Top 10 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Vancouver

Jessica Shelderup

Best GF bread in Vancouver!

Jessica Shelderup

The best GF pastries in Vancouver!

Lily Kane

100% GF Lots of options Staff really nice

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As someone with multiple dietary restrictions, I really appreciate how clear and easy to navigate Virtue Bakery is. No guessing games, everything is labeled, and the staff behind the counter genuinely understand the ingredients. It is refreshingly straightforward without ever compromising on flavour. Their offerings include all gluten-free, and a variety of dairy-free, egg-free, and low-sugar baked goods, catering to a wide range of folks. They do have nuts on-site, goodies share a display case, however whatever is labelled as nuts has nuts in it and other stuff doesn't. A rare gem for those of us with dietary restrictions! I love the df lavender brownie and df banana bread.

Chey Petrich

GLUTEN FREE CROISSANT OF MY DREAMS!!

Not all who wander are lost.

My travel partner and I each had a gluten-free free lamborghini with salad. Fresh ingredients, meat had nice seasonings, and a good flat bread (gf "bun"). They earn a double tasty and a recommendation to all GF eaters out there. Already planning a return visit when back in Vancouver in a few weeks.

Jamie Potter

We were here from Ontario, and read that they served gluten free burgers and fries (my wife and son both have Celiac Disease). They were delicious!! Best burger and fries they've had, and my other two sons and I both loved our non gluten free burgers too. We all liked everything so much we came back a second time during our visit! Excellent and friendly service. Highly recommend!

Noah

Great spot, and better than most other dairy-free/gluten-free baking in Vancouver. Their vegan cakes + cupcakes are especially good - about as close as you can get to a dairy cake in terms of texture and flavour

anthony dallazanna

gluten friendly options and can accommodate celiac

Becca

This place was great! As someone with celiac disease, it was so nice to know everything was 100% gluten free, and my non celiac fiance loved the bowl he got too. I had the regular size porchetta with honey mustard, rice pilaf and garden salad and it was delicious and the perfect portion. Will 100% go back next time I am in the city! But do note, there is no bathroom so make sure to not wait until you get to the restaurant like I did, assuming there would be one lol.

Jordyn Kimel

JAMES LESTER

No justice for Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant! This place is a gem. It's quite a distance from our house and there are other, closer Ethiopian restaurants but we always find ourselves back there. The food and combo plates are always incredibly filling. Staff is attentive but not too much so. Like your glass is always half full sorta service and the jazz music is just right. Ten stars! *Also great gluten free selection

Brooks Nicols

Delicious vegetarian menu including several signature concoctions and several dishes which are also gluten free, or vegan or vegan option. Every food dish is healthy here. At least everything here is served with healthy intent. I only say this because they do serve beer and wine also.

Earth Explorer

Comfortable seating, good work space with excellent filter coffee and fresh homemade gluten free doughnuts. Wi-Fi is only 4/4 today.

Shilpa Parveen

They have REAAALLY good Vegan and Gluten Friendly donuts! 😭🫶🏻I’m so glad.

Michelle Beaubien

A nice space with lots of healthy options! Gluten free was no problem for them to accommodate and I really enjoyed my meal. :)

chloe kf

Amazing service, ambiance & food! Accommodated gluten free so well! Very cozy! Great drinks also!

Jemma Lee

Had the BLT bagel it was stacked with bacon and great value, DELICIOUS! Loved the mayo/sauces and guac it had on it! Espresso drinks have minimal sweetness which is nice. Quite impressed with the food and drink I enjoyed here today. Also loved the gluten free options. The service was wonderful. Looking forward to summer mornings on the patio with my dogs. Will definitely be back again and again!

Stephanie Brown

Good place! Has gluten free options. Bread was quite dry. I got the express burrata and the eggplant Parmesan with gluten free penne. Waitress made sure to check with chef and made good suggestions.

Daniel Vance

Quite simply, the most amazing "home-cooked feel" food one could possibly imagine. Vegan, gluten-free. Whatever magic they are cooking with here, is 🔥. 10/10 would recommend.

Madison

I love the work out classes, and LOVE that they have so many vegan and gluten free pastries.

Shawn Michaud

Rented a private room for a business meeting. Received very high end service. Food quality and options were through the roof. They easily made accommodations for a guest that was gluten free. The sea food was very fresh and the steak was cooked perfectly. The service was very informative and the atmosphere was unmatched as it was within a private wine cellar. Highly recommend for special occasions.

Alex Kuhlman

I have Celiac disease and I was able to safely enjoy their delicious black cod breakfast set! Very many gluten free options, many of the things here are gluten free by default, and GF options are clearly marked. The staff were friendly and able to answer my questions. The food and the atmosphere are both so incredibly comforting! I will definitely return here again!

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This is the best bakery in Vancouver with lot of great choices for pastries and even gluten free desserts Awesome place to get your sweets.

Krista Vandersteen

The cafe was busy with people steadily coming in on a Sunday morning. I had the gluten free vanilla donut which was good. I almost didn't go here because I didn't see any reference to dietary options on the page overview so they could be better about highlighting those options. They also had oat or almond milk alternatives. They have minimal seats inside but have a large enclosed patio.

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The waffle was really good! I was really happy they had a gluten-free option. However, the service was really disappointing. Especially the cashier with permed hair—she looked angry, and the way she spoke felt like she was yelling at me and my friend. I felt very uncomfortable.

Tanja S.

This was our first time and came highly recommended from a local, who comes often. The wait was over an hour but well worth it! All our meals were excellent and they accommodated well for gluten free needs. The orange hummus was incredible. Recommended!

Aurora B

Amazing service! Attentive, personable, helpful, great seating, great lighting.. communication was stellar!! Ginormous size has 4 shots (good to remember for me lol!) Lots of great milk options. Kitchen sink muffin 😋 😍 delicious and gluten free. Definitely check it out!!

Darren L

A great breakfast or brunch spot with a lot of Americana and Canadiana on every inch of the walls! I really enjoy their Eggs Rancheros or Eggs Mexicana. Try their in-house hot sauce with your food (which you can also buy). For you gluten free people, you can sub in gluten free toast for an extra charge and it's actually better than the regular toast!

amina parveen

Whisk matcha has sort of become my life style now. I have been obsessed with their matcha for 5 years and I visit them almost every weekend. I can’t stand any other matcha! When you learn about matcha, especially the premium matcha you understand the quality and taste. Whisk matcha is the only cafe that has nailed the art of matcha and matcha treats. Thank you so much! Please expand into more locations PS: my sister has gluten and diary allergy, so whisk matcha is one of the few cafe in vancouver that accommodate such allergy request and has treat catered for such needs.

Kate MacMillan

I have attempted to eat here twice now in the last 4 months. First attempt: came in 40 mins before close to get three slices to-go. The lady behind the counter was already counting the cash and slammed down the money in her had and was very outwardly frustrated at me wanting something. Left immediately. Second attempt: I come in mid day and there’s only three types of pie, and one ended up mis-labeled, so two (gluten free). I still decided to get one slice from them and asked for it to be heated and add whipped cream “we’re out of whipped cream” in a pie shop???? Then I asked for a cup of tea, and when I go to pay it’s over $18 for one small slice of pie and one cup of tea. I asked if a mistake had been made. The server stated the tea is $6. This is just earl grey, it’s not a fancy frothed milk concoction. $6!? Then the pie is obviously $13 for a small slice. I said I didn’t want either anymore. I ended up going down the road a little to Breka and having such a lovely piece of gf mouse cake with a very fancy drink and taking 3 donuts home for my husband. All 5 products came out to the same price as a piece of pie and a plain cup of tea! Highly recommend going to Breka instead!

Samuel Hall

Delicious! Great vegan and gluten free options. So good. I love it.

Sanjana Lealh

We ordered a gluten-free dessert, but it contained gluten, causing my friend to become very ill. If you have a gluten allergy, please avoid eating here.

Cecile Dubois-Herry

Nicer service going this time than a few years ago on the regular as a neighbor! Bathroom was cleaner and atmosphere is still charming. Lots of latte choices, beetroot, chai & matcha all well done and great gluten-free cakes too, especially the red velvet cookie.

Melanie E

A great place for sweet treats and coffee/tea. There's a good selection of baked goodies - cookies, bars, cakes, breads and scones for all occasions. It was worth the drive after reading the reviews. Food: 5/5 - we tried the brownie (gluten free) and blackberry lemon bar. Our favourite was the brownie. Both were tasty and fresh. If you need a cake for a special occasion, they have whole cakes and loaves available. The prices were reasonable considering it was good quality. They had a couple of samplings near the cash register. Atmosphere: 5/5 - seating is available with a nice vibe to the place Service: 5/5 - servers were friendly. I'll be back to try their other tasty treats.

Nona Isenhart

Best coffee I have had in Vancouver so far, also tasty baked goods (including gluten-free treats!)

Sedanur Albayrak

Nice cafe although I think some of the previously posted pictures are wrong (don’t belong to the cafe). They seem to have the nondairy options for vegetarian or vegan people; however, that doesn’t help me as I don’t want to be forced to drink these so-called “milk”s just because I am lactose intolerant. That is to say, they don’t have lactose free cow’s milk. I can’t have each of the nondairy “milk” options for various medical reasons but in any case it could be the case that I just don’t like them. So I would prefer if they had an actual lactose-free milk option. Because of the reasons described above, I always have to get black coffee or tea. Their coffee is good and they have nice herbal tea options, so it’s not that bad. However I couldn’t try many of their lattes. I tried a matcha latte once with oat milk and it made me sick (as I mentioned I can’t actually have oat milk or any of the other nondairy “milk”s, but I tried it as they didn’t have an option that would work for me—big mistake of mine). And I didn’t try any other latte or any cafe latte. The gluten-free mini loaf was way too sugary. I’d recommend adjusting the ingredients in their recipe. I like the vibes in this cafe. Plenty of tables. The big table by the entrance is good but it is uneven and kind of bothers me. The chair pads are somewhat dirty though and I don’t feel comfortable sitting on the padded chairs. I find the morning staff more friendly than the afternoon staff, although both parties are friendly enough.

Colin Rooke

Really great food and the people are so nice. Best gluten free English Muffins according to my wife.

Sky Vancouver

Located in a historic 1894 heritage house, Espresso Bar & Bistro is a charming spot near Broadway and Cambie. This coffeehouse offers a wide range of options, including: - Pastries - Sandwiches - Breakfast dishes - Vegetarian/Gluten-free options - Cocktails, beer, and wine I've visited Caffe Cittadella multiple times, and it's become one of my favorite spots in the area. I've consistently enjoyed my experiences here. On my latest visit, I tried the Spinach Feta Cheese Pastry, paired with a hot chocolate. I requested a caffeine-free and low-sugar drink, and the staff made it perfectly to my liking. I highly recommend Espresso Bar & Bistro for its cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and accommodating staff.

C Pearson

Wow! I brought my 13 yr old out to breakfast, and found this cute little coffee, café, bistro? Kranky's has a little of everything, and it is mostly made there, fresh! The owner and waitstaff were super friendly, kind(helped us find a tasty choice for me(I have Celiac), and had a joyful small-talk conversation with our daughter about her choices on a future pet :) Thank you, Cat, Hope? and ummm, dagnabit! The owner!! I know, I know her name, it is just out of my reach right now.

Felisa Zhang

All vegan bakery cafe! Got cakes, croissant sandwiches and a few gluten friendly items. Items are a little on the sweet side. Very modern and kids friendly decor.

Lucy Li

Tried so many of their pastries from here and they all didn’t disappoint! There’s so much variety all the time for both sweet and savoury foods, for good price as well. Breka also has a lot of variety for gluten free and vegan options as well. I love how they’re open 24 hours because not many dessert places in vancouver open past 12 so Breka has been a go to for my friends and I. I highly recommend the mango coconut cake!!

Shachar Tsafon

Yay to the gluten free bread option! So nice to have a good sized sandwich

Janjan

Very bright and cheerful neighborhood spot. Lots of goodies , gluten free too...

MT Nguyen

I think this is my new favourite coffee shop!! ESPECIALLY for my GF treats!! The girls working were nice. I got the GF pumpkin cheesecake - DELISH. GF almond brownie - perfection. And a soy latte 10/10.for all my gluten allergic/intolerance peeps, you should all come here !

Dallas Mendez

coffee side of the business is lovely, a nice range of delish snacks, including vegan and gluten free options, and the beverage options are very good too, a perfect spot after a cold dip :)

Matt Henry

Very lovely and have great gluten free bread. Family who own are lovely 😊🙏

Billy Muir

Many gluten-free options available and the smoothies are satisfying.

Tina Nguyen

Friendly staff and all the food is tasty, vegan, and most are gluten free too. My favourites are the smoothies!

Caleigh P

NOT safe for celiacs. No gluten free waffle iron. Major cross contamination risk