Front Street Cafe
$$ • New American Restaurant
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One of my favorite restaurants for any meal. There are many gluten free options and it’s one of the few places I can enjoy gluten free French fries.
Great spot. Knowledgeable about CC and dedicated fryer. Awesome French Fries and Chicken Fingers and other great options.
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We really enjoyed brunch. The location is nice with indoor and outdoor seating. There were multiple GF options and they were great handling request to accommodate other allergies (garlic, onions).
Great experience! Only of the few gluten free brunch places in Philly, and I was grateful to have this experience. I had the bbq cauliflower and the shrimp n grits. Both were very good. The menu is clearly marked (including the specials menu), and there are plenty of options.
Great food and atmosphere! GF clearly labeled and many other dishes can be modified! Delicious, highly recommend.
Great GF chicken tenders. Very delicious had them at a food festival so can’t address all the other menu questions
amazing good! great safe kitchen for celiac, everything is separate. mozzarella sticks, fried cauliflower, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, burgers, fries everything. on the cheaper side and good drinks
Great place for gf and non gf eaters! Dedicated fryer and knowledgeable staff
Their are many GF items on the menu. Something for all ages. Food was amazing! They also have GF bread options for burgers and such.
So knowledgeable about gf and so many options!!
This restaurant is amazing. First time in this past week for lunch and I was amazed at the selection of gf food, we loved it so much we came back in for dinner and there was even a larger selection of food. Now dessert? Gluten and dairy free cheesecake! Come on, it was delicious. I will be back again and again.
Food was fantastic! We went for brunch and got the cauliflower wings in Sriracha sauce, the crab cake sandwich on gf bun with fries, the shrimp and grits and chicken tenders. Server said all sandwiches except for the fried chicken can be made GF. The parking lot listed on their website made parking less stressful.
Lots of GF options, had the breakfast tacos and didn’t have a reaction!
Right off the bat the staff was knowledgable on Celiac and showed me the gluten free items on the menu. Their gf bun was sooo good and I had no doubts about it being gluten free!
Such amazing food and drinks, extremely knowledgeable staff, menu is well-labeled with allergen information, and there’s a lovely outdoor patio!! Can’t wait to come back.
I was here for brunch. They took all the precautions to avoid cross contamination. The food was good and didn’t get sick.
Can’t wait to go back for lunch! A regular Philly visitor, went for brunch in September and had the quinoa oatmeal (with house-made granola and oat milk) and it was so good I wanted to go back for it this visit. Only when we got there I realized I wanted to try the lunch menu- with gf buns and gf fries!! Next time!! Also good coffee, friendly staff and clean bathroom! They also offer vegan cheese and oat and almond milk for coffee drinks!
Fantastic extensive gluten free brunch menu!! Ordered breakfast nachos and there is a dedicated fryer for chips and chicken wings. Highly recommend!!
This place is DELICIOUS. Dedicated fryers, some of the food like their chicken tenders are already GF whether you want it to be or not. However they do make their whiskey bbq sauce in house and there IS whiskey in it so celiacs beware. They have other sauces that are totally safe and delicious. I’ve been twice for breakfast and will be 100% going back.
Amazing amazing amazing!! Got the harvest salad with chicken. definitely coming back
Great GF options! Most options are GF or can be adjusted to be GF. There is a dedicated fryer and also GF buns for burgers or sandwiches (I believe an extra sur charge)
I always get the chicken tenders and buffalo cauliflower. Also like their burgers and sweet potato fries.
The servers do a great job with dietary restrictions and always ask about allergies before taking orders.
The best. Their fries are finally GF now too! I love everything on the menu I’ve had. Also a lot of vegan options. I’m here regularly. Love it!!!
Most of the menu is GF and I haven’t ever gotten sick.
So delicious! Even the microwaved leftovers were tasty the next day. (I got the salmon.) Have eaten there twice and didn’t get sick. :)
Top notch! Gluten free food that is delicious in its own right, not just to our adjusted palates with limited options. The eggplant “Parmesan” entree with sunflower ricotta (also DF) is one of the best things I’ve had in years. Well executed, perfectly balanced. Kids enjoyed a curry lentil soup, tenders, and fries. I had a Paloma mock tail that was divine. Dedicated fryer and clearly labeled menu. Also great for dairy free!
Update, June 2022: I eat here all the time now, and it’s always an incredible experience. Knowledgeable, helpful staff, and so many out of this world delicious options. Everything in their fryer is gluten free so you have many options even from the bar foods. Oodles of vegetarian and vegan options, delicious cocktails, great vibes, and covered outdoor seating and bar. What more could you want?
June 2021: I got the breakfast tacos (marked GF on the menu) and they were awesome! The waitress knew what Celiac Disease was and said it would be no problem when I asked if my food could be prepared in a separate area. I can’t wait to come back and try more of their GF options!
Came here twice for breakfast while on vacation and had no reaction. They have a dedicated toaster for GF bread and staff were knowledgeable. Best turkey bacon I’ve ever had!
Front Street is always our go-to for celiac safe dining. They’re always very careful and know how to handle the food properly. Dedicated fryer!
Lovely outdoor garden space. You can call ahead for reservations. I had the grilled watermelon salad with raspberry tahini dressing and GF French fries, which were both excellent!
I’m a sensitive Celiac and have eaten here quite often. Not only do they have many options but their food is amazing! Highly recommend for any meal of the day!
This food is fantastic, especially the buffalo cauliflower and Mac and cheese.
Amazing experience!! They had so many options, including things that I rarely find, like fried pickles and fried chicken. The waitress said they use a separate fryer for the gluten free items and I did not feel sick at all later. Everything tasted amazing!
Everything GF was labeled and if it wasn’t GF it could be made GF with substitutions. The entire fryer is GF as well. Great food and great drinks
I ate here the first time and had a great experience, the chicken fingers were so good. Second time went back and the food was not great. The waitress didn’t seem super knowledgeable about cross contamination but after checking said it was fine and I felt safe and thankfully I didn’t get sick. I will not eat here again after reading others reviews.
It is not celiac friendly. I live in the neighborhood and have given it many many tries. Unfortunately I can report with confidence that it is absolutely not celiac friendly and has made me sick several times.
I have been told conflicting things about the kitchen. Both that there is NOT and there is a dedicated fryer. Also that there is and isn't a dedicated toaster. I know for sure now there is not dedicated kitchen prep areas after a friend who worked here told me the truth. There is cross contamination. I wouldn't consider anything gf on the menu as safe.
Items I have tried:
Chicken tenders
Tostada grain bowl
Buffalo cauliflower chicken
Bagel
Sandwiches
Eggs & bacon
Fabulous selection of gluten free as well as dairy free options. And delicious!
The food and staff are wonderful. I am a sensitive Celiac and have never had an issue here. Some of my favorite dishes are fried mozzarella, chicken fingers and the Mac and cheese! Love this place.
Many items can be made gluten free. Had the chicken tenders with no issues. Fries are gluten free too!
Always stop in at Front Street when I’m in Philly - start w the GF Buffalo cauliflower...and then order a second - it’s that good. Great brunch options, locally made kombucha on tap, local ciders, incredible teas and coffee, most items can be made GF
Ridiculously allergy friendly menu. Absolutely awesome. The waiters are knowledgeable and there are a ton of options. I also have a dairy allergy and every time I come here I'm overwhelmed by the number of options (not a common experience for me, post-celiac diagnosis). I'm very sensitive to cross contamination and I've never gotten sick eating here.
The food is great, the service is great, and I've never had a bad experience here.
I've eaten here many times and have always had a positive experience. They take gluten-free seriously and I have never had a reaction. Great breakfast and lunch options. Service is always friendly as well.
