Grays Cafe

This place is fantastic. I’m serious. It’s a gem of a café that everybody should check out, whether you’re in need of a quick bite to eat, a great cup of coffee or tea, a hearty breakfast, or a lunch to go.

I was a tourist. I stopped in before my big day of doing touristy-things and I was delighted to see that they had all sorts if baked goods to choose from for breakfast (or to stash in your purse for on the go… lol) so I of course had to have a gluten-free (and dairy-free!) Nanaimo Bar. It was SPLENDID. I haven’t had one in ages. I also had some gluten-free ginger snaps and I feel like anything I could ever bake could never hold a candle to those. For my main breakfast I had a nice, big bowl of GF oatmeal with all sorts of toppings. It was so filling I couldn’t finish it and I had to have my husband tap in. And then there’s the tea. I had a dairy-free London fog and it was superb.

I was to be going somewhere during the day that wouldn’t have any gluten-free options for dining, so I asked if I could get one of the sandwiches to go. The answer was, of course, yes. I got a ham sandwich (it was a wrap on the menu, but to make it GF they turned it into a sandwich with GF bread) and they wrapped it up nice so I could put it in my purse. It kept well and tasted great when it was time to eat it, and the bread didn’t get soggy and the sandwich didn’t fall apart while I ate it. I was VERY impressed.

I like this little place. If I ever come back this way, I’m definitely going to go out of my way for Gray’s Café again. And you should too.

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
• 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 breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

My absolute favourite coffee shop! Lots of delicious GF options!

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

GF oat milk for lattes, GF baked goods (baked at a separate dedicated site and wrapped in plastic), with many GF items for lunch that can be modified. Lovely staff and great coffee 💛

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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