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40 Gold Coast Central & South restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.

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Made With Love Bakery restaurant, photo: Made With Love Bakery (Owner)

Made With Love Bakery

Southport · Cafe · Bakery · €
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA+
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+

The bakery is 100% vegan. Every item on the menu is plant-based, including pies, sausage rolls, croissants, donuts, and custard tarts. The kitchen uses no animal products at all, so there is zero risk of cross-contamination with meat, dairy, eggs, or honey. Coffee is served with oat, almond, soy, macadamia, or coconut milk.

02
Veg Tandoori Master restaurant, photo: Veg Tandoori Master (Owner)

Veg Tandoori Master

Surfers Paradise · Indian · Vegetarian · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA
VegA+
DairyC
EggA
HalalC

The restaurant markets itself as 'Pure Vegetarian' on its homepage and menu, and explicitly states 'No Onion Garlic' and 'Vegan Food' as offerings alongside classic vegetarian Indian dishes. Multiple sources confirm the kitchen is entirely vegetarian, no meat, fish, or eggs are used on the premises. The 'Veg Tandoori Master' branding and customer testimonials reinforce that this is a dedicated vegetarian kitchen.

Mon11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
TueClosed
Wed11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
Thu11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
Fri11:00 A.M - 10:00 P.M
Sat11:00 A.M - 10:00 P.M
Sun11:00 A.M - 09:30 P.M
EvidenceOpen evidence file
03
Spice Venue restaurant, photo: Spice Venue (Owner)

Spice Venue

Surfers Paradise · Indian · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegB
NutC
DairyB
EggC
HalalA+

The venue's own website prominently states '100% Halal Food – Fresh, Authentic, and Delicious', confirmed by a reviewer noting 'no alcohol (Halal venue)'. This indicates a fully halal kitchen, though we could not verify against an external accreditation body's directory.

Mon11 AM - 10:30 PM
Tue11 AM - 10:30 PM
Wed11 AM - 10:30 PM
Thu11 AM - 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM - 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM - 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM - 10:30 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
04
Easy House Vegan Restaurant restaurant, photo: Easy House Vegan Restaurant (Owner)

Easy House Vegan Restaurant

Mermaid Waters · Vegan · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA+
VegA+
DairyA+
EggA+

Easy House is a 100% vegan restaurant; the entire menu is plant-based, with no meat, dairy, eggs, or honey used anywhere in the kitchen. The venue's own website, HappyCow listing, and multiple review sources all confirm it is fully vegan. This is a structurally dedicated kitchen for vegan dining.

MonClosed
Tue10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun10:30am - 3:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
05
SeeYo Cafe & Bakery restaurant, photo: SeeYo Cafe & Bakery (Owner)

SeeYo Cafe & Bakery

Mermaid Beach · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacA+
VeganC
VegB
DairyB

The kitchen is a 100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen. No gluten-containing ingredients ever enter the premises, and the bakery makes breads, cakes, pastries, and waffles from scratch, so dozens of coeliac reviewers across years report zero symptoms and complete safety. Order anything on the menu. There are no shared fryers or prep surfaces with gluten, eliminating all cross-contamination risk, so every item, from egg-and-bacon rolls to Vietnamese crispy crepes, fried chicken waffles, and acai bowls, is safe without special requests. Gluten-free bread loaves and sweets are also available to take away.

06
The Cardamom Pod restaurant, photo: The Cardamom Pod (Owner)

The Cardamom Pod

Southport · Brunch · Cafe
GF·CoeliacC
VeganA
VegA
DairyB

The Cardamom Pod is a vegetarian restaurant by concept. Its menu is entirely plant-based and vegetarian, featuring a wide range of Indian-inspired dishes. Reviews mention dedicated kitchen space and vegetarian options. The restaurant is a natural fit for vegetarian diners.

07
Kuan Yin Tea House restaurant, photo: Kuan Yin Tea House (Owner)

Kuan Yin Tea House

Southport · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€
VeganA
VegA

This restaurant operates as a completely vegan restaurant. The kitchen avoids meat, seafood, onions, shallots, garlic, and alcohol entirely, making it fully plant-based. All dishes on the menu are crafted without any animal products, so every item is suitable for vegans. The restaurant does not mention dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols, but the entire menu is vegan by design.

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed (per restaurantguru.com, but Facebook says closed now; conflicting, using restaurantguru.com data as more recent:
EvidenceOpen evidence file
08
Jay Bhavani Gold Coast- Indian Restaurant restaurant, photo: Jay Bhavani Gold Coast- Indian Restaurant (Owner)

Jay Bhavani Gold Coast- Indian Restaurant

Southport · Indian · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacC
VeganB
VegA
NutC
DairyC
EggA

This restaurant is 100% pure vegetarian. The blog makes it crystal clear: 'serves 100% vegetarian dishes' and 'pure vegetarian meals with no hidden meat or animal-based ingredients'. No meat, fish, or poultry sections appear on the menu at all. Since every single item is vegetarian, there's no need to worry about a shared kitchen.

09
Blendlove restaurant, photo: Blendlove (Owner)

Blendlove

Southport · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA
VegA
NutC
DairyB
EggB
SugarA

The entire menu is plant-based. It is crafted with wholesome ingredients and deliberately avoids highly processed foods. This reflects a kitchen that operates around vegan and whole-food principles. Refined sugar is also excluded. Although there is no formal Vegan Society Trademark accreditation, the menu is fully plant-based by design, which strongly supports vegan diners.

Mon07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sat08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Sun08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Blossoming Lotus restaurant, photo: Blossoming Lotus (Owner)

Blossoming Lotus

Surfers Paradise · Vegan · Vegetarian · €
GF·CoeliacB
VeganA
VegA

The restaurant focuses on traditional Thai cuisine prepared without any animal products, making the restaurant entirely vegan. Its Facebook page describes it as a 'Traditional Thai Vegan Restaurant.' On Wheree, the listing confirms the availability of vegan options, which positions the restaurant as a strongly trusted choice for vegan diners.

Mon11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 AM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
11
La Playa Beach and Eats restaurant, photo: La Playa Beach and Eats (Owner)

La Playa Beach and Eats

Surfers Paradise · Mediterranean · Brunch · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacA

La Playa operates a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Staff are knowledgeable about coeliac needs, and the menu clearly marks gluten-free items. Multiple coeliac diners report no reactions. The kitchen is shared, however, and there was one incident where accidental gluten contamination in the fryer oil was caught by staff before serving. It is a high-care setup but not a dedicated facility.

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Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant restaurant, photo: Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant (Owner)

Khao Piyo - Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant

Surfers Paradise · Vegetarian · Indian · €⁠€
VeganA
VegA
NutC
DairyB
EggA
SoyC
ShellA
HalalC
FODMAPD
SugarC
PescA
KetoD

Khao Piyo is a 100% pure vegetarian restaurant with an entirely vegetarian menu, and many dishes are also marked (V) for vegan. No meat, poultry, or fish is used anywhere in the kitchen.

Mon12-4 pm, 5-11 pm
Tue12-4 pm, 5-11 pm
Wed12-4 pm, 5-11 pm
Thu12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
Fri12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
Sat12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
Sun12-4 pm – 5-11 pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast restaurant, photo: Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast (Owner)

Shiraz - Best Persian Restaurant + Bar Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise · Middle Eastern · Vegan
GF·CoeliacC
VeganB
VegB
DairyC
EggC
HalalA

The restaurant's website markets itself as halal certified and includes a dedicated landing page for those searching for a halal restaurant nearby. This claim appears consistently across multiple pages. No independent accreditation body is cited. Staff are described as helpful with dietary requirements. The kitchen is shared, not a dedicated halal-only space.

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Urban Eatery & Cafe restaurant, photo: Urban Eatery & Cafe (Owner)

Urban Eatery & Cafe

Broadbeach · Cafe · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacA
VeganB
DairyB

The venue states they have a dedicated gluten-free fryer and toaster, make their own house gluten-free granola, and many items are naturally gluten-free. The owner's statement on the FindMeGlutenFree listing confirms these practices. Multiple coeliac reviewers report no symptoms across visits, and several mention a dedicated GF kitchen space or dedicated fryer, along with knowledgeable staff. One review notes the food is produced in a small shared kitchen, but the owner's explicit statement of a dedicated fryer and toaster combined with many positive coeliac experiences keeps this at Strongly Trusted (A) rather than A+ (no independent accreditation or fully dedicated kitchen is confirmed across all sources).

15
Gemelli Italian restaurant, photo: Gemelli Italian (Owner)

Gemelli Italian

Broadbeach · Italian · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegA
NutC
DairyC
EggC
SoyC
ShellC
HalalC
KosherD
FODMAPC
SugarC
PescA
KetoC

Multiple vegetarian pasta and pizza options are available, including a Ravioli Della Casa marked '(Vege)' (spinach and ricotta in burnt butter and sage), a Caprese salad, a Melanzane Alla Parmigiana marked '(V)', and several vegetable-topped pizzas like Ortolana and Funghi. The FindMeGlutenFree listing notes 'Good vegetarian options'. Staff are described as knowledgeable and accommodating. A strong choice for vegetarians.

Mon6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun12:00pm - 3:00pm, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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Siam Purity restaurant, photo: Siam Purity (Owner)

Siam Purity

Broadbeach · Vegetarian · Thai · €⁠€
VeganA
VegA
NutC
DairyA
EggA
SoyC
ShellA
PescA
KetoC

Siam Purity's entire menu is 100% vegan. Every dish, from starters to desserts, uses plant-based ingredients such as vegan chicken, vegan duck, vegan fish, and vegan ice-cream. The kitchen is fully vegan, which eliminates any risk of cross-contamination from animal products. No accreditation from a recognised body was found, but the venue's own menu and branding consistently state 'VEGAN THAI' and all items are labelled with 'V-' or 'Vegan'.

Mon11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Tue11:30 am - 04:30 pm
Wed11:30 am - 04:30 pm
Thu11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Fri11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Sat11:30 am - 08:30 pm
Sun11:30 am - 08:30 pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
17
Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant restaurant, photo: Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant (Owner)

Tian Ran Vegetarian Restaurant

Mermaid Beach · Vegetarian · Vegan · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacC
VeganA
VegA

The restaurant is a fully vegetarian concept. Its menu includes vegan and gluten-free Asian cuisine. Diners consistently confirm a wide range of vegetarian options. Staff are helpful with dietary needs. The full menu is plant-based, so the restaurant is a safe choice for vegetarians.

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun5PM-9PM (via aggregator, authenticates hours listed: Sun 5PM-9PM / aggregator lists Sun as 5PM-9PM, official site says '
EvidenceOpen evidence file
18
The Milkman's Daughter restaurant, photo: The Milkman’s Daughter (Owner)

The Milkman's Daughter

Mermaid Beach · Vegan · Vegetarian
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegA
DairyB

The Milkman's Daughter describes its menu as a 'modern brunch menu that is vegetarian, seasonal, and made with honesty and care'. The entire menu is vegetarian, a fact confirmed by a Good Food Gold Coast review that identifies it as an all-day vegetarian menu. The kitchen is vegetarian by design.

19
Minari restaurant, photo: Minari (Owner)

Minari

Southport · Korean · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacC
VeganB
VegB
EggC

This Korean and Japanese restaurant lists several clearly marked vegan options, including chilli tofu, soban, mandu, and gimbob, with vegan dishes marked on the menu and multiple HappyCow reviewers confirming they could order vegan. However, the kitchen also serves meat and egg dishes, so cross-contamination is possible. Best to confirm with staff.

Mon11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Tue11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Wed11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thu11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Fri11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sat11:00am - 3:00pm, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Sun5:00pm - 8:00pm
EvidenceOpen evidence file
20
Mr PP's Rooftop and Laneway restaurant, photo: Mr PP's Rooftop and Laneway (Owner)

Mr PP's Rooftop and Laneway

Southport · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegB
DairyC

The menu marks many dishes as gluten-free (GF). A gluten-free pizza base is available for an extra $3, though the kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination is possible. One Wanderlog reviewer called the gluten-free pizza base 'perfect'. Those who are highly sensitive should confirm with staff whether dedicated preparation is available.

Mon12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Tue12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Wed12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Thu12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:30pm)
Fri12pm-11pm (Kitchen 9pm)
Sat12pm-11pm (Kitchen 9pm)
Sun12pm-10pm (Kitchen 8:00pm)
EvidenceOpen evidence file
21
Fratello Italian restaurant, photo: Fratello Italian (Owner)

Fratello Italian

Labrador · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VegB

Fratello Italian produces handmade gluten-free pizza dough and pasta. Customers have praised these items for their authentic taste and texture. The kitchen also handles wheat-based dishes, which creates a risk of cross-contamination. No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or fryer is noted. Staff awareness of coeliac needs is unconfirmed, and speaking directly with the team about requirements before ordering is advised.

MonClosed
Tue5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
22
Hot Shott restaurant, photo: Hot Shott (Owner)

Hot Shott

Main Beach · Brunch · €⁠€
GF·CoeliacB

The menu marks GF options on several dishes like burgers, salads, and breakfast items, and offers gluten-free bread or bun alternatives, but no dedicated fryer or separate prep area is mentioned. The kitchen is shared, and staff awareness is not documented in the available sources. Coeliac diners should confirm cross-contamination protocols directly with the kitchen.

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Domanis Cafe Restaurant Bar restaurant, photo: Domanis Cafe Restaurant Bar (Owner)

Domanis Cafe Restaurant Bar

Main Beach · Italian · Brunch · €⁠€⁠€⁠€
GF·CoeliacB
VegC
DairyC

Domanis offers gluten-free pasta and pizza options. The community reports a dedicated pasta pot and water for that purpose. Staff are described as knowledgeable and receptive to questions about cross-contamination. The kitchen is shared, not dedicated gluten-free, so coeliac diners should confirm procedures with staff each visit.

MonClosed
Tue11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sat7:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sun7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
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MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna restaurant, photo: MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna

MĀRE Restaurant by La Luna

Main Beach · Fine dining · Mediterranean
GF·CoeliacB
VegB
DairyB

The menu marks many dishes as GF. Cold bar items like oysters, burrata, and kingfish tartare are all gluten-free, along with small plates such as wagyu beef tataki and slow-poached octopus, plus mains including fresh catch of the day, steaks, and cauliflower steak, with sides like truffle fries and mash. Desserts include a 'Lemon Meringue GFO' as a gluten-free option. Clearly gluten-containing dishes are also present, including freshly baked baguette, pasta courses like ravioli, tagliatelle, rigatoni, and risotto, plus tiramisu semifreddo. Since everything comes from a shared kitchen where gluten is present, cross-contamination risk is acknowledged. A coeliac diner should confirm protocols with staff before ordering, but there are marked gluten-free choices.

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