The GF Depot

100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen: owner states 'our kitchen is only prepare, cook and serve gluten free goodies' and that 'we also built our own kitchen with brand new cooking equipment, utensils, plates, cutlery and cook ware.' A dedicated fryer is confirmed by a reviewer. Chef Vivi trains staff in gluten allergy knowledge. Dozens of symptomatic and asymptomatic coeliac reviewers report zero reactions across many visits and multiple years. One reviewer (2 years ago) noted oat milk used in coffee on a separate frother; a second reviewer (9 months ago) flagged a since-deleted Instagram post in which the venue labelled oats as 'GF' — a designation not permitted under Coeliac NZ's position statement. Neither concern produced a documented glutening incident, but particularly sensitive coeliacs should ask directly about current oat practices.

Dairy-free options are strongly evidenced: 22 community 'Good for dairy-free' votes on FindMeGlutenFree — the highest non-coeliac vote count — and the owner explicitly markets dairy-free as a dietary accommodation. The venue is ranked #1 for dairy-free friendly in Auckland on FMGF. However, dairy-containing dishes are also served (bacon-and-cheese muffins, cheese omelets, cheese sandwiches confirmed by reviewers), so the kitchen is shared. No dedicated dairy-free prep area is documented in any source.

Owner actively markets vegan options. HappyCow describes the venue as a 'vegan-friendly restaurant', and the FMGF community has 9 votes for 'Good vegan options'. Multiple reviewers confirm vegan dishes such as dumplings, tofu, plant-based curries, and homemade vegan sauces. However, the menu now includes meat and fish (chicken, beef, and salmon), so the kitchen is shared with non-vegan preparations. No dedicated vegan prep area is documented.

6 FMGF community votes for 'Good vegetarian options'; RestaurantGuru lists 'Vegetarian options'; multiple plant-based and vegetarian dishes confirmed across reviews. Kitchen is shared with meat preparations. No dedicated vegetarian prep area or marked vegetarian menu documented.

Owner lists keto as a dietary option; 3 FMGF community votes for 'Good for keto'; Parnell Business Association listing notes use of zero refined sugar and low-GI sweeteners in sauces and desserts. No dedicated keto menu or per-dish keto markings documented in any source.

Owner markets 'nut-free options' and one reviewer explicitly states the venue is 'completely peanut free.' However, almonds (a tree nut) feature prominently throughout the menu: almond pancakes, almond shortbread cookies, almond pesto sauce, almond scones, and almond-based coffee drinks are all documented in multiple sources. The 'nut-free' claim therefore appears to refer to peanut-free availability rather than a tree-nut-free kitchen. Anyone with tree-nut anaphylaxis should contact the venue directly before dining.