Popina Canteen
18 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Fish & Chips, Fries
Safety Rating
17 ratings
As rated by the community
1691 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
Fish and chips were gluten free and delicious. One of owners is coeliac.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Gluten Free Fish and chips were delicious. Nothing else goes in their fryer according to staff. So far so good 😊
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Had the salad and fries. Not many GF options but good food and felt fine after. Only gave 4 hearts as I didn’t confirm about cross-contamination
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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Review
The fish and chips were excellent!! Everything on the menu either is or can be made gf.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Delish gf fish and chips!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
The fish and chips were amazing and entirely gluten free. The chips came with a paprika type salt which unfortunately I reacted to. It seems to be a lot of places in Canada have this coating on the chips which did make it more difficult for me to find suitable fast food places.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Review
Dedicated fryers for the gluten free fish and chips.
Great find and great fish and chips.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Excellent fish and chips on Grandville island with some decent drink option as well. Good for ordering at the booth and sitting down in the sun. For the price I would like some more fries and coleslaw though.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
Review
Everything can be made GF. Very accommodating just let them know you’re GF and they will swap out for a GF bun. Great scenery, right on the wharf. The Puff creams can also be made just without the pastry and they are delicious
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Completely dedicated gluten-free kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Confirmed they have a GF shepherds pie! It’s around $15 too. Yummy
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Review
The fish and chips were some of the best I have had since being gluten free and very generous portions!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
We went there for my anniversary dinner, having no idea that there was GF fish & chip. I hadn’t had fish & chip at a restaurant in years and I was SO excited! It surpassed my expectations, and the staff were wonderful.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Dedicated GF fryer makes their fish & chips absolute winners!
Staff was knowledgeable re: cross contamination.
Fries were lovely and the fish was great. Will definitely be back!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
- Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Dog friendly
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Just outside the Granville Island public market, the owner is celiac so they understand cross contamination. Items on the menu are identified with a GF note. I had to wait quite a long time for my take out because something in the kitchen broke, but other than that, it was a really good experience!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Review
I haven’t had fish and chips since I found out I was celiac and was super impressed with popina’s rendition! Knowledge staff, dedicated gluten free fryers, crispy breading and tender cod… what more could you ask for? They also have some of the best fries I’ve ever had. No gluten free beer to accompany the meal which is a bummer but other than that no complaints. My gluten eating lunch companion also really enjoyed this place!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Review
Awesome food. Almost everything can be made GF including fries, fish and chips, etc. They have GF buns. Food is very tasty. It’s right by the little ferry stop, behind the public market. Highly recommended.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
I’m happy to have found fish and chips they say GF and dedicated frier. Hope so.
Safety
Safety Feature Ratings
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much/None
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