Monday, December 31, 2007

The best Gluten Free options on LI

I keep trying to find more and more places to eat out, shop, and buy GF products at. Here are some old ones, as well as a few new on the list... most notably Jani's in Oceanside, and new to me, The Diet Shop in Ronkokoma, for shopping as well as Carrabas in Smithtown!
If you have any others let me know and I will post!
-Sue
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GF Resturants:
MAMAS in Oakdale (631) 567-0909 (there are 2 Mamas in Oakdale, this is the number to the gluten-free one!), CAFE BALDO in Wantagh, Carrabas in Smithtown (and I believe Lindenhurst? or somewhere else on the Island), Outback, Chilis... PF Changs in Westbury. I have also had luck at Grand Luxe Cafe in the Roosevelt Field Mall (I got an omlet and salad, but the wait staff was extremely helpful). I also heard that Chipotle Grill has gluten-free menu (but have never tired it), there is one just opposite the Nassau Coliseum (by Hofstra), and one by the Broadway Mall on Rt. 107. I also *risk* panara's salad in a pinch. Pizzeria Uno also has a gluten-free menu, I have gone to the one in Lynbrook, and have been OK. Also, Charlie Browns in Lynbrook, Commack, Mineola has a gluten-free menu. I have eaten at Laguna Grill in Westbury and Locust Valley, and was able to get a steak salad (no seasoning), and they were very accommodating.
I have also heard good things (I think even a gluten-free menu) about Long River Chinese in West Islip on Union Blvd, Oystermen’s in Sayville on Foster Ave, and Grecian CafĂ© on Broadway in Greenlawn.

GF Shopping:
BWell Naturally in Plainview has a LOT of GF stuff, as well as Fairway (down the block), and Get Healthy America all on Manetto Hill Road. Newly opened is Jani's in Oceanside, and let me say, there was SO much stuff!! I got some things that I never even saw before (they were imported), and FABULOUS GF products. I also like The Diet Shop in Ronkonkoma, they have a lot of GF stuff. Wild By Nature in Huntington, and is newly opening in Oceanside/Lynbrook.

GF Bakeries:
Sweet Karma in East Meadow has some GF items available by order, and even some when you walk in. (Joan's GF Great Bakes has her bagels there! YUM). And The Best Ever Low Carb Cakes in Massapequa, has GF cakes by order.

Gluten Free Shopping, Resturants, and Bakeries on Long Island, NY

2 comments:

Ann Parry NY said...

Wow, this is very useful, specific information about gluten-free eating on Long Island. It's so hard to find places and products that you can trust, so this is a great jumping-off point.

And I appreciate how the blogger reminds people to do their own double-checking and research, since ingredients and practices can always change.

It shows she's really responsible, and wants to remind people to be responsible for their health and well-being, too. smiles - Ann

Unknown said...

Villa Italian in East Hampton is now making Gluten-free pizza, and they are expanding their gluten-free options everyday. They said they would make me any pasta dish gluten-free! It is take-out, so call ahead of time for no wait.