
Schnitz South Melbourne
Schnitz offers a Gluten-Free Wrap and a 'Corn Crunch Crumbs (Gluten Friendly)' option, and the menu links to a detailed allergen page. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items (all traditional crumbs, wraps, batters contain wheat/gluten), and the allergen page explicitly states 'We cannot guarantee completely allergen free meals due to the potential presence of trace allergens in the working environment'. No dedicated fryer or prep area is mentioned. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
| Mon | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Schnitz offers a Gluten-Free Wrap and a 'Corn Crunch Crumbs (Gluten Friendly)' option, and the menu links to a detailed allergen page. However, the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items (all traditional crumbs, wraps, batters contain wheat/gluten), and the allergen page explicitly states 'We cannot guarantee completely allergen free meals due to the potential presence of trace allergens in the working environment'. No dedicated fryer or prep area is mentioned. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
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Vegan
confidence 0.55 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The menu includes a 'Veggie Patty' protein option and a 'Vegan Cookie Butter Loaded Cookie'. The allergen page lists the Veggie Patty as containing 'Onion' (a sensitive ingredient, not a top allergen). However, the Seasoned Plant-Based Batter contains egg, milk, and other allergens, and the kitchen is shared. No dedicated vegan fryer or prep area is mentioned. The allergen page states cross-contamination may occur.
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Vegetarian
confidence 0.55 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The menu offers a 'Veggie Patty' and several salads. The allergen page lists the Veggie Patty as containing 'Onion' (a sensitive ingredient). However, the kitchen is shared with meat products, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. No dedicated vegetarian prep area is mentioned.
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Nut-free
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The allergen page lists 'Peanuts' and 'Tree Nuts' as 'May contain' for many items (e.g., Traditional Crumbs, Parma, Schnitzel, Loaded Chips, all cookies). The Swiss burger filling is listed as 'May contain: Peanuts – Tree Nuts'. The kitchen is shared, and the page states cross-contamination may occur. No nut-free kitchen or dedicated area is mentioned.
Dairy-free
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The allergen page shows 'Milk' as 'Contains' in many items: Seasoned Plant-Based Batter, Corn Crunch Crumbs, Traditional Crumbs, Buttermilk Breader, most burger fillings (e.g., Plain & Simple, Status Quo, The Aussie), all Parma dishes, all cookies, and Vanilla Ice Cream. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. No dairy-free dedicated area is mentioned.
Egg-free
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The allergen page shows 'Egg' as 'Contains' in many items: Seasoned Plant-Based Batter, Corn Crunch Crumbs, Traditional Crumbs, most burger fillings (e.g., Basic Instinct, Garden of Eden, The Aussie), Caesar Salad, all cookies, and Original Mayonnaise. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. No egg-free dedicated area is mentioned.
Soy-free
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The allergen page shows 'Soy' as 'Contains' in many items: Seasoned Plant-Based Batter, Corn Crunch Crumbs, Traditional Crumbs, Gluten-Free Wrap, High Protein Low Carb Wrap, Turkish Roll, Wrap, Caesar Salad, Kettle Cooked Gravy, and all cookies. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. No soy-free dedicated area is mentioned.
Shellfish-free
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The allergen page lists 'Crustaceans' and 'Fish' as 'May contain' for many items: Seasoned Plant-Based Batter, Spicy Crumbs, Lemon Pepper, Moroccan Spices, all Parma dishes, Schnitzel, Original Chips, Sweet Potato Chips, all Loaded Chips, Kids packs, and Kettle Cooked Gravy. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. No shellfish-free dedicated area is mentioned.
Pescatarian
confidence 0.50 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The menu offers salads and chips that could be suitable for pescatarians, but the kitchen is shared with meat and chicken products. No dedicated pescatarian options or prep area is mentioned. Cross-contamination is acknowledged.
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Low-FODMAP
confidence 0.40 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
No source mentions low-FODMAP options or accommodations. The menu contains many high-FODMAP ingredients (onion, garlic, wheat, milk). Staff may be able to accommodate on request, but no specific information is available.
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Sugar-free
confidence 0.40 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
No source mentions sugar-free options. The menu includes many high-sugar items (desserts, sauces, dressings). Staff may be able to accommodate on request, but no specific information is available.
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Keto
confidence 0.40 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
The menu includes a 'High Protein Low Carb Wrap' which may be suitable for keto, but no specific keto information is provided. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. Staff may be able to accommodate on request.
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Halal
confidence 0.50 ·
Not appropriate, Documented unsafe, multiple negative reports, or refuses to accommodate. Surfaced to warn rather than recommend.
No source mentions halal certification or halal practices. The menu includes pork (bacon, ham) and alcohol-based items (beer-battered chips), indicating the kitchen is not halal. No halal accreditation is claimed.
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Kosher
confidence 0.50 ·
Not appropriate, Documented unsafe, multiple negative reports, or refuses to accommodate. Surfaced to warn rather than recommend.
No source mentions kosher certification or kosher practices. The menu includes pork (bacon, ham) and shellfish (crustaceans as may contain), and the kitchen is shared. No kosher accreditation is claimed.
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Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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