Top 42 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Kelowna

Allison Pellegrini

This is one of my favourite hidden gems in Kelowna. I don’t normally eat seafood or much fish. But this place changed that for me. The fish they bring in is so fresh and of such high quality. The batter is so thin and crispy. It’s also gluten free. The cod and halibut are my favourites. The tartar sauce is amazing. The coleslaw is one of my favs also. The service is excellent. They also serve wine and beers and cocktails. The happy hour has many great choices. A definite must try in Kelowna.

Livia G

One of the few restaurants my celiac boyfriend still trusts. However, he got sick 2 times by the cross-contamination. They are not the most careful staff so you have to make sure they understand how severe your celiac disease is and explain to them NO CROSS CONTAMINATION NO GLUTEN and they're usually pretty good. Also good with take outs

Trina Tymko

Yummy vegan food! Lots of gluten free options too!

Camille D

I look forward to visiting Marmalade Cat Cafe every time we visit Kelowna. I love the vibe and food and coffee! Can't go wrong. They have gluten-free bread and desert options, which I very much appreciate!

Sarah

The server was wonderful and made sure that my food came out gluten free. I have celiac and I feel very comfortable eating here. I'm thoroughly impressed with my entire experience.

Sarah Nova

Great meals at a reasonable price, we had excellent service and everyone in our party loved their meal. Would definitely go back! They were very accommodating for food allergies like salt and gluten

Tara Gemer

This is a great place for delicious food with a variety of choices, including vegan and gluten friendly if you need it. Our service was top notch, staff were very friendly and super responsive to any needs. Would recommend a reservation as it was a very popular place. Highly recommend.

Lily Clerf

Weather you are Vegan or Vegetarian or neither, like me, this restaurant is an amazing experience accompanied by awesome food. As someone with Celiac Disease they are extremely accommodating. They even have their own Gluten-Free fryer so all can experience there incredible Chickpea Fries. I recommend this restaurant to anybody looking for a wonderful meal!

Delaney Schatz

We came for dinner and had a great time! Service was beyond amazing, our server Jada was especially sweet. Free pop refills and good gluten free options!

Jocelyn Madden

Wow this place is incredible. For starters the service is amazing. Every staff member attentive and making sure everything is great. I am celiac and there is tones of fully GF options. The food is outstanding! Literally the best Thai food we've had in sooooo long. 12/10. What a lovely spot!!!!

Julie Kaufman

El Taquero recently catered our wedding. They were absolutely incredible in all aspects. They had an exceptional team during the lead up to the event. On the day of they were extremely organized, personable with our guests, and the food was AMAZING! They managed allergies and took great care with my celiac disease. We are a few weeks out and I still have guests commenting on how delicious the food was! A huge thank you to the whole team! You made our special day that much more special!

Zarin Branston

Very disappointing to say the least, save your money and go somewhere else. Both deep fried dishes came cold and soggy from sitting on the pass while we waited for an entree salad and a burger to catch up. $4 for a gluten free bun is absurd but good on the bartenders for a delicious spicy marg. Kelowna local but I’ll never go back!

K V

They’re great at accommodating gluten-free dairy-free! I was able to get a burger with no cheese, butter, etc. and didn’t get sick. However, that is the only thing on the menu that is gluten free (other than salad). My partner ordered fish tacos - they were drizzled with liquidy guacamole. The guacamole used at least a small amount of spoiled avocado and it ruined the whole dish. The burgers are pork and beef mixed. They were great at accommodating kids, the server was nice and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was as expected.

Amy Krell

The standby Cora‘s in Kelowna doesn’t disappoint. Happy to get egg whites and gluten-free toast! Incredibly friendly service.

Nicoleen kirsten

Most delicious Gluten Free pizza I have ever eaten! The fried chicken was excellent as well. I will definitely eat here again.

Allison Pellegrini

This is a classic lunch stop in Kelowna. Crystal and her team are fantastic. She remembers my name and I go months without seeing her. They have alternating soups of the day. They also offer soup flights. She usually serves 4 types of soup and a sandwich feature and a lunch special. I love the veggie sandwich. She also has a lot of options for dietary restrictions and many gluten free options. It’s a nice warm place to feel important and have the most delicious lunch. Be sure to try her classic hobo soup. You can also purchase large format soups to go that are frozen to be enjoyed at home. Great value and comfort food!

Dor B

Great music, service, delicious food. Excellent gluten free pizza, she checked with the kitchen on everything since I'm celiac including the chocolate mousse dessert with warm caramel foam which was also gf, super sweet but yum!!

Jessica Kearney

They have a dedicated gf fryer, I had wings, hot chicken and pickles, avocado dip, fries! So many options, gluten free breading and separate fryer. No side effects or bloating and food was amazing 😍

Nicholas Wilson

Delicious food, especially the gluten-free friendly menu. Great retro-modern decor! Really loud when it's busy. Service friendly, but infrequent: coffee refills were sparse. ☕👍🏻

Siman Sandhu

The food is absolutely delicious and the service was great as well. Dosa is a little hidden gem. They have a large menu of savoury and sweet crepes that cater to vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diet options to choose from! I had the vegetable Dosa. I'm obcessed. The prices were reseasonable too! N the service was excellent.

Lindsay Wennerström

The margarita pizza was so delicious. The chicken pesto pizza was okay, a little dense and gave me a stomach ache. Some of the most delicious gluten free pizzas I’ve ever had.

Melony Catana

Lots of gluten-free options. Great Bennies with actual gluten-free english muffins. Friendly service, kid friendly, cozy atmosphere, good portions.

Astin Leigh

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Kelowna !! They’ve been here over a YEAR!!! Best find ever. I’m currently posted up here by myself, working on my laptop while munching away on the most Bombbb food and sipping margaritas. I’ve tried a number of items off the menu and every single thing has been a winner. The service is always fantastic and incredibly friendly. Fantastic Happy Hours with delightful drinks and all my favourite dishes on the happy hour menu. They don’t use gluten in the building for anything and outsource their flour tortillas and buns. I have experienced zero digestive issues which is almost unheard of eating out. **Must try** the tacos dorados & the sticky ribs appies Huaraches are so good too omg - obsessed w the birria one. GLUTEN FREE CHURROS. Tacos and Burritos are equally bomb according to those who I’ve brought here so far haha 1000/10 recommend

Kayley Lyons

Great customer service. We are both gluten free, and the person making out food was very thorough and kind! The food tastes amazing as a plus. The plus was fairly clean as well

Gina Schlenker

Wow, just wow. I didn't think I'd ever find a good gluten free crepe, but low and behold, Empire Crepe exists. I've tried many different crepes with all different types of batter and they all have had a gritty texture or a taste that was starkly gluten free. Not Empire Crepe. Next time I drive through Kelowna (or anywhere nearby) I will make sure that Empire Crepe is one of the stops I make!

James Johnston

Very filling and tasty. Excellent place for those seeking gluten free options.

Renee Clarke

Every experience is incredible at La Vela. Really great gluten free pizza dough + pasta. Service is also amazing.

Kimberley Truman

Visited on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. He had the Baron of Beef and I had the butter chicken. Because of my allergies to gluten and fish, I always ask a lot of questions before I order. I could have had any burger on a gluten free bun. I have had the spiced jamb burger in past and it is quite lovely. Today the butter chicken was a nice mild lunch choice. I love the addition of peas and tiny tomatoes to the sauce which burst in your mouth as you eat them. When my food arrived, I was about to hand over the naan bread to my husband but our server informed us it was cauliflower!! It had a nice sea salt finish and there was so much of it I had to bring it home to munch on later. We had the Okanagan Iced Tea to drink. When the bill came, I noted we were not charged extra for the gluten free "naan bread" which was a really pleasant surprise. Overall a satisfying experience. *Note: this is a dog friendly patio, they even have a dog menu so you can order your furry friend a treat*

Fabiola Klassen

The food was delicious. We got gluten free everything in the picture and it was absolutely delicious! We were very impressed 👏

Connie Motz

Another win for Celiac-challenged diners! The Keg Kelowna has always provided a great gluten-free experience. Management personally comes to the table to acknowledge my Ceiliacness, lol, and the staff are keenly aware of cross-contamination issues. The shrimp cocktail (large and fresh), steak (always cooked to perfection), twice baked potatoes {omg!!), margaritas (get the Keg size, lol), and creme brulee (mini or regular sized) are all delish. I never worry when I eat there, and that's saying a lot for someone with Celiac. Bravo once again! And it's fun to dine in the outside covered area during winter with the heaters on, just sayin.

Colin Byron

Awesome gluten free options

Krystal Watson

I enjoyed the food and service was good. Food came out quickly for a busy Saturday night. I am disappointed that restaurants take advantage of people with Celiac disease. I understand that gluten free food cost more however typically gluten free options remove items to make it gluten free so I feel like this should balance the cost out. Also, if you tell customers they can sub something then the cost to do so should be advised before the customer orders. They were going to charge me $3.75 for a ceaser salad without croutons and $2.75 for gluten free bun. I will say the gluten free bun is really good. At the end the manager did remove the upgraded cost which I appreciated however I probably will not be back as the cost to be able to eat gluten free is excessive.

Lisa Haftner

Sarah C was amazing! Co sulted me gluten free options and amazing service!

Denise E

Love this lovely cafe with gluten free options

Christina Lister

Thank you to our server Emma for recommending the lemongrass chicken salad as a great gluten free option. A lovely stop in the middle of the long drive. Will be back!

Linda Szyszkowski

Numerous people shared this is one of the Best restaurant's in Kelowna. Its TRUE. Hand made gluten free Gnocchi. The meals were made to fulfill flavour and given the artistic presentation. The attention to detail was fantastic, right down to the fresh rose on the table. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Thank you for the dinning experience.

Grace Lee

Went at 11am on a Saturday and it was busy as expected (15 minute wait outside) but the service was fairly quick once we were in. We ordered, ate, and left within an hour. Appreciated the variety of options, good quality free run eggs, and gluten free options. Also appreciated having the option of choosing the number of eggs Benedict to order, which makes it nice for sharing at the table. Our server was super friendly- they forgot something I ordered, but ensured the issue was solved right away.

Brittany C

Got the classic mixed plate (chorizo, chicken and ground beef). Told the server I am gluten and dairy free and they easily accommodate my dietary restrictions. Portions are bigger than expected and also more flavourful than expected (and I have high expectations). I also got a peach karma which is a drink made right in Kelowna! Highly recommend :)

Marilyn Champagne

Such a cool spot! Eclectic decor, super nice staff, lots of vegan and gluten-free options. The food is soooo good, decent portions too.

Kira Schmidt

Came here for lunch and had an amazing time. They offered suggestions for gluten free meals and the service was incredible. We also had the sangria which was delicious. I would definitely come back again when I’m in the area.

Maddie Wylie

Gluten free pasta

Susan L

We enjoyed dinner at Basil and Mint a few nights ago. The restaurant has a lovely outdoor setting and is a well decorated and laid out dinner area inside. Comfy seats and great ambience. The wine list was great, lots of BC wines 🙂 and the menu is very Gluten Friendly ✅ We had the beet salad and the soup which was a carrot ginger, both very good. Soup was exceptional actually! The sourdough garlic bread was really good. Mains were the prawns and lamb rack special. Again exceptional flavours and presentation. One lamb was under cooked to specification but our server was back checking on things promptly so back to the kitchen for some more cooking right away. Wonderful Tiramisu and Creme Brûlée to top it all off! Daisy was our server. She was excellent, friendly, attentive and efficient. We had a 5 ⭐️ experience. We would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and come back when traveling here again.

Crystal B

Super food and gluten free kitchen

Holly Hobart

Kind informative amazing place. I wish I lived closer! The Tiramisu was great, apparently they also do them to order and can make gluten free sponge cake Tiramisu. I feel the need to try both now. Friends had the Sprioli which looked and smelled great, I only ever knew them as rice balls but these where a meal on their own. Lots of vegan options.

j dosange

They have a great gluten free poutine. Definitely going back.

Monique Saebels

I was happy to order a gluten free bun for my burger and pay $2 extra but they didn't have any so wrapped mine in a piece of lettuce. They charged me the$2 extra and gave me no bun and did not offer to give me my $2 back. It's not the money but the principal. Would have been good business.

Chad Blumes

Went for my birthday dinner with my wife. The cabbage dish was incredible. The beef dish was cooked perfectly. The manager Dallas gave us phenomenal service as they were able to modify dishes to suit my wife’s dietary requirements (gluten & dairy free). Overall excellent. I would highly recommend checking it out for a special dinner or even just a casual night out.

Alysha L

Top notch spot! My boyfriend and I frequent Bernie’s because of their inclusive menu that accommodates my gluten + dairy allergy, but also, because of their friendly staff and overall ambiance. Tonight was an exception however, as we chose to order a dessert for takeout rather than dine-in. We were pleasantly surprised when we were given our dessert (within less than 10 minutes of ordering, I’ll add) on the house - courtesy of one of the managers, Logan! My boyfriend and I both work in the industry and understand how tough the slow season can be for both the business owners and their service staff; so, a gesture as kind as this holds even more weight than usual. BIG thank you to your lovely manager, Logan! And we will be back soon!

Francesco Cheema

The lady who served us was very nice and gave us a run down of the gluten free options and was caring overall with the service.

Crystal B

Great authentic food, gluten free options and generous portions. Reservation recommended but if go early, can get a table.