Schnitz Ballarat

Schnitz Ballarat has a gluten-free wrap and also offers a 'Corn Crunch Crumbs (Gluten Friendly)' option, but the kitchen is shared and all crumbs and batters contain wheat or gluten, so cross-contamination is a real risk. The allergen page warns that completely allergen-free meals cannot be guaranteed due to that shared space. Staff are trained, and the GF community describes the venue as 'accommodating' overall. There is no dedicated fryer or kitchen, however. The venue is best for those who can tolerate some risk, and coeliacs should speak to staff before ordering.

Vegetarian options include veggie patty, salads, and loaded chips. The allergen guide notes that the veggie patty contains onion, which is considered a sensitive ingredient, but it doesn't have any other major allergens. Shared kitchen makes cross-contamination possible.

The menu lists a 'Vegan Cookie Butter Loaded Cookie' and a veggie patty, though the allergen guide shows the seasoned plant-based batter contains egg and milk. No dedicated vegan fryer or kitchen is mentioned. Vegan diners should ask staff about options and cross-contamination risks.

Many menu items 'may contain' peanuts and tree nuts, and several sauces and cookies list peanuts/tree nuts as 'may contain' allergens. No nut-free kitchen or dedicated equipment. Nut-allergic diners should exercise caution and speak to staff.

Dairy hides in many foods, including cheese, milk in batters, sauces, and desserts, and the allergen guide confirms milk appears in the seasoned plant-based batter, traditional crumbs, and most loaded cookies. No dairy-free kitchen exists on the premises. Some items, such as the 'Vegan Cookie Butter Loaded Cookie', might be dairy-free, but cross-contamination is likely.

Egg hides everywhere. It is in the seasoned plant-based batter, the traditional crumbs, and many sauces like aioli, mayonnaise, and Caesar dressing, plus it is in most cookies. No egg-free kitchen exists. Some items, like the 'Vegan Cookie Butter Loaded Cookie', may be egg-free, but cross-contamination is likely.

Soy appears in the seasoned plant-based batter, the traditional crumbs, the many sauces, and most cookies. The gluten-free wrap also contains soy. There is no soy-free kitchen.

Many items list crustaceans (shellfish) as 'may contain,' including the seasoned plant-based batter, spicy crumbs, and several sauces. The premises do not have a shellfish-free kitchen.