Renovations Complete at 100% Gluten-Free Wild Poppy Bistro & Bakery

The renovations are now complete at Wild Poppy Bistro and Bakery in Ladysmith! Owner Kate Cran reports that, “We went from using a domestic induction stove top to a full commercial line with a gas stove/ovens, griddle, and char broiler. We have also expanded our baking area and added an additional convections oven so hopefully we will be able to keep up with the demand a little easier.”

Wild Poppy has also launched their expanded Breakfast & Lunch menus!

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. Wild Poppy also offers nut-free and vegan options.

Find Wild Poppy just one quick block off the Trans Canada Highway 1 in Ladysmith – turn left at the Buller Street lights. Click here for map.

Hours: Tues-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-4 Closed Sundays, Mondays & Stat Holidays
541 1st Ave, Ladysmith • Phone: 250-924-8696 • Follow Wild Poppy on Facebook • Instagram

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!