Egg Harbor Cafe

6 recent ratings
$ • Cafe
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
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6 ratings

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140 E Wing St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Most Recent Reviews


Gluten Intolerant
4 weeks ago

I am so impressed with this place. It has a special gluten free menu with tons of choices. They have a cinnamon roll and waffles… lots of sweets you can’t find elsewhere. The waitstaff is very friendly and assures you that things are gluten free. The location is very large, even though I initially thought it was tiny from outside! I can’t wait to go back and try more off the menu. Your plate should be green to indicate allergen status.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Celiac
1 year ago

Watch out! Their Gluten Free menu is very nice, in theory. However, I was served multigrain bread instead of gluten free bread for my sandwich and am having a full on celiac reaction.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
1 year ago

I had a gluten free scrambler and the gluten free cinnamon roll. It was my birthday and they brought me a stack of gluten free pancakes on the house! Everything was delicious and there was a gluten free menu with incredible options. I would absolutely eat here again.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu

Important

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.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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GF cinnamon rolls! nice spread of food!
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1 year ago

Gluten free menu was available. Tried a make your own scrambler and the gf cinnamon roll which were both delicious. Waiter told me they make the fun in a separate area and pan than gluten food.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Safety
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Food NOT flagged
  • — No dedicated kitchen
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Good with other allergies
  • — Lunch
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

Separate GF menu. Lots of options.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — Other dedicated equipment
  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Food flagged
  • — Dedicated kitchen space
Celiac
2 years ago

When I’ve gone in person, the staff seemed very educated. When I asked for the gluten free menu, even the host seemed educated. The food was delicious and there were plenty of choices.

Once I ordered my food online via an app that did not allow me to indicate my allergy, and I got sick. But anytime I’ve informed them about the fact it’s a food allergy (celiac), I have been perfectly healthy.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Lunch
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
  • — Good for kids
Celiac
2 years ago

One of the few breakfast places I feel safe. They even have gf cinnamon rolls!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Symptomatic Celiac
2 years ago

I called ahead the day before and spoke to the manager. Spoke to the same manager day off and ordered a skillet to reduce risk of cross contact. Manager brought out my food and it was just what I needed on a travel day! Felt safe and I had no reaction.

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
3 years ago

Egg Harbor has an amazing GF menu! I have never have gotten sick after eating there. My favorite breakfast/lunch restaurant! Staff is very knowledgeable too!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
Other
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
  • — Delivery
  • — Takeout
Celiac
4 years ago

The gluten free cinnamon roll is amazing😍 I’ve eaten many times here and never had an issue!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
  • — Takeout
Celiac
5 years ago

I have eaten at this location several times and have not gotten sick!

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5 years ago
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Celiac
6 years ago

The gluten free menu is huge. So many choices. I loved everything I tried with no reaction.

Gluten Intolerant
6 years ago

Great options for GF breakfast. Very knowledgeable staff. Could even help my GF and DF mother in law!

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6 years ago

I’ve been eating here for two decades and find few breakfast places in the area that compare. I love their fresh-squeezed orange and strawberry juice, their skillets, sandwiches and specials. The gf bread for sandwiches is great as are their gf pancakes, although I usually play it safe and avoid starches since the egg options are plentiful. Staff have always been friendly and accommodating and meals are marked with allergy tags.

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Gluten Intolerant
7 years ago

I eat here at least monthly as it is close to my workplace. Great GF menu. I have never had any good issues. Love their skillets and sandwiches.

7 years ago

Short hair (pubic) hiding between my pancakes, syrup is fake with preservtives, eggs were so raw in middle the whites ran, people didn't know much about gluten, and their cinnamon rolls taste like freezer and were dry. I left without paying, disgusted.

Celiac
8 years ago

Great gluten free menu. Great for celiac.

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9 years ago

The best gluten free pancakes I've had in a loooong time!

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9 years ago

We have had gluten free breakfasts many times here. We had breakfast this past mother's day. We ordered gluten free pancakes for our celiac son. Once we got the pancakes, we this time decided to test his pancakes with their gluten free syrup with our ELISA gluten free test kit(our 13 year old never gets sick-just stops growing when eats gluten). The test early on seemed negative(takes 10-15 minutes to complete). My son who is also diabetic could not wait thinking it was OK ate his pancake. At the end of the test, unfortunately, a faint positive appeared disappointing all of us. We had a long talk with the manager(who is celiac herself !) about somewhere cross-contamination occurred. The gluten free batter is from Sweet Ali's gluten free bakery-not questioning that-we tested the gluten free cinnamon roll(also from Sweet Ali's) after taking it to go at home, and it came out negative.

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Symptomatic Celiac
10 years ago

This is not truly a gluten free menu. I have eaten 5 different gluten free meals here and have gotten sick on every one of them. There is cross contamination so if you have celiac disease like I do this is not the place for us.

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Celiac
10 years ago

This was our first outing after our 2 year old and 5 year old were diagnosed with celiac. It was a success! The girls split a pancake combo platter off of the gluten free menu. They loved it! We highly recommend this restaurant!!

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Celiac
11 years ago

They have a gluten free menu. It is a decent size. I ordered the GF cinnamon roll breakfast expecting a good size roll. It was very small and the eggs and potatoes were also small in portion size. Very disappointed.

Celiac
11 years ago

Cute. Large GF breakfast menu. So many choices (generally an unusual thing for Celiacs). Be sure to stop by if you are in the neighborhood.

Symptomatic Celiac
11 years ago

A huge gluten free menu with both breakfast and lunch items makes this one of my favorite new restaurants. I've had the pancakes, skillets and cinnamon rolls and they were so delicious (I haven't had a cinnamon roll in forever and this one was perfect!).

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12 years ago

Great GF menu. The waitress we had was educated and excited to boast about their offerings. The GF pancakes tasted like traditional pancakes, the only difference is they aren't as light and fluffy and that's to be expected. Omelette's, scrambles, bacon, sausage, ham, burgers, salads tons of veggie choices, I highly recommend and the price is fair to boot.

Celiac
12 years ago

Hadn't been to this restaurant in a while but visited this morning. I was so pleased to learn that they now have a GF menu -- and it includes GF pancakes and a GF breakfast cinnamon roll! I was certainly tempted by the cinnamon roll but can't comment on it since I didn't try it. I did thoroughly enjoy my side of GF pancakes -- excellent. All in all a great, safe eating experience. Look forward to dining there again and would definitely recommend.

13 years ago

Nice gf selection for breakfast. I just wish they had gf pancakes

13 years ago

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5 days ago

Such an unbelievably happy feeling to be able to order ANYTHING from the GF menu. The pancakes were delicious. Waiter asked if I had an allergy when I ordered and marked it on the order.

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Symptomatic Celiac
6 days ago

I’ve been going here for years and have never had an issue! I love their food and it’s a great spot to meet friends for brunch. I’m especially a fan of their avocado toast - they have gf bread they can sub on request.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Avocado Toast, Toast
Celiac
6 days ago

I door dashed this place, so i don’t know what it’s like to dine in. i called to double check that my meal would be prepared with cautions as i am celiac. the man on the phone was very kind accommodating and helpful. foot was very gooooood!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Cinnamon Rolls, Pancakes, Avocado Toast
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Other
  • — Good for wheat-free
Gluten Intolerant
1 week ago

Great GF menu. Cinnamon roll is awesome

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GF Menu Items
  • — Sandwiches, Bread/Buns, Cinnamon Rolls, Pancakes
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Celiac
1 week ago

This place has the most extensive GF menu for breakfast and brunch. We have eaten at many locations, and all are very knowledgeable of Celiac. Service is great, food arrived quick and hot. I has the GF Shashuska (which I never have seem on a menu anywhere else) and my Celiac daughter had the cinnamon roll breakfast which comes with a GF cinnamon roll, choice of egg, breakfast potatoes and bacon. Felt very safe going here and never had any issues. I highly recommend.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Sandwiches, Home Fries, Bread/Buns, Cinnamon Rolls & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu

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