Doc B's Restaurant + Bar

17 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Popular gluten-free menu items: Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers
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17 ratings

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55 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Most Recent Reviews


Asymptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

I got conflicting information from the waitress. She said that they do have a separate GF fryer. When I asked to order fried chicken she said I couldn't have that because the chicken is fried. Perhaps she meant the fries were fried separately?

I had a burger without a bun with fries and when I tell you the presentation was so bad. Honestly just because someone doesn't want a bun doesn't mean they want to construct the entire burger on their own.

Everything was laid out separately.

We also saw a chef take a fry off of my plate (while waiting to be picked up from the hot plate) and ate it (open kitchen to customers).

Hmmmm... Not sure how to take that

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Burgers
Symptomatic Celiac
2 months ago

Went with group while at a conference. Waitress was great in examining about sauces (all made in house and GF). Also mentioned they had a separate fryer for regular and sweet potato fries

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  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
2 months ago

No separate menu but items can easily be modified. They make all their sauces in house and they are all GF. They have a dedicated fryer with canola oil. Delicious! I had the petite filet with fries.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Cajun Chicken Club on GF bun
Tofu wok away bowl
Chimichurri wings
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1 year ago

They don’t have a gluten free menu but the server shared that a lot of the food could be done gluten free. They also have a separate fryer.

We ordered GF burgers but unfortunately both burgers came out with regular buns.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Gluten Sensitive
1 year ago

i really wanted a burger while visiting the city and I saw the reviews for this place. So glad we came. Got the homage burger on GF bun with fries. It was delicious! Feeling fine, no side effects. She did ask if it was an allergy so they notated that!

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Celiac
1 year ago

I had a burger and fries here and they were great. There is a dedicated fryer which was nice! I felt the waitress was knowledgeable and answered all my questions well.

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Celiac
1 year ago

The restaurant has gluten free options like gluten free buns. However, you HAVE to talk to a manager when you order. I was served something with gluten and was sick all night. I called the next day and confirmed with the manager who said it was indeed made with flour. So, just take extreme caution and order with the manager if you go here. There is also no dedicated gluten free menu, and it’s not marked at all on the main menu. They were all very nice, but definitely take a lot of caution and make sure you order with a manager.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
1 year ago

Separate fryer. My son and I both had Cajun chicken club on GF bun. I had sweet potato fries and he regular fries. Waitress was very knowledgeable and let me know what could be adjusted on menu. Great experience and delicious food.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Food flagged
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Cajun Chicken Club on GF bun
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Our waitress was very knowledgeable about CD and was very helpful. My daughter ordered the Cajun Chicken Sandwich on a gluten free bun and french fries that are fried in a dedicated fryer. My daughter, who is 20, and has been diagnosed with CD for 3 years said it was the best sandwich she has had since her diagnosis. If you want a good sandwich and fries definitely give this place a try.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Good with other allergies
Hashimoto's
1 year ago

Amazing, felt so good to go to a place and they understand your needs. From the fries(which a lot of places you can’t have) to the amazing salads! Would def recommend!

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I felt very well taken care of here. Server was great with communication. I had a modified Cobb salad (grilled chicken, no cornbread croutons). Very tasty and no reaction.

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Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Great place! I had a salad and it was tasty! Waitress was very knowledgeable!

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I had a great experience at this restaurant with good service and food. Servers were able to answer all of my questions about gluten-free options and informed me that most of the menu could be made GF. I ordered a burger with the gluten free bun and fries, since they have a dedicated fryer! The food was delicious and the bun was alright, just a little crumbly. The food did not come out marked as GF.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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  • — Dedicated kitchen space
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Dinner
Gluten Sensitive
1 year ago

Busy place. Good service.. Tasty, well prepared burger. Helpful waitress. No problem with gluten free options and choices.

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1 year ago

My daughter has Celiac and the waitress was very helpful - they have a dedicated fryer and we’re able to make her buffalo wings. The chef even came to the table to confirm about her Celiac in preparing the wings which was really reassuring that they understood Celiac and the cross contamination concerns so that they didn’t prepare the wings in the fryer where the other chicken fingers are prepared Items are not specified on the menu so we just asked and they were very helpful

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Gluten Sensitive
1 year ago

Dedicated fryer and they take allergies seriously. Everything we had was very good. My son had a burger with a GF bun and I had a salad. Highly recommend!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
2 years ago

Had the tofu wok bowl with sweet and spicy sauce and rice! Just couldn’t have the lo mein but otherwise all wok bowl options are gf! Good portion size, helpful waiter - but food was nothing special taste-wise!

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Tofu wok away bowl
Celiac
2 years ago

Delicious burger! Fryer is dedicated gluten free and the waitress said they take allergies/celiac very seriously. She said the wings and all the sauces are gluten free. The gf bun was disappointing but everything else was amazing. Didn’t get sick after.

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  • — Dedicated fryer
Asymptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

Amazing dinner at DOC B’s Fresh Kitchen (Chimichurri wings and a wedge burger w/ Udis Bun dedicated fryer and sweet potato fries)!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Chimichurri wings
Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

This place was cute! The kitchen can be seen from the dining room, which was cool. The wings were good and I feel great after eating them! They are quite garlicy. Also got sweet potato fries, but they did not come with any dip.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
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Celiac
2 years ago

Food was absolutely delicious! The burger had the best gf bun we have ever had and they have a separate fryer for their fries (which were amazing!!)

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
3 years ago

They have gluten free buns and our server told us all the sauces and dressings are gluten free. i had a wok bowl and it was very good. i definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
3 years ago

My server was very knowledgeable and happy to help me with the menu. There are many gf options and substitutions. I got the Wedge burger with regular fries. They used their allergen protocol and do have a dedicated fryer for the fries. It was absolutely delicious!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Outdoor seating
3 years ago

Absolutely amazing wings!!! Please try them! Also, the server was great with double checking everything to make sure it was indeed GF!!

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
5 years ago
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Symptomatic Celiac
5 years ago
Celiac
6 years ago
Gluten Intolerant
6 years ago

Wait staff informed me 80% of their menu is gluten free. GF buns were available with a burger or sandwich. Turkey burger was very good, sweet potato fries were ok.

6 years ago

The menu here doesn’t have gluten free marked anywhere, however they have many options. The waitress informed us that all of their sauces are gluten free, they have gluten free pizza crust and can make any burger or sandwich with a gluten free bun. She said the fryer has their onion rings in it so the fries would not be safe. The pizza was a 6/10 and the veggie burger was tasty with the kale slaw on top. When ordering the waitress asked if I had Celiac’s and said she would make sure the kitchen knew! They made me feel very safe eating there.

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Celiac
7 years ago

When I went in with friends after school our server was extremely uninformed and said they didn’t have gluten free options.

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Celiac
7 years ago

The staff was friendly, but our server didn’t seem entirely sure about the gluten free options. She stated a few times that most of the salad dressing are gluten free... but couldn’t give me any more details. I ordered a Cobb salad with grilled chicken. I had a slightly upset stomach and a fuzzy head, although that may have been from the blue cheese. I would not consider this place exceptionally gluten free, but it’s a good option if you ask a lot of questions and know what you can and can’t eat on the menu.

7 years ago
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7 years ago

Great food and good service.

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Symptomatic Celiac
7 years ago

Great food. Really knowledge about cross contamination. Confirmed fries have a separate fryer.

Celiac
7 years ago

good burger and pretty good bun, you always know its 5 stars when you can get frys and they were good too.

Celiac
7 years ago

Fabulous service, well aware of gluten allergies, confirmed fries are in a separate fryer. Tasty food! If I'm in the area again (was traveling for work), I will definitely be back!

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8 years ago

By far my favorite gluten free restaurant in Chicago! They are willing to make nearly every entree/sandwich gluten free. One of the best I've had! must try!

Gluten Intolerant
8 years ago

Took a minute to find it but so worth it!! I have multiple intolerances, but there were so many options I wanted to cry. Has the bakes polenta fries and the wok bowl--all GF! Sat at the bar and the bartender was super knowledgeable. Couldn't have asked for more.

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8 years ago

I ate at Doc B's for the 20th + time this past weekend. There was a small wait, but the hostess was accurate on the length of time and if anything we were sat quicker then quoted. As someone who is very gluten intolerant, but not Celiac. I have found that there are a lot of amazing options at Doc B's. I love their turkey burger & grilled artichoke. I had often ordered the Wok Bowl without sauce. However, on this visit I found out that all of their sauces have been re-formulated so they are ALL Gluten Free!!! Even the sauces in the Wok Bowl and Teriyaki Salad Dressings are now made in house with Gluten Free Soy Sauce. This was very exciting. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for something delicious and healthy. Our waitress Kayla was very attentive and knowledgeable in answering questions related to food allergies. We also were able to meet Chuck (Executive Culinary Manager), he told us all about the change in their sauces and recipes as he makes them.

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Celiac
1 week ago

This place was great! Staff is super knowledgeable about what they can and can’t make for you. No separate menu but so many options are available for those with celiac or GF needs. The chimichurri wings were so tasty! Fries crisp and yummy.

Ordered the Kabobs for my meal.

This is a gem when you are here in Tampa and looking for good yummy food.

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  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
1 week ago

We sat at the bar and the bartender was great! Very well informed. They could do everything GF besides the fried chicken. They have dedicated fryer! We have the baked chimichurri wings ( to dieeeee for ) and then a pork sandwich and burger. Sweet potatoes and reg fries were amazing . 2 celiacs and reactions.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Wings & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
2 weeks ago

Felt pretty safe. Waiter marked it down and assured me they have a separate allergy fryer. Almost everything can be made gluten free except the breaded things (like breaded chicken breast).

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Salad & more
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  • — Dedicated fryer
3 weeks ago

The staff was very knowledgeable, my waiter knew to tell the cooks to change gloves and everything. I got the traditional cheeseburger and it was good but the bun fell apart after a little while. The fries were delicious and in a separate fryer.

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  • — Fries, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Burgers
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  • — Dedicated fryer
Symptomatic Celiac
1 month ago

My hubby and I popped in yesterday while we were walking around and I first asked the hostess about gf. At the same time my hubby asked the manager and they both assured us they could make most items gf. We ordered the guac and subbed the tortilla chips for sweet potato chips ( hubby doesn’t like SP) and was told chips were gf. I ordered the turkey burger no tortilla chips no bbq sauce no bun ( lettuce wrapped). If you are a big guac fan like we are I would save yourself the $18 and make your own or get it somewhere else. It was just like some smashed avocado with salt. My burger was served with a bun and I was initially worried they made an error but was told it was gf. I don’t usually eat the buns just because I don’t find them flavorful and would rather eat other carbs like the sweet potato fries I ordered with my burger. The turkey patty was really good and juicy and the fries were thick and yummy.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Tortilla Chips, Turkey Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu

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