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The 7 Best Vegetarian Gluten-Free Spots in Nanaimo

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Updated Jul 2025

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Off The Hook Surf Turf Smokery

Off The Hook Surf Turf Smokery

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1588 Boundary Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5L5, Canada

SeafoodCeliac FriendlyGF OptionsBrunchDeliveryDinnerKid FriendlyLunchOutdoor SeatingTake AwayVegetarian OptionsVegan OptionsDedicated GF FryerBread ItemsBurgersFriesTacosSeparate GF MenuSeparate OvenKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen SpacePet Friendly
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Always fantastic food and friendly service! Online stuff needs work though - online ordering perpetually says "coming soon" and the website menu is often out of date. But I'll give them a pass for that because the ability to go to a restaurant as a celiac and safely order anything I want off the menu is so fantastically wonderful I can't take a star off for such a small oversight.

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Bocca Café

Bocca Café

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427 Fitzwilliam St #205, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A9, Canada

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Out of the three places I’ve tried in Nanaimo this might be my favorite Nanaimo bar. It’s thinner, which means each bite had more balanced ratio of chocolate, cream, and crust. The crust has a nice mix of nuts and is perfectly crunchy (I believe it’s gluten free). The cream layer is not too sweet and overpowering either. Overall a delightful treat with iced coffee! My companion had a bagel sandwich which was delicious as well. Loved this cute little cafe.

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Gabriel's Cafe

Gabriel's Cafe

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39 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G3, Canada

Poke BowlsLunchBrunchBreakfastVegan OptionsGF OptionsDairy Free OptionsDinnerKid FriendlyVegetarian OptionsKnowledgeable StaffCafeDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingRestaurant
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Mia Collavini

Stopped by because of the claim of having gluten free breakfast ood items. We were there right when they opened, one of 2 tables and then boom the place was packed with customers. And we could see why: Excellent tasting food and we found the portion size was just right- my partner is a big eater and he was pleasantly stuffed. You do pay a bit more but the food was of excellent quality and prepared very well. Coffee was done expertly. It is cafeteria style- go to the counter to put in your order and then your food is quickly delivered to your table. The place has a great vibe: reclaimed wood furniture, repurchased burlap coffee bags as upholstery and local artist art on the wall. Very inviting: small patio outside the Cafe on the street: great for people watching. Definitely will return if we are in the area again. My partner couldn't stop raving about the place when we discussed our experience to the friends we were visiting.

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NORI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

NORI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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6560 Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3, Canada

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Gluten Free Brad

Staff were well-informed about celiac when I visited for lunch. The menu has some GF items noted but more can be made gluten-free - just ask your server. I enjoyed the oshi sushi and spicy salmon roll.

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The View Oceanside Grill

The View Oceanside Grill

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70 Church St #2, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4, Canada

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Dorie Crossen

We all had amazing meals Thank you for meeting the needs who have celiac 🥰 We will definitely be back

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