Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

10 ratings
$$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns
Safety Rating
8 ratings

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301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60661

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Symptomatic Celiac

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The wait staff was largely unhelpful. I wouldn’t eat here if you want to feel confident about things being gluten free.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


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?

— Poor

Updated yesterday read full review

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Made me feel really sick and they asked if it was a serious allergy and I replied with yes and I still got super sick I got the crepes and a friend got the French toast both gluten free and we did not feel good after but overall good service but besides that not very good

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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buckwheat crepes #ftw

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 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

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Vegan Friendly

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Order gluten free crepes and about an hour later puked.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Asked for a gluten free wrap. They served me breaded chicken inside the wrap and did not take any responsibility. Avoid.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Great, friendly service. Food is amazing and very reasonably priced. Great atmosphere. One of my favorite gluten free brunch spots.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I was lured in by their appearance in this app. They have GF options but their pancakes and crepes are cooked on the same surface. The server was great to warn me and I should have heeded that warning. An hour after ordering a (blah) salad as what I felt would be my safest option, my belly is now bloated, I feel half asleep and the brain fog heaviness is rolling in. I guess I'll find out how badly I was glutened by tomorrow. I definitely don't recommend if you are severely sensitive. I was going to bike on this beautiful day, now I'm gonna waste it with my head down.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The GF pancakes here are really great. Big proportions, good coffee, tasty food. This is your GF breakfast spot.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Gluten free menu...great GF crepes!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Gluten Intolerant

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I love this place!

Symphony crepes are so good!

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

Gluten Intolerant

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Brunch for GF can be hard. This place has options, toast, pancakes etc.

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

Gluten Sensitive

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I am gluten intolerant, not Celiac.

This is my go to spot for breakfast in the neighborhood. I love their potatoes! Super tasty! There are a good amount of choices, including GF French toast, which is really good. Being able to get a side of GF toast with my egg dishes is really nice too. I prefer this spot over Yolk South Loop on weekends since Meli is much less crowded and quieter. I've never had a problem here and recommend if you are gluten intolerant.

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Gluten free marked items but I was immediately sick from the French toast. Not celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

No

Celiac

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I went in but the staff was unsure and not knowledgable and told me they had gluten free bread but when I spoke to the manager he said they didn’t. I felt unsafe eating there so I left.

Celiac friendly?

No

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