The Richmond District has about forty Russian bakeries, a fog schedule you could set your watch to, and a deep cultural commitment to bread in every form it can take. Getting a gluten-free meal here that wasn't assembled from sad substitutions used to require real effort. This list is the places that have actually figured it out. When you're ready to branch out, we've got guides to breakfast and brunch and bars in the neighborhood, and if you want to keep going, Inner Sunset and Hayes Valley both have their own lists.
Updated Oct 6, 2026
Excellent gluten-free experience with clear menu labeling, standout gluten-free gnocchi, and highly knowledgeable staff praised by celiac diners.
CleanPlate Weekly
The safest gluten-free spots in NYC — a few hand-picked places in your inbox each week.
Pan-Asian / Burmese
Menu features clear gluten-free labeling and staff are knowledgeable, with several adaptable dishes and generally positive recent reviews. Some fried items are not safe due to a shared fryer, reducing variety for strict gluten-free needs.
Menu features clear gluten-free labeling and staff are knowledgeable, with several adaptable dishes and generally positive recent reviews. Some fried items are not safe due to a shared fryer, reducing variety for strict gluten-free needs.
CleanPlate Weekly
The safest gluten-free spots in NYC — a few hand-picked places in your inbox each week.
