Wheat's End Cafe & Bakery
$$ • Bakery, Takeout Restaurant
Reported to be dedicated gluten-free
Most Recent Reviews
Everything is GF. Lots to choose from. I had the lentil soup w sourdough bread and it was excellent. No seating in the cafe. Employees were wonderful!! Definitely a great choice!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Bread/Buns, Soup, Avocado Toast
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Love this place! 100% gluten free! The Food is always delicious. The cinnamon rolls are my absolute favorite. Great place to get some delicious food and not worry about the after effects of possible cross contamination.
Dedicated GF
This spot is dedicated gluten free, so you can order with ease! I have had a wide variety of their items and enjoyed them all without any sickness. Their bagels are delicious, my favorite menu item is their spicy friend chicken. You can get it with waffles or order a side of fries. The sauce is sweet and a little spicy and delicious. I haven’t had fried chicken like this since being diagnosed. Highly recommend. They only do carry-out, you cannot dine in, but it’s the perfect spot to stop in and grab some gluten free goodies.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Donuts, Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Good for brunch
- — Good for wheat-free
- — Takeout
From the owner
We are a 100% gluten free café and bakery.
All the menu items are made from scratch. The baked good, the bread, the soups, the pancakes and the popover. We are open Tuesdays to Sundays and closed on Mondays.
The hours are: 8:30am to 3:00pm.
carry out and delivery only.
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Just a heads up. As of May 2023 it is carry out and delivery only.
More Reviews
I got the Turkey Cranberry sandwich, a popover, and some sourdough. Delicious! Everything was tasty and my non celiac friends enjoyed their meals as well. A must stop when visiting Chicago.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Toast, Sandwiches
Love wheats end! Amazing sourdough bread and bagels
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Bread/Buns, Fries, Muffins, Bagels
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
This place is amazing!!! It is 100% gluten free and it's delicious! I got a mini quiche, mini pumpkin pie, lentil soup and bagels also a matcha tea latte. All of it was great!
The owners are also so helpful and kind. When they found out that I never had a popover, they gave me one! It was excellent!! I was visiting from out of town and will visit the next time I'm in Chicago. If I lived here I would eat here all the time.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Pies, Soup, Apple Pie, Quiche & more
Other
- — Vegetarian options
It came very fast, but I got sick almost immediately. I don’t know if it was cross-contact, straight gluten, or whether it was raw. I got the cauliflower wings and BLT. I didn’t even get to the BLT because I got so sick after 3 cauliflower wings.
Owner Response
We are sorry that you got sick! However, please consider carefully before attributing the illness to food from Wheat’s End. We would question the assumption that your illness was due to gluten contamination or unsafe food preparation methods at Wheat’s End for the following reasons: 1. We allow no ingredients or products with gluten into the restaurant. 2. Testing in the past showed that the amount of gluten found in our offerings was far below the 20ppm standard for gluten-free foods, and was in fact under 5ppm. 3. Customers with celiac disease who are highly sensitive to gluten came in both the day before and the day after and have not reported any reactions. 4. Sensitive individuals can have untoward reactions to many ingredients or foodstuffs that have nothing to do with gluten. 5. We follow scrupulous cleaning and sanitation practices and always meet or exceed government sanitation standards. The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. Also, in terms of a food-borne illness such a rapid reaction (within a few minutes?) would be quite unusual, and we have no other recent reports of illness or adverse reactions from customers. Toxin-mediated illness such as staphylococcal food poisoning can have a relatively short onset of only a few hours. Symptoms typically include vomiting as a predominant feature and may or may not include diarrhea. However, most other etiologies (mainly bacterial and viral) have an incubation period of at least 24h and up to over a week, so you may want to consider everything you ate for the last 48-72h or more as a potential culprit. I would encourage you to visit the cdc website (cdc.gov) for further information. https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/signs-symptoms/index.html
Dedicated GF
five stars for no cross contact risk. dedicated gf.
Dedicated GF
Overall it was a good but not great experience. The atmosphere was charming and the service was good. We got three cafe drinks and two baked goods (so I am not really reviewing the “restaurant food” but just the “cafe food”). The match green tea was very good, but chai latte lacked flavor. The chocolate donut was disappointing because it was really just chocolate cake in the shape of a donut. The cinnamon roll was very good. As a whole this is a great place to go for guaranteed safe food, but I have had better quality before.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls
Always the best. We love everything here and trust it completely!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert, Toast, Muffins & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
First Falafel in many years! It was so huge, it lasted two meals. Tasty! Take out only.
Take out was ok. I got the popover with dairy free butter, cinnamon roll, and donut. Popover is good with the butter. Cinnamon roll was tough and lacked cinnamon flavor. The donut is just a light cake covered in frosting. I’d get the popover and donut again, but not the cinnamon roll.
Dedicated GF
Best dedicated gluten free restaurant / bakery in Chicago. Highly recommend their avocado toast on sourdough
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Donuts, Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet Potato Fries & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Love Wheat’s End! So nice that the entire place is gluten free, and that they have diary and egg free options as well! Food is delicious and staff were extremely kind and helpful on the phone!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Biscuits, Muffins
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Good with other allergies
- — Good for brunch
- — Good for wheat-free
fun place. knowledgeable staff
Dedicated GF
Great little spot. Servings are humungous and delicious. Staff was super nice. Definitely a place to check out in Chicago which is seriously lacking in gf restaurants
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Chicken & Waffles
Very good! 100% gluten free and tons of dairy free options as well. They’re very knowledgeable with other allergens, too. I got a bagel and a couple of pastries and they were good. A ton of options for breakfast and lunch. It’s definitely on the pricier side so I didn’t get much, but I enjoyed what I got! There’s no seating inside so carry out/delivery only.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert, Bread/Buns & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
- — Good with other allergies
- — Good for brunch
- — Good for wheat-free
This place is bliss. Amazing bagels and dairy free/ vegan options. The best grilled cheese and tomato soup I may have ever had !! Don’t skip this place
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Soup, Grilled Cheese, Bagels
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Loved the food but just wished they had a dine in option . Came from far but had to eat in the car 🙂 The cost came up to 100 for five things , a little expensive but worth it
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cookies, Muffins, Avocado Toast, Bagels
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
the chicken and waffles was fantastic!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Donuts, Dessert, Chicken & Waffles & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Great spot!! Everything is gf. Just wish they had a dine-in option. I got the chicken & waffles to-go and while incredibly delicious, the chicken wasn’t crispy by the time we ate. But will definitely be back the next time I’m in Chicago!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Chicken & Waffles, Bread/Buns, Fried Chicken & more
Love!!!! Do yourself a favor and get the popover — it’s glorious and unbelievably airy. I have no clue how they can do that with a gluten-free pastry, but they need to share their secret with the rest of the US pastry bakers for the greater good! I also really enjoyed the gyro, great sauce and super good fries too. I’d skip the cinnamon roll, though. You can get better elsewhere, and you should save room for the popover here instead. Heard up though that there’s no seating, only takeout.
Fun fact — it’s not too far from Wrigley, and they’ll let you bring your food in there (just no drinks).
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cinnamon Rolls, Fries, Gyros, Pastries
Other
- — Good for brunch
- — Lunch
- — Good for breakfast
Amazing blueberry pancakes. A must visit for any coeliacs visiting.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Sweet Potato Fries, Chicken & Waffles, Soup, Tacos & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
I wish I was able to order more than just a few items. The ones I did order (bagel and cinnamon roll) were incredible! There are so many options for now or later. You wont be disappointed!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cinnamon Rolls, Bagels
Really good food! The people were nice and friendly! I’d like they had a table to eat in the place cuz’ you can only get orders to go but otherwise it’s great!
Dedicated GF
Absolutely great all around! Wonderful staff who explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable there during my first visit. Everything is gluten free, crazy! Also, they sell their gluten free bread in the freezer so you can buy it in bulk if you want to! I got a cinnamon roll and it was warm with icing. On top of it not having gluten, it also did not have dairy! Will definitely be returning. Did not have any flare up’s or anything!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cinnamon Rolls, Omelets, Chicken & Waffles, Bread/Buns & more
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Phenomenal food. They’re blueberry pancakes are out of this world
Dedicated GF
lots of options, definitely get the biscuit and donuts!
Dedicated GF
Chocolate chip cookies were dry and crumbly. You can’t eat there.
Dedicated GF
Love love love. Even my gluten loving husband enjoys the food here.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Avocado Toast
Great spot for a quick, dedicated gluten-free breakfast, though note that you’ll need to carry-out / eat elsewhere. The home fries and omelet were incredible; the lox bagel, a little less so — not bad! Just not totally what a bagel is (too thin, not the fluffy yet meaty interior of a true bagel), and the lox wasn’t as flavorful as I’d hope, especially given how expensive it was. That said, I’m glad that something like Wheat’s End exists.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Omelets, Home Fries, Bagels
Other
- — Takeout
Dedicated kitchen!
Delicious sandwiches, sweet potato fries and buffalo cauliflower wings. Really good fried chicken!
Carry out and delivery only. Call 30 min ahead to order.
Bread better than most I’ve had. My non gf family said “wow that’s good, the bread might have been the best part of my sandwich” They do have a fridge with loafs so I am excited to try the sourdough loaf! They have bagels, English muffins and lots of sweets.
Would eat here again! Staff very friendly.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Sweet Potato Fries, Bread/Buns, Fries, Wings & more
Great food! Lots of sweets.
Dedicated GF
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
I adore their food and always stop when in Chicago - multiple times if I can!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet Potato Fries, Dessert & more
Other
- — Good for oat-free
Best GF meal I’ve had in a while.
Dedicated GF
The gluten free bread here is unreal. Killer sandwich and baked goods. Highly recommend!!
Dedicated GF
Excellent bread. Expensive but fresh and delicious
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Bread/Buns, Bagels
A cute little spot that has breakfast, lunch, fresh bakery items and frozen items for sale. I had the donuts which were hands down the best GF donuts I've ever had. Warm, moist, didn't crumble, full of flavor, and had a great cake consistency. There were some dairy free options, but I wish there were more. The important thing to remember is there are no places to eat in the restaurant - it is all takeout.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Donuts, Cakes
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Truly outstanding food and bakery items.
Dedicated GF
Delicious! Vegetarian and dairy free options too. Veggie panini is amazing.
Dedicated GF
Amazing!!!! Chicken and waffles was so good, but pricey. Expected though. No sit down which kind of stinks.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Waffles, Chicken & Waffles
Delicious. I wish more places like this were around. Everything was so good. 100% gluten free.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Donuts, Waffles, Cinnamon Rolls, Sweet Potato Fries & more
We were so excited to visit a dedicated gf cafe but ended up disappointed. I had a panini. Instead of crusty bread, it was on a gf sandwich bun. The flavors of the sandwich weren’t balanced either. My boyfriend had the spicy fried chicken sandwich which was tasty. The sweet potato fries were ok. The chocolate donut was fluffy and cakey, like it wasn’t fried. Altogether it was $65 and nothing too special. 🫤 Maybe other items on the menu are better. 🤷🏻♀
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Sweet Potato Fries, Fried Chicken, Sandwiches
Amazing bakery, dedicated Everything gluten free. Absolutely loved this place. Got the Reuben and fries as well as some treats. Carry out only but worth it if you’re in Chicago.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Fries
My boyfriend got the chicken sandwich and I got the gyro. Both absolutely delicious!! A little on the pricey side, for two lemonades, our meals, and a cookie it was about $60 for a quick brunch. My friends got a bagel and sandwich and were not as impressed but they also don’t eat gluten free regularly. Definitely worth a stop in.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cookies, Gyros
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Delicious! Between the three of us, had breakfast tacos, open-faced bagel sandwich with egg, omelette and a cinnamon roll. Thank you!
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cinnamon Rolls, Tacos
Amazing food. The gyro was very delicious, it was my kids’ favorite. We ordered meals from here many times during our holiday in Chicago, we had a good experience each time. The staff was really nice and there was no waiting time.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Gyros
Other
- — Good for dairy-free
Gluten free cinnamon roll and lemon poppy doughnuts were great!
Dedicated GF
The place overall inside was cute and chic and the staff was friendly. The downside for me was the food. I got the frozen Challah bread, a cinnamon roll, and biscuits with sausage gravy. The sausage gravy… out of this world it’s good but the baked goods were not so good. The cinnamon roll tasted like straight yeast and the texture was off while the bread also gave yeast. The biscuits were not baked properly either and, you guessed it, tasted like yeast. If you go here I’d suggest the coffee, tea, and food that doesn’t involve baked goods. Gluten free doesn’t mean disgusting. I’ve had MANY gluten free baked goods from stores and restaurants which were DELICIOUS and you couldn’t even tell it was gluten free— this place does not match up. Would never go again.
Dedicated GF
GF Menu Items
- — Cinnamon Rolls, Biscuits, Gravy
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