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Sunny Bowls

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 by the aggregator disclaimer. Staff are reported as helpful and knowledgeable.

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
Websitesunnybowls.com/?y_source=1_NjEyODY1MDgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

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 by the aggregator disclaimer. Staff are reported as helpful and knowledgeable.

marked menustaff trained

Vegan

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

The menu marks V items per-dish and lists several vegan soups and smoothie bowls. The venue's Instagram bio states 'Vegan Options'. However, the kitchen is shared and some items contain dairy or egg. No dedicated vegan prep area is mentioned.

marked menu

Vegetarian

confidence 0.60 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

The menu marks V items and offers several vegetarian soups, salads, and smoothie bowls. The kitchen is shared and some items contain meat or fish. No dedicated vegetarian prep area is mentioned.

marked menu

Dairy-free

confidence 0.70 ·

Marked menu + dedicated, Allergen-marked menu plus dedicated fryer / prep area. Staff trained. Not a fully dedicated kitchen.

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

Nut-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

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

Egg-free

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

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

confidence 0.50 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

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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