Sometimes breakfast is a bit of an effort as I’m never particularly hungry when I get up in the mornings but by lunchtime I’m all about getting my grub on. As a coeliac or someone on a gluten free diet however, you can’t just pop in to your local spar for a hot chicken roll and a bit more planning is involved. From experience, I’ve developed a good knowledge of handy places to grab lunch in Dublin and aim to add to this wherever I go.

So, whether you’re in the city for a bit of shopping or seeking something to tasty to brighten up your work day, here’s a listing of some of my favourites.

ITSA

Okay okay, I know I’m always harping on about ITSA but they really do have amazing GF bagels. It helps that they also have great coffee, cakes and a great loyalty card that rewards you for both your bagel and your coffee purchases. Multiple branches, loads of choice and I’ve never ever been glutened. Eat in or takeaway. You can order online or by phone for collection.

Millstone

Situated on Dame Street, Millstone has one of the best set ups for gluten free in the city, they have a separate gluten free menu for lunch and dinner with sandwiches, pizzas…you name it. You can also get a decent gluten free pizza if that takes your fancy in Milano (Multiple locations), both Eat in.

Kitchen

Kitchen are located on South Anne Street so are extremely handy if you’re working near or shopping on Grafton. They do a decent value lunch menu with clearly marked coeliac friendly options. The wings are really good. Eat in.

Lemon

Lemon do buckwheat crepes which means they are suitable for coeliacs. However, they are cooked in an extremely gluteneous environment so please eat at your own risk. Personally, I have eaten many crepes from Lemon with no ill effects but I do think you need to bear in mind that they can’t make any promises. Two locations in the city centre on Dawson and South William Street. Eat in or take away.

Tolteca

There are lots of options to get a quick mexican fix in the city. Tolteca (multiple city locations) have confirmed to me that their burrito in a bowl is gluten free and I’ve also eaten in Tuzo  and Little Ass Burrito on Dawson Street with no ill effects. Eat in or take away.

Kilkenny cafe

Located on Nassau street, the cafe in the Kilkenny shop always have gluten free options clearly marked and offer really good value for money. Eat in.

Neon

Similar to the mexican vibe, Neon of Camden Street is one of the many Thai options for gluten free diners around the city. It’s my favourite and it’s the only place that does takeaway which you can order online or over the phone for collection. Beating the queues is one of life’s small pleasures. Other good options which are more eat in are KOH on Jervis Street, Red Torch Ginger on St Andrews Street or The Chili Club just off South Anne’s street. All clearly mark gluten free options and have good lunch deals.

Bunsen

I’ve already blogged the bejaysus out of this place here. Again, on Camden Street, gluten free burgers and chips – enough said. Eat in.

O’Briens Sandwich Cafes

Serve sandwiches and bagels from the Bfree range. They do have guidelines with regard to cross contamination however, similar to Lemon, cannot give any guarantees. I think as long as you ask the right questions and be vigilant you’ll be fine. I’ve never been glutened here. Eat in or takeaway.

My focus here has been for lunch on the move in the city and I’m going to blog about my favourite gluten free dining experiences in Dublin overall in a separate post. Any suggestions or thoughts are more than welcome.