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The 41 Best Gluten-Free Spots in University City

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Updated May 2025

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White Dog Cafe University City

White Dog Cafe University City

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3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

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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

Doro Bet

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4533 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

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Avery Thornburg

So amazing. I had been wanting to come here for a while after seeing ppl online talk about the gluten-free fried chicken (my moms sake). Made sure to get a good diverse spread of things. Well worth it. Super affordable. Everything was executed well. Ordered the lemon turmeric fried chicken, the spicy berbere fried chicken, the chickpea side salad, the greens, fries, I think we ordered 3 of the sauces but he gave us all 4 anyway, a turmeric honey lemonade, and a hibiscus mint iced tea. Everything was amazing. The difference between the chicken flavors is very distinguishable physically; the difference in actual flavor is more subtle but definitely stands out differently in each bite, but thats what made it delicious; some bites had a little kick and some a little smokiness, some bites had a bigger punch of lemon, and other were herby. The berbere isnt spicy to me but a sensitive palate may feel some heat. Super crispy and fresh. The greens are tender and garlicky. The chickpea salad is fresh, a nice palate cleanser. The drinks were refreshing and not too sweet, we ordered another of each to go. The fries were well flavored and not over or under salted. Everything came out in good timing as well for having a mostly steady number of customers. My mom also ordered some chicken tibs to go. Also very good. Most tender tibs I've had from an ethiopian spot. The decor is cute and done with some discernment. Oftentimes, in small businesses, u start looking around, and things are a little cringy or haphazardly done/hanging on for dear life and not the cleanest. This place was spotless, bathroom included, and you could tell someone with some sense helped bring it together. Staff were very polite.

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Vientiane Café

Vientiane Café

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4728 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

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Lily de la Torre

The food is reliably good. Curries are flavorful and appetizers are great to share. The recent menu update makes it really clear what is vegetarian and gluten free. The Cornish hen is juicy and has a balanced char. If you have room, try the mango sticky rice. I almost always share a pot of ginger tea here too. Great comfort food and something for everyone.

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Lemon Grass Thai

Lemon Grass Thai

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3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

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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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Schmear It

Schmear It

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3601 Market St #5, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

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Terra Greenhill

Very good gluten-free bagels! A little expensive, but they give you a lot of protein! it's worth it!

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