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Best gluten-free restaurants in Northcote
10 venues in Northcote rated S to B for coeliac · gluten-free, every tier backed by cited sources.
The menu marks gluten-free options (GFO/GF) and a dedicated fryer is used for falafel, with gluten-free bread available as a substitute. The only gluten in the kitchen is pita bread. Staff are trained and knowledgeable about coeliac needs. Multiple coeliac diners report no reactions.
The café positions itself as gluten-free friendly, with gluten-free breakfast options and trained staff noted by the Atly aggregator. However, the kitchen is shared and some risk of cross-contamination is acknowledged. Dishes are not individually marked on a menu, so it's best to speak directly to staff about your needs.
The venue advertises 'GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS' on its website and is listed as accommodating by the GF community on Atly, with trained staff. However, this is a shared kitchen where gluten-containing ingredients (wheat, seitan, soy sauce, etc.) are used. Atly explicitly notes 'some risk of cross-contamination', and a community reviewer flagged 'very few gluten free options' and no GF buns available. Coeliac diners should ask detailed questions about each dish.
Gluten-free menu items are clearly marked on the menu and the kitchen offers several GF options including pho and noodles. Two coeliac reviewers report no reactions; one ordered via UberEats. However the kitchen is not a dedicated GF facility—the aggregator warns that cross-contamination is possible—so coeliac diners should confirm precautions directly with staff.
FindMeGlutenFree lists GF menu items (sashimi, tempura) marked on the menu and a reviewer reports knowledgeable staff and GF sauces that preserve flavour. The venue is not a dedicated GF facility—cross-contamination risk exists in a shared Japanese kitchen. Coeliac-UK or Coeliac-Australia accreditation is not mentioned. Confirm with staff before ordering.
MESOB serves traditional teff injera, which is naturally gluten-free, and the blog states 'all the mains are gluten free'. The kitchen is shared (not dedicated), and the FindMeGlutenFree listing notes no dedicated fryer)Skip. Staff are described as accommodating and reassuring about gluten-free needs. A coeliac diner reported a positive experience but noted the kitchen is not dedicated. Overall, reliable options exist but cross-contamination risk is present in a shared kitchen.
A neighbourhood cafe with a handful of gluten-free options including sandwiches on GF bread, eggs Benedict on a potato rosti, and pulled pork dishes. Multiple coeliac diners report the kitchen will accommodate on request—staff clean surfaces and change gloves, and gluten-free items are marked on the menu. However there's no dedicated kitchen or fryer, so there's a real cross-contamination risk. Best for less-sensitive diners or those who can talk through the process with staff before ordering.
A full vegan menu, most items are gluten-free by default. A community review reports a dedicated gluten-free fryer. No marked menu is used, and the kitchen is not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Coeliac diners should confirm cross-contamination procedures directly with staff before ordering.
GF items like burgers, poke bowls, and desserts are available, but the cafe does not have a dedicated GF menu or kitchen. Staff awareness is good: a coeliac diner reported the server changed gloves and cleaned surfaces, and another reviewer noted the server was also coeliac. However, this is a shared kitchen with no dedicated fryer or prep area mentioned. Coeliac safety depends heavily on the shift and the person you speak to. Call ahead and stress your needs before ordering.
Va Penne offers gluten-free pasta and pizza, with multiple community reviews praising the quality. The Atly listing marks it as 'Accommodating' with trained staff but notes some risk of cross-contamination, as the kitchen is shared with regular pasta and pizza dough. One reviewer specifically mentions an 'Ardor gluten free base' option for pizza, indicating dedicated GF ingredients are available. No dedicated fryer or kitchen is documented, and accreditation sources are absent. Coeliac diners should confirm protocols directly — cross-contamination risk exists in a shared Italian kitchen.