Top 13 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Center City East, Philadelphia

Melissa Neubek

Sometimes, all ya really want is a good ol' gluten free breakfast sandwich, and thankfully, High Street delivers! Apparently you can order a GF loaf ahead of time as well, in case you were wondering. The man working was super nice 🙂 Also very happy that they have delicious modification options, so my maple sausage, egg + cheese with avocado + caramelized onions was super flavorful and juuust a little bigger than I could finish. Their pastries and refrigerated sides look super good; only one gf chocolate muffin available. Small place with enough seating for 4-5 inside and 6 outside. & the fresh OJ was super fresh!

JoAnn Steinly

Everyone was wonderful! Our waitress asked the chef if he could make a meal I wanted gluten free, and they did! It was amazing! Both my husband and I had wonderful time!

Elizabeth Sara Ross

Amada has the best brunch in all of Philly! They have the friendliest staff who are very knowledgeable about allergy-friendly items on the menu. Their refreshing and flavorful $5 sangria at brunch is an absolute steal and worth the visit alone! Some of my favorite items (which are gluten free) include the gambas (garlic shrimp), meat and cheese with lavender honey, Amanda’s breakfast hash and their French fries. Their dinner is as delicious as the brunch but significantly more expensive.

Ann McQueen

Tonight we ate here after reading a review and I totally agree ... Great service, great food, good prices and a nice atmosphere... I had chicken wings which are gluten free and side salad. Drinks each.

Jen Coffey

I had another incredible dinner here yesterday. The experience from start to finish was wonderful. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. I have to eat gluten free as a result of a medical diagnosis and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I will definitely return to Fork again soon.

Ralph Trites

What a blast! Here in downtown Philly; Step into a Havana eatery with an abeyance of CUBA 🇨🇺 wall decorations, big fans, Latin music! The Mojitos are spot-on. The appetizers delicious; crisp plantains, guac 🥑, & cinnamon infused butter for bread. Entrees were beautifully plated & tasted amazing. Raphael did a superb job! Plenty of gluten-free items to pick from.

Arthur Larm

OUTSTANDING Venue! Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen hosted our son's Welcome Drink event for his wedding. The food was incredible and the service was top notch. Even better was the pre-event help from David Crudele in choosing menu items. We received so many compliments on the food from all of the attendees because there were gluten free and vegetarian options available. The Mini Cheeseburgers were the best I've had and the Chicken Tendie Board was a huge hit. The venue was private and easily held our 120+ guests! Highly recommended! If you don't have an event, you should still go there for the excellent beer selection and tasty food selection!

John Bartenstein

Franklin Social has a smaller but quite varied menu. Great options for everyone! And as we were told this evening before ordering, everything on the menu is gluten free except for the Philly Soft Pretzel, because, reasons. The head chef has Celiac disease and if you didn't ask you'd never know, but this is a Celiac's dream restaurant. It's all so good and the chef, staff, and ambiance are all top notch. Don't skip this one! We'll be back often now that we are locals.

Lovele Alleyne

I enjoyed P.J.Clarkes restaurant at the Curtis for my birthday back in April 2022. I had just started a new job that week at 6th and market and didn't really have plans. So my husband came to take me to lunch and we walked around a few blocks and stumbled upon P.J. Clarkes. We ate outside, I loved the atmosphere and the customer service was top-notch. I have dietary restrictions, gluten free, dairy free, and they were able to accommodate that so that I could enjoy a meal. The server (I wish I remembered his name) was gracious and extremely welcoming as was the general manager of that day. Highly recommended.

April Casey

Fantastic food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend the grilled octopus, salmon, and one of their signature drinks. They have several gluten free options on the menu.

Dr. Matt Wachsman, MD PhD

Peruvian is one of the world's great cuisines. You have two types of Peruvian restaurants.... this is the type that does NOT just have roasted chicken. It is quite Gluten friendly. My wife unaccountably picked the only item that had gluten and had to send it back. Ok, the Potato terrine changed my life! It is a simple dish to make on ones own and is startlingly beautiful and delicious. So, elegant plating, food that is unique and beautifully presented and yet you could take someone only subsisting on fast food and they'd be able to eat here (steaks, fries, chicken) and vastly improve their horizons.

Nancy Schneider

Service was excellent. Good basic Italian. Gluten free options.

Steph Musal

My husband and I had our elopement dinner/microwedding here in November 2023. Samantha and the whole Royal Boucherie staff gave us the best experience we could have wished for. We planned everything in less than three weeks. Samantha & team were not phased a bit, even as we were adding new vendors to the roster week of (a holiday week at that.) Communication was prompt from the day we submitted our inquiry. They managed logistics with our vendors. They were able to accommodate a gluten allergy and a few other dietary restrictions flawlessly. Every single staff member we interacted with was attentive, friendly, and accommodating. In addition to Samantha, I want to give a special shout out to the hostess who helped us see the space while we were making the decision on where to host and also made sure our “after party” was comfortable and had space downstairs at the bar after the wedding. We used the upstairs covered patio for our ceremony and the parlor for our reception. We decided not to bring in any flowers because the space is already so green and beautiful. We received lots of compliments on the food. The staff went out of their way to make sure we, as the bride and groom, were able to enjoy passed Hors D'oeuvres as we were taking family portraits during cocktail hour. If you are looking for a place to host your 65 or less person wedding in Philadelphia, add Royal Boucherie to your shortlist. They went above and beyond for our day and we cant wait to continually go back to celebrate new life milestones.