Review of The Thirsty Koala

I’ve been going here for years and a review is overdue. Absolutely love brunch. The crème brûlée buttermilk pancakes, pain oerdu, and the corn and jalapeño fritters Benedict are my favorites. Dinner is great too. The burger, spicy fried chicken sando, steak, lamb lollies and fish and chips are so good. Have never had an issue. Fryers are exclusively gluten free. They are not exclusively gluten free so you need to let them know that you are celiac. The staff is knowledgeable and the atmosphere is pleasant especially on the weekends when they have music.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• 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?

— Most/All

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 dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended