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Grand Lux Cafe

25 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert, Pasta, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
11 ratings

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600 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Most Recent Reviews


Overall Rating

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I would not trust this place to prepare food gluten free. I ordered a salad gluten free and dairy free. The salad came out with cheese on it and a dressing that contained gluten. Will not be coming back.

Safety


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

— Not very

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?

— Poor

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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Terrible experience. Server didn't put in mine or my husband's food until after our sons food came out and then managed to forget my order again. I ended up having mine to go and then not eating it.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Not Much

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

— Poor

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Loud, slow, busy, and lively…. But DELIGHTFUL & DELICIOUS !!! Snag a table in the bar, if necessary, and feast!! Tons of gluten free options, I had a burger + Brie on a GF bun. Really good. No pic because I ate it all too fast.

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

Updated 2 years 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

  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pasta
  • Sandwiches

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

Photos


Pasta Carbonara
Imported Spaghettini Tossed with Smoked Bacon, Peas, a Touch of Garlic and a Parmesan Cream Sauce. A Classic Combination! Also Available with Chicken
Upstairs hallway - lovely!
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Overall Rating

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I am a newly celiac person and I came to Vegas concerned about what I was going to eat. Ended up eating here twice not only because the food was amazing and didn’t make me sick but also the cocktails are amazing. Just make sure your server knows you have an allergy. Had a pasta one night and a burger the other night. 10/10 would recommend

Safety


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

— Somewhat

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?

— 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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Gluten Free items listed on the regular menu. Server was knowledgeable about preparation and ingredients (knew which salad dressings were GF etc). I had the Chopped Salad; reasonably tasty but nothing special.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Terrible experience tonight. We went for dinner with a group of friends, focusing on tweens. We were told ahead of time that the kitchen could accommodate gf. My celiac diagnosed daughter ordered pasta labeled gf from the menu. When we clarified cross contamination practices we were told that the gf pasta is cooked in the same water as all other pasta! Why bother? I cancelled our meals. We left to find another restaurant so that my daughter didn’t have to watch the rest of the group eat without her. Extremely disappointed. I don’t recommend this restaurant for diners with gf needs.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have Celiac Disease and after reading reviews and speaking to the restaurant we decided it sounded like a safe place to eat. It was very clear after speaking to our server that she didn't understand the seriousness of Celiac and was not knowledgeable at all about the Grand Lux gluten free options. She was dismissive when I asked if the fries were cooked in a dedicated fryer and not willing to check with the cooks. My salad was served with dressing that contained gluten, I sent it back. The salad came back with the gluten free dressing on the side but the salad had a giant cracker inside of it. There was one mistake after another. Even my Mother was served the wrong meal, thankfully she isn't gluten free. I ended up taking my meal to go and throwing it away when I got home, I didn't feel safe eating it. Very disappointing experience

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ordered a steak and the server said they would cook it on foil to prevent cross contamination. They even carried my order out separately. It was good and I didn't get sick.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I expected more GF options with such a large menu. Notified server I have CD and required a GF meal. Ordered house salad, rib eye, mashed potato and asparagus. The server said the only dressing for the salad that was GF was the blue cheese (which I thought was odd). Went with oil and vinegar. My entree arrived with two huge fried onion rings on top of the steak so the whole meal had to go back. My husband and daughter were about 2/3 done with their entrees when my replacement arrived. The meal was tasty. My daughter ordered their famous beignets (aka torture). When the beignets arrived, our server put dessert plates in front of the three of us. Really?? Although the correction was made, the meal was good and I didn’t get “glutened”, I expected a bit more attention to detail. Word to the wise, be very specific when ordering.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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They have a few items on their menu, not a ton of options. I had their kale salad for a light dinner and it was delicious and safe. It’s a great place for atmosphere and drinks, not so much celiac friendly food.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Yummy pot roast and mashed potatoes with GRAVY, so far so good no symptoms. Chain stores always make me nervous but looks like this one based the test!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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I had the chili-lime salad and the chocolate cheesecake for lunch and it was amazing and I did not get sick and I have celiac. Totally accommodating and so so so nice. Totally recommend!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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ate here but got sick -

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I don't know what to say...or how to start. I got Pasta Carbonara-Imported Spaghettini Tossed with Smoked Bacon, Peas, a Touch of Garlic and a Parmesan Cream Sauce. It was delicious and I was enjoying it soooo much. Then while I was almost done I found a regular noodle mixed in! I really like it so I guess make your own decision whether to come or not

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Pretty good food. Nice to have some gluten-free options.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Delicious!!!! There is something on the menu for everyone. Gf is marked next to all of the gf options- even on the kids menu. Beautiful, comfortable, big, busy restaurant. The Asian pear martini is a treat!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic meal and manager assured me 3 times (although not necessary to single me out that much) that proper precautions were being made. Thoroughly recommend!

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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good food but not great, small portions and dry fish. neither the aforementioned cornbread or cheesecake were available.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Server was knowledgeable. Lots of GF options. Pretty setting AND I got to have cheesecake for the first time in a couple years!!! Great date place. Will definitely go back. Felt great after, no issues.

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Food was amazing. I talked to the waitress about being gluten free. She acted like she was very knowledgable. I was in misery immediately after eating there. I had the cornbread appetizer and a salad. She assured me they were both gluten free.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Options in pretty much every category, including dessert!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Nice GF lunch; Past Fresca & salad, lots of options available. Server aware if GF needs. & double checked dressings. Reasonable prices & beautiful setting!

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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They have labeled options on the menu for dishes they can make GF. This includes some pasta dishes, some meat dishes, some burgers & sandwiches, some salads, pot roast, and a chicken dish. Also the chocolate cheesecake. As you can see, not all options of these are GF. It's a great atmosphere though with amazing mojitos! I will be coming back here for sure

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Had breakfast here. Had an omelette which was nice enough and was offered to swap the toast and hash brown for fruit as they weren’t GF. However I was charged extra for the fruit. Didn’t have many options on the menu.

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

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

— Average

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


went here for breakfast and wasn’t disappointed. many gf options marked on the menu and staff was very knowledgeable. 0 cross contamination. very happy and will be 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
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for peanut-free
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good with other allergies
Hashimoto's

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Huge menu, reasonably priced for Las Vegas and many GF options beyond just salads. I enjoyed the pastrami hash

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

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I guess I should've asked about the supposed gluten free menu? The main menu has what can be made gluten free and it's literally five things out of 50+. Unfortunately, our first choice place to eat had a 45-minute wait due to the Trump voter convention in town... yea... eww. So we ended up here. I really wanted a sandwich or something breaded but that's not here. You can have a caeser salad or a burger. Some mid pasta. The end. I got a caeser since it was the only salad I could have of the seven available. Asked for dressing on the side. It came smothered in dressing and also a whole boat of the same dressing... on the side. Honestly, the most joyless salad I've ever had. An hour later I feel gross and hungry. Though, I'm sure I ate 900 calories thanks to the dressing bath. Look, the bottom line is there's nothing here to eat. Sure, it's on the app but like, go anywhere else. There are actually options to eat here. Don't bother with a restaurant who refuses to post nutritional information on their website who offers 1/16th of their huge menu to feed the gf. Many thumbs down.

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Celiac

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Servers daughter had celiac so she was very knowledgeable. I had the Cobb salad and they changed the dressing for me. Normally don’t eat at this chain, but would go again based on my experience!

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

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