Top 18 Gluten-Free Late-Night Spots to Enjoy in Lower East Side, New York

Lucie M

Cannot go wrong with anything on the menu

Philip Seaver

This place is amazing. The dips are so fun. The people working there are super fun to talk to and the coffee is better than Starbucks in my opinion. And as a vegan with celiac it’s super hard for me to find good desserts in NYC. Thank god for El Churro!!!

Caroline Voegele

Absolutely loved the food and especially the gluten-free options (even gluten-free bread)! Did not disappoint and will be back

Ada Dunn

Shelly Puri

Nice little spot for well presented ice cream with fun toppings. Very allergen friendly including having a good number of gluten free options (entire shop is vegan). Bit pricey like many things in NYC but, has outdoor seating with great people watching so serves as a nice place to take a break and have a snack.

Nettie Atkisson

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

Kylie Van De Wyngaerde

Incredible wraps! So nice to not have to settle to have a bowl or salad

Jackie Shtemberg

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

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!

MATILDE “Matilde gluten free”

I got the only ramen they make gluten-free (I don't remember the name). I didn't particularly like it, but I agree it was well made (it just didn't meet my personal taste)

L D

My friend and I had dinner on Friday night at the NYC location of Beauty and Essex. It was a long anticipated evening to celebrate her birthday. We were supposed to come a few years ago, but first the pandemic put a hold on our plans and then she had surgery, further delaying us. We are both gluten free and dairy free and were really looking forward to the delicious options on your menu. We asked the server to clarify the ‘cross’ symbol next to some of the options and wanted to know if those meant they were gluten free. He said Yes, they were. We also told him we were both gluten and dairy free. We ordered the Vegan sherry glazed tofu, the miso glazed crispy eggplant and the autumn roasted vegetables. For dessert we ordered the vegan brownie sundae. We were curious about what some of the gluten free substitutions were on the items, such as the coating on the eggplant and the couscous-like ingredient with the tofu. He told us he didn’t know what they used for the eggplant coating and he said the couscous-like ingredient was couscous, which of course is not gluten free. We thought that was odd and we thought maybe he didn’t know what they used as a substitution. What we figured out later that evening, when my friend got very sick, was that he didn’t know about the menu, or that the ‘cross’ meant gluten free options available. He just told us they were gluten free. Unfortunately our fun couple of days in Manhattan turned into a shortened trip and had to head home to treat her symptoms. We are typically very careful about making sure what we are getting is gluten free and dairy free, but we also need to rely on the servers to know how to accommodate us. I just wanted to make you aware and ensure that the servers are familiar with the gluten free options on your menu. Hopefully it can prevent someone else from getting sick.

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.

Emy Moore

Simple and super tasty Mexican food. most (or all) GF. sooo good!

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...

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!