Top 16 Gluten-Free Cafes to Enjoy in Nova Scotia

T C

REALLY great experience here. They had gluten free options, and the gluten free bread for my club was top two breads that I've tried. Customer service was off the charts, everyone treats you like a friend. The selection was great, drinks were good. Would recommend this place to anyone. They also have bread for sale and some merch. Little pricey, but it's worth it to support local!!

Amy Mendleson

Went for the Nutella noodle cheesecake (March 11-5, 2025 only) and left with the peanut butter cheesecake too. Sweet Hereafter is an adorable cheesecake and coffee/tea restaurant, perfect for a date, catch up, late night dessert or to take out. It’s a ‘Ma and Pa’ business, locally owned and operated and the Pa makes all the recipes. And they have gluten free options. They’re closed on Sundays and Mondays so plan ahead. So glad it’s on my dessert choice list now!

Mike Cauterman

Wonderful place. Great food. Many Gluten free options! Love the breakfast! Make sure you try Korean Dinner Friday afternoons.

Jacqui J

Amazing baked treats. the sea salt chocolate cookies are amazinnggg

Esthée Freynet

Great food! Vegans and gluten-free peeps have a wide variety of options.

Kathy Buehner

Being a celiac, the menu choices were wonderful.

M Tremblay

What a cute gem! I ordered the lavender london fog, home limonade and, deluxe veggie sandwich. The drinks : 5/5 - the London fog was insanely good, the lavender syrup is so delicious The veggie sandwich : 3/5 - sadly it was disappointing as it really missed something to make it more of a complete meal and more balanced flavours like hummus or veggie pâté or tofu spread. It was a toast with lettuce, tomatoes, shreded carrots, a small slice of cheese and a pickle on top. The veggies were kf high quality and very fresh. However, I was hungry 1 hour later 🥲 because of the lack of protein. (Note : mine was with gluten free bread which makes it extra dry) But I still highly recommend this café for something other than the veggie sandwich. The gift shop is lovely.

Brayden Bertrand

Love this place. Just stopping in town for lunch and then coffee was great and I had a ham and Swiss sandwich with cranberry mayo that I can't stop thinking about. It had to right too be that good. They had gluten free bread for my girlfriend which was a big plus. Stopping there felt like a lucky find. The layout of the place feels a little awkward at times. It maybe just because the place is a bit smaller.

Lisa G

This is a wonderfull little cafe,great food,had to get 3 things to go, just could not leave them:)They also have celiac safe options and lots of them!

Phil Charles

AMAZING gluten-free desserts.

Justin Rahme

What a fantastic little cafe located in a beautiful little town. Just up from the water you’ll find the Kiwi Cafe! As part of my Eggs Benedict Tour I’m currently on. You know what I ordered. And it was great! A little untraditional using ham and not peameal, but that’s forgivable as it tasted amazing! The roasted potatoes as the side was great. They give you lots and they are well seasoned. I felt they could have been a little warmer, but I ate every crumb! Easily part of the clean plate club! I also grabbed a couple Gluten Free items from the front for a friend of mine! Stop in, have a bite or get a coffee to go, you won’t be disappointed!

Quinn Bazinet

This place is the most adorable cafe! My wife and I love to come here when we're in Halifax. There are numerous gluten-free and vegan options, and everything's absolutely delicious! The staff are very friendly as well, 10/10!

Simranjeet Kaur

It is so so awesome. We absolutely loved it. Strongly recommended. Their Gluten free chocolate cookie and gluten free brownie is so yummy. We also loved their honey bee cappuccinos.

Donna Young

I was looking for a great cup of coffee and a bite to eat and noticed the good reviews and gluten free options. Sadly, I found the coffee underwhelming - very weak and flavorless. My GF breakfast sandwich tasted good and was delivered to the table by very personable staff but I found it to be expensive, for what it was. I also had a GF/vegan macaroon but it tasted nothing like a macaroon. It was very odd tasting making me wonder what I was ingesting. 🫢 Lastly, I wished I had not gone to the washroom; it was surprisingly dirty and did not appear to have been cleaned in a long while, a real turn off to eating there again. I thought I would like the place based on the reviews but there were just too many negatives for me.

S K

Nice little restaurant with a small patio overlooking the harbour. Since it was very busy we did not get a patio space but sat indoors, still a bit of view. Very friendly staff! The food was good, we had some desserts as well, also one in gluten free. I would have loved fries with the fish.... And it would be great if breakfast hours would be longer.

Alessandra Connors

We came here several mornings for coffee and breakfast sandwiches while on holiday. The baristas made fabulous drinks every time and the breakfast sandwiches were delicious. The gluten free bread option was great. The staff were kind and helped me with the huge order I made for take away. Lovely!!

Fay Rolfe

Vacationing from Vancouver B.C. and fancied a nosh whilst touring around N.S. I'm also celiac and this place has many options!! I was more than thrilled to see this on the menu! Baked Brie w/gf crackers was delicious 😋 The staff are very friendly and super helpful with directions. Also, they serve a generous cup of coffee! Definitely check it out if you're in the area 👍 Thank you!

Emma

Very quick and tasty food! Gluten free and vegan options! Counter service and then they bring food to the table. Very friendly staff!

A Lavoie

Excellent traditional brekkie, gluten free toast made up for watching my friend devour the Montreal bagel with lox.

Courtenay Keddy

Excellent staff and great mostly locally sourced menu items. Many options for keto and gluten free

Danielle Graham

Lovely Cafe with great food. Keto and gluten free options too!

lisa Purdy

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent food and friendly service Much appreciated gluten free options :)

Mindy Blum

My husband and I stopped here for breakfast last week before we did Shubie River Wranglers tidal bore rafting. My husband had a delicious omelet and I had the pancakes and bacon. Today we stopped again, this time for lunch, on our way from Lunenburg to Cape Breton. My husband had the full house salad with chicken and I had a chicken salad sandwich with home fries. Both times we also did take out for their meat pies and desserts. We love everything about this lovely restaurant. Service and food are top notch. My husband has a gluten allergy and the menu was very accommodating for him. Make sure to stop by if you are in Truro!

Yvonne Cormier

This is a lovely café. I just wish they'd offer a few fresh gluten free items that are not School House commercial baked goods. These taste like sawdust. Once in a while I'd like a break from the pecora although these are lovely.

Bethany Dugas

Really unique tea blends, coffee-based drinks, and treats with names inspired by literature. There are a range of options for different dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, etc.)Friendly staff and lovely soft music in the background. The shop is wheelchair accessible and the walls post art from the Truro arts society.

Tim N

Pretty good place. Many board games to choose from. It would be nice to play some new releases too. Food is simple, but would benefit from more variety of shareable snacks (gluten free salty snacks ideally).

Sabah-Muna S

We tried their gluten free Pannenkoek and it was the best we’ve ever had!

Taryn Cooper

I find it utterly ridiculous that to order a gluten free sandwich, I have to pay the same price as a regular sandwich but I am getting served half the amount of food. It is bad enough when restaurants charge extra money just for someone to eat a gluten free bun, but to be asking for that much money for that little food is disrespectful. Eating gluten free for many people isn't an optional lifestyle choice. It is medically necessary, and we shouldn't have to break the bank to eat out. What this is is ableism based in capitalism. The food here is sub par for the price I am paying. There are a few things that are definitely good enough that maybe the price is okay, but the vast majority is not. The kindness and skill of the staff is the one redemptive quality of the establishment. They are excellent servers and baristas. Every employee I interacted with was delightful.

Isabelle Kordonbluee

The cafe is great. This is just the kind of place I like to experience. Everything we ate tasted great. And you also get gluten-free alternatives. The gluten free wrap was great. Because it's so good, the café is always busy. That's something that makes up part of the atmosphere. .... and the Canadians were always in a good mood.

Kathryn Isenor

Had a wonderful stay here! All of the staff are incredibly friendly and accommodating. The place has lots of charm and a cozy atmosphere. Food is wonderful and they do an amazing job being celiac-safe. I love the way they promote local goods.

Morgan Miller

The owner and the staff are so genuine and happy to see you, it makes for such a wonderful sippin’ or shoppin’ experience. Such unique gifts, incredibly delicious coffee and gluten free goodies for us Celiacs! If you haven’t been in, do yourself a favour and go! Large patio in the back is perfect for the Summer season!

Barb S

Very nice breakfasts served all day on Saturday. Gluten free option available. There is a nice art gallery in the back and upstairs.

Mikey

Cute little place with amazing food!! Best bacon I've ever had, too! Everything is made super fresh and homemade style! They knew all about cooking for celiac people, too, like my mother. It's always a relief when she can eat in confidence that she won't react! Both Annie and her helper Kahleah are both super friendly and knowledgeable! With beyond normal courtesy! I can't recommend this place enough you have to eat here!

ujala

Good gluten free options. Nice ambience

Rachel Bell

We have been in for lunch, as well as brunch/coffee many times, and have always had a great experience. Gluten-free options (I am celiac and had no issues) including their side potato salad which was to die for. Great, relaxing environment, delicious coffee, and the staff are always extremely kind and accommodating.

Keith Mercer

Amazing Customer service and super friendly! Very high quality drinks and food, including delicious gluten free options!

Linda Newton

Cosy restaurant with amazing staff. Also a takeout area available. Huge variety of food & drink options, gluten free, vegetarian & vegan.

Felicia Almeida

Visited for the first time. Great cafe! Large space with lots of indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well. A small stage for live music which they have on Saturday afternoons I was told. Full espresso menu with pastries as well as sandwiches. Plenty of gluten free options for both!! Everything we had was delicious, the service was great, would absolutely recommend!

Alisa Oswalt

Lovely spot for breakfast, lunch, or tea and dessert. The staff are super friendly and were very helpful with our dairy and gluten allergies. I got the club sandwich on gluten-free bread - delicious and hearty! The salad was fresh and had homemade poppyseed dressing. There is also an Acadian museum on site.

Terry Li

Amazing gluten-free vegan meals, desserts, smoothies and icecream! Everything is homemade down to their sweeteners. Great selection of teas, coffee and snacks that Leanna would pack into gift baskets. Leanna and staff are always welcoming and helpful. They prepared meals for me in bulk. I froze them all and heated one each day. This ensured me to have a nutritious homemade meal everyday after work. It was a lifesaver! Pacha mama is a must-visit spot in Antigonish!

Kayleigh M

My favourite coffee shop in NS 💓 I’m so lucky to live in the Valley and get to visit the locations often. Yes, the prices are more expensive than Tim Hortons or McDonalds but they don’t even compare because T.A.N. has amazing flavours. For food, I recommend the gluten-free brownie or curry puff- both are so yummy. For drinks I love oat lattes with amaretto syrup. The staff is always friendly and happy when I go in, which is nice to see- it makes me think that T.A.N. has great owners :) The atmosphere is cozy and I love going to study here or play a board game at the Kentville location. Thank you T.A.N.!

Krista Whitehouse

Love this local café. We stop in here every time we are in the area and love the homestyle cooked food. We were delightfully surprised they really cater to gluten free needs and have quite a variety of dishes you can order that are gluten free. They even had the hot turkey dinner with gluten free gravy, which so many other places don’t even consider. Great service. Good food. We definitely recommend it.

shabnam Mousi

Really cosy place and lovely coffee and all kind of cookies and such .even veganist gluten free etc.

Heather S Machum

I had a great lunch with my friend. I had the Chilli (gluten free). She had the egg and avocado sandwich made gluten free.

Madeleine Trahan

Café Caye Mangé is truly a gem in yarmouth for vegans and non-vegans. Pamela, the owner and cook, has a heart of gold. she is always generous and kind and really cares for her customers. the food she makes is delicious - i have tried almost every menu item and have never been disappointed! my favourite is the rice and oxtail, and the zesty island chicken burger. it is seriously the best burger i have ever had!! and it comes with the yummiest sauce and softest brioche bun (gluten free option also available). Along with the food, there are also various assorted desserts made from scratch by Pamela too! Some desserts are seasonal and rotate. These are always delightful and it’s such a rare find to get homemade vegan baked goods. I can not recommend this place enough, whether it be for the flavourful food or for Pamela’s caring nature!

Isaac

Great food, travelling with a coeliac vegan and they were very quick to come up with things they could make for him. Good vegan options and very helpful staff.

Allen Hall

Great little espresso and coffee bar in an unassuming town. Great staff and tasty fresh roasted beans. They also serve snacks and are vegan/ gluten friendly

Katherine Tucker

Has gluten free breakfast sandwiches!

Annabelle Valliant-Fraser

Their cider is fantastic, and their food is also super great! Amazing service, great conversation and extremely helpful when it came to the tables gluten intolerance!!