Gluten-Free Happy Hour Spots in Chicago

Last updated February 2025

  • 1. Monti's

    (18)
    10 safety ratings
    4131 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "When I visit Chicago I always visit Monti's, usually more than once!"
  • (24)
    7 safety ratings
    809 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Empanadas, Beef Ribs, Poke, Cider

    Featured review snippet "She then brought over a gluten free menu and had crossed out items that were not celiac safe due to cross contamination."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    1154 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "Although they didn’t have a gluten-free menu, our waitress was knowledgeable and pointed out what was safe."
  • (10)
    2 safety ratings
    7231 Lemont Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60516
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Bread/Buns, Cider

    Featured review snippet "We have been many times and my husband (celiac) has never had issues!"
  • (16)
    4 safety ratings
    123 Water St, Naperville, IL 60540
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "Above and beyond to make sure my wife (celiac) was taken care of."
  • (324)
    543 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
    $$ • Bakery, Takeout Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Cinnamon Rolls, Bagels, Chicken & Waffles, Waffles, Bread/Buns & more

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I was visiting from out of town and will visit the next time I'm in Chicago."
  • (43)
    14 safety ratings
    2024 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Cocktails

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "The waiter checked with the manager and had him sign off on espresso martini when he wasn’t sure it was celiac safe."
  • (14)
    13 safety ratings
    155 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
    $$ • Restaurant, Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cookies, Burgers, Dessert, Cakes, Bread/Buns & more

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Felt very safe, lots of gluten free menu items."
  • (90)
    17 safety ratings
    17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
    $$ • German Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Cider, Beer, Cheesecake, Dessert

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Plenty of better options in Chicago."
  • (38)
    27 safety ratings
    1559 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
    $$ • Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, French Toast, Crab Cakes, Waffles, Pizza & more

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I will definitely return when I’m back in Chicago."
  • (12)
    8 safety ratings
    215 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortilla Chips

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I am so glad I came here while at a conference in Chicago."
  • (14)
    13 safety ratings
    1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "One of my fave restaurants in Chicago!"
  • 13. Gilt Bar

    (19)
    15 safety ratings
    230 West Kinzie Street, Chicago, IL 60654
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Cookies, Onion Rings, Meatballs, Fries & more

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Gf pasta and lot of options naturally gf (labeled on menu what can be made gf as well)."
  • (26)
    16 safety ratings
    1209 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They do not have a dedicated oven, but they do wrap the gluten free pizzas in foil, and seemed knowledgeable about cross-contact."
  • 15. Tzuco

    (14)
    7 safety ratings
    720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
    $$$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cocktails

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Server was very knowledgeable and immediately took the menu to cross out any items I could not eat as a celiac and was aware about cross contamination in the fryer."
  • 16. The Whale

    (10)
    7 safety ratings
    2427 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
    $$$ • New American Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Bread/Buns, Shrimp and Grits, Fries

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "And you’ll notice I haven’t brought up GF yet- it’s becuase I get like o finally got to have an experience like the kind I was used to pre celiac diagnosis."
  • (10)
    7 safety ratings
    676 N St Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611
    $$ • Taco Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fish Tacos, Tacos, Tortillas

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "The margaritas and nachoitos were delicious, as were the fish and shrimp tacos (fried in a dedicated frier)."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5553 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
    $$ • Restaurant, Wine Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Dedicated fryer, so the duck fat fries with garlic aioli is celiac safe."
  • (12)
    5 safety ratings
    622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Tater Tots, Fries

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They also have a dedicated fryer for the fries and tots!"
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "They said that the chef’s mother has celiac."
  • 21. MONEYGUN

    (1)
    660 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Grilled Cheese, Bread/Buns, Cider

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "There was a couple issues with the kitchen so the burger took a long time to come out, but the serving staff checked multiple times to make sure it was on the way and being made completely free of cross contact."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    3600 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Limited options for Celiacs but they are willing to work you on substitutes"
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    165 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
  • (4)
    205 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606
    $$
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burgers, Bread/Buns

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Our waiter was very knowledgeable and transparent- I got a burger on a gluten free bun that was so good!!!"
  • 25. Jimoto

    (3)
    3 safety ratings
    813 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093
    $$ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Soy Sauce, Sushi

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "A hip, contemporary sushi restaurant with gluten free rice and extreme care and caution when it comes to your allergies."
  • (10)
    3 safety ratings
    3051 Butterfield Road, Oakbrook, IL 60523
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "I feel safe eating here with celiac."
  • (10)
    1150 E Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Dessert, Pasta, Beer

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Normal menu is labeled with GF next to gluten free foods."
  • 28. Napolita

    (6)
    4 safety ratings
    1126 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
  • (24)
    18 safety ratings
    840 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Steak, Dessert, Bread/Buns, Fries

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "Someone in the owners family has celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    47 E Chicago Ave #108, Naperville, IL 60540
    $$$ • Japanese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Sushi

    Happy Hour is mentioned in comments
    Featured review snippet "This was one of my favorite restaurants before diagnosis and I'm so happy that it's almost all naturally gluten free."

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