50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Des Plaines

“Delicious, big portions, great service.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“we loved our breakfast. compliments to the chef“

“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.“

“This was our first time here and we had Alejandra as our server. She was amazing!!! Not only was the food good, the service was great. She made us feel welcome during our visit. We will definitely be returning based on the experience we had.“

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

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

“Some of the best brunch food in Chicago! Amazing food and friendly service. Can’t recommend this place enough“

“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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

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

“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 👍“

“Excellent cut above breakfast/brunch located in the heart of Mt. Prospect. Indoor and outdoor seating. Very good parking around rear of the building. Indoor noise level is happy without being overbearing.
The menu is extensive with plenty of sweet and savory choices.
The crepes and French toast with fresh fruit are good choices.
I'm always looking for a special country fried steak. Found it here. Nice piece of beef, no gristle etc , with excellent tasty super crisp breading. Country gravy had the perfect amount of bite, however I added a little crushed pepper to taste. Eggs, hash browns, and sourdough toast to boot.
Topped off with a mimosa and LaVazza coffee for a perfect Sunday breakfast.“

“Delicious food and friendly service!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Lake St Cafe is such a hidden gem! The food is consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, and you can really tell they care about quality. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming perfect for a relaxed breakfast or lunch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always makes you feel right at home. Everything from the service to the presentation is on point. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area you won’t be disappointed!“

“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“

“El Sabor del Café... y su atención.“

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

“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!“

“Lots to offer, works to benefit the community“

“If you’re looking for a place that gets it right across the board, Egg Harbor Elmhurst is it. The food was outstanding—flavorful, fresh, and served at the right pace. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without us having to ask twice. You can tell they care about the experience as much as the meal. I’ll definitely return, and I’ll keep recommending Egg Harbor Elmhurst to anyone looking for a great spot.“

“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 place is phenomenal ! I've been to several locations but nothing like this the dutch baby was perfect and the apple pancake reminded me of the one my mom used to make. very eclectic clean interior with extraordinarily caring and attempting staff memembers. highly recommend this location for the food service and atmosphere. it's not often I'm blown away but the dutch baby is a difficult thing do well in a resturaunt environment with a rush etc and they did a truly stand out job.“

“The food was meh. I got the ribeye. I will start by saying that I cleaned my plate. So it wasnt THAT bad... But the steak was chewy and lacked flavor. And it might have been a touch over-done from the med-rare I asked for; AND it was way too thin. I'd be surprised if someone said it was half an inch thick. But again, I finished it. It wasn't nearly bad enough to complain about. But for nearly $50, it wasn't up to snuff. The green beans and mashed potatoes were both pretty good.
Service was good enough. Our waiter was on top of everything and fast. Can't ask for more.

We stopped in because we had limited time between check in at the hotel and when the concert started at Joe's live across the street/parking lot. If we had more time, we probably wouldve gone somewhere else. It's not bad, but it's not great food either. Again, for nearly $50, you would probably be better off somewhere else. But if it's your only option, you won't feel bad either.

They seemed pretty kid friendly, fwiw.“