Where can you Find Excellent Gluten-Free Dining in Calgary?

Gluten free dining has become a popular practice for anyone who is conscious about their health. The negative effects of gluten are obvious, and gluten can be harmful to your body in more than one way.

Luckily there are designated spots in Calgary where you can enjoy a gluten free meal. Whether you are looking at eating downtown or in a suburb of the city, there are plenty of great options. Here are some of the most common dining areas in Calgary for gluten-free meals.

Craft Beer Market - 345 – 10 Ave SW

Craft Beer Market is known for its wide range of beer options with many gluten-free beer options, as well. Although the gluten-free dishes come at an extra cost (only 2 bucks more!), this is definitely one of the most popular joints to dine with friends if you prefer gluten-free food. The food is mouth-watering and the drinks are plentiful.

Vero Bistro Moderne - 209 – 10 St NW

If you are in the uptown area and want a different European experience but at the same time dine on some gluten-free food, this is the place for you. They offer a number of options for gluten-free diners and plenty of choices for everybody else.

The Coup + Meet - 924 – 17 Ave SW

Although already unique because they serve gluten-free dishes, The Coup + Meet stands out because it serves purely vegetarian dishes. With elaborate menus to pick your dishes from, this is the ultimate joint to enjoy some delicious raw gluten-free meals.

Ten Foot Henry - 1209 1ST STREET SW

Ten Foot Henry has a bistro vibe that's also family-friendly. The eatery, which is open every day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., draws its name from a classic Calgary symbol. The 10-foot Henry replica, based on the 1930s comic strip of the same name, has been floating around the city for decades—and now has a permanent home at the restaurant. The menu is just as whimsical as its "patron saint." Gluten-free options are just the start of the healthy choices you can find at Ten Foot Henry. With an emphasis on fresh vegetables, the restaurant offers creative dishes like yam tortillas with sumac and radishes, spaghetti with pistachio pesto, and hanger steak with truffle mustard and gai choy. Ten Foot Henry also offers brunch on the weekends, and has takeout options in the eatery's “Little Henry” cafe section.

Blue Star Diner – 809 1st Avenue NE

Blue Star Diner is one of the restaurants in Calgary that offers a complete gluten-free menu. You won't be limited when you dine here. Choose any option on the menu and you will get a gluten-free meal to enjoy.

These are just a few of the many choices in Calgary offering gluten-free dishes. There are many other spots around the city with gluten-free menu options, as well.