Friedmans
Friedman's is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility but operates with a marked GF menu, dedicated gluten-free fryer (reported across 4+ locations with 88, 54, 35, and 32 community reports respectively), food flagged on plates, and broadly knowledgeable staff. Most of the menu is gluten-free or can be made gluten-free, but non-GF items are also served and shared prep surfaces exist; one reviewer at the 72nd St location reports GF bread toasted on the same griddle as regular bread, and one Herald Square reviewer reports a suspected cross-contamination reaction.
| Mon | 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM |
Per-allergen evidence
Coeliac · Gluten-free
confidence 0.78 ·
Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Friedman's is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility but operates with a marked GF menu, dedicated gluten-free fryer (reported across 4+ locations with 88, 54, 35, and 32 community reports respectively), food flagged on plates, and broadly knowledgeable staff. Most of the menu is gluten-free or can be made gluten-free, but non-GF items are also served and shared prep surfaces exist; one reviewer at the 72nd St location reports GF bread toasted on the same griddle as regular bread, and one Herald Square reviewer reports a suspected cross-contamination reaction.
Honest caveat: At least two independent sources document suspected gluten exposure at active locations: a Nima positive and manager-confirmed cross-contamination risk at the Amsterdam Ave location (now closed), and a self-reported glutening after a takeout order at Herald Square.
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Vegan
confidence 0.45 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
Several community tags mention 'good vegan options' and reviewers note vegan options at the 72nd St and Battery Park locations, but no vegan-marked menu or dedicated process is described in any source.
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Vegetarian
confidence 0.55 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
Multiple sources note vegetarian options are available (veggie sandwiches, grilled cheese, avocado toast, vegetable potstickers, salads, and more); community tags at several locations confirm 'good vegetarian options', but no formal marking or dedicated process is documented.
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Dairy-free
confidence 0.45 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
Multiple community tags across locations flag Friedman's as 'good for dairy-free' (8–14 votes per location), but no structured dairy-free menu marking or dedicated process is described in any source.
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Pescatarian
confidence 0.40 ·
Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.
The Chelsea Market listing notes 'good pescetarian options' in community tags, and fish dishes (crab cakes, fish & chips, fish tacos, smoked salmon) appear across menus, but no pescatarian-specific marking is documented.
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Reminder
Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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