Gluten-free gastro delights in St. Albert

Although gluten-free products are making their way into mainstream grocery stores more often, there are a few markets in St. Albert that carry their own stock, some of which you can't find in the big box stores. From unique munchies to quality gluten-free meats, these specialty shops have you covered for gluten-free goods. [Image credit: iStock.com/Imagesbybarbara]

Gluten-free gastro delights in St. Albert
Cynthia Wandler By

Amaranth Whole Foods

1
101 Riel Dr, St. Albert, AB T8N 3X4

Located on the lower level of St. Albert’s expansive and beautiful Enjoy Centre, Amaranth Foods carries bulk, organic and natural foods, as well as a large variety of gluten-free shelf and frozen foods. These include four brands of gluten-free bread – Kinnick Kinnick, Udi's, Food for Life and Canyon – as well as Kinnick Kinnick doughnuts. Yum!

Darcy's Meat Market Ltd

2
50-40 Chisholm Ave, St. Albert, AB T8N 7K6

A market that buys supplies mostly from local farmers, D'Arcy's carries gluten-free products from sausages to patties to marinated meats.  They prepare many gluten-free products from scratch on-site and adhere to Canadian food labelling guidelines.  Have a tricky allergy for them to work around? They'll make a custom order.  Have a question about ingredients?  Ask away.  Their gluten-free meats are even stored in a separate showcase.

La Crema Caffe

3
4-44 St Thomas St, St. Albert, AB T8N 6N8

Tucked along trendy St. Thomas street, the pretty brick façade and quaint patio of La Crema Caffé will beckon you inside.  The “Little Taste of Italy” restaurant includes four varieties of gluten-free pizza on its menu, as well as gluten-free soup, salad and cornbread.  The café also offers a rotating selection of gluten-free desserts, including squares (often big enough to share), pies and tiramisu.  Dine in to savour some lunch or grab a gluten-free square to go!

Winners

4
105-375 St Albert Trail, St Albert, AB T8N 3K8

A staple of St. Albert Centre, Winners carries goods from clothes to toys to household items.  More importantly, for those seeking new gluten-free foods to try, Winners’ revolving stock of baking mixes, snack foods and sauces is an opportunity to purchase unique gluten-free products not found elsewhere locally.  Watch for Pamela’s Cornbread and Muffin Mix or Wholesome Chow’s four varieties of non-GMO, gluten-free cookies (Lemon, mmmm!).

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Cynthia Wandler is a freelance reporter and writer who has also been published outside of her day job. Taking care of the environment matters to her, so when she’s not writing, she can sometimes be found assisting with environmental programs, hugging trees or enjoying the beautiful intricacies of nature. She is also a wife and a mom, and has been known to hide in her room to eat chocolate.
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