Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese

4.2
617 reviews

About

Sandwich RestaurantRestaurantBreakfast RestaurantTake Out RestaurantCaterer
Are you looking for a great sandwich shop in the Chicago, IL area? Are you passionate about local sourcing and supporting farmers, bakers, and dairyers in your community? Do you love the experience of a homemade grilled cheese sandwich? Come on by Gayle's Best Ever Grilled Cheese, where you'll find all this and more! Our bread, cheeses, butter, meats, and vegetables are all local and farm-fresh, for a unique, memorable dining experience that's more than just a sandwich: it's a grilled cheese with purpose. Try one of our special selections of sandwiches, from the Classic Grilled Cheese to the Duke featuring Prairie Pure Swiss, Jake's ham, and your choice of toppings like alehouse mustard or blueberry mustard. See you soon!

Details

  • Dine-inNot available
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese
108 N State St, Chicago, IL
60602, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
617 reviews
5 stars
371
4 stars
113
3 stars
67
2 stars
33
1 star
33

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers praised the grilled cheese sandwiches for their flavor and quality, particularly the vegan and specialty options.

Portion Sizes

Several reviews noted that the portion sizes were small relative to the prices, leading to dissatisfaction regarding value.

Service Experience

Customer service received mixed feedback; while some praised the friendly staff, others reported issues with order accuracy and wait times.

Atmosphere

The atmosphere was generally well-received, with mentions of live music and a pleasant dining environment.

Pricing Concerns

A common theme in reviews was the perception that the prices were too high for the portion sizes and overall quality of the food.
  • TS
    tracey smith
    Dec 29, 2025
    4.0
    For me it’s was just a snack. I had a lobster grilled cheese (only served on weekends) and the sweetie pie grilled cheese, with fries. They were both good. Lemonade was just ok, I felt it was overpriced. You decide. I recommend if You’re not starving & just need something to hold You over until you can get real meal. They did have live music which was nice. I believe You can request what songs You want to hear from a playlist. So that was cool.
  • SM
    sravya mukkavilli
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    Their vegan sandwich is just so good. Probably the best sandwich I have had in long long time! A must try breakfast spot!!
  • GB
    Gabrielle Benson
    Dec 14, 2025
    5.0
    I’m always skeptical when a place says they make the best of what they’re offering. But Gayle wasn’t lying. The grilled cheese was perfect and so was the tomato soup. Don’t expect Campbell’s whatsoever. I got the “on the lighter side” which was perfect for a little bite before I headed home. So comforting. I hope they stay open forever!
  • GK
    Georgina Kazan
    Dec 9, 2025
    4.0
    Hi came to the mall to get Magnolia Bakery items and realized we were hungry. Stopped in here since there were available tables. I had the plain grilled cheese, though I was intrigued by the mac & cheese one. I thought it was a fine sandwich but kind of boring— that’s probably my own fault since I didn’t get anything in it. I am a root beer fan and they had Filbert’s (from Chicago!) so I was a happy camper.
  • WF
    Will F
    Dec 3, 2025
    5.0
    Bought the Bread Ends, The man working the counter made sure that the bread I got wasn’t too old the bread was absolutely amazing

Frequently Asked Questions About Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese

What is Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese known for?

Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese is known for its locally sourced, farm-fresh grilled cheese sandwiches made with local bread, cheeses, butter, meats, and vegetables for a unique dining experience.

What are the operating hours of Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese?

The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays.