50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Des Plaines

“Every time we come here the food and service is top notch! Prices are very aligned with what you receive & the competition. Im happy this restaurant is here, a breath of fresh air :)“

“My favourite place ❤️ First Watch is my absolute favorite place for breakfast! The food is always fresh, perfectly balanced, and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is super friendly. Every visit feels special. I especially love their coffee and seasonal dishes — you can tell everything is made with care.“

“My favorite Green Chilaquiles, we live in Rockford and every time we’re passing by we come to Andy’s Cafe, thank you for the great service and delicious food..“

“This is an amazing & food is always good! They just added outdoor seating so our puppy could join us.“

“I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is delicious and the waitresses efficient and helpful. Great place to try . Don’t let the construction in front dissuade you there is plenty of parking.“

“I literally had the best pancakes I’ve ever had“

“I have been in this restaurant for more than 4 times. I highly recommend it. There are a lot of parking. Once you come in; you are greeted with a warm greeting and and enthusiastic smule by the host or owner. The servers are very accommodating , friendly and helpful. They check on their customers for whatever they need until your meal is done. The busboys are hardworking and any requests will be granted right away. The food/dishes are cooked just the way you requests. Their steaks and eggs are up to par. The prices are decently priced. For what they serve you, good amounts of food. Well worth it. Freshness and presentations of foods are stupendous! Never did I have any complaints the way the place is ran. Very clean. Wide open. Eventhough i live far. I kept going back and i know when i leave, my tummy is full, content and some take home left overs. Check their menu. Check the big breakfast meal. You can't go wrong with their reasonable prices. Thank you so much, Elena and Miguel. Who still recognized me after all these months. Great customer service!! Clean kitchens and toilets too! That's how one can tell how the place is well taken cared-,of.“

“Really great food, superb pancakes.“

“i retract my previous statement. please remove negative comment. thank you,“

“we loved our breakfast. compliments to the chef“

“The waitress as quite good at her job and very friendly.“

“Had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy breakfast at this fun little Cafe. Right off of Rand rd by Tony's Market in Arlington heights. Had the Popeye Benedict so yummy perfectly poached eggs and fresh fruit so tasty. Definitely worth atleast one visit but you'll find that won't be enough.“

“This place is awesome.. everything is wonderful here. you definitely won't be disappointed.“

“Love this place. Super nice staff and really great food. They have good pricing too. One of our favorite places for lunch. Get the chips ! They make them in house.“

“Excellent food , excellent service , clean , great menu, highly recommend“

“I stopped in for brunch one morning and it definitely did not disappoint. Such a cute place with a great atmosphere. I love the way it is set up.
All of the staff was super friendly and made me feel welcome.
The food was amazing as well.
I will be back for sure“

“Absolutely love it. we enjoy the food.. and the stuff is great 🤩“

“great service!!! the hostess was very polite and professional 👍“

“Also very efficient. We’ll go again fo4 sure.Food excellent, prices reasonable, service above average. Our waitress, Alejandra was most gracious and friendly. Well stop again for sure.“

“Plenty of parking in back with rear entrance. Indoor and outdoor seating. Seated quickly. Beautiful interior with high top and regular height seating. Our server was polite and knowledgeable. The food came out quickly and accurately.
Bathrooms are clean.“

“The food was delicious! Nice portions. I had the Cajun Hash special. Wow! The service was excellent and everyone there was cheerful and attentive to you. Loved it!“

“Delicious food and friendly service!!“

“The Best Breakfast/ Lunch Restaurant I have ever been to, everything on the Menu is delicious, our Server Alex today gave awesome service she should get a raise excellent and fast customer service 5 stars all the way“

“So long Sprinkles. I have a new favorite cupcake bakery —Courageous Cupcake. They are moist, delicious and made with fresh quality ingredients. The employees are super friendly and kind.“

“(2025) Brunch Cafe - Addison, IL I recently had the pleasure of dining at Brunch Cafe in Addison, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience! Our waitress, Febe, provided EXCELLENT service—she was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was amazing, coming out hot and fresh, just as we hoped. From the fluffy pancakes to the savory breakfast burrito, every dish was delicious and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. In my opinion, this restaurant should be rated #1 in Addison, IL for breakfast. No other place comes close to the quality and service we experienced here. Highly recommend! (2024) How ever long is your wait is please wait. It’s definitely worth the wait. Their food is absolutely delicious and our waitress was professional + friendly. Carrot cake pancakes are my new favorite.“

“By far one of the best breakfast joint in the area 😋 🙏 💪“

“Grew up in the area, great memories! Nice to know they are still in business. Used to work Nextdoor at White Hen Pantry, 1969 - 72“

“Seriously so amazing! Tender juicy meat, good pricing, great portions. Worth every penny!!“

“Excellent food and service with never having your water empty to offering more napkins and large portions. Thanks again and we will be back and going to try a lunch option next visit.“

“Here right now on a relaxing weekday. Oatmilk espresso drink: awesome. Carnitas avacado black bean skillet: awesome. Service: awesome. Indoor, semi-indoor, and outdoor seating: awesome.“

“Great food and the best customer service. Can’t wait to come back!“

“We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at the Lake Forest location when we were in town for our daughter's U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command graduation. By far the best place we ate when we were in the Chicagoland area. I gave it a nod in my book and encourage anyone visiting Great Lakes to stop there with their sailor during liberty.“

“WOW!!!
This was hands down one of the greatest breakfast experiences I’ve ever had at any restaurants.
If you’re fortunate enough to have Linda as your server, be prepared to tip at least 40% because SHE. IS. AWESOME!!!

Not only was the food absolutely incredible, it came out within 5 minutes of ordering.

Do yourself a favor and please dine here. Support this wonderful local restaurant.“

“I had the best omelette there today. Fabulous!!!!“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

“Lovely local family restaurant!“

“Jenny was great and went above and beyond accommodating our large party! We were really impressed by the customer service and kindness of the staff. The food was delicious, and we will definitely be returning. Thank you Jenny and Lake St Cafe!“

“I loved this place! The Cinnamon Roll Waffles and the Ham and Cheese Omelette were absolutely amazing! The staff was great as well. I will definitely go back when I'm in town again.“

“Had a fantastic breakfast here! The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were super friendly. I ordered the cheery wood avocado toast benedict, and it was prepared perfectly. Our waiter was great and made the experience even better. Fresh ingredients and delicious food made for a memorable visit. Highly recommend!“

“El Sabor del Café... y su atención.“

“Lots to offer, works to benefit the community“

“What a GREAT pancake and breakfast place. The food is wonderful from the delicious omelets and agg dishes to the perfect pancakes especially their famous apple pancake to the perfect waffles & perfect crepes!! The best part is all of the food is served piping hot, the best way to enjoy it!! The coffee is fresh and the orange juice is fresh squeezed!!
The service is 5 stars as well. You never feel rushed so it is a great place to meet friends for breakfast and lunch!! You will be so happy and return again & again !! That's a promise!!“

“I went here for the first time last weekend and it was great! It was busy, but we wanted a booth so we waited a couple minutes and one opened up. The interior is very cute and retro with lots of fun decor on the walls. I ordered the 2x2x2 and the pancakes were super thick and yummy, and the eggs were some of the best over medium I’ve ever had, no exaggeration. My brother got the patty melt with fries and the free cup of soup- what a steal! The server was friendly and prompt. My only slightly negative is that it was a little warm inside for my preference, but it was a super hot day when I visited. If I’m in the area, I will be back!“

“Friday Wing and Taco specials! Best Tortilla soup! Must try the Turkey boat! Everything is yum here...“

“Warning: the internet menu is very outdated. The Maps app shows the recent menu as the 3rd photo. We had lunch and dinner, and the food and service was very good. The carbonara was a little bland, but the chicken was very good. But the portions huge. The soup of the day was very good and a large serving.“

“Made a detour along our 5 hour road trip, sugar milk cafe being our last stop as we headed home after a long day. So glad we chose them! Our food and drinks were delicious, the decor is beautiful within the establishment and staff were very kind/attentive. 🩷“

“We were looking for breakfast while on the Highway. This place was 10 minutes out of our way, but well worth it! This was the best French Toast and the staff worked together like a well oiled machine. They were all so friendly and efficient.“

“😋😋😋 It was really good breakfast and it was very quick service too~“

“Great little nook. I was driving in unknown neighborhood and hungry. Looked up recommendations on my car and this place came up
I had the shrooms omelette, good variety of vegetarian options and middle of Tuesday no crowds. Highly recommended
Waiter was helpful and attentive“

“Delicious 🤤 and the service was great!“