Yum! Finding Gluten Free donuts in Calgary

Now this is a topic I can get behind: gluten free donuts. Why do I suddenly feel like a slobbering Homer Simpson? Ha! But seriously, sometimes a donut (or doughnut, however you prefer to spell it) is the exact right choice to snack on. Of course, it’ll satisfy even a serious sweet tooth. But it’s also a treat that is – for many of us – packed with memories. I remember my Dad bringing home a box of Tim Horton’s donuts once in a while when I was a kid. Those were pretty exciting days!

Of course, Tim Horton’s does not currently carry any type of gluten free donut. But, we went on a hunt to find what retailers in Calgary do make these delicious pastries. There is one company in particular that is specializing in gluten free donuts, and they have four locations across the city.

Hoopla Donuts

This artisanal donut chain has a wide selection of gluten free offerings, plus they also have seasonal gluten free donuts too. A few of their summertime seasonal donuts include Root Beer Float and Key Lime Pie. (Wow!! I need to try one of those!) They also have vegan donuts available, and as far as I could see there is even an option that is both gluten free AND vegan – their Earl Grey donut. Nice for those of you who have multiple allergies and are really craving something delicious.

Hoopla Donuts – Gluten free Flavors

Here are all the varieties of gluten free donuts I could find, according to the Hoopla website:

  • Earl Grey – Gluten free AND Vegan
  • GF Boston Cream (So excited about this one!! This used to be my favorite Tim Horton’s donut flavor.)
  • GF Churro
  • (Seasonal) GF Key Lime Pie donuts
  • (Seasonal) GF Root Beer Float donuts
  • GF Vanilla Sprinkle

The exciting thing about Hoopla is that they have yeasted gluten free donuts, not only cake donuts! Generally these are far harder to make, so finding them feels like finding real treasure. I’ll be sure to get on this soon, and give these a try and report back to you guys.

Hoopla has 4 locations in the Calgary area: Chinook Centre, Mission, Marda Loop and Calgary Place. You can visit their website for the addresses and more details on types of deliciousness available in gluten free.

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