Top 24 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Schaumburg

Katie Rylko

I've been wanting to try this place for some time and finally made it! I have to eat gluten free not by choice. This is literally the first place I've ever been to where I can eat everything on the menu! Never had this option before this is awesome now I just wish there were more locations this one is 30 minutes away and not in a direction I typically go. I ate here with my 10-year-old and 12 year old. We each got a bowl. The lemon turmeric rice did not disappoint. One of my kids tried the glass noodles they were very good and fun. My kids did not try any of the sauces they thought overall there was a slight spiciness to the dish without adding anything extra. I tried the teriyaki it was good. Oh and don't forget the free miso soup, lovely bonus. The broth is excellent.

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!

Joey

My experience was great for the most part. The restaurant was spacious and comfortable; the atmosphere was lively and fun; the bathrooms were clean; and the food and cocktails were fantastic. I chose Wildfire because our friend has Celiac, so I wanted her to have gluten-free options. She was pleasantly surprised that their gluten-free menu was so long. She said she was used to only having a few choices. The server also offered her gluten-free bread. So if you or someone you know has Celiac disease, this restaurant is a great choice. Just about everything took longer to make it to our table than most restaurants I’ve been to within the last few years. It wasn’t a horrible wait, but it was noticeable. Because of this, our server wasn’t around much. There were several times when I wanted to ask our server about another appetizer or another drink, but she never came by. That’s the only reason I took off one star—that, and the sneaky 3% they add to the check to offset costs. Yes, you can ask them to remove it, but it’s not like this restaurant is super cheap anyway. Why not add the 3% to the food in general if you’re struggling as a business? Regardless, I would definitely return.

Robert Gullion

We had supper for 6 of us and Erika was our waitress on Friday the 14th at 730pm .this was at stromburg mall I don't have receipt so want to make sure correct store gets the review.she was very professional but extremely friendly. I have celiac and she made sure my meal was OK and had the steak cooked exactly like I wanted no seasonings just butter keeps away seasoning I can't have.she was on top of making sure we had a great experience. We highly recommend your restaurant.we took cheesecake home to full to eat then. they were awesome delicious 😋 I just hope Erika gets credit for amazing service when cheesecake factory responded nothing was said about her .she made our dining experience so much better she made sure we had everything we needed kept drinks full checked on us a lot please make sure she gets recognized for being an outstanding employee.

Brooklynn Filstrup

very reassuring and no celiac issues issues, could tell the pizza was gluten free (a little tough)but it still tasted pretty good.

Emily C

Pleasantly surprised with the food. They accommodated my diet of vegetarian gluten free. My meal was very good. Our server was super fun and attentive. I wish I could remember his name and shout him out. Red and yellow row 11. Guy with brown hair. You definitely rocked the service and getting us into the mood to boo green!

Mathew Samkutty

Our first time at Rosie's and aside from the floor tables being too small ( preferred booth) the decor was on point with a great vibe. Our server Jonathan accommodated the gluten free challenge despite the physical menu not mentioning many options, the chefs were anle to modify the food items. The queso was very good and chips were fresh. The ingredients quite fresh and food items all tasty ... blueberry basil margarita that Jonathan recommended was the best we've had anywhere. Looking forward to return soon

Ryan

Green Joe has great espresso, and thats all I've ever gotten here. They always have an array of local artists' wares on display, which is very cool of them. I noticed, as have many others, that they slowly ran out of things and closed down over the last few weeks/months, which was, as a customer, weird to witness. As for the negatives - this wasn't a coffee place you could go if you liked pastries with your coffee. All they stocked was a small selection of gluten free/vegan options, and the ones I tried were honestly the *worst*, inedible gluten free products I've encountered. The atmosphere was cold, I dont remember them ever playing music, and the only appreciable light was cool daylight from the huge windows. All hard surfaces - not a great spot to hang out if comfy cozy Cafe is your preferred vibe. The employees gave a similarly disconnected vibe - almost none of them were outwardly friendly, it was almost like ordering coffee from robots most of the time. Regardless, GJC is/was the only independent coffee shop in a huge radius. Their pricing was great as was the espresso. I certainly hope they can reopen, at least for the sake of all the locals who lived closer than I did. If not, I guess Brewpoint and Conscious Cup are my only remaining options!

Mat Steuer

Aleksis was AMAZING! Made our party feel at home and welcome. Drinks and food were so good and flavorful. Gluten Free options are great too! :)

Steve Morris

I wish I could remember the name of our waiter, he was freaking awesome! The food was great! And the portions were huge! My daughter has a gluten restriction, and we had to double check to make sure that she got the gluten free pancakes because we seriously couldn't tell the difference! Very tasty! We'll definitely be back!

T Ha

They do it right. Gluten free, dairy free not a problem. Gf lavosh and hummus appetizer is outstanding. Scallops and chicken tasty and well executed. And they are consistent from visit to visit. If the grilled artichoke app had about a third more hummus for all the goodies that you get it’d be the perfect appetizer.

Emma Janzen

This restaurant was great! They had a fair number of gluten free options for someone with Celiac. The service was also amazing. We were greeted, seated immediately at 11am on a Sunday, our server was phenomenal, and we were checked on repeatedly. If we lived in the area, we would be regulars!

Trixie O

I have a gluten and olive allergy. I called and they went through my options due to my allergies so I ordered few items from the gf menu. Everything was fresh, well packaged and delicious but most importantly it was safe. The delivery guy was also great. 👍🏼

Jeanne Weber

Lovely place for our out of town visit with family. The food delicious, the service excellent, everyone pleased! What more could you ask for? Ah, yes, and gluten free! Marvelous.

Allie Hendrickson

Our server Hayley was amazing in letting us know that the menu is very gluten free friendly. We did order the big shareable appetizer and we were able to order the calamari grilled and on a separate plate from the rest of the fried potions. We definitely will be coming again.

Jess

Hands down my go to for ordering in.. especially with all the gluten free options. Obsessed with your food!!!!!

Lior Seidel

Ken Gratz

Can't knock them. I typically do not like these types of concepts, to make your own bowl or whatnot, but hat being said, meats are juicy and flavorful. The selection of toppings was fresh, and sauces plenty. Their gluten free pita has changed since it was more rice-based. It is now an excellent gf pita and one I would definitely question if served to me without knowing. I also like their teas and the ability to mix.

Carly Arrigoni

Such a fun place! Delicious drinks! And separate, yummy gluten free menu!

Kirsten Yates-Konzen

City Works is the perfect spot for our get together lunch with long-time friends. Easy reservation for our group of 7. Great atmosphere to visit. The food and service was PHENOMENAL! We all ordered something different and every single one of us loved our meal! Tyler, our server, took the very best care of us including special orders for dietary restrictions. (I need to eat gluten and dairy free. Tyler even made sure that my food was prepped separately.) We have made City Works our spot to meet up!

Ronald Soria

Good pizza and chill vibes. Would definitely come again! Had dinner here and enjoyed the pizza (tried both their regular and gluten free options) and a beer. Service was fast and friendly.

C. Pedraza

The food is delicious, with a wide variety of toppings and some excellent salad options. The atmosphere is pleasant, although the tables can feel a bit sticky, possibly due to the cleaning products used, but overall, the place is tidy. I often find myself needing to add napkins to the tables. The staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. However, the gluten-free option comes at a premium, adding an extra $3.50 per pizza, which feels a bit steep.

Nadine Soro

I had an amazing experience at Mezé Mediterráneo! I tried their gluten-free lamb flatbread, and it was absolutely delicious—perfectly seasoned, tender lamb with a great balance of flavors. The service was excellent; the staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was just right. The live music added a wonderful touch to the atmosphere, making the evening even more enjoyable. If you’re looking for great Mediterranean food with a welcoming ambiance, this place is a must-visit! I’ll definitely be back.

Ryan

Best Gluten Free Pizza Ever! Service was amazing.

SkunkPack Studio

Got a gluten-free and dairy-free pancake from here and it was very dry and not tasty at all. I didn't even eat half of it and still got charged full price at that my food wasn't hot at all. The waiter wanted to remake it and I told her it wasn't needed and asked her how she would feel if she couldn't get a discount on a meal she was not satisfied with. She didn't answer but to respond she can't discount the meal and would have to make a call for it and I declined to do that and paid for my meal and left. Never will come here for breakfast again!!

Kristopher Hightower

What can't I say about this place. A bad thing that's what I can't say. I've eaten here many times now. They have a good #glutenfree selection and are definitely willing to work with you. I had the brisket, ribs, Chilean sea bass, filet mignon, the beer can chicken. Fresh chips, all of it was spectacular. I may be in a relationship with their maselhed potatoes. They have a good selection of wines and beers, and the house cocktails are grand. I always have to pause and take notice of the giant weber kettles they cook on. The heat coming off of them is intense. I don't think the cooks have any hair on their arms. Try the gluten free chocolate brownie. I took one of their cooking classes and it was awesome.

Tom Kwiatkowski

Good food with gluten free pasta but not safe for celiac wish they had gluten free bread and gluten free rice crispy treats, bring back the stroganoff

Gene Frakes

I visited again today 08/25/2023 and the food is still totally awesome as always!! Check out the new photos. The average price was roughly $10-$15 per person and now it's more like $15-$20 per person. Still worth every penny ❤ but I don't have very many pennies left :( Five Guys Burgers and Fries are always a dependable and predictable place to eat! My wife has gluten allergies so she loves the lettuce wrapped burgers. The 🍟 are fresh cut daily and cooked in 🥜 oil!!! Free peanuts!!! The price is, as always, slightly high but it's so worth it. It's not Fast Food but it's sure is fast!! Just wait for them to yell out your patty quantity!!

Michelle Hunt

Came for gluten free pancakes but opted for Gluten free belgium waffle instead. This came with fresh strawberries and real whipped crème along with the usual butter and maple syrup. It was amazing. The waffle was fluffy inside with crispy edges just like our server said it would be. I did half strawberries and crème and the other buttter and syrup. Was full but not sorry and I’d do it again! Worth it.

Claire Naoma Klaisner

Food is pretty good and serving sizes are generally generous. Being Muslim, I also appreciate that the meat is all halal certified. I also have celiac disease and they have lots of labeled gluten free options . Only downside is that it’s little pricey and the mall is very busy so it’s not really nice to sit down for a meal since it can get so loud and bushy

Sportsquid

Overall an absolutely amazing experience I would recommend eveyone try at least once, especially those with a gluten allergy. I have celiac disease but this place is by far the most accommodating I have ever been to. Everything on the menu is clearly labeled and explained how it can be made gluten free. Even the drinks are labeled as gluten free. They truly went above and beyond. My girlfriend who is not celiac had no issues sharing the gluten free dippers I required. She was impressed by the gluten free snickerdoodles for the dessert fondue. There are only two reasons I am giving this palce 4 stars instead of 5. They were unfortunately out of gluten free bread for the cheese fondue at the time. Also, we ordered a drink that was supposed to be smoking with dry ice but it was not.

Therese R

Love that they have gluten free options.

Christina Caravello

Honestly everything is amazing, the chicken, the fries and sauces and the little balls of goodness.... ugh so yummyyyy and all is allergy friendly I believe all is gluten free and a lot is dairy free and lots of dairy free sauces

Denise Huber

Laura Eder

Great food from a terrific menu with delicious allergy free options for vegans, gluten free, etc. Nice decor, spacious dining room and good service. It’s already popular so expect to wait for a table on a weekend.

Anthony Lanzi

The wait staff was very friendly. However, there was a significant wait to get the meats delivered to the table. Some of the meat was just “ok”, while others were amazing! Salad bar was pretty good. Limited gluten free options because it was included in things you wouldn’t think (Ranch?).

Mary

We were a little disappointed by the very small gluten-free menu but with a little help from our server Kevin were were able to modify the prime rib sandwich and it turned out amazing.

Debbie Czepizak

I came on Pi day for their 3.14 special. They were prepared for the surge in business. While the line was long, it moved quickly and efficiently. I asked for gluten free crust, and they were so kind about changing gloves to avoid cross contamination, even though I don't have a true allergy. I thought it showed good training on their parts to be sensitive to various dietary needs. Thank you, Blaze Pizza, for working quickly and efficiently on a busy day!

Marcos Ruiz

Gluten free pizza is excelent.

Brittany Moldenhauer

It’s so hard to find places to eat out when you are gluten, dairy, egg, soy and peanut free. But this place is DELICIOUS and fits all my dietary restrictions. It’s a very clean environment. The bowls we created ourselves were full of fresh produce and fish. ai couldn’t have any of the sauces because they include soy but i loaded up on avocado and it was so filling and delish. I do with they had a bit of plain wasabi instead of just the wasabi cream, but oh well!

Yesenia Sanchez

The Sandwiches are delicious and I love the Fact that they offer Gluten free bread which not many places do. I can't do gluten so this place is a 5 star and more to me.

Monika Baclawska

I'm gluten sensitive and twice now i have ordered grilled nuggets though the drive thru and gotten the regular crispy nuggets. As well as the wrong sauce. I would just suggest checking your order before you drive home.

Tamika Edwards

Sindhu Konkapaka

Messed up our order, did not label any wrappers, was not respectful of the fact that we requested Gluten-Free because of allergy and we were not sure if the one we got was actually GF. We asked them to make another one and there was some push back/refusal to admit mistake.

Robyn Michelle

Absolutely love they accommodate my gluten restrictions. Food is always delicious and the dinner and a show is worth it!

Katrina Marie N-A

One of the nicest and cleanest Shake Shack locations in the Chicagoland area, in my opinion. Nice outdoor patio area too with table tennis and fooseball. Couldn't really tell if heated or not. Speedy service and friendly staff and manager serving one of my favorite burgers. Customization kept at minimum. Haven't had their desserts in ages but will need to save room for that next time. Pictured here is their special/limited time Korean BBQ Burger (no cheese, gluten free bun, +cherry peppers), Korean Style Fried Chicken, and Spicy Korean BBQ Cheese Fries (a must!). All one-of-a-kind and worth a try! Korean sesame, soy, umami sauce goes with everything.

Jeff Myrom

Bacon avocado burger and the grilled Brussel sprouts were excellent. Both are gluten-free free with the bun substituted. Enjoy!

Angela Cupeles

After trying unsuccessfully to find an entrance we realized that it was a hotel entrance. The waitress was excellent, she understood that my friend hadn't eaten in 24 hours and brought her coffee immediately along with our food in less than 10 minutes. The gluten free waffle was fantastic, the egg white scramble was hot and tasty. My friend inhaled her large breakfast platter and finally her face was pink. An excellent breakfast. I would go there again. If you don't like children playing near you don't dine here, it doesn't bother me. Everybody needs to eat.

Michelle Hunt

Just went through and I mis ordered my food. Went back and explained I forgot to mention gluten free and they remade my order no charge even though I am like 99% sure I forgot and apologized, NICEST STAFF EVER

Jules S. Ro (Jules)

El Mero mero serves up some authentic dishes, and I'll be sure to return as they are a gluten friendly establishment. I started with some Sopa Azteca to warm up on quite a chilly Schaumburg evening. The broth was warm with a hint of hot spice, and a little on the salty side to really enjoy. Taco Tuesday specials we enjoyed were the chicken and carne asada tacos. The tortillas were warm and soft, but the chicken was a tad on the dry side for my liking. The carne asada was also a little salty and dry as well. Overall, the meal packed your typical Latin flavors however, were a bit overpowered by the salt. Being a chilly evening, it seemed the two dining area rooms were a bit too cold to get comfortable. Pricing per person on a day with specials was around $12/pp. Bathrooms and all dining areas were very clean and sanitized.