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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798 W Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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Overall Rating

Review


Great experience! Good selection of GF options and they informed me of their strict protocols. Delicious food!

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 7 months ago read full review

Hashimoto's

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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?

— 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

Gluten Intolerant

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I made a reservation online and put a note “need one gluten free menu”. From the start the waitress was super on it. She brought me gluten free bread that wasn’t on the usual bread board that their non-gluten-free pretzel bread is served on. I haven’t ever been given table bread so I was stoked. The gluten free menu is extensive. The waitress told me that the food takes a little bit longer because it is prepared separately to be safe. Love love love. There are five gluten-free desserts available. The food itself was very good and while I don’t drink, the other tables had some cool decanter situation happening. A little pricey but worth it to not get sick.

Safety


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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Reservations recommended
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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Celiac

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I have severe celiac disease and I love this place. I've eaten here so many times off the gluten-free menu and never had a problem. One of my favorite places to eat I wish more restaurants were as good as this place and make sure that their food is actually gluten-free and celiac friendly

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

Gluten Intolerant

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I got sick from eating here, even though I ordered from the gluten free menu. The waitress was very nice and the food was delicious. However, it was not worth getting sick over.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Eat here all the time! Plenty of GF options. Wine and food are both amazing!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I eat here all of the time and I have never gotten sick. I know many of the servers and staff personally and it's always amazing and delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I unfortunately got sick here both times I’ve gone. It is a shame because the food tastes incredibly good. I had the drunken shrimp and braised beef risotto both times. I tend to give a second chance to restaurants, but after the second time getting sick I can’t go back.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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When an order is placed from the gluten-free menu it gets flagged in their system and a kitchen manager ensures that an area is sanitized and that they use dedicated utensils/etc. All gluten-free food items will come out by the assigned server or the manager, never by another staff member. All gluten-free food items get approved by the kitchen manager as they leave the kitchen.

If you are ordering from the gluten-free menu they will bring gluten-free bread (seemed like just a hamburger bun) plus butter. I enjoyed all of the food I tried: Thai chicken lettuce wraps (same as the regular menu offering, but without the fried wontons and the dipping sauce that contains regular soy sauce), "black and bleu" strip steak chopped salad, and salted caramel creme brulee. All of it was great.

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

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 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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They have a large GF menu, but between my mom and I they brought out: a salad with a hidden crouton (my mom Will now be sick), a gluten filled potato dish we caught (manager came out and apologized and then fixed), and a gluten filled dessert (which I caught and they then fixed). Mom got her dinner after we all finished, and I’m getting my dessert after everyone finished.

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Excellent food. Great GF roll/bun. Expansive GF menu. We ate in the bar area. I had a chicken sandwich with GF bun. My son had the Caesar salad and a burger with GF bun. Server was excellent. Knowledgeable staff. Unfortunately, fries are not gluten free because of cross contamination.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


I've been here several times within the last month and the food is delicious and no issues. I've had the cheeseburger the gluten free bread and the appetizer Mexican drunken shrimp. Both servers were very knowledgeable of what I could and could not have.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Went here for Father's Day with my celiac husband. Our server was very knowledgeable about GF and their menu has lots of choices. They also bring gluten free bread which is the one my husband has tried. Husband still feels good today so there doesn't seem to have been any cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My favorite restaurant with a great gluten-free menu. So much to choose from.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great gluten free menu, server was very knowledgeable about celiac disease. Lettuce wraps were very good. Gluten free bread!!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Love this place! Excellent gluten free menu with drinks included (an often overlooked item) and great atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable about allergens. I have never had a bad experience here. This has become our special occasion restaurant!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very accommodating for Celiac and also helped me with dairy free options

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Great gluten free options but they got rid of the Mediterranean sandwich, the only non meat item besides salad on the GF menu. Unfortunately we won't be going here any longer.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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While in the past we have had a great experience here, this weekend we had a HORRIBLE experience. My gluten free salad came with bread on it. In addition, a family member's (who is anaphylactic to tomatoes and we told the waitress this many times) sandwich came with a tomato on it and we only found out after he took a bite!!! The manager was most apologetic and we received a free meal, but it was a very scary experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing!!!!

I went here for a family dinner recently and was really happy with the gluten free menu. SO many options! I had sea scallops and asparagus and jasmine rice and it was delicious!! Then I had the gluten free brownie and ice cream for desert which was incredible. Overall, super happy with my experience here.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Big gluten free menu with lots of choices, knowledgeable staff, and delicious wine!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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When I was asking about ingredients, the waitress asked if I had allergies. I replied yes that I have celiac disease and must have gluten free (I wasn't aware of a special GF MENU). She DID NOT mention any special menu or suggestions. I also asked for just plain mashed potatoes and I got au graitin potatoes! Perhaps there needs to be more training of their servers!!!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Had the potabella mushroom and roasted red pepper on a gluten free bun, switched out mayo with avocado to make it veganish. Came with a side of fresh fruit. Highly recommend. A little pricy, but so nice to eat kind of normal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Warm gluten free bread while you wait for your meal made my day. Got the burger which used the same bread so was a little too much of the same thing and tasted very salty for some reason but overall was good nonetheless. Had to go for the gf brownie dessert since I pretty much never get to have dessert at a restaurant...absolutely delicious. Ginger lemongrass tea is amazing too. The gf menu is beyond impressive. It doesn't just say which items on the regular menu are gluten free, but they actually make separate gf versions of many of the entrees. With such a massive gf menu I was surprised they didn't have a gf beer. Great experience overall.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Excellent food. Very celiac friendly.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Rivals Wildfire's GF menu in my book! Thai lettuce wraps are amazing. GF bread & buns for burger- delicious! Must try!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The Menu options are great, chicken parm, burgers on buns, (supplied by OMG Gluten free) as well as bread for the table, & great wine. the staff is diligent & knowlegable. love this place

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 🤍

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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