Top 10 Gluten-Free Cafes to Delight in Arlington Heights

Judi Gerstein

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

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!

Manolya Fikri

We chose Cooper’s Hawk Arlington Heights to celebrate our anniversary, and it turned out to be a wonderful decision. It was our first time at this location, and from the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. They seated us in a cozy booth and surprised us with complimentary bubbles to toast our special day right from the start! Our server, Sean P., truly elevated our experience. His knowledge, honesty, and spot-on recommendations made our evening unforgettable. Every dish and drink we enjoyed was simply delightful. I opted for the surf & turf with drunken shrimp and churrasco grilled steak, both cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. My husband ordered the Caesar salad and filet mignon, which were equally impressive. For dessert, we indulged in the chocolate cake with hazelnut ganache that was unbelievably delicious—and Sean even informed us it was gluten-free, a pleasant surprise given its rich taste and texture. To complement the cake, he brought us a sample of dessert wine, which paired perfectly. Needless to say, we can’t wait to return and explore more of their menu!

Katrina Kibben

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but the food was amazing. I tried a special dish but my friends each had something off the regular menu. Clearly honey is their thing and they use it well. It's clean, service is pretty fast, and has gluten free/dairy free options. I'd definitely go back.

Candace Carr

I heard Gerry's had gluten free treats so I dropped in to try one. It's now my new favorite place! It is clean and bright, and the staff is friendly and personable. I bought the Mediterranean Trip salad and everything was fresh. The ingredients are well balanced and so flavor filled! I also bought the gluten free blueberry muffin. The blueberries were so fresh they tasted like they were just picked. While there I learned they have gluten free bread available for all their sandwiches! I can't wait to go back and try the roast beef sandwich and the Big Ed. This is the most gluten free restaurant in the area and the selections are wonderful. Go visit today and keep going back!

Jenifer Walsh

Being celiac can be very challenging when going to small cafes. The waitress and owner understood celiac, and I was able to have eggs, hashbrowns and ham safely as they scraped and used a separate part of the grill. Gluten free pancake/toast option, but no separate toaster yet, they are working on it. Appreciate the effort.

Inga Tice

I recently visited Pure Juice Café and can confidently say it’s a gem for anyone seeking delicious and healthy options. This fully plant-based and gluten-free café offers truly raw cold-pressed juices and wellness shots that have personally helped me ward off a few colds—no exaggeration! I also love their selection of grab-and-go vegan meals, which make it so easy to enjoy a quick, nourishing bite. And their raw vegan desserts? Absolutely delightful. My favorite is the Tiramisu - it’s a must-try. Whether you're a long-time vegan or just beginning to explore plant-based living, Pure Juice Café is definitely worth a visit! I felt nurtured by their staff and owner Paulina who put her heart and soul in her beautiful Cafe. Well done.

Sherry

Got the hot chocolate with skrewball peanut butter whiskey and the smoked salmon plate. The hot chocolate was divine and the salmon plate was good too. Lots of gluten free options. Good place to sit and hang out too. Also love the heart shaped macarons for a date night out. Love coming here anytime I pass through!

Anil and Rita Philip

$48 for an 8-inch gluten-free cake.

Erica

Excellent espresso, they brew stumptown coffee here. Many latte options like lavender, butterscotch, and toasted marshmallow. I ate a delicious gluten free brownie and a toasted marshmallow latte. The donuts were also decadent. Next to the donut is a nutella blended boba shake. The place gets a lot of sun and is a cozy spot to sit for a bit. Extremely friendly staff too!