Free-from restaurants in Croydon

Croydon High School

Selsdon

Croydon High School is a Coeliac UK accredited venue, meaning the school's catering meets rigorous standards for gluten-free food.

Utter Waffle Herne Hill

London · Brunch

Utter Waffle Herne Hill runs a kitchen that is 100% dedicated to gluten-free preparation, a fact confirmed by multiple independent sources. The co-owner has coeliac disease, and the entire menu is gluten-free.

Paladar

London

Paladar runs a 100% gluten-free kitchen, meaning no gluten-containing ingredients are used in food preparation and the space is safe for coeliacs. Staff are knowledgeable and the menu is entirely gluten-free.

Cream Dream - Plant-Based and Gluten Free Cafe

London · Vegan · Vegetarian

The cafe is 100% plant-based, with no animal products used anywhere in the kitchen. Every item on the menu is vegan, and the preparation space is entirely dedicated to plant-based cooking.

Soul Vegan UK

Croydon · Vegan

Soul Vegan UK is a 100% vegan restaurant. Every dish on the menu is plant-based, from the BBQ Kalebone (house-made seitan) and Mac & Cheese to the cornbread and desserts.

Vegan Shack - Croydon

Croydon · Vegan · Fast food

Vegan Shack - Croydon is a fully vegan fast-food outlet inside Boxpark Croydon. It serves plant-based burgers, chicken alternatives, loaded fries, and desserts.

PizzaExpress

Croydon · Pizza · Italian

Coeliac UK accreditation for this branch was reported as renewed in June 2026, with multiple diner reviews noting staff attentiveness to gluten-free needs.

The Vegan Grill

Croydon · Vegan · Fast food

The Vegan Grill was a fully vegan junk food stall and later a cafe in Croydon, now closed. All savoury menu items, including burgers, hot dogs, toasties, and chips, were entirely plant-based.

Carib Vegan

Croydon · Vegan · £

Carib Vegan is listed as a vegan and vegetarian-friendly venue. A single Google review confirms a dinner visit.

Indigo at One Aldwych Restaurant

London · Fine dining · £⁠£⁠£

Lunch and dinner menus are entirely gluten-free, with a dedicated kitchen space and fryer for those services. Breakfast includes gluten, but non-gluten items are prepared separately by different staff in a separate area.

wagamama croydon

London

Wagamama has a dedicated non-gluten dishes page and an allergen guide covering all dishes. Managers take allergy orders and head chefs prepare the food separately, with pots and pans cleaned specially.

Basil & Grape

Croydon · Italian

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu (symbols or dedicated sections) and staff are described as knowledgeable about vegan choices. Expect 3–5 vegan dishes including pizza with vegan cheese.

Ponte Nuovo

Croydon · Italian

Ponte Nuovo is a shared-kitchen Italian restaurant with a dedicated gluten-free fryer and separate baking trays for GF pizzas. Staff are attentive and double-check orders. The menu is not marked with GF symbols.

Pizzeria Al Forno Croydon

Croydon

Menu items are marked with 'V' for Vegetarian in a legend, and the menu states all options available. No dedicated vegetarian preparation area is mentioned, though the per-dish marking makes ordering straightforward.

Buongiorno Cafeteria

South Croydon · £

Vegetarian dishes are clearly labelled on the menu, which makes them easy to identify. Staff are aware of vegetarian requirements.

Spaghetti Tree - Shirley

Croydon · Italian

Dishes are labelled GF on the menu and gluten-free pasta and pizza bases are available. The kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free, so cross-contact is possible.

Vera Grill & Bar

South Croydon · Mediterranean · Italian · £⁠£

The venue states it caters to vegetarian diets and the menu includes vegetarian starters and mains such as grilled halloumi, falafel, and buffalo mozzarella.

Niche Gluten-free Dining

London

The entire menu is gluten-free, but the kitchen is shared, not dedicated. A dedicated fryer and separate prep surface are available.

Bagatti's Italian

Croydon · Italian

Gluten-free pizza, pasta, and ice cream are listed on the menu, but the kitchen is shared and no dedicated fryer or prep area is mentioned.

The Tree House

Croydon

The venue mainly serves vegetarian dishes according to its website and listing pages, with multiple choices for vegetarians and a rotating specials board. Staff are described as friendly and helpful.

Bella Italia - Croydon

Croydon · Vegan · Vegetarian

Gluten-free options are available on request, including gluten-free pizza bases and adaptations of several pasta dishes. The kitchen uses shared preparation areas, and no dedicated fryer or separate space is confirmed.

Luca Mio

Croydon · Italian

Gluten-free pasta appears on the menu. Two independent reviews note that the staff understand dietary needs.

Spinach Crystal Palace

Norwood

Staff can confirm the use of gluten-free flour in some dishes, such as sweetcorn fritters, when asked. The restaurant offers an allergen-conscious menu.

Trickle

Croydon · Pizza · Grill

Limited information: we researched Trickle across 7 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination.