Barb City Bagels

They do have pre-packaged (looked like Udi’s individual packages) gf bagels that are safe from cross contamination they can make an egg sandwich on. Good option in a pinch, and the staff will change gloves and make sure it is prepared separately if you tell them it is an allergy.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Had a fantastic egg, sausage and spinach breakfast sandwich on a gluten free bagel that was SO GOOD. They use separate equipment to prep your food so very low risk of cross contamination. Will be back when visiting daughter at NIU.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They have a separate oven or toaster to cook your food in. I ended up having a pizza bagel. I have not had one in 7 years and it was absolutely delicious. I don't recall the brand of bagel that they got but it came in pre-packaged so there was no contamination in their store. Only plain but very happy. They can make egg sandwiches too...

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Cute coffee shop! Had an alright bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich with a gluten free bagel.

Be warned that if you order bagels to go, they give you prepackaged “The Greater Knead”. I suspect this is what they used for my sandwich as well.

Very nice staff though! 🥯

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Staff informed me they have separate knives for gluten free bagels and were well prepared to switch gloves and prevent cross contamination. Food was great too! I got a gluten free bagel with egg, cheese, and bacon.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent