free … they go out their way! 🥰

Carolyn Ackermann

The best ice cream cakes and waffles. I can’t eat dairy or gluten and Andrew made me my own little ice cream cassata cake for Christmas to accommodate my diet and it was delicious. Great attention to detail, amazing flavours and excellent service. Unfortunately, I lost my phone along with my photos.

Eddie van der Walt

tasty pizza! + gluten-free base option

Mark Cresswell

Awesome gluten free options. Everything our table ordered was amazing!

Nonya Bisnus

Great gluten free crepes

Jessica Shames

Good gluten free options for celiac disease and avoid cross contamination

Liezel Searle

Lovely stop on our trip. Excellent service. Pancakes (gluten free) were an added bonus for family members with dietary restrictions

Matthias B

As always in South Africa, very friendly and courteous staff. Very tasty food, gluten-free as well as “normal”. Absolutely nothing to complain about.

Nicolett Holst

We were 4 diners. My daughter has Celiac disease so we specifically went to Maria’s because they advertised gluten free food. The food was amazingly good! But the manager was rude and abrasive, very dismissive when we asked for assurance that the food was prepared separately. When we got our starters, her gluten free starter was placed next to pita bread that was NOT gluten free, thus contaminating her food. When we pointed this out to the manager, he simply shrugged and left. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. And also apologetic about another table that was very loud, causing us to not stay for dessert because the noise level was simply too high! The only down side about the food was the baklava fingers we ordered as take away. They were vile! Tasted only of cinnamon. I’m Greek so I know how they should taste. Very disappointing dessert, don’t order that!

Dianne Blumberg

Not wheelchair friendly. Lovely staff. Cater for gluten free. Very rustic.

Hila Shmueli

We came to them because it was written on the menu that there were gluten-free dishes. When we arrived for breakfast they said that the gluten free dishes are pizza and pasta and they are not served because there is a breakfast menu. We took an omelette that was really satisfying. The coffee was good, the chocolate was not.. more delicious than chocolate.

Alice Minder

Nice restaurant with delicious food. The staff was knowledgeable about celiac disease and a gluten-free breakfast was possible without any problem. The homemade gluten-free bread was very good! Friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommended!

Kim Hough

Wonderful dog friendly spot with charming garden and great service. Excellent breakfast with health options like low carb bread or gluten free bread. Couldn't fault the meal, and tea pots came with tea cosies... And extra hot water! 5 stars! Lovely shopping inside too!

Camping travelstoriessouthafrica

A good variety of gluten-free food and vegetarian options on their menu also almond cappuccino.The food and service is outstanding .

Sharon Lewis

The Scone Shack is a charming spot a little off the beaten track in the busy Summer holiday season in Cape Town. The farmyard chic styling is delightful, with rustic tables for all sized groups scattered in a landscape that includes great mountain views, a selection of farmyard animals, and succulents in every type of container you can possibly imagine. The mood is very relaxed and you may have to wait for your freshly baked scones with butter, jam and cream. Their crumbly deliciousness is well worth the wait. We tried the normal and gluten-free options with plum jam and both were very yummy. The menu is limited but I am always thrilled to find a small menu of excellence rather than a wide range of mediocrity. This will be a place I visit every chance I get. Note: cash only and open on certain days of the week.