Free-from restaurants in Johannesburg

Spook Munchies

Johannesburg ·

The entire bakery is free of gluten and wheat by policy: no gluten-containing ingredients are brought into the kitchen. This is a 100% dedicated gluten-free facility run under Illinois Cottage Food Law, so cross-contamination with gluten is structurally impossible. Contact the baker directly to confirm current practices before ordering.

The Fussy Vegan Greenside

Randburg · Vegan · €⁠€

The Fussy Vegan Greenside operates as a fully vegan takeaway restaurant across three locations in Johannesburg. Its entire menu is plant-based, and no animal products enter the kitchen at any point. HappyCow lists the venue under the 100 percent vegan category, while the restaurant's own website confirms it is "fully vegan." All 15 reviews posted on HappyCow come from vegans or vegetarians who praise the food.

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Beetfresh Cafe

Johannesburg · Vegan

The cafe is 100% plant-based: the website states '100% Plant based food' and every dish on every daily menu and frozen meal page is fully vegan—no meat, dairy, eggs, or honey listed in any ingredient description. The kitchen is fully plant-based by design, so cross-contamination with animal products is structurally impossible. This is as safe as a vegan venue gets without formal certification.

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Vicky's Veganry

Johannesburg · Cafe · €⁠€

Vicky's Veganry is described on its site as a 'Plant Based Baker' and uses 'vegan' in its identity. One reviewer specifically recommended it to all vegans looking for high quality cakes and baked goods. The kitchen is likely fully plant-based. The sources do not confirm whether the kitchen is 100% vegan, meaning no animal products on the premises, or just vegan-friendly. A marked menu is not evidenced. Staff training is not documented. A strong vegan signal comes from multiple sources. The structural details needed for A+ are absent.

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Salvation Cafe - 44 Stanley

Johannesburg · Cafe · Brunch

HappyCow lists several vegan options on the menu: vegan shakshuka, falafel Buddha bowl, avocado & hummus toastie, and Mexican chilli. A vegan reviewer confirms these choices. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan dishes (the venue serves meat), so cross-contamination is possible. Staff awareness is not detailed in the sources.

PROUD MARY

Johannesburg · Cafe

The menu includes several labelled vegan dishes such as Bombay Frittata, dark chocolate frappe, mushroom dumplings, and falafel salad. The kitchen is shared with non-vegan items, so cross-contamination is possible. Staff are described as lovely and accommodating.

Doppio Zero Greenside

Randburg · Italian · Bakery

HappyCow lists specific vegan dishes (chickpea avocado salad, falafel burger, coconut curry, vegan pizza, shroom & marrow pasta) and states 'vegan options available'. Multiple vegan reviewers confirm ordering these items. However the HappyCow listing also says 'Serves meat' and one reviewer reported finding a piece of meat on their vegan pizza, indicating shared kitchen cross-contamination risk. No dedicated vegan equipment or separate prep area is mentioned.

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Asian Herbivore Restaurant

Johannesburg · Brunch · Japanese · €⁠€

Almost everything on the menu is vegan or can be made vegan, according to HappyCow reviews. The Uber Eats menu shows vegan items like 'Beefy Ramen' (plant-based beef) and 'Spicy Chick'n Ramen'. One review notes they are 'not 100% vegan', so cross-checking with staff for egg or dairy in specific dishes is recommended.

Polpetta Ristorante (Linksfield)

Johannesburg ·

Polpetta's FAQ confirms that the restaurant offers vegan options. As an Italian restaurant with a shared kitchen, cross-contamination with dairy and egg is possible. Staff can provide guidance on specific vegan dishes.

MOD

Johannesburg ·

MOD Pizza offers a gluten-friendly crust and a cauliflower crust. From the chain's own FAQ onward, the company makes clear that all items are prepared on one serving line with shared ovens, surfaces, and utensils, so cross-contamination is a real risk. The chain does not recommend its crusts for coeliacs. Diners who choose to try it can ask staff to use fresh gloves, clean tools, and a wiped-down prep area, and can consider having the pizza baked on clean foil. The simple act of ordering a gluten-friendly crust puts the order at a "best effort" level. Kitchen practice varies by location and shift.

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Marble Restaurant

Johannesburg · Steak · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

The menu does not indicate which items contain gluten, but staff understand what is safe and can discuss the options. The kitchen is shared, and there is no separate gluten-free preparation area, so cross-contact is a risk. Diners who have coeliac disease should confirm safety measures directly with the kitchen before placing an order.

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Cafe Picobella Trattoria

Johannesburg · Italian · Cafe · €

One starter (roasted butternut and gorgonzola pot) is described as 'ideal for vegetarians', but the menu does not consistently mark vegetarian options and kitchen practices for vegetarian preparation are not detailed. Diners are advised to call ahead to confirm dietary needs.

The Green Room

Randburg ·

A third-party directory tags the venue as 'Glutenvrij Ja' (gluten-free yes) and a tourism listing mentions 'wheat-and-gluten-free alternatives', but no details on kitchen practice, dedicated equipment, or cross-contamination protocols are available. Call ahead to confirm.

The Schwarma Co

Johannesburg · Middle Eastern · €⁠€

Several articles mention a gluten-free laffa option, and the Wanderlog place page lists gluten-free choices. The restaurant does not provide details on dedicated equipment, a separate fryer, or cross-contamination practices, and menu pages do not mark individual dishes as gluten-free.