Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese

Wonderful “gobbler” sandwich

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

— Very

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

My first day visiting Chicago (from New Zealand) and wow I’m so glad I found this via this app! Shout out to the awesome people at this place, SO friendly and I knew I was in good hands. Highly recommend the grilled cheese but I’m sure all the choices they offer are amazing!

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

— Very

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

If you are craving something cheesy, this panini was good! Friendly staff .

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

Grilled cheeses and lots of other pressed sandwiches to die for. Yum! Very knowledgeable staff and used foil in the press to eliminate cross contamination.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

I used to work here and the staff is really great about accommodating for gluten free. They typically use a sourdough anyway, which personally does not bother my gluten intolerance. I will say if you are avoiding dairy, these are really cheesy and the bread is always well buttered (which I like).

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

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegetarian options

I thought this was just ok— they use pita, not sliced bread, so the sandwich is sort of thin and sad for $10.50 ($3 upcharge for the pita). Safe though, if you’re in the area in need of food— they use a separate knife, with foil around it on the sandwich press.

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

— Very

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

The grill cheese is great and they make their gluten free wrapped in tin foil.

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

— Very

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?

— Good

Very interested in making my sandwich safe. In addition to gluten free , I need dairy free. I got a pork sandwich on a gf pita, it was very good. A little pricey, but I’m kinda used to that.

Great place for safe sandwich.

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

— Very

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

— Excellent

I asked about their gluten free offerings and they were incredibly helpful. Most things can be made gluten free. I got the grilled cheese with bacon and soup. They asked if I was celiac so they could take extra precautions if so.

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

— Very

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

Thank you for taking time to write a review. We have been taking care of gluten free customers for almost 8 years now. I like to make sure gluten free (especially celiac) get something delicious to eat without fear of any cross contamination. I hope we see you again!

Gayle

Soooooo good!!! Had the grilled cheese with ham and tomato, cup of soup and chips. Musician playing perfect music. Excellent staff. Felt safe eating here.

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

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

I am so glad you loved it! I appreciate the review and hope you will return and spread the word in the gluten free community about. Everything is locally sourced (including the pita - originally starting in Chicago before relocating to Racine, WI) so it is all fresh!

Gayle

The sandwiches are amazing, but the owners have created a separate section of the kitchen dedicated to being gluten free. I get sick from cross-contamination very easily, but they reassured me of their kitchen, and I had a great experience.

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

— Very

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

I am so glad you enjoyed your grilled cheese. I always feel confident in my staff to make sure gluten free customers feel safe eating here. I hope we see you again!

Gayle

The staff is very knowledgable, and there is no cross contamination, the staff changes gloves and has separate toasters. However, the gluten free bread is only a pita flat bread, not a traditional sandwich, so get ready for that. Other than that, the grilled cheese was great.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Completely dedicated gluten-free 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

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch

Thank you for your review, I am so glad you enjoyed your grilled cheese. I source my ingredients locally and when I started offering a gluten free option there was no locally made gluten free bread but there was a new startup called “My Bread” here in Chicago. I thought they toasted up nicely and didn’t alter the flavor of my ingredients in each sandwich. They are now located in Racine, WI and can be found in the freezer section of some Mariano’s and Whole Foods.

Gayle

Cute and cozy atmosphere

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

— Very

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?

— Good

Awww thank you for noticing 😍

Gayle

I ate a GF wrap from here last night and I’m having stomach upset symptoms now :(

Celiac friendly?

No

Very friendly well run restaurant. Staff will accommodate GF in almost all sandwiches. Best of all GF breakfast available in downtown Chicago, very rare. Very good food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes