While the food and service were excellent, if you’re celiac or gluten intolerant, be careful ordering the items marked gluten free. They had a lot of options (which is why we went), but when I ordered the Japanese rice bowl, I asked if I could get chicken instead of the salmon or tofu the comes with the dish. I asked if they had a GF chicken option, and the waitress said that would be no problem, but then warned me that one sauce used in the dish I wanted isn’t GF. She said it could simply be omitted. My issue is that the dish was labelled GF but contained gluten. If I hadn’t wanted a substitute, I would have been very sick. This makes me wonder if anything else labelled GF actually needs to be modified. They should put GF option available instead of simply GF. That’s so dangerous for people who are very sensitive to gluten. You wouldn’t expect something marked vegan to contain meat, or something marked nut free to contain nuts. So irresponsible and disappointing.
My husband and I stopped here for breakfast last week before we did Shubie River Wranglers tidal bore rafting. My husband had a delicious omelet and I had the pancakes and bacon. Today we stopped again, this time for lunch, on our way from Lunenburg to Cape Breton. My husband had the full house salad with chicken and I had a chicken salad sandwich with home fries. Both times we also did take out for their meat pies and desserts. We love everything about this lovely restaurant. Service and food are top notch. My husband has a gluten allergy and the menu was very accommodating for him. Make sure to stop by if you are in Truro!
Really unique tea blends, coffee-based drinks, and treats with names inspired by literature. There are a range of options for different dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, etc.)Friendly staff and lovely soft music in the background. The shop is wheelchair accessible and the walls post art from the Truro arts society.
Amazing service , dhawal was so kind and saved the day! He made us a yummy pizza last minute for our Christmas Eve party. They also have gluten free pizza !
Extremely disappointing. My family and I ate here about a month ago and the food was great, we were so excited to come back tonight but unfortunately it was a very different experience this time around.
The hostess was super sweet, but our waitress came and didn’t even introduce herself. Just “what would you like for drinks”. I don’t even know that she said hi. It was just abrupt and unwelcoming. We then ordered the arancini as an appetizer for my daughter and it was frozen in the middle. We let our server know and she replaced them. No big deal. They were busy and I get that mistakes happen. We then proceeded to wait 45 minutes for our mains. Which again, they’re busy. I get it and it wouldn’t have bothered me to wait if the food was good. But the food finally came and my daughter’s pasta had very obviously been sitting under a heat lamp for quite some time and my partner picked a large chunk of onion peel out of one of his onion rings. When he asked for more ketchup it didn’t come. But the worst of all was my pizza. I ordered gluten free crust which I understand comes frozen but there’s no way anyone thawed it or even attempted to. It was soggy and uncooked when it arrived. I could tell from first glance that it wasn’t cooked and as a server myself, I’m not sure how our server didn’t send it back the minute she saw it. They clearly slapped on some toppings and threw it in the oven on broil so it at least looked a little brown on the top but the bottom was completely uncooked. I didn’t eat it and I didn’t even bother to complain. No one asked why I didn’t eat it, if it was good.. nothing. Incredibly disappointing. We won’t be back.
Half decent atmosphere, great food, gluten free options available. Costs a little extra but it's worth it if you need gluten free options. The only thing I didn't really like was the water offered. It was cold and refills were aplenty; it wasn't the best tasting water. I recommend getting a pop or other drink instead.
We were heading from Cape Breton to Halifax Easter Sunday looking for somewhere to eat. Came across this little gem! Very friendly lady and really great food! I'm celiac and they have plenty of choices for gluten and dairy free. We will be back! The honey garlic spare ribs were outstanding!
I love the taco bell menu. And on a prior visit they were very helpful by offering to substitute part of the meal so it would be gluten friendly. Thank you. That's what the word service means.
Celiacs (and everyone else) If you haven't been here, you're missing out! The best gluten free bread we've ever had! The staff are attentive, the food was excellent and the whole place feels like eating with family.
Don't expect any high-budget frills, but do expect really good food. The service is friendly and helpful, so if you don't already know Indian food, you can still get the right dish for you. I'm celiac, so their knowledge of gluten is important. I feel comfortable eating here without putting myself in danger of cross-contamination.
Aside from the delicious pizza, donair and garlic fingers that the whole family loves, I decided to try the gluten free pizza for me. DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I will get this again.
I have to order gluten free and the young men working were very careful with my order. So much appreciated! I'm sorry that other people may have had to wait a bit while they cleaned the grill, but thank you, staff, very much for your conscientious work and delicious meal.
🌟 Amazing Breakfast & Outstanding Service in Truro! 🌟
We had such a fantastic breakfast at Pur & Simple in Truro, Nova Scotia this morning — everything from the food to the atmosphere to the service was absolutely spot on.
A huge shoutout to our wonderful server, Natasha! She was warm, attentive, and made us feel completely at ease. Her friendly energy and perfect timing really made our experience memorable. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right.
Also, a big thank-you to Pur & Simple for offering such great gluten-free options — it’s not always easy to find breakfast spots that do it right, and you nailed it! Tasty, safe, and satisfying.
🥞 Delicious gluten-free food
😊 Welcoming atmosphere
💛 Outstanding service from Natasha
Thanks for starting our day off right — we’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Truro!
Celiac friendly
