This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MMM chapter.
I am gluten and dairy intolerant and eating out is a major struggle. Luckily gluten free and vegan diets are quite trendy and common now and restaurants are becoming more accomodating. Unfortunately my diet is not by choice and I still suffer from dreaded cross contimination of ingredients when I eat out, so grabbing dinner with friends is often a stressful experience. I have found some amazing restaurants and cafes that work for both me and my non-restricted diet friends and they all have the most delish meals, snacks, and desserts.
If you’re looking for some gluten free, dairy free, or vegan places to grab food with friends while in NYC, check out some of my faves below:
- by CHLOE. // Vegan quick service food with gluten free options. The most delish macaroni and cheese and french fries. You won’t even realize their food is vegan. I 100% recommend trying the dark chocolate peanut butter marshmallow hot chocolate.
- S’MAC // Yup, more mac and cheese. Gluten free pasta and a vegan cheese option. Also tons of crazy non-GF/DF options for your friends.
- Pizza Beach // Gluten free dough and dairy free daiya mozzarella available — super yummy.
- Two Boots Pizza // Just your average pizza place but gluten free vegan pizza is available, by the slice too!
- Siggy’s Good Food // American restaurant with completely organic meals and vegan/gluten free options.
- Big Daddy’s // Not super allergy-friendly but they do have substitutes (ex: Gluten Free buns) which is exciting.
- Tu-Lu’s Gluten Free Bakery // Super tasty gluten free desserts and some vegan options.
- Gemma // Restauraunt at The Bowery Hotel. Most of the time they are able to accommodate you with GF pasta, have your server talk to the chef!
- Friedman’s // Friedmans takes cross contamination seriously, so you can have a worry free meal. The menu is labeled and GF bread is available for sandwiches.
- Tony’s Di Napoli // Gluten free pasta, holla!
- Champs Diner // Vegan comfort food (+ GF options.)
- Erin McKenna’s Bakery // Cookies, donuts, cakes, and more — all dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and gluten-free.
- Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream // Really delish vegan flavors of artisan ice cream.
- Terri // Plant-based, vegan quick food (juices, smoothies, wraps, milkshakes, soup, sandwiches, etc) and gluten free options.
- Blossom Du Jour // Vegan wraps, salads, sandwiches, dessersts, smoothies, and juices with gluten free options available.
- Bloom’s Deli // Old school Jewish-American deli/diner with full gluten free menu.
- Pala Pizza // Gluten free and vegan pizza options.
- Hu Kitchen // quick, organic, gluten-free eatery with juices, bowls, soups, etc.
Tweet me @jessnort if I am missing any good GF, DF places in NYC!