The Dearborn
The chef's mother has coeliac disease, and the owner personally assured a diner that gluten-free cooking is taken seriously.
Per-allergen evidence
The chef's mother has coeliac disease, and the owner personally assured a diner that gluten-free cooking is taken seriously. Staff can walk diners through modifiable menu items (about 4 mains, 2 apps, 1 dessert). However, there is no dedicated gluten-free kitchen, no allergen-marked menu, and no accreditation. One reviewer reported a curt, unhelpful waitress, indicating inconsistency. The O'Hare airport branch has a separate, slightly better setup with some marked GF items.
[1] Official Menus, The Dearborn (official menu)
The source shows a full menu with no allergen markings, no GF symbols, and no dietary notes.fetched May 15, 2026[2] Aggregator Are there gluten-free menu options at The Dearborn in Chicago?, FindMeGlutenFree
The source reports no GF menu. Reviews note the chef's mother has coeliac, staff can modify dishes, but service varies.fetched May 14, 2026[3] Aggregator The Dearborn - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Chicago, FindMeGlutenFree
O'Hare airport branch listing notes that salads and mains are marked GF, that staff discuss allergies with the chef, and that no reaction has been reported.fetched May 14, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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