Junior's Restaurant & Cheesecake

The teensy sugar free cheesecake is pretty yum

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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Only one GF item on the menu, a diabetic friendly (sugar free but full of fake sugar) slice of cheesecake which as eh…

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Server was aware and checked on items for us. One cheese type "cake" was GF. Basically a mouse with a little cheese cake. Delicious, ok experience.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Average

Only thing "GF" on the breakfast menu is the eggs and fruit. Grits have gluten. I'm CD and wouldn't trust anything there to be safe from cross contamination because the staff seemed completely uneducated on gluten free.

My daughter is celiac, and we were happy to see that Junior’s in Times Square offers a gluten free menu (see photo)! Granted, it would be nice if they offered gluten free bread and buns for sandwiches and burgers, but after walking from place to place and not finding options, it was so nice to see we could eat here. My daughter has the bbq chicken with vegetables and mashed potatoes and was fine. Server was friendly and even though it was crowded, our party of 8 was able to get seated quickly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The first time I went I had a great experience with a knowledgeable server who was very helpful and she worked with the kitchen to make sure my meal was safe. I had the cobb salad and it was great. However, I went back and got sick from the cobb salad. Thinking it was a fluke, tried it (cobb salad) on a third trip and got sick again. I don't think I can recommend this place as it seems to be hit or miss regarding how careful they are for celiac patrons.

Celiac friendly?

No

I only went for dessert and they said they had thee dessert options. I had the Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake and it was very good! To top it off, I didn’t get glutened!

They don’t have a ton of options, but the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They take extra precautions with gluten-free food. Their chocolate mousse cheesecake is GF and is amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

This is not gluten free friendly. They do not have gluten free bread. I was told I could just order sandwiches but without the bread. I left as there were plenty of other restaurants nearby who do have gf bread.

Celiac friendly?

No

Staff knowledgeable got a little freshie cheesecake that was to die for!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Server great about checking ingredients for me (hot chocolate not safe, oh well!). The bakery side has mini cheesecakes with no crust, but at the restaurant they have massive slices of the chocolate mousse cheesecake and sugar free plain. The Chocolate mousse was INCREDIBLE, melt in your mouth deliciousness!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

An FYI for the gluten free folks out there...the "little fellas" cheesecakes available in the to-go area seemed safely gluten free as they are crustless. Plus, they are exactly the right size at least for me. Best cheesecake I've ever had without question

Celiac friendly?

No

I stopped in for a dessert to go. I was expecting to be turned away due to no GF options, but found their junior cheesecakes to be crustless and completely GF. Awesome find!

One word, CHEESECAKE! I asked if they had gf cheesecake. They said they did. I got a mini cheesecake! Yay!!! Five stars! It was yummy!!!

No GF options really other than salad. Even that came with a bone in it (chicken breast shouldn't have bones the last I knew). Was comped a GF cheesecake slice because I almost swallowed a bone (they are known for their cheesecake) & it wasn't tasty.

Celiac friendly?

No

Really not gluten free at all. No GF breads and no assurance of care around cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

No

They have NO items gluten free they said they will tell the chef but it is not safe! So frustrating to be here... should take this place off the gf list

Can't give lower. Manager said not marked and limited gf options. 👎👎👎

Celiac friendly?

No

I'm shocked that people are saying this has gluten free options. Sitting here trying to pick something for lunch and am so frustrated.

Celiac friendly?

No

Chocolate mousse cheesecake is gf because it has a chocolate chip crust! It was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Breakfast was great for people who can eat gluten. Not many options for people who can't. Wouldn't go back for myself. My food was right next to the gluten food. Staff was friendly.

Celiac friendly?

No

Several gluten free cheesecake options including chocolate mousse!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They had a few gluten-free options...mostly salads. The rest of the menu features more traditional diner-type food plus the cheesecakes. My server was very helpful. The food was good, portions were large and location is great.

Waitress was very knowledgeable. Told me what they could and couldn't offer gf. Was able to have a good meal and a gf cheesecake.

I lucked out with an extremely helpful and careful waiter (he was gf himself), but I would not say that Junior's is great for gluten free people. I ended up having a decent salad and ice cream for dessert.