Calgary food trust MVP

Find food you can actually trust.

Bite5 helps people with allergies, dietary restrictions, religious food rules, and health-related eating needs decide where they can eat in Calgary.

Explore Calgary trust cardsSuggest a restaurant

Starting with halal, vegan, gluten-free, allergy-aware, and low-sugar options.

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Trust checks before you eat.

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Public sample trust cards.

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Calgary places in the trust dataset.

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Safety promises. Source and confidence are always shown.

The problem

Reviews do not answer the real question.

Google Maps can tell you what is nearby. Delivery apps can tell you what is available. Reviews can tell you what tastes good. But if you have a food allergy, religious food rule, celiac concern, vegan diet, or health-related restriction, the real question is different: can I actually eat here?

Menus are unclear
Dietary tags are outdated
Cross-contact risk is rarely explained
Halal, vegan, and gluten-free information varies by restaurant
People are forced to call, DM, guess, or avoid going out

The Bite5 Trust Card

Every restaurant needs more than a tag.

Bite5 trust cards show dietary fit, confidence level, verification source, risk notes, and last-checked date for each restaurant.

Calgary MVP

10 sample cards

50 Calgary food places in the launch dataset.

Showing 10 public sample cards. The wider launch list has 50 matching Calgary places to check next.

Forest Lawn · Somali / East African

Zam Zam Restaurant

Good confidence for halal information; gluten-free and celiac details still need direct confirmation.

Bite5 read1 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for halal diners; confirm current sourcing before ordering.

Source: Website

Watch out: Certification or supplier details should be confirmed directly.

May work: Halal is a strong public signal for this listing.

Vegan / vegetarian

Unclear2/5

Vegetarian fit is unclear until the menu is reviewed item by item.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Vegan prep and sauce ingredients are unclear.

May work: Possible vegetarian sides, but the fit is still unclear.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Use caution3/5

Use caution; not celiac-aware until kitchen handling is confirmed.

Source: Website

Watch out: Shared surfaces and fryer handling are not confirmed.

May work: Some gluten-free options may be available.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask staff before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Nut presence and cross-contact controls are unknown.

May work: Do not assume a suitable item without asking staff.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution3/5

Possible fit for lower-carb diners; confirm ingredients and portions.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Nutrition information is not published.

May work: Lower-carb choices may be possible depending on sides.

  • - Confirm meat sourcing and prep if halal requirements are strict.
  • - Ask about shared prep surfaces before treating gluten-free options as celiac-aware.
Submit correction

Beltline / 17 Ave SW · Vegetarian / plant-based

The Coup

Good confidence for vegetarian and vegan options; gluten-free details still need cross-contact confirmation.

Bite5 read1 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Unclear1/5

Ask directly before ordering for halal needs.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Alcohol and non-halal ingredients may be present.

May work: No halal summary is available yet.

Vegan / vegetarian

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for vegetarian and vegan diners.

Source: Website

Watch out: Individual dishes and sauces still need item-level confirmation.

May work: Vegetarian is a strong fit; vegan options appear central to the menu.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Use caution3/5

Use caution; celiac-aware preparation is not clear yet.

Source: Website

Watch out: Cross-contact controls are not confirmed.

May work: Gluten-free items may be available.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Plant-based kitchens can use nuts in sauces and desserts.

May work: Do not assume a nut-allergy suitable item without asking staff.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution2/5

Possible depending on item choices; nutrition details are not published.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Carb-heavy vegetarian dishes and sweet sauces may limit fit.

May work: Salads or vegetable-forward plates may work for some diners.

  • - Gluten-free menu items do not automatically mean celiac-aware preparation.
  • - Confirm sauces, desserts, and shared equipment for strict vegan needs.
Submit correction

Greenview · Plant-based cafe / market

Hearts Choices Cafe Market

Strong vegan and vegetarian fit from public positioning; allergy and gluten handling need a current staff check.

Bite5 read1 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Unclear1/5

Halal status is unclear.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: No meat-free menu guarantee should be treated as halal verification.

May work: No halal summary is available yet.

Vegan / vegetarian

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for vegan and vegetarian diners.

Source: Website

Watch out: Packaged products and rotating items still need label checks.

May work: Vegan and vegetarian fit appear central to the concept.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Use caution2/5

Use caution; not celiac-aware until verified.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Cafe prep and market products may share spaces or suppliers.

May work: Some gluten-free options may exist, but are not confirmed here.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask staff before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Plant-based foods often use cashew, almond, peanut, or coconut.

May work: No safe path for nut allergies is published in the trust card yet.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution2/5

Possible for low-sugar or lower-carb needs; confirm details directly.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Sauces, baked items, and prepared foods may include sugar or starch.

May work: Some vegetable-forward choices may fit individual needs.

  • - Market products and cafe items may have different allergen handling.
  • - Confirm gluten and nut handling separately for prepared foods.
Submit correction

Macleod / Heritage · Indonesian / vegan

Padmanadi Calgary

Good vegan confidence from official positioning; strict allergy and celiac needs still require direct confirmation.

Bite5 read1 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Unclear1/5

Halal status is unclear.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Vegan food is not automatically halal for every diner because alcohol or prep concerns may still matter.

May work: No halal-specific safe notes are available.

Vegan / vegetarian

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for vegan and vegetarian diners.

Source: Website

Watch out: Item-level ingredients should still be checked for personal restrictions.

May work: Vegan and vegetarian fit appear central to the restaurant.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Use caution2/5

Use caution; not recommended for celiac without a direct staff check.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Sauces and mock proteins may include wheat or shared prep.

May work: Some menu items may be modifiable.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask staff before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Sauces and desserts may include nuts or shared handling.

May work: No nut-safe items are listed yet.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution2/5

Possible depending on order; nutrition details are not published.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Rice, noodles, sauces, and sweet items may limit fit.

May work: Vegetable-forward ordering may be possible.

  • - Mock meats, sauces, and fried items may carry gluten, soy, or nut questions.
  • - Buffet or shared-service events may change cross-contact risk.
Submit correction

Calgary · Vegan and allergy-aware bakery

Kashew Bakery

Good fit for several dietary requests; kitchen controls still need direct confirmation.

Bite5 read2 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Unclear1/5

Halal status is unclear.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Ingredients such as gelatin, extracts, or alcohol flavorings need confirmation.

May work: No halal-safe bakery path is published yet.

Vegan / vegetarian

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for vegan diners.

Source: Website

Watch out: Custom fillings and decorations should still be checked.

May work: Vegan fit appears central to the bakery.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Use caution3/5

Use caution for celiac needs until kitchen separation is confirmed.

Source: Website

Watch out: Gluten-friendly does not confirm a celiac protocol.

May work: Gluten-friendly custom items may be available.

Nut allergy-aware

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for nut-allergy-aware ordering; confirm current handling before ordering.

Source: Website

Watch out: Need to confirm whether nut-free means facility-wide or order-specific.

May work: Nut-free options may be supported through custom orders.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution3/5

Possible for low-sugar needs; confirm ingredients directly.

Source: Website

Watch out: Sweetener type, carb count, and portions should be confirmed directly.

May work: Sugar-free custom desserts may be possible.

  • - Gluten-friendly is not the same as celiac-safe.
  • - Custom orders should be confirmed by ingredient, prep, and pickup date.
Submit correction

SE Calgary · Gluten-free bakery

Miss P's Gluten Free

Good confidence for gluten-free options; other dietary needs still need item-level confirmation.

Bite5 read1 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Unclear1/5

Halal status is unclear.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Gelatin, alcohol extracts, and supplier details are unknown.

May work: No halal-safe bakery path is published yet.

Vegan / vegetarian

Use caution2/5

Vegetarian may be possible; vegan options need direct confirmation.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Egg, dairy, honey, or gelatin may appear in bakery items.

May work: Some items may be vegetarian.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Good confidence5/5

Good confidence for gluten-free options; celiac diners should still confirm.

Source: Website

Watch out: Confirm current facility controls and product labels before severe medical use.

May work: Strong gluten-free bakery signal.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Bakery products may share equipment or supplier exposure.

May work: No nut-safe summary available.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution2/5

Not enough information for low-sugar confidence.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Gluten-free baked goods can still be high sugar or high carb.

May work: Some items may fit individual needs after label review.

  • - Dedicated gluten-free does not answer nut, dairy, egg, or sugar questions by itself.
  • - Confirm ingredients for each product before severe allergy use.
Submit correction

Calgary delivery · Keto bakery / kitchen

The Keto Cache

Good confidence for lower-sugar and gluten-free options; confirm ingredients item by item.

Bite5 read2 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Unclear1/5

Halal status is unclear.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Ingredient sourcing and flavorings are unknown.

May work: No halal-safe bakery path is published yet.

Vegan / vegetarian

Use caution2/5

Vegetarian may be possible; vegan is unclear.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Vegan options are unclear until confirmed directly.

May work: Some items may be vegetarian.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for gluten-free options; celiac diners should confirm directly.

Source: Website

Watch out: Dedicated handling and current controls should still be confirmed.

May work: Strong gluten-free signal.

Nut allergy-aware

Risky2/5

Risky for nut allergies without direct confirmation.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Nut exposure is likely unless the owner confirms specific controls.

May work: No nut-safe items are published in this trust card.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Good confidence4/5

Good confidence for low-sugar and lower-carb diners.

Source: Website

Watch out: Exact sweeteners, carb counts, and personal suitability are not medical advice.

May work: Low-sugar and lower-carb options appear central to the concept.

  • - Do not treat low-sugar as medical advice.
  • - Confirm sweeteners, net carbs, allergens, and pickup/delivery handling.
Submit correction

Acadia · Shawarma / Middle Eastern

Jerusalem Shawarma

Good confidence for halal and protein-forward ordering; severe allergy and celiac details are unclear.

Bite5 read0 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Use caution3/5

Use caution until current restaurant details are confirmed.

Source: Community report

Watch out: Owner, supplier, or certificate confirmation is still needed.

May work: Likely relevant for halal diners.

Vegan / vegetarian

Use caution3/5

Possible fit; vegan details are unclear.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Sauces, fryer, and grill contact are unclear.

May work: Vegetarian ordering may be possible.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Not recommended2/5

Not recommended for celiac until a kitchen protocol is confirmed.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Pita, shared prep, and shared grill/fryer exposure are likely concerns.

May work: No celiac-safe path is documented.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask staff before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Sauces, desserts, and supplier exposure are unknown.

May work: No nut-safe summary available.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution3/5

Possible depending on personal needs and order choices.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Nutrition data and sauce sugar should be confirmed directly.

May work: Lower-carb ordering may be possible without rice or pita.

  • - Confirm halal source and whether all meats/items follow the same rule.
  • - Ask about sauces, shared grills, shared fryers, and pita handling.
Submit correction

Mission · Bowls / salads

Seed N Salt

Vegetable-forward and lower-sugar choices may work; nutrition and allergen details still need confirmation.

Bite5 read0 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Unclear1/5

Halal status is unclear.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Protein sourcing and prep are unknown.

May work: No halal summary is available yet.

Vegan / vegetarian

Use caution3/5

Possible fit; needs menu confirmation.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Sauces and proteins need item-level review.

May work: Vegan and vegetarian choices may be possible.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Use caution3/5

Use caution; celiac-aware preparation is not clear yet.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Shared prep and sauce ingredients are not confirmed.

May work: Gluten-free ordering may be possible.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask staff before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Seeds, nuts, granola, and dressing exposure may matter.

May work: No nut-safe summary available.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution3/5

Possible depending on personal needs and substitutions.

Source: Menu review

Watch out: Nutrition data and dressing sugar should be confirmed directly.

May work: Salad bases and protein-heavy builds may fit some needs.

  • - Confirm dressing, sauce, and topping ingredients.
  • - Low-sugar and lower-carb suitability depends on the exact build.
Submit correction

Sundance · Bowls / quick service

Freshii Sundance

Several dietary options may be available; each category still needs direct local confirmation.

Bite5 read0 strong signalsLast checked May 2026

Halal

Use caution3/5

Use caution until current restaurant details are confirmed.

Source: Website

Watch out: Certificate, supplier, and menu-item scope are not confirmed.

May work: Halal options may be available.

Vegan / vegetarian

Use caution3/5

Possible fit; verify exact items.

Source: Website

Watch out: Sauces and shared prep need confirmation.

May work: Vegan and vegetarian ordering may be possible.

Gluten-free / celiac-aware

Use caution3/5

Use caution; celiac-aware preparation is not clear yet.

Source: Website

Watch out: Shared prep controls are not confirmed.

May work: Gluten-free ordering may be possible.

Nut allergy-aware

Unclear2/5

Ask staff before ordering.

Source: Unknown

Watch out: Toppings, dressings, and shared prep may include nuts or seeds.

May work: No nut-safe summary available.

Low-sugar / low-carb

Use caution3/5

Possible depending on personal needs.

Source: Website

Watch out: Nutrition data and personal suitability must be checked directly.

May work: Lower-carb ordering may be possible with substitutions.

  • - Chain-level nutrition and local handling may differ.
  • - Confirm halal, gluten-free, and allergy practices at this location.
Submit correction

Bite5 means five checks

Five checks before you eat.

The point is not to replace restaurant staff. The point is to organize the questions people already have to ask before they risk a meal.

  1. 1Rule fitDoes this restaurant appear to support the diner rule: halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut allergy-aware, low-sugar, lower-carb, or another need?
  2. 2Ingredient clarityAre ingredients, menu notes, substitutions, and dietary options clear enough for a real decision?
  3. 3Cross-contact riskIs there shared fryer risk, shared grill risk, nuts on-site, dairy or egg exposure, pork or alcohol concern, gluten handling, or unclear kitchen separation?
  4. 4Verification sourceWhere did the information come from: owner, staff, menu, website, phone call, user report, community report, or unknown?
  5. 5FreshnessWhen was the information last checked, and does it need a recheck before people rely on it?

Calgary launch feed

Starting with Calgary.

We are building the first set of Calgary restaurant trust cards and looking for diners, families, community groups, and restaurants to help verify what is actually true.

HalalVeganVegetarianGluten-freeCeliac-awareNut-freeDairy-freeLow-sugarLow-carbAllergy-aware

P1 · NE / Sunridge

Basha Foods International

Middle Eastern, South Asian, African

P1 · NE / Horizon

Hage's Mideast Foods & Halal Meats

Middle Eastern

P1 · Macleod Trail

Khalid Halal Meat & Grocery

Asian, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian

P1 · Nolan Hill

Nolan Hill Halal Meat & Convenience

South Asian

P2 · Castleridge

Paradise Grocery & Halal Meat

Pakistani / South Asian

P2 · Skyview

Skyview Grocery and Halal Meat

Pakistani, Indian, African

P2 · Country Hills

Savor Supermarket & Halal Meat

South Asian / halal

P1 · NE / Utsav

Utsav Sweets and Restaurant

Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian, Sri Lankan, Middle Eastern

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For restaurants

Help diners understand what you can support.

Restaurants already answer dietary questions through calls, DMs, comments, and staff conversations. Bite5 gives those answers a clearer home.

Deals and promotion tools can come later. In the MVP, trust data stays separate from paid placement.

Clarify dietary options
Reduce repeated questions
Reach high-intent diners
Build trust before people arrive
Keep info current
Claim or update your restaurant profile

Corrections and claims

Trust data gets better when people can challenge it.

Diners can submit corrections, warnings, confirmations, or new restaurant suggestions. Restaurants can claim a profile and update what they can actually support.

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Use this when something is wrong, missing, unclear, or worth checking.

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Use this if you own, manage, or represent a restaurant and want to correct your dietary information.