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Schnipper's

Schnipper's publishes a dedicated gluten-free menu (separate PDF) listing chicken fingers & fries, fish & chips, all burgers (on GF bun or lettuce wrap), all salads (no croutons), all hot dogs, and milkshakes. The venue's own GF menu page states a GF fryer is available for sweet potato fries and community reports overwhelmingly confirm a dedicated gluten-free fryer (62 positive votes on FMGF). An independent blog reviewer (2018) confirmed staff pulled out a full GF menu and that there is a 'dedicated gluten-free fryer.' Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. However, the venue itself explicitly states: 'because we use products that have gluten in many dishes on our menu, we cannot guarantee that any of the above items will not come in contact with gluten in our kitchen.' Staff also confirmed to at least one reviewer that the kitchen is not dedicated GF. One reviewer noted GF buns were toasted in a shared toaster (one independent report; not corroborated), and another saw a hamburger near a regular bun on the flat-top grill. Not a dedicated kitchen. Tier C: marked separate GF menu plus dedicated fryer, knowledgeable staff, shared kitchen acknowledged.

Address620 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
CuisineVegetarian · Fast food
Price€€
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Websitewww.schnippers.com/location/schnippers-times-square/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.78 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

Schnipper's publishes a dedicated gluten-free menu (separate PDF) listing chicken fingers & fries, fish & chips, all burgers (on GF bun or lettuce wrap), all salads (no croutons), all hot dogs, and milkshakes. The venue's own GF menu page states a GF fryer is available for sweet potato fries and community reports overwhelmingly confirm a dedicated gluten-free fryer (62 positive votes on FMGF). An independent blog reviewer (2018) confirmed staff pulled out a full GF menu and that there is a 'dedicated gluten-free fryer.' Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. However, the venue itself explicitly states: 'because we use products that have gluten in many dishes on our menu, we cannot guarantee that any of the above items will not come in contact with gluten in our kitchen.' Staff also confirmed to at least one reviewer that the kitchen is not dedicated GF. One reviewer noted GF buns were toasted in a shared toaster (one independent report; not corroborated), and another saw a hamburger near a regular bun on the flat-top grill. Not a dedicated kitchen. Tier C: marked separate GF menu plus dedicated fryer, knowledgeable staff, shared kitchen acknowledged.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorSchnipper's - Gluten-Free American Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing with 92 community safety ratings. 62 reports confirm a dedicated GF fryer; 10 note knowledgeable staff; 4 note glove changes/kitchen cleaning; 3 note dedicated GF kitchen space. A minority of reviews flag 'no dedicated kitchen' (−6) and 'food NOT flagged' (−4). Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. One symptomatic celiac (YagoBB) did not eat after seeing a regular bun near GF items on the flat-top; one reviewer (jas95284) reported a shared toaster for GF buns. Community also tags as 'good for dairy-free' (7 votes) and 'good for shellfish-free' (1 vote). Platform disclaimer notes this is NOT a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-06[2] blogMenus | Schnipper , schnippers.comOfficial Schnipper's full menu page. Confirms a separate 'Gluten Free' menu section including chicken fingers & fries, fish & chips, all burgers (GF bun or no bun), all salads (no croutons), all hot dogs, sloppy joe (with explicit malt-vinegar/gluten warning), and most sides/milkshakes. Sweet potato fries noted as available in 'non-gluten contaminated oil' when ordered GF. Prominent PLEASE NOTE caveat: cannot guarantee no gluten contact in kitchen. Lists 'The Veggie Boy' as vegan. Chicken fingers described as 'buttermilk battered' (implies dairy). GF bun available as add-on ($1.75).fetched 2026-05-06[3] blogGluten Free | Schnipper , schnippers.comOfficial Schnipper's dedicated GF menu page (mirrors the GF section of the full menu). Reiterates PLEASE NOTE disclaimer that gluten contact cannot be guaranteed due to shared kitchen. Lists identical GF items including the malt-vinegar warning on the Sloppy Joe. Confirms sweet potato fries can be fried in non-gluten contaminated oil when ordered GF.fetched 2026-05-06[4] blogThe Gluten & Dairy-Free Review Blog: Schnipper's Review , glutenfreedairyfreereviews.comIndependent gluten-and-dairy-free blog review (2018). Reviewer confirmed a dedicated GF fryer with staff and received allergy confirmation when food was delivered. Staff checked with a manager and confirmed that the batter for fried fish and chicken fingers is NOT dairy-free (contains buttermilk). Reviewer found the separate GF menu was produced on request. Positive experience; would return. Note: review is from 2018 and menu/procedures may have changed.fetched 2026-05-06[5] blogMain Menu | Schnipper , schnippers.comOfficial Schnipper's main menu page. Confirms 'Gluten-free available' on the burgers section. Lists 'The Veggie Boy' as vegan. Chicken fingers described as 'buttermilk battered.' Milkshakes use Gifford's ice cream (dairy). No specific allergen labelling beyond GF availability noted.fetched 2026-05-06

Dairy-free

confidence 0.55 ·

Available on request, No marked menu but staff will accommodate. Quality varies by who is working that shift.

The independent GF/dairy-free blog reviewer (2018) confirmed with a manager that the batter for fried fish and chicken fingers is not dairy-free, limiting dairy-free fried options. The FMGF aggregator notes community tagging as 'good for dairy-free' (7 votes) but this is unstructured community data. No marked dairy-free menu exists. Staff were willing to check with a manager on dairy, suggesting accommodation is available on request but not systematically labelled.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorSchnipper's - Gluten-Free American Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree listing with 92 community safety ratings. 62 reports confirm a dedicated GF fryer; 10 note knowledgeable staff; 4 note glove changes/kitchen cleaning; 3 note dedicated GF kitchen space. A minority of reviews flag 'no dedicated kitchen' (−6) and 'food NOT flagged' (−4). Multiple symptomatic celiacs report zero reactions. One symptomatic celiac (YagoBB) did not eat after seeing a regular bun near GF items on the flat-top; one reviewer (jas95284) reported a shared toaster for GF buns. Community also tags as 'good for dairy-free' (7 votes) and 'good for shellfish-free' (1 vote). Platform disclaimer notes this is NOT a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-05-06[2] blogThe Gluten & Dairy-Free Review Blog: Schnipper's Review , glutenfreedairyfreereviews.comIndependent gluten-and-dairy-free blog review (2018). Reviewer confirmed a dedicated GF fryer with staff and received allergy confirmation when food was delivered. Staff checked with a manager and confirmed that the batter for fried fish and chicken fingers is NOT dairy-free (contains buttermilk). Reviewer found the separate GF menu was produced on request. Positive experience; would return. Note: review is from 2018 and menu/procedures may have changed.fetched 2026-05-06

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Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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