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The 11 Best Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots in Albany

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Updated Jul 2025

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Cider Belly Doughnuts

Cider Belly Doughnuts

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53 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA

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Alexandra Vincent

Such a cute spot! So much variety, it was hard to choose. Employees were super helpful and friendly. Will be back for sure if I’m ever up here again. I think it’s great that they have vegan and gluten free options too.

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Iron Gate Cafe

Iron Gate Cafe

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182 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210, USA

BrunchGF OptionsOutdoor SeatingAmericanIndoor SeatingLunchBreakfastCafeVegan FriendlyAllergen FriendlyCoffeeDairy Free OptionsDeliveryKid FriendlyTake AwayVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceBread ItemsPancakesDinnerPet Friendly
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Isabelle Rowley

Amazing gluten free options! Great atmosphere:)

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Bitchin Donuts

Bitchin Donuts

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193 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210, USA

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iMacOfDeath

The busiest bakery on the 4th of July. Holy moly, was not expecting to see a line near out the door on the holiday weekend. But of course, such a line, must mean the quality is above and beyond impressive! Right? Well looks-wise they certainly were. The names were hilarious, with things like millionaire tears, CE O-no!, and Trickledown. (I'm guessing they're not a fan of the current corporate climate) However, while funny, the names really didn't say what the favors were. Most of the nameplates did not describe it, they had no menu I could find inside that did, and because of how busy they were I did not want to be "that guy" and hold up the line asking about each one. So I got a half dozen, feeling that would be a safe bet I'd find something among the ones I pick to enjoy. Of course not all of the doughnuts had silly names, which helped me pick them out, like Cinnamon bun, French toast, Strawberry frosted, etc. I even picked one of the gluten free ones, the red and blue frosted, which had a berry-like smell. All together coming to around $27, a fair but more than DD's, but hey, these were artisanal so fairs fair. Back home I tried a wedge of each one, just to sample them and find my favorite. The French toast and cinnamon bun honestly tasted the same, super sugary, very thick with frosting, and a hefty cinnamon flavor. The strawberry was far lighter, but too much so, with a frosting that was more like a glaze. Could barely taste the fruity flavor I sought. Cinnamon sugar was nice, very thick, lots of even coverage, but the dough was so lacking in flavor that it really stuck out due to just how big the thing is. The trickledown, which is suppose to come with a shot of espresso, and I was offered one, but did not think the shot would fair well in a bready confectionary on my drive home so I declined. It was by far the most interesting, with a kind of custard interior that I imagine the espresso is poured into and slowly soaks through. The whipped topping was also nice, being real whipped cream and not more frosting. Sadly, things went sour real fast with the berry blast having a consistency of sand and a flavor of artificial fruit I could not get past. And I know it's not because it was gluten free, I've had good GF free baked goods before, this, was not it. Overall, the experience was pleasant. The wait in line built up my anticipation, the choices were varied, and my favorite one wasn't even in a completed state. (the Trickledown) That said, just one of these bad boys really would be an entire dessert meal in and of itself. Sampling all 6, well, I'm off to enter a carb coma.

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City Line Bar and Grill

City Line Bar and Grill

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1200 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203, USA

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Jackie Citriniti

I have eaten several times at City Line and I also am gluten free. I have always had Wonderful service, great tasting food, make any accommodations needed, and comfortably priced!

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Golden Grain Pizza Colonie

Golden Grain Pizza Colonie

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217 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA

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Loretta Brzac

I visited this place for the first time while I was running errands and needed to stop for food. Since being gluten free (intolerance not an allergy), I'm always looking for a good gluten free pizza, their website said they had it so I stopped in. Their display of pizzas ready to go was amazing and made me miss my gluten-full days immensely! Their gluten free pizzas need to be ordered as a full pie (6 cut is their smallest) and are cooked fresh with any toppings. About 15 minutes later I had my pie and it was awesome!!! Unfortunately, it does not make good left overs, which is the case with every gluten free pizza I've tried so I did not hold it against them in this review. I do not know if they have a separate oven for their gluten free pizzas, so there may be cross contamination for those with severe sensitivity. Hope this helps!

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