New Jersey Gluten Free
New Jersey is a great place to live gluten free. For starters, here are links to independently owned gluten free restaurants in the state of New Jersey. Several of these restaurants partner with Still Riding Pizza, a company that provides gluten free pizza crusts to qualified restaurants. When reading these links, keep in mind that only the pizza crusts are gluten free. Check to make sure that you are receiving appropriate toppings.
Bridgewater. The Chimney Rock Inn mentions gluten free spaghetti on its menu. I e-mailed them on 11/18/09 to confirm the report that gluten free beer is also available.
Cape May. Simply Fondue. This establishment was recommended enthusiastically by a member of America’s gluten free community. Since gluten free information is not mentioned on the website, I e-mailed the restaurant on 9/12/09 requesting verification.
Cedar Grove. Giuseppe’s Pizza and Restaurant, 557 Pompton Avenue, cedar Grove. Partners with Still Riding Pizza to provide celiac friendly pizza.
Clark. Aliperti’s Restaurant. Click the restaurant name to get the location or click here to read the gluten free menu.
East Rutherford. Park and Orchard. Click the restaurant name to get the location. To read the gluten free menu, click here and then click on the words “celiac menu” in the left column.
Englishtown. Carlo’s Gourmet Pizza. The gluten free menu is offered only at the Marlboro location. Click the restaurant name to get the location.. Carlo’s partners with Still Riding Pizza to provide celiac friendly pizza.
Gillette. The Chimney Rock Inn serves gluten free meals in Gillette as well as in Bridgeport. Check out the Bridgeport listing for details.
Glen Rock. Mangia Trattoria. This establishment partners with Still Riding Pizza to offer gluten free pizza. Click on the restaurant name for more information.
Hackettstown. Mama’s Café Baci. Click the restaurant name to get the location or click here to read the gluten free menu.
Hohokus. Janice a Bistro. The home page states that “gluten free options are available” but there is no specific information. Click on the restaurant name for more information.
Livingston. Calabria Pizzeria and Restaurant, 588 South Livingstone Avenue. The website was being updated when I checked it on 7/17/08. Hopefully, you will soon be able to find it by clicking on the restaurant name. This restaurant partners with Still Riding Pizza to prepare and serve celiac friendly pizza.
Park Ridge. Park Pizza, 85 Park Avenue. This restaurant partners with Still Riding Pizza to prepare and serve celiac friendly pizza.
Ridgewood. A Mano Pizza. Serves gluten free pizza on Sundays only. Their site does not specifically mention gluten free pizza. This information is from press release from the restaurant’s management.
Rochelle Park. Miller’s Gluten Free Bread. A dedicated gluten free bakery. UPDATE: Miller’s plans to begin selling gluten free ice cream sandwiches after Labor Day
Summit. Joe’s Pizzeria and Vittorio. Click on the restaurant name to get the location and /or click here for the gluten free menu. This restaurant partners with Still Riding Pizza to prepare and serve celiac friendly pizza.
Vorhees. Pasta Pomodoro. Gluten free information will be found on the last two pages of the menu. Click on the restaurant name for the location.
Wayne. Neil’s Pizzeria, 568 Valley Road. This restaurant partners with Still Riding Pizza to prepare and serve celiac friendly pizza.
The Celiac Sprue Association has several local chapters in New Jersey.
Gluten free shopping are available at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Stop and Shop Markets, and Wegman’s. .
Most of America’s celiac friendly restaurant chains are represented in New Jersey. Click here if you are interested in 99 Restaurants, Bonefish Grill. Boston Market, Carino’s Italian Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chrlie Brown’s, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Fresh City, Legal Seafoods, Lone Star Steakhouse, On the Border Mexican Grill, Outback Steakhouse, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, PeiWei Asian Diner, Pizza Fusion, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and Uno Chicago Grill.
Information added 04/08/09
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I also wanted to let you know that Miller’s Gluten Free Bread Co. is opening September ‘08 in Rochelle Park, NJ. We have fresh breads, pizza, pierogies and more!
Check it out!
162 Rochelle Ave
Rochelle Park, NJ
http://www.millersglutenfree.com
I recently dined at Carlo’s gourmet pizza in Marlboro, NJ and had a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgable. Although they are not strictly gluten free, they have special procedures in place that prevent cross contamination. Sal, one of the owners, actually gave me a tour of the kitchen and showed me the designated area where they prepare the gluten free pizza and the color coded pots, pans, cutting boards and utensils. I enjoyed the delicious pizza and chicken parmigiana with rice pasta, but most importantly, I enjoyed the fact that the staff goes out of their way to make their celiac customers feel comfortable.
Michele (Freehold)
I had to leave a comment about Millers Gluten Free Bakery in Rochelle Park. I stopped by there today to check it out. I did not realize I had to pre-order so when I got there my choices were pretty limited but what I was able to get was FANTASTIC! I purchased a bag of the garlic knot- 6 in a bag. Three of them were gone before I got out of the parking lot. They are just like the evil gluten full knots- if not better. They were chewy on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside and did not have that funky after taste that alot of gluten free products have. I also bought a container of croutons-had to dive into those too- quite tasty. Can not wait to have a big salad with actual croutons again. I am very eager to pick up my order on Friday. If the sandwich bread is anything like the garlic knots I am in for a treat! This place is worth the trip!
Hailey”s Harp & Pub is due to open on Saturday, September 25 in Metuchen, NJ. Hailey’s will be offering a gluten free menu as well as gluten free beer. General Manager and good friend Victor Delusso is excited about helping out the Celiac Community afer seeing the adjustments i have had to make in my life over the last 4 years. Hailey’s promises to be a great place to dine with an emphesis on family atmosphere. They will have a large childrens menu and all regular menu items will be priced between $9 & $14 dollars. You can check out Hailey’s on their website and even drop them a message by going to the comments tab on their main page.
Please help show your support for what they are doing to help people like us have more choices when dining out.
Hailey’s Website:
http://haileysharpandpub.com/
Recent news article on Hailey’s:
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990813108
I’ve been thinking for a while about doing a special dinner with some celiac guests (and joining them) to talk and eat and discuss the ways we can improve GF dining in South Jersey. It’s a learning experience for me and if you are interested in joining me, please email me at info@tortillapresscantina.com. I’m tentatively thinking about scheduling it for 1/19. Dinners on me – and I’m all ears when it comes to feedback and comments.
Chef Mark
The Tortilla Press &
Tortilla Press Cantina