Egg Harbor Cafe

2 recent ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Cinnamon Rolls, Pancakes, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
2 ratings

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512 N Western Ave
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Have been many times with my celiac family - no issues!

They have a huge GF menu, safe handling protocols, and even separate colored dishes to cue staff and diners that the food is gf. We love it here

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 breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
Updated 1 week ago read full review

Celiac

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I’ve eaten here multiple times and every time I do I get very sick. Even though they offer gluten free items and I tell them I have celiac, the food somehow gets contaminated and I end up sick every time. Not only that but the food there isn’t even that good.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Have successfully had breakfast here multiple times. My son loves the gf pancake. We are very comfortable eating here and have had no problems.

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
  • Burgers
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Cafe
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Has a great experience here! GF cinnamon roll (from sweet Ali’s gf bakery) was delicious of course! Love it here!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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They know the drill and they have sweet Ali’s pancakes! Yum!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Outstanding GF menu. The cinnamon roll does not taste GF!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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One of the best GF menus I’ve seen. Great place.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Egg Harbor is the only place we feel completely safe eating! They are extremely good about keeping their GF food separate from the rest of the kitchen

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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One of our go-to places for good food and a good selection of gluten-free options. Very knowledgeable and even accommodating when possible. The GF Door County chicken salad is delicious as are their GF pancakes.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Excellent service and food. We took our new sailor here for Veteran's Day breakfast. They were very kind and several staff members thanked him for his service. Highly recommend.

Plus, the gluten-free selection is pretty impressive. My grits were amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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They have a few gluten free options. It's not a ton but they are great!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Review


Great spot for breakfast. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and take celiac seriously. There was a mistake and my food came with an English muffin. The meal was quickly removed and they made me a new meal. Waiter even double checked that first meal wasn’t just “recycled”. Highly recommended

Safety


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

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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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Review


This is the second time we have been here and so far so good. I am celiac and have not had any issues. While they do not have a GF space in kitchen I have not had cross contamination issues. They have a GF cinnamon roll they get from a local bakery that is soooo good and the rest of the family really likes the other dishes. On our list of regular places.

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
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


This used to by favorite brunch place for celiac safe food, but the last time I went I got horribly glutened. My mom (also celiac) had the same reaction when she tried going again after that. I’m not sure if it was the staff or a change in protocol, but we made clear both times that we had celiac disease and they said they could accommodate. Please be cautious going here, I hope they can make it safe again!

Safety


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

— Not at all

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

Symptomatic Celiac

Overall Rating

Review


Had a good experience. Basic breakfast food, wasn’t anything special but staff had good understanding of celiac disease and I didn’t get sick

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?

— Good

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Been here twice and no complaints either time. GF options are clearly labeled on separate menu and staff was helpful. Food was a 9/10! So good experience overall.

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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

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