The food: Phenomenal. The smoothies are great, the bowls are savory and full of great stuff, the banh mi wrap is my all time favourite... everything is good, filling and healthy! One of the only places I can eat at that doesn't hurt my stomach afterwards (the girls get it). They serve fast, it's easy to order ahead and have meals that are ready to be taken out and cooked at home.
The service: Even better. They are kind, accommodating, personable and don't judge you when you've ordered the same thing three days in a row.
The location: Feels like a community space. They always have posters of local events, host local artists and it is wheelchair accessible! Based on all my experience there, I'd also say they are neurodivergent friendly - always patient, don't mind repeating themselves and are willing to adjust.
FYI: I'm not vegan or gluten-intolerant. :) I just love good food. Keep it up!
I’m Celiac and they used clean pans for me and was extremely accommodating and knowledgeable about cross contamination and how to keep me safe. Very happy with service.
Love love love stillfood so much. Obsessed with the new gluten free chicken wings, especially the hot hunny flavor. I crave them constantly now lol
The phillycheeze steak, potato salad and Dan Dan bowl are also amazing. My boyfriend who is not vegan often suggests we go here because he loves the food. The owners and staff are also awesome and the actual restaurant is really nice and always very clean.
Fantastic food! I had the Smoked Salmon poached egg bowl, and my partner had the tofu bowl. We are gluten free, which was easily accommodated. Lots of GF and DF options. Would definitely eat here again!
I don't know why I've held off writing a review for so long because this is the place I met my soon to be husband and we revisit often when passing through. We love the small diner feel, the staff are always welcoming and sweet. The portions are HUGE and still are huge 4 years later. Honestly, the fact people complain about the food here blows my mind because it's the basis of a home cooked diner meal, and that's what I'm looking for when coming here. I think the prices are on par if not cheap for how much food they serve! It's exactly what you'd expect from a small town diner and i will always come back. I mean I may be biased because this place holds such a special place in my heart! Regardless of that, this is the perfect breakfast place! :)
I'm also super thankful they have gluten free options - not a lot of places do!
Sociale is a must-stop if you’re enjoying a day at the beach! Our server Selina was excellent and so patient with us. The food was to die for, there were lots of gluten free options, and the servers are all very knowledgeable and attentive. 10/10 would recommend.
I was in Penticton for a couple of days on my way home from a trip to Edmonton. I reached out to my niece to meet for dinner while I was in town and she recommended Palmer. I happened to be staying next door at the Hotel Penticton so this was super convenient.
Their menu has a good variety without being overwhelming. There’s bound to be something to appeal to everyone. My niece ordered the Miso Glazed Salmon and I had the Chicken Presse. Both meals were very tasty and decent portions.
Our server was very attentive and when I mentioned that my Guinness was quite flat, she brought me a different drink and even comp’d the drink as well as remove the stale drink.
After our meal, our server listed off some dessert options and we selected their Turtle Cheesecake which is both gluten free and dairy free (my niece has dietary restrictions) and it was surprisingly tasty. The coconut whip “cream” was a nice touch.
I will be trying Palmer for breakfast before I leave and see if a steakhouse is capable of doing breakfast.
A greasy spoon with not too greasy delights!
I haven't been to restaurants for a while. This was a real treat as I came into town for some items. Big perks all around. They don't charge for gluten free French toast, the prices are so good for this time in the world, it's packed so that shows people like it and it was Sparkling clean all around. Can't say that about Denny's! I was happy writing here for an hour. Thank you!
Gluten free was awful, the bread was wet.
Drinks were mid, expensive for what they are. Watched the person who made the drink spill half of it on the counter and not fill it up, even though they charged for the larger drink.
Service pretty bad, a lot of people standing around. Huge line up, and not using both registers is an oversight. Given the amount of staff, it’s better to have someone serving both drinks outside when sitting with the food. Also maybe have someone clearing dishes?
The Angry Vegan offered a satisfying meal with excellent gluten-free options. The standout dish for me was the unforgettable potato salad. Highly recommend! Love the take home frozen meals, so convenient.
I don't eat at Starbucks because of gluten. Their drinks, well, I mean, always great!! I'd like to focus my review on the customer service/the staff. These ladies and gents are ALWAYS happy, respectful, engaging, patient, and helpful. Thanks Starbucks in both locations in Penticton!!
The food was really good. The lady working was knowledgeable and very welcoming . The quality and price was very good as well. Will be frequenting here more often. They also had great gluten free and vegan options.
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