Top 8 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Carleton Place

Holly Smith

I have to admit I was taken by surprise by the sheer amount of options and coffee this little cute Cafe had going on. We went for lunch and what a delicious lunch it was. My husband had the crepe with a side of nicely roasted potatoes and I had the BLT with the optional fried egg and avocado. The amount of food was absolutely worth the price which I found reasonable. I was delighted by the decor and the available purchase options for coffee and several treats like samosa. What I found they did different from everyone else, was the gluten free options. There was a lot of choices. When in Carleton Place please swing by and give this cafe your time. It's well worth the effort.

Bonita F

We've been coming here for several years. The food is consistently yummy and the service (especially the family who owns the restaurant) is truly lovely. I usually eat vegan and gluten free, and there are a lot of options here for me. They have lots of regular clients, but if you're new to the area, I highly recommend checking it out.

D Coo

Nice place, gluten free options!

Richard Lueders

I have celiac disease and rarely get takeout because the choices are limited and also cross-contamination can make me ill. I took a chance at the Subway in Carleton Place and was served by Christine. When I told her I needed gluten free, she asked if I was celiac or gluten free (there is a difference). No one in the food industry has ever asked me this so I was pleasantly surprised. She then prepared my subs away from the regular prep station to avoid contamination and toasted them by themselves. She was one of the most pleasant people I've met and was not at all put out over the special treatment my order required. Thanks Christine for the extra effort Now, if they could create a gluten free bread that is as good as the regular choices. Richard

Angela McCormick

Just ordered a Greek gluten free pizza and garlic dip - so good! All of you/us gluten free people, you will not be disappointed! It actually tasted and smelled like the real deal :) I have had GF pizzas from many establishments in Ottawa and this was by far the best GF pizza I have had.

Beverley Hammond

I was so impressed with Freska cafes. I have such a problem with many restaurants because they are not able to accomodate customers who are gluten free or dairy free. I was able to get a full breakfast with gluten free toast, home fries that are cooked in a wheat free fryer and oat milk with my coffee. Thank you Freska Cafes for such an amazing breakfast and an amazing experience!! We will be back again!!

Jonah Rodriguez

Absolutely amazing service that actually respects people's accommodations and allergies. I have celiac disease which means I am unfortunately unable to eat gluten (wheat, barley, etc.) unless I want to get really sick. One time, I ordered the Zac's Big Breakfast here and had asked them to replace the home fries (which weren't gluten-free) with some fresh fruit. They sent in the plate with home fries, and I immediately told them about it. Instead of being very weirdly defensive about it or denying that it had cross contamination (like other diners are around the area), they immediately apologized and gave me a new plate with the fresh fruit instead of the home fries. I came back there a few weeks later, and ordered the same thing. They remembered me and made sure that what I ordered did not have any cross contamination. Aside from that, the food is pretty fresh and standard diner food. If you like eating out at old-fashioned diners, then you won't be disappointed. The waitress working there with the curly hair is also really nice. The atmosphere can be packed with people and can feel overwhelming for some but hey, shit happens. This diner has been very accommodating and very understanding for people with celiac disease, which is incredibly refreshing considering the Zak's Diner in Kanata removed gluten-free options on their menu, and I highly recommend this place if you have celiac disease or know someone who suffers from it.

Dave Cooney

Great place, fantastic food! And Gluten free toast for us celiac folk.