HALIFAX GLUTEN FREE HIGHLIGHTS

Many of the high-quality cafes and restaurants in this guide have sufficient gluten free options to satisfy those that need it.  However, we want to shout out some highlights that offer gluten free options that are hard to find anywhere else.  

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Chain Yard Urban Cidery & Taproom 

Neighbourhood: North End Halifax | Instagram | Website

Chain Yard is a reliable, local, cider brand, that has a great taproom offering casual dining that fuses Southern and Atlantic Canadian fare.  Their southern fried chicken is one of the best in town, and they have separate fryers and gluten free alternatives for the breading.  Yee-haw.  

STUDIO EAST Asian Gastropub 

Neighbourhood: North End Halifax | Instagram | Website

Pan-asian cuisine with gluten free options on most of the menu. 

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Ramblers 

Neighbourhood: Central/North End Halifax | Instagram

Gluten free options for breakfast sandwiches and baked goods that everyone loves.  

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Lou Pécou 

Neighbourhood: Central/North End Halifax | Instagram | Website

No. 93 on the list of top 100 pizzas in the world, 2025, AND the best gluten free crust in town.   

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Café Taiyaki 52 

Neighbourhood: Downtown Halifax | Instagram | Website

Sweet and savoury Taiyaki sandwichs with loads of gluten free options. 

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The Wooden Monkey 

Neighbourhood: Downtown Halifax + Dartmouth Waterfront | Instagram | Website

Lots of healthy options for special dietary needs, with locations in Halifax and Dartmouth. 

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