Be Love

22 recent ratings
$$ • Vegetarian Restaurant
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Pancakes, Pasta, Sandwiches
1019 Blanshard St
Victoria, BC V8W 2H4, Canada
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Special GF night out - drinks and candles. Kid loves the Mac ‘n Cashew Cheese (veggies on the side), Mom loves the salad bowls and Dad can’t believe anything this tasty is Vegan. Cashew cheese cake dessert - yum! They have both a house menu and a seasonal one. Honestly, top notch.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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Outstanding food. All GF. It's also vegan but heh, it takes so good! I had the Mac, tasty, cheesy, crunchy. Awesome service, too.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was all amazing! Had the summertime roll and the green curry bowl and the cashew Mac and cheese. Also tried the enchiladas. Every dish was awesome and I would have a hard time choosing what to get next time. The entire restaurant is gluten free! A favorite for the books!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Reported to be dedicated gluten-free and celiac friendly. However, since menus and staff can change, please verify before visiting!

Gluten-Free Features

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Dessert
  • Pancakes
  • Pasta
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dedicated Vegetarian
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Low-FODMAP Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Soy-Free Friendly
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Mushroom burger
Gluten-Free at Be Love
Falafel
Starter
Poke bowl
Juice drink
Summer dessert menu
Be love food philosophy
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Symptomatic Celiac

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Terrific all gf place with flavorful vegan food! They made a plain Mac & cheese bowl for my celiac 10 year old and she loved it. The rest of the menu items were complex, beautifully presented and delicious. Highly recommended.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great experience! Fully gluten free and vegan. I had a special feature dish, the house gnocchi with tomato sauce, pesto, and almond ricotta, it was delicious. I also had a sun burst juice (orange, grapefruit, blackberry, lemon and vitamin d) and the chai ‘cheesecake, everything was great. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten free. Excellent salad! Very tasty Mac dish. We'll plan to return on our next visit.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Totally GF. Paradise! Nice staff and wonderful ambiance. Place to be.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I had the tacos and a chocolate & peanut butter desert. Everything was realy tasteful! Good service and nice ambiance.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Prepare for the best GF experience of your LIFE. After traveling for two days, we arrived here. Within walking distance of the ferry!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic food, felt very safe eating here!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Review


Everything was AMAZING! Felt great after eating here.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


So good, fresh and safe!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Totally gluten and dairy free! Great option for a healthy, upscale meal. Staff were lovely. Some of the warm dishes didn’t quite work (the banh mi confusingly had zero components found in a traditional banh mi), maybe stick with salads. Desserts were also tasty!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic! ❤ Loved everything we ordered!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Such an amazing places for healthy, raw food that tastes amazing! Any meat eater would enjoy the tasty selections here, including one of the several desserts, including mango 🥭 pudding.

Lots of fresh juice choices, smoothies, and main dishes. Fun atmosphere. The beer does have gluten so don’t order beer. Definitely give be love a try!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for soy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Low-FODMAP friendly
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Paleo friendly
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Very yummy and totally gluten free!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The whole place is gluten/dairy free. The ginger lime cheese cake is transcendent. If flavours were memories this would be an afternoon at a trendy Hammam spa.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Would definitely go here again. The staff is very kind and made me immediately feel safe about the gluten and gross contamination (which they won’t have because they don’t use gluten, they only have some beer with gluten). The food was very delicious, not what I’m used to because I’m not vegan. Still so nice to try!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I had the Torta sandwich. I’d been craving a decent sandwich for years and this surpassed decent. Pricey, but I can see why. The bread was fantastic, the mushrooms were deliciously sautéed and the aioli was superb. The curry lentil soup was ok but I’d do the sandwich again in a heartbeat. Dedicated gluten free except the beer, so unless they’re splashing it all over the counter and dipping their hands in it while prepping food, it’s entirely safe. 😊

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I got a Reuben, the daily soup (which I think was like beet ginger?) and the daily cheesecake (coconut walnut). The cheesecake was the only enjoyable part :( I’m sad because I’ve seen this place get good reviews, but it was a struggle to get through that meal. Still made myself eat all of it cuz I spent too much getting it delivered

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Poor

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We had a lovely dinner here. Everything is gluten free and vegan. Had pesto gnocchi and it did not disappoint. Thank you Be Love 💛

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Always amazing!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I am so careful about eating out because of celiac, and this place made me feel so safe! (They were takeout only for covid policy, and there was a plexiglass partition between cashier and customer, tap for pay, etc. Felt very safe in that regard too). I HAD THE BEST MEAL (MAYBE EVER?!) HERE. I ordered the Mac N Cheese. Mac and Cheese is my favourite dish, and because of celiac and dairy sensitivities, I struggle to find Mac and Cheese that is 1) delicious 2) safe for me to eat. Be Love is Victoria’s equivalent of Meet on Main in Vancouver. I am so grateful for dedicated facilities like Be Love ❤❤❤

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Superb service. Outstanding food. One of the best GF meals I’ve had in a long time. Don’t miss this spot if you’re in Victoria.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything was GF. I got the buckwheat pancakes and they were pretty bland and dry. The syrup was not maple syrup and tasted like fake syrup (wasn’t sweet?). Coconut cream was good though. I loved their alcohol free special drink options made with a variety of natural ingredients.

Edit: went a second time. Got the macaroni and chai tea. It was really delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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First time here, got the ‘Mac’ that had been suggested and was absolutely delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have eaten here 3 nights in a Row while visiting Victoria. The food and service have been consistently exceptional. I don’t think I’ve even been as well tended to with such good tables service. All of the food and drinks are as beautiful as they are delicious. Will continue to come back any time we visit.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Be Love was absolutely inspiring. The food is full of delicious, subtle, and interesting flavours - you can't help but savour it slowly. The recipes have clearly undertaken trials and trials of refinement. It was also incredibly nourishing in every aspect; organic, local, and dishes change with the seasons. Everything is GF and DF. It was refreshing to be able to eat almost everything on the menu for a change. I ended up buying their cook book and can't want to experiment with it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have eaten here a few times and love it. My favourite dish is the Mac'n'Cheese and I have extra broccoli with a side of tofu added. Delicious and great service. Always busy there.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Highly recommended. Of course a gluten free kitchen is celiac friendly but this one tastes delicious! My 11 and 12 year olds also enjoyed their meals! It is also dairy free and vegetarian. A must visit.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Dedicated gluten free & dairy free restaurant with a plant based menu. Excellent food!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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My new favourite restaurant! Dedicated gluten free facility. Delicious dishes and desserts. Big variety of healthy drinks.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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entire menu is GF and vegetarian but not my style of food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food and very friendly staff. I got the Gaia bowl and it was so tasty! My non-gluten free boyfriend thought his dish was delicious as well. I highly recommend this place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Excellent vegan and gluten free creations.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Very impressed. Very good food and dedicated gf

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Everything on the menu is gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. Despite the ingredient restrictions, the food was delicious. Everything is mafe fresh so it takes a while but it's worth the wait. Service was friendly. Arrive early. We got there at 5 on a Wednesday night and by the time we got our food there were people waiting for tables.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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