Brunch Cafe

2 recent ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Pancakes, Waffles
172 S 1st St
St. Charles, IL 60174

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Celiac

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Our son wanted to go out for breakfast for his 8th birthday. This place is fantastic in every way. Friendly, welcoming smiles from the minute you walk in. Very attentive staff. The food was excellent, with very large portions (consider getting a short stack if ordering pancakes otherwise will need to take home left overs, but that’s fine). Everything we tried was very well prepared and quite tasty including omelets, waffles and pancakes. One significant factor for us choosing this place is that our other son has Celiac disease and and this place is definitely Celiac friendly. They have excellent knowledge for preparing foods separately to minimize cross contamination. Our celiac son really enjoyed his GF pancakes. They don’t have a separate GF menu, but the regular menu is clearly marked what maybe prepared GF. They also brought out a cupcake with a candle for our birthday boy. Thank you for all the staff and owner for this great establishment. Definitely will be back.

Safety


Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


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

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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They have gluten free toast made in a dedicated toaster. The staff was very knowledgeable about gluten free options. So nice to enjoy eggs with toast. Not often able to do that in a restaurant.

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Have had two great experiences here since being diagnosed celiac. They have a separate toaster for their GF toast, and they’re great about taking precautions for celiacs. I feel very confident eating here!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Kid Friendly

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Celiac

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My GF son loves the bacon and chocolate chip pancakes. We’ve eaten here four times and never felt sick (we’re very sensitive). They also have breakfast potatoes and GF toast cooked in a separate toaster among other things. Food is reasonably priced and delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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This place is one of my favorite little breakfast joints and I was super concerned that I would never again get to have one of their Mediterranean omelets after I was diagnosed. Instead they were the first restaurant I trusted to order food from. Much of their menu is marked gluten free. I did get my food take out because frankly I was nervous. The omelette was great as always and I was able to get a very good tasting gluten-free pancake to enjoy as well. I'm so happy I get to continue eating here and I really appreciate the staff. It's hard to comment on cross contamination because while I am celiac, to date, I have not had any symptoms related to cross contamination and since I'm new at this I have to assume at some point something has been cross-contaminated.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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They offer bread if you want a sandwich or pancakes and waffles for breakfast. I had a churros waffle and it was yummy

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Gluten Sensitive

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Found plenty of gf options. Great food. Very careful!

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


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

Celiac

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After asking the waitress a ton a questions, I ended up asking her to find out from the manager what the safest food they have for a celiac. The answer was toast. “Everything is on shared equipment.” They wash everything as best they can but that’s far from ideal. I was disappointed that this restaurant is listed on this app. I ended up getting dry toast with very cold lettuce and tomato and bacon. It was a cold and dry BLT.

I will say though, that I appreciated their honesty!

Safety


Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

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

— Below Average

Symptomatic Celiac

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We are in from out of state. Ate breakfast this am and yesterday. I asked about the protocol in the kitchen. They use a separate grill for the gluten free pancakes, that were delicious. I did not try the gf waffles. There is a dedicated waffle iron for the gf waffles. They offer gf French toast.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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

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