Celiac safety profile
The Black Penny
Coffee Shop · Breakfast Restaurant · Brunch Restaurant · Cafe
34 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5AA, United Kingdom
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free toast (GF toast) – available for an extra charge.
- Wild Mushroom, Polenta Hash (GF).
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The venue does not operate as a dedicated gluten-free facility.
- A general disclaimer on the menu notes that the kitchen cannot guarantee no traces of gluten or nuts.
- Recent experience mentions a less allergy-focused interaction (staff questions about allergies not necessarily asked) despite GF offerings.
- Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged in at least some reviews, and safety depends on strict kitchen practices and proactive communication by staff.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.