Gluten-Free Versions of Gluten Foods You Miss: An Essex County Guide

Finding gluten-free options can be a struggle and sometimes underwhelming when you do. Not everyone is interested in always having crouton-less salad, soup, or French fries. You want to be able to enjoy as much of the menu as you can and order pizza, bagels, pasta, and pancakes like everyone else. We have searched and scoured through menus, photos, and reviews to see which establishments offer gluten-free options of typically gluten dishes — the foods you’re probably really missing. We came across avocado toast, cheesecake, empanadas, and more. Read on for a guide to which Essex County restaurants have gluten-free versions of typically gluten-filled foods. 

Disclaimer: Be sure to inform the staff of any dietary restrictions or allergies in order to avoid cross-contamination and stay as safe as possible. 

Avocado Toast

^Avocado toast from Zest

1. Mercado Montclair |  605 Valley Road, Montclair
2. Green Point Juicery | 532 Bloomfield Avenue Verona + 97 Baker Street, Maplewood
3. Samba | 7 Park Street, Montclair
4. Springbone Kitchen | 321 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
5. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills
6. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

Bagel + Bagel Bites

1. Bagels by Jarrett | 451 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange
2. Bareburger | 480 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
3. Ike’s Bagel Cafe | 277 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston
4. O’Bagel | 500 Cortland Street, Belleville
5. Plum Bakery | 179 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
6. Seymour’s Cafe | 567 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston 
7. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills
8. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

Breads for Burgers, Sandwiches, + Toast

^Barbacoa Sandwich from Springbone

1. Blue Hippo Coffee Co. | 662 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona
2. Blueprint Cafe & Lounge | 369 Raymond Boulevard, Newark
3. Coda Kitchen and Bar | 177 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood 
4. How Delish HD: Vegan Desserts | 55 Kingsley Street, West Orange
5. Le Salbuen | 97 Walnut Street, Montclair
6. Restaurant Lorena’s | 160 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood
7. Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar | 184 Essex Avenue, Millburn
8. Mercado Montclair |  605 Valley Road, Montclair
9. Michezo | 329 Valley Street, South Orange 
10. Millburn Deli | 256 Park Street, Montclair + 328 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
11. Nevada Diner | 293 Broad Street, Bloomfield
12. Park Wood Diner | 1958 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood  
13. Pilgrim Diner | 82 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
14. Restaurant Lorena’s | 160 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood
15. Samba | 7 Park Street, Montclair
16. Smashburger | 989 Bloomfield Avenue 1C, Glen Ridge
17. Springbone Kitchen | 321 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
18. Stuffed Grassfed Burger |150 Valley Road #1, Montclair
19. Sweet Basil’s Cafe | 498 S Livingston Avenue, Livingston
20. The Corner | 115 Grove Street, Montclair
21. Urban Vegan | 915 Broad Street Retail 1, Newark
22. West Essex Diner | 516 US-46, Fairfield

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Brownies

1. Green Point Juicery | 532 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona + 97 Baker Street, Maplewood
2. Springbone Kitchen | 321 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
3. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills
4. Yellow Rose Vegan | 410 Ridgewood Avenue, Maplewood
5. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

Cheesecake

1. Green Point Juicery | 532 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona + 97 Baker Street, Maplewood
2. How Delish HD: Vegan Desserts | 55 Kingsley Street, West Orange
3. Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar | 184 Essex Avenue, Millburn
4. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills

Chicken Bites, Nuggets, + Tenders

^Gluten-free chicken from Bareburger

1. Bareburger | 480 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
2. Montclair House Grill | 12 Church Street,Montclair
3. Pineapple Express Barbecue | 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
4. Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. | 252 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair 

Cookies

1. How Delish HD: Vegan Desserts | 55 Kingsley Street, West Orange
2. Springbone Kitchen | 321 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
3. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills
4. The Able Baker | 187 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood
5. Yellow Rose Vegan | 410 Ridgewood Avenue, Maplewood
6. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

Crepes

1. Trend | 411 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
2. Uncle Momo | 702 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair 

Dessert  

^Flourless chocolate cake from De Novo

1. Bareburger | 480 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
2. Cait and Abby’s | 15 Sloan Street, South Orange
3. Gigi’s Cupcakes | 1925 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood
4. How Delish HD: Vegan Desserts | 55 Kingsley Street, West Orange
5. Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar | 184 Essex Avenue, Millburn
6. LuLu’s Artisanal Cafe | 406 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
7. Montclair House Grill | 12 Church Street, Montclair
8. Nothing Bundt Cakes | 749 Bloomfield Avenue Unit B, West Caldwell
9. Plum Bakery | 179 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
10. Samba | 7 Park Street, Montclair
11. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills
12. The Able Baker | 187 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood
13. Yellow Rose Vegan | 410 Ridgewood Avenue, Maplewood
14. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

French Toast

1. Montclair House Grill | 12 Church Street, Montclair
2. Samba | 7 Park Street, Montclair
3. Uncle Momo | 702 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair 

Fully Gluten Free Venue

1. Elephant Plate | 346 Millburn Avenue, Millburn + 10 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
2. Green Point Juicery | 532 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona + 97 Baker Street, Maplewood
3. Plum Bakery | 179 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
4. Springbone Kitchen | 321 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
5. Samba | 7 Park Street, Montclair
6. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short HIlls
7. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

Granola

^Granoila from Boomchia

1. Boomchia | 427 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 101, Montclair
2. Fresh Coast | 1227 Raymond Boulevard, Newark
3. Green Point Juicery | 532 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona + 97 Baker Street, Maplewood
4. Playa Bowls | Multiple Locations
5. Springbone Kitchen | 321 Millburn Avenue, Millburn
6. Sweetberry | 56 Broad Street, Bloomfield
7. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills
8. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

Muesli

1. Chef V | Delivery Service
2. Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar | 184 Essex Avenue, Millburn

Muffins

1. Cait and Abby’s | 15 Sloan Street, South Orange
2. Green Point Juicery | 532 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona + 97 Baker Street, Maplewood
3. TasteBuddy | 515 A Millburn Avenue, Short Hills
4. Yellow Rose Vegan | 410 Ridgewood Avenue, Maplewood
5. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield

Other Dishes

1. Several Flavors of Colombian Style Empanadas at Miti Miti | 10 Sloan Avenue, South Orange
2. Homemade Ravioli at Violante & Son | 452 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
3. Keto Cake Benedict at the Montclair Diner | 613 Valley Road, Montclair
4. Veggie Pie at Avenue Bistro | 558 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona 

Pancakes

^Pancakes from Original Pancake House

1. Bluestone Coffee Co. | 123 Watchung Avenue #2, Montclair
2. IHOP | Multiple Locations
3. Montclair House Grill | 12 Church Street, Montclair
4. Original Pancake House | 817 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell
5. Toast | 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
6. Village Coffee | 164 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood 
7. Uncle Momo | 702 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair 

Pasta (Typically Penne)

^ Penne from De Novo

1. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza + Wing | 8119 Towne Center Way, Livingston
2. Anthony Francos Pizzeria + Ristorante | 303 Pompton Avenue, Verona + 489 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston
3. Brix Restaurant + Pizza Bar | 371 South Franklin Avenue, Belleville
4. Calandra’s Italian Village | 234 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
5. Cucina 355 | 355 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
6. De Novo European Pub | 275 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
7. Ellie’s Bistro | 20 Green Street, Newark
8. Enzo’s Pizzeria + Restaurant | 150 Valley Road, Montclair 
9. Forte Pizzeria | 182 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
10. Fresco Market | 115 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
11. Luna Wood Fired Tavern | 223 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
12. Panevino Ristorante | 637 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston
13. Pizzanda | 128 Montgomery Street, Bloomfield 
14. Pizzeta Italian Kitchen & Bar | 62 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston
15. Popolari Pizza + Pasta Bar | 1047 Broad Street, Bloomfield
16. Ralph’s Pizzeria | 564 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
17. Restaurant Lorena’s | 160 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood
18. Salute Brick Oven Bistro | 173 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
19. Tony’s Boys | 10 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston
20. West Essex Diner | 516 US-46, Fairfield
21. Zi Zia Pizzeria + Trattoria | 80 Bay Avenue, Bloomfield 

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Pizza

1. Ah Pizza | 7 North Willow Street, Montclair
2. Anthony’s Cheesecake |  71 Washington Street, Bloomfield
3. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza + Wing | 8119 Towne Center Way, Livingston
4. Anthony Francos Pizzeria + Ristorante | 303 Pompton Avenue, Verona + 489 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston
5. Blaze Pizza |  280 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston + 691 Broad Street, Newark
6. Brick + Dough | 110 Walnut Street, Montclair
7. Brix Restaurant + Pizza Bar | 371 South Franklin Avenue, Belleville
8. Brook Tap House | 811 Passaic Avenue, West Caldwell
9. Calandra’s Italian Village | 234 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
10. California Pizza Kitchen | 1200 Morris Turnpike Unit 8270, Millburn
11. Cucina 355 | 355 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
12. De Novo European Pub | 275 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
13. Dough Artisan Pizzeria | 437 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
14. Ellie’s Bistro | 20 Green Street, Newark
15. Enzo’s Pizzeria + Restaurant | 150 Valley Road, Montclair 
16. Famous Ray’s Pizza of New York | 10 Pompton Avenue, Verona
17. Forte Pizzeria | 182 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
18. Fortissimo Osteria & Pizzeria | 484 Pleasant Valley Way ,West Orange
19. Fresco Market | 115 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
20. Gencarelli’s Pizzeria & Restaurant | 501 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark
21. Leone’s Pizzeria | 19 South Park Street, Montclair
22. Lombardi’s Bar & Restaurant | 587 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
23. Luna Wood Fired Tavern | 223 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
24. Maplewood Pizzeria + Family | 489 Valley Street, Maplewood
25. Master Pizza | 379 East Northfield Road, Livingston + 41 Freeman Street, West Orange 
26. Mozzarella | 396 Valley Street, South Orange
27. Mr Dino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant | 119 Watchung Avenue, Montclair
28. Panevino Ristorante | 637 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston
29. Pizzanda | 128 Montgomery Street, Bloomfield 
30. Pizzeta Italian Kitchen & Bar | 62 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston
31. Popolari Pizza + Pasta Bar | 1047 Broad Street, Bloomfield 
32. Ralph’s Pizzeria | 564 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
33. Salute Brick Oven Bistro | 173 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
34. Tony’s Boys | 10 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston
35. Village Trattoria | 21 South Orange Street, South Orange 
36. Violante & Son | 452 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
37. West Essex Diner | 516 US-46, Fairfield

Waffles

1. Elephant Plate | 346 Millburn Avenue, Millburn + 10 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
2. IHOP | Multiple Locations
3. Le Souk | 51 Watchung Plaza, Montclair
4. Montclair House Grill | 12 Church Street, Montclair
5. Original Pancake House | 817 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell
6. Raymonds | 28 Church Street, Montclair
7. Toast | 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair 
8. Zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield