Nowadays, most people have to follow a specific diet, whether for health reasons or for personal preference. One diet and lifestyle that can get challenging is going gluten-free. Most people who follow a gluten-free diet have to for health reasons. They always have to eat gluten-free. Now, some food companies have made it easier for them by creating products for them and making it available through supermarkets or online shopping. And there are some who choose to cook all their food so they’re sure it follows their diet. But what about while traveling? The good news is there are now a lot of gluten-free options in different cities, including New York City. And if you really love bread, here’s a list of gluten-free bakeries in New York City, USA.
1. Baked By Melissa
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Baked by Melissa on Thursday, January 21, 2021
Baked By Melissa was created by Melissa Ben-Ishay, who has always wanted to go into business ever since she was a kid. The right time came when she got fired from her job and gave her the opportunity to start the cupcake business she has always wanted. She started creating and selling the bite-sized cupcakes with a little stuffing on top that she is now known for. Since then, she’s also added macarons to their line-up and most recently, she added gluten-free bakery in New York City to her title when she added gluten-free cupcakes to their product line-up. They have Triple Choco Crunch, Red Velvet, Caramel, and a Tie-Dye cupcake available, all gluten-free!
Baked By Melissa
Address: Various Locations All Over NYC
Website: Baked By Melissa
Opening hours: Depends on Location
Average price for two: USD 11-30
2. Brown's Bagels
A trip to New York is not complete without eating a bagel smeared with lots of cream cheese. But what if you need gluten-free bagels? Brown’s Bagels is where you need to go. They’ve got three gluten-free bagel variants (Plain, Everything, Cinnamon) plus they’ve also got Gluten-Free Muffins (Morning Glory, Choco Chip, Blueberry), Brownies, and Cookies! Enjoy your bagel with cream cheese and a cup of coffee.
Brown's Bagels
Address: 132 W 31st Street, New York, NY 10001
Website: Brown’s Bagels
Opening hours: 7am to 5pm
Average price for two: $10-20
3. Ovenly
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Ovenly, an award-winning bakery, offers a variety of gluten-free baked goods in New York City. They’ve got sweet treats, including The Supreme Brownie, Granola Bar Cookie, and Salted Peanut Butter Cookie. Plus they’ve also got Treats For All Hours, including their Pistachio Cardamom Loaf, which you can also order as a whole cake with their Honey Buttercream! Or if you can’t go to them, they can come to you with their Breakfast or Sweet Platters, just give them at least 72 hours advanced notice.
Ovenly
Address: 31 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn NY 11222 (Greenpoint) 210 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 11217 (Park Slope) 43 North 5th Street Brooklyn NY 11249 (Williamsburg)
Website: Ovenly
Opening hours: Greenpoint (M-F: 7:30am-7:00pm Sat & Sun: 8:00am-7:00pm) Park Slope (M-F: 7:30am-8:00pm Sat & Sun: 8:00am-7:00pm) Williamsburg (M-F: 7:00am-7:00pm Sat & Sun: 8:00am-7:00pm)
Average price for two: USD 11-30
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4. Hu Kitchen
Editor’s note: establishment is permanently closed
Rejoice to all gluten-free eaters! Hu Kitchen is a 100% gluten-free restaurant and bakery in New York City, who also caters to paleo and vegans. The owners themselves live a gluten-free lifestyle so you can be sure there will be none of it in Hu Kitchen. The great thing about Hu Kitchen is that you can come here for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner and they will also have different food offerings for you. And be sure to grab a bar or two of their famous chocolate bars.
Hu Kitchen
Address: 78 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Website: Hu Kitchen
Opening hours: M-F 7am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 9pm
Average price for two: USD 11-30
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5. By the Way Bakery
By The Way Bakery is a 100% certified gluten-free bakery in New York City, where everything is lovingly made by hand from scratch in small batches. It’s a place where all the food is bursting with flavors. Try their Ginger Crinkles, Madeleines, Blueberry Corn Muffin, Lemon Tea Cake, or maybe their Carrot Cake or Red Velvet Cake. It doesn’t matter which pastry you get because everything is gluten-free.
By the Way Bakery
Address: 2442 Broadway New York, NY 10024 (UWS) 1236 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10028 (UES)
Website: By the Way Bakery
Opening hours: 8am to 8pm
Average price for two: USD 10
6. Little Cupcake Bakeshop
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
The Little Cupcake Bakeshop was born in Brooklyn in July 2005. Using only the freshest ingredients, they create delicious traditional American cupcakes and cakes in small batches. If you’re particular about the food that goes into your body, you’ll be happy to know that the Little Cupcake Bakeshop doesn’t use shortening, preservatives or any artificial food ingredient. And recently, they joined the list of gluten-free bakeries in New York City when they finally added gluten-free products to their line-up. They’ve got Gluten-Free Choco Cupcake (that’s also vegan), Gluten-Free and Vegan Blueberry Banana Muffin, and their Gluten-Free and Vegan Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Bar.
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
Address: 30 Prince Street New York, NY 10012 (SoHo) 9102 Third Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 (Bay Ridge) 598 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Prospect Heights)
Website: Little Cupcake Bakeshop
Opening hours: SoHo (M-Th 7:30am to 11pm, F 7:30am to 12mn, Sat 8am to 12mn, Sun 8am to 11pm) Bay Ridge (M-F 6:30am to 11pm Sat-Sun 8am to 11pm) Prospect Heights (Sun-Th 8am to 10pm F-Sat 8am to 11pm)
Average price for two: USD 11-30
7. Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Erin McKenna’s Bakery had two rules when it opened in the Lower East Side in Manhattan: create products free of harmful ingredients and wear cute uniforms. It’s 14 years later and they’re still following their rules. This is definitely a must-visit gluten-free bakery in New York City. Besides gluten, their products are also free from soy, dairy, egg, and refined sugar. Besides New York, they are also in Los Angeles, CA, and Disney Springs, Orlando, Florida. The must-try products here are definitely the donuts and the loaves.
Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC
Address: 248 Broome St New York City, NY 10002
Website: Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
Opening hours: M-T : 10am-8pm W-Th: 10am-10pm F-Sat: 10am-11pm Sun: 10am-8pm
Average price for two: USD 10
8. Ladurée New York Soho
Posted by Jeanne-Marie Cornett on Saturday, February 22, 2020
Laduree began in Paris, France, in 1862 by Louis Ernest Laduree as a tea salon. And it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century when the macaron was born and became the product they would be known for around the world. Some of the shops around the world continue to be a retail store for their macarons and there are Laduree restaurants around the world that serve meals all day. Laduree may be on our list of the gluten-free bakeries in New York City because of their macaron but they’re also on our list of NYC restaurants with lots of gluten-free meal choices. They’ve got Salad, Omelet, Seafood, Risotto, and Meat Entrees. Be sure to book a table in advance because they only have a few tables available for walk-in customers.
Ladurée New York Soho
Address: 398 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012
Website: Ladurée New York Soho
Opening hours: M-W 9am to 8pm Th-Sat 9am to 10pm Sun 9am to 8pm
Average price for two: USD 30-60
9. Sans Bakery
Erica Fair, the owner of Sans Bakery, was diagnosed with a wheat allergy and the disappointing gluten-free selections in NYC at that time influenced her decision to leave New York. She traveled to Japan, Guam and New Zealand to explore the fashion world in these countries but her time working in a gluten-free bakery in New Zealand changed her life. Upon returning to New York in 2010, she opened a gluten-free bakery in New York City and continues to provide delicious gluten-free food to those who can’t have gluten. If you can’t get to Queens, it’s okay. Just grab their products at one of the dozens of cafes in New York City that carry their products.
Sans Bakery
Address: 31-00 47th Ave, Long Island City, NYC
Website: Sans Bakery
Opening hours: 9am to 7pm
Average price for two: USD 11-30
10. Smile To Go
A smaller version of their downtown cafe, The Smile, Smile To Go still serves the same health Mediterranean cuisine that they are known for. With an emphasis on takeout, Smile To Go’s specials menu (with clearly labeled gluten-free items) changes daily, depending on the seasonal ingredients they have, inspired by the sumptuous feasts Executive Chef/Partner Melia Marden enjoyed during her childhood in NYC and Greece. If you’re looking for more, they do have a regular menu with food items that are gluten-free clearly marked. They also have clearly marked food items for those who are plant-based or follow a dairy-free diet. Be sure to arrive early or avoid the lunch crowd because the place really gets packed.
Smile To Go
Address: 22 Howard Street, New York, NY 10013 (SoHo) 49 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Dumbo) 23 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10010 (Flatiron)
Website: Smile To Go (https://www.facebook.com/thesmilenyc)
Opening hours: SoHo & Dumbo (M-F 8am to 6pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 6pm) Flatiron (M-F 7am to 9pm, Sat-Sun, 8am to 7pm)
Average price for two: USD 11-30
Going gluten-free has gotten easier
Going gluten-free the past few years has definitely become easier, especially while traveling. There are still a lot of challenges but there has been a vast improvement in the presence of gluten-free bakeries in New York City and other major cities in the US. Which are your favorite gluten-free bakeries in New York City? And which ones are your favorite on this list?
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