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Guide to Eating Gluten-Free in Chicago
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items A helpful guide to let you know the places you can't miss when eating gluten free in Chicago - (written by a celiac)
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Celiac friendly - seperate fryer for your fries and gf buns <3
Au Cheval
I will drive 40 minutes north to order absolutely anything from this truck! They have a variety of cajun/creole specialties and everything is celiac-friendly. My personal favorite is the lobster belle with aioli cole slaw and onion rings. YUM!
CheSa's Gourmet Food Truck
Beatrix has an amazing brunch with so many gluten free options available. Don't skip the brioche buns.
Beatrix - Gluten Free in River North
At Egg Harbor Cafe you’ll find gluten free cinnamon rolls! Sweet Ali’s Bakery (a dedicated gluten free bakery in the Chicagoland area) has a partnership with Egg Harbor Cafe for their yummy cinnamon rolls and pancakes!
Egg Harbor Cafe
These are popping up all over Chicago and the entire menu is gluten free.
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
The gluten free pizza here is TO DIE FOR! I know … I know it is not traditional chicago deep dish pizza. This is the real deal, baked with love from Rome! It is light, and airy and so so good.
Piccolo Buco by Cooper's Hawk
Being celiac I miss sushi so much. Sushi san has a ton of gf options and uses tamari so you can still enjoy your fishy favorites.
Sushi-san
Outside of having some of the most delicious steak dinners in Chicago, the staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions about your meal and they have a dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen. 10/10
Bavette's
Sunda is known for shutting down so the Obama's can come get their sushi … the fish is flown in daily and lord you can tell! I missed eating sushi becasue I was always nervous of cross contamination but Sunda has a dedicated gluten-free space in the ...
Sunda New Asian
A quick and easy spot with many locations. There are lots of gluten free options to pick from and you don't have to stress about cross contamination.
LYFE Kitchen
If you get a chance to pop into this heavenly bakery - do it! Buy it all! Their pecan bars are out of this world and the only thing I love more, are the lemon bars. They have a huge variety and they are celiac safe <3
Defloured – A Gluten Free Bakery
Do-Rite makes you forget you ever needed gluten! These donuts are perfectly cakey and make me a little paranoid every time I eat one that I did'nt accidently get the real thing. Don't pass them up. There are several locations in chicago and the burbs...
Do-Rite Donuts
Yummy gluten free donuts made with potato starch. You'd never know the difference! There are locations all over chicago and not to be slept on.
Stan's Donuts
Sweet Ali's has become a chicagoland staple for gluten free baked goods. You can even find her stuff in some of the whole foods out here. Check it out if you want to pick up a few pasteries.
Sweet Ali's: Gluten Free Bakery
Stunning food. Wheat’s End Café is a 100% bakery & cafe that makes the best gluten free bread and food in US!
Wheat's End Cafe & Bakery
Im not even a vegan and this place was imressive. So many options and everything was so full of flavor. A great spot to get some gluten free food and try something new.
Elephant + Vine Vegan Restaurant