Top 25 Gluten-Free Spots for Bread Lovers in Vancouver

Jessica Shelderup

Best GF bread in Vancouver!

Lily Kane

100% GF Lots of options Staff really nice

Jessica Shelderup

The best GF pastries in Vancouver!

Kade Lentz

So nice to be able to enjoy vegan and gluten free treats without worrying. So many different flavors.

Chey Petrich

GLUTEN FREE CROISSANT OF MY DREAMS!!

Ali Crossley

Absolutely fantastic. Quick service and amazing gluten free options on menu….you wouldn’t even know it was vegan ;) the Kalimari is a absolute game changer!

Ivo S

So many amazing GF options - almost 90% of the menu is naturally or can be made GF!

K M

This was the second time I've had their pizza! The cashew cheese is sooo good! All crusts are wheat free, and they have separate oven and fryer for celiac. The cashew blue cheese dip was the perfect pairing. One thing I wanted to add is the last time I had the BEST vegan ice cream flavor I've ever had. Lavender and butterfly pea! Please do that again!

M

As someone with multiple dietary restrictions, I really appreciate how clear and easy to navigate Virtue Bakery is. No guessing games, everything is labeled, and the staff behind the counter genuinely understand the ingredients. It is refreshingly straightforward without ever compromising on flavour. Their offerings include all gluten-free, and a variety of dairy-free, egg-free, and low-sugar baked goods, catering to a wide range of folks. They do have nuts on-site, goodies share a display case, however whatever is labelled as nuts has nuts in it and other stuff doesn't. A rare gem for those of us with dietary restrictions! I love the df lavender brownie and df banana bread.

Adrienne Rademaker

Great pizza. My partner has a gluten allergy, so he always orders the gf crust and it’s almost as good as the regular pizza crust - by far the best gf crust I’ve tasted.

Lana Fedora

In heaven. Most items are or can be made safe for celiac. Had the Yum Bowl…sooooo good. The best part though? GLUTEN FREE ONION RINGS. They were just incredible. If you’re able, come down and chow down. It’s definitely worth it.

Noah

Great spot, and better than most other dairy-free/gluten-free baking in Vancouver. Their vegan cakes + cupcakes are especially good - about as close as you can get to a dairy cake in terms of texture and flavour

Vikram S

This place is a hidden gem. A women owned business which serves delicious vegan options. Restaurant does not have huge seating space but can accommodate a group of 6-8. We tried Bombay Bad Boy pizza and were surprised with flavor. I will highly recommend trying "Almond Cassava" crust; it is gluten free but not too hard or crispy. Definitely worth visiting if you are vegan/vegetarian food lover or, interested in trying vegan food.

André Paris

I will however that the very busy bartender didn't know of his own establishments policies and practices surrounding gluten free. Everything is prepared separately. Use an app like find me GF if you want a more accurate picture of any establishment.

Lindsay O'Grady

Gluten-Free pancakes with many options for toppings. Nice renovated atmosphere and friendly knowledgeable staff.

Patty Bowman

Great service and great gluten free menu!

Lindsey Johnston

Had a great first experience here today. They are especially accommodating for Gluten free options.

Megan Veaudry

Amazing eggs Benny! I appreciate the Gluten Free option for the Benny, and the Ceasars and mimosas are fantastic.

Darragh Greaney

Couldn’t recommend this place more. Staff were honestly amazing. Modified the menu for celiac and honestly was so so tasty. Hats off to the chefs! Special thanks to Kat, Paige and Darren. They were so welcoming and nice, one of best experiences we’ve had to date in Vancouver. Thank you all 🎉

Minyonne Greenfield

I chose the Pour house based on reviews and a widely advertised gluten free menu. There is indeed a gluten free fryer however other allergies were not well managed. We discussed extensively with the team what was available and were offered chips and a green salad. As we were attending a show nearby we took the option believing it to be relatively safe. We were disappointed at the lack of effort to accommodate or make any suggestions of suitable items. I had a reaction shortly after dinner. I would not recommend this venue to anyone with a serious allergy

Christopher Black

Service was amazing. Food was mediocre; brisket was good but lacked flavour; ribs were tough and dry; mac and cheese was spicy, but needed someone else; chicken was good and it was gluten free.

Kaley Merritt

Went there to celebrate with a group of 5 people. The wait staff were very friendly, I was greeted by each server I passed as I came in. The servers were always nearby to assist when needed and the owner was walking throughout the restaurant helping to attend to each table. The service was a 10/10 and noticeably better than most restaurants. The food was incredible and so flavourful. We ordered most of not all the appetizers to share and they were amazing. We had a vegetarian in our group and there were plenty of vegetarian options to choose from. They also had a variety of gluten free and dairy free options too. I will definitely be returning to try their entrees. The lamb popsicles are what I have my eye on for next time. They also had an extensive drink list which included a good variety of non alcoholic options too. Are the prices high? a bit but food costs have increased and most restaurants have had to adjust their prices for this reason. For the experience and the value of the dishes, it’s reasonable. The ambience of the restaurant was nice and dimly lit. We all enjoyed our time there and I will definitely be going back again soon!

C D

cheap food, cheap drinks, lots of gluten free options, looks like it's stuck in time, I loved it and would absolutely come back

Nikita Crane

A definite treat dinner due to its higher cost but knowledgeable servers and happy to make amendments to offer GF options

Georgiy Trucking LLC georgiy yatsenko

This is the best bakery in Vancouver with lot of great choices for pastries and even gluten free desserts Awesome place to get your sweets.

Joelly Segal

Easily my favourite go to restaurant for my family. Menu is extensive and reliable. My son is celiac and they take extra care always and have lots for him to choose from.

Dustin Burlet

My wife and I along with our kiddos (12, 10, 8) were exceptionally pleased with our time at Red Robins at 803 Thurlow Street. While parking was (to be honest) a little involvement (and expensive!) I cannot sing the praises of our server (Chris) enough. One of my kids has Celiac and we had no issues (that same kid also had over FIFTEEN helpings of the oranges, haha). My other tikes also enjoyed several helpings of the bottomless Mac and Cheese. Not to belabor things but Chris was a true model of servanthood. We could not have asked for more :-)

Sanjana Lealh

We ordered a gluten-free dessert, but it contained gluten, causing my friend to become very ill. If you have a gluten allergy, please avoid eating here.

Melanie E

A great place for sweet treats and coffee/tea. There's a good selection of baked goodies - cookies, bars, cakes, breads and scones for all occasions. It was worth the drive after reading the reviews. Food: 5/5 - we tried the brownie (gluten free) and blackberry lemon bar. Our favourite was the brownie. Both were tasty and fresh. If you need a cake for a special occasion, they have whole cakes and loaves available. The prices were reasonable considering it was good quality. They had a couple of samplings near the cash register. Atmosphere: 5/5 - seating is available with a nice vibe to the place Service: 5/5 - servers were friendly. I'll be back to try their other tasty treats.

Zibiah Sandhu

I am following up from my previous review that I had left a few weeks ago. Despite having a negative experience, the staff at Browns Crafthouse went above and beyond to make sure that my friends and I had a good experience to make up for what had initially happened. The manager Matt reached out and was very kind and generous, and offered to make the experience better for us. They accommodated drinks and many appetizers for our large group, and were super sweet the entire time. I cannot remember our servers name, but she was a tall caucasian woman. She provided excellent service and took my friend's gluten allergy very seriously. It was some of the best customer experiences I had. Matt himself had come out and greeted us, apologized for the previous experience, and made sure we had a great time. They went above and beyond to make sure that we had a good experience, and it was really appreciated!

Nona Isenhart

Best coffee I have had in Vancouver so far, also tasty baked goods (including gluten-free treats!)

Nikita Crane

Went for happy hour - great cocktails and great GF options. Many things are GF or can be amended, server was super knowledgeable. I had the wings, hummous with a GF flatbread and nachos. Really tasty! And great waterfront views.

Lucy Li

Tried so many of their pastries from here and they all didn’t disappoint! There’s so much variety all the time for both sweet and savoury foods, for good price as well. Breka also has a lot of variety for gluten free and vegan options as well. I love how they’re open 24 hours because not many dessert places in vancouver open past 12 so Breka has been a go to for my friends and I. I highly recommend the mango coconut cake!!

Jess H

It is so cute! Both my wife and I went to experience the Hot Chocolate Festival items about a month ago. We cannot eat gluten but there are more options than I thought there would be! The cookies are so cute *and* tasty. The matcha tiramisu is one of the best things I have ever eaten!

Colin Rooke

Really great food and the people are so nice. Best gluten free English Muffins according to my wife.

Dallas Mendez

coffee side of the business is lovely, a nice range of delish snacks, including vegan and gluten free options, and the beverage options are very good too, a perfect spot after a cold dip :)

n marie

AMAZING! The owner was taking orders and was the kindest, sweetest person! She knew how everything should be prepared for celiac. She gave delicious suggestions and treated every customer with kindness and remembers them and their partners and what meal they enjoy. The prices were so reasonable and the servings were HUGE!! I was visiting Vancouver and honestly would come back for the beef pho! Highly recommend!

Shachar Tsafon

Yay to the gluten free bread option! So nice to have a good sized sandwich

Alysia Duemler

All the locations are top notch 5 stars. Love the gluten-free and while not strictly kosher, certainly very kosher-style friendly, vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian options. Delicious and nice staff everywhere. Support Jewish food!

M R (cndn_hippo)

Tl;dr: be careful ordering if you're Celiac Breka's food and drinks are great, if a bit spendy. That's not in dispute. Their breads are amazing, the Bienenstich is top tier (we're from Germany and have grown up with this cake), their donut game is dope. The service and atmosphere leaves a little to be desired. The latter is the fault of them being an exceedingly popular location with inadequate parking and a small space for how intensely popular. I get why they haven't moved; it's the flagship location and if you're from the neighbourhood you know the history of the location so moving would be a bad choice. The service though...yeah I'm left with the impression that their hiring managers perhaps have a bit of an implicit or explicit policy of hiring international students who are likely a bit vulnerable/naive to local labour laws. It's not like I'm sitting here going, "they're taking our jobs!", naw. I'm sitting here going, "jeez, I hope they're not taking advantage of their staff". HUGE NOTE for Celiacs. If your autoimmune disorder isn't so bad that you're able to walk into a non-GF bakery, be advised their GF items are often on the bottom shelf of their display case. I politely suggested they keep their GF items on the top shelf so there is a lower likelihood of crumbs from non-GF items falling into the GF items. The gentleman at the till rolled his eyes, said, "really?" (his voice dripping with disbelief and a complete lack of caring) and then told me my total. Listen, I get that it's perhaps unreasonable to expect a non-GF bakery to not have any cross contamination with their GF items, but maybe at least try? Also, I'm not 100% convinced their mango coconut mousse is, in fact, GF. I'm not Celiac (just gluten sensitive) so it's not a huge deal if I have a bit of white, refined flours but after not quite ⅓ of the mousse my stomach started feeling the way it feels after I have a forbidden bite of a donut or something.

amina parveen

Been getting my gluten free sandwich from Number e for years!! I love every single of their sandwich and small bites. And did you know their pastries are divine? We at lululemon bulk order them for our meeting and go into food coma and workout haha! Thank you so much

Mark Duff

Great sandwiches and fabulous cakes. Together with top quality coffees and teas. Milk free options available. Little for the gluten sensitive customers.

Earth Explorer

Mediocre standard coffee with decadent pastries. Very few gluten free choices. No pour over or bulletproof. Noisy and no outlets. Wi-Fi is 5/1.

km

If you are gluten-free, do not eat the banana bread. I did. I paid over $5 for it. It's not gluten-free. It's not even very good. And if gluten makes you sick, like it does me, trust me when I say you don't need to pay $5 for something that takes like sugar bread that will cause you gastro and other issues. *In response to the reply by Trees, if gluten free products are cut and packaged in the same area where wheat flour products are, cross-contamination occurs. So any gluten free product handled in these areas will cause issues for your patrons.

Nayeli Almaraz

Delicious gluten free options and best coffee ever!! A must at Kitsilano!

Danna Zúñiga (nanni)

So pretty! The Chai latte with oat milk is delicious and the banana loaf gluten free is amazing totally worth it

Alli Bearinger

Came here for my first time today and was impressed by all the gluten free options and the pineapple infused water! It's in a great spot and I love th atmosphere! I'll be back!!

Michelle W

I typically don't expect much service from fast casual restaurants; however, Edward went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. He not only accommodated our requests (rice to greens ratio, cooked protein) and delivered our food to our table, but he also surprised my mom with a cookie after overhearing that it was her birthday. Food-wise, my mom and I each ordered a Nourish Bowl ($13.50), with hers being Beet + Pear, Southwest Quinoa, and Seared BC Albacore Tuna (+$7), and mine being Curried Cauliflower and Wild Mushroom Ditalini. Both bowls were refreshing and satisfying, with our favourite market side being the cauliflower. All of the market sides look to be vegetarian, with gluten free and vegan options available. I don’t think the additional protein is really necessary or of value compared to the market sides. Ambience-wise, this location was great with its high ceilings, natural light, and clean aesthetic. It's also conveniently located on Robson Street, so it's perfect for a quick lunch or break while shopping.

Catherine Akrill

Wonderful place, great gluten free choices. A welcome stop on a pushbike ride.

Chloe Rachel

I used to love stopping by for a coffee and cookie when attending UBC! Glad the cafe is still popular on campus. Picked up a few cookies (Chunky, Vegan, and of course the Marbelous). The Marbelous was as decadent as I remember, definitely not the healthiest option though! Was a bit disappointed as I didn't see the vegan and gluten free Oatmeal Coconut Cookie available, as advertised on their menu on the AMS website. I will say that it would've been nice if they separately bagged the cookies, or started offering recyclable/compostable boxes for larger orders. I ordered 4 cookies and the 3 chocolate-based cookies were snugly bagged together; the white chocolate top on the Marbelous cookies came out messy and ended up mixed with the Chunky cookie.