Greenwich Village has been the neighborhood where creative types go to feel misunderstood since before most of its current residents were born. The cafés have kept up the tradition, which mostly means interesting menus with enough wheat in them to make you feel left out. Pop Up Grocer is where we'd start, for the gluten-free pastries. For more options, see the best gluten-free cafés across New York or head one neighborhood over to cafés in SoHo.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
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