Balfes

Balfes has gluten-free items marked on the menu across multiple meal periods, with a dedicated gluten-free fryer confirmed by two independent coeliac reviewers. Staff are reported as knowledgeable and willing to clean kitchen space or change gloves. Not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.

Address2 Balfe St, Dublin, D02 CH66, Ireland

CuisineBrunch

Price€€

Hours

Mon	8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue	8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed	8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu	8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri	9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat	9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun	9:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Websitebalfes.ie/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=restaurant-balfes

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.72 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

✓ dedicated fryer✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBalfes - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Dublin , FindMeGlutenFreeThree coeliac-identified community reviewers confirm a dedicated gluten-free fryer, gluten-free items marked on the menu, and knowledgeable staff who will clean kitchen space or change gloves; also notes vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free suitability.fetched 2026-05-06 [2] blogBalfes - Dublin Town , dublintown.ieDirectory listing describing Balfes' broad gluten-free menu choices (omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, GF wrap burgers), a vegan rice option, dairy-free rice pudding, and clearly marked GF/vegan/vegetarian options.fetched 2026-05-06 [3] blogBalfes Bar & Brasserie | Outdoor Dining in Dublin , doylecollection.comOfficial Doyle Collection venue page confirms Balfes caters for specific dietary requirements and offers 'plenty of gluten free options', but provides no structural detail beyond this.fetched 2026-05-06 [4] blogAbout Us | Balfes , balfes.ieBalfes' own About Us page lists multiple named gluten-free menu items (omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, GF wrap burger), a vegan rice option, and dairy-free rice pudding, corroborating the dublintown.ie listing.fetched 2026-05-06

Vegan

confidence 0.50 ·

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

Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu (e.g. a vegan rice option, vegan feta sandwich), but no dedicated prep area or vegan accreditation is mentioned; shared kitchen remains a cross-contamination risk.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBalfes - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Dublin , FindMeGlutenFreeThree coeliac-identified community reviewers confirm a dedicated gluten-free fryer, gluten-free items marked on the menu, and knowledgeable staff who will clean kitchen space or change gloves; also notes vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free suitability.fetched 2026-05-06 [2] blogBalfes - Dublin Town , dublintown.ieDirectory listing describing Balfes' broad gluten-free menu choices (omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, GF wrap burgers), a vegan rice option, dairy-free rice pudding, and clearly marked GF/vegan/vegetarian options.fetched 2026-05-06 [3] blogAbout Us | Balfes , balfes.ieBalfes' own About Us page lists multiple named gluten-free menu items (omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, GF wrap burger), a vegan rice option, and dairy-free rice pudding, corroborating the dublintown.ie listing.fetched 2026-05-06

Vegetarian

confidence 0.50 ·

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

Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu; no dedicated prep area or structural separation noted, so shared-kitchen cross-contamination risk applies.

✓ marked menu

Cited references

Dairy-free

confidence 0.45 ·

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

One community reviewer notes Balfes is 'good for dairy-free' and the venue lists a dairy-free rice pudding on the menu, but no dedicated prep area or allergen marking system specifically for dairy is documented.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorBalfes - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Dublin , FindMeGlutenFreeThree coeliac-identified community reviewers confirm a dedicated gluten-free fryer, gluten-free items marked on the menu, and knowledgeable staff who will clean kitchen space or change gloves; also notes vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free suitability.fetched 2026-05-06 [2] blogBalfes - Dublin Town , dublintown.ieDirectory listing describing Balfes' broad gluten-free menu choices (omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, GF wrap burgers), a vegan rice option, dairy-free rice pudding, and clearly marked GF/vegan/vegetarian options.fetched 2026-05-06 [3] blogAbout Us | Balfes , balfes.ieBalfes' own About Us page lists multiple named gluten-free menu items (omelettes, fish and chips, pancakes, GF wrap burger), a vegan rice option, and dairy-free rice pudding, corroborating the dublintown.ie listing.fetched 2026-05-06

Reminder

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

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