An up-to-date guide to nut free New York City (NYC), including nut free bakeries, nut free restaurants, nut free ice cream shops, and other allergy-friendly restaurant options.
This guide took me a long time to put together, but mostly because there are so many nut free options in NYC! So many, that I’m sure I’m missing some, so please send me an email with your latest find and I’ll get it added.
But basically, if you have a peanut or tree nut allergy and you’re either living in or traveling to New York City, then you’re in luck!
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If you’re looking for another Nut Free Near Me city guide, check out our current list of cities (note: more being added soon!).
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First, if you’re heading to New York City, you should grab the Not For Tourists Guide to NYC:
Nut Free New York City Guide
Last updated: October, 2019
Looking for peanut free and tree nut free bakeries, restaurants, ice cream shops and more in New York City? You’ll find a (hopefully) comprehensive list of options by category below. We’re constantly updating and editing the list, so it should be accurate. Of course, venues are always opening and closing, so please call ahead to confirm. And, if you see any edits/errors or if you know of any listings that are missing, please let us know!
Nut Free Bakeries in New York City
Looking for nut free cupcakes, nut free cookies, nut free breads, nut free cakes and more in New York City? Here’s our list!
BagelTown Cafe
516-505-5556
488 Hempstead Ave.
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Everything is baked on site, and they are a 100% nut, sesame, dairy and meat free bakery. (Allergen Info)
Baked Cravings
646-590-3324
1673 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10029
This is the kind of nut free bakery you want to see. And you wish all bakeries claiming to be nut free would understand the allergy the way Baked Cravings does. I mean, they not only claim to be a 100% nut free facility, but they have an official Nut Free Statement on their website, and they address the the issue clearly on their FAQ page. Yes. Yes. Yes. Plus, if you don’t live in NYC, they ship! Cupcakes, cakes and pies are only available locally, but you can get brownies, “cupcakes in a jar,” muffins and more shipped to your door (nationwide)!
Cakes ‘N Shapes
212-629-5512
466 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
They have a page on their website that declares their bakery is a Nut Free Zone (including peanuts and tree nuts). You can order photo cakes, cup cakes, photo cookies and more! Photo cookie and frosting orders can be shipped.
Eleni’s New York
Eleni’s cookies are made in a nut free facility, and can be found in Chelsea Market, as well as over 100 Starbucks locations in NY. (You can also find them in Dean and Deluca and Whole Foods locations nationwide.) Plus, they’re available for order online! (Nut Free Statement)
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
855-462-2292
248 Broome St.
New York City, NY 10002
This bakery is gluten free, vegan and kosher. They don’t bake with peanuts or tree nuts (except for coconut), but the gluten free flour they use (Bob’s Red Mill) is processed in a shared facility with tree nuts. Use your own judgment and caution.
Everybody Eats
(718) 369-7444
294 Third Avenue
Left Store
Brooklyn, NY 11215
According to their website, they are a gluten free and nut free bakery that makes breads, rolls, cookies and cakes. On their FAQ page, they mention they are a 100% ground and tree nut free facility. I emailed them (May, 2019) to confirm that this meant peanut free, and they replied “yes.” You can also view a list of restaurants that serve their baked goods in Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. They also ship nationwide!
The Donut Pub
Astor Place
646-974-1221
740 Broadway,
New York, NY 10003
West Village (Open 24/7)
646-398-7007
203 W 14th St,
New York, NY 10011
Taken directly from their website: “The Donut Pub is peanut and tree nut free, making it the perfect stop for anyone with a nut allergy.” YES, PLEASE. The Donut Pub is open 24/7 and boasts several treats like donuts, croissant donuts, cookies, muffins and more.
Nut Free Ice Cream in New York City
A la Mode Shoppe
917-639-3401
360 East 55th St.
New York, NY 10022
In addition to having a shop in NYC, you can now find their 100% nut free ice creams in several grocery stores across the county. Click here to find one near you! A A la Mode, you can find homemade, small-batch ice cream made in a nut-free, sesame-free and egg-free facility, including no peanuts, no tree nuts and no coconuts. They also offer gluten free and dairy free options. Choose from fun flavors like blue cotton candy with mini marshmallows, pink vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles, and more. {A la Mode is also featured in our Nut Free Ice Cream & Popsicles Guide (from the Store)!}
Nut Free New York City: Restaurants
The following restaurants have nut-free kitchens (awesome!), but you’ll still want to do your own vetting based on potential cross contamination risks with the ingredients they source.
T Bar Steak & Lounge
(212) 772-0404
1278 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10021
A nut free steakhouse that is very knowledgeable about allergies. Ask your server for more information to confirm, but diners are raving about this spot on allergy boards!
New York Pizza
New York City is known for its pizza, and luckily, most New York pizza places don’t have items with peanuts or tree nuts on their menu, and make their own dough and sauce in-house, which eliminates the risk for cross-contamination in the kitchen. In general, pizza places are usually a safe option, but always ask at each place you go to, or call ahead, to verify.
Allergy-Friendly NYC Restaurants
These are restaurants (more being added soon) with excellent allergy training in place, separate menus indicating items containing allergens, etc. One recommendation is to ASK QUESTIONS, because most of these restaurants are ensuring you there aren’t any nuts in your meal, and that it will be prepared in a clean space, safe from cross contamination. But, most cannot guarantee that all ingredients are made in dedicated, allergen-free facilities. So, it all depends on the severity of your allergy and your comfort level with each venue.
Big Daddy’s
212-477-1500
239 Park Ave. S.
New York, NY 10003
Operating since 1969, Big Daddy’s is a classic burgers-fries-shakes joint that operates a 100% nut free kitchen. The owner himself, as well as two of his children, have food allergies, so that’s about as allergy aware as you can hope for! Please note they don’t share that they’re nut free on their website, and my information is from a nut free Facebook group, with several members stating they’ve been there and have been told by servers that the menu and kitchen are 100% nut free. But, it’s recommended that you ask for yourself when you arrive to verify!
Nut Free New York City: Fast Food
Chipotle (multiple locations nationwide) – No items in their restaurants contain peanuts or tree nuts, but they cannot guarantee the complete absence of these allergens
Food Allergy Resources
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