Top 28 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Penticton

Sarah Desrosiers

The food: Phenomenal. The smoothies are great, the bowls are savory and full of great stuff, the banh mi wrap is my all time favourite... everything is good, filling and healthy! One of the only places I can eat at that doesn't hurt my stomach afterwards (the girls get it). They serve fast, it's easy to order ahead and have meals that are ready to be taken out and cooked at home. The service: Even better. They are kind, accommodating, personable and don't judge you when you've ordered the same thing three days in a row. The location: Feels like a community space. They always have posters of local events, host local artists and it is wheelchair accessible! Based on all my experience there, I'd also say they are neurodivergent friendly - always patient, don't mind repeating themselves and are willing to adjust. FYI: I'm not vegan or gluten-intolerant. :) I just love good food. Keep it up!

Jenna Francis

I’m Celiac and they used clean pans for me and was extremely accommodating and knowledgeable about cross contamination and how to keep me safe. Very happy with service.

Alex Schroeder

Love love love stillfood so much. Obsessed with the new gluten free chicken wings, especially the hot hunny flavor. I crave them constantly now lol The phillycheeze steak, potato salad and Dan Dan bowl are also amazing. My boyfriend who is not vegan often suggests we go here because he loves the food. The owners and staff are also awesome and the actual restaurant is really nice and always very clean.

Tiggs H

Server had great knowledge about celiac. Great recommendations, one of the best buns I've had, wish it was a little larger! The kitchen was very accommodating.

Enjulie Bedi

Gluten free options! The chick pea panini was FRIGGEN DELICIOUS. YUM.

Ilan Goldenblatt

Fantastic food! I had the Smoked Salmon poached egg bowl, and my partner had the tofu bowl. We are gluten free, which was easily accommodated. Lots of GF and DF options. Would definitely eat here again!

Sarah Rikkinen

Great service and consistently good food. Decent gluten free substitutes and good vegetarian options.

John Morfopoulos

Almost the entire menu is gluten free friendly. Highly recommend

Jasmine K

I don't know why I've held off writing a review for so long because this is the place I met my soon to be husband and we revisit often when passing through. We love the small diner feel, the staff are always welcoming and sweet. The portions are HUGE and still are huge 4 years later. Honestly, the fact people complain about the food here blows my mind because it's the basis of a home cooked diner meal, and that's what I'm looking for when coming here. I think the prices are on par if not cheap for how much food they serve! It's exactly what you'd expect from a small town diner and i will always come back. I mean I may be biased because this place holds such a special place in my heart! Regardless of that, this is the perfect breakfast place! :) I'm also super thankful they have gluten free options - not a lot of places do!

M B

I love the Portuguese lettuce wraps! I just wish they had gluten free bread 🍞 but none the less I love lokis

Aaron J. JacksonCrabb

A deliciously superb share-plate tapas-styled dinner paired with a recommended Hillside Winery 2015 Gamay Noir, topped off with a petite four-square dessert and a fine port. Oh yea everything we ate 100% Gluten-free Celiac-friendly. Thanks to the awesome chefs for their dedication in producing the Celiac-friendly meal and to the our server for her diligence at being respectful, helpful and patient with our slow dining. It's all GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!

Ed Murr

I was in Penticton for a couple of days on my way home from a trip to Edmonton. I reached out to my niece to meet for dinner while I was in town and she recommended Palmer. I happened to be staying next door at the Hotel Penticton so this was super convenient. Their menu has a good variety without being overwhelming. There’s bound to be something to appeal to everyone. My niece ordered the Miso Glazed Salmon and I had the Chicken Presse. Both meals were very tasty and decent portions. Our server was very attentive and when I mentioned that my Guinness was quite flat, she brought me a different drink and even comp’d the drink as well as remove the stale drink. After our meal, our server listed off some dessert options and we selected their Turtle Cheesecake which is both gluten free and dairy free (my niece has dietary restrictions) and it was surprisingly tasty. The coconut whip “cream” was a nice touch. I will be trying Palmer for breakfast before I leave and see if a steakhouse is capable of doing breakfast.

Sydney

Sociale is a must-stop if you’re enjoying a day at the beach! Our server Selina was excellent and so patient with us. The food was to die for, there were lots of gluten free options, and the servers are all very knowledgeable and attentive. 10/10 would recommend.

Shiloh Vanderkooi

The server Raine was amazing, she and the cooks went above and beyond for me because of my gluten allergy. 😊💜

Andrew Dickens

Sarah Thomson

I was really excited for this dinner due to the high rating but unfortunately was really disappointed with this restaurant. Our server wasn’t friendly and made it feel very snooty and uncomfortable. The servers weren’t very accommodating of dietary restrictions. I’m celiac and they were unable to provide safe GF options for any of the carbs (potato, bulgar, pita) so I left quite hungry. They also never came back with an answer on if the feta was pasteurized which is necessary during pregnancy. Our server told us this was ‘elevated dining’, but this really missed the mark, certainly wouldn’t return.

Alix Schroeder

Our bartender Chris was incredible, very welcoming and helpful. Wish there were more vegan and gluten free options, not much to eat there so I went somewhere else for food after.

Colleen Risbey

A greasy spoon with not too greasy delights! I haven't been to restaurants for a while. This was a real treat as I came into town for some items. Big perks all around. They don't charge for gluten free French toast, the prices are so good for this time in the world, it's packed so that shows people like it and it was Sparkling clean all around. Can't say that about Denny's! I was happy writing here for an hour. Thank you!

BSM

Visiting from Vancouver and ordered 5 pizzas, Veg Korma, Paneer Makhnee Gluten free, Meat Lovers, and veggie pesto. I must say that this pizza is some of the best I’ve ever had!! Delicious fresh toppings, and flavours. The crust is crispy and perfect texture & taste. I called the order in, and the lady that took my order was extremely friendly, and delivery driver was equally great and professional! I highly recommend this place, 5 STAR *****

Monique Saebels

Good ribs and gluten free options.

Carolyn Parente

RaeAnna Wiebe

The Angry Vegan offered a satisfying meal with excellent gluten-free options. The standout dish for me was the unforgettable potato salad. Highly recommend! Love the take home frozen meals, so convenient.

Sadie Brown

braydon goss

Came here for xmas eve and did not disappoint. Also thank you to the staff for making a separate dish for my gf who is celiac even though they were only doing the buffet that night.

MD

Gluten free was awful, the bread was wet. Drinks were mid, expensive for what they are. Watched the person who made the drink spill half of it on the counter and not fill it up, even though they charged for the larger drink. Service pretty bad, a lot of people standing around. Huge line up, and not using both registers is an oversight. Given the amount of staff, it’s better to have someone serving both drinks outside when sitting with the food. Also maybe have someone clearing dishes?

J Kayzer

Ridiculously delicious food, gluten-friendly options and GF beer too. Fun and social during the day and awesome bands with dancing many evenings.

tom knudson

The food was really good. The lady working was knowledgeable and very welcoming . The quality and price was very good as well. Will be frequenting here more often. They also had great gluten free and vegan options.

Bryan Alexander