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The 8 Best Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Spots in Downtown

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Updated Jul 2025

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The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

The Hollow Bar + Kitchen

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79 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA

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Andrea Roberts

Food was great. Portions large. Prices were reasonable. Service was wonderful. Very patient with our large group. Gluten free and vegetarian options clearly labeled.

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The Skinny Pancake Albany

The Skinny Pancake Albany

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1 Steuben St, Albany, NY 12207, USA

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Stephanie Armon

I would say gluten friendly, not gluten free. I have celiac disease and we have eaten here twice. First experience was good! Today’s visit was unfortunate. I spoke to the staff about my food allergy, they seemed confident, and my food came out with the little allergen stick which made me feel extremely comfortable. Within minutes of eating (my delicious food) I was sick and in their bathroom for 44 minutes until I was good enough to make it home and be ill at home. I spoke to a staff member on my way out so they were aware and they were extremely kind about the situation. If you choose to be gluten free or have no food allergies, great place and delicious food! Otherwise, be aware they are not able to accommodate allergies fully. Unfortunately, my family will not be back due to me getting glutened and being ill.

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Ria's Bistro

Ria's Bistro

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113 State St, Albany, NY 12207, USA

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Got a "The Palace" wrap. Absolutely delicious, well seasoned, hot, and fresh. They have gluten free wraps and bread too. Highly recommended!

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Wizard Burger

Wizard Burger

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74 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA

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Gill Friedlander

When I stopped eating meat at 12, Wizard burger is the kind of place I dreamed of. Super cool vibes. Delicious food. Kind, passionate, wonderful people. It's been so awesome watching these folks grow from vegan tacos served twice a week in a tiny Troy shop to becoming an Albany staple. I sadly can't really eat here at this point because gluten cross contamination but that's not on these dudes. My mom still eats here. She calls it the ultimate treat on hard days and her vegan coworker always begs her for leftover fries. These dudes make veganism cool. Keep it up!

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Viva Empanadas

Viva Empanadas

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90 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207, USA

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Lucky find for my first lunch ever in Albany! They have various delicious empanada doughs: wheat, corn, plantain, and yucca based. Some are gluten free. They also have vegetarian and vegan options. I am an omnivore but really liked both the cheese filled plantain crust and the vegan lentil and mushroom option. If I lived here, I would be a regular! Staff was great friendly and efficient, and prices were very reasonable. Everything tasted freshly made, but the plantain empanadas were particularly crispy and delicious. I don’t know NY liquor laws, but I believe that they have a near and wine license.

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