50 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Forest Park

“Been there twice still impressed with their excellent fast food and customer service. Very clean, beautiful, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. I’ve only been there in the mornings during the week so prob least amount of crowd.“

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“Wanted to say we enjoyed breakfast and Carla was a delight to have as a waitress! thanks! we had the bacon biscuits and pork gravy, Cuban French toast, and the Mayan Omelette. next time I will do the Malaka with Greek sausage (made in house and delicious) highly recommend and will be back on our next visit!“

“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!“

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

“Very friendly and excellent service, highly recommended.“

“Thank you Laz for such an amazing breakfast! We were very impressed with all the food and of course you coming out and speaking with us was just an awesome experience!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Every time we come here the food and service is top notch! Prices are very aligned with what you receive & the competition. Im happy this restaurant is here, a breath of fresh air :)“

“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“

“I just love this little restaurant!! I have breakfast there at least once every time I visit family in Avondale. It’s cute, it’s clean and the staff are so friendly and inviting. The food never disappoints. Several options of eggs Benedict, French toasts, the whole lot. The omelets are huge. The staples are all just as tasty too. And the food cooks up fast. Today I had the house salmon eggs Benedict and it’s just a tasty as the first time I had it.Marlene was my waitress and she was just so kind and never let me water get below half full. Just love this place. I’ll be back soon!“

“The food here is always great. It's good that the flavors are consistent and the staff are beautiful people. The owner and his family create such a wonderful inviting experience. I'm glad this is one of my top favorites places in my community. Highly recommend.“

“Good food, friendly staff, worth the cost, nice surprise 😊 googled "good breakfast food with high ratings" definitely good recommendations from Google!“

“Love what the new owner has done to the place! Highly recommend whenever I’m in the area. Chilaquiles recipe is my go to.“

“Breakfast is great, lunch fantastic! Now serving ice cream sundaes!“

“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“

“The best. Chilaquiles and pancakes“

“Wow, this place is AMAZING? Great service, hopping atmosphere, and every single one of our dishes were delicious. We will be making this establishment a regular breakfast place during our Chicago visits! Food ordered was: Breakfast burrito Croissant Sandwich Buttermilk pancakes with a side of crispy bacon!“

“We just happened to catch the name Carabella on our way from doing some errands and decided to come back and visit the restaurant. To our surprise, this little hidden treasure is our favorite place to eat breakfast. The food is full of flavor, and we aim to try it all but not all at once, of course. Lol 😋It's become our favorite place to come for lunch as well. The other day, we had jibaritos, and they have made it even more delicious than any other place that we have ordered it before. The coquito coffee is so good, and the chicken waffles are just simply my fav. 😍 It's a must try for anyone who enjoys delicious food and great service. So much more, we still need to try. Skillets are so delicious filled with unique flavor, and don't forget to try the coquito latte creamy and smooth done to the last drop. Thank you, Miguel, Salvador, and the rest of the staff for the excellent food and service every time we eat there.😋💞 I will keep coming back and posting pictures of their delicacies.😋“

“My favorite breakfast place, great service, amazing delicious food, their skillets are soooooo good. I would recommend to everyone and they won’t be disappointed, a must go 😊😊“

“We had a large group just before lunchtime on a Saturday, and they were great about squeezing us in. Our server D was amazing, truly, and the other staff were helpful and attentive, too. The food was delicious, hot, fast, priced affordably. They have a large menu. We had some special diets in our group and there were enough options for them to find what they needed. I definitely would return and would recommend it to friends.“

“Fun, down to earth, good food and the owner rocks!“

“I stopped in for brunch one morning and it definitely did not disappoint. Such a cute place with a great atmosphere. I love the way it is set up.
All of the staff was super friendly and made me feel welcome.
The food was amazing as well.
I will be back for sure“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Stopped here for breakfast, 1st time and I would definitely recommend it. The service was excellent and the food was great (real, fresh, hot, cooked to order)! I had the sampler with oatmeal pancakes and they were delicious!!! My other options included the chicken avocado crepe and Mediterranean omelette. The coffee was good, it came to the table in its own thermal to stay hot. I highly recommend!!“

“Ended up at Don’s Grill for lunch on a random Tuesday and man, it hit different. Got the chopped steak & eggs with hashbrowns and a refillable coffee—classic diner vibes. Food was hearty and real, staff were friendly but not in a biz-card way. Kinda tight inside, but that’s part of the charm. Just wish it had a lil’ more seasoning. Total felt like under twenty bucks, which is solid.“

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

“I ordered through Uber Eats (Didn't let me review). It didn't look that good arriving because the food was slid to one side. But the food was perfectly seasoned and delicious with generous portions. First time trying their food. I ordered the Honey Bacon Brussels Hash, it was delicious. Savory, a touch of spice just right. Salted Caramel Holey Donuts were good. Looking forward to trying more.“

“This was our first time eating at YiaYia's Cafe in Hinsdale, Illinois. The restaurant and bathroom was very clean. The food was great tasting and perfect portions. The waitress was very friendly and professional. We will definitely be coming back to eat here again!

Keep up the great work!
Lori Bullio“

“Great atmosphere and best Greek omelet ever!!“

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

“Seriously so amazing! Tender juicy meat, good pricing, great portions. Worth every penny!!“

“My first time here at this place. Service was great. I took off one star on the food because I ordered a Lumber Jack special which has a steak on it steak was really simple if they add some seasoning it would be much better. But I understood that it's how they serve it, whatever I do or say nothing is gonna change. I'll definitely come back to this beautiful place for breakfast“

“This place exceeded expectations by far! Seems like a little hole in the wall from the outside but the inside is very nice, and the breakfast was DELICIOUS! Our waitress was so sweet and service was quick, I'm impressed. Plan on stopping by again my next trip through!“

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

“This place is so cute! It is a diner's diner with all the nostalgia of Waffle House and NONE of the regrets! The fries were REALLY GOOD! Thin and firm with just the right amount of little crunchy ones. No stink eye at bringing in a kid (there are even high chairs and lollipops at the till). This is my new favorite“

“The service is great, the prices are good, and the food is great 😊 , great neighborhood place to eat at !“

“As we entered we saw the true picture of our beautiful United States of America, the hall was full of people from almost every part of the world, families and couples were laughing talking and enjoying the food.
We were there for breakfast the staff was very welcoming and courteous we had garden omelet orange juice hot tea and French toast.
The whole experience was delightful.“

“I just recently started going there since last year. No negative reviews here. Every single experience has been great alongside with the food. When it’s your birthday, the staff sings to you. You pay what you get and it’s worth every penny. Keep up the great work Alexander’s!! As busy as it gets: even when people are standing room only: it goes by quickly and the staff greets you with their kindness and smiles.“

“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.“

“Great food and service! Thanks!“

“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.“

“Lovely local family restaurant!“

“First time at this restaurant.. came for a concert with my hubby and just googled a nice spot for breakfast.. and came here. The service from our waiter Caleb was fantastic! He was attentive friendly and made our experience great! I will come back 100% for sure!!! I will ask for Caleb for sure! It’s the person that serves you at restaurants that make the experience enjoyable and make you want to come again. Thank you Caleb!“

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

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