Walker Bros. Original Pancake House

8 recent ratings
$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Pancakes, Waffles
Safety Rating
6 ratings

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825 W Dundee Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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Celiac

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Found this place on this app. I was so excited to actually eat breakfast at a restaurant since the last one got me glutened many months ago and had me very nervous to go out. Staff was very Friendly and assured me that new clean pan and ingredients were used. Food was delicious and I did not have an reactions ! Definitely coming back.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Celiac

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A must! I had a gf plain waffle, eggs, and hash browns with sweet onions. Everything came out with a gluten free allergen stick, the syrup is made in house so is for sure gluten free, and the waffles are made in a separate waffle iron. Everything tasted amazing too. Very knowledgeable staff and a separate gf menu.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • 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

Updated 7 months ago read full review

Celiac

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August 14th, 2023:

This place is still awesome and we make a point to come here when we are in the area. Uploaded pictures of the 2023 GF menus. (see photos)

—- Menu states they do everything possible to avoid cross contamination which us the best you can expect in a non-dedicated gluten free kitchen. I had no issues as a celiac.

Possibly the best omelette I’ve had in my life. It was excellent. Everything here was delicous and there are a lot of gluten free options.

Great breakfast food

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
  • 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 takeout
Updated 8 months 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

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes
  • Waffles

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout

Photos


Gluten-Free at Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
Plain gf waffle
Gluten-Free at Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
Gluten-Free at Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
Western Omelet
GF Pancakes
Western Omelet & GF Pancakes
Side of Bacon
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More Reviews


Celiac

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Pancakes were good, but even for a half order (3 pancakes) it was very expensive. With a cup of tea and tip the bill was over $20. Pancakes were ok.

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?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 1 year ago read full review

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First time I have had a waffle since being GF, it was so heavenly to eat a fluffy waffle agin. It was delicious and made in a GF dedicated waffle iron.

I had the blueberry waffle with blueberry compote on the side. Absolutely recommend.

Definitely recommend this place. GF menu was extensive with many options.

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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Huge gf menu.

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

Celiac

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I have eaten the plain waffle here several times and have not gotten sick. They have a separate waffle iron for gluten free and peanut free.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Unfortunately, the pancakes and waffles are not dairy-free as well. They are made with buttermilk. The gluten free menu is extensive with hash browns, different meats, omelettes, and pancakes/waffles. I did not have a reaction here and they even put gluten-free signage on my plate (toothpicks with the word gluten-free on them). The menu says that the waffle are made in a dedicated gluten-free waffle iron. The food was tasty, but expensive.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love love this place! I always get the GF strawberry waffle, and they use a dedicated waffle maker..... it’s delicious!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Waffles and pancakes gf. Good stuff!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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Love that they put the little sick in the pancakes waffles that say "gluten free" so I don't worry that they're accidentally serving me regular pancakes. So many choices and SO GOOD! :)

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Not only do they have GF pancakes, but GF waffles with several choices of toppings! Awesome! (Designated GF waffle iron)

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Large gluten free menu with many tasty options.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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The gluten free pancakes are so good! I'm a teenager and I enjoyed them!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Amazing gluten free pancakes!! I get a half order of blueberry and a half order of chocolate chip gluten free pancakes! I will go back again!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Updated 11 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Review


gluten-free waffles, pancakes, highly recommend

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Celiac

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Had a great breakfast. Pancakes were light and tasty. Waitress was knowledgeable about gluten free issues.

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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Came here as a mix of me (gf) and family (not gf) and they asked if my gluten free waffle was an allergy or a preference and seemed confident when I said it’s an allergy. Really tasty and I don’t feel sick at all

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

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I ordered an omelet. You can get pancakes or toast. You can get gf pancakes, but not gf toast. You can pay an up charge to get fruit. 🙄. It’s really loud. I’m hangry, so maybe disregard my review.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Average

Overall Rating

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I was really upset with my experience here. I was told they had dedicated waffle iron but that was false information. There was not much I could eat at this establishment except for eggs, which I unfortunately don’t like. It’s hard to be promised something will be safe, but when I arrive I find out they have nothing I wanted. Really disappointed.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

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