Softy’s Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Soft Serve
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensThe beginning of an Island tradition! Straight from Salt Spring, Softy’s delicious dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free soft serve has landed at Uptown, Mill Bay and – wait for it – the Malahat Skywalk!
Softy’s Soft Serve is made with fresh gluten-free, pure oat and coconut milk, served in a Gluten-Free Waffle Cone or a cup.
- heysoftys.com
- Softy’s Menu
- Locations
- info@heysoftys.com
- Contact Form
- FAQ’s
- Allergen Statement
- Gift Cards – for yourself, a friend or a group
All Soft Serve Flavours & Sauces are Gluten Free! *
- Gluten Free Waffle Cone – prepared off site, stored separately and served in a protective sleeve. Made with rice flour & arrowroot.
- Enjoy Soft Serve Vanilla, Chocolate or both in a Twist – in a waffle cone or a cup.
- Lil’ Softy’s Caramel, French Chocolate*, Strawberry, Passionfruit & Cherry Sauces served from squeeze bottles.
- Gluten-Free Toppings: coconut flakes, crushed pistachios & almonds, pecans.*
* NOTE: Chocolate hardening sauce is gluten-free, but ‘gluten’ cones are dipped into it.
* NOTE: Risk of cross contact between topping bins exists. Can ask for a fresh bin.
3 Locations to Soft Serve You!
- Uptown Softy’s – 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, year round at 3440 Saanich Rd in Victoria. By the spray deck! See map.
- Mill Bay Softy’s – 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm at 2720 Mill Bay Road in the Plaza! Look for the trailer. See map.
- Malahat Sky Walk Softy’s – 11:00 am – 5:00 PM at 901 Trans-Canada Hwy. Spectacular views! Look for the trailer. See map.
Softy’s Secret Recipe
Softy’s knows what it’s like navigating challenging dietary restrictions and preferences. While they are a little tight-lipped about their secret recipe, they appreciate that consumers need to feel informed. See Softy’s Soft Serve Allergen Statement.
If you have a specific allergy that isn’t on the safe list, send Softy’s a note: info@heysoftys.com
Proud Supporter of 1% for the Planet helping to fund diverse environmental organizations to collectively work toward solving the world’s problems. Softy’s is committed to plant-based and locally sourced products, electric carts, and compostable packaging. Beyond the taste, feel really good about that Softy you’re eating!
Blu Bakery – Galiano Island
/in Gluten-Free News /by Ellen BayensBlu Bakery Specialty Baking is inspired by European roots and a love for exquisitely prepared and presented breads and pastries. From a solid gluten-free foundation, Marta & Marion rely upon wholesome, unprocessed ingredients; organic and local whenever possible. Dairy-free and vegan options also available.
Enjoy cookies, bread & bagels plus a rotation of seasonal items from the very freshest ingredients. Something special for everyone!
➡️ This week’s offerings! ⬅️
• Find Blu Bakery 10:am – 2:pm at the Galiano Saturday Market from May to October. Approximately once per month (indoors) thereafter or by special order.
• Lions Hall on Burrill Road. See Map.
• blubakery.ca • Instagram • Facebook • Blu Bakery’s Goods
• Marina Store at Montague Harbour and Daystar Market carry a selection of Blu Bakery items.
Reserve your market order or place a special order: blubakerygaliano@gmail.com • Facebook Messenger
Blu Bakery bakes at the North Galiano Island Community Hall, using their own equipment and ingredients that are labeled and / or certified to be gluten free. A deep clean takes place prior to production to minimize the potential of cross contamination. *
Our affair with food began in Europe. We were both raised in countries very keen on baking. The daily buying of fresh bread was a joyful must-do, impeccably prepared and presented pastries and cakes accompanied our upbringing, each and every one a part of our cultural heritage, each one a memory in time. Learn more here …
- * Disclaimer: Blu Bakery does not use wheat, peanuts, soy (except Shiro Miso). Where possible, they substitute cane sugar with alternative sweetening agents (e.g. coconut sugar, Erythritol). They are baking in a shared commercial kitchen, and while they employ every precaution so as to minimize or prevent cross contamination, they cannot guarantee that traces of wheat, peanuts, soy may be present in the products they bake. This also applies to dairy free & vegan baked goods.
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