“My focus is giving things to gluten-intolerant people that they’ve really been missing,” says Delainy Mackie. Stepping inside The Gluten Free Epicurean in Mount Pleasant, you’ll discover a delectable showcase of freshly-baked savoury and sweet, gluten-free comfort foods, including many vegan options.
From a range of sweet indulgences such as apple fritters and vegan cinnamon buns, to delicious savoury comfort foods such as pizza and pot pies, these items match their gluten counterparts in both taste and texture. Not a day goes by when Delainy isn’t rewarded with an enthusiastic, “I can’t believe it’s gluten-free!” from her customers.
Using only high-quality ingredients, every item on offer is prepared by hand in a completely gluten-free and soy-free kitchen. In addition, Delainy strives to source organic, free-range and non-GMO foods as much as possible.
Visit this chic Mount Pleasant café for its cozy atmosphere and kid-friendly environment. Order your warm drink of choice and dive into one of the best gluten-free apple fritters around. In addition to ready-to-devour cookies, cakes and brownies, you’ll find a selection of to-go mixes so you can impress guests at your next dinner party with your baking “from scratch.”
Whether you’re allergic to gluten or simply trying to avoid it, there’s no need to miss out on a moist and mouth-watering wedding cake. While The Gluten-Free Epicurean doesn’t specialize in custom wedding cakes, they do carry a wide variety of cakes that range from classic vanilla or chocolate to maple walnut, Boston cream or a citrusy triple-lemon. Dairy-free, nut-free, and vegan options are also available. Alternatively, opt for cupcakes alongside a traditional cake as a bite-sized alternative for gluten-free guests.
Who says gluten-free has to mean boring? The mouth-watering pastries at this alternative bakeshop are a tempting treat for anyone with or without dietary restrictions. The vegan cinnamon buns are available a la carte or in take-away packages to bake at home. Weekly flavour specials include lemon blueberry, maple pecan pumpkin and raspberry almond. All of the baked goods on offer are 100 per cent gluten free, making them the perfect guilt-free indulgence for celiac and gluten-sensitive sweet-toothed visitors.