Gluten-free baking is truly a science and an art. Although I’m a pretty good cook when it comes to gluten-free living, I have not yet mastered baking. So I’m happy when I find more and more gluten-free bakeries popping up across Canada. Wild Earth Bakery & Cafe is a place I have yet to visit, but here’s what I have been told:

“Wild Earth Bakery is a 100% nut-free bakery that specializes in gluten-free baking that is fresh and delicious. The variety of cakes, cookies, breads and squares is overwhelming – a true Celiac paradise. The cafe also features gluten-free light meals such as soups, sandwiches and salads.

Celebration cakes (birthdays, anniversaries and weddings) are also a primary focus.

Many of the products are also Vegan for those with multiple allergies, and a new line of sugar-free is emerging for those that are Diabetic or looking to eat more healthy.” (Anonymous User)

Location:
2142 Queen Street East
Toronto
Tel: 647-348-0202
www.wildearthbakery.ca

(formerly Gluten Wars)

I had posted information about Gluten Wars several months ago. I was just informed by my family in Kingston that there is a ‘new’ gluten-free bakery called The Silly Yak (great play on words, by the way). It turns out this isn’t a new establishment. Rather, the Silly Yak is our old friends from Gluten Wars with a new look, name and location. If you can’t recall my previous post, here’s a recap:

“We’ve all felt like we’re at battle when we go out and try to eat gluten free safely at a restaurant. Well, this gluten free bakery in Kingston has declared war! The Silly Yak (Gluten Wars) is a bakery/bistro dedicated to providing safe, healthy and delicious baked goods to Kingstonians with celiac disease. Breads, pies, cookies, muffins and even pizza! Gluten Wars has it all. Stop in for lunch, or place an order (pick up or delivery). Kingston is quickly making a name for itself in the gluten free baked goods community!”

Location:
1365 Midland Ave Unit 130
Kingston, Ont
K7P 2W5
Tel: 613-583-2014
www.SillyYak.ca

IGA Marketplace is relatively new to me. Being an Ontario native, it’s taken me some time to learn the various grocery stores in and around Vancouver.
I stopped by the IGA on Burrard and Smithe the other day to pick up a few items. I was pleased to find an extensive selection of some of my favorite gluten-free products! Many gluten-free items can be found in the designated ‘health food’ section. But there are also gluten-free products throughout the store in the appropriate departments.
Gluten-free grocery shopping in Canada is getting easier everyday!

Location:
Throughout British Columbia
Visit website for store locator
www.marketplaceiga.com

Another diamond in the rough! Jubilee Kafe is 100% gluten-free and even provides local hospitals with products. They offer everything you need to bake your own cookies, muffins, bread, cakes, pizza and more! But if you’re like me and just don’t have the culinary hands, stop in and enjoy some of their delicious gluten-free creations at the cafe…or kafe. Eating gluten-free in London was never so easy!

Location:
299 South Street
London, ON
N6B 1B6
Tel: 519-432-1683
www.jubileekafe.com

Food Basics is another great alternative to the expensive specialty grocery stores. Here you can find a wide selection of gluten free products. Although there may not be a completely gluten-free section, you can find what you’re looking for throughout the store. You may have to do a bit of label-reading, but it can be worth it sometimes to save the extra money. We all no that gluten-free eating is not cheap! Sorry Canada, Food Basics is only on Ontario.

Location:
Throughout Canada
Visit website for store locator
www.foodbasics.com

The Chestnut Tree Bistro is New Brunswick’s first 100% gluten-free restaurant! Rosie prepares all the food specifically to serve those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance. As well as operating this gluten-free bistro just outside of Moncton, New Brunswick, Rosie offers many gluten-free gourmet foods for pick-up and delivery. Have a look on the website at the varieties of cookies, cakes, muffins and breads. I’m a bit sad to say that I have not had the opportunity to eat at Rosie’s Chestnut Tree Bistro. But I know I will next time I’m out East.

Location:
620 Coverdale Road
Riverview, NB
E1B 3K6
Tel: 506-855-5988
www.rosiesglutenfree.com

Living a gluten free lifestyle can not only seem overwhelming, but it can also get expensive. Sure, there is a small tax break for those diagnosed with celiac disease. But that doesn’t really make it any cheaper.
NoFrills is a great option to help alleviate the cost of eating gluten free. You can pick up many GF products such as canned foods (like tuna and tomatoes), or certain snacks (like rice chips and crackers).
The savings can add up quickly! Just be prepared to do some label-reading.

Location:
Throughout Canada
Visit website for store locator
www.shopnofrills.ca

Nana’s Bakery in Windsor, Ontario provides an opportunity for people of all special dietary needs to satisfy their cravings. Here you can find everything from gluten free, dairy free, and even egg free baked goods that are safe and delicious.
Drop by to pick up some gluten free muffins, or stop in for lunch.

Location:
2936 Dominion Boulevard
Windsor, ON
N9E 2M8
Tel: 519-966-2434
www.nanas-bakery.com

Earth’s Oven baking is famous for what it is missing as for what it contains. Our unique gluten free baking process produces moist products with real flavour and authentic fresh baked texture.

Location:
#316, 2066 – 18 Ave, N. E.
Calgary, AB
Tel: 403-620-6930
www.earthsoven.com

Sweet Cherubim is a natural and organic foods store, bakery, and restaurant all wrapped into one convient location! They are a vegetarian restaurant for reasons of world hunger, world health, world environment and world peace. Their menu intergates multi-cultural courageous and simple palates. They also offer low fat, non-dairy and wheat free options.
It’s great to have a place you can get your gluten-free groceries, and also sit down for a gluten-free meal or snack.

Location:
1105 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC
Tel: 604-253-0969
www.sweetcherubim.com