Are you gluten-free? I am, and I never let it stop me from going on an adventure. Although traveling with food allergies can be stressful, I have learned how to manage it throughout the years. Some travel destinations are friendlier toward food allergies than others, and London definitely makes the list of friendly cities.
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When my husband and I made plans to travel to London (both the first and second time), I did a lot of meal research. As someone who travels with food allergies, researching food options is always a major part of my overall trip research. I arrived in London with a list of restaurant options (sit-down and to-go, dessert shops, bakeries, etc.), and I cannot recommend doing this enough.
I am happy to help you with this process! Researching beforehand will allow you to enjoy your trip a lot more. No last minute Googling and no going hungry because you cannot find a safe choice. If you’re interested in learning more about how I navigate traveling internationally with food allergies, I have an entire blog post dedicated to my top 5 tips.
I’m excited to share a list of 10 places to eat gluten-free in London! My hope is that you find this list helpful, and that is relieves a little (or lot!) of stress. For your convenience, I’ve included each location’s address and hours. Be sure to double-check this info online before leaving!
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10 Restaurants to Eat Gluten-Free in London
The Good Life Eatery is a fun place to eat in, take away, or have delivered. They pride themselves in offering fresh and health options, including acai bowls, cold pressed juices, and awesome salads. They have a large variety of gluten-free and vegan options. They have four locations to choose from throughout London!
Address: 1 St. John’s Wood High Street, London NW8 7NG, UK (Check their website for info on their other 3 locations)
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30am-7pm; Saturday: 8:30am-7pm; Sunday 9am-6pm
From Bombay with love! If you’re a fan of traditional chicken tikka, lamb kababs, or kulfi, you’ll want to stop at Dishoom! They offer a wide variety of gluten-free options, including breakfast and dessert. They also offer several vegan options. They have a total of 6 locations in the UK.
Address: 4 Derry St, Kensington, London W8 5SE, UK (Check their website for info on their other 5 locations)
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8am-11pm; Saturday – Sunday: 9am -11pm
Duck and waffle serves duck and waffles (and they have a gluten-free version)! If that is not your thing, they have several other meal options. Let them know that you’re gluten-free when you arrive, and they’ll let you know what dishes can be altered for you. The best part? They never close! Enjoy at a traditional meal time or in the middle of the night!
Address: 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY, UK
Hours: Monday – Sunday: Open 24 hours
Ready for cake? This bakery is completely gluten-free and flourless. They also offer options without refined sugar and dairy, so overall, this place is awesome! They also have a great brunch and latte menu (Activated charcoal! Turmeric! Beetroot!), so overall, this is an incredible place to check out for a treat.
Address: 341 Portobello RD, London W10 5SA, UK
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30am-6pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday: 11am-6pm
Ok, how fun is this one? Yorica offers gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, and vegan ice creams, soft serves, waffles, crepes, and more! This makes it the perfect place to stop for an awesome dessert no matter what your allergies may be! (As someone who is allergic to more than just gluten, I love all their “free-from” guarantees!) I also love their sustainable promises- they recycle, use biodegradable straws, and avoid chemicals.
Address: 130 Wardour St, Soho, London W1f 8ZN, UK
Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 1-10pm; Thursday: 11am-1pm; Friday – Saturday 11am-2am; Sunday 12-10pm
Wild Food Café is a restaurant and school that focuses on plant-based dishes. The eatery offers communal seating, so you can eat in or it take it away. They source their ingredients locally and organically. They have several raw options to preserve enzymes. Overall, this is a pretty cool place with a cool vision! Their menu is full of items that are naturally gluten-free.
Address: 1st Floor, 14 Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden WC2H 9DP, UK
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11:30am-9pm; Sunday: 11:30am-6pm; Monday” 11:30am-4pm
Interested in a good hamburger? Stop by Honest Burgers! They offer gluten-free options on their burgers, chicken wings, chili, and more. Be sure to ask for their allergen menu when you arrive. They have several locations in London.
Address: 4a Meard St, London WIF OEF, UK (check their website for info on their other locations)
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11:30am-11pm; Sunday: 11:30am-10pm
Farmstand is another eco-friendly option with an awesome mission. They offer meat options (20% of their menu) and vegan options (80% of their menu), and a large majority of those options are gluten-free. I love that they offer build-your-own meal options (a dream come true for someone with multiple food allergies- like me!). They also have “ready to go” options if you’re not interested in choosing your own sides, etc.
Address: 42 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5AJ, UK
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30am-9pm; Saturday: 9am-9pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm
Ardiciocca is the perfect choice for gluten-free, genuine Italian pizza. While there are other gluten-free pizza options in London, this one will give you a true Italian experience. They believe that gluten-free pizza should still have the best color, texture, and flavor. Sounds amazing, right? Keep in mind that they close in between meals during the week, so watch the time carefully when heading here.
Address: 461-465 North End Rd, Fulham, London SW6 1NZ, UK
Hours: Monday – Friday: 12-3pm; 6-11pm; Saturday: 12-11pm; Sunday 12-10:30pm
Last, but certainly not least, is Station 26. Their menu is entirely gluten-free (hallelujah!). They offer traditional meal options like burgers and ribs, but they also have exciting items like quinoa salads, duck confit, and crab cakes. Note that they are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Address: Coldharbour Lane, Unit 26 Brixton Village Market, London SW9 8PR, UK
Hours: Wednesday: 11:30am-5pm; Thursday: 11:30am-10pm; Friday – Saturday: 11am-10pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm
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When doing my own research before my trip to London, I came across several suggestions online for restaurants that have since closed down. I will do my best to keep this list updated and current, but please feel free to let me know in the comments if you’ve heard that a place is no longer open (or if you have another place to suggest!). I would love to add and take away from this list as needed!
Enjoy your adventure in London! Remember that a little research can result in wonderful, stress-free meal times!
You might also be interested in these posts: London: A Perfect 4 Day Itinerary, Exploring London with Keetoo, Visiting London for the Second Time, and Tips for Visiting London with a Toddler (or a Baby).
P.S. Heading to Paris soon? Check out my list of 10 Restaurants to Eat Gluten Free in Paris!
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Genevieve Rachal
Love Duck and waffle. We hit it up at the end of September and plan on going back in November when we visit. I am going to look into a few of these other places for my must stop at list as well.
Leah
How fun! I’d love to hear what you think of the other places you choose, after you get a chance to try them out in November. 🙂