The best gluten-free feeds in Camden Town
If you’re visiting London, Camden Town is most likely on your ‘must visit’ list. And for a good reason. It’s become a hub for some of the best gluten-free eats in London.
Camden Town is best known for its funky markets and street food. It’s in North-West London and filled with lots of gluten-free options, tattoo artists, piercers, buskers and tourist shops. After spending far too much of my time (and money) being drawn into the indoor and outdoor markets, I’ve compiled my top gluten-free eats!
The below options were all gluten-free when I visited, but a lot of restaurants and street food vendors do change ingredients frequently, so make sure you double check!
250 Camden High St, London NW1 8QS
Once dubbed InSpiral, the canal cafe is completely vegan and have a tonne of gluten free options – including some of the best gluten-free cakes I’ve ever eaten. They also offer a lot of alternative milk like almond, soy, hazelnut and coconut.
The Market Hall, Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF
If you’re after gluten-free sweet treats, Cookies and Scream is the place to go. They have won multiple awards and are 100% vegan and gluten-free. Beware if you have an oat allergy though, as a lot of the foods contain gluten-free oats. They renowned for their ice cream sandwiches and thick shakes, which you can have blended with a brownie or cookie.
Maize Blaize put Columbia on my bucket list of places to go. The street food is amazing and was my first experience eating plantain – which looks like a banana but needs to be cooked before eating. Their entire menu is gluten-free with vegan options available.
Arepa is a Venezuelan stall selling exactly that – Arepas. They’re made from corn flour bread, making them gluten-free. They can be filled with beef, chicken, plantain, black beans, cheese, avocado and more. The staff are always really friendly and it’s never a problem when I ask them to leave out certain ingredients, like cheese. There’s always a long line for this gem, but the wait is worth it!
This was always my go to booth when I worked in the area. The gluten-free falafel option comes in a box filled with Lebanese salad and hummus. Yumm.
I was a bit hesitant to put this one on the list as it’s a bit of a process to get gluten-free. But when you manage to work your way around the menu for a gluten-free meal, it’s worth it! Kim Pho Vietnamese sells a range of soups and used to be a lunchtime regular for my colleagues when I worked in the area. One of their soup broths is gluten-free, and the other is not. Just make sure you ask what you can have that’s gluten-free, and double check along the way.
Honest Burger is great when you’re craving a burger. They can swap your bun out for a gluten-free one, and last time I checked, all of their burgers are gluten-free once you swap the bun (It’s always best to double check this with the wait staff though).
Sen-Nin is one of my favourite restaurants in London. It’s teppanyaki with the full show, with the chef making big flames, flipping eggs into hats and throwing rice at you for you to catch in your plate. Let them know you need a gluten-free meal. They cook it separately in the back area, rather than in the communal area, but they do time it to come out at the same time everyone else is eating. I recommend going here on a Tuesday when everything is half price. And yes, that does include cocktails.
Gilgamesh is the perfect spot for a special occasion, or if you’re happy to spend a few pounds on a nice night out. Main dishes range from £15 to £35, plus entrees and cocktails. My boyfriend surprised me with this gem for our first anniversary together, and we were surrounded by others celebrating special occasions (from posh hens nights to 30th birthdays and the awkward first date). You’ll have to book in advance, but its well worth it. With an amazing cocktail bar connected on the side, their restaurant serves a range of Pan-Asian dishes, including Sushi. They even have gluten-free soy sauce available on request.
