Russ & Daughters Cafe

I only do take out / delivery. They have gf crackers, so it’s not the same experience per se, but if you get crackers, some cream cheese, half sour pickles, and lox, it’s delish!

I have celiac and would just never trust a bagel from a place with non gf bagels everywhere, so I enjoy it with the crackers :)

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

— Somewhat

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

Gluten free bagel was available, and tasty! They said they have a separate toaster for gluten free items, and specifically noted on the order that I had a gluten allergy.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I asked about GF options and cross contamination. Each person I spoke to seemed knowledgeable about gluten and appeared to know about celiac. They use a different toaster for their GF bagels (which I thought were great!) and was told that they prepare the GF foods in a particular area of the kitchen. Feeling good half an hour post meal!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They only have frozen GF bagels. The lox and cream cheese looked delicious.

I found the staff to be very dismissive of my allergy. In fact when I asked if a dressing was gluten free the one of the staff members chuckled at me. I ended up getting extremely sick after eating at this restaurant.

Celiac friendly?

No

Not only do they have gluten free bagels and gluten free "rye bread" -- they have a dedicated toaster for their gluten free bread! I was truly able to enjoy lox and bagels with my family.

Celiac friendly?

Yes