rootintootin_gluten (2024)

24/02/2024

Thank you for sending us this , vegan & nut-free variety pack of bars! A tasty gluten free bar can be hard to find, but this is definitely going on the top of our list! 😋

15/02/2024

We had the best Valentine’s Day dinner ! The atmosphere and decor will take you back to old school Vegas. The food was exquisite and definitely worth coming back to try more! Plus what’s a better way to end the dinner than to leave the restaurant with a rose🌹

1. Steak Frites (GF)
2. Oysters (GF)
3. The Whale Burger
4. Fresh Cut French Fries (GF)
5. Broccoli (GF)
6. Pimento Mac n’ Cheese

08/02/2024

Time for a Giveaway! The gluten-free WOW Baking Company Valentine’s Day Box is the perfect February treat and now you have a chance to win one too! treats are made without wheat and are ! The winner will receive a box including: Decadent Chocolate Brownies For Two, Sweet Heart Sugar Cookies, A Water Bottle & Stickers. Enjoy the goodies with your significant other, friends or even just by yourself! Happy Valentine’s Day❤️

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Entries are valid through 2/12/2024. We’ll randomly select & DM the winner for their information on 2/13/2024. US residents only. This giveaway is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Instagram or Facebook.

06/02/2024

From pastries & desserts, baking & mixes to bread & breakfast, has it all. The best part is everything tastes amazing too😋 We were very happy to find gluten free donuts and cinnamon rolls, those are essentials! Thank you Katz for making these wonderful GF products.

04/02/2024

We had a lovely experience 🖤 The menu is clearly labeled with gf options and they can make almost all of their pasta dishes with gf penne. The inside is so cute and the service was phenomenal. Definitely add this to your list for your next date night🥂

1. GF Fettuccini Carbonara
2. GF Fusilli
3. GF Caesar Salad
4. Chocolate Terrine (naturally gf)
5. Sofia Cocktail

31/12/2023

While we have already tried one of the , Francesca’s on Chestnut was definitely worth the visit. The food is delicious and overall ambiance is amazing. They have a separate gluten free menu with many delicious options.

1. Pasta alla Vodka e Salsiccia (GF)
2. Insalata Cesare (GF)
3. Bruschette Con Fiche
4. Pollo Milanes
5. Mezze Rigatoni alla Melanzane
6. Fettuccine Della Nonna

19/12/2023

IT’S OFFICIAL!! has a menu! A busy day at work meant ordering from for lunch and it was totally worth it. Finally got to try a few items on the new GF menu, definitely need to go back and try some more.

1. GF Chocolate Brownie
2. GF Pizza Bagel
3. GF Cinnamon Crumble
4. GF Chicken Noodle Soup

03/12/2023

We recently tried , a wonderful Lincoln Park option. This place did not disappoint. Everything was so fresh & tasty. The waitstaff was very knowledgeable in Japanese liquor & cuisine. After dinner we checked out The Ward Room, a speakeasy located in the back of the restaurant. That was such a fun atmosphere for a post-dinner drink.

1. Agedashi Tofu
2. Edamame (GF)
3. Veggie Rolls: Kappa Rolls (GF)
4. Hand Rolls: The In & Out (GF) and Spicy Salmon Skin (GF)
5. Chicken Teriyaki (GF)
6. Garlic Udon Noodles

27/11/2023

Gluten Free Pasta?! Count Us In! can make almost all of their pasta dishes with gluten free pasta. The Caesar salad is gluten free as long as you specify no croutons. The restaurant itself has a wonderful ambiance and the staff was very friendly.

1. Rigatoni W/ Sausage & Broccoli (GF)
2. Zuppa Di Pesce
3. Caesar Salad (GF)
4. Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish
5. Chocolate Gelato (GF)
6. Birthday Dessert: Chocolate Cake

19/11/2023

Who doesn’t love a good breakfast or brunch out?! If you’re in Lincoln Park, we recommend stopping by this neighborhood classic. has a bunch of locations.

1. Irish Omelette (GF)
2. English Muffin
3. Steak Skillet
4. Hot Chocolate
5. Bacon & Eggs (GF)
6. Gluten Free Pancakes

10/11/2023

Another successful birthday dinner, this time overlooking the Chicago river We left dinner completely stuffed but definitely satisfied. There wasn’t a thing we ordered that we didn’t enjoy! Be warned the slices of cake on the dessert menu are HUGE & tasty, making it so hard to not finish!

1. Swinging Tomahawk Rib Eye (GF)
2. Shellfish Tower For Four (GF)
3. Signature Filet Mignon (GF)
4. Caesar Salad (GF)
5. Miso Glazed Sea Bass
6. Roasted Root Vegetables
7. Whipped Potatoes (GF)
8. French Onion & Oxtail Soup
9. Gigantic Chocolate Cake
10. Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée (GF)

10/11/2023

Another successful birthday dinner, this time overlooking the Chicago river ! We left dinner completely stuffed but definitely satisfied. There wasn’t a thing we ordered that we didn’t enjoy! Be warned the slices of cake on the dessert menu are HUGE & tasty, making it so hard to not finish!

1. Swinging Tomahawk Rib Eye (GF)
2. Shellfish Tower For Four (GF)
3. Signature Filet Mignon (GF)
4. Caesar Salad (GF)
5. Miso Glazed Sea Bass
6. Roasted Root Vegetables
7. Whipped Potatoes (GF)
8. French Onion & Oxtail Soup
9. Gigantic Chocolate Cake
10. Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée (GF)

29/10/2023

Check out for a wonderful Italian dinner. The menu is huge with plenty of options for all. They have gluten pasta which they can substitute almost any pasta dish for. You won’t be disappointed with the service or the delicious bread. We can’t wait to try all the other Ricardo restaurants in the city! 8.3/10

1. Prosciutto Melon
2. Tagliolini al Limon
3. GF Rigatoni Buttera
4. Tortelloni Butter Sage
5. Pappardelle Fiorentina
6. Ribeye Mostarda
7. Ravioli Lobster
8. Veal Meat Loaf Cesarina
9. Panna Cotta
10. Cannoli

25/10/2023

If you’re ever in Dekalb, you need to check out Keg and Kernel by ! Grab a couple friends and head there on a Saturday to watch some games. They have a great food & drink menu with many gluten free options!

1. Gluten Free Cheese Flatbread
2. Peach Lemon Sangria
3. Tenders & Fries
4. Beer Flight

10/10/2023

is just another excuse to check out new restaurants. We finally made it to in . They have some seasonal fall cocktails, we totally recommend. If you are celiac you can’t eat the chips here due to cross contamination but all the tortillas are corn so feel free to enjoy the tacos! The tacos are extremely flavorful and range from a variety of proteins. They are packed to the brim with all ingredients making for a full bite each time. The menu is labeled making it extremely easy to navigate plus our server Hannah was very knowledgeable. Everything we ordered was gluten free!

1. Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini & Paloma
2. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos
3. Adobo Steak Tacos
4. Spanish Octopus

09/10/2023

Need a new go-to breakfast place?! We tried and loved everything we got. They can even make GF pancakes & waffles! Be sure to try their honey butter, it is to die for😋 Just a heads up, this is a cash only restaurant. Rating 8.0/10

1. GF Waffle with Bananas
2. Chicken & Waffles
3. Turkey Sausage
4. Breakfast Sandwich
5. Santa Fe Scramble

05/10/2023

We just had to go back for more at ! The staff was amazing & extremely helpful in regards to options. Plus who doesn’t want to eat at a restaurant that makes you feel like you’re on ! Next time we need to come back for dinner, that menu looks too good not to try. We also got a Cinnamon Roll, GF brownie & GF cookie to go!

1. Guacamole & House-Made Chips with Warm Edamame
2. Cinnamon Toast Brunch, Aperol Spritz, Mimosa & Summer House Bloody Mary
3. 3 Egg Breakfast with GF Toast
4. Huevos Rancheros (x2)
5. Short Rib Hash

03/10/2023

Nothing is better than going for a walk on the river right before a dinner?! Stop by and you can do just that. They have a Gluten Free menu with lots of options for fresh seafood and juicy steaks. Be sure to specify with your waiter & know there still might be cross contamination. Everything was delicious —from the appetizers to entrees all the way to dessert.

**all items are ordered from gluten free menu

1. Catch 35 Mixed Grill with Cilantro Lime Rice
2. Twin Filet Mignon Medallions with Whipped Potatoes
3. Oysters On The Half Shell
4. Classic Caesar Salad
5. Chocolate Old Fashioned
6. Crème Brûlée
7. Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake

11/09/2023

Just take a walk past and we promise the smell will be enough to draw you in. This place might be one of the best ice cream locations for a celiac, minus the cones. All flavors are listed whether they include gluten or not. They even have a Gooey Butter Cake ice cream that is Gluten Free… that’s right we said it… GF Cake in the icecream!

1. Gooey Butter Cake & Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks (both GF flavors)
2. Salted Peanut Butter with Chocolate Flecks & Brown Butter Almond Brittle

07/09/2023

First of all the food here is AMAZING. Second, almost the whole menu is Gluten Free. Lastly, is such a fun area to walk around and explore! We made sure to try as much as we could, loved everything we tried (all gluten free). If you can’t tell, we totally recommend coming to !

1. Filet Mignon Steak Kabob with Roasted Potatoes
2. Lamb Osso Bocco
3. Saganaki Oppa
4. Gluten Free Pita
5. Lentil Soup
6. Chicken & Lemon Soup
7. Big Greek Salad
8. Pomegranate Sangria

22/08/2023

We enjoyed dinner in Lake Zurich. They had a separate gluten free menu with an extensive list of options. Every entree comes with a side salad as well as an additional side. We would definitely recommend coming here just make sure to specify and confirm Gluten Free items when brought to the table.

1. Tossed Grilled Calamari (GF)
2. Pan Fried Cheese (GF)
3. Wedge Salad (GF)
4. Caesar Salad (GF)
5. Horseradish Encrusted Tilapia
6. Rib Eye Steak
7. Trip Filet Mignon
8. 10oz Filet Mignon (GF)
9. Crème Brûlée (GF)
10. Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)

14/08/2023

Birthday tradition continues with dinner ! 🎉They always decorate the table for a special occasion and it never disappoints. The steak comes out on an extremely hot plate with butter, what more could you ask for?! Everything we ordered was off of the gluten free menu.

1. GF Caesar Salad
2. Filet Mignon
3. Garlic Mashed Potatoes
4. Flourless Chocolate Cake
5. Crème Brûlée
6. Dos Agaves Margarita

11/08/2023

is a literary-themed Irish pub with an extensive gluten free menu! The fryer is dedicated gluten free allowing you to get Sweet Potato and Regular French Fries. We totally recommend the GF Knife & Fork Caesar Salad, which comes grilled and even with GF croutons!

1. GF Knife & Fork Caesar Salad
2. GF Classic Burger
3. Reuben

24/07/2023

This just might be a celiac’s heaven — quick & easy and all gluten free! was so good and we can’t wait to go back to create different bowl combinations. Plus you can get a gluten free cookie just for $1 😊

1. Sweet Potato Noodles with Korean BBQ Beef, Carrots, Cucumbers, Kimchi, Eggs, Kale with Sesame Seeds, Corn, Bean Sprouts, Broccoli with the Siracha sauce and Teriyaki sauce
2. White Rice with Steak, Cucumber, Eggs, Broccoli with Teriyaki sauce
3. Chocolate Chip Cookie

19/07/2023

We love it here so much we just had to post it again. We got the same exact crepes as last time (whoops 🤷‍♀️) but will list them down below incase anyone needs a reminder. Plus it’s just so cute in here, how could you resist going to ?

1. Gluten Free Butter Me Up Sugar Crepe with Bananas
2. Ham and Cheese Crepe

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14/07/2023

We have been wanting to check this place out for the longest time and they definitely did not disappoint! Not only is it adorable in there but the treats are delicious. Plus everything .marshmallow is Gluten Free!

1. Oh Dough You Didn’t Cookie Dough Cups
2. Chocolate Chip Marshmallows

12/07/2023

We stopped by , one of the restaurants. This place was unbelievably delicious and great for a quick lunch break. It’s a convenient 10 minute walk from the loop just up Clark street over the river. I’d say we will definitely be back for more!

1. Carnes Al Carbon Para Tacos with Pork Collar (Gluten Free)
2. Tacos Árabes
3. Smoked Chicken Taquitos with Guacamole

09/07/2023

Ice cream is always good but have you tried ? Now this was AMAZING. Gluten free flavors are even labeled on the menu! Whether you want to sit outside or take your ice cream to go this is a good place to stop by.

1. Choco Marsh Swirl with Chocolate Syrup (GF)
2. Salted Choco Pretz with Peanut Butter Cups

06/07/2023

Another checked off the list, has such a fun atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re on vacation. Everything we had was absolutely delicious! No complaints here👌

1. Gluten Free Hobbs Pepperoni Pizza
2. Breakfast Burrito
3. Mexican Hash Browns

04/07/2023

We were craving something sweet and stopped by . It definitely did not disappoint, they have around 8 flavors to choose from and an assorted topping bar!

1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl with Rainbow Sprinkles (GF)
2. Cookies and Cream Milkshake

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