NIJMEGEN

Nijmegen scores a 5/10 (Moderate) for GF friendliness — smaller and more modest than Amsterdam's celiac scene, but real. There's one fully dedicated GF bakery (Robin's Gluten Free), a couple of celiac-aware kitchens (Bleeckerstreet, which has a dedicated GF fryer, and pancake house 't Hoogstraatje), and the Nederlandse Coeliakie Vereniging (NCV) runs a national "Zorgeloos Glutenvrij" certification for accredited restaurants. Outside those venues, menu labeling and staff knowledge get inconsistent, so calling ahead helps. Worth noting: we only passed through Nijmegen after dark on a drive back from Amsterdam and didn't actually eat here — this guide is built from research and traveler reports, not a first-hand meal.

Robin's Gluten Free is the standout — a fully dedicated GF bakery and cafe with sandwiches and cakes, and zero cross-contamination risk since the whole space is GF. Bleeckerstreet has a dedicated gluten-free fryer and a chef who'll personally talk through how severe your intolerance is, though it isn't a fully dedicated kitchen. Pannenkoekenrestaurant 't Hoogstraatje serves GF Dutch pancakes with staff trained on cross-contact protocols, and MAM Vietnamese Street Food is a solid adaptable option if you want something outside Dutch classics.

Yes. Albert Heijn (AH) is the main supermarket chain here, with multiple locations carrying the "AH Vrij van Gluten" free-from range — breads, pastas, and snacks. There's no dedicated GF specialty shop documented in Nijmegen, so AH is your reliable fallback. It's also worth looking for the NCV's "Crossed Grain" mark on packaged products while you shop.