I went to New York City with my family over Christmas break and we went to Don Antonio for dinner. Don Antonio has a huge variety of gluten free options, including fried appetizers and one of the best gluten free pizzas I have ever tried. The staff was very knowledgeable about Celiac and I felt very comfortable eating there. I highly recommend this restaurant and I will definitely go back next time I'm in New York.

Joe & the Juice is one of my favorite places to stop for food when I'm in New York City. They have the best gluten free paninis I've ever had and they are very careful to avoid cross contamination. My go-to order is the Turkey Sandwhich. There are a ton of Joe & the Juice locations in NYC, so if you're there I highly recommend trying it out.

Calabria is located in Livingston, New Jersey and it has a ton of gluten-free options available. This is the only restaurant that I have ever been to where I am able to safely order gluten-free mozzarella sticks! Calabria has gluten-free pizza along with a gluten-free fryer where they make gluten-free chicken fingers, french fries, and mozzarella sticks. My entire family loves going to Calabria because of the casusal atmosphere, the delicious food, and the options for all of us (especially the gluten-free options). I feel very confident that the servers at Calabria understand Celiac Disease and I would definitely recommend it to everyone with Celiac Disease.

The Thirsty Turtle is my absolute favorite local restaurant. I have been eating at the Thirsty Turtle for years, and they have a huge variety of gluten-free options. The staff here is very knowledgeable and I always feel comfortable eating here. To name a few, the Thirsty Turtle has Celiac-safe burger buns, french fries, nachos, fajitas, salads, and so much more. The Thirsty Turtle is one a few places near me that has a gluten-free fryer, so I eat there all the time. I highly recommend the Thirsty Turtle for its many gluten-free options, and the knowledgeable and trustworthy staff.

Nicky's Firehouse is one of my favorite places to order pizza from. I have been eating at Firehouse for a long time, and I have always been confident that my food was being prepared safely. Firehouse has a delicious gluten-free pizza that I highly recommend. Firehouse is also located in the center of downtown Madison, which is the perfect location. Firehouse offers outdoor seating as well, which is great in the warmer months.

Sunday Motor is one of my favorite places to go for breakfast, lunch, or coffee. This cafe is able to modify almost all of their toasts, sandwhiches, and salads to be gluten free. Sunday Motor has a great atmosphere and is almost always crowded. All of the food and coffee is always delicious, and I go with my friends and sisters all the time. My personal favorite dish to order at Sunday Motor is the avocado toast on gluten-free bread along with a vanilla latte. The staff is very aware of allergies and I always feel comfortable eating gluten-free food prepared here.

Jolie is another one of my favorite places to go for breakfast or lunch. Jolie offers a ton of gluten-free options and I am able to have almost all of their sandwiches, toasts, and paninis on gluten-free bread. Jolie also has an entire section of baked goods that are all completely gluten free. All of the employees at Jolie are very aware of Celiac and make sure that there is no cross contamination when I order. My favorite thing to order at Jolie is the Exuberance Sandwich on gluten-free bread. Jolie also has a ton of delicious coffee options available such as the Lovely Lavender Latte and the French Vanilla Latte, which are some of my favorites.

Chipotle is one of the fast food restaurants that offers a wide range of gluten-free options. As long as you inform the employee of your Celiac, it is safe to order a rice bowl. At certain locations the chips are fried in cross contaminated oil, but in others they are made safely. It's important to ask about the chips and whether they are Celiac safe at any given Chipotle location.

Chick-fil-A is another of my favorite fast food restaurants for gluten free. At Chick-fil-A the fries are gluten free, along with the milkshakes (although it's important to double check that because every location is different). I go to Chick-fil-A all the time with friends and I have never had a problem there. When I eat at Chick-fil-A, I order grilled nuggets, fries, and a milkshake. The food is delicious every time and definitely Celiac-friendly!