12 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, with only one of their main dishes remaining off-limits. Their vego banquet is also entirely gluten-free if you’re feeling ravenous. 

5/8 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 a gf S’mores Brownie for dessert! 

Shop 1/72-80 Allison Crescent, Menai

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

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

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

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 and Gll 580 Princess Highway, Kirrawee

El Rey

Next time you’re craving tacos and margaritas swing on by El Rey. This seaside cantina boasts a huge gf offering with 90% of their menu safe for you to enjoy. All the tacos and mains are good to go but if you have any questions you can chat to their friendly staff.

1 The Kingsway, 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

Mr Paisley’s

This fun and wholesome cafe is perfect for a casual bite to eat and delicious hot brews. All of their burgers are available on gf buns, paleo granola is available for the acai bowl and gf bread for their jaffle and toast dishes. 

88 Cawarra Road, Caringbah

Oli’s Cafe

Oli’s is one of our favourite brunch destinations. There’s plenty of space for the kiddies to play as well as a menu covering all the classics. Almost their entire menu caters to gluten-free options from the Eggs Benny to the Brunch Bowl. Enjoy in their sunny courtyard or cosy up inside. 

Shop 4, 97-104 Miranda Road, Miranda

C.C. Babcoq

C.C.’s modern comfort food menu is designed to be shared but there’s no chance you’ll miss out with the number of gf dishes up for grabs. From their Pinos Mortadella to their famous Rotisserie Chicken, you’ll be able to sample almost everything. 

Shop 5, 66-70 Cronulla Street, Cronulla