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Friedmans NYC Is My New Favorite Restaurant

July 12, 2019 By Katie Moseman 21 Comments

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Friedmans NYC is our favorite destination for dining in New York City. Find out what makes Friedmans Restaurant our top pick in NYC!

Reuben sandwich on a white plate at Friedmans NYC

Reuben sandwich (gluten free)

Friedmans NYC Is My New Favorite Restaurant

When we decided to spend part of our summer vacation in New York City, I took on the task of figuring out the all-important question: where would we eat?  I needed to find a “home base” restaurant, within walking distance of our hotel, that was both kid-friendly and able to handle my dietary restriction (absolutely no gluten). 

The Food

At Friedmans, you’ll find elevated versions of classic breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner foods, 99% of which can be made gluten free. When we visited, the all day menu was available from morning until 4:30 pm, featuring breakfast and lunch foods.  After 5:00 pm, the dinner menu adds entrees like brick chicken, roasted salmon, and steak of the day, plus an assortment of appetizers like potstickers, spinach artichoke dip, and Korean chicken wings.

Vegetable potstickers with dipping sauce on a white plate

Vegetable potstickers (gluten free)

Kid-friendly, for us, meant that our daughters (ages 7 and 11), could enjoy their favorite comfort foods on a trip that, admittedly, was a little outside their suburban comfort zone.   Our kids were thrilled with the kids’ menu.  Every meal was a joyful dive into a stack of pancakes, a bowl of mac & cheese, a thick burger, or a big plate of crispy chicken strips. 

As for the adults, we enjoyed steak & eggs, Reuben sandwiches, hearty dinner salads, and an array of creative sides and appetizers, depending on the time of day and the whim of appetite.

Cobb salad in a white bowl

Cobb salad (gluten free)

The Drinks

We were especially happy with the freshly squeezed juice options.  The whole family enjoyed lemonade for lunch and dinner.  My husband said the green juice and ginger shot kept him feeling energized, which is a real feat on a trip that involves miles and miles of walking!  I felt energized, too… except I got my energy from a tall glass of excellent cold brew coffee topped with half-and-half.

Green juice in a glass

The Prices and Portions

It’s New York City; set your expectations accordingly.  Breakfast entrees are $10 to $20, averaging $15.  Lunch entrees are $15 to $20, while dinner entrees are $17 to $27.  Freshly squeezed juices are $4 to $6; coffee is around $4.  Sides and soups run $5 to $8.

Poached eggs, toast, potato hash, and chicken sausage with orange juice for breakfast

Poached eggs, toast, potato hash, and chicken sausage (gluten free)

The portions were so generous that we ended up needing only two meals per day.  If you prefer to eat more meals, but smaller ones, two adults could split a single lunch or dinner meal and still come away full.  Or split a meal and add on a side or freshly prepared dessert to share. 

Planning

On a typical day, we’d walk from our hotel to Friedmans for breakfast in the morning around 9:00 am, then go sightseeing for the rest of the morning, afternoon, and early evening.  After that, we’d return to Friedmans for dinner around 6:30 pm.  We went to the location in the Upper West Side and never waited more than a minute or two for a table.  If you’re heading to a busier location (there are 6 locations in New York, most of which are in tourist-heavy areas), you might want to find out when the restaurant is less busy, and try plan your mealtimes around those times.

Gluten Free Options

As I mentioned above, I can’t eat gluten.  One of the Friedmans NYC founders was diagnosed with celiac disease and decided to make the menu almost entirely gluten free.  As a result, all sorts of food that people with celiac disease wouldn’t usually be able to eat are available here.  There’s a dedicated fryer and waffle iron, meaning that those of us who can’t eat gluten can feast on French fries, fried chicken and waffles, potstickers, tortilla chips; plus, there’s spinach artichoke dip, pancakes, Reuben sandwiches, and house-made desserts, just to name a few.  It’s hard to list everything when 99% of the menu is gluten free.

Spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips

Spinach artichoke dip (gluten free)

Because there were very, very few menu items that couldn’t be made celiac safe, there’s no “gluten free” menu, since almost everything on the menu is gluten free.  Ask your server for the most up-to-date information, and enjoy!

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  1. Melissa Chapman

    July 15, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    I live in NYC but have never been to Friedman’s but it seems like a place not to be missed. I will try and get there the next time we are planning aday in the city.

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  2. Tasheena

    July 15, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    They offer so many yummy dishes. i can’t wait to try them the next time i’m in New York.

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  3. Amber Myers

    July 15, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    Oh my gosh, I know I’d love it here. All the food looks incredible. I need to get to NYC!

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  4. robin rue

    July 15, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    I will check it out when I am back in NYC next month. I am always looking for restaurant suggestions.

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  5. Rena

    July 15, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    The foods look amazing and I am happy that they could accommodate your gluten-free diet. I would imagine it’s sometimes hard to find good places.

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  6. Denay DeGuzman

    July 15, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    What wonderful food and drink selections! I need to seek out this fabulous restaurant out during my upcoming trip to NYC.

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  7. Marysa

    July 15, 2019 at 10:53 pm

    How nice that you were able to find a restaurant that can accommodate your dietary needs. I have been a vegetarian since I was a kid, and even that can be a struggle. It must have been so nice to go there!

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  8. Katie Clark

    July 16, 2019 at 12:25 am

    This looks so delicious. It’s so great to be able to find yummy gluten free restaurants more easily these days.

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  9. Jeni Hawkins

    July 16, 2019 at 9:18 am

    There are lots of dishes to choose and taste! I love that it caters to everyone who has special diet needs.

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  10. Melissa Dixon

    July 16, 2019 at 9:56 am

    I have never been there but I bet I would love it too. There are so many great places out there to eat it could be hard to settle on one. we may have to try them out when heading out that way!

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  11. Nancy L

    July 16, 2019 at 10:17 am

    Mmm…So many of these dishes look so good and are foods I can actually eat – gluten free! It is hard to find gluten-free dishes when dining out. Kudos to Friedmans!

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  12. Lynndee

    July 16, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    I love NYC and this makes me want to go there right now. LOL. The food looks amazing! I will keep that restaurant in mind.

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  13. Rachel

    July 16, 2019 at 3:14 pm

    THat is so awesome! I am gluten free so to have a restaurant with so many options would just rock my world.

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  14. Kathy

    July 16, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    Wow, that food looks amazing! I wish that place were closer to me. I would love to try the food there. I bet it is so amazing!

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  15. Maggie

    July 16, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    Yum – it looks absolutely delicious! That’s my kinda food!

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  16. Stacie

    July 16, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    I’m going to NYC in September and this looks amazing. May have to check it out!

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  17. Terri Steffes

    July 16, 2019 at 10:26 pm

    It looks amazing to me. I added it to my New York City list, so I hope I get to try it one day!

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  18. rika

    July 16, 2019 at 11:28 pm

    I would love to visit this restaurant! The foods look so good! I want to try the artichoke dip!

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  19. Robotance

    July 20, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    Yes, I have heard that before that their dishes are so yummy. After see this post, I have planned to go this restaurant next weekend.

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  20. Heather

    July 22, 2019 at 12:16 am

    If I were in the area, this might be my new favorite place to eat as well! Looks so good!

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  21. AZ Bao Hiem

    August 5, 2019 at 5:50 am

    Oh, great, they are great, delicious, delicious food. I think I need to go there to enjoy these dishes right away.

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