Monday, 15 April 2013

The Gluten Free Epicurean - Vancouver

I've been going to this establishment since it opened over a year ago. I've been to most, if not all of the gluten free bakeries in Vancouver and they definitely have the best gluten free goodies around. They also have a lot of dairy free and vegan options. The space is small with the bakery visible to patrons. They have 5 tables and a corner with a toybox/bench full of toys, books, puzzles and so on for kids. They also have 2 highchairs. They offer tea, juice and pop but not coffee. If you need a caffeine fix they are more than happy to recommend you buy one from Matchstick Coffee next door and bring it in.

I am gluten and dairy free so I have only been able to try those particular items. My favorite goodies, in no particular order are: the cranberry-pecan-choco-chip cookie, double chocolate chip cookie, chocolate mint brownie, apple fritter (that's right actual donuts! dairy free too and delicious) and pizza bun. They also make cinnamon buns,banana bread and really good sized moist muffins, serving a new flavour every day. They also serve pizza everyday, normally 3 varieties, with one vegan cheese option which is always veggie. I like their pizza but find that the slice is quite small for $4.75 and is not quite enough for lunch for me. Recently, they have added baguettes to the menu and they are quite good.

In addition, they sell frozen take-and-bake goods which includes packs of 4 pizza buns, pre-formed pie crusts, pizza dough, frozen sliced cookies and more. They also have a dry food section which includes mixes so you can make your own cookies, cakes, brownies etc. Along with these items, there are packages of crackers and quinoa granola.

They do not make regular sandwich bread and from what I understand they have no plans to do so right now.

I have only mentioned part of their gluten free offerings.

Go to their website for more information on products, location and hours. Gluten Free Epicurean

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