Gluten-free and coeliac guide · Cockermouth
Gluten-free Indian food, made fresh
Yes: everything on our menu is gluten-free except cookies and samosas. Dosa Chaska’s pancake batter is rice and lentils, fermented overnight, with certified gluten-free hing. Our café at 46B Main Street, Cockermouth also handles gluten, so if you have coeliac disease, read how we prepare your food and tell us when you order.
Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30 to 16:00
- 5-star food hygiene rating
- Loved by locals in Cockermouth and Whitehaven
Our pancakes
Gluten-free by nature
Our pancakes (dosa) are made from rice and lentils, soaked, ground and fermented overnight. There’s no wheat in the batter, and we use certified gluten-free hing (asafoetida).
- Every pancake: signature, protein, vitality, mini and sweet
- Chat bowls (except Samosa Chat), curry rice bowls and thali
- Our home-made curries
- Kulfi, lassi, coffee and chai
Not gluten-free: our cookies and samosas, including the Samosa Chat.
Coeliac?
How our kitchen handles gluten
We’re honest about this: our kitchen also handles cereals containing gluten, and nuts, sesame, mustard, milk and egg. If you have coeliac disease or a serious allergy:
- Tell us when you orderAt the counter, or in the note when you order in the app.
- We talk it throughWe’ll tell you how we prepare your dish and what else is cooked nearby, so you can decide.
- Ask us anythingCall or WhatsApp 07881 386672 and we’ll talk you through what’s in each dish.
Opening times
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:30 to 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:30 to 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:30 to 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:30 to 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30 to 16:00 |
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Questions
Good to know
Is dosa gluten-free?
Our dosa batter is made from rice and lentils with no wheat, so our pancakes are gluten-free. Our kitchen also handles gluten, so tell us if you have coeliac disease.
What isn’t gluten-free?
Only our cookies and samosas. Everything else on our menu is gluten-free.
Is it safe for coeliacs?
We take care with every coeliac order, but we can’t promise a gluten-free kitchen because cookies and samosas are handled here too. Tell us when you order and ask us anything.
What is hing?
Hing (asafoetida) is a spice often bulked out with wheat flour. We use a certified gluten-free one.
Can I order gluten-free takeaway?
Yes. Order in the app and add a note about coeliac disease or your allergy.
Do you have an allergen list?
Ask the team for the allergens in any dish. Our questions and allergens page has more.
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