For people living with coeliac disease, choosing where to eat out isn't just tedious, it’s stressful. We’ve all been there. You scroll through endless online menus, squinting at tiny PDFs on your phone, trying to decipher if the sauce contains a wheat-based thickener. Or worse, you arrive at a place that claims to be "gluten-friendly," only to discover that the "safe" option is a sad, underdressed side salad. Even the chips are off-limits because the kitchen doesn't understand cross-contamination in the deep fryer.  Even reviews can be unreliable because you never know what someone else’s idea of safe is.

It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and frankly, it takes the joy out of dining. This is exactly why Eat Choice was created.

A smarter way to dine out - We understand that for you, "gluten-free" isn't a choice, it's a medical necessity.

Eat Choice is proudly local, owned and operated by Kiwis. Crucially, it was built in consultation with Coeliac New Zealand. Unlike traditional restaurant apps, Eat Choice is built specifically for people with dietary requirements - whether that’s gluten-free, vegan, keto, allergies, or a mix across a group. Instead of scrolling endlessly through menus, the app lets you filter venues and dishes based on your needs, so you can confidently choose where to eat before you even leave home.

Even better, the information is sourced directly from restaurants, meaning it’s more reliable than guesswork or outdated online menus.

Designed to help you find nearby dining spots without the anxiety, Eat Choice cuts through the noise. We don't just list venues; we help you find the ones that understand cross-contamination protocols. You can choose the safety level that matches your sensitivity, and our database of coeliac-safe options is growing every day.

Here is how we are different

• Eat Choice automatically cuts down the restaurant's menu to display only the meals that fit your profile. You can see instantly if a place has a robust selection of safe mains or if you'd be stuck with just a drink.
• Are you a coeliac who is also a vegetarian? Or perhaps dairy-free? No matter how complex your combination of needs, the app filters to recommend spots guaranteed to have food you can actually eat.
• We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a dinner is being organised, and you don't want to be "the difficult one." Eat Choice lets you input multiple diet profiles for a single search. Whether your group includes a coeliac, a vegan, and a "meat-lover," we show you where the whole crew can go, generating a custom safe menu for every person at the table.

The best part? While you can support us with a paid subscription, Eat Choice offer a completely free, ad-supported version of the app. We believe everyone deserves to eat safely without a paywall standing in the way of their next meal. Whether you’re planning a date night, catching up with friends, or have a work trip or festival out of town, Eat Choice will help you focus on enjoying the food rather than worrying about it.

Making the most of your night out

So, stop guessing about the fryer and spending hours researching menus.  Download Eat Choice today and dine with confidence.

To get the best experience:

• Set up your dietary preferences in detail
• Add profiles for friends or family if dining together
• Double-check with the restaurant when ordering (a good habit anywhere)
• Turn on notifications to discover new venues joining the app

If you are visiting Christchurch for the Gluten Free Food Festival, Eat Choice simplifies finding the right place for your needs, by

• Matching restaurants to your dietary profile
• Showing suitable dishes upfront
• Reducing the risk of cross-contamination surprises
• Making group dining decisions faster and easier

Eat Choice is proud to be a Gold Supporter of Coeliac Awareness Week 2026.

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