{"id":29593,"date":"2026-05-19T10:29:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunthow.com\/?p=29593"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:29:42","slug":"a-celiacs-gluten-free-guide-to-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunthow.com\/?p=29593","title":{"rendered":"A Celiac’s Gluten Free Guide to Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"


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I have now spent two years in the National Capital Region, with one year in Aylmer in Quebec, and one year in Ottawa. While this gluten free guide focuses primarily on Ottawa, I\u2019ve included a few spots \u2018across the river\u2019 on the Quebec side, as there are some celiac-friendly treats there that aren\u2019t to be missed. <\/p>\n

As with the other celiac guides on this site<\/a>, this list will be a living tree where I plan to add new spots as I stumble across them<\/strong>. With a year in Ottawa under my belt, though, I was ready to put together the best of the gluten free eats I\u2019ve found so far. After all, there are other spots in town that I\u2019ve yet to try!<\/p>\n

My gluten free dining adventures in my new home<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m dividing this post into two main sections: dedicated gluten free facilities in Ottawa, and then the restaurants and stalls that aren\u2019t 100% GF but that can safely accommodate celiacs. <\/p>\n

There are many restaurants that offer gluten free options<\/em>, but not all protect against cross-contact. Some are not even aware that those risks need to be addressed for celiac customers. While yes, sometimes you\u2019ll see a celiac say \u201coh I\u2019m not that sensitive\u201d and claim they are ok with using shared fryers, the reality of this autoimmune disease is that even if asymptomatic ingesting gluten will harm the body eventually. It\u2019s not a risk celiacs can take.<\/p>\n

While Ottawa has far less celiac-safe spots as Montreal<\/a>, it does have a slew of wonderful bakeries, food trucks, and more for gluten free diners to enjoy. I do wish that Canada was generally as accommodating as some other countries like the United Kingdom, where thanks to changes in their food regulations, allergens are almost always clearly marked on menus and restaurants can often easily accomodate the needs of celiacs. Hopefully one day.<\/p>\n

Still, you won\u2019t go hungry here and while our selection may be slimmer than Toronto, Montreal, or New York, what you will get is still delicious. <\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: As I\u2019ve received some emails since publishing this guide asking about how people got on this list \/ asking why x or y spot isn\u2019t on the list, I want to reiterate: everything in this guide was paid for by me, none of it was sponsored, and the list was cobbled together from my own research. If you\u2019re new to Legal Nomads please see my About Page <\/a>for details about sponsorships and collabs; I don\u2019t do either. Nothing wrong with those who do, of course! But the site was started in 2008, and instead of doing press trips and sponsored content, I made money creating products my readers asked for like celiac translation cards in multiple languages<\/a>, and maps of food<\/a>. Now that I\u2019m disabled, my Patreon<\/a> is also what helps support me.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n

\"jodi