Okay so when I close my eyes and think of the perfect restaurant: the equal mix of grocery store/pre made food and sit down dining I seem always to remind my self of Oakville. I try to like it, I really do. I was always a fan of "Dish" and all the other concepts that seemed to fail in this area and I am secretly rooting for this one to finally succeed. I first became a fan while I waited for the Iphone 4 opening day (yes I am an idiot for waiting 10 hours), when they brought free fruit, danishes, sandwiches and smoothies throughout the day. So when we needed to grab a quick bite before an appointment this was the spot to go!
We walk towards the back passing all the wonderful rows of cheeses and candy treats. I am greeted by a HUGE sign exclaiming that they serve gluten free pizza and gluten free sandwich bread as well as having GF soups and salads! I get giddy with excitement and order a pizza to continue my quest for the perfect GF pizza. Much to my surprise they are out of gluten free dough, hmph. I find it frustrating that they put so much advertising (by word of mouth mostly) into having so much gluten free and then skimp on it when push comes to shove. (okay my rant is over; off the pedestal I go) So I end up ordering a fancy grilled cheese (with tomatoes and garlic nomnomnom) on delicious gluten free bread. Their sandwiches are kinda steep for what you receive and you still have to fork over at least 5 more dollars for a side and a drink. When you pay at the cash register we realized we spent thirty five dollars for three sandwiches and some sodas.
We sit down and wait and wait and wait for a good 25 minutes for our food to arrive. Normally at an order and sit down place maybe 15 minutes if it's a packed house but WE WERE THE ONLY ONES TO ORDER. (remind you I became anxious because I had an appointment and expected a faster lunch) Overall the food was decent, my brother ordered a gruyere and chicken sandwich that he scarfed down instantly and I was content with my gluten free sandwich.
I would probably go back for the grocery more than the restaurant based on the prices but maybe once in a while for an extravagant treat.
On another note, their deserts look delish! They have delectable goodies from everywhere in the valley. Dreaming for a Tamie Coe cupcake? Don't fret and do the drive down to Arcadia! Stop by for a decadent cupcake and ice tea. Rumor has it that they sometimes have fresh gluten free deserts, (always have them in their freezer section) but I believe it's only a myth. The few times I have gone to the grocery and coffee bar there never are any. Oh well. :(