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Low FODMAP at The Coffee Club - Complete Ordering Guide

Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at The Coffee Club. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.

Last verified: January 1, 2025 View Allergen Menu →

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Long Black / AmericanoBlack coffeeFODMAP-free
EspressoPlain espressoFODMAP-free
Lactose-Free Flat WhiteWith lactose-free milkAsk for lactose-free option
Scrambled EggsPlain eggsRequest cooked in oil, no butter
BaconCrispy baconCheck for maple glaze
Grilled TomatoSimple sideNo added seasoning
Hash BrownPotato sideCheck ingredients - may contain onion
Gluten-Free ToastGF bread optionAvailable at most locations

Items to Avoid

  • Regular milk coffees (high lactose)
  • Flavored syrups (may contain HFCS)
  • Chai latte (spices may be issue)
  • Hot chocolate (high lactose)
  • Regular toast and pastries (wheat)
  • Muffins and cakes (wheat + dairy)
  • Baked beans (high FODMAP)
  • Mushrooms (high FODMAP)
  • Avocado toast (depends on portion)

Example Orders

Safe Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs, no butter
  • Bacon
  • Grilled tomato
  • Gluten-free toast
  • Long black coffee

Tip: Skip the baked beans and mushrooms from big breakfast

Coffee Run

  • Long black or espresso
  • OR lactose-free flat white

Tip: Stick to black coffee or request lactose-free milk

Quick Summary

The Coffee Club offers reasonable options for low FODMAP diners, especially for breakfast. Focus on eggs, bacon, and safe sides. For coffee, go black or request lactose-free milk.

Best bets: Black coffee, eggs with bacon, gluten-free toast

Always avoid: Regular milk coffees, baked beans, mushrooms, regular pastries

Coffee Options

Safe choices:

  • Long black / Americano
  • Espresso
  • Short black
  • Iced long black

With modifications:

  • Flat white with lactose-free milk
  • Latte with lactose-free milk
  • Cappuccino with lactose-free milk

Avoid:

  • Regular milk coffees
  • Flavored syrups
  • Chai latte
  • Hot chocolate

Breakfast Strategy

The Coffee Club serves all-day breakfast. Safe options:

  • Scrambled, poached, or fried eggs
  • Bacon (check for maple glaze)
  • Grilled tomato
  • Hash browns (ask about ingredients)
  • Gluten-free toast

Skip from the big breakfast:

  • Baked beans
  • Mushrooms
  • Regular toast
  • Sausages (may contain onion/garlic)

How to Order

  1. For coffee - Request lactose-free milk or order black
  2. For breakfast - Build from eggs and bacon
  3. Request GF toast - Most locations offer this
  4. Skip the sides traps - No beans, no mushrooms
  5. Ask about hash browns - May contain onion

Lunch Options

If visiting later in the day:

  • Grilled chicken salad (no dressing or onion)
  • Plain grilled chicken
  • Side salad with olive oil

Avoid:

  • Sandwiches (wheat bread)
  • Pasta dishes
  • Most dressings

Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.