
Loudons New Waverley
Loudons New Waverley marks its menu with GF and NGCI (non-gluten-containing ingredients) labels, and staff are consistently knowledgeable, asking whether a diner has an allergy or a preference at the point of ordering.
Per-allergen evidence
Loudons New Waverley marks its menu with GF and NGCI (non-gluten-containing ingredients) labels, and staff are consistently knowledgeable, asking whether a diner has an allergy or a preference at the point of ordering. The owner explicitly states the kitchen handles gluten with shared preparation areas and ovens. Mitigations in place include allergen trays, separate utensils, and careful cleaning. Community reports of a dedicated fryer are mixed, with two reviewers saying there is one and two saying there is not. Dozens of coeliac and gluten-intolerant reviewers report no symptoms across multiple visits.
[1] Aggregator Loudons New Waverley - Gluten-Free Brunch Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree 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 May 10, 2026[2] Aggregator Gluten-Free Omelets in Edinburgh, Scotland, FindMeGlutenFree
An omelets-in-Edinburgh roundup from FindMeGlutenFree lists Loudons New Waverley first, noting a gluten-free menu and gluten-free omelets, bread, toast, French toast, and avocado toast.fetched May 10, 2026[3] Verified blog TartanSpoon : eat drink travel, tartanspoon.co.uk
The local Edinburgh blog "Royal Mile roundup" describes Loudons as catering to "all diets: vegan, gluten-free, and everything in between" and as dog- and family-friendly.fetched May 10, 2026[4] Verified blog TartanSpoon : eat drink travel, tartanspoon.co.uk
A dedicated TartanSpoon review from December 2025 covers two Edinburgh sites, Fountainbridge and New Waverley. It explicitly states that Loudons caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets with adaptable dishes, and the reviewer was invited and comped.fetched May 10, 2026Vegetarian 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.
[1] Aggregator Loudons New Waverley - Gluten-Free Brunch Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree 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 May 10, 2026[2] Verified blog TartanSpoon : eat drink travel, tartanspoon.co.uk
A dedicated TartanSpoon review from December 2025 covers two Edinburgh sites, Fountainbridge and New Waverley. It explicitly states that Loudons caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets with adaptable dishes, and the reviewer was invited and comped.fetched May 10, 2026Vegan 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.
[1] Aggregator Loudons New Waverley - Gluten-Free Brunch Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree 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 May 10, 2026[2] Verified blog TartanSpoon : eat drink travel, tartanspoon.co.uk
The local Edinburgh blog "Royal Mile roundup" describes Loudons as catering to "all diets: vegan, gluten-free, and everything in between" and as dog- and family-friendly.fetched May 10, 2026[3] Verified blog TartanSpoon : eat drink travel, tartanspoon.co.uk
A dedicated TartanSpoon review from December 2025 covers two Edinburgh sites, Fountainbridge and New Waverley. It explicitly states that Loudons caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets with adaptable dishes, and the reviewer was invited and comped.fetched May 10, 2026Multiple 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.
[1] Aggregator Loudons New Waverley - Gluten-Free Brunch Restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland, FindMeGlutenFree
FindMeGlutenFree 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 May 10, 2026[2] Verified blog TartanSpoon : eat drink travel, tartanspoon.co.uk
A dedicated TartanSpoon review from December 2025 covers two Edinburgh sites, Fountainbridge and New Waverley. It explicitly states that Loudons caters for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets with adaptable dishes, and the reviewer was invited and comped.fetched May 10, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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