Born and raised in St. Catharines, we travel back to visit family occasionally. This time, we were squeezing in some shopping as well. Not just any shopping though. Gluten free shopping!
I knew Nadia’s Market had been open for a few months and was eager to see what it offered.
But we got there too late. It was a Friday night and when we walked up to the doors, the sign said they closed at 6pm. One look at my watch reading 6:21pm and my heart sank. But when I pushed the door open and it was unlocked, I figured I’d fake ignorance. I mean, how often do you get a brand new GF trip?? “Oh, are you already closed?” I asked innocently, which I soon found out was completely unnecessary. Nadia herself welcomed us and invited us to take our time looking around. She was very helpful in suggesting items and extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of her shop.
The entire store is gluten free! It wasn’t a section of GF, or a dedicated shelf, but everything inside that doorway was safe for me. A little like Christmas, I suppose and I seriously didn’t know where to start.
Nadia told us about events she regularly runs, guests she invites in-house and the info she provides is a fabulous resource. Anyone in Niagara needs to make this Gluten Free trip!
Oh, the couponing side of me was pretty excited to learn that they offer a stamp program for every $10 spent. As if I needed more incentive to return!
We left with a couple bags full of treats. And I’m not gonna lie, there may have been a cupcake that didn’t quite make it home.
We’ll see you soon, Nadia. And next time, we’ll show up during business hours:)
