The 9 Best Gluten-Free Dessert Spots in Illinois
Updated Jun 2025 for accuracy and safety
Sweet Vegan Bakes
409 W North Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
The food at Sweet Vegan Bakes was delicious! The vegan mac & cheese, best burger, cheeze steak, chick n tenders & chick n wrap were a few awesome entrees I tried! Whether you're a seasoned vegan or a curious omnivore, you will enjoy the variety of foods on the menu. And please don't forget to save room for dessert, as they offer a variety of sweet treats like cupcakes with a gluten free version as well. The vegan peach cobbler was my favorite!!
The Cheesecake Factory
53 Woodfield Rd F301, Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
Need more gluten-free options!
Forno Rosso Pizzeria Napoletana
3719 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Celiac friendlyLow risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
Dedicated kitchen space
Dedicated appliances
Pizza flavors are awesome. The regular and gluten free crust are both great. They have solid salads, appatizers, and desserts too.
Culver’s
1510 W Fayette Ave, Effingham, Illinois, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
Always a great time at Culvers no matter what location! This particular location had a large patio where I could bring my pup. Good food too! Gluten free buns are great here!
Culver’s
1745 Marketview Dr, Yorkville, Illinois, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
We enjoy the occasional burger and fries from Culver's. Gluten free buns available, but the fries are not cooked in a designated fryer so contamination can occur. For some reason they always forget the bacon we ask for on a burger, just check before you drive away, they are always willing to fix the problem promptly and courteously. The restaurant was clean the last time I went inside, around 2019. I highly suggest ordering ahead and parking in the "Curd Side" parking.
Country Donuts
181 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
Amazing donuts! You could see the dough being kneaded out in the kitchen. The whole family enjoyed them. They had gluten free blueberry muffins as well. Checks all the positives: taste, quality and fairly priced 🤩
Rebecca's Cakes by Design
225 S Main St, Bartlett, Illinois, United States
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community
So freaking good! Chocolate cupcake, a cupcakes size cheese cake and a mini (4 inch? Perfect for two) Spice Cake loved all of it. So good. Rebeccas is close to work for me. RIP diet. Ps I'm not allergic but for giggles I tried thier gluten free stuff. It's very good. I'm picky about it because gluten free are almost always gut bombs but Rebecca's is not. I was pleasantly surprised 10/10 will order those again.
Nonnina
340 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois, United States
AccommodatingSome risk of cross-contamination
Trained staff
Food is very good. If you have food allergies give this place a try. They can easily accommodate gluten and dairy allergies. All of the servers are very familiar with the menu. Everyone was friendly and you couldn't get better service.
Tilly Bagel Shop
34 E Balbo Dr, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Gluten-free optionsSuggested by the GF community