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Gluten Free/ Dairy free eats.
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1. The Gluten Free Epicurean
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 876-4114
Every bit worth my 3 failed attempts to find this bakery open.
I can honestly say that in my 4 years+ of being gluten free, this place produces the best dark chocolate (vegan) cookies and (vegan/soy/free) carrot "muffins" (really more like a healthy…More »
2. Donald's Market
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V5
(604) 254-3014
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Argh!!! I love this Donald's !!
I find almost everything I need there. Plenty of gluten free items, lots of meals, snacks and treats. You just never feel like you're getting ripped off. Local produce, organics and just an overall great variety.
Heck,…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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9/22/2010
Wha'dya mean you don't know about Donald's?
This is the best little market on the east side of town.… Read more »
3. Perch
Vancouver, BC V5L 1H7
(604) 568-3877
Belly bliss!
Pulled pork and onion pizza on gf crust with Daiya vegan cheese.
Yes, you read that right. Pulled pork on pizza, and It was so satisfying. I'm stuffed like I haven't felt in such a long time and it's a good feeling. The Perch is like a…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/18/2010
The Perch is the sweet new little sister to the Wallflower on Main. It's tiny and has all the… Read more »
4. Moccia Urbani
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4
(604) 255-2032
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
I feel like I just had a religious experience.
My new religion is named Moccia Urbani salumeria.
An Italian meat market in my neighbourhood that serves local, grass fed, pasture raised, hormone and antibiotic free cured meats! --and if that isn't…More »
5. Nourish Market
North Vancouver, BC V7J 0A1
(778) 340-4030
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
Specialty foods store in the newest part of Lynn Valley Village (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) -with a tight focus on local and organic foods. A lot of high quality products plucked from the abundance of BC's best and I really like the selection.
I'm in…More »
6. Roundel Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8
(604) 253-2522
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Roundel is still my favourite lunch or brunch meeting spot in the Hastings village, even after over 3 years. The other popular nearby place is cute and fun too but Roundel is adorable and it's a good atmosphere for having conversation because it's a…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/4/2009
8 check-ins here. Last updated Sept.2010
Still the best in this 'hood. The roundel has NEVER let us… Read more »
7. Cassia Cupcakery
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 568-6188
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Today I licked the icing slowly off the top of a (vegan) cupcake while walking along the Drive. Then ripping off little pieces of that beautiful, moist gluten free cake and dipping them into the remaining frosting, I devoured that delightfully…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/20/2011
Sometimes I'm a masochist. I admit it. I go into pizza shops just to inhale the aroma of the thing I… Read more »
8. The Sweet Tooth Cakery
North Vancouver, BC V7H 1A6
(604) 971-5223
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Bakeries
Gluten free delight!
A north shore gluten free bakery with dairy free options. Custom cakes available by order or walk on in like I did and jump for joy at iced cupcake options. Cookies, brownies, all sorts of yummies! Some of the best bread I've had…More »
9. Stix Noodle and Grill
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W8
(604) 568-6768
Category:
Food
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
A meal for under 9 bucks!
On The Drive @ Venables, across from Bump N Grind Cafe you will find Stix. This part of Commercial is usually quieter than the rest and you can always find parking just up the block in the residential area.
It's simple and…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/25/2009 First to Review
I don't know HOW many times I've wanted just what Stix has to offer while being on the drive. I… Read more »
10. Café Amici
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X6
(604) 255-7879
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Under new ownership!
Caffe Amici has a couple of things going for it that it didn't have in it's previous incarnation. These things are; Milano coffee and Cloud 9 gluten free baked goods.
Milano coffee, as you may well know is the Turk family of…More »
11. Nuba Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Downtown
2 *Check-ins* updated August 29th.
With 85 reviews to date and the 4.5 star rating, Nuba is one of the top recommended places to eat and there's no doubt in my mind that it deserves all the accolades it receives.
No if's or buts about it.
This is…More »
12. The Gourmet Warehouse
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S3
(604) 253-3022
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Most beautiful and lovely Gourmet Warehouse!
You are the Siren of kitchen ware stores....
(both alluring and bankrupting).
I was guided here by my favourite aunt to get a gift for her husband who loves all things kitchen related.
Indeed there are…More »
13. Don Guacamole's
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 569-2295
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: West End
Holy GUACAMOLE !
I literally walked across town for a meal here today and man, was it worth it! I ordered the Carne Asada tacos. You get 4 soft *corn* tacos which are doubled up, (so I halved each to double the fun) I was bowled over by the flavour.…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/1/2009
When the big guy is craving a Mexican meal I don't get in the way. Out for a dog walkie and a quick… Read more »
14. Mygoodness! Gluten & wheat free kitchen
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W4
(604) 876-8878
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I owe my dear friend Jane for this one. She is always on the lookout for yummy things for me to eat. She spotted newly sprouted "mygoodness" right on the day it opened, this past Monday.
New to the Main / Broadway village, this specialty bakery has a…More »
15. The Wallflower Modern Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554
Categories:
Diners,
Gluten-Free,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
5 *Check-ins here. Last update Sept 4th. 2010
What can I say but thank you again Wallflower.
I feel like I had a dream that I ate a delicious hamburger (on a non gluten bun with Daiya vegan cheese) -and my dream came true!
Lisa, (the owner) is a real…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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3/31/2010
Full house on a Tuesday night? You betcha! Tonight was a test run on Vegan and gluten free pizzas… Read more »
16. The Red Wagon
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 568-4565
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
I can't "Check In" because they don't have wifi, but I'm a regular at the Wagon. Just over a year ago I predicted that this place was gonna rock the East Village and I can now brag at the validity of that statement.
Something about the bright…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/6/2011
May 29th. Brunch. Free range eggs. Gluten free bacon! -and those amazing fries they have. YUM and… Read more »
17. Big Dogs Street Hots
Vancouver, BC
Categories:
Street Vendors,
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
My dream is coming true. Gluten free food trucks.
Oh YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, it's just a hot dog, or smokey, but when they get the new Udi's gluten free buns, it's gonna be a new day in my world. I don't know how many times I've walked around in…More »
18. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant
The place just improves over time.
Don't be fooled by the casual appearance. It just looks like an average bar on the waterfront but what makes the Canoe stand out is; The food and service are impressive!
Even on such a chilly and rainy evening, we…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/22/2009
This is a cute bar and restaurant right on the water. The outdoor patio has a long heat lamp above… Read more »
19. La Taqueria
Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6
(604) 568-4406
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Finally, I now know why there's so many reviews already written for La Taqueria. It's really good! It's adorable inside and the service is top notch, friendly and helpful.
They really have the right combination of things going on that makes this a…More »
20. Panne Rizo
Vancouver, BC V6J 1C8
(604) 736-0885
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Bakeries,
Gluten-Free
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
The little bakery that could.
That could what, you ask? That could bring joy into the lives of gluten and dairy free peep's like me, for one thing. Today I had the very best carrot muffin I've had to date since being on the Celiac diet. Like a slice…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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9/5/2009
*one million check-in's here* lol. Last updated August 2010.
I'm very happy to see that this little… Read more »
21. Freybe Factory Outlets
Vancouver, BC V5L 1T5
(604) 255-6922
Categories:
Outlet Stores,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
It's a party waiting to happen in there!
They have shelves of all sorts of yummy mustards and spreads, pickles and any accouterment you can think of to go along with all the fresh cold cuts which you can have sliced up to order. Great for catering a…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/2/2009 First to Review
What's not to love? Great quality at low prices. Walking in here you feel much of the character of… Read more »
22. Hubbub Sandwiches
Very interesting mix of experiences people seem to be having! Personally, I was really happy with everything.
Why?
Because I had the seriously delicious and amazingly low priced Quinoa salad for lunch. It had everything I could want in it.
To me,…More »
23. La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
Tacos Tacos. Simple, tasty good food!
They do it right but you always feel like you need more. I guess that way they keep you coming back. Some kind of psyche game they play on us. Give 'em a bite and they'll want more.
Well, it works.
I want more.
…More »
24. Aphrodite's Organic Café and Pie Shop
Vancouver, BC V6R 1N8
(604) 733-8308
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I was having a pipe-dream of Chocolate Pecan Pie today while thinking of using my Green Zebra coupon at Aphrodite's. I thought they only have fruit pies, but when I walked into the pie shop side, my eyes bugged out of my head like Arnold…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/23/2009
A pleasant place to fortify oneself.
The menu is itemized by listing Vegan and Gluten free items… Read more »
25. House of Dosas
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Stoned from Dosa! Seriously, I don't know what they put in there, but I'm giddy as a kitten on catnip.
The Dosa is really a large thin crepe, only the batter is made of a blend of fermented rice and chickpea. (hmmm... right, fermented. maybe that…More »
26. Famous Foods
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8
(604) 872-3019
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Famous Foods ... i think i love you. We've only met once, but I really feel close to you already.
When you showed me all your gluten free items, that was really personal. I know you have those items because you care and you want me to eat well.
I…More »
27. Edible Flours
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E3
(604) 734-8351
Thank you for being open on Canada Day, Edible! Also, thanks for putting that Maple, gluten free cupcake on hold for me.
This was my first visit to the shop, and I was taken with the sparse but tasteful decor. The chocolate chip cookie IS the best…More »
28. Cafe Crema
West Vancouver, BC V7V 3R6
(604) 922-2294
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Crema, got to bump you up a star. Overall, one of the best shops in north and west Van. with consistent quality of product.
Still loving that you have non gluten peanut butter cookies. Most of the pastries look fabulous.
Grab a table outside and…More »
3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/31/2009
Just a note to other Lactose intolerant's,
Beware, if the cute counter girls are talking and laughing… Read more »
29. Whole Foods Market
I admit it, I love this W.F. !
It has it's own culture. (Everyone has "Diamonds on the sole's of their shoes")
Okay, not everyone, I have been known to shop there ;-) the opulence attracts me.
The way that the gluten free cookies are beautifully…More »
30. Martini's
Vancouver, BC V5Y
(604) 873-0021
Once again Martini's came through for us. It was a cold and rainy night..... -no really it was. But, it was warm and welcoming inside.
Unfortunately the staff have turned over, people do move on. They are working in some new folks, so it's not…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/28/2009
We went for the first time on Feb. 14th and found it surprisingly economical and not that busy! The… Read more »
31. Choices Rice Bakery
Vancouver, BC V6K 3B9
(604) 736-0301
Categories:
Bakeries,
Gluten-Free
Neighbourhood: Arbutus Ridge
It's not often that I find myself in this part of town, but when ever I do I make an effort to stop into the bakery.
I let my gluten free inner child fly free and order everything I want with abandon!
Cupcakes with hearts for Valentines day, (eaten…More »
32. Take Thai Home Restaurants
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 253-8424
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I admit it. I am a closeted fan of T.T.H.
We called in a rather large order in for pick up.
Went out (in the cold rain) - to get it and arrived at the moment of bagging.
Good timing, yes. It was well packaged and we arrived back at my aunt's place,…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/4/2009
We've eaten here numerous times. And reviewed already previously but my old review went "bye-bye"… Read more »
33. Choices Market
Vancouver, BC V5Z
(604) 875-0099
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
Ran in to get a few meaty meals. Yes, I DO eat at home sometimes, ok? -Kermit laugh. Buffalo burgers are priced well. Always fresh.
I was nicely surprised by this laid back location of Choices. There are some deals to be had for one star. The customer…More »
34. East is East
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R2
(604) 879-2020
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
After our carnivorous sins at Splitz down the street we took a walk in the fresh night air and entered the sanctity of East is East for a little redemption Chai.
Our friend, jet lagged and calorie tipsy was seduced by the romantic ambiance of East is…More »
35. Sweet Cherubim Natural Food Stores & Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3
(604) 253-0969
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Health Food Store
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
The renovations look absolutely fabulous! Now we know why the prices are so high. ;P
Today I had a Spinach Lentil patty (I forgot what they call it) but you can pick it up in the store part where the cookies are. These make a great gluten free snack!…More »
4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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12/26/2010
Sweet Cherubim has a long time reputation for offering hot, fresh, home style vegetarian Indian… Read more »
36. The Teahouse Restaurant
Also known as Sequoia Grill.
What did I have for dinner tonight? Pan seared Halibut with fingerling Potatoes, asparagus and broccoli. YUM.
But it's really the WHERE did I have it. The Teahouse in Stanley Park. What a nice setting. We ate outside on the…More »
37. Trout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
(604) 879-3276
Category:
Food
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Opening day Spring '09. Festive atmosphere. Home made Jams and Jellies, Soaps and oils, Cheese, Baked goods. So much fresh food to choose from as well as hand made craft. Today I was so happy to meet some local vendors and residents. Children having…More »
38. Drive Organics
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X1
(604) 678-9665
Category:
Health Food Store
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
You just can't beat the variety of organic foods found at Drive Organics, even though the prices can be steep on some products, I always end up stopping in to see what's new.
Today's discovery is that they're now carrying Udi's products, and when I…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/29/2009 First to Review
Everyone who lives near the drive finds themselves going to Drive Organics for their grocery needs… Read more »
39. Laurelle's Fine Foods
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 685-8482
I've gotta say it, this IS fine food! I've never had something I didn't like from here. The cook has good taste ;-)
Just watch out for that "per 100gr" thing. Get's ya every time. Two delicious pieces of chicken, smallish, breasts.... Close to 6 bux.…More »
40. Rhizome Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 872-3166
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
The first time wandered into Rhizome we were like a couple of lost dogs. We had just moved up from S.F. We had no friends, no apt and no clue.
Lisa and Vanetta were open and the conversation was like a warm blanket to our shaken spirits.
We learned…More »
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