Newcastle Central
Gluten free options available in restaurants, fast food chains and shops at Newcastle Central train station
Wey aye, man! Welcome to Newcastle - famous for its iconic Tyne Bridge, historic castle, and buzzing Quayside. As one of the main hubs in the North East of England, Newcastle Central Station connects key routes on the East Coast Main Line, including London, Edinburgh, and beyond.
If you're heading through the station and need gluten free options, here's what to expect from the food outlets, shops, and nearby restaurants.
❗ Remember to always let your server know of your dietary requirements and that something labelled as ‘GF’ is not always safe for those with coeliac disease due to cooking methods and prep areas. Check out our Eating Out Guides for top tips on eating out gluten free, food safety regulations, how to read menus and tips on communicating your dietary requirements.
🥡 Food Outlets
🙂 Good Gluten Free Options
- Pasta Station - Good selection of gluten free options including gluten free pasta & pizza bases
- Marks & Spencer - Lots of gluten free items in their Made Without Wheat range: sandwiches, pastries, snacks, cakes, crisps, etc, as well as plenty of naturally gluten free options across the mini supermarket
🫤 Limited Gluten Free Options
- Café Nero - Some pre-packaged gluten free snacks, but limited selection
- Costa Coffee - Mostly just snacks (like GF brownies or crisps) 👉🏽 See our Costa Coffee gluten free guide
- Greggs - Limited to a few packaged snacks (crisps, protein bars) but no gluten free baked goods
- Burger King - Very limited, no gluten free buns, but some sides are gluten free 👉🏽 See our Burger King gluten free guide
😞 No/Unknown Gluten Free Options
- The Centurion
We do our best to keep this guide as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we rely on the venues themselves to share whether they currently offer gluten free options - whether that's on their websites, menus, or social media.
If you have any extra info about any of the places listed above (especially the ones with unknown options), we’d love to hear from you! Every tip helps make the guide better for the gluten free community.
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🛒 Shops
- Boots - May stock a gluten free sandwich or snack, but varies by location
- Marks & Spencer - Great option - wide range of gluten free meals, snacks and sweet treats in their chilled and cupboard aisles 👉🏽 Read our Marks & Spencer Food gluten free guide
- Sainsbury's - Great option - range of gluten free snacks and sweet treats in their chilled and cupboard aisles 👉🏽 Read our Sainsbury's gluten free guide
- WHSmith - Occasionally stocks a gluten free sandwich or bar, but availability varies - don't count on it
📍 Other Gluten Free Restaurants Nearby (Walking Distance)
If you've got time or want a proper meal, here are some great gluten free friendly spots just minutes from the station:
- 🥪 Subway - Gluten free rolls and salad options available 👉🏾 read our Subway gluten free guide
- 🐔 Nando’s - Good selection of gluten free options 👉🏽 check out our Nando’s brand page for more information about what’s gluten free at the restaurant chain
- 🍺 Newcastle Tap - Good selection of gluten free options available, plus gluten free beer
- 🍕 Central Oven & Shaker - Good selection of gluten free options available including pizza and pasta
- 🍝 Insieme Newcastle - Gluten free pizza and pasta available
- 🧋 Starbucks - Limited gluten free options such as pre-packaged snacks
- 🥗 Zapatisa - Good selection of gluten free options including burrito bowls
🗺️ Want to Find More Places to Eat in the Area?
Check out our Gluten Free Map - a completely FREE tool designed to help you discover safe places to eat across the UK. With our map, you can easily find gluten free friendly spots, read real reviews from people who truly understand the challenges, and share your own experiences to help others. You'll have access to:
- ⭐ Honest, up-to-date reviews from the gluten free community
- ⭐ Ratings on key factors like gluten free friendliness, staff knowledge, menu options, cross-contamination, and overall experience
- ⭐ Reviewer insights, so you know whether the person reviewing is coeliac, gluten intolerant or dining with someone who is