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

E-Mail
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

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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.

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Last updated 5/20/2009