Allergy-Friendly Guide to Chicago

Disclaimer: This collection of restaurants were thoughtfully included based on community reviews, available nutritional menus, and my personal experiences. The contents of this post should not be substituted for medical or professional advice. Please do your own research before dining at any of the following locations.

Fast Casual

Bibibop
  • Dedicated Free From Gluten + Nuts
  • πŸ“Œ Nutrition Guide
  • πŸ“Multiple Locations
Moon Bowls
The Fat Shallot
  • Nut Free
  • πŸ“Lincoln Park, Evanston, Merchandise Mart
Elephant + Vine
  • Vegan
  • πŸ“Lincoln Park

American

The Chicago Diner
  • Vegan Restaurant
  • πŸ“Lakeview
3 Arts Club Cafe
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“Gold Coast
The Smith
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“River North
Cindy’s
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“The Loop
Armitage Alehouse
Gilt Bar
Au Cheval
Summer House Santa Monica

Pizza + Pasta

Piccolo Sogno
  • Spokin Verified
  • πŸ“Fulton Market District
Monteverde
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“Β West Loop
RPM Italian
Club Lucky
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“Bucktown
Ciccio Mio
Trivoli Tavern

Asian Cuisine

Ramen San
Sushi San
Nobu
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“Fulton Market District
Arya Bhavan
PLANTA Queen
  • Vegan, Allergen Labeling
  • πŸ“River North

Tacos + Tapas

Bar Taco
Lonesome Rose
  • Spokin Verified
  • πŸ“Β Logan Square
Big Star Tacos
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“Wicker Park, Wrigleyville
Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria
  • Vegan
  • πŸ“Pilsen, Andersonville, River North
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Mediterranean

Aba
Lyra
  • Peanut Free, Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“Fulton Market District
Beatnik on the River
  • Extensive Allergen Menu
  • πŸ“The Loop
Δ’ma

Steakhouses

Bavette’s
Gibson’s Steakhouse
  • Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“Gold Coast, Rosemont
RPM Steak

Breakfast / Lunch

Beatrix
Wheat’s End Cafe
  • Dedicated Gluten Free
  • πŸ“Lakeview
Do-Rite Donuts
  • Peanut Free, Vegan Options
  • πŸ“Multiple Locations
Beacon Doughnuts
  • Vegan
  • πŸ“Lincoln Park
Pure Green
  • Peanut Free
  • πŸ“Multiple Locations
La Colombe Coffee
  • Nut Free, Dairy Free Options, Highly Accommodating
  • πŸ“ŒΒ Allergen FAQs
  • πŸ“Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park
Fancy Plants Cafe
  • Vegan
  • πŸ“Lakeview
Foxtrot Market
  • Carries Many Allergy Friendly Brands
  • πŸ“Multiple Locations

Bakeries

Del Sur Bakery
  • Dedicated Nut Free
  • πŸ“Ravensonwood
DeFloured Bakery
  • Dedicated Gluten Free
  • πŸ“Ravenswood
Simply Sweet Creations
  • Dedicated Nut Free
  • πŸ“Oak Lawn
Bennison’s Bakery
  • Peanut Free
  • πŸ“Evanston

Frozen Desserts

FrΓ­o Gelato
Jeni’s Ice Cream
  • Allergy Protocol
  • πŸ“Multiple Locations
Miko’s Italian Ice
  • Dairy Free
  • πŸ“Logan Square
Ava’s Italian Ice
  • Dairy, Nut, and Gluten Free
  • πŸ“Bucktown
Vaca’s Creamery

Things To Do

Yes, Chicago has an incredible food scene. But there is so much more to do in The Windy City than just eat and drink!

As a Chicago resident for the past 6 years, here’s where I’m taking my guests who come to town for a visit.

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