The River Deck Cafe

Vegetarian items and options are marked on the menu with (v) and (vo). Several entrees and mains fall into that category. The kitchen is shared and does not have a dedicated vegetarian area, but it is clearly familiar with catering to vegetarians.

The menu marks items GF and GFO. A reviewer noted a dedicated gluten-free fryer. However, the kitchen is shared. A serious incident occurred where a coeliac diner was accidentally served non-GF food after being told it was GF. Staff training seems inconsistent. The venue does not have coeliac accreditation. The venue is best for confident diners who can advocate strongly at ordering.

Menu marks items vgn (vegan friendly) and vgno (vegan option), and several dishes are marked df (dairy free) and v (vegetarian) which can be adapted. The menu states options can be made vegan, but the kitchen is shared and there is no dedicated vegan accreditation. Staff awareness appears reasonable from the home page testimonial.

Several menu items are marked nf (nut free), indicating the kitchen is aware of nut allergies. However the menu also includes dishes with nuts (candied almonds, walnuts), so shared equipment increases risk. No dedicated fryer or kitchen for nut-free prep confirmed.

The menu marks items with the abbreviation "df" for dishes that are entirely dairy-free and "dfo" for those that can be prepared without dairy, helping customers identify suitable choices. Staff are reportedly accommodating for dairy-free needs. A guest testimonial on the home page notes that the cafe catered for dairy-free requirements. Since the kitchen handles both dairy and non-dairy ingredients in the same space, cross-contamination remains a real possibility.