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Kornsilo
The menu explicitly marks several dishes as 'vegan' (e.g., Gazpacho Andaluz, Moroccan vegetable tagine, Zaalouk Fassi) and offers a vegan Thymian-Zitronensauce dressing. However, the kitchen is shared, and the menu states 'We are happy to provide information about ingredients in our dishes that could trigger allergies or intolerances. Please contact our staff.' There is no dedicated vegan prep area or fryer mentioned. HappyCow lists the venue as 'Serves meat, vegan options available.'
| Mon | 8:00am – 4:30pm (warm kitchen 11:30am–2:00pm, breakfast 8:00am–11:00am) |
| Tue | 8:00am – 4:30pm (warm kitchen 11:30am–2:00pm, breakfast 8:00am–11:00am) |
| Wed | 8:00am – 4:30pm (warm kitchen 11:30am–2:00pm, breakfast 8:00am–11:00am) |
| Thu | 8:00am – 4:30pm (warm kitchen 11:30am–2:00pm, breakfast 8:00am–11:00am) |
| Fri | 8:00am – 4:30pm (warm kitchen 11:30am–2:00pm, breakfast 8:00am–11:00am) |
| Sat | 9:00am – 4:00pm (brunch 9:00am–2:30pm) |
| Sun | 9:00am – 5:00pm (brunch 9:00am–2:30pm) |
Per-allergen evidence
Vegan
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The menu explicitly marks several dishes as 'vegan' (e.g., Gazpacho Andaluz, Moroccan vegetable tagine, Zaalouk Fassi) and offers a vegan Thymian-Zitronensauce dressing. However, the kitchen is shared, and the menu states 'We are happy to provide information about ingredients in our dishes that could trigger allergies or intolerances. Please contact our staff.' There is no dedicated vegan prep area or fryer mentioned. HappyCow lists the venue as 'Serves meat, vegan options available.'
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Vegetarian
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The menu has many vegetarian dishes (e.g., cauliflower steaks, sweet potato gnocchi, various salads, cheese platters) and a daily vegetarian/vegan menu. However, the kitchen is shared, and there is no dedicated vegetarian prep area. The venue serves meat and fish.
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Pescatarian
confidence 0.60 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
The menu has several fish dishes (char fillet, fish from Switzerland) and many vegetarian options. However, the kitchen is shared, and the venue serves meat and poultry. There is no dedicated pescatarian prep area.
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Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 0.50 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
The menu includes gluten-containing items (pasta, bread, croissants, gnocchi, couscous, naan bread, croutons). There is no marked menu for gluten-free options, no dedicated kitchen or fryer, and no mention of gluten-free alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens, but the venue is not suitable for coeliac dining without significant risk.
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Nut-free
confidence 0.50 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
Several dishes contain nuts (e.g., sweet potato gnocchi with lemon nut butter, roasted nut mix on cabbage rolls, peanut sauce on satay skewers, dukkah couscous). There is no marked menu for nut-free options, no dedicated kitchen, and no mention of nut-free alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens, but the risk of cross-contamination is high.
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Dairy-free
confidence 0.50 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
The menu notes that coffee drinks are available 'with lactose-free milk or oat drink on request,' indicating some accommodation for dairy-free needs. However, there is no marked menu for dairy, no dedicated kitchen or fryer, and many dishes contain cheese, butter, or cream. Staff can be asked about allergens, but the quality of accommodation will vary.
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Egg-free
confidence 0.50 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
The menu features many egg-based dishes (fried eggs, scrambled eggs, onsen eggs, shakshuka, egg in the Kornsilo salad). There is no marked menu for egg-free options, no dedicated kitchen, and no mention of egg-free alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens, but accommodation is not guaranteed.
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Soy-free
confidence 0.50 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
The menu includes soy-containing items (e.g., tonkatsu sauce, sesame sauce, possibly in dressings). There is no marked menu for soy-free options, no dedicated kitchen, and no mention of soy-free alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens.
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Shellfish-free
confidence 0.50 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
The menu includes fish (char fillet, fish from Switzerland) but no explicit shellfish dishes. There is no marked menu for shellfish-free options, no dedicated kitchen, and no mention of shellfish-free alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens.
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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.
The menu includes many high-FODMAP ingredients (onion, garlic, wheat, legumes, dairy, stone fruits). There is no marked menu for low-FODMAP options, no dedicated kitchen, and no mention of low-FODMAP alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens, but accommodation is unlikely to be reliable.
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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.
The menu includes many sugar-containing items (desserts, sweetened drinks, honey, confi, cakes). There is no marked menu for sugar-free options, no dedicated kitchen, and no mention of sugar-free alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens.
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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 some potentially keto-friendly items (eggs, meat, fish, salads without croutons) but also many high-carb items (pasta, bread, gnocchi, couscous, rice, sugary drinks). There is no marked menu for keto options, no dedicated kitchen, and no mention of keto alternatives. Staff can be asked about allergens.
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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.
The menu serves pork (bacon, ham, salami), alcohol (beer, wine, aperitifs), and non-halal meat. There is no halal certification or dedicated halal kitchen. The venue is not appropriate for halal dining.
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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.
The menu serves pork, shellfish (fish but no shellfish explicitly), and mixes meat and dairy (e.g., chicken cordon bleu with cheese, bacon with eggs). There is no kosher certification or dedicated kosher kitchen. The venue is not appropriate for kosher dining.
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Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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