Top 29 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Banff

L Wengel

As someone who has to eat dairy and gluten free, it is hard to find a great meal in a restaurant that isn't some sort of compromise of an existing menue item. Not here! Most of the meals are gluten and dairy free without any compromise in flavor! In fact, everything we ate was delicious and well priced. Service was also amazing. It is a place I will come back to frequently in my stay here. Thank you Nourish!

Kathy Slater

Finally a restaurant with a separate gluten free menu. I had the best gluten free pancakes, light and fluffy...you could not tell the difference. My husband had the poutine with pulled pork and it was super flavourful. Really good service and cool atmosphere...I highly recommend!

Alex Thompson

We loved this place. Best burger I’ve had in a very long time (bison burger), plus the waiter was first class. They catered really well for my coeliac wife and the beers they had from the 3 Bears local brewery were excellent too.

Alexei Mandziak

Simply a great meal made even better by a stellar serving experience from Olly. She was running the entire front when we got there and did an amazing job of getting our orders and food in a timely manner while still taking care of all the tables! My Rundle Mountain Breakfast was amazing value, and my celiac partner had the Gluten Free French Toast and says it was incredible too. Highly recommend coming here for brunch if you're in Banff!

Amanda Kalliainen Smith

Incredibly tasty food. We loved the rotisserie chicken pizza with gluten free crust. The Brussels sprouts were also great. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Lesley White

After roaming the area in search of a gluten-free late dinner, we googled and found this restaurant suggestion. We started with a ceasar salad (9.5/10, the capers were a perfect, salty touch) and a pomodoro fromagio gluten-free pizza. The mozzarella is gooey and thick, the tomato sauce really balanced tangy and sweet with basil, the crust offered a chewy dough and crispy edge. 9/10

Rob Hermsen

So many glutenfree options, that were also delicious for non-celiacs. Highly recommend!

Margaret

Great food and gluten free choices and even made French toast gluten free upon request

Ashley Hill

Great spot! We stopped for lunch and ate at the bar. They had a few gluten free options. I had a burger with broccoli cheddar soup and mashed potatoes. It was delicious! They had a great gluten free bun and several gluten free drink options. I enjoyed the Strongbow dark fruit cider. My husband had to the chicken sandwich (not gf) and really enjoyed it.

Rebecca Shirer

We had a delicious meal last night. Our server Cate, was very helpful as I am gluten intolerant and she made sure everything I ate was safe. I could eat most things on the menu so if you’re gluten free, I highly recommend this restaurant!!! It was soo nice to be able to enjoy most of the foods and to also enjoy the ginger beef, that they light on fire with brandy at your table! I never get to eat cool things like that so thank you so much Brazen, for all the gluten free options!!

Greg

I had an amazing experience at Zyka Elevated Indian Restaurant! The staff was incredibly accommodating to my dietary needs, offering a variety of delicious options that were both gluten-free and dairy-free. The food was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded all my expectations. The service was also outstanding—attentive, friendly, and quick to ensure that everything was perfect. It’s rare to find a restaurant that’s so attentive to dietary restrictions without compromising on taste or service. I highly recommend Zyka to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in Banff, especially if you have specific dietary needs!

Stephen Spencer

Amidst the burgers, pizzas and other comfort foods dominating this area, Bison offers some genuinely interesting dishes. Octopus, bison bolognese, halibut and, if you insist, they even have a burger. Plenty of gluten free options, and if you’re with a friend, there’s a massive tomahawk to share. Food and service was excellent, and if you’re lucky enough to sit out on the terrace on a balmy summer’s evening, it’s the perfect spot for dinner in Banff.

Bryan Cook

Came in on Wednesday at 6:00 for the mid-week special. Restaurant pretty empty which meant we got great service. Got a basket of gluten free bread for no additional charge. Dinner was elk short rib. Very good. Mouse dessert was very good. Salad was good.

Quinn Kyle

The first time I came here I had a great experience. Food was awesome and the service was somehow even better. Second time around not so great. My server was quite rude and difficult to deal with. I went to order a drink I had the time prior and he was quick to shut me down and tell me that that wasn’t possible and they couldn’t do that. The server was quite pushy and made it clear he wanted me out of there as he missed apart of my order and didn’t try to fix it. I’m celiac and the time prior I wasn’t able to have the cubed hashbrowns due to cross contamination and today there was no issue with it or I should say the server didn’t care. Regardless the potatoes used weren’t washed prior to deep frying as I had two bites and each one I had gotten grit/sand in my teeth when chewing. I had previously thought this place was a top tier Banff restaurant but now I don’t know what to think.

Fredrik Storholm

The steaks are overpriced and overrated. BUT! The place has gluten free options which is good.

Mariette Gallan

I really appreciate the fact that there were gluten free options. It makes a world of difference to a Celiac.

Amy Osorno

Absolutely stunning experience! My husband and I celebrated our honeymoon-birthday-anniversary here, so we wanted to go all out. We got the package that includes a ticket on the gondola and a dinner option included. Ashley was incredibly helpful in pointing out her personal favourite dishes so we got the best experience. Many options for gluten free, dairy free, vegan and vegetarian. Our recommendation is the bison main. We hope to come back someday!

M J

Huge selection of pho, vermicelli and assortment of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Pho was hearty despite lacking the flavours of an authentic pho broth. The portion was definitely big enough for us to share (2 pho bowls for 3 females). Sesame chicken was also nice and sweet! The servers were very accommodating and knowledgable given that one of us is gluten free. Some seats have great view of the mountains too!

elizaveta saiapova

Overall, it's a great place to eat in Banff. Friendly staff, great food, gluten-free options and affordable prices. The only thing that disappointed us was the salmon. We paid $30 and got a kid-size meal with one tiny piece of salmon tail!

Agnes B

We made an impromptu stop for a late lunch. Thought they would have the lunch menu, but it was a buffet. I asked if it were possible to order off the menu as I have dietary restrictions. Informed them of celiac. The hostess was very helpful and inquired from the chef if it was possible to eat safely. They made a separate gf meal for me, which was absolutely delicious! Our waitress was super nice and even brought a gf chocolate cake for me. Holy moly, I never get to eat cake in a restaurant, always only crème brûlée. What a TREAT!!! Thank you for a safe and wonderful dining experience!

Armand Rashid

We had an absolutely fabulous dining experience. The staff were extremely attentive and engaging without being overbearing. The food was excellent. My partner has a gluten issue and they made her the rosemary parm fries fresh without any contamination. The oysters were divine and the vinegar based sauce was excellent. I personally found the maple old fashioned too sweet and the staff were kind enough to try and make it more palatable but unfortunately it didn't suit my tastes but they were extremely accommodating and allowed me to get a classic old fashioned and didn't charge me for the maple. For mains we had the chicken and the lamb. The lamb was melt in your mouth good. Perfectly tender but still with substance and not too soft. The chicken was deliciously moist and the potatoes that accompanied it were phenomenal. You really can't beat the view of Mt Rundle so really nothing was missing.

Robyn Fraser

I come here when I get my car serviced around the corner and will definitely be going out of my way to return more often. There are new owners who have tons of chef experience working in multiple countries and in the fairmont chateau. The food was completely delicious, I had eggs benny with avocado and it was probably the tastiest breakfast I’ve had this year. The egg was poached perfectly, the hollandaise was amazing and the potatoes were crispy. The owners were lovely and friendly, they treated me very nicely. I can tell how excited they are to have this place. Everything is made form scratch, including many gluten free options. Due to the location it wasn't busy. Definitely give them a visit they deserve the business, you will receive amazing food and customer service.

Captain RedShirt

The Keg did an amazing job! My daughter has celiac, and they went above and beyond to accommodate us. Free GF bread, manager helped us specifically, they double checked with us and the kitchen for every item, and our food was delicious! I will definitely eat there again. We have high expectations of restaurants, and they definitely met those expectations! 6 stars, if that were even possible.

Maggie Burtoft

Ibon was great. Very friendly, pleasure to talk to and he made sure I had a safe dining experience with my gluten allergy. Look forward to dining with him again.

Nicole Laidlaw

Fantastic! I couldn’t say more positive things about this spot! I am vegan and gluten free and don’t have issues when I eat here! Thanks! My partner eats meat and we can eat out together here!

Chris M

Delicious food! They provide microwave safe containers for leftovers. Portions are big so easily shareable/splittable. Glutenfree options available.

Phil

Came here lots years ago, great food then. Now, terrible portions. Terrible food. No subsitutes for gluten allergy, no condiments, missing cutlery

Mariah Williams

We stayed at the Banff Springs Fairmont for 5 days and had breakfast in the vermillion room 4 times (breakfast came with our package!) and dinner once. I am symptomatic celiac so much of my review centers on those aspects. All of the staff members we encountered were knowledgeable and helpful. As of April 25, 2024 they had a dedicated GF frier. They did not mark my GF meal separate from my husband’s non-GF but every time my food was delivered it was specified that it was the GF celiac safe dish. Breakfast - for the first 3 days I ordered off the a la carte menu (had the vermillion breakfast twice and the french omelette once). I had been eyeing the buffet because there were so many options but wasn’t sure it was safe for me (as a sensitive, symptomatic celiac). On the last day I mentioned that to the server and she let me know I was welcome to get the buffet, and they would prepare everything in the back and bring it out. So I went up to the buffet, picked out what I wanted and gave that list to my server. Not on the menu, but they can do GF toast, pancakes, made to order omlettes, etc. Dinner - we ate dinner here on a busy evening. There was a bit of an issue with timing but overall it was a great experience. The crème brûlée is to die for, and many dishes are GF or can be made GF with modifications. *cross posted to FindMeGF

Elecia Elliott

Had the most amazing dinner tonight at The Fat Ox Banff. What a treasure to experience. Mathieu our server made our night one to remember. His food and wine recommendations were perfect and ensure us an incredible gastronomy experience!! - 30 month Prosciutto, mustard melon, aged balsamic, arugula - Venison Carpaccio, evoo, parmigiana, capers, arugula, sea salt - Shrimp “Scampi”, Calabrian chili garlic butter, focaccia - Bison Tagliatelle, gluten free, classic meat bolognese - Rigatoni Carbonara, pancetta, egg yolk, parmigiana - Freeman’s Abbey Merlot Best part for me is that they put in the same care and attention to my gluten free substitute that they did to the other dishes we had. I cannot always say that. Thank you Mathieu and Fat Ox Banff. Totally recommend a visit - mouth watering meal.