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    Friedman's

    3.7 (74 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Pastrami sandwich gluten free
    Margalit F.

    We've dined here twice in two days and I have to absolutely rave about this place. Food always great but it's the wonderful service too! Last night we had the blackened fish sandwich and pastrami sandwich both gluten free Every server we've had was attentive and knowledgeable ! Love the simple and functional decor that gives the place a nice uncluttered clean look. I'm so bummed friendman's doesn't have a place in the L.A area .

    Chai Tea
    Kristin E.

    We visit here regularly when we don't feel like cooking! Friedman's always delivers in taste and friendliness. The chai tea is to die for. Food is always fresh and delicious. The staff here work overtime to guarantee a great experience. This place is beautiful and convenient for our location on the upper west side.

    Milo C.

    I came here with my friend for an early dinner on a weekday and was seated right away. I like the assortment of food on the menu and landed with a bacon lettuce tomato and avocado sandwich and a tomato soup. It came with French fries. I really liked how clean it was and it had a nice environment. The staff were really friendly and attentive.

    Lemon Ricotta Pancakes ($19)
    Cheryl P.

    One of my go-to places for a casual brunch! My friend and I arrived here a little past noon on a Saturday and there was plenty of seating. This location is a little bit more "out of the way" compared to some of the other locations but definitely worth the walk imo since we were able to get seated right away without having a reservation, it wasn't as crowded as noisy, and service was top notch! This location's menu is also incredibly extensive and includes a ton of Asian-inspired dishes too, though I went for the lemon ricotta pancakes this time and my friend got the spinach artichoke dip. We both really enjoyed our food and I appreciated how careful and knowledgeable the staff were about accommodating my gluten-free dietary restrictions! I only wish I had a little bit more fruit on my pancakes but oh well :) they were so fluffy and warm and fresh - I know I'll definitely be back in no time to try out additional items on their menu!

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    Charles B.

    Comfort food with a New York twist. Check out tuna, crispy rice appetizer excellent. Tried the fish and chips New York style and Friedman fried chicken all were extremely satisfying. Enjoyed in a chill atmosphere so full no room for dessert can't wait to go back, the real deal. ! Nice and friendly service

    Chicken & Cheddar Waffle
    Suzanne T.

    Great service, amazing food, and nice outdoor seating. I've eaten at the Chelsea Market location several times but the West End location is much better in regard to service and overall experience. I had the gf chicken and waffle - I adore a savory waffle and this one did not disappoint. The habanero honey is to die for. The dish is big enough to share OR take home leftovers! Thanks for all of the gluten free options!

    Salmon
    Anna K.

    Came here on a Friday evening at 6pm - it was empty so no reservations needed. The staff was super attentive and sweet. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries and my friend had the salmon entree. Good for comfort food and catching up with friends. They're currently renovating next door so I'm sure the venue will be even bigger once it's completed. Will definitely recommend and will be back.

    Pastrami Reuben
    Vicky R.

    This was a nice addition to the neighborhood. I liked their sturdy outdoor set up and the heat lamps. We came around lunchtime and they were quite busy. Seems like they only had two servers for everyone which was not enough since it took them a while to clean up after parties who had left. As a result, the wait times were longer than they estimated. However they had good covid precautions (well spaced tables, servers with masks). For the food itself, we loved our pastrami Reuben. It was warm, comforting and juicy. Definitely a greasy guilty pleasure for a cold weekend. The fries were pretty good as well, not super crispy but well flavored. It was enough for two of us to split and feel full afterwards. We got the Mac n cheese side too. We will definitely skip it next time. We liked the crispy topping and I liked the lighter sauce, but the pasta itself was too al dente and ended up tasting stale as a result. Looking forward to trying other dishes though!

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    I ordered the Taiwanese rice noodles so delicious. Service was exceptional so friendly. And chocolate lava cake for dessert. Delicious

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    Friedman's

    3.8(942 reviews)
    1.0 miTheater District, Midtown West
    $$

    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.

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    Senza Gluten By Jemiko

    4.4(134 reviews)
    0.9 miHell's Kitchen, Midtown West

    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

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    Vinny’s Pasta kitchen - Buffalo Chicken Pizza Slice

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    2.9(27 reviews)
    0.9 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
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    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.

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    See No Evil Pizza

    4.5(144 reviews)
    0.9 miTheater District, Midtown West

    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.

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    Best Bagel & Coffee - Atlantic Smoked Salmon Sandwich, 10/10. Latte, 2/10, not good :(

    Best Bagel & Coffee

    4.5(5.2k reviews)
    1.4 miMidtown West
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    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!

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