Swan Valley Gourmet became the second Western Australia accredited venue around May this year. I just couldn’t wait to visit this sustainable cafe with a twist. The twist is that it is situated on a working farm and from the outside it doesn’t even appear to be a eatery. Owner Sas Jacobs wanted to create a worry free and safe dining experience for those needing gluten free after her own diagnosis as gluten intolerant. You can find Swan Valley Gourmet at 34 Haddrill Rd, Baskerville in Western Australia.
This place is great. Been a few times. The Haloumi Burger is fantastic, them making all their own bread products. The Gluten-free High is amazing, the perfect amount. If you want to hear some funny/ unfunny dad-jokes, this is the place to come, as the main guy will usually come out with at least one or two straight away.
We were a bit worried on our approach if we had the right place as the presentation isn't pretty. There is quite a bit of junk surrounding what looks like a giant shed but after seeing some impressive food photo's on social media we decided to give it a go. The staff gave us a warm welcome and we were surprised by the rustic but comfortable interior. The tables are oddly set out but the owner was keen to make sure everyone was happy and accommodated for. The menu is fairly basic but it offers something for just about everyone with gluten free (they pride themselves on having a fully separate gluten free prep area suitable for coeliac's), dairy free and vegetarian options. I had the gluten free fish and chips, which was good, it lacked some sort of dipping sauce but the chips were terrific. We also indulged in a chocolate eclair, it was lovely and fresh and I think it would've been hard to pick it was gluten free. The tea came in a proper China teapot with English style cups and saucers. Overall, it's not a bad little place to stop for a meal, the owner and staff are super friendly and it's perfect if you have someone in your group that has a food intolerance.
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