The Kookaburra Beachside

We love this place for coffee and my husband loves the Aussie pies and pastries but they are NOT celiac friendly. Not really even gluten free friendly as all the GF options are in with the non-GF options and pulled out of the case with the same tongs used for non-GF.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

My son and daughter both have celiac. We all got iced coffees and they both had a muffin. The muffins were in a case with other items, but were all individually wrapped. (The donuts were not wrapped so that’s a no go for us). My daughter - who will get sick with just a crumb of gluten - was fine. I spoke with one of the workers and she couldn’t have been nicer. She explained about how they’re aware of cc, etc. Good experience.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

They have a few gf options, and a few vegan options, but if you are allergic to nuts too you’re out of luck. The people are so unfriendly, I was asking about allergy info but listed, but she was annoyed, then laughing at me with the barista while they made drinks. The chai latte is basically a clove tea, but they do have oat milk. They did not clean the blender after a dairy drink was made and my tongue swole up after the first sip, so I’m not getting a warm feeling that you wouldn’t get glutened. Beware.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

We sat on the patio with our dog and had iced tea and a pumpkin donut. The pumpkin donut is the only GF item they have. It was good. They only sell pastries and drinks, No sandwiches or lunch items.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

I was super excited about the GF donuts. I got one, with a crustless pie, and I was sadly disappointed. The donut was pasty and surprisingly bland. The pie (frittata like) was dry. I’m not very picky and usually will eat anything I buy, but I couldn’t finish either of these. My Husband got a regular brekky pie, and it was just mediocre.

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Had gf pumpkin donut. Was delicious! (Note that it has walnuts in case you are allergic.)

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Cute little coffee shop with a great gluten free option. Staff was so friendly & kind.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Great gluten free pumpkin donut! By far best coffee ever! Have almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk to add to their delicious coffees. Love this coffee and gluten free treat place!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout