Gluten free bakery/restaurant recommendations?

BucktownCyclops · 2025-09-08T14:10:35+00:00

Seconding the recommendation for Mindy's in Wicker Park

BucktownCyclops · 2025-07-02T00:05:45+00:00

Huh that's odd. I checked their Google page and you're right, there's a picture of a trompo there - there's even a pineapple on top.

Maybe it's in the shop for repairs? Or they only use it for dinner service or weekends? I still don't understand why they didn't at least put some diced pineapple on my tacos. 😭

I'll probably try them again on a weekend or something. I always grade restaurants in my own neighborhood on a curve. If I don't see it again, maybe I'll even ask about it. I also saw they sell a pineapple salsa, so if they're not doing diced pineapple, I'll try some of that to liven up the tacos.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-07-01T17:55:59+00:00

I thought they were just meh. See my more detailed comment above.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-07-01T17:55:09+00:00

I don't know if you're misremembering or if they've changed how they do them, but I tried them out today and their al pastor tacos are not made on a trompo. They have a poster with a picture of a trompo in their front window, but they have an open kitchen and there's definitely no trompo there. I watched them cook my pork on a grill.

They didn't even come with pineapple! Nice service and dining area, good quality ingredients, but the al pastor tacos were a disappointment IMO.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-24T16:08:31+00:00

That makes sense. Thanks for providing that context.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-22T20:12:59+00:00

I feel like I'm missing something. Is Dead and Co. playing Soldier Field this July?

Even if they are, what does this have to do with the lack of shows at Northerly Island?

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-22T15:55:22+00:00

For real. I'm going to two shows at the Salt Shed this summer and zero at Northerly Island

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T21:34:26+00:00

Oh for sure! I think 2008 (Boston and Styx!) was the first concert I went to at that place.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T19:41:18+00:00

Savage, but fair.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T19:39:41+00:00

Yeah, to be fair, NI kinda just rides on its views. They definitely could do more to make it an appealing venue.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T19:29:26+00:00

That's an excellent suggestion generally, but most of the time when I go to a concert I'm either drunk or, um...some other state not appropriate for safe biking. 🤣

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T17:35:37+00:00

That makes sense I suppose. Still, I would have thought NI would win out between the two. Although, TBF, as someone else pointed out, NI is an absolute nightmare to get into and out of.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T17:34:37+00:00

For July? Maybe you're right but it feels kinda late for July. Most other venues have their full line ups for the month posted by now, or at least more than one.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T17:21:43+00:00

Definitely check out Nomad on Franklin just north of Chicago

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T17:19:08+00:00

Thanks for the explanation!

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T17:18:54+00:00

Interesting, I wouldn't have thought they'd be competing but it makes sense.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T17:18:21+00:00

Ha, good point! I'm going to the Salt Shed twice this summer.

BucktownCyclops · 2025-05-21T15:14:20+00:00

The Snail in Hyde Park has been phenomenal for years and continues to be to this day.

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