So happy to have so much to choose from that is all gluten free and dairy free. We bought an assortment just to try things out. Cream puff. Delicious. Other favorites were the cinnamon chocolate chip muffin and the almond cookies. It's a small space, so can feel overwhelming with all of the choices. They are happy to help you pick just the right thing for your occasion or let you ponder the choices in awe. A really enjoyable experience/treat for the sweet tooth. We will definitely come back when we are back in town. read more

December 2025: i saw that they were selling sufganiyots during this month and i never had one before so i was intrigued. i only got two since i wasn't sure if i would like it or not and when i tried it, i knew i should have gotten more. if i were to compare it to something else, it would be similar to a jelly doughnut, EXCEPT SUFGANIYOTS ARE WAY BETTER! the sufganiyot was soft and not dry, it reminded me of a biscuit but soft and fluffy. and the inside had this, i believe a raspberry or strawberry jam that paired so well with the doughy exterior. it was also not too sweet, just how i like it!!!! this pastry was honestly one of the best things i've ever eaten, i'm not even exaggerating. IT WAS THAT GOOD. LIKE WHAT KIND OF SORCERY IS THIS?!?! UGH I WAS SO MAD because by the time i ate my sufganiyot, i was already at work, and i wasn't gonna be in the area until the new year, so i literally called the bakery a few days later asking them if they were still selling them after new years and they said the item will only be selling in december. NOOOOOOOOOOO, I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE END OF 2026 TO EAT THEM AGAIN??? lol, it's fine. i can wait. but yeah, when the holidays come around, go to By the Way Bakery, and don't sleep on these!!! February 2026: recently, i helped throw a going away party for a coworker at my job and i suggested that we get a cake from By the Way Bakery even though i never had any of their cakes before. but i've had a bunch of their other items so, i was certain that their cakes would be a hit too. so my coworker got their classic chocolate cake and honestly, i thought it way too sweet. like it definitely tasted good, don't get me wrong. but personally for me, it was quite rich and i had to drink water in between bites because of how chocolatey it was. everyone at my job enjoyed it though so i'm happy they were pleased with my recommendation. read more

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By The Way Bakery - A True UWS Treasure By The Way Bakery is one of those hidden gems you could easily walk right past -- but you definitely shouldn't. Their crème puffs are hands down the best I've ever tasted: light, delicate, and absolutely unforgettable. And the pumpkin non-dairy cheesecake? Truly to die for. A must-visit spot on the Upper West Side. Everything here feels like a delicious little secret you'll be grateful you discovered. read more

As a recently gluten free person (not by choice!), I've been missing good baked goods. By the Way absolutely scratched that itch and I will definitely be revisiting. We tried the lemon poppy bundt cake, the Amy bundt cake, raisin scone, and chocolate whoopie pie. The only item I didn't love was the raisin scone, but the others were excellent. Super moist and didn't taste gf at all. read more

By The Way Bakery - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

I cannot express how delicious this bakery is. I served this cake to a dozen coworkers, none of whom are gluten free (I'm the celiac!) and they were raving about it for DAYS. Every single person asked where the cake was from, and nobody could believe it was gluten free and dairy free. I was diagnosed as celiac late in life, at 23, so i basically spent my entire life eating non-gluten-free pastries. I truly cannot express how delicious this cake was. I got the chocolate sprinkle cake with a custom inscription. The staff was also incredibly kind and friendly. Genuinely so scrumptious, I cannot recommend this enough. read more

This place is NOT VEGAN. Non-vegans need to stop saying this bakery is "vegan" in their reviews which is completely false. They are gluten free and have some dairy free options, but NOT VEGAN. read more

I bought a lemon poppy seed cake for dinner with some friends. One of my friend has celiac's disease so cannot eat gluten. The cake was absolutely delicious! Everyone at the party raved about the cake. read more

Helene and her team were incredible! They went above and beyond to accommodate a birthday cake order outside their usual business hours, and truly made my day so special as a gluten-free girlie. My guests couldn't even tell the cake was gluten-free. I can't wait to come back and try more of their desserts and pastries because this cake was absolutely amazing. read more

By The Way Bakery - Gluten free Birthday Cake - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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I've only had one thing from this bakery, my husband works around the block and picked up a cake on his way home from work one day, but based on just that cake this place is delicious! You would never in 1 million years know that the cakes were dairy free gluten-free. He picked up the lemon poppy and it was absolutely fantastic. The cake was moist a lot of lemon flavor and the icing on top was perfection. I'd love to try more. read more

My friend got her birthday cake from here and I really enjoyed it! For being gluten-free and dairy-free, the texture was pretty nice. It was still a little bit crumbly and grainy but the moistness of the icing and the raspberry jam did wonders for that. It was overall a light and very enjoyable cake. Both my stomach and my tastebuds thanked me for this one. read more

We preordered a Vanilla Raspberry cake for our wedding day, and it was absolutely delicious! Their website preorder was easy to use, and they also made it easy for our friend to pick up for us. They packaged the cake for safe travel with a spacious box and bag. We also highly recommend the coconut crème cake. Definitely coming back! read more

By The Way Bakery - Vanilla raspberry cake 9inches - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

The food was delicious (such a pretty cake and the cookies were incredible) but it's really the customer service that has me a new loyal customer. There were some errors in the original order and Jelise was kind enough to meet with me at the store and craft an entire new cake while Naz reached out to confirm each and every detail. The result was a beautiful cake that resulted in lifetime memories and a newfound appreciation for an UES gem! read more

A tiny spot with loads of heart. As a GF gal I try to avoid "replacement" foods for gluten items, but this bakery makes it seems like nothing is missing at all. They also have a lot of specialty items for Jewish holidays (which can be heavily gluten laden events!) Beautiful stuff. Delicious. Friendly. )AND the coffee is excellent too!) read more

I'm always sure to pick up some allergen-free treats for family from here every time I head home! This place has ingredient lists for everything on their website and a great selection of fresh baked goods - a rare find when limiting certain common baking ingredients. While the baked goods speak for themselves, I've found it's easiest to get any specific questions answered online, as the staff can sometimes seem a bit preoccupied. read more

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OMG this place was delicious and oh so cute! Staff was patient as I selected an assortment. My favorites were their cream puffs and biscotti. My boys aren't gf, but they loved the brownies. Looking forward to visiting this place again when we come back to New York. read more

For a gluten-free bakery, I actually enjoyed all the things I got ! VANILLA CREAM PUFF - really nice dusting of powdered sugar on top, soft pastry surrounding a nice silky cream inside. Really couldn't even tell that it was gluten free. This gets a 5/5 APPLE CRULLER - this felt a bit grainy/dry in texture as many gluten free desserts tend to be, but the apple flavor was fresh, fragrant, and the frosting was quite nice. You can tell this place focuses on quality ingredients and craftiness which helps a lot since a lot of gluten-free desserts in my experience just don't make the mark. I would definitely consider to this to my gluten-free friends and wouldn't mind going back to see what else I might find! The interior is also beautiful and quaint. No real place to sit. Service was kind. read more

By The Way Bakery - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

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I was looking for a gluten free cake and only had 48 hours. So lucky to have found By the Way Bakery which gets a handful of fully prepared cakes every morning. I placed a phone order right when they opened and secured a vanilla cake with sprinkles. When I took it home it completely fell on the floor and I was in SHAMBLES, but I called the bakery and they were sweet enough to comp another cake for me. Truly amazing customer service and I would 100000% buy from them again because of this. The cake itself is extremely moist and delicious. I actually don't prefer gluten free foods but this cake didn't even taste like it. Also being dairy free it's nice that they also don't use any nut milks (check ingredient list) because I also had a person at the party with a nut allergy. Amazing cakes 100/10 recommend. They saved the day! read more

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I stopped by and picked up a mini chocolate bundt cake for my wife. She is very discerning, so I was ecstatic that she enjoyed it. Gluten-free products can be pricey, but this was reasonably priced considering the Upper East Side location read more

By The Way Bakery - Check it out - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

Nice, cute, but narrow bakery on the Upper West side. If you don't know what you are looking for, you can easily miss it. I love a good origin story. The one behind, By The Way Bakery, was quite interesting to me because it was founded by a former attorney turned Bakery owner and it was a very strategically planned business endeavor. On this particular day, I was specifically interested in the gluten free carrot cake. However, upon entry I was told that the carrot cakes are sold whole and not by the slice. That was disappointing news to me. So, I looked for alternative pastries that sparked my interest. Which, led me to choose, the Apple Cake and Pumpkin Bundt cake each for $6.50, and the Lemon Poppy Seed for $6.00. The surprise favorite was the Pumpkin Bundt. My hope is that they listen to customer requests and get the carrot cake in slices for easier purchase instead of having to buy a whole mini-cake. read more

By The Way Bakery - $6.50 each for Apple Cake and Pumpkin Bundt $6.00 for Lemon Poppy Seed - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

I tried a BTW chocolate cake from Whole Foods after seeing reviews of this as a vegan bakery. After mistakenly not checking if the cake was vegan after seeing these reviews alongside with a dairy-free label, I discovered that the cake has egg. For reviewers that do not know, By The Way Bakery is NOT vegan. This is from their website: "Are any of your products vegan? No, because we use eggs and conventional sugar. (Eggs may be sold next to the milk, but they're not considered dairy by the USDA.) After years of trying, we've yet to come up with a vegan option that meets our standards." I really appreciate their extensive FAQ covering this!! I did eat some of it before I looked at the ingredient list, so I guess I can review it lol. It is a gluten-free cake, so the texture is crumbly. It's not bad, just a little dry and falls apart. Other than that, the flavor was nice! I think the frosting makes up for the texture. I also thought it was reasonably priced per slice! Although I will not have another BTW product after finding out they're not vegan, I think it's a nice option for individuals that are gluten-free and dairy-free. I haven't been to the storefront, but it looks like there are extensive offerings. read more

By The Way Bakery has been my go-to for desserts and ultra fabulous, gluten-free cakes for years. Every cake is decadent, delicious, and a work of art. I have also ordered a few specialty cakes and the service, communication, and attention to detail has been impeccable from the customs team. Now, FYI, going to the bakery in person, is a little dangerous... The ambiance in the bakery is cozy and you cannot help but leave the bakery with something. From the brownies, to the cupcakes, muffins, cookies, etc, everything is super fresh and baked to perfection. And yes, I've practically tried and enjoyed just about everything. For the high holidays, the desserts are the bomb! read more

Not a 4.5 experience when I visited. Tried the minicakes, SCHNIBBLE & Amy cake, and the whoopie pie... none were worth the calories. Nor the price. read more

I stop here every time I head home to bring gluten free treats and I've gotten things for myself even though I'm not gf, it's a great bakery regardless. very convenient on the way to the 456 trains. the little bundt cakes are always good and there's tons of flavors to get a variety, I always just get 3-6 random flavors and haven't been disappointed. very cute inside with a large glass display to see everything so you know what you're ordering. read more

My partner is gluten free and we were searching for a cake for her birthday. I found By The Way and ordered a Lemony Lemon cake in the six-inch size two days before pickup. I ordered over the phone and the associate who took my order was so sweet and thorough. The customer service upon pickup was excellent. I had concerns about transporting the cake on the train and having to leave it out for a few hours, but it looked completely untouched when I got it home, and was structurally very sound. The cake itself was wonderful, very moist and the lemon curd was such an excellent pairing with the flavor of the lemon cake and frosting. There was no distinct taste or texture that indicated that the cake was gluten free and dairy free, which is unfortunately the case with many gluten free treats. Although the cake states to serve 6-10, we were able to serve about 15 people. I was so impressed by this cake and the overall customer experience element of ordering from By The Way. My partner was so excited to have a cake she could enjoy, and we will be back to try their other baked goods! read more

By The Way Bakery - Very Lemony Lemon Cake - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

A gluten free bakery that doesn't taste gluten free is a win!! We tried the vanilla cupcake, whoopie pie, and almond spiral thing. The almond was the big winner!! But everything was delicious! read more

December 20, 2024. We reserved 2 challahs for a Friday night dinner at a friend's house. Being in Hastings on Hudson, we figured the town bakery had to be a good one. Each loaf was $15.00 , expensive for a loaf of bread, especially when it's half the size one is expecting. The bread was inedible. It tasted like sawdust. It tasted stale. It was almost rock hard. Without exaggeration, it was the worst bread we've ever tried to eat. We were embarrassed. It occurred to me not to accept the order when we picked it up at the store, but I thought at $15.00 a piece the bread had to be good, and I shouldn't judge a book by its cover. We could have included a photo, but the owner isn't embarrassed to continue selling the product. You'll know it when you see it. Avoid buying it. read more

Really disappointed. Have loved By The Way Bakery and just had a really disheartening experience, was waiting in line to make purchase right by the counter, and was looked over twice by the individuals working the counter. Both times for someone who was white. Isn't the first time this happened to me at one their bakeries, but kept going back because they make a good product, but this will be the last time. read more

I ordered my birthday cake from here off a whim of wanting something diary and gluten free and boy did they deliver!! My cake was so delicious and moist that I instantly regret getting the smaller cake, I got the smaller cake because I didn't know what to expect. I also brought some muffins which was also delicious I couldn't believed all of the stuff was so delicious to be dairy and gluten free. The staff was very nice, they greet you as soon as you walk in and the display of all the fresh bake goods will make you feel like a kid in a candy shop. Update My cake was so good that my husband requested that I get his cake for his birthday from here and that's what I did. Also they have a coconut cloud cake that is very delicious everything I have tasted from this bakery has been a win! read more

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I don't know any other word than " decadent" for these baked goods. This little shop in NYC has absolutely the BEST GF baked goods IVE EVER HAD. Soft, airy, tasty, beyond words. They knocked it out of the park. read more

By The Way Bakery - Chocolate cupcake was DIVINE - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

The coconut cake is to die for...no one will know its GF, don't tell. Everything else also a winner here, the bread is a little dense but has a great flavor. Just get one of everything. read more

So amazing!! It's incredibly hard to find gluten free and dairy free desserts, and even more rare for them to taste like the real thing! I'm so glad I got two crème puffs because 3 bites later I devoured the first one. So soft, moist, and perfectly sweet. 10/10. The brownie is rich and decadent and will take a few sittings to get through. The apple spiral cake is delicious with a slightly crunchy exterior and very sweet. I wish I lived close by so I could get these regularly! read more

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Gluten free? Yes. Dairy free? Unbelievably, yes. Delicious? Also, yes! Great little find in the city. Would have enjoyed more savory options as well but it was still a great experience for some grab and go treats. The brownies are a fan favorite for a reason. Get two! read more

Wow these desserts are awesome! I have to admit the term "dairy free" as a companion to the word "dessert" doesn't normally grab my attention. Neither does Gluten free, but after being offered a cupcake to try, I am beyond impressed. I intended to take just one bite of the chocolate chocolate frosted but after having done so, I had to take another, and another,... I truly hope this isn't a repeat of that Seinfeld episode, you know, the one about the fat free yogurt? Making a dairy free, gluten free frosted dessert has to be uber challenging. There should be some award, akin to a Nobel Peace prize, awarded to the baker here. I have to also add that the lady they helped my group was really great and honestly made an impression on my kid and I. Even if the desserts were not great (but that clearly isn't the case) I'd come back. Patronize business like this. We need to make sure they survive the pandemic! read more

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Love the lemon poppyseed Bundt and blueberry muffins... They're not hiding the fact but there's CANOLA OIL in everything they make. I really thought these were healthier baked goods, but just because it's dairy free and gluten free doesn't mean all that better. I'm sure canola oil produces a great consistency in the texture etc but dang! Bummer. read more

They have some of the most delicious treats I've ever had. I have celiac and I feel completely comfortable and safe eating here. whether you're gluten-free or not, this place is fabulous. Everything is absolutely delicious. One of my all-time favorite desserts is the Amy Cake (I think that's what it's called) it's hands down my favorite treat. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it 100% read more

Great fine... this is an awesome gluten free bakery for all to enjoy. I have a family who has gluten allergy so we ordered an assortment of items to taste. The high light was the pumpkin muffin delish. The ingredients were perfect and the cake itself was moist delish. The selections in this bakery are excellent from chocolate cakes, cakes with fruits and muffins. The presentation is lovely very creative and pretty. read more

I'm not much of a sweets or dessert person but came with my friend who loves cake, and am so glad I did! I had no idea it was dairy free and gluten free and for a vegan dessert this place was phenomenal. We got their coconut cake which was the star of the show and their funfetti Bundt cake which I could have done without. The coconut cake was so moist and flavored perfectly, a must try! read more

By The Way Bakery - Gluten-Free Near Me - New York, New York

Best place to buy gluten free pastries. Nothing to complain about. Everything is yummy. Just FYI it's not a peanut free bakery. So please check read more

If you're looking for a sweet treat that's gluten and dairy free, head right over to By The Way Bakery. Run, don't walk. As someone who until recently could eat desserts made with dairy, I thought I would really be missing out but I was very wrong! Everything I've tried from this place has been great. The cream puff wasn't like a typical cream puff (it was cakey), but it was enjoyable. The pumpkin muffin was phenomenal! The lemon poppy seed cake was very nice with a cup of tea. The schnibbles chocolate Bundt was moist and quite good! One tip, look on their website at the ingredient lists because the person helping me in the store told me an item had soy, but not soy lecithin, but on the website this wasn't listed. Turns out (according to their website) you can have some of their chocolate items if you can have soy lecithin and soybean oil but not other soy ingredients. read more

There are no vegan items here, don't go here based on the reviews or the "dairy free" sign.