The Kitchen

2 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Cider
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2 ratings

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316 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654

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Symptomatic Celiac

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This was overall a horrible experience. The staff is obviously not knowledgeable on how to take care of guests and the chef appears to have little knowledge of how gluten seems to work, or has no faith in their staff to follow procedures put in place. First, they told me that buns were toasted on the grill but that it would be ok since they would “clean it”. However, from personal work experience, in the middle of restaurant service that is a very difficult thing to do at a safe level. Next, I inquired about a gluten free fryer since some fried items were marked gluten free while others weren’t. I was told that there was a fryer but the chef wasn’t sure if it might have been cross contaminated. The fact that they don’t know whether the fryer is in fact cross contaminated either suggests that the chef has no understanding of how gluten works or is so untrusting of their staff to follow procedures (like only putting gluten free items in this fryer) to ensure that the fryer is in fact gluten free. Finally, on the menu, an item that was breaded was labeled as naturally gluten free while other breaded items were not. I never bothered to inquire into the nature of this item, but given their other knowledge (or lack there of) of gluten free items, this potentially small error becomes a glaring red flag. Overall, extremely disappointing to have made brunch reservations with friends here only to discover I couldn’t eat. I sincerely hope they can improve in the future to provide other celiacs with safe food.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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Limited menu as some things are marked as gluten free, but still have cross contamination. That was a bummer to find out the fries, breakfast potatoes, and more are in a shared fryer :(

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

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

— Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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They had a couple of zero proof drink options and the cucumber ginger mint drink was really good. They did not have the pa fried trout any longer. I tried the beet salad with the pork skewers and everything was very flavorful. They even had a butterscotch pot de creme which was amazing and worth the trip just for this dessert!

The menu clearly marks what is gluten free and vegan. And they seem very willing to make changes if needed.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Cider

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Restaurant

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Overall Rating

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GF options (GFO) are noted on the menu. Staff was knowledgeable. Food was great!

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Doesn’t have a GF menu, but the waitress was very knowledgeable about Celiac’s and gluten. We ordered the Gunthorp Farm Half Chicken and it was DELICIOUS! The Pan Roasted Lake Trout was good too. Very Celiac friendly!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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No gluten free menu but staff very knowledgeable about celiac. Kitchen very accommodating and willing to modify dishes to make them GF.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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