Four of the best: Gluten-free spots

Marx Bakery in St Heliers. Photo / Babiche Martens

1. Marx Bakery
15 Maskell St, St Heliers
Ph (09) 575 4472
marxbakery.co.nz

An entirely gluten and wheat-free bakery. Heaven for those who thought they would never eat another pie, lamington or chocolate eclair ever again. Marx covers everything you can think of and it all tastes great.

2. Constant Cravings
2 Claude Rd, Epsom
Ph (09) 630 7794

Sandra cleans her cafe kitchen down completely at night and then does all her gluten-free baking first thing in the morning to avoid cross-contamination. The menu changes constantly but everything is outstanding. Don't miss the Thursday special - lemon curd and cream cheese muffins.

3. Gluten Free Grocer
13 Mt Eden Rd, Eden Terrace
Ph (09) 373 3122
glutenfreegrocer.co.nz

A one-stop shop for all things gluten-free - fresh or packaged, including gorgeous home baking. You can also buy online or over the phone for delivery.

4. The Library Cafe
55 Princes St, Onehunga
Ph (09) 636 7292
librarycafe.co.nz

The Library Cafe has one totally gluten-free kitchen so as to avoid even airborne contamination. Child-friendly, this is somewhere people with severe allergies can feel totally safe. And the food tastes fabulous too.