GF Chicago Restaurants

The following Chicago area restaurants have gluten free menus or offer gluten free items.

This list is constantly updated

American 

• 676 Restaurant in Chicago (Mag Mile)
• The Bank Restaurant in Wheaton
• The Cellar Bistro in Wheaton
• Cheeseburger in Paradise in Algonquin and Downers Grove *Completed the GFRAP Program*
• Chicago Q in Chicago (Gold Coast)
• City Park Grill in Highland Park, IL
• The Claim Company in Northbrook 
• Claim Jumper in Hoffman Estates and Lombard
• Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants in Arlington Heights, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Orland Park, South Barrington, and Wheeling
• Currents on the River in Chicago (River North) *Inform server of gluten free need*
• Feast in Chicago (Bucktown and Gold Coast)
• Flatliners in Vernon Hills
• Glen Prairie in Glen Ellyn, IL
• Grange Hall Burger Bar in Chicago (West Loop) *GF Burger Buns*
• The Happ Inn Bar and Grill in Northfield, IL
• Handlebar Chicago in Chicago (Wicker Park)
• Hopleaf in Chicago (Uptown)
• Hub 51 in Chicago (River North)
• The Kinderhook Tap in Oak Park
• L. Woods Restaurant in Lincolnwood, IL
• Lady Gregory's in Chicago (Andersonville)
• The Melting Pot in Chicago (River North), Buffalo Grove, Downers Grove, Naperville and Schaumburg *Completed the GFRAP Program*
• Mity Nice in Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
• Nicksons Eatery in LaGrange
• Nirvana Wine Bar and Grillerie in Vernon Hills 
• Nookies Edgewater in Chicago (Edgewater)
• Petterino's Restaurant in Chicago (Loop Theatre District)
• prasino in Chicago (Wicker Park) and LaGrange (my review)
• Revolution Brewing in Chicago (Logan Square)
• RJ Grunts in Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• RL Restaurant in Chicago (Goldcoast/Streeterville)
• Scoozi in Chicago (River North)
• Sweetwater Tavern and Grill in Chicago (Mag Mile)
• Tavern at the Park in Chicago (Loop)
• The Walnut Room in Chicago (inside Macy's on the 7th Floor)
• White Chocolate Grill in Naperville
• Wilde Bar and Restaurant in Chicago (Lakeview/Wrigleyville)
• Wildfire in Chicago (River East), Glenview, Oak Brook, Lincolnshire, Schaumburg
• Winberie's Restaurant & Bar in Buffalo Grove and Oak Park
• The Yard House in Glenview, IL
• Zealous Restaurant in Chicago (River North)

Bakeries

• Beverly Bakery (carries Deerfield's Gluten Free and Rose's Wheat Free Bakery products) in Chicago (Beverly)
• The Cookie Bar in Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• Cupcakes for Courage in Chicago (Cupcakes Truck that carries a gluten free flavor on Fridays)
• Deerfield's Gluten Free Bakery in Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, and Schaumburg and in area stores
• Defloured (delivery in Chicago/Chicagoland, mail order, and found in area stores)
• Dirty Betty's in Chicago (inside The Cookie Bar) 
• Dr. Happy's Gluten Free Bakery (online only, based in Chicago) 
• Great Harvest Bread Company in Palos Heights *Gluten Free Bread on Mondays*
• Luscious Layer's Bakery in Chicago (Bucktown)
• My Cookie Lady in New Lenox
• OMG...It's Gluten Free Bakery and Café in Frankfort (my review)
• Penny's Pastries in Chicago (Streeterville)
• Piece of Mind Foods in Northfield, IL and Chicago (Portage Park) *seasonal Farmer's Markets*
• Rose's Wheat Free Bakery in Evanston
• Sprinkles Cupcakes in Chicago (Gold Coast - off the Mag Mile)
• Sweet Ali's Bakery in Hinsdale
• The Sweet Spot in Chicago (Albany Park)
• Swirlz Cupcakes in Chicago (Lincoln Park) (my reviews)

Barbecue

• Carson's BBQ Ribs in Chicago (River North) and Deerfield 
• Chicago Q in Chicago (Gold Coast)
• Q BBQ in LaGrange
• Weber Grill Restaurant in Chicago (off the Mag Mile), Lombard, Schaumburg

Cafés

• American Girl Place in Chicago (Magnificent Mile) (call ahead for gluten free sandwich bread, scones, and pastries)
• Atrium Cafe at the Doubletree Chicago Oak Brook Inn in Oak Brook
• The Berghoff in Chicago (Loop) *Completed the GREAT Kitchen Program*
• Blind Faith Cafe in Evanston, IL *Completed the GREAT Kitchen Program*
• Cassava in Chicago (Lakeview)
• Convito Cafe and Market in Wilmette, IL
• Drew's Eatery in Chicago (North Center)
• Dunning's Market in Homewood, IL
• Eat Fit Cafe in Chicago (South Loop)
• The Grind in Chicago (Lincoln Sqaure)
• Honey Cafe in Glenn Ellyn, IL
• Kim & Scott's Cafe Twist in Chicago (Lincoln Park) 
• Lula Cafe in Chicago (Logan Square)
• Macondo Coffee and Empanadas in Chicago (Lakeview)
• Meli Cafe and Juice Bar in Chicago (Greektown and River North) (Gluten Free Pancakes!)
• Mista in Chicago (Andersonville, East Lakeview, Loop)
• Protein Bar in Chicago (Loop locations and River North) (my review)
• Shift on Sheffield in Chicago (Lakeview) 
• Soul Amici in Riverside
• Swim Cafe in Chicago (Noble Square)
• The Sit Down Cafe and Sushi Bar in Chicago (Hyde Park)
• Wilde and Greene Natural Market in Skokie, IL (at Old Orchard mall)
• Yova Gourmet Coffee and Treats in Oak Park

Catering

• Fit Healthy Foods in Vernon Hills, IL (also available for pick-up and single/family sizes)
• Healthy Meals Delivered in Chicago 
• Truffleberry Market in Westmont, IL
• Yum Universe Dinnerbell Meal Pickup in Chicago (sign up for email alerts)

Chinese

• Big Bowl in Chicago (Goldcoast and River North), Lincolnshire, and Schaumburg
• P.F. Chang's in Chicago (Near North Side), Lombard, Northbrook, Orland Park, Schaumburg
• Sunda in Chicago (River North) *Specify gluten free*

Diners

• Flat Top Grill in Chicago (Lakeview, Loop, Oak Town, West Loop), Evanston, Lombard, Naperville, and Oak Park
• Foodlife in Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
• Ina's in Chicago (Near West Side)
• Tweet in Chicago (Uptown/Andersonville)
• Original Pancake House in Chicago (Beverly), Oak Forest, and Orland Park *Gluten Free Pancakes!!* (my review)
• Walker Bros. The Original Pancake House in Arlington Heights, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Zurich, Lincolnshire, Wilmette. Gluten Free (buckwheat) pancakes.

Ethiopian

• Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant in Chicago (Edgewater) *Ask for Gluten Free Injera*
• Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant in Chicago (Edgewater) *Call ahead for Gluten Free Injera*

French

• Bistrot Zinc in Chicago (Gold Coast)
• La France Cafe and Crepe in Lombard
• Le Titi de Paris in Arlington Heights (Call ahead and they will ensure gluten free is available)
• Mon Ami Gabi in Chicago (Lincoln Park) and Oak Brook
• The Paris Club in Chicago (River North)

German

• Bavaria Hof in Schaumburg, IL

Greek

• Andies Restaurant in Chicago (Lakeview and Andersonville)
• Venus in Chicago (Greektown)

Hawaiian Fusion

• Roy's Restaurant in Chicago (Streeterville/Near North Side)
• Sola Restaurant in Chicago (North Center)

Indian

• Chutney Joe's Indian Diner in Chicago (Loop)
• Essence of India in Chicago (Lincoln Square)
• Kama Indian Bistro  in La Grange

Italian

• Affresco Pizzeria in Park Ridge
• Antico Posto Italian Cafe and Wine Bar in Oak Brook, IL (Oak Brook Center)
• Apart Pizzeria in Chicago (Edgewater)
• Aurelio's Pizza in Chicagoland (multiple locations) - Gluten Free pizza
• Barone's Pizza in Downers Grove, IL *ask for gluten free pizza crust*
• Barraco's Pizza in Burbank, Cresthill, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Lisle, Orland Hills, and Orland Park, IL (Gluten free pizza and pasta)
• Beggar's Pizza in Chicagoland (multiple locations)
• Biaggi's in Algonquin, Deer Park, Deerfield, and Naperville (They will make anything gluten free.)
• Boston's The Gourmet Pizza in Tinley Park, IL
• BRAVO! Cucina Italiana in Evanston, IL and Glenview, IL *Completed the GREAT Kitchens Program*
• California Pizza Kitchen in Chicagoland (multiple locations)
• Carrabbas Italian Grill in Naperville and Woodridge *Completed the GFRAP Program*
• Cavatappi in Evergreen Park, IL
• Chicago Dough Company in New Lenox and Richton Park
• Chicago's Pizza in Chicago (Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Old Irving Park, Ravenswood)
• Connie's Pizza in Chicago and Suburbs *Psst..their gluten free pizza will be at the Taste of Chicago this year!*
• Daluciano's in River Forest
• Ed and Joe's in Tinley Park
• Edwardo's Natural Pizza in Chicago (Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Printer's Row/South Loop, Near North Side) and Oak Park, Skokie, Wheeling
• Francesca's Restaurants in Chicago and Suburbs
• Frankie's 5th Floor in Chicago (Gold Coast)
• Gino's East Chicago (suburban locations)
• Go Roma in Boilingbrook, Chicago (River East/Gold Coast), Deer Park, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, and Warrenville
• Graziano's in Niles, IL 
• Greco's in Willow Springs, IL (gluten free pasta available)
• Guardi's Pizza in Tinley Park, IL
• HomeMade Pizza Company in Glencoe, Oak Park, Winnetka, Glenview, Lake Forest, Hinsdale, Evanston, Chicago (13 city locations) - Gluten Free pizza crust available.
• Italian Village Restaurants in Chicago (Loop) Gluten Free pasta
• Jimbo's Pizza in Lemont, IL
• Julliannis Pizza in Palos Heights (gluten free pizza, BYO cheese and they can make it dairy free)
• La Villa Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Hall in Chicago (Irving Park) Gluten Free pasta
• Leona's in Chicago (Lakeview, Rogers Park, Taylor Street, Wicker Park, Old Irving, Beverly, Hyde Park), Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Calumet City, Stony Island, Des Plaines  (Individual Gluten Free Pizza) (my review)
• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (sausage crust) in Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park, Lawndale, Lincoln Park, River North, South Loop) and multiple surburban locations
• Lucca's Pizzeria and Ristorante in LaGrange, IL (Gluten free pizza and pasta)
• Maggiano's Little Italy in Chicago (River North) and Naperville, Oak Brook, Schaumburg, Skokie
• Marcello's A Father and Son Restaurant in Chicago (Lincoln Park and Logan Square)
• Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Chicago (Edison Park), Bartlett, Lake in the Hills, Mt. Prospect, Schaumburg
• Naked Pizza in Chicago (Lakeview)
• Natalino's Chicago in Chicago (West Town)
• Nick's Pizza & Pub in Crystal Lake and Elgin
• Nicodino's Pizza Co. & Cafe in Bartlett, IL
• Osteria Via Stato in Chicago (River North)
• Palermo's in Orland Park and Downers Grove, IL
• Palermo's 95th in Oak Lawn, IL (Delicious gluten free pizza! Also dairy free cheese available)
• Pinstripes Bowling and Bocce in Northbrook, IL and South Barrington, IL
• Pizza Capri in Chicago (Hyde Park, Lakeview, Lincoln Park) *Ask for Gluten Free Pasta/Pizza*
• Pizza Persona in Chicago (Lakeview)
• Pizzeria Via Stato in Chicago (River North)
• Prima La Pizza in Hillside, IL
• Quartino in Chicago (River East)
• Ranallis of Andersonville in Chicago (and obviously Andersonville)
• Rocco Ranalli's in Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• Romano's Macaroni Grill in Wheaton, IL (and O'Hare airport)
• Scoozi in Chicago (River North)
• The Silo in Lake Bluff, IL (Gluten Free pizza using French Meadow gluten free crusts).
• Simply Slices in Crestwood, IL (Their Gluten Free pizza is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!)
• Sopraffina Marketcaffe in Chicago (4 Loop locations)
• That Pasta Place in Grayslake, IL
• Toni's Pizza & Organic Pasta in Chicago (River West)
• Traverso's Italian Family Restaurant in Naperville, IL
• Uno's Chicago Grill in Chicago (Near North Side) and Schaumburg and Gurnee
• Vinci  in Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Japanese

• Cocoro Sushi and Restaurant in Chicago (River North) Call ahead for Gluten Free
• Kona Grill in Oak Brook and Lincolnshire
• RA Sushi in Chicago (Gold Coast), Glenview and Lombard *Ask for GF Soy Sauce*
• The Sit Down Cafe and Sushi Bar in Chicago (Hyde Park)
• Slurping Turtle in Chicago (River North)
• Takashi in Chicago (Bucktown)

Latin

• Carnivale in Chicago (West Loop)
• National 27 in Chicago (River North)

Lebanese/Mediterranean

• Falafill in Chicago (Lakeview)
• I Dream of Falafel in Chicago (The Loop and near West Loop)
• Nia in Chicago (Greektown)
• Roti Mediterranean Grill in Chicago (The Loop and near West Loop) and Northbrook
• Senza in Chicago (Lakeview) 100% Gluten Free Restaurant from the folks behind Fattoush
• Sultan's Market in Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)

Mexican 

• Adobo Grill  in Chicago (Old Town)
• Frontera Fresco in Chicago (inside Macy's on the 7th Floor in the food court)
• Frontera Grill in Chicago (River North)
• Maya del Sol in Oak Park
• On the Border in Algonquin, Naperville, St. Charles, and Vernon Hills
• Topolobampo in Chicago (River North)
• Tortas Frontera in Chicago (O'Hare Airport)
• XOCO in Chicago (River North)
• Zapatista in Chicago (Lincoln Park, South Loop) and Northbrook

Sandwiches

• Augustino's Rock and Roll Deli in Chicago (West Chicago) and Carol Stream
• Hannah's Bretzel in Chicago (3 Loop locations)
• Jason's Deli in Chicago and Suburbs
• Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Unwich; also Beef and Cheese are NOT gluten free!

Seafood

• Bonefish Grill in Algonquin, Schaumburg, and Skokie *Completed the GFRAP Program*
• Bubba Gump Shrimp in Chicago (Navy Pier) *Inform server of gluten free need*
• Catch 35 in Chicago (Loop) and Naperville *Ask server for Gluten Free options* 
• Devon Seafood in Chicago (Near North Side)
• Di Pescara in Northbrook, IL
• Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab Restaurant in Chicago (River North)
• McCormick & Schmick's in Chicago (Loop & off the Mag Mile), Oak Brook, Rosemont, and Skokie
• Seasons 52 in Schaumburg, IL
• Shaw's Crab House in Chicago (Near North Side) and Schaumburg

Spanish

• Cafe Ba Ba Reeba in Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• Tapas Gitana in Chicago (Boys Town) and Northfield

Steakhouse

• Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Downers Grove, IL
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar in Chicago (off the Mag Mile) and Lincolshire
• Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse in Chicago (River North and Near North Side)
• The Grill on the Alley in Chicago (Near North Side) *Completed the GFRAP Program*
• Lone Star Steakhouse in Chicagoland (multiple locations)
• Morton's The Steakhouse in Chicago (Loop and Goldcoast), Naperville, Northbrook, Rosemont and Schaumburg 
• Outback Steakhouse in Chicagoland (multiple locations) *Completed the GFRAP Program*
• Ted's Montana Grill in Boilingbrook, IL

Thai

• Big Bowl in Chicago (Gold Coast and Near North Side), Lincolnshire, Schaumburg
• Rock 'n Roll Noodle Company in Chicago (Farmer's Markets and other places)
• Thai Wild Ginger in Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• Wow Bao in Chicago (Merch Mart, Loop, and South Loop)

Vegan/Vegetarian

• Chicago Diner in Chicago (Lakeview)
• Karyn's Cooked in Chicago (River North)
• Karyn's on Green in Chicago (Greektown)
• Karyn's Raw Cafe in Chicago (Lincoln Park)
• Mana Food Bar in Chicago (Wicker Park)
• Munch in Oak Park
• Reza's Restaurant in Chicago (River North, Andersonville, and Lincoln Park) and Oak Brook
• Urban Vegan in Chicago (Sheridan Park)

Vietnamese

• Le Colonial in Chicago (Gold Coast)

Fast Food Chain Restaurants
Coming Soon!


Bloggers and other webmasters, please do not steal this list. You are more than welcome to link back to it, but please give me credit, since this took several months to compile and is still a work in progress. Thanks! -Betsy


If you are a restaurant owner in the Chicagoland area and your restaurant has a gluten free menu that you would like added to this list, please email me at betsy@glutenfreebetsy.com.

Last updated February 8, 2012