Top 20 Gluten-Free Take Away Spots to Discover in Downtown Rochester

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!!!!!

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.

Anna Remus

I ordered from Squatcho's for a student dinner hosted by my academic department: three pizzas and garbage plates. I could only try the garbage plate because that was the Gluten Free option, but it was really great -- the Mac salad is some of the best gf pasta salad I've had. The pizza went down easy among my peers and smelled AMAZING. Made me want some. Great vegan option.

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..

Tricia Gonzalez

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

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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.

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.

Erica Blakeslee

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

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!

Alyson Collins

Best tacos in Rochester!! Everyone was friendly and helpful. There are many gluten free options. And the best part, the tacos are incredible and the most authentic I’ve had in Rochester. I ordered tacos Al pastor and sopes asada. The corn tortilla are handmade, in house, and amazing!! 10/10 recommend! Parking: you will need to find street parking or one of the nearby lots. You will not be disappointed!!!

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.

Melody McConico

Absolutely amazing! The Forbidden Fruit Sandwich on gluten-free bread is my favorite! Great service too!

Melissa Joy

Great food and choices! Gluten free, vegan. Friendly service

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.

Melinda Smyth

Christopher's is a restaurant I would recommend to anyone I know! Paul catered my wedding just two weeks ago, and our friends and family are still RAVING about the food & service. Not only did he provide the food for us, but he was sure to see that every detail of the day went flawless. He personally, along with his staff, made sure that my groom and I were provided with food and drinks the entire evening. His staff provides fantastic service with a great attitude. They were friendly, caring, and worked with a smile the entire night! Paul created a special menu for us, catering to my gluten free intolerance. Everything we ate that night was delightful, from the bacon wrapped scallops, to the potatoes, to the chicken marsala! If you are looking for someone to cater any special occasion for you, this is the guy! He and his staff will not let you down! Thank you Paul!!!

Sam Norman-Haignere

Very tasty vegetarian and beef pho. Pho is gluten free and servers were friendly and knowledgeable about gluten.

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 :)

Alyson Collins

Not a bad little lunch spot with some gluten free options. I was able to order the tuna melt on the gluten free bun and get 2 sides. The staff was extremely friendly and double checked ingredients to make sure it was gluten free. The atmosphere is cozy and fun with so much art and light. There’s east street parking and even some outdoor tables. The food was good and prices fair.

Josh Kramer

I checked online before going to make sure they could accomodate me as a gluten free vegetarian. The menu I saw said they have GF pasta and pizza crust. However when we arrive I was told they didn’t have those things. Apparently this Branca and the one in Bushnell’s Basin are owned by different people and have different menus. If you’re gluten free, skip Midtown and go straight to the Basin location

Patty Mangarelli

Made to order, gluten free options.