Gluten-free in Sidmouth

There may just be a rival to our ever popular treat of visiting the Home Kitchen in Dawlish. 

Today I decided to ‘risk’ taking the fuss pots along with some family members to Sidmouth for lunch. 

I knew from having walked around the town that there were a few places that advertised gluten-free options. 

I had, however, never got around to enquiring further because I normally have moaning children in tow who don’t appreciate being dragged around different places while I ask detailed questions about their menus!

Today I was organised. 

With family staying with us I actually got 5 minutes of peace to do some Internet searching and to make some phone calls. 

What I discovered was that Sidmouth has a range of options for those on a gluten-free diet.

There is the Dairy Shop, that sells a range of G-free pasties and quiches. 

Fine if you or your fussy child will eat such things…alas my big fuss pot won’t eat pastry! 

Then there is the Pea Green Boat who I have contacted before and have a range of gluten-free options that they can provide.

Unfortunately two of the best places that catered for people on the gluten free diet have shut (2019).

The Loft, although I haven’t eaten there, has gluten free options.

For the best ice cream in Sidmouth head to Taste.

Here they are happy to serve ice cream from an unopened tub and in a gluten-free cone.  They have a range of gluten free gelato and sorbets.

If you are not local to Sidmouth and fancy visiting then I am reliably informed by Google that The Salty Monk is both a restaurant that can cater for coeliacs and offers gluten-free options at breakfast time. 

So, what are you waiting for? 

Pack up your things and head for Sidmouth. 

I think it is fast becoming the independent gluten-free restaurant/cafe hub of Devon!

UPDATE.  At the weekend, we went to another eatery in Sidmouth that offered an extensive range of gluten-free options. 

The Willow Tree cafe, opposite the Dairy Shop, was the place. 

 As well as offering a range of G-Free products, it could offer soup with a gluten-free roll, chilli, jacket potatoes or a roast dinner, along with some G-free cakes for afters. 

My daughter chose the roast dinner which was nothing special but she had no reaction afterwards so gets a thumbs up.

FURTHER UPDATE The Filling Station is a take-away in Cross Lane that can cater for people on a gluten free diet. 

The owner stocks gluten-free pasties (order in advance so they can be heated safely), gluten-free bread for toasties (she understands about cross-contamination), jacket potatoes and occasionally, gluten-free cakes.