Looking for dairy-free-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Reuter's Bakery, Amy's Candy Bar and Bittersweet Pastry Shop, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry dairy-free-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Chicago restaurants with dairy free options. Highly rated spots with authentic dairy free menu items.
Chicago's Premier Dairy Free Destinations
Chicago’s vibrant culinary landscape offers an incredible array of dairy-free dining experiences that never compromise on flavor or creativity. From the handmade pastas at Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio to the authentic Middle Eastern flavors of Al Bawadi Grill, this collection showcases how the city's top spots cater to diverse dietary needs across Italian, Japanese, and Polish cuisines. Whether you are craving classic American comfort food, refined French fare, or a quick bite from the Chicago French Market, these curated selections ensure every diner finds a satisfying meal without the dairy.
30 restaurants in Best Chicago Restaurants with Dairy Free Options | Top Rated
- Reuter's Bakery · rated 5/5: 36 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Amy's Candy Bar · rated 5/5: 20 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bittersweet Pastry Shop · rated 5/5: 17 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Smakosz Restaurant · rated 5/5: 14 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Al Bawadi Grill · rated 5/5: 12 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Love & Light Cafe · rated 5/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Irish Times · rated 5/5: 9 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Strugglebeard Bakery · rated 5/5: 6 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- NYC Bagel Deli · rated 5/5: 5 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Capri Lounge & Grill · rated 5/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Three Dots and a Dash · rated 5/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Beacon Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Deep Purpl · rated 5/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Paulina Meat Market · rated 5/5: 4 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- O'Shaughnessy's · rated 5/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio · rated 5/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Bitter Pops · rated 5/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Magnifico Coffee · rated 5/5: 3 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Remedy · rated 4/5: 34 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caribbean American Bakery · rated 4/5: 24 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Caribbean (Note: While "Caribbean.
- Central Park Bar · rated 4/5: 22 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Matilda · rated 4/5: 19 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bourbon On Division · rated 4/5: 18 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Di'vino · rated 4/5: 15 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Racine Bakery · rated 4/5: 13 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Lithuanian.
- Meli · rated 4/5: 12 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Stussy's Diner · rated 4/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: 10 dairy-free-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Khepri Cafe · rated 4/5: 10 dairy-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.
