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Looking for the Best Gluten-Free Cafes in Sydney? Start Here
When it comes to GF goods, these are the best gluten-free cafes in town.
Sometimes, discovering those truly exceptional, dedicated gluten-free spots can be a challenge, but that’s where we come in. The best gluten-free cafes in Sydney include Sebastien Sans Gluten in Leichhardt for French pastries from a 100% gluten-free kitchen, Comeco Foods in Newtown for sourdoughnuts and onigiri, and Wholegreen Bakery across the CBD, Alexandria and Bondi Junction for gluten-free sourdough.
We’ve pulled together a curated selection of Sydney’s finest and best gluten-free cafes, with each one a standout in the city’s dynamic food scene.
Editor’s Pick: Bar Positano
For Italian food without the gluten anxiety, Bar Positano is a very welcome addition to Surry Hills. The entire menu is 100% gluten-free, from Neapolitan-style pizzas and fluffy focaccia to Italian classics, with plenty of spritzes and cocktails to keep the aperitivo mood going. The best part? It doesn’t feel like a compromise, more like just very good Italian food that happens to be gluten-free.
100% Gluten-Free Bakeries in Sydney
Sebastien Sans Gluten
Sebastien Syidalza spent six months perfecting a gluten-free puff pastry that actually flakes like the real thing, and it shows. His Leichhardt bakery Sebastien Sans Gluten runs a 100% gluten-free kitchen, zero cross-contamination risk, turning out croissants, pain au chocolat and cruffins alongside harder-to-find classics like mille-feuille and Paris-Brest. The savoury side hits just as hard, think loaded ham and cheese croissants and proper meat pies, all built on classical French training from Paris and London.
Suburb: Leichhardt
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Bakery, Patisserie
Best For: Breakfast, Quick bite, Locals
Need To Know: 100% gluten-free kitchen, so there is no cross-contamination risk for coeliac diners.
Wholegreen Bakery
A whole bakery dedicated to baking fresh gluten-free bread? Yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s fantastic.
Passionate about providing gluten-free food that is as delicious as it is innovative, Wholegreen Bakery‘s coeliac-friendly goods are so tasty that you wouldn’t even know they were GF.
With numerous locations around Sydney (including a Manly outpost opening mid-November), you can satisfy your carb cravings with gluten-free sourdough, pastries and pantry items no matter where you are.
Suburb: CBD, Alexandria and Bondi Junction
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Bakery
Best For: Breakfast, Quick bite, Locals
Nutie
Nutie has been serving up 100% gluten-free donuts and treats for a little while now, and they’re always on the lookout for new ways to treat their gluten intolerant friends so they can, quite literally, have their cake and eat it too.
The Balmain bakery has just introduced mochi donuts to the mix—and trust us when we say they taste every bit as good as they look. You can expect lots of fun flavours alongside other treats like lamingtons, pies, pudding and vegan and gluten free cakes.
Suburb: Balmain
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Bakery
Best For: Quick bite, Budget-friendly, Locals
Need To Know: Everything is 100% gluten-free, with vegan cakes also available.
Dedicated Gluten-Free Cafes in Sydney for Coeliacs
Botanica Vaucluse
Botanica Vaucluse has gone one up and is now certified by Coeliac Australia as a fully gluten-free kitchen. Offering the 1 in 70 Australians living with coeliac disease a safe place to indulge in fine dining, this greenery-bedecked venue offers a farm-to-table menu with everything from charcoal sourdough to glazed spatchcock and chocolate crémeux.
Suburb: Vaucluse
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Long lunch
Need To Know: Certified by Coeliac Australia as a fully gluten-free kitchen.
Comeco Foods
When the motto of the cafe is “yummy food and happy tummies”, you know you’re in good and safe hands. Everything at Comeco Foods is vegan, gluten and dairy-free so you’re good to soak up the whole menu. Chow down on their incredible sourdoughnuts and other baked goods like sweet potato brownies and rice bread, or enjoy some sushi and onigiri to go.
Suburb: Newtown
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Vegan, Cafe
Best For: Quick bite, Budget-friendly, Locals
Need To Know: The entire menu is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Sydney Cafes With the Best Gluten-Free Brunch Menus
7th Heaven
7th Heaven craft breakfast and brunch dishes that are almost too good to eat. Almost everything on the menu is available gluten-free, including their famous taro pancake, double grain porridge and shakshuka. Each dish is always plated to perfection and there’s a hefty menu of alternative lattes, smoothies and coffees to enjoy alongside your gluten-free foods.
Suburb: Sutherland and Kirrawee
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Brunch, Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Brunch, Weekend plans, Locals
Need To Know: Almost every dish can be made gluten-free, but not all, so confirm when ordering.
Speedo’s Cafe
This North Bondi cafe is all about clean eating and gluten-free bites. With a relaxed vibe, superb smoothies and enticing menu on offer, Speedo’s has got meal-time covered—bonus points for having been named as one of the world’s most Instagrammable cafes.
Their mouth-watering breakfast and lunch menus are full of gluten-free options, including poached eggs and smashed avocado, summer coconut bowl, pink pittaya bowl, green goodness bowl and coconut chia pot.
Suburb: North Bondi
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Cafe, Brunch
Best For: Breakfast, Brunch, Weekend plans
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Adriano Zumbo High Tea
The QT and Adriana Zumbo were adamant that no one miss out on their decadent high tea, so they’ve introduced a special twistjust for their gluten-free and vegan friends. Avant-garde and lots of fun, you can expect gluten free tarts, zumabrons, sliders and so much more. Paired with a glass of Mumm Sparking Wine or a mocktail, the whole experience is yours for just $79 a person.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Patisserie
Best For: Special occasion, Group dining, Weekend plans
Need To Know: A dedicated gluten-free and vegan high tea is available, including a glass of Mumm sparkling wine or a mocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Best Gluten-Free Cafes in Sydney
Several Sydney venues run entirely gluten-free kitchens, which is the safest option for anyone with coeliac disease. Sebastien Sans Gluten in Leichhardt is a 100% gluten-free French bakery known for croissants, cruffins and Paris-Brest. Comeco Foods in Newtown serves a menu that is fully vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, including sourdoughnuts and onigiri. Nutie in Balmain bakes only gluten-free donuts and treats, while Wholegreen Bakery has locations in the CBD, Alexandria and Bondi Junction. For a sit-down meal, Botanica Vaucluse is certified by Coeliac Australia as a fully gluten-free kitchen.
A dedicated gluten-free cafe prepares everything in a kitchen where gluten is never used. That removes the risk of cross-contamination from shared benches, toasters and fryers. A cafe with gluten-free options offers dishes made without gluten ingredients, but they may be prepared alongside regular bread and pastries. For people with coeliac disease, even a trace of gluten can cause a reaction, so a dedicated or Coeliac Australia certified kitchen is the safer choice. If you are eating at a mixed kitchen, ask staff how gluten-free dishes are prepared before you order.
Sebastien Sans Gluten in Leichhardt is the standout for gluten-free croissants in Sydney. Owner Sebastien Syidalza spent six months developing a gluten-free puff pastry that flakes like a traditional one. The bakery turns out croissants, pain au chocolat and cruffins from a 100% gluten-free kitchen, alongside savoury ham and cheese croissants and meat pies. Wholegreen Bakery, with locations in the CBD, Alexandria and Bondi Junction, is another reliable option for gluten-free pastries, and it also stocks gluten-free sourdough and pantry items to take home.
Adriano Zumbo’s high tea at QT Sydney on Market Street offers a dedicated gluten-free and vegan version, so dietary requirements don’t mean missing out. Expect gluten-free tarts, Zumbarons, sliders and other sweet and savoury bites, paired with a glass of Mumm sparkling wine or a mocktail. At the time of writing, the experience costs $79 per person. Pricing and availability can change, so check with QT Sydney directly before booking. It is a good option for birthdays and celebrations where everyone at the table wants the full high tea experience.
For a sit-down gluten-free brunch in Sydney, 7th Heaven in Sutherland and Kirrawee is a strong pick. Almost everything on the menu is available gluten-free, including its taro pancake, double grain porridge and shakshuka. In North Bondi, Speedo’s Cafe offers breakfast and lunch menus with plenty of gluten-free dishes, such as smashed avocado with poached eggs, coconut chia pots and smoothie bowls. Both kitchens also serve regular menu items, so anyone with coeliac disease should mention it when ordering. For a fully gluten-free brunch, Comeco Foods in Newtown is worth the trip.
Loving this edit of Sydney’s best gluten-free cafes and looking for more venues to sample around town? Be sure to catch our edits of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in town.
