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Grounds of Society. restaurant in Geelong
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Grounds of Society.

The menu lists a 'Brownie Gf' under the Sweet section, indicating at least one labelled gluten-free option. A Google reviewer also notes 'lots of gluten free options, both savoury and sweet'. However, this is a shared kitchen serving many wheat-based items (sandwiches, toasties, wraps, muffins, croissants), and no information about dedicated prep areas, fryers, or staff training is available. Cross-contamination risk exists, so coeliac diners should confirm protocols with staff before ordering.

Address45 Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
CuisineCafe · Brunch
Price€€
Hours
Mon6:30am - 4:00pm
Tue6:30am - 4:00pm
Wed6:30am - 4:00pm
Thu6:30am - 4:00pm
Fri6:30am - 4:00pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Websitewww.groundsofsociety.com.au/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The menu lists a 'Brownie Gf' under the Sweet section, indicating at least one labelled gluten-free option. A Google reviewer also notes 'lots of gluten free options, both savoury and sweet'. However, this is a shared kitchen serving many wheat-based items (sandwiches, toasties, wraps, muffins, croissants), and no information about dedicated prep areas, fryers, or staff training is available. Cross-contamination risk exists, so coeliac diners should confirm protocols with staff before ordering.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The cafe offers a broad menu with many vegetarian-friendly items including eggs benedict, avocado toast, zucchini slice, frittata, salads, and various toasties and bagels. HappyCow notes 'great range of vegan and vegetarian options' and the venue is categorised as 'veg-options'. While the kitchen is shared with meat dishes, the variety of clearly vegetarian dishes makes it a reliable choice for vegetarians.

Vegan

confidence 55% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

HappyCow lists this as a non-veg, vegan-friendly cafe with some vegan options like burrito, croquettes, raw pad thai, and sausage rolls, plus almond milk, soy milk, and vegan chai. Recent reviews, however, are mixed: one vegan reviewer in 2021 found only a sausage roll and chips, and another in 2026 was disappointed to find only a chia pudding available. There is no dedicated vegan kitchen, and the menu on the venue's own website does not mark items as vegan. Vegan availability appears inconsistent and best confirmed on the day.

Dairy-free

confidence 40% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The venue offers alternative milks (almond milk, soy milk, oat milk mentioned in a photo caption) for coffee, and a vegan chai latte is listed. However, the menu does not mark dairy-free options across food items, and many dishes contain cheese, eggs, or cream. No information about dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols for dairy-free orders is available. Dairy-free diners should ask staff which items can be adapted.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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