Recess Bar + Eats

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.

Share plates include multiple vegetarian-friendly options such as haloumi, arancini, hummus, and fries, and reviewers mention good vegetarian options. There is no dedicated vegetarian setup or marked vegetarian menu. Staff can accommodate when asked.

The menu includes haloumi, labneh, and cheese arancini. Based on FindMeGlutenFree reviews, the restaurant is considered suitable for dairy-free diets, and staff are noted as accommodating other allergies. No dedicated dairy-free setup exists, so cross-contamination is possible. Speaking with staff allows dairy-free options to be identified.

A reviewer with a nut allergy reported that staff easily accommodated their needs, while another noted the venue is "good with other allergies." The menu lists roasted almonds in one dish, the three cheese arancini, so nuts are used in the kitchen. Staff appear knowledgeable, but the kitchen is not nut-free. Allergy details should be discussed with staff when ordering.

Vegan options lack solid evidence. The bottomless brunch menu specifically mentions that French fries are vegan, and the venue claims it can accommodate all dietary requirements, yet there is no dedicated vegan kitchen, no menu items beyond fries are marked as vegan, and no specific vegan dishes are described. Call ahead to confirm.

Recess Bar + Eats requests that guests call ahead to inquire about egg-free options. One FindMeGlutenFree listing describes the venue as "good for egg-free," though the sources offer no additional information about specific egg-free dishes or the kitchen practices employed to prevent cross-contamination.