American·Upper East Side, New York
Cafe Luka
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Extensive gluten-free menu with clear labeling and many options, including pancakes, pizza, and sandwiches; staff generally attentive, though ingredient transparency has been inconsistent in rare cases.
Gluten-Free Offerings
GF PizzaGF BreadGF BagelsGF Breakfast
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Cross-Contamination
Medium
Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.
Staff Knowledge
Medium
Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
78 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About
Cafe Luka is a neighborhood staple on the Upper East Side, known for its extensive diner-style menu that includes standout dishes like their tuna melt and a variety of breakfast options. It's a family-owned spot, perfect for a casual meal any time of the day, whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast or a relaxed dinner. The place is appreciated for…
GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
78 items
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Coffee small
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Coffee large
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Decaf coffee small
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Decaf coffee large
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Tea
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Herbal tea
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Espresso
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Cappuccino
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16 oz. milk
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Soda
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Seltzer water
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Bottled water
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Fresh lemonade
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Iced coffee
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Iced tea
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Iced cappuccino
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JUICES & FRUITS
Orange juice small
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Orange juice large
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Grapefruit juice small
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Grapefruit juice large
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Tomato juice small
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Tomato juice large
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Cranberry juice small
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Cranberry juice large
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Apple juice small
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Apple juice large
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Fresh fruit salad small
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Fresh fruit salad large
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Fresh melon
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Fresh strawberry
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1/2 grapefruit
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FROM OUR BAGEL BIN
Gluten-free bread
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Gluten-free bagel
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APPETIZERS
Feta cheese appetizer
Tomato, Cucumber, and Olives.
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Shrimp cocktail
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Stuffed mushrooms
With Crabmeat
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SALADS
Cobb salad
Grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg, tomatoes, cucumber and olives.
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Chicken mesclun salad
Grilled breast of chicken over organically grown baby greens with radicchio and tomato.
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Greek salad small
Lettuce, tomato, black olives, onions, stuffed grape leaves, anchovies and imported feta cheese.
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Chef's salad
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, roast beef, turkey, ham, Swiss cheese and hard-boiled egg.
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Grilled filet of fresh salmon salad
Over mixed greens, with vinaigrette.
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Salad nicoise
Chunks of white tuna on mixed greens with mushrooms, hard- boiled egg, olives, green beans, tomato and anchovies.
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Tuna salad platter
Served with potato salad, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato and hard- boiled egg.
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Chicken salad platter
Served with potato salad, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato and hard- boiled egg.
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Julienne salad
Fresh-cut turkey with Swiss cheese and tomato over mixed greens.
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Grilled calamari salad
With arugula and tomato.
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Luka salad
Chopped mixed greens with fresh mozzarella, olives, tomato, capers, anchovies and artichoke.
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Salad organico
Organic greens with goat cheese, raisins, walnuts and beets.
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OL ENTREES
Chicken kabob over rice
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Shrimp scampi with broccoli over rice
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Zucchini linguini in red sauce with mixed vegetables
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Baslamic salmon
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FROM THE BROILER
Broiled roumanian steak
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Broiled center-cut pork chops with apple sause
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ROASTED IN OUR OVEN
Roast brisket of beef au jus
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DIET DELIGHTS
Fresh melon with cottage cheese
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Vegetable platter
Your choice of 3 fresh vegetables and potato.
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SIDES
Fresh vegetable of the day
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Homemade mashed potatoes
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Baked potato
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Potato salad
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Colesalw
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Cottage cheese
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Guacamole
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Tossed garden salad small
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Tossed garden salad large
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Side of bacon
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Side of ham
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Side of sausag
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Side of turkey bacon
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Side of turkey sausage
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Homemade balsamic vinaigrette
10Oz.
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Yellow rice
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DESSERTS
Fresh fruit salad small
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Fresh fruit salad large
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Jello
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Ice cream
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Ice cream sundae
Served with your choice of ice cream and chocolate syrup.
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Logistics
Address
1317 1st Ave A, New York, NY 10021, USA
Phone
(212) 585-2205