Vaca’s Creamery Lincoln Square

I’ve eaten here 3 times now and have not gotten sick. I always double check what I’m ordering is gluten free. I have a dairy sensitivity in addition to gluten intolerance, so being able to order ice cream with a variety of toppings is such a treat! My family who is not GF nor dairy free loves it here too!

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

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free

I am not vegan or dairy-free but once I heard the cones were GF, I had to try and I was blown away! I don’t typically have high hopes for vegan ice cream but it exceeded any expectations I had. All of the toppings and mix-ins are GF and they have GF baked goods too. They are very knowledgeable and open about safety and celiac. Vegan/dairy-free or not, just go!!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

SO TASTY THEY HAVE VEGAN SOFT SERVE !!!!

Said everything on the menu board was GF and only some of the baked goods had gluten…. I would double check if the cones were gf too but whatever- it was delicious dairy-free ice cream.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

I am so bummed. Our family always loved going to Vaca’s. They used to be not only vegan but gluten free. We are celiac so it can be tricky to find safe places. They now have a lot of gluten items and it’s no longer safe for celiac at all. It used to be a regular stop for us and now we can no longer go there. They no longer say gluten free, but “gluten friendly” due to cross contamination.

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

— Not at all

Get the miso caramel! To die for. Staff was knowledgable, and I had no reaction. Everything is vegan, but not everything is GF so double check before you order something.

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

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Amazing! Since being diagnosed with Celiac two years ago, I haven’t found a place nearby that offers almost entirely GF and DF menu! Fabulous and delicious - thank you!!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Nearly everything on the menu is gluten free including the ice cream cones and some pastries. Also the ice cream is vegan.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Good

Best vegan and gluten free ice cream in Chicago! They have gluten free cones and this new location has a ton of gluten free baked goods as well.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent