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Earls Kitchen + Bar

Earls offers a 'Gluten Aware' menu section and marks items 'G (No Gluten)' on its official menu. However, the kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is noted by reviewers, with pizza specifically called out as not safe for coeliac diners. Staff at some locations have been helpful for coeliac teens, but the chain does not guarantee a gluten-free environment. Best for those with mild gluten sensitivity; coeliac diners should confirm procedures with staff.

Address905 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V3, Canada
CuisineBrunch
Price€€
Hours
Mon11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Websitewww.earls.ca/locations/test-kitchen
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Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 70% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Earls offers a 'Gluten Aware' menu section and marks items 'G (No Gluten)' on its official menu. However, the kitchen is shared and cross-contamination is noted by reviewers, with pizza specifically called out as not safe for coeliac diners. Staff at some locations have been helpful for coeliac teens, but the chain does not guarantee a gluten-free environment. Best for those with mild gluten sensitivity; coeliac diners should confirm procedures with staff.

Honest caveat: Multiple reviewers report cross-contamination risk, and pizza is not considered safe for coeliac diners.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorEarls Kitchen + Bar - Test Kitchen - Vancouver British Columbia Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing notes a plant-based menu section, vegan-aware staff, but warns some items may default to non-vegan.fetched 2026-05-29[2] blogEarls Kitchen + Bar - Yaletown - Gluten-Free BC , glutenfreebc.caGluten-Free BC directory describes a 'Gluten Aware' button on the menu and lists gluten-free items, but calls the selection 'not great'.fetched 2026-05-29[3] blogEarls Kitchen + Bar - Gluten Free Around the World , gfaroundtheworld.comCommunity listing notes cross-contamination is called out and pizza is not safe for coeliac diners.fetched 2026-05-29[4] blogEarls Kitchen + Bar - 4,216 Reviews - Restaurants in Vancouver, BC - Birdeye , reviews.birdeye.comBirdeye review mentions staff ensured gluten-free food was safe for coeliac teens.fetched 2026-05-29[5] blogEarls Kitchen + Bar - Fusion, Vegan Menu, Plant-Based Bowls in Vancouver | Spinach , spinach.guideSpinach guide reports vegan items clearly marked, but cross-contamination and inconsistent staff knowledge noted.fetched 2026-05-29[6] blogOrder Earls Kitchen and Bar - Menu Deals & Prices - Vancouver Delivery Near Me | Uber Eats , ubereats.comUber Eats menu shows 'Gluten Aware' and 'Plant Based' sections; 'Gluten Aware' items listed but no allergen safety details.fetched 2026-05-29[7] officialEarls Test Kitchen | Earls Happy Hour, Kitchen & Drinks Menu , Earls Kitchen + Bar (official menu)Official menu marks items with 'G (No Gluten)' and 'V (Vegetarian)'; includes link to nutrition/allergy info.fetched 2026-05-29

Vegan

confidence 65% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Earls has a dedicated 'Plant Based' section on its menu with clearly marked vegan items, including bowls, tacos, and sushi. Staff are described as 'vegan-aware' by some reviewers, though others note that staff aren't always sure about ingredients. Cross-contamination is a reported risk, and some items (like the avocado dip) may arrive non-vegan unless specified. Vegan diners should confirm their order and ask about shared preparation surfaces.

Honest caveat: Cross-contamination reported by multiple users; some items may default to non-vegan preparation unless specified.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorEarls Kitchen + Bar - Test Kitchen - Vancouver British Columbia Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listing notes a plant-based menu section, vegan-aware staff, but warns some items may default to non-vegan.fetched 2026-05-29[2] blogEarls Kitchen + Bar - Fusion, Vegan Menu, Plant-Based Bowls in Vancouver | Spinach , spinach.guideSpinach guide reports vegan items clearly marked, but cross-contamination and inconsistent staff knowledge noted.fetched 2026-05-29[3] blogOrder Earls Kitchen and Bar - Menu Deals & Prices - Vancouver Delivery Near Me | Uber Eats , ubereats.comUber Eats menu shows 'Gluten Aware' and 'Plant Based' sections; 'Gluten Aware' items listed but no allergen safety details.fetched 2026-05-29[4] officialEarls Test Kitchen | Earls Happy Hour, Kitchen & Drinks Menu , Earls Kitchen + Bar (official menu)Official menu marks items with 'G (No Gluten)' and 'V (Vegetarian)'; includes link to nutrition/allergy info.fetched 2026-05-29

Vegetarian

confidence 60% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

The official menu marks items with a 'V' for vegetarian, and there are several vegetarian options including salads, bowls, and pasta. No specific kitchen practice details are available, but the shared kitchen environment means cross-contamination with meat is possible. Vegetarian diners can rely on the menu markings but should confirm with staff if strict separation is needed.

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Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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