Top 3 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in University City, Philadelphia

White Dog Cafe University City

3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Catherine D’Ambrosio
Catherine D’Ambrosio
So delicious! I have a burger on a GF bun and fries from their dedicated fryer. The server was gluten free herself and was SO helpful. I can’t wait to go back!

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Doro Bet

4533 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Dedicated GF FryerKnowledgeable StaffDedicated GF Kitchen SpaceAllergen FriendlyVegan OptionsVegetarian OptionsDairy Free OptionsTake AwayLunchKid FriendlyFriesDeliveryDinner

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Alpha Cheng
Alpha Cheng
Delicious gluten free fried chicken, fried mushroom, and sides

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Lemon Grass Thai

3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Sofya
Sofya
The curry was delicious and very flavorful! Allergens were very clearly labeled -- lots of gluten-free options or things that can be made gluten-free upon request. Great service and friendly staff. Will definitely be stopping by again!

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honeygrow

3731 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Maddy Dombrowski
Maddy Dombrowski
Loved it there they where good about being gluten free for my mom.

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The Gold Standard Cafe

Baltimore Av &, Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Krissy Haag
Krissy Haag
This has been a go-to spot recently. Easy take out but also nice to eat in. Great menu, everything I’ve had so far has been great. They also are really good with gluten-free, especially for my friend who has celiac disease and needs to take extra precautions.

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Blaze Pizza

3400 Lancaster Ave Unit 8, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Feng Yi Chew
Feng Yi Chew
Shoutout to the kind staff, who cheerfully accommodated our request for a cup of hot water! We got the veg out pizza which had generous toppings and a well-fired crust. A tasty and filling meal! P.S. they have crusts to accommodate every dietary need, from regular to gluten-free to cauliflower and even keto!

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Alif Brew & Mini Mart Inc.

4501 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Eva Samuels
Eva Samuels
I am gluten-free and the lady working there was so sweet and extremely accommodating. She even got gluten-free injera from Dora bet, which is another delicious restaurant a block away, so I can have a wrap. I got the veggie injera wrap and I loved it. Great experience

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HipCityVeg

218 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Carolyn Lumsden
Carolyn Lumsden
This place was disgusting. It smelled something terrible and the food didn't taste any better. I was so hopeful because I have Celiac's Disease. I heard the cook cursing up a storm because he had to make my food gluten free. The lights were basically off when we walked in and the chairs were up, very uninviting. I took 2 bites and didn't finish my food even though I wanted to because it was SO expensive.

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Shake Shack University City

3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Maddie Moran
Maddie Moran
I'm not sure they've ever gotten my order fully right. They pay no attention to "gluten free bun" and half the time give me a bun that will make me sick. They skip ingredients -- don't bother adding avocado or bacon or whatever, you get what you get. Wrong shake flavors, wrong fries dips, and they never send ketchup or utensils when you ask through the app. If you aren't picking up yourself to check and guarantee your order is right, don't bother. I'm giving up.

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Goldie

3401 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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LunchDinnerVeganDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyDedicated GF Fryer

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Monica Fauble
Monica Fauble
I accidentally placed my take-out order at the wrong Goldie location. When I got to the Goldie in West Philly near UPenn, they didn’t have my order and figured out I placed my order at the Center City location. The manager and staff were so kind and immediately offered to make me a replacement order on the spot. The food here is always delicious and the staff are so attentive and friendly. It’s also amazing that they maintain a gluten-free fryer, which makes it safe for my husband to eat here.

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Walnut Street Cafe

2929 Walnut St #1500, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Catherine D’Ambrosio
Catherine D’Ambrosio
I ate breakfast here an although the menu was small itself, they did have GF options. I had sunny side up eggs and GF toast. It was delicious.

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Poke Burri / Lifting Noodles Ramen

3231 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Michael Cardonick
Michael Cardonick
Finally! Not only excellent sushi rolls, as well as exceptional poke, but they serve their food in portions and aren’t short-sighted. Many sushi restaurants or restaurants that have sushi or poke on their menu, whether Japanese, Chinese, or any cuisine category, have a Pick 3 or 3 Roll sushi combo, where you get to select 3 rolls. When they do so, they make the rolls smaller, because the price apart as a bargain. However, the rolls served here, are the perfect size rolls, fresh, and delicious. I ordered delivery through Grubhub, the platform that doesn’t add exorbitant fees or play games by offering discounts and offering them with fees that are equal or more than the savings they offer you- Uber Eats. For the 3 Roll Sushi Combo I ordered a spicy tuna roll, and two rolls with both tuna and salmon- phenomenal. Rice on outside with masago and wonderful sushi inside. They only need to add more rolls to choose from for their 3 Roll Sushi Combo. Next, I ordered their Build Your Own Poke Bowl. The portion was by far the best I’ve had in the 5 mile radius of Center City Philadelphia. I chose a base of rice, tuna as the protein, and topped it with edamame, spring mix, shredded carrots, and masago, topped with gluten-free Ginger Miso dressing. The poke bowl is fabulous. My only recommendation would be more toppings to choose from for their bowls. If they used organic vegetables as the healthy alternative to those known to have pesticides, they’d easily distinguish themselves from others in the marketplace, along with increasing gluten-free options. The gluten-free labeled options for the poke bowls are excellent. You won’t get better food service for sushi nor poke bowls. I’ll be ordering from here regularly. It’s a 5-star winner.

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Dim Sum House by Jane G's - University City

3939 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Presto Amos
Presto Amos
I was very pleasantly surprised at the gluten-free options available, and very tasty! I purposefully wanted to try the gluten-free crystal shrimp dumplings to see how they would hold up during delivery. They came just way they are served in the restaurant.

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Virasat Haveli

4051 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Melissa R
Melissa R
I enjoyed the food. I appreciate the gluten free labels and selection.

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New Delhi Indian Restaurant

4004 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Lisa Ann Maggiolini (Dr Doolittle)
Lisa Ann Maggiolini (Dr Doolittle)
My new Favorite go to spot for delicious Indian Food, including a fabulous buffet available at lunch and dinner. The buffet is absolutely perfect with gluten free and vegan options also, and all items are marked as such. Cold salad bar with fresh fruit and desserts and even hot chai tea.. The buffet is a great way to try different Indian dishes if you have never had it, or love it and want a bit of everything.. Their full menu is also always available. Their drink prices are Awesome with 3.00 wines,shots and beers & 2.00 Yuengling bottles. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly with exceptional customer service. Same amazing service Everytime-- days, nights, weekends. Great for fun with friends, meeting someone for a business lunch or just to chat, and even makes an impressive date night on a budget. Their huge vegetarian samosas are amazing and all the buffet food is spiced just right for anyone to try. If you have missed this University City gem please give it a try...You'll definitely go back for more... Also very clean establishment with beautiful clean bathrooms.

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The Green Line Cafe

4426 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Natasha Jovan
Natasha Jovan
Great for a drive through experience. Sadly, COVID has ruined my favorite sit-in coffee shop site. No eat in options (although you can totally eat outdoors they have tables outside). Its such a lovely shop i will miss visiting this location to sip tea and read a book. I hope restrictions lift soon The food is good though! The people are great and super helpful. They have vegan and gluten free options.

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Greek Lady

222 S 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Naren Majeti
Naren Majeti
Went here with a couple of friends who live nearby. Our orders were pretty good portioned and they were able to accomodate my friend's gluten allergy.

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Lascala's Fire University City

3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Luc Blancato
Luc Blancato
Brion was incredible! Pizza 🍕 fantastic. #glutenfree #fullbelly

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Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill

4420 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Meline Rosales
Meline Rosales
One of Philly’s best middle eastern spots (Lebanese specifically). I get the gluten free vegetarian platter cause it comes with all my favorites. The tabbouleh is my favorite in the tristate area, hummus and baba ganoush are fantastic as well and freshly made pita is a real plus. Generous portions, fresh ingredients and the service is always 11/10. Today’s wait time was ~25minutes, but in my opinion, it was totally worth it!

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Sabrina's Cafe

227 N 34th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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David Angulo
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Amsale Cafe

4817 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139, USA
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Joshua Resnick
Joshua Resnick
Best Ethiopian food in Philly in my opinion. We had the Kitfo, Meat combination, and Veggie combination platter. I'm coming back for sure. They offer 100% teff injiria if you're gluten free.

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Gia Pronto Kitchen

2 Health Sciences Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Harold Lloyd
Harold Lloyd

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Renata's Kitchen

3940 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Ethan De Cohen
Ethan De Cohen
Food was Great. Our waitress was Emma, she was great. Honestly I came there for the Breakfast Burritos but to my surprise they only self those during Brunch. I thought this place was a Mexican food Restaurant. But it's medditeranian. So ordered the Gluten free chicken with a side of rice. It was very delicious. I can't complain at all. Also, mimosas are served all day which is a major plus.

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Evans Pizza Restaurant Bar

4311 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Meghan O'Neil
Meghan O'Neil
Ordered 25 pizzas for a school event. Staff was responsive and helpful. Pies were delivered on time, and the driver was very kind. They have a gluten-free/vegan cheese pie which was convenient for accommodating all dietary restrictions for a large event. People enjoyed the pies so an overall good experience.

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Booker's Restaurant & Bar

5021 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Melissa Covington
Melissa Covington

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Saxbys University of Pennsylvania

4000 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Francis Lang
Francis Lang
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Pasqually's Pizza, Beer & Wine - West Philadelphia

200 S 43rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Carl DeBaun
Carl DeBaun
My go to spot for beer and advice on what new things to try. The staff can suggest from a wide variety of styles from around the world. Super friendly and welcoming. They have pretty much any style your can think of. They have gluten free, gluten reduced, N/A beers as well as a wine selection.

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Pod

3636 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Gianna Ricchezza
Gianna Ricchezza
Super disappointed to see the old POD menu gone and revamped to something completely new with not as many gluten free options. As someone with Celiac (and a sushi lover), there aren't a lot of places I feel comfortable trying sushi at. POD was somewhere that made me feel comfortable trying new sushi rolls that I knew would be allergy-safe. Sad to see the best sushi spot in the city gone!!!!

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DIG

140 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Olivia Carrafiell
Olivia Carrafiell
Gluten free desert

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Indian Char House

4612 Woodland Ave 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Jacquelin Doyle
Jacquelin Doyle
Best Indian food I’ve ever had! Beautiful menu, all labeled for gluten free, vegan , veg, halal. Generous portions, reasonably priced, absolutely delicious! We had the papadum, chicken korma, aloo appetizer & lamb saag. Fabulous!

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CO-OP Restaurant & Bar

20 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Jackie Ruddy
Jackie Ruddy
Heaven. We started with the charcuterie board and I must say the pumpkin seeds were fabulous and the gluten free bread was wonderful. For entrees we had the Filet mignon which was divine and the buttermilk squash gnocchi was fantastic.

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Desi Chaat House

501 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Sophia DeGrands
Sophia DeGrands
Amazing service and even better food! The samosa chaat is killer and they have tons of vegan, gluten free, and nut free options. Small but beautifully decorated space and reasonable prices. It’s just the best!

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Mood Cafe

4618 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Liv Rose
Liv Rose
my absolute favorite spot for several years now. fresh food, great owner, lovely accomodations for gluten free needs!

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Hummus Grill

3931 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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James Fagan
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