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Split-Rail

6 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Cocktails, Fried Chicken
Safety Rating
6 ratings

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2500 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
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Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious gluten free fried Chicken. Staff was very knowledgeable about allergens in their food. The person I was with said if you hadn't told him it was gluten free he would have never known

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I love this place but double check double check double check. My table ordered a GF fried chicken and a non GF. They brought the food family style which tipped me off there may be an issue. Well that and the 4 biscuits which they do not have GF. In short they brought us non GF. Everyone was apologetic but geez, it was a very close call.

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?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


GREAT GF fried chicken and overall really good dining experience. They also add a service fee rather than expecting servers to solely live off tips which is awesome. I like to support a business that supports and values their workers. Overall they had amazing, safe to eat fried chicken as well as good non-gf options for my friends.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year 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

  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Cocktails
  • Fried Chicken

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Nut-Free Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegan Friendly

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Gluten-Free at Split-Rail
Just checking this place out .  Have dedicated fryers and gym very knowledgeable about celiac disease and GF diet
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Overall Rating

Review


Best fried chicken I’ve had in Chicago, hands down! I’m from the south and it’s been a running joke that you can’t get good chicken this far north. Anyhow, realllllly loved the gluten free fried chicken (made in a gluten free fryer). Not a lot else on the menu is gluten free, but I was able to have the feta dip as an appetizer, the chicken for an entree, and I was offered ice cream from Pretty Cool which is a dedicated gluten free ice cream shop. Overall really good experience even with the limited gluten free selection.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Wow! The Gluten-free FRIED CHICKEN in its own dedicated fryer was OUTSTANDING and worth the trip.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


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


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Delicious! So many yummy gf options!!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good with other allergies
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Fried chicken... Need I say more? But I should! Their chicken wings are delicious and spicy. Everything else we tried were also delish but seriously tho.. Amazing GF fried chicken? Dope!! Drinks are also fabulous!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


My wife and I had the fries chicken and the wings. The service was pretty good, and very knowledgeable about gluten issues.

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for takeout
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I have ordered takeout from Split Rail twice in the past few months and my boyfriend and I were so impressed both times. He loves fried chicken and it can be difficult to find spots to eat that we can both enjoy. This is the place. I’ve never gotten sick here at all!

Safety


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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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I have a wheat allergy - I’ve never had a reaction to any of the items marked gf

Good options of both healthy and not-so-healthy items; everything has always tasted great! It’s the only place I’ve had gf fried chicken. I like that they keep core menu items but switch up snacks and sides. And the house made hot sauce it fire!

I’ve always gotten delivery or done pick-up (mostly because of COVID). My deliveries are insanely fast and the quality of the to-go food has only been slightly impacted because I’m not dining in. (I can’t expect tater tots to arrive extra crispy if they’re being packaged for delivery.)

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?

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Review


Loved being able to have GF fried chicken (!!!) and fries. However will agree with prior reviewer— everything is over-salted. I’d still return, but would just specify lightly-salted.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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wow SO SALTY. this was a miss for us. food ranged from bizarrely overseasoned to 100% bland and nothing in between. the gf fried chicken was ok, it was fine, but not amazing. i don’t recommend the green beans and do recommend a palette cleanser like the cole slaw to eat in between extremely salty bites! many gf options, just not very tasty ones :(

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Awesome, awesome, awesome! Delicious food and they take gluten free seriously! Go here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The most unbelievable gluten free fried chicken I’ve ever had. I am a severe celiac and had no issues!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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This might be the best fried chicken in the entire city and it's gluten free!!! Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Completely worry-free place for celiacs.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Best fried chicken! My husband thought mined gf was better than their regular. Dedicated fryer and a good amount of side options as well. Great cocktails and wine list with top notch service.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Great fried chicken! Separate fryer for gf. Staff friendly and familiar with gf needs

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Amazing gluten free fried chicken.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Celiac friendly. Fried chicken! Amazing nachos. Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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