Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Downtown Victoria

Ada S.

We came from Barcelona for a bite to eat. The food and service were excellent, attentive to everything and welcoming. A very good option for celiacs and highly recommended in general!

Joel Tanner

Saw them on *you gotta eat here* and the meatloaf was truly out of this world. Gluten free waffles were great too ... and holy smokes the endless coffee

Alice Trombley

Thank you for making pizza that I can actually eat that tastes amazing. Finding a gluten-free/dairy-free pizza that doesn’t taste like chemicals and sadness is a true feat. ❤️

Kathleen Oneill

Made me a gluten free pizza in under 10 minutes because we needed to catch the ferry! Delicious and speedy

Micaela Yawney

The BEST spot for a quick meal in Victoria. Buffet, self serve style. The food is always hot and delicious and affordable. Kind staff. Washrooms. Wifi. The best desserts and drinks. Gluten free and dairy free options. Lots of seating for small and big groups.

Jeff

We had been recommended this restaurant by a friend, and it did not disappoint. We had gluten-free fish and chips which came with a nice serving of fries and coleslaw. The drinks were tasty and the atmosphere was lively. The location is right next to the Victoria Harbour Airport and you can see a view of sea planes as well as the sunset. Nice fun place to enjoy a meal.

Dan Morgan

My wife ordered gluten free, she was served gluten. She is a celiac. Unacceptable. No apology from the server or manager. The item was also left on the bill. I honestly can’t believe this is how this restaurant operates.

L.D.

Excellent service and accommodating to gluten-free allergies. Excellent food for my gluten free Large Hemingway Short Story with 6 prawns. I Highly recommend the duck wings! This place is popular! Very crowded and loud inside. Enjoyed it even though it was packed. Live music. There was the option of quieter outdoor seating with plenty of room while we were there.

dan shalloween

Great staff, delicious food and reasonable prices. Lots of gluten free options for my partner.

Billy Flyte

Two of us had a great experience at Shanzees! The food was superb! Mocha latte was perfect. Very friendly staff as well. Good gluten free options

Eric LeBlanc

We needed gluten free and we were very happy to know that they have a dedicated gluten free menu and they use a dedicated gluten free fryer for their food. It can be really hard to find a lot of places like this, but this is by far my favourite place to eat in Victoria! I really want to thank everyone there who made it very easy to find safe food for us.

Midori Frisk

Rice bowls are surprisingly good and also gluten free (celiac safe)

Bhargav Kamothi

Tucked in on Wharf (with another spot on Yates), Dosa Paragon nails South Indian comfort food with crispy, perfectly fermented dosas, tangy coconut and tomato chutneys, and hearty sambhar . The signature dishes—like the Butter Chicken Masala Dosa and Mysore Masala Dosa—burst with authentic, bold flavours you won’t easily find elsewhere on Vancouver Island . Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options make it inclusive and appealing to many dietary preferences. Many guests rave about crisp dosas and excellent chutneys: “Bomb.com for dosa lovers!” . One Redditor even called it “the only proper South Indian restaurant on the island” , and another praised the Butter Chicken Dosa as “fantastic!” . Service and atmosphere can vary—some mention occasional slowdowns at peak times or small portion sizes for chutney —but most reviews highlight friendly staff and a cozy setup. Highlights • Exceptional, large, crispy dosas with vibrant fillings • Delicious chutneys & hearty sambar • Inclusive menu: vegan/gluten‑free friendly • Filter coffee and mango lassi round out the meal nicely Tips • Go during off-peak hours to avoid waits • Parking can be tricky near Yates—Wharf location offers easier access Bottom line: Authentic South Indian cuisine with bold flavours, a welcoming vibe, and a menu that satisfies vegans and gluten‑free diners alike. A must-visit for dosa lovers in Victoria!

Chris Kennedy

While it was great they had gluten free waffle options, you only get 1 Belgium waffle and if you’re hungry, it won’t be enough. An order of thick cut bacon on the side helped fill the void. Oat milk for our coffees was nice, and the coffee cup sizes are kind of small given the $5 charge. Overall, it was decent - it was a breakfast start to a busy morning - but we’d likely go elsewhere for more value and larger portions.

Sybrenia

Amazing place highly recommend, from the atmosphere really elegant place to the service we had josh as our server and he was amazing very helpful in gluten free options as my fiance is celiac, the food is amazing really good they even have gluten free bread which is delicious very light and fluffy very hard find in gluten free( I Want the recipe ;)..) the food was so delicious definitely would go back amazing time the drinks were good just overall 5 stars

Lexus Bird

One of my all-time favorite spots. Obviously, nothing beats the original Tacofino up in Tofino—but during high season, the lines can be wild. So we opted for the city version in Victoria yesterday, and it totally delivered! They were super accommodating with dietary needs—my friend is both dairy- and gluten-free, and they had no problem whipping up a bowl for her. Our food came out fast and piping hot. What I love most about Tacofino is the explosion of flavor in every bite. Fresh, bold, and seriously satisfying. If you’re visiting Victoria, this place is an absolute must.

Ashley Victor

Christie Fraser

Celiac friendly. Gluten free fryer for fries and gluten free gravy. Delicious gf poutine. So glad we stopped by.

Albert Carlson

Deepshikha Brar

Today I went to Earls Victoria with group of friends for dinner, I explicitly informed the staff on three separate occasions that I am celiac and that requires a strict gluten-free diet. Despite these clear communications, I was served food containing gluten, resulting in a severe physical reaction and ongoing symptoms requiring recovery. This goes beyond a simple mistake — it represents a failure in duty of care and negligence in handling a known medical condition. In Canada, restaurants have a legal obligation to provide accurate allergen information and take reasonable steps to prevent cross-contamination when informed of a medical necessity. In this case, those steps were clearly not taken. This incident has caused pain, distress, and potential long-term health implications. I strongly urge Earls to review and revise their allergen handling protocols, provide staff training, and implement stringent verification processes for medically necessary dietary accommodations. If this issue is not formally addressed, I will have no choice but to explore further action through appropriate regulatory and legal channels. This is about protecting others from experiencing what I went through.

Karry B

Came here for brunch with a Victoria local friend who recommended this restaurant. The inside is nicely decorated with natural light coming in from the windows. There are plenty of options on the menu and cater to everyone's taste. There are plenty of gluten free and vegetarian items. They are known for their egg benedicts so we have to give it a try while in Victoria. We ordered the Brisket Benedict on bagel and the Salmon Benedict on croissant (believe there is a $1 surcharge but was told worth the $1 if you like buttery and flaky bread). The bagel was a bit hard to my liking but definitely not soggy even with the eggs and brisket loaded on top. Also, it was quite unique to have a bagel in a benedict. The eggs were cooked perfectly with medium runny yolks. The hashbrowns on the side were very crispy and flavourful. We also ordered drinks to go with the meals. Tropical punch and lavender lemonade are quite popular for non-alcohol options. Overall, our server was nice and attentive. Food was delicious. This would be my go-to brunch place if I live in Victoria.

Johnny Bravo

I explicitly asked for gluten free noodles due to an allergy, the cashier misunderstood and made gluten noodles. Spoke to owner and they weren’t willing to remake or refund :(

Don R Campbell

For that schnitzel craving, there is no better place in Victoria. And if you're celiac (gluten free) the answer is finally "yes!". You can enjoy it right along with your eating partners. The crisp is just right, the sides (you get two) are very nicely prepared. Bonus is, we have enough leftover for lunch the following day. The service was fun, informative and attentive.

Christina D

FOOD POISONING ALERT: I went to Finn’s seafood chops cocktails last night in hopes to eat some fresh local seafood while visiting Victoria BC. In short I ended up with a whole night of vomiting due to food poisoning. I ordered the crispy skin BC sablefish for my main and I shared a dozen of their oysters. I believe I have gotten sick from the sablefish I ordered mainly because my friend did not have any issues from the oysters and my symptoms along with the vomiting is a lot that come along with scombroid poisoning ie: tingling and burning sensations around the mouth, facial flushing, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, palpitations, dizziness, and rash. Scrombroid poisoning is a foodborne illness that typically results from eating spoiled fish. We chose this restaurant due to the great reviews we found through our google search and the location of it being right off the harbour. The service was wonderful, I’m not sure of our servers name but she was very kind and attentive to our orders. As I am celiac and she ensured to make sure all of our plates would not have any cross contamination. The food was delicious, we all enjoyed our plates. However I do question how well the fish I ate was properly handled or if there was improper temperature control from the time of catch to consumption. I would consider Finn’s a fine dining restaurant and I would expect for a $300 meal, the place would have top notch food quality and proper food storage and preparation. I had higher hopes for their standards. I am on vacation and now recovering from food poisoning, this is not how I wanted to spend my time visiting B.C. I would not come back to this restaurant nor would I recommend it. I am also turned off of eating fish for a long time now. Feeling not impressed at the moment.

Matthew Dawkins

Carissa Burk

Stopped in for a light lunch of smoothies, soup and salad. Food was good. Easy to find wheat/gluten free options.

Kathleen Casey

Annette Smith

Hirsch (waz)

Superb South Indian food! Chicken, fish yum. I think that just about everything was gluten free. Unbelievable quality for market food.

E G

The happy hour is decent! Celiac friendly place to eat.

Dave Washington

Kaylee

I wanted to order a bunch of different Cheesecake slices for a celebration and they pulled through! Great customer service and they really did everything I asked! They sent me a list of all their regular cheesecake flavours and in addition as I was placing my order in advance, they gave me the option to have creative freedom with any other flavours I wanted. Ordered a bunch from their menu and requested a Biscoff Cheesecake slice too! I also requested a Gluten Free cupcake as well. Hands down my favourite Cheesecake is the Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake, it’s just SO good! But really they are all super delicious!!!

Ashe

I ordered gluten free and they had great options! Very patient and basically made me a custom one. Really good flavour and size! Im surprised they dont have 5 starts all the way

Ken Hanson

They made me an off menu hot toddy and it was much appreciated. Gluten free/dairy free dessert was very good

Dibs !

The food tastes good. It's a little expensive for a walk up counter when you add on any protein or avocado. Most of the additions were gluten free, which is why we chose this place. They had fun beverage options. It's accessible, but a tight squeeze inside when it's full in rush hours

Abby Loach

I have celiac disease and have been here a few times and the food and service was good. However this morning I went and ordered the same thing I had the past few times with no issues I was informed that the kitchen would not be able to accommodate my allergy as I cannot have any cross contamination and that there were only 2 things on the entire menu that I could choose from. Mind you the two things to choose from were minus the hash browns and toast with the only sub being a small fruit bowl and still paying the same price. The waitress was very nice about everything and very apologetic when we decided not to order anything. However I felt like it is very poor of the restaurant to only be able to accommodate allergies when it’s convenient for them.

Eric Southard

The food is amazing, the servers are super friendly and the vibe is great! The vegan options are all soo good but the Tofu soup is incredible that I cant help but get it every time, but the Ginger tofu hot pot is also to die for. You can really taste the love put into making the food. 10/10 Vegan note: Everything tastes so clean and the staff is knowledgeable about veganism and gluten in the dishes.

Ella Thorogood

My partner and I stopped here on the first night of our anniversary weekend at the suggestion of a friend. The atmosphere of the room was incredible, and all of the staff were very welcoming. We sat at the bar, and the bartender, Riley, was more than friendly, helpful, and accommodating. My partner is celiac, and he let us know what our best choices on the menu were. We ordered the Omakase Shokado, which is a chef-crafted selection of small, separated plates (great for celiac separation). When our food was delivered, the manager gave us a full rundown of everything on the plate, ensuring what was celiac-safe and what was just for me (non-celiac) to eat. The spicy tuna roll, spicy salmon roll, and salmon oshi were also incredible.It was a fully enjoyable experience; everything from the food, drinks, atmosphere, friendly nature, and celiac accommodation was above and beyond. We’ll definitely be back.

Brandon Jones

J Montgomery

Thought I’d have to watch everyone eat But was surprised their chowder is dairy and gluten free. Great tasting coconut based chowder and especially wonderful on a drizzly evening.

Olga Chekoy

Unfortunately, the restaurant can not guarantee that their gluten-free options are gluten-free. When we came to the restaurant, we asked if there was any choice for our child who had celiac, and we answered, "Yes." When all of our members made an ordered it came to that they can not guarantee. If you can not guarantee, please do not put the sign for gluten-free options. It means you misinformed your customers with no relevant information.

Alfonso Ward

Alyssa Wang

Griffin Nesbitt

I had a beautiful dinner as the sun was setting. Went for my 25th birthday with my parents and really enjoyed the servers and food. We got a delicious side order of mussels, and I got the Vista 18 veggie burger (with gluten free bun) and added feta which was super yummy. Was a little shocked with some of the culinary choices, like the three whole yellow potatoes in my burger, or the pop rocks in the crème brûlée, but they were still delicious :•) ! Best suited for special occasions as it is quite pricey depending on what you order

Lewis Chapman

Ashley Chamberlin

Arthur Mayberry

Liz Reading

Unfortunately Milestones has significantly reduced their gluten free/friendly menu options. Their main menu items are pricey but the portions are generous. The serving staff don't seem well informed about their wine or menu options but willing to check. However, the food is always consistent and the Milestones on the Victoria BC inner harbour has lovely views and a great, full sun patio in the nice weather. Of course, no one beats a Milestones bellini.

Earl Saladino

Nancy Diaz