Never Compromise on Flavour at These Gluten-Free Bakeries Across Canada
There are plenty of reasons to steer clear of gluten in your diet, and luckily, restaurants are wising up to the growing trend of diners looking to find healthy alternatives to wheat. January 12 marks National Gluten-Free day when we’ll be honouring restaurants and bakeries at the forefront of cooking up delicious, gluten-free treats.
If you are one of the 2.2-5 Million Canadians with a gluten disorder or at risk of celiac disease (celiac.ca), never sacrifice on the quality of your baked goods again when you order from one of these 10 gluten-free bakeries across Canada:
Panne Rizo was born in 1998, the product of a Vancouver couple with two children allergic to gluten. More recently, Alejandra Aguirre, previously one of Panne Rizo’s bakers, took over ownership of the bakery. She developed a fresh new menu that was aligned with her own dietary choices, experimenting with gluten-free and vegan recipes, alternative flour options, and natural sweeteners. This gluten-free bakery is celiac friendly – you never have to worry about cross contamination.
Address: 1936 Cornwall Ave., Vancouver | @pannerizo
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For Goodness Bake primarily services the vegan community, offering products sourced from local vendors that are fully vegan (they don’t even carry any honey!). However, 60% of their products are also gluten-free. So if you looking for a high-quality assortment of vegan and/or gluten-free baked goods from all different passional local makers, definitely stop by For Goodness Bake. Note that there is a small chance of cross contamination here even though every effort is made to avoid it.
Address: 7337 Macleod Trail SW Unit 232, Calgary | @forgoodnessbakeyyc
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Cocoa Beans is a purveyor of baked goods, ingredients, and prepared foods inspired by a desire for celiac friendly foods that never compromise on flavour or texture. Though they’re based in Winnipeg, you can order Cocoa Beans delicious gluten-free fare to be shipped anywhere across Canada through Canada Post.
Address: 774 Corydon Avenue, Winnipeg | @cocoabeansgf
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This bakeshop in Toronto’s west end is dietary restriction friendly, with tasty treats that are 100% gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, corn-free and soy-free. Don’t miss their delicious sourdoughs, pies, and hot cross buns!
Address: 830 Bloor St. West, Toronto | @cockadoodledoobakeshop
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Voila is a local family-owned bakery, serving the Ottawa area since 2014, offering delicious baked goods for those with celiac disease and allergies to wheat, barley, rye, dairy, eggs, peanuts, nuts and tree nuts. Here you’ll find classic baked goods like cakes, cookies, and bread alongside savoury treats like pizza, pasta, and bagels. Try some of their fun & kid-friendly treats like made in house pop-tarts!
Address: 4055, Carling Ave, Kanata | @voilaglutenfree
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Boulangerie Le Marquis serves 100% gluten-free baked goods with no risk of cross-contamination at 3 locations across the Montréal area. Their classic pastries like croissants, turnovers, and chocolatines are a guaranteed hit. They also create stunning log cakes, perfect for a special occasion.
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Located just outside Fredericton, this exclusively gluten-free bakery is hailed by reviewers for their delicious baked goods you wouldn’t even know were gluten-free if they didn’t tell you. Visit their home bakery or find them on the local farmers’ market circuit to try their gluten-free cakes, cupcakes, macarons, pastries, and more!
Address: 817 Route 101, Nasonworth | @DecadenceNB
As the only 100% gluten-free bakery in Halifax, Odell’s has been serving up gluten-intolerant and celiac friendly baked goods since 2011. They create custom cakes, delicious pastries and breads, and even lunch fare. If you’re located in Halifax, visit the bakery! But if not, rest assured, they have a large menu of offerings that they ship across Canada.
Address: 30 Farnham Gate Rd, Halifax | @odellsgf
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