50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Des Plaines

“The cutest hidden gem. Food was absolutely incredible. Hands down best brunch spot around.“

“Flew in from CA for a concert (stayed at the Sonesta nearby) and needed a hearty brunch before my flight back.
First Watch exceeded expectations and over delivered. The place was bustling, we got seated promptly and our server was so nice and was always smiling :) The barbacoa chilaquiles were 11/10 and the french toast was 11/10. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!“

“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..“

“Egg House is our Sunday breakfast spot. Plenty on the menu to choose from. We have had Terri as our server for years and she always makes it a pleasant experience.“

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

“coolest coffee place in cambria staff was unbelievable will be come back great food and even better drinks“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“we loved our breakfast. compliments to the chef“

“Súper recomendado exelente atención rica comida todo rápido los precio muy bajo hay 10/10“

“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.“

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

“Delicious food and friendly service!!“

“Their food is amazing! Very fresh and the portions are great!! I’ll be back soon!“

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

“I’m giving this place a 5 because the food was really good. However, I do have some suggestions at the end of my review.

I had the chilaquiles verdes with chicken. I’m Mexican and I can say the chilaquiles tasted very authentic and delicious. I had a good amount of food, especially chicken and again it was very good.
My husband had the carne asada and it was also very good.

The owner, Don Ernesto was very friendly to everyone who walked in and was accommodating to a customer that asked for his food to be cooked in butter and not vegetable oil.

My suggestion is that the drip coffee not be $3.99 a cup and that they use the same coffee because one cup was good and the other was spicy tasting.

I would come back again and recommend it.“

“The Cherry Pit Cafe, in Deerfield, IL, is an outstanding destination for breakfast or lunch, if you are looking for delicious food, a large and varied menu, and a cozy environment.Their service staff is warm and welcoming, and the restaurant is a fun step back in time with its nostalgic decor. I highly recommend it⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The chilaquiles were excellent. I’d recommend them to anyone.“

“We love coming to have breakfast here on the weekends and usually have great service. Today, our server Arwa, the service was next-level. Despite having several tables she was attending to, she made sure to check in on us and make sure everything was to our liking.“

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

“Great time. Good service and food and drinks.“

“Food was scrumptious and our server, Linda (Selinda), was amazing!!! Can't wait to come back for another burger, soup, and pastries 😁. Highly recommend, and make sure to ask for Linda when you come 🤩. It was lunch + entertainment!“

“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.“

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

“(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.“

“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“

“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.“

“This place is absolutely adorable and cozy! Food was just perfect, had smoked salmon benedict and it was the best breakfast I’ve ever had!!! 10/10“

“This was the first time at this First Watch. It is great there is a bar seating option as the waves of people waiting for a table were constant. The food was delivered hot and as requested. Definitely a great add to the OPRF restaurant cohort!“

“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.“

“I stumbled across this hidden little gem! Honestly best little dinner I’ve been too lately! It’s homey and just great! I come here after my appointments for breakfast every other week! Great food and service! It’s def a local vibe and really great homey food! If your like me a 90s kid you grew up in diners and this is that diner!“

“This used to be our absolute favorite spot. My friends and I would come here several times a week, and we loved the familiar faces on the staff. Sadly, things have drastically changed for the worse. ​We noticed the staff began turning over constantly, and after speaking with some of the remaining employees, we found out why: the owner is reportedly keeping 40% of the servers' tips. Under Illinois law, tips belong entirely to the staff, and an owner taking a cut is entirely illegal. ​It breaks our heart to walk away from a place we loved, but our group has decided to take our business to other local spots that actually respect and support their employees. We won't be back until management corrects this and treats their staff fairly.“

“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“

“Lots to offer, works to benefit the community“

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

“This pancake joint is the BEST!!! The workers are awsome and super helpful. The inside of the restaurant feels like an authentic cosy dinner. The FOOD was great. As a proud polish man I ordered the potato pancakes. (Best decision ever!) The pancakes were really good and in a huge portion size. This place is adorable and worth your buck. WOULD RECOMMEND!!! I WILL BE COMING BACK.“

“The gluten free menu options are awesome!! The pancakes are soft and fluffy not stretchy (iykyk) our server Rosie B was very polite. So happy to have a new breakfast place and looking forward to trying lunch options in the future. Price was great too!!“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

“Lovely local family restaurant!“

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

“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. 🩷“

“This restaurant got me and my cronies through a sweaty weekend at Anime Central. We would come here once a day and be full for the rest of the entire day. The food was alright but most importantly it got the job done. Good prices, super nice staff, easiest five outta five I’ve handed out in my god damn life“

“If I could give this place ten stars, I would. The service is absolutely amazing, the location is convenient, the restaurant not only was clean but was absolutely adorable. The food was amazing, and for the price you get more than enough to feed two people with one entree!

If you are in chicago, you need to visit this place!.“

“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~“

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!“