Connecticut Welcomes THREE More Dedicated Gluten-Free Restaurants
Connecticut just might be leading New England when it comes to dedicated gluten-free dining. With 5+ dedicated GF bakeries and 5 restaurants, the Constitution State’s gluten-free community is eating well. Listed below are the three newest GF restaurants (one has two locations), as well as one that recently moved and expanded.
To see all of CT’s dedicated GF places, visit our dining directory or Connecticut Gluten-Free Dining Guide. And, as always, email us with corrections and additions. We don’t do this alone!
Toro Taberna
14 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 773-4003
Toro Taberna is a dedicated gluten-free Spanish tapas restaurant. The menu uses local and imported ingredients for traditional Spanish dishes including patata bravas (potatoes), beef, chicken, shrimp, and cheese. You’ll also find sandwiches, fried chicken, and calamari, as well as other ethnic goodies, all from a dedicated fryer. Oh, and don’t forget churros for dessert!
Toro Mexican Street Food
155 Park Rd.Â
West Hartford, CT 06119
Loco Urban Street FoodÂ
1274 Farmington Ave.Â
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 470-5944
Toro Mexican Street Food and Loco Urban Street Food are sister restaurants offering the same awesome menu. The burrito options are super fun, including General Tso, scrambled eggs & home fries, cauliflower, beef, chicken, pork, the list goes on. They also offer burgers wrapped in a GF tortilla or on a GF roll, wings (bone-in and boneless), loaded fries, bowls, salads, and family-sized meals. Hungry yet?
Black Rock Social House
2895 Fairfield Ave.Â
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 549-8333
Black Rock Social House in Bridgeport is Connecticut’s only dedicated gluten-free gastropub. Burgers, fries, risottos, pastas, seafood, soups, desserts and more. They even have live music and serve brunch on weekends. Thank you, Black Rock, for making gluten free ‘normal!’Â
Shayna B’s By The Sea
631 Boston Post Rd.Â
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 339-3144
Shayna B’s By The Sea isn’t new to CT, but they recently moved and expanded, so we’re including them here. They’re 100% organic, gluten free and vegan. Every day, all sorts of delicious baked goods are available, as well as sandwiches, hot foods, soups, pizza, and more. They use as many locally grown ingredients as possible, and are committed to healthy eating and community. They also operate a small market inside the space, including products from local artisans. Kids are welcome, and there’s a large dining area with outdoor seating. Does’t get much better!
