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Festal Paleo Cafe

17 recent ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cookies, Dessert, Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Pasta, Pizza, Waffles
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17 ratings

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433 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T1, Canada
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


Really good butter chicken!

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


Great place always visit when I'm in downtown Vancouver

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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Breakfast here today , nice but not amazing . Paleo & gluten free 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?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Cookies
  • Dessert
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Pancakes
  • Pasta
  • Pizza
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Paleo Friendly
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

Photos


Gluten-Free Waffles at Festal Paleo Cafe
BCT sandwich and hawain pizza with side salad
Top left and clockwise: london fog, chorizo and hash, beef and veggie soup, bolognese, and sirloin burger (tumeric jam)
Small portion of egg Benedict on a waffle
Regular portion of eggs Benedict on a waffle
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


We called and they said this was not a safe place to eat for someone with severe celiac. Definitely not a dedicated gluten free space.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Had the butternut squash lasagna and it was awesome! 100percent would eat here again!

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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Food was alright. I ordered the spicy chicken and waffles. 100% gluten free so safe for celiacs.

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?

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Delicious food! Waffles are so good. My boyfriend didn’t feel like he was eating gluten free. Everything is well marked with the GF sign. I truly recommend

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good food and service. everything GF is clearly indicated on the menu. Great selection , Good portions, good food! recommend Butter chicken and meat lovers pizza. They even have a few GF deserts in the fridge.

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 dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Great place, ate here for breakfast all week during a conference. Great staff, quick service!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


The food tasted great, especially the butter chicken and chocolate cake! Besides being entirely gluten free they also had great dairy free options!

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 for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Butternut squash lasagna was excellent!

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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Tasty food however, they have paper straws which are bound with gluten. Not 100% dedicated GF with those straws. Also their key lime pie smoothie had spinach in it which tasted only like spinach.

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very good for people with dietary restrictions (GF, DF, paleo, keto, etc.), everything is clearly indicated on the menu. They even have a few GF deserts in the fridge. Good portions, good food!

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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Good portions, good prices. Many options: dairy free and vegetarian, vegan items. Fun atmosphere. Ordered at counter and picked seating. Group got sirloin burger, bolognese zuchinni pasta, daily soup: beef and veggie (gluten free but not indicated on chalkboard --labels not always clear for in person and online menu), eggs and chipotle hash. All well made and 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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Awesome, whole food and good service! We tried the eggs and bacon bowl and the zucchini spaghetti as well as a couple of smoothies. We were both happy! Definitely will return.

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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Review


Delicious and so many options!

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

Gluten Sensitive

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Review


Menu completely gf, felt happy to eat several options here.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My husband & I went to Festal for lunch last week and had an incredible meal! I had the pesto chicken sandwich & he had the spicy chicken sandwich. 10/10 for taste and value. I also ordered a coconut milk latte, which was unfortunately not very good and waaaay too hot. Like dangerously hot. I wouldn’t get it again, but We can’t wait to go back again for another meal. I love that I can eat everything on the menu!

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
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

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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Been here twice, everything is gf and dairy free for foods. Tasted great but costly for the type of food/space they have.

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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Fantastic. The place was just opening when we showed up so it took a bit longer for our food to be ready but it was worth the wait. I can finally have Benedict eggs when we have breakfast in a restaurant. Everything is gluten free, dairy free, Paleo, many keto options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Delicious. Go 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 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Once place. I felt like I was in heaven with the amount of choices! Had good eggs benny and coffee. Will definitely go back. Docked a star only because it was slow, and we were the only people in there.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Amazing food and affordable price. Very clean and user friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The absolute best meal we have had exploring Vancouver BC! Everything looked amazing so we split the OMG Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich and Zoodle Alfredo only because we couldn’t choose just one thing! They also have paleo desserts and baked goods. Worth the trip!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Watch the hours, I was there an hour before closing and the kitchen was already closed. Came a second time and had lasagna which was very filling.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Oh my gluten free goodness! Everything is gluten free.. so much to choose from! I had an amazing chicken and pesto club sandwich. Best vanilla bulletproof coffee I’ve ever had. Lots of desserts to choose from. Enjoy!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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According to them they are all gluten free. They did not respond to my email asking them questions about being GF. Good is pretty good but the portions are small and expensive. For example, their “burger” didn’t come with a bun and they wanted me to pay extra for one. Salads are over $10 and then another $7.50 to add protein. Their cashew cheese sauce is yummy and their collagen balls are good. I’ll go back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything is gluten free as they use cassava flour. I had the bolognese pasta with zucchini pasta. It was very tasty and it came with a piece of the cassava bread.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Everything is gluten free (it’s all paleo) and it’s really good! I went when it was busy and our food came out a little cold, but it the flavors and the options were so good we didn’t even mind! I’m definitely going back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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