Top 38 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Enjoy in Albany

Sharon McCaskill, RDN

Great for allergy friendly dining! So accommodating and expansive gf menu!

Isabelle Rowley

Amazing gluten free options! Great atmosphere:)

Spencer Nush

We love Savoy Taproom!! We always make a point to stop in for dinner whenever we're in the neighborhood. This is a fantastic gem for gluten free/dietary restriction folks, as there is a dedicated gluten free fryer AND most breaded/fried items are breaded in non-gluten containing batters! This is one of the only places I can get a fried chicken sandwich, fries, fried cheese curds, etc. since I've gone gluten free. Further, the craft cocktails are exquisite, the staff knowledgeable, accommodating, and kind, and the ambience great for evening/weekend dining. I can't think of a more perfect place to celebrate date night, get togethers with close friends, or any special occasions.

A. B.

Love having a place that’s safe and yummy having dairy and gluten allergies! Their cold foam is amazing and love their house made flavors for lattes. Have been going to this owner since they were in glens falls and send tons of people their way. Great customer service! You won’t be disappointed!

Olivia Pang

Delicious authentic gluten free and vegan! Had an amazing meal trying injera for the first time and I'm already looking forward to next time

518drone 518

My wife, girlfriend and I visited Toro of Albany last night and the experience left us all dissatisfied. The blue corn tortillas used for the gluten free application of the chicken tacos were meely and unappetizing. The 32$ enchiladas with shrimp were 90% tortilla. Each only had 1 shrimp and very little filling. For the price tag, we expected a fantastic meal and it was not delivered. The margaritas were ok but at 15$ a piece, seemed over priced. The only bright spot was our bar tender, rob I believe. He was smart, funny, knowledgeable and overall the best part of the experience. Overall I would say visit this spot for drinks and conversation only.

Amanda Poulin

Favorite restaurant! Many gluten free options! All marked on the menu to make it easy to find. Carribean Nachos are our favorite!!

Stephanie Armon

I would say gluten friendly, not gluten free. I have celiac disease and we have eaten here twice. First experience was good! Today’s visit was unfortunate. I spoke to the staff about my food allergy, they seemed confident, and my food came out with the little allergen stick which made me feel extremely comfortable. Within minutes of eating (my delicious food) I was sick and in their bathroom for 44 minutes until I was good enough to make it home and be ill at home. I spoke to a staff member on my way out so they were aware and they were extremely kind about the situation. If you choose to be gluten free or have no food allergies, great place and delicious food! Otherwise, be aware they are not able to accommodate allergies fully. Unfortunately, my family will not be back due to me getting glutened and being ill.

Rich Parker

The bartender, Zoe, was very nice. I have Celiac Disease, and she let me know all my options on the menu. I didn't have time for a long sit-down meal, but I definitely will be back.

Christine Blackman

My husband and I went for pizza tonight for our 1st time. The menu is at least 4 pages long and they have every food item you can think of—pizza-regular and gluten free, gourmet salads, strombolis, calzones, burgers, subs, gyros, quesadillas, wraps, Italian entrees, wings, shawarma, and DESSERTS. (The carrot cake is to die for.) You can eat in or order take out. There are some booths and tables and a fireplace that adds to the ambiance of the place. We each ordered 2 slices out of a choice of 10-12 different kinds, diet sodas and carrot cake. I took out my charge card. The order total was approximately $25 with tax. Of course I’m guessing because we didn’t pay for it! When I went to put in my card, the gentleman said “No charge. Compliments of the house!” I said, “C’mon, please tell me how much.” Wow, such a generous gesture. We appreciated that so much and we left a nice tip. All 4 staff were welcoming, polite and were a pleasure to deal with. We definitely will go back there again and again. Christine & Rich Blackman

Olivia Pang

Classic smoothie bar and health food style spot but all vegan and gluten free so their whole menu can be enjoyed by everyone! Their salads are so delicious I loved the fresh and bright flavors of the Thai salad, while the salads are very well priced, their juice is tasty but surprisingly expensive compared to their much larger smoothies so I'd definitely go for those next time

Michelle Vara

Excellent food and service- Gluten free - vegan choices were top-notch and I didn't get sick so that's a plus!!!!

Isabella Marchese

The gluten-free options are plentiful and delicious! Also the server Drea is probably one of the best serves I’ve ever had. Know the menu front and back and provided impecable service! I knew I wouldn’t get glutened if she served me and I was right!!!

Anon Ymous

The food was delicious and plentiful. The wait time wasn't too long. The waitress was great. My only gripe is they should just have a separated menu section for the gluten-free items.

Harry Pam (HarryPam)

Food is really great Margarita City Mexican Grill & Bar, located at 1118 Central Ave in Colonie, New York, offers a diverse menu featuring Mexican, Peruvian, and vegetarian/vegan options. The restaurant operates from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 11:00 pm on Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 am on Saturday, and 9:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sunday.  Customer Reviews: • Positive Feedback: we recommend the restaurant for its flavorful dishes and vibrant atmosphere. During our lunch, “EVERYTHING IS AMAZING! They season everything to perfection—the drinks are amazing—the staff is super friendly—We absolutely love this place.”  • Gluten-Free Vegan Options: For those with dietary restrictions, the restaurant offers gluten-free choices, “Our server informed me that the chips were fried in a dedicated fryer. Overall Impression: Margarita City Mexican Grill & Bar provides a lively dining experience with a varied menu and an extensive selection of margaritas. While many guests enjoy the flavorful food and ambiance

Celine M

The establishment is spacious, catering to sizable gatherings and familial units. A delectable cheeseburger with accompanying French fries is offered. The establishment can provide gluten-free buns for both burgers and pasta dishes.

Gina DeMarsico

Most amazing gluten free pizza I've had in 20 years!!! So many gluten free options...the Truffle pizza was delicious!!!

Naomi Miller

I went at the start of the day. Pleasant staff. I enjoyed how they interacted with each other. Felt very positive. Food was delicious, looked smelled and tasted so good! They have GF baked good, but all their delicious bread had gluten. I ate it anyway. No regrets!! I hot the South of the border sandwich, a massive cherry danish(because why not) that I did share and a homemade whoopie pie(not pictured). Those are my weakness. Say whoopie pie and I'm there!

Lisa Albright

Julia Patters

I am celiac and I have been ordering their food for 3 weeks now. It is a lifesaver not having to go through the stress of cooking every meal now and getting glutened since I live with someone who eats wheat.

Anthony Formiglio

Great place. Knowledgeable about gluten free with plenty of menu options. Fresh ingredients and service with a smile. Nice job.

Hailey Ye

Great bubble tea and some gluten free options!

Two Tickets Away

We came here twice during our stay in Albany and it was great. We visited for breakfast and lunch and both times were lovely. Extremely cozy space, makes you feel at home. The quality of the food was great, very filling and tasty. Guacamole was amazing, breakfast was extremely tasty. Gluten-free accommodating as well! Mentioned that one of us could not have gluten, the owner explained and recommended items on the menu that could be accommodated. Knew about cross-contamination and informed us the bread is toasted on shared equipment so they offered to toast the bread another way that was safe. Nice to know that the ingredients are also local! The owner is very friendly and welcoming, it really was great. We'll definitely stop by when we're in the area again.

Meghan Rashed

Let me start by saying we are regulars at Texas de brazil Albany, the manager Brian amazing , always friendly very accommodating, not just to us but all customers the wait staff are also great we have our favorites you know who you are 😉 From management to waiters they check in to make sure you have all you could need. The gauchos also 👌 super friendly, ask and you shall receive the meat you like,cooked how you like it its spice just right and you can see them cooking in the open kitchen . The salad bar is also tasty one of my favorites the shrimp salad.. it's the only shrimp I eat the texture and flavors yumm.. My son loves the lobster bisque and potatoes au gratin one of the best ever. The restaurant's salad bar is a good option for vegetarians. Lots of options to pick from in general from salmon multiple kinds of Cheeses, pineapple to grains, Olives, peppers and much more The cheese bread is Gluten free and tasty the banana with cinnamon and sugar are a nice pallet Cleanser between different meats . My family and I highly recommend eating here. The banana Foster cake is amazing! If you have a sweet tooth go for that . We have never left unhappy or unsatisfied. So If you like tasty meat this is a must go to restaurant.

Amanda Poulin

My family loves the food at peaches! Always great service and many gluten free options.

Loren Perricone-Israel

Great atmosphere. Good food! Gluten free Chinese food as well! Perfect for lunch or dinner! Very quick service!

Amanda Poulin

One of our favorite breakfast places. So good and always plenty of gluten free options.

brian weeks

Great service. We were there last night initially sitting outside it was a little chilly out I was freezing and the waitress was very accommodating getting us moved inside. Gluten-free pizza was delicious!

Peter Lelong

We arrived in Albany on a Sunday to find that restaurants in town were generally closed, however we discovered The City Beer Hall and fell in love with it immediately. In fact we had such a wonderful meal we returned on the following evening as well. The menu was perfect and catered for my wife who was gluten intolerant with a number of offerings on the menu. Our choice of drinks was well catered for as well. We loved the burgers and the peach salad we shared was perfect. We can highly recommend this wonderful that is housed in the historic old telephone company building. It was such a friendly space to dine. Most importantly for us when we are going out is the service and care of the wait staff. We were absolutely blessed by having the gorgeous Katrina, look after us on both nights we visited for dinner. In fact it was her warmth and hospitality that made our return so easy. Katrina explained the options available and too, extra care to make sure my wife’s gluten allergy was understood in the kitchen. We loved both our visits and would return in a heart beat should we ever revisit Albany.

Tanya Stewart

Service was phenomenal, our server did a fantastic job for our large party of 10. The food was delicious. I wish they also had gluten-free bread available when they brought bread and butter to the table for everyone. I was unable to enjoy any, and it smelled so good! The atmosphere was pretty good. But...our table was directly next to the kitchen area and where they stacked all their dishes. So, each time any waitstaff went in/out of the kitchen or dropped off dishes, it was loud and it became difficult to hear others speaking at our table. Overall though, it was a good night.

Gill Friedlander

When I stopped eating meat at 12, Wizard burger is the kind of place I dreamed of. Super cool vibes. Delicious food. Kind, passionate, wonderful people. It's been so awesome watching these folks grow from vegan tacos served twice a week in a tiny Troy shop to becoming an Albany staple. I sadly can't really eat here at this point because gluten cross contamination but that's not on these dudes. My mom still eats here. She calls it the ultimate treat on hard days and her vegan coworker always begs her for leftover fries. These dudes make veganism cool. Keep it up!

SB Willow

Amazing yummy breakfast w gluten free toast!

Adriana Vega

This place is great. The wine options are excellent. I’ve had the cheese and meat board. It’s delicious and they don’t skimp on the amount or quality. They offer pizza on some days of the week which is amazing. They have vegan, vegetarian, and a gluten free options for pizza. The service is excellent. The bartenders are attentive and provide great customer service. I would recommend this place to anyone whose looking for a good spot to go after work or the weekends to unwind.

Hannah Sandiford

More gluten free options please!! The coffee and smoothie I ordered were very good.

Irfan Munawar

Good place for a nice place to grab brunch and coffee Nice food choices, easy vegetarian and gluten free friendly options And even my little one loves the waffles

Lydia Connolly

Pizzaroni is so good! Great family-owned restaurant. I’m celiac and they offer AMAZING gluten-free pizza, definitely my go-to!

Vida C

Great spot for lunch. Good selection and several gluten free options.

Kristen Casper

They are absolutely amazing!!! The food is phenomenal and their customer service is the best of the best. They sent me a DELICIOUS gluten free brownie as a little gift because they knew that I enjoyed eating gluten free. Support this local business!