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White Maize +

Nearly the entire menu is naturally gluten-free (Venezuelan corn-based cuisine); gluten-free items are marked on the menu, staff are reported as knowledgeable, and a dedicated gluten-free fryer is reported by multiple community members. FindMeGlutenFree explicitly notes this is NOT a fully dedicated gluten-free facility, and at least one reviewer reported that staff could not clearly explain cross-contamination risks for some items (plantains/tostones).

Address228 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
CuisineVegan · Vegetarian
Price€€
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12:00 to 10:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 10:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 10:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 11:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 10:00 PM
Websitewww.whitemaizechelsea.com/
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.72 ·

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

Nearly the entire menu is naturally gluten-free (Venezuelan corn-based cuisine); gluten-free items are marked on the menu, staff are reported as knowledgeable, and a dedicated gluten-free fryer is reported by multiple community members. FindMeGlutenFree explicitly notes this is NOT a fully dedicated gluten-free facility, and at least one reviewer reported that staff could not clearly explain cross-contamination risks for some items (plantains/tostones).

Honest caveat: One celiac reviewer reported that staff acknowledged plantains and tostones are 'cross contaminated' but could not specify the source, creating uncertainty for those items.

✓ dedicated fryer✓ marked menu✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorWhite Maize + - Gluten-Free Venezuelan Restaurant in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreePrimary source for coeliac classification: aggregates ~20 community ratings from self-identified celiacs, reports a dedicated GF fryer (4 confirmations), gluten-free items marked on menu, knowledgeable staff (2 confirmations), no gluten reactions in most reports, but one recent celiac reviewer flagged inability to get clear cross-contamination information about plantains/tostones, and FindMeGlutenFree itself states the venue is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility.fetched 2026-05-05[2] aggregatorGluten-Free Ceviche in New York City , FindMeGlutenFreeFindMeGlutenFree ceviche category listing ranking White Maize + #1 in NYC for gluten-free ceviche, with a featured snippet stating 'Almost the entire menu is gluten free and they are very careful with cross contact'; corroborates GF menu and cross-contact awareness.fetched 2026-05-05[3] blogWhite Maize + - Gluten-Free Restaurant in New York , atly.comAtly listing describes White Maize + as a '100% gluten-free Venezuelan-inspired restaurant' but simultaneously notes 'Some risk of cross-contamination' and 'Trained staff'; community reviews confirm safety assurances and no reactions, supporting the coeliac classification as Tier C rather than S.fetched 2026-05-05

Vegetarian

confidence 0.55 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

Multiple sources note good vegetarian options exist at this Venezuelan restaurant, and the menu includes corn-based dishes, ceviche, and desserts that may be vegetarian; however, no dedicated vegetarian menu marking or structural vegetarian protocol is documented.

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

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