This is a family run chain of casual american menu restaurants, with a focus on mostly gluten free…read moreitems. Food - (4/5) - decent selection of starters, sandwiches, burgers and mains. Mostly gluten free and healthy portion sizes. - Grilled Chicken Swisswich - was an interesting mix of Bacon jam, gruyère, lettuce, avocado aioli on a toasted ciabatta. Not bad and came with some Herb fries. Service - (4/5) - servers were friendly and fairly attentive. Can get a bit busy and took bit longer than expected to get the order but regular check-ins afterwards. Atmosphere - (4/5) - it's at the bottom of the Edison Hotel so there isn't a dedicated restroom it's by the hotel lobby. Dim and homey feel to the layout and furniture/lighting. They have a partnership with a company that provides singing servers during dinner hour. Keep in mind they add a mandatory 5% fee on your bill for this! Overall - (4/5) - not a bad place and good for GF customers and those staying in the hotel.

Post-Theatre Sunday matinee of seeing "Hamilton," the musical lures me for a late lunch in NYC's…read moreTheatre District. Friedman's d/b/a Gayle's Broadway Rose where there are singing servers who are struggling actors/actresses attempting to get into the acting/stage/film industry while working in the food service restaurant business. I did not experience the singing servers during my patronized visit. Upon entering the Maître d' announced "right now, we're only seating at the bar counter not at tables," so why do I see patrons sitting at booth tables? Oh! It was somewhat busy but not at full capacity for full-on hustle bustle busy. Seating for one, please. Me, myself and I. Friedman's is located adjacent to Hotel Edison and restroom facility is in the hotel's lobby. Access to Hotel Edison's facility is limited as the hotel's staff will stop all who enter as I am not a hotel guest. I believe Friedman's is very overhype, and overrated. My male server/waiter calls all the female patrons "love" which does not bother me and does not irk me at all. But please do not call me "babe", "baby", "mamma" or "mommy" as these are too sexist, outdated and stereotype in some cultures/race directed at women. Friedman's is certainly a modern American luncheonette. No comment for alcohol as I not order any. There are no business cards for keepsake. Pastrami on rye $26.00 Mustard, pickle and vinegar chips The meat heavily embedded with a lot of white fat stretched and stuck together when bitten. The meat tasted very bland lacking flavor. The pastrami is NOT brined, seasoned certainly not smoked and not a hot sandwich. It is not cured pastrami. The mustard was mild spicy which gave the meat a zesty kick for aliveness, but very minimally applied. The pickle was average. The vinegar chips were very stale and harden. The rye bread was average with caraway seeds which was blah. I am uninterested in caraway seeds. Katz's Delicatessen continues to reign supreme in pastrami on rye as the meat is excessively abundant quantity piled high and very flavorful taste without the need of mustard or mayo condiment. I prefer this sandwich accompanied with fries like Katz's Delicatessen offers. At the bottom of the sales receipt there is a suggested gratuity in intervals of 20%, 22% and 25% where customers do not have to perform math calculation. I was able to obtain my sales receipt as keepsake.

Dinner | $40-50 We walked in last night without a…read morereservation. The owner/chef was extremely friendly and helpful and made sure that we were happy with everything we ordered and with the service. The cocktails were lovely and I enjoyed the vegan.bulgogi bibimbop quite a lot and my friend really liked her cheesecake. The restaurant is beautiful and the live music added a special touch. I'll be back!

SO many vegan & gluten free restaurants in NYC... so glad that I circled back to give it a try. The…read moreBLT with gluten free bread- spectacular! Look how sweet the place setting is UT47 Kitchen Great service too Little Gluten free cake just because... Not thrilled with paying almost $7 for a black brewed plain iced tea....

Senza Gluten by Jemiko is an absolute must-visit for anyone looking for 100% gluten-free dining…read moredone at a truly high level. From the moment you walk in, you feel the care and intention behind everything -- it's elegant, warm, and welcoming. The food is incredible. Everything tastes fresh, authentic, and thoughtfully prepared. The pasta dishes are rich and comforting, the appetizers are full of flavor, and the desserts are just as impressive as anything you'd find in a traditional Italian restaurant -- you would never guess it's all gluten free. Service is attentive and kind, with staff who really understand the menu and make you feel taken care of. There's a genuine passion behind the experience that stands out. What makes Senza Gluten by Jemiko special is that it doesn't feel like a "gluten-free alternative" -- it feels like a top-tier Italian restaurant that just happens to be completely gluten free. Overall, an amazing experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be coming back again.

Had lunch before attending matinee. Ambiance very nice…read more Service good. Antipasti: -BURRATA CON POMODORINI ARROSTITI. Very good. -ARANCINI AI QUATTRO FORMAGGIO. Excellent PRIMI -LASAGNA: dry and flavorless. 2 pasta sheets. Bolognese and béchamel sauce lacking. - SECONDI -POLLO ALLA PARMIGIANA. Same. Gluten pastas were very good. Sauces were so so

We found this place next to our hotel in Times Square and we ended up eating breakfast here almost…read moreevery morning! Great bagel sandwiches (sausage egg & cheese was my favorite!) and their iced coffees were amazing! They serve them in plastic/metal sealed containers so they tend to stay cold longer. I tried 3 different coffees in 3 days and they were all great! Service can be a little slow at times because it gets CROWDED in the mornings, but I won't knock them for that. Also there is only a tiny area to sit but it's NYC so that is typical.

It was a few ours until our flight and still had to get to LaGuardia, so I had time to get a…read morebreakfast bagel from BTS. I knew it would be a couple hours before I could eat my sandwich, but I didn't care. I wanted to have a fresh memory of NY bagels. I saw in photos a menu item of Bologna, egg and cheese but when I asked about it, they no longer offer it and it was on an old menu. So I settled for the other BEC, which is Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a double toasted onion bagel. My wife requested a plain bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon. Even a couple hours after on the plane, the bagels still hit and it was a memorable last bite of a New York Bagel To Sandwich. Worth the try if you are nearby. So many bagel shops in New York area, so it really depends where you are.

I really wanted to like this place because vegan options are always appreciated, but this was…read morehonestly terrible. I paid $9 for a tiny square of vegan pizza that looked more like a sample than a slice. The toppings slid off immediately, so eating it felt like trying to balance vegetables on a sponge. The bread was the worst part -- cheap, rubbery, and had that "is this food or recycled yoga mat?" texture. For $9, I expected an actual decent vegan pizza, not a tiny piece of sad bread with toppings that gave up before I did. I appreciate that they offer vegan options, but this needs serious work. The portion was small, the crust tasted cheap, the toppings didn't stay on, and overall it was not worth the money. Vegan food does not have to be this depressing.

Fantastic dedicated gluten free spot for pizza, pasta, comfort foods, and desserts. They've made a…read moreton of improvements and have some truly delicious gf sourdough pizza slices, some of the best gnocchi with vodka sauce I've ever had, and so many amazing fried options. Gluten free chicken tenders, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, etc. Their dessert bites with Nutella and cannoli filling are super addictive too! If you have celiac or are gluten intolerant, this is definitely a must check out spot in the Hell's Kitchen area. The staff is all super friendly too and accommodating.

I had such a fun experience at See No Evil Pizza. The pizza flavors were incredibly inventive…read more(definitely not your standard slice) and everything we tried felt thoughtfully put together. The arancini was a standout: perfectly crisp on the outside, creamy inside, and served with a rich, delicious sauce that tied it all together. We ended on the tiramisu, which was absolutely worth saving room. It was light, flavorful, and a perfect finish to the meal. What really elevated the experience, though, was the staff. Everyone was genuinely kind and helpful--especially notable for New York--and it made the whole evening feel relaxed and welcoming. A small heads-up: it's a bit tricky to find, so give yourself extra time. That said, the hidden, underground subway setting is part of the charm and makes the whole experience feel unique. I'd love to see more restaurants creatively use these kinds of spaces in the future.

I'm not sure why this place has made it onto so many lists, but it was pretty mediocre all-around…read more In other circumstances I might have found the colocation with the subway charming, but the space is rather cramped and hectic - to say, I was hoping the space would be something to overlook for the sake of the food. To start with the good: the arancini were perfectly passable, and the Sicilian pie was enjoyed by all. I would describe it as more of a Detroit style actually, with a super crispy crust and nice textural contrast. On the other hand, we did not enjoy the seasonal vegetable pie or the nepo pie. I generally really like this sort of no-cheese, umami-heavy pizza, but the nepo was so salty! I'm not sure what specific ingredient was missing, but missing it was. My hopes for a recreation of the rossa pie I enjoyed at Farina prior to their closure were dashed. As for the vegetable pie, the vegetables tasted like the frozen veggies one might find in what was once marketed as a "TV dinner". It was a shame, since the sauce of the white pie was otherwise pretty good.

Truly a bakery style donut. Freshly made, great fillings, with a beautifully fried raised donut…read moreshell. One donut is definitely plenty. They also served a variety of French pastry as well.

Great pastries. Their vanilla cream filled croissant is…read moreperfect. Only one complaint is I'm not fan of their coffee. It's more like very mild side and taste like tea. It's cute place for sure.

Very very high value, huge portions compared to the price :)…read more I really appreciate the bagel sandwhich customization choices, I was so pleasantly surprised to get to still try the blueberry bagel even though I was getting the savory bagel breakfast sandwhich.

Every time I visit New York, going to a new bagel shop is always on my to-do list! We decided to…read moretry out Best Bagel & Coffee after looking up recommendations online. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - We actually placed an online order prior to walking over as we were afraid of long lines and waiting. When we got there, although there was a line, it looked like it was moving fairly quick! Still, our order was ready for us at the pick-up station so we walked in and found a corner spot. It's pretty snug inside, and although there are a few tables and some standing areas, most people got their food and left. There are also some tables outside if you're lucky to snag one! - FOOD - Salmon on Everything Bagel: Nicely toasted bagel, yet still has a nice chew on the inside. Huge portion of Salmon! I wish I could've tried a flavored cream cheese, but didn't want too many flavors mixing at once. Vanilla Iced Latte: Just OK coffee - nothing to write home about but it was a solid cup of caffeine. - OVERALL - Definitely a great way to start your day in NYC!

Authentic Scandinavian/ Swedish bakery!! Was looking for a good cardamom bun in NYC and this was a…read moregreat place. Had a wide selection such as the chocolate balls. Staff were lovely and a few indoor tables to sit at.

This is an adorable bakery-coffeeshop in Manhattan. There is a small amount of seats inside…read more They make really delicious Swedish style twisty buns - I am obsessed with cardamon and loved the cardamon bun. The lattes are almost $7 - NYC, am I right? Staff are polite. No wifi or bathrooms (NYC, am I right?) why!!!

It's all in the name: bagels bagels bagels. I had a classic: nova with the works on near perfect…read moreeverything bagel. It's a tiny place below street level so it's not perhaps a place to linger. Service was a tad slow, but you have to make an allowance for morning rush.

Last day in New York and we had not had bagels yet. Looked online and this place had great ratings…read moreand was right down the street. We made the right choice the bagel and bagel sandwiches were delicious. Best bagels we have ever had. I had the French toast bagel with the apple cinnamon cream cheese delicious. My family was very happy with what they got too. We are definitely coming back. Great customer service too