Free-from restaurants in Geelong

Recess Bar + Eats

Geelong · Cafe · Bar · €⁠€

This venue is 100% gluten-free and the only Coeliac Australia accredited restaurant in Geelong. Because the kitchen has zero gluten on premises, there is no cross-contamination risk, so everything from fried chicken to arancini to burgers and desserts is gluten-free. It is an extremely safe choice for coeliac diners, and the venue also handles other allergies well.

EMERGE STEAKHOUSE

Geelong · Steakhouse · €⁠€⁠€

Tier A (Strongly trusted, but unverified): an accreditation by a recognised gluten-free / coeliac-safety body was claimed, but we could not verify the claim against the body's own published list. The body's directory page does not name this venue, and we have no other third-party evidence to corroborate the certification. Other signals on record: dedicated kitchen claimed; dedicated fryer claimed; staff trained; allergen-marked menu. Treat as gluten-free / coeliac-aware rather than gluten-free / coeliac-certified until the venue can produce verifiable accreditation.

ALMA Restaurant

Geelong · South American · €⁠€⁠€

A separate vegan menu is provided, covering many inventive plant-based dishes alongside a vegan degustation option, with staff willing to adapt dishes such as making crispy potatoes vegan. Cocktails can swap egg white for wonderfoam. The kitchen is shared with meat dishes, though the dedicated vegan menu combined with staff awareness makes it a strong choice.

Pizzeria Adamo

Geelong · Pizza · €⁠€⁠€

The menu marks vegetarian dishes with a '(V)' symbol. This applies to antipasti, pizza bianche, vegetable pizzas, pasta, sides, and desserts. A separate 'Pizze Vegetariana' section offers seven vegetable pizzas. Staff are well-trained and accommodating. The kitchen treats vegetarian requests as a routine part of the Italian menu. The venue accepts reservations and presents itself as a family-run trattoria comfortable with dietary preferences.

Mavs Greek Restaurant

Geelong · Greek · €⁠€

Mavs labels GF options clearly. Their menu includes GF pita, moussaka, gyros, and desserts. Staff are knowledgeable, and they'll clean the kitchen space and change gloves for coeliac diners. But the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing dishes, so there's a cross-contamination risk you should consider. Two coeliac diners reported no symptoms. They praised the staff's awareness. Call ahead to confirm protocols for your sensitivity level.

Chaiverse

Geelong · Cafe · €

Chaiverse is a vegetarian cafe serving Indian street food like vada pav, samosa chaat, and paneer sandwiches, and HappyCow along with multiple reviews confirm the kitchen is vegetarian-friendly with welcoming and knowledgeable owners. No dedicated vegetarian kitchen is mentioned, but the entire menu appears to be vegetarian by design.

Black Sheep Geelong

Geelong · Cafe · Vegan · €⁠€

The entire menu is either gluten free or offers a GF option. Even the house-made churros, calamari, arancini, and desserts have this covered. The kitchen is shared, not 100% dedicated. Yet multiple coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff, a dedicated GF fryer, and no reactions across their visits. GF items are clearly marked on the menu.

63 Degrees

Geelong West · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

With a separate, dedicated vegan menu and both lacto-ovo and full vegetarian options available, this cafe offers clear plant-based choices. The vegan menu marks plant-based dishes clearly. The kitchen does serve meat, but the range and clarity of the vegetarian and vegan choices make the cafe reliable for vegetarians.

Skinny Dippers Cafe

Newtown · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu labels many items GF or GFO, meaning gluten-free option. A dedicated fryer is used for items like hash browns, staff are trained on coeliac needs, and the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing dishes, so cross-contamination is possible but managed with dedicated equipment and awareness.

Sweet Adeline by the Barwon

South Geelong · Cafe

The owner is coeliac. Because of that, they use separate cooking utensils for coeliac customers, and the Atly listing says the venue is 'accommodating gluten-free' with trained staff, but it also notes some risk of cross-contamination and gluten-free options aren't marked on the menu. No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or accreditation is mentioned.

Hommali Bangkok cuisine

Geelong · Thai

Several dishes carry a (V) label, including Fried Tofu, Crispy Garlic Chives, and Pad Pak, which indicates the venue has a clear understanding of vegetarian requirements and offers dedicated options. However, the menu does not specify whether these dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen or if cross-contact with meat is possible. The vegetarian options are clearly listed, making the menu reliable for vegetarians who are not concerned about trace cross-contact.

Drunken Dumpling Bar

Geelong · Chinese

Steamed Vege Dumplings are among the vegetarian options clearly available, and vegetarian dumplings and tapas are offered more broadly, though the shared kitchen means there is no dedicated prep area, and staff are accommodating.

Caruggi

Geelong · Italian · Northern Italian · €⁠€⁠€

Caruggi offers dedicated gluten-free options, including buckwheat pasta for coeliacs. Community members on Atly have praised the restaurant for catering to coeliacs. Several Google reviewers note their allergies were 'beautifully catered-for' and that the gluten-free pasta was excellent. The venue's own website menu pages do not mark dishes with GF or GFO codes. The kitchen is shared, as it is an Italian restaurant serving bread, pasta, and pizza, so a cross-contamination risk exists. Staff are described as knowledgeable and enthusiastic, but no dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. Best for coeliacs comfortable asking questions and ordering carefully.

The Arborist

Geelong ·

The Arborist in Geelong offers gluten-free options and runs a dedicated fryer, though the kitchen is shared and not entirely gluten-free. Several coeliac diners report positive experiences, pointing to knowledgeable staff and marked menu items, though one review notes that staff advised against eating there given cross-contamination risk in a small kitchen. The rooftop bar carries a more limited menu and may not accommodate coeliac needs. Confirming directly with the main-floor kitchen before ordering is advisable.

Felix Restaurant

Geelong · Cafe

Several community sources and the Atly listing describe Felix as 'accommodating' for gluten-free diets, with a special menu available and trained staff. A verified coeliac diner reports the kitchen catered their set menu without issue. However the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free and some risk of cross-contamination is noted. Staff are described as knowledgeable but the menu itself does not appear to be marked per dish. Call ahead or discuss needs with staff when booking.

Osteria Fiorenza

Geelong · Italian · €⁠€⁠€

Staff are knowledgeable about coeliac disease. Around 80% of the menu, including handmade pasta dishes, can be made gluten-free. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is a real possibility. The menu does not mark gluten-free items, so discussion of individual needs with staff when ordering is necessary. Multiple coeliac diners report positive experiences with no reactions.

frankie. Bar & Eatery

Geelong · Pan-Asian · Fusion · €⁠€

frankie. offers gluten-free options including dumplings, with a separate allergens page on the back of the menu. A coeliac reviewer reported a good experience with the gluten-free dumplings on their second visit, noting the kitchen is shared and there is no dedicated fryer. The official site lists coeliac as a dietary requirement they cater to and invites diners to chat with staff. No accreditation or dedicated gluten-free kitchen is claimed. Cross-contamination risk is present, so coeliac diners should confirm procedures with staff.

Grounds of Society.

Geelong · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu lists a 'Brownie Gf'. A Google reviewer also notes many gluten-free options, both savoury and sweet. This shared kitchen serves many wheat-based items like sandwiches, toasties, wraps, muffins, and croissants. No information about dedicated prep areas, fryers, or staff training is available. Cross-contamination risk exists. Any coeliac diner who wants to stay safe should carefully confirm the specific protocols with the staff before ordering anything from the menu.

Centra

Geelong · · €⁠€

Several dishes on the menu are marked as GF or GFO (gluten-free option available). A gluten-free fettucine substitution costs an additional $5. All food is prepared in a shared kitchen alongside items containing gluten, and no dedicated fryer or kitchen is noted. Coeliac diners should confirm procedures with staff before ordering.

Florence and Me Café Geelong

Geelong · Cafe · €

The café offers vegetarian options, and several items such as salads, sandwiches, and baked goods are listed directly on the menu. Staff are reported as friendly and knowledgeable. Cross-contamination from a shared kitchen is possible, but the range of naturally vegetarian dishes is good.

Cat-themed Japanese cafe | neko Geelong

Geelong · Cafe · Japanese · €⁠€

Several dishes are explicitly vegan. Examples include Neko's Signature Curry with fried tofu and Crispy Tofu Donburi, plant-based milks are available, and the staff are knowledgeable about vegan diets. Cross-contact is possible from a shared kitchen.

Blue Lotus Restaurant & Cafe Vietnamese Cuisine

Geelong · Vietnamese

HappyCow lists it as a "Veg-options" venue serving meat, with specific vegan options: spring rolls, rice paper rolls, phở, stir-fried flat rice noodles, and vegetable curries. Multiple HappyCow reviews from vegan diners confirm staff understood veganism and the food was tasty. The kitchen serves non-veg food, so the setup is a shared kitchen with clear vegan menu options. No dedicated fryer or kitchen is mentioned, but the options are well-established.

Sailors' Rest

Geelong · Seafood · €⁠€

Vegetarian options are available at the venue. The venue claims it accommodates special dietary needs, and staff are reportedly helpful, though there is no separate vegetarian menu or dedicated kitchen, which is something to keep in mind. Confirming on arrival is advisable.

Hecho En Mexico

Geelong · Mexican · €⁠€

The Geelong venue has a vegan menu that includes meat substitutes. Two HappyCow reviewers confirmed this after eating vegan nachos and enchiladas there. The Wanderlog listing also notes vegan options at the same address. Although the vegan menu appears clearly separated, the kitchen also serves meat and dairy dishes, so cross-contact is possible. Staff should be informed of a vegan requirement, and confirmation should be sought that the order is prepared with separate utensils.