How about a tasty meal like steak with garlic and shallot brown butter, or pan-seared local scallops with sesame cucumber and daikon salad and chili miso aioli?
You can find it at Kaveh Bistro, located at 515 Sylvania Ave in Avon by the Sea. The restaurant is 100% gluten free and has a farm-to-table concept, using organic produce primarily from Silver Fern Farm in New Zealand, grass-fed meats, game and poultry, as well as New Zealand fish and shrimp. Local 130 Seafood In Asbury Park.
“Eat well and feel great,” is how they say it. Cave Bistro.
Of course, this isn’t the only restaurant on the Shore that caters to those with dietary restrictions: many restaurants, ice cream shops and bakeries offer gluten-free options, and the options are plentiful, from double chocolate brownies to pizza to buffalo wings.
Here are a few: This list is not exhaustive, but if your favorite gluten-free spot isn’t on the list, please let us know!
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Anna Bananas Bakery, Manahawkin
The bakery has plenty of gluten-free options, from muffins, custom birthday cakes and pies to cheesecakes with almond-based crusts and French macarons. Their Pignoli Nut cookies are gluten-free, and their cupcake flavors change regularly (this week it’s mint chocolate chip).
Be sure to try our gluten-free cookie sandwiches too.
go: 657 E. Bay Ave. Suite 4; 609-488-2323, annabananasbakerynj.com.
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Crack You, Manasquan
This Cluck U location has a dedicated fryer for gluten-free foods to prevent cross-contamination, and most of their chicken and wings, empanadas and wraps can be made gluten-free, including the Ranchero Wrap with chicken, lettuce, bacon and ranch dressing and the Balsamic Chicken Wrap with chicken, lettuce, roasted red peppers and balsamic dressing.
There are also gluten-free appetizers available, such as fried pickle chips.
go: 2241 Route 35; 732-800-3131, translation:.
Crust & Crumble Pizzeria, Asbury Park
It’s rare for a pizzeria to offer an entire menu with gluten-free options, and here you can order anything from salads and appetizers, pastas like grilled chicken or shrimp bruschetta with fresh tomato basil, bread sauce and fresh mozzarella, to veggie pizzas with mushrooms, jalapeños, red peppers, pineapple, scallions, red onions, portobello, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata, presto, broccoli, artichoke hearts and caramelized onions.
go: 633 Lake Avenue; 732-776-7767, crustandcrumble.com
Cookman Creamery, Asbury Park
Most of the ice cream sold at Cookman Creamery is gluten-free, but there are also vegan options made with dairy alternatives such as organic coconut cream, almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter and oat milk. Try flavors like Salted Chocolate with an almond butter base or Strawberry with an organic coconut cream base. The creamery also offers homemade waffle cones that are gluten-free and vegan.
Many of the cakes on offer, including carrot cake, are gluten-free.
go: 711 Cookman Avenue; 732-361-5215, Cookman Creamery.
Good Karma Cafe, Red Bank
This vegan restaurant has a wide selection of gluten-free options on the menu, including the Gado Gado salad, made with romaine lettuce, cabbage and carrots topped with smoky shredded tofu, mixed sesame seeds and roasted peanuts, and drizzled in a coriander-peanut dressing.
Want something a little more substantial? Try the Kimchi Bowl, made with brown rice, black beans and grilled tofu topped with fresh arugula, pickled radish, carrots and cucumbers, house-made kimchi and finished off with a drizzle of spicy Sriracha sauce.
go: 17 E. Front Street; 732-450-8344, translation:.
Papaganache, Matawan
This vegan and gluten-free bakery offers a variety of options: try sweet treats like the lemon blueberry doughnut or double chocolate muffin, or hearty dishes like homemade soup or eggplant parmigiana.
Papa Ganache also makes whole cakes, including a black and white vanilla cake with chocolate frosting inside and out, and a carrot cake filled with cream cheese and vanilla frosting.
go: 106 Main Street; 732-217-1750, papaganache.com.
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Mensa, Long Beach
This Mexican restaurant prides itself on being the only 100% gluten-free eatery on Long Beach Island, and the menu is your guide: try tacos like “The Birdie” with braised chicken, Brussels sprout hash, and chipotle cream, or “The Hippie” with roasted cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, raw shredded carrots, and chimichurri.
The restaurant also offers bowls and sandwiches featuring braised chicken, short rib, pork or roasted vegetables served with rice, beans and sides. Try the Lotta Beef Inside Sandwich with braised pulled short rib, sliced Boar’s Head Top Round London Broil and glazed onions on an Italian baguette and served with housemade corn chips.
go: 13410 Long Beach Blvd.; 609-661-7466, Mensites.
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Cats Luck Vegan Bakery, Neptune City There are plenty of gluten-free treats available, from specialty cakes to pastries, but the menu also features gluten-free foods like the Loaded Biscuit Breakfast Plate topped with potatoes, vegan eggs, country gravy, coconut bacon, cheddar cheese and scallions, and Loaded Tofu or Scrambled Eggs topped with veggies, cheese, beans and home fries. go: 140 Steiner Avenue; 732-361-7294, translation:.
Asbury Park Pulp is a juice bar, but also serves gluten-free snacks such as bagels and toasts like the “Cucumber Za’atar,” with cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, hemp seed, za’atar seasoning, and toasted housemade bread. go: 516 Summerfield Avenue; 732-361-3744, Palpus Berry.
Tallulah of Asbury Park They are known for their gluten-free menu items, such as the Te Fiti Salad with local spring vegetable mix, pea vines, English peas, snap peas, cucumber, radish, feta cheese, and Green Goddess dressing. Aberdeen’s Alternate Endings Beer Company also serves gluten-free snacks, such as Detroit-style deep-dish pizza. go: 550 Cookman Avenue, Suite 108; 732-455-3003, talulaspizza.com.
Living vegetarian in Manahawkin Gluten-free breakfast and lunch options include the Knuckle Sandwich, topped with steamed tofu, tempeh bacon, tomato, vegan cheese sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper and vegan mayonnaise, and the BBQ Portabella Wrap, topped with brown rice, black beans, portabella, bell peppers, onions, romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, housemade sauce and cabbage. go: 657 E. Bay Ave., Suite 3; 609-891-2383, about this website.
This list is not exhaustive, but if your favorite gluten-free spot isn’t on the list, let us know!
Gabriella L. Larracca joined USA Today Network New Jersey in 2021 and is passionate about sharing her passion for food and culture with readers. Send your restaurant tips to [email protected]. Follow on Instagram Jersey Shore Eats Subscribe to the Jersey Shore Eats newsletter.
