Top 25 Gluten-Free Ice Cream Parlors Across Illinois

Eva Gandhi

I had a great friend share these with me so cannot speak to the price but OMG best gluten free “baked” dessert I’ve had. I feel so good after eating it and it’s still sweet. Truly perfect. I think the best flavors are the date one and the banana bread cup. And it’s vegan, yay!

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.

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!

Maisie Chamberlain

Best little vegan cafe in Chicago! They had great vegan and gluten free baked goods and menu items. Loved the atmosphere and super friendly staff!

Tyler Sandberg

Gluten and dairy free everything made my 7 year old feel so normal. He could order everything on the menu without having to ask if he can eat that. And it was all delicious.

Julius Cuellar

Cierra Maras

Love shake shack for their gluten free options! This location was quick, clean, and orders were correct. Clean bathrooms. Open late.

Gabby Hansen

I’ve been here twice with a gluten allergy & they are so kind & accommodating! each time they wash their hands & change their gloves & open new containers of ice cream! highly recommend to anyone with an allergy!

Tiger Paton

Have been meaning to try this place as they have a lot of great gluten free options as well as amazing sounding specials. Finally drove 35min down to it for a try. The bananas foster sundae was life-changing. Will be back for sure. Tons of flavors and mix in options to try. Bonus: They also do pup cups if you bring your doggo.

Clarissa Hennessey

Sophia Tieking

Super cute location! Stopped by while in town for a horse show, friendly staff who was very helpful with samples and told us all to know about the ingredients. Lots of options for those with dairy and gluten allergies. Reasonable price and you get what you pay for and more. Would recommend!

Mary Cavender

Ken Hoxie

Great place with awesome service and gluten free prep that rocks!

Sharon Rosenzweig

Bright, friendly place with indoor and outdoor seating and a great coffee place next door. We had Pig Lebowski pizzas, one with gluten free crust. Very tasty, the gf crust was delicious. Only ate half so I could get a junior Fat Elvis ice cream on the way out. Server was kind and gave recommendations that turned out well, and was generous with the peanut butter swirls in the ice cream.

Edna Hunter

Christine Dion

Emily Ryan

GF cones, will open a new ice cream and use a clean scoop if you ask to accommodate for an allergy

Elizabeth Egbert

Kylie Soza

Everyone were really charismatic all the time! The manager is really attentive about allergies, which helped a lot with my nuts and gluten allergies. Mascarpone cheese is the best of the best alongside Tramontana!😻🫶🏼

Veronica Vaughn

Megan

I love all the options! Dairy free, gluten free, and vegan friendly. Regular ice cream for those not looking for something ‘crazee’. Everyone here is always friendly no matter how busy it gets!

Dennis Shippee

Julie Lunda

I was so excited to find vegan ice cream that didn't come from a grocery store! Flavors are marked as vegan, dairy free and gluten free. There are different flavors in the scoops freezer as opposed to in the pints. I was VERY disappointed when I found out that the only scoop flavor that was both gluten-free and dairy-free was the hot toddy, which does not appeal to me at all. Of all things, I never expected gluten to be the limiting factor in **ice cream** flavors, you know, a food that doesn't have gluten by default. I ended up getting a chocolate truffle pint (I think the other GF DF pint was cold brew coconut). It's good chocolate ice cream, but not worth the higher price compared to Oatly or So Delicious. I was SO LET DOWN by the lack of options that were both GF and DF. I guess mint chocolate chip, chocolate chunk and fudge swirl are too basic for them.

Dennis Lincoln

Jesse Crotser

Awesome atmosphere with super cool vibe, excellent choices with gluten and dairy free options as well.

Luann Haggard

Robert Henry

maham jehangir

This spot is a gluten-free haven for gelato lovers, and their mango sorbet is a must-try – it's the closest you'll get to the authentic flavor of an Alphonso mango. And to top it off, they even offer gluten-free cheesecake and tiramisu flavors which is a rare find.

Kathleen Bell

Anika Dickison

Betty Harrell

Roxie Emerick

Allen Kitchens

Donna Nance

Beth Forster

John Stockton

Betty Pace

Darren Park

David Tompkins

Shailabh Shah

The best ice cream around! And my dog loves their pup cups! They also have Gluten free desserts and this is such a big deal for us. We love Cary Dairy!

Benjamin Hopkins

Cleora Black

Alina Davis

Olivia Guzzardo

CASH ONLY but there is an ATM. Fantastic vegan selection! Great for gluten free too. They are so kind and gave samples of every vegan flavor. Having blue moon was so nostalgic. A great spot!

Martin

I had an appalling experience at Shack Burger on August 7th, around 8 PM. I ordered a gluten-free burger without bacon due to dietary restrictions. To my dismay, when my order finally arrived—after a 15-minute wait—I found that the burger still had bacon on it. This is not just an issue of preference; it’s a serious health concern. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, instead of preparing a new burger as they should have, they simply removed the bacon from the existing burger and handed it back to me. This is completely unacceptable. The fact that they thought this was an appropriate way to address the situation shows a blatant disregard for customer safety and a total lack of professionalism. When I confronted them about this, they insisted they had prepared a new burger in just 30 seconds—a claim that’s both insulting and clearly untrue given the original 15-minute wait time. It’s clear that they either lied to me or did not take my concerns seriously. As someone who has to be extremely cautious about what I eat due to health reasons, I find this behavior outrageous. Shack Burger needs to educate their staff on the importance of handling food allergies with care and respect. This kind of carelessness can lead to serious health risks, and it’s appalling to see such a lack of concern. I am deeply disappointed and furious about how my situation was handled. I expect much better from an establishment that serves food to the public. I will not be returning and will advise others, especially those with food allergies, to avoid this place until they can assure their customers that they are capable of properly handling special dietary requests.

Gaylene Wolf

Lior Seidel

Kimberly Johnson

Terrific waffles - the best ever! They are freshly made, served warm and slightly crispy along the edges. The ice cream is the best - creamy and delicious! The shop offers great, unique flavors, and also the standards. For those who need gluten-free ice cream, there are many choices. Great staff - friendly, helpful service!

Donna Cox

Apparently they don’t like seniors here. You have to ask for the discount if you don’t ask before they total your bill forget it. It’s too late They’re not suppose to assume you’re a Senior so you’re just out of luck. Oh and I paid $1.20 for a gluten free bun the fell apart on bite 3.

Elizabeth Bolinger