Top 2 Gluten-Free Destinations Across Niagara-on-the-Lake

R

I have celiac disease and got sick at this restaurant. Our server Jennifer was terrible. I don't think my celiac was taken seriously at all. One of the people at my table who is not a celiac got sick with food poisoning as well. Had been here before as it had been a good experience but will not return anymore. It is not a cheap restaurant either. So if you are going as a celiac you might be ok or not. Overall not a good experience.

Maddie Milner

Adorable cafe with a small selection of food and a great selection of treats! My friend was craving pasta at a good price, so this is where we went. I tried one of their paninis and it was so delicious! I love that they also have gluten-free options for another friend I was traveling with. The staff was all so kind as well! Support this business!

Laura Sánchez

It took a long time to serve us but the girls were excellent and the food was very good. They have gluten free options.

R

The food was okay, but not great. I had the gluten-free pizza, and unfortunately, the crust was disappointing—I’ve had better at Domino’s. My boyfriend ordered the chicken, which was dry and lacked flavor, and the rice tasted undercooked and slightly hard. My friend had the mushroom pasta, which she said needed more flavor, though she did enjoy it overall. The biggest letdown, however, was the wait time—it felt like almost an hour before our food arrived. On the bright side, our waiter was wonderful—super friendly and welcoming, which helped make up for some of the negatives. Overall, it was an average experience, but there’s definitely room for improvement.

Allen

Came in for some brunch, the savoury crepes were quite tasty and quickly made, coffee was good as well. There was a wide assortment of pastries and desserts, while we didn't try any during our visit, they looked delicious, and they offered sugar and gluten free/friendly options as well.

Victoria Goulet

Amazing sushi! Very knowledgeable with allergies and even offer gluten free soy sauce! A great gluten free menu- was so exciting to eat new items I’ve never tried! I will continue to be back!

Danielle Crawford

Love love love this bakery! They have so much selection, even some gluten free options for my son that can’t have gluten. I’m obsessed with dark chocolate mousse and theirs is sooooo yummy! Pre order their cakes for special occasions too, you won’t be disappointed. I can’t recall if they have vegan options, that’ll be what I look for next time I visit!

Cheryl Taylor

Love the Sandtrap !! They have the Best gluten free chicken fingers....they are crispy and delicious 😋 Always friendly service. Cheers 🍻

Haley Thomson

The tour was great, we had a private tour of the brewery with a tasting selection before, during, and after the tour. 5 stars for the gluten free beer offering and a fun tour. Our tour guide Raj was very informative, friendly, and showed a clear passion for his work. Thanks for a great afternoon!

Michelle

Amazing food! If you have sensory issues it gets SO LOUD dining there though and it gets very busy. I usually get take out because it’s too much for me. The atmosphere is gorgeous inside though!! Vegan cheese is available and so is gluten free crust. :) highly recommend!

Kristen Bosveld

This restaurant and their staff went above and beyond to accommodate me. We went here for a bachelorette party dinner. I have a whole host of dietary restrictions (no soy, gluten or dairy) and I was expecting to have to bring my own food/ eat before. I emailed a week before we went and just asked if there was anything possibly that I could eat. They sat down with their chef and responded right away with a ton of options! I didn’t even have to ask about dietary restrictions when we got to the restaurant, the server Sarah already knew. The food was delicious and thank you to all the staff there for being so wonderful.

TBH Reviews

This restaurant was devine. We got the special Winter offer (where you get an appetizer, entrée and dessert for a per person price). Every course was tasty - standouts being the ribeye and tenderloin, which were both seasoned and cooked to perfection. The biggest highlight was the scrumptious gluten-free vegan chocolate coconut pudding, which was outstanding (and I keep thinking about it). Atmosphere and service were both also great.

stephane lacoste

Gluten free options are great. Chef walked the tables making sure all is well. I got lazy and ordered butter chicken and was impressed with how much it wasn’t the creamy sweet cliché butter chicken you get every where else. They were also very attentive to our 4-year old birthday girl!

Chris Wilmering

Super helpful staff and some of the best smoothies in Niagara! Sheridan helped my partner and I find vegan and gluten free options for our quick lunch as they were able to accommodate us not having a reservation. The food was healthy and fresh, and really delicious! Everything was clearly made from scratch and was well worth the short wait.

Kaitlyn Bullen

It's beautiful food is all really good. Gluten free friendly and vegetarian friendly.

audrey navello

Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Everything was delicious. Bobby, our waiter, was the best, he even spoke in French to us.

Morgan Sanguine

Absolutely incredible wine, service and views. We had a tasting for 11 women and a dinner on Saturday June 25th. We had 4 great tasting pours followed by the best dinner and service I've ever received. Our server, Meg, was friendly, informative, professional and provided exceptional service to the entire party of 11. The food is FRESH, fast service and great options. They even accommodate allergies (dairy and gluten sensitive) I would reccomend this location to anyone. THANK YOU MEG

Ashley Danis

Another classic! This place is the absolute best place to get ice-cream! We waited in line for maybe 20 minutes but totally worth the wait!!!! They have so many different flavors of ice cream, they even have a vegan gluten free option. Staff is very friendly and helpful!

Rachel Hucko

Reservations not taken, but our wait for a party of five was not long. Hostess offers to take a drink order while you wait. Delicious cocktails and non alcoholic optionals. Patio seating is cozy and nice even though there is construction next door- lights are brought to tables when it gets dark which is a nice touch. Food was delicious - calamari and white beans hummus were nice starters. Cottage pie was the perfect home cooked meal. The Garrison burger was a perfect size with just the right amount of condiments (and an option of a gluten free bun was appreciated!). Steak and fries were cooked well and options to add something, like bleu cheese, were not a disappointment.

Erin Cabaday

Great gluten free pizza. Nice quiet place with good service.

Backyard kitchen

Beautiful setting with lots of choices. A lot of jams and pies. A nice selection of sandwiches and they even had the option of getting something on gluten free bread.

Joanne

Shellfish Allergy not accommodated! I've been dining at the Farmhouse Cafe for at least a decade. Over time the restaurant has gotten busier and less customer focused. This week our family went for the Fish Special on Good Friday. I have a shellfish allergy. The restaurant would not pan-fry or bake my fish since with one shellfish item on their menu, they would not use the oil for my haddock. 3% of the population suffers from shellfish allergy, and no accommodation was possible. I am very disappointed but at least those requiring gluten free foods can be accommodated in the "gluten-free" oil vat.

Annalisa Barnett

We did a tour and dinner at Trius and highly recommend both. Trius has done a great job of creating engaging spaces for their tour that teach you about their wine and process. We especially loved the rose tower and sparkling house. Our tour guide - Karen - was so knowledgeable and friendly - she really made our experience wonderful. The dinner was equally great. They have lovely indoor and outdoor dining areas and the service was top notch - attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was superb and they were easily able to accommodate most items to be gluten free. The server knew exactly what the adjustments would be and the results didn’t make me feel like I was missing out. Highly recommend it for anyone with food allergies and anyone who loves quality food.

Diana Galoiu

My experience here was a while ago but wasn't too bad. I ordered the vegetable panini, but I needed to make a change to remove an ingredient (cheese) and get gluten free bread due to food intolerances at the time, which have gotten better since. I was told that they couldn't do that because multiple foods were premade. I understood, but isn't the point of a restaurant to have 'fresh' food? They ended up creating a fresh panini, which I was greatful for due to the limited amount of vegetarian options. Yes, I could have chosen one of the other vegetarian options, except I couldn't because almost all (if not all) of the options had tomatoes, which give me a violent reaction if I eat them. That being said, the vegetarian options they had without tomatoes that day was limited to the panini or a 1 trio of dips. The rest of the vegetarian options all had tomatoes: feta bruschetta (tomatoes), salads (all with tomatoes), flatbread (tomatoes), penne tomato (tomatoes). Keep in mind the options as I was told were pre-prepared, so how could I alter them to be without tomatoes? The panini was also pretty small for the cost. The small salad it came with had a raspberry (all natural) dressing. That dressing had almost a neon pink colour and was so sweet, that it tasted artificial. The people I was with had fish and chips. Again, smallish portions. I was told the fried fish in beer batter was pretty good. That being said, we all had the same impression, that the food was bland, especially the fries. The portions combined with the blandness of the food didn't make the cost feel worth it, as it is pricier. The bathroom designs were awful, the rest of the interior was pretty interesting. The customer service was pretty good.

Elyse Alavie

Probably my favourite winery in the Niagara region, and not just for the hockey nostalgia! A wide variety of drinks, including wine, whiskey, and now vodka. The cream whiskey is a go to for me, even in the summer. Lots of good food options too, and even gluten free options. When I ordered a charcuterie board, they gave me gluten free crackers; there's gluten free buns for burgers. Lots to choose from (which doesn't happen often). Love coming here with my friends.

Beautiful Youth

My husband and I stayed at the hotel this past weekend. We had breakfast in the Tiara dining room and the food was incredible. WE had the same server both Saturday ad Sunday morning. For the life of me, I can not remember his name, it began with an A. He was wonderful, attentive and what a personality. Saturday night we came in for dinner, and Rose served us. Once again, she was incredible. My husband has gluten and lactose allergies. We spoke to Rose about the preset menu which had desert listed. We inquired about the gluten/lactose free dessert that we saw on the menu and she said that she would accommodate us, not a problem. He ordered mussels, without asking, they adjusted the recipe for him without butter. His entrée was the same. WE didn't ask for this but the fact that they did this for us, SIMPLY AMAZING. I can not thank you enough for this. A, Rose and the chef, kudos!! Food was simply superb and the service was wonderful. Thank you again.

Nicole Stewart

GREAT pizza, beautiful patio, great service! Gluten free pizza options Good wine! Definitely recommend

Georgina Chamberlain

One of our must-sees while staying at NOTL. Gluten free options were abundant. We chose the afternoon tea that came with a cheese platter beforehand- be warned, this is a LOT of food. This came with gluten free crackers and was a nice start, I just wish they disclosed the assortment of cheeses prior since some are an acquired taste. The options for gluten free were fantastic! I didn’t feel the least bit left out in comparison to my gluten full friends. I had a selections of sandwiches, scone, and sweet treats. The gluten free bread is on the dense side (hence maybe skipping the cheese beforehand) but every option tasted fresh and was delicious. Service was incredible, where they wait on you hand and foot, and are very knowledgable should you have any questions. An overall great experience.

Ronald Minken

A true GEM and the ONLY cafe that we go to in Niagara-on-the-Lake!! The best coffee - European espresso with many selection of coffees and tons of different milks. Delicious gluten-free baked options - blueberry muffins and feather light cheesecake. Everything prepared with love and care by this husband wife team!! Quaint, quiet and soothing decor with soft jazz background music. Very clean washroom. We recently called ahead for our orders, and voilá - all our coffees and baked items were beautiful placed on a table all prepared for my wife and I, and our friends. Thank you Daniel and Gina!! ❤️❤️

Georgina Chamberlain

Went here for a girls night out and sat at the Chef’s area where you are able to sit and watch the chefs cook. The chef was an absolute rockstar, talk about lady boss! Our cocktails were delicious- order the margarita!! Gluten free pizza looked so good I had to have them double check it was gluten free! Crust was amazing, dough was delicious, just wish the pizza itself had more flavour to it. Desserts also stellar: panna cotta was refreshing and tangy, and my mum said the tiramisu was one of the best she’s had.

Alex F

Our favorite breakfast place! Gluten-free options available

Kat Devine

Jumped in out of the rain about 6:30pm tonight June 24. I tend to only take time for the positive reviews but it’s worth noting that the young man who served us, sandy blonde hair, was abruptly rude, especially for what little time he spent at our table. Everyone else around him hustled, smiled & was more than pleasant when we spoke to them. But this one needs work on customer service and stopping by their tables. The food was good but not enough quantity or variety on the charcuterie board. Could be a really top notch place based on the location! Our greeter was absolutely lovely, brunette female and knew our gluten free needs. But our server was really put out by our question about GF crackers or bread for a safe charcuterie for my husband who is celiac. I wish the brunette who sat us would have been our server.

Robert Doyle

Really enjoyed this place! Pizza was really good, both regular and gluten free. Big seating footprint means that it is just as good for date night as for family eat out. Ryan, our server, and great, and he was right that the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake is the best GF dessert in NOTL! We will be back.

Christine Smrcek

Good food. Fast service. Many gluten free/gluten friendly options.

Georgina Chamberlain

Came here for breakfast while staying at NOTL. Breakfast menu is on the smaller side, but hits all the basics. Gluten free options are the toast, which was very good, but wish they had a few more options (pancakes etc). View was absolutely spectacular getting to look along the water and the staff were extremely friendly with great service.

Jennifer Vigneault

Amazing service from staff and management and the pizza is absolutely delicious they also have a gluten free one which is amazing

Lisa Barrett

My husband had a great burger. I was slightly disappointed in my chicken burger, as there was no gluten free option available really. He put my chicken on a bed of lettuce. The chicken was a bit dull and tiny bit dried out. But the burger was tasty and my husband said he would order it again. Potato salad was good. The wine room is extremely nice. I enjoyed my wine. There was ample bike parking. Friendly bartender. And food was ready quickly.

Aidan Wilkie

Great food, gluten free options too.

Rachel Hucko

An amazing fine dining experience! We made reservations but arrived early after seeing a show at the shaw. They sat us early with no hesitation and gave us time to enjoy a cocktail before bringing over menus. Our party of five chose to do their six course tasting menu, which we were delighted to hear could be accommodated for gluten free for our parents. Each course was delicious, highlighting local ingredients (including honey from the pastry chefs own bees!), and was a true leisurely fine dining experience. Service was excellent; Anna, Jack, and Penelope were attentive and gracious. Their patio is a lovely place to dine.

Jill Dakin

Excellent food and service. Satisfied vegan and gluten free requests. A new go to restaurant with authentic Italian food. Portions were just right, maybe a little on the bigger side, definitely quality ingredients and care taken in preparation to match the price.

Tesla Beard

We worked with Chef & Bub for our August wedding and they were fantastic! Their pricing was very affordable, and so many delicious flavours to choose from! They were very communicative, and were even able to customize our pop labels for our wedding! We also appreciated that they had a variety of nut free, gluten free, and vegan options to help us allow for inclusive options for all of our guests. And everything was a huge hit, as our wedding took place on one of the hottest days of the month! And we were able to keep the leftovers! If you're looking for a fun addition to your cocktail hour, reception, event, etc, look no further! Can't wait to visit them again!

Becky Frisk

You feel like you're sitting outside! They do a lovely gluten free high tea

Anita Hertel

Tasha K

Couldn't serve us breakfast within 50 minutes and also sold out of gluten free pancakes which was the whole reason we went.

Edward Hughes

Wilma Vance

Mel Boyer

Delicious gluten free options offered here!

R

Our group of six visited last night for our final dinner of the trip, and it was an absolutely stellar experience—10/10 across the board! The staff were attentive and welcoming, making us feel right at home. We enjoyed two bottles of wine during our meal and loved them so much that we purchased them at retail price to take home. Highly recommend their Merlot—it’s exceptional! The entrées were perfectly prepared and hit the spot, and I was thrilled to find gluten-free pasta on the menu that I could enjoy without compromise. Chef Saad was not only talented but also incredibly friendly, adding a personal touch that made the evening even more memorable. A big shoutout to our server (I wish I could remember her name!)—she was amazing, always ensuring our glasses were full and making us feel genuinely welcomed. This is definitely a place I’d return to for another special occasion. Highly recommend!