Best Gluten-Free Restaurants near University of Illinois Chicago

Last updated March 2025

  • (64)
    46 safety ratings
    233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
    $ • Donut Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Donuts, Hash Browns

    Featured review snippet "Plenty of variety and it was 3:30 in the afternoon on a Monday and they still had a lot left (have previously heard they sell out fast) Make sure you try one of these if you are in Chicago!"
  • (23)
    17 safety ratings
    1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Dessert, Salad, Panna Cotta

    Featured review snippet "There is a separate gluten-free menu that also clearly marks for cross contamination."
  • (32)
    15 safety ratings
    112 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cornbread, Brisket, Potato Salad, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "All meats are safe and they will change gloves when you tell them you have celiac."
  • (14)
    12 safety ratings
    114 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Sushi, Steak, Fries, Potato Chips & more

    Featured review snippet "Thanks Hogsalt group for making yummy restaurants that truly are celiac safe!"
  • (14)
    12 safety ratings
    1800 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $$ • Vietnamese Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Wings, Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "However, be cautious: while the menu claims to be “100% gluten-free,” that’s misleading."
  • 6. Roti

    (11)
    9 safety ratings
    310 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606
    $ • Greek Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

    Featured review snippet "GF Travelers coming to Chicago should look here for lunch."
  • (6)
    3 safety ratings
    235 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Just make sure to tell them you have celiac disease and are very allergic to gluten."
  • (4)
    1005 S Delano Ct, Chicago, IL 60605
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Sensitive celiac and did not get sick."
  • (7)
    5 safety ratings
    233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
    $ • Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "staff is very knowledgeable about cross contact, every roll can be modified to be gluten free"
  • 10. S.K.Y.

    (3)
    2 safety ratings
    1239 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "All of the waitstaff is well informed on Celiac."
  • (3)
    555 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Falafel, Fries

    Featured review snippet "Gluten Free is easily marked on the menu board."
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    814 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tamales

    Featured review snippet "Yvolina's has fantastic tamales and is totally gluten free!"
  • (3)
    1400 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $ • Indian Restaurant
    No GF Menu
  • (6)
    5 safety ratings
    1000 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Some of the best gf pizza I’ve had in the city so far."
  • (13)
    7 safety ratings
    223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta, Deep Dish Pizza

    Featured review snippet "They said they also have GF pasta but not the Alfredo sauce because it comes premixed."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Dedicated fryer. Very few items are not gluten free"
  • 17. Tacombi

    (2)
    126 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortillas

    Featured review snippet "Almost everything is GF, just touch base with the manager who was super accommodating."
  • 18. The Allis

    (2)
    113-125 North Green, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Cafe
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "They have a few options marked on the menu as GF and the waitress also inquired when we started looking over the menu if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions."
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    100 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Burrito Bowls

    Featured review snippet "Great outdoor bar and seating takes advantage of prime location on the Chicago River."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1316 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
    Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Tortillas

    Featured review snippet "almost 100% gluten free, called to confirm that their only gluten items are the churros!"
  • 21. Tamu

    (2)
    2 safety ratings
    804 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
    Sushi Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "They use tamari as their standard soy sauce and most of the menu is naturally gluten free."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1222 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Sushi, Soy Sauce

    Featured review snippet "Separate gluten free menu that includes chicken satay, pad Thai, fried rice and many other Thai dishes."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    316 W Jackson Blvd Suite L1-20, Chicago, IL 60606
    $ • Fast Food Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Milkshakes, Burgers, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "Not sure if the fries are made in a dedicated GF fryer."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1163 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $$ • Bar, Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Bread/Buns, Fries, Burgers

  • (2)
    1160 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "Unfortunately they don’t have dedicated fryers for the chips so there is a chance of cross contamination with gluten."
  • 26. Stax Cafe

    (8)
    6 safety ratings
    1401 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles, Pancakes

    Featured review snippet "Fluffy and delicious gluten free pancakes."
  • (10)
    8 safety ratings
    301 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns

  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    10 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606
    $ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad

    Featured review snippet "When you tell the order taker you can't have Gluten."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    1531 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pasta, Pizza

    Featured review snippet "Amazing square style pizza and other Italian food! Super friendly staff"
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    310 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60606
    $ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza

    Featured review snippet "We’ve ordered DoorDash both time for our daughter with Celiac."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    212 S Halsted St #1, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Greek Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Menu is well marked with many delicious gf choices."
  • 32. POLOMBIA

    (1)
    500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs

    Featured review snippet "I am SUPER sensitive to not only gluten, but also dairy, grains and seeds oils."
  • (1)
    500 W Madison St Ste 003, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Juice Bar
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Acai Bowls, Smoothies

    Featured review snippet "The açaí bowls are marketed as gluten free and the smoothies are safe from tree nut cross contamination"
  • (1)
    500 W Madison St, Spc F005, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries

    Featured review snippet "Nothing fried except their fries, which are GF. Lots of loaded fry choices!"
  • (1)
    202 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
    Steakhouse
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches, Steak, Fries, Burgers & more

    Featured review snippet "They have a dedicated gluten free fryer for fries!"
  • (1)
    1314 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos

    Featured review snippet "Delicious quesabirria gluten free."
  • 37. Tortazo

    (1)
    233 S Wacker Dr Unit L1-11, Chicago, IL 60606
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortilla Chips, Tacos, Chilaquiles

    Featured review snippet "Outstanding Rick Bayless quick serve restaurant."
  • (1)
    555 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Crepes

    Featured review snippet "Casual place with gluten free crepes; all are reported to be gluten free except for the teriyaki one."
  • (1)
    845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
    No GF Menu
  • (1)
    1900 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
    $ • Cafe
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Almost all of their chocolates are gluten free."
  • (1)
    118 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • American Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Very much appreciated the chef’s attention to detail on what would not be ok, and what was available and safe for celiacs."
  • (1)
    314 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "There aren’t a ton of gluten free options, but they’re clearly marked and the servers were highly knowledgeable."
  • (1)
    319 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
  • (1)
    1101 S. Canal St, Suite 107 Chicago, IL 60607
    $ • Natural Foods Store
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Beer, Cider, Dessert

    Featured review snippet "The prepared foods dept is lacking but there's tons of frozen and shelf stable food items to pick up that aren't available anywhere else."
  • (1)
    900 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Muffins, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

  • (1)
    733 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • Mexican Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tortilla Chips

    Featured review snippet "Staff didn't initially seem so sure what we meant by gluten free."
  • (1)
    1158 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Poke

  • (1)
    1119 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $$ • French Restaurant
    No GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "This was a lovely restaurant where I didn’t expect to find gluten free options because it wasn’t marked on the menu, but our server was very knowledgeable about the menu items I asked about."
  • (1)
    1068 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
    $ • Dessert Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "All of the Italian ice flavors here are gluten free!!"
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    1258 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60607
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Chicken Fingers/Nuggets, Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

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