Top 50 Gluten-Free Dessert Havens Across Illinois

Mallory Carey

BEST GF BREAD EVER!!! Unfortunately it is very expensive thought

Susanna

they support the queer community and their pastries are phenomenal, especially the lemon bars 😉

K

I went to Chicago on a road trip and came across this gem. Gave me and my party not just amazing service, but above and beyond service. They offer a bunch of gluten free options too, even asking before ordering to ensure its not a dietary or allergen concern for anyone in the group. Not necessary for our group, but a notable mention that stood out for those who might want that info. We were exhausted from a long day's exploration of the city and came in late at night to eat with someone in my party's craving for deep dish. Food was delicious and made fresh to order, the front of house team member was very attentive and gave us the best experience. Food was delicious, portions were more than (plenty for leftovers) and the presentation was beautifully done. We ended up stopping by again before we left the next day, with the same superb dine in meal from the team that morning. From our visits we got loaded fries, regular fries, buffalo wings, deep dish pizza (twice), fettuccine alfredo (twice), cheesy garlic bread and one of their gourmet toasted foccacia sandwiches. I can't speak highly enough of every bit of food we recieved. They deliver such quality ingredients and it shows. If you're in Chicago, this place is a must. I will definitely come back next trip.

Ryan

From Indiana. Arrived in Hinsdale for a 3rd Party Veteran Affairs Doc Appt 3/26. Had some time to spare and Googled the town. Sweet Ali’s showed up, saw Gluten-Free Bakery & had to see this place. Purchased: Dbl Choc Cookies & Banana Loaf w/ a complimentary Lemon Cake. Friendly staff. Excellent treats. Enjoyed the conversations and hospitality. Overall a neat little town full of nice folks.

Tabatha Phillips

Gluten, Vegan, and Vegetarian friendly! Soooo good! Loved it so much. Will return! Get the baked cauliflower!!

Steps User183441

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.”

trinity h

Good GF buns!

Jessica Freeman

Pasta. Fancy dinner.

Crystal Nicholls

Wonderful Dining. The atmosphere of this restaurant was fantastic. We had a wonderful experience. Our server was knowledgeable about gluten-free, and the restaurant seemed to be very conscious of gluten safety.

Aitor Novo

Be careful if you have a food allergy. I am celiac, asked for gluten free fish and chips, but I got food contamination. It made me vomit shortly after finishing.

Irena Savic

Delicious gluten-free burgers! Knowledgeable and family-owned.

Sarah W

Great tapas restaurant with a marked gluten-free menu. Just check with your server about cross contact issues. I love the brussel sprout salad and the chirizo wrapped dates!

b warner

We were in Chicago for business. My friend has severe allergies, gluten, nuts, strawberries, eggs. We selected Mon Ami Gabi based on options for gluten free. We made reservation and arrived about 20 minutes early. Entrance to the hotel is gorgeous. Front desk was friendly and helpful. Making sure we parked at the correct valet location (there's 2 one for residence one for restaurant. They brought us to the bar while we waited for seating. Barkeep was very friendly and very efficient. We didn't wait more then 20 minutes for our table. We were seated and we ensured they were aware of the concerns for gluten and other allergens. Waiter already was aware thanks to OpenTable reservation, I'd added a comment so they'd know ahead. They were extremely considerate pointed out the dishes that are GF. We skipped an appetizer and ordered dinner. The wait staff were friendly without being overly. Food was delivered quickly and cooked to perfection. I ordered medium rare beef and my friend ordered salmon almondine(without the almonds). Food was flavorful and delicious. Not only was our server attentive but the other staff ensured we were comfortable, well taken care of, and had everything we needed. They cleared dishes and glasses quietly while you ate without being distributive and made sure the water glasses were always full. I'd highly recommend the restaurant if you're in the area. For a Thursday the place was Busy. Reservations highly recommended. A mixture of date nights, family dinners (with younger kids) special occasions. Some folks were dressed up others in flannels and it all worked.

Rachel Mandelker

100% Gluten free and so so good! You can bring home taquitos frozen or they can heat them up for you - loved it!!

Ella Patino

Fantastic GF options - so accommodating!! Food was very good!! Will be going back

Angela Spaeth

The entire bakery is gluten free & they take precautions with other allergies as well. Everything is AMAZING! Every time I go I usually get 1 of everything thats dairy free/vegan (and gf of course) and I am never disappointed. The owner/head pastry chef, Lorena is so sweet! She will make your vision come to life for custom orders!

Taylor Nicole

smack dab is one of my new favorite breakfast spots! staff was so kind and friendly which made the experience that much better. as a gluten free girly breakfast sandwiches are hard to find in the city and they have two different kinds of gluten free bread that is amazing!!! love that they are so gluten free and dietary restriction friendly. will def be on my regular rotation now :)

Michael Baron

Rice noodles and knowledgeable on gluten free broth and other items

Isabella Dourigan

amazing donuts best gf ive had

Julia Summers

By owner: "We are a dedicated Gluten Free Kitchen! We cater to many food allergies. We are a scratch kitchen, so most dishes can be modified or adjusted. We look forward to serving you!"

Nova Sweeney

Chicken pot pie GF is to die for. My family has been ordering from this place weekly for almost a year now since we found it.

TLC 2

Great experience at Pizzeria Uno. Medium deep dish easily feeds 2 people. Numero Uno pizza was delicious. All the toppings were cooked perfectly and were so fresh. We ordered bbq chicken pizza with gluten free crust and the gluten free crust is thinner than the regular deep dish.

Anna Keller

Ingrained is my favorite gluten free bakery in the city! I’ve never tried anything I didn’t love. All of the ingredients are so fresh and you can tell everything is made with love!

Regina Torres

This British bakehouse is phenomenal, personable, and not insanely priced. I'm not even gluten free and I loved it. My friend has celiac disease and is so limited when it comes to wheat eats so we went there as a small group to try it out and have some weekend fun. We each drooled over everything we ordered, (and I have a professional baking background so I'm pretty discerning)... Lemon bars, raspberry cake, other vanilla cake of some kind, sprinkled donuts and lattes. Go get them. Now. You're welcome. When I'm in the area again I will definitely be back for another sugar rush.

Jazmin Saban

Excellent place, great option if you have any dietary restrictions, it is all dairy free, gluten free, I loved it! I 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.

Kay S

Stopped by here for a late lunch after a quick search for gluten free options in the area. So glad I did! Service was prompt and the staff member working the counter was super nice and helpful. Lots of great options, clean dining area and restroom, I will be coming back.

Jane Wilberding

I LOVE this place. The space is super large, clean and open. The service is great. And the ciders are solid. I like that they are constantly rotating and trying new ones out. But if and when they are too weird for me, they always keep some on the menu permanently (the pedestrian cider is a fav). I have celiac and there are plenty of GF options and staff are always helpful in making sure nothing is cross contaminated.

LaTriese Wilson

Hamburger and Milkshake was delicious and gluten free

Lori Buckman

Delicious fresh food, and they totally accommodated my gluten free dietary restrictions. Our server was very knowledgeable about all of the dishes.

Laura Comenduley

I haven't been able to have gluten due to diverticulitis and other health issues, I can't have soy since 2015. It is very hard to find places that can accommodate. I found this place on tictok and had to go immediately. Let me tell you this is the best donut "the OG" I have ever had. I was almost in tears on the car ride home. I found my place and I found the nicest people there. I can't wait to go back and actually eat breakfast and sit down when I have the time.

Liv G

Arepas are gluten free and delicious

Torie Thoman

Cannot recommended enough!!!! Gluten-free and vegan menus!

Sarah W

Japanese BBQ spot with a separate GF menu and GF soy sauce!

Katie McKee

Have eaten here many times and have always felt fine after

Joanne Gresh

Best place around for gluten free food. Not too many restaurants can pull this off but they do....

David Wertheimer

Great homemade gluten free pasta

Julia Fisher

This bakery has the best gluten free pastry’s that I have ever tasted.

Chereesca Bejasa

I’ve ordered specialty cakes for both of my kids’ birthdays. I needed gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free and egg-free. I never expect much in terms of texture and taste with all of the allergies, but was surprised with delicious cakes. What’s more, I asked to do some fun themes and provided inspiration photos, but expected a more basic version since the allergies were complicated enough. I was absolutely blown away when I opened my son’s Alice in one-derland themed cake and smash cake. See for yourself. They went above and beyond.

Rango Me

ASA WAS AMAZING!!! Catered to our gluten allergy!!! He was so attentive and kind will definitely come bavk

Michael A.

Stopped in for weekend brunch . They do a really good job with the offerings and selection of items for brunch . Impressed to see they had a gluten free only menu as well ! I decided to go with a sandwich option . They have a spicy Calabrian chili turkey sandwich with bacon and avocado on a ciabatta style bread that was delicious . Big portion too . If you get the fries as I did , make sure you add on the truffle aioli ! It goes so well with everything. Service was good and attentive . We had a reservation and glad we did as it did appear to fill up very quickly We will definitely be back here

Tamiko N.

This spot is amazing—had on my Google list for a while!!! They do no processed foods and have a separate menu for vegan/vegetarian/gluten free-win! The meals ordered were super flavorful, filling and just the right portions! I loved the Vegan Fungi With Cauliflower hash—the addition of the cranberries and sweet potatoes was an added savory bonus! My friend also loved the maple Turkey sausage and the pancakes- that were thin instead of fluffy! They loved it! We left pleasantly full and at peace! Last but not least, we both loved our waiter who was super attentive and patient too! Will definitely come back and bring more people!

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

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.

Morgan Secrest

The best pizza and amazing gluten free options! Highly recommend, great ambiance and friendly service.

Chad D

Amazing food and almost everything is gluten free. The cheese curds are top 5 I’ve ever had and I grew up in WI were they make them right. The three cheese appetizers was a great combination of smooth, rich, and crunchy. The fish and chips were crisp and flavorful.

Jessica Seeley

Delicious celiac safe breakfast!

Liv G

All of the ice cream is gluten free and vegan, as are the waffle cones. They do make some baked goods with gluten but are very knowledgeable on keeping them separate.

Sarah W

Dedicated GF restaurant with a bunch of marshmallow treats

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.