Giapo
Giapo’s own website states repeatedly that it operates a “100 percent gluten free kitchen” and produces gelato, ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, lasagne, meatballs, bakery items, and desserts onsite.
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Giapo’s own website states repeatedly that it operates a “100 percent gluten free kitchen” and produces gelato, ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, lasagne, meatballs, bakery items, and desserts onsite. Multiple travel blogs corroborate that gluten-free options exist, but none independently verify the fully-dedicated kitchen claim.
[1] Verified blog Hours & Map New, giapo.com
The venue's own Hours & Map page states, more than once, that gelato, ice cream, pizza, sandwiches, lasagne, meatballs, bakery items and desserts are made onsite in a '100 percent gluten free kitchen.'fetched May 12, 2026[2] Verified blog The most incredible ice cream in the world: GIAPO, New Zealand, georginadoes.co.uk
A March 2018 travel blog entry reports that Giapo 'also have vegan and GF menus so there really is no excuse'. The entry does not offer a first-hand account from someone with coeliac disease.fetched May 12, 2026[3] Verified blog Giapo - Auckland's Most Instagrammable Ice Cream, differentville.com
The Helen Foster blog describes Giapo's menu as offering 'both vegan and gluten-free options', with staff actively asking about allergies. The post also mentions owner Gianpaolo Graziolio.fetched May 12, 2026Multiple independent blogs confirm Giapo carries vegan ice cream flavours and dairy-free cones alongside its standard dairy gelato, with staff actively offering all-vegan flavour tastings, such as coconut cookies and cream and strawberry and chocolate vegan. The establishment is not fully vegan, as regular gelato is the primary product.
[1] Verified blog The Best Vegan Restaurants In Auckland (picked By Vegan Auckland Locals!), cassiethehag.com
The Vegan Locals Auckland guide notes that Giapo has a selection of vegan flavours and cones, with staff offering tastings of those flavours only. The guide specifically recommends the coconut cookies and cream with broken cone.fetched May 12, 2026[2] Verified blog The most incredible ice cream in the world: GIAPO, New Zealand, georginadoes.co.uk
A March 2018 travel blog entry reports that Giapo 'also have vegan and GF menus so there really is no excuse'. The entry does not offer a first-hand account from someone with coeliac disease.fetched May 12, 2026[3] Verified blog Giapo - Auckland's Most Instagrammable Ice Cream, differentville.com
The Helen Foster blog describes Giapo's menu as offering 'both vegan and gluten-free options', with staff actively asking about allergies. The post also mentions owner Gianpaolo Graziolio.fetched May 12, 2026Dairy-free ice cream flavours and cones are explicitly available via the vegan offerings, with staff guiding diners through plant-based options. Standard gelato production is dairy-based, so cross-contamination on shared equipment is a realistic risk.
[1] Verified blog The Best Vegan Restaurants In Auckland (picked By Vegan Auckland Locals!), cassiethehag.com
The Vegan Locals Auckland guide notes that Giapo has a selection of vegan flavours and cones, with staff offering tastings of those flavours only. The guide specifically recommends the coconut cookies and cream with broken cone.fetched May 12, 2026[2] Verified blog Giapo - Auckland's Most Instagrammable Ice Cream, differentville.com
The Helen Foster blog describes Giapo's menu as offering 'both vegan and gluten-free options', with staff actively asking about allergies. The post also mentions owner Gianpaolo Graziolio.fetched May 12, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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