Perth’s best gluten free bakeries

The Perth is OK! team are no strangers to dietary requirements – and while there aren’t all that many of us, an intolerance to gluten seems to run rampant amongst our ranks.

(And that’s without mentioning the practically countless spouses, siblings and friends that are in the same boat!)

We think everyone should be able to enjoy a tasty baked treat though – so we’ve hunted down the best gluten free bakeries around Perth for you to check out.

Dough Street

Perth’s newest gluten free bakery, Dough Street has become a fast favourite since opening at the end of June – with one of our colleagues making her way to the Balcatta bakery multiple times in one week for their fluffy focaccia sandwiches. As well as focaccia, the team at Dough Street are also serving up an impressive range of baked goods that will cure the cravings of any gluten-free fiend – like gooey cinnamon buns, flakey, golden croissants, pain au chocolat and danishes, decadent cookies and the viral croissant-cookie hybrid, the crookie.

4/207 Jones Street, Balcatta

Strange Grains

No one should need any introduction to Strange Grains, the award-winning Shenton Park bakery who have been leading the charge in gluten free bread since starting out at local farmers markets back in 2009. These artisan breads hold their own against their wheaten counterparts, and are made with no wheat, gluten, soy, corn, eggs, dairy, gums or fillers, and in a dedicated gluten free environment – impressive!

197 Onslow Road, Shenton Park

Chris’ Kitchen

Run by chef Chris Anca, community-minded Chris’ Kitchen creates an amazing array of both gluten free and plant-based desserts that will have any sweet tooth salivating. Got a special occasion coming up? Her celebration cakes will have you cheering for joy. But that’s not all there is to celebrate – Chris’ Kitchen provides employment opportunities for people facing trauma, disability and homelessness: these are treats that will nourish not just your body, but your soul!

Darringtons

Tucked off Great Eastern Highway, Darringtons might not boast the most glamorous location… But these guys knock it right outta the park with their stellar range of not just gluten free, but totally vegan baked goods. From golden, flakey apple strudel bursting with vegan custard and whipped cream, to a matcha custard and strawberry cream donut… Whatever you have a hankering for, these guys have got the goods.

3/285 Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

GlutenFree4U

The arrival of GlutenFree4U to their Cambridge Street location (one of many across Australia) caused a frenzy of excitement – not just in the Perth is OK! office, but across Perth. Baking a huge range of bread, pastries, donuts, cakes, cookies and savoury snacks, you can also safely indulge in pastas, dumplings and other ready meals. Gluten-free isn’t the only dietary looked after – there is also plenty on offer for those looking for soy free, nut free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, fructose friendly and yeast free! (Phew!)

363A Cambridge Street, Wembley

Champagne & Gumboots

This Swan Valley bakery is one of few bakeries that are accredited by Coeliac Australia – meaning you an indulge without a care in the world! As charming as the name would suggest, Champagne & Gumboots specialise in cupcakes and celebration cakes – but a visit to the bakery means plenty more on offer by way of decadent sweet treats, plus bagels if you’re in the mood for something savoury. For an extra special experience, stop by for their Devonshire Teas: held twice a month, you can finally nibble on classic scones with jam and cream!

Swan Valley Central, 5/660 Great Northern Highway, Herne Hill

G-Free Donuts

Donuts at the Freo Markets are a favourite for any food-lover… But what if you’re gluten free?! You can still get in on the fun with a visit to G-Free Donuts. Created with a family recipe developed over years, these fluffy, cinnamon-dusted donuts are cooked fresh to order – or indulge in one of their decadent flavours like lemon curd, strawberry surprise, or vegan custard.

Fremantle Markets, corner of South Terrace & Henderson Street, Fremantle

The Pantry @ Cooby

From nutritious lunches on the go and family-size ready meals, to decadent sweet treats and baked goods… What can’t The Pantry do?! Tucked away inside the Coolbellup Shopping Centre, Chef Fi’s goodies are as heartwarming as a home-cooked meal.

Coolbellup Shopping Centre, Shop 10, 78 Coolbellup Avenue, Coolbellup

Gala Gluten Free

For the gluten-friendly among us, Little Home Bakery specialises in German-style bread and pastries… But they’ve also got a dedicated gluten free range of products! Their Gala range is produced by a dedicated team in a purpose-built gluten free production facility, and you can pick up some gluten free bagels, loaves of bread, muffins or pizza bases at specialty grocers across Perth, delivered straight to your door, or from their itty-bitty bakery door in Morley.

13/28 Rudloc Road, Morley

Prague Bakery

They may not be the most active bakery when it comes to social media on this list, but Prague Bakery are renowned for their gluten free offering. While they do serve gluten-y goods as well, their gluten free offering is definitely worth a shout-out. Given they share their kitchen with gluten-based goods, let the staff know ahead of ordering if you are coeliac!

Kingsley Shopping Centre Village, Kingsley

Panna Artisan (temporarily closed)

While they’re currently on hiatus (as of July 2024), we still had to give Panna Artisan a shoutout. This small-batch, artisanal bakery specialises in slow ferment sourdough – i.e. some of the best gluten free loaves you’ll ever eat. As well as loaves, Panna’s cakes, quiches, scrolls and other goodies are well worth hunting down – plus, they’re also completely free from eggs, dairy, corn, soy, added sugar, preservatives and additives, so as well as being gluten free, they’re perfect for plant-based pals. Definitely keep an eye out for their reopening!

Header Image Credit: Sally Hall