Top 24 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Central City, 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Denise E

Love this lovely cafe with gluten free options

Maddie Wylie

Gluten free pasta

Crystal B

Super food and gluten free kitchen

Dane Garcia

Jennifer Chadwick

It's always busy and the food is normally really good. There are some gluten free menu items and their new glutenwise pizza crust is pretty good for those who need it. I like to omit items from my choice because of my preferences and they usually get it right. The servers are always so nice and attentive. Good place to eat.

Darlene Daugherty

Thank you Brian for treating Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Beta Lambda sisters who were celebrating one of our sisters birthdays to bubbly 🍾🥂! And to our great, helpful waitress Jordan ! Joey’s is extremely accommodating to those who are Celiac or gluten free ***!

Vasi Petrova

Very friendly staff. Delicious food!!! Really good gluten free options. They forgot our toast, but it's okie. More than enough food. Good portion sizes.

Kimberley Truman

We visited for a special birthday dinner. This restaurant has a strict 19+ policy and lists the dress code as Business Casual. Because I have food sensitivities and allergies, I emailed in advance to ask for menu suggestions. This restaurant is very allergy aware. They were able to make suggestions for me with no gluten, no fish, no mushrooms. I heard a diner at another table say she was allergic to onions and they had no trouble helping her. Our server was very attentive and ran the dining room like she owned it. Our party started with the cheese board and added charcuterie of locally made sausage. They built our cheese board with house made gluten free crackers. Sorry, no photos, ate too quickly. We had the duck breast, medium rare. Because there is mushroom in all of the jous I had mine without and it was still fabulous. Also because I was concerned about cross contamination in the fryer, my potato croquettes were pan fried, my husband's were deep fried. You can see the difference in the photos. For dessert I had the creme brule which comes with a shortbread cookie. I had no trouble finding someone at my table to eat the cookie. The creme brule had sour cherry at the bottom and was delicious. It was all delicious.

Taina Achtermeier

I just wanted to share our fantastic experience at PNB . we visited Kelowna on vacation from Ontario. Just loved the twist on the norm pub grub. Even accommodations made for gluten free. The staff was above and beyond amazing . Service,food,staff a 10. Thank u Erik for a great experience. A great vibe by all .cheers

Fabiola Klassen

Their food is delicious as always. Just wish they would get a separate fryer for cactus cuts so I and other people with Celiac could still enjoy them. Cactus cut were always a favorite before having dietary restrictions.

T Mart

Had a great evening at Born to Shake. The food was fantastic and the drinks were incredible, and the staff and owners were Superb! For us having so many gluten-free options was great. . Will definitely return.

Allison Pellegrini

Every time I stay at the coast Capri hotel in Kelowna, I have breakfast at Vintners. The staff are very friendly. The food is consistently great. They have quite a few options for breakfast and brunch. They also have a coffee bar. They also are extremely accommodating for allergies, and offer many gluten free options. They also have great happy hour and live music on certain days. Definitely worth checking out when you’re in the area. The pool side service in the summer time is also a great option.

Pam Marr

Amazing cappuccino and fresh baked muffins were amazing! I was pleasantly surprised to see gluten free options.