The Financial District spends a lot of energy convincing you it has a personality outside of 9 to 5, and its brunch scene is doing its best. Most menus here are built around bagels, avocado toast, and the assumption that gluten-free means picking around the problem. Nio's Shake is where we'd start, with gluten-free pastries worth the detour. For more options, see gluten-free breakfast and brunch across New York or head a few stops north to SoHo's list.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
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