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Welsh-Ryan Arena

Northwestern Wildcats · Big Ten · Evanston, IL

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Ask guest services what they have, or try a restaurant nearby.

Celiac? Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact.

Bringing foodNo dietary exception listedAsk the venue888-467-8775
What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

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I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

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Gluten-free near Welsh-Ryan Arena , 5 restaurants

Gluten-free near Welsh-Ryan Arena

For a meal before or after. Each restaurant's own menu marks gluten-free food. Ask each restaurant about shared fryers and cross-contact. Distances are straight-line from the venue. Checked October 10, 2026.

  • Comida

    Sit-down · 0.4 mi

    "GF" marks on the online ordering menu

    The online ordering menu marks many dishes GF, including queso, tostadas, rice and beans, and esquites.

    1928 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

    MenuDirections

  • DeSalvo's Pizza

    Pizza · 0.5 mi

    GF 12-inch pizza option

    The food menu lists a 12-inch gluten-free option for its pizzas, and the drink menu lists a gluten-free pilsner and cider.

    1945 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

    MenuDirections

  • Elephant + Vine - Evanston

    Quick bite · 1.4 mi

    GF marks on bowls and sweets; burgers can be made GF

    The menu PDF marks bowls and desserts GF and says burgers can be made gluten-free, and the site says the plant-based kitchen cannot guarantee against cross-contamination. Ask staff before ordering.

    719 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

    MenuDirections

  • Tapas Barcelona

    Sit-down · 1.6 mi

    (GF) marks on the food menu

    The downtown Evanston food menu marks many tapas (GF), including potato salad, tortilla, artichokes and ceviche.

    1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

    MenuDirections

  • La Cocinita - Evanston

    Sit-down · 1.6 mi

    (GF) marks on the online ordering menu

    Its Evanston online ordering menu marks many items GF, including empanadas, chips and dips, and its site says it serves gluten-free menu options.

    521 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

    MenuDirections

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Is there gluten-free food at Welsh-Ryan Arena?

No gluten-free food is listed yet. The outside-food rule and who to ask are below.

Can I bring gluten-free food into Welsh-Ryan Arena?

No dietary exception is listed. Contact the venue if you need an accommodation. The venue’s rule and who to ask

Can you bring food into Welsh-Ryan Arena?

Bringing food

No dietary exception listed

Northwestern's men's basketball gameday page lists outside food and beverage, and food, drinks, picnic baskets and coolers, among items prohibited at Welsh-Ryan Arena, and says storage for them is not provided. It states no exception for dietary or medical needs; its only medical note covers guests who cannot pass the metal detectors. Contact the ticket office before game day if you need to bring food for a dietary need.

Venue policy

We checked the venue’s rules on October 10, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

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Phone 888-467-8775 (ticket office, 888-GO-PURPLE)

Email cat-tix@northwestern.edu

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Venue tips

Northwestern's concession maps for Welsh-Ryan Arena label no item gluten-free, and no Northwestern or Levy page names one for 2026-27. Levy Restaurants is the concessionaire.

  • Stands are on all three levels. Fan Services staff are in the lobby, behind section 110 (main) and section 207 (upper).
  • The concession maps are captioned 2021-22, so confirm what a stand has now.
  • Call the ticket office at 888-467-8775 before game day if you need to bring food for a dietary need.

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About this guide

Researched October 10, 2026 from venue, team, and food-provider menus. Menus change by event, so check at the stand.

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Food provider: Levy Restaurants

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