Top 15 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Central Park West Historic District, New York

Sam Bird

Gf bagels

Magdalena Strasser

was great quick , affordable and easy

Emily Glass

Went here for lunch while visiting NYC recently. There were a lot of options for someone vegetarian and gluten free, but even more choice if you can eat gluten. There aren't many/any root vegetables on the menu but what is on the menu is really tasty. I had a brown rice bowl, my friend had the golden beet salad. Both were plenty of food for a lunch. The key lime pie was refreshing. We were able to sit outside, which made for good people watching.

Seymour Titt

BEST COFFEE IN MANHATTAN, NEW YORK ! My wife and I were in Manhattan, New York for an 8 day vacation staying at the Hotel Beacon on Broadway not far from this cafe. Good coffee shops are hard to find..exceptional ones even harder ! After very average coffees on Saturday and Sunday in Manhattan we knew there had to be better. My wife found this Bluestone Lane location online and this place was going to be our first port of call early on Monday morning. In fact it was just a 10 minute walk here discovering fun new places along the way like a French bakery we later visited. When we arrived around 8.30am the staff were all wearing facial masks ( in New York City it was mandated to wear facial masks in public etc during our stay ) but we still felt their happy smiles. We were offered to sit at a table inside the very cosy cafe. A happy very interesting server named Matthew ( we assumed he was the manager ) came over to say hi. There was a QR Code menu stuck on the table top but these guys also had a very sophisticated online ordering system off their own website. We were still getting used to some East Coast terminologies as we discussed with Matt the type of coffee we should order...a Flat White ( Aussie term we don't hear in Southern California ), a Latte ( always our fav back home ) or a Cappuccino ( which Matthew recommended as the model they made which suited our tastes the best ). We went with 2 x CAPPUCCINOS ! Sticking with their digital ordering system displayed on our iPhones my wife went with SCRAMBLED EGGS, BACON & TOAST with Jam ( thick multigrain gluten free too ) while I wanted HARD POACHED EGGS, BACON & TOAST with VEGEMITE ( that's when we realized there must be an AUSSIE CONNECTION here ). Of course Matthew had earlier introduced himself as an expat West Australian and a working theatre actor. We were informed that an Aussie ( from Melbourne ) named Nick Stone started Bluestone Lane on the West Coast a few years ago. HOW COOL ! After further research on Wiki we discovered that Bluestone Lane has cafes & coffee shops at 51 locations all over the USA. Our incredible looking Cappuccinos arrived courtesy of Matthew who made them perfectly. WOW there was something special going on here...our cappuccinos tasted as good as anything anywhere anytime ! So good we later bought a 12oz bag of Maverick whole roasted coffee beans ( their house blend ) to take home. Our breakfast order arrived thanks to Meriel the food runner and looked so cute...plated individually ( because every item was ordered as a side ). WHOOPEE...I had been having VEGEMITE withdrawal symptoms after just 3 days away from home. BREAKFAST WAS SENSATIONAL...my hard poached eggs were perfect, the delicate delicious strips of bacon were like prosciutto. My wife totally enjoyed her perfect texture scrambled eggs and loved the wispy bacon like me. The thick multigrain toast ( 2 slices ) was delicious with vegemite or jam. We came back here every morning for breakfast or just coffees. All the staff we interacted with here ( Matthew, Rachel, Matt, Sylvie, Amanda..an Aussie from Sydney, Bryan & Meriel were SUPER FRIENDLY and provided EXCELLENT SERVICE every visit. Most coffee shops in the USA which we have encountered copy the Starbucks dumb down model..take your order at the counter and then yell out your name to come & get it in a paper cup...not Bluestone Lane who know how to pamper you at your table. It's like going to see your personal coffee therapist...you leave feeling REAL GOOD every time !

732john732

Gluten free pizza was incredibly bad (they use the lazy flattish cardboard crust), and very overpriced. “Suggested tip amounts” were passive aggressively circled on the bill at the end.

Derry Li

Their gluten free savory crepes are delicious and very filling. Service was excellent. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting crepes, esp a gluten free one!

Aileen Farrell

Delicious gluten free pasta and shrimp avocado salad! Waitress was so attentive and kind!

PeNa Pergolino

We went to this cute place having read some positive reviews, and we confirm everything: good food, friendly staff, fairytale atmosphere. There are gluten-free options on the menu, more savory than sweet

Lollo aus riva Cambrin Lorena

Spectacular gluten-free sandwich 🤩

Hobit Lafaye

We went here last winter and loved the food and excellent customer service. This time the new menu wasn’t as good, the music was so loud the waiter and we could barely hear each other, and my family sat in silence the whole meal after giving up trying to talk to each other. I have food allergies, and while menu items are marked as gluten free, veg or vegan which I appreciated, they were not at all accommodating when I asked whether the brown sauce could be left off the garlic shrimp or if cucumbers could be left out of the pho. Its also possible it was a language issue because the waiter barely spoke any English which made it challenging. The only gluten free options were all spicy. When I asked the waiter how spicy the curry dishes were he said they were “mild, a 2 or 3.” It turned out to be so spicy I couldn’t eat it. I told him and he just shrugged and said sorry. Others in my family enjoyed the appetizers and were relatively happy with their meals. FYI, they offer some vegetarian appetizers, but only 2-3 entree choices for vegetarians.

Nick Van Maele

Excellent bakery. Somewhat pricey but delicious food. Free tap water is provided. Their Cruller is a crossover between a doughnut and a churro. It's delicious. My wife had a gluten-free salmon and avocado, and she described the bun as very tasty, which is not a given in the gluten-free space. Modern interior. You can sit inside and outside on the sidewalk. Wheelchair accessible. Restrooms on-site are clean but probably not wheelchair accessible, given the tight door. I can recommend without hesitation. We will visit again.

Alison Yuhas

Such a great UWS coffee shop. Quite a bit of seating in the back, although it can get pretty crowded. Their gluten free baked goodies are amazing if they have them in stock when you're there!

Vicki Douvikas

Salumeria Rosi is our go to place when we come to the City. We love how quaint it is and the food is delicious. Nicole treats us like family. Chef Lorenzo and his kitchen staff are always whipping up new specials. The gluten free pasta is delicious. I recommend the gnocchi and the lasagna. We bring our friends and family with us so they can experience this little treasure on the UWS. Making a reservation beforehand is always a good idea.

J G

We come here often and are never disappointed. The food is consistently delicious, always fresh and they are on it with people who have gluten allergies which is appreciated! Cant recommend this place enough and for anytime of the day! Lena is amazing and a joy to have as your server!

Erin A

Our favorite bakery in the neighborhood! Absolute must-try items include: kouign-amann (an unbelievable sweet treat that I had never before encountered), chocolate raspberry croissant (the buttery croissant complements the jam splendidly), and tiramisu (I've never been a fan of traditional tiramisu but this gluten-free version is amazing). The weekend-only baguettes make the best sandwiches and their chocolate chip cookies are, imho, better than Levain! And don't forget the savory ham, egg, and cheese croissant sandwiches that melt in your mouth and are far better than any other breakfast sandwich around. Lucky to be a local and can't recommend enough to those visiting the neighborhood. Enjoy!