Celiac safety profile
Max and Benny's
Sandwich Shop · American Restaurant · Bakery · Catering Service
461 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Gluten-free matzo ball soup with GF noodles
- Corned beef sandwich on gluten-free bread
- Gluten-free pastrami sandwich
- Fries cooked in a dedicated fryer
- Grilled cheese made with gluten-free bread
- Gluten-free cookies and sweets
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The strongest signals point to a dedicated gluten-free kitchen and separate preparation spaces, plus a dedicated fryer, which substantially lowers cross-contamination risk.
- Several reports emphasize transparent protocols about where foods are kept and how cross-contamination is managed.
- While individual experiences can vary by item, the weight of recent, celiac-specific feedback supports strong safety practices.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.