GLUTEN FREE GUIDE TO EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL, 2024

A GUIDE TO EDINBURGH’S FRINGE FESTIVAL

Disclaimer: ALWAYS mention you are coeliac before ordering, never just choose the gluten free item on the menu. Chefs don’t want to make you ill, and with the knowledge of your allergy will take care and attention when preparing your food.

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES when visiting Edinburgh. Chain restaurants don’t add any personality to the city and often don’t use local products to make their food. Look out for local versions of chains wherever possible.

DO NOT STAY IN AIRBNB’s or short term lets. Anything that could be a full-time home is contributing to to aggressive displacement of local residents. Hotels, apart hotels and traditional bed and breakfasts can cater to your every need and desire, often they cost less.

Fried chicken in a cone — Skoops from Chicken Skoop

Chicken Skoop

Bristo Square

Have you ever had a gluten free freshly pressed waffle cone? No? Well me either before I came across the legends that are Chicken Skoop.

Everything is gluten free apart from the BBQ sauce and there are vegan options - make sure to let them know you’re coeliac though and they’ll make sure it’s super safe for you.

The location of the stand is pretty obvious so you shouldn’t struggle with this one.

Moskito Spanish Bites

Assembly Square Gardens

Moskito have a good selection of goodies over on their stand, they have separated fried and prepped bravas and gluten free buns for their chorizo burger, you’re in for a real treat here.

Right next to their stand there is also delicious Sangria!

Free the Chilli

Assembly Square Gardens outside, near the entrance

The gluten free option here is the Katsu Cauliflower & chips, there are 3 separate fryers so you can be sure the cauliflower and chips are kept well away from the fried chicken.

My advice would be to pick up some sauce from Pablo Eggs-go-bao just down the way for extra dipping!

Antojitos

Cowgate

The incredible thing about Antojitos is that it is 100% gluten free, they are also vegan and their options are delicious.

If you are wanted a break from fried foods, the tacos are very tasty! If you’re close to town make sure to check them out at ESF too.

Cargo Spud

Assembly Square Gardens outside, near the entrance

Practically the whole menu is gluten free here, including everything that’s in the fryer and on the frying surface.

The one I recommend to try is the pulled pork, but just have it without the crispy onions!

TUPINIQUIM

Green Police Box, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9AU

Tupi is another year long staple in Edinburgh, but it’s relatively near pt fringe venues 100% gluten free food stall Tupi never disappoints, grab yourself a sweet or savoury crepe (both amazing) and wander around The Meadows.

This one is absolutely top of my list for an amazing takeaway lunch option. There are vegan, veggie and dairy free options too.

Now if you’re looking for non street food options, please head on over to my ultimate gluten free guide to Edinburgh guide here - https://gluteninterrupted.com/blog/city-guides/gluten-free-edinburgh

Happy for you to message me if you find anywhere new and I’ll credit you :)

Rebecca xx