Cooper's Hawk

5 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Dessert, Pasta, Risotto, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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1740 Freedom Dr
Naperville, IL 60563
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Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

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This is my go-to restaurant. Extensive gf menu and they even have gf bread so you can eat bread like everyone else at your table like a normal person. I recommend Dana's Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, Braised Short Rib Risotto, or the Caesar Salad, but I've never had a bad dish here. They obviously have an extensive wine selection as well which is nice, too.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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This is our favorite restaurant. We have been to many locations and this is our favorite. The food is excellent and the gf menu has many options. I feel like they take allergies/celiac serious here and the servers are always knowledgeable.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Big GF menu here! Make sure you tell the waitstaff about your allergy and verify the dish is safe when it is brought to your table (it’s a big restaurant and I see how they could accidentally swap two plates). One time they put tortilla strips on my dish bc they brought the regular dish, not the GF one. They recovered well, apologized, and have always been a very kind staff. Just make sure it’s safe (like at any restaurant).

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 1 year 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
  • Burgers
  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Risotto
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Bar
  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Restaurant

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Cross- contamination in food
Chicken Carbonara
Short Rib Risotto
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More Reviews


Hashimoto's

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I was super impressed with the gluten-free options and the care the staff took to eliminate cross-contamination. Also, getting complementary gluten-free bread is always a win in my book.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Good

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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GF menu with many choices. They provided a roll before dinner. Very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent Gluten Free menu: appetizers, salads, entree’s include pasta, fish, chicken, and beef. Even GF bread. Our server was very attentive and when my food was presented it was stated that it was GF. Wonderful safe dining.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


They have a GF menu that shows they respect the GF community. Wish there was a Cooper's Hawk in the city where I live!

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very attentive. Excellent GF menu.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Has own gluten free menu with everything from appetizers to desserts. They also have a gluten free bread that is served before meals. I let the staff know that I had Celiac and they were extremely accommodating. Informed the kitchen who took all necessary precautions. I got the chicken picatta which was delicious. No reaction from the meal! Would eat head again!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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They have one of the largest gluten free menus I’ve seen. They do a wonderful job of making allergies known to the chefs. I have other allergies which makes going out to eat very difficult. They are always very accommodating. One of my favorite restaurants.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love the gluten free bread! Sometimes they run out though which is disappointing. Lots of options on the menu. Have eaten here many times with no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Ordered gluten free Mexican Drunken Shrimp. Tested with Nima and results showed gluten. Shrimp also appeared to be deep fried, which should not have been since they do not have a dedicated fryer.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Was very disappointed with my meal here on 7/30/19. I ordered a gluten free risotto and talked about the severity of celiac and I was assured that the kitchen had a procedure so there would be no cross contamination. "don't worry we handle this a lot here, you'll be safe". There was many errors with the ordering and they were bringing two of each appetizer. Then when my short rib risotto came the plating was horrible and it looked like there was caked on food that was not washed off the bowl. When I started eatting the $26 dish I found random other food in my meal. This made me feel uncomfortable because if that made it into the bowl what else may have came into contact. I informed the manager and sent my food back. The manager apolagise and did give a complimentary dinner for next time (won't feel comfortable eatting here again though)

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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The food is amazing and the our server was very knowledgeable about what I was able to safely eat. The warm bread served before our meal was absolutely amazing! Better than any traditional bread I ever had prior to going GF.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Fantastic menu and serving staff are knowledgeable and prepped for allergies of all kinds! Dine here frequently and have yet to have a reaction šŸ˜

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Server was very knowledgeable. The menu selection is amazing and food was absolutely spectacular. Highly recommend!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Extensive gf menu! Delicious gourmet food. I love going here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I told my waiter that I was Celiac and he knew my requirements immediately. However, I was brought brioche that was accompanied by a knife that was dirty. The knife had crumbs and grease stains on it. I told the waiter why it was important that I not eat bread cut with the same knife. He skirted the issue and then returned to the kitchen. The issue went unaddressed, which demonstrated to me that a real awareness of the core issues was not there. I love this restaurant and have been a wine club Member for many years. I am sorely disappointed.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Excellent gluten free menu. However, server knowledge is very poor. They asked if my one year old had an allergy or preference. The first time we were there they accidentally served her wheat pasta. We tried again, hoping it was a fluke, and they served her cross contaminated fries. Scary.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Good food and broad selection of gf food on a separate menu. Go here all the time with celiac and never have reaction.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Enjoyable meal with a safe feel. I can’t tell you how nice it is to have a server mention the words “Celiac Disease”. Made my whole month!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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highly recommend! great bread, amazing wine, and service is top notch! the menu is so full of amazing items!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Love that they give you endless GF bread at the table LIKE NORMAL GLUTINOUS PEOPLE. But don't fill up, because the real food is amazing. Bacon wrapped "drunken" shrimp, lettuce wraps (big as a meal but priced as an app), short rib risotto and burgers are all worth writing home about. You can also get wine samples at the table, free of charge.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Excellent experience as someone with Celiac. The server was knowledgeable and answered all my questions including finding gf and df options. Large gf menu.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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That's all I can say is WOW. Menu is the most extensive GF menu I have ever seen, and the warm GF bread with butter was to die for. If you have Celiac, you have to visit Coopers Hawk!!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love, love, love this place. Wonderful gf menu. Looks like a real menu. (No Deciphering). They even serve a warm gf bun/bread with wine tastings or dinner. My husband and I have been gf for about 6 months. We love to dine out. This is our favorite place so far. We go at least once a month.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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One of my favorite options!!!! Separate kitchen, full menu of options, staff is very knowledgeable and careful with orders.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Cooper's hawk has a pretty large gluten free menu. They also offer a gluten free bread to be served prior to your meal! They are very knowledgeable regarding gluten free cooking. The waitstaff was very accommodating.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Very sensitive to cross contamination and didn't get sick. Pretty good food and large gf menu.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Delicious and I didn't get sick!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great gf menu. But I was contaminated because they put a gf roll on a wooden board that the other bread goes on. I called the manager the next day and He made sure that wouldn't happen again. But I get the impression they really go to great lengths here. I did get reaction but wouldn't anticipate it again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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They have gf bread and many options.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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So many options! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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A favorite! The gf menu is huge! It is almost overwhelming to pick my entree. The lettuce wraps are amazing and they always offer me gluten free bread (the same roll they use for sandwiches and burgers) when my husband gets the pretzel bread. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Great.... Wine too...

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


I had the most amazing Parmesan crusted chicken! Oh and they had warm gluten free bread they were able to bring out too!! Also had the crème brûlée, and there were a few other dessert options. I would absolutely recommend eating here

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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

— Excellent

Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Great gluten free options. They bring out gluten free bread (free of charge) and also have an extensive gluten free menu.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
Symptomatic Celiac

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I want to preface this by saying I LOVE Cooper’s Hawk, I’ve had a wine membership for years and have never once (until now) had a problem eating at any of the 3 locations I’ve been to. They’ve always been very knowledgeable and accommodating. I always tell my server I have celiac disease when I order, even with the gluten free menu because I have significant symptoms, and they’ve always been wonderful about it.

That being said, I found a piece of gnocchi in my risotto there tonight and consequently am now in one of the worst symptom flares I’ve been in. I alerted my server to the issue right away and she and the manager were very apologetic and comped my meal. They even helped wheel me out to my car because I have POTS as well and gluten always triggers syncopal episodes for me.

I‘ve worked in restaurants before, and I know there’s no way to guarantee no cross contamination with a shared kitchen, so I don’t really fault Cooper’s Hawk. I’d still recommend them to anyone gluten free, celiac or not. Just wanted to make sure anyone else with intense symptoms knows this happened so they can use their best judgement the next time they go šŸ¤

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Hashimoto's

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Oh my gosh. Delicious food offered from a gluten free menu. Many options and delicious. Also served a gf bread when my husband ate his delicious pretzel bread ( which if you are not gf; it’s to “die for”). Good service and yummy wines paired with food.

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

Overall Rating

Review


Guys. I went here for my birthday. These lazy gluten eating waiters never even came to take an order, give us a menu, or a kiss on both cheeks. Yes the gluten free menu and kitchen environment are gluten free, but when you disappoint me on my birthday you better expect me to leave a strongly worded 4 star review and bring up this experience every time I hear someone mention your restaurant. Some may say I’m petty. But I say I’m just hungry.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Average

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