Gluten-free restaurant

Friedman's

ChelseaManhattan

4.5· 1,626 reviewsClosed nowGluten FreeWhole Foods
Friedman's — gluten-free restaurant — in Chelsea — Manhattan — NYC
Friedman's interior — Chelsea

Chelsea

Manhattan

The brief

About Friedman's

Breakfast & dinner are also served at this upscale American luncheonette in Chelsea Market.

Community Rating

4.5

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1,626 community reviews

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Reviews

What diners say about Friedman's

15 verified Google reviews · 15 with owner responses

4.7

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Matthew MitsuiLocal guide
a week ago

Prompt service, convenient for both breakfast and lunch. And good food! Highly recommend if you're in Chelsea Market and want something quick and tasty.

Response from the owner

Quick, tasty, and right when you need it. That’s the goal! 😎🍳<br><br>Thanks for stopping by and for the recommendation. Hope Chelsea Market brings you back our way again soon! 🗽🍽️✨

John AlbaneseLocal guide
3 weeks ago

Modern diner experience located in Chelsea Market. That means it can get crowded (though dining single it’s easy to get a table). Pricier breakfast than you might expect but the food is fresh, with tasty innovations on regular diner fair. Worth it! Super friendly and efficient staff. Good strong coffee.

Response from the owner

Now this is a proper diner breakdown 😂☕ Appreciate you mentioning the staff, the coffee, AND surviving the Chelsea Market crowds 😅 Glad the food made it worth it!

Marina WestoverLocal guide
a month ago

My breakfast was delicious and well worth the stroll through Chelsea market.<br>Love the half portion of the French toast and my eggs were perfect. Cappuccino on point!

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the kind review ⭐️ We’re so glad you enjoyed your breakfast and the stroll through Chelsea Market 😊 Happy to hear the French toast, eggs, and cappuccino all hit the mark ☕🍞 Hope to see you again soon!

Natalia Ruiz Acosta
a month ago

We ordered lemon ricotta pancakes for breakfast and they are super good. There are 3 and it is a big portion. We shared it

Response from the owner

Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the lemon ricotta pancakes, they’re definitely a breakfast favorite. And yes, the portions are pretty generous, sharing is always a great idea! We appreciate you dining with us and hope to see you again soon for another delicious breakfast.

Kaite Krell
5 months ago

Had the best gf latke eggs Benedict! Which is such a treat I don’t know that last time I had a crab cake and the eggs were done to perfection. The oversized mugs for chai was heaven.

Response from the owner

So happy you loved the GF latke eggs Benedict 🥔🍳✨ Perfect eggs, crab cake goodness, and giant chai mugs = heaven ☕️💛

Christie LarsonLocal guide
5 months ago

Amazing food! I’m gluten free and the options were fantastic. We shared the GF mac and cheese bites and they were so good, even the non gluten free people loved them. Had the crispy chicken sandwich GF and it was so crispy and full of flavor. My one son had the pancakes and they were huge and fluffy and tasty. My other son had the steak tacos and he said they were delicious.

Response from the owner

This makes us so happy to read! 😄💛<br>We love that everyone at the table enjoyed the gluten-free options (those mac & cheese bites win people over every time 😉). Crispy chicken, fluffy pancakes, steak tacos—sounds like a perfect order! 🍗🥞🌮<br>Thanks so much for sharing, and we can’t wait to welcome you and your family back! ⭐️✨

Sarah MallongaLocal guide
Edited 6 months ago

Kudos to Andres, our server, who was friendly, attentive, engaging, and provided great service. Our party of 3 ordered the eggs with style, hand-cut pastrami sandwich, and grilled chicken swisswich. (I ordered the grilled chicken swisswich upon Andres's recommendation, and loved it!) We all enjoyed our food.<br><br>The restaurant is casual but clean and comfortable. It was about 5 pm on a Sunday night, and we got a table promptly, and service was fast. I recommend Friedman's in Chelsea Market!

Response from the owner

This made our day! 😊🙌 Andres will love the shoutout — great choice on the chicken Swisswich 🍽️✨ Thanks for visiting us at Chelsea Market!

Tyler Gallant (tytyx25)Local guide
6 months ago

Great chicken and waffles here but no normal waffles available, the cheese one was good but would’ve liked something plain. All in all a good time but not sure if I’d come back with all the other choices. Happy we came and saw this place though and would recommend to try it at least once.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the 4-star review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the chicken and waffles. 😊<br><br>Just a quick note — we do offer a plain waffle option, and we’re sorry that wasn’t made clear during your visit.<br><br>We appreciate you stopping by and recommending us, and we hope to see you again! 💛

LuxLocal guide
Edited 6 months ago

Ended up at Chelsea Market for a few hours and was craving a pastrami sandwich so gave Friedman’s a try and it was a very solid restaurant. The pastrami sandwich was tasty and above average…but the tomato soup was fantastic!<br><br>The staff were very friendly and warm. Will definitely stop in again.<br><br>Recommend..🙌🏻

Response from the owner

Happy to have been a part of your culinary quest here in New York! That tomato soup is perfect for a cold day in the city. Good thing we have a few more locations for you to check out on your journey! We look forward to seeing you again 😊🥫🥪

Douglas ShumakerLocal guide
7 months ago

An amazing place for breakfast. This gluten-free restaurant offers a beautiful selection of delicious food. Though I, personally, do not need to eat gluten-free, I always appreciate a restaurant that prepares incredible gluten-free food. I have many friends that eat gluten-free either due to intolerance or celiac disease. Also, as a gastroenterologist, I love the fact that my celiac disease patients have more and more great options for good gluten-free food. In addition to amazing food, the service was top-notch. Sammy, our server was an absolute delight.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the glowing review — we’re blushing harder than our breakfast potatoes! 🥔 😆<br><br>We LOVE that even though you don’t need to eat gluten-free, you still appreciate the magic we’re cooking up. Hearing this from gastroenterologist is basically like getting a🏅Michelin star from the digestive system itself — we’ll be bragging about this for weeks.<br><br>And Sammi! ❤️ She truly is a top-notch… top nuts… top everything. We’re lucky to have her and even luckier that she took great care of you. <br><br>Come back any time — Weather for science, For breakfast, Or just to keep gluten-free on its toes 🥞 😄

Giorgia GaraviniLocal guide
7 months ago

I had a really good and satisfying meal here. My fried chicken was tasty and so was the cheese waffle. I really enjoyed the two sauces that came with the dish. My partner also enjoyed the steak and eggs he got. Everything was gluten free. This is a very good spot for GF food and also, the restaurant is located inside the Chelsea Market so great area! The service was also very friendly and nice. Highly recommended.

Response from the owner

We’re so glad our Chicken & Waffle hit the spot — that duo has been responsible for many “happy food dances,” and we fully support all of them 😆 Those two sauces? Yes… they’re basically our secret weapon.<br><br>Huge shoutout to your partner for taking down the steak & eggs — gluten-free greatness at its finest! We love being the spot where eating GF doesn’t feel like a compromise… just deliciousness with extra bragging rights. 😉<br><br>Thanks so much for recommending us! Come back anytime your cravings demand crispy, cheesy waffles, or a reason to walk through Chelsea Market again. 😃 🧇 🍗

L BLocal guide
8 months ago

Grilled chicken Swisswich- really nice with gluten free option, perfect. B.L.A.T gluten free option, nice , bacon was tough. B.L.A.T , normal option same bacon chewy but edible. Friedman burger with cheese, very nice tasty. My only problem was really the price. 4 burgers cost $117 plus tip. It was nice but not worth that kind of money. We only had water to drink as we were on a budget. If restaurants wonder why they are losing customers that would be your reason. I'm from Australia and I would never pay that for lunch at home.

Response from the owner

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!<br>We're thrilled you enjoyed the GF options and the burger itself. We take a lot of pride in making sure everyone can find something delicious here. <br><br>We totally understand that NYC can be a bit of a shock (we sometimes feel that way too!). We hope you'll stop by again next time you're in Chelsea Market. We'll do our best to make it worth every bite.

Michael LaBarberaLocal guide
9 months ago

Friedman's came to the rescue as we were looking to somehow seat a party of 6 in Chelsea Market, which was busier than the streets of time square during New Year's. Whether that's a good sign or not, they did a great job accommodating us, were very friendly and the food was all very good. Our pastrami orderers were very happy and my crab cake burger was delicious. Everyone really enjoyed the fries too. Portion sizes and prices were all very reasonable as well.<br><br>I don't know if you are in Chelsea Market is you choose the restaurant or the restaurant chooses you, but if you end up at Friedman's you'll be well taken care of. Enjoy!!

Response from the owner

🎉WOW, what an awesome review! We're so glad Friedmans could come to the rescue and give your crew a cozy spot in the middle of the Chelsea Market madness. 🙌Nothing makes us happier than hearing the pastrami made you smile, the crab cake burger hit the spot, and the fries kept everyone extra happy. Thanks for letting us be part of your adventure. Whether you chose us or we chose you, we're thrilled it was a match made in foodie heaven. Can't wait to welcome you back for round two! 💓

AmyLK Nelson
10 months ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and dining experience at Friedman’s. Uma and the staff were incredibly hospitable and provided some of the most exceptional service we have experienced. The crab cake benny , shakshuka, chilaquiles, and BLAT sandwich, and French toast were highlights!<br>We will be back!

Response from the owner

We’re grinning ear to ear! 😃😁 We take pride in making your visit feel special. Looking forward to have you back for an encore or maybe trilogy! Thanks again for the love ❤️

Ling Kung
10 months ago

The crab cakes Benedict, BLAT, and chiliquilies were some of the best I’ve had and the attentive and warm service only enhanced the experience. Our water glasses were never empty and we appreciated how great the servers were with the kids. Fantastic food and even better service!! Highly recommended.

Response from the owner

You just made our day, Ling! ❤️<br>So glad you loved the food and service. Hydration and happy bellies are our specialty. Until next time, stay hungry! 😉

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