Top 5 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Explore in Marpole, Vancouver

Vanj Espiritu

13 October 2024 tonight... We reached White Spot at about 6 p.m. It was more than 30 minutes before someone took our order, and then we waited an additional 30 minutes for the food. When I asked the server if they were short-staffed, he mentioned that the kitchen was overwhelmed with takeout orders because of Thanksgiving. As depicted in the photo, the presentation appears quite satisfactory; however, upon closer inspection of the carrot, you'll notice a bubbly and whitish mark. Additionally, the turkey was excessively salty. I inquired with another server—a very pleasant female individual "caucasian" —if the turkey was intentionally that salty. She offered to have it replaced. My server (identified as AK3280 on my receipt) mentioned it would be the same, as it would come from the same batch. Consequently, I requested a change, which took an additional 30 minutes. When I questioned the delay, he reiterated that the kitchen was overwhelmed with takeout orders due to Thanksgiving. My husband has already finished his dinner at this point. By the time my food was served, it had already passed 7:00 p.m., I had already waited an hour. and have lost my appetite. After a few minutes tasting Spinach & Mushroom Fettuccine decided to have it to go. Again the container I requests have taken a long time. Dining at a restaurant is supposed to be a stress-free experience. It would help if the server would have explained it better rather than expressing 'the kitchen is busy because of take out orders due to thanksgiving' it has given us an impression that restaurant cared more for the take out than the people that are dinning in. The restaurant were not packed and we as couple were pleasantly waited. Perhaps the company can train server to explain the situation better that it was handled. Not once did they return to offer water or drinks, nor did they apologize for the long wait for the food to be served. We have been patrons of Whitespot for over 30 years, with the Kingsway location being our preferred spot. Perhaps your establishment could benefit from observing their approach to customer service. Unfortunately, the customer service at your location seems deficient, and the quality of the spinach mushroom fettuccine does not justify the price we paid. I requested the dish without salt and NOT gluten-free. When I inquired with another server about the bread, she clarified that it was gluten-free. I didn't pursue the matter further as I was too tired from the long wait for the simple meals I had ordered. The receipt from the restaurant shows we left at 7:54:21 p.m. after waiting two hours for simple meals. I am disappointed and will not visit your establishment again; I prefer the Kingsway location. Today's visit to your location was unfortunately unsatisfactory.

Rohit Sivanandan

Sohag’s hospitality and the gluten free pizza was amazing. MUST VISIT! Amazing guy ..

Cinematic Street

I was on a construction site near Marine Drive SW & Ontario Street, so visiting this Starbucks was a no-brainer.  Starbucks is great because it’s predictable, reliable, and everywhere.  Starbucks is so reliable that I don’t review all the Starbucks that I visit because it’s kind of redundant. This one was cool because it’s right beside a Canadian Tire and Mark’s Work Wearhouse.  For a construction worker, that’s like a dream come true.  The perfect combination of coffee and cool stores.  I think there’s actually a Best Buy at the end of the block, which is another good reason to come here. This Starbucks was on the smaller side, but it had all the usual amenities.  Good service, coffee, food, seating, wifi, etc.  I had a Tall Pike black coffee, with a bag of salted kettle potato chips.  The chips aren’t bad and more importantly, they're convenient when you need a snack to grab and go. Usually I go for a croissant but recently I’ve started a low gluten diet.  And potato chips are low in gluten.  Starbucks has healthier low gluten options but I needed something fast, easy, and predictable.  Convenience always wins in the end and Starbucks understands that.

Sushma Gantla

Fresh Slice is an excellent pizza place that I highly recommend! The quality of their pizzas is simply outstanding, with a perfect balance of fresh cheese and delicious toppings. What I love about Fresh Slice is that the pizzas are always piping hot and ready to be devoured, and the flavors are simply amazing. One of my favorite things about Fresh Slice is their wide variety of toppings. Whether you're a meat lover or a veggie lover, you'll find something that you love on their menu. They also offer gluten-free options, which is a big plus for those with dietary restrictions. The staff at Fresh Slice is always friendly and welcoming. They're happy to answer any questions you may have about the menu and help you choose the perfect pizza of your taste. The service is always quick and efficient, so you can enjoy your delicious pizza without having to wait too long.

Julie Scott