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Pearl #45: Gluten-free at Blue Door Farm Stand (Chicago)

September 14, 2014 by Kate 2 Comments

Adorbs. Blue Door Farm Stand, in Lincoln Park, is adorable and rustic and chic. If I had a quaint country farm home rather than a teeny tiny Chicago junior-one bedroom…that’s what it would ideally look like. In a perfect world, right?

Gluten-free at Blue Door Farm Stand Chicago - Rustic Sign | Gluten-free Pearls

So Blue Door Farm Stand doesn’t have that many gluten-free options as compared to some lunch/brunch places. But I had such a nice experience there that I just wanted to share.

Gluten-free at Blue Door Farm Stand Chicago - Interior | Gluten-free Pearls

It’s primarily a sandwich and salad joint, with a great (but pricey) fresh-pressed juice selection and fresh roasted Intelligentsia coffee. They also have cheese and charcuterie platters if you’re more in the mood for a bite. Ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. And if your party is so inclined, they have a pretty decent craft beer selection, including Glutenberg gluten-free beer, J.K’s Scrumpy Organic Cider and Vandermill Cider. They also offer various locally made pantry and home goods items for purchase – jams, sauces, marinades, tea towels, kitchen accessories, etc.

Gluten-free at Blue Door Farm Stand Chicago - Menu | Gluten-free Pearls

If you’re GF, I’d recommend going for breakfast, vs. lunch, as you’ll have a wider selection of items to choose from (lunch is mostly sandwiches). They stop serving breakfast at noon. However, if you’re there for lunch, many of their salads can be prepared gluten-free.

Gluten-free at Blue Door Farm Stand Chicago | Gluten-free Pearls

I ordered the Sunrise BLT – sunny side eggs, heirloom tomatoes, Jones Farms bacon and tarragon aioli, with a side of petite greens dressed in their housemade vinaigrette. Normally it’s set atop multigrain toast, but the thick and juicy tomato was just as satisfying as a base. Super fresh, colorful and flavorful. Never once missed the bread. And it’s awesome to know it’s local!

Gluten-free at Blue Door Farm Stand Chicago - Sunrise BLT | Gluten-free Pearls

Even if you’re not dining in, I recommend stopping in for a coffee or fresh pressed-juice and soaking in Blue Door Farm Stand’s cuteness. Remember, life is better on the farm.

Gluten-free at Blue Door Farm Stand Chicago - Life is Better on the Farm | Gluten-free Pearls

Until next time,
Kate

 

Filed Under: American, Eat Local, Restaurant Reviews Tagged With: gluten free blue door farm stand, gluten free breakfast chicago, gluten free chicago, gluten free lincoln park, gluten free restaurants chicago

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  1. Megan

    September 16, 2014 at 8:51 am

    I literally walked past this place last week and wondered if I could find anything GF there. Awesome! So happy to have found your blog!

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    • Kate

      September 16, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Hey Megan – Thanks for the note! You’ll def have to stop in – this place is seriously adorable. Normally I’d be bummed that there wasn’t more to eat but the decor helps ease that pain. 🙂 Definitely go for breakfast, though – then you’ll have egg options. Loving your blog, too – those quiche look amazing!

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