Top 22 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Lower East Side, New York

Lucie M

Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu

Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN

Trendy brunch spot. Pretty scrambled eggs and GF bread available!

Sarah Crawford

love the gluten free bagels! just got a GF everything bagel with scallion cream cheese and smoked salmon. delicious, i’ll be back soon! 😍🥯

Nettie Atkisson

The staff was amazing. Design was great. Gluten free bread was ok. Not the best. But loved my BLT. Lovely place.

Jackie Shtemberg

Really good quick food options for something different. Lots of gluten free options. *im not celiac, just gluten free.

Jackson Miller

Really delicious food and great service! Great accommodation for gluten free and celiac too. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were super helpful and kind. The prawns and crab especially hit the spot.

T N

Wow! Such a lovely restaurant. Bar is beautiful, restaurant very cozy & comfortable. Fast service, very kind hostess. My family really enjoyed the meal. They accommodated a large group and fed me safe gluten free options even corrected one we originally ordered, to GF. Please do enjoy a delicious cocktail during your visit. I had the lychee cocktail, so delicious!

Amanda Mikelberg

Food was outstanding. Had lunch special gluten free pad Thai and was blown away. Service and atmosphere were also great

Natalie Yablon

I’m incredibly impressed with this restaurant. The owner was SO attentive the entire time and helped me make the best gluten free choices. The food was excellent, especially the pad Thai with duck. The place is also super cozy and homie feeling. 10/10 recommend.

Raymond Blum

What a welcome change of pace. I went in, frankly desperate for something to eat before a class and wasn't expecting such a gem! The friendly person at the counter reassured me that they could make my sandwich gluten free, the coffee was great, the wrap was delicious and the airy, friendly atmosphere has put this on my regular spot list. I'm going there every week before that same class.

Anna Eflin

Great place for a quick bagel or sandwich. Had a gluten free wrap that was great and didn’t fall apart. 👍

Chase Chualong

Horrible service. Waiter was hostile for no apparent reason when explaining they don’t have a gluten free menu. Not sure why but I think it’s because most restaurants are generally accommodating allergies. Honestly bizarre service and I think the staff is frustrated that they have to turn away people so often. That’s not really ideal menu planning at all.

Cassia Attard

Very delicious! The savory mini pancakes with mushrooms were a star. Really liked them and I think they’re gluten free (didn’t verify). The vegetable pho is great because it comes with tofu and there’s lots of bok choi, peas, and mushrooms. I love the fibre boost. And you can get it with any broth (I liked beef > chicken). It’s a great spot for gluten free friendly food. Good prices for pho. One appetizer and 2 mains came to $42 - very reasonable prices.

Jolie W

Pause has been around for a long time and it’s always been great 💕gluten free wraps too

Nathan Smithfield

Clinton St was a great find for some lunch. The potato pancakes were excellent for a gluten free option (the apple sauce was incredible) and the biscuit (scone) was fantastic. The staff are busy but super friendly. There was a 25 minute wait as we were walk-ins, you can book reservations ahead of time, just not on the day.

Susan Belej (Sue B)

It doesn't get better than this. Really. Have been coming here for years. Newly expanded, lots of room. Service is top notch and friendly. If you speak German you'll have even more fun, becuase so does the staff. Great atmosphere and food without the Americanized beer hall kitsch, but with a worthy beer menu. But please don't come here if you don't like German food and then complain. Try the decadent homemade liverwurst (yes decadent and liverwurst in the same sentence) even if you think you don't like liverwurst. This isn't Oscar Meyer. Worth commenting on, I have to be gluten free and they were very accommodating. Maybe one day Cafe Katja will have a gluten free spaetzle...

Georgia G

Very cute place with fresh food. Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options. I have celiacs and they put the pita separately for my sister so she could still enjoy. We shared fattouch salad croutons on the side and added chicken, it was excellent. Red pepper dip was our favorite. Hummus was so so. Quick and friendly service.

Samuel Jun

Tasty Filipino spot with cute intimate vibe. Came here once and definitely want to try more of the dishes. Reccs: - BBQ pork ribs skewers Many labeled gluten free options

Mae Moreno

Jorge and team went out of their way to accommodate my gluten allergy and family. The entire dining experience was perfect. Thank you for the great experience.

Daniel Nichols

Krystal Clarke

This place is wonderfullllll - especially late night! ;) My partner and I landed in NY around midnight, and were able to pop in and get some delicious empanadas. A lot of flavorful options, and I'm gluten free which works perfectly with corn-based foods. Love the easy self-service kiosks where you can just order and wait for your food. Still, the workers are helpful if/when needed. There's a limited number of seats/tables, but honestly this place has a to-go vibe anyway!

Emily Giel

I have celiac, so I called ahead and the staff was really well informed on what options were gluten free and safe for me and what options weren’t. It really means a lot to me when a restaurant is able to be accommodating to people with dietary restrictions. Really delicious food, especially the banh beo and banh xeo!