Top 50 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Hamilton

Christian Griggs-Drane

Julia made this an incredible experience! I am so grateful for Julia and The Mule, as a celiac and anaphylactic to Peanuts and Tree Nuts, my time finding restaurants that I feel truly safe is rare. This was the first place in Canada where I felt that safety to just explore the menu, relax, and enjoy. Everyone that came to our table was kind, informed, and awesome! Also the food IS AMAZING! Best tacos I’ve had in Ontario. Thank you again to Julia and the team for making a memorable meal and amazing experience. Will be coming back to Hamilton just for The Mule!

Humza Shah

Absolutely amazing pastries! 100% gluten free, plenty of vegan options as well. Customer service was incredible. I will definitely be coming back for more!

S K

Love it here. It’s so cozy. Lots of their little treats and baked goods are gluten free and I believe they are all vegan. Their brunch menu is good too! Very generous portions. They always play the perfect cozy calm music, you can reserve a table which I would recommend doing on the weekends. I’m the warmer months they have some patio tables out on the sidewalk to watch all the Locke street dogs walking by. The banana bread is 20/10. I also love their matcha oat latte with strawberry syrup.

Dondoozat

I’ve never had a complaint about this place. Well, maybe that it’s not closer to my house 😂 Such good food, friendly service and some tasty gluten free options too!

LlamaLlamaDadPajama

We parked down the street in a parking lot that only accepted coins. $2/hr. (No cards accepted only coins) When you first step foot in the door it's like being punched in the nose by an old moldy cloth. 🤢 Needless to say, we stuck around because we heard that that pop punk band 'Accident Prone' from the early 2000s has been seen there. 🤘 The staff are the cool kids you jammed with in school. Friendly enough and didn't seem to mind catering to our dietary restrictions of dairy-free and gluten-free. They were very accommodating. If you are looking for Root Beer here, you won't find it. It's only Pepsi products (and even though Pepsi makes root beer, they didn't have it lol!) The BEST thing about this visit.... APORKALYPSE NOW BURGER AND SWEET POTATO FRIES!!!!! I still dream of this pork on pork product. There is nothing as good as this. The burger patty is delicious, it's topped with regular bacon that was the perfect crisp and if that wasn't enough it was topped with chunky double smoked bacon (which I hope to be buried with one day). I swapped my provolone for vegan cheese (for those with broken bellies like me) And, if that wasn't enough.... they slather this little piggy in horseradish mayo!! Like what the funk?!? Who thinks of such a glorious burger lube?!? Bottle that and sell it, you'd make a killing!! I swapped the standard fries for sweet potato fries that came with a tasty dip and it was a match made on the farm! I am STOKED that we stayed, that burger was like nothing I have ever eaten before. Thank you to whoever created it! It was simply gorgeous. I hope to be back someday to enjoy that morsel once more!

Sierra

We used to come here all the time - and it was great. Then last year we went and I noticed the gluten free pizza did not taste the same as it had. Took a break from Caro, then decided to give it another go, and it is disgusting. The gluten free dough *was* the best in the city (I’ve been gluten free for 10 years and tried many places), and it appears they changed the dough. Not sure why they would change it because the last 2 times it has been horrible. Couldn’t even finish a slice. Very disappointing! Will not be returning, and I no longer will be recommending Caro as a gluten free option

Karen Riddiford

We have eaten weekend breakfast here on many occasions. The gluten free waffles are the best I've ever tasted. The coffee is great. The service is friendly. The seating is tight but worth the wait on a busy day.

AnnMarie Cino

decided to go to Caro for a gluten free pizza tonight . server came to tell us they were out of at least 3 items on the menu and many types of drinks then waited to order -crickets waited 20 min … no one took our order we left … terrible service sorry not sorry

Leanne Gilbert

I have to eat gluten free as I'm celiac & family members kindly picked me up some GF morning glory muffins from Paisley Cafe to try. Wow...best GF muffin I've ever had!!! I will be making the 45 minute drive to see them soon (& I suspect often!) to hopefully get more muffins & try whatever other GF delights they have! I wish I still worked at McMaster University so I could visit them every day!! :-) **Update - visited in person - do be careful if celiac as server used same tongs on regular gluteny treats on the GF treats. I didn't notice the tongs weren't fresh until midway through server packing up my goodies & I ended up having to give away $30 worth of treats as I couldn't eat them. My bad, I should have asked server to use fresh tongs when I ordered.

Logan O'Hara

The sweetest staff ever!! I always feel so welcome at Mulberry :) the salty vegan cookie and cinnamon bun latte are a must. I wouldn't recommend for celiacs, but they have an awesome gf banana bread for those with an intolerance!

william wallace

We travelled 2 hours to eat dinner here. Destination choice. Us and our friends (4 top) The dining room was busy, loud and full of laughter. The Kitchen was on a lull when we sat down for our 7 pm table, as we had a front row seat to see what they are up to. What they are "up to" is a LOT. As is the whole restaurant. Great greeting at the door, good well timed and solid service by the whole team, table visit from the Manager to say hello and chat for a minute. Very well made drinks, good wine selection by the glass, big tables, nice big chairs. Details. They have these covered. As the second rush hit, and the Kitchen crew was heading into what I know was the second stretch of service in a 10+ hour day, they did not let up. All of the parts of the dishes we ordered had their full attention. The salad, venison carpaccio and squash fritters were delicious, proportional and looked fantastic. The frites on the burger and flat iron steak (both cooked as ordered, delicious and served hot) were crisp and seasoned. The gnocchi was so good my wife purposefully did not finish so she could take some home to have the next day and my duck leg had crispy skin, soft delicious meat and slightly textured cabbage, with potatoes, proper lardons and a balance of tart mustard. There was dessert too after all of that great food, a smooth and full-of-real-vanilla-bean brulee and a light lemon tart. Espresso martinis after the meal instead of coffee. I am a full blown celiac diner who understands that there will be dishes that I just cannot have and yet I had numerous menu choices as well as un-requested thoughtful additions provided (gluten free crackers for my carpaccio) This is a restaurant business that you can go to knowing that all of the people that are here are working to put out the very best over-all experience they can, and have been doing so for the past several years. In a changing time of eating out and deciding where to go and what to get, my wife put it perfectly - "Go somewhere that can exceed your expectations" The French does just that.

Ajay Chaudhary

Superb place, location 10 on 10 Sufficient gluten-free and vegetarian options A must try and you will not be disappointed.

Heather Pease

They just put out a summer menu and it was excellent. Best to go with a group and share. They were able to accommodate for my celiac. Try the whipped feta. It was out of this world. The waitress was lovely and we didn’t need for anything.

Madison Deppe

Everything here is 11/10. Definitely get the salmon sushi and then watch yourself want a second one. Fries are a must. The PB espresso martini is painfully good. And they are exceptional at managing celiac/gluten intolerance. Great every time - thank you guys!

Eugene Boron

Great place my wife is gluten free and they served us a great breakfast i like the button system for the less fortunate we donated $10 today toward it keep up the good wor

Sandra Ward

The room was a bit dark, we had to ask for cutlery but the food was very good. Nice size portions and a choice of Gluten Free options.

Chelsea Beckerton

This is a very cozy spot that my friend and I have visited on a few occasions now. Every time we are greeted with AMAZING service, everyone is so pleasant and knowledgeable about all the options available, especially for my friend who has a gluten intolerance - one of the few places that has a good amount of options for that dietary restriction. I impulsively decided on a dessert which also ended up being fantastic.

Andrea Ziedenberg

I would give this place a million stars if I could. Incredibly kind and friendly staff. Food was excellent AND so gluten free friendly. Being celiac usually means I have to skip home fries and toast but not here! We had egg, bacon, toast, home fries and the breakfast BLT made gluten free. Highly recommend. If I’m ever back in Hamilton I will be going here!

Kevin Whalen

Excellent food, excellent service. My wife and I held our rehearsal dinner at the Motel Restaurant and it was a great time. The vibes were really great, the service was excellent, and the food, wow the food. The food was outstanding, they also had some excellent vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options for our wedding party who have those dietary restrictions. This was good quality food too, these restrictions were not an after thought they clearly made meals taste good with said restrictions and our guests loved them. I would recommend booking your next event or dinner night at Motel Restaurant!

Shannon Freeman

Service has been great every time we’ve gone and my kids love the birthday cake pancakes. I’ve usually been very happy with the food and grateful for the many gluten free options but this time my food was actually cold—not even room temp/warm, but cold as I’d it has recently come out of a refrigerator. My daughter also had the top of the syrup container come off as she was pouring some on her pancake. The staff were very apologetic and assured her that it wasn’t her fault (apparently it’s not uncommon). It was a busy morning, so I didn’t say anything about the temp of my food. Most of the time I would give five stars and we will still go back—I’ll just assume that this was an off day. Service was still great and I’m sure if I had said something, they would have addressed the cold food issue but maybe we won’t go back on holidays in the future 😬😅

Lilly Rendulic

I always enjoy the gluten free menu options here…especially the coconut curry dish. Server Elwira was friendly.

Seid Oumer

This place amazing specially one of the server name daliya fantastic she knows how to taking care of the customer that has gluten allergy

Melanie Plaskett

Had a wonderful dinner here! A huge thank you to the supervisor, Ak, who went above and beyond to assure my group that the cheesecake was gluten-free it was absolutely delicious! We truly appreciate the great service, and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks again, Ak!

Fiorel Tuli

The food here is fantastic, They have fresh authentic mexican dishes with many options including gluten free an extensive dedicated vegan/vegetarian menu which is not common for most mexican restaurants! I tried the tacos and they were fresh, tasty and came with authetic dips, birria juice and authentic mexican spice dip, They also had amazing fresh juices like strawberries berry and mango and much more The service was very friendly and fast, I will highly recommend!

Brenda Beazley

First visit for brunch with friends and it was very disappointing...no coffee because their coffee machine was not working. The menu and reservation form indicates they have gluten free options and yet they had no gluten free bread/buns, so my eggs benny came without an English muffin. Overall, not a great experience.

David Rienties

Breakfast was amazing. Our server Melissa was excellent. Service was fast and friendly, food was delicious. They have gluten-free options for breakfast and the restaurant and washrooms are accessible friendly Definitely recommend to give this place a try.

Herb Lochbihler

Clean, well managed and good value for the money. I like my pork not so well done but I understand that restaurants have to be cautious and not everyone likes pork on the pink side. The portions were good and they have gluten free rice-based pasta that my wife enjoyed. They even had GF bread to make a garlic toast! We each had a drink and found them to be reasonably priced too. So many establishments are gouging on that element now. We weren't expecting much from initial impressions but we ended up pleasantly surprised and would definitely go back if opportunity presented it.

lily 🐍🥒🐛

literally just called into two locations — ancaster was so wonderful to talk to they really take cross contamination seriously — not saying this will be everyone’s experience but st. catherine’s was quite rude especially for something like celiac disease they just were very dismissive like sure ya maybe we could clean the surfaces but no promises like we aren’t responsible for anything that goes wrong … okayyy but ya ancaster LOVELY!

Julie Poitras

I had a lovely meal at Cora’s restaurant in Hamilton at the Upper James St location. The server Stephanie was very friendly and gave great service. The meal was delicious, the fruit was sweet and fresh, and the omelette was hot and flavourful. I especially appreciate having gluten free meal options that are satisfying and filling. For those who require gluten free meals, I ordered the Gigi omelette with gluten free toast and fresh fruit. As a treat, I added a side of bacon. Come in and try this meal. You won’t regret it.

JenJen C

Food was meh this time. Wings were tough, rubbery. Fries were not crispy. What's wrong with the blue cheese dip? It's the oddest grey colour. Potato skins were alright. I do like that there's a gluten free fryer and a few decent options for gluten free "pub fare" but this time we were underwhelmed. We probably sont hurry back.

Liz K

My Fiancee and I tried this place for the first time, and I have no idea how I didn't know about this place before. Their food is the epitome of comfort food. I had their specialty, the Original Vegan Pizza Pocket, and if you can't already tell by the picture it was the size of my hand stretched out and as heavy as a loaf of gluten-free bread. Absolutely stuffed with cheese and pepperoni, the crust is flaky and absolutely divine. They have some gluten-free things on their menu, including deserts and some tasty salads, but if GF isn't something you need they have an extensive menu for any vegan to be excited about. I'll be dreaming about having this pizza pocket again, I will absolutely go back to get another!

Kevin Lobo

Amazing Indian restaurant serving fresh tasty and healthy Indian food in the city. The owner and staff provide excellent service and the restaurant has many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options on the menu. I highly recommend dining at this gem of a restaurant. Great for lunches, dinners, family events and small receptions.

Dawn Stowell

Exceptional customer service in all aspects. Waitress took my dietary concern very seriously and addressed the kitchen staff with it. My issue concerning their strawberry cheesecake gluten free dessert was very competently resolved and I needn't have been so worried. Much thanks 🙏 to all for making my experience very enjoyable and health conscious too.

Dawn Stowell

Very yummy... I'm thoroughly enjoying their economically priced gluten-free brownies.

Jen Davidson

This was our first time here and all 4 of us enjoyed everything about our experience. We loved the atmosphere and the food was delicious. We had the cod, hamburger, salmon and braised beef. They had a number of options in the main dishes for my gluten free needs. Presentation was great too. Such a fun night!

Steve Dyck

Our niece planned their wedding at the Ancaster Mill Chapel and reception in the Mill. It was spectacular. For sure the bride and groom were so thoughtful in their selections but the Mill delivered. The location is beautiful with the mill stream and stone work stairs. The staff we kind, busy making our event special- the staff were happy to be there and knew how to support a good party. The food - excellent., complimentary the chef/kitchen team, you should be proud of your skill and care. I enjoyed the hors d’Oeuvres - several gluten free options all scrumptious. At the meal the salad was a feature- seeds and glazed walnuts, pomegranate seeds fresh green with a roasted squash base - wow. I had the prime rib. Again it was a treat. We had a great time. Thank you!

Kathy Fader

Great gluten free options delicious

Ron Finney

Lot's of Gluten Friendly options.

Cleveland Nagata

Li p

The service was ok, server looked like she wasn't very happy, forced smile.. Let's talk about the food, my child's grill cheese was burnt, had to send it back, but got a replacement but that was even worse, not very happy my child was looking at us while we were eating, Chicken porteblo mushroom, the chicken was so dry and crusty, hardly any gravy sauce.. The steak was ok, but no steak knife instead I used the regular knife.. I had a gluten allergy, I had the chicken med with chickpea again the chicken was burnt on the other side and I guess the cook tried to hide it... Very disappointed with the service, food, and no smiles... Will not return.. I wanted to ask for a refund..

Melissa Davis

Fantastic quality customer service; Matt and Rebecca were fantastic. Everything we ate was tasty and filling. True gluten free options that were actually worth having.

Shivana Yoga

Super delicious food. Healthy and clean. Vegan and gluten free friendly. I highly recommend the Green Bar.

Endless Rats

No matter where I go across Ontario, I cannot find Café Oranje's equal. The staff, the atmosphere, the coffee, the food... There is no comparison. I am delighted each and every time I visit. If you are gluten-sensitive, there are always wheat-free options aplenty and their muffins are some of the best I have had in a long time. There is also gluten-free bread available if you want to get into any of their robust selection of sandwiches. And to any fans of oat milk, there is Earth's Own Barrista-style oat milk available. The coffee is excellent - fans of black coffee, rejoice. It needs nothing added to be enjoyed to it's fullest. I simply tend to order lattes as a matter of preference. The store is always clean and welcoming with an atmosphere that delights in clever simplicity. The owner reflects these values with her personable, easy wit, and her staff are always professional and courteous. I'm incredibly socially awkward and still, I find everyone who works here is really easy to talk to. I am also sound sensitive but never feel the need to drown out noise here. Guests trend towards intelligent or pleasant conversation at a reasonable volume, and that over the sound of smooth jazz or lo-fi beats makes for pleasant background noise. If you are someone who likes to work at the café, I have been using the space to draw and work on commission illustrations and have found it very easy to focus and get a lot done here. The front door is a little small and heavy, but the staff are super courteous and if you think you will have any trouble with it, flag them down and they will absolutely help you. It's worth noting for the sake of accessibility as well, the bathroom is a rather small single-person room that requires you to ascend about two or three steps. As a result of the size and age of the building, there is no wheelchair accessibility. The store is very lgbtq2+ friendly! I was asked for my pronouns (for context, I use they/them) and they have been well respected ever since. All in all, I love this café. It is easily my favourite in the province. I am moving away soon, so I will dearly miss it. But I hope that it will continue to thrive so that whenever I visit Hamilton, I can stop by for a while.

Jessica S

Had my moms 65th bday with 14 guests - picked a set menu with some upgrades +add ons and we totally enjoyed ourselves! Highly recommend menu E upgrade pasta to sacchetti and add truffle fries for the table. We had some celiac/diet restrictions and everything worked out great for them also. David was our server and he was very polite attentive and helpful. Thank you for the great service! Peter helped plan the event with me and was very patient and helpful.

Kristina Klobucar

We hosted our wedding at The Diplomat and everything was incredible! Our event coordinator, Kyla, was super helpful throughout the whole planning process and answered all of our questions promptly. The restaurant is beautiful and required such minimal decor. The staff working the event made everything run so smoothly, from set up, to cocktail hour, to dinner service. The servers were amazing. The bartenders are so talented and our guests loved the cocktails. All of the food was DELICIOUS! Our favourite canapés were the fried halloumi and the chili chicken. The braised beef was to die for. There were vegan and gluten free options for our guests with dietary restrictions. Our guests raved about the food! I would highly recommend The Diplomat for hosting events!

Hannah Vandervelde

My partner and I frequently dine here for Sunday brunch. We always enjoy the tasty food, the pleasant service, and the relaxed atmosphere. Deb was our server today and she was lovely. I appreciate that they have a gluten-free toast option for us GF folk.

Sydney Shepherd

Amazing food! Amazing service! So good with my gluten allergy. New fav spot

Meghan Lefebvre

Could do with more variety of options for the brunch, it was a lot of eggs Benedict which is not my jam. But I enjoyed what I did get. Would also suggest adding turkey bacon and gluten free options to really elevate. Service was adequate, atmosphere was really cool. 👌

Hamont Reviewer

Dirty South on Concession: Delicious Comfort Food with Options for All The Dirty South on Concession Street offers a diverse menu of Southern comfort food with something for everyone, including vegetarian and vegan options. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the pricing is reasonable, especially for drinks. Highlights: Gluten-free menu: Impressive selection of gluten-free dishes, including sandwiches and poutine. Delicious food: Well-proportioned sandwiches, particularly the fried chicken options, are flavorful and satisfying. Pulled pork sandwich and poutine are also recommended. Separate fryer for fries and nachos for gluten free! Variety: Diverse menu caters to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan. Things to consider: Size: The restaurant is small and can get crowded. Finding a seat is usually manageable, but be prepared for potential wait times. Parking: Street parking in the area is paid. Overall: The Dirty South on Concession is a great choice for a delicious and satisfying meal. The diverse menu, friendly staff, and reasonable prices make it a worthwhile visit. If you're looking for Southern comfort food in upper Hamilton, be sure to check it out!

Ben Switzer

Top tier food and experience. I was unsure about my wine choice, and my server curated a tasting for me until I found the magic wine. I ordered the oysters, which came with a fruity habenaro salsa and it was some of the best compliment to oysters I’ve ever tasted. Gluten free was no problem, with lots of options. I had the salad with tofu added, and a side of the mashed potatoes which were insanely tasty, and a bit more rich and filling than I expected. The staff were helpful, charming - very good service. Would highly recommend to anyone