Best Gluten Free Eateries in VanPort
Finding restaurants with gluten free options used to be super hard. But those days are behind us. It’s not just salads anymore. Excellent gluten free offerings are available if you know the right places. Here’s our list of the best in the VanPort area.
1. Farrar’s Bistro
VanCouver – Felida
There’s a lot to like at Farrar’s Bistro. First off, they have a dedicated gluten free fryer. The menu is very intentional with dishes labeled as “Gluten Friendly”, “Dairy Free” or “Vegetarian”. But they also have live music, a nice patio and beautiful cocktails.
2. Daawat A Ishq
Both -Two Locations
Daawat A Ishq is one of the better Indian joints around. Gluten free comes easy for them, since most of their menu is GF.
3. Thai Orchid
Vancouver – Downtown
Thai Orchid has several flavorful gluten free dishes including a few of their amazing soups.
4. Ondus on the Waterfront
Vancouver- WaterfrontOndus has large gluten free menu and a celiac safe side to their kitchen. Gluten-free buns available. In fact, all of their sandwiches can be GF. Delicious cocktails, great staff and live music on the weekend doesn’t hurt either.
5. Twigs Bistro
Vancouver – Waterfront
Twigs Bistro has a dedicated gluten free menu with lots of healthy choices and also some guilty pleasures including tacos, burgers and even pizza and pasta.
6. Boxcar Pizza
Portland – Central
Boxcar makes vegan pizza but any pizza can be prepared on a GF crust. They prep the gluten and gluten-free dough in separate areas and bake in individual pans. Nevertheless, they state “Although flour contamination is unlikely- but still possible”.
7. Bastion PDX
Portland – Sellwood
Bastion states they’re “Nutritionist Owned” and 100% free from gluten, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free and seed oil-free. Also farm and plant focused. Offerings include sandwiches, soups, salads and smoothies. There you go.
8. Nicholas Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
Portland – Three locations
Nicholas Lebanese & Mediterranean’s menu is mostly gluten free. They have three locations in Portland.
9. Backpacker Pizza
Vancouver – Camas
Backpacker Pizza’s website has a thorough explanation of dietary options. They state that all of their pizzas and salads can be made gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan. They offer 12″ pre-made gluten free crusts made by Portland Gluten Free in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Also, “We prepare and finish our gluten free pizzas vigilantly keeping utensils and surfaces separate from others. We have one dedicated GF stone deck which is not used with gluten-containing ingredients. We do not have a gluten free kitchen, but we make every possible effort to prevent cross-contamination.”
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