Top 44 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Downtown Victoria

No MSG No Garlic Foodie

We decided to visit Victoria after finding several restaurants offering vegan food. Since Be Love is dedicated vegan and also gluten free, it was my first choice. However, there wasn't that many items on the menu to my taste, but since they promise seasonal items, I had hoped that there would be some pleasant surprises. The rest of my party decided to order organic red and white wines by the glass. I chose Earthblood Tonic juice made with carrot, beet, celery, kale and ginger. It was very refreshing and looked stunning. The Mac Bowl appealed to me because it claimed to have braising greens, seasonal vegetable, and broccoli. I was warned that the sauce contains garlic, but I took a chance hoping that it would be black garlic rather than fresh garlic. Fortunately, the garlic was hardly noticeable and I was not affected. It was a very rich dish and I loved the creamy taste of the sauce. The roasted hazel nuts were strange and tasted as though the vegetables still had soil/sand/grit. I was disappointed with the scant amount of greens and vegetables, and if I had known, I might have asked for extra vegetables. And of course, I could not finish it the macaroni. If it wasn't for the 'gritty texture' I would have rated this four stars. My friends ordered the daily special gluten free ravioli with nettle. They all loved it. We also shared a platter with flatbread, cashew cream cheese, apple & beet chutney. I was only able to have one item because the rest were heavy with garlic.

Chelsea T

Awesome spot, delicious food… always great service! As someone with celiac disease too, it’s a treat to find a gluten free location as well.

Hilary Djeric

Fantastic place to have brunch! Being Celiac, there are often challenges with the menus, but here at Johns Place they accommodate for this. I had “Catch 22” which was half eggs benny (GF hollandaise) on a GF bun, and GF waffle. It was excelllent and so was the coffee!! Thank you so much for providing these options!!

Alice Trombley

Thank you for making pizza that I can actually eat that tastes amazing. Finding a gluten-free/dairy-free pizza that doesn’t taste like chemicals and sadness is a true feat. ❤️

Kathleen Oneill

Made me a gluten free pizza in under 10 minutes because we needed to catch the ferry! Delicious and speedy

Anthony Carr

Green Cuisine is a Victoria gem. My friends and I regularly order take away and sometimes eat in. The food is always hearty, tasty and great value for money. If we ever have visitors, I tell them to check out Green Cuisine. No one has ever told me they weren't impressed with the food on offer, the prices or the wonderful desserts. As a person with Gluten sensitivities, this place gives me so many options. LOVE IT! Can't recommend this place enough. Long may it continue to provide Victoria with affordable, yummy, no nonsense food.

Steve Sakamoto

Amazing food, very friendly and accommodating service, and the vibe is incredible - especially when the band is in the house.I don't know what they put into the focaccia bread, but if go there and pay full pop for the bread alone. It's like pastry - a little crisp on the outside, delightfully fluffy inside, and the dusting of salt flakes...magic. When I say the food is amazing, I mean the food is AMAZING (the 'Sophia' is as tantalizingly delicious as its namesake). Extra points for the gluten free pasta option!

dan shalloween

Great staff, delicious food and reasonable prices. Lots of gluten free options for my partner.

Lisa Hermann

They don't have many gluten free options. I ordered and was assured that the kitchen will take care. I got sick later that night as I have celiac disease. So care was not taken.

Midori Frisk

Rice bowls are surprisingly good and also gluten free (celiac safe)

Eric LeBlanc

We needed gluten free and we were very happy to know that they have a dedicated gluten free menu and they use a dedicated gluten free fryer for their food. It can be really hard to find a lot of places like this, but this is by far my favourite place to eat in Victoria! I really want to thank everyone there who made it very easy to find safe food for us.

thomas scherbak

Gluten free biscuits are to die for if you have the itch of a place you should go. Also their specials when ever I have been have always just hit the spot

v brown

Wooooooow that was so tasty! You will not regret eating here! The flavours were beautiful, the portion is generous, and the mango lasse is the best I’ve ever had! The dosas are gluten free :)

ETH LDGR

Paid 16 dollars (as I gave 2 dollar tip) for some good tasting chicken soup. I was disappointed to see there were only like 3 tiny pieces of chicken in the soup. Also for folks who don’t want bread, maybe provide a gluten free option or reduce the overall price of the meal. The servers were very kind and the soup tasted good but for the price point not so much!

Alyssa Muncy

Marissa was incredible! She was attentive, friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable when dealing with a celiac allergy at our table. Earl's accommodated a table request, (as most of our group was not able to sit at a high top table) and they left a wonderful birthday card on the table for the occasion. What a perfect touch! There was an undercooked steak at the table but Marissa was quick to respond and she dealt with this issue easily, bringing the replacement right away. Everyone in our group was offered a free dessert - assuming as part of the birthday celebration or could have been from the steak recook? Either way, we all left satisfied and very very impressed with the service. Thank you Marissa and team for helping to make my birthday dinner a special occasion!

Emme Abbs

We loved our visit to Finn’s. Great service, food and atmosphere. I had the seafood linguine, my partner had Finn’s burger on a gluten free bun, and we shared the bison Carpaccio to start. Everything was delicious. Sad I didn’t get any pictures.

Karry B

Came here for brunch with a Victoria local friend who recommended this restaurant. The inside is nicely decorated with natural light coming in from the windows. There are plenty of options on the menu and cater to everyone's taste. There are plenty of gluten free and vegetarian items. They are known for their egg benedicts so we have to give it a try while in Victoria. We ordered the Brisket Benedict on bagel and the Salmon Benedict on croissant (believe there is a $1 surcharge but was told worth the $1 if you like buttery and flaky bread). The bagel was a bit hard to my liking but definitely not soggy even with the eggs and brisket loaded on top. Also, it was quite unique to have a bagel in a benedict. The eggs were cooked perfectly with medium runny yolks. The hashbrowns on the side were very crispy and flavourful. We also ordered drinks to go with the meals. Tropical punch and lavender lemonade are quite popular for non-alcohol options. Overall, our server was nice and attentive. Food was delicious. This would be my go-to brunch place if I live in Victoria.

Don R Campbell

For that schnitzel craving, there is no better place in Victoria. And if you're celiac (gluten free) the answer is finally "yes!". You can enjoy it right along with your eating partners. The crisp is just right, the sides (you get two) are very nicely prepared. Bonus is, we have enough leftover for lunch the following day. The service was fun, informative and attentive.

Cait Foster

Food is always good, sometimes awesome; this is one of few restaurant chains in Victoria that serves Celiacs with care. I love the little notes they write on takeout orders - it’s such a small detail, but it goes such a long way!

Carly McGhee

Service was great! They were super accommodating of my gluten and dairy allergies. Defiantly a spot of fresh seafood. The oysters were great, steaks cooked perfectly.

Lucielle Dinney

Great service and the food was great! They even have a dedicated fryer for celiacs!

Janaea Overn

So glad we tried Rebar while in Victoria! The waitress was happy to point out the many gluten free & vegan options. The portion sizes are great. You won’t leave hungry. Lots of fresh flavours and veggies in the dishes. It would also be worth it to go just for the fresh juice. Delicious - it really hit the spot!

Emme Abbs

Absolutely delicious and great service! I had The California and an iced chai and my partner had The Reuben (on a gluten free bun) and a green tea. Everything was absolutely delicious! The service staff were super friendly, fast and helpful. I also love the overall ‘farmhouse’ vibe of the atmosphere!

Jim O'Grady

I found High Tea at the Empress Hotel to be rather disappointing. The cost, over $100 plus tip and tax, is unjustified for what was served: the equivalent of a single sandwich cut into quarters, a scone, tea, and five small desserts. The setting resembled a hotel lobby bar, lacking any true elegance despite the fine plate settings. The gluten-free bread was particularly disappointing, especially given the superior local options available. Overall, the experience felt grossly overpriced and quite unsatisfactory. Unless you have money to burn, I recommend spending it on something more memorable while visiting Victoria.

Zoi Livia

I’m a local fan. The atmosphere is fantastic. Love the gluten free options. First visit I had GF fried chicken and waffles. It was excellent. Tonight I had the Kale and Burrata cheese. It was delicious! Location is also great. Close to public parking. 1:2 a block to the inner harbour.

Ashe

I ordered gluten free and they had great options! Very patient and basically made me a custom one. Really good flavour and size! Im surprised they dont have 5 starts all the way

Abby Loach

I have celiac disease and have been here a few times and the food and service was good. However this morning I went and ordered the same thing I had the past few times with no issues I was informed that the kitchen would not be able to accommodate my allergy as I cannot have any cross contamination and that there were only 2 things on the entire menu that I could choose from. Mind you the two things to choose from were minus the hash browns and toast with the only sub being a small fruit bowl and still paying the same price. The waitress was very nice about everything and very apologetic when we decided not to order anything. However I felt like it is very poor of the restaurant to only be able to accommodate allergies when it’s convenient for them.

Dibs !

The food tastes good. It's a little expensive for a walk up counter when you add on any protein or avocado. Most of the additions were gluten free, which is why we chose this place. They had fun beverage options. It's accessible, but a tight squeeze inside when it's full in rush hours

Emme Abbs

Amazing sandwiches! I had the Chicken B.L.A.T with cheddar, and my partner had the Foghorn on Gluten free bread (removed the crispy onions). I also got an iced decaf raspberry mocha, and my partner got a green tea. Everything was delicious and the service was friendly! Definitely recommend for a quick lunch spot!

jennifer mcmillan

Thanks Burke D! Your service was fantastic and we had a great time! I really appreciate all the gluten free options for our family. Everything was delicious and the patio has the best views. Cheers!

Olga Chekoy

Unfortunately, the restaurant can not guarantee that their gluten-free options are gluten-free. When we came to the restaurant, we asked if there was any choice for our child who had celiac, and we answered, "Yes." When all of our members made an ordered it came to that they can not guarantee. If you can not guarantee, please do not put the sign for gluten-free options. It means you misinformed your customers with no relevant information.

Julianna Nielsen

My partner and I love and recommend this little restaurant! We have never been disappointed with their fresh and flavourful empanadas and arepas, and I love their patacones. The staff are helpful, friendly, and will recommend something tasty for you if you’re not sure what to get. I am celiac and I appreciate their allergen knowledge and precautions. :)

M. T.

9 people well accommodated Pork shoulder was very good, lamb was also very good. Will be back great waitress. Need more gluten-free options would be the only problem a few options not clearly identified waitress very helpful.

Pam Lacey

Great location across from Chinatown gates. Seating inside and outside. Even a little parking lot. Lots and lots of sweet options. (Including Gluten free ones). My sister enjoyed her veggie wrap and I enjoyed my Mocha.

Tara Aech

Had a heavy travel day yesterday, needed a breakfast spot for a table of six. Called in advance and able to get a reservation if we were there in 10 minutes. The food was a huge portion size. Bonus that they had bubble tea. The only issue was one of our party has a gluten allergy and they were not willing to substitute more hash towns and remove the English muffin for the egg Benedict, but were able to remove the toast for more hash browns with the omelette… We don’t know why one but not the other. We had the veggie omelet, Mexican omelette, breakfast sandwich, and bacon plate. We saw there is an 5% charge if you use any card other than a Canadian debit card. Overall, happy for our party with this find today!

Griffin Nesbitt

I had a beautiful dinner as the sun was setting. Went for my 25th birthday with my parents and really enjoyed the servers and food. We got a delicious side order of mussels, and I got the Vista 18 veggie burger (with gluten free bun) and added feta which was super yummy. Was a little shocked with some of the culinary choices, like the three whole yellow potatoes in my burger, or the pop rocks in the crème brûlée, but they were still delicious :•) ! Best suited for special occasions as it is quite pricey depending on what you order

Korinne Charity

It was a good quick stop for some cheap dinner. The loaded fries were way too spicy and the menu could offer a few more gluten friendly options. Other than that, it's just as I expected after visiting both locations in Vancouver.

Liz Reading

Unfortunately Milestones has significantly reduced their gluten free/friendly menu options. Their main menu items are pricey but the portions are generous. The serving staff don't seem well informed about their wine or menu options but willing to check. However, the food is always consistent and the Milestones on the Victoria BC inner harbour has lovely views and a great, full sun patio in the nice weather. Of course, no one beats a Milestones bellini.

Corrie L Angell

The fact they offer delicious gluten free fish and chips will bring me back again and again!

Alanna Harlton

the vegetarian crossing-the-bridge soup with chicken stock is my favourite. It is also gluten-free. The noodles are nice and chewy! The soup is beautiful and colourful.

KB Bhanot

I was expecting medium to low-grade of Indian food, but I was actually proven wrong. This place has a really good flavor full options, which I was amazed. I really like their chaste specially Samosa chaat and aloo naan. there are a lot of gluten-free options available as well so in that sense it’s pretty good. I recommend trying to appetizer option pretty large portion of food replacement item.

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Tanya Higgin

This place is hidden gem! I stumbled upon it downtown today, tucked between Yates and View in an office building. The coffee is amazing, and they offer a great selection of milk alternatives, plus vegan and gluten-free pastries. The customer service was top-notch—the barista (with red/pink hair) was so friendly and engaging, which is rare these days. I’ll definitely be back! Plus reading "You are Brew-tiful" is a lovely way to enter a .