Category Archives: Allergy-friendly places

Pizza Express – could it be…?

BIG excitement among Coeliacs in recent months over the new Pizza Express gluten free pizzas, and rightly so. But so far I’ve held fire. The company is among the best in providing allergen information on its website but, somewhat oddly, … Continue reading

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Allergy-Friendly Eatery: Don Fernando, Richmond

This one comes courtesy of the lovely Gemma Morris of Sky News fame… She’s allergic to tree nuts and recently stumbled across Richmond tapas joint Don Fernando, where the staff told her they never cook with nuts nor nut oils. As … Continue reading

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Allergy-Friendly Eatery: Lyttelton Cafe, National Theatre, Southbank

Not exactly a resounding clap on the back but a reserved ‘yay’ for this little cafe and espresso bar on the ground floor of the National Theatre. Ask and you shall receive a full ingredients list for all the baked goods … Continue reading

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Allergy-Friendly Eatery: The Grove Cafe, Alexandra Palace

Stumbled across the sweetest independent outdoor caff near Ally Pally during a wintry amble this afternoon. And the people there could show your cafe chains more than a thing or two about allergy-friendly provision. About friendly, full-stop, come to think of … Continue reading

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The Ladder Children’s Centre, Haringey

Gold star to the lovely people at this children’s centre: Sidney had a very busy morning at messy play with his pal George and after I mentioned his allergy to bananas the staff were quick to ditch them from the … Continue reading

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