Egg Harbor Cafe

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

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125 Lake St
Libertyville, IL 60048

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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so delicious! I had the shakshouka, chicken sausage, and cinnamon roll - I couldn’t pick!

No reaction to anything, the cinnamon roll was DELICIOUS and gooey, and the sausage and shakshouka were both great as well.

Separate griddle and prep space with knowledgeable wait staff. I reccomend!!

Safety


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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • 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 2 months ago read full review

Celiac

Overall Rating

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

Updated 2 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


We eat here regularly. Hubby likes the scrambles with potatoes.

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 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

  • Reported to have dedicated kitchen space
  • Reported to have a dedicated fryer
  • Bread/Buns
  • Burgers
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pancakes
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch

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Gluten-Free at Egg Harbor Cafe
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More Reviews


Overall Rating

Review


We visited Egg Harbor last weekend with my Celiac kiddo (I have a gluten sensitivity).We were thrilled with the extensive gluten menu and even happier with how delicious everything was! The gluten eaters in our party loved their items from the traditional menu and we gluten free eaters enjoyed the potatoes, cinnamon roll (!) and huge, fluffy pancakes. Win all around. I delayed my review a few days just to make sure there were no after affects as the food was so good were a little worried (you know how that goes)... But the celiac and gluten sensitivite continued to feel great after our meals!

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 8 months ago read full review

Celiac

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I went here when I very first moved to the area. I was so excited because they had gluten free pancakes in on the menu, we went on a very calm morning the place was empty. All was good. Then we went back on a busier day and I ordered the same gf pancakes and I was puking before bc I even left the resteraunt. They told me after I had eaten my food that they just use the same pan for all of the pancakes.

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/None

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

— Average

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Driving down to Chicago to visiting family and we needed a lunch spot. This cafe has a GF menu.

Their GF cinnamon rolls are so, so good. We each had the cinnamon roll breakfast. 2 eggs however you want them with bacon or sausage and a cinnamon roll topped with gooey warm cream cheese frosting. OMG. So so good. I’d highly recommend this place.

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 10 months ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


Entire gluten free menu available. Skillets are my favorite to order! They also have a gf cinnamon roll!

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 10 months ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic menu with lots of options and knowledgeable staff. They have an entire gluten free menu. They have everything from pancakes, toast, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, soups, and harbor potatoes. The food is delicious!

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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Their safety protocols are excellent. I never worry about getting sick here (probably been a dozen times at various locations over the years).

I am really thankful about that, really. But a lot of their food just isn’t really that good. Not expecting gourmet food or anything, if you are looking for serviceable diner food or something to ease your hangover you will be good. But they can never seem to get their eggs to taste like much or their potatoes to not taste a weird combo of raw and overcooked. I will probably be back at some point because I know I won’t get sick though

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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?

— Below Average

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


The waitress was super knowledgeable and they had a really good size GF menu separate from the regular. Will definitely return when in the area.

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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First time, in a very long time I’ve had phenomenal gluten-free pancakes!!! New favorite breakfast spot!!!

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?

— 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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Wonderful experience! Staff very knowledgeable. GF food came out on green plates. Very good food!

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
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • 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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So so delicious!! They give different colored plates for the gf dishes. I will be back!

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Review


Great food and knowledgeable!

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 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Liked this place for breakfast so much I ordered lunch to go a few hours later! Water pitcher AND coffee pot left at my table which was AMAZING. Had read online that green plates are for GF customers...original plate that came out was white and had an English Muffin on it...when I asked the server if it was the GF Joe's Healthy Scrambler he looked at it and instantly said "oh this isn't right" and took the dish back without me needing to explain myself or my needs. 5-10 mins later a green plate with my food re-emerged. I never felt sick and decided to order a GF California Tuna Melt online for pickup and was able to note allergens and make a comment on my order. When I picked up my food my allergen was clearly labeled on the to go box. I never felt sick from either of these experiences. Unfortunately don't live local otherwise I would ABSOLUTELY go back!

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

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
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great staff, super aware of celiac . We had pancakes and cinnamon rolls . Plates are color coded . Green gluten free , white for regular . Highly recommendable . 🤤

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Huge GF menu. Has standard breakfast fare, including egg platters, skillets, omelettes, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and sandwiches on GF bread. Great selection to cover a lot of taste preferences. Stopped here during a soccer game delay (we’re from about 1.5 hours away) and now trying to figure out when I can stop here again. I had the cinnamon roll platter, and my son had the pancake platter. Would order it all again! Loved that everything was cooked well but there was not an over abundance of grease or oil left on the plates.

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
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had breakfast here a few times, separate gluten free menu. Tell the server it’s an allergy. Good food and cinnamon rolls/pancakes from sweet ali’s

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have a separate menu. Potatoes are sautéed in oil with seasonings - no dairy. GF entree served on different color plate. Had chicken sandwich. Good selection if you can have dairy. Food was good. Server knowledgeable. They use caution, but don’t believe they have a dedicated area. No issues. GF bread was good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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They had an entire GF menu, the staff was extremely friendly and the food was amazing.

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best cinnamon roll I have had in years.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Excellent breakfast options that dont leave you feeling heavy or exhausted the rest of the day.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We eat here a lot, never had any issues! Pancakes are great!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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I had a skillet breakfast with gluten-free toast and homemade jam and it was awesome!!!

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Excellent. Great service. I chose it for the gf pancakes for my husband, and the portions were generous. Other great options, too. My chicken salad melt was tasty.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I had the bacavado omelette and a GF cinnamon roll. While I thought $5 was a bit much for the small roll, it was delicious and something you don't find very often. There were plenty of GF breakfast and lunch options. Remember, they are only open till 2 pm.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Love the Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Breakfast! Have eaten there several times and have never had an issue!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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great food, good gluten free options, highly recommend

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Gluten Intolerant

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Awesome

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Amazing GF pancakes!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Celiac

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My daughter and I eat from the gluten free menu without a problem! They have now updated their menu--a lot of options, gluten free pancakes, grits, etc!

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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Delicious. Eggs, bacon, home fries, and omelettes are all available. Last time I was there, they had added GF pancakes and cinnamon rolls to their GF menu! The pancakes were wonderful.

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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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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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

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
Symptomatic Celiac

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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

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