Top 38 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Banff

L Wengel

As someone who has to eat dairy and gluten free, it is hard to find a great meal in a restaurant that isn't some sort of compromise of an existing menue item. Not here! Most of the meals are gluten and dairy free without any compromise in flavor! In fact, everything we ate was delicious and well priced. Service was also amazing. It is a place I will come back to frequently in my stay here. Thank you Nourish!

Kathy Slater

Finally a restaurant with a separate gluten free menu. I had the best gluten free pancakes, light and fluffy...you could not tell the difference. My husband had the poutine with pulled pork and it was super flavourful. Really good service and cool atmosphere...I highly recommend!

Damien Davoodi

Food was okay at best. They up charge gluten free option. The servers stand RIGHT behind/next to you when you pay bill. Stare you down to pick 18-20-25% tip option. Would definitely not go back.

Alex Thompson

We loved this place. Best burger I’ve had in a very long time (bison burger), plus the waiter was first class. They catered really well for my coeliac wife and the beers they had from the 3 Bears local brewery were excellent too.

Alexei Mandziak

Simply a great meal made even better by a stellar serving experience from Olly. She was running the entire front when we got there and did an amazing job of getting our orders and food in a timely manner while still taking care of all the tables! My Rundle Mountain Breakfast was amazing value, and my celiac partner had the Gluten Free French Toast and says it was incredible too. Highly recommend coming here for brunch if you're in Banff!

Amanda Kalliainen Smith

Incredibly tasty food. We loved the rotisserie chicken pizza with gluten free crust. The Brussels sprouts were also great. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Kay Ricciuti

Such a great restaurant. The staff are relaxed and friendly. Highly recommend the nachos and a raspberry margarita! They offer a variety of dietary accommodations including gluten free and vegetarian. Make sure you book a reservation - it's a popular spot! In the summer, the rooftop patio is gorgeous and offers great mountain views. Check out their happy hour taco deals - you won't regret it.

Robert Green

Delicious burger and gluten free option

rrisme7

Wow stumbled across this place and went in. Wife is celiac and so many options including beer. Had the bison ribs wings and cauliflower left us wanting more. Definitely a must stop and upstairs is so nice

Lesley White

After roaming the area in search of a gluten-free late dinner, we googled and found this restaurant suggestion. We started with a ceasar salad (9.5/10, the capers were a perfect, salty touch) and a pomodoro fromagio gluten-free pizza. The mozzarella is gooey and thick, the tomato sauce really balanced tangy and sweet with basil, the crust offered a chewy dough and crispy edge. 9/10

Afnan Aboumourad

If you’re Celiac. Do not eat at this place! When we went, we were told food was 100% gf and my husband ended up in ER. Food wasn’t amazing either tbh.

Sierra Redfern

Great gluten free options! Really yummy crust. They asked if I had an allergy and were good about cross contamination.

Rob Hermsen

So many glutenfree options, that were also delicious for non-celiacs. Highly recommend!

Ashley Hill

Great spot! We stopped for lunch and ate at the bar. They had a few gluten free options. I had a burger with broccoli cheddar soup and mashed potatoes. It was delicious! They had a great gluten free bun and several gluten free drink options. I enjoyed the Strongbow dark fruit cider. My husband had to the chicken sandwich (not gf) and really enjoyed it.

Rebecca Shirer

We had a delicious meal last night. Our server Cate, was very helpful as I am gluten intolerant and she made sure everything I ate was safe. I could eat most things on the menu so if you’re gluten free, I highly recommend this restaurant!!! It was soo nice to be able to enjoy most of the foods and to also enjoy the ginger beef, that they light on fire with brandy at your table! I never get to eat cool things like that so thank you so much Brazen, for all the gluten free options!!

Marina Austin

Excellent experience. Excellent food. Really great time. Very knowledgeable about gluten free options.

Payton

If you want the best poutine, go here! The fries are crisp, the cheese is actually melted and salty and any toppings are just as good. One of us got the gluten free gravy, and it was the best gluten free gravy they've ever had. It was super flavourful and the texture was smooth. The customer service was also amazing, the person working was super kind.

Jennifer Stebbing

Yummy food! Great setting. Accommodated gluten free (I even had schnitzel!)

Stuart McKeown

As always, great food, great steaks great service. Will adapt the menu and servings to your needs and there are glutenfree options availble - although gluten free bun with the burger would be nice!

Elaine Li

Very cute cafe inside of the Banff Aspen Lodge. Very good coffee and they also have some gluten and dairy free items. They have an outdoor patio with heated seating as well!

Cali-anne Simpson

Our server Kiersten was amazing! So friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! Took a while for us to get our food but it was so worth it! They also substituted some gluten free options for me.

Greg

I had an amazing experience at Zyka Elevated Indian Restaurant! The staff was incredibly accommodating to my dietary needs, offering a variety of delicious options that were both gluten-free and dairy-free. The food was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded all my expectations. The service was also outstanding—attentive, friendly, and quick to ensure that everything was perfect. It’s rare to find a restaurant that’s so attentive to dietary restrictions without compromising on taste or service. I highly recommend Zyka to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in Banff, especially if you have specific dietary needs!

Stephen Spencer

Amidst the burgers, pizzas and other comfort foods dominating this area, Bison offers some genuinely interesting dishes. Octopus, bison bolognese, halibut and, if you insist, they even have a burger. Plenty of gluten free options, and if you’re with a friend, there’s a massive tomahawk to share. Food and service was excellent, and if you’re lucky enough to sit out on the terrace on a balmy summer’s evening, it’s the perfect spot for dinner in Banff.

Jennifer G

Absolutely phenomenal. Came during happy hour for a snack and beverage, left having had several small plates, two large plates, and two cocktails. Cate and the kitchen were beyond accommodating to our very annoying food intolerances. She is a top notch professional, as is the rest of the Block team. 10/10 try the duck croquettes (they're gluten free!!)

Quinn Kyle

The first time I came here I had a great experience. Food was awesome and the service was somehow even better. Second time around not so great. My server was quite rude and difficult to deal with. I went to order a drink I had the time prior and he was quick to shut me down and tell me that that wasn’t possible and they couldn’t do that. The server was quite pushy and made it clear he wanted me out of there as he missed apart of my order and didn’t try to fix it. I’m celiac and the time prior I wasn’t able to have the cubed hashbrowns due to cross contamination and today there was no issue with it or I should say the server didn’t care. Regardless the potatoes used weren’t washed prior to deep frying as I had two bites and each one I had gotten grit/sand in my teeth when chewing. I had previously thought this place was a top tier Banff restaurant but now I don’t know what to think.

Mariette Gallan

I really appreciate the fact that there were gluten free options. It makes a world of difference to a Celiac.

Amy Osorno

Absolutely stunning experience! My husband and I celebrated our honeymoon-birthday-anniversary here, so we wanted to go all out. We got the package that includes a ticket on the gondola and a dinner option included. Ashley was incredibly helpful in pointing out her personal favourite dishes so we got the best experience. Many options for gluten free, dairy free, vegan and vegetarian. Our recommendation is the bison main. We hope to come back someday!

K Volkov

The restaurant is nice and the food is high quality, and delicious, but in particular the staff here are fantastic. The server we had, whose name I forget (possibly was Billy, but the bill said Snuffy) was kind, knowledgable, and cared about my food allergies. I didn't really even mention them too much but he picked up on them immediately, and made me aware of ingredients in everything. And, he was actually aware of cross contamination! As a person with several food allergies and sensitivities, eating out is generally irritating and personally invasive, as servers want to know what specifically happens to you, as if being celiac is any worse than colitis, for example. No one wants to talk about that when they go to eat. Chances are, if someone who has a food allergy or sensitivity is at a restaurant, they know what they're doing, they know how it will affect them, and they are prepared for that. This guy didn't question me on anything, he just went above and beyond. As an annoying person to serve and cook for, I fully appreciate this. I don't know more servers aren't caring, but this guy totally made the trip to Banff just so much more worth it.

M J

Huge selection of pho, vermicelli and assortment of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Pho was hearty despite lacking the flavours of an authentic pho broth. The portion was definitely big enough for us to share (2 pho bowls for 3 females). Sesame chicken was also nice and sweet! The servers were very accommodating and knowledgable given that one of us is gluten free. Some seats have great view of the mountains too!

Randy

We had an amazing Gluten Free meal for four people. They were amazing when dealing with our dietary needs. All employees were a delight to speak with. They want you to have an amazing meal.

Nickolas Nielsen

The food was phenomenal, and it accommodated a celiac diet. However, the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting for a restaurant with such a lovely ambiance.

Erik Pelzer

To begin with, I will state my thesis that I cannot recommend this place. To prove my point I would like to underline, that we waited for more than an hour for our food. Moreover, they forgot to make one pizza with gluten free dough. Putting everything into consideration, it was not a great experience

Captain RedShirt

The Keg did an amazing job! My daughter has celiac, and they went above and beyond to accommodate us. Free GF bread, manager helped us specifically, they double checked with us and the kitchen for every item, and our food was delicious! I will definitely eat there again. We have high expectations of restaurants, and they definitely met those expectations! 6 stars, if that were even possible.

Claudia Stewart

Great food, beautifully presented. They were very accommodating to my gluten-free dietary needs.

Nicole Laidlaw

Fantastic! I couldn’t say more positive things about this spot! I am vegan and gluten free and don’t have issues when I eat here! Thanks! My partner eats meat and we can eat out together here!

Nicole Walters

I've been to Shoku many times since it opened (Banff local), and the service and quality of food is always great. The first time I ordered a sashimi platter, I felt like I was still living in Vancouver. The staff always take my food allergies (gluten, dairy) into consideration because they actually do care. It's the first restaurant I bring friends and family to when they visit. Stefan and his team bring something special the other steak & potatoes restaurants (there are a lot of them) in town can't.

Mariah Williams

We stayed at the Banff Springs Fairmont for 5 days and had breakfast in the vermillion room 4 times (breakfast came with our package!) and dinner once. I am symptomatic celiac so much of my review centers on those aspects. All of the staff members we encountered were knowledgeable and helpful. As of April 25, 2024 they had a dedicated GF frier. They did not mark my GF meal separate from my husband’s non-GF but every time my food was delivered it was specified that it was the GF celiac safe dish. Breakfast - for the first 3 days I ordered off the a la carte menu (had the vermillion breakfast twice and the french omelette once). I had been eyeing the buffet because there were so many options but wasn’t sure it was safe for me (as a sensitive, symptomatic celiac). On the last day I mentioned that to the server and she let me know I was welcome to get the buffet, and they would prepare everything in the back and bring it out. So I went up to the buffet, picked out what I wanted and gave that list to my server. Not on the menu, but they can do GF toast, pancakes, made to order omlettes, etc. Dinner - we ate dinner here on a busy evening. There was a bit of an issue with timing but overall it was a great experience. The crème brûlée is to die for, and many dishes are GF or can be made GF with modifications. *cross posted to FindMeGF

Elecia Elliott

Had the most amazing dinner tonight at The Fat Ox Banff. What a treasure to experience. Mathieu our server made our night one to remember. His food and wine recommendations were perfect and ensure us an incredible gastronomy experience!! - 30 month Prosciutto, mustard melon, aged balsamic, arugula - Venison Carpaccio, evoo, parmigiana, capers, arugula, sea salt - Shrimp “Scampi”, Calabrian chili garlic butter, focaccia - Bison Tagliatelle, gluten free, classic meat bolognese - Rigatoni Carbonara, pancetta, egg yolk, parmigiana - Freeman’s Abbey Merlot Best part for me is that they put in the same care and attention to my gluten free substitute that they did to the other dishes we had. I cannot always say that. Thank you Mathieu and Fat Ox Banff. Totally recommend a visit - mouth watering meal.