Top 31 Gluten-Free Spots for Outdoor Dining in Waterloo

Trevor Richardson

seems like this place would suck during the school year, but was quite pleasant. had a fancy deglutenized beer which was fantastic

Sheila Taylor

We booked this location for a large group. They were able to accommodate our request for a specific seating time. The table and seating area were comfortable and the noise level was reasonable. We had two servers assigned for 14 people. They were very busy so service was somewhat uneven. We were very happy with the selection of food from meat to vegetarian to gluten-free and vegan options. Unfortunately, some of the food delivered to our table was lukewarm because they left it under the heaters too long. I don’t fault the kitchen. I believe the service staff were very busy. They forgot our meals until we asked for the status of our entrees. Overall, a great place to meet with a large group. But be prepared for some service gaps on a busy night. The table next to us with six people had the manager and a server doting on them all night, even though our table spent more money!!

Jenna

Always our go-to restaurant in KW for bringing friends/family visiting the area. Consistent, well-priced, and something on the menu for everyone. Also very gluten friendly with a large plant-based menu as well.

Alex Kinsella

Always an absolute delight having breakfast here. Food is amazing and they have gluten free bread for toast. 10/10

Suzanne Borghese

OUR DRINKS AND FISH N CHIPS WERE DELICIOUS! BOTH THE GLUTEN-FREE & STANDARD PORTIONS WERE HUGE!! We ordered our drinks just before 5 and were thrilled to be extended the Happy Hour discount from the bar! THE STAFF WERE DELIGHTFUL, EFFICIENT AND MADE OUR EXPERIENCE LOVELY. We waited a little long to be noticed and seated when the place was quiet inside. Actually had to step in to get someone's attention. High top table chairs are near impossible to pull yourself into the table with and our table was so wobbly we had to ask for it to be adjusted. Having to leave the restaurant to get to the bathroom to wash your hands etc before/during your dining experience is a little frustrating and odd to return back to your seat through the entrance past folks waiting to be seated.

brianne burnell

Favourite cafe in the region. Always lots of seating, amazing sandwiches, SOOOO many gluten-free options. The baking is so good. My go-to spot for a coffee date.

Andrea Hildebrand

We had the freshest salads, absolutely scrumptious pasta, by far the BEST gluten free pasta I've had anywhere ever, and a wonderful house-made tiramisu. The food was excellent! We recieved very warm, hospitable and attentive service from Sarah A. We brought a friend visiting from abroad with the promise that Ennio's is legendary and one of the best places in town. Thanks for meeting and exceeding our expectations!

Lisa W

What a great evening celebrating my birthday with friends. Our server "J" was the best and always made sure everything was on point. I had the Dragon Bowl (AWESOME). J surprised us with a special "happy birthday" gluten-free brownie with ice cream. Such a great ending to a perfect evening!!!

Laura W.

Very friendly, awesome that they do gluten free fries and burgers, which is hard to find!

Eat In Ontario Blog

Some meals don’t just fill you up. Instead, they transport you. ALMADINA, a family-run gem feeding KW for over 40 years, feels like a warm memory on a plate. With four locations (including long-loved market stalls at St. Jacobs and Kitchener), it’s a household name in the region. Everything is made from scratch, in-house: no shortcuts, just generations of tradition and care. We began with the famous salad plate: roasted red pepper hummus (a forever fave), creamy tzatziki, and bright, gluten-free taboulee. Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavour. The falafel? Crispy, golden, and satisfying — exactly how grandma wishes she made them. The shawarma manakeesh, roasted in their woodstone oven, struck a perfect balance of veggie, cheese, and tender chicken. The mixed grill was pure comfort: juicy shish kabob, tawook, and kofta. No sauce needed, though that red pepper hummus pairs with everything. To sip: their strawberry lemonade is summer in a glass — tart, sweet, and refreshing. We closed with hot mint tea, simple and soothing. To hear more about this review, follow us @eatinontario on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, & Facebook. ✨🤩🙏

Abby Lavell

This cafe is amazing!! Great place to work or just sit and have a coffee. The food is incredible and almost everything on their menu can be made gluten free. The gluten free products taste great and are good quality. The staff there are also very nice and friendly. Highly recommend!!

Sherry Rezvani

We decided to check this place out for the first time (I called and confirmed they have GF options including cesar salad) this evening and we had a terrible experience. I asked for Gluten Free Cesar Salad (no croutons) and the server even asked if this was a preference or allergy and I mentioned allergy. My salad came and after a few bites, I found a few crotons underneath my lettuce! They apologized and brought me a new salad (which I was skeptical about after the incident). Service was not good at all. We were the first to sit on the patio and ordered our food and drinks (water only) quickly. Time passed and 4-5 more tables were filled in the patio, our server brought everyone else water except for our table (seems like she skipped us intentionally rather than forgetting us!). we waited a few minutes and she passed by a few times without even bringing us water until we asked. She did not come across polite at all (young tall lady with blond her braided on the back). Terrible experience - won’t come back again.

Amanda Howard

Scott was great and hospitable. Playoff hockey and wings for this Celiac was perfect...

Ms. Melissa Balan

I wanted to share our great experience at Korner Kitchen this morning. We waited 10 minutes for a table (not bad considering how busy it was!). Our server came promptly and took our beverage order while we perused the menu. My friend got a veggie omelette with gluten free bread; I ordered a veggie skillet. Their hashbrown potatoes are lovely and flavourful. The skillet dish itself was perfect with lots of veg. My friend loved her omelette. All the while, our server checked in frequently to refill coffee and check on us; she was very welcoming. I'd definitely like to return!

Lisa Jones

Debbie Gutierrez

Molly Kelly

My go to restaurant in KW that is very celiac friendly and hands down the best Thai in KW! The owners are lovely, the menu is very accommodating to allergies and the take out is quick.

Kimber Munford

It's so nice to find a mostly gluten free menu, and especially dosa, my favourite food ❤️ Absolutely delicious, with generous portions. Shivani was so helpful and sweet. She even packed up some sambar to go! 5/5, we will be back!

Elaine Humphrey

Jamie Tremain

I wish there were more than 5 stars! I haven't been to the Pickle Barrel for a while, but over the years have visited and enjoyed meals at various locations. Last night's meal, to celebrate my daughter's birthday, was perfect. Our server, Pam, was attentive to our party of 5. Everyone had something different and I didn't hear one complaint. I enjoyed a fabulous Greek Salad, and the gluten-free chocolate cake my daughter enjoyed (and shared!) was tastier than I would have expected. Well done, Pickle Barrel. I will be back!

Barbara Griffith

Gilbert Mc

Susan Grossman

Karri Rock

Sandra Ksenia Amchik

The food was absolutely amazing! Great vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free option. The portions were very generous. Obviously a come back!

Ashley Eden

I had multiple miscommunications over my meal which created frustration. I ordered the seafood sirloin but without shrimp (allergy) abd mashed potatoes instead of croquettes (gluten-free). The waitress asked if I wanted more of another seafood instead of shrimp so I requested scallops. The meal initially arrived with shrimp so it had to be taken back. When I got it replaced, there were only scallops and cold chunks of butter in the sauce. I was told the lobster wasn't served due to contamination with the shrimp, which is fine had I been told. If I knew the plate would be so limited I'd have ordered something else. And where the restaurant saved money but not serving shrimp OR lobster, I am really unimpressed with the value. I was offered a dessert in compensation (only one gluten free option) which we took to go. I'd have preferred a discount on my meal as the issues with my dish really took away from the experience. While the food was otherwise ok, I'm not thrilled with my expensive dining experience this evening.

Rosemary Bradford

Lloyd Kaiser

Elizabeth Mullins

Laurel Lee

Anthony Harris