Great Harvest Bread Co.

3 recent ratings
$ • Bakery
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Baked Goods, Bread/Buns, Pastries, Sandwiches, Scones
Safety Rating
2 ratings

As rated by the community

2126 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201

Most Recent Reviews


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This guy was so rude. I walked in and said.. I see you have a sign up for gluten free... and he says "are you celiac?" I said "yes..." proceeds with dirty, mean look and shakes head no.

Um... please don't have a movie sized poster in your window about gluten free if you don't offer gluten free items that are safe to eat. Rude.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Updated 4 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Went in as there are giant signs saying that they have gluten free bread and pastries in the front windows. I picked out a small tea cake ($7) and as I hand my card to the register worker, he asks if I’m celiac. I reply that I’m gluten intolerant. He says basically that there is flour everywhere and cross contamination is probable. I asked if the ingredients were gluten free and he replied with yes, but stuff happens. So I leave with the bread since I had already paid for it, and I am not great with social stuff. I guess I should have just canceled the transaction. I had a small piece with coffee this morning, and it doesn’t taste good enough to risk the gluten possibility so I’m not going to eat more and can’t properly assess the contamination this one time. It’s super sweet and strange tasting. But, you all should know that they don’t stand by their gluten free products being anywhere near gluten free, and anyone on this app for gluten making them sick and not just a trend diet should probably avoid. Why they have a huge sign in the window advertising their gluten free bread is a mystery.

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?

— 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 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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When I called, they said that their bread is gluten free but not celiac safe.

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?

— 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?

— Average

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

  • Baked Goods
  • Bread/Buns
  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Pastries
  • Sandwiches
  • Scones

Categories

  • Bakery
  • Lunch

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Celiac

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Great bread and sandwiches on gluten-free bread.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for breakfast/brunch
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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I was told that if I am a celiac I can’t eat anything because if cross contamination

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?

— 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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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If you have celiac, be very careful about this place. I haven't eaten here for years because I was consistently glutened. I don't see how they can have a gluten free sign in a regular gluten bakery.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Such great homemade bread, amazing paninis! Awesome cookies and pastries.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Does not have any gluten free options

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

Celiac

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Call ahead otherwise plan on it being a wasted drive. Purchased soda bread, shortcake and biscotti because that is all the had. The bread was lacking in flavor. The short cake and biscotti were definitely better.

Edit: They had regular shortbread mixed in with gluten free items. Didn’t discover until I got sick from it. My fault for not reading label but had grabbed from the gluten free shelf.

Celiac

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I am gluten free but fortunately I can frequent restaurants that may have potential for cross contamination. This is a risk I consider my responsibility to determine for myself. I appreciate that not everyone can take that riskbutl I have ordered and eaten here many many times in the past. For some reason today the cashier is Not willing to serve me as I asked if the chicken salad was gluten free. Apparently they will not assume the risk of me possibly getting sick. Folks, I'm in a bread store, I know the risk I am willing to order, pay and consume the food but apparently the cashier felt she was not comfortable selling me a sandwich? Today is the day I stop eating here and will be sure to let everyone I know why. That's ridiculous. They offer gluten free bread but won't serve people who ask to clarify what items are gluten free?

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

Overall Rating

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I go here almost every Sunday. They have whole grain gluten free breads and GF treats. I’ve never gotten sick on the Sunday bake. They also have a large assortment of GF soup mixes.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options

Overall Rating

Review


They have GF almond cookies that are delicious! GF bread to purchase and can make sandwiches on. GF granola bars that are great

Celiac friendly?

No

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