Top 44 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Explore in Chicago Loop

Jazmin Saban

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

Dharmy DC

I search for gluten free breakfast places during my stay in Chicago and Meli came up in result walking distance from Hilton hotel Warm friendly dinner with bar seating or table service The gluten free pancakes were delicious and large stack with jug of maple syrup on side. Very chilled place and I would add this to my visit again list

Jennifer Winthurst

I got the butchers block skillet. It was full of bacon, ham, sausage, cheese and hash browns. It was very good. Kind of salty with all the meat and potatoes but still very tasty. They don't have Splenda but they offer Stevia and regular sugar packets. I went on a Thursday afternoon and we walked in and got a table for 6 with no wait. If you're planning on going on the weekend I would plan for a long wait. Every weekend when I pass by the restaurant there's always a line waiting for a table. This restaurant is down the street from a lot of hotels and from major Chicago attractions like the Bean. I also got pancakes with my meal. All and all it was a good meal. The portions are generous. They do offer gluten free options. They have Coke products. My friend got their berry Bliss waffle. It looked delicious. Our waiter could have been better. I asked for oat milk and I got regular cream. My friend asked for a diet Coke and never got it until right before our food came out. They also have a large outdoor seating area.

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!

Andrew Halaby

Topper did a great job reviewing my gluten free options… cheers to Topher!

Eve Runnels (TrainerMaven)

I hosted an event at Pizano's, on Madison recently. They have a really nice event space on the lower level of the restaurant. The event coordinator was very helpful and accommodating. She helped me select the menu and made sure we had gluten free options. We had quite a few attendees who had never tried deep dish pizza before. Everyone loved the pizza, including some thin crust options. In addition to food, we were provided drink options as well. The cost was very reasonable, the service was great, and the space was perfect for our needs. We will definitely consider hosting a future event in their event space. I highly recommend this option for your next large gathering. We had about 30 people with room to spare.

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.

Magdalena Arletta

We stopped by for a bite to eat and were greeted by incredibly friendly staff in a beautifully decorated and inviting atmosphere. While there weren't specific gluten-free options on the menu, they graciously provided a suitable substitution upon request. The food was delicious!

Ben

Fine food, nothing special. Catered for my gluten free and vegan requirements, but nothing special

Damien Bassman

Nice menu with all the Japanese and Chinese dishes you crave. Went there with a big party (two families with kids) and lots of special orders (vegan, gluten free, no cruciferous vegetables, no nuts, etc…) and every dish came as requested. Flavors were mostly good, a few staples (egg rolls. Fried rice) were a bit bland. But the sushi was all great and fresh! Particularly the vegan sushi rolls were all tasty and plentiful. A good place for a large and picky party!

Mia Bostic

Unfortunately I ordered the Fries assuming they were Gluten Free since they are labeled that on the menu. I had a really bad stomach ache and stomach cramps for 2 days and the restaurant confirmed the fries actually aren't Gluten Free anymore but hasn't updated their menu to reflect this. If you are Celiac or have a Gluten Intolerance I can't suggest you eat here.

Ken Douros

Great selection of gluten-free & vegan pastries. Limited seating, but with most people only getting quick bites, they open up fairly quickly...

Joseph P

Very good italian food with gluten free noodle options for my wife. Service was great but a little slow toward the end. Right next door to the Goodman theatre.

Jessica Capati

Good gluten free options (not necessarily celiac safe, but gluten sensitive for sure), food was all good. Service was just a bit slow at times.

Ashley W

The restaurant is on the rooftop of a hotel and has both indoor and outdoor seating. This place fills up fast and reservations are definitely needed. The vibe is upscale, but chill. The menu isn't extensive, but has a good mix of options. Our server had great energy and knowledge about the menu. A friend is gluten free and allergic to citrus 😩. He explained each of the menu items, the food prep and she was able to select with confidence. The food was good, but the dessert menu could be better. Before your reservation, get there early and grab a drink at the game room on the second floor of the hotel.

Elizabeth Zeman

The food was delicious, however, for a $400 dinner receipt for two adults and a child, I expect better quality of service. I guess I'm just old school, but we chose this "$$$$" restaurant and expected a more formal/upscale ambiance. We were seated right in the middle of the room at the table. As a woman, I'm fairly tall I guess (5'8") and the seat was rather short so my knees were at an awkward angle. Not a big deal, but it started to get annoying after awhile of my seat constantly getting bumped into by staff and the table next to us. It was very cramped and if you have to go to the restroom, expect a lot of swerving in and around tables like a maze. It was extremely loud the whole time. I couldn't hear the waiters talking to me about the menu and options, let alone my son and boyfriend at the small table. I was disappointed when I say I expected a more upscale environment when the table behind me was taking pictures of each other w/flash and posing with middle fingers up and tongues out to be "cute". The food was delicious, though, and they do have a gluten free menu which I appreciate. I have a very strict diet and am gluten-free and keto. I specifically chose this restaurant because on the menu they also provide calorie content of each dish and they definitely had some gluten-free and keto-friendly options which is a huge plus for me! With that said, we are willing to spend the extra like we did to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal, but we expect a little better quality atmosphere, too.

Cynthia Scholl

Whitefish grilled with vegetables was delicious and gluten free! My husband loved his salmon sandwich too.. Friendly, fast service, check it out. We went to the Wells St location.

Sindy Reid

Really enjoyed this meal. There is a wide variety of options, and each one states if it has gluten or dairy. There is a large salad bar with a bunch of dressing choices. Would highly recommend.

Todd Mitchell

Excellent gluten free pasta

Andy Jay

Top tier gluten free pizza! They have cider on tap as well, making it the perfect pizza place for those with gluten issues.

Jaden Park

I recently tried the new menu, Kong-guksu (soybean cold noodle), and it was perfect for summer! This dish is not only refreshing but also incredibly satisfying. It’s a gluten-free and vegan option. You can ask to hold the eggs if you prefer a fully vegan. The creamy flavor of the soybean broth combined with the chewy rice noodles makes for a delightful and healthy meal. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Elizabeth Carrothers

food was delicious and had gluten free options for brunch. mimosas were fantastic!

Candice Wagener

Excellent food! Love all the different styles of bahn mi and tasty rice bowl options for gluten-sensitive diners. Service was kind, and timely. An overall great experience!

Ally Le

We've gotten their catering for breakfast and they're our new favorite and go-to for meetings! The pastries are absolutely delicious and honestly the best I've had from catering. You can tell they're freshly baked because they smell AMAZING when they get delivered and are still hot. The pesto egg bites are so good as well and perfect for gluten free people! Will absolutely continue to use them for catering.

Daria Shulishova

I absolutely loved this place and staff were so accommodating. My friend and I had time constraints and needed to be done with our meal within 30 minutes so we could catch a train and our server made sure our order was ready quickly. Everything we ordered was so delicious! The wings, meatballs and asparagus, pinot Grigio and rose wines, so good! Gluten allergy was taken care of as well, huge plus for my friend. The restaurant is very stylish too, loved the decor and atmosphere. I will make sure to visit again!

Tomasz Indyk

Came right before closing time. Recommend the garden vegetable soup. The turkey reuben is great. There are so many options.(Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options)

Olivia Palak

Living with major gluten issues, is difficult-especially when I go out to eat. I called ahead of time to ask about their GF options. I told them I was interested in a salad dish. They called the chef, got ingredients, and I called them back. They told me specifically the ingredients of the dressing and it was completely GF. When I arrived, they knew about my gluten issue and they were able to prepare my dish separately!!! I didn’t get sick. The strawberry salad and chicken was DELICIOUS. I’ll be going back! My boyfriend loved the shrimp tacos.

Ella Grintjes

This was the WORST restaurant I have ever been to. Service horrible. Food horrible. Prices are extremely high for the very poor quality food. Our server was rude and treated us like garbage. He messed up every single persons meal, gave me another tables credit card after paying, then struggled to find mine after. He made disgusted faces when we ordered our food. We were a super easy group of girls looking for a easy, nice lunch spot and were beyond disappointed. Would never reccomend. Advertised gluten friendly options but made it almost impossible to order.

Kelly Turner

[Celiac - gluten free review] I absolutely LOVE this place. It’s super popular with the business crowd for lunch but it’s definitely worth it. The salads are excellent, filling, and flavorful. Whenever I go, I make sure to tell my server that I have a gluten allergy, they wash their hands and change their gloves. Sweetgreen’s nutritional menu details which salads have gluten but it’s only a few that have bread or breadcrumbs. My favorite salads are the Harvest, Crispy Rice, and Shroomami.

Amy Cramer

Getting seated took a few minutes since the restaurant was empty with nobody around. Water was brought immediately. The server appeared to take our drink orders. The server soon took our dinner order with a great suggestion for exchanging out the gluten fries for a Caesar salad. All 4 of us tremendously enjoyed our meals. Our water did get empty a few times but staff always appeared soon, apologized and refilled. The bathroom was clean. There is a bar area. Absolutely one of the best steaks I have had in a while! Even the Caesar dressing was so much better than normal.

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.

Mark Schneider

One of our favorites for some incredible tapas. One huge reason is their ability to provide gluten free options for my wife (celiac). Food and service are top notch!

Kara P

Had the corned beef and cabbage, and it was delicious, just really, really good. Huge portion. They have a gluten free menu, which is limited, but at least they are aware! Pretty expensive, however, but it's in a hotel so kind of expected.

Jenny

They have tons of Gluten free options!!

Kailyn Rae

If you are GLUTEN FREE DO NOT EAT HERE! I repeat don’t eat here. They messed up my order 3 times when they finally came with a burger with a gluten free bun I was already eating the burger they told me was gluten free but wasn’t. I just couldn’t believe it. Also the gluten free bun was on the wrong burger. Absolutely ruined my night and dinner. my stomach for several days.

María de las Carreras

Gluten free options!

Andrew Firth

Love sweetgreen when I'm away in the US. Build your own bowl, all healthy ingredients, very tasty, not to much sodium and gluten free.

Kirsta Bowman

Vegan and gluten free options! Tacos, Beyond Meat burger

Jonathan Magen

Highly recommend this restaurant. I met a friend here and we had an exceptional meal together. The wait staff was super attentive and helpful with everything. Ryo even has gluten free soy sauce!

Shanah Bell

We heard about this place from one of the employees as the Museum of Illusions. So glad that a local told us about this place because it was perfect for all of our different food styles. Since 2 of us have Celiac, I'm vegan and the 3rd one is the pickiest eater on planet earth, this was awesome! I ended up getting food at Sweet Green, along with my oldest daughter who also has Celiac. Great service and good options for some real vegetables. I got the Shroomami bowl and she got the Guacamole Greens. They were both fantastic! I got light sauce and I got her medium sauce, which was perfect for both of our likes. My other daughter got food from 2 different places and really liked her choices as well. The seating areas and restrooms were exceptionally clean and organized. The ambiance of the food hall was also spot on. So, overall, a great food find in the Chicago area.

Sean Lamb

Stopped in after walking around Grant Park. The staff was immensely helpful with my gluten-free needs. The food was wonderful. Thank you for a terrific meal before we headed off to a concert.

Selena Alvarado

not a lot of gluten free options but great for a quick lunch! also had some issues with their ordering ipads but otherwise great service!

Dakota Matthews

Many Gluten free options, especially the wraps

Caitlin Body

Our server was great! She already split the bill so when it was time to pay she was ready. We got drinks and food and it was good. We were around for about 4 hours with people coming and going and our server was amazing!! I was able to find some gluten free options and my friends liked the food they got. I could not eat the fish and chips but they looked good.