The Civil

Staff explained that they do their best to avoid cross-contamination but caution that wheat flour still circulates the kitchen. The thin crust pizza was interesting but not amazing. The place had cool vibes nonetheless - fun spot to have a bite and chill with friends!

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

We were in this past weekend and had 2 gluten free pizzas. They were EASILY the best we've had. Another reviewer mentioned the crust tasted like corn. It is corn. They use corn flour for their crust. Unique and really tasty!

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

— Very

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Pizza’s OK. The crust tastes strongly of corn if you like that. Toppings were a little meager. I appreciated how most drinks could be made virgin, I got a gorgeous one!

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

— Very

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?

— Average

I thought I’d shared the details of our excellent dining experience at The Civil in Kitchener last evening. Handmade gluten free pizzas, salads and cocktails. I had the margarita flight and it was so tasty. I spoke with the chef who also has celiac. He created the recipe for the gluten free crust while making arepas, and thought it could work as a pizza crust. He was right! The crust is made with three ingredients: masa corn flour, egg and water. It has a slight corn flavour, but overall it was very tasty with crispy edges and bottom. We shared a spinach Caesar salad, and I had the pizza called “Panchetta Brie-lieve It”. I was very pleased. Zero reaction, and I am very sensitive. My husband can eat gluten and loved his whiskey sour flight and gluten pizza called “Full Denim Tuxedo”. Can’t wait to go back 🙂

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

— Somewhat

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good vegetarian options
• Reservations recommended