What the data says — and what it does not
Reading a gluten-free tag honestly
An OpenStreetMap contributor has tagged this place `diet:gluten_free=yes`, meaning they believed gluten-free options are available.
What it is not: It is not a coeliac-safety statement. OpenStreetMap has no field for cross-contamination controls, no field for a dedicated fryer or preparation surface, and no distinction between a venue with a certified gluten-free kitchen and one that can put a salad together. For coeliac disease the difference is the entire question.
What to check in person
- 01Ask about preparation, not the menu — shared fryers, shared pasta water, shared grills and shared toasters are where cross-contamination actually happens.
- 02Say clearly that this is a medical requirement rather than a preference; in most kitchens that changes the answer you get.
- 03Ask whether anyone on shift has been trained on it, and be readier to trust a venue that answers with specifics than one that answers with reassurance.
- 04National coeliac associations maintain venue lists with an assessment process behind them, which is something no map tag has.
This page deliberately carries no AI-written description of the gluten-free scene in Prague. When we checked the model-written text on these pages in September 2026, too many of its claims — including ones about religious observance and health — could not be backed by a source, so the page shows the tagged places and what to check instead. See all gluten-free cities to compare coverage.