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.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Long Black / Americano | Black coffee | FODMAP-free |
| Espresso | Plain espresso | FODMAP-free |
| Lactose-Free Flat White | With lactose-free milk | Ask for lactose-free option |
| Scrambled Eggs | Plain eggs | Request cooked in oil, no butter |
| Bacon | Crispy bacon | Check for maple glaze |
| Grilled Tomato | Simple side | No added seasoning |
| Hash Brown | Potato side | Check ingredients - may contain onion |
| Gluten-Free Toast | GF bread option | Available 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
- For coffee - Request lactose-free milk or order black
- For breakfast - Build from eggs and bacon
- Request GF toast - Most locations offer this
- Skip the sides traps - No beans, no mushrooms
- 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.