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The venue's online menu clearly marks many dishes as (V) for vegetarian — including Vegetable Samosa, Dal Tadka, Aloo Baingan, Amritsari Chole, Rajmaa, and Vegetable Jalfrezi. A full Vegetarian Mains collection shows a strong commitment to vegetarian cooking. Indian cuisine naturally offers extensive vegetarian options, though some dishes share the same kitchen with meat preparations.
The owner is coeliac, so the kitchen is run with a deep understanding of cross-contamination. Most dishes are gluten-free; only the sweet soy contains gluten. A dedicated gluten-free fryer is used, staff are knowledgeable, and food is flagged. The menu marks GF items. The venue is not a dedicated GF facility, but the owner's own dietary needs drive a high-care setup.
Multiple sources confirm the cafe offers gluten-free options and accommodates coeliac diners. Community reviews mention staff catered well for a coeliac guest and the Atly listing says they offer a variety of gluten-free dishes. However, the menu pages don't show explicit gluten-free markings on individual dishes, and there's no mention of a dedicated fryer or kitchen area, so cross-contamination risk in the shared kitchen is not addressed. Best to discuss needs with staff when ordering.
Staff are aware of coeliac needs and will mark orders, change gloves, and can adapt most menu items. There is a separate fryer for gluten-free food (confirmed by multiple reviewers), though earlier reviews noted a shared fryer for hashbrowns—this discrepancy suggests the dedicated fryer policy may have changed over time. No gluten-free menu is printed, but GF bread and buns are standard. Tell staff you are coeliac when ordering; the kitchen will take cross-contamination precautions.
The venue has a dedicated gluten-free menu page and several dishes are explicitly described as gluten-free by community reviewers. However, the kitchen is shared with regular dishes containing gluten, and no dedicated equipment or fryer is mentioned. Staff are noted as accommodating, but cross-contamination risk is present. Best for coeliac diners who are comfortable asking questions and ordering from the GF menu.
The everyday menu marks several items with a GF icon (Salt & Pepper Squid, House Hand Cut Chips, Chicken Schnitzel, Beef Cheek, Ship to Shore, Fish of the Day, Greek Salad, Halloumi Salad, Kids Cheeseburger Slider, Kids Pizza) and the function FAQ says they cater to gluten free diets. All pasta dishes also have a gluten free option. However, the kitchen is shared — FindMeGlutenFree notes it is not a dedicated facility, one reviewer said no dedicated fryer, another said there is a dedicated fryer (conflicting), and staff will clean space/change gloves on request. For coeliacs the shared kitchen and inconsistent fryer info mean cross-contamination risk is present; best to confirm procedures directly with staff.
K. malu Kitchen and Bar offers gluten-free options and staff are described as helpful at accommodating gluten-free needs. The kitchen is shared and the menu is not marked for allergens. While community reviews mention good experiences for coeliac diners, the venue lacks a dedicated gluten-free setup or accreditation, so always confirm your needs with the team when ordering.
Relish on Addison accommodates gluten-free dietary needs upon request, as reported in community reviews on aggregator sites. The takeaway menu and a la carte menu do not carry any allergen markings. A gluten- and lactose-intolerant diner reported being told only the calamari could be cooked to accommodate them and that a salad appeared to contain dairy, suggesting staff understanding of GF requirements may vary by shift. The kitchen is shared, no dedicated fryer or equipment is noted. Call ahead to confirm the chef's ability to adapt dishes safely.
The Oak At Illawarra is listed as offering gluten-free options on AGFG, but no dedicated gluten-free kitchen, separate fryer, or staff training for coeliac safety is mentioned. The menu is not marked for allergens)Skip. Coeliac diners should call ahead to discuss their needs with staff.
The Atly listing describes the restaurant as accommodating and 'gluten-free friendly', and a community member says 'Gluten free friendly and nothing's a problem'. These are positive but thin signals: no marked menu, no dedicated kitchen or fryer are mentioned, and the listing is marked 'Unverified'. This is worth a call ahead to confirm safe practices for coeliac diners.