Top 13 Gluten-Free Bakeries to Explore in Ottawa

Carly Brender

Dedicated gluten free, nut free, vegan, and kosher bakery. Friendly staff and yummy sweet treats.

Brianne Morris

I was THRILLED when I stumbled across this bakery today. I couldn’t believe my eyes! A gluten free bakery! I got three cupcakes, two butter tarts, and an apple crisp, and everything was absolutely 10/10. The texture of the cupcakes was AMAZING— absolutely blown away. Thank you!!!!!

Sandro Massa

Best place for no gluten options!

Sarah

They offer a solid variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options, and it’s clearly a popular spot—it’s typically busy during peak hours. That said, the food can be quite hit-or-miss. I’ve been coming here for years and tend to stick to the same items, having tried most of the menu. Some days, the food is excellent; other times, the selection is disappointingly sparse or just not good. Occasionally, they’ll introduce a new dish that’s barely edible—or worse, come up with something incredible only to never serve it again. The inconsistency is frustrating, especially when you’re driving 20 to 30 minutes without knowing whether you'll find a great spread or a disappointing lineup. Given the higher price point, I expect more reliability. Also worth noting: the kitchen staff is consistently warm and friendly, while the front-of-house team tends to be less welcoming—which always feels a bit off.

chinna obireddy

Bought a coconut lime cake for a birthday frozen gluten free for 60$. This is the first time trying a gluten free cake hoped will taste the same. - Too sweet - Strong chemical taste of lime - Hard and dry base - No date of baking on the cake Had to throw away not even eating one full slice. WORST CAKE EVER.

Rochelle Buenviaje

It's a small place and very popular. I took my sister here who has a gluten allergy and she had grilled cheese with lentil bread (pictured and almost finished). She loved it and they do not skimp out on the cheese. I had the Oaxaca sandwich which was very good and the spiciness was just right, paired with a Thai carrot soup. Coffee was good and served in a big glass mug. We had a window view which was a bit cramped but felt alright. You see so many people come in of all ages and backgrounds. Servers were friendly, left us mostly alone and revisited when needed. Atmosphere is very local and rustic.

BB O

This is a very cozy and cute place for a date or reading a book. Their sandwiches are great and desserts looks delicious! Bonus: they have gluten free paninis and desserts!

Rhonda York

They had some tasty gluten free options. Wish there had been more. The server went above and beyond to clean my dishes. Defiantly going back.

Jasmine MarionOuellette

Hello, We’ve came to the bakery thinking that it would be a great time and look around for some goodies since we like desert. As I came I didn’t feel welcoming which is an important part of the customer service. Just smiling and say hi. What is something important as a person that took food handling is that there’s a way of putting the desert in box to make sure that it is sanitary with gloves or tonsils or a wrapping paper. For someone that worked in food industry we all learn that it is a basic that we learn since the beginning and it is necessary for the health of everyone and every customers. Which was not the cas for us, all the desert was taken by hand which is not sanitary. The dessert were all put in one box which it can mix the flavours of each squares. I would recommend putting one layer in the box or add one parchemin paper between the first and second layer. Thanks for serving the gluten free community in your area .

Jodi Dykeman

Excellent service. Very kind staff. Good food! They make their own gluten free bread and bagels😁

Eric McRae

Had a chance to try some of the cookies. And can easily say they are the best gluten-free cookies I’ve ever had moist full of flavour, soft and chewy 😋😋😋

Hae Ju Chua

OMG ! This is one of the few places that serves scones that blew my mind ! Is soft and moist on the inside but crisp on the outside ! I tried the lemon poppyseed and low gluten raspberries scone and once I took a bite I just can’t stop until I put all the them my tummy ! Went back the next day to try the apple toffee scones (flavor of the month) and lemon poppyseed again !

Chelsey’s Place

Gluten free oatmeal Amazing iced lattes Vegan options available

Caro Dufresne

Best place for someone who has dietary restrictions like me. Gluten free and vegan options. 😀

Julia Martin

I have been going to this cafe for years, I love their coffee and gluten free options, their grilled cheese sandwiches are legendary (according to my boyfriend). Worth making the trip to this neighbourhood just to go to Red Door!

Weronika Piasta

Okfood if you can't eat gluten. Nothing was marked as gluten-free on the menu, but the server presented some options. They do have a gluten-free toast for their breakfast. I wish they had more options for building your own breakfast on the menu, which include avocado, eggs, etc. The restaurant is a bit outdated.

Francis Ho

We ordered high tea, one set of which is gluten free. Good food, good service and a pleasant environment. Price is reasonable.

Harry Gill

Excellent service, The staff was attentive and helpful,that made our experience exceptional. Ordered gluten free oat meal with peaches which was delicious. Worth trying it. ...

J E

We greatly enjoy this gem. The little mason jar cakes are adorable and present beautifully. I love that they are gluten free. They are also vegan, which isn’t a dietary requirement or preference for me, and as such there are a few I don’t really like. However, if you are vegan, these are fabulous. If you are gluten free, these are fabulous! If you like to know what is in your food, these are fabulous. My faves are the chocolate peppermint, carrot cake and blue goddess. The tiramisu could use more of a coffee flavour imo and I don’t care for the s’more. That said, these are not to be missed. The ingredients are super healthy, which is such a huge plus as well. I suggest ordering a 4-pack to find your faves.

Rav

Canadian local grocery store with clothing & home furnishings. There are some good deals on groceries. It’s a large shop with variety of options including organic, gluten free, vegan options. Collect Pc optimum points.

Rockland Taxi

Great store for gluten free food

Heather Gordon

I was gifted gluten free brownies and Nanaimo bars and WOW, were they delicious! You would never guess that they were gf. I can’t wait to dive into the sourdough loaf of bread!

Kate Dinsmore

Went because we needed gluten and dairy free food. Lots of selection

Mel Boyer

Having grown up in Rockland, I've driven by this little house thousands of times in my life. The Black Walnut has completely transformed this spot! Sadly, there are very few things that I can eat at the Black Walnut because I can't eat gluten. I've had the chance to taste à couple of their treats, and they have been delicious, but I know for sure there are even tastier things on the board. So if you can eat bread, or things with flour in them, this is definitely the place for you. Carpool with your friends and get down to Cumberland on the weekend to pick up your bread and goodies for the week, it's a nice drive I promise. Your tastebuds and your stomach will thank you. The owners of this place are fantastic humans and wonderful parents and amazing friends. Their staff are just as incredible!

mimi b

Happy to see they have vegan options! Would be nice to see more gluten free and organic vegan items. Thanks for adding more plant based items to your repertoire, it is greatly appreciated!

Lori J

Friendly and professional staff, and an excellent selection of fruits/vegetables/food goods throughout the store. The frozen gluten-free breads are delicious.

Jessica Mainwood

I used Les Moulins for catering for about 40 people. The sandwiches were delicious! Fresh bread and ingredients and many of my party guests were asking where the food was from, it was that good! They even found a solution for one of my friends who is gluten free. Sandwiches are big and still had lots of leftovers. Les Moulins staff were very accommodating and easy to contact. Highly recommend!

Ken S

Awesome new selections. Always grab bargains. Gluten friendly list grows monthly practically!

Cosmina Panu-Anghel

I tasted little pieces of everything and I can say they were divine. This being said it will be nice to have the gluten friendly versions that are baked .

Alisa Kuzmina

Extremely rude staff. I asked about whether a pastry was gluten free. Her reply: “NO”. No explanation, just a subtext of eff off. I went back to the display case of different treats and saw it was written “blondies - GF”, so I go back to this cashier and order one. “We don’t have them.” Again, no explanation, extremely rude tone. I said “you don’t have them as in you don’t sell them or you don’t have them because you sold out?” So to that, she replies, with extreme annoyance: “we sold out. THATS why you don’t SEE THEM in the DISPLAY CASE.” I was in shock. I don’t know what I did to deserve this horrible treatment, but I will never go back to this coffee shop again. For the past fifteen years or so, this has been one of my favourite coffee shops. Today, that all changed. My mother and sister and her partner were there too and all felt the service was extremely negative and cold. My sister experienced a similar experience with a different cashier/barista working there today too, but I don’t want to write a review on her part. We are all just extremely disappointed with what’s happened to this place.

Anny Le

We got a birthday cake for my son’s birthday party. Needed a gluten free and dairy free cake. Ours was 4”, vanilla, with a berry jam and vegan buttercream. It was coconut flour. It turned out really well! And so beautiful!! Picked it up the day before the party, just in time. Cake a good texture, not hard or crumbly, the buttercream was surprisingly sweet despite no refined sugar. Overall I recommend!

Sara Campagna

Food: the vegan gluten-free carrot cake is good, the espresso-based drinks are not. The double espresso and decaf latte had an acidic taste and I could have made a better coffee at home. Service: great employees, they showed me their gluten-free options and they brought the food to our table. Atmosphere: beautiful Café with plants and the option to sit at barstools or regular tables. They didn't use AC (maybe because of the plants?) so we were a bit too hot. They also have a reading nook if you want to borrow a boardgame or a book to read. They played soft jazz music that was not loud, so you can still have a conversation. Misc: you have to bring your used dishes near the counter once done. I didn't use the washrooms, so I can't comment.

Michelle Falsetti

We are so happy to have a Cobs bread in the neighborhood! I know that gluten, bread and carbs have have gotten a bad wrap, but if you still are a person who eats bread … make sure it’s a fresh loaf from COBS ! I love to grab a decadent scone to have with my coffee while I am there. And the smell when walking in is like a warm hug. Pop in try a loaf and I guarantee you won’t be buying grocery store bread anymore. COBS does also have a LowFod bread that is easier to digest for some individuals- so if you have had to avoid fresh bread due to dietary restrictions this just may be the spot for you !

Belinda Warren

Really like the food here, very well prepared & easy to bring home. Great weekly specials. A lot of gluten free options as well.

Abir Sisan

The best pizza I’ve ever had in my life Amazing sauce recipe to the dough with a great amount of cheese with fresh ingredients I’m so glad that they recently have gluten-free pizza as a pizza lover that purchased pizza almost every second day gluten-free is good for me I highly recommend them you won’t regret it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mike Martino

The scones were all fantastic. They had gluten-free options, which was great, since some of my team are gluten intolerant. Service was really good too. Oddly enough, they asked me to put on a mask when I entered. I don't mind, but I haven't seen a mask policy like this in a while now. Save them ¢5 and bring your own mask (because they'll provide one for you if you don't)!

Alain Lauzon

Expensive, but usually the foid is really good. Great quality, sometimes the portion are a bit small. They have some Gluten Free options.

Rob Szarek

The sweets made here simply melt in your mouth with an explosion of chocolate flavors that you soon miss once you are done eating. You have to make a visit to this place. It's bucket list worthy. The staff and owner are friendly and helpful. They also have gluten free options but call ahead for availability. You won't regret trying the sweets and cakes.

A Sherland

Everything was 10/10! When I walked in I didn’t realize that it was a vegan/ gluten free establishment, OMG it made my day when the friendly female cashier told me! I ordered the old skool roll, Cookie Monster and a large matcha latte with almond milk. My partner bought two chocolate chip cookies and a brownie (should have bought 2 of the brownies, you really can’t share that :D )

Bilal

If flour is high in gluten I get sensitivities. When I ate the food today, I can tell the flour is good quality because it wasn’t chewy and all glued together. It was fluffy and easy to digest. The cheese and zaatar Was delicious. The knaifa is made with quality cheese and ingredients. I’ve worked in a restaurant before, and I know the difference between cheap low quality cheese, and high-quality cheese. Thank you for making our morning enjoyable!