Top 8 Brunch locations in British Columbia

Meredith Essex

Love this please Rod our server is fantastic. So good to be able to get gluten free food!!

NEIL PICKAVANCE

Great homemade food. The pastries are amazing. A great variety of gluten free and vegetarian options. Besides it brings a great community atmosphere. Shout out to the coffee menu: they have an amazing selection of exquisite and yummy drink: all their creation!!!

Amy Tingskou

Celiac Review - this place was great! The food was delicious, the service was wonderful. Everything was very prompt. Our server Matthew was awesome! Three of us went, it's my second time dining out since my Celiac diagnosis and I was nervous, however, they went the extra mile to ensure everything was safe! I had the red thai curry with deep fried tofu, fried in a dedicated gluten-free fryer, and the London fog crème brulée for dessert. It was all very delicious. Huge thanks to Matthew and management for the wonderful service and for ensuring that I felt secure with the dining experience.

nicola mccomb

CONSIDER ME SHOOK. I just ate probably the best food I have ever had at a café AND ITS VEGAN?! YOU MEAN IT WONT HURT MY STOMACH?! AND YOU CAN GET IT GLUTEN FREE?! Never going to another coffee shop ever again consider me a customer for life. The owners Ben & Mannel are the most incredible kind people and it reflects in their staff. The fact I’m eating an almond croissant right now and it’s vegan. Again… just absolutely blown away from the amount of options they have for people with dietary restrictions !! So beyond satisfied thank you grounds and greens!! hope you enjoy the photo of me devouring my croissant <3

Alexis

Unfortunately this is the last time I will ever go to Bow and Stern not only did I receive horrendous service, but my grandmother was berated and talked down to, was over talked and treated as if she was stupid, and I was heavily lied to, to my face. The server was a male, I'm not sure his name, I asked him the gf options and recalled to ask if they are celiac safe, was told they are, have a small section of the kitchen for gf options, and went to ask the chef of the few dishes I could have. So I came in the next day for lunch and it was awful. The server had zero idea what gf (gluten free) was, kept telling me I'm wrong and yes bleached white flour IS gf, I'm just making a problem... (also no, bleached white flour is not gf, in ANY TYPE of regard). He then said nothing is gf and to stop asking for attention for a fake illness and just pick something. I was beyond disgusted, I still tried to be nice and asked if he could ask another server or the chef what I CAN eat, because all the options I was told was apparently not real options.... so he came back 30 mins later after i had to hound him down, he rolled his eyes and said a few options FULL of gluten, or a plain green small salad no dressing, i could habe a lemon... we left but not before he was awful to my grandma who has been with me before there and have eaten there, with no problems. Apparently they no longer offer gf fish and chips, gf torilla chips for dip, gf salads!?!? Like huh... or anything else. They don't have a section safe for gf and as he said, "lady we really dont care about your so called allergies, or any of them, we lie, we make enough from both locations, ive been here long enough" he rolled his eyes and he walked away. My grandma was in shock and even she refuses to go back and she would go once a week at least with friends.... this might be just this server, but I'm in disbelief. I wasn't going to make a review but 2 to 3 nights ago my friend went who is gf as well, doctor diagnosed, it's been super hard for her, she was told items were gf and they were not. She spent two straight days throwing up blood, and issues. This is literally hurting people, so I came here to put my experience from 3 ish weeks ago and my friends 2 to 3 days ago. IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES, DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!!!!!! Please do better or train your staff. I will not be back or will ever recommend here to anyone, I'm beyond thrown off from this and after speaking to some family, friends, and co workers, this location has really gone to the dogs. I'm not the only one. No one with allergies should ever have to deal with this, I did my work and called before hand, asked questions to be answered by the chef, asked what I need to say for gf, etc... Dont offer gf, vegan, or vegetarian dishes if you can't make sure you can honor the allergies. This is so unsafe, and someone can literal end up in a hospital. Please do better.

Charlotte Douglas

Had an amazing experience at Earls Grandview on Thursday night! Our server, Hayley, was fantastic—attentive and friendly. Austin, the guest experience manager on duty, went above and beyond by comping two desserts when they found out we were celebrating something. The food was incredible—steak frites were better than The Keg, and the sushi tacos and pizzas were delicious. The new plant based burger (perfect for my vegan husband) was much better than the processed impossible burger they used to have. (Good job on the switch Earls!!!). They also had great gluten-aware options, which was perfect for my daughter who was recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance, and myself who has a GF prefercence. The mocktails were refreshing and creative and the prosecco was delicious. Outstanding service and food—we’ll definitely be back!

Justine Pendergast

Delicious food and beautiful interior. So many gluten free and veggie options that could be modified to be vegan! We will be back.

Andy

Crossroads is a nice little diner! Staff is great, service is quick and food is delicious. I highly recommend this spot for weekend brunch or next family meal. My fiancé is celiac and was able to eat here as well (she got the Denver omelette with GF toast and shredded hashbrowns - the best shredded hashbrowns) I was extremely hungry and got the hungry man breakfast, safe to say I left a full man.