28 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“

“I had a really great experience at IHOP, and I especially want to recognize our waiter Manuel Salazar because he honestly made the whole visit so much better. From the moment we were seated, he was extremely friendly, respectful, and welcoming. He checked on us regularly without being overbearing and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal.

What stood out the most was his attitude. He was patient, professional, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure we were having a good experience. Even when the restaurant was busy, he stayed positive and attentive, which I really appreciated. He made sure our food came out correctly, kept our drinks taken care of, and checked in to make sure everything was good.

It’s easy to overlook good service, but having a waiter who is actually friendly and puts effort into taking care of his customers makes a huge difference. He made us feel comfortable and welcomed instead of like we were just another table. You could tell he takes his job seriously and takes pride in giving good service.

The food was good, but honestly, the service was the highlight of the visit. I would definitely come back to this IHOP again, especially knowing that the staff has people like him who care about their customers. He deserves recognition for the effort he puts into his work. Thank you for making our visit such a positive experience!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“Reasonable prices, Good food“

“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!“

“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.“

“Been coming here for a couple months now and every time it’s absolutely amazing. Food is delicious, and service is always great. Server Nancy and support staff Sebastian are a wonderful team. Always making sure you and your guests are taken care of. Highly recommend this breakfast spot!!“

“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“

“Great food all around and fast service. Will definitely return.“

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

“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.“

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

“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...“

“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“

“amazing food super good“

“We love it here! The food is amazing and the people are wonderful!!“

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

“Friendly and conginial wait staff !“

“I been to many ihop restaurant but the service and the food were amazing, our waitress Roxanne was very polite make us feel welcome, didn’t have to wait food to long, it was delicious. Service was great. Will definitely be coming back to this location 100% recommend.“