Black Seed

No separate toaster. I don’t know why they would not have this, it is so simple to be inclusive…. Apparently they used to. I don’t know why they would change that.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Unfortunately, they no longer have a separate GF toaster, so it’s no longer celiac safe

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Its always nice to find a gf bagel and a facility that cares about cross contamination however for the exorbitant price of $35 for 2 bagels and 2 orange juices and a 45 minute wait time it just wasn’t worth it. Bagels are extremely tiny and I got the BEC and i found 4 egg shells in my sandwich. Wish i didnt go

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Really yummy bagels and knowledgeable about celiac

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

The GF bagels are awesome and taste great. staff were really nervous about cross contamination. They suggested I don’t have any condiments as there are crumbs all in them and it wouldn’t be safe. They have a separate toaster, however because they were so concerned about cross contamination, I asked if I could just bring the untoasted bagel home myself - he told me they couldn’t do that because there’s egg in the bagels so legally they have to toast them (???) that was weird. Anyways - flavour was great and I didn’t get sick, but it felt like a hassle when I asked questions. If you are celiac just be careful!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Had an amazing bagel sandwich on a gf bagel from modern bread and bagel here!They have a separate gf toaster, and the staff took care to change gloves and prepare my food separately

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing gluten free bagels with an awesome selection to pick from (not just plain bagels!!) Got the boca breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel and I felt great afterwards!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The other two reviews are out of date. Black Seed now partners with Modern Bread and Bagel and has GF everything and sesame bagels at this location (I think most have them, but can only speak to this location). Not a dedicated kitchen. Worth a visit if you cant make it to MB&B on the UWS!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Up there with the gold standard GF bagels of today - Katz and Odd Bagel - these potato flour bagels fit the bill. Like any GF bagel they’re best toasted. I toasted at home so don’t know if they have a safe toaster. Bagels have good flavor and texture. Typically denser than a standard gluten bagel but these stand on well and are better than 99% of GF bagels out there which are basically so far from being bagels. Made off site with separate equipment but baked in same ovens. My isolated Nima test came out good and was happy it did.