Top 50 Gluten-Free Grab & Go Spots to Enjoy in Chicago

Grace Dransfield

Thoroughly enjoyed my donut, wonderful + friendly service - I do wish there was more of a range for GF but very grateful and impressed with the bounce and taste. Could barely tell the difference from when I could eat gluten! 💕

Liv G

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

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 :)

Brian Gaines

I was looking forward to eating here after an overnight flight because I have a gluten allergy (celiac) and this place had a lot of really good reviews (both here & other sources) about being accommodating. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't like any of the previous reviews. The person asked if I actually have celiac, which was encouraging, but otherwise didn't seem to care and wasn't willing to take any additional precautions that others have reported (glove changing, etc.). I was hangry, and even though ORD is notorious for its lack of GF food options (it's embarrassing for an airport of this size), I didn't want to give them my business after that interaction. Hopefully I just got unlucky with who happened to be working at the time but still rather disappointing. So, if you're looking for GF options while passing through ORD, I'd still give this place a try, just know that it's not a slam dunk and you might have to go elsewhere.

Andrew Martin

Great gluten free restaurant! Love the vibe and all the options. Recommend for brunch or dinner... Check it out!

Britt Schneider

If your after a really good, quick, counter-service Mediterranean bowl or falafel that is healthy and much better than garbage fast food, this is a great place. Lots of gluten free options including a pita bread. The food was fresh, the hummus tasty, and sauces flavorful (tahini my fav). Lots of yummy rainbow veggie spectrum sides. We will go back often when looking for something fast and delicious. Update 6/12/23: We are here at least once a week!

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!!

Cara S

Great server and great gluten free bun

Jordan Fridsma

very busy but workers did an excellent job, great attention to detail for gluten free

Brenda Wamsley

Great food! Husband has gluten and fuctose allergies and he was able to eat here with no issues afterwards.

Lior Seidel

GF options clearly marked on the menu.

marypat k

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

Joel Greenwald

Eli Twig

Good burger solid gluten free bun

Sam Sherm

I order sandwiches here on a weekly basis. This location is fast, I never wait long for an order. The staff is always friendly. Love this place. - Another perfect example why I only order from this location! I showed up a few minutes early and they weren’t finished making my order. Because I had to wait 10 minutes to finish they gave me a few sub cards for waiting. The staffs always friendly and the sandwiches are made well! As a gluten-free customer the bread is never stale and always fresh. Thank you so much for such good service!

Celeste Mandri

Super tasty "Italian" beef & gravy, Chicago-style hotdog, both available with gluten free pita bread. You'll never see anything like this in Italy 😅😂 but it was very good 🤌 Allergens menu available.

Merve Naja

Don’t sleep on this place! Fantastic, huge and juicy burgers served up SO fresh and delicious old school shakes to go with them! I had the gluten free bun and even though it didn’t look very handsome it tasted amazing, one of the best gf buns I ever had. The place is spotless clean, staff are super friendly and once they start preparing your order the smells will get you salivating 😅 Such a pleasantly surprising restaurant.

George Bousquet

Bianca Whalen

This is a local gem! Everyone who works there has a huge smile on their face, and they truly seem to enjoy their jobs. When we bring in our little kids, they couldn't be more excited to see them. They gift them suckers or little toys every time! They have the best gluten-free meatballs we have ever found. The prosciutto cotto & seafood salad are constants on our shopping list. They have many pre-made meals in the refrigerator or freezer. Tony's is truly a special place!

aly

Easy access by subway (red line) and bus (146). Easy menu to be able to build your meal. The were halal and had gluten free options. Had the burger and milkshake. Was epic! Glad we were able to stop by!

Cierra Maras

Clean seating areas, clean bathrooms. Food is amazing as always. As a celiac, I love that I can get a gluten free bun. I've never gotten sick eating here (gluten wise). Coming from MN this is a must stop!

David Scott

Our family of five has to eat gluten free …the crust on the two large gluten free pizzas we ordered was wonderful! Family friendly atmosphere with thoughtful servers.

Nani Garcia

I usually never do reviews but this restaurant deserves one! I ordered at their kiosk pretty easy and self explanatory but I had a couple questions if the sauces used were gluten free and how can i order a gluten free plate The kind man who’s name was Jay helped me get my order in he was so great at explaining what was allergy friendly he showed me an allergens sheet I truly believe every restaurant needs that! and just top notch service for gluten free it’s not always easy finding a restaurant or even a staff that cares enough about the safety of others but this staff was so great! He introduced me to his manager just to make sure my order got done correctly it was such a great experience!

Tiffany Woods

Feels safe. They have seperated GF fryer and seperated glaze

Margaret Dohr

This place never disappoints. Crave kabob is our favorite go to quick dinner. Never received a bad meal from here. Price is right. My spouse and I will continue to eat here! Try it out! Great options for vegetarians and gluten free folks

Adriana Bueno

Food is always good. However, today was the 2nd time that something was missing from my order. Last time it was the salmon and now it’s the gluten free pita. I’ll think twice before I order from this place again. Manager didn’t even give a credit or discount for a next time. Really bad customer service and experience.

Jordan Dobrowski

Great option for gluten free folks. Reasonably priced for satisfying food. Staff have always been pleasant too.

Adam Koch

FAST. And delicious, love that they have gluten free buns. They really are good at keeping the line moving even with all the traffic going in and the smaller drive thru area. Very nice staff, clean inside. Recommend the shakes if you are feeling splurgy but I will rock the butter burger even after my doctor says they have been killing me slowly for years.

Rachel Arnott

Certified gluten free options

hkeem dupart

And they have gluten free pizza that's terrific

Danielle Florina

We were in search of a quick, healthy meal and we found Sila’s. Accommodating to food allergies, the menu was clearly labeled. We had the Mediterranean chicken bowl which was easily made gluten and dairy free. Served in generous portions, the food was fresh and natural which is hard to come by these days. Will definitely be returning!

Zondra Hopkins

Wow! Finally I can enjoy Jersey Mikes with Gluten free bread! Was delicious with the Roast beef and provolone! Brenda gave great customer service and is definitely one of the reasons I’ll be coming back to this location from now on!

Caitlin Body

They have gluten free bread!!!! That is all as a gluten-free person I am always excited when I can have a sandwich.

Ceryce Armstrong

Standard Culver's service, i.e. It was fantastic. Also, this particular Culver's fries their French fries in separate oil from the chicken items, so my wife with Celiac loves to get their fries! They also serve their fantastic burgers without buns, if you have Celiac or are gluten free.

Virginia Maselli

Daniel Ramirez

Jesse Brooks

Martin

I had an appalling experience at Shack Burger on August 7th, around 8 PM. I ordered a gluten-free burger without bacon due to dietary restrictions. To my dismay, when my order finally arrived—after a 15-minute wait—I found that the burger still had bacon on it. This is not just an issue of preference; it’s a serious health concern. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, instead of preparing a new burger as they should have, they simply removed the bacon from the existing burger and handed it back to me. This is completely unacceptable. The fact that they thought this was an appropriate way to address the situation shows a blatant disregard for customer safety and a total lack of professionalism. When I confronted them about this, they insisted they had prepared a new burger in just 30 seconds—a claim that’s both insulting and clearly untrue given the original 15-minute wait time. It’s clear that they either lied to me or did not take my concerns seriously. As someone who has to be extremely cautious about what I eat due to health reasons, I find this behavior outrageous. Shack Burger needs to educate their staff on the importance of handling food allergies with care and respect. This kind of carelessness can lead to serious health risks, and it’s appalling to see such a lack of concern. I am deeply disappointed and furious about how my situation was handled. I expect much better from an establishment that serves food to the public. I will not be returning and will advise others, especially those with food allergies, to avoid this place until they can assure their customers that they are capable of properly handling special dietary requests.

K Duffie

There was a time when I would have given Buona 5 stars. They had good food at a reasonable prices, and great service. The Customer Service is okay, but the turnover rate seems to be high, and the prices have increased significantly. Buona has also changed their rewards system, menu, and discontinued the weekly specials 😞. Once upon a time, they had some of the best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and for whatever reason took them off the menu? I still like there pizza, and the gluten free bread. But my visits have been limited due to the increase in prices.

Jabez Patterson

The turkey burger was delicious and the staff was accommodating when I asked for a gluten free option.

Joslyn Furlan

Super adorable place to grab non gmo - gluten free - organic- farm supported - affordable juices They also have lots of varieties of juices, shots, smoothies, oatmeal!!! And chlorophyll water !! All my favorite tings The only reason I gave this place 4 stars is because they are using lots of plastic, I’m not sure these bottles are bpa free and recyclable or not Thank you for your service

Kyra Latta

If you order something, check it. Didn't get what was ordered, and the gluten free fries had to be replaced because the nuggets were placed on top. Overall good food, but the service could have been better.

Marijke Bakker

Naf naf is always a safe choice for food when not sure what to get. Most things are easy to make gluten free which is nice. The garlic sauce was extra potent when we went.

Katie Fountain

I have celiac disease and I have never been “glutened” at this location. The kids working here are pretty nice.

MARIA VAZQUEZ

Love their smoothies, and their breakfast and lunch menu is refreshing, they live up to their name " Freshii" they have something for everyone, meat eaters, vegans, gluten free etc.

Peter Kuykendall

Due to gluten allergy I can’t eat the bun. They were out of containers and out of forks so I got to eat my bunless burger out of a paper bag with a spoon. It’s a good burger, but how do you run out of supplies like that in a big franchise?

Alaina Danae

Pros: I was very happy to have a gluten free bao bun and it was very yummy! Cons: The service was absolute trash. The person at the counter ignored me for several minutes before acknowledging me. She was very unpleasant when she took my order. While I was waiting for my order she was eating behind the counter and did not wash up before returning to the orders.

María de las Carreras

Gluten free options!

rv j

Good mix of good coffees and juices. And glad they have gluten free bread for sandwhiches. Iced tea would be a nice addition to the menu

JB Soleda

Really good nutrient dense juice. The best thing to start your day and made to order. Gluten and dairy free choices available. The staff was very friendly and attentive too. Thank you!