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38 Austin restaurants rated for coeliac, vegan, halal, kosher, and major allergens. Every tier backed by cited sources.
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100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen; no gluten on premises. Official site states '100% Gluten-Free'. Multiple coeliac/gluten-sensitive diners report zero symptoms across many visits.
100% dedicated gluten-free kitchen with no gluten-containing ingredients on premises. The venue's website and multiple independent sources confirm a completely gluten-free environment. Numerous celiac diners report zero reactions across many visits.
The entire restaurant is vegan; all menu items are plant-based. This constitutes a 100% dedicated kitchen for vegan (no animal products on premises). Multiple independent sources confirm the vegan designation.
Fully vegan restaurant; all sources describe it as a vegan pizza joint with no animal products on the premises. The kitchen is 100% vegan-dedicated, structurally eliminating animal ingredients.
Fully vegan restaurant (plant-based Japanese). No animal products on premises, making the kitchen 100% dedicated to vegan cooking. Multiple independent HappyCow and FindMeGF reviews confirm the strictly vegan menu.
100% plant-based kitchen; no animal products on premises. Confirmed by the venue's own branding and multiple independent reviews.
Fully vegan restaurant – no animal products in the kitchen at all (all plant-based ingredients). Multiple sources confirm 100% vegan status including HappyCow category, Eater article, and VegOut article.
100% vegan food truck with a completely plant-based kitchen; no animal products on premises. Multiple independent sources confirm the venue is fully vegan.
The Vegan Yacht is a 100% plant-based venue (all sources confirm). The name itself declares vegan identity. HappyCow lists it as a 'Vegan Restaurant' with all items vegan. The venue's own website describes 'plant-based goodness' and awards for best vegan burrito. No animal products are used on premises, making it verifiably safe for vegans.
100% vegan restaurant — no animal products on the premises. Confirmed by the venue name, Atly listing, and World Vegan blog guide.
Owner's spouse/daughter has coeliac disease, driving insider-led protocols. Dedicated gluten-free pizza oven, separate pans, and staff training reported. However, the kitchen is shared and multiple coeliac diners report glutening incidents, so cross-contamination risk is documented. Venue is not dedicated gluten-free.
Owner's daughter has coeliac disease, staff are knowledgeable about cross-contamination, and there is a dedicated gluten-free fryer. Multiple coeliac diners report no symptoms. However, the kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free, and the venue is not formally accredited.
Restaurant is inherently vegetarian by design; all dishes are vegetarian. This insider-led structure means the kitchen is fully accustomed to vegetarian preparation with no need for modifications.
The Vegan Nom is a 100% plant-based vegan taco truck (owner Chris Rios is vegan). All menu items are vegan. Multiple independent sources confirm the entire menu is vegan.
Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the official menu across all meal periods. One symptomatic coeliac reviewer confirmed a dedicated fryer for chips and ate twice without reaction; another coeliac reported no reaction but was unsure about the fryer. Staff described as knowledgeable. No dedicated GF kitchen, and the listing itself warns it is not a dedicated facility. No negative reactivity reports from any source.
Menu marks Vegan/Gluten-Free cookies and several Gluten-Free ice creams (Mint Chip, Dark Chocolate, Old Fashioned Vanilla, Vegan Chocolate Chip). Staff trained: multiple celiac reviewers report glove changes, separate GF cookie storage, and use of a new scoop/tub upon request. However the kitchen is shared with gluten-containing cookies and ice creams, and the establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility. Linked allergen PDF provides further detail.
The venue's website states 'We do not serve: Gluten' and the owner on FindMeGlutenFree reports being in a 'separate space with separate air control'. The menu is entirely gluten-free (no gluten-containing items listed). Multiple FindMeGlutenFree community reviewers mark the venue as 'Dedicated GF' and report no reactions. However, a dissenting review from a symptomatic coeliac warns that the ghost-kitchen facility may not be celiac-safe despite a 100% GF menu, citing shared space and lack of staff knowledge. Given the conflicting evidence and lack of third-party accreditation, the kitchen is classified as having a marked gluten-free menu and likely dedicated prep/fryers, but not a fully dedicated facility.
The venue is described as 'accommodating gluten-free' with 'some risk of cross-contamination' by the Atly community. A Google reviewer noted a 'gluten free muffin' was available. The venue's own website and menu do not mention gluten-free options or allergen marking. Staff are described as 'trained' by Atly, but there is no dedicated kitchen, fryer, or marked menu. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
Vegan chicken options (tenders, nuggets, sandwich, wrap) are available, and sauces are marked 'v = vegan' on the menu. However, the fries are battered with egg (not vegan), the kitchen is shared with real chicken, and one reviewer found a real chicken nugget mixed in with their vegan nuggets. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
The official menu marks multiple food items as gf (gluten-free) and offers gluten-free bread upon request for several dishes. However, the kitchen is shared and not dedicated gluten-free; FindMeGlutenFree explicitly states the establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility. One community review on Atly reports a positive experience with gluten-free bread. No evidence of dedicated fryer, dedicated kitchen, or staff training.
Halal pizza options (chicken, beef pepperoni, beef bacon, Margherita, Italian Garden) are prominently advertised on the menu. No dedicated halal kitchen or certification mentioned; shared kitchen with cross-contamination risk.
Marked GF menu (FindMeGlutenFree lists GF items includes Tacos, Arepas, Banana Bread, Cider, Bread/Buns). Staff aware of cross-contamination and will substitute items to avoid shared fryer (e.g. plantains subbed). No dedicated fryer or dedicated kitchen. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Numero28 Austin offers gluten-free pizza crust and a gluten-free menu available upon request. The parent brand's website mentions 'gluten-free pies' for the chain, and the Austin-specific site describes 'wood-fired pizzas' without specifying a dedicated GF kitchen or fryer. Community reviews on Atly note the GF crust is 'clearly labeled' and 'tastes great,' but no source confirms a dedicated prep area or fryer. Cross-contamination risk is present in a shared kitchen.
Gluten-free items are marked on the menu (GF) and a dedicated fryer is reported, but multiple celiac reviewers state that sandwiches are prepared in a shared area with no separate precautions, and the venue is explicitly noted as not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.
Honest caveat, Multiple celiac reviewers report that sandwiches are prepared in a shared area with no separate precautions, raising cross-contamination risk.
Menu marks vegan items with 'V' code. No evidence of dedicated prep area or fryer; shared kitchen with non-vegan items. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Gluten-free items are clearly marked on the menu (e. g. 'gluten free', 'dairy free, gluten free, vegan') and bread can be substituted for GF bread ($1). Staff are reported as knowledgeable, but the kitchen is shared and the fryer is not dedicated (multiple coeliac reviewers note no dedicated fryer). The venue is not a dedicated GF facility and has no formal accreditation.
The menu lists a 'Spicy Vegan Curry' (griddled sweet potato, eggplant, snap pea, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, black rice) and some salads can be adapted. Spinach.guide rates vegan friendliness as 'E' (poor), noting only 2-3 dishes, basic staff understanding, and reports that vegan options aren't always available. No dedicated vegan prep area is mentioned.
No dedicated gluten-free kitchen or fryer. Official menu does not mark GF items; GF buns and substitutions available by asking staff. Some servers are knowledgeable and can arrange separate prep, but cross-contact risk remains high (shared fryer). Community reports vary: one recent Austin review praised attentive staff, while an older review cited poor knowledge. Chain-level data shows inconsistent staff training and multiple glutening reports across other locations. Overall, accommodation is possible but quality depends heavily on the shift and server.
No gluten-free menu; staff can identify safe options on request. Reports confirm shared fryer and cross-contact risk; one reviewer warns 'celiacs beware'. A handful of coeliac diners report safe experiences with knowledgeable staff. Not a dedicated facility.
No gluten-free menu; GF options available on request. Staff knowledge varies: some reviewers report well-informed servers who could list safe items and check with the kitchen, while others describe unknowledgeable staff and admitted cross-contact. No dedicated fryer. The venue's official site does not mention allergen accommodations. Multiple FMGF reviews and Atly entries confirm shared prep and cross-contamination risk; one celiac reviewer explicitly warns of cross-contact. Upstairs at Caroline, a rooftop bar within the same venue, received one positive GF report but likely shares the same kitchen infrastructure.
No gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options available on request. Offers GF pasta substitution; staff can identify safe items. Cross-contamination risk exists in shared kitchen. One reviewer reports a dedicated fryer, another disputes. Not accredited.
No gluten-free marked menu. Staff can accommodate coeliac requests: gluten-free buns available from a separate prep area, gloves changed, but cook space is shared, no dedicated fryer, and fries are coated. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged by the venue and reported by diners.
No gluten-free menu is marked; staff will accommodate on request. Multiple coeliac diners report knowledgeable servers who can identify gluten-free options and cross-contamination risks, but a mix-up with regular toast on one occasion and the aggregator's explicit note that the facility is not dedicated indicate variable safety. Shared kitchen, no dedicated fryer confirmed.
Atly listing (unverified, community-sourced) notes the venue is 'accommodating gluten-free' with trained staff, but also 'some risk of cross-contamination'. The official online menu shows no allergen marking. No dedicated kitchen or fryer is mentioned. Community reviews confirm gluten-free pasta is available on request.
Zanzibar does not have a gluten-free menu, but staff can accommodate on request. The kitchen is shared with no dedicated fryer or prep space. One coeliac diner reported the only item guaranteed free of cross-contamination was wings after the waiter checked with the kitchen. Another symptomatic coeliac reported 'no safe food options here'. A third coeliac diner found the waitress unaware that teriyaki glaze contains gluten, and confirmed no GF prep space exists. The venue's own website does not mention allergen marking on its menus.
Community-sourced gluten-free guide (Atly) reports that the venue accommodates gluten-free diets with trained staff and some risk of cross-contamination, but no official allergen menu markings were found on the venue's own menu pages.
Gluten-free bun available for a $2 surcharge on burgers and sandwiches, but no dedicated fryer, no allergen-marked menu, and no staff training evidence. Cross-contamination risk is high.
Two locations (Austin and Fort Worth) both lack a dedicated gluten-free menu and dedicated kitchen. Staff are described as knowledgeable and accommodating, but the Austin location's FindMeGlutenFree listing warns it is not a dedicated GF facility and may not be safe for coeliacs; one coeliac reviewer reported a reaction after bread was placed on side. The Fort Worth Atly page notes accommodating service for gluten allergies. Overall, gluten-free options available on request with cross-contamination risk.