Kaya Island Eats
The menu clearly marks gluten-free items, and multiple coeliac reviewers report knowledgeable staff and no symptoms.
Per-allergen evidence
The menu clearly marks gluten-free items, and multiple coeliac reviewers report knowledgeable staff and no symptoms. However, the kitchen uses a shared fryer, cross-contamination is confirmed by several independent reports, and there is no dedicated preparation space.
[1] Accreditation Accredited restaurants, Coeliac Society
The Coeliac Australia accreditation program page does not list Kaya Island Eats among its accredited businesses.fetched May 17, 2026[2] Aggregator Google Places listing, Google
Google Places baseline provides the address only, with no dietary details included.fetched May 17, 2026[3] Aggregator Kaya Island Eats - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Key West, FL, FindMeGlutenFree
The FMGF listing for 628 Duval Street marks gluten-free items, reports no dedicated fryer, and contains 29 safety ratings. Multiple celiac reviews mention knowledgeable staff and some reactions.fetched May 17, 2026[4] Aggregator Gluten-Free Friendly Healthy Restaurants in The Florida Keys, FindMeGlutenFree
Kaya Island Eats appears in the FMGF Florida Keys healthy list, which confirms the restaurant has a gluten-free menu and marks specific items.fetched May 17, 2026[5] Aggregator Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Friendly Places in Key West, Florida, FindMeGlutenFree
The FMGF dairy-free list for Key West identifies Kaya Island Eats as a GF/DF-friendly establishment with a marked menu.fetched May 17, 2026[6] Aggregator Gluten-Free at Kaya Island Eats - 3100 Overseas Highway, Key West, FL 33040, FindMeGlutenFree
The FMGF listing for a different address, 3100 Overseas Hwy, is marked permanently closed. One review from 11 years ago is present.fetched May 17, 2026[7] Aggregator Kaya Island Eats - Key West Florida Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow page for 628 Duval gives the restaurant 4 stars, lists vegetarian and vegan options as clearly marked, and describes the owner as accommodating. Recent reviews on the page confirm vegan knowledge.fetched May 17, 2026[8] Aggregator Kaya Island Eats - Key West | Review "They had a few Vegan/Veg options available that were delicious!" by Jokach - HappyCow, HappyCow
A 2022 HappyCow review by Jokach confirms that the venue marks its vegan and vegetarian options and describes them as tasty.fetched May 17, 2026[9] Verified blog Kaya Island Eats - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Key West, atly.com
An Atly blog profile describes the establishment as a "dedicated GF place" with trained staff and a dedicated kitchen. Community reviews contradict the claim of dedicated status. The profile marks a gluten-free menu.fetched May 17, 2026Vegan options clearly marked on the menu (e.g., coconut curry, blackened tofu); staff knowledgeable, but shared kitchen and no dedicated fryer or prep area. Some dishes can be veganised with modifications.
[1] Aggregator Kaya Island Eats - Key West Florida Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow page for 628 Duval gives the restaurant 4 stars, lists vegetarian and vegan options as clearly marked, and describes the owner as accommodating. Recent reviews on the page confirm vegan knowledge.fetched May 17, 2026[2] Aggregator Kaya Island Eats - Key West | Review "They had a few Vegan/Veg options available that were delicious!" by Jokach - HappyCow, HappyCow
A 2022 HappyCow review by Jokach confirms that the venue marks its vegan and vegetarian options and describes them as tasty.fetched May 17, 2026Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu. Staff can identify and adapt dishes when asked, though the kitchen is shared and no dedicated equipment is used.
[1] Aggregator Kaya Island Eats - Key West Florida Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
The HappyCow page for 628 Duval gives the restaurant 4 stars, lists vegetarian and vegan options as clearly marked, and describes the owner as accommodating. Recent reviews on the page confirm vegan knowledge.fetched May 17, 2026[2] Aggregator Kaya Island Eats - Key West | Review "They had a few Vegan/Veg options available that were delicious!" by Jokach - HappyCow, HappyCow
A 2022 HappyCow review by Jokach confirms that the venue marks its vegan and vegetarian options and describes them as tasty.fetched May 17, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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