Virtue Natural Bakery

9 ratings
$$ • Bakery
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Brownies, Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Dessert, Scones
2245 W Broadway #102
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E4, Canada
From the owner

On safety—Hi! I'm Certified Natural Chef Lisa Virtue, and I have been offering my GF baked goods and breads to the Vancouver community since 2017. I value nutrition as much as taste, and because I'm gluten-free myself I have spent years developing GF recipes that I think you will love. As far as ingredients go, our oats and oat flour are certified gluten free at the purity level (10 ppm or less). We do not use wheat, rye, barley or related grains. Our pantry consists of flours from buckwheat, sorghum, oat, brown rice, flax, chia, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, coconut, non-GMO potato, tapioca and sweet rice. Many of our ingredients are organic and certified gluten-free, and we grind some of our flour fresh on site. Hope to see you soon at our new Kitsilano cafe!

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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Amazing! Great staff and everything is gf!

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 weeks ago read full review

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They ground, their seeds and buckwheat groats there, but they are not aware if they are gluten free from the manufacturer. Same with the flour, owner/baker is not certain and wasn't aware that stuff like that could be certified GF. She seems very earnest and keen, but said in good conscience. She couldn't definitely say it was safe for celiacs.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Owner Response


I apologize for the miscommunication. Our oats and oat flour are certified at the purity level of 10 parts per million, and are glyphosate free. Many of our flours and ingredients are indeed certified gluten-free. It is quite difficult and expensive as a small local business to be limited to strictly certified gluten-free pantry items. I will always carry GF oats because they are the riskiest ingredient for cross contamination. Even certified gluten-free products do not necessarily have zero gluten, they can contain up to 20 ppm. I feel that my products are safe for celiacs and I have many satisfied celiacs who have been enjoying my products since 2017. I myself have been eating gluten-free for 15 years, so I can understand your concern. We certainly try our best and I stand behind the safety and quality of my product and the health-supportive service I have devoted my life to.

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Very very yummy!! I had the cheddar scone and it was super yummy so happy to have savoury gluten free options. Store is very cute as well!

Staff was super helpful and knowledgeable about other intolerances or allergies. Great teas as well!!

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 month ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Brownies
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Cookies
  • Dessert
  • Scones

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Coffee Shop
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Healthy
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Carrot Walnut Muffin
Grassfed Milk Latte with Organic Moja Coffee
Cheddar Jalapeño Scone
Gluten-Free at Virtue Natural Bakery
Cardamom Apple Scones
Flourless Three Seed Baguettes
Chia Buckwheat Loaf
Gluten-Free at Virtue Natural Bakery
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More Reviews


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I tried the baguette and other sweet treats and they were all good. Glad to have another GF bakery in town :)

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

Wheat Allergy

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Amazing. Dedicated gluten free. Love the loafs and cookies so far but looking forward to trying more !

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 months ago read full review

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I have followed this place all the way from the Kits farmers market and they haven’t disappointed. Every time I go in I discover something new and delicious! Double chocolate cookie, cranberry and orange oatmeal cookie, banana bread

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 months ago read full review

Celiac

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They are still in the soft launch of their bakery and they told me they have many more products to come. I tried all of their cookies and a loaf of bread. Bread was good and chocolate chunk cookie was my favourite. Using really nice healthy ingredients and doesn’t taste way too sweet like some gf stuff. I also ordered a golden turmeric latte with grass-fed milk and honey. It was soooo good. They have a whole espresso machine for all types of drinks and they will have sit down tables soon! Dedicated 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 4 months ago read full review

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Getting better every day - go early for the bread before it sells out!

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 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Love this spot. The owner has been selling at the Vancouver farmers market for a few years and she's just opened this store.

Cookies are great, muffins are killer, when she does danishes-- amazing. They're all so flavourful yet not too sweet. And she makes great bread.

She uses really high quality ingredients and you can tell. She labels her baked goods based on dietary needs. Ie. egg-free, dairy-free, low-sugar, low-carb and grain-free. But it's alllll gluten free.

Plus they have a real espresso machine and are making good coffee!

Worth checking out for sure.

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 keto
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 4 months ago read full review

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