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Songbird Cafe & Larder
Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are described as knowledgeable about contamination risks, including by a symptomatic coeliac diner. The kitchen is shared (not dedicated) and has no dedicated fryer, so cross-contamination is possible despite good awareness. A coeliac diner reported no issues across multiple visits.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00am - 7:00pm |
| Thu | 11:00am - 7:00pm |
| Fri | 11:00am - 7:00pm |
| Sat | 9:00am - 7:00pm |
| Sun | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 65% ·
Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.
Gluten-free items are marked on the menu and staff are described as knowledgeable about contamination risks, including by a symptomatic coeliac diner. The kitchen is shared (not dedicated) and has no dedicated fryer, so cross-contamination is possible despite good awareness. A coeliac diner reported no issues across multiple visits.
Cited references
Vegan
confidence 70% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
Vegan items are clearly labelled on the menu and include satay tofu, roast vegetable focaccia, fettuccine with vegan feta, and vegan desserts. Staff are accommodating and will adapt specials for vegans. The shared kitchen means cross-contamination is possible but staff are aware.
Vegetarian
confidence 60% ·
Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.
The cafe offers vegetarian options including a vegan breaky bowl, pasta dishes, and salads. Staff are happy to accommodate dietary needs. Shared kitchen with no dedicated equipment noted.
Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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