Looking for whole30-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Smakosz Restaurant, Pullman Club Coffee Shop and Al Bawadi Grill, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry whole30-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chicago's Upscale Whole30 Destinations
Chicago’s premier dining scene offers an impressive array of upscale destinations perfectly suited for those maintaining a Whole30 lifestyle. This collection highlights the city's culinary diversity, featuring everything from the refined Japanese craft of Kumiko and the timeless elegance of The Palm Restaurant to the vibrant flavors of Monteverde and Chubby Cattle BBQ. Whether you are seeking innovative American fare at The Aviary or authentic Mexican and Korean specialties, these establishments provide a sophisticated backdrop for a health-conscious and indulgent meal.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Whole30 Restaurants in Chicago | Upscale & Whole30
- Smakosz Restaurant · rated 5/5: 13 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Pullman Club Coffee Shop · rated 5/5: 8 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al Bawadi Grill · rated 5/5: 8 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Magnifico Coffee · rated 5/5: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Amy's Candy Bar · rated 5/5: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dat Donut · rated 5/5: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Irish Times · rated 5/5: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Reuter's Bakery · rated 5/5: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Capri Lounge & Grill · rated 5/5: 3 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Strugglebeard Bakery · rated 5/5: 3 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Di'vino · rated 4/5: 12 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- French Press Coffee · rated 4/5: 10 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Remedy · rated 4/5: 10 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Central Park Bar · rated 4/5: 9 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Racine Bakery · rated 4/5: 9 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Lithuanian.
- Caribbean American Bakery · rated 4/5: 8 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Caribbean (Note: While "Caribbean.
- Bourbon On Division · rated 4/5: 8 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: 7 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Blackwood BBQ · rated 4/5: 7 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Kenny's Irish Pub · rated 4/5: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Black Fodder · rated 4/5: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pleasant House Pub · rated 4/5: 6 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Stussy's Diner · rated 4/5: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Delightful Pastries · rated 4/5: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Roka Bakehouse · rated 4/5: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Kolatek's Bakery & Deli · rated 4/5: 5 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Meli · rated 4/5: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Wolcott Tap · rated 4/5: 4 whole30-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
