Top 16 Gluten-Free Breakfast Spots to Delight in Crystal Lake

Your curated guide to gluten-free dining options, with detailed reviews and recommendations for safe celiac-friendly meals.

Andy's Restaurant

468 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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This spot shines as a hidden gem with a welcoming vibe and a variety of options, perfect for any meal of the day.

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Cro-Boots
Cro-Boots
A hidden gem for sure. Great people, great food. Always great to find a place to eat that notices gluten free as a dietary choice! Way to go Andy’s!

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AROMA Coffee & Wine

77 E Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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A cozy spot with an expansive menu, perfect for lounging, working, or enjoying live music while sipping on creative drinks.

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Maria S.
Maria S.
Cozy little place in Crystal Lake. First time going there and I'll definitely be going back. I had a pumpkin chai tea that was very tasty and a gluten free oatmeal creme sandwich. There were many gluten free options which is rare for coffee shops!

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Benedict's La Strata

40 N Williams St Ste. F, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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A charming spot with a long history in downtown Crystal Lake, known for its fresh offerings and delightful ambiance, perfect for a leisurely visit.

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Sharon H.
Sharon H.
This is not a celiac friendly environment. If food sensitivity and allergies are a concern, go somewhere else. My server was irritated at my enquiries. And now I am paying for it.

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Cafe Olympic

90 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Enjoy a cozy vibe with a variety of unique, fresh fruit bowls and delicious choices, plus ample outdoor seating and great service.

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Alejandro Silva
Alejandro Silva
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Breaking Bread - Crystal Lake

70 E Woodstock St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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This go-to spot boasts a diverse menu and a clean vibe, known for its standout sandwiches and a chill 80s dad-rock playlist.

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Maximilian Werner
Maximilian Werner
I’ve lived in Crystal Lake for about 5 years now, and Breaking Bread has my favorite rueben, hands-down. Meat and kraut are what you’d expect, but this place really shines with the cheese and bread. Delicious melty swiss and fluffy rye with a nice, exterior crunch. The 80s dad-rock playlist is a plus for me, and my gluten-free partner highly recommends their celiac-safe options. Crystal lake staple.

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Richard Walker's Pancake House

5680 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Popular for their delicious breakfast options, this place offers big omelettes and well-packaged meals that stay warm and fresh even for takeout.

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Lori Luminiello
Lori Luminiello
I Ordered a breakfast quesadilla which was delicious! A little under $13. I wanted to try their gluten-free waffle. I asked for just one waffle with nothing on it. The charge for that simple plain waffle was a little under $16. A coffee is $4.75 and iced tea as well. The server took forever to take our order and only did so because I had to get his attention to come to our table. Though my quesadilla was pretty good, I will not be back because I would not be able to afford it! Prices are ridiculous! I forgot to mention that a regular waffle was a little over five dollars but gluten-free $16. The bill for just my order was a little over $41!

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Country Donuts

181 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Get ready for old-school homemade donuts with a great selection and visible kitchen action that the whole family will love!

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Joe Dziewulski
Joe Dziewulski
Old school home made doughnuts! Best around! Good coffee as well. Wide selection includes Gluten Free

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Chick-fil-A

4812 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Expect a unique twist on classic fast food with standout sandwiches and a special fryer for fries that everyone loves.

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Bob Boro
Bob Boro
If you have a gluten allergy they have a great grilled chicken sandwich on a gluten free bun. Love the waffle fries too.

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Summer Moon Coffee

625 Cog Cir d, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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A cozy coffee spot known for its unique spiced drinks and quick service, perfect for a sweet tooth and a relaxing vibe.

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Cydney Opitz
Cydney Opitz
One of my favorite coffee shops in the area! No matter how busy they are, my drinks always come out fantastic and I never have to wait long. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming every time I come in. Also as someone with a dairy allergy, I’m very happy to see they carry Rosie’s Gluten Free Treats (which not all, but a good majority of products are dairy free).

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Cheshire Cakes

40 N Williams St F, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Unique desserts that wow with flavor and quality, plus convenient online ordering makes it a must-visit for sweet cravings!

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Rosie Arnold
Rosie Arnold
Delicious cakes and other desserts! They have gluten free and vegan options. You can order online.

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Triple Berry Café

435 Angela Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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A spacious spot perfect for brunch, with a convenient parking lot and a laid-back vibe, though it can get busy on weekends.

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jen sluyk
jen sluyk
Top notch breakfast/ brunch / lunch place! They have options for everyone! The service was great! They had a parking lot so it was easy to just park and walk in. The place is fairly large but I can see it getting busy on weekends. We got there at 130 on a Sunday and there wasn’t a wait, and they were closing soon but they didn’t rush us at all! The food was really good and I’m so happy we tried it and they had gluten free options!

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Tony's Cafe

1030 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Pat Kollman Thompson
Pat Kollman Thompson
Very nice place! Great gluten free French toast!

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Grounds Coffee Bar

89 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Susie Romans
Susie Romans
This just might be my new favorite coffee place! The pumpkin spice latte was absolutely amazing! They have gluten-free items, and the staff was so so sweet!!

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Guzman y Gomez - Crystal Lake

5459 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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BreakfastLunchDinnerMexicanGrab & GoDeliveryTake AwayPet FriendlyOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly

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Karen Schuster
Karen Schuster
We love that this is real food and that taste is amazing you can get gluten free items so easily and switch out Dairy if you need to and the flavor is still there

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Kumi Sushi

1145 S Illinois Rte 31 Suite J, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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jamie watson
jamie watson
I've ordered for them several times But I'm gluten free and dairy Free at one time the order was messed up just one time only out of like 10 times I've ordered they paid for the whole meal And sent me a new one There are good company and good quality food

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Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters

5005 Northwest Hwy #101, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
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Carly Arrigoni
Carly Arrigoni
LOVE IT! The white chocolate with raspberry cannot be beat. And love all the gluten free options too. Big benefit having a drive through, too!

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