Top 50 Gluten-Free Cafes to Explore Across Illinois

Ron BY

We really loved it!!! The shrimp Po'boy was really good, the 3 egg omelet with avocado mesh was delicious and the Falafel was amazing!!! I wish there was a dine-in option. Finding a 100% Gluten free place is tough. Wheat End Cafe is doing a great job, serving real food and not just pastries. We will come back for sure.

Svenja M

There are three different types of gluten-free donuts, kept separately. I have Celiac disease and had no issues.

Claire Nelson

Elizabeth was a fantastic server and very helpful with my dietary restrictions! I am gluten free and dairy free.

Joel Greenwald

Rachel Dawes

Went back-to-back mornings, delicious GF breakfasts, separate GF menu, food and beverages were excellent. We had Jack as our server both mornings and he was excellent, provided great options and understood gluten allergy options well.

LJ P

Fabulous GLUTEN FREE pizza in downtown Chicago. They cannot guarantee it won’t be cross-contaminated because it’s not a gluten free kitchen, but I did not get sick. The waitress actually asked if there were any food allergies. They also have a number of pastas that are gluten free that I would love to have tried. Downstairs, they have a bakery with at least two gluten free dessert options. I had this delightful chocolate dessert. It was all very, very good!

Laura McKee

Great gluten free, vegan, and delicious food. Kind people. Nice space

C. Lor

I am so happy we stopped here for dinner. The staff were knowledgeable and so kind to me when I told them of my gluten and dairy allergies. Service was amazing and the food was sublime. I missed eating Italian for fear of cross contamination but they reassured me pasta were cooked separately. What a lovely place! I will be revisiting when I'm back in town. Edit: Forgot to add, my husband got an Amaretto sour and he said it was the BEST one he's had.

Gary Young

Great food and shrimp with grits gluten free especially tasty

Kris Hamacher

Food is excellent, lots of gluten free options suitable for someone with celiac. Service is great, but it's very loud and overly crowded. Tables are extremely close and people are often yelling at each other, which isn't how I like to brunch. If you go early it's not as bad.

Kaitlyn M

I’m a celiac and these donuts are the only ones I’ve ever had to have a good texture! I didn’t get sick and the gf donuts were in a separate case from the rest. Also try the Havana iced coffee, it was amazing!!

Madysen Bohman

To start, extremely rude staff. Also, I have celiac and they only had one option for me and it was the worse donut I’ve ever had. And to make it better, as my boyfriend was paying we ordered an uber that was 2 min away and were immediately kicked out in the cold weather. There are definitely way better places to spend your money and to also have good gluten free options. If I could rate this a zero I would.

Bernadette bianca Viñeza

I had pasta al limon with salmon ( gluten free) I chose zucchini as alternative for noodles, it was tasteless and the sauce is less dense like it's a soup unlike the picture, salmon is ok it wasn't burnt and good seasoned. Please correct it. My husband had a BBQ chicken it's good we like it.

Elizabeth Nemura

Wonderful cafe with the sweetest staff and tasty gluten free doughnuts, wraps, and THE BEST bacon. As locals we frequent this place -- they take extra care to appreciate every customer. Highly recommend.

Alexys Kelsey

Cool date night spot. Options for everyone! I am gluten free (intolerance not allergy) and had no issues. I really loved Madai and I always love me some Chicago RAW. It was really nice to have the greenhouse-like glass roof above us, but I felt like some nice ambient music would have been a good addition. The service is was very polite and speedy.

Paradiddle 218

we got the shakshula with gf toast, enchiladas, and chilaquiles!! it was amazing and they put an allergy marker for celiac.

Patrick Donahue

We stumbled into Baby Doll Bakery after going to the Wheaton Farmers Market. We had no idea this was a gluten free bakery until after we visited. We loved all of the desserts and decided to have them cater my daughter’s 1st birthday party. They were very easy to work with an accommodating after a last minute party date change. The brownies, and sugar cookies were a hit at the party. All of the kids seamed the cake pops when they were brought out. Will definitely order from here again.

Sk37chyz Nonegiven

Got the tofu banh mi, which was a first for me, only place I've found that does them gluten free. It was really, really good and everyone was super friendly. Food came out quickly, and the coffee was great.

Haleyanne Freedman

Amazing arepas. Always good quality food. Not super fast but it's worth the wait. Gluten free

Lee Mariño Clyne

Delicious food with gluten-free and vegan options. Small shop, but worth the visit!

Luis

Food taste good, service is also good. The table where we were seat was kinda of small. Prices seem to be kind of high and they also charge you 20% upfront for the service. They don't offer gluten-free toast or pancakes.

Brittany Wine

Excellent salad and husband said the gluten free bread was excellent. Thanks to the owner for the celiac friendly recommendations 👏👏👏

Amanda Whittington

DELICIOUS gluten free crepes!! 10/10

Corie Thomas

My child and I went there after an appt just searching for a quick snack. I have Celiac and the GF donuts were PHENOMENAL!! So light and fluffy, you can't tell they're GF. We'll definitely be back!

Reeti Goyal

Amazing gluten free options

Nadine Soro

Egg Harbor, Café is hands down the best spot for breakfast! They offer a fantastic menu with something for everyone, including a dedicated gluten-free menu alongside their regular options. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The warm, welcoming atmosphere and excellent service make it an absolute favorite. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, Egg Harbor Café is a must-visit for a delicious and satisfying breakfast experience!

Rebecca Manning

Fantastic breakfast! Server and entire staff were very helpful in assuring my meal was gluten free. Highly recommend!

Maren Cunnington

This is my favorite breakfast place. Tons of GF options. There is a risk of cross contamination, but I have eaten here for years and have not once been “glutened”.

Jennifer D Hong

First visit: came here for lunch during a volleyball tournament after seeing it advertised on our admission wristband. Our party of 3 had Pistachio doughnut and BEC sandwich and iced Genmaicha tea; Lemon lime doughnut, SEC sandwich and Vietnamese coconut cold brew; Gluten-free Blueberry basil doughnut, Autumn toast and Mango Matcha iced latte. Everything was DELICIOUS! We were blown away by the food, service and atmosphere of this cute place. We live 45 mins away but we would make the drive to come back here!

Nelson Roberts

A terrific breakfast experience with lots of menu selections at fair prices. Good portion sizes, great drink selection and gluten free menu available upon request.

Danielle Akrap

Great gluten free options for celiacs! Cheese curds and truffle sauce are absolutely delicious and cooked in gf oil! Beautiful atmosphere!

julie macy

Everything about this cafe is charming, including Caesar. He makes your dining experience very personal, and the food is prepared right before you in an open kitchen. The atmosphere is very cozy, the food was delicious, and the experience was outstanding. This place is truly unique. They even offer gluten free pierogis!! This was the best dining experience on our Chicago trip.

Richard Manteufel

They have one of the best Gluten-free menus around. Grest food

Faydra Shantel Dopek

Went for lunch the other day. Amazing gluten free menu and staff so friendly. We arrived last hour they were open and I didn't feel rushed at all. Prices great and food was delicious!

Khloe Carattini

Service was great the lady was super passionate about her business and what you put in your body all clean ingredients and doesn’t even taste gluten free I got the mango berry smoothie and the avocado scramble wrap

kyle pittman

We enjoyed our meals I had a spicy hash. My wife had gluten free items including the cinnamon rolls. Everything was above my expectations.

Olivia Guzzardo

Fantastic vegan ice cream that everyone will love! Great gluten free options as well. Love that they have rotating flavors. The staff is always nice and helpful. This weekend was really hot and they kept the line moving quickly. A must try!

Lauren Crouch

We visited Sweet Katie B’s in O’Fallon, Illinois today after finding it online while searching for new gluten-free bakeries and it did not disappoint! We’re from St. Louis, so it was a bit of a drive, but absolutely worth it. We showed up early and were pleasantly surprised by how many gluten-free options they had (way more than we expected). Since it was still morning, we ordered breakfast: gluten-free biscuits and gravy, a hash brown-crusted broccoli and cheddar quiche (my personal favorite), and a quiche Lorraine with bacon that was also so good. I genuinely could’ve eaten another whole broccoli cheddar quiche because it was that delicious. They also had a big gluten-free pastry case with items like cinnamon rolls, which we didn’t try this time but definitely will in the future. The service was just as good as the food. Everyone we interacted with seemed to genuinely care—especially about gluten-free guests. From what I understand, the owners and their daughter (who helped us and was super kind and helpful) are all gluten-free themselves, which really shows in the attention to detail. All around, such a great experience. We’ll absolutely be back.

Rebecca Robinson

So good! So much fun - and gluten free options. I am celiac and had no issues, but they do warn that cross-contamination is a risk (understood and I really wanted a donut). Beyond that the coffee was superb!

Paul Rzepka

Nice place with a separate gluten free menu and lunch specials. Something for everyone with sushi and Italian in one restaurant.

Jaclyn O'Day

Cafe Miele has an assortment of delicious fresh juices on their menu, an extensive gluten free menu, and is one of the most reasonably priced breakfast/brunch places in the area. I’ve been here several times and have always had a positive experience. Sometimes on the weekends there can be a short wait, but it’s well worth it!

Georgina Kazan

First visit. Went on a Saturday at 1 ( they close at 2:30) put our names on waitlist online so hardly any wait. Lots of choices for many different diets- vegetarian, gluten free, etc. It was busy so it was quite loud but I guess that’s unavoidable. Prices are high. You can see them online. 3 of us ate breakfast, 2 coffees, 1 soda, and 2 biscuit appetizers- $125 with tip. Our waitress was great except our food was given to us by someone else and we asked them for butter (none was brought with pancakes) and extra syrup but never got it. Tried to get the guys attention to no luck and finally flagged our waitress down. Overall a fine breakfast with solid choices but in my opinion not worth the cost.

A D

Good food, gluten free and vegan menu

Leigh Kelsey

I've been meaning to write this review for a long time. I love October Cafe! Such a wonderful spot not too far from me. The staff is super friendly and they have a great selection of vegan and gluten free items across the seasons. As a vegan, I regularly get the Maple Forest Latte and matcha latte. The paletas, cinnamon rolls, pesto panini, and the Mediterranean sandwich are tasty. I also love the small, but thoughtful retail. They regularly change up their offerings. This place is truly excellent for grabbing a sip and a snack. 🎃

Karen Allen

A favorite of mine! The Farmer's Market Benedict is delicious as are the Swedish pancakes with lingonberries. My sister has celiac disease, and Egg Harbor has a good selection of gluten-free items on their menu. Servers polite and attentive. Friendly atmosphere.

Fernando Lima

I’m really disappointed with my visit today. This store claims to offer gluten-free and, at times, sugar-free options. However, during previous visits, I was told by a friendly staff member that certain items in the display were sugar-free. Today, I asked about the same items, and a different staff member, who was noticeably unfriendly and seemed unwilling to help, told me they were not sugar-free. This inconsistency is very concerning, especially for people who rely on accurate dietary information due to health reasons. It makes me question whether the gluten-free and vegan labels are truly trustworthy. If you have food restrictions, be very cautious. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I no longer feel confident about the transparency or accuracy of this shop's claims.

Sandi Woodford

Happy to have a place that offers gluten free donuts prepared in a dedicated fryer in the SW burbs.

Mitchell Koory

I can’t tell you how many times we’ve had breakfast here over the last five years. Consistent in every way: excellent service, excellent food, and a charming spot in downtown Geneva. I especially appreciate their dedicated gluten-free menu, their green plate system for accuracy, and their phenomenal gf pancakes (they may be the best I’ve had from any restaurant). They have a gf cinnamon roll, and even the gf bread they use is terrific, not just stale Udi’s like other chains. This particular location is so well run, even on a busy weekend morning, and they have coffee at the table and QR code payment on the check (as an option). We love it here.

Judi Gerstein

Love Walker Brothers ! Amazing apple pancakes. Gluten free options. Great coffee. Good service and prices.

carmen Hernandez

My first time here I tried the Chicago Burger I was so excited to find a gluten free spot and so happy the food was so delicious . You can't tell the difference the burger was plant based and tasted just like a grilled burger. Certainly not the last time I'll be back for the chicken sandwich and banana split. All gluten Free ! ❤️