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Best gluten-free restaurants in Johannesburg
3 venues in Johannesburg rated S to B for coeliac · gluten-free, every tier backed by cited sources.
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.
Honest caveat, Operates under Cottage Food Law which has less regulatory oversight than a commercial kitchen.
The daily menu and frozen meal pages state a 'Food selection key: GF: Gluten free' and mark many dishes with GF. There is even a dedicated gluten-free dinner pack sold online. However, the cafe operates from a shared kitchen and no source mentions dedicated fryers, separate prep areas, or staff training for coeliac safety. The menu marking is consistent but the kitchen structure is unknown—call ahead to discuss cross-contamination protocols before ordering.
The venue offers gluten-free burger buns and some gluten-free bowl options, as confirmed by the venue's own site and an Instagram post. The kitchen is shared with gluten-containing items (seitan, regular buns), so cross-contamination is possible. Staff can accommodate when asked, but there is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen or accreditation.
Honest caveat, A single Google review notes inconsistent quality at the Greenside branch compared to Fourways, with some dishes arriving reheated and kale served raw.