Almond Butterfly Bistro
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
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Always have to make a stop here when I visit Toronto. Glutenberg beer-battered onion rings, fries, burgers, bacon mac and cheese… our non-celiac friends also rave about it!
Edit because I can’t write a second review: the burger is still amazing. Thank you for existing AB🫶🏼
Owner Response
Thanks Nadine!!!! If you have a moment, do you mind leaving us a google review as well? Thank you!!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Onion Rings, Burgers, Tortilla Chips, Grilled Cheese & more
Warning - make a reservation!!! Walked a very long way and despite there being 5 tables open and one being cleared - was told they couldn’t seat us for an hour. Ended up getting “take out” - a cupcake (tasted like a basic gf cupcake - dense cake and overly sweet frosting), small plain coffee, and latte and paid more than $16! Don’t recommend the take out. The people dining looked like they had some good breakfasts.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cupcakes
The wings were great! I also enjoyed the fried chicken mac and cheese. Definitely would order again!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Fried Chicken & more
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We arrived to our hotel late and were so hungry. Two of us have celiac and didn’t want to get sick before seeing Taylor Swift the next night! This place accommodated us without a reservation (though it is a small place so I recommend making one!). The service and food was delicious with lots of great options for the vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Don’t miss this delicious restaurant!
Dedicated GF
SUCH a great restaurant! It’s an entirely gf restraint with delicious food and kind staff and the inside is GORGEOUS. We ordered the guac and chips, buffalo cauliflower wings, regular fries, the crispy chicken sandwich, fish n chips, steak salad, mushroom chicken, cali salad, AB burger, apple crumble caramel cheesecake, tiramisu and mini pecan pie (we had a party of 7!) and we were pleased with EVERYTHING. Absolutely love this restaurant and 100% recommend!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Wings, Salad & more
Other
- — Good for wheat-free
All gluten free place, decent food and definitely safe
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Pastries, Beer, Fried Chicken & more
Amazing! Delicious brunch for both my vegan partner and me. Don’t miss the cupcakes! I’d recommend making a reservation. It’s small and obviously popular.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cookies, Cupcakes
Other
- — Vegetarian options
Fantastic pancakes and breakfast options. The fried chicken sandwich and fries are delicious too!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Sandwiches, Pancakes & more
Great experience. Knowledgeable staff. Right up front they let you know everything is gluten free. I had a special of gluten free pumpkin pancakes and my wife had a lovely salad with chicken. She had a special butterfly drink and thought it was very tasty. I went with a latte. Got a muffin for the morning to go and it was also nice, moist and tasty.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Muffins, Pancakes, Salad
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
This restaurant I have been to a few times and today was the same great experience. 5 of us gluten free, 3 are celiacs. I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. From an amazing menu to a yummy gf bakeshop. I recommend this restaurant to everyone! Gf or not!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Burgers, Grilled Cheese, Tacos
Other
- — Pescetarian options
Amazing staff and food!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Breakfast Sandwiches, Burgers, Bagels & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Beautiful experience!! The food was fresh and delicious ! Had the fish and chips ( salmon) and took a pecan pie home for later.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Muffins, Pies, Tortilla Chips & more
Absolutely amazing. Great service, great food, I will definitely be coming back when I’m in Toronto again.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Home Fries, Sandwiches, French Toast & more
I loved this place! It’s not quite bistro food, IMO, more like diner-style food, but I was really grateful to have so many options. GF onion rings are so rare, and these ones did not disappoint. The chocolate chip cookie was also excellent!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries, Wings, Onion Rings, Cookies
Overrated. I know this isn’t the popular opinion. I’m so happy it’s a gluten-free place. I want to love it but just can’t. Every single time it has been underwhelming. Totally basic or below. Gluten-free food and bakery items have come a long way the past couple of years. It seems like this place hasn’t caught up with how good gluten-free can be.
Dedicated GF
The food was great! It was nice to be able to have all the fried stuff that I typically cannot have. It’s very cute inside and the staff is nice. My boyfriend and I shared the tiramisu for dessert. I would go back if I’m ever in Toronto again.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Sandwiches, Tiramisu, Dessert & more
Everything is gluten-free and the food is delicious! I was in Toronto for a couple of days and I had to go there multiple times because there was so much to choose from.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Pastries, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Fried Chicken & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Takeout
Wonderful breakfast menu and large servings. Food was great and best of all it’s dedicated GF.
Dedicated GF
It was awesome getting a Fried chicken sandwich amd beer battered onion rings!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Sandwiches, Beer, Fried Chicken, Onion Rings
The food was delicious. Very nice cute atmosphere. Service was great. Everything gluten free!
Dedicated GF
Staff were very careful with my wife's multiple food allergies. Food was delicious and allergy friendly. Would not hesitate to return next time we're in Toronto.
Dedicated GF
Is there a gluten-free menu?
- — No gluten-free information on the menu
We enjoyed the food. Only note is that the gluten free bread was a little dry. The waitress checked for me to confirm what type of flour was used. We've gone a couple of times and would recommend!
Dedicated GF
Fabulous little spot with the entire menu gluten free. I had the Farmers Breakfast and enjoyed a pancake, toast and home fries. Highly recommend!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Home Fries, Bread/Buns, Fries
Love it here. The French toast is a must!
Dedicated GF
First time I ate onion ring and it didn’t disappoint. The crispy chicken sandwich with the fries was also very good 😊
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Sandwiches, Fries
Très bon restaurant! Nous sommes allés pour le brunch. Tout était délicieux! Ma famille a aimé autant que moi. J’ai pris un muffin pour emporter après, et wow ça faisait longtemps que je n’avais pas mangé un vrai muffin qui goute le temps avant mon diagnostic! Dommage que Toronto soit si loin de chez nous!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Muffins
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
It felt great to eat somewhere without having to worry about safety or cross contamination! I wasn't a huge fan of the Buffalo pizza I ordered (it had a sweet taste which I didn't love), but the onion rings and cupcake were delicious! I'd definitely love to come back and explore more of the menu!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Onion Rings, Cupcakes
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Incredible food!! This was the first place I have ever felt comfortable eating a bite off of my friends plate while we’re out. Such a relief to eat at a dedicated facility. Little pricy but definitely worth it for the piece of mind 😌
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Pastries, Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Onion Rings & more
Other
- — Brunch
- — Lunch
- — Breakfast
- — Outdoor seating
The staff were amazing as was the food and service! Was awesome to be able to feel safe eating out with my family.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Muffins, Onion Rings
This place is dedicated gluten-free. The food was good. They had several gluten-free beers to choose from as well. The menu was pretty extensive. I'd go back.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Takeout
This is such a good spot for brunch! Worth a drive out of your way. Staff are knowledgeable and food is delicious. Will stop here any time in the city for a pick me up. I feel so safe as someone with Celiac and that feeling is gold. Everything is gluten free. The French toast is my fave!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast, Breakfast Sandwiches, Pastries, Onion Rings & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Had dinner here. Great service and tasty food. Zero gluten in establishment, including drinks. Split a crispy chicken sandwich and a chicken penne pasta with my wife. Sandwich came with fries. Tiramisu for dessert. All were delicious and totally safe! Highly recommend.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Tiramisu, Dessert
The best place for anything gluten free in Toronto as the whole menu is gluten free!
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Healthy options
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Good for kids
- — Online ordering
The fish and chips were excellent.
Dedicated GF
Fantastic restaurant. Delicious food, great service and atmosphere. My non-GF family and friends also love the food here.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Breakfast Sandwiches, Pastries
Other
- — Healthy options
- — Good for kids
- — Online ordering
- — Reservations recommended
Absolutely amazing!! I’ve been twice and got the fish and chips both times since fried fish is rare to find GF. It’s so good that if it weren’t a fully GF place, I’d be suspicious of getting poisoned! The cheesecake and pancakes are great too (my non GF kid was pleasantly surprised by how good the pancakes were)
Dedicated GF
This place was fantastic!! We went for dinner and brunch and both times the food was amazing.
Dedicated GF
Les déjeuners sont trop bons! 😋 toute la famille à aimé! Nous y sommes allés 3 fois durant notre semaine de vacances. Ambiance et décor sympathique, un incontournable!
Dedicated GF
A gem in Toronto Ontario. Had an opportunity to partake in this establishment on June 30th 2024. 10/10 on every aspect of service-food. Surprised that on Sundays it free to park bonus. Definitely 💯 recommend for anyone wanting to enjoy a Gluten free dedicated restaurant. Will be back for sure.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Good for kids
- — Online ordering
- — Reservations recommended
Everything is gluten free! Great to have a place where the whole menu is available!
Dedicated GF
Menu is entirely gluten free! Food was delicious, also had the $5 Cherry-Pomegranate Mimosa
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pasta, Cookies
Absolutely love this place! Entire menu is gluten free and celiac safe!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pizza, Dessert
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Amazing food!! All gluten free!! It was packed on a Sunday for brunch. I had the farmers breakfast!! Delicious!! I also bought a cookie and muffin to go!😋
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Muffins, Cookies
A must stop in Toronto. Everything is gf and delicious. My only criticism, I ordered the beer battered cauliflower wings which were $20 and was a little surprised it only had 7 and half the plate was empty. Would go again but order something different.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Wings
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
This was my go-to restaurant when I first moved to the area! I absolutely loved their fish tacos but they’ve been taken off the menu! Still my favourite gluten free breakfast and pastries!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pastries
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Amazing!! All items on the menu are gluten free!
Dedicated GF
My son has Celiacs and we found out that EVERYTHING on the menu here is gluten free. He was amazed!
Food was amazing, staff were just as amazing and we actually ate here for breakfast two mornings in a row it was that good.
Don’t think about it, just go and enjoy the food and the beautiful little spot they have here. A+++
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Muffins, Pancakes, French Toast, Grilled Cheese & more
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