Gratify Penticton
🌱 Gratify is a 100% gluten-free and plant-based café on Main Street in downtown Penticton, where even diners with celiac disease can order freely from the menu.
Founded by holistic nutritionist Connie Oickle, Gratify makes everything from scratch, from Bánh Mì wraps and Pad Thai to cashew cheesecakes and its popular peanut butter cups. The food has earned fans well beyond the gluten-free and vegan crowd; one customer chose the salted caramel cheesecake for their wedding reception, while another says they drive from Kamloops just to eat here.
🍽️ Gratify Menu
⭐ Gratify is known for Bánh Mì Wrap and Pad Thai Bowl.
🥤 Smoothies
16 oz fruit smoothies blended with dates and milk or coconut milk.
Berry Smoothie
Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, dates, milk and beet powder.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberries, bananas, dates, milk and beet powder.
Tropical Smoothie
Pineapple, banana, dates, coconut milk and turmeric.
🧭 Explore Penticton
➕ Optional Boosters
🧊 Blended Iced Drinks
16 oz blended iced drinks featuring coffee, matcha and chai.
Blended Iced Java
Frozen coffee with dates and milk. Decaf option available.
Blended Iced Mocha
Frozen coffee with dates, cocoa and milk. Decaf option available.
Blended Iced Matcha
Matcha, ice, vanilla, MCT oil, cane sugar and milk.
Blended Iced Chai
Caffeine-free frozen chai with dates and milk. Add coffee for a dirty chai option.
🍳 Daily Brunch
Served daily until 2:00 PM.
Breakfast Sandwich
Tofu scramble, vegan cheddar, Dijon aioli, tomato and spinach.
Breakfast Burrito
Black bean spread, tofu scramble, house-made cheddar, queso drizzle, pico de gallo rice, roasted red peppers and spinach.
Huevos Rancheros Crepe
Tofu scramble, pico de gallo rice, spinach and queso drizzle.
Bananas Foster Crepe
Date caramel, fresh banana, candied walnuts, coconut whip and chocolate drizzle.
🍲 Daily Soup
Fresh daily soup available in 8 oz, 12 oz or 16 oz servings.
🥗 Salad Bowls
Fresh, ready-to-eat salad bowls. Subject to availability.
Vietnamese Salad Bowl
Vietnamese-style plant-based salad bowl.
Mexican Salad Bowl
Mexican-style plant-based salad bowl.
Mediterranean Salad Bowl
Mediterranean-style plant-based salad bowl.
🥢 Stir Fry Bowls
Plant-based stir fry bowls with rice or noodles and flavourful sauces.
Teriyaki Chick’n
Basmati rice, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, veggie chick’n, green onion and sesame seeds.
Thai Curry
Basmati rice or noodles with bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, basil, toasted cashews and green onions. Add veggie chick’n for an additional charge.
Pad Thai
Rice noodles with broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, roasted peanuts, cilantro, peanut sauce and green onion. Add veggie chick’n for an additional charge.
Korean Bulgogi
Basmati rice with gochujang chili sauce, shredded veggie meat, kimchi, cucumber, pickled vegetables, green onion and sesame seeds.
🥬 Salad Rolls
Three fresh salad rolls served with peanut sauce.
Veggie
Fresh spinach, cucumber, purple cabbage, pickled carrots and daikon, rice noodles and red onions.
Avocado
Veggie salad rolls with avocado.
Veggie Chick’n
Veggie salad rolls with sweet garlic chick’n.
➕ Salad Roll Add-Ons
Extra Peanut Sauce
Sub Umami Sauce
Avocado
Veggie Chick’n
🌯 Paninis & Wraps
Served with a 4 oz side of soup or citrus ginger slaw.
Bánh Mì Wrap
Pickled carrots and daikon, spinach, cucumber, cilantro, purple cabbage, veggie chick’n and sriracha mayo.
Soft Taco Wrap
Black bean spread, tangy taco meat, queso sauce, pico de gallo and spinach.
Caprese Panini
House-made mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, spinach, basil aioli and balsamic glaze.
Grilled Cheese Panini
House-made mozzarella and cheddar.
⭐ Gratify Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Bánh Mì Wrap
One of Gratify’s strongest lunch favourites, repeatedly praised for its huge flavour and house-made gluten-free wrap.
Pad Thai Bowl
A longtime favourite with repeat customers, praised for being fresh, filling and packed with flavour.
Teriyaki Chick’n Bowl
A popular plant-based comfort meal that customers specifically recommend for lunch or takeout.
Chick’n Pad Thai
A satisfying variation on the Pad Thai that earns enthusiastic praise for its flavour.
Bulgogi Bowl
A standout with vegetarian diners, with its plant-based “meat” earning praise even from customers looking for especially bold flavours.
Cheesecake
One of Gratify’s signature customer favourites, with its cashew-based cheesecakes repeatedly earning rave reviews from both gluten-free and non-gluten-free diners.
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
An especially memorable cheesecake flavour that was even served at a customer’s wedding reception, where guests reportedly couldn’t stop raving about it.
Peanut Butter Cups
A longtime favourite among regulars and one of the sweet treats customers specifically return for.
Nanaimo Bars
A crave-worthy gluten-free and vegan treat that customers mention wanting to return for.
Smoothies
Fresh smoothies are a popular choice alongside breakfast and lunch, with repeat customers praising both their flavour and variety.
Gratify Chai
The house chai has developed fans of its own, particularly as a warming drink during colder Penticton days.
Soups
House-made soups earn enthusiastic feedback and are a popular choice on their own or alongside wraps and other lunch dishes.
Vietnamese Salad Bowl
A fresh, flavourful bowl that has earned repeat-customer praise alongside Gratify’s wraps and stir-fries.
🍽️ Dining Experience
100% Gluten-Free Café
Everything at Gratify is gluten-free, making the entire menu accessible without having to hunt for specially marked dishes.
100% Plant-Based
The café has been completely vegan from the beginning, with plant-based versions of familiar breakfasts, wraps, bowls, paninis and desserts.
Made From Scratch
Gratify makes its food in-house rather than relying on conventional premade restaurant components.
Founded by a Holistic Nutritionist
Founder Connie Oickle’s training in holistic nutrition helped shape Gratify’s focus on foods that are both nourishing and genuinely enjoyable to eat.
Refined-Sugar-Free Sweets
Desserts use ingredients such as maple syrup, dates and coconut sugar rather than conventional refined sugar.
Downtown Café
The casual café-style dining room offers a relaxed place for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee or something sweet.
Small & Welcoming
The space is relatively compact, with customers frequently describing it as a friendly little Penticton gem.
Not Just for Vegans
Reviews repeatedly point out that the food appeals to diners who aren't vegan or gluten-free, with customers often surprised by how indulgent the dishes and desserts taste.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
Downtown Parking
Customers report convenient parking around the restaurant, with downtown street parking and other options nearby.
Walkable Main Street Location
The café is well positioned for combining lunch or coffee with shopping and exploring downtown Penticton.
Central Penticton
Its Main Street location makes Gratify easy to reach from the downtown core, waterfront and surrounding neighbourhoods.
📍 Landmarks & Location
Downtown Penticton
Gratify sits on Main Street in the heart of Penticton’s downtown dining and shopping district.
Main Street
The café is surrounded by independent shops, restaurants and other local businesses along Penticton’s primary downtown street.
Okanagan Lake Waterfront
Okanagan Lake, the beach and Penticton’s waterfront promenade are within walking distance.
Gyro Park
The downtown park and surrounding shops are a short walk from the café.
Penticton Farmers’ Market
The seasonal downtown market takes over nearby blocks of Main Street, putting Gratify close to one of Penticton’s busiest summer attractions.
📱 Ordering Options
Dine-In
The café offers casual seating for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Takeout
Almost everything can be enjoyed to go, making Gratify particularly popular for quick lunches and meals to take home.
Grab & Go
Prepared bowls, snacks and other ready-to-eat foods provide convenient options from the café cooler.
Breakfast & Brunch
Plant-based breakfast sandwiches, burritos and other morning choices are served during the café’s daytime hours.
Lunch
Wraps, paninis, soups, stir-fries, salads and bowls make up the core of the savoury café menu.
Take & Bake
House-made pizzas and other prepared foods can be taken home for later.
Whole Cheesecakes
Cashew-based cheesecakes can be pre-ordered for birthdays, celebrations and other occasions.
Catering
Gratify offers catering with advance notice for meetings, events and gatherings.
Specialty Grocery Items
Plant-based cheeses, dips, prepared meals and other house-made foods are available to stock the fridge or freezer.
💬 Customer Feedback
A Destination for Celiac Diners
Customers with celiac disease repeatedly describe the relief of being able to choose freely from an entirely gluten-free menu.
Vegan Diners Can Order Anything
Plant-based customers similarly appreciate not having to scrutinize individual menu items or request substitutions.
People Actually Travel for It
One particularly devoted customer says they drive from Kamloops to Penticton specifically to eat at Gratify, while others describe making a point of returning whenever they visit the city.
The Bánh Mì Has Serious Fans
The wrap has become an all-time favourite for multiple customers and one of the most enthusiastically reviewed savoury dishes.
Desserts Win Over Everyone
Customers frequently mention sharing Gratify’s sweets with people who aren't gluten-free or vegan and watching them disappear anyway.
Cheesecake Is a Star
Cashew cheesecake receives some of the restaurant’s strongest dessert praise, including being chosen for special occasions and a wedding reception.
Fresh & Filling
Customers regularly praise the combination of fresh ingredients, substantial portions and food that feels nourishing without sacrificing flavour.
Friendly Service
Warm, personable staff and helpful guidance with dietary requirements are recurring themes throughout the reviews.
Excellent Dietary Awareness
People managing gluten, dairy, egg and other dietary restrictions frequently praise the range of foods they can comfortably enjoy.
Great Value for Quality
Many customers consider the portions and prices particularly fair given the fresh ingredients and scratch-made preparation.
Small Space, Big Following
The compact café has developed a loyal local clientele alongside visitors who seek it out specifically for gluten-free and plant-based food.
Occasional Experiences Vary
Although feedback is overwhelmingly enthusiastic, a small number of customers report inconsistent dishes or isolated service concerns.
