Recess Bar + Eats

confidence 92% ·

Verifiably safe, Independently verified safe for this allergen: either a 100% dedicated kitchen (no allergen on premises) or a current accreditation we've matched against the body's own published directory.

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

confidence 55% ·

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

Multiple vegetarian-friendly share plates are on the menu (haloumi, arancini, hummus, fries) and reviewers mention good vegetarian options. However, there is no dedicated vegetarian setup or marked vegetarian menu. Staff can accommodate when asked.

confidence 45% ·

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

A reviewer with a nut allergy reported that staff easily accommodated their needs, and another reviewer noted the venue is 'good with other allergies.' The menu lists roasted almonds in one dish (three cheese arancini), so nuts are used in the kitchen. Staff appear knowledgeable, but the kitchen is not nut-free. Discuss your allergy with staff when ordering.

confidence 50% ·

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

Several dairy-containing dishes are on the menu (haloumi, labneh, cheese arancini). The FindMeGlutenFree reviews list 'good for dairy-free' and staff are noted as accommodating other allergies. There is no dedicated dairy-free setup, so cross-contamination is possible. Speak with staff to identify dairy-free choices.

confidence 45% ·

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.

There is very limited evidence on vegan options. The bottomless brunch menu notes French fries are vegan and the venue says it can cater for all dietary requirements, but no dedicated vegan kitchen, marked vegan menu items beyond fries, or specific vegan dishes are described. Best to call ahead to confirm suitable options.

confidence 35% ·

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.

A single FindMeGlutenFree listing notes 'good for egg-free,' but no further details on egg-free dishes or kitchen practices exist in the sources. Call ahead to check for egg-free options.