Updated February 2019
Update: There are now *50* amazing gluten-free restaurants on this list thanks to your reader submissions!
Did we miss one? Email us with the restaurant name, website, + Facebook link to info@stepoutbuffalo.com
“Gluten” has become a bit of a buzzword lately. Kourtney Kardashian refuses to eat it (tbt to that entire episode), but more importantly restaurants are realizing the importance of catering to their customers who actually can’t eat it aka not Kourtney. Whether you’re affected by celiac disease, gluten intolerant, or just looking for a lifestyle change that doesn’t include the G-word, these Western New York restaurants have some of the best gluten-free options around. So without further ado…
The Best Restaurants in WNY With Delicious Gluten-Free Options:
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Roost
1502 Niagara St / Downtown
With a menu that’s always changing with the seasons, Roost makes sure to constantly keep up their A game. PSA: Their menu is so good that you’ll probably drool just reading it. They place a ‘GF’ next to all of the options on their menu so it’s easy for you to decipher which meals are on the gluten-free list.
Osteria 166
166 Franklin St / Downtown
This place offers super yummy Italian cuisine that can easily make any of their pasta, sandwiches, or pizzas gluten free. AKA you get to enjoy the whole friggen menu. Wahoooo!
Dinosaur BBQ
301 Franklin Street / Downtown
Okay these guys get 5 gold stars: they have a WHOLE ENTIRE gluten-free menu. When you go, simply ask for the special menu and watch as all of your glutenless BBQ dreams come true.
Brick Oven Bistro
904 Abbott Rd /South Buffalo
One word – ~pizza~. Brick Oven makes pizzas loaded with mouth watering toppings and cooked in a brick oven duh, and *any* of their pizzas are available with gluten free dough!(!!)
Brian’s Best Gluten Free
247 Cayuga Rd / Cheektowaga (Near Airport)
It’s in the name people. This is a must-try place for aaaaall the yummy gluten-free bread options. Pick up some bread, muffins, bagels, and everything in between then bring it home and have a bomb g-free dinner with the fam or eat it all on the way home…yolo
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Toutant
427 Ellicott St / Downtown
With just about everything on their menu made from scratch, our friends over at Toutant are more than willing to comply with gluten-free requests for almost the whole menu. Yassss
Juicy Burger
1 Buffalo St / Southtowns
Let’s be real, there comes a time when everyone is just craving a big, juicy burger. Well here ya go! Juicy is another great place with a super awesome menu where almost all options can be enjoyed with a gluten-free bun.
Roly Poly Sandwich Shop
846 Main St / Downtown
This is one of the best places for a quick bite, soup, sandwiches, salad, or all of the above. Roly Poly makes all of their options available to enjoy gluten-free, and they also have a “Roll Your Own Wrap” option which can get p wild. Roll anything you want, live the dream.
Bedrock Eatery
4038 Hoover Rd / Southtowns
The new Bedrock Eatery is somewhere that you need to check out ASAP. Along with the gorgeous views and dog-friendly atmosphere, their menu features lots of gluten-free options like sandwiches and salads to eat there or to go.
Poppyseed Restaurant
3620 Mckinley Pkwy / Southtowns
The Poppyseed Restaurant features the. most. delicious salads with homemade dressings, soups, sandwiches, and pasta – which are all available to be switched out for gluten free options. We literally LOVE the Poppyseed, 11/10.
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Wok & Roll
5467 Sheridan Drive / Northtowns
Gluten-free Chinese anyone? Everyone craves it every once in a while or all the time…it’s fine. At Wok & Roll they’re very accommodating to gluten-free guests, with tons of g-free options including the ever-so-yummy lettuce wraps instead of won-ton wraps. #winning
Pizza Plant Italian Pub (Canalside) / Pizza Plant Williamsville
Canalside & Williamsville
More delish gluten-free pizzas?! Yes please. Pizza Plant also has gluten-less wings that will make you fall in love with our classic Buffalo wings all over again <3
Patina 250
250 Delaware Ave / Downtown
Looking for something a little more fancy? Patina has is a great option with an amazing courtyard. Some of their menu is already made-to-order as gluten-free, definitely put this on your date night bucket list!
Bacchus Wine Bar
56 W Chippewa St / Downtown
Another place to enjoy when you’re feeling a little bit classier, Bacchus has place has a savory menu with items being offered on small or big plates depending on your appetite. Be sure to come here at least once during their free outdoor flix nights during summertime! Watching a movie while eating dinner and drinking wine? That’s what we’re talkin about.
Bonus:
Lockhouse Distillery
41 Columbia St / Downtown
Gluten-free vodka. This is v important information for you to know.
Vin-Chet Bakery
2178 Kensington Ave / North Buffalo
This Bakery is a full on gluten-free bakery. They specialize in ONLY gluten-free treats, from cupcakes to cakes to brownies to pudding. There will for sure be something on their list to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours, we guarantee it.
More!
You guys are the best and e-mailed us even MORE amazing places to enjoy gluten free meals and goodies. Here they are, your reader submissions:
Allen Burger Venture
Facebook / 716-768-0386 / 175 Allen St / 5385 MainSt / Sun-Thurs 11-10 pm Fri & Sat 11-11 pm
Applewood Cafe
Facebook / 716-630-5950 / Mon-Fri 10-9 pm, Sat 11-9 pm, Sun- Closed
Belsito
Facebook / 716-783-9390 / 1368 Hertel Ave / Mon-Wed 12-10 pm, Thurs 12-11 pm, Fri & Sat 12-1 am, Sun 5-10 pm
Betty’s
Facebook / 716-362-0633 / 370 Virginia St / Tue-Sat 8-3 pm & 5-9 pm, Sun 9-2 pm, Monday- Closed
Break’n Eggs
Facebook / 716-634-3447 / 5235 Main St / Mon-Sun 7-3 pm
Cantina Loco
Facebook / 716-551-0160 / 191 Allen St / Sun 12-8pm, Mon 4-10 pm, Tue-Fri 11:20-10 pm, Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-8 pm
Carte Blanche
Facebook / 716-649-2101 / 61 Buffalo St / Sun 10-2 pm & 5-8 pm, Mon-n/a, Tues-Thurs 4-9 pm, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat 10-2 pm & 4-10
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Coco
Facebook / 716-885-1885 / 888 Main St / Mon-Thurs 11-10 pm, Fri 11-11 pm, Sat 5-11 pm, Sun 4:30-9 pm
Colter Bay
Facebook/ 716-436-5197 / 561 Deleware Ave / Sun-Thurs 11:20-2 am, Fri & Sat 11:30-4 am
Cugino’s
Facebook / 716-633-8432 / 6011 Main St / Sun-Mon 11-10 pm
Curly’s
Facebook / 716-824-9716 / 647 Ridge Rd /Mon-Closed, Tue-Thurs 11-9 pm, Fri 11-10 pm, Sat 4-10 pm, Sun 4-8 pm
Fat Bob’s
Facebook / 716-887-2971 / 41 Virginia Pl / Mon-Thurs 11:30-10 pm, Fri&Sat 11:30-12 am, Sun 1-10 pm
Fresh Catch Poke
Facebook / 716-271-7653 / 5933 Main St Suite 101 / Mon-Sat 10-9pm, Sun 11-6 pm
Hollow Bistro & Brew
Website / (716) 759-7351 / 10641 Main St, Clarence / Mon – Thurs 11:30 a – 9 pm, Fri 11:30a – 10p, Sat 11a – 10p
Homegrown Bistro
Facebook/ 716-725-3849 / 4211 N Buffalo Rd/ Mon- Closed, Tue-Sun 8-3 pm
Ilio DiPaolos
Facebook / 716-825-3675 / 3785 South Park Ave /Mon-Closed, Tue-Thur 11:30-9:30 pm, Fri 11:30-10:30 pm, Sat 2-10:30 pm, Sun 1-9:30 pm
JJ’s Casa Di Pizza
Facebook / 716-883-8200 / 11 E Mowhawk St / Mon-Tue 11-10 pm, Wed-Thur 11-11 pm, Fri 11-12pm, Sat 12-12 pm, Sun 3-10 pm
Kith and Kin
Facebook / 716-471-3305 / 5850 South Transit Road, Lockport
Lancaster Deli
Facebook / 716-681-3100 / 5430 Broadway / Sun-Closed, Mon-Thurs 11-6 pm, Fri 11-7 pm, Sat 10-4 pm
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Facebook / 716-882-3509 / 511 Rhode Island St/ Mon-Thrs 4-11 pm, Fri-sat 4-12 am, Sun 11-10 pm
Mac’s on Hertel
Facebook /716-833-6227 /1435 Hertel Ave / Sun-Thurs 11-11pm, Fri-Sat 11-2 am
Mothers
Facebook / 716-882-2989 / 33 Virginia Pl / Mon-Sat 4-4 am, Sun 1-4 am
Pasquales
Facebook / 3 Locations- Derby, West Seneca, & East Aurora / Mon-Thurs 11-10 pm, Fri-Sat 11-11 pm, Sun 12-10 pm
Perks Cafe
Facebook / Elmwood & Main St Location/ Mon-Fri 7-6pm, Sat-Sun 8-6 pm
PJ Cools
Facebook/ 716-288-7193 / 6160 Transit Rd / Sun-Mon 12-10 pm
Ristorante Lombardo
Facebook / 716873-4291 / 1198 Hertel Ave / Mon-Thurs 5-10 pm, Fri 11:30-2:30 pm & 5-11 pm, Sat 5-11 pm, Sun-Closed
Sweat Pea Bakery
Facebook / 716-202-1192 / 1 S Buffalo St / Mon-Tue 9-3 pm, Wed-Fri 9-6 pm, Sat 8-4 pm, Sun- Closed
The Pita Place
Facebook /716-634-7482 / 412 Evans St / Mon-Fri 11-8 pm, Sat 12-8 pm, Sun – Closed
Thin Man Brewery
Facebook/ 716-923-4100 / 492 Elmwood Ave / Mon-Thurs 3-1 am, Fri 3-2 am, Sat 11-2 am, Sun 11-12 am
Two Wheels Bakery and Cafe
Facebook / 716-370-1505 / 435 Ellicott St / Tue-Fri 7:30-5:30 pm, Sat 9-2 pm, Sun- Closed, Mon 9-2 pm