Top 14 Gluten-Free Ice Cream Parlors to Enjoy in Chicago

Eva Gandhi

I had a great friend share these with me so cannot speak to the price but OMG best gluten free “baked” dessert I’ve had. I feel so good after eating it and it’s still sweet. Truly perfect. I think the best flavors are the date one and the banana bread cup. And it’s vegan, yay!

julie macy

Everything about this cafe is charming, including Caesar. He makes your dining experience very personal, and the food is prepared right before you in an open kitchen. The atmosphere is very cozy, the food was delicious, and the experience was outstanding. This place is truly unique. They even offer gluten free pierogis!! This was the best dining experience on our Chicago trip.

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.

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.

Maisie Chamberlain

Best little vegan cafe in Chicago! They had great vegan and gluten free baked goods and menu items. Loved the atmosphere and super friendly staff!

Jane Wilberding

The best popsicles you'll ever have! There are always so many unique and fun flavors you don't see anywhere else. I have celiac and everything is GF/not cross-contaminated.

Cierra Maras

Love shake shack for their gluten free options! This location was quick, clean, and orders were correct. Clean bathrooms. Open late.

Clarissa Hennessey

Kylie Soza

Everyone were really charismatic all the time! The manager is really attentive about allergies, which helped a lot with my nuts and gluten allergies. Mascarpone cheese is the best of the best alongside Tramontana!😻🫶🏼

Julie Lunda

I was so excited to find vegan ice cream that didn't come from a grocery store! Flavors are marked as vegan, dairy free and gluten free. There are different flavors in the scoops freezer as opposed to in the pints. I was VERY disappointed when I found out that the only scoop flavor that was both gluten-free and dairy-free was the hot toddy, which does not appeal to me at all. Of all things, I never expected gluten to be the limiting factor in **ice cream** flavors, you know, a food that doesn't have gluten by default. I ended up getting a chocolate truffle pint (I think the other GF DF pint was cold brew coconut). It's good chocolate ice cream, but not worth the higher price compared to Oatly or So Delicious. I was SO LET DOWN by the lack of options that were both GF and DF. I guess mint chocolate chip, chocolate chunk and fudge swirl are too basic for them.

maham jehangir

This spot is a gluten-free haven for gelato lovers, and their mango sorbet is a must-try – it's the closest you'll get to the authentic flavor of an Alphonso mango. And to top it off, they even offer gluten-free cheesecake and tiramisu flavors which is a rare find.

Olivia Guzzardo

CASH ONLY but there is an ATM. Fantastic vegan selection! Great for gluten free too. They are so kind and gave samples of every vegan flavor. Having blue moon was so nostalgic. A great spot!

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.

Lior Seidel