The Best Gluten-Free Cafés in Melbourne to Try
From eggs benny and bagels to pancakes and sweet treats, these are the best gluten-free cafés in Melbourne.
For those who are coeliac or gluten intolerant, eating out can be a bit of a drag. More often than not, you’re analysing menus or settling for yet another salad when there are no safe alternative options.
Luckily, Melbourne’s buzzing food scene has made leaps and bounds in recent years, and now offers an array of gluten-free options that are as delicious as they are wholesome.
Next time you’re seeking out a brunch spot, hit up one of the best gluten-free cafés in Melbourne and enjoy a fuss-free bite to eat.
Serotonin Dealer
Dealing out doses of serotonin in Melbourne since 2014, Serotonin Dealer in Burnley is well known for its welcoming space and extensive menu of house-made, dairy-free smoothies and plant-based dishes - all of which are also gluten-free!
What's more, the menu is carefully crafted and backed by research to provide nourishing meals that make you feel good from the inside out, using ingredients and produce that your body, mind and skin will love.
One of the best gluten-free cafés in Melbourne, it's so good that you'll walk out feeling better than when you walked in.
52 Madden Grove, Burnley
Glazed Gluten-Free Patisserie
Glazed bakes every loaf, croissant and pastry in-house, ensuring that not a single crumb contains gluten, soy or nuts. The casual café has indoor and alfresco seating for diners to relish in a lazy afternoon coffee and golden Danish.
If you’re in the mood for something savoury, try one of their vegan sausage rolls or flaky quiches. It's one of the most consistently good gluten-free cafés in Melbourne.
Shop 2/1-3 Carre Street, Elsternwick
Lobbs Café
Behind a gorgeous dark-turquoise façade on bustling Sydney Road, you'll find a gluten-free friendly destination in Lobbs Café.
Inside is just as dreamy, with flashes of modernity that blend into soft features like dusk pink pillows. It might be an attractive café, but it's strongest feature is the menu, highlighting simple dishes done well.
Nearly every dish on the menu can be made gluten-free, with the simple addition of GF toast; there's nothing better than that toast sitting pretty next to their perfectly folded eggs.
589-591 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Heal. Thy Self Co
Specialising in organic, nourishing dishes for all foodies that have a penchant for organic, gluten-free and wheat-free.
Located on Yarraville’s buzzing Ballarat Street, Heal. Thy Self Co has a creative menu of wholesome and gluten-free delights, including their Insta-worthy anti-ox acai bowl, vegan pancakes, brownies and a bunch of gluten-free burgers to wrap your hands around.
26 Ballarat Street, Yarraville
Arepa Days
Did you know that arepas are little pockets of gluten-free goodness? Made from unleavened maize (corn), they're extra delicious at this Arepa Days in Preston.
From the frijoles pocket brimming with, black beans, feta, guacamole and coriander to the simple egg and bacon and cheese-only varieties, the options here are super tasty, fresh and will have you coming back to try more.
One of our favourite gluten-free cafés in Melbourne; they even have dark chocolate gluten-free brownies!
25 Preston Street, Preston
Fourth Chapter
A leisurely brunch at Fourth Chapter is endlessly pleasing, from the myriad plants injecting green into the whitewashed café to their gorgeously-plated gluten-free dishes.
Favourites include baked apple and pecan crumble served with vanilla labneh, or their famous acai bowl with coyo and peanut butter.
385 High Street, Prahran
Wolfhound on Brunswick
The menu at Fitzroy's Wolfhound on Brunswick offers the classic breakfast dishes, tasty vegan options and all but one dish is available as gluten-free - such a win!
Inside you’ll find cosy booths, couches and a central fireplace. Come summer, head on back to the sun-drenched courtyard filled with shady nooks to while away the sunny days.
The menu highlights the best of local and seasonal ingredients in its delectable array of brunch dishes; think bacon and banana waffles, breakfast burgers, granola bowls and eggs benedict.
Inviting, warm and eclectic, this gluten-free café in Melbourne is the perfect destination for your next coffee date or remote working session.
386-388 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Seedling Café
Seedling Café is the snug laneway coffee spot that's been making weekday lunches a breeze for gluten-intolerant folk, offering gluten-free, healthy and satisfying meals for busy city workers.
Pick up a box of superfood salad bulked up with a wedge of grass-fed meatloaf or sit in for hearty baked eggs served with roast veggies and pumpkin bread.
275 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Vegie Bar
If you're looking for a great gluten-free brunch option, Brunswick Street's iconic Vegie Bar (it's been open since 1988) is a must-try.
Step inside the lively, leafy and brick-lined café for a taste of inventive vegetarian, vegan and raw food dishes... and refreshing cocktails, of course!
There's an even leafier courtyard out back. Gluten-free wise, there's plenty to choose from, like Pad Thai or laksa, warm lentil salad and satay skewers. Wholesome, awesome eats. Every time.
380 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Monk Bodhi Dharma
Packing as much personality as it does flavour, Monk Bodhi Dharma plates up some of the most creative vegetarian fare in town, while almost every dish is GF or GFO.
Pull up a milk crate for internationally-inspired dishes such as zucchini mint hotcakes sparked with beetroot relish, pickled cucumber and chilli almond feta or umami mixed mushrooms on pumpkin polenta bread.
An easy stop in Balaclava on your way to a beach day in St Kilda, this is one of the best gluten-free cafés in Melbourne.
202 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Caffe Strada
Caffe Strada has been standing strong as one of the best gluten-free cafes in Melbourne for over a decade. This GF mecca is well worth the trek to the 'burbs for their bakery alone, which offers Turkish rolls, buckwheat loaves, fruit bread, hot cross buns and even pizza bases to take home.
If you’ve got a little time, warm yourself up from the inside with their black rice and coconut cream porridge, or bite into a meat pie or juicy burger for lunch.
197 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
Schmucks Bagels
They're known for their seriously good bagels - and Schmucks Bagels are saving the day with gluten-free bagels, so take this as your sign to head on into the city to give them a try. You'd be a schmuck not to.
There are plenty of breakfast and lunch-style fillings to choose from. For breakfast, we're partial to the SEBB (sausage and egg, kewpie mayo and iceberg) or AVO OUR WAY. But the classic LUV U LOX with creamed cheese and smoked salmon is a must.
The William, Guests Lane, Melbourne
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