Tao Cafe

Café · Café & brunchCroydon

4 dishes marked gluten free+ 5 can be made gluten free on request

16 dishesmenu read 5 Novtaocafe.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 Food

Buddha Bowl£9
Quinoa, Sweet potatoes, Chickpeas, Rocket, Pickled cabbage
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Avo on Toast£7.90
With dukkah
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (ask staff)). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Mediterranean Toast£7
Hummus, roasted vegetables and balsamic glaze on sourdough
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (ask staff)). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Shakshuka£11.90
Poached eggs in spicy tomato and pepper sauce served with sourdough bread
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (ask staff)). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Toasted Banana Bread£6
With coconut ice cream
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Granola Bowl£7.70
Yogurt with homemade granola, berries and honey
Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Chia Pudding£4.80
Chia seeds soaked overnight in coconut milk, yoghurt & berries
Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Protein Smoothie Bowl£9.50
Choose your smoothie base + 1 scoop Vanilla Protein with homemade granola, berries and coconut
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Peanut Butter & Jam Toast£4.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free option available (ask staff)). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut, peanut butter): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)

Counter Food

Tofu & Olive Spread Bagel£6
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bagel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tofu): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Mozzarella, Pesto & Sundried Tomatoes Toastie£7.50
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Kimchi & Cheese Toastie£7.50
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Halloumi, Egg, Avo, Croissant£6.50
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croissant): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Cheeze, Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes Croissant£5
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists croissant): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Spinach, Leek, Cheeze Swirl£5.50
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)
Selection of Pastries, Cakes and Snacks
Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Ask staff for gluten free options). Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (taocafe.co.uk)

What the menu saysOur kitchen handles common allergens, including dairy, nuts, soy, gluten, and more. While we take precautions, cross-contamination is possible. Please inform us of any allergies before ordering.

Our kitchen handles common allergens, including dairy, nuts, soy, gluten, and more. While we take precautions, cross-contamination is possible. Please inform us of any allergies before ordering.

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	2A Ruskin Square, Croydon, CR0 2WF
Area	Croydon
Kind	Café · Café & brunch
Website	taocafe.co.uk
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from taocafe.co.uk
Hours	Monday7:30am–5pm Tuesday7:30am–5pm Wednesday7:30am–5pm Thursday7:30am–5pm Friday7:30am–5pm Saturday8:30am–5pm Sunday8:30am–4pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

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Where this comes from

taocafe.co.uk/menuHTML · read 5 Nov 2026

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 Tao Cafe

Does Tao Cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes: 4 dishes are gluten free as served, and 5 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Tao Cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Our kitchen handles common allergens, including dairy, nuts, soy, gluten, and more.”. 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.

What can be made gluten free at Tao Cafe?

Avo on Toast (Gluten free option available (ask staff)); Mediterranean Toast (Gluten free option available (ask staff)); Shakshuka (Gluten free option available (ask staff)); Peanut Butter & Jam Toast (Gluten free option available (ask staff)); Selection of Pastries, Cakes and Snacks (Ask staff for gluten free options).

When is Tao Cafe open?

Monday: 7:30am–5pm. Tuesday: 7:30am–5pm. Wednesday: 7:30am–5pm. Thursday: 7:30am–5pm. Friday: 7:30am–5pm. Saturday: 8:30am–5pm. Sunday: 8:30am–4pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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