Top 6 Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly Spots to Enjoy in Downers Grove

Letty Terrazas

Great GF Pizza. Dough is soft and has a wonderful taste. Staff is really nice. Worth the 45min drive.

Angie Hurwitz

They have a large gluten free menu. I got the cinnamon roll breakfast - YUM!! Service was great!

Daniel Rucci

Great food and wine. Good kids menu. Good gluten free and dairy free options. New facility. Friendly wait staff. We are regulars!

Ash

Exceptionally friendly & attentive service. My daughter & I had gluten free pancakes that were great. I had an omelette and it was one of the fluffiest and best omelettes I’ve ever had. We will be back here next time we visit the Chicago area.

Austin Kirkland

Listen, I don’t know what kind of wizardry is happening in the kitchen at Mission BBQ, but I’m convinced they have a direct line to BBQ heaven. The ribs? Absolute perfection. They fall off the bone like they’ve got better places to be, and honestly, so do I—because after eating here, I’m probably moving in. And let’s talk about the beans. I don’t know what they put in them (besides magic and possibly a little bit of American pride), but these things are so good they should be illegal. I would trade my entire fantasy football team for another bowl. Oh, and if you’re gluten-free? No problem! They’ve got a gluten-free menu, which means you can dive into BBQ bliss without worry. Because nothing should stand between you and glorious smoked meats. Long story short: Mission BBQ is the real deal. If you love America, BBQ, and feeling like you just got hugged by a plate of ribs, get yourself here immediately. 10/10, would eat myself into a brisket coma again.

Emily Brown

Gluten free choices ❤️💜 Fantastic spot for lunch or dinner. Friendly and welcoming staff! Highly recommend

My Life - DIY

Out of the Culver's u have been to, across the country, which not one was not good. This one is my favorite. They went out of their way to let me know the cheese sauce is not gluten-free. Good to know!!

BOOMbox Martian

Aurelio's has the best gluten free pizza, hands down. The wife and I have tried dozens of places and absolutely nothing compares. I'm leaving a review, specifically for all those people looking to see if anyones commented on the GF pizza here (like I have in the past). You Won't regret it. The texture, the seasoning, the Everything. (We love the largest one they have [medium] with mushroom, spinach and fresh tomato.) YUM.

Kimberly Catullo

The food was absolutely amazing!! I have Celiac Disease which requires me to follow a strict gluten-free diet, the menu clearly labeled what was gluten-free and what could be altered to become gluten-free. There was a ton of options even then! And I never got sick to any degree so everything stayed safe for me to eat. The waitress we had was extremely knowledgeable and walked us through everything thoroughly. The atmosphere was comfortable but classy, the food options were plenty, and most importantly, the food was delicious! A little pricey, but the portions and quality of food made it worth the cost. Highly recommend!! And will definitely be going back!

hannah ludwig

I’ve eaten here a few times - pretty good mimosas and they do have some gluten free options. Unfortunately I was given the regular pancakes from the kitchen and thankfully my waitress noticed and immediately switched them out for me! Overall a nice breakfast spot, good coffee, comfy ambiance.

Cindy Heigl

Great food, several gluten free options. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Jim Moore

Wow. Definitely my new all time favorite Gluten Free Pizza! Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. I would give 10 stars if it was an option.

Vanessa

I have to take a digestive enzyme to feel ok eating here, but it is some of my favorite breakfast. They have Gluten Free Crepes that are soooo good (I get strawberry). If you can have their donuts (not GF) they are a very special treat too - fresh and warm to the table.

tina mclees

Love this place!!!! Large gluten free menu, also our server was willing to accommodate all of my allergies without an eye roll. The food was excellent!!! I will definitely be back.

My Life - DIY

Love their gluten free burgers and fries. Expensive but worth it

My Life - DIY

Gluten-free options and so delicious 😋 Highly recommend, great location, friendly staff, I'll be back, without the kids

Will Martin

Have been to Lou Malnati’s in the past but not this one in particular. It was clean and the service was very friendly. Have not been to a Lou Malnati’s since my wife and I switched to a gluten free diet. Tried the gluten free pan pizza. The taste was as I remembered and it was delicious. The crust however was very hard to cut through and eat. My son, who has no dietary restrictions had a thin crust pizza. I would try the gluten free pizza again (and might hope for a different outcome) or I would try their crust free gluten free deep dish pizza.

My Life - DIY

Great food, great service, gluten free options.... Love this place! I definitely will be back

Laura Mucha

The staff was very friendly. It is very nice inside. Like the wood, earthly feel. Pizza is delicious. Great sauce. Sweet. Just the right amount of cheese. The pizza is ready in about five or ten minutes. The crust is a perfect blend of crunchy and softness. The garden salad is great. The Dijon vinaigrette dressing is amazing. Just enough flavor. Not overpowering. Great flavor. I am looking forward to going back and also would like to have a family dinner there. Big inside. Looks like they also serve alcohol. They have cauliflower and also gluten free pizza crusts.

Brandi “B”

Went here because I heard they have a good gluten free menu. The GF buffalo chicken sandwich was awesome! My waitress, a short brunette girl, was attentive and friendly. I appreciate that my drink was never left empty. Will definitely go there again.

Tyler Fox

Only been here once so far but had great service and food. Atmosphere is very chill as well. They were very accommodating with gluten free crust and vegan cheese (very hard to find pizza places that will do both). Would love to come back.

Joseph Witkus

Some dishes gluten free

M Cio

Came in with hubby as we were referred by a friend for dinner and the hospitality was amazing, food was great and the restaurant was very elegant considering its a strip mall location. Beautiful , clean , and amazing fresh homemade dishes . The owner/chef greeted its customers like family . Had the scallops, lobster bisque, gluten free bread/ pesto, garlic fresh herbs and keylime pie . Everything was delicious and beyond to happy with the service attention. Definitely would recommend this place to try out !! 5 stars here! Will be back …

Tammy Lynn Marie

Excellent gluten free options ! Very large martinis. Fun vibe walking around downtown DG with a lot to do.

Michael Mele

Ordered a sugar-free/gluten-free cheesecake and it was exceptional!

Jake Taheny

Had the tavern burger with gluten free bun. Massive burger with lots of fries. The egg on top was a little underdone, but still very good. The bacon on it was very flavorful too. The Smackntosh cider they carry was tart and delicious. I think it's worth the price, will have to check out some other items next time.

Nina Jackson

The gluten free pizza crust was perfect and so were the toppings.

Yessica Casey

Good service. Food is great. They have gluten free options so we always go back at least once a month.

Heather Wisniewski

I love this place for BBQ, and they are always nice. They have great sides, and so many of them are gluten-free. I've never had dry meat. The burnt ends are delicious and not dry. Pulled pork was great. I love their turkey, too. You get a great deal for the money. Everyone was pleased with what I picked and loved the taste. They enjoyed the variety of sauces.

Buffy Kulbeth-Engel

First time at the Brick House Tavern. We were seated in these comfy couches near the fireplace and greeted immediately by our server Colin. He was friendly, helpful with gluten free options, and made us feel right at home. Atmosphere was relaxed, food terrific, and we will definitely be back. Thanks, Colin. Made us feel like family!!!

Michael Heffernan

Kimberly Johnson

Terrific waffles - the best ever! They are freshly made, served warm and slightly crispy along the edges. The ice cream is the best - creamy and delicious! The shop offers great, unique flavors, and also the standards. For those who need gluten-free ice cream, there are many choices. Great staff - friendly, helpful service!

Nick Irle

Quality ingredients and a great chef leads to the best food. Went there for lunch and to watch the Bears game on Sunday. The pizza is fantastic and the kids loved the arancini and meatballs. I’m gluten free and they made me one of the best ribeye steaks I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend!

Nicole Kent

Lisa was so kind and a great server! They were accommodating and could make the ramen gluten free.

Kerry Spaedy

The gluten-free crust was one of the best! Everyone else had the deep-dish and loved it!

Yolanda Gonzalez

Very good gluten free pancakes

Connie Thompson

Wonderful! Excellent tea and food. I particularly appreciate the gluten free choices. Book ahead! They are really busy, especially on weekends. Lovely Staff and easy going place.

Michelle Wolf

This panera is always clean, service is quick, and the staff are always pleasant and accommodating. The monthly coffee subscription is a good value and allows you to choose between hot and iced coffee and a variety of hot teas. The soups are always hot and tasty and their salads are consistently good even during the current situation. The menu has enough variety that people with different dietary needs like low carb and gluten free can find tasty options. We use the quick-pickup and curbside options often and are never disappointed.

Bryan Mc Dermand

Really good food! The better half is trying to avoid gluten lately and so it's been a process finding foods that qualify. I went in and the employee literally called the owner to double check to make sure all the ingredients were gluten-free - and was willing to remake the meal if an ingredient did in fact have gluten. That was AFTER the meal was already prepared. Falafel is a great option for vegetarians, I personally love the chicken schwarma sandwich in a pita. Sauces are top notch :) definitely a regular spot for us!

Luna Shotsberger

LEGIT! AUTHENTIC! It is SO hard to find REAL and HEARTY pozole! The search is over! I pick up the 'to-go' pozole kit at least once a week and it feeds us for a day or two. Gluten free options and knowledgeable employees!

A Ziehm

By far the best gluten free pizza we have found in this country...and we've tried quite a few. Not sure if it's truly celiac safe, but it's amazing. Also, very quick for takeout order. Easy to find. I only wish there were more locations!

Carrie Gilbert

We had a huge group and our waitress handled everything beautifully! The food was amazing! Would highly recommend! They even have a lot of gluten free options.

Alexander Mowery

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Bryan Mc Dermand

I am SO glad we've come across Chula's not too long ago. We had walked by it time and time again and finally we walked in one day to test it. I wish we would have done so earlier! I believe ownership changed a year ago - the food is FANTASTIC. My better half has a gluten/dairy/soy allergy and they have been able to accommodate her with so many different different foods! The carnitas tacos are a staple for our Tuesday nights. The ceviche tostadas are outstanding! Even the rice and beans taste fresher to me here versus other places. I have posted in a local forum about our experience and it seems that the previous ownership was not as well-received, and a few people didn't realize that a new family had taken over. I highly recommend anyone that loves good Mexican food to give it a shot!

Lynn Donahue

Great breakfast, lunch, or even a sweet crepe for dessert. Great family owned place with good food...fun to watch them make it. . . Made me a special one w no crepe, gluten free

Tangelo Dreams

Of all the Noodles & co locations Downers Grove is on the way home from work for my hubby most consistent with their food I eat Gluten free the Noodles App has a glitch sometimes messes up my order between me & the restaurant like 1/2 spaghetti noodles 1/2 gf pippettes or extra noodles many times employees call to check make sure you get what you ordered... . . I have my husband check now .like most everything portions have gotten smaller.. noodles is offering daily rewards now a big plus!

Jillian Curcio