Top 50 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Halifax

Jacqui J

100000/10 , this place is amazing, very knowledgable, menu has options for a variety of restrictions for practically every item

Bob Villeneuve

Love everything about this place. Cool vibe, supporting local product and lot's of gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.

Kenna Mack

Delicious food!! Atmosphere was crazy cool and an awesome view of the harbour. Also our server was absolutely awesome. A little expensive but definitely worth the experience. Also they gave me a birthday cake and it was very yummy. Very accommodating for someone in my party’s gluten intolerance as well.

Jacqui J

Amazing baked treats. the sea salt chocolate cookies are amazinnggg

Jecca Currie

Great cocktails, delicious food. Selection of Gluten Free as well

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We were promptly greeted, and they are very celiac aware. Delicious gf fish and chips, the other dishes ordered by others in our party were all really good (as reported by the others). Great service, attentive family! Highly recommend this hidden away gem!

Eric Stcyr

Had an amazing dinner, the food and drinks were excellent and they were very accommodating to dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten free) in our group. The service was also outstanding and each person in our group received a fresh rose at the end of the meal. The ambiance was really nice as well. I highly recommend it!

Bob Villeneuve

What a great find!! Traveling in Halifax as a family with several food intolerances, we could not have been happier with the Gluten-Free, Vegan, and dairy-free options. Cozy spot, great service, and everything was very tasty. We've been in town two nights and had dinner here twice!

Jules Wood

We had a gathering of 16 people and Talay Thai put together our take out order flawlessly. The food was delicious, and they were very knowledgeable and willing to accommodate my gluten sensitivity.

Theresa Burris

An exceptional dining experience. Very impressed with how serious food allergies are treated. Our server, who was excellent, guaranteed no crosscontamination of gluten and the manager Yamac, who was particularly personable, attentive and pleasant, discussed the method of food preparation, ingredient substitution prior to the meal being made and checked in afterwards to confirm everything was satisfactory. My partner and I enjoyed every bite of our meals. I had the Chipotle Mango Chicken, my partner had the Grilled Chicken Zen Bowl. Photo of the Chipotle Mango Chicken enclosed. The cheesecake was the best that we ever had. The service was excellent. Hats off and thanks to Moxie's a restaurant doing it right. We will be back.

Krista Wright

Ate at Krave numerous times when my husband was in the hospital! Delicious food for someone who eats gluten free - love the buns!!!

Scout and Ellie

Amazing food, Becka went out of her way to make it a wonderful experience especially for our daughter with Celiac. She's the best server we've had in many years. Definitely a go to spot!

JS Fletcher

Wow, I am very impressed! The food was absolutely delicious and I already know what I will try next visit. I had the Ultimate Club with delicious Dragon fries and a blueberry blast smoothie. Food is 100% vegan and very fresh. Great atmosphere, and the ladies working were very friendly and helpful. While I'm personally okay to eat gluten, they did have many gluten free options as well!

A Lavoie

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

Patricia Coates

Very good food and friendly staff. Had a vegan burger and gluten free bun.

Kate D'Albertanson

Went with some friends as two of us are celiac. This is an extremely easy place to eat gluten free! We were very pleased with the options. Maya was our server and she was absolutely lovely, she was very educated about the menu and was able to answer all of our questions. It was clear that she took the allergies very seriously as well. The gnocchi didn't have a ton of flavour but admittedly we had to order it without the scallops, so I imagine that would change things. The kitchen accidentally made it with gluten but the mistake was caught before it got to our table and was very quickly remade! The rissotto was incredible, and is naturally gluten free already. We will definitely go back to try the gf creme brûlée. Thanks!!

Brittany Lambert

I love this place. I have celiacs disease and have never had an issue eating there. They always add an extra little treat and they're always very friendly! Nothing bad to say, such a great meal for the price!

Colleen

I am celiac and super sensitive. It was wonderful to be able to have a delicious burger wrapped with lettuce. Will definitely go again , thanks five guys

Ade Jeanne

I went to this restaurant for a Deaf event. One of the servers new sign language and was able to serve the deaf people adequately and charismatically. As a gluten-free person, I had a delicious haddock taco and didn't feel the gluten-free options were any less delicious than the regular options! Prices are high, but fair for the overall experience. Will definitely be returning.

Tracey Jardine

Great pizza, including an awesome gluten free crust that’s available. Fresh ingredients, custom options for the pizza and lots of other fare to choose from as well. Staff are simply awesome - friendly, helpful. Love having this restaurant in the neighbourhood.

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!

Anna Rychkova

The interior is beautiful, romantic enough, cozy, but the light is too dim for me (but this is my subjective opinion). Location - the restaurant is located in the down town, i.e. in the city center, which, unfortunately, means the absence of its own parking lot and you have to look for it, and it is paid even on weekends. Food - not very many, in fact, menu items if we are talking about the main dishes. There are few gluten-free dishes, which, for example, was a problem for us. We had to order soup and salad because we have restrictions on the types of meat we can eat and therefore, actually, vegetarian soup is all we could order. It was delicious, I have no complaints, but it's still a pity that there is such a limited selection of gluten-free meat dishes. We ordered tea and I liked that the tea cup was warm (despite the fact that it was empty), and the tea was served separately in a teapot). Service - everything here was top notch, the girl who served us was as attentive as possible, she knew the menu and the composition of the dishes well, she could tell us what dishes we could order, taking into account the restrictions we had. But still, I deducted one star. I was out of paper towels. As always, in the restaurant there is a cloth napkin in which the cutlery is wrapped and which we put on our laps when we eat, but I cannot wipe my lips, for example, with that napkin, for this I need paper ones, but they were not on the table and no one offered . This is my humble opinion, it was uncomfortable for me. Well, the shortcomings of the menu that I wrote about above also played a role in the evaluation. And in general, I can recommend this place, we liked it.

Danny Allain

Great meal. Gluten free.

Vicki Madziak

I ordered a large amount of empanadas for a holiday party and they were so delicious!! They also had gluten free options which was so helpful. The ordering and pick up process went really smoothly, too. I would definitely recommend them for your next party!

Fay Rolfe

On vaycay from Vancouver B.C. doing the walk about at Pier21 and stopped into The BG. Beautiful location, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Huge beverage menu!! As celiac, it's challenging to find some safe eats away from home. I ordered the gf option Lobster Roll & fries and oh my lord.... fantastic 😋 Thanks for being aware of dietary restrictions for some 🥳 If I'm ever back out this way, will definitely come back.

Clifford Isenor

Amazing food service and vibes. They were over the top generous. The food was excellent. It was very busy but the line moved fast. They have a gluten free fryer so all of their chicken and fries are gluten free. The menus are not labeled with allergy warnings but if you ask the staff they are very knowledgeable. This will definitely be a staple for us.

Himadri Chowdhury

Nestled at the Halifax waterfront amongst historical buildings, the A Mano is a beautiful Italian restaurant that serves traditional fares with great pairings of wines and the usual beers. Service is smooth overall, but we did have a small issue with a gluten-free order, which needed to be rectified. We were a group of 8 and a wide selection of food was ordered. The Schiacciata, Sgabello, Calamari Fritti were good and perfect for a chilly evening. As the main course, Quattro Carni, fresh Halibut with Shrimps, Lasagna, Lamb Shank, Seafood Stew and the Linguini were good. We were too full and ordered the share Torta Per Due cheesecake and were not disappointed . Overall, good restaurant and great vibes for a chilled dinner next to the water.

Tammy Tom Hurshman

Fast, friendly service from Ashley. Gluten free bun was amazing, thank you

Doreen Jardine

This is such a wonderful place. The pizza is delicious, had the Mediterranean pizza, veggies so fresh. My sister is gluten intolerant and said their gluten free crust one of the best. We'll be back again. 😁🍕

Alex B

Exceptional Vegan and Gluten free fare. Clearly marked menu indicating options for different dietary needs, and truly delicious offerings across the board. Service was excellent, and the food was delightful - a little oasis of allergen-free goodness.

Sara Vandenbroek

This Boston pizza did not disappoint, as a new celiac they ensured I would be able to eat at their location without worry. The food was good! Service was great we had both the manager and a server who were both wonderful! The atmosphere was like any other sports bar, very nice, not loud and friendly!

Sonja Naugler

I placed a catering order for my office. The food was very good, no issues there. I ordered and PAID for gluten free pita which I did not receive. When I brought this to the attention of the restaurant I was told we will make sure you get it next time. Sadly this is not something that my office does often so next would likely not be until next year. I was very disappointed with this response. Honestly I likely would not have left this review but the restaurant asked for a review so Im going to be honest and say that I was not overly happy with this order.

Tamara gross

Have wanted to try this place out forever after hearing about them having Gluten Free options. So glad we did today! Tandoori chicken fries were delicious and the Kashmiri apple fries should be illegal. The flavour and texture are crave worthy. So so good! Can’t wait to come back. Make sure you go check it out!!

Caitlin S.

Excellent gluten free options, especially the huevos rancheros and the Bibim-not!

Andrea M

Cool atmosphere, super friendly staff (thanks April) and amazing food including the GLUTEN FREE FOOD AND DESSERTS!!!

Claire Murdock

I wish I could give more stars!! Our host was friendly, engaging and an amazingly talented chef. Outstanding food, with exciting flavors and the perfect balance of fine dining flair in a totally relaxed atmosphere. Highlights were the exceptional melt-in-the-mouth goat curry, jerk chicken waffle, warm banana bread and sweet, tangy and light mango cheesecake (which all just happened to be gluten-free!) A real treat in Halifax's North End, with a menu to delight all ages and tastes.

Delphine O

Caryn was really nice and concerned about my gluten and other issues.

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.

Holly L

came here with a group as gluten and dairy free… they had a whole menu to choose from!! And the carrot cake was to die for! Such excellent service I had to come back for a full brunch and more cake lol

Janet Kreda

There were tasty gluten free options, and the service was excellent.

Linda Newton

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

Melissa Stephens

Was a super cute place, enjoyed the mussels with a great gluten free bun. Music was wonderful. I will certainly go back again

Susan Allsop

Their menu clearly indicates gluten free dishes which was really helpful for me. Yummy and fast service.

Rachel Robley

I had been wanting to go here since they opened and I finally made it on my birthday. I am happy to note that the service and food did not disappoint. Emily was super kind and lovely to talk to. I had the baked rigatoni and my mom had the beet and goat cheese rigatoni and both were so delicious. They have a few gluten free options to choose from as well! For the quality of food, the prices are pretty reasonable. I suggest making a reservation before you go because they are typically very busy. The atmosphere is warm and inviting in my opinion, and I will definitely be back again!

NCPD Tom

Best steakhouse in Halifax, number 1 with a bullet. I got the Cigar Tenderloin and the other half had a Coffee Aged Strip, served with a glorious red wine jus both of these steaks absolutely slapped, sides were delicious and plentiful, would order the Mushrooms again but probably skip the mash and sprouts next time in favor of something else. They had a dessert menu but we didn't have it in us, next time! The service was top notch and my dietary needs (Celiac) were taken seriously without making a fuss. I cant wait to come back, I must have an anniversary or something coming up and if not I'll have to invent one.

Kristen Maclean

Just went to Naan n Curry with my girlfriend. The food was tasty, the Naan portions were generous and overall it was a good deal for our money. More importantly, we've had challenges finding good food in HRM because of her dairy allergy. The menu at Naan N curry specifically mentions if the option is gluten free, vegan or dairy free. Very happy with our experience and will be back

Jordan Fridsma

so delish, cheap, food took 15 minutes to come out but it was well worth it. No gluten free buns.

Michelle Green

Food was cold. Waiter did not ask if I wanted cinnamon raisin toast when I ordered gluten free. There was no bottled water available.

Māḷagi

Great place for Lebanese cuisine. The restaurant is gluten free friendly and comes with a huge portion size.

Jeneva Moxon

What a great place! Delicious food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. As a bonus they had lots of gluten free options and seemed knowledgeable about cleaning procedures to minimize cross-contamination. I will definitely come again!