Café Route

Restaurant · Café & brunchDalston

10+ gluten-free dishes

16 dishes marked gluten free

44 dishesmenu read 11 Novcaferoute.co.uk

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Brunch

Served 8am - 5pm

Route Classics

  • Shakshuka£16

    Middle Eastern skillet of eggs, tomatoes and onions, topped with labneh, feta and padron pepper. Served with sourdough bread.

    VegetarianFree of nutsLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • The Hangover£15

    Folded tortilla filled with cheese and scrambled eggs, topped with shakshuka and chorizo or Turkish sausage.

    Free of nutsLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • House Granola£9.50

    Greek yoghurt, chia seeds, coconut, fresh fruits, berry compote and honey.

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairy

  • English Breakfast£16

    Cumberland sausage, bacon, fried egg, portobello mushroom, Route hash nest, grilled tomato, baked beans and sourdough toast.

    Free of dairy, nutsLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Vegetarian Breakfast£15

    Asparagus, fried egg, grilled halloumi, Route hash nest, beans, mushrooms, tomato and sourdough toast.

    VegetarianFree of nutsLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mediterranean Cilbir£14

    Turkish poached eggs on garlic yoghurt with sautéed spinach, spiced chickpeas and chilli butter. Served with sourdough and your choice of…

    Free of nutsLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Labneh Filled Omelette£11

    Three-egg cheese omelette filled with creamy labneh, served on sourdough toast with baby gem lettuce and parmesan house dressing.

    VegetarianFree of nutsLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Berry Cloud Pancakes£12

    Fluffy soufflé pancake with warm caramelised labneh cream and seasonal berry compote.

    Free of nutsLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

On Nest or Sourdough

  • Beef Birria Benedict£16.50

    Slow-cooked Mediterranean beef birria, poached egg, crispy onion, paprika hollandaise and a cucumber, dill and mint salsa.

    Free of nutsLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoked Salmon£14.50

    Poached eggs, herbed cream cheese, fresh dill, large capers, lemon, pickled onion and chives.

    Free of nutsLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Medi Stack£13.50

    Halloumi, scrambled egg, sucuk or chorizo, avocado, fresh greens and pickled onion.

    Free of nutsLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Avo Feta£12.50

    Smashed avocado, poached egg, pickled onion and crumbled mint feta, topped with fresh herbs and a chilli-lime dressing.

    VegetarianFree of nutsLikely dairyLikely egg

Sides (all £4.90)

  • Skin-on Chips£4.90
  • Sucuk£4.90
  • Chorizo£4.90
  • Sliced Avocado£4.90
  • Grilled Halloumi£4.90

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Asparagus£4.90

Lunch

Served from 11am

Add a Route salad

  • Aubergine

    Yoghurt, pomegranate, bulgur, spring onion, parsley, almond flakes and mixed spice.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Carrot & Parsnip

    Coriander, roasted chickpeas, pomegranate molasses and spices.

    VeganFree of gluten, nuts

  • Green Beans & Potato

    Mixed olives, mint, dill, white sesame, mustard, vinegar, shallot and rocket marinade, parsley.

    VeganFree of gluten, nutsLikely sesame

  • Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts

    Brussels sprouts, cranberry, pomegranate, almond flakes, lemon, dill, mint and turmeric.

    VeganFree of glutenLikely nuts

Burgers & Pitas

  • Cheeseburger£14.50

    Cut in half on a bed of Route house sauce, served with skin-on chips.

    Free of nutsLikely dairy

  • Chicken Pita£15

    Honey harissa chicken thighs, pickled cabbage, red pepper, rocket, halloumi and mint yoghurt. Served with skin-on chips.

    Free of nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegan Kofte Burger£14

    Crispy fried kofte made from bulgur, lentil and sweet potato in a brioche bun, with vegan garlic mayo and skin-on chips.

    VeganFree of nutsLikely gluten

Choose your main

  • Chicken Meatball with Yoghurt£14

    Chicken meatballs with yoghurt.

    Free of gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • Mediterranean Beef Birria£14.50

    Slow-cooked Mediterranean spiced beef birria.

    Free of gluten, dairy, nuts

  • Sweet Chilli Baked Salmon£15

    Sweet chilli baked salmon served with dill mayo.

    Free of gluten, dairy, nutsLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chickpea Salsa£12.50

    Chickpea salsa with sweet potato and tahini.

    VeganFree of gluten, nuts

  • Harissa Chicken£13.50

    Harissa chicken.

    Free of gluten, dairy, nuts

Add a sauce (75p each)

  • Yellow Pepper£75

    Charred yellow peppers blended with tahini, yoghurt, lemon and warm spices.

    VegetarianFree of gluten, nutsLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Red Harissa£75

    Roasted red pepper and harissa aioli.

    VegetarianFree of gluten, dairy, nutsLikely egg

  • Green Tahini£75

    Fresh herbs blended with tahini, honey, lemon and garlic.

    VegetarianFree of gluten, nutsLikely sesame

  • Mint & Feta Yoghurt£75

    VegetarianFree of gluten, nutsLikely dairy

  • Dill Mayonnaise£75

    Mayonnaise with dill and capers.

    VegetarianFree of gluten, dairy, nutsLikely egg

Route Salad Bowls

  • Small Route Salad Bowl£7

    Choose from the four Route salads above. Up to two salads.

  • Large Route Salad Bowl£12

    Choose from the four Route salads above. Up to four salads.

Homemade Cakes

Freshly baked (£4.70 each)

  • Beetroute & Avocado£4.70

    Vegan

  • Olive Oil & Rosemary£4.70

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Chocolate Chip & Mandarin£4.70

    Free of gluten

  • Lemon & Blueberry£4.70

    VeganFree of nuts

  • Chocolate Brownie£4.70

    Free of nutsLikely gluten

  • Carrot & Walnut£4.70

    Likely nuts

  • Banana Bread£4.70

    Likely gluten

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · VE vegan · DF dairy free · GF gluten free · NF nut free · ♥ Route's favourites

What the menu saysMenu note: 'Please ask a member of the team for allergen advice before ordering.' Baby Spinach and Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts codes differ slightly between the HTML and PDF versions; HTML codes were used.
  • Menu note: 'Please ask a member of the team for allergen advice before ordering.' Baby Spinach and Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts codes differ slightly between the HTML and PDF versions; HTML codes were used.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
AddressDalston Square, Dalston, E8 3BQ
AreaHackney
KindRestaurant · Café & brunch
Phone+44 20 7249 6202
Websitecaferoute.co.uk
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from caferoute.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday7am–10:30pm
  • Tuesday7am–10:30pm
  • Wednesday7am–10:30pm
  • Thursday7am–10:30pm
  • Friday7am–10:30pm
  • Saturday8am–10:30pm
  • Sunday8am–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Café Route

Does Café Route have gluten-free options?

Yes: 16 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Café Route coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu note: 'Please ask a member of the team for allergen advice before ordering.' Baby Spinach and Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts codes…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Café Route open?

Monday: 7am–10:30pm. Tuesday: 7am–10:30pm. Wednesday: 7am–10:30pm. Thursday: 7am–10:30pm. Friday: 7am–10:30pm. Saturday: 8am–10:30pm. Sunday: 8am–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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