Top 5 Gluten-Free Cafes to Relax in Schaumburg

Nadine Soro

Egg Harbor, Café is hands down the best spot for breakfast! They offer a fantastic menu with something for everyone, including a dedicated gluten-free menu alongside their regular options. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The warm, welcoming atmosphere and excellent service make it an absolute favorite. Whether you’re gluten-free or not, Egg Harbor Café is a must-visit for a delicious and satisfying breakfast experience!

Ryan

Green Joe has great espresso, and thats all I've ever gotten here. They always have an array of local artists' wares on display, which is very cool of them. I noticed, as have many others, that they slowly ran out of things and closed down over the last few weeks/months, which was, as a customer, weird to witness. As for the negatives - this wasn't a coffee place you could go if you liked pastries with your coffee. All they stocked was a small selection of gluten free/vegan options, and the ones I tried were honestly the *worst*, inedible gluten free products I've encountered. The atmosphere was cold, I dont remember them ever playing music, and the only appreciable light was cool daylight from the huge windows. All hard surfaces - not a great spot to hang out if comfy cozy Cafe is your preferred vibe. The employees gave a similarly disconnected vibe - almost none of them were outwardly friendly, it was almost like ordering coffee from robots most of the time. Regardless, GJC is/was the only independent coffee shop in a huge radius. Their pricing was great as was the espresso. I certainly hope they can reopen, at least for the sake of all the locals who lived closer than I did. If not, I guess Brewpoint and Conscious Cup are my only remaining options!

SkunkPack Studio

Got a gluten-free and dairy-free pancake from here and it was very dry and not tasty at all. I didn't even eat half of it and still got charged full price at that my food wasn't hot at all. The waiter wanted to remake it and I told her it wasn't needed and asked her how she would feel if she couldn't get a discount on a meal she was not satisfied with. She didn't answer but to respond she can't discount the meal and would have to make a call for it and I declined to do that and paid for my meal and left. Never will come here for breakfast again!!

Rashmi Kalra

Stan’s Donuts has a few branches in Chicago but sadly, none in Dallas—and we miss it badly! They truly have some of the best donuts ever, especially their gluten-free chocolate donut. It’s so popular that it’s usually sold out unless you pre-order the night before or early in the morning. If you’re lucky enough to grab one without pre-ordering, consider it your lucky day! It’s incredibly addictive—once you try it, you’ll keep craving it again and again. The packaging is also super cute, making the whole experience even better. Dear Stan’s, please open in Dallas, Texas! It’ll be a guaranteed hit. If you’re in Chicago, don’t miss out—consider yourself lucky and go treat yourself to the best donut ever!

Andrew Hruska