Top 15 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Chicago Loop

Isabella Dourigan

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Big Rolling Nerd

Stan’s Donuts and Coffee was a delightful surprise during our Chicago trip! After being deterred by long lines elsewhere, we found Stan’s and were thrilled by their gluten-free donut options. The blueberry donut was my personal favorite—perfectly balanced in flavor and texture—while the pumpkin spice and chocolate were also big hits. The staff was friendly and efficient, even during a busy afternoon. We paired our donuts with a hot chocolate and black coffee, both of which complemented the treats perfectly. The cozy atmosphere and quick service made this a must-visit spot for anyone with a sweet tooth. For more about our Chicago food adventures and tips on where to find the best gluten-free treats, check out my travel blog at BigRollingNerd.com!

Dharmy DC

I search for gluten free breakfast places during my stay in Chicago and Meli came up in result walking distance from Hilton hotel Warm friendly dinner with bar seating or table service The gluten free pancakes were delicious and large stack with jug of maple syrup on side. Very chilled place and I would add this to my visit again list

Leah

I don't know what took me so long to try this place, but I'm so happy I did. Delicious salads and pastries and lots of gluten-free options. Looking forward to trying their breakfast too. The prices are pretty average now that all food is so expensive. You're better off spending on healthy, well-made food.

Jennifer Winthurst

I got the butchers block skillet. It was full of bacon, ham, sausage, cheese and hash browns. It was very good. Kind of salty with all the meat and potatoes but still very tasty. They don't have Splenda but they offer Stevia and regular sugar packets. I went on a Thursday afternoon and we walked in and got a table for 6 with no wait. If you're planning on going on the weekend I would plan for a long wait. Every weekend when I pass by the restaurant there's always a line waiting for a table. This restaurant is down the street from a lot of hotels and from major Chicago attractions like the Bean. I also got pancakes with my meal. All and all it was a good meal. The portions are generous. They do offer gluten free options. They have Coke products. My friend got their berry Bliss waffle. It looked delicious. Our waiter could have been better. I asked for oat milk and I got regular cream. My friend asked for a diet Coke and never got it until right before our food came out. They also have a large outdoor seating area.

Ginger Andrews

The glutenless donut ( not celiac appropriate) was the best I've ever eaten. Love it. Want more

Juan Uribe

Fantastic coffee shop to have a good healthy (or not so healthy breakfast). The servers do not have a great attitude and that takes away from the whole experience. The place is well located and the seating is comfortable. Sometimes its a stretch to get a table, lots of people with laptops. We had the garden greens salad which was very fresh with good ingredients. The almond latte is also very good. They hace gluten free bread which is delicious. Their sandwiches are also very good. We tried the chicken club and the morning sandwich. They have cholula hot sauce in the counter which is great!

Haley S

Tilly is always 10/10. Services, bagels, vibes EVERYTHING! We go every weekend and love trying the BOTW. I appreciate that they have dairy free cream cheese and gluten free options. The bagels are also sourdough which means I don’t have to worry about the ingredients with having a corn allergy. Thanks for being you Tilly Bagel!

Ken Douros

Great selection of gluten-free & vegan pastries. Limited seating, but with most people only getting quick bites, they open up fairly quickly...

Sindy Reid

Really enjoyed this meal. There is a wide variety of options, and each one states if it has gluten or dairy. There is a large salad bar with a bunch of dressing choices. Would highly recommend.

Ally Le

We've gotten their catering for breakfast and they're our new favorite and go-to for meetings! The pastries are absolutely delicious and honestly the best I've had from catering. You can tell they're freshly baked because they smell AMAZING when they get delivered and are still hot. The pesto egg bites are so good as well and perfect for gluten free people! Will absolutely continue to use them for catering.

Sandra Yatsko

Delicious Gelato! And they even have gluten free cones!! I would worry if I had Celiac though because I saw part of a regular cone break off into the Gelato as the person was scooping and they rub the scraper against the cone.

Tomasz Indyk

Came right before closing time. Recommend the garden vegetable soup. The turkey reuben is great. There are so many options.(Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options)

Ron J. Miller

Excellent breakfast spot with lots of choices including gluten free options. Ate there twice while visiting Chicago and was not disappointed.

Dan Brilliant

Coffee and tea was excellent. No gluten free items though.