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Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Master Critic Review
NY Bagels & Cafe
7.7
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NY Bagels & Cafe, across from NYU Langone in Kips Bay, is a busy counter-service shop noted by locals for its gluten-free bagels and straightforward breakfast sandwiches. It’s more about convenience than ceremony, but for a quick, celiac-conscious grab-and-go breakfast in 10016 it fills an important niche.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gluten-free bagel with cream cheese, Egg and cheese sandwich on gluten-free bagel, Smoked salmon breakfast sandwich (gluten-free bagel)
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 7.8
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 6.4
What makes it special: Hospital-adjacent bagel shop with well-regarded gluten-free bagels and fast service.
Who should go: Gluten-free commuters and hospital visitors needing a quick breakfast.
When to visit: Early mornings before peak hospital and office rush lines.
What to order: Toasted gluten-free bagel with schmear, egg-and-cheese sandwich, coffee.
Insider tip: Go early for the best gluten-free bagel selection; they can sell out by midday.