Foodstory

Foodstory is a vegetarian cafe at its core. The menu is entirely vegetarian, and the venue describes itself as a 'vegetarian/vegan' operation on the website and HappyCow. No meat is served. It's as safe as it gets for vegetarians.

Foodstory is a vegetarian and vegan cafe with no meat, and it reportedly removed fish from the menu in 2018. The cafe is inherently a safe and easy choice for pescatarians looking for plant-based options.

The vast majority of the menu is vegan or can be made vegan. HappyCow reviews repeatedly call it 'mainly vegan' with 'loads of vegan options'. One review described the dinner menu as 100% vegan. Dairy items such as milk, cheese, and eggs appear on the breakfast and lunch menu for vegetarian customers, so the kitchen is not fully vegan. The cafe offers oat, almond, coconut, and soy milks with no surcharge. It is a very strong choice for vegans, but some dairy ingredients are present.

A vegetarian and vegan cafe, Foodstory provides several gluten-free options that are marked on the menu. These include cakes, pancakes, foccacia, and salads. The kitchen is shared and is not dedicated to gluten-free preparation. One coeliac reviewer observed a dedicated gluten-free section near the kitchen and described the staff as knowledgeable about cross-contamination. Another reviewer noted excellent gluten-free pancakes and that gluten-free items were marked on the menu. One review mentioned soggy gluten-free cakes, indicating that quality can vary. The venue is best suited for those with gluten intolerance rather than coeliac disease, or diners can call ahead to confirm current protocols.

The cafe offers several dairy-free milk alternatives, oat, almond, coconut, and soy, with no surcharge, and many dishes are vegan, which makes them dairy-free. Dairy ingredients such as milk, cheese, eggs, and butter appear in some vegetarian menu items. No dedicated dairy-free fryer or kitchen area has been noted. The allergens list is referenced on the menu images but could not be read here. Reviews from vegans report plenty of dairy-free cake options. This is a decent choice for dairy-free diners who can order the clearly vegan dishes.

Eggs appear in a few vegetarian dishes, such as poached egg on toast and the veggie roll. Many dishes are vegan and therefore contain no egg. For vegan versions, eggs are replaced with tofu scramble. The kitchen does not note any dedicated egg-free equipment. Egg-free diners have strong options among the dishes clearly marked as vegan.

No available source discusses nut safety directly. Some dishes likely contain nuts, such as caramelised pecans and a peanut bat item. One reviewer described staff as knowledgeable about allergies. Best effort only; staff should be asked directly.

No source discusses soy safety at Foodstory. Soy milk is offered as an alternative milk. Some vegan dishes likely contain tofu or soy. Staff are described as knowledgeable about allergies. The restaurant indicates that its approach is a best effort only, and direct inquiry with staff is recommended.

No source discusses low-FODMAP options or protocols. The menu contains ingredients that range across the FODMAP spectrum. Staff are allergy-aware but no low-FODMAP training or menu is referenced. Call ahead to discuss suitability.