Best Gluten Free Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
100% vegan, gluten-free tasting plates with chef-driven Latin flavors.
Notable Picks
8.8
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen is a 100% vegan, gluten-free restaurant in Wicker Park where chef Rodolfo Cuadros riffs on Latin and global flavors with composed small plates and seasonal tasting menus. Locals use it as a go-to for date nights and special-occasion plant-based dining, with dishes like Turnip Causa, Crispy Oysters, and Yuca Gnocchi drawing consistent praise from both vegans and omnivores.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turnip Causa, Crispy Oysters, Yuca Gnocchi
What makes it special: 100% vegan, gluten-free tasting plates with chef-driven Latin flavors.
#2
Oiistar
8.3
Oiistar is a Wicker Park ramen bar where housemade thin noodles, tonkotsu-style broths, and Korean-leaning flavors anchor a tight menu of bowls and buns. Locals use it for richly flavored, unconventional ramen like masala- and pozole-inspired bowls when they want a louder, date-night-friendly room instead of a quiet counter shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oiimen classic tonkotsu ramen, Paitan Shio with Fukuoka roasted garlic, Pork belly buns
What makes it special: Creative Korean-influenced ramen bowls with housemade noodles in Wicker Park.
8.3
Dell Rooster reframes brunch through a Latin American lens, serving chilaquiles, dulce de leche pancakes, and short rib skillets alongside dinner-ready plates. Daily brunch hours and a polished room make it feel like both a neighborhood spot and a special-occasion option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles with Egg and Roasted Chicken, Rooster & Waffles, Dulce De Leche Pancakes
What makes it special: Latin-owned brunch spot turning chilaquiles and pancakes into polished plates.
Worthy Picks
7.7
West Town Bakery & Diner is a long-running neighborhood spot where gluten-free muffins, cake balls, and pastries share space with a full diner menu. The vibe is busy and casual, but the bakery team is known for taking gluten-free and allergy orders seriously. It’s a practical everyday stop when you want brunch or sweets and need real gluten-free options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast bagel sandwich with egg and cheese, Bagel with lox and cream cheese, Toasted bagel with veggie cream cheese and side hash browns
What makes it special: Big-volume neighborhood bakery where bagels, cakes, and brunch share one counter.
#5
Bru Chicago
7.6
Bru Chicago is a Wicker Park coffeehouse where halal, gluten-free rice crepes anchor a menu of savory and sweet options. Guests can work, study, or catch up over drinks while ordering crepes built on gluten-free batter, with only a few sauces and toppings off-limits. It’s a flexible gluten-free-friendly hangout for those who want more than just pastries.
Must-Try Dishes:
English Breakfast rice crepe, Wild Berry Mascarpone rice crepe, Vegan Banana Nutella crepe
What makes it special: Cafe built around gluten-free rice crepes plus coffee and smoothies.
7.5
Plenty Goods Cafe is a health-focused Ukrainian Village cafe and meal service known for salads, soups, and desserts built around gluten-free flours. While the operation has evolved into more of a membership and online-ordering model, walk-in hours still feature carefully labeled options that work for many gluten-free diners. It’s a lighter, everyday alternative to restaurant dining when you want something vegetable-forward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turmeric Tahini Buckwheat Bowl, Shawarma Salad, Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie (almond and cassava flour)
What makes it special: Health-first cafe and meal service with many gluten-free-friendly bowls and bakes.