Free-from restaurants in Townsville

The Beet Bar

Townsville City · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The menu clearly labels vegan options. Multiple HappyCow reviews confirm a wide range of vegan dishes, including waffles, acai bowls, smashed avo with vegan feta, falafel wraps, and cabinet treats. Staff are knowledgeable and happy to accommodate. The kitchen is shared with meat and dairy, but the venue is strongly trusted by the vegan community.

A Touch of Salt

Townsville City · Modern Australian · Cafe · €⁠€⁠€

A high-end restaurant near the river in Townsville CBD. The kitchen can adapt almost the entire menu to be gluten free, and staff are described by multiple coeliac diners as knowledgeable about coeliac requirements. One reviewer noted a 90% GF menu with confident guarantees against cross-contamination; another reported no reaction across multiple visits. The venue itself states it accommodates gluten free on request. It is not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so cross-contamination risk exists in a shared prep space, but the strong coeliac-aware culture and consistently positive community reports place it at Tier A.

Polola

Townsville City · · €⁠€

Polola is a Mexican tapas restaurant where most of the menu is gluten-free, around 90% according to one coeliac diner, and gluten-free items are marked on the menu. A dedicated gluten-free fryer is available, though one reviewer noted it was out of operation on their visit, and staff are generally knowledgeable about coeliac requirements. The kitchen is shared, not dedicated, so cross-contamination is possible. Coeliac diners report positive experiences overall, but one reviewer mentioned some GF-listed items were not safe for coeliacs when the fryer was down. It is best to confirm the fryer is running and to ask about specific dishes.

BalaBite

North Ward · Mediterranean · Middle Eastern

BalaBite has vegetarian options, including a veggie bowl. The kitchen does serve meat, but vegetarian dishes are clearly offered. No dedicated equipment is noted, but staff are aware and accommodating.

Garden of Eating BYO Restaurant

South Townsville · Fine dining · €⁠€

The menu is not marked for gluten, but GF options are available (notably dessert) and there is a dedicated gluten-free fryer, according to a single community report. The chef makes his own dairy-free ice creams, which may also be GF. A coeliac diner reported a safe experience with dedicated fryer use. However, the kitchen is not dedicated GF; it is a shared kitchen, so cross-contamination risk exists. It is best to call ahead and discuss needs with the chef directly.

Longboard Bar & Grill

Townsville City · Bar · Grill · €⁠€

GF items are marked on the menu and there is a dedicated gluten-free fryer, but the kitchen is shared and staff do not always change gloves or clean surfaces between orders. The dedicated fryer may not be available on very busy days. Multiple coeliac diners report no reaction, but cross-contamination risk is present. Call ahead to confirm fryer status.

Lux Noir

Townsville City ·

A community member on Atly reported that the food was 'Coeliac / Gluten Free safe' and noted a variety of gluten-free options on the menu. The kitchen is shared, and no dedicated equipment or separate fryers are mentioned. Staff awareness and cross-contamination practices are unconfirmed. Calling ahead to discuss specific needs with the kitchen before booking is recommended.

The Balcony Restaurant

Townsville City · Brunch · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

The menu lists gluten-free options and the AGFG listing marks GF availability, but the kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment is noted. A community reviewer advises coeliacs to check with the server before ordering. Cross-contamination risk is present.