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Schnipper's restaurant in New York
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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.

GF·CoeliacA
VeganC
VegB
DairyC
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
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

A
confidence 78%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

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] Aggregator Schnipper's - Gluten-Free American Restaurant in New York City, FindMeGlutenFree

FindMeGlutenFree 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 May 6, 2026

[2] Verified blog Menus | Schnipper, schnippers.com

The official Schnipper's full menu page confirms a separate gluten-free menu section. That section includes chicken fingers and fries, fish and chips, all burgers (with a gluten-free bun or no bun), all salads (without croutons), all hot dogs, a sloppy joe (with an explicit malt-vinegar and gluten warning), and most sides and milkshakes. Sweet potato fries are noted as available in non-gluten-contaminated oil when ordered as gluten-free. A prominent caveat states that the kitchen cannot guarantee no gluten contact. The menu lists "The Veggie Boy" as vegan. Chicken fingers are described as buttermilk battered, which implies dairy. A gluten-free bun is available as an add-on for $1.75.fetched May 6, 2026

[3] Verified blog Gluten Free | Schnipper, schnippers.com

An official Schnipper's dedicated gluten-free menu page, which mirrors the gluten-free section of the full menu, reiterates a "PLEASE NOTE" disclaimer that gluten contact cannot be guaranteed due to a shared kitchen. The page lists identical gluten-free items, including the malt-vinegar warning on the Sloppy Joe. It confirms that sweet potato fries can be fried in non-gluten contaminated oil when ordered gluten-free.fetched May 6, 2026

[4] Verified blog The Gluten & Dairy-Free Review Blog: Schnipper's Review, glutenfreedairyfreereviews.com

Independent 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 May 6, 2026

[5] Verified blog Main Menu | Schnipper, schnippers.com

Official 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 May 6, 2026

Vegetarian

B
confidence 60%

The main menu lists a vegetable patty called 'The Veggie Boy' and a Fresh Veggie and Goat Cheese sandwich. The Veggie Boy is labelled 'vegan'. Salads are available without meat additions. No dedicated vegetarian marking system exists beyond these individual items, and it is a shared kitchen. Tier D means some marked options and a shared prep environment.

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Dairy-free

C
confidence 55%
Best effort ·what tier C means

A 2018 review from an independent gluten-free/dairy-free blog confirmed with a manager that the batter for fried fish and chicken fingers is not dairy-free, limiting dairy-free fried options. On FindMeGlutenFree, the venue has 7 community votes tagging it as 'good for dairy-free', though these are user reports rather than official menu designations. No marked dairy-free menu exists. Staff are willing to check with a manager on dairy, suggesting accommodation is available on request but not systematically labelled.

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Reminder

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

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