Top 8 Gluten-Free Spots Across West Town, Chicago

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According to Bloom’s website, “As of November 15, Bloom will no longer be exclusively gluten-free, but rest assured, we’re committed to maintaining ample gluten-free options and making our space as friendly as possible to those with allergies and dietary restrictions. We remain Chicago’s most gluten-conscious restaurant, and our team is committed to keeping plenty of delicious, fully gluten-free options that everyone can enjoy.”

Lauren DiSandro

Their “gluten free” donuts are actually advertised as “gluten less”. If you are celiac be aware they are fried in the same oil as the regular gluten containing. My work got these for me thinking they were gluten free bc of how they are advertised. They made me very sick.

Liv G

Very cautious with allergies. Fries made in dedicated fryer. Gluten free bun or lettuce wrap available.

Michael Baron

Rice noodles and knowledgeable on gluten free broth and other items

Dori D

Always a wonderful experience. We shared a salad, pasta course, main course & dessert ; everything came already divided which was so nice. My guest has a gluten allergy and we had plenty of options, no problem

Amanda Whittington

DELICIOUS gluten free crepes!! 10/10

Rachel Grove

Probably the best fried chicken we’ve ever had. The gluten free option was a game changer for us with sensitivities. Brussels sprout casserole 10/10, matzo ball soup 10/10…oh and that biscuit. Let’s just say I’ll be dreaming about that for the next week. Service and atmosphere was friendly and inviting. Fun cocktail selection too. We will be back!

Rose H

Happy to have visited the Chicago location after going to Seattle's earlier this year. What a great spot.. A so happy to realize that most is gluten free! Vegans and non vegans alike should check this place out.

Megan Benjamin

A lot of gluten free options! Quite delicious, though some dishes are a bit small compared to others. The soup is easily 3 portions.

Kassie

Celiac friendly! 99% gluten free. Separate fryers!

Carolyn Floyd

Morgen Panning

Visited for a bachelorette dinner! Very cute decor, areas for more private seating or more social seating and there are a couple of bar options inside. Our server was very prompt and friendly! Pizzas were delicious, and you HAVE to get the whipped feta with honey as an app. They also have gluten free options for the crust. ✨ Beer pong tables are a fun bonus! ✨

Lauren Kieninger

Veggie staple! I love the new menu changes! I have been eating here for at least 13 years and I am thrilled to have newer options. Love all the gluten free options now too, especially that new cheesecake. So nice to see a little menu revamp while keeping the favs. Well done! - also their delivery travels/holds up a lot better than most, so that's a plus.

Olivia Aycock

I love this bakery!! So thankful for their kind attitudes every time I visit. Also loveeeee the gluten free items!! Shout out to local businesses!!

Emily Schwefel

Came here with the family and had a wonderful time! Adrian was our server, he was so kind and helpful! He was also super knowledgeable about all the gluten free options on the menu and brought out my tacos in a separate dish! Great atmosphere, food, and drinks! Will definitely be back soon!

Masha Vibrant Yoga

I love that they have gluten free/dairy free/egg free crepes. It’s buckwheat so it tastes a bit funny and sticky but it’s ok. The savory flavor was ok for me but the sweet one: honey, walnut and strawberry was great. Amazing tea selection and nice big mugs

April Samuelson

Elia is beautiful. The food leaves a lot to be desired. It's one of the few places in Wicker Park that lists gluten free options on the menu.

Garrett Thomas

Lots of gluten free options, a wide variety of food (from sushi, to Thai curry, to noodle dishes, and more). Food is good and priced well. I thought the presentation on some of the food was a little cheesy and it’s not very cohesive, but I think that is part of the charm of this place. Everything that comes out is like it’s own little art piece. We walked by another table on our way out that had a very detailed and artistic dragon made out of colorful mayo (I think?) so fun and creative.

Cierra Maras

Absolutely incredible food. No choice is a bad choice. Our server Rebecca was super sweet. Helped me navigate as a celiac needing gluten free, she was very kind and made sure my food wasn't in contact with gluten. Sauces are gluten free too! I got the burnt ends. Portion seems sort of small but it was more than enough.

Jae Irene

Love this place. Much better than Chipotle. I visited on a whim with my 4 year old niece and girlfriend and the food and service was bomb. And they’re gluten free!!!

Michael Baron

Probably the best gluten free pizza in Chicago. Not an exaggeration.

Jennifer Gage

Thank you for being so aware of food allergies, especially gluten and dairy. Really good and so many options!

mahmud A.H

We ate here earlier, what a great atmosphere, very welcoming staff, good people, gluten & lactose free awareness, enjoyed the food a lot.

Daniel Benz

Great drinks, great pastries (including a fantastic set of gluten free options), and great customer service. This is exactly the kind of local business that we want here in Chicago. Highly recommend stopping in!

Ana Dexel

As someone who is newly gluten free and visiting Chicago for the first time, I was overwhelmingly satisfied with both the food and welcoming/accommodating service here. Our server was kind and efficient and our food was outstanding. While only staying five days here in Chicago, both my mom and I agreed to return here for dinner before we leave.

Angela Maicki

Always a great energy & environment. Their patio on a nice day is awesome. I’ve had dinner here multiple times and it’s always great. We recently had brunch and it was delicious. They have limited vegetarian/gluten free options but are willing to omit ingredients when needed.

Jemma

Delicious food and catered for my gluten free diet brilliantly.

Rosie-Alicia Wright-Kaplan-Kelly

Where do we begin? We went with West Town Bakery for our wedding cake because my wife has a dairy allergy, so we needed a vegan cake. We are excited to find West Town because there are very few places in Chicago with vegan wedding cake options that aren't also gluten-free. However, working with West Town was very disappointing. First off, when we went to taste test the cake options, not all of the promised vegan options were available (despite ordering these options in advanced). However, we were able to make a selection we liked based on what they had available at the time. Second, when we decided on our flavor options and wanted to learn more about their wedding cake ordering process, we had the unfortunate experience of working with the most inept employee we'd ever encountered. He didn't know half the answers to our basic questions like how far in advance should we pay and if sheet cakes were an option (despite supposedly working in the cake department) and then sent us a invoice that had our cake and payment details totally wrong. We had to send him a corrected invoice before we were comfortable paying the reservation fee. If we had any other options for a vegan wedding cake, we would have changed cake vendors at this point, trust us. Thankfully, a few days later, that employee left West Town Bakery, and we were paired with a far more competent employee. And we naively thought things would improve. Unfortunately, when we went to update our cake order based on our final guest count (before the final changes deadline in our contract with West Town) they again sent us a contract/invoice with incorrect wedding cake details (no note about the cake needing to be vegan) and wildly incorrect payment due dates. We again sent them a corrected invoice and got assurances that the cake order was updated and would be correct! Then comes the wedding day. Not only was the cake delivered one hour late, but they also delivered the wrong order. They did not update our wedding cake order for the accurate number of guests despite having confirmed that they would. This resulted in us having a much smaller display cake than we requested and paid for and much more sheet cake that we did not need! The only reason they are getting 2 stars is because the cake actually tasted good and my wife didn't have an allergic reaction, so we guess it was at least dairy free.

Kya Qvale

I really wanted to love this place! The staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was great. However, my fiancée and I were pretty disappointed with the vegan and gluten-free cheese pizza. For over $20, we definitely expected more. The cheese wasn’t melted at all, the crust was bland, and there was hardly any sauce, which made the pizza really dry. Neither of us could finish just one slice. Maybe it was just an off night, but based on the reviews mentioning great vegan options, I had higher hopes. I love that more places are offering inclusive menu items, but I think it’s important for restaurants to really taste-test these options before serving them.

scott wade

If you grew up in a very mixed home, if you've ever gotten lost in a good fantasy books and wondered what it'd be like to get home after a long trip away... to feel invited by a new world that feels just a little too familiar... this is the place to go. I finish every meal with a queso vasca, it's a sweet cheese similar to a Boston cheesecake with a base of caramelized onions. It is a dessert that is best served with the Spanish coffee, the combination gives a sense of belonging... like the cook understands everything you've been through and wants you to know that it's okay, that they understand. The food here is always very good, the service is equally worth while. Please, if you have doubts about this place just set them aside and take some time to enjoy the magic that is the food here. Get lost in a fantasy, come home, feel the joy of belonging. The majority of the food is gluten free too.

Eleasa McKinney

10/10 one of the best places I’ve eaten! Everyone there was friendly and the food was great, and especially entertaining if you get something spicy that your friends aren’t used to and have them try it. Not only loved their different meals, along with the fact that you could get a majority of them gluten free and vegetarian which is amazing, but all the drinks they had to choose from were great as well. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something quick and good, especially the tteokbokki!

Jessica Knowlden

Kai Zan is by far one of the best sushi places I've ever been, including Japan, the rest of southeast Asia and LA. Their dishes are unique, delicate and never disappoint. Every time I'm back in Chicago I try to stop in. Oyster shooters are my favorite along with some of the hamachi sashimi dishes. Yes yes yes!!! Oh and they're great accommodating gluten free.

Leah D

Came here for early dinner last night on a cold blustery day! Delish. Lifted our spirits. I loved that there was some low carb & gluten free options. Loved the addition of microgreens 😋 Study the menu in advance because there’s a lot of different options! Thank you so much for great hospitality.

That Fan13

The cutest place with super sweet servers. The best gluten free pancakes I've had in ages!

Jacqueline Harper

Lizzy Tenison

Pizza was delish! Has gluten free options which is fantastic. Reasonable pricing!

Naina Khanna

Wonderful neighborhood brunch restaurant! The staff is friendly and the food is delicious. They were very mindful of food allergies and offer gluten free bread too!

Adriana Carraway

Shannon Tomlinson

I placed an order online for Gluten Free Pasta and when I picked up my order it was not gluten free pasta. I called the restaurant and they tried to gaslight me that the pasta was gluten free. When I asked them what type of noodle was their gluten free pasta they said Penne. My order I received had rotini. After explaining my situation to the server she looked into the system and it was supposed to be gluten free but they did not make it gluten free. They were able to deliver me another but if I were to have ate it i would have gotten sick.

Scott Fallon

Gluten free pasta with vodka sauce is amazing.

J G

Consistent good food and gluten-free

chintya Rsy

Indian Paradise is an outstanding restaurant in wicker Park. This is our first time visit group of 12 people. They accommodate us at corner side which was good to we got our little privacy and wouldn't affect others ... We ordered many entree everything was really great . The chicken madrass was good really amazing .because I love the taste of coconut .. I also tasted from my friends entree Chicken Tikka masala .and daal makhani . Was delicious too. One of my friend was gluten allergies.. They take care well for allergies. The waitress was sooo soo nice and explain everything .. Highly recommended ... This is the top rated Indian restaurant in Chicago . We will be back soon ....

rebecca mckinney

Really enjoyed the experience here :) I had the burnt ends hash and it was probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. I ordered with corn tortillas instead of toast because I can’t have gluten, and the tortillas were incredible. Our server was also very helpful with directing me to menu items that could be accommodated to be gluten free!

Daian Canelon

Excellent service, I loved the dedication of the cooks to take care of our gluten free order. I highly recommend it

Angela Reilly

Irish Nobleman is the Chicago neighborhood bar everyone wants! Drinks great, food great and consistent including gluten free options, and we just love it. Whether it’s popping in for mimosas or for dinner and cocktails, we come here year round. (And we love Sean who is often our waiter, such a gem). Highly recommend and feel lucky to have it be in my neighborhood.

Aaron Greer

I hosted my wife’s 30th surprise party at Barcocina in west town. They were very helpful with getting me all the information I needed in a timely manner from start to finish! Our guest loved the ambiance in the event room with the 2fire places as well. The guest also loved each and every taco tray I order. I had purchased the steak,mahi mahi and bangbang shrimp. They were mostly gluten free which also was a plus because one of our guest can’t have gluten. But I want to thank Desi the event planner for helping and answering any questions I had. I highly recommend having a party at this location

Lior Seidel

Miranda S

So, I'm vegan, and my sister is gluten free. So while she was in town for the holidays, we went to Frera, and bought one of everything (of the small pastries). We shared with the family, and everyone loved everything. I usually don't love chocolate desserts, but Frera's were incredible. <3

Sylvia Conrad

Dominik K

Delicious and creative menu in great atmosphere. We celebrated our anniversary here and had an amazing experience. The chefs were attentive and even accommodated gluten sensitivity by making a gluten free version of every dish that tasted just like the original