Top 31 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Enjoy in Waterloo

Debra Cowan

Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious food! Great selection of gluten free options!

Jenna

Always our go-to restaurant in KW for bringing friends/family visiting the area. Consistent, well-priced, and something on the menu for everyone. Also very gluten friendly with a large plant-based menu as well.

Alex Kinsella

Always an absolute delight having breakfast here. Food is amazing and they have gluten free bread for toast. 10/10

Alex Brubacher

Amazing food and wonderful staff. Their gluten free crepe was big, and the best I have had in a very long time. The staff was friendly and our server Hannah was amazing, getting our food to us so we could all eat together even though some of our items were delayed. It was busy there, and thus load due to many conversations. So if you are looking for a quiet place for breakfast/brunch look at how busy it is first.

brianne burnell

Favourite cafe in the region. Always lots of seating, amazing sandwiches, SOOOO many gluten-free options. The baking is so good. My go-to spot for a coffee date.

Suzanne Borghese

OUR DRINKS AND FISH N CHIPS WERE DELICIOUS! BOTH THE GLUTEN-FREE & STANDARD PORTIONS WERE HUGE!! We ordered our drinks just before 5 and were thrilled to be extended the Happy Hour discount from the bar! THE STAFF WERE DELIGHTFUL, EFFICIENT AND MADE OUR EXPERIENCE LOVELY. We waited a little long to be noticed and seated when the place was quiet inside. Actually had to step in to get someone's attention. High top table chairs are near impossible to pull yourself into the table with and our table was so wobbly we had to ask for it to be adjusted. Having to leave the restaurant to get to the bathroom to wash your hands etc before/during your dining experience is a little frustrating and odd to return back to your seat through the entrance past folks waiting to be seated.

Faizal Jamal

We love the food at this place! The best Gluten-free and vegan food I’ve ever had! Great service and management, and they are very well informed of the menu and different allergies. Have eaten here multiple times and always come back to try something new. 😋 make sure to try their power smoothies as well.

Katelynn H.

Good breakfast. I always get the gluten friendly pancakes, and they sit well ( celiac ). I would strongly recommend joining the waitlist before going. It's a great option !

Kelly McLean

We went on market day, Thursday. I had the Caesar salad with chicken, mom had one of the specials on gluten free bread, sister had the southern chicken sandwich, and nephew had the kids chicken tenders. The Caesar salad was good, with a more vinaigrette type dressing than creamy. My mom's sandwich was tiny, likely because the gluten free bread was about half the size of a normal piece of bread. The southern chicken sandwich was good but nothing special, and the fries were nice and crispy. The kids chicken tenders were homemade, delicious, and a large portion. It was very busy, which we expected for 12:30 on market day, so we can understand the 10+ minute wait for drinks. Food came out fairly quickly despite how busy it was, probably 25 minutes. The waters came in tiny, kid-sized cups. I can only imagine how frustrating it is for servers to have to frequently refill these waters on busy days. The service was acceptable, and checked all of the boxes for things that needed to be done like drink refills and quality checks, but our server was not outgoing and friendly by any means. I would probably come back, but maybe not on a busy market day.

Ray Hopkins

We had a great time at Sunset Grill, outstanding service and the food was very good. This time we ordered a gluten free version of the avocado toast... delicious! I ate my regular 3 eggs overmedium with home fries and whole wheat toasts, no butter! Coffee was great!

Abby Lavell

This cafe is amazing!! Great place to work or just sit and have a coffee. The food is incredible and almost everything on their menu can be made gluten free. The gluten free products taste great and are good quality. The staff there are also very nice and friendly. Highly recommend!!

Lena Kahn

Stellar gluten free eats, so inclusive for celiac disease. #skillet and dedicated toaster

Bess Lillico

This little cafe is a hidden gem. The staff is friendly and helpful, the atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, and the food is comforting and tasty. They have many vegan and gluten-free options and everything is delicious. Their gluten-free muffins are incredible. Prices are reasonable. I highly recommend The Healthy Owl.

Shawn Wasserman

Great for Celiacs! I used to go to Mel's all the time as a student. Then I stopped when I was diagnosed with Celiac and I then had a very bad episode. This was years ago, long before COVID. NOW, they have completely redeemed themselves and then some! They have a great GF menu and try very hard to ensure safety. I felt great after eating and the burgers are just as I remember. Pretty sure the GF bun was from O'Doughs, so it could be better (especially with all the great GF bakeries around). But they clearly toasted it on the grill so it was really good. Glad to be able to come back to this old haunt again. ❤️ Whomever updated their gluten free training, menu, and setup, I thank you. ❤️

Nicole Shapiro

Truly disappointed. For the amount of marketing around gluten-free options on this menu, I was surprised when there were no GF wraps or GF sandwiches (1/2 of their menu). I ordered a Bangkok salad with falafel and the 5 falafel that were on top of this salad were rock ice cold and didn’t realize until we were driving away. I couldn’t put my fork in it, that’s how frozen they were. I actually had to take the falafel home and heat them up in an air fryer. I can’t believe I paid for this.

Amelia

Server was very friendly. The oat ice cream was great for someone who is lactose intolerant and gluten free. Will definitely come again. You can also get the ice cream for $1 for the summer deal on the app!

Lisa W

What a great evening celebrating my birthday with friends. Our server "J" was the best and always made sure everything was on point. I had the Dragon Bowl (AWESOME). J surprised us with a special "happy birthday" gluten-free brownie with ice cream. Such a great ending to a perfect evening!!!

Paige Gascho

My favourite cafe in the area! I’m always impressed by their menu, especially by how many vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options they have. The atmosphere is great and service is always so friendly. Highly recommend checking it out!!

Dan Vu

Staff was super friendly and helpful in deciding on what to get and try. This place is GF friendly so if you have a friend that has celiac take them here. Chicken Adobo was tender, flavourful and moist. Would recommend. The meat portion isn't a lot and could be more. You'll still be hungry after this dish. Lots of rice to fill you up though if you're into the carbs. BBQ Skewers can't complain. Something nice to try. Flavour spot on and not over cooked. Pineapple soda on tap hit the spot. Definitely should try. Pancit Bihon portion size was good and had a variety of items.

A.S

I love hanging out here! The drink was so good and the food never disappoints. Their desserts are awesome—and I really appreciate how many gluten-free options they have. The vibe inside is super cute and cozy, definitely gives aesthetic goals. Can’t wait to come back and bring my friends along!

Ashley Eden

I had multiple miscommunications over my meal which created frustration. I ordered the seafood sirloin but without shrimp (allergy) abd mashed potatoes instead of croquettes (gluten-free). The waitress asked if I wanted more of another seafood instead of shrimp so I requested scallops. The meal initially arrived with shrimp so it had to be taken back. When I got it replaced, there were only scallops and cold chunks of butter in the sauce. I was told the lobster wasn't served due to contamination with the shrimp, which is fine had I been told. If I knew the plate would be so limited I'd have ordered something else. And where the restaurant saved money but not serving shrimp OR lobster, I am really unimpressed with the value. I was offered a dessert in compensation (only one gluten free option) which we took to go. I'd have preferred a discount on my meal as the issues with my dish really took away from the experience. While the food was otherwise ok, I'm not thrilled with my expensive dining experience this evening.

Samantha Hanley

Absolutely amazed. From entry to exit it was a perfect experience. This family owned, family run authentic Turkish restaurant is wonderful. Our server was wonderfully kind and attentive. We loved the clear glass and open kitchen to just see the passion their family takes making food. *long happy sigh* 😊 A good range of different seating. The music was really great. They have what looked like a stage area, so I was curious about that. We received a complimentary appetizer. Stone oven baked bread, which I believe they call Pide. Yum! It came with 4 dips. I was nervous of the pink one (beet yogurt I believe) but oh my goodness, that was our absolute favorite one. I am vegetarian, I don't usually eat dairy and try to not eat to much bread but it's hard to avoid here. It may just be their culture that they eat a lot of meat, grains/gluten/breads and cheese. It was the eggplant pide....yummy, my picky 3 year old even loved the leftovers. I was shocked. We received complimentary Turkish tea at the end of our lunch. I'm not use to tea, nor do I usually like it. But I wanted to experiment all their culture I could. Once cooled it was definitely strong but quite good. We felt so comfortable and warm inside. It was a wonderful experience! Beats any of our canadian restaurants here (just bland compared)

Angel Milton

I ordered the roasted red pepper soup, which I usually love. I asked them not to put the croutons in as I am gluten-free. However, they put in the croutons.ruined the soup for me

Kimber Munford

It's so nice to find a mostly gluten free menu, and especially dosa, my favourite food ❤️ Absolutely delicious, with generous portions. Shivani was so helpful and sweet. She even packed up some sambar to go! 5/5, we will be back!

Elle Sally

Woah. SO good! Finally decided to come in after hearing about The Three on instagram. What have I been doing?! It's a buffet (figuratively) of healthy, whole food choices with SO many gluten free and dairy free options. I got the Cobb salad with egg, avocado, bacon, and opted to substitute cabbage for the cheese... along with the lettuce, corn, and more it comes with. The dressing was rich and tangy. Moral of this story is I can't wait to go back :)

The Bread Essentials

We arrived 10 minutes before the closing time Sunday Nov 3, ‘24 and we were never pushed or felt we were disturbing, very very nice person which I forgot the name, it was so appreciated! Thank you! Our burgers were excellent, but we are not used to eat a burger with a cold bun and due to how late we were we did not want to ask to have them warmed up. My meal was entirely gluten free and they were careful. Thank you, for making us feel welcomed despite the time.

Juan D’Amico

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant, and unfortunately, it's not the first time. I ordered a gluten-free pizza, but they gave me a regular pizza instead, which made me very sick. A few years ago, I had a similar experience when they gave me a regular burger bun instead of a gluten-free one. On top of that, my girlfriend's chicken buffalo wrap had a bone in it that almost broke her tooth. It's clear that the restaurant is not taking proper precautions when it comes to food safety and quality. The restaurant might have been good 30 years ago, but that's no excuse for the poor service and lack of attention to detail now. The place is run down, and it wouldn't be a surprise if they go out of business. I'm never going back, and I'm disappointed that I had to write a bad review, but it really upset me that they made me sick twice.

Jamie Tremain

I wish there were more than 5 stars! I haven't been to the Pickle Barrel for a while, but over the years have visited and enjoyed meals at various locations. Last night's meal, to celebrate my daughter's birthday, was perfect. Our server, Pam, was attentive to our party of 5. Everyone had something different and I didn't hear one complaint. I enjoyed a fabulous Greek Salad, and the gluten-free chocolate cake my daughter enjoyed (and shared!) was tastier than I would have expected. Well done, Pickle Barrel. I will be back!

Adaboa Biney-Assan

Had an excellent crepe here! The service was excellent and the person serving took their time to recommend the right crepes for our dietary needs (gluten free and vegan). Highly recommended!

Dr. Delia Simu

Love my opera gluten free cake and the espresso coffee with it. Christmas cookies and cakes are the best, I highly recommend them. Must try them this winter season !

jess

Literally such good food omg. Nice break from university, and the gluten free options were AMAZING!!