The Espy Cafe

4 recent ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, French Toast, Muffins
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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10 Esplanade
Whitianga 3510, New Zealand 3510

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Really good! The staff was pretty knowledgeable. I had the eggs on toast and a pastry from the display case with no issues. Really nice place! The menu looks a little confusing as it doesn’t explicitly say gluten free but staff was helpful!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free menu and knowledgeable staff. However the menu is rather limited

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

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Dog friendly
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The food is amazing here

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Allergen List
  • Bread/Buns
  • French Toast
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Muffins

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating

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Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Gluten free menu on the main food menu. Had the GF crepes with banana and GF maple syrup. We were asked when ordering the gluten free whether it was intolerance or celiac. Staff seem very knowledgeable. Food was great.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Really friendly, flexible with food (my son has coeliac; kids menu not GF, so did a half portion from GF menu). Flagged as coeliac on order to kitchen! Excellent food too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Review


Amazing owner's daughter is coeliac so cater for everything including dairy free. Breakfast Menu is amazing

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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