Top 43 Gluten-Free Spots for Fries Enthusiasts Across Illinois

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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.”

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.

Liv G

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

Brittany Edwards

We can’t say enough wonderful things about Legacy Pointe! Our daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease last year so this one of the only places we feel fully comfortable eating at in town. We have been many times and we always have a great experience. Today was our best yet! Kierra was our waitress today and she is wonderful. We have had her before and she is always great! My husband loved the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and I got my usual, the hamburger ponyshoe. My girls got the kids burgers and the best fries!! This time we decided to finally try the flourless chocolate cake. It was amazing and my daughter absolutely loved it and it made her so happy, I about cried!

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!"

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.

Phil Cole

Rock music, best burger I've ever had and Gluten free buns, fries and wings!!! Go you won't regret it!

Chandni Chandihok

I’ve been to Au Cheval before my gluten allergy, but I have to say— the gluten-free route is the way to go, even if you’re not celiac! Service was fantastic, and they offer two gluten-free burger options: a hash brown simmered in beef tallow or lettuce cups. I chose the hash brown, which was crispy, buttery, and indulgent, but if you want the meat to shine, go for the lettuce cups. We also got the bone marrow, and it was to die for—highly recommend! If you’re GF, it comes with lettuce cups; otherwise, you get toast. They offer small (2 bones) and regular sizes—the small was perfect for sharing. That said, I’d rate the burger meat 7/10 — not quite the holy grail Chicagoans claim. And if there’s a long wait? Probably not worth it.

Peter Basile Jr.

Great location/ambiance, great food, & great service! The fries & their sauces are off the charts delicious! Plenty of Gluten free options!

LaTriese Wilson

Hamburger and Milkshake was delicious and gluten free

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

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.

Michael Baron

GF pita, saganaki, and more!

Samantha Hendricks

I got the turkey chili and a pumpkin muffin. Both were delicious! I love that they have so many gluten free meal and dessert options. My husband got the southwest chicken bowl and he loved it. The chicken and asparagus were cooked perfect! Aside from the food, the restaurant was clean, bright, and had an overall nice atmosphere. The staff was friendly and helpful with questions. Definitely coming back to try more!

kendall getzi

My favorite local spot for a high quality meal & attentive service every time! I love the unique touches and little details they add to the dining experience. They also have amazing gluten-free options and a dedicated gluten-free fryer which is a huge plus for those with celiac and/or allergies. Highly reccomend!

Liv G

More than half the menu is gluten free. They use separate fryers and prep space for the gluten free items. Everything is vegan. Soy free options too. Very yummy!!

Christopher Buckhalter

Great experience, gluten friendly. My daughter has celiac, and they were very accommodating

Amy Watterson

Great place if you are Gluten Free! They are very aware of cross contamination & Celiac disease. Our waiter took the time to go over the menu with me & give me details to ease my mind.

Liv G

Incredible amount of gluten free options. The gluten free pita is incredible and they are very knowledgeable on kitchen safety.

Nova Sweeney

GF options and have been a customer for years

Lydia Liley

Must visit if you follow a gluten free diet, must visit even if you don't! My husband and I came here for brunch on our way out of town because of their plethora of gluten free options. I was pleasantly surprised they were serving brunch so I could get the gluten free fried chicken sandwich. It was the most heavenly gluten free food I've had anywhere, ever. The chicken was perfectly crispy, the gf bun was AMAZING. Truly didn't feel like it was gluten free, held together really well and wasn't a super dense puck of bread like other buns. My husband also got the fried chicken sandwich, with gluten, and loved it as well. I also got the gf avocado toast to go and loved it even a few hours later when I finally got hungry enough to eat it. We also got the red mimosa (perfect) bloody mary (amazing) and a drip coffee. Everything was truly outstanding and we will most definitely be coming back when in Chicago again. 10/5 stars.

Maddie Brown

5 stars for food, service and atmosphere! This place was phenomenal. As someone that falls into a gluten sensitive category, it can be difficult to eat out, options can be limited. Spirit Elephant went above and beyond. Jordan, the manager, came over and let us know that the chef would be notified, that they have separate fryers for gluten free, and everything. The energy of the staff was wonderful, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was lively, but still romantic. Will definitely be in again. Had some fantastic cocktails as well. I still can't believe everything was vegan!

Alexandra Bailey

My absolute favorite place in town to eat!! Every dish I have tried is 5- star worthy. The service is quick & the owners/staff members are very friendly & ensure every meal is satisfactory :) They also offer gluten-free options, which many restaurants do not. I could eat here every day & never get tired of it! 10/10 recommend

Shannon Doody

A really cute vibe inside, food was varied and all very safely marked for gluten free or veg. Service was great as well. I got the veg platter special for Lunar New Year and my partner got the chickpea curry and loved it. The appam was very fresh and fluffy, and the yucca bites for an appetizer were great. We got ice cream and the rice cake for dessert because it looked so good, even though we were full. It was delicious! We'll definitely be back!

Sara F.

Had a work lunch here last week, and was happy to see there is a separate gluten free menu available, so I didn't get my hopes up about something I couldn't actually have. My dish came out with a little flag indicating "allergy" so there was no confusion at the table. Most importantly, the food was very good!

Stephen Ericson

Great food, as always! Appreciate the gluten-free optins.

Cara S

Great server and great gluten free bun

Arthur Breurkes

The food is really good, and they're very good with dietary restrictions such as gluten. I consider this place celiac-safe.

Elizabeth Kilen

This was an impromptu stop on the way home(West Virginia) from North Dakota for Christmas. My 16 year old son has a gluten allergy and we had pets (dogs) with us. The staff there was beyond amazing and were able to answer all questions and help get everything set so we could have a togo order to get back on the road. One of the best experiences we have had since finding out about my son's allergies 2 years ago! Thank you so much the hostess and manager went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect.

David

NOT 100% GF ANYMORE: This restaurant is no longer Celiac friendly. Over the summer of 2024, they added breaded chicken options that contaminated the deep fryers. Disregard previous reviews on Google and Find Me Gluten Free. They are no longer accurate. If you don’t have allergies, I highly recommend the food. Everything always tastes great. Just disappointing that a good portion of the menu is now cross-contaminated.

Rachel Mandelker

The staff is very knowledgeable and kind! I’ve never gotten sick here :)

Carly Arrigoni

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

Olivia Palak

Always a great time. Good for people who are celiac-special and separate fryer! Good service and yummy wine!!!

Sue Whitworth

I attended a baby shower held in the private back room of The Range. A delicious gluten free brunch buffet was served. Everything was hot and tasty. Especially loved the turnip omelets. I love trying new dishes. The service was spot on.

Wendy Miller

Gluten free fried chicken!! Delicious GF menu including desserts! Came here for my birthday and left ordering another portion of the fried chicken to go, yes that's how good it was. It has been years since i had proper GF fried chicken. Service was a 10 and the atmosphere very cozy and elegant. Def recommend and will be back💜

Demetra K

This place is GREAT!!! I first went here as a group with my partner and our friend. Friend was hungry so we thought we'd try it. My partner (who is celiac) didn't research here prior to coming so we didn't have high hopes that he'd be able to eat here. Boy were we shocked when we asked and they confidently listen what was and wasn't gluten free, how they have dedicated friers, it was the happiest surprise. Plus the food was SUPER tasty. Since then we've gone back a couple times and everyone is always so knowledgeable and friendly. Plus the outdoor seating is very inviting and comfortable with the fire pit especially!!! Love it here 10/10

Adam Rosenbaum

Really impressed with how great the food is for a brewery. My wife has celiac disease and their menu had plenty of gluten free options. Of course the drinks were good too!

Megan Benjamin

We went for brunch during restaurant week. We had the gluten free fried chicken and their cornbread as well! Both were very delicious. The only downside was communicating with the servers. Our server interrupted me in the middle of asking about allergen cross-contamination of the fryers by stating "no" to answer my question. While I'm sure she gets the question a lot, it did leave me worried about if she fully understood my question or if I fully understood her answer. At the end of our meal, I asked if I could get a box for my leftovers, and the busser said yes, taking my plate... so I just assumed she was going to box it for me... which I did think was odd. Then, when we asked her again, she sent other bussers and our server over to our table and acted like she didn't know what we were talking about. They did end up replacing the chicken they threw away, which was appreciated, but they seemed really bothered about it. Not sure if they were understaffed or if it was just simply too loud in there to hear properly. The food was good enough we will probably give it another try! (The ginormous plates make the serving sizes look tiny, but they're not as small as they look)

Stephanie Richards

I’ve had issues with this place in the and now I cannot safely eat here because the meat is no longer considered gluten free.

K osmosu

They were very accomidating when we went for lunch. One of my party has celiacs, they were very safe with handling the food. The menu listed all of the gluten free (or items that can be made gluten free). There was a wide variety of safe options, we split a sampler sausage plate and a schnizle plate, but there were so many items we'll be back to try the rest out. There is one gluten free beer which my sister enjoyed, and its been 2 days and no reaction or problems, so no cross contamination.

Erica Taylor

The food was delicious. And the atmosphere was just what I would want from an upscale pub. The one issue was I had to do my order 3 times. Once with the original waitress, once bc of a gluten sensitivity which I had explained to the waitresses and once to the person serving it bc there was no Cheese on my cheese burger. Otherwise great.

Wendy M

Friendly service, good menu, gluten free options.

Gramy Mamaw

Burgars are frozen Walmart burgars .. very thin and dry.. up charge for a gluten free bun 1.79$ plus 13$ sandwich was not worth it.. fries were partly raw.. covid killed this buisness.. was not worth 37$ for some burgars that were clearly not from Red Robin’s I’d share my picture but don’t know how too..

Greg Boutsikaris

Avli is a beautiful place with great food and good atmosphere. My wife and I are both gluten free and our server, Jen, was knowledgeable about our dietary restrictions. We began with hummus and tzatziki with gluten free pita which was a real treat, followed by grilled octopus. All of the above were delicious. We split the lamb chops with broccoli and roasted potatoes. The chops were tender and flavorful. My only complaint was the roasted potatoes were heavy on lemon for my taste but but, honestly, reminiscent of yaya’s. Special shoutout to Jen our server who was professional and personable adding to our entire experience. Highly recommended.

Jim Posthemus

99% gluten free!!!! best deep fried foods. the nachos were amazing and enough for 4 people. the pork chop dinner and the pork tenderloin were amazing!!!! drinks are outta this world!!!

Chris Olsen

Very friendly service, pretty high quality food. Fries were okay but the cheese sauce was worth it. Milkshakes were rich and delicious. And I appreciated the gluten-free bun option for my son who has Celiac. Worth a stop, I wish I had one closer to home.

C Page

Gluten free girlies and brunch babes, assemble! This spot has everything. There's range of burgers for every friend (turkey, veg, dairy free, gluten free buns). They're all sooooo good. The happy hour deals are amazing. $15 for a burger and fries AND sweet potato fries aren't an upcharge?!? The servers and bartenders take allergies seriously and know even beverages can contain gluten, so they'll help you get wasted and stay safe. The drinks are STRONG, so pace yourself! It's super cute inside. On a weeknight, you can often walk in with a small group of friends and not have too wait long. 10/10, 2 thumbs up, can't rave enough.

marypat k

They have gluten free buns which is awesome for me. The food is really good but expensive for a burger.

Anne D

I ate dinner with friends here after attending a play at a nearby theater. We started with happy hour appetizers which were very good. We each ordered different meals for dinner and finished with dessert. One member in our group can't eat gluten. Our server, Brendan, was exceptional. He explained the gluten free options and checked with the chef to make sure her selections were safe for her to eat. He was familiar with the menu and was attentive and nice. All of us loved our meals. The food is high quality with good flavor. When eating out, I hate when some chefs put too much salt on food. This did not happen here. We actually were able to taste the flavor of our food. I had the filet mignon and it was tender with melt in your mouth texture. We ordered the tiramisu and it was the best we ever had. The creme brulee was also delicious. I definitely will be back.