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

Scott Hagmaier

LONG REVIEW: PLEASE READ IF YOU HAVE GLUTEN SENSITIVITY OR CELIAC: My Wife has celiac disease, the gluten free menu is great and offers fee a lot of diverse options. We normally don’t eat out but it was her birthday and I wanted to take her to this place because she loves their gluten free menu. Unfortunately, there was a mix up in the kitchen and they accidentally brought her out the gluten edition of her meal. They apparently realized it before bringing it out and and attempted set it off to the side, before making the correct meal. However, they failed to inform the servers, and a server still ended up bringing it out. My wife ate a good portion before the waitress came over and realized it was the wrong dish. Look of panic on the waitress face said it all. The manager was apologetic, but the damage was done. We left immediately and we got to our road just in time for her to start puking all over the side of it. She was bed ridden the rest of the day. Make sure, ask and then ask again before diving into your food that they cooked it correctly. I hate that I have to give this place 1 star, because they are usually great.

Riley Brennen

My Partner and I ordered online and upon arriving I was very impressed by the atmosphere in here. Lots of great places to sit and eat inside and outside. The aroma of food was amazing, it made my mouth water. The service was incredible, greeting every customer with a smile and took customer concerns very seriously. You can tell that the staff want the customers to have an authentic experience. I got the fried chicken sandwich and my partner got buffalo wings. Absolutely everything on the sandwich was fresh from the lettuce and tomato to the sauce. The wings here are like no other, they are practically boneless with a crispy exterior that makes them absolutely perfect. Strong hearts is also very inclusive of those with dietary restrictions, including a menu of gluten free and vegan options. Overall the entire experience here was amazing and I will definitely be a frequent customer

VpV

Great place to visit, the food was very good and super tasty. My wife has a celiac disease, and I am happy to report she had no issues with this place, and felt great after eating there. The place is small and can get very loud, kinda hard to talk to the people that you are eating with. Also, they did mess up our order and got us 2 of the ribs instead of what we ordered, but it was still very tasty. Overall very good place to go and eat, good atmosphere, music a bit too LOUD! Prices are good, we were 4 people had food and drinks and the bill was around $100 ( not including tip). Recommend.

Kay R

My coworker wanted to try take out from here and they have a limited GF menu: GF bread for burgers/sandwiches. Please note the fries are NOT celiac safe, so I got a side salad. Also sauces are limited as some contain beer. The staff was extremely knowledgeable about gluten, and my food was phenomenal! 🍔

Collin Phillips

Well, we've been dying to get food from here for a long time. It's kind of a local legend. Unfortunately, someone ordered gluten free/vegan pasta for a baby shower, and they forgot to make it gluten free. When friend called to address it, they basically refused to own they made the mistake. In fact, tried to blame it on Noro virus, apparently. Now I have a pregnant wife who had to deal with the chills, desire to vomit, and stomach cramps that come from her eating gluten. Thankfully I'm less worse off, but that's no solace considering the situation. The receipt itself flat out says 'Vegan', but does NOT say 'gluten free'. Person on the phone with friend who ordered this food claimed that usually it SHOULD say 'gluten free' as well, but "maybe catering does it differently". So, sad story I fear: Pastabilities messed up, we're sick from it, and they have more interest in pretending it wasn't a mistake and not addressing it further. We have the receipt still, in case anyone has doubts. In fact, I'mma just attach it to this review for further proof. Oh, and to deter the Noro virus claim here... symptoms of Noro usually last 1-3 days. Our symptoms lasted around 4 hours, before we finally uh... Purged, our systems, shall we say? Unfortunately, we couldn't figure out what caused it last night. So we ate more today, before realizing what the receipt said, and now we're right smack dab in the middle of bloating, wanting to vomit, all over again. Le sigh. But at least now, we know: we ate gluten. Response to Owner: We had a third person from our baby shower report feeling ill after eating the pasta, the only thing they had that night. : / I'll reach out, but considering your stance so far I doubt we will be coming to any beneficial conclusion here.

Chris Maertz

Great gluten free waffles. Get the brie bacon and basil waffle. Be sure to try their house sauce/syrup.

J J

Served a large that really was large! Thank you! Yum! All Mac and cheese is gluten free and is very tasty!

Matt Griffiths

Everything is great about this place except 1 thing.. they don't have a seperate fryer to prevent gluten contamination on fries. I chose this restaurant because my son is celiac and Kitty Hoynes was best GF restaurant in Syracuse.. please just get a small fryer for GF fries to go with those delicious burgers. Please.

Alexandria Rose

The gluten free Godiva cheesecake is highly recommended! My stomach was not upset after having it. The omelettes were awesome too and they accommodated my celiac restrictions.

Georgina Chamberlain

While the food was good, the experience was less so. The menu has a large selection of everything you could hope for a good brunch, we opted for some lattes, mimosa flights, breakfast pizza, and shakshuka. The shakshuka was the star of the show, this was super flavourful and a nice change for a brunch option. There are gluten free options, and the server was helpful in directing me in the right direction for what I could eat, and what she would recommended. Apart from this, the service was a little shocking. Our drink orders were wrong, and one was forgotten. It took over an hour for the food to come out, and before it did, the staff were placing the chairs on top of the tables, even though it was at least 15 minutes to closing time. Because of this we felt incredibly rushed, and our food hadn’t even come yet. Workers at the restaurant then stood at the bar and watched us when the food did come out and we started to eat. We had to call for our silverware to start eating, and then had to find someone later to find the bread for the second dish we ordered. We felt rushed and unable to enjoy our meal with the restaurant essentially closing down around us while we tried to eat the meal we drove over an hour for.

Suds

Things to know: Slaw = Raw Cabbage (for texture! No Mayo. This is a good thing). Allergies = Super friendly. Clearly marked on all menu items; able to alter order for GF/DF for my wife who has Celiac. Ambiance = bomb. Music was straight passion pit and phoenix. Bob’s burgers on the TV. Chattering teeth toys hanging from the ceiling. What more can you ask for? Service = incredible. Andrea was knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and struck a great balance between making sure we had what we needed right away and leaving us be so we could enjoy our food. Her recommendations were spot on. Prices/portions = also spot on. Happy Hour = Half priced beer every day 4-7pm. It’s also not busy at all. Come here then. Creole Fish & General Tso’s Shrimp Tacos = to die for. Literally. The shrimp taco was so spicy it almost killed me. I loved every minute of it. Fly Bird = Nothing to write home about. This was my first visit and I hope I just caught them on a bad day, but I expected fresh tenders and these seemed like they were frozen/overly breaded. I’ll try again before I write it off wholesale. Redemption: the Fly Bird Custom Sauces were great and worth the extra $1.50. Try the Banana Pepper Honey Mustard. Perfect blend of sweet and spicy.

Lexy McCauley

Love this place! The food is so good. They have a great selection of drinks and food. I went with my family and most of us got burritos or tacos. I got the vegan burrito in a gluten-free wrap. Everyone enjoyed what they got. The server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the origin of the restaurant name (Alto Cinco means high five and it has to do with everything being hand made). Cute shops and other restaurants around here, too!

Bethany Talarico

The only place I’ve ever had a gluten free Stromboli!

FansieGirl24

Small shop with 4 small tables for seating. Displayed slices and desserts looked delicious! We ordered a buffalo chicken ranch wrap and a Gluten Free pizza. The GF pizzas only come in a "medium" size, not by the slice. Service was quick and friendly!

Sophia

Amazing food and service our server Quentin was super kind and helpful. Super glad they have plenty gluten free options!!

Elizabeth Sciore-Jones

Food was fresh and clean. The avocado smash toast was really good and they don’t skimp on ingredients, you can get Gluten-Free bread, and add a freshly poached egg. It’s nice there is an gf friendly omnivorous healthy option in town . This is a sweet place youthful vibe, but clean. Walk-up counter ordering and pick up. Gf bread could have been more toasted ( that’s the gf secret) otherwise it tastes kinda ehh.

Zach Rink

Great food and almost everything is gluten free which is great!

Emily Tarrant

We sat at the bar and had Calvin as our bartender/server. Absolutely phenomenal service! He was attentive and answered all of our questions about the menu. He was quick with service and didn’t rush us. I highly recommend going to the bar when he is working! All of the staff were amazing and friendly. The food was OUTSTANDING the sprouts appetizer is a must try! Their drink menu had a lot of options and there were plenty of gluten free and vegan options. The rustic atmosphere was much appreciated, so trendy and cute! If you haven’t been here yet, GO!

Rachelle Janiga

Good gluten free options.

Joseph Rizzo

The Build Your Own bowls are great. I would definitely order them again. Unfortunately, they forgot my added Fresh French Fries in my first takeout order from this restaurant. The food is great, I will give this restaurant another chance to do better. On February 27th 2025 I went back and ordered The Big Cuse Smash Burger on a gluten free bun with fries. It was amazing. Definitely worth the money.

Joe Wilson

It’s really just very good and very reasonably priced. I love the gluten free penne

Tara Tapert

We were so lucky to have our hotel next door to this Dennys! I have Celiac disease and cannot have gluten. The waitress and cook were very mindful of this when preparing my omelette and hash browns, and I am happy to report I did not get glutened! The food was great and hot. Our waitress was fantastic. My only small qualm is that the women's restroom was dirty in 2/3 stalls- however as we were leaving, I heard staff talking about how it would be cleaned ASAP. This seems like a great location!

Russ Cluett

We've been here several times for lunch and are never disappointed. Great food with lots of gluten-free options, large portions, and reasonable prices.

Kelly Tompkins

Menu is fun and unique for those that love pancakes and french toast mixed with cereal and desserts! It's a fun fusion of food. For those with food sensitivities this isn't the place to go. No gluten free pancakes or french toast. Service was quick. Mimosas are delicious!

Joydeep Paul

I was on the road from Rochester to New York and dropped on for breakfast. Missed the time and had a burger with gluten free bread due to my gluten allergy. This place had a warm and homely atmosphere. Very busy, but looked like everybody knew each other. I did not feel out of place as they everyone were friendly. I enjoyed my burger but what I enjoyed most was the mashed potatoes with gravy. It felt like it was made with a lot of love. Imqoll definitely return of I am passing by again.

Colleen H

I have to be gluten-free and this restaurant had a nice selection. I had the barbecue pork flatbread and it was delicious. Crispy bread and great flavor. Thank you for having options and being aware of GF issues.

Annie Marnell

Gluten free pizza is great

Colleen H

Great for gluten free. Hamburgers are fresh and aren't able to be near gluten. Then the fries are the only food fried so are gluten free and fresh and yummy this day.

Alex Heller

The atmosphere was comfortable, it wasn't overly crowded and the food was phenomenal. Staff was attentive without being overbearing and they got all modifications done correctly. Plenty of gluten- free options

Sara

Stopped here on the way through Syracuse a few weeks ago. I got an iced oat milk latte and gluten free muffin - both which were tasty. My only complaint was the line was out the door and the organization of people was a bit chaotic. But it was also a holiday weekend right around when school resumed. I’ll definitely go back next time I’m in town.

C Lendy

Coffee and gluten free banana muffin were top notch!

Lori Forrester

They were very supportive of my request for a gluten free meal. Fantastic! We will be back.

Pamela Budnikas

Stopped in to Mona Lisa today, Sunday. They were serving a buffet menu all day, with different offerings for Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner. (On Sundays offerings are buffet only)My husband had the brunch buffet. There were some nice options, and all the food was homemade. Price seemed reasonable. I was unable to order the buffet as it contained many items which are not comparable with my dietary restrictions. They do have a gluten free menu but they are not contained on the buffet. Initially we considered not being able to stay, however after explaining my dilemma the owner graciously offered to make me one of the gluten free entrees. (See below for more info about dietary restrictions). I ordered the gnocchi with spinach, red pepper and Kalamata olives. It was definitely homemade and delicious. They were amazingly accommodating. Service was good. Would definitely recommend for those in need of gluten free.

Lori Forrester

First time there and they had so many gluten free options. We'll be back.

Colleen H

The only my reason I gave four and not five stars is because I have to have gluten free food & drink and there is very little selection for both. Atmosphere, employees, space- excellent for SU games. Chef was knowledgeable about gf and knew that the steak salad was the only option without certain items. But it’s a great place!

Mariah Galletta

Came here with my mom for lunch, I ordered the pesto vegan burger and she tried the Mac and cheese and nuggets. I was absolutely stuffed! Great little spot in Syracuse to stop and have a burger! The gluten free bun was great as well, doesn't break apart like most do. Will be back for a burger another day👍

Kelly Tompkins

Great atmosphere! Staff was fantastic. Gluten free vegan pizza is a-maz-ing!!!

Beckie Hidy

Amazing food and beer! Great for vegans and gluten free!

M

We went here for a pharm rep dinner and everything was great for dinner. The appetizers were quite large for what I was expecting, and their salads were great too. Huge portions. I loved every bit of the meal I got- I think it was called the Napolean. I got it with chicken and gluten free pasta.the wait staff was super nice. I got a cannoli (filling) for dessert and it was not good. It tasted sour, which is why I'm giving this a four star instead of a five. I think it's likely not the norm based on how good everything else was.

jake

Fun little movie-themed diner with semi-cafeteria style service (order at counter, then your food comes later - "1/2 service" maybe?). They have a quinoa and kale hash that is pretty awesome. I appreciated the efficiency of the 1/2 service system, but all the disposables and lack of milk alternatives or decaf coffee left me bummed. I'd also like to have an option for extra hash/side instead of toast (gluten free sucks, sorry to everyone).

Shannon Cath

Fantastic meal with fried calamari, Delmonico steak, cioppino, Bolognese. The staff went above and beyond to make sure our gluten free requests were honored. They can make anything gluten free! Wine list is not to be missed as well.

Lori Forrester

Never had an issue with my Celiac here.

Lydia M

The food is so good, and staff were attentive to my gluten allergy!

paul murray

It is a very cozy coffee/Internet Cafe to visit. The service is great, the attendants always smile, and they have an assortment of snacks, baked goods for those who are Gluten Free. What more can you ask.....

J P

Food was great, very fast and well presented. Had gluten free dairy free options and very accommodating in that regard.

Peter DiGenova

Great place, delicious treats both savory and sweet, plant based and gluten free options as well. Super clean and cozy, kind people I go often you should too.

Michelle Wirth

Probably the best burger I've had in my life, and the gluten free hamburger bun held together beautifully.

Donnella “Donnie Monk” Monk

Great experience! There are some gluten free options. Updates - 3 months later the physical condition of the restaurant is not cleanest but the prices are still amazing.

Eva Zipkin

This place is amazing, I make sure to eat here every time I visit from California! The food is incredible, and they are also very knowledgeable about their ingredients which is helpful for those with dietary restrictions. my sister has celiac and although they cannot guarantee anything is 100% gluten free, there are plenty of things she can order, and she’s never gotten sick. Eva’s is an all time favorite.

Lori Forrester

Lots of parking in the back lot. And they will turn any sandwich into a delicious salad. And they had gluten free cookies!