50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Des Plaines

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

“Stopped here on vacation because it was close to our hotel. Came on a Monday around 10am and no wait for party of 3. Had one of their summer specials (banana brittle French toast) and it was great. Our server, Judith, was so sweet. Would come back if ever in the area again.“

“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 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.“

“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 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.“

“we loved our breakfast. compliments to the chef“

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

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

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

“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 😋 🙏 💪“

“I found this diner on Google maps for me and my wife to try while in the area. The staff is friendly and the service was great. My wife and I had brunch. She had the bistek skillet & my wife said it was excellent afterwards and I had a steak burrito with hash browns on the side. I took a steak burrito to go for dinner because it was excellent! Afterwards the owner came out to greet us and asked how was everything. It is a family owned business and a great atmosphere. Overall I give this place AAA+ Will be back when in the area.“

“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.“

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

“Delicious food and friendly service!!“

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

“Solid local breakfast spot in DF, the staff is super friendly and good service. The food tastes great and they have a wide menu. I personally love their Mexican breakfast dishes. It’s got a cute diner vibe inside and is easy to just walk in and grab a seat for breakfast. I do enjoy their breakfast but it’s not my #1 spot in the area.“

“Veronica provided impeccable service from start to finish! She carefully repeated our orders to ensure everything was correct, checked on us at just the right times, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. Her positive attitude, cheerful spirit, and confidence created a wonderful dining experience. It’s clear that she takes pride in her work and truly cares about her guests. Thank you, Veronica, for your outstanding service we will definitely be back! Good was absolutely fantastic!👌🏽“

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“Last-minute visits don’t always work out, but this one turned out to be a fantastic surprise! 😊✨ I stopped by on a whim and ended up having a great experience. The service was outstanding 🌟 the server was incredibly attentive, friendly, and seemed to anticipate everything I needed before I even had to ask. Since I was really hungry 😋, I was especially impressed by how quickly my food arrived. 🍽⚡ Everything was fresh, delicious, and exactly what I needed. It’s rare for a spontaneous decision to exceed expectations, but this place definitely did! 🙌💯 I left happy, satisfied, and already looking forward to coming back again. ❤😊🍴“

“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.“

“Lots to offer, works to benefit the community“

“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“

“We have dined at First Watch in Florida and were thrilled to find that they opened a location in our neighborhood! There was a wait for tables when we arrived so we sat at the bar for brunch. Our server was so friendly and attentive. My husband had Carna Asada Queso Hash and I had the Million Dollar breakfast sandwich with egg, gouda, sausage, bacon and hot honey on a toasted English muffin. So delicious!!! They habe the most flavorful Bloody Mary's as well. The portions are huge by the way! By the time we left there was an even bigger wait for tables. So glad we have First Watch close by to enhance our brunch options! Worth the wait and every penny spent! We'll be back soon!“

“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.“

“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“

“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!!“

“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!“

“We were here on mother's day, I called the same morning for a reservation for 14 people and they were great on accommodation us since we were a large group and it was last minute. Unfortunately its not big for large groups and we had to sit in 2 groups, which was a little disappointing. I will say that the service was great, our waitress was on point and tool really good care of us. Food was good, scrambled eggs were a little runny for my taste but overall good food and flavors. It was my first time here but would go back as a small group at most 6.“

“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“

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