Looking for gluten-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Smakosz Restaurant, Amy's Candy Bar and Al Bawadi Grill, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry gluten-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chicago's Cheap Gluten Free Destinations
Chicago’s vibrant food scene offers an impressive array of affordable gluten-free dining options that cater to every palate without stretching your budget. This collection highlights the city's culinary diversity, featuring everything from traditional Polish dishes at Smakosz Restaurant and Middle Eastern favorites at Al Bawadi Grill to classic American comfort food at NYC Bagel Deli. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at the Chicago French Market or a sit-down Italian meal at Capri Lounge & Grill, these accessible spots ensure that gluten-free diners never have to sacrifice flavor or variety.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Gluten Free Restaurants in Chicago | Cheap & Gluten Free
- Smakosz Restaurant · rated 5/5: 16 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Amy's Candy Bar · rated 5/5: 8 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al Bawadi Grill · rated 5/5: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Irish Times · rated 5/5: 5 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Reuter's Bakery · rated 5/5: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Capri Lounge & Grill · rated 5/5: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Three Dots and a Dash · rated 5/5: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bitter Pops · rated 5/5: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Magnifico Coffee · rated 5/5: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bittersweet Pastry Shop · rated 5/5: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Love & Light Cafe · rated 5/5: 3 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Remedy · rated 4/5: 23 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Central Park Bar · rated 4/5: 16 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Di'vino · rated 4/5: 13 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Racine Bakery · rated 4/5: 9 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Lithuanian.
- Caribbean American Bakery · rated 4/5: 8 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Caribbean (Note: While "Caribbean.
- Bourbon On Division · rated 4/5: 8 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Meli · rated 4/5: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Office · rated 4/5: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blackwood BBQ · rated 4/5: 7 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Matilda · rated 4/5: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Stussy's Diner · rated 4/5: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- French Press Coffee · rated 4/5: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pleasant House Pub · rated 4/5: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Kolatek's Bakery & Deli · rated 4/5: 6 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Estereo FM · rated 4/5: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Khepri Cafe · rated 4/5: 4 gluten-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
