A must-visit destination for anyone who loves fabulous baking in general! Wild Poppy serves savoury breakfasts and light lunches with soup, baguettes and everything you could ask for in a deli – all from documented to be gluten-free, peanut-free ingredients. Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays
Phone: 250-924-8696
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Testimonial: “We had Madeline’s cousin visiting from Halifax for a couple weeks. When we toured them up to Chemainus/Ladysmith all eight of us (one celiac) enjoyed a delicious meal at Wild Poppy. We had to have take out as the restaurant was full. Wonderful to see.”

“After every bite, Sophie said, “Yum! Best eggs I’ve ever had.”

As co-owners of the Old Town (Wheat) Bakery at 510 1st Avenue in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, Kate Cram and husband Geoff could easily be considered local celebrities!  As an ‘Associate with the Culinary Institute of America‘ who also undertook to certify as a Red Seal Baker in Canada, Kate is truly baker’s baker!

Two children later, Kate and Geoff’s young sons began to experience persistent health issues that had them resorting to a gluten-free diet in search of relief.  The improvement was nothing short of remarkable and a heads up to Kate that gluten may be taking a toll on her own health. The couple found themselves at a professional and personal cross roads with Kate contemplating the end of a career she loved, and their children unable to  set foot within the family business.

That’s how Wild Poppy Bakery and Bistro was born! 

Enjoy a delicious gluten-free Northern Indian buffet from 11am to 3pm, 7 days per week for just $13.99! Guaranteed to satisfy. You can also order your favourite East Indian dishes from their comprehensive menu – 90% gluten-free. . Gluten-free items clearly noted on menu. Dedicated deep fryer. Pure heaven for East Indian aficionados!

Find them at 815 Cloverdale Ave (in the Designer Shoe Warehouse / HomeSense Mall.) See map.

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Royal Spice embraces the spirit of true Indian Cuisine with a mix of both traditional & inventive new takes on this beloved ethnic cuisine. Their team of chefs strive to give us our best gluten-free experience of Indian flavor. Enjoy authentic Indian cooking in a casual, family friendly environment. Learn more about Royal Spice

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Gluten-Free Starters

• Vegetable Pakora – Cauliflower, potato, onions, spinach, carrots deep fried in chickpea flour batter
• Onion Bhaija – Deep Fried Onion Slices marinated with Chickpea batter
• Aloo Tikka Chaat – Crispy potato patties served with chickpea masala
• Gobhi Garlic – Crispy fried cauliflower tossed with garlic
• Paneer Pakora – Batter fried cottage cheese served with mint sauce
• Chicken Pakora – Batter fried boneless chicken served with mint sauce
• Chicken Wings – Overnight marinated chicken wings finished in clay oven or sautéd with spices, served with mint and yogurt chutney
• Fish Pakora – Batter fried fish served with mint sauce
• Calamari Pakora – Crispy fried calamari served with mint sauce
• Curried Mussels – Mussels simmered in onion sauce

Gluten-Free Soups

• Dal – Lentil based soup
• Tomato – Lentil based soup  with tomato
• Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables flavored with coconut milk
• Muligatawny – Lentil & Chicken based soup with fresh herbs & spices

Gluten-Free Salads

• Lachha Onion, Garden Green, Kachumber and Caesar Salads

Gluten-Free Vegetarian Curries

• Dal Makhani – Black lentil simmered overnight on slow charcoal fire finished with cream & butter
• Dal Tadka – Yellow lentil tempered cumin seeds & chillies
• Kadhi Pakora – A combination of dumpling in gram flour curry
• Bhindi Masala – Ladyfinger cooked with onions, Indian spices & herbs

• Aloo Gobhi – Fresh cauliflower & potatoes cooked with onion & tomatoes
• Palak Kofta – Spinach & vegetable dumplings served in creamy spinach sauce
• Mix Vegetable – Mélange of vegetables cooked with Indian spices & herbs
• Vegetable Vindaloo – Mélange of vegetables cooked with tangy tamarind based ginger & spice blend
• Eggplant Bharta (Seasoned Roasted Eggplant) – Mashed Eggplant cooked with peas, onion & tomato
• Chana Masala – A favourite dish from North India has chickpeas cooked with herbs & spices
• Shahi Paneer – Cottage cheese cubes cooked in cashew based curry with added dry fruits, saffron
• Mutter Paneer – Cottage cheese & peas in tomato based gravy finished with cream
• Chilli Paneer – Marinated cottage cheese deep fried, cooked with red chillies, onions, capsicum

• Paneer Saag – Cottage cheese cooked with pureed spinach & spices
• Paneer Tikka Masala – Marinated cottage cheese cubes grilled and cooked in rich tomato based gravy
• Malai Kofta – Soft cottage cheese dumplings simmered in aromatic cashew nut gravy
• Navratan Korma – Mix Vegetable and paneer in cashew based gravy
• Kadhai Paneer – Cottage cheese in a thick gravy made with cream, tomatoes and spices
• Paneer Handi – Cottage cheese in dry brown gravy base of onion with bell pepper & rich in spices
• Paneer Makhni – Cottage cheese cubes in rich tomato based gravy
• Aloo Mutter – Peas & potatoes in spiced creamy tomato based sauce

Gluten-Free Meat Curries

• Butter Chicken – Clay oven cooked chicken, in authentic rich tomato based gravy
• Chilli Chicken – Fried chicken is cooked in the combination of Indian vegetables and Chinese flavour
• Chicken Lababdar – Chicken in onion tomato and cream gravy
• Lamb Roganjosh – Tender lamb simmered with onion tomatoes ginger garlic yogurt & spices
• Goat Curry – Goat meat cooked in traditional Indian style tangy curry
• Chicken Curry (w’ bone) – chicken stewed in an onion and tomato-based sauce, flavored with spices
• Cashew Curry – Rich cashew paste blend with spices
• Coconut Curry – Roasted coconut gravy

• Vindaloo Curry – A spicy delight cooked in tamarind, ginger and spices
• Handi – Dry brown gravy base of onion enriched with bell pepper
• Spinach Curry – Pureed fresh spinach flavored with herbs & spices
• Tikka Masala – Creamy tikka sauce base of tomatoes
• Pomegranate Curry – A tangy puree infused with dried Afghani pomegranate seeds
• Kashmiri Curry – Onion-tomato gravy with mild spicy, creamy, rich in dry fruits & cherries
• Pasanda Curry – Curry sauce made with cream, coconut milk, almonds and mint
• Kadhai Curry – Thick gravy made with cream, tomatoes and spices

Gluten-Free Tandooris – baked in a clay oven and served with mint and yogurt chutney

• Tandoori Paneer – Cottage Cheese pieces barbequed on skewers in a traditional Indian Clay oven
• Tandoori Veg – Broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper & potato barbequed on skewers in clay oven
• Fish Tikka – Marinated fish finished in clay oven
• Chicken Tikka – Marinated boneless pieces of chicken with yoghurt ginger & spices
• Chick Mali Tikka – Chicken marinated in cream cheese, ginger, garlic & exotic spices
• Tandoori Chicken – Chicken barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
• Lamb Kebab – Lamb meat marinated with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor
• Seekh Kabob – Minced Lamb Infused with Ginger, Chilies, Coriander, Cumin Skewered in Tandoor
• Tandoori Prawns – Prawns barbequed on skewers in Tandoor
• Tandoori Platter – Make your own platter with a blend of any of above four tandoori entrees’
• Lamb Chops – Marinated Lamb Chops with yoghurt, ginger- garlic paste & spices skewered in Tandoor

Gluten-Free Biryani 

• One dish- rice based meals made with your choice of vegetable, chicken, lamb, beef, prawn or goat.

Gluten-Free Salads

• Lachha Onion, Garden, Kachumber and Tandoori Caesar

Gluten-Free Side Orders

• Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams & Mint/Tamarind Chutney

Gluten-Free Rice Dishes

• Steamed Rice
• Pulao – Sautéed vegetable,cumin & peas tossed with rice
• Coconut – Rice cooked with coconut milk

Gluten-Free Sides

• Pickles, Mango Chutney, Papadams and Mint/Tamarind Chutney

Gluten-Free Yogurts

• Plain Yoghurt – Homemade curd
• Mix Raita – Yoghurt mixed with coarse vegetables
• Boondi Raita – Yoghurt mixed with tiny fried gram flour balls
• Pineapple Raita – Yoghurt mixed with pineapple

Gluten-Free Desserts

• Rasmalai – Cheese dumplings, steeped in a concoction of reduced milk
• Rice Pudding – Indian sweet made with rice & milk flavored with cardamom
• Gajar Ka Halwa – Shredded sweet carrots simmered with milk
• Sponge Rasgulla – Dumplings of cottage cheese cooked in light sugar syrup
• Ice Cream – Cardamom, Mango, Rose and Coconut

Royal Spice also offers catering services to events, weddings, graduations, corporate and holiday parties. Exceptional Indian food made with quality ingredients at affordable prices.

Anyone tuned into Vancouver Island’s gluten-free dining scene has heard the call of Union Street Grill’s amazing celiac-friendly menu – with its extensive selection of gluten-free appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Union Street Grill’s recipe is simple and effective – provide the Comox Valley with three essential ingredients! Good Food, Good Drinks and Good Times!

CHECK OUT THEIR DAILY GLUTEN-FREE SPECIAL HERE!

SUNDAYS AFTER 5PM: Kids’ meals are $2 off. Seniors receive a 10% discount. Frequent Diners earn double points!

Reserve: 250-897-0081 • 477 5th Street in Courtenay
Monday – Friday: 11 AM – 9 PM •  Saturday – Sunday: 11 AM – 9 PM

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NEWS! March 20, 2017: Union Street Re-Opens with Sleek New Design

Comox Valley posted Mar 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM

“Union Street Grill & Grotto is elevating the downtown Courtenay dining game. The Downtown Courtenay restaurant re-opened Monday, March 20 with a brand new look that paves the way for a new upper floor and a rooftop patio that, pending approval, will create the City of Courtenay’s first rooftop dining space.

“Building this new floor and possibly opening a rooftop patio changes the game in terms of what we offer our diners,” says Emily Cummings, one of the managers of the Union Street Grill & Grotto. “We’re so excited for this! Rooftop lounges are such a big city luxury – imagine sipping cocktails with your co-workers at lunch while you bask in the sun and watch the action buzzing on Fifth Street. We’ll be the only place in downtown Courtenay offering this kind of dining experience.”

A longtime favourite of Comox Valley locals – renowned for its made-from-scratch dishes, longtime support of local producers and vast selection of gluten-free options – Union Street Grill & Grotto has been serving up lunch and dinner in downtown Courtenay for more than 19 years.

Union Street Grill closed for renovations on February 16 and re-opened on Monday. During this first stage of renovations, the full-service dining section of the Grill underwent a sleek redesign and the foundation was laid for the addition of a second floor and, perhaps eventually, the rooftop patio.

Cummings says that future stages of the renovation will focus on revamping the Grotto to reflect the updated Union Street style, adding a second floor dining area and expanding the children’s play area.

“We want to create the best family-friendly dining experience in Courtenay,” she says, adding that they offer a wide selection of kid-approved menu options. “We don’t feel you should have to choose between enjoying an evening on the town and finding a sitter to entertain your kids. Sizzling-hot grill fare, great drinks and good times – we want to make sure your whole family can be there to enjoy it.”

Union Street Grill & Grotto is located at 477 Fifth Street in downtown Courtenay. The family-friendly, fully licensed restaurant offers a diverse lunch and dinner menu seven days a week, along with its popular gluten-free and take-out menus.”