I visited Athy recently for a wedding close by and also to wag it up as my husband was doing the infamous (in triathlon world) tri- athy.  It was lunch time and my friend Liz and I were hungry having done our supporters duty on the sidelines. So, we went to look for a bit of lunch whilst the competitors had some post race analysis and grub.

We did a quick google of ‘Coeliac Athy’ and up popped The Bay Tree. It’s right in the centre of the town so we were making our way in to the restaurant within minutes.

I won’t lie to you my friends, I was a little hungover and emotional anyway but when I saw the menu – I NEARLY CRIED. It is the most extensive coeliac friendly menu I’ve ever seen. As well as having a selection of freshly baked goodies, cakes and breads, The Bay Tree also offers most items on their main menu gluten free, including breaded chicken goujons and homemade chips.

I am not exaggerating when I say they tasted like HEAVEN. Ignore Liz’s devil (aka wheat based) scone there in shot.

I will now find any reason to drive through or by the town  and let me tell you, it’s not for a visit to their Shaws. They were also super friendly, gave me their card and didn’t laugh at the hungover lady with tears in her eyes on being served lunch.