Brazilian·Upper West Side, New York
TAP Brazilian Café
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Fully gluten-free Brazilian café with clear labeling and a menu built around naturally gluten-free tapioca sandwiches and açaí bowls; recent reviews consistently praise safety and variety.
Gluten-Free Offerings
GF BreadGF PastriesGF DessertsGF SandwichesGF 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
1 Reported
1 gluten-related illness report in the past 6 months.
GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
53 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
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About
TAP Brazilian Café on the Upper West Side is a quick stop for gluten-free Brazilian bites. They're known for their tapioca sandwiches and açaí bowls, with the Pão de queijo being a standout. It's a casual spot, perfect for a quick lunch or snack. The café is run by the #TapBrothers, who focus on bringing Brazilian superfoods to NYC.
GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
53 items
View Full Menu ↗TAP Bundles (UWS) 🌟
The morning duo!
Pão de Queijo Panini (BEC or Avo & Eggs) paired with a Signature Smoothie.
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The protein club
Chicken Club Tapioca sandwich paired with a warm pão de queijo.
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The REAL Açaí Bowls
Samba bowl 16oz
Açaí layered with gluten-free granola, passion fruit, and mango.
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Tapioca Sandwiches
Avo&egg | tapioca sandwich
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, scrambled eggs, mozzarella, seasoned avocado, and fresh tomatoes.
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Caprese | tapioca sandwich
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and nut-free basil pesto.
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Baconeggncheese | tapioca sandwich
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, crispy turkey bacon, eggs, and mozzarella.
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Chicken club | tapioca sandwich ⭐
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, shredded chicken, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes.
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Lean steak club | tapioca sandwich
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, lean shredded steak, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, baby arugula, and nut-free basil pesto.
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Philly “rio” steak | tapioca sandwich (new)
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, lean shredded steak, mozzarella, sautéed tricolor peppers, and red onions.
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Salmon & mango fresh | tapioca sandwich (new)
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, smoked salmon, tomatoes, arugula, red onion, cream cheese, and mango citric vinaigrette.
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Bbq mushroom | tapioca sandwich (new)
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, BBQ shiitake mushrooms, baby arugula, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes.
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Prosciutto classico | tapioca sandwich (new)
Tapioca sandwich with parmesan crust, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, baby arugula, and dijon mustard.
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Sweet nutella strawberry | tapioca sandwich (new) 🩷
Tapioca sandwich filled with Nutella and fresh strawberries.
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Egg Wraps
Avo & eggs | eggwrap
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, scrambled eggs, mozzarella, seasoned avocado, and fresh tomatoes.
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Caprese | eggwrap
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and nut-free basil pesto.
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Baconeggncheese | eggwrap
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, crispy turkey bacon, scrambled eggs, and mozzarella.
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Chicken club | eggwrap ⭐
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, shredded chicken, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes.
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Lean steak club | eggwrap
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, lean shredded steak, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, baby arugula, and nut-free basil pesto.
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Philly “rio” steak | eggwrap (new)
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, lean shredded steak, mozzarella, red, green and yellow peppers, and red onions.
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Salmon & mango fresh | eggwrap (new)
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, smoked salmon, arugula, red onion, cream cheese, and mango citric vinaigrette.
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Bbq mushroom | eggwrap (new)
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, BBQ shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella, baby arugula, and fresh tomatoes.
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Prosciutto classico | eggwrap (new)
Egg wrap with parmesan crust, prosciutto, mozzarella, baby arugula, and dijon.
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Pão De Queijo Panini's
Avo & eggs | panini
Pão de queijo panini filled with eggs, seasoned avocado, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes.
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Caprese | panini
Pão de queijo panini filled with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and nut-free basil pesto.
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Baconeggncheese | panini
Pão de queijo panini filled with crispy turkey bacon, eggs, and mozzarella.
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Chicken club | panini
Pão de queijo panini filled with shredded chicken, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes.
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Lean steak club | panini
Pão de queijo panini filled with lean shredded steak, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, baby arugula, and nut-free basil pesto.
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Philly “rio” steak | panini (new)
Pão de queijo panini filled with lean shredded steak, mozzarella, sautéed tricolor peppers, and red onions.
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Salmon & mango fresh | panini (new)
Pão de queijo panini filled with smoked salmon, tomatoes, red onion, arugula, cream cheese, and mango citric vinaigrette.
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Bbq mushroom | panini (new)
Pão de queijo panini filled with BBQ shiitake mushrooms, mozzarella, arugula, and tomatoes.
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Prosciutto classico | panini (new)
Pão de queijo panini filled with prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, and dijon mustard.
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Sweet nutella strawberry | panini (new) 🩷
Pão de queijo panini filled with Nutella and strawberries.
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Smoothies
Zenergy | signature
Smoothie with açaí, bananas, strawberries, and blueberries.
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Passion mango | signature
Smoothie with passion fruit, mango, coconut milk, and agave.
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Pb natural | signature
Smoothie with açaí, peanut butter, and bananas.
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Matcha breeze | signature (new)
Matcha smoothie blended with lemonade, banana, and agave.
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Power up | protein
Smoothie with açaí, bananas, strawberries, cocoa nibs, almond butter, and vegan protein powder.
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Blue ocean | protein (new)
Smoothie with banana, mango, passion fruit, oat milk, vegan protein powder, and blue spirulina.
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Brazilian cacao fuel | protein (new)
Smoothie with cacao pulp, banana, passion fruit, and whey protein.
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Beet & beauty glow | protein (new)
Smoothie with beets, strawberries, bananas, almond milk, dates, and collagen protein.
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Pão De Queijo By TAP
Promo - pao de queijo ⭐
Two Brazilian cheese breads with choice of traditional, spicy, or pesto flavors.
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Traditional - pao de queijo
Brazilian cheese bread with mozzarella, Swiss, and Parmesan.
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Pesto - pao de queijo
Cheese bread with mozzarella, Swiss, Parmesan, and nut-free basil pesto.
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Spicy - pao de queijo 🌶️
Cheese bread with mozzarella, Swiss, Parmesan, jalapeño, and hot sauce.
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Box of 6 - pão de queijo 📦
Six Brazilian cheese breads with mix of traditional, spicy, or pesto flavors.
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Coffee
Freddo espresso 16oz
Double shot of espresso shaken over ice.
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Small Bites
Double chocolate cookie
Homemade Brazilian double chocolate cookie.
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Dark chocolate peanut butter chip cookie - gf
Dark chocolate peanut butter chip cookie.
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Brazilian carrot cake
Brazilian carrot cake with chocolate fudge.
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Retail Products
Granola bag
9.5oz TAPmade vegan and gluten-free granola.
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2x - granola bag
Two bags of TAPmade vegan and gluten-free granola.
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Frozen cheese bread bag
Bag of 22 mini frozen Brazilian cheese breads.
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2x frozen cheese bread bag
Two bags of 22 mini frozen Brazilian cheese breads.
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Reviews
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Logistics
Address
267 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023, USA
Phone
(929) 930-3095