Gluten Free in Lake County
By: Jonathan Jones 07/30/2013
Traveling is fun, but planning everything can be difficult enough, without having to worry about gluten free options. The good news is that people are becoming more aware of diet restrictions, but it unfortunately remains an added stress to people as they travel. Of course, these aren’t all of the GF options around, but here’s a starting off point! Happy Travels!
Egg Harbor Café 300 Village Green, Lincolnshire, (847) 821-1515 210 S Cook St, Barrington, (847) 304-4033 512 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, (847) 295-3449 125 Lake St, Libertyville, (847) 680-3610
Egg Harbor has great gluten free options! Open for breakfast and brunch (until 2 p.m.), they offer gluten free buns for their sandwiches, and alternative spices for their foods to maintain a gluten free dish. www.eggharborcafe.com
David’s Bistro 847-603-1196 883 Main Street, Antioch, IL Open Tuesday – Sunday, from 11 a.m. Chef David has Celiac’s so he knows how to take care of a gluten free meal! He offers gluten free dressings for salads, pastas, breads and pizzas that are made to order. While there’s no specific gluten free menu, Chef David is all about making sure that you have a wonderful dining experience. www.davidsbistro.com/
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano 20560 N Rand Rd, Deer Park, 60074 Gluten free table bread! And it’s delicious! Plus we’re talking pastas, pizzas and a totally separate area of the kitchen dedicated to supporting gluten free meals. They’re also very flexible with dairy restrictions so feel free to specify! http://www.biaggis.com/ The Vine (847) 543-0900 101 Center Street, Grayslake, 60030 High end and classy, this is a great dinner or occasion option. Or maybe you just want to try out a bunch of specialty drinks? They got em’! www.thevineofgrayslake.com
That Pasta Place 641 Barron Blvd, Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 543-9201 Tons of gluten free pasta! Cute atmosphere and rave reviews make this a safe haven for gluten free pasta lovers! Just ask about their GF options. They’ll be happy to alter a dish to make it gluten free for you. Don’t forget the flourless chocolate cake for dessert! Yuuuuuuum! www.thatpastaplace.com
Momcorn (224) 610-0407 5101 Washington St, Gurnee, 60031 www.momcorn.com This restaurant is ALL things corn. They are passionate about their GF options that include authentic Mexican/Latin American cuisine and the owners will make additional accommodations if you need them… Just ask!
Red Robin 6420 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031 Gluten free menu includes burgers, regular and sweet potato fries, chicken options and buns! http://www.redrobin.com/
Julio’s Cocina Latina (847) 438-3484 95 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, 60047 A fusion restaurant, Julio’s specliazes in South American, Caribbean and Mexican cuisine. A lot of gluten free options, including GF chips! www.julioslatincafe.com
Kona Grill 940 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire, 60069 Lincolnshire Commons (847) 955-1210 A modern sushi bar that flies in their fish daily! They have really exciting combinations of food and really work with your gluten restrictions. Be sure to ask for the GF soy sauce and the GF menu! www.konagrill.com
Lindy’s Landing 115 Park St, Wauconda, IL 60084 www.lindyslanding.net Gluten free options are designated on the menu and because they have gluten free buns, they have a lot of options. Plus you get to sit out on a deck overlooking beautiful Bangs Lake in Wauconda. You really can’t beat this place for outdoor dining, and they renovated their dining room a few years ago, so it’s really a great restaurant year round.
Nirvana (847) 918-7828 701 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, 60061 This restaurant is one of a kind and if you’re into experiencing your food, then this is a must do. Focusing on the natural flavor of foods, they don’t even have a deep fryer! Instead, they use natural oils to enhance the flavors of the food itself. Known for its interesting menu, they don’t hold back when it comes to GF options. They have SO many things to offer and desserts to finish it all off. “We are diligent in offering vegetarian and gluten free options throughout the menu, and local organics are offered as the farmers begin to harvest their crops.” www.findmynirvana.com
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