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tashas Waterfront

No accredited gluten-free certification. Multiple community reviews report knowledgeable staff, a dedicated gluten-free pasta pot, and separate utensils, but no dedicated fryer or dedicated kitchen. One recent glutening incident reported (cross-contamination). Several reviews note that gluten-free items are marked on the menu, though others say no dedicated GF menu. Manager personally oversees allergy procedures.

AddressShop 7117, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Cuisine

Price€€

Hours

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

Websitewww.tashascafe.com/locations/cape-town/waterfront/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

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

No accredited gluten-free certification. Multiple community reviews report knowledgeable staff, a dedicated gluten-free pasta pot, and separate utensils, but no dedicated fryer or dedicated kitchen. One recent glutening incident reported (cross-contamination). Several reviews note that gluten-free items are marked on the menu, though others say no dedicated GF menu. Manager personally oversees allergy procedures.

✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorTashas Waterfront - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeMain listing with 20 ratings; reports GF pasta, bread, cakes; one glutening incident; staff knowledgeable; dedicated pasta pot; no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregatorThe Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeCape Town list; ranks Tashas Waterfront among most celiac-friendly restaurants.fetched 2026-05-15 [3] aggregatorGluten-Free Dinner Places in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeDinner list; includes Tashas Waterfront with GF pasta, salad, noodles, steak, bread.fetched 2026-05-15 [4] aggregatorGluten-Free Sugar-Free Friendly Places in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeSugar-free friendly list; Tashas appears with GF items including cakes.fetched 2026-05-15 [5] aggregatorGluten-Free Pasta in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreePasta list; Tashas Waterfront listed as top GF pasta option.fetched 2026-05-15 [6] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Cape Town, South Africa - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeCeliac-friendly ranking; features Tashas Waterfront as one of top celiac-friendly spots.fetched 2026-05-15 [7] aggregatorGluten-Free Friendly Healthy Restaurants in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeHealthy restaurants list; includes Tashas Waterfront with GF pasta, salad, noodles.fetched 2026-05-15 [8] aggregatorGluten-Free Cakes in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeCakes list; Tashas Waterfront listed with GF cakes option.fetched 2026-05-15 [9] aggregatorGluten-Free Dairy-Free Friendly Places in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeDairy-free friendly list; includes Tashas Waterfront; one review notes lactose-free option.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegan

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

One review mentions vegan options were accommodated, and the venue appears in some vegan-friendly lists. However, no marked menu and no dedicated vegan prep area.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorTashas Waterfront - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeMain listing with 20 ratings; reports GF pasta, bread, cakes; one glutening incident; staff knowledgeable; dedicated pasta pot; no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-15

Vegetarian

confidence 0.45 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Several community reviews mention good vegetarian options, but the official menu does not mark vegetarian dishes and there is no dedicated preparation area. Accommodation depends on staff knowledge.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorTashas Waterfront - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeMain listing with 20 ratings; reports GF pasta, bread, cakes; one glutening incident; staff knowledgeable; dedicated pasta pot; no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregatorThe Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeCape Town list; ranks Tashas Waterfront among most celiac-friendly restaurants.fetched 2026-05-15 [3] aggregatorGluten-Free Dinner Places in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeDinner list; includes Tashas Waterfront with GF pasta, salad, noodles, steak, bread.fetched 2026-05-15 [4] aggregatorGluten-Free Sugar-Free Friendly Places in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeSugar-free friendly list; Tashas appears with GF items including cakes.fetched 2026-05-15

Nut-free

confidence 0.35 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Tagged as 'Good for peanut-free' and 'Good for tree-nut free' in community reviews. No dedicated nut-free kitchen.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorTashas Waterfront - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeMain listing with 20 ratings; reports GF pasta, bread, cakes; one glutening incident; staff knowledgeable; dedicated pasta pot; no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-15

Dairy-free

confidence 0.40 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Listed as dairy-free friendly on FindMeGlutenFree. One review notes that GF pasta could be made lactose-free. No dedicated dairy-free prep.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorTashas Waterfront - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeMain listing with 20 ratings; reports GF pasta, bread, cakes; one glutening incident; staff knowledgeable; dedicated pasta pot; no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregatorGluten-Free Dairy-Free Friendly Places in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeDairy-free friendly list; includes Tashas Waterfront; one review notes lactose-free option.fetched 2026-05-15

Egg-free

confidence 0.35 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Tagged as 'Good for egg-free' in one community review. No dedicated egg-free processes.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorTashas Waterfront - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeMain listing with 20 ratings; reports GF pasta, bread, cakes; one glutening incident; staff knowledgeable; dedicated pasta pot; no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-15

Sugar-free

confidence 0.35 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

Tagged as 'Good for sugar-free' in one review. The venue appears in a sugar-free-friendly listing. Accommodation at staff discretion.

Cited references

[1] aggregatorTashas Waterfront - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Cape Town , FindMeGlutenFreeMain listing with 20 ratings; reports GF pasta, bread, cakes; one glutening incident; staff knowledgeable; dedicated pasta pot; no dedicated fryer.fetched 2026-05-15 [2] aggregatorGluten-Free Sugar-Free Friendly Places in Cape Town, South Africa , FindMeGlutenFreeSugar-free friendly list; Tashas appears with GF items including cakes.fetched 2026-05-15

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