8 Allergy-Friendly Chicago Hot Dogs
Lakefront summers, sports, museums, and blues – if you are visiting Chicago, an iconic hot dog is a must. Pro tip: order like a local, no ketchup, ever. Our Top-Rated Allergy-Friendly Chicago Hot Dog Guide features 100% dairy-free restaurants, allergen-listed menus, and more!
Lauren Less’s Favorite Dairy & Gluten-Free Restaurant Finds in Chicago and More
Hi! I’m Lauren and I’m excited to show off my favorite spots around the U.S including Los Angeles, Montecito, Scottsdale and my hometown of Chicago! These places were great with my multiple allergies and dietary restrictions as I avoid gluten, dairy, peanut, egg, soy, sesame, buckwheat, oats and more! One of my favorite places is Ema where I get garlic almond dip, crispy potatoes and chicken kabobs and for my favorite sweet treat, check out Gati’s Ice Cream in Austin! See my 66 reviews and follow me on the Spokin app @lesswithlaur and on Instagram @lesswithlaur!
Alyssa’s Favorite Nut-Friendly Chicago Spots
Hi! I’m Alyssa and I’m excited to show off my favorite spots in Chicago, Illinois! I have found many safe places to eat in the area while managing my peanut allergy. One of my favorite places to eat is Ramen San where I get the chicken gyoza. And for a sweet treat, check out Del Sur Bakery where I’d recommend the ube oatmeal cream pie. See my 594 reviews and follow me on the Spokin app @alyssabauder and on Instagram @allthingsallergies! Eat | Treat
72 Allergy-Friendly Irish Pubs
Image credit: Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. We’re feeling the luck of the Irish with 72 places to enjoy allergy-friendly fish + chips, corned beef, and shepherd’s pie! Our Allergy-Friendly Irish Pub Guide covers 20 states and 6 countries, including 12 pubs in Ireland! Find your pot of gold with reviews for dedicated gluten-free fryers, nut-free restaurants, and 2 restaurants with owners who manage food allergies. California | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kentucky | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Nevada | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | Virginia | Washington, D.C. | Austria | Canada | France | Ireland | The Netherlands
Jenna’s Top Allergy-Friendly Asian Food Picks
Hi! I’m Jenna and in honor of Lunar New Year I’m excited to share my favorite restaurants where I safely ate with a dairy allergy. My finds feature places located in my home state of California as well as finds from a trip to Chicago. One of my favorites was Mamahuhu, a Chinese chain in SF where I had Kung Pao chicken with crunchy cucumbers and rice (hint: they have an allergen menu and excellent allergy protocols). Lunar New Year for me is about spending time with loved ones, honoring ancestors, and ushering in a new year of good luck. I was born in the year of the tiger and am excited for the year of the horse! I am a therapist in California and specialize in working with teens/adults navigating food allergies and anxiety. A myth that I would like to dispel is the idea that Asian food is not safe for people with food allergies. Asian cuisines are so varied and diverse, with many of them not using nuts or dairy in their main dishes, that it is unfair to characterize them as a monolith or assume restaurants are unable to accommodate allergies! Additionally, as someone with a milk allergy (and formerly allergic to eggs, beef, and pork as well), Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Korean restaurants have been lifelines for me growing up, often being the only places with safe options for me. Follow me on Spokin @jennatso to see all of the 263 reviews I’ve shared and on Insta @thefoodallergytherapist! ❤️
57 Allergy-Friendly Dim Sum Spots
Celebrate Lunar New Year with dim sum! It’s the Year of the Horse, and if eating allergy-friendly dim sum will help bring us good fortune, we’re here for it! See the 57 best places in the world to find allergy-friendly dim sum across the 11 countries, including even South Korea and Hong Kong! If you have celiac disease or eat gluten-free, see our Top-Rated Celiac-Safe Dim Sum Guide. California | Colorado |Florida | Hawaii | Illinois | Iowa | Maine | Massachusetts | Nevada | New Mexico | New York | Oregan |Pennsylvania | Texas | Washington | Canada | Denmark | France | Hong Kong | India | Italy | South Korea | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom
65 Allergy-Friendly Sports Bars
Super Bowl weekend has us rooting for food allergy-friendly and celiac safe nachos, mozzarella sticks, fries, burgers, pretzels, wings, and more! Our Top Rated Sports Bar Guide features the 65 best places to watch a game and find burgers with gluten-free buns and dairy-free cheese, 100% nut-free menus, dedicated gluten-free fryers, staff that know the exact oil used, and gluten-free pizzas. Cheers to sports bars offering gluten-free ciders and beers as well as nut-free cocktails! See the places that score a touchdown across 26 states and 7 countries! Arizona | Arkansas | California | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Iowa | Kentucky | Maryland | Massachusetts | Missouri | Nevada | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Utah | Virginia | West Virginia | D.C. Australia | Canada | Estonia | Ireland | Malta | United Kingdom
Allergy-Friendly DePaul University Campus Guide
I am a current student at DePaul University and even though I have never eaten in the food hall, DePaul is very considerate when it comes to food safety. At all events they have clear signage on each ingredient. DePaul does a great job with being accommodating to any restriction or allergy. Don’t hesitate to ask someone! They have been a fantastic fit for me, socially, academically, and with everything from A to Z. DePaul does not have a student health insurance plan, which is disappointing.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Campus Guide: Northwestern University
See Jonathon's top allergy-friendly picks around the Northwestern University campus! Location: Evanston, Illinois
