Western New York Gluten Free Diet Support Group
Local Chapter #33 of the Celiac Sprue Association
WNYGFDSG - Restaurants and Stores
The following list is provided as a service to our members. WNYGFDSG does not gaurantee that food will be completely Gluten-Free. Remember - WHEAT FREE does not always mean GLUTEN FREE - Be your own best advocate.

 

 

 

Eating Out Tips :

 

  1. Eat earlier or later than the average crowd so that you can get the attention you need.
  2. Call ahead and make reservations, notifying the restaurant of your needs.
  3. Ask questions to be sure that what you are served is in fact gluten-free.
  4. Verify fried items are not cross-contaminated by being fried in the same oil as gluten containing foods.
  5. Be polite.
  6. Get to know the restaurant's staff. Being a "regular" has its perks.
  7. Tip well -- it will be remembered.

Click here to view an interactive map of gluten free friendly restaurants and stores in the Western New York area, created by our web administrator.

If you have information on a new gluten free restaurant, product, or company, we’d love to hear about it. Please call Marilyn at (716) 636-6028 or by e-mail at marhauck@roadrunner.com  

           Restaurant Chains in Our Area

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
818 Eastview Mall

Victor, NY 14564-1056
(585) 223-2290

This restaurant chain, with a location in the Eastview Mall, offers an extensive GF menu, including pasta and pizza.

 

Bonefish Grill
1247 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 833-6106

This is the newest of the chain restaurants under the Outback, Inc. umbrella. Click above & follow the link to a Gluten Free menu.

 

 

Carrabba's Italian Grill

1645 Niagara Falls Blvd.

Amherst, NY 14228

(716) 833-5003

Click above to get a printable menu listing. Carrabba's (located across from Best Buy in Amherst) is the first local site for this popular national restaurant chain. Carrabba's has worked with GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) to create Gluten-Free menu offerings.  

 

 

Chipotle Miexican Grill
1643 Niagara Falls Blvd. (Target Plaza)         8020 Transit Rd. (Premier Plaza)
Amherst, NY                                                       Williamsville, NY
(716)836-1039                                                   (716) 529-0918

Fresh and fast Mexican food, this national chain now boasts two local locations. Order the "crispy" shells (hard shells) or the corn soft taco shells. Remember to ask the server to change gloves before starting your order.

 


Denny's Restaurants

All area Denny's restaurants now have GF items. They do not have a specific GF menu but have gluten listed in the nutrition part of their menu. Copy & paste this URL for an explanation. http://gfrestaurants.com/dennys-gluten-free-menu/

 

Joe's Crab Shack
4125 Maple Road, Amherst, NY 14226
716-836-4739
This is a new chain to our area. The menu is slanted towards steam pots of fresh seafood. That is great for thos of us on the GF diet! Click above for a link to the restaurant website & a GF menu. Be sure to let the wait stafff know you need GF preparation.

 

Melting Pot

1 Galleria Drive (in the Galleria Mall)

Cheektowaga, NY 14225

(716) 685-6357

This new restaurant offers a number of intersting fondues. Please let the wait staff know you need gluten-free choices and accomodations will be made.

The proprietor is able to accomodate individuals with food sensitivities, including the gluten-free diet. The restaurant will change recipes and/or make substitutions for those guests who explain their needs.

 

Mighty Taco Restaurants
16 Tasty Locations in Western New York
Click here for a map and addresses
Mighty Taco restaurants have an extensive gluten free menu. Many of the products can now be enjoyed gluten free, including seasonal items (you know you love the barbecue beef).
(Please alert the cashier or manager that you need your meal prepared gluten free.)

 

 

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

3 Buffalo Locations
3951 Maple Rd     3701 McKinley Pkwy,        2011 Walden  Ave
Amherst                 Hamburg/Blsadell            Cheektowaga

Click above for their Gluten Free Menu. Be sure to explain your needs to your server.

 

 

Outback Steakhouse

1551 Niagara Falls Blvd.             S 3670 McKinley Pkwy

Amherst, NY 14228                      Hamburg, NY  14075

(716) 833-6067                             823-2020             

 G'Day Mates!  Try some Down Under favorites, Gluten-Free (including a dessert).  Click above to get a printable menu listing gluten-free items.

 

P.F. Changs China Bistro
276 Walden Galleria
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 706-0791
Click the link above for the gluten free menu. Many delicious dishes made gluten free.

 

 

AREA RESTAURANTS RECOGNIZING GLUTEN-FREE

 

 **New to our list of GF Restaurants**

Alethea's Chocolates
8301 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-633-8620
NOT a restaurant but this chocolatier uses NO wheat/flour in the kitchen

**Amici Ristorante**
2516 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY
14217; 874-0143.
Extensive G-F menu. Dishes carefully prepared to avoid cross contamination;
Ask for Arazio.

 

1047 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 883-1134
The wings here are prepared in a dedicated fryer and the sauce is GF, so what are you waiting for? Enjoy the original chicken wings at the Anchor Bar.
 
 
Asian Star Restaurant
4060 Seneca Street
West Seneca, NY 14224
Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. This restaurant is very familiar with gluten free requirements.
 

 

Betty’s
370 Virginia Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 362-0633
Betty's has many items that are GF and makes g-f sandwiches on request using
items from Brian’s Best or Vin-Chet.

 

Bocce Club Pizza
1614 Hopkins Rd.                            4174 Bailey Ave
Williamsville                                     Buffalo
(716)689-2345                               (716) 833-1344

Bocce Club is now serving GF pizza (French Meadow crusts) with their wonderful sauce and toppings. The most reasonable gf pizza in town. They cannot guarantee complete non-cross contamination. Please tell them to use clean gloves when handling the pizza.

 

Broadway Deli
5430 Broadway
Lancaster, NY
716-681-3100
Broadway Deli has a very extensive GF menu - You can order just about anything off the regular menu with a GF option. So enjoy a fresh sandwich and some soup!

 

 

Chef's restaurant
291 Seneca Street

Buffalo, NY 14204
(716) 856-9187
A Buffalo tradition, now carries GF pasta. Other menu items available GF as well.


Club Joey (CJ's) Restaurant
1532 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716)272-1108
100% gluten free menu, including beer battered fish fry! Open Thurs - Sat

 

Clarence Pizza Company
6235 Goodrich Road
Clarence Center, NY
741-2888
Offering 10" GF pizzas, made to order

 

The Como Restaurant
2220 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY
(716)285-8900
This restaurant has been a tradition in The Falls since 1927 - and now offers gluten free pasta and other dishes prepared GF.



Curly's Bar & Grill

647 Rudge Road, Lackawanna, NY
(716) 824-9716

Eat worry-free with GF items created just for you by award-winning chef, Krista Van Wagner! Where else do they have daily GF pizzas, special dinner rolls, numerous GF entrees and amazing GF desserts? There's no place like Curly's.

 

DeFlippo's Restaurant
326 West Avenue
Lockport, NY 14094
716-433-2913
Carries GF pasta


 

Dove Restaurant
3002 Abbott Road
Orchard Park, NY

(716) 823-6680
This restaurant is very accomodating to the gluten free diet. Rice (as a side dish, not rice pasta) can be substituted on most pasta dishes. Review your selections with the restaurant when you arrive. They are very well versed in gluten free requirements. The link above takes you to a dinner menu for the restaurant, with indications for dishes that can be prepared GF.


Fiamma Steak
1735 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
834-2662
The kitchen staff understands the GF diet. Be sure to let them know your needs when you order. We  have had rave reviews about this restaurant from one of our members.


Fieldstone
5986 S. Transit Rd.
Lockport, NY
716-625-6193


Fortuna's
827 19th Street
Niagara Falls, NY
716-282-2552

Gianni Mazia's Pizza
10225 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031

(716) 759-2803
Mazia's has a dedicated fryer gluten free chicken wings as well as now offering gf pizza. They have GF ice cream cones, too!

 

Golden Duck Restaurant
1840 Maple Road (Maple/Ayer Plaza)
Williamsville, NY
(716) 639-8888

This Chinese restaurant has worked with our group and understands how to prepare many dishes Gluten-Free (using GF soy sauce & rice/tapioca flours). Dine in or take-out. Be sure you request GF.

 

The Grapevine Restaurant & Catering
2545 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Amherst, NY
691-7799

The Grapevine has an extensive g-f menu and view of spectacular aquariums of tropical fish.

 

Hayes Seafood House
8900 Main Street, Clarence, NY

(716) 632-1772
Great seafood - very fresh. Be sure to ask for grilled items & let them know you cannot have gluten/ They are aware of the diet & contamination issues.

 

Hutch's
1375 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY14222
(716) 885-0074
This is one of Buffalo's  premier dining destinations offering a diverse and creative gourmet menu. Many menu items can be made gluten free.

 

Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant
3785 S Park Ave
Blasdell, NY 14219
716-825-3675

A Buffalo area restaurant tradition, Ilio DiPaolo's now has a number of menu items created gluten free and even have GF pasta.

 

Jo Jo Bistro
5493 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo, NY 14221-3609
(716) 204-8663

The gluten-free meatloaf is great; and an early lunch might get you g-f French fries (before the fryer gets contaminated).

 

King and I Restaurant
2188 Kensington Avenue
Amherst, NY 14226-4809
(716) 839-2950

This restaurant has worked with our group to create a GF menu. They use corn starch for their sauces and for batter. Many items are made with rice or bean noodles and all items are delicious.

 


La Tee Da Cafe
206 Allen Street
Buffalo NY
(716) 881 - 4500
This restaurant carries rice pasta and many menu items are made gluten free. GF items are indicated on the menu. The wait staff are also very knowledgeable. (Small restaurant - call for reservations)

 

La Tolteca
7530 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221-6018
(716) 565-0105

Mexican cuisine - We had a GF dining experience here and it is fresh and delicious

 

Le Metro
5110 Main Street (Walker Center)
Williamsville, NY 
(716) 631-2725
Please be sure to let the chef know you need a gluten-free meal, not just the wait staff.

 

Letchworth State Park: Glen Iris Inn
Although this is quite a drive, if you get out to Letchworth State Park (well worth the trip), be sure to have a meal at the Glen Iris Inn. They have a separate GF menu with a number of mouth-watering choices. GF rolls are included in the meal.

 

Mangia Restarante & Cafe
4264 N Buffalo Road
Orchard Park, NY
(716)662-9467
A wonderful restaurant for people in the Southtowns area. We had a dinner here a few years back. They stock rice pasta. The chef is very accomodating.

 

Merge Restaurant
439 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-381-8502
Carries mostly vegetarian/vegan meal choices & many Gluten Free choices. GF menu options are listed on the menu.  Be careful - some items that are fried may not be gluten free do to contamination (such as - sweet potato fries).They have GF cookies (packaged) for dessert that are quite good.

 

Milo's
5877 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-810-9489
Greek cuisine. Extensive menu that can be prepared GF. Please let your server know of your GF needs.

 

 

Mulberry Cafe LLC
64 Jackson Avenue
Lackawanna, NY 14218-3317
(716) 822-4292

Great Italian restaurant with a kitchen that understands GF preparation. They have GF pasta and can make many dishes to order. Prices are so reasonable and the food is amazing.

 
My Tomato Pie
3085 Sheridan Dr
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 838-0969

This restaurant serves GF pasta every day and carries a GF pizza. Their sauces are mostly GF and freshly made each day.
 
 
O'Briens Pub
8557 N Main St

Eden, NY 14057-1230
(716) 992-4300
This restaurant has taken a keen interest in Gluten Free diet requirements. The chef is well versed in GF food preparations, having worked at Curly's for 13 years. The wait staff has been thoroughly informed of GF requirements. Just let them know your needs.
 
 
Pizza Plant
7770 Transit Road           5110 Main Street (Walker center)
Williamsville, 14221          Williamsville, 14221
(716) 632-0800                  (716) 626-5566
The Pizza Plant Restaurant was one of the first in our area to introduce gluten free pizza. Their gluten free menu choices are available on Wednesdays at the Transit location, and now on Sundays at the Walker Center location. They have GF beer to go along with that pizza and excellent chicken fingers and other GF menu items. Thanks Bob & Linda Syracuse for all you do for our group.
 
The Pomegranate
4125 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-0900

A wonderful restaurant featuring a Mediterranean menu - (great kabobs).
 

Prosit Polish and German Restaurant 
5428 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
633-8975
featuring German and Polish; try gluten-free golumbki, potato pancakes and European sausages; Wed-Sat after 4PM

 

Root Five Waterfront
4914 Lake Shore Road

Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 627-5551

Our group is had a dinner here. The chefs understand the gluten free diet. Let them know before you order that you need GF preparation.
 
 
Roycroft Inn
40 South Grove Street
East Aurora, NY 14052-2393
(716) 652-5552

This elegant restaurant has been offering gluten free choices for years. Tell your server about your dietary needs.

 

Shogun Japanese Restaurant
7590 Transit Road
Williamsville, NY 
(716) 631-8899
Japanese hibatchi style restaurant. You need to ask for GF soy sauce. GF meals can be prepared separately from the back.

 

Thai House
5246 Transit Road
Depew, NY 14043-4336
(716) 601-7865

Many, many dishes can be prepared G-F. Please let the server know your needs.

 

Thai Orchid Cafe
416 Evans Street
Williamsville, NY 14221-5669
(716) 565-2094

This restaurant offers some of the freshest Pacific Rim cuisine in the area. They have an extesnive Gluten Free menu. Ask for it when you arrive.

 

Water Valley Inn
S6656 Gowanda State Rd
Hamburg, NY 
(716) 649-969

The owner/chef, Debbie can prepare many items gluten free. This is a wonderful family-friendly restaurant.

 

White Linen Tea House
6610 Shawnee Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-9563
(716) 731-1685

Call a day or two ahead to assure reservations and a gluten-free true high-tea experience. It is wonderful to have GF high tea - scones, sandwiches and desserts. They are also now open for dinner Thurs - Sat.

Bakeries in Our Western NY (& Ontario) Area

 

Alethea's Chocolates
8301 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-633-8620
This chocolatier uses NO wheat/flour in the kitchen.

 

 

Bon Bon Gluten Free Bakery
1298 Orchard Park Road
West Seneca, New York 14224

716-704-5993
Bon Bon's Bakery is a new baked good store that is 100%  gluten free, without the sacrifice of taste. They are open Tuesday - Friday 9 - 5 & Saturday 9 - 3

 

De Healthy Baker
3848 Main Street
Chippawa, Ontario (Niagara Falls)
905-295-6500
A wide variety of delicious baked goods awaits you at De Healthy Baker. Everything from breads, cakes, cookies, to perogies, waffles and pizzas.

Most of her tasty baked goods are also... Lactose-free, Sugar-free, Egg-free and Peanut free

 

Dessert Deli
716 Maple Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
716-689-2115
Three flourless options (not always available but you can order in advance). Best to order and let them know your GF needs due to possible contamination issues.

 

Donna Marie's Gluten-Free Bakery
164 Newbury Street
Rochester, NY 14613
Phone: 585-254-0706 Fax: 585-254-030
This is a 100% gluten free bakery in Rochester. They have many baked goods including wedding cakes!

 

Vin-Chet Pastry Shop
2178 Kensington
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 662-2282

Check out all the delicious GF offerings from this bakery.
Place your order by Friday at 12:00 and pick up the order on Saturday between 1 - 3 PM. They also have many GF items in their freezer. Very good GF bread, rolls, & patries. The pizza at many pizzerias in town actually comes from Vin-Chet, so give them a try. Delicious!! They also have baked goods at Dash Markets and Lexington Food Co-Op. Yum! Vin-Chet now carries many products fresh and in the freezer at the Dash Markets.

WNY STORES CARRYING GF PRODUCTS

 

WEGMANS STORES THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN NY AREA

Wegmans carries a wide variety of Gluten-Free products in their natural foods sections. Look for the "Gluten-Free" sign. Also look in the frozen  section of the natural foods for more GF products.

Wegmans also has hundreds of store brand products that carry the Gluten-Free label and others that are GF but do not have the label.

Wegmans offers a list of these products and updates it regularly.  Click below to get the latest, updated list.  It will make your shopping experience nearly "W-F" (worry free!).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best of Health

2840 Delaware Avenue

Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 874-6422

 

 

 

 

Feel Rite Fresh Markets and Natural Foods

5 locations

Williamsville - 5425 Transit Road

(716) 636-1000

Buffalo - 2141 Delaware Avenue

(716) 837-7661

Amherst - 3912 Maple Road

(716) 834-3385

Hamburg - 6000 South Park Avenue

(716)649-6694

West Seneca - 3521 Seneca Street

(716) 675-6620

 

 

 

 

Lexington Co-Op
807 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 886-2667

You don't need to be a member to purchase products. They have a growing number of GF items throughout the store. Beautiful store on Elmwood Ave. on the upper west side of Buffalo. They will order products if you are a member. (Members get a discount on all purchases.)

 

 

 

The Podge

10205 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031

A number of GF items, including pastas, Chebe mixes, & cake mixes

  

 

Whole Foods Market

301 Cornwall Road

Oakville, Ontario

 

Directions from Canada:

QEW toward Toronto past Hamilton

Exit   @ #118 (Trafalgar Rd.)

Turn RT on Trafalgar 0.3 mi.

Turn LT on Cornwall Rd. - 0.1 mi.

301 Cornwall Rd. (on the corner)