White Spot

This location could not guarantee there was no cross-contamination for items that went in the fryer, which leads me to believe they do not have a dedicated fryer. The menu has gluten free items on it, including burgers, chicken Caesar salad, chicken house salad, a mushroom fettuccine dish, and a teriyaki donburi bowl. I ordered a cocktail and asked the waitress to check if it was gluten free (she knew the liquor was, but had to check the slush), and she confirmed it was gluten-free. When I ordered my gluten-free meal, she clarified "is this an allergy" and I said "yes". She returned to tell me that the kitchen was warning of potential cross-contamination of fried items and confirmed if I wanted to order fries anyways, or if I wanted to make a change. I have eaten the burgers with the gluten-friendly bun. It tasted good with the 1/3lb beef burgers (most beef burgers on menu), but not as good with the 1/4lb beef burgers ("Legendary Burger"). I react to something in the bun, I believe, but it's not gluten; I'm asymptomatic so if the bun had gluten I wouldn't react. I contacted the corporate office to request the ingredient list, but I don't expect that to be answered for a couple of days. I tried to find the bun online by matching the nutrition values to commercially available buns, and I think it may be the restaurant supply variety of Little Northern Bakery 's Chia and Millet hamburger bun, but I'm not sure.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They don’t claim to be a gluten free place and warn about cross contamination but do offer gluten free options.

I ordered one of the gluten free pasta dishes, was concerned when they brought a different option. They did confirm that the substitute was gluten free. It tasted amazing! I am definitely regretting eating it now.

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

— Not at all

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

White Spot clearly marks every order that has allergies, but unfortunately are not always successful with keeping them clean of cross contact. I get glutened here on average 1/4 times per meal. White Spot also changed the gravy to contain flour, which is a big let down as it's hard to find safe poutine away from Vancouver. I like the restaurant for being a classic and something my grandma loves to visit, but I'm always taking a gamble eating here.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

One of the servers has gluten and lactose intolerance so she knows exactly how to adjust menu items to make them safe. It seems that the kitchen is aware of gluten and possible cross contamination because of her.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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 dairy-free

Clearly marked gluten free options on menu. GF burgers and GF poutine (not sure if it is a dedicated fryer).

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Their menu says they have Gluten friendly options, but they don't have a dedicated fryer.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average