This cozy diner offers a friendly, family-style atmosphere with a spacious interior and a dog-friendly covered patio. It’s a welcoming spot where guests with gluten sensitivities feel safe and accommodated, making it a great local place for gluten-free dining.
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Jennah Marie
Really delicious food! Fresh and lots of gluten free options. Highly recommend
This spot charms with its whimsical decor and a cozy, inviting interior that remains true to its early days. Known for being celiac friendly, it offers a wide variety of gluten-free options and attentive service that takes allergies seriously, ensuring a safe and welcoming dining experience.
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Mickayla Gal
Tried out some gluten free loco bread - yum! They've taken it off their menu at the restaurant, but still made it for me anyways since it's on the online menu :) Also, the nirvana dessert is certainly well named. What a treat! Wish I lived closer so I could go back regularly.
Set in a grand century-old building with nostalgic British hunting lodge charm, this pub offers a dog-friendly patio with stunning ocean views and a cozy bar snug featuring a wood-burning fireplace. Its inviting atmosphere and socially-distanced seating make it ideal for a relaxed gluten-free dining experience.
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Michele Maurer
We ate dinner here on the outdoor picnic tables. Most guests were out there, along with a live musician. We appreciated that the music was fun and familiar music and they kept the volume just right so it didn’t drown out conversation. Staff were attentive and friendly and all three of us enjoyed our dinner ( one with gluten and dairy restrictions and one vegetarian). We will go back next time we're in town.
This modern spot offers a relaxed, casual vibe with a baby grand piano and nostalgic photos, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its amazing gluten-free options, it’s an all-around awesome location to unwind and enjoy a meal with family and friends.
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Lisa Pedneault
Absolutely delicious meal! The gluten-free options here are fantastic! Our server Zennea was awesome and incredibly attentive. I would highly recommend Happy Jack's if you're looking for delicious food (including gluten-free) and a fun sports oriented environment! We will definitely be back!
5-281 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2G4, Canada
Gluten-free options
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Charming bakery with gluten-free treats like incredible cupcakes and scratch-made delights.
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KBSTARR123
Our bachelorette walked in to get our bride some treats and the owner was just about to close, but was more than happy to take us in. She was in a rush to start her daughter’s grad activities and ended up sending us with extra goodies as she had some extra stock left over! Great experience and so happy for her daughter. And do not worry, the treats pack a punch! I’m not usually a fan of gluten/dairy free things, but the chocolate cupcakes were my favourite of the bunch. Thank you and will be visiting again when they have the sold out items!
This spot offers a warm family atmosphere with friendly, cheerful staff who accommodate complex gluten-free orders seamlessly. Known as the only place in Parksville to do gluten-free pizza correctly, it ensures a soggy-free crust and generous toppings, making it a standout choice for gluten-free diners.
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Jeff Woodward
Super cheerful and helpful staff to deal with while placing a somewhat complex order over the phone. They happily delivered to the resort we were staying at and the delivery driver was lovely. Pizzas tasted great and they made a wonderful gluten free pie for my wife. Really happy customer here.
This pizzeria offers a friendly atmosphere and a distinctive character with its unique pizza presentation. The service is excellent, making it a welcoming spot for those seeking top-notch gluten-free options in a comfortable setting.
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Mara
Amazing gluten free meat lovers pizza! Only 20 minutes after calling in my order.
This charming cafe features vaulted ceilings and large windows that brighten the space, creating an inviting atmosphere. The friendly staff and welcoming outdoor seating make it a perfect spot for those seeking gluten-free options in a relaxed, homey setting.
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Laurie Rankin
We visited the Brazen Poppy while waiting to get our winter tires installed and were very pleased we did, as we ran into some longtime friends there!
The vaulted ceiling and large windows are welcome on a rainy fall day.
Service is friendly and the food tasty. We appreciate the gluten free options.
Glad we chose the Brazen Poppy.
This understated spot features a peaceful atmosphere and a great patio for outdoor dining, making it ideal for those seeking a gluten-free dining experience. The welcoming vibe and accommodating service ensure a comfortable visit for all guests.
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Brandon Pakkala
Super nice, always yummy food, plus gluten free options.
This cozy spot features an accessible layout and a welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for those seeking a gluten-free dining experience. The attentive service and authentic ambiance enhance the enjoyment of their many gluten-free options.
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Yvette Lu
Delicious food with lots of gluten free options including spring rolls!! We had the spring rolls, chicken coconut curry, and sweet and sour pork. It was all delicious!! Highly recommended!
This bright, spacious store offers a great selection of gluten-free products alongside organic and high-quality options. The freshly baked French bread and helpful staff enhance a comfortable shopping experience tailored for gluten-free needs.
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P A
Amazing sushi bar , the sushi master is always willing to make whatever you like fresh if you don't see anything you want. Love the flower shop , always a great selection, and the best French bread baked fresh in house around. I come every week specifically for the bread! Also a great selection of gluten free.
220 Island Hwy W #1, Parksville, BC V9P 2P3, Canada
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This intimate, tucked-away restaurant with about nine tables offers a cozy atmosphere ideal for those seeking gluten-free dining. The owners' pride and phenomenal service ensure a safe, attentive experience, with diligent care for gluten intolerances and allergies.
This Indian grill offers a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff attentive to gluten-free needs. Its accommodating setting ensures a comfortable experience for those with dietary restrictions, making it a great choice for gluten-free diners seeking flavorful options.
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Shawnne Harvie
Fantastic flavors!! My friend is gluten and dairy free and the Menu had heaps of options! Friendly staff too!!
This eatery features a welcoming environment with comfortable seating and spotless windows, creating a pleasant atmosphere for those seeking gluten-free options. The friendly and efficient staff enhance the experience, ensuring a smooth visit for guests with dietary needs.
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Mike B
Good staff! Friendly, efficient, and they made our sandwiches delicious! PS Thanks for the gluten free bread!
This upscale spot features a spacious patio with stunning bay views, offering a serene and inviting atmosphere enhanced by an ongoing art exhibit and live music. The attentive staff provide thoughtful accommodations for gluten-free guests, ensuring a comfortable and memorable dining experience.
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Harro Rauwerdink
Very tasty, good service, excellent gluten free options
This intimate spot charms with a cozy ambiance and beautiful decor, creating a welcoming vibe ideal for those seeking a comfortable dining experience. The attentive service ensures careful accommodation of gluten-free dietary needs, making it a reliable choice for gluten-sensitive guests.
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Richard Smith (Smirby)
Delicious food and careful attention to dietary needs (gluten free) in our last order. Ready when promised and well packaged for take out.
This spacious cafe offers a friendly vibe with charming decor and an open atmosphere. It thoughtfully caters to gluten-free needs with gluten-free bread and pastries and provides four milk alternatives, ensuring a welcoming experience for those with dietary restrictions.
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Serious Coffee has gluten free bread to customize their breakfast menu, as well as a few gluten free pastry items.
This longtime family restaurant offers a straightforward, unpretentious atmosphere with a cozy dining room that enhances its welcoming vibe. The attentive staff are knowledgeable about gluten-free options, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for those with gluten sensitivities.
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Lorna Appleby
Warning: you are going to have a very long wait on weekends for a table.
There's a reason it's so popular! The food is great, there is gluten free options and the staff are excellent. However, best to come on a weekday!
1065 Herring Gull Way Unit 4, Parksville, BC V9P 2N1, Canada
Celiac friendly
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Reliable spot offering all gluten free meals with filling portions and mild flavors.
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Kali Stonehouse
My spouse and I are celiac, so we wanted to give this place a try. We had the Mac and cheese with pork belly, chicken wings and cheesecake. The food was fine, however we felt it was all quite bland. For the price and the flavor, we won't be ordering again but all in all it was fine if you prefer very mild flavour.
This cozy log house features semi-circle window tables with panoramic views and a warm fireplace area perfect for larger groups. The attentive, knowledgeable service enhances the inviting ambiance, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a gluten-free dining experience.
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Anje Skomorowski
Very experienced waitstaff. Decent wine list. Nice menu with great Gluten-free options. Very much worth a visit when in the Parksville area.
This pizzeria features a cozy yet lively atmosphere perfect for enjoying meals with dietary needs. Their gluten-free crusts are made fresh and truly delicious, crafted through a fermentation process that suits those with wheat intolerance, ensuring a light, fluffy, and flavorful experience.
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Sarvae Ridley
Absolutely loved the pizza selections they had on the single slices. Great way to try different ones and see which one is ur favourite ! The sourdough crust was light, fluffy and full of flavour. I’m sensitive to gluten and this pizza didn’t bother my stomach at all. Loved that they also had vegan options for my daughter who is dairy free. Highly recommend, will def be back 🤗
Spacious, clean restaurant with a quiet atmosphere and many gluten-free options or easy modifications.
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Sean Gorsuch
Probably the worst food we have eaten in a long time!
My girlfriend ordered the cauliflower in coconut sauce with veggies and lentils. Hard veggies with no flavour. Dried hump of lentils. Sauce was very bland.
The veggies burger was terrible. Presented like one was eating at Dennys. The pattie had no flavour what so ever.
They charged $5 extra for a gluten free bun!
For the prices they are charging there is no excuse for this kind of experience.
One can literally run to any supermarket and get veggie patties that are flavourful and look like patties.
We were warned by others that the food was very bad. We thought maybe it's subjective. We were wrong.
It's 2025. No reason whatsoever to serve food like this.
It's not 1999. The competition with very little effort does so much better.
A resort/restaurant that charges premium prices, should know better.
Unless they take it for granted?
It's so frustrating having this kind of experience in a place one would expect to have high standards.
Appears after reading past reviews, management isn't paying attention, or they don't care.
Bright, clean interior with gluten-free sushi options featuring fresh, flavorful rolls and gluten-free tamari.
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Kim Babij-Gesell
It’s tough to make a decision based on reviews — just remember some people have ridiculous expectations and bizarre standards. We had a very good experience here tonight. Our food was fresh and tasted good. The Edamame was warm and perfectly salted, there were huge chunks of avocado in the avocado rolls, the teriyaki chicken was very tasty, the hunks of salmon sashimi were enormous (and SUPER fresh), and the Dynamite and California rolls were a great size and again, everything was well flavoured. Bonus points: they had a bottle of gluten free tamari behind the counter!
The staff was friendly, our food came out super quickly, and we left pleasantly full. The restaurant is bright, tables were clean. The only downside is that the floor was weirdly sticky.
Will definitely visit again!
This eatery offers a peaceful, cozy atmosphere with a clean, inviting environment and a visible kitchen showcasing meticulous preparation. It is especially notable for perfectly managing celiac and gluten-free options, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
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Scott Cameron
Great food, managed celiac /gluten free options perfectly.
Cozy coffee shop with in-house roasted beans and a selection of gluten-free options in unique decor.
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Jessica Weckworth
Such delicious coffee, food, and just a wonderful place to meet with friends/get some work done. The service is always incredible as well (lovely people working) would HIGHLY recommend checking them out! Also, they have a few gluten-free options which has made them a go-to of mine when working in the area!
This lively spot offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with a no-fuss setting that reflects the owners' passion. Known for its authentic Mexican vibe, it provides a welcoming environment ideal for those seeking gluten-free dining options in a genuine, casual space.
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Sukhi S
Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Parksville! Guess what, they have Gluten Freindly and Vegetarian options here too!
This place offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that complements its dedication to accommodating dietary needs. With gluten-free and vegan options thoughtfully provided, it ensures a safe and enjoyable dining experience for those with gluten sensitivities, making it a highly recommended spot.
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Dan
Fantastic food! Gluten free and vegan options available. Highly recommend! The Daal and Chana Masala were almost beyond belief the were so good.
This rustic, lively spot features a relaxed yet bustling atmosphere perfect for enjoying a meal with family. The patio seating adds to the inviting ambiance, making it a great choice for those seeking gluten-free options in a casual setting.
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Dorie Crossen
First time there Sat out on the patio with my family Everyone loved their food We had delicious burgers & poutine onion rings & salad I appreciated they have 100% beef patties with no fillers gluten free buns couldn't have the fries but that's ok Salads are very yummy We will return😋😋
This bistro offers a fresh, cozy atmosphere with a recently renovated, inviting space and a lovely outdoor patio ideal for sunlit dining. Known for its gluten-free and vegetarian options, it provides a welcoming setting with friendly service that enhances the dining experience.
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Craig Shworan
we stopped in for lunch. We shared the Prawn Cucumber Guacamole appetizer and then I had the Brimm Club. It was fantastic. My wife had one of the appetizers for her meal (sort of a nacho thing), and loved it too. Place looks great and the servers were really nice. Looked like a lot of Gluten Free and Vegetarian options on the menu, if that's something you are looking for.
425 Stanford Ave E #109, Parksville, BC V9P 1V9, Canada
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Popular brewery with a dedicated gluten-free fryer and a varied gluten-free menu in a family-friendly setting.
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Heidi Brouwer
Absolutely delicious beer and food. Exceptional service, customer care was fabulous. We sat out at a picnic table with our dog and enjoyed the sunshine and bbq platter. Highly recommend, and very coeliac friendly. Thanks Jesse for the awesome service.
This cozy spot offers an electric atmosphere with lively music that complements its intimate setting. Known for accommodating gluten-sensitive guests, it provides a safe and enjoyable dining experience without compromising on the vibrant vibe.
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BrowPro Inc.
The BEST pizza on the island imo 🧑🍳’s 😘
I’m gluten sensitive but this pizza doesn’t bother me at all!!
This spot offers a pleasant, family-friendly atmosphere with a classy vibe and spacious seating, making it ideal for those seeking gluten-free dining options. The thoughtful ambiance complements the care taken to accommodate gluten-sensitive guests.
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Nigel Appleby
Great service and food. Best of all they have gluten free bread/toast.
This vibrant spot features a clean, lively Latin vibe with a focus on sanitary and careful preparation to support gluten-free dining. The attentive service ensures numerous gluten-friendly fillings and toppings, making it a thoughtful choice for those managing gluten sensitivities.
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Cathy M
Just had Jawad help with my lunch order. He was so helpful, and helped me get the best gluten free burrito ever! Thank Jawad, you're awesome!!!!
This venue offers a unique spa setting with views of surrounding trees, creating a serene atmosphere ideal for a gluten-free dining experience. The tapas format provides a fun, tasty way to unwind, complemented by attentive service and a renovated, inviting space.
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Christina H
We came for dip and dine. Love the spa and the dip half of the experience.
The amuse bouche was yummy and the gluten free bannock I was served as a substitute for the bread course was delicious. The rest of flavours were confusing.
Our server was almost apologetic when serving us the watermelon and beet gazpacho and mentioned that the taste was not for everyone. It certainly wasn’t! There were aspects of each dish that were okay but the beautiful ingredients used were often in overly bitter or overly sweet fruit sauces. For example, the tuna was served with large spoonfuls of strong flavoured blackberry foam and blackberry vinegar. The blackberry foam dominated the space on the plate. The green beans and cherry tomatoes in this dish were drowned in the blackberry sauce, which didn’t pair very well. The blackberry flavour was overwhelming and it was very difficult to taste anything else. It seemed like a waste of these fresh, gorgeous ingredients.
The plates seemed to get worse as we went down the menu. I found the overly bitter or overly sweet flavours often inedible and poorly paired with the ingredients they were served with. For example, last course was halibut with a potato and greens salad. The greens were covered in an extremely bitter lime dressing and so were the potatoes. The flavours of the halibut were also very bitter and the sauce was a heavy cream sauce that didn’t have much flavour. I was frustrated because this was a beautiful piece of halibut and I was not able to eat it.
The price for this meal was $100 per person and it was definitely not worth the money.
Another note: As I was scrolling though reviews post-meal to find out if others had a similar experience, I discovered that our server for the meal has left a 5 star google review for the tapas, not disclosing that that they are on staff. The server has a very unique name so it is easy to understand that it was our server. This made me wonder if any other staff members have done the same.