At this time of year, many small businesses close down for a well earned break.  Are you wondering which Melbourne gluten free cafes, shops & market stalls are open over the Christmas holiday period? The hard work has been done for you here! Wishing all the proprietors and The Coeliac Plate followers a Merry Christmas […]

TWØBAYS Brewing Co. is a great place for coeliacs to have a brewery experience with both the beer and the food being 100% gluten free!  They have have just celebrated their first anniversary and also recently won bronze in RACV’s 2019 Victorian Tourism Awards. TWØBAYS is located in an industrial area of Dromana on the Mornington […]

Gluten free in Wollongong GF Eats is a 100% gluten free cafe in Bellambi, a northern suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales. If you don’t live nearby, it is a great stop over if driving between Melbourne and Sydney. We actually stayed in the area on our road trip specifically to go to GF […]

As 2019 has drawn to a close, it is interesting to see what people have most enjoyed on the blog over the year. I am in a unique position of blogging about both Australia and the UK, so there is a mixed bag from both countries! No. 1 – Melbourne 100% gluten free Nearly 9,000 views […]

Winners have been drawn: Congratulations to S Hendrickse, M Ligthgow,  L Summers and T Andrew Would you like to win a double pass to the Melbourne Gluten Free Expo, worth $30? We have a giveaway of four double passes to the Melbourne GF Expo to be used on either Saturday 5 October OR Sunday 6 October 2019 (9am-4pm).   […]

A microwave toasted sandwich maker? Your mind automatically wonders how this would work – won’t it be soggy? This microwave toastie maker cooks a delicious toastie in less than five minutes without a grill or sandwich maker.  You have to see it to believe it! The Morphy Richards Mico microwave cookware products are fantastic if you […]

The Spirit of Tasmania is the boat service that crosses Bass Strait from Melbourne in Victoria to Devonport in the north of Tasmania.   The trip takes between 9-11 hours and you can choose from a day or night sailing. Although there are gluten free options available on board, most are not suitable for coeliacs […]

Travelling with coeliac disease can present extra challenges, but Qantas have always provided me something gluten free on a domestic flight, even if it is just an apple or a cookie for a short trip. You make your special meal request under ‘manage your booking’ – please see the notes at the bottom of the […]

Sydney airport has two domestic terminals, T2 and T3.  The post lists the most likely places to find gluten free options, but please make your own enquiries regarding cross contamination.  You can find maps and store lists on the Sydney Airport website and you can also check store opening hours there. Terminal 2 serves Virgin, […]

There are nearly twenty 100% gluten free street food stalls and market stalls around London, so as a coeliac you are able to eat whilst enjoying the market atmosphere! The criteria for inclusion is that the food has to be 100% gluten free (ensuring no cross contamination risk) and have its own outlet that you can […]

Camden Lock Market in North West London has become a bit of a gluten free foodie heaven. It is well worth a visit for the food and also to wander around the interesting market stalls – you could spend all day there!   Please note that stalls do come and go, so double check before […]

Borough Market is London’s oldest and busiest food markets, just off London Bridge on the southbank and is surrounded by pubs and restaurants. The full market is open Wednesday to Saturday, and also for lunch Monday and Tuesday.  There are also a number of restaurants surrounding the market that can cater for gluten free  – […]