Top 13 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in Downtown Rochester

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

Tapas 177

177 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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Vegan OptionsDairy Free OptionsDinnerOpen Late NightOutdoor SeatingVegetarian OptionsDeliveryTake AwayKid FriendlyBarRestaurant
Expect an amazing vibe with a unique mix of menu variety and big plate sizes that keep everyone happy.

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Kennedy Sanders
Kennedy Sanders
Tapas 177 is such an incredible restaurant in every single way from food to drinks to service to the vibe. This review is about catering!! We worked with Chris Z who is an absolutely phenomenal person. Chris helped us pick out our menu and coordinated everything with us — all the way down to mentioning changes in texture from our usual restaurant experience to general effects of transport/time! Everything was delivered on time and set up perfectly. Even better, it was DELICIOUS and EVERYONE was extremely happy with the options!!! One thing Tapas 177 does exceptionally well is dietary restrictions. They’re very clear about risks with shared fryers but also take great care to label things. The variety on the menu allowed for us to cater gluten free and vegan without settling for things we weren’t interested in. Variety!!! So sorry to my future children but eating a mountain of Tapas 177 spring rolls with my wife on our wedding day is impossible to top. Thank y’all so much!!!!!

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Stromboli's Restaurant

130 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
Gluten-free options
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateItalianPizzaDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant
With a cozy coffee shop vibe, this spot boasts quick bites, live music, and plenty of options for everyone to enjoy!

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Tia DeVore
Tia DeVore
In town for a long weekend and found this place. I had a gluten free personal veggie pizza with dairy free cheese, and it was delicious. My husband ordered a burger and fries. The fries were crispy and so good. My kids got meatball subs and an order of cinnamon sticks. They had something for everyone, a great spot to have lunch.

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

99 Court St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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A local favorite with a lively atmosphere, perfect for a fun hangout while enjoying an awesome selection of drinks.

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Steve Rankin
Steve Rankin
Great sweet tea, brewed in house. Great with celiac, ask for the GF menu. It's in the old rail station, right on the river downtown. Tip: park in the Court St deck to avoid the craziness..

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Dedicated gluten-free menu

Ugly Duck Coffee

Bakery, 89 Charlotte St, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
Gluten-free options
CafeDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor Seating
A charming spot with rotating small roasters, unique single-origin espresso, and a cozy vibe, perfect for coffee lovers on the go.

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Tricia Gonzalez
Tricia Gonzalez
They have gluten-free and vegan options. It’s an amazing small business to support.

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Java's Cafe

16 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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LunchOpen LateCafeDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyBreakfast

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The coffee is delicious and there are a variety of desserts. Vegan and gluten-free are also very delicious. The staff is also friendly and clean.

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Pane Vino On The River

175 N Water St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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Robert Latragna
Robert Latragna
Another great meal last night. The fillet was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere is so inviting. Love the attentive service and the chef had no problem making our dish gluten free. With the wide selection at the bar and free valet service I place this restaurant as a true 5 star experience.

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Fuego Coffee Roasters

1 Woodbury Blvd, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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LunchCafeDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
A cozy spot with rotating local art, perfect for getting work done while enjoying coffee and a chill vibe.

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Erica Blakeslee
Erica Blakeslee
Cute little place. Got coffee and a gluten free item. service was good. Coffee was good. Will absolutely go back again.

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Nerdvana Rochester

50 Adventure Pl, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchOpen LateDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyPet FriendlyRestaurant
A vibrant spot where you can dive into video games or board games, enjoy amazing drinks, and revel in a lively atmosphere!

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Coty P
Coty P
This was an incredible experience at two and four persons. The drink menu is spectacular, the board game selection is small yet solid, and the food is great. I'm not a video gamer, but there's multiple consoles. They have a variety of allergy options, and the gluten free options were delicious!

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Founders Cafe

13 S Fitzhugh St, Rochester, NY 14614, USA
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Deliciously surprising bites and tasty beverages make this spot a must-visit for any foodie lover.

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Bonnie Boas
Bonnie Boas
I normally order a turkey club on gluten free bread, which is amazing. However, we no longer can eat pork. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap, and I ended up with a sandwich. Their site says they have gluten free wrappers. Also, they didn’t notify me.

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The Acorn Exchange

75 S Clinton Ave suite 510, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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Melody McConico
Melody McConico
Absolutely amazing! The Forbidden Fruit Sandwich on gluten-free bread is my favorite! Great service too!

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Bar Bantam

metopolitan, S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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Sean Flaherty
Sean Flaherty
Always great cocktails and atmosphere! Possibly the best bartenders downtown. Super interesting menu if you are looking for a change of pace. Their gluten free hashbrown option rocks.

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BROTH on main

250 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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Sam Norman-Haignere
Sam Norman-Haignere
Very tasty vegetarian and beef pho. Pho is gluten free and servers were friendly and knowledgeable about gluten.

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Me Gusta Restaurant

250 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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LunchDinnerBrunchDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid FriendlyRestaurant
Expect a delicious experience with ample portions, timely service, and an array of tasty options that keep people coming back for more!

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Angelique M
Angelique M
Me Gusta catered my baby shower and everyone loved the food! The communication with Erika was clear and as responsive as needed. The food was ready on time, warm, well seasoned and they were not stingy with the per person portions. I look forward to going back for lunch to try something different next time. Oh and also, all items were gluten free :)

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