Top 50 Gluten-Free Take Away Spots to Discover in Cairns City

Casey R

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 – A Hidden Gem with Something for Everyone! Absolutely loved this little café! One of the standout features is the huge range of options, seriously, there’s something for everyone. They even have separate gluten-free and plant-based menus, which made choosing so much easier and inclusive for all diets. Now, let’s talk food, the chipotle chat potatoes were an easy 10/10. Perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with just the right amount of smoky heat. Honestly couldn’t have been better. I’d go back just for those. I also tried the Ginger Ninja juice, fresh, zingy (not too zingy), and super refreshing. Exactly what you want in a juice: balanced, punchy, and not too sweet. Service was super quick, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the whole place had a relaxed, easygoing vibe. The location is convenient, and prices are more than fair for the quality and variety on offer. Highly recommend checking this place out whether you’re after a quick bite, a hearty plant-based meal, or just want some standout potatoes. Will definitely be back!

Vanessa Malfertheiner

great gluten-free waffles and nice staff! defiletley recommend🫶🏻

Bernie Martin

Incredible service, efficient, food was delicious. My sister is a celiac and they adapted perfectly to this, with natural options for it. Our waitress, Ines was very nice and seemed to predict all our needs. 10/10

Support My Kids

Had a delicious meal, definitely book! We went early at 5:15 and had very prompt service no waiting. By 6pm it was full! They were excellent in catering for my coeliac /gluten free food! Thanks Kosta

Michael Mcloughlin

Stopped by for a quick bite on my first night in Cairns. I’m coeliac and it was nice to see so many options. The chef also came out to double check if I was coeliac or just intolerant which I really appreciated. Maple bacon burger & chips was very tasty. Would go back.

Leanne Harmer

Delicious burgers and chips. The milkshakes were amazing and the Gluten free bread roll was the best I've had! 👌

christine Jonassen

Purchased a glutenfree burger as a takeaway and they overdid it severely where it didn't taste like much and was hard

Hanneke Pastoor

Loved the food and service here! Crepes are gluten free as a standard and they taste amazing! Ambiance is cute and relaxed. Def a recommendation

Alessandra Prado Rezende

Beautiful food, they have gluten-free and vegan options. There are a bunch of different and well served options !

Alice Parkinson

This is a must visit for coeliacs. The gluten free bread with the mussels was incredible and omg the gf pizza bases! Honestly amazing.

Caroline D

Friendly, delicious, gluten-free dairy-free smoothie, amazing coffee drinks

Daniel Tilton

Great place! Food was awesome, all you can eat and such a variety of meats and sides. 95% of the menu was gluten free which made it easy for the Coeliac in our family. Our waiter David provided excellent service. Would recommend to anyone staying in Cairns.

Betty Marhin

Great food, excellent service and lovely atmosphere. We had scallops for entree, risotto and fish and chips and a bottle of sauvignon blanc. Great for coeliacs. A separate menu and attention to allergy.

Mark GRAY

We attend yesterday and we have two very sensitive coeliacs in our family. The chips are Gluten Free and the kids love eating them. Smoothies and drinks amazing. Staff super friendly great smiles and good sense of humor. We are definitely going back while we are on holiday.

Chris McCombie

A delicious Brunch, Plenty of Gluten Free options with knowledgeable staff that are willing to serve with a smile.

Gaby Blatter

Very good fish restaurant with seperate gluten-free menu. Also very kid friendly and a good wine selection. Highly recommend

Andrea Hollund

Good ice cream and gluten free cones! They washed the scoop and even brought out a new tray to make sure I didn't get a trace of gluten on my ice cream 🥰

Emily Trigg

Food is fantastic, staff are attentive and atmosphere is great. Has live music at certain times. So many vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options (some pictured).

Jeana Persson

I just went into this location and was told they do not cater to celiac. They have no dedicated fryers and everything is cooked together on the same equipment. I would not recommend eating here if celiac or have a gluten allergy.

jim dabkowski

Amazing quality of the food and the service was fantastic. They have heaps of gluten free options and we’re happy to accommodate the allergy! Highly recommend

Naomi Arbon

We have been here both times we've been to Cairns and the food is delicious and service is great. My son had no problems as a coeliac with his meals.

Chris Burcin

Outstanding food and wine, with plenty of gluten- and dairy-free alternatives that don't take away at all from the core flavours of the dish. I avoid carbs usually but I was not about to miss out on these gnocchi (and I was not disappointed). What sets this place apart is the service. Staff seemed pleased to see each other and were always on hand to ensure our special occasion went smoothly. We were allowed to taste wines (all beautiful) to ensure we enjoyed what we would order. The owner, Keiran, was ever present with a beaming smile. Of all the wonderful restaurants in Cairns, Piccolo Cucina will continue to be our restaurant of choice for special occasions.

Jack Delaforce

We ordered gluten free honey chicken, fried calamari salt and pepper with special fried rice And also a non gluten free sweet and sour pork and the dishes were great Was the best gluten free Chinese food we have had. They have a separate gluten-free menu making ordering easy as we order over the phone for takeout.

Louise Travaille

Wonderful find! Staff were so friendly and accomodating. My partner is coeliac and they really put his worries to rest with their knowledge and care. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and generous servings, and coffee 👌 We will definitely be back. Thank you

Suzie McMahon

Great Breakfast especially having to be Gluten Free. Good selection on the Menu

Alessandra Prado Rezende

Vegan and gluten free options, very fresh ingredients and amazing service and atmosphere. Great selection of wines.

Hanneke Pastoor

Me and my partner had a lovely dinner here! The food and wine was amazing and the service was great! We shared a prawn entree, mains were the steak and chicken and dessert was the crème brûlée. Fantastic flavors AND all suitable for a coeliac. The waiter really understood what to ask and knew off the top of his head what I could and couldn’t eat and what had risks. Would def recommend and would love to come back if we lived closer

Amelia Wilson

Wow what a lovely gluten free crepe, I have never found a crepe shop that caters for gluten free before, it was amazing the lady that served me was so lovely and you can tell she puts so much effort into what she does, thank you for catering for gluten free it wasn’t too filling or sickly either it was just right, if I lived in cairns I would come here everyday!

Valeriya

Really good! The menu is very good, they have gluten free options as well. The portions are very generous I found. Service was good too.

elham bissoni

Just in the city centre, the girl serving me was really kind and friendly, She was happy to let me try few flavors. The ice cream was very good, and generous portion. Vegan, Gluten free and Dairy free options available.

Deborah Nguyen

The food is on point. The rohti is made fresh. This burrito made from heaven is so tasty. Don’t get gluten free unless you’re on a diet. Missing out on the rohti was my mistake. After trying a bite of my husbands rhoti roll, I knew my gluten free order was a mistake. Try the beef rhoti roll. It’s soooo fire.

Mariem

I went back several times because it was delicious! Being gluten intolerant I was happy to see that most of their dishes can be accommodated.

Casey R

Absolutely blown away by this breakfast! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the first bite to the last, everything on this plate was an explosion of flavour. Seriously SO flavourful! And the breaky burger? Don't even get me started – it was equally fantastic. While the gluten-free options were a little limited, the sheer deliciousness of what they did offer more than made up for it. You can tell they prioritize quality and taste above all else. The waiter as well (forgot his name, sorry!) was super hilarious and friendly…highlight of the visit!! I'm already planning my next visit!

Joo Yeo

Root is the only vegan restaurant in town, even there are gluten free options, serving locals, tourists and districts. You have our community strong support, it is not easy for a small business and they have to think twice to take time off. Please show your love. I do not want another business close down.

TheLittleGuy

Some of the best food I’ve ever had, calorie friendly and TONS of vegan, lactose free and gluten free options

Ann-Marie

Not usually a steak girl but was advised this was the best option for gluten free. Really nice tender steak and salad meal.

Dan

Blonde haired waitress is Coeliac and was very helpful with the menu. Was a few gf options to choose from

Alessandra Prado Rezende

Gluten free and vegan available. I'm so happy for having discovered it in Cairns. Always a great experience!!! Food delicious. My favourite Indian restaurant in Cairns - and I've tried all of them.

Howard Elston

Enjoyed a delicious lunch served by friendly, helpful staff. Pleased to see gluten free options available. Relaxed atmosphere sitting in the covered outdoor area.

Lior Seidel

GF pasta & seafood

Ann Lamon

Marilyn Mather

We had dinner at Rocco last night. We chose the mezze/tapas option. It was surprisingly really filling and delicious! They were able to accommodate my gluten free dietary requirements. The atmosphere was beautiful - panoramic views of the ocean as the sun set. We had the lovely Belu assisting us - she was super friendly, attentive and professional. I also had the Amira cocktail, which was so tasty! We had such a great time, so we’re returning tonight!

Genevieve French

Amazing and authentic Japanese food. The miso soup is incredible with a unique fish broth flavour. Loved the sashimi, karaage chicken and Wagyu beef. Also thank you for labelling menu items that are GF, as someone gluten intolerant this is rarely done at Japanese restaurants. I live in Melbourne and have visited Japan and this is one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve been to in Aus. Thanks so much, definitely visit when in Cairns!

Avroneel Ghosh

Would leave zero stars if I could. Completely unaware of allergens. Reassured us that they could make a laksa gluten free. Then gave us the dish with crispy wontons. Asked multiple times if these were gluten free, to which they responded that they were. Then started eating the meal and due to our concerns with their awareness, asked what kind of noodles they used. They stated egg noodles (made from gluten). Horrible service throughout.

Sooyeon Choi

Very good coffee! Gluten free friendly cafe. Banana bread was so delicious 😳😍👍🏽 highly recommend

Sean Fontana

Friendly staff, extremely fresh pasta and very accommodating to my wife’s gluten free needs.

Alessandra Prado Rezende

We were vwry happy during our dinner. Gluten-free pasta is available. Penne, but an Italian penne which made such a difference. It tasted homemade, and we had to ask them about it. Vegetarian options available and vegan options possivel. Very tasty food, great service and atmosphere!

Leanne - WHITSUNDAYS

We as a couple had breakfast here Eggs on toast $13 Added sides which were $3 to $5 each Gluten free bread $3.50 It was nice nothing bad but nothing outstanding. Service was a little slow considering there was alot of staff and no wait for a table, my plate was missing food items that were ordered and on receipt, but very quickly fixed.

Alyssa Clark

Jasmin Weatherley

Edit: Contrary to the manager's statements below, I was NOT offered the option to have the jus served on the side or omitted altogether. I would have 100% taken up this option if it was offered. Further to what was stated below, I was offered two or three gf main options by the waitress when I told her I was gf. I was also served by another waiter and neither of them told me that any of their other dishes were able to be modified. Shame on Tamarind and their staff for trying to change the story to make themselves look better. 1000% will never dine here and will tell everyone else visiting to avoid this place as well. Would give zero stars if I could. I am actually so surprised this restaurant is rated so highly - maybe their food is good (we left before we even ordered anything!) or maybe it used to be good a few years ago, but their customer service and atmosphere was terrible. The whole experience didn't start well, as we waited a very long time to be seated and were left standing right next to a noisy private function (that actually could be heard throughout the whole restaurant). When a waiter came to take our food and drink order, I mentioned I was gluten free and the waiter pointed out the (very limited!!!) gf options. I had looked at their menu beforehand, but there were no gf choices noted (although they did note vegan and vegetarian options). I didn't think this would be a problem as the descriptions of the meals didn't seem to indicate that they contained gluten. I have been gluten free for years and am pretty good at picking out what I can and can't eat, so this usually isn't an issue. Also most restaurants are really happy to adjust meals for dietaries. Unfortunately, Tamarind was not one of them. As I didn't feel like eating either of the gf options (duck or a root vegetable curry), I asked the waiter if something could be removed from one non gf option and was told the sauce also contained gluten and the waiter shrugged his shoulders and said 'so it's up to you'. At that point, where it was obvious that there was no desire to work with me (a paying customer!!), we got up and left to dine elsewhere. The next restaurant had several gf options and were happy to adjust anything I needed (even offering to boil gf pasta in a separate vat of water!). Basically, if you have any kind of dietary - but especially if you are gluten free or coealic - do not even bother going here. There are so many other nicer dining options in Cairns. Tamarind - the least you can do is at least display which meals are gluten free on your menu beforehand. So glad we didn't spend any of our money here!!