10 best gluten free restaurants in rochester ny

10 Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Rochester, NY

Rochester is home to a lot of amazing gluten free and allergy friendly restaurants. This post will focus on all of my personal favorite gluten free restaurants in Rochester, NY. Some of these restaurants are in the city of Rochester and some are in the suburbs. A lot of these celiac friendly restaurants in Rochester also have dairy free options for people avoiding dairy. Whether you’re from Rochester, NY or just traveling through, here’s a list of (in my opinion) the 10 Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Rochester, NY.


10 Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Rochester NY. Image of Rochester, NY city looking over the bridge.

I’m finally doing it. I’ve been wanting to create this post for a long time. I’m from Rochester, NY and have lived here most of my life. I’m so thankful for all of the gluten free restaurants in Rochester, NY.

This list focuses on my 10 favorite gluten free restaurants in Rochester. These restaurants go above and beyond for their gluten free customers. They don’t just plop a salad down on the table for you. They make some amazing gluten free meals that you will love. And bonus, a lot of these restaurants also have incredible dairy free options.

*Please note I have not asked each of these restaurants about their kitchen practices. If you are celiac or need to avoid cross-contamination for other reasons I always suggest calling restaurants ahead of time to ask if they can accommodate for you.

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10 Favorite Gluten Free Restaurants in Rochester, NY

I hope you enjoy this list of my 10 Favorite Gluten Free Restaurants in Rochester, NY. If you like this post let me know in the comments down below. I’d love to turn this into a little series and have a top 10 for other cities as well. Let me know in the comments section what city you’d like me to create a top 10 list for next.

If you are a blogger or just enjoy writing and would like to share your top 10 favorite gluten free restaurants that are in your city, send me an email! I’d love to work with you and have your list on my site as a guest post.

1. The Owl House

The Owl House was my original favorite gluten free restaurant. It was one of the first restaurants to offer so many unique and delicious gluten free meals. You’ll love this place! Click here to find their information.

2. The Red Fern

The Red Fern is INCREDIBLE. They are a 100% vegan restaurant. Most of their dishes can also be made gluten free. I’m obsessed with this place. Their gluten free vegan mac n cheese is my favorite. Click here to find their information.

3. Swillburger at The Playhouse

This is a new favorite restaurant of mine. The Playhouse is a cool place for adults to play arcade games. The Swillburger is a little burger joint inside. Their restaurant seems simple but the food is incredible. Almost everything can be made gluten free or vegan. They even have vegan milkshakes which are awesome for us dairy free folks. Click here to find their information.

4. Harry G’s Deli

Harry G’s is an amazing sandwich place. Their sandwiches are loaded with amazing meat and other great flavors. They offer a gluten free sub roll that is so incredible. I wish I could buy this roll to have at home. It’s such a treat to be able to grab a real tasting sandwich. Click here to find their information.

5. Next Door by Wegmans

The best thing about Rochester is probably Wegmans. In addition to all the grocery stores, the Wegman’s family owns an amazing fine dining restaurant called Next Door. I don’t eat their often, but every time I do I am so impressed with the way they cater to food allergies. They go above and beyond to ensure your food is safe and enjoyable. They will customize almost any meal to suit your needs. Click here to find their information.

6. Red Sun Chinese Cuisine

I love Chinese food. Being gluten free can make it hard to find Chinese food I can eat though. Red Sun has a dedicated gluten free menu filled with delicious options. My favorite dish is their Curry Vegetarian Dish, it’s so flavorful! Click here to find their information.

7. Favo Pizza

Favo Pizza is one of those, walk down the line and pick what you want, restaurants. They have a delicious gluten free crust and a dairy free cheese. You’ll love being able to have a gluten free pizza here. Click here to find their information.

8. Blades BBL

Brunch is incredible, especially when you can actually eat it. Blades offers some delicious gluten free options. You’ll love their gluten free pancakes and waffles. Click here to find their information.

9. California Rollin

I’m always in the mood for sushi. California Rollin has some really fun Americanized sushi rolls. I’m talking about things like almond butter and smoked salmon. Most of their rolls are gluten free and their menu is careful to specify that for you. Click here to find their information.

10. Scratch Bakeshop

Every good meal ends with dessert. That’s why I have to end with my favorite place to get gluten free treats. Scratch Bakeshop makes regular baked goods, gluten free baked goods, and vegan baked goods. I’m obsessed with their gluten free vegan cut-out cookies. Click here to find their information.

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