10 Montreal Bakeries & Restaurants With Mouthwatering Gluten-Free Options
More and more are popping up every year.
There's a common misconception among gluten eaters that gluten-free food tastes weird and has no flavour. As a gluten eater myself, I'm here to tell you that that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, some of Montreal's best gluten-free restaurants and bakeries are even better than their non-gluten-free counterparts.
From desserts to pizza and even alcohol, there are gluten-free equivalents to almost everything you can eat. And honestly, most of us probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
Gluten-free food in Montreal has come a long way and has grown in popularity in recent years. Many of the city's famous restaurants have included gluten-free options in their menus and new restaurants specifically catered to gluten-free diets open every year.
There's never been a better time to consider gluten-free food. Even if you don't have a gluten intolerance, there's no harm in eating gluten-free pasta. You know you want to try it.
We know that finding gluten-free food can be a little complicated for the uninitiated, so your friendly neighbourhood MTL Blog has put together a handy list of 10 gluten-free restaurants and bakeries in Montreal.
Kleine Shoppe
Address: 3734, rue Notre Dame Ouest
Kleine Shoppe is the perfect place to get some of the city's most delectable GF desserts. Be sure to check out its always-changing menu items and weekly mystery boxes.
Parc Sans Gluten
Address: 4050, avenue du Parc La Fontaine
This small bakery is right next to Parc La Fontaine so be sure to grab a few snacks before your next picnic.
Le Black et Blonde Pub Santé
Address: 2015, boulevard Rosemont
From delicious food to beer, the Black et Blonde pub should be on your must-go list. The company also offers a recipe subscription service.
Audacieuse Vanille
Address: 3910, rue Wellington
A Verdun favourite, Audacieuse Vanille has virtually every kind of gluten-free pastry you can imagine.
Sushi Momo
Address: 3609, rue St-Denis
This vegetarian-only sushi shop has an extensive gluten-free menu. You should definitely go see what all the well-deserved hype is about.
Cookie Stéfanie
Address: 272, rue St-Jacques Ouest
You'll find way more than cookies at Cookie Stéfanie. From cakes to grilled cheese sandwiches, this adorable shop has become an Old Montreal go-to.
Arepera du Plateau
Address: 73, rue Prince Arthur Est
Perhaps every gluten intolerant's favourite Plateau restaurant, Arepera is just about universally beloved.
Le Marquis Boulangerie Sans Gluten
Addresses: 194, rue Saint-Paul Ouest || 367, rue de Castelnau Est || 76, chemin de la Grande-CĂŽte
Le Marquis seriously lives up to its name, creating TV-show-worthy cakes and desserts and guess what? All desserts are â amazingly â gluten-free.
Ottavio
Addresses: 1134, rue Marcel-Laurin || 6880, rue Jean-Talon Est || 1459, rue St-Martin O.
Gluten-free pizza and pasta? That's right! Ottavio's huge gluten-free and vegan/vegetarian menu distinguishes it as one of the few Italian restaurants that cater to literally everyone.
L'Artisan Boulangerie
Address: 7700, rue Saint Hubert
Anyone who has a gluten intolerance knows that L'Artisan is one of the best GF bakeries in Montreal. Go there, now!