25 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Vernon Hills

“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 found this place in our way to another breakfast place and decided to stop. 10/10 would definitely recommend. Best breakfast food we have had ever, restaurant is extremely clean, everyone working was friendly. We will definitely return if we are near Chicago again“

“We’ve had IHOP several times, and Roman is hands down one of the best servers we’ve experienced. We’ve been lucky to have him multiple times, and he’s consistently attentive, friendly, and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. He checks in at the right times, keeps everything running smoothly, and always has a great attitude. Service like his really makes a difference, definitely one of the reasons we keep coming back!“

“Delicious food & Great Service! Had the chilaquiles which were perfect because the tortillas were still a bit crunchy not all soggy and The Concha French toast was amazing. Would definitely be back.“

“Beyond !atmosphere awesome Sevice thank you server Anna 🧇🥞🥛🍳🤵🏻‍♀️🙏🏻❤️“

“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 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.“

“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!“

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

“The Cherry Pit Cafe, in Deerfield, IL, is an outstanding destination for breakfast or lunch, if you are looking for delicious food, a large and varied menu, and a cozy environment.Their service staff is warm and welcoming, and the restaurant is a fun step back in time with its nostalgic decor. I highly recommend it⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“God bless Egg Harbor Cafe and all personal, The best service“

“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.“

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

“Friday Wing and Taco specials! Best Tortilla soup! Must try the Turkey boat! Everything is yum here...“

“amazing food super good“

“Friendly and conginial wait staff !“

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

“Went to eat at IHOP tonight. The man who seated us was great and we got a good seat. The menu had pictures of some of the food items and the Steak Omelette looked great on the menu so I ordered one. For the first time, in the history of time, my omelette looked better on my plate than the menu picture. It was huge and filled to the brim with fresh ingredients and steak. The waitress was awesome. I was very pleasantly impressed. I will be going back.“