A Touch of Salt
A high-end restaurant near the river in Townsville CBD.
Per-allergen evidence
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.
[1] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at A Touch of Salt in Townsville, FindMeGlutenFree
Community listing with 5 reviews from coeliac diners (3 safety ratings). Reports GF menu items marked, knowledgeable staff, GF beer, but no dedicated kitchen.fetched May 25, 2026[2] Aggregator Most Celiac Friendly Restaurants in North Ward, Australia - 2026, FindMeGlutenFree
A celiac-friendly list page ranks A Touch of Salt as number 2 in North Ward. The page includes a 'GF menu' tag and a featured review snippet.fetched May 25, 2026[3] Verified blog A Touch of Salt, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, gfgourmettraveller.wordpress.com
A 2013 coeliac blog review states that almost all menu items are available as a gluten-free alternative, mentions attentive staff, and notes gluten-free gnocchi; the review is dated but positive.fetched May 25, 2026[4] Verified blog Menu | A Touch Of Salt, atouchofsalt.com.au
A venue menu page states that the restaurant can accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free dietary requirements on request, and that it offers plant-based options.fetched May 25, 2026[5] Verified blog A Touch of Salt - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Townsville City, atly.com
An Atly listing, a celiac-focused app, describes a 'large range of GF options', states that staff cater for coeliacs, and says that almost all of the menu is GF. It also includes community quotes.fetched May 25, 2026A separate vegetarian/vegan menu with clearly listed vegan options is a feature. HappyCow reviews confirm a dedicated vegan section (5+ options, rotating), and multiple plant-based diners praise the creativity and flavour. Staff ask about dietary requirements on arrival and know which wines are vegan. The venue's own menu page states 'plant-based options' are on offer. Not a fully vegan kitchen, but the structural setup (separate vegan menu, staff training) earns Tier A.
[1] Aggregator A Touch of Salt - Townsville Queensland Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow page with 15 reviews and a 4.0-star rating lists the restaurant as having vegetarian options with separate vegetarian and vegan menus. The reviews confirm the presence of dedicated vegan sections, non-dairy milk, and staff who ask about dietary needs.fetched May 25, 2026[2] Verified blog Menu | A Touch Of Salt, atouchofsalt.com.au
A venue menu page states that the restaurant can accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free dietary requirements on request, and that it offers plant-based options.fetched May 25, 2026A Touch of Salt has a dedicated vegetarian and vegan menu. HappyCow describes it as a 'separate vegetarian menu' with vegan options identified. Multiple HappyCow reviews note that the vegetarian menu is extensive and well-executed, and staff are knowledgeable about ingredients. The venue's own site confirms that it accommodates dietary requirements on request. The structural setup, including a separate menu and trained staff, places this restaurant at Tier A.
The venue's menu page states it 'can accommodate dietary requirements (gluten free, dairy free) on request'. One FindMeGlutenFree reviewer flagged the restaurant as 'good for dairy-free'. HappyCow notes non-dairy milk alternatives for tea and coffee. No source confirms a dedicated dairy-free protocol, marked menu items, or staff training beyond a general willingness to adapt. Shared kitchen. Classified as Tier B.
[1] Aggregator Gluten-Free Menu at A Touch of Salt in Townsville, FindMeGlutenFree
Community listing with 5 reviews from coeliac diners (3 safety ratings). Reports GF menu items marked, knowledgeable staff, GF beer, but no dedicated kitchen.fetched May 25, 2026[2] Aggregator A Touch of Salt - Townsville Queensland Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow page with 15 reviews and a 4.0-star rating lists the restaurant as having vegetarian options with separate vegetarian and vegan menus. The reviews confirm the presence of dedicated vegan sections, non-dairy milk, and staff who ask about dietary needs.fetched May 25, 2026[3] Verified blog Menu | A Touch Of Salt, atouchofsalt.com.au
A venue menu page states that the restaurant can accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free dietary requirements on request, and that it offers plant-based options.fetched May 25, 2026HappyCow lists the venue as lacto-ovo vegetarian, so egg-containing dishes are present. Dietary requirements are accommodated on request, which could cover egg-free adaptation, though no source specifically discusses egg-free protocols or marked egg-free items. The kitchen is shared. Tier B reflects a best-effort approach.
[1] Aggregator A Touch of Salt - Townsville Queensland Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow page with 15 reviews and a 4.0-star rating lists the restaurant as having vegetarian options with separate vegetarian and vegan menus. The reviews confirm the presence of dedicated vegan sections, non-dairy milk, and staff who ask about dietary needs.fetched May 25, 2026[2] Verified blog Menu | A Touch Of Salt, atouchofsalt.com.au
A venue menu page states that the restaurant can accommodate gluten-free and dairy-free dietary requirements on request, and that it offers plant-based options.fetched May 25, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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