CheSa’s Bistro & Bar

Best 100% gluten free restaurant(or regular restaurant for that matter)! Every bite was sooo good. Great service and everything was fresh and piping hot! Will definitely return!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wow! My taste bud's are singing!!! The flavors of the bourbon peach waffles were decadent! Melts in your mouth. Chesa actually came to our table to talk about the food before we ordered and then again to make sure everything was good. Our server, Alex, was very attentive and friendly, making our experience top notch! This is definitely a new addition to our list. We come to Chicago twice a year for treatments at Northwestern for a rare terminal disease. I also have Celiac Disease. We drive 6 hours and since I'm away from home, I want to make sure I don't get sick.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Awesome to find a dedicated gluten free restaurant. Owner has celiac. Went for Easter brunch and had chicken and beignet waffles. Very tasty!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

Went here for the first time last night and I will HAPPILY return!! Food was beyond phenomenal, kitchen is dedicated gluten free because the chef has Celiac Disease. I was able to experience Gumbo for the first time and many other incredible dishes. Service was 10/10 and I can’t wait to go back :)

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Good but could be great with a bit of effort and fine tuning. I had crab cakes which were terrific but the hash brown concoction they came with lacked flavor and did not taste fresh. My son had chicken and waffles and both were excellent. My wife had avocado toast, the avocado was of poor quality, admittedly, we are used to the whole foods organic avocados which are rich and creamy. Was there for brunch and did not drink but prices for alcohol drinks were shockingly high.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Great food, good vibes. The chicken and waffles and grits 🤤

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

100% gluten free and sooooo yummy! A little on the expensive side but definitely worth it for the peace of mind when going out. The waffles and cheddar biscuits are amazing. Can’t wait to go back!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing!! 100% gluten free scratch kitchen. Almost all seafood, so check the menu before you go if you don’t love seafood. Met CheSa and she has an incredible story and passion to make good food that happens to be gluten free (she has celiac, too). Great local place, small family owned business. Will definitely be back.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout

The food keeps getting better and Chesa just updated the menu. The new items are absolutely delicious. The Fried Chicken and Beignet Waffles, one of her staples, makes me think Chesa is a magician. Absolutely incredible!

The entire restaurant is 100% Gluten Free so you don’t have to worry about anything. If you haven’t gone, it is worth the trip even if you have to travel a bit.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

First time here, can't wait to go back. Absolutely great food, large portions, friendly place. Best darn grits anywhere. Very highly recommend.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They are now open only on Sat and Sun from 9-4 for brunch. It is expensive, but the food is definitely worth it for a special occasion. My friend got chicken and waffles which I would highly recommend because the beignet waffle tasted amazing from the small bite I had (I have a dairy intolerance so I couldn’t eat more than that). I got the garlic lamb chops (modified to be dairy free) which were also really good. I came here once a couple of years ago for dinner, and they’ve definitely improved in food quality and service since then.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The chicken and beignet waffles were absolutely amazing. Love. The shrimp tacos were also a favorite. Service could have been better, but still enjoyed the experience.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner

Had dinner here for the first time. Everything was INCREDIBLE. So so delicious and you never would have known anything was GF. Highly recommend and I can wait to try brunch!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

A 100% gluten free establishment! It takes a while to find these gems. If you love Creole and southern cooking , THIS is the place to be

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We are staying downtown and made the trip out here via Lyft and it was so worth it. The food is absolutely incredible! The fried chicken was perfectly cooked and the beignet waffles were out of this world.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We loved everything we had! Great service and atmosphere. The sliders were amazing!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We absolutely loved everything about our dining experience at Chesa’s. Friendly service, great drinks and delicious food.

Two people in our group have Celiac disease, which is why we chose this restaurant. Everything is GF, so it was great to have so many options for them. We decided to eat family style so they could try everything. Loved everything we ordered, including chicken and waffles, hush puppies and short ribs.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

We were in Chicago visiting and I could not wait to go to Chesas and it did not disappoint. It was so good. The crab cake appetizer and the chicken and beignet waffles were amazing. The service was wonderful. I can't wait to go back.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

the best! the fried chicken and beignet waffles are insane i cant believe they are gluten free. one of the best gluten free spots i’ve ever been to

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Absolutely incredible! A newer brick and mortar location, so I would encourage making a reservation. I was visiting from out of town and came across a review for their lobster mac and cheese which made this a “must visit” restaurant for me. Having now tried it for myself, I can’t wait to visit Chicago again!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Reservations recommended

This is an entirely gluten free establishment, so no concern there. The food was good and it was so nice to be able to eat so many dishes I usually have to avoid! I had the chicken & waffles (the waffles were soooo good!) and hush puppies.

Just something to be aware of so you can plan accordingly - the service was incredibly slow. We were seated at our table and 45 minutes went by before we were finally able to flag someone down and let them know we hadn't been helped yet. Our food and drinks were also very slow to come out - we finally got the hush puppies we had ordered as a starter just as our check came! It seems like they still have some kinks to work out, and I hope they do because I would love to come back and enjoy the food again.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Delicious food and all gluten free

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wonderful food, wonderful staff, wonderful owner! She too has celiac and knows how hard it is to find delicious food. She’s a beautiful person inside and out.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Dined here for the first time and I was blown away by the food. We had crab cakes to start and my main dish was catfish and jambalaya. Both were amazing and we were able to taste the gumbo, it is divine. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. Thank you to the Chef Chesa and staff for making us feel welcome and almost too full for dessert. I’m already looking forward to my next visit.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wonderful GF Cajun inspired dishes. So good and great service. Entire menu is gluten free. I really enjoyed the crab cakes and Wagyu Beef sliders. We will be back to try the hush puppies.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Brand new 100% dedicated gluten free restaurant in Avondale from Chef Chesa. The drinks and food were both amazing. My husband and I had the hush puppies, oysters, fried catfish, and the red snapper. It was all amazing and we will definitely be back. This is an amazing restaurant period, and the fact that I can eat everything there, as a celiac person, is amazing!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies