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The Calzone & Macaroni Co

6 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available
Reported GF menu options: Mac & Cheese, Pasta, Pizza
Safety Rating
5 ratings

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260 Hawthorn Village Commons
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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Had the gf calzone and was great. Not a Seperate space for prep but Separate pans for calzones in oven.

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?

— Good

Updated 9 months ago read full review

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Great GF calzones and GF pasta! They take all the precautions when preparing GF. We have eaten here countless times and never been sick. Highly recommend!

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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I really enjoyed the chicken pesto calzone, and I did not get sick! I love that it’s easy to order gluten free, and I feel totally safe with my food.

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

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
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Pasta
  • Pizza

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Gluten-Free Calzones at The Calzone & Macaroni Co
She said it was SO DELICIOUS! ❤️ (GF kid’s Mac & cheese)
Philly Cheesecake Steak gf Calzone!! 1ST GF Calzone ever !Gracias! The Barbecue Mac is delicious too
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Symptomatic Celiac

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So good! The macaroni’s cheese sauce was a bit too thin (aka runny) for my taste, as I prefer a thicker sauce, but it was delicious nonetheless. The calzone was great as well, albeit a bit flour-y!

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?

— Good

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 2 years ago read full review

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The best gluten free calzone by far

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

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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I LOOOOVE this place!! Food is fantastic and I haven’t noticed a difference from before vs after I became gluten free. Only complaint is that the noodles fall apart easily.

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?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Everything in the menu can be made Gluten Free if you notify them ahead of time.

However! They do have a sign out in front of the register that states they cannot guarantee no cross contamination so if you have Celiacs they want you to be aware.

We came here to eat, my daughter and I both had gluten free Mac and it was Delish! My son did a calzone (not GF) and said it was pretty solid.

We’d come back. I didn’t get sick,l and it doesn’t take much gluten to leave me feeling like death.

Well be coming back!

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

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Ordered a GF calzone, and two regular calzones. The GF was clearly marked on the box. The GF crust was a good texture and flavor, and my daughter said it was just as good as the regular. All were filled with a very generous amount of cheese, and with two flavorful dipping sauces. We ordered a regular size chopped salad which was enough for 3 of us, and it was fantastic. The dressing tastes like Hidden Valley Ranch made fresh with buttermilk.

My only concern is that the GF calzone had a lot of flour on it, ostensibly to roll out the dough. I can tell a difference between regular dough and GF dough, but I can't tell the difference in plain flour. So hope the calzone was rolled in GF flour! I will find out soon enough.

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

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers online ordering
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I ate here for the 1st time and the food was good. I had a gluten free pepperoni/mozzarella/green pepper/black olive calzone. I would have enjoyed all of the ingredients to not be in one spot though. I didn’t like biting all green peppers...lol. I had the gluten free apple bacon Mac and cheese. It was delish! I would visit again.

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?

— Some

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

— Good

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Great food. My daughter (celiac) ate so much of her kid’s meal and was thrilled!

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

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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My celiac boys have eaten here happily multiple times with giant grins on their faces. Something about calzones makes them feel like they’re eating like normal teenagers. Highly recommend!

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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Updated 3 years ago read full review

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My absolute favorite restaurant, I come here very often.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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From what I understand, the restaurant’s owner’s father has Celiac.

They can make both calzones and the Mac n cheese gluten free. It’s made in a separate area.

When we picked up our food, we did have to ask which basket was actually gf (we couldn’t tell!)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food was insane good. They bake them in separate containers. I have celiac and I didn’t have any negative reactions. The taco Mac n cheese was my choice.

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Celiac

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Separate cooking area for Gf foods, tons of choices, very knowledgeable staff.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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There is a separate area where gf is prepared and there are tons of options. They are very knowledgeable and the food is great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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The best Mac n cheese and super customizable!!!! They also do a fantastic job of keeping food celiac safe! I have never had an issue eating here. I usually order my food online in advance though since it does take longer to prepare the gf Mac.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Staff was knowledgeable. They made my food and my son’s in a separate kitchen in the back. Food was very tasty. I ordered the buffalo chicken calzone and my son had the Mac n Cheese. We will be coming back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Wow! I was very surprised by how good the food was; everything was marked so well and the macaroni was really good! No issues for me!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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This business looks awesome, but they have a sign as soon as you walk in saying that they aren't safe for Celiacs. On to the next restaurant :-(

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Love this place! The calzones are delicious, and I love the macaroni there! This is one of my fav places to go because it has yummy bread stuff that’s celiac-friendly. This restaurant is deli-style (which is iffy, I know) order up front, can see them make it down the line, then go and pick it up at the counter. But they have a separate little area in the back of the kitchen with a dedicated oven for the gluten free macaroni & calzones. Again, the food is delicious and I’ve always felt very safe eating it. Would highly recommend this cute local place!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious gf Mac & Calzone! Thank you

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Best calzones ever! I'm one of those celiac people who gets violently ill if even the smallest contamination. This is one place I don't even have to worry about. You might want to call ahead if you have a large gluten free order to check they have enough. I tend to take unbaked ones home since it's a 2.5 hour drive. Yes it's that good!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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great food. they do a good job of separating the gluten free items and prepare them in a separate area with different gloves.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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We eat there often. Love their calzones and mac n cheese! They change their gloves, have a dedictaed kitchen space for gluten free and cook the calzones and mac n cheese on a tray on the top shelf of the oven.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. As soon as I walked in, I felt confident that I would be fine. I had the chicken pesto calzone and traditional mac and cheese. Both tasted great and and the expected discomfort from simple transference was not felt. They re-gloved and operated in a controlled environment. My meal took longer than my non-celiac peers, but not by much. I plan on going back after the new year.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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So delicious & safe! I have Celiac disease & am very sensitive to cross contamination. I got the mini combo with four cheese mac & cheese & the buffalo chicken calzone. Lots of food for the price, plus the combo comes with a free fountain drink. I will be back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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The staff is always careful about changing gloves & marking the carry out boxes.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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I had the gluten free Mac daddy calzone and gluten free meat lovers calzone and both were fantastic! Be sure to tell them gluten free. I am highly sensitive and get sick with just a crumb. These guys know what their doing! I will be going back next time I'm in town.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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This place rocks! My husband loves the food and I wish we didn't move away from there! Just make sure to call ahead to make sure they have gluten free dough made for your calzone.... Or if it's early enough you can earn them when you will be in and they will get some ready for you! Fantastic options for both calzones and macaroni and they are extremely aware of cross contamination!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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great place to eat! canzones are excellent and the staff is great and take extra care with your gf order. I stop there every time in the neighborhood.5

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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we ordered GF calzone and mac and cheese. both calzones were delicious and worth the drive!! atmosphere is nice and relaxing and very attentive to your GF needs

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I had a bad experience at The Calzone & Macaroni Co. After telling the cashier twice that my calzone needed to be gluten free and have no cheese on top, I was brought a calzone with cheese and gluten! I scraped off the cheese and ate more than half! I thought after the first couple of bites it wasn't gluten free and asked the cashier if it was and she assured me it was gluten free. However she came back after 10 minutes and after I had eaten the majority of it to say it wasn't! They were very kind to me afterwards and completely refunded me, made me a new one that was gluten free and gave me the number of the manager. They were very apologetic of their mistake but mistakes like these at facilities that claim to be celiac friendly are very serious and profound. The gluten free calzone they gave me was very good, and they were very sorry but it was not worth the horrible allergic reaction I got after their mistake that could have easily been avoided if they had just listen to me the first 3 times.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The macaroni gives you life!!!! Also the server is super knowledgeable about gluten sensitivity.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Really knowledgeable staff here not to mention really good food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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This place is amazing! Delicious and tons of choices. I got the Mac & cheese and calzone sampler and loved both.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Delicious calzone! Knowledgeable staff offered Gf condiments, very friendly

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Really tasty GF calzone crust with a nearly-wheat texture (yay!!!); among the best attempts at GF crust I've tasted. Nice staff, open kitchen, GF protocols... Really enjoying this place. Makes you forget you're missing the real stuff.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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One of my all time favorite gluten free places! Where else can you get gluten free calzones and macaroni? The employees here are fantastic, so friendly, they actually know me by name...maybe that means I come here to often, but I don't think there is any such thing! If you are in the area, come by...it's fantastic!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Love love love this place. I travel here on business and this is my first stop after getting in town. Good food reasonably priced and never any reaction. Feels like totally normal non-gf food. Wish this place was close to home.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They have tons of options and a dedicated kitchen space. They are knowledgeable about celiac and are extremely helpful and kind. Nice to feel normal in a restaurant again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This places was amazing. Dedicated kitchen space and seals on gluten free products to ensure ordering safety. The macaroni is amazing and the calzones (when they have the dough) are fantastic. A must for any celiac craving a carbohydrate fix!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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