American·Upper East Side, New York
Beach Cafe
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Extensive dedicated gluten-free menu with clear labeling, knowledgeable staff, and multiple recent celiac-safe reviews highlight Beach Cafe as an excellent gluten-free choice.
Gluten-Free Offerings
GF PastaGF Breakfast
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Low
Low risk of cross-contamination reported.
Staff Knowledge
High
Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
72 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
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About
Beach Cafe is a neighborhood staple on the Upper East Side, known for its classic American comfort food. Their burger is often touted as the best on the Upper East Side. Open since 1968, it's a spot where locals gather to chat and enjoy hearty meals. Dave Goodside leads the cafe, maintaining its reputation as a social hub.
GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
72 items
View Full Menu ↗GF - Brunch Entrees
Gf - honey butter pancakes
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Gf - french toast
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Gf - beach crepes
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Gf - southwest sunshine
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Gf - plain and simple
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Gf - huevos rancheros
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Gf - eggs & salmon
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Gf - big boy
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Gf - western omelet
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Gf - spanish omelet
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Gf - abc omelet
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Gf - mexican omelet
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Gf - eggs benedict
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Gf - eggs and ham benedict
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Gf - avocado benedict
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Gf - salmon benedict
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Gluten Free Appetizers
Gf/dly - chicken rice soup - 16 oz
16 oz of homemade chicken consomme with chicken and rice
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Gf/dly - chili cup - 8 oz
8 oz of chili con carne served with chopped cheddar and red onions
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Gf/dly - potato pancakes
Potato and onion pancake made with a touch of rice flour and served with apple sauce
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Gf/dly - deviled eggs
5 egg halves topped with crumbled bacon. Served with 1 potato pancake
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Gf/dly - fried calamari
Fresh calamari dredged in rice flour and fried, served with spicy house made marinara sauce
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Gf/dly - fried zucchini
Fresh zucchini breaded with rice flour and deep fried. Served with house made marinara sauce
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Gf/dly - chicken fingers
Boneless chicken tenders with special gluten free Beach batter and a honey mustard dipping sauce
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Gf/dly - shrimp cocktail
10-12 Gulf shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce
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Gf/dly - guacamole and chips
House made flour tortilla chips fried in dedicated gluten free fryers served with fresh guacamole
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Gf/dly - edamame
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Gluten Free Salads
Gf/dly - seasonal mixed greens
Mixed seasonal baby greens with tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions
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Gf/dly - caesar salad
Fresh baby romaine, parmesan cheese and homemade Caesar dressing
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Gf/dly - iceberg wedge salad
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, smoked bacon, crumbled blue, blue cheese dressing
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Gf/dly - tomato, mozzarella and basil
Fresh cut tomatoes, mozzarella and basil with a balsamic drizzle
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Gf/dly - beach burger salad
Certified Angus beef served with a house salad of seasonal mixed greens
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Gf/dly - turkey burger salad
Ground white meat turkey served with a house salad of seasonal mixed greens
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Gf/dly - california cobb salad
Fresh romaine, crumbled bacon, chopped egg, chopped tomato, crumbled blue cheese, chilled chicken and avocado with a dressing of your choice
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Gf/dly - roasted beets and avocado salad
Roasted red beets, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese with a champagne vinaigrette
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Gf/dly - chicken and avocado salad
Romaine lettuce with grilled chicken breast, avocado, crumbled blue cheese, tomato and the dressing of your choice
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Gf/dly - poached salmon salad
Poached Atlantic salmon with mixed seasonal greens and cucumber dill sauce
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Gf/dly - poached salmon caesar salad
Poached Atlantic salmon with fresh Caesar salad and cucumber dill sauce
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Gf/dly - ny sliced steak salad 5 oz
5 oz of certified Angus beef served over a salad of seasonal mixed greens
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Gluten Free Burgers and Sandwiches
Gf/dly - beach burger
Certified aged Angus beef served on a gluten free hamburger bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickle
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Gf/dly - turkey burger
Fresh ground white meat turkey served with onion crisp and a gluten free bun
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Gf/dly - stone burger
Certified Angus beef burger topped with a fried egg on a gluten free hamburger bun. Served with tomato, lettuce, red onion and pickle
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Gf/dly - tuna salad sandwich
House made tuna salad served on a gluten free sandwich roll. Comes with ultra-thin fried onion crisp
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Gf/dly - chicken salad sandwich
House made chicken salad served on a gluten free sandwich roll. Comes with ultra-thin fried onion crisp
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Gf/dly - grilled cheese sandwich
Sandwich with cheddar cheese, bacon and tomato made on a gluten free roll
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Gluten Free Entrees / SALAD INCLUDED
Gf/dly - margherita pizza & salad
Tomato marinara sauce with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil made on a gluten free pizza dough
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Gf/dly - penne with broccoli & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with fresh broccoli tossed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil
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Gf/dly - penne with shrimp and broccoli & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with sauteed shrimp and fresh broccoli
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Gf/dly - penne with sausage, peppers and mozzarella & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with sweet Italian sausage, roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella
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Gf/dly - penne shrimp fra diavlo & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with sauteed shrimp tossed in a spicy marinara sauce
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Gf/dly - penne with white clam sauce & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with clam sauce, Italian parsley and red pepper flake
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Gf/dly - penne bolognese & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with house made tomato meat sauce
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Gf/dly - penne alfredo & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with house made Alfredo sauce made with cream, butter and parmesan cheese
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Gf/dly - baked ziti & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with house made bolognese topped with melted mozzarella cheese
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Gf/dly - baked ziti arrabiata & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with house made bolognese topped with melted mozzarella cheese, crumbled sweet Italian sausage and roasted red peppers
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Gf/dly - penne alfredo with salmon & capers & salad
Gluten free penne pasta with house made Alfredo sauce tossed with smoked salmon and capers
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Gf/dly - chicken paillard & salad
Pounded and grilled chicken breast served with seasonal greens dressed with a champagne vinaigrette
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Gf/dly - chicken picatta & salad
Thinly cut chicken cutlets sauteed in lemon butter, white wine and capers. Served with rice and vegetable
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Gf/dly - chicken marsalla & salad
Thinly pounded chicken breast sauteed in butter, garlic, mushrooms and Marsala wine served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and vegetable
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Gf/dly - chicken frances & salad
Thin egg battered chicken cutlets sauteed in lemon, butter and white wine. Served with rice and broccoli
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Gf/dly - beach fried chicken & salad
Whole chicken battered with gluten free flour and seasoning deep fried and served with cottage fries and gravy
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Gf/dly - roasted salmon & salad
Fresh Atlantic salmon served with yellow rice and vegetable
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Gf/dly - fish & chips & salad
Battered using gluten free ingredients and deep fried white fish served with crispy fries
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Gf/dly - salmon paillard & salad
Pan roasted Atlantic salmon served with a generous portion of seasonal mixed greens tossed in champagne vinaigrette
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Gf/dly - 10 oz steak frites & salad
10 oz of sliced certified Angus beef served with sauteed onions and cottage fries
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Gf/dly - (1) pork chop mashed and broccoli & salad
1 center cut pork chop served with mashed potato, vegetable and apple sauce
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Gf/dly - (2) pork chops mashed and broccoli & salad
2 center cut pork chops served with mashed potato, vegetable and apple sauce
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Gluten Free Desserts
Gf/dly - vanilla ice cream 3 scoops
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Gf/dly - chocolate ice cream 3 scoops
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Gf/dly - lemon sorbet 3 scoops
3 scoops
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Gf/dly - raspberry sorbet 3 scoops
3 scoops
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Gf/dly - chocolate mouse
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Gf/dly - lechie flan
With fruit compote, whip cream and creme caramel
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Logistics
Address
1326 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021, USA
Phone
(212) 988-7299