50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Des Plaines

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

“☕ I absolutely love this place! The ingredients are always fresh, the menu is simple but delicious, and the drinks are fantastic. 😍 I recently tried their new fall Tangerine Cold Foam, and it was such a tasty seasonal treat! 🍊🍂 The coffee is really good too, making it a perfect spot to start the day. Whenever I get the chance, this is always my go-to choice for breakfast. Great flavors, fresh food, and amazing drinks! 🥐❤ Definitely recommend giving it a try! 👌“

“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.“

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

“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 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.“

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

“The restaurant is nice and big. It is clean! The waitstaff is great, friendly and efficient . The food is very very good and you know it's a great place to go when there is a wait line, sometimes out the door. You have the option to eat outside in good weather. My husband and I always try to get the cozy two seater table in the little nook by the window. The food is very tasty and plenty of flowing coffee. Due to illness we are not able to come out much, but I sure miss this place. Lots of wonderful Saturday morning breakfast memories. Wishing you great continued success.“

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

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

“we loved our breakfast. compliments to the chef“

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

“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.“

“Gluten free breakfast! Celiac friendly with gluten free pancakes, and French toast and other options. The steak and eggs was one of the best I have had. Nicole was the best server I have had. She was knowledgeable of the menu, allergies and was super personable!“

“I just stopped in to this place that I have driven by for the past year. I had heard great things about this place and my visit today was nothing short of that. From the greeting at the entrance to my AMAZING waitress MJ. She was a joy pleasant and welcoming. I will definitely be back. Thanks. Oh and the food was top tier“

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

“absolutely delicious breakfast! yall the hashbrowns were Crispy underneath the skillet!! if you’re a skillet enjoyer as i am you know that’s rare. & Nicole was a pleasure to have as a server. i recommend everything about this place!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“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“

“Delicious food and friendly service!!“

“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.“

“Also i feel that the Waitress at the Burlington NJ location is kind and welcoming to me & my husband who are older. We appreciate how she talks about new items to try. I will definitely request her area to sit since she is full time waitress“

“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“

“Placed a larger to go order and got busy at work and couldn’t leave right away to pick up food. After 40 minutes I arrived and was expecting cold soggy food . Instead they’re remade the food for me fresh and hot . Wow what an Amazing gesture . Drive thru girls are also always so polite and helpful. Amazing job and thank you“

“I’m so happy I found this cozy little diner! 🥞☕ It has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. I stop by for breakfast every couple of weeks after my appointments, and it never disappoints. 😊 The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right, while the service is friendly and attentive every single visit. ❤ If you grew up loving classic neighborhood diners, this place will definitely bring back those nostalgic vibes. Great comfort food, fair prices, and an authentic local feel—I highly recommend checking it out! 🍳🍽✨“

“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!!!!“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

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

“I had a catering pick up order this morning for a potluck at my church. I wanted to say thank you so much for the hot , fresh french toast! It really put a smile on people's faces and brought together our whole breakfast. Thank you so much!“

“El Sabor del Café... y su atención.“

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

“(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.“

“We arrived for lunch about a half hour before closing and were greeted by a very friendly staff member who seated us promptly. Our servers were also very friendly. My wife had a half sandwich on gluten-free bread with a half salad, which were both very flavorful and filling. I had a sandwich and the tomato soup, which were also delicious.“

“Ok the only can I say moqa is amazing restaurant, food is top level and the prices very affordable? I come every Friday with my best friend Mika,,,, ,,,,we always call 15 min. Before because we going in lunch time so. But when we arrived the food is ready so,,, I want to say thank you since the owner is amazing guy up to waitress all people working in kitchen thank you so much for putting all 100% for making us happy and enjoying a delicious meals,,deserts.....salads ....soups I REALLY RECOMMEND MOQA AND I CAN WAIT NEXT FRIDAY“

“This cafe was incredibly nice looking, very new in appearance. There was table seating area, bar seating, and window bar towards the parking lot. It all looked very new and clean. The bathrooms were great, too. I liked the design of the place and the decorations.While I didn’t play any slots, there was people there using the machines and they seemed entertained.I wish the menu was a bit more expanse, there was not much variety and largely simple foods though not many options. Basically a breakfast sandwich, fries, and pizza. A few baked goods from somewhere else. If you needed to get away and have a place to chill for a while, this is a good place.“

“Lovely local family restaurant!“

“Lots to offer, works to benefit the community“

“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.“

“What a wonderful surprise! We were a little hesitant to try Maple & Yolk since it’s new, but we are SO glad we did!

This is the former Rainbow Café, now under new ownership, and they are doing an amazing job. The food was fresh, delicious, and excellent quality, the portions were generous, and everything we ordered was beautifully prepared.

And I have to give a special mention to the French fries — absolutely AMAZING! 🍟😍 Honestly, some of the best we’ve had!

The atmosphere was welcoming, the service was friendly, and you can tell the new owners really care about the quality of both their food and their customers’ experience.

We had such an enjoyable breakfast and can’t wait to go back. Maple & Yolk is definitely a wonderful new addition to Elmhurst. Highly recommended! ❤️“