I come to NYC once a month for work and love trying out various vegan/gluten free spots for lunch and LOVED my experience at Pure Grit BBQ. Such a great find with so many exciting vegan/gluten free options, outdoor seating, and super welcoming and friendly staff. I even had a chance to meet the owner who gave me some great recommendations! Definitely a must try if you’re looking for a fun take on Vegan BBQ!
The gluten free bagel is essentially gluten free bread in the shape of a bagel. The amount of addons they put (cucumbers, etc) is literally the minimal amount. Save your money and go elsewhere.
Our family of four came here for an early lunch during our recent visit to NYC. We were served immediately and the girl on the checkout was super-friendly, letting us have a taster of their new soft drinks before deciding what to order. The burgers were great quality and the fries were cooked to perfection as well. Everything cost more than I expected it to ($70 for the four of us) but that isn’t any fault of the restaurant, as the prices were clearly advertised. Yes, McDonalds is much cheaper, but the food at Shake Shack is far better quality and it was good too that they offer gluten-free buns as well. It was nice to be able to eat in such a peaceful location too, surrounded by the small birds who call Madison Square Park home.
We enjoyed the drinks and overall experience. The atmosphere was really nice and bustling.. I like restaurants with that energy! The food was delicious but I am not sure if it met our expectations.. we expected more for the Michelin history! I will disclose that I was gluten free and prefer vegetarian, so that really limited my options. That said, they did have GF options including for the roti which is more than what I expect at an Indian restaurant. The waiters seemed a bit pre-occupied and forgot parts of our order.. had to be reminded.
Definitely worth a try once! Whether you return might depend on your experience that day!
I had an incredible dining experience at Cote - their attention to dietary restrictions was top-notch. As someone with a gluten allergy, I often worry about limited options, but Cote went above and beyond to ensure I had a seamless and enjoyable meal.
We ordered the Butcher’s Feast, and while the table had the marinated galbi, they thoughtfully swapped in a gluten-free skirt steak just for me - without compromising the experience for the rest of the group. Every time a new dish was brought out, the servers clearly communicated which items were safe for me to eat, making me feel truly cared for.
One small downside was the meat dipping sauce that typically comes with the meal I wasn’t able to have, and they didn’t offer a gluten-free alternative. However, I always bring my own gluten-free soy sauce packets, so that worked perfectly. Additionally, since I couldn’t have the stews included in the Butcher’s Feast, we ordered a bibimbap for the table.
Overall, the staff was attentive, kind, and incredibly accommodating. Would definitely go back!
I had such a great time here! The place had a really cozy, welcoming vibe perfect for a laid back meal. The service was awesome our server, Verjohn, was amazing. Super friendly, super attentive, and genuinely made sure we were having a good time. He was really cool about letting me modify my order since I had gluten allergy and had some great recommendations too. The food was seriously delicious every dish was full of fresh, rich flavor. Definitely recommend this place for the food and the service. I’ll for sure be coming back!
The email I wrote after we walked out before meal service even ended:
Dear Mr. Brown,
I wanted to reach out about our recent dinner. We came in excited for what should have been a seamless three-star experience, but unfortunately, it missed the mark on multiple levels.
We purchased the beverage pairing expecting thoughtful pairings with each course, but it felt like we were just served a selection of wines. There was no explanation from the sommelier about how each wine complemented the dish – though he may not have had the chance, given that food wasn’t arriving in sync with service.
We flagged the pacing issue to one of the attendants who said a captain would come by, but no one did. Instead, more wine was poured while we sat waiting with no acknowledgment that service was off.
When food did arrive, it lacked the consistency expected at this level. One dish in particular was so heavily salted on one side and bland on the other – it was clear the kitchen didn’t check for balance.
There was also a mix-up with dietary restrictions, where a gluten dish was placed in front of the person who doesn’t eat gluten. Small details like this are critical.
What stood out most was watching the table next to us, seated at least 30 minutes after we arrived, finish their meal while we were still on our fifth course. At that point, we asked to end the meal early because the experience felt so poor. We were told dinner would be comped.
Walking out mid-meal at a three-star restaurant should never happen and appreciate how you stepped in.
Celiac friendly
