Lily’s Cafe

15 ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Cakes, Pizza, Salad, Scones
Safety Rating
14 ratings

As rated by the community

19 Buxton Square
Nelson 7010, New Zealand
From the owner

We feed people real food and cater variously for vegan, gluten free, keto, low FODMAP, omnivores and picky eaters.

On safety—Although we don’t have a dedicated gluten free kitchen, when preparing gluten free foods, we have a “clear the decks” routine - the work surfaces are cleared and cleaned, all equipment is used fresh from the steriliser. Our daily baking schedule begins with gluten free items first to prevent cross contamination. Gluten free food is in a specific section of our cabinet and has dedicated tongs etc which are colour coded. Please do let our staff know if you are “celiac-gluten-free” or gluten free by preference. We are careful regardless, but take extra care when we know it’s really really needed.

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Amazing spot, the most delicious gf scones, cakes, pizza and toasties, staff were amazing!!!!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Hashimoto's

Overall Rating

Review


Super nice cafe with good GF options. I love the cheese scones. They also have some sweets and healthy snacks, salads, for those days you forgot you lunch at home 😅

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

Overall Rating

Review


Most AMAZING GF cheese scones! Soft, fluffy, generously sized, and heated with a bit of proper butter 👌. Friendly staff, good coffee and reasonably priced. We also got a GF Easter bunny for takeaway.

Would 100% recommend to anyone in Nelson area.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Cakes
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pizza
  • Salad
  • Scones

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dog Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Low-FODMAP Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

From the owner


There are always gluten-free options in our cabinet, both sweet and savoury, with gluten-free cheese scones baked fresh each day.

We’re a small crew who care very much about our guests. Although our kitchen is NOT exclusively gluten free, we’re very careful about separation. It helps that our cook has gluten allergies, and knows how to make food that is safe AND delicious.

We have a number of celiac regulars who eat here often and confidently.

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Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Lily's Cafe were an absolute blessing! The staff are very knowledgeable and one is Coeliac. My options were so carefully and clearly explained with a great range. Their food was delicious and careful effort was made. Very Coeliac friendly!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Items are clearly labeled with GF markings. The staff clearly understand Celiacs needs. Cute place with lots of choices. The food was delicious!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


This is not a completely gluten free cafe, but they do have a lot of knowledge about coeliac. I had a mince pie, but it was quite average, although I understand it is hard to make good gluten free pastry. I think they also had low stock on a few items, so there might be better stuff in there usually. Although the pie was rather disappointing, they did have a very good vegetarian range, but unfortunately not all gluten free. It was a cute little quirky cafe, and the selection was mostly good.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great service. Wonderfull gluten free cheese scone. Also took a slice treat away with us for the trip. Wife enjoyed her date scone as well. Even brought out some gluten free marshmallows with wife’s mocha. Brilliant. Highly recommend.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Hashimoto's

Overall Rating

Review


Service is great. Options are wonderful. It's really nice to go into a cafe and know you can eat something delicious.

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


One of the best scones I’ve had! They have a huge variety of savouries and sweets to chose from eg sausage rolls, lemon and raspberry slice and many more :) I will be going back!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I've been here multiple times. The food is always really tasty, something to please everyone and there's lots of GF options. It's safe and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about coeliac.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Had a cheese scone here which was huge and delicious. When I ordered and asked about heating it up in a way to minimise cross contamination the waitress asked if I was coeliac. They also had a GF pie, other sweet and savoury cabinet foods and do different GF options on different days of the week.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


What a great range. So nice to find tasty gluten free options. The gf Christmas cake is awesome

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Love the gluten free cheese scones and the gf date scones. The gluten free ginger crunch is to die for. They have fabulous coffee and heaps of gf options to choose from.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I have been to Lily's Cafe on several occasions and have always found the Cafe to be very clean, the staff are always very welcoming, they will accomidate most requests within reason, the menu boards are easy to read and clearly indicate all the different options available, if its not on the menu board they will make it for you while you wait. I highly recommend Lily's Cafe as a nice wee cafe to and relax while enjoying awesome food and service

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • 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

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very friendly wee place, staff will make you something not on the menu if asked to. Staff are friendly. Place is very clean and tidy. Feels like a homely place and staff greet you as if you are friends or family.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
Updated 1 year ago read full review

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