ZipPicks Awards
Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Belmont & Fordham
Master Critic Review
Fresh & Healthy 187
8.6
Fresh & Healthy 187 is a health-focused counter spot on East 187th Street known for big salads, wraps, smoothies, and breakfast plates, with many items naturally gluten-free or customizable that way. It’s where locals duck in for a quick, lighter meal before or after heavier Arthur Avenue eating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bacon Egg and Cheese Bagel, Pesto Panini, Create Your Own Salad
Scores:
Value: 9.2
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 9.1
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: High-volume healthy counter where salads, smoothies, and plates skew gluten-conscious.
Who should go: Gluten-aware eaters craving lighter, customizable meals on 187th.
When to visit: Weekday lunch rush for the full neighborhood cross-section.
What to order: Build-your-own salad, a protein-heavy wrap, fresh fruit smoothie.
Insider tip: Ask which wraps, salads, and breakfast plates can be done fully gluten-free.