Top 49 Gluten-Free Brunch Spots to Delight in Chicago Loop

Deniz Namik

The place itself was really clean, and the workers were super polite & nice!! Location is also good because you can buy a bowl and then walk on over to the lake, which is exactly what we did. In terms of food, I think there are better-tasting places and a better bang for your buck. This place is REALLY good for those who are gluten-free and also if you’re vegetarian. The amount of protein you get, especially if you opt for the salmon or crispy chicken, is VERY small. It is not worth the price you are paying. But, if you are vegetarian and care more for all the other toppings, you’ll be satisfied. I think this is a very unique place with its korean-inspired ingredients combined with a make-your-bowl experience. I love that i could get a quick fix of kimchi (although it wasn’t really authentic kimchi). The noodles were good, i would like to try the rice next time. Perhaps it’s also the combo of ingredients that you get that make a difference in taste. I wasn’t able to finish my bowl. Not sure. I would be willing to come back & try again but not for a while. Service was 5/5 though!

peyton kenobi

I had one of their gluten free grilled cheeses from their stand at the farmers market, 10/10 it was absolutely delicious!!!

A D

Good food, gluten free and vegan menu

N

The gluten-free options are amazing. The only downside—and the reason for the 4 stars—is that the waffle in the crispy chicken & bacon Berlin waffle can’t be made gluten-free.

Entre Tostadas

Delicious coffee, they have different gluten-free pastry options and GF bread to replace the regular ones on the menu.

Chelsea M

Love this location! It's on my walk to work and I often pick up a chai and pastry on my way in. They typically have 3-4 Gluten Free items! I appreciate how GF friendly they are.

George W

Outstanding food, service, ambience. And the prices are extremely reasonable relative to other choices. The attentiveness of the staff rivals Michelin starred restaurants. The pasta was gluten free and fabulously delicious.

Andrew Halaby

Topper did a great job reviewing my gluten free options… cheers to Topher!

Heather Smith

OMG! I've never had an arepas before. Highly recommend! Delicious 🌽 and they have gluten free

Jyoti Yelagalawadi

Decent place to have a quick bite. We were extremely hungry, so I didn't take pictures of the taco. Gluten-free and vegetarian options were available, so that made my day

Charlene Lowe

Brian Rayburn

Greg Boutsikaris

Avli is a beautiful place with great food and good atmosphere. My wife and I are both gluten free and our server, Jen, was knowledgeable about our dietary restrictions. We began with hummus and tzatziki with gluten free pita which was a real treat, followed by grilled octopus. All of the above were delicious. We split the lamb chops with broccoli and roasted potatoes. The chops were tender and flavorful. My only complaint was the roasted potatoes were heavy on lemon for my taste but but, honestly, reminiscent of yaya’s. Special shoutout to Jen our server who was professional and personable adding to our entire experience. Highly recommended.

Petter “Siston” Svensson

Flew from sweden to eat at lukes lobster again. Usualy insanley good. But the Usual performance dont matter when they do not have any glutenfree bread at all to serve...

A R

The restaurant itself is beautiful and great for pictures, my friends food was good, but I ordered the avocado toast and asked for the salsa on the side and it’s still came out smothered in onions so be aware of that if you hate onions like I do. Also they could’ve been more gluten free friendly.

Ben

Fine food, nothing special. Catered for my gluten free and vegan requirements, but nothing special

A McWho

Make a reservation or you will have a wait but it is beautiful up here! The raw oysters are delicious and gluten free. The scallops, the carrot salad, and the fries are gluten free. They also offer a gluten free bun! Fun place and I get to stay safe!

Emily Lee

I love FARE. They are consistently on rotation for my take out lunch options. The food taste fresh and I feel healthy eating it. I recently tried their ice mocha latte for the first time and it was delicious! My only comment is I hope you consider the brussels sprouts + apple veggie side as a permanent topping choice and also consider a gluten free option of the mac and cheese!!

Chelsea M

Yum! Delicious entrees and cocktails, including non alcoholic and gluten free options! The burger is excellent (gf bun) and the bolognese, divine. Also recommend the aperol spritz or whatever NA drink is in rotation. Excellent semi-hidden pre-show location! Went here before two separate shows at the Chicago Theater now. I recommend making a reservation but you can also order bites and bring them to the upper bar. Speaking of, the second floor bar is an elegant yet relaxed hangout, as well.

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Dave Kogan

Petterinos is perfectly situated in the Loop in the theater district. It was easy to make a last minute reservation for a Friday night as we saw a musical at the CIBC Theatre. They offered us to sit outside, but it smelled like sewage and I figured there's no amount of flowers that can cover up that smell. It isn't the restaurant's fault, but they weren't doing anything to blow the scent away from them either. We had been here a few times in the past when going to the theater, but I gotta say, Petterino's is dying a slow death. This place used to be packed before a show and now its a former shell of itself. We had a server that was either new, or just not very attentive as he left drinks unrefilled and empty on our table He never checked on us. Never checked to see how the meal was. He was just not there. A different server/runner brought our bread to the table and then refilled it for us. I ordered the Steak & Frites (steak & fries for the English readers out there). The steak was a terrible cut of beef. I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked to perfection...that is to say, if the steak itself wasn't tough, ultra-chewy, and had cartilage or fat coursing through the entire cut. The fries were a bit limp and not very flavorful or warm. My wife got the rigatoni a la vodka with a gluten free noodle, and said it was fabulous. So not all dishes are cooked terribly. And I know you're wondering why I didn't send back my steak. Well, our server never showed up until half our meals were eaten so that we couldn't return them. The one thing he did deliver rather quickly was the check and he kept checking up on whether we paid it our not. There are just so many better places in the area now that it's not even worth visiting or a drink on Game Day.

Jessica Capati

Good gluten free options (not necessarily celiac safe, but gluten sensitive for sure), food was all good. Service was just a bit slow at times.

Greg Boutsikaris

My wife and I went last night and it was great. We are both gluten free (my wife for medical reasons) and our server was knowledgeable about our dietary restrictions. We share the ribs which were amazing, tender, flavorful, and delicious. We had the Cole slaw and rice for side and it was more than enough food. The atmosphere is great ‘old school’ pub with plenty of TVs to watch sports. Our server Cesar was excellent. Professional and personable and added to our enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

Benjamin Wood

Great diner food, good vibe, the place smells and looks as good as the food tastes. Gluten free bread was very good. Server was great, and accommodated our need to get to a flight at Midway. Really good place.

Frank Haviland

I was very excited to have the opportunity of dining here for a quick lunch. There are a few locations, and when I was last in Boston, I was unable to experience the Boston location, but I felt fortunate enough to experience the Chicago Ocean Prime Location. The location of the restaurant is in a prime spot within the Downtown Chicago area that affords them the opportunity to provide you with fantastic seating options that look out over the city. The menu is very elaborate with several options in spirits, proteins, dining options, and varying entrees. They do have the ability to accommodate a food allergy, including a gluten allergy, but with full disclosure, I did have a slight reaction to something I consumed while dining with Ocean Prime. The staff was made aware of my exposure and was sincerely apologetic for my discomfort.

Lk K

I have to eat gluten free. I was very impressed with the options that were available. I had the turkey bacon and egg croissant, and subbed out the croissant for the gluten free bread. It was delicious. The manager went above and beyond making sure I received all the ingredients and then some. They were beyond accommodating and I will definitely come again. I highly recommend this location. Thank you again to the kind staff and for the delicious food.

Doris Lehmann

Marie Gauthier

Delicious and perfect for those with gluten intolerance.

Elizabeth Carrothers

food was delicious and had gluten free options for brunch. mimosas were fantastic!

Garry Sellers

anita thompson

The best gluten free pancakes I’ve had in years!!

Gordon Portillo

Olivia Palak

Living with major gluten issues, is difficult-especially when I go out to eat. I called ahead of time to ask about their GF options. I told them I was interested in a salad dish. They called the chef, got ingredients, and I called them back. They told me specifically the ingredients of the dressing and it was completely GF. When I arrived, they knew about my gluten issue and they were able to prepare my dish separately!!! I didn’t get sick. The strawberry salad and chicken was DELICIOUS. I’ll be going back! My boyfriend loved the shrimp tacos.

Frances Hess

Amy Terrill

Jody Rice

Deborah Campbell

Gene Brown

Lisa Buss

Meredith Ibarra

Carla Ramirez

The Exchange was such a fun experience! We went to celebrate our friends birthday and our waiter Javier did an amazing job taking care of us. He truly went above and beyond! Not only was he patient with our gluten free and dairy free questions and requests, but he was also very personable and helped us create a fun birthday experience for our friend. The food was delicious and their crème brûlée was scrumptious. I would highly recommend you check this place out.

Henry Smith

Felicia Carpenter

Rachel Ebelherr

We had dinner and breakfast here while staying at the Chicago Athletic Association. The dinner was fantastic, the most melt in your mouth filet I have ever had and the brussel sprouts were so yummy. They had a lot of gluten free and dairy free options, although some had cross contamination. Honestly it was one of the best dinners I have had. Expensive though, but worth it. Breakfast was also amazing. They had gluten free toast which is a win for me. But we had over medium eggs and they were not overcooked at all. Our server Elian was so attentive and thoughtful. Overall a great experience, I will Definitely be back.

Crystal Trimble

Micah Scott

Hettie Boykin

David Smith

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