Breka Bakery & Café (Kitsilano)

The website lists several of the desserts here as gluten free so I made the journey over. However, when I got there, the items in question were labeled as ‘no gluten ingredients’ which I thought was a bit suspicious. When I tried to find out what that meant, the staff member could not answer my questions and didn’t seem to know what I meant. Eventually she understood and said that their products are not recommended for people who “really care” about gluten because of the way they are made. I was really disappointed to have wasted my journey. I don’t think items should be described on the website as “gluten free” when they’re not suitable for celiacs or very gluten intolerant people. They could easily put the same thing on the website as they have on the labels in the shop.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

The chocolate mousse was the best mousse I've ever had - I highly recommend it! When I went they also had a gluten free fruity mousse, peanut butter cookies, and New York cheesecake! They're open 24/7 and perfect for a late night snack. Their downtown location also has gluten free options.