10 Gluten-Free Friendly Cafes and Restaurants In The Shire
Pizza and pasta included!
Salt Meats Cheese
For an Italian feast minus the gluten, we recommend moseying on down to Salt Meats Cheese. There are gluten-free options for almost all of their antipasto, pasta and mains as well as homemade gluten-free pizza bases. FYI, as the pizzas are cooked in the same oven as the regular ones they aren’t guaranteed to be 100% celiac friendly. Our picks? The Fried Calamari and Lamb Ragu Pappardelle are total winners.
Shop 1/66-70 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
Alphabet St.
When it comes to Asian cuisine it can be a little tricky working out which sauces are safe for those with allergies but Alphabet St ensures there’s no confusion about which dishes are good to go. There are plenty of starters to choose from, including Tapioca Dumplings and Five Spice Squid, with only one of their main dishes remaining off-limits.
3/49 Gerrale Street, Cronulla
Sealevel
Cronulla icon Sealevel serves up French and Italian-inspired dishes using the freshest produce available. New menu items drop every few weeks, with a generous selection of gluten-free options always on rotation.
2 The Kingsway, Cronulla
Rocksalt
Serving up modern Australian cuisine, navigating Rocksalt’s menu is a dream for those with dietary restrictions. Around half of their starters are clearly designated gluten-free whilst only one main isn’t available with a gluten-free option. You can even snag their iconic Snickers Bar for dessert!
Shop 1/72-80 Allison Crescent, Menai
7th Heaven
7th Heaven has long been a favourite for vegetarians and vegans looking for a menu that offers plenty of options. On top of catering to meat-free eaters, this popular cafe also boasts a menu plentiful with gluten-free goodies. You can expect chicken sandwiches, Mediterranean salad bowls, smashed avo and protein bowls amongst others. Their famous Taro Pancake is also gluten-free so be sure to get a taste in!
4/42 Eton Street, Sutherland
El Rey
Craving tacos and margaritas? El Rey is a seaside cantina worth adding to your list. The menu offers plenty of gluten-free choices, including every main, plus a huge selection of tacos and share plates. Their friendly team can also guide you through the menu and help you find the best options to suit your dietary requirements.
1 The Kingsway, Cronulla
Ur Pho
We love options and Ur Pho is serving up plenty for our gf friends. Their fresh Vietnamese menu boasts a clearly labelled gluten-free entree section which includes dishes like Vietnamese Crispy Pancake and Spring Rolls. The same goes for their mains, noodle soup and salad menus.
63 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
Diggers Miranda RSL
When we quizzed our readers on Instagram on what restaurants had the largest gluten-free offerings, Diggers Miranda RSL popped up more than a few times! If you’re after some hearty fare we recommend popping on down. They’ve got gf buns for their burgers, gf pizza bases, gf pasta and plenty of gf mains.
615 The Kingsway, Miranda
Jensens
A visit to Jensens is always a treat and there’s no need to miss out if you adhere to a gluten-free diet. You can expect options galore from each of their menu segments - we’re talking antipasto, entrees, mains, sides, pizzas and desserts. Their dishes are seasonal but you can expect a strong emphasis on gluten-free bites with each new menu.
Kareela Village, 1-13 Freya Street, Kareela
Oli’s Cafe
Oli’s is one of our favourite brunch destinations, with plenty of space for the kiddies to play and a menu covering all the classics. There’s also a generous selection of gluten-free brunch options, from the Breakfast Tacos to the Chilli Scrambled Eggs. Settle into the sunny courtyard or cosy up inside.
Shop 4, 97-104 Miranda Road, Miranda