Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge - Richmond

There’s also a section where you can order from four hot dishes, including tacos and pasta. The chicken in the tacos is gluten-free, and there’s a large pot of rice available on the counter. I added tomatoes, green onions, and lime to my tacos, creating a lovely gluten-free option. During my six-hour layover in the lounge, I had plenty of time to sample everything. I’m not particularly sensitive to gluten, so I can’t speak to the risk of cross-contamination, but the salad bar operates as a buffet without any gluten items mixed in with the gluten-free options, which makes it feel quite safe.

There’s also a section offering four made-to-order hot meals, including tacos and pasta. The chicken used in the tacos is gluten-free, and there’s a large pot of rice available on the counter. I had the staff add tomatoes, green onions, and lime to my meal, which turned out to be a great gluten-free option. I spent 6 hours in the lounge during my layover, so I had plenty of time to sample the offerings. I’m not particularly sensitive to gluten, so I can’t comment on the level of cross-contamination. The salad bar operates as a buffet, but I noticed that there are no gluten-containing items mixed with the gluten-free options, which gives me confidence in their safety.