The Garlic King

First time visit, staff was very knowledgeable, took their time to explain separated preparation area. Fantastic servixe, they recommended foods and preparing a discovery plate as it was my first time discovering the Scharwma. Plate was generous, 2 meal really. Many options to vhoose from, was delighted, very tasteful. Outside look was surprising, but was reassured with the previous reviews. No reactions whatsoever, will return for sure.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 kids
• Good for takeout

They have a dedicated gluten-free counter for preparing the most delicious shawarma in Ottawa. Staff is knowledgeable on the protocols to avoid cross-contamination.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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

Found this place through this app and was not disappointed!!! Delicious shawarma and had the fries as well. Completely dedicated gluten free counter with separate predation section and food. Friendly environment and staff

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Only place I feel safe eating shawarma. It has a separate gluten free station. Delicious!

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

— Very

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

This place is fun and friendly. Dedicated GF area- it was delicious!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Garlic King is incredible for gluten free meals! Amazing customer service, very knowledgeable about the gluten free options and takes gluten free meals very seriously. They have an area dedicated to prepping gluten free meals and ingredients, label everything and packaged my gluten free food seperate from my partners non-gluten free food. I was really impressed with the amount of gluten options and the time and effort that has gone into curating them. They use two different kinds of pita depending on whether you have a soft or toasted shawarma to get the best possible quality. The French fries and fry sauce is gluten free and incredible and the gluten free dessert is deliscious. I can't recommend garlic kind enough!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Dedicated counter.

Well done.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 selection of healthy options

Dedicated gf section, they wash hands, change gloves, great people!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Omg! I haven’t had shawarma in years!!! I’m so happy we came here. They have dedicated space and many options! They absolutely know what they are taking about and the food is amazing. I can’t say enough good things! You need to try this place!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 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

Eat here all the time for the last year now and have never been sick!

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

— Very

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

Garlic King consistently provides excellent food! I ate there for many years before being diagnosed with Celiac's, and was extremely pleased that they had GF options and took excellent precautions to avoid cross contamination. They have a dedicated prep station, change gloves, and package and label delivery food with care. Both in person and delivery have been excellent, highly recommend.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Excellent , menu familiale! Great GF family menu. Kids Loove it!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Truly celiac safe environment. Completely separate areas for GF food. Everything always fresh and delicious, and interacting with staff is always a pleasure.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Separate toppings, separate workstations, very aware of cross contaminations and took precautions. Also had great gluten free pitas and desserts!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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 dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery

I have Celiac. They have a dedicated area for GF food and prep. Super knowledgeable about Celiac and gluten-free importance and cross-contamination. I've eaten there three times in the last two weeks because of the food is excellent and I did not get sick.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

I’ve eaten at garlic king a bunch of times now because they are known for their gluten free plates and taking precautions. I had to change my rating because every time I eat there I get sick. I don’t understand it but I won’t be eating there again which makes me very sad.

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?

— Some

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

— Below Average

Ordered twice and they were very thorough about offering gluten free options for the whole family’s meal so separate individual dinners were no necessary. Lots of Gluten free items. Dedicated kitchen space. Knowledgeable. One of the few places I feel safe ordering from.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options

Amazing shawarma with completely separate gluten free area. I’ve ordered takeout and gone in in person. Very celiac safe.

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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Amazing at gluten-free! They have an entire section of the restaurant that’s dedicated gf.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

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

— Excellent

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Friendly staff, seperate GF sides area, the GF pita is good also.

Accredited by the Ottawa Celiac Association for 14 years or something like that.

Will be back often.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Dedicated space. I eat there quite often, I have been sick twice..but the percentage is quite low (compared to the amount of times I eat there)

This is our fifth time coming here for GF Shawarmas. There is a dedicated GF area and the dryer is only for the French fries. The food is very flavorful and I've never been sick. I'm celiac and I will keep on coming.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

AMAZING! Good food, celiac safe, owner and staff are very knowledgeable. Separate space for gluten free food and prep. Truly impressed and will be going back.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The owner and staff were great. Separate prep space, good wraps and Pete’s desserts! They wanted to hear our opinions after we ate.

The best part were the fries with whatever sauce they use, SO GOOD! I would recommend to everyone!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The owner takes pride in having a separate prep area for gluten free , gluten free shawarmas , lots of choices !

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’m extremely sensitive - after eating here a few times I feel confident that that this restaurant is safe. The staff take a lot of pride in their endorsement from the Canadian Celiac Association. The food is great too:)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Complete separate counters and food prep area for gluten free food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They have a separate prep line for gluten free. The shawarma and the garlic potatoes were fantastic!! Definitely recommend.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Garlic King was wonderful. They have a segregated line prep area for gluten free orders. They brought out a new hummus container instead of using the open container on the non-gluten line. The food was great and a pleasure to deal with during the ordering.

Loved it! It was so nice to have a shawarma! They take great care in making the side dishes gluten free too!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

As the owner of The Garlig King restaurant we pride ourselves on doing everything the correct way.We are listed on the Canadian Celiac Association Ottawa chapter web site.We have been doing Gluten-free for over 8 years now with a totally dedicated Gluten Free counter and special utensils to ensure that no cross contamination ever happens.

Celiac friendly?

Yes