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Loudons New Waverley

Marked menu with GF/NGCI (non-gluten-containing ingredients) labels and consistently knowledgeable staff who ask allergy-vs-preference at ordering, but the owner explicitly states the kitchen handles gluten with shared prep areas and ovens. Mitigations in place are allergen trays, separate utensils and careful cleaning; community reports of a dedicated fryer are mixed (two reviewers say there is one, two say there isn't). Dozens of coeliac and gluten-intolerant reviewers report no symptoms across multiple visits.

Address2 Sibbald Walk, Edinburgh EH8 8FT, UK
CuisineBrunch · Cafe · Bakery
Price€€
Hours
Mon8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Websiteloudons.co.uk/newwaverley/
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Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.80 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Marked menu with GF/NGCI (non-gluten-containing ingredients) labels and consistently knowledgeable staff who ask allergy-vs-preference at ordering, but the owner explicitly states the kitchen handles gluten with shared prep areas and ovens. Mitigations in place are allergen trays, separate utensils and careful cleaning; community reports of a dedicated fryer are mixed (two reviewers say there is one, two say there isn't). Dozens of coeliac and gluten-intolerant reviewers report no symptoms across multiple visits.

✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorLoudons New Waverley - Gluten-Free Brunch Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree main listing: 48 reviews, 21 safety ratings; owner statement confirms shared prep areas/ovens, allergen trays, separate utensils; multiple coeliac reviewers report knowledgeable staff, marked GF menu and no reactions; conflicting reports about whether a dedicated fryer exists.fetched 2026-05-10[2] aggregatorGluten-Free Omelets in Edinburgh, Scotland , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree omelets-in-Edinburgh roundup; lists Loudons New Waverley first with a GF menu and GF omelets/bread/toast/French toast/avocado toast.fetched 2026-05-10[3] blogTartanSpoon : eat drink travel , tartanspoon.co.ukLocal Edinburgh blog Royal Mile roundup — describes Loudons as catering to "all diets — vegan, gluten-free, and everything in between", dog- and family-friendly.fetched 2026-05-10[4] blogTartanSpoon : eat drink travel , tartanspoon.co.ukDedicated TartanSpoon review (Dec 2025): two Edinburgh sites (Fountainbridge + New Waverley); explicit that Loudons caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets with adaptable dishes; reviewer was invited/comped.fetched 2026-05-10

Vegan

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Vegan options are marked on the menu (NGCI/V/VG codes appear on dishes such as the blackberry pancakes) and multiple reviewers and a local blog highlight a strong vegan offering alongside the gluten-free menu. Prep is shared, so this is a marked-menu / shared-kitchen tier rather than a dedicated one.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorLoudons New Waverley - Gluten-Free Brunch Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree main listing: 48 reviews, 21 safety ratings; owner statement confirms shared prep areas/ovens, allergen trays, separate utensils; multiple coeliac reviewers report knowledgeable staff, marked GF menu and no reactions; conflicting reports about whether a dedicated fryer exists.fetched 2026-05-10[2] blogTartanSpoon : eat drink travel , tartanspoon.co.ukLocal Edinburgh blog Royal Mile roundup — describes Loudons as catering to "all diets — vegan, gluten-free, and everything in between", dog- and family-friendly.fetched 2026-05-10[3] blogTartanSpoon : eat drink travel , tartanspoon.co.ukDedicated TartanSpoon review (Dec 2025): two Edinburgh sites (Fountainbridge + New Waverley); explicit that Loudons caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets with adaptable dishes; reviewer was invited/comped.fetched 2026-05-10

Vegetarian

confidence 0.75 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Vegetarian options are clearly available and called out by multiple reviewers ("vegetarian options" tagged on several listings) and the venue blog describes meaty / veggie / vegan versions of breakfast plates. Standard shared-kitchen brunch venue rather than a dedicated vegetarian operation.

✓ marked menu

Dairy-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Multiple coeliac reviewers tag the venue "good for dairy-free" and the owner / blog both flag dairy-free as a catered diet (avocado toast called out as gluten- and dairy-free in photos). One reviewer noted that on her visit the only dairy-free hot option was the overnight oats, so range can be limited depending on what's on the menu that day. Shared kitchen with allergen trays and trained staff.

✓ marked menu

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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