Top 19 Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating to Enjoy in University City, Philadelphia

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

White Dog Cafe University City

3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Experience a unique dog-themed vibe with seasonal ingredients, various cozy rooms, and a lively atmosphere perfect for enjoying drinks and brunch.

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Catherine D’Ambrosio
Catherine D’Ambrosio
So delicious! I have a burger on a GF bun and fries from their dedicated fryer. The server was gluten free herself and was SO helpful. I can’t wait to go back!

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The Gold Standard Cafe

Baltimore Av &, Florence Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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A trendy spot for easy takeout or a cozy dine-in vibe, featuring an impressive menu with consistently great options.

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Krissy Haag
Krissy Haag
This has been a go-to spot recently. Easy take out but also nice to eat in. Great menu, everything I’ve had so far has been great. They also are really good with gluten-free, especially for my friend who has celiac disease and needs to take extra precautions.

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Walnut Street Cafe

2929 Walnut St #1500, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Known for its chilled-out jazz brunches on Sundays and brilliant service, it's a hit for those looking for an atmospheric location and live music.

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Catherine D’Ambrosio
Catherine D’Ambrosio
I ate breakfast here an although the menu was small itself, they did have GF options. I had sunny side up eggs and GF toast. It was delicious.

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Alif Brew & Mini Mart Inc.

4501 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Aromatic vibes and phenomenal flavors make this spot a hit, with standout sides that are simply unforgettable!

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Valerie Onifade
Valerie Onifade
The wraps are NOT gluten free, yet they advertise that. So dangerous

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The Green Line Cafe

4426 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Natasha Jovan
Natasha Jovan
Great for a drive through experience. Sadly, COVID has ruined my favorite sit-in coffee shop site. No eat in options (although you can totally eat outdoors they have tables outside). Its such a lovely shop i will miss visiting this location to sip tea and read a book. I hope restrictions lift soon The food is good though! The people are great and super helpful. They have vegan and gluten free options.

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Lascala's Fire University City

3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Outstanding service and unique options make for a fantastic experience at this spot, where great prices and deliciousness await!

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Luc Blancato
Luc Blancato
Brion was incredible! Pizza 🍕 fantastic. #glutenfree #fullbelly

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Virasat Haveli

4051 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Melissa R
Melissa R
I enjoyed the food. I appreciate the gluten free labels and selection.

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Satellite Cafe

4901-4999 Willows Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Edward Jordan
Edward Jordan
No special brews. Espressos though. Large selection of teas. Vegan and gluten free pastries. Smoothies, wraps, bagels, etc. Friendly folks and a cool atmosphere.

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PaperMill - Fresh Asian Kitchen

3401 Walnut St #431a, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Andrew Dittman
Andrew Dittman
Looooved this food truck. Creative, delicious, healthy, gluten free, and great service. Tried them at Neshaminy Creek Brewing. Hope they come back soon!

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Gia Pronto Kitchen

2 Health Sciences Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Leila Campellone
Leila Campellone
Quick service. Well labeled for food allergies too! Celiac friendly 🥳

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Renata's Kitchen

3940 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Dive into a vibrant spot serving Mediterranean dishes, where all-day mimosas and surprise menu items keep the experience lively and fun!

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Ethan De Cohen
Ethan De Cohen
Food was Great. Our waitress was Emma, she was great. Honestly I came there for the Breakfast Burritos but to my surprise they only self those during Brunch. I thought this place was a Mexican food Restaurant. But it's medditeranian. So ordered the Gluten free chicken with a side of rice. It was very delicious. I can't complain at all. Also, mimosas are served all day which is a major plus.

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honeygrow

3731 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Maddy Dombrowski
Maddy Dombrowski
Loved it there they where good about being gluten free for my mom.

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Manakeesh Cafe Bakery & Grill

4420 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Meline Rosales
Meline Rosales
One of Philly’s best middle eastern spots (Lebanese specifically). I get the gluten free vegetarian platter cause it comes with all my favorites. The tabbouleh is my favorite in the tristate area, hummus and baba ganoush are fantastic as well and freshly made pita is a real plus. Generous portions, fresh ingredients and the service is always 11/10. Today’s wait time was ~25minutes, but in my opinion, it was totally worth it!

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Booker's Restaurant & Bar

5021 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Vibrant atmosphere with a focus on spicy dishes; perfect for those who love a kick, though not everything hits the mark.

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Deidre Cargile
Deidre Cargile
The vibe in this place is perfect. The staff was great and our waitress was knowledgeable about allergies and food restrictions. The menu is marked with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. I had the vegan jambalaya. It was delicious but very, very spicy. If you can’t handle heat, I would not recommend it. But if you live on the fire side, it’s worth the sweat. My friends had greens (not vegetarian) and said they were too smoky to eat. But the short ribs, oxtails, and cornbread were all really good.

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Saxbys University of Pennsylvania

4000 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Francis Lang
Francis Lang
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Gojjo

4542 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
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Karina Krepp
Karina Krepp
We sat out back in the second story patio. Dinner in the trees and under the sky. The food is soooo tasty. We are gluten free and are happily full of clean home cooked food.

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Shake Shack University City

3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Maddie Moran
Maddie Moran
I'm not sure they've ever gotten my order fully right. They pay no attention to "gluten free bun" and half the time give me a bun that will make me sick. They skip ingredients -- don't bother adding avocado or bacon or whatever, you get what you get. Wrong shake flavors, wrong fries dips, and they never send ketchup or utensils when you ask through the app. If you aren't picking up yourself to check and guarantee your order is right, don't bother. I'm giving up.

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Knockbox Cafe

405 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Alexandra Gunnison
Alexandra Gunnison
Been living in West Philly for ten years now and seen this cafe under three different ownerships- this is, by far, the best one yet. The coffee is great, the baked goods and sandwiches are delicious, and all the baristas are absolutely lovely people who make my days better. Really love how the menu has expanded and that there’s great gluten-free and vegan snacks available on top of delicious juice and Italian soda options. And the owner has gone out of her way to partner with other West Philly establishments like Jezabel’s and Four Worlds which is a really lovely, communal thing to do. I highly recommend stopping here if you haven’t already and I’m so glad I get to live near by Knockbox!

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