Celiac safety profile
The Dawson
American Restaurant · Cocktail Bar · Eclectic Restaurant · New Us American Restaurant
730 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Petite filet
- Little gem salad
- Grilled salmon
- Asparagus
- Fingerling potatoes
- Shishito peppers
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The venue is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is possible.
- There is at least one past incident where a gluten-free burger was served with a regular bun, causing anxiety for the diner.
- A catered event noted gluten-free items were served, but one dish (cavatelli) contained gluten, highlighting the importance of asking about menu specifics and substitutions.
- Positive staff interactions and explicit gluten-free items and checks were reported, but the lack of a dedicated facility means ongoing vigilance is prudent.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.