Cutting Board Bistro Kamloops
🍳 Cutting Board Bistro is a little slice of gluten-free heaven tucked into Kamloops’ North Shore.
Everything is 100% gluten-free, but you’d hardly know it from plates of crispy Chicken & Waffles, Waffle Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, stacked sandwiches and house-made bread that customers swear rivals the real thing. Owners Ashley and chef Marcus turned their own experience with celiac disease into a bistro where nobody has to scan the menu for the few things they can safely eat, then filled the bakery case with cheesecakes, cinnamon buns, pastries and other treats many celiac diners thought they’d given up for good. Even people who happily eat gluten rave about the food, while travellers plan Kamloops stops around it. Bright, welcoming and clearly made with a lot of heart, Cutting Board is the rare gluten-free restaurant where the gluten-free part almost becomes beside the point.
⭐ Cutting Board Bistro Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Chicken & Waffles
One of the most consistently praised brunch dishes, pairing crispy fried chicken with gluten-free waffles for a comfort-food favourite that even non-celiac diners rave about.
Waffle Eggs Benedict
A clever twist on Eggs Benedict that replaces the traditional English muffin with a waffle, earning repeated praise from brunch customers.
Pancakes
Fluffy gluten-free pancakes are a standout breakfast favourite, with recent customers making special trips to Kamloops specifically hoping to try them.
Breakfast Tacos
A recurring brunch favourite praised for fresh flavours, satisfying portions and a gluten-free take that doesn't feel like a compromise.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
A particularly strong lunch favourite, with one non-gluten-free customer calling it the best gluten-free food he'd ever eaten.
Beef Dip
A special treat for customers who rarely get to order one safely, with celiac diners enthusiastically praising both the sandwich and fries.
Gluten-Free Bread
One of the bakery's biggest successes, repeatedly praised for being light, fluffy and remarkably similar to traditional wheat bread.
Cinnamon Buns
A bakery favourite with devoted fans who praise the soft texture and rich flavour.
Cheesecake
The bakery's cheesecakes earn frequent praise for both their presentation and decadent flavour.
Desserts
Cakes, brownies, pastries, tarts and other sweets are a major attraction, regularly described as beautiful enough to be works of art.
🍽️ Dining Experience
100% Gluten-Free
Everything at Cutting Board Bistro & Bakery is gluten-free, allowing people with celiac disease to order from the entire menu without having to hunt for specially marked options.
Bistro & Bakery
This isn't simply a gluten-free bakery. Customers can sit down for a full breakfast or lunch before stocking up on breads, pastries and desserts to take home.
Classic Food Without the Gluten
The kitchen specializes in recreating dishes that can be difficult for celiac diners to find, including fried chicken, waffles, Beef Dip, sandwiches, pancakes and Eggs Benedict.
Made In-House
Breads, baked goods and many components of the restaurant's dishes are prepared in-house rather than relying entirely on packaged gluten-free substitutes.
Beautiful Interior
Customers praise the thoughtfully designed dining room, with real plants, artwork, curved details and relaxing music creating a comfortable café atmosphere.
Local Art
Artwork displayed inside adds to the personality of the space, and at least one customer enjoyed a piece enough to purchase it during breakfast.
Vegan Options
Alongside the completely gluten-free menu, vegan choices give diners with additional dietary needs more options.
Worth the Detour
Celiac travellers regularly describe planning stops here while driving through Kamloops, with some making special trips from places such as Vernon and the Lower Mainland.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
Fortune Shopping Centre
Cutting Board is located in Fortune Shopping Centre on Kamloops' North Shore, providing the convenience of a neighbourhood shopping-centre location.
Shopping Centre Parking
Customers can use the parking available around Fortune Shopping Centre rather than relying on downtown street parking.
Accessible
Tourism Kamloops identifies Cutting Board Bistro & Bakery as an accessible establishment.
North Shore Location
The Fortune Drive location makes the restaurant convenient for North Kamloops residents as well as travellers crossing through the city.
Comfortable Dining Room
Indoor seating provides a relaxed place for breakfast, brunch or lunch rather than operating solely as a bakery counter.
📍 Landmarks & Location
Kamloops North Shore
Cutting Board is part of Kamloops' North Shore dining scene, located along the Fortune Drive commercial corridor.
Fortune Shopping Centre
The bistro and bakery occupies Unit 21 at 750 Fortune Drive inside the established neighbourhood shopping centre.
Fortune Drive
Its location along one of North Kamloops' main commercial routes makes it easy to reach from surrounding North Shore neighbourhoods.
Tranquille Road
The restaurant is just off the broader Tranquille Road and Fortune Drive commercial area, home to numerous shops and local businesses.
A Destination for Celiac Travellers
Its completely gluten-free kitchen has turned the neighbourhood bistro into a destination for celiac visitors passing through Kamloops, including travellers who deliberately plan their route around a meal here.
📱 Ordering Options
Dine-In
Sit down for breakfast, brunch or lunch in the bistro's comfortable North Shore dining room.
Takeout
Meals, sandwiches and baked goods can be ordered to go, making Cutting Board particularly useful for gluten-free travellers passing through Kamloops.
Bakery Takeout
Customers can stop in for breads, muffins, pastries, desserts and other gluten-free baking to enjoy at home.
Bread Preorders
Popular gluten-free breads can be preordered, which can be helpful because fresh loaves sometimes sell out.
Delivery
Delivery is available for selected restaurant meals through third-party delivery services.
Celebration Cakes
The bakery creates cakes for birthdays and other celebrations, including vegan options when available.
Catering
Cutting Board is licensed as a caterer in addition to operating as a restaurant, bakery and deli.
💬 Customer Feedback
A Celiac Haven
For diners accustomed to asking questions and worrying about cross-contact, being able to order anything on the menu is repeatedly described as a huge relief.
You'd Never Know It's Gluten-Free
This is probably the most consistent compliment in the reviews, including from plenty of customers who normally eat gluten.
The Bread Is Exceptional
Customers repeatedly praise the house-made bread for being light, fluffy and soft rather than dense or crumbly, with some calling it the best gluten-free bread they've ever eaten.
Brunch Is a Standout
Chicken & Waffles, Eggs Benedict, pancakes and Breakfast Tacos have helped make Cutting Board much more than a place to pick up gluten-free baking.
Desserts Look as Good as They Taste
The display of cheesecakes, cakes, pastries and other sweets earns nearly as much praise for its presentation as it does for flavour.
Non-Celiac Diners Come Back
Partners, friends and family members without dietary restrictions repeatedly say they would happily return, which might be the bakery's best endorsement.
Owners Who Care
Ashley and Marcus receive frequent praise for their warmth, hospitality and obvious investment in the gluten-free community.
People Travel for It
Reviews include celiac customers stopping from Vancouver, Vernon, Saskatchewan, Ontario and even overseas, with some describing Cutting Board as a mandatory stop whenever they're in Kamloops.
Generous Portions
Customers frequently mention substantial breakfast and lunch portions alongside the quality of the food.
A North Shore Community Gem
Regulars describe Cutting Board as more than a specialty restaurant, praising it as a locally owned neighbourhood business that Kamloops is lucky to have.
