24 Byron Bay restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.
No Bones is 100% plant-based. Every dish on the menu is vegan, and the kitchen is fully dedicated to plant-based cooking, so no animal products are used anywhere, confirmed by the venue's own website and menu that describe the food as 'plant-based' and 'vegan' throughout.
The entire menu is vegetarian. It is run by a team affiliated with the Hare Krishna movement, and all dishes follow a sattvic philosophy, meaning they are plant-based and friendly to dairy products. No meat, fish, or poultry is used anywhere in the kitchen. This is a dedicated vegetarian establishment.
The menu marks dishes as GF or GFO. A dedicated fryer handles chips, entirely separate from gluten items. Several coeliac diners report zero symptoms after eating here, and staff are described as knowledgeable about coeliac needs. This is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is possible in the shared kitchen. The overall setup is high-care.
Manna Haven is a 100% plant-based, not-for-profit vegan café. Every dish on the menu is vegan, and the venue explicitly states that all items on the menu are 100% plant-based. The kitchen is fully vegan, so there is no risk of animal products. This is a strongly trusted setup for vegans.
The menu is extensively marked with a vegetarian symbol on many dishes including focaccia, olives, arancini, burrata, broccoli, rocket salad, shoestring fries, gnocchi gorgonzola, tagliolini porcini, kids' pizzas, pasta, and desserts like tiramisu and cannoli. HappyCow lists the venue as offering vegetarian options with lacto-ovo choices. The markings are clear, and a wide selection of vegetarian starters, mains, pizzas, and desserts is available. Most dishes are traditional Italian, so pasta and pizza options are plentiful. Non-vegetarian items (calamari, beef, lamb, seafood dishes, ham-based pizzas) are not marked, making it easy to identify suitable choices.
Many dishes are vegetarian. The menu marks numerous v options like dumplings, bao buns, curries, salads, and sides, while HappyCow lists the venue as 'Lacto, Ovo' with veg-options, but since the shared kitchen also cooks fish, meat, and seafood, cross-contamination is possible. Still, the breadth of marked veggie options is good.
Many dishes are labeled GF. Group dining, feast, and canapé menus mark many dishes GF, and the kitchen accommodates dietary requirements on request. atly.com community notes a dedicated fryer and trained staff, and FindMeGlutenFree lists it as having a GF menu. But cross-contamination risk is present. This is a shared kitchen serving gluten-containing items like sourdough bread, pasta, and churros, and one FMGF reviewer reported a dish being withdrawn due to potential CC with an ingredient. Coeliac diners should confirm procedures with staff at booking.
Il Buco serves gluten-free wood-fired pizzas and bruschetta. Several coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff and a dedicated pizza oven, but the kitchen is shared with regular gluten dishes, and one reviewer noted difficulty confirming a separate oven or clean surface. Cross-contamination is possible. The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so speaking directly with staff about individual needs is advisable.
Gluten-free pasta and lemon cake are available, but the kitchen is shared and not dedicated. The menu does not mark individual items as GF. A FindMeGlutenFree review states that all mains, starters, and sides are GF, though the listing itself flags that the venue is not a dedicated GF facility and may not be safe for coeliac disease. Calling ahead to confirm protocols is recommended.
Vegan options are clearly labelled on the menu, with dishes like pita bread, hummus, garlic toum, skewered mushrooms, and tabbouleh. Staff understand what vegan means. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy, so cross-contamination is possible.
Moonlight Japanese offers gluten-free options and staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs, with reported practices like cleaning surfaces and changing gloves. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing ingredients, so cross-contamination is possible. The menu marks gluten-free items. A coeliac diner reported no symptoms.
Hutong Harry's offers gluten-free options for coeliacs. One community member reported a positive experience with their gluten-free dishes. The kitchen is shared, with no mention of a dedicated fryer or separate prep area, which naturally means there is a risk of cross-contamination that you should be aware of. Staff are attentive. However, no specific allergen training is mentioned. To be safe, confirm your needs directly with the team when you book.
This upscale Asian fusion spot operates with a shared kitchen and no dedicated gluten-free preparation space. The menu does mark some gluten-free options and allows substitutions, such as rice noodles instead of egg noodles. Several coeliac reviewers report positive experiences with staff who are aware of dietary needs. However, other reviewers note limited safe choices and a risk of cross-contamination. Some diners mention a gluten-free fryer, while others contradict that claim and report no dedicated fryer. Confirmation on the day is needed. The restaurant is best for confident coeliacs who are comfortable asking detailed questions.
The menu does not mark gluten-free items, but a FindMeGlutenFree listing notes that flour tortillas and mole sauce are the only items with gluten, suggesting many dishes can be made gluten-free. A community review on Atly also mentions good gluten-free options. However, the kitchen is shared and there is no dedicated gluten-free setup or accreditation. Coeliac diners should confirm cross-contamination practices with staff before ordering.
Bayleaf Cafe has a gluten-free menu. FindMeGlutenFree notes this menu includes bread, toast, banana bread, and eggs benedict, while the cafe's own website highlights locally sourced ingredients but does not mention any allergen marking or gluten-free preparation practices. No dedicated fryer or kitchen is provided. Because the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items, cross-contamination risk exists, and there is no evidence of staff training for coeliac safety or dedicated equipment. Staff should be spoken with directly about individual needs when ordering.
The menu marks many dishes as GF. This includes ceviches, salads, grilled meats, and sides across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But the kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free. A FindMeGlutenFree reviewer noted staff asked about cross-contamination and were 'very aware', yet the listing itself warns the venue isn't a dedicated GF facility. So coeliac diners should confirm procedures with staff before ordering.
Ember Byron Bay appears on a community-driven gluten-free guide, listed as 'accommodating gluten-free', with trained staff and a solid selection of gluten-free options available. Community reviews mention lots of gluten-free meals and note that every single sauce is gluten-free. However, the kitchen is shared and there is some risk of cross-contamination. No dedicated fryer or separate kitchen is mentioned, and no formal accreditation is cited. Coeliac diners should confirm protocols directly with staff.
Tokyo Doll is almost entirely gluten-free. The restaurant uses gluten-free soy sauce and clearly labels all dishes, while staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs and multiple reviewers report having no reactions after eating there. But it's not a dedicated GF facility. A few menu items like noodles and prawn dumplings contain gluten, some reports note there's no dedicated fryer, the kitchen is shared, and the venue's own FindMeGlutenFree listing acknowledges a cross-contamination risk. Most coeliac diners feel safe here. For coeliacs with high sensitivity, it's important to confirm the kitchen protocols directly with the staff before ordering to minimize any risk of cross-contamination.
Pixie Italian offers a separate vegan menu that guests can ask for when seated. Dishes include risotto, paccheri with wild mushrooms, and eggplant cotoletta. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan items, so cross-contact is possible. Guests should let their server know they need vegan when ordering.
The menu marks gluten-free items with GF. Gluten-free pasta and pizza base are available for an extra charge, though the kitchen is shared with regular wheat-based dishes, which means cross-contamination is a real possibility. Staff should be consulted before ordering. This is especially important for those with coeliac disease.
Forest Byron Bay offers gluten-free options. Its breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus include many items marked with 'GF' labels, such as seasonal fruits, pecan maple granola, avocado toast, steaks, fish, and desserts. The kitchen clearly understands coeliac needs. However, the kitchen is shared. It also handles gluten-containing dishes like brioche buns, sourdough, Turkish bread, and pasta. No dedicated fryer or separate gluten-free kitchen is mentioned, so cross-contamination risk remains. Staff can assist. To ensure safety from potential cross-contamination, it is best to speak directly with the team about specific dietary needs before ordering at the restaurant.
Dip Cafe offers gluten-free bread and buns, and staff are described as knowledgeable about cross-contamination, but there is a major conflict in user reports: one coeliac reviewer was told the venue advises coeliacs not to eat there, while another praised the gluten-free bread. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items, and no dedicated fryer or equipment is mentioned on the venue's own site. Best-effort accommodation cannot be guaranteed shift to shift.
Treehouse offers gluten-free options including pizza. All dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen, and the venue explicitly warns that it cannot guarantee against cross-contamination. Gluten-sensitive diners should be extremely careful. Staff are reportedly trained on dietary needs, though safety varies by shift, making it advisable to call ahead and confirm current practices.
Breakfast menu images show a "gluten-free options" note. Community reviews on Atly also mention gluten-free cookies and other options, but the kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment, fryer, or staff training is mentioned. Cross-contamination risk is present. Because of the shared kitchen and lack of dedicated equipment, calling ahead to confirm with staff whether a gluten-free meal can be safely prepared is advisable.