20 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Lake Zurich

“I had the pleasure of enjoying Sunday breakfast with my wife. The atmosphere is wonderful , the service is excellent , and the food is fresh and delicious. Donna surprised my wife with a birthday cake , and all the guests sang „Happy Birthday’’ to her. It was such a special moment ! Thank you for creating such a fantastic birthday vibe. I highly recommended this local spot for a great experience.“

“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.“

“I went to The Wicked Egg with my daughter and it was a great experience. Everyone who works there is so friendly, the food was prepared quickly and tasted good. I definitely recommend The Wicked Egg!“

“Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe was an outstanding dining experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the service was top-notch. My dad, who was visiting from London, was impressed with the variety and quality of the food, particularly the vegetarian options which were extensive and perfect for our halal diet. The highlight of the meal was the pancake with banana pudding and cream, which was absolutely delicious. Overall, we highly recommend Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe to anyone looking for a fantastic breakfast or brunch spot. The wide range of menu items and the attention to detail in both the food and service make this a must-visit restaurant. We will definitely be returning in the future.“

“I rarely eat out these days because it’s hard to find places that truly care about using quality ingredients, but this place blew me away! The food is absolutely delicious, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. The Million Dollar Bacon is incredible—perfectly cooked and so flavorful. I can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu!“

“Ate here for the first time this weekend. My server has was a girl named Sammie and she was great! Very talkative and attentive. I got the homemade cornbeef hash with some eggs and sour dough bread. Was delicious. I took two pounds of burnt tips to go for a Super Bowl party I was attending that night and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will totally be back to this place to try so many more things on the menu. Love it.“

“First time in. Good breakfast. Had the works, pancakes, eggs, hash browns, bacon, coffee and the waitress was super friendly. Great hospitality as well by other employees/ staff.“

“Always great service, great food and very friendly staff. Owner Pete is such a great guy“

“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“

“Reasonable prices, Good food“

“The Garden Berry Cafe is a most excellent choice for a tasty and filling breakfast, and lunch too! I have eaten there ten times with different people and everyone was satisfied, and I have never been disappointed with and food choices I have made. It has always been a pleasant experience. Keep up the good work.“

“Awesome food, Gigantic Portions, and responsive and courteous staff“

“My wife and I celebrated our anniversary breakfast at Gardenberry Cafe, and it couldn’t have been a better choice. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by how clean, friendly, and welcoming the atmosphere was. The outdoor seating was a real highlight—it felt so good to enjoy a quiet meal outside together. Now the food… wow. I ordered the fajita skillet and French toast—both were incredible. My wife had the deluxe Philly cheesesteak with fries and tortilla soup. That soup was out of this world, and everything on her plate was just as impressive. The service was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. Honestly, the only "negative" is that Gardenberry is 35 minutes from our house. If it were closer, we'd be regulars. But even with the drive, we’ll absolutely be back soon. Great place, great people, great food. Highly recommend!“

“We love Egg Harbor for the food, the service and the pleasant, bright interior. But please!! Bring back your Jump Start coffee!! 😋 That has always been one of the draws for me and I was so disappointed to hear it was not available any longer due to not having Kerry Gold butter or Coconut Oil. 😲😦“

“Today was my first time here. The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious, and my waitress was fabulous 😊. I had the crispy chicken wrap with housemade chips, cup of soup, and a dirty chai tea latte (iced), which was yummy and refreshing.“

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

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!“

“Delicious food and pie. Are they opening back up?“

“Edgar was an amazing server at IHOP! From the moment we sat down, he was welcoming, friendly, and very attentive. He made sure our drinks stayed full, our food came out right, and he checked on us at just the right times without ever being intrusive. You can tell he really cares about giving great service and making sure customers have a good experience.

Edgar’s positive attitude and professionalism really stood out and made our visit even better. If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for Edgar—he’s easily one of the best servers around. Thanks for the great service!“