50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Evanston

“We love Le Peep! It is a chain but feels like a nice, local hometown spot. Good food and nice portions. All of the staff are lovely and food comes out super fast!

Thanks especially to Hector who is a great server, though they're all great. We will (per usual) be back!“

“This restaurant is really outstanding and really great for the image of Evanston's southern end. The food is fantastic and I very much enjoy everything from the Bacon Temptation Omelette to the Spicy Poblano Omelette to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the Cowboy Burger. All of the food is fabulous and very well prepared, the variety is wonderful, and the coffee is always fresh. And above all, Ivan and the waitstaff provide customer service that's 'above and beyond' in every way. They're very kind, compassionate, efficient, and accomodating to everybody who comes into the establishment. Keep up the great work!“

“Best scones! Excited to visit in February!“

“I had a lovely experience at Mid Kitchen. The shakshuka was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The avocado eggs benedict was also amazing—fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented.

Everything tasted high quality and satisfying. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was friendly. I would definitely come back!“

“Food was amazing and prepared with care. Meinl Coffee is a huge plus! We will return.“

“I cannot put into words how wonderful, hospitable and welcoming this place is. I was welcomed in by the owner Samantha, young respectful young lady, she took my order she made me feel at home. I felt as though I was eating brunch at my Abuelita’s home. Thank you Samantha and family for the warm welcome- the red chilaquiles and cafe de olla we’re phenomenal and I will be sure to be back with my babies and husband! I mentioned to Samantha I was treating myself for my birthday and she brought out a cinnamon role with a candle meant the world to me!“

“Went today for the first time. Food was fresh, generous portions, priced right and tasted amazing. I ordered Breakfast Quesadilla. The homemade salsa had some heat to it. Bacon cooked perfect. Best OJ I’ve had in a while. I’ll definitely be back Keep up the great work“

“Food is all homemade ... chilliques are so good with red sauce To die for... The burgers are HUGe.... so delicious.... the fries are like no others and I personally never order fries. So they have to be good.... I did substitute the salad for the fries and was blown away how tasty it was... I mean I'm talking salad right!! Please come visit this beautiful restaurant and tast the real homemade goodness.“

“There’s a Dunkin’ across the street. You could, BUT you just missed a smash breakfast, that you DESERVE! You work hard you deserve better, you’ve earned it. Obviously. Brothers is a hidden gem in plain sight. At the corner of Sacramento and Belmont. Have a seat, or grab to go. Home quality cooking and plenty of it. No regrets from my experience. You won’t either. High marks.“

“Very friendly and excellent service, highly recommended.“

“One of my favourite breakfast spot! They have grits!!“

“Great food and great service. I will be back for sure.“

“Good food, ambitiously and beautifully served, but not great. Staff is welcoming but misses important requests such as removing food items that can cause allergic reactions. The place is minimally equipped for a restaurant with such an ambitious food presence, enhancing the notion that food is overpriced: a good remodeling is strongly needed.“

“Veggie fajitas were fresh and delicious. Everyone in our party of 6, enjoyed their meal. Great graduation breakfast.“

“Adorable place!! Food was delicious and the server was great!! Would definitely recommend! 5 stars ⭐️“

“I was a steady customer but will not be returning to this establishment again. Today I asked to sit in a booth and James, the owner said "We're too busy to sit one person in a "big" booth. (I was the only one waiting for a table.) So the waitress wanted me to sit at a table. The "big" booth seats 4. The table they wanted me to sit at also seats 4. The only difference is the booth doesn't hurt my back like the hard chairs do. I'm dying of cancer, which James is aware of, I have enough pain I don't need any more by sitting on hard chairs. Well he won't have to worry about being so "busy" to let someone have some comfort he's got one less patron. I'm done with this place.“

“Absolutely incredible food and experience. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of amazing flavor — you can truly taste the quality and care in every bite.

Chef and owner Omar deserves huge recognition. His passion for great food really shows, and it makes this place special. One of the most delicious meals I’ve had in a long time.

Highly recommend!“

“Family owned and operated for over 60 years!
Been going there for over 30 years
Always been made to feel like I was at home
Food is on point, service is attentive and atmosphere is inviting
Love this joint“

“I honestly need to come here more often because I live so close. Sun Rey Café is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Chicago. It’s Black- and Filipino-family owned and operated, with great service and even better food. Highly recommend!“

“We stumbled upon Flying Saucer while visiting Chicago and are glad we did. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is fun with nice indoor and outdoor seating options. The staff were friendly, helpful and on top of it. This is the type of restaurant I wish I had in my neighborhood. If you’re in the area it’s a must visit.“

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

“Caribella is a must TRY spot for anyone in the Chicago Land area looking for authentic & delicious meals.. I will definitely be back 👍

Salvador & Miguel are an exceptional Father / Son Dou..

This place won’t let you down!

Thanks for the service“

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

“I can’t comment on what I don’t know but I do know that the food is delicious and the service is wonderful! The restaurant is very cozy and clean. I recommend either location! I have never been disappointed.“

“The potatoes were soooooo good. The best I’ve had in a very long time. The chicken sand which was very flavorful“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and best Greek omelet ever!!“

“I can’t comment on what I don’t know but I do know that the food is delicious and the service is wonderful! The restaurant is very cozy and clean. I recommend either location! I have never been disappointed.“

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

“Delicious! Fresh ingredients in the omelets, fluffy pancakes, real OJ with light pulp. Friendly staff, very clean (bathrooms, too). Prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity, and less than some other places we researched. Highly recommend!“

“My friends and I, had breakfast here today and the service was awesome. I was seated quickly, and had many items, to choose from on their menu. The waiter was super nice and friendly and checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything. The ambiance was great, the food was fresh and a lot of it. I took my leftovers home. Thank you Dem and staff for a GREAT service. Take care“

“Very good Food but very expensive for the food they make need to lower the price and make it affordable“

“This diner was small but nice. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. There was no wait when we arrived about 12pm on a Saturday. Food was delicious I wanted to order everything on the menu. The food didn’t take long to come out maybe 20mins. The atmosphere is nice my only reason for 3 stars was it was a little crammed and cluttered and the bathroom was in the back with the freezer and it was a line. But I would definitely return“

“Sumptuous egg omellete , I will highly recommend. Thanks for the good breakfast“

“Unique experience. Right portioned and so taste! Very non traditional menu and superb environment.“

“heaven on earth amazing birria i would sell my soul to keep this place around forever“

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

“My friends and I, had breakfast here today and the service was awesome. I was seated quickly, and had many items, to choose from on their menu. The waiter was super nice and friendly and checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything. The ambiance was great, the food was fresh and a lot of it. I took my leftovers home. Thank you Dem and staff for a GREAT service. Take care“

“So, my girl was like you want breakfast? Hell yeah I don’t turn down food lol. This was the spot she wanted - I’ve never had it til today. What I thought would be just another breakfast spot ended up being one of the BEST breakfast spots I’ve had tried. When I tell you the sandwich I had was FYE… mannn that sandwich was so good. I took a bite and almost went to heaven. The eggs are so fluffy. The generous amounts of avocado in my sandwich was above expectations. Overall this place was delicious. Definitely recommend. The only thing I would say bad about this place would be that it’s hard to find parking.“

“Good food and bevs; love sitting in the dining room when the sliding windows are opened to the outside. Pleasant staff always improves the experience. check it out!“

“I can’t comment on what I don’t know but I do know that the food is delicious and the service is wonderful! The restaurant is very cozy and clean. I recommend either location! I have never been disappointed.“

“My Family and I stopped by Stanley's Grill today. It's location is ideal, it's economical and their food is great. It's definitely a family friendly establishment.“

“Amazing food and excellent service. The kids loved the monkey bread and my crab cake Benedict was awesome.“

“Savanna Restaurant is a fantastic new brunch spot in the neighborhood, with friendly employees, delicious food, and a relaxing atmosphere.“

“Pet friendly 🐶👍 fast service“

“Greeted Cheerfully. Served speedily and attentively. Appropriately priced in Chicago for the generous serving size. ($22 dollars for chilaquiles with 3 eggs, 4-6oz steak, green sauce, and rice and beans).

I left full and happy.

Made me wish I was a morning person.“

“I love this modest little diner. Good variety of simple dishes done right. Never too busy, and friendly, quick service. I love the breakfast burger and my girlfriend likes the chorizo skillet. One of my favorite morning/afternoon spots for sure.“

“The waiter was very nice my food was made perfectly I had a nice experience celebrating my mom’s birthday“

“Ordered catering for a work event and it was great service from start to finish! Klein's worked well with our budget and delivered items as planned. Staff loved the tea, coffee, and assortment of baked goods (the spinach pastry was a favorite by many!) Would definitely order again for a future event!“