Shopper's Corner
Celiac Friendly Grocery Stores in the Chicago Area
Members recommended the following stores in the Chicago, IL area. This list is provided as a convenience to newly diagnosed celiacs in finding a place to purchase gluten-free products, and does not imply endorsement of any business by the Celiac Sprue Association of Greater Chicago. Even though a manufacturer or a store may label a product as 'gluten-free' only you can make the decision to include it in your diet. Continue to read labels, and to ask questions politely, of course!
|
A Way of Life
9359 N. Milwaukee Ave (In Millbrook Shopping Center) Niles, IL 60714 Phone: 847-966-5565 |
Good selection of gluten-free foods and will order. |
|
Always Healthy
123 S. Rand Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Phone: 847-438-9200 |
Good selection, always helpful and willing to order things for you. |
|
American Health Foods
5142 W. 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Phone: 708-423-5099 |
The owner's daughter is a celiac. He carries a wide selection of gluten-free products and is always getting new items in stock. He is very accommodating. |
|
Bread Smith
174 York Rd. Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: 630-832-0992 BreadSmith.com |
Twice a month they do GF bread and it is really good. They also do muffins on the same days.
Call to place an order or she may have extras in the freezer available. |
|
Corner Health Food Store
502 N. Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060 Phone: 847-566-4888 |
They carry pasta, cereals, Food for Life bread & pizza crusts. Reasonable prices. |
|
Crystal Lake Health Food Store
25 E. Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 847-459-7942 |
Small space but very well stocked and very accommodating. |
|
Deerfield Bakery
25 South Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, 813 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield 201 Buffalo Grove Rd, Buffalo Grove www.deerfieldbakery.com |
New Centralized Call Center for all three locations - 847-520-0068 |
|
Dominicks
Numerous locations throughout the city and suburbs. |
Major supermarket chain. Bring your Gluten-Free Product Guide with you but remember that this is still the place where most of us buy produce, meat, milk, eggs, and many other products. Some stores carry a few specialty g-f items - be sure to tell the manager it is appreciated. |
|
Earthly Goods Health Foods Inc.
6951 W. Grand Ave New strip mall just west of Gurnee Mills w/Linens 'N Things and Old Navy) Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone: 847-855-9677 |
This is where the Lake County Sub group meets at times |
|
Eurofresh Market
130 NW Hwy Palatine, IL 60067 Phone: 847-202-0333 |
International grocery. More like an old-fashioned European mom/pop store. Interesting selections. Great selection of fresh produce. Good prices |
|
Free From Market
14482 South LaGrange Road Orland Park, Illinois 60462 Phone: 708-590-6205 Fax: 708-590-6207 www.freefrommarket.com |
Free From Market is an allergy specialy store (environmental and foods) that we have just launched. We have over 1000 Gluten-/Allergen-free foods and are still growing. |
|
Fruitful Yield
2129 W. 63rd Street, Downers Grove 60516 630-969-7614 229 W. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard 60148 630-629-9242 154 S. Bloomingdale Rd, Bloomingdale 60108 630-894-3553 175 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg 60195 847-882-2999 214 N. York Rd, Elmhurst IL60126 630-530-1445 302S. McLean Blvd., Elgin IL 60123 847-888-0100 |
Health Food Stores. Always very helpful. Cooperative and carry several gluten-free breads.
Skokie store gives 10% senior discount. Elgin store also known as Here's Health Stores Inc. Other locations - these were the ones mentioned by members. |
Full Flavor Foods
Phone: 269-795-2000 |
Gluten Free Gravies, Soup Stock, Sauces & Cream Soups. Yummy recipes for chicken and beef dishes and more! |
|
Gluten-Free Grocery
Opening in April 2008 In Westchester |
'nuff said
Gluten-Free Grocery |
|
Gluten-Free Store
807 Waukegan Rd Corner of Dundee and Waukegan Roads Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: 847-513-6515 |
Formerly known as "Gluten Free Market" in Buffalo Grove
Larger supply of Gluten free products and now open on Sunday and closed on Wednesday www.glutenfreestoreusa.com |
|
Gluten-Free Trading Company
3116 S. Chase Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53207 Phone: 414-747-8700 FAX: 414-474-8747 |
Dedicated gluten-free market. Out of the way, but if you are anywhere nearby it's worth a visit. A novelty in that everything in the store is gluten-free. Both the owners are celiacs. It is suggested that you call ahead to verify hours.
http://www.food4celiacs.com/index.htm |
|
Goodday Health Foods
514 N. Western Ave. Lake Forest,IL Phone: 877-395-2527 |
Over 400 items to order from 40 manufacturers. Call for free catalog or order on secure easy to use web site. |
|
Health Food Flanagan's
7227 W 103rd St Palos Hills, IL Phone: 708-430-7080 |
|
|
Heritage Health Foods
4111 W. 183rd ST. Country Club Hills, Il 60478 Phone: 708-957-0595 |
www.2gethealthy.biz for other locations in Chicag |
|
GoHealth Nutz Natural Foods
19844 La Grange Rd Mokena, IL Phone: 815-485-3333 |
Positive reports from members. |
|
Hilke's Nutrition Center
1691 Morthland Dr. Valparaiso, IN 46385 Phone: 219-477-4005 2917 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso IN 46383 Phone: 219-464-7818 |
|
|
J's Vitamins & More
5316 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60630 Phone: 773-763-1917 |
He will order anything you need |
|
Jewel
Numerous locations throughout the city and suburbs. |
Major supermarket chain. Bring your trusty gluten-Free Product Guide with you ; but remember that this is still the place where most of us buy produce, meat, milk, eggs, and many other products. Some stores carry a few specialty gluten-free items. If you find them, be sure to tell the manager how much you appreciate this. |
|
Lil's Dietary Specialty Shop
2738 W. 111th St Chicago, IL 60655 Phone: 630-584-7650 lil'sdietary.com |
A south side member's favorite place to shop gluten free and recently featured in Chicago Tribune Newspaper's "Smart" section. |
|
Lone Star Natural Foods
311 N. 2nd Street St. Charles IL 60174 Phone: 630-584-7650 |
|
|
Meister's Gluten Free Mixtures
Gluten Free Flour Specialists 103 Pima Lane Loda, IL 60948 Office/Fax (217)-386-9467 Dave's Cell (815)-343-0604 |
Meister's Website Meister's E-Mail |
|
Mitsuwa Marketplace
100 E. Algonquin Rd Arlington Hts., IL 60005 Phone: 847-956-6699 |
Oriental (predominantly Japanese) supermarket. Carry a good selection of gluten-free flours at very reasonable prices. |
|
Natural Choices
1338 N Cedar Road New Lenox, IL 60451 Phone: 815-485-5572 |
Has a good selection of gluten-free products. |
|
Natural Health Foods Inc of Naperville
411 E. Ogden Ave Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: 630-355-4840 |
This store has a good variety of packaged goods and frozen products. They are carrying some of the best products from a number of different manufacturers: Dr. Schar, Glutano, Glutino, Mi-Del, Bi-Aglut, Tinkyada, DeBoles, Kinickinick, EnerG, Gluten Free Panty, etc. |
|
New Vitality Health Foods
9177 West 151st Street Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: 708-403-0120 Fax: 708-403-7041 |
Has a large supply of gluten free products.
http://www.newvitalityhealth.com |
|
Orland Meat Market & Deli
9105 W. 151st Street Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: 708-403-0900 |
This is a New Deli in Orland Park that carries Gluten Free Deli Lunch Meat, hot dogs, too! The brand name is Boar's Head.
www.orlandmeatmarket.com |
|
Pass' Health Foods
7228 W. College Dr. (119th St) Palos Heights, IL 60463 Phone: 708-448-9114 |
Over 500 Gluten Free items available |
|
C & I Kuhn
806 E. Roosevelt Rd, Wheaton 60187 Phone: 630-668-3311 716 W. State, Geneva 60134 Phone: 630-232-6646 |
Local group meets in Geneva Store |
|
South Suburban Food Coop Inc.
21750 Main St. Matteson, IL 60443 Phone: 708-747-2256 |
|
|
Southtown Health Foods
2100 W. 95th Street (NW corner of 95th & Hoyne) Chicago, Il Phone: 773-233-1856 www.southtownhealthfoods.com |
|
|
Sunrise Farm Market
Locations: 17650 Torrence Ave - Lansing, IL - 708-474-6166 15818 So Harlem Ave - Orland Park, IL - 708-845-5424 3203 Vollmer Road - Flossmoor, IL - 708-365-5400 |
Fresh organic vegetables, good gluten-free rolls, cereal |
|
Sunset Foods
1127 Church Street Northbrook, IL 60062 Phone: 847-272-7700 www.sunsetfoods.com |
Downtown Northbrook. Supermarket. Have a special section with a great selection of gluten-free baking mixes. Also have stores in Highland Park and Lake Forest, but the Northbrook store is "the" gluten-free store and well worth a special trip. |
|
Sweetgrass Market
1742 W. Golf Rd Mt. Prospect, Il 60056 Phone: 847-956-1939 |
Fair variety of gluten-free items and willing to order other things |
|
Trader Joe’s
Various Locations around the country www.traderjoes.com |
Somewhat trendy bare bones store, popular for years on East and West coast. They carry quite a few gluten-free foods and will shortly have their gluten-free product list available for customers at these stores. Meantime, you can access a complete list (not every store carries every item on the list) on the web at (web address not active). Labeling is good. Prices are often below their competitors. Also carry good cheese, frozen fish, and wines. Two more stores will open soon in Downers Grove and Glenview. |
|
Valli Produce
400 E. Golf Road (two blocks east of Arlington Heights Rd.) Phone: 847-439-9700 850 N. Roselle Road (SW corner of Roselle and Higgins) Phone: 847-252-7200 www.valliproduce.com |
Excellent selection of fresh produce at very reasonable prices. Also good meats and deli section. Some gluten-free flours available. |
|
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market Location Search |
Supermarket specializing in health foods and organic produce. Selection varies from store to store. All stores carry a variety of specifically gluten-free foods e.g. breakfast cereal, cookies, flours and mixes, pasta, and frozen breads and waffles. They also carry gluten-free brands of many other products. |