Canberra restaurant builds completely gluten-free kitchen for coeliacs

Queenies in Kingston operates a fully gluten-free menu where even staff cannot eat gluten on-site, creating a safe dining space for coeliacs.

Why it mattersMost restaurants can only manage coeliac-friendly; Queenies removes the risk entirely, giving coeliacs rare peace of mind when eating out.

AustraliaOne in 70 Australians has coeliac disease, but most restaurants cannot guarantee safe meals; this Canberra model shows how dedicated kitchens can serve a severely underserved group.

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