The Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Toronto (Celiac Safe)

Are you celiac, and in Toronto?

While there is still more room for growth in the GTA for celiac approved eateries, the following spots are all delicious and safe.

Whether you’re celiac/ gluten intolerant/ gluten sensitive/ gluten avoidant/ just curious, rest assured these are the restaurants you want to check out. Bon appétit!

Want even more Gluten Free in Toronto? Check out my original Gluten Free restaurant post and my Gluten Free Cakes post:

Gluten Free Restaurants

Gluten Free Cakes

Almond Butterfly Bistro

Need a brunch with the gluten free girlies?

Head on over to Almond Butterfly, where achic interior meets TikTok and Instagram friendly (and safe) eats. The entire bistro is gluten free, so you can enjoy reading a menu where everything is available.

Not super hungry? Just grab a bagel or a muffin (celiac approved, of course).

Ahh - the beauty of choice!

Favourite Cake: Pancake Stack!

Location:
792 Dundas Street West

Riz Gluten Free Asian Kitchen

If you enjoy pan asian cuisine, than Riz is a perfect choice. There is a completely separate gluten free kitchen to ensure safety in regards to cross contamination.

Choose from a number of asiatic favourites, such as dumplings, pad see ew, and gai lan.

Favourite Cake: Thai Green Curry

Location:
760 St Clair Avenue West Toronto
3321 Yonge Street, Toronto

Photo courtesy of Riz official. Instagram

El Pocho Antojitos Bar

Note: Phipps Bakery is another bakery that is not suitable for celiacs. Despite this, they have some naturally flourless cakes that are great for gluten avoidant/gluten sensitive folks.

Rest easy, whether you’re grabbing a lively dinner or brunch at this Mexican spot, as all the fare is naturally flourless, and completely free from gluten.

If you have friend who are gluten-eaters, this is a great middle ground for all for a fantastic and flavourful healthy meal!

Also not to be missed? Gluten free churros. Yes, you heard that right. Gluten free churros with homemade dulce de leche. ¡Que bonito!

Favourite Menu Item: Tacos de Pescado [battered fish tacos] (and the churros, naturally)

Location:
2 Follis Avenue, Toronto

VELA

Check out my post featuring Vela about Gluten-Free Brunch spots in Toronto!

Vela Toronto is my new favourite restaurant in King West area. No contest.

The offspring of a gluten-free and non-gluten free couple, this is a perfect spot for mixed dietary restriction diners. The majority of the menu can be modified for Gluten Free, including all the pastas. They also have dairy-free options, and nut-free options. Vela really is the place for inclusive dining!

Their dinners are luxurious New American fare. Their brunch, offered only on Sundays, is worth booking. Exclusive items like a Salmon Tower, Brown Butter Hollandaise, and even a Korean-inspired eggplant omelette are a treat for the palette.

Bonus? There’s live jazz!

I also need to shoutout their gluten free desserts - they are insanely good. There is choice, and they don’t feel like an afterthought (side-eyeing sorbets and fruit…).

Above all, the opera cake is sublime. It’s better than opera cakes I had before I went gluten free. I even went with a non-gluten free diner, who was blown away. Trust me - it’s a must.

Vela is pricey, bur worth it. Give it a go!

Favourite Dish: Brown Butter Hollandaise (brunch) and Fried Maitake Mushrooms (dinner)

Location:
90 Portland Street

SCORE ON KING

A casual sports with a dedicated gluten free fryer for all sides? Yes, please!

Sweet potato fries, onion rings, chicken wings, gluten free beer, and burgers (with satisfying bunds) are things Celias can enjoy at this spot on King. A bit pricier than your average sports bar, but sadly that’s the price of keeping safe.

Favourite Dish: Onion Rings

Location:
107 King St East

HUGS AMD SARCASM

No /sarcasm here - almost the entire menu at Hugs and Sarcasm can be modified to accommodate gluten free diners!

Few things are better than an all-day brunch spot (and by all-day, I do mean all-day - this spot is open until midnight or 2:00a.m. on Thurs-Sun).

Hugs and Sarcasm has an extensive menu of indulgent comfort foods. With trivia nights, and a British tuck shop inside, you’ll be coming back for the food and staying for the fun!

There is even a dedicated gluten free fryer to ensure even celiac diners feel safe and satisfied. Woo!

Favourite Dish: Pancakes

Location:
859 Queen St W

TAKEOUT, CHAIN RESTAURANTS, AND QUICK SNACK OPTIONS

Kupfert & Kim
- Muffins, donuts, healthy bowls
Impact Kitchen
- Burgers, hearty bowls
Tapi Go! (pictured below)
- Savoury or sweet stuffed Tapioca-based flat sandwiches