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candyguru:
Just saw this now as haven't been online here a while.

Moxie's (the #1 choice for allergies)

Moxie's restaurant is perfect for food allergies.... one of the best restaurants we went to regarding allergy awareness.
We go there often and my kids have a mixture of nut, egg, wheat, and dairy allergies. They are very allergy aware and the manager comes to your table to verify your order, answer questions, and deliver the food. The kids menu includes items such as grilled chicken and pasta (you can get a dairy free tomato sauce and also egg free pasta). The ice cream sundae dessert is nut-free, egg-free and gluten-free.

https://moxies.com/

Swiss Chalet

We never had any issues at Swiss Chalet.. my daughters love the quarter chicken and safe sides such as a baked potato or corn or mixed veggies.

https://www.swisschalet.com/

Kelsey's

We also found Kelsey's restaurant allergy aware and ordered from there many times

https://www.kelseys.ca/

The Old Spaghetti Factory

We also had good experiences at the Old Spaghetti factory in downtown as they had egg-free, nut-free pasta.

http://www.oldspaghettifactory.ca/

New York Fries

My older daughter loves poutine at New York Fries. They use a dedicated fryer so she can eat the poutine (she has wheat, egg and nut allergies)

http://www.newyorkfries.com/

There are lots of allergy aware ice cream products made by Chapmans we eat all the time. Dare makes allergy aware cookies and candies. Nestle makes allergy aware chocolates (ie: some sizes of Aero, Kit Kat, Coffee Crisp, Smarties and Mirage). Costco chocolate chip granola bars are nut-free. Made Good granola bars too. Some Laura Secord chocolate is nut-free.

Here is an article on allergy aware restaurants in Toronto.. note- it is from 2015 so things may have changed so always check with the restaurant first

https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/09/21/allergy-friendly-restaurants-toronto_n_8172642.html

You should pick up a box of Nestle Favourites.. peanut-nut free. Available at most grocery stores and drug stores and Walmart and Costco

Chapmans

Dare

DoubleAs:
Thanks, Ciel, for the fun ideas — we’re getting really excited! And Candyguru, your post made me want to cry — happy tears — because there’s nothing my son would like more than to eat at a restaurant that’s new to him. We will check out Moxie’s and New York Fries for sure, and from the article I found that Pizzaiolo can work as well. And we already were planning on Hype, so he’s very excited.

We buy Made Good bars here in Chicago, but I’ll look for a Costco to get him some variety. Are you saying that the Costco chocolate chip granola bars are not made on shared lines? I’ll also look into the candy.

A quick question, when something is labeled “nut-free” in Canada, does this refer to tree nuts as well as peanuts?

Thanks again for all the help!!

spacecanada:
"nut-free" labels have no standards here, and may include tree nuts and/or peanuts - or simply that they aren't blatant ingredients. Peanut free does not automatically mean tree nut free, either. (Many people incorrectly assume this.) Always call to check for shared lines or facility if those are a concern for you.

Even peanut-free logos don't mean anything other than peanuts aren't an added blatant ingredient, and the manufacturer takes reasonable efforts to prevent cross contact. So, something with peanut-free cannot also contain a 'may contain peanuts' claim. But, those may contains statements are completely optional, just like in America, so they can use one and choose not to use the other, if that makes sense. I see conflicting labels all the time, though (and report them to CFIA.) Certified gluten-free, made on shared equipment with wheat is the most common one, though I've seen nutty conflicts as well - super frustrating.

I've seen varying reports on the Costco granola bars. They're labelled peanut-free. Some people claim they are also tree nut free whilst others say they are made in a shared facility with tree nuts. Ugh. Definitely call, though Costco's customer service is all CYA nonsense most of the time. Fingers crossed you get clear answers to your specific questions.

Dare products have very clear labels that they are produced in a PN/TN-free facility.

Three Farmers brand dried chickpea snacks are also free from top allergens, with incredible customer service - give them a call if you want to find out more.

Anything from Superstore/Loblaws brands (no name, President's Choice) or IGA/Sobeys (Compliments brand) will have EXCELLENT customer service regarding allergen information: shared facility and shared lines details! Never trust their labels, though - always call in.

Another vote for Moxie's!! They're super allergy-aware at eery location I've been to. Ask to speak with the manager or chef.