Celiac safety profile

Egg Harbor Cafe

Breakfast Restaurant · Family Restaurant · Gluten Free Restaurant

512 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

🍽️ What you can eat here

Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.

✅ Reported safe options

  • Gluten-free cinnamon rolls
  • Gluten-free pancakes
  • Avocado toast on gluten-free bread
  • Gluten-free toast for sandwiches
  • Gluten-free skillets (GF skillet combinations)
  • Gluten-free shakshuka (as listed in GF menu/prep notes)

⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination

  • The location is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so there is an inherent cross-contamination risk when gluten-free and gluten-containing items share equipment or prep spaces.
  • Some reports describe experiences where cross-contact precautions were challenged or where guests experienced illness, though many of these are isolated or from earlier years.
  • Guests are encouraged to communicate clearly about allergies, confirm that GF items are prepared on separate surfaces or pans, and ask about current kitchen practices to minimize risk during that visit.
  • Because busy times can increase the chance of miscommunication or procedural slips, a quick reaffirmation with the server about the GF plan for your order can be helpful.

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