Top 49 Gluten-Free Spots for Pancake Lovers Across Illinois

Ron BY

We really loved it!!! The shrimp Po'boy was really good, the 3 egg omelet with avocado mesh was delicious and the Falafel was amazing!!! I wish there was a dine-in option. Finding a 100% Gluten free place is tough. Wheat End Cafe is doing a great job, serving real food and not just pastries. We will come back for sure.

Bre

Best gluten free breakfast in the city.

Rachel Dawes

Went back-to-back mornings, delicious GF breakfasts, separate GF menu, food and beverages were excellent. We had Jack as our server both mornings and he was excellent, provided great options and understood gluten allergy options well.

Kris Hamacher

Food is excellent, lots of gluten free options suitable for someone with celiac. Service is great, but it's very loud and overly crowded. Tables are extremely close and people are often yelling at each other, which isn't how I like to brunch. If you go early it's not as bad.

Torie Thoman

Cannot recommended enough!!!! Gluten-free and vegan menus!

Reeti Goyal

Amazing gluten free options

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!

Maren Cunnington

This is my favorite breakfast place. Tons of GF options. There is a risk of cross contamination, but I have eaten here for years and have not once been “glutened”.

Diane Schultz

Anytime I'm down in the Wilmette area, I try to eat here. I have Celiac'sand even though they're not a designated facility, I never have issues. They have a fairly large gluten menu including pancakes and waffles. I had eggs, pancakes and bacon. All were very good. My friend who doesn't have dietary issues had their corned beef hash. She said it was delicious.

Tamiko N.

This spot is amazing—had on my Google list for a while!!! They do no processed foods and have a separate menu for vegan/vegetarian/gluten free-win! The meals ordered were super flavorful, filling and just the right portions! I loved the Vegan Fungi With Cauliflower hash—the addition of the cranberries and sweet potatoes was an added savory bonus! My friend also loved the maple Turkey sausage and the pancakes- that were thin instead of fluffy! They loved it! We left pleasantly full and at peace! Last but not least, we both loved our waiter who was super attentive and patient too! Will definitely come back and bring more people!

Richard Manteufel

They have one of the best Gluten-free menus around. Grest food

Faydra Shantel Dopek

Went for lunch the other day. Amazing gluten free menu and staff so friendly. We arrived last hour they were open and I didn't feel rushed at all. Prices great and food was delicious!

Jaclyn O'Day

Cafe Miele has an assortment of delicious fresh juices on their menu, an extensive gluten free menu, and is one of the most reasonably priced breakfast/brunch places in the area. I’ve been here several times and have always had a positive experience. Sometimes on the weekends there can be a short wait, but it’s well worth it!

Georgina Kazan

First visit. Went on a Saturday at 1 ( they close at 2:30) put our names on waitlist online so hardly any wait. Lots of choices for many different diets- vegetarian, gluten free, etc. It was busy so it was quite loud but I guess that’s unavoidable. Prices are high. You can see them online. 3 of us ate breakfast, 2 coffees, 1 soda, and 2 biscuit appetizers- $125 with tip. Our waitress was great except our food was given to us by someone else and we asked them for butter (none was brought with pancakes) and extra syrup but never got it. Tried to get the guys attention to no luck and finally flagged our waitress down. Overall a fine breakfast with solid choices but in my opinion not worth the cost.

Christine Kerr

Amazing meal and amazing service! Camryn was our server and she went above and beyond with answering our questions regarding allergies. I've never eaten at a restaurant with so many gluten free options and staff that was so knowledgeable. We will absolutely be back!

Karen Allen

A favorite of mine! The Farmer's Market Benedict is delicious as are the Swedish pancakes with lingonberries. My sister has celiac disease, and Egg Harbor has a good selection of gluten-free items on their menu. Servers polite and attentive. Friendly atmosphere.

Judi Gerstein

Love Walker Brothers ! Amazing apple pancakes. Gluten free options. Great coffee. Good service and prices.

Janet Newton

This restaurant serves great vegan food - it’s healthy, full of flavor and innovative! The food is cooked fresh. My non-vegan lunch partners tell me the non-vegan food is also great. I highly recommend these folks if you are looking for a hearty healthy tasty meal - especially if you are vegan/vegetarian/gluten issues or allergies!

Kelly Brask

Who knew that vegan gluten-free pancakes could be so good?!? In a word, YUM. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere really stood out. It’s clear this place has a loyal group of regulars, which says a lot about how special it is. I’ll definitely be back!

N

The gluten-free options are amazing. The only downside—and the reason for the 4 stars—is that the waffle in the crispy chicken & bacon Berlin waffle can’t be made gluten-free.

Lior Seidel

Angie Hurwitz

They have a large gluten free menu. I got the cinnamon roll breakfast - YUM!! Service was great!

mark borries

Always great food. Didn't have too long of a wait which was good as this place is always busy. My wife had the gluten friendly pancakes and I had the meatlovers scramble. Both were great.

Ashley Glidewell

Wonderful place for breakfast! It was quick and delicious. The portions were really generous too. I ate gluten free due to celiac disease. The server asked me before I could tell them it was for medical reasons.

Susan Powell

Lexi Marie

My fiancé and I absolutely love this location! ❤️ We came today to celebrate our 6 year anniversary for breakfast since we have been enjoying Egg Harbor as one of our favorite breakfast places for most of our relationship. Sam is an absolutely fantastic server and it was such a pleasure to have her! She made sure my gluten intolerance was accommodated to the best ability and made some great recommendations too. Will always be our favorite breakfast place!

Julie

I have a gluten and dairy allergy. Walker bros could not accommodate my dairy allergy. "We only cook with clarified butter" Very disappointing.

Briana Magnani

We absolutely love this place. Just today I called in a large order for work with lots of substitutions and everything was 100% correct. Service is always excellent, the food is delicious, and I have Celiac and have never had a problem getting safe gluten free options.

Amanda Casas

Everyone loved their pick!!! Such great service. I can’t stop thinking about their banana blackberry gluten free pancakes!

Elizabeth Rose

We were looking for a brunch place in Wheaton and decided to give this place a try. Parking wasn't too difficult to find on the weekend and the size of dinning room area is pretty good size. We were seated quickly and checked out the menu's. We were disappointed that the prices were not the same as the menu online, but wasn't too expensive. Food came out quickly and tasted great. I personally wasn't a fan of the gluten free pancakes, they tasted more like donut dough, but my friend who was enjoying hers said they were made with corn. Even though it wasn't my style of pancakes, it was still a nice brunch with friend. Peggy was helping us out and was amazing. I would recommend this place if you are looking to grab some food.

Lior Seidel

Mohammed AL

Good gluten free options

Janet Lattin

Abbie Mantor

We went for breakfast on a Saturday morning. It was busy, but the service was quick and friendly. The food came out very quickly and was very, very good. They have gluten free pancakes, which surprised me! I would highly recommend this place and we will absolutely go back next time we are in town.

Daniel Landon

This place is great. The food is tasty and the service is friendly and adept. Guests at a nearby hotel, we had breakfast here three consecutive days. The menu offerings are broad, with a separate menu of gluten-free entrees. Highly recommended.

Breyja Thorpe

My friend and I were visiting for 1 night only in Chicago and stopped here for breakfast. The server we got was AMAZING. Super personable and upbeat! Our waters never got low, trash was never on the table for long, we were checked on often, and we had everything we needed! They also offered gluten free pancakes which were AMAZING!!! I loved them. They were light/easy on the stomach and tasted like regular pancakes. Next time I find myself in Chicago, I will be sure to come back. Please don’t miss an opportunity to dine here! 10/10 y’all are perfect and we love you❤️

Alice Hinkle

super cloudy

Ordered gluten-free pancakes and was given regular ones. My husband didn't get his meal until we were done eating.

A Berny

I would NOT recommend with anyone that has allergies! I have celiac disease and I told my waitress I have a severe allergy to gluten. She proceeds to ask me what is gluten. I then inform her and proceed to order my food. I asked her if she knew if they use separate oil for hashbrowns from let’s say wheat based products. She said she didn’t know. I asked if she could go ask the kitchen she then told me no that she could just put it down that I have a gluten allergy. I told her that it wouldn’t help me because I still need to know if I can eat the hashbrowns or not. She proceeded to argue with me and never went to ask the kitchen after multiple times of me asking. I am very disappointed in this restaurant and how they handled the situation. I would NOT go back.

daniel bumbaris

As someone with Celiac Disease, I love knowing I can trust the kitchen with their Gluten Free options. So many places will tell you that they are safe when they are not. I come here often and have never had an issue. They mark everything and double check when you inform them. Thank you Sanders Restaurant!

Elana Shein

Great breakfast place in town with a variety of options. Really good skillets and pancakes. They even offer gluten free toast and gluten free pancakes. The GF pancakes were some of the best I've had at a restaurant!

Dana Farmer

They have many gluten free options. Great location and very friendly. I was visiting from out of town and stopped to dine-in twice.

Kirill

Great food with good gluten free options. A bit pricey but portions are huge and one serving could feed more than 1 person.

Allie D

I went to this restaurant with a friend and we were seated right away. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The establishment was pretty clean, but we did have to wipe the table down a little bit. I had ordered the berry oatmeal and a pancake on the side. My friend had ordered a gluten-free carrot cake, pancake stack, which they were able to accommodate. The food arrived in a timely fashion, and was hot, fresh, and pretty good! The waiter/waitress was at the table frequently for refills on coffee, or to see if we needed anything. All in all it was a very good experience, and I would return as well as recommend it.

Heath Fleming

Lior Seidel

Sage Manning

Amazing food, would recommend for anyone. Nice gluten free options

Nora Grutzius

Gluten free choices which were great! I enjoyed the mixed berry French toast. There was 3 pcs of French toast topped with fresh fruit, strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. Coffee was hot and served in a pitcher at the table. Very cheery place with good vibes. Comfortable. Everyone was pleasant and greeted me.

Lynn Flynn

Good food, good service, gluten-free options, but a little too noisy. Parking lot very crowded on a weekday.

Gaylene Wolf