Top 18 Gluten-Free Dining Spots to Explore in Normal

Emily B

Portions here are very good and food was delicious. I got gluten free pancakes and was impressed they tasted and looked pretty normal. The stand alone tables are a little crowded but our waiter was great and we had a good experience!

Emily Roarks

Wonderful experience! My husband and I used to frequently the champaign location often before they closed so I was very excited to try the Bloomington location and it did not disappoint! We had two small issues. One with some dirty Silverware and one with undercooked salmon and the wait was AMAZING! He was quick to fix the issue and very kind. The vegetable banana curry was amazing and my husband's bacon and egg burger looked delicious! They had quite a few gluten free options so that was also a plus! 10/10 recommended, we will definitely be coming back.

Dallas King

Fantastic as always! Love that there are gluten free options as well!

Mac Matthews

Blono pizza Co. is a great spot for food, drinks, and entertainment! The atmosphere is lively, with fun activities such as golf and mini bowling which can make for a great, competitive way to spend the night out with friends. Their smoked wings are a must-try, and the gluten free pizza is packed with flavor. A huge shoutout to Silvana the bartender—she’s amazing! Friendly, attentive, and always making sure everyone has a great time. She truly enhances the experience here.

Amylane Duncan Reeve

This is now one of my favorite restaurants in the world. We wandered in to Medici on a cold Friday at lunchtime in late November. The consistently good music was an instant comfort. Everything we ordered was excellent and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the gluten-free pizza. It comes in medium and is plenty for 2-4 people. The cheese, toppings, and crust were gorgeous. The reuben, truffle fries, and pretzel sticks were terrific. The drinks, though. Don't pass on the frozen lemonade or the tea! I can't wait to go back.

Mr Ryburn

Haven't ate there in 10 years almost, still the same great items and service. Went in around 1pm today. GLUTEN FREE Best bread there is if you're GF

Marques Garrett

I’m always happen when restaurants have vegan options. And they even have vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free prominent on their digital menu inside. It was nice to see so many vegan options. I ordered take out, the food was mostly good. I’m not a fan of their style of fries with the extra coating. Also, it would have been nice to see ketchup packets available. (I may have missed them which is why I had to ask for them.) I still recommend this place for anyone who needs vegan food.

Shane Kennington

Best meal I’ve had out in a long time. I had the cornmeal pancakes and they are probably the most unique and complex meal I’ve eaten locally. It was like something made on Top Chef that would make all of the judges go nuts. Sweet and savory for the win with pulled pork, house blackberry jam, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon butter, chipotle maple syrup & green onions. The blackberry jam wasn’t super sweet and added the perfect amount of acidity to tie it all together. Lastly a bit of spiciness was the chef’s kiss for me. I got them because they are gluten free and the whole time I ate them I didn’t miss regular pancakes at all. These were actually better. Service was great and the place was packed but they were moving people in and out no problem. Only complaint was that there were so many people packed into such a small space that it was almost too loud to have a conversation. I think everyone was yelling over each other and there were a couple of times I felt nauseous at how loud it was. That is a me problem, though. My sensitivity to noise is probably not the norm. The crowd was just a testament to how great the food is here.

Sophia Winkler-Schor (Sophia Winkler)

We were passing through Bloomington and decided to check out jack’s and enjoyed our meal. We ordered the hummus plate which was flavorful, had great fresh veggies and the pita was warm and soft. We also ordered the pomegranate & goat cheese salad which was tangy but a bit over dressed (raisins and walnuts and pomegranate and beets). The chicken and lamb skewers were our final dish. Both were good. The meat could have used more seasoning/sauce but the veggies were great. The chicken was very moist. The lamb a bit over cooked. The price for the hummus and salad was a bit high but the quality overall was good. (Menu is clearly labeled gluten free)

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Jennifer Pleiman

No frills place with authentic Mexican food. Large menu with gluten free options indicated. We had the red chicken enchiladas and Carne asada burrito. Both were very good. Nothing fancy, but a good, decently priced meal.

Shelli Webster

Gluten free noodle options keep me coming back.

Nick C

Great gluten free options, multiple kinds of gf crust! Very friendly staff and overall great place!

Brian Huonker

It's food... better than average. But I do have ti say their chili on a back potato is pretty good in a pinch. And, gluten-free.

Myka McGane

Sushi at a Mexican restaurant- I know, right? But this is legitimately the best spot for low key sushi. Way better than Kobe, and you don't have to get dressed and wait for a table like anju. It's way higher quality than you would imagine for a spot like this, and the staff is extremely accommodating. I have celiac and have never been sick- either from shady fish or cross contamination- and I eat here twice a week. Go for it!

Leah R.

This place has a wonderful ambiance (including really good music playing at a reasonable and appropriate volume - score!). Staff is friendly, efficient, and very knowledgeable about the menu. They offer a few delicious gluten free options for both food and drink (cranberry cider is refreshingly dry), which is understandably somewhat hard to find at many breweries. Very thankful to have Desthil here! The only thing left to be desired would be access from the trail...!

Audrey Jo Ranniger

The food is absolutely incredible & you can tell the entire staff is thrilled to be there. Nothing like this place in town! Plenty of vegan options as well as gluten free options so just about anyone can order something delicious. Your money will be definitely well spent!