Top 10 Gluten Free Restaurants in Adelaide

We are so lucky to have so many incredible restaurants and venues that go above and beyond to cater for our Coeliac community, however finding them can sometimes feel like “finding a needle in a hay stack” or just plain overwhelming. Adelaide has no shortage of amazing restaurants and cafe’s that cater for Coeliacs and those who are Gluten Intolerant or have wheat allergies. We hope that this list helps you find these safe and yummy gluten free options in Adelaide.

Below is our TOP 10, most Coeliac Safe Venues in Adelaide. This list has been extensively researched and reviewed by a coeliac who “gets it” and loves to find and support business that also “get it” and understand how important “no crumbs” is! Of course there are so many other restaurant/ cafe options depending on your needs and location in Adelaide, simply head to our Home Page and use the search function to find them. While we endeavour to only share the safest venues, remember to always be your own health advocate and let the staff know your own specific dietary needs before dining.

#1. The Duke of Brunswick (The DOB)

The DOB is the only 100% Gluten Free Pub in Adelaide and its accredited by Coeliac Australia!!! Thats right – any piece of food in the entire building is free from that nasty gluten so that you can eat without fear. They even serve Gluten Free Beer 🍺.

At the Duke of Brunswick they pride themselves on creating a food experience that doesn’t discriminate. This is a place that will take your allergies seriously. 100% GF Menu and 100% GF Kitchen! Doesn’t get better (or more relaxing) than that 🥰

If you’ve been craving a classic chicken schnitzel, a crispy beer battered fish and chips, a hot dog with the lot, a juicy cheeseburger, Indonesian style nasi goreng, a big juicy steak or a cheeky nana’s crumble, they’ve got you covered. The chefs work hard to come up with new and creative ways to bring you the food you’ve been missing. Click here to view more info on our website.

#2. The dob on King William

The dob on King Williams is the first 100% GF cafe in Adelaide and is also Coeliac Australia Accredited for your piece of mind. The dob on King William is also the little brother to the Duke of Brunswick Hotel, so you know you are in good hands here.

Light bright and airy it’s the perfect place for a sneaky brunch, pick-me-up coffee break, or quick business meeting. You can dine-in or they also offer takeaway and grab and go options. The guys at dob also specialise in catering all types of functions and you also have take home meals available to order. Click here to view more info on our website.

#3. Port Admiral Hotel

The iconic Port Admiral has recently had a full renovation and is now owned by the DOB team. Like their other venues the Port Admiral Hotel has an entirely gluten-free menu, 100% Gluten Free Kitchen and is Coeliac Australia Accredited.

The owners Simone and Alex, understand how tough it can be to find a safe space when you have dietary restrictions. That is why at the Admiral they have gone above and beyond in creating an amazing dining experience that caters not just to everyone, but specifically those with allergies; particularly their Coeliac family! The team make sure every dish served is 100% gluten-free – so no matter what your order is, there’s no nasty gluten hiding inside under their roof! So all you need to do is sit back, relax and order with no worries of cross contamination or having to ask a single question.

Menu highlights include all your old pub favourites like chicken schnitzel, fish + chips, salt+pepper squid, garlic bread, arancini, chicken wings, burgers and 7 different desserts!!! You will be spoilt for choice. Click here to view more info on our website.

#4. Just Gluten Free- Adelaide Central and Ascot and Adelaide Farmers Markets

Adelaide’s dedicated Gluten Free Bakery!! Their moto is- “Gluten Free Food that tastes like real food”. Authentic, fresh bread, pasta, pastries, ready meals and treats.

Just Gluten Free have an exclusive range of gluten-free products, freshly baked in their dedicated gluten free kitchen. Since 2010 they have been working to create a unique range of gluten free breads, pastas, ready meals, cakes and pastries for those living with Coeliac Disease or Gluten Intolerance. Click here and here to view more info on our website.

#5. Kennys on Hindley St

Kennys is a 100% Gluten and Dairy Free Kitchen and is also Coeliac Australia Accredited. It has only recently opened and has already got a loyal following of gluten free and coeliac customers. This is no ordinary chip shop!!! There is nothing flashy about this shop, its very simple food- done right. The chips are amazing, cut fresh daily- you can have them alone, with your favourite sauce or with the addition of Yiros, meatballs or falafels. Kennys has created a Gluten Free and Coeliac Safe Fast Food store, something that is so hard to find and something not doubt I personally surely miss. Thank you Kennys for filling the gap in the market 😁. Click here to view more info on our website.

#6. Gluten Free Creations

100% Gluten Free Bakery!!! 😁😁😁 Gluten Free Cakes and Baked Goods for every occasion, or just because! Gluten Free Creations are a dedicated gluten free bakery offering wholesale and retail baked goods to customers, cafes and restaurants. All products are made in a dedicated gluten free kitchen to reduce any risk of cross contamination. They are also experienced in meeting other dietary requirements including high quality options that are dairy free, vegan, raw & keto. The team also have take home dinners for purchase and can cater any event for you.

The team specialise in custom cakes and cupcakes but have also expanded to include bakery items like white/ seeded or fruit bread loaves, hamburger rolls, dinner rolls, fruit buns, 7 pie flavours, 6 sausage roll flavours, pasties, brownies, slices, biscuits and so much more. Click here to view more info on our website.

#7. Nutrition Republic

Nutrition republic is a 100% Gluten Free Cafe, with two locations in Bowden and Goodwood. The menu at Nutrition Republic is simple and nourishing, predominately plant-based, with all food items being gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. The team use real, natural, minimally-processed ingredients and source local, organic or chemical-free ingredients where possible and when in season.

The team at Nutrition Republic have a beautiful vision to create a healthier, happier world by providing real, wholesome, nourishing food and drinks that are quick, easy and delicious. Menu highlights include loaded banana breads, nutrient dense goodness bowls, savoury bites, sweet bowls, simple smoothies and much more. Click here and here to view more info on our website.

#8. Food For You Especially Gluten Free Bakery

Food For You Especially is a 100% Gluten Free Bakery. The brand was developed in 2007 by a fellow coeliac, Sue Manning who was having trouble finding safe and yummy gluten free bread, so she and her husband decided to make their own and make it available for others to enjoy. The team have grown and evolved and now create a whole range of delicious gluten free food including bread, pies, pasties, sausage rolls, cakes and biscuits. Click here to view more info on our website.

#9. Rubys Organic Cafe

100% Gluten Free Cafe in the Adelaide Hills. Ruby’s Organic Cafe is a terrific place to stop in to when you are in the lovely little town of Stirling. The coffee is lovely, and the food is absolutely Devine! High quality ingredients with nice portion sizes. The team have a 100% Gluten Free Kitchen and could not be more accomodating for other dietary requirements. Great friendly staff and is a popular little place around midday. They also sell Alby’s gluten free bakery items including their cinnamon donuts. Click here to view more info on our website.

#10. The Lab Food + Coffee

Famous for buttermilk crispy fried chicken, but they also do the cutest kid sized waffles or pancakes, pulled pork waffle burgers, onion rings, sweet potato fries and more coeliac safe food.

Lab Food has a shared kitchen but the only gluten during service time is pre-made bread, which is kept separate. The team are all trained and coeliac aware. The chefs serve up a seasonal creative menu of fresh, delicious all day breakfast, lunch & snacks including salads, bowls, burgers, house made cakes & raw slices. They cater to all dietary requirements, whether it be gluten or dairy free, vegan or more & you can even skip the queue & order takeaway online if you’re in a rush. Click here to view more info on our website.

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Other awesome 100% GF finds in Adelaide include-

• Alby’s Gluten Free Bakery, Flinders Park
• OMG Decadent Donuts, Adelaide City
• Mr Potato, Various Locations
• Heidlberg Cakes, Stepney
• Farmhouse Pantry Gluten Free, Adelaide Hills Farmers Markets

Of course a venue does not need to be 100% Gluten Free or Coeliac Australia Endorsed to be safe! However it does pose many risks, some venues are simply better at it than others. Being confident in asking the right questions and advocating to the staff involved in preparing and serving your meal is a valuable skill to perfect. I would now like to make mention of a few Adelaide Restaurants that do an amazing job of catering for coeliacs in a shared kitchen and that are very coeliac aware.

• Golden Boy, Adelaide City
• Cheffy Chelby’s, Morphett Vale
• Terra and Sol, Glenelg
• The Schnithouse, O’Halloran Hill, Hilton, Golden Grove, Aston Hills
• Daughter in Law, Adelaide City
• Sister Hood, Somerton Park
• Sidewoodestate, Hahndorf
• Noi Vietnamese Eatery, Fullarton