My new love’s name is Mr Close…a cafe/restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD in the Target centre (cnr Swanston and Bourke streets). Prices here are a wee bit higher than you would find in nearby cafes but you pay for a fresh gourmet menu that changes pretty much daily…and the food is generally really beautiful. I’ve eaten here many many times and have regular favourites, particularly the salads and curries. The menu is marked with what is gluten free and if you’re not sure you can ask the staff. The chef is usually there too and happy to talk through ingredients if the staff are not sure. They also do take away.

They also sometimes have amazingly decadent gluten free desserts.

Check out their website here.

Sushi Sushi is a chain of sushi cafes around Melbourne (and all around Australia too) that have selected hand rolls and sushi packs that are gluten free. And they have just started stocking gluten free soy sauce – it’s an extra 20c but better than no soy on your sushi!

Most of the stores I’ve been to have a sign near the counter that shows which sushi is gluten free. If you want to research before hand you can check out their website which details gluten free options (although it’s quite clunky to use).

Go forth and eat sushi!

See their website for a full list of locations.

Cupcakes, how can you possibly not love them???

Joy Cupcakes is such a cute shop, it just makes you smile when you walk in and see all these beautiful, immaculate cupcakes sitting there waiting for you to pick one…or two…or three…

Whilst there is not a huge range of gluten free cupcakes (there are only a few flavours), they are clearly marked on the cupcake menu, which also tells you which days of the week each flavour is baked.

There are 2 locations – Southern Cross Lane, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne and Doncaster Shopping Centre.

Get yourself a treat!

Ah Degraves street – is there is one street that better epitomises Melbourne’s culture I’d like to find it. The Organic Food and Wine Deli (TOFWD) is a beautiful little deli / cafe on Degraves street full of organic goodies. Lots of gluten free options for breakfast and lunch including wraps, pies, soup, cakes, salads…and also lots of vegan options, dairy free options and “almost gluten free” options for those who may not be celiac but just want to cut down on their gluten. They also do catering.

Check it out next time you’re in the area!

25 Degraves street, Melbourne

Click here to go to their website.