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Sunny Bowls restaurant in Chicago
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Sunny Bowls

The venue's menu marks GF items per-dish and all soups are labelled GF.

GF·CoeliacA
VeganA
VegA
NutB
DairyA
EggB
ShellB
Address222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza # 201, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
CuisineVegetarian
Price
Hours
Mon8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

A
confidence 70%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

The venue's menu marks GF items per-dish and all soups are labelled GF. Multiple coeliac reviewers report feeling safe and eating without reaction. However, the kitchen is not dedicated GF (bread is kept separate but across the aisle; matzo balls contain wheat). Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged. Staff are reported as helpful and knowledgeable.

marked menustaff trained

Dairy-free

A
confidence 70%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

The menu marks DF items per-dish and states 'All soups are dairy-free'. Multiple reviewers note DF options and a staff member said 'well you came to the right place' for GF & DF. However, the kitchen is shared and some items (grilled cheese, Smoky Goat Cheese, Mediterranean salad with feta) contain dairy. No dedicated dairy-free prep area is mentioned.

marked menu

Vegan

A
confidence 65%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

Each vegan dish on the menu is marked with a V, and the menu lists several vegan soups and smoothie bowls. The venue's Instagram bio states 'Vegan Options'. Still, the kitchen is shared, and some items contain dairy or egg. No dedicated vegan prep area is mentioned.

marked menu

Vegetarian

A
confidence 60%
Strongly trusted ·what tier A means

The menu marks vegetarian items with a V. Several vegetarian soups, salads, and smoothie bowls are offered. The kitchen is shared, and some menu items contain meat or fish. No dedicated vegetarian prep area is mentioned.

marked menu

Nut-free

B
confidence 50%

The menu lists items containing almonds, such as the Apricot Almond Chicken Salad and the House salad with sliced almond, and peanut butter in the Power Bowl. No nut-free marking system is used. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contamination risk is present.

Egg-free

B
confidence 50%

The menu notes that some items (Apricot Almond Chicken Salad, Spicy Tuna) contain egg, and matzo balls contain egg. No egg-free marking system is used. Staff may accommodate on request but no dedicated prep is mentioned.

Shellfish-free

B
confidence 50%

The menu notes that Thai Chicken soup 'Contains: Shellfish'. No shellfish-free marking system is used. The kitchen is shared and cross-contamination risk is present.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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