By the Way Bakery

68 recent ratings
$$ • Bakery
dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Cookies, Dessert, Muffins, Wedding Cakes
1236 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10028
From the owner

Everything is made by hand, from scratch, and in small batches. And, BTW, everything is gluten and dairy free.

On safety—Our kitchen is a dedicated gluten-free facility. We carefully vet every ingredient and test our products on a regular basis. Our products are recommended by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.

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Hashimoto's

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The best GF scones ever. Everything here is delicious. My non-GF friends can’t tell the difference.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 days ago read full review

Celiac

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Fully dedicated gluten-free and lactose-free bakery! Amazing cakes and pastries

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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Desserts delicious… we have also been to their Upper West Side store as well for my grandson

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 2 weeks ago read full review

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Cookies
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Muffins
  • Wedding Cakes

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Bakery
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Delivery
  • Healthy
  • Kid Friendly
  • Online Ordering
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

From the owner


This is a special place, the kind you remember, but can never find. By the Way Bakery is an old-fashioned bakery where everything is made by hand, from scratch, in small batches. And, by the way, all of our baked goods are gluten-free and dairy-free. They're also certified kosher. Most important, everything we make is as delicious as – if not better than – most conventional baked goods.



Blueberry muffins bursting with blueberries. A lemon layer cake made with fresh lemon zest and filled with homemade lemon curd. A chocolate chip cookie made with the finest Belgian chocolate. A smile you can taste.

Come visit us to find out why so many people have fallen in love with our bite-size little shops!

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Symptomatic Celiac

Nothing vegan

1 year ago
Gluten Intolerant

Gluten free

1 year ago

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Celiac

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Small place. Cakes look amazing if you need a full cake. We sampled three things. Didn’t enjoy the chocolate chip cookie, something tasted odd about it. Baked good were good, just a small offering. No breads, just cakes and cookies.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Average

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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I took cup cake, muffin and some other things... they were all delicius. I loved this place!!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 weeks ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Everything I got was really good!! Best blondie I’ve ever had. Prices are reasonable. I wish I had ordered more. Note that it is very small; there is no seating.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 4 weeks ago read full review

Celiac

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Their stuff is great. Whoopie pie is the best I've tasted.

Unfortunately they close at 6:00 p.m. 😢

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Wheat Allergy

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Oh my goodness!! This place has the most amazing treats!! I got a cream puff & a whoopie pie & I get double checking their website to make sure they really are gluten free (even though the sack said “gluten free”) because they were truly the most delicious ones I’ve had. Amazing. Might be my new favorite bakery!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Very safe no reaction had food many times

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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Cute spot! Such good muffins- I’ll be back.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious baked goods from a dedicated GF bakery

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gf bakery. Delicious - we live on Long Island & I’ve been to their bakery in the city but their cakes & other items are also sold at Whole Foods (freezer). The cakes are delicious. Whenever we need to bring something to a gathering, I grab a cake from Whole Foods. We had their chocolate cake decorated and used it as a small cake for us to cut at our wedding. People always love the cakes - have no idea they are gf.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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This is a gluten-free, dairy free and Kosher bakery. They have delicious desserts and great service!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Cute little place. Had a pumpkin muffin- was amazing. My son had a cinnamon one, which was a little crumbly. Cakes and other treats looked amazing.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything is GF and there were a decent amount of options! I got a kinder tart and a turtle bar and both were great!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Celiac

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The best gluten free bakery ever. I am not gluten free, but I still love the food. They do great birthday cakes and holiday treats. The staff are lovely and knowledgeable.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 3 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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So amazing.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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the cranberry orange scone was delicious! the whoopie pie was just okay in my opinion, but definitely a cute small place with a few different cake, cookie, muffin & a miscellaneous choices.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I enjoyed my little red velvet bunt cake, and my gingerbread man cookie. They had a variety of treats and the staff were very helpful.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Had the blueberry muffins so good

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Very good! No egg-based breakfasts but nice scones and muffins and cookies

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Cute place, tons of selection, dedicated GF bakery

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Best cakes I’ve had since becoming Gluten and Dairy intolerant. Amazing.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Bakery is dedicated gluten free. Got a couple muffins and a scone. Although tasty, they were dry. Disappointed they didn't have any bread on a Monday. Not sure what day fresh bread is available

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Average

Updated 5 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh. My husband and I stopped in here yesterday to try some GF baked good since I haven't had anything decent since having been diagnosed with Celiac months ago. This place proves gluten is not necessary for baking. Everything we got is better than most baked goods I've ever had. We tried mini chocolate and pumpkin Bundt cakes; little lemon poppyseed and apple "cakes"; cream puffs, and a cupcake. It was all amazing. So moist, so flavorful, no weird textures. I'm actually pretty sad I can't treat myself whenever I want since I don't live in NYC! And since it's a dedicated GF bakery, zero worries and zero issues.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 6 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great Pastries.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Employees were super friendly and patient. Purchased a brownie and whoopie pie. Pricey but good. Brownie was moist with good texture. The whoopie pie was really really good. Will go back when in the neighborhood

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 8 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Perfect little gluten free bakery! Great variety of treats to choose from and everyone of them delicious! We grabbed a box full of treats and headed to the park for a quick picnic before heading to the museum. Will definitely stop in again to try different things.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Celiac

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100% dedicated gluten AND dairy free cafe!! Enjoyed the brownie and apple muffin.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
Updated 9 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Omg it is heaven on earth! My husband is celiac and cannot eat gluten or dairy and when he walked in and they said all of the items were ok for him his eyes popped out of his head. We bought a lot of different products and all were scrumptious and hard to believe they were GF and DF. What a treat!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Door dash from here was amazing. Especially loved the bundt cake!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Their vanilla cake is one of those “I cannot believe it is not gluten” products!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 10 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Nice little bakery near the park. All gluten free. No seating.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 11 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Reasonably priced & so many options! The perfect little bakery treat! I had an apple donut (SO GOOD)—- however, more cake than donut & some kind of raps berry tart—- also tasty

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything we got was just lovely. My daughter got a whoopee pie and a red believer bundtini. I got the crème puff. Both were delightful. I wish we had found this earlier in our trip bc we would have gone multiple times!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious products.

Great selection.

Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Adorable little shop.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Asymptomatic Celiac

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Good selection everything looked delicious…had the blueberry muffin and coconut macaroon so far…extremely good and would not know the diff…pricey too

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Very small bakery but had numerous options from cakes and cupcakes to cookies, blondies, and biscotti.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Everything here is awesome. Gluten free and dairy free. Don't go here if you want to avoid sugar. But for some great occasional treats that taste amazing this is it.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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By the Way Bakery has so many delicious options. My son was very excited to have a vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles. He gave it a double thumbs up. The person working was very friendly and I will definitely be back.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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Nice little bakery. Everything was delicious! We tried cookies, scones, raisin sourdough bread, mini Bundt cakes. Everything was excellent, even for my non-GF travel companion!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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BEST chocolate chip cookie I have had since being GF! Such great food and awesome staff

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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Great!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Gluten & Dairy free. No breads or breakfast items, just FYI. Delicious.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Absolutely delicious!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious cakes!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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AMAZING they are so sweet everything is gluten free and dairy free it’s such a blessing. Everything is reasonably priced I got a slice of cake and a cookie for 8$ So delicious!!!!

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We loved the almond cake and apricot rugelach but did not enjoy the cake slice or chocolate cookies quite as much.

There is no seating, but they do sell coffee and iced tea, as well as a nice selection of gf df treats, and if it’s a nice day you’re only a short walk from Central Park and the steps of the Met Museum, so there are lovely spots to sit and enjoy your treats while people watching.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Good

Updated 1 year ago read full review

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