Carmen's Pancake House

488 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan
(847) 336-7700

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Menu

Featured items
Meat Lover's Skillets
Chopped bacon, ham off the bone, and sausage. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Country Fried Steak with Two Eggs
Choice of 2 sides.
Country Farm Omelette
Ham, bacon, onions, green peppers, and sausage gravy. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with a choice of two sides.
Avocado Omelette
Bacon, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar, and monterey jack cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Stuffed French Toast
Choice of one topping.
Strawberry Chocolate Cream Crepes (3 pcs)
Steak Chilaqu

Eggstravaganza (Breakfast)
Birria Tacos
Steak Chilaqu
Egg with Meat
Choice of 2 sides.
Country Fried Steak with Two Eggs
Choice of 2 sides.
Emily's Combo
Two eggs of any style, two slices of bacon, and one sausage link. Choice of 2 sides.
Corned Beef Hash with Two Eggs
Choice of 2 sides.
Egg
Choice of 2 sides.
Skirt Steak with Two Eggs
Choice of 2 sides.
Gyro Meat with Two Eggs
Choice of 2 sides.
Chicken Breast with Two Eggs
Choice of 2 sides.

Benedicts (Breakfast)
Avocado, Bacon, and Tomato Benedict
Served on a French croissant or English muffin topped with our house hollandaise sauce. Choice of side item: hash browns, fruit, or red-skinned potatoes.
Ham Off the Bone Benedict
Served on a French croissant or English muffin. Topped with our house hollandaise sauce. Choice of side item: hash browns, fruit, or red-skinned potatoes.
Canadian Bacon Benedict
Served on a French croissant or English muffin. Topped with our house hollandaise sauce. Choice of side item: hash browns, fruit, or red-skinned potatoes.

Breakfast Combos
Combo 1
Two eggs any style and two pancakes. Served with 6 ounces of juice, two slices of bacon, sausage link, or one patty. Please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Combo 2
Two eggs of any style and two slices of French toast. Served with 6 ounces of juice, two slices of bacon, sausage link, or one patty. Please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Combo 4
Two eggs of any style and two mini waffles. Served with 6 ounces of juice, two slices of bacon, sausage link, or one patty. Please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Combo 3
Two eggs any style and one plain crepe. Served with 6 ounces of juice, two slices of bacon, sausage link, or one patty. Please note that no modifications can be accommodated.
Combo 5
Half order biscuits and gravy topped with two eggs any style. Served with 6 ounces of juice, two slices of bacon, sausage link, or one patty. Please note that no modifications can be accommodated.

Biscuits (Breakfast)
Biscuits (6 pcs) and Gravy
Half biscuits and house-made gravy.
Order Biscuits (Half) and Gravy
Eggs (2 pcs) and Biscuits (2 pcs)
Half biscuits, gravy, and eggs. Choice of potatoes or fruit.

For Your Health (Breakfast)
Health Delight
Egg whites, fresh spinach, tomatoes, onions, English muffin, fruit, and a small juice.
Grits
Oatmeal
Health Club
Two poached eggs, English muffin, cottage cheese, fresh fruit, and a small juice.

Eggcellent Omelettes (Breakfast)
Avocado Omelette
Bacon, tomatoes, avocado, cheddar, and monterey jack cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Barcelona Omelette
Chorizo sausage, onions, jalapeños, and cheddar cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Country Farm Omelette
Ham, bacon, onions, green peppers, and sausage gravy. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with a choice of two sides.
Farmland Omelette
Spinach, mushrooms, tomato, and feta cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Create Your Own Omelette
Choice of 2 ingredients. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
The Works Omelette
Sausage, bacon, ham, onions, tomato, and cheddar cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Greek Omelette
Gyros meat, imported feta cheese, tomatoes, and onions. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Carnita Omelette
Carnita meat (pork), pico de gallo, and monterey jack cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Butchers Omelette
Ham, bacon, sausage, and cheddar cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Western Omelette
Ham, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and American cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.
Sun-dried Omelette
Spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, and asiago cheese. Made with fresh ingredients, including 4 country fresh eggs. Omelettes may take longer to prepare. Served with choice of two sides.

Eggstraordinary (Breakfast)
Chilaquiles and Eggs (2 pcs)
Served with rice and beans.
Breakfast Enchiladas (3 pcs)
Scrambled eggs, chicken, green peppers, and onions wrapped in a corn tortilla, topped with ranchero sauce and melted monterey jack cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Breakfast Sandwich
Choice of bread, meat, and American cheese. Choice of hash browns, red-skinned potatoes, or mixed fruit.
Emily's Garage Plate
Sautéed onions, green pepper, bacon, ham, and sausage mixed with hash browns and two eggs topped with cheddar cheese. Choice of one pancake, toast, or mini waffle.
Fiesta Burrito
Scrambled eggs, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, jalapeños, ham, cheddar, and provolone cheese with a choice of potatoes or mixed fruit.

Sizzling Skillets (Breakfast)
Meat Lover's Skillets
Chopped bacon, ham off the bone, and sausage. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Veggie Skillets
Broccoli, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and green peppers. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Steak Skillets
Skirt steak, onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Farmhouse Skillets
Ham, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Country Skillets
Topped with sausage gravy. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Madrid Skillets
Chorizo sausage, onions, and jalapeño pepper. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Avocado Skillets
Bacon, tomatoes, avocado, jalapenos, and Swiss. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Carnita Skillets
Carnita meat, pico de gallo, and monterey jack cheese. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Corned Beef Hash Skillets
Green pepper, onions, and corned beef hash. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Greek Skillets
Gyro meat, onions, tomato, and feta. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Chicken Fajita Skillets
Chicken, onions, tomatoes, and green peppers. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.
Hawaiian Skillets
Ham, bacon, pineapple, sun-dried tomatoes, and provolone cheese. Mixed with shredded cheese and topped with two eggs any style. Choice of buttermilk pancakes, mini waffles, or toast. Choice of hash browns or red-skinned potatoes.

Pancakes (Breakfast)
Plain Pancakes (4 pcs)
House-made recipe.
Strawberry Batter Pancakes
Red Velvet Pancakes (3 pcs)
Multigrain Pancakes (3 pcs)
Buckwheat Pancakes (3 pcs)

Waffle Shop (Breakfast)
Belgian Waffle
Mini Waffles (2 pcs)
Chicken and Waffles
Emily's Waffle
Comes with peach and pecans.
Spicy Country Waffles
Waffles with jalapeños, chicken tenders, and topped with gravy.
Bacon Waffle
Turtle Sundae Waffle

French Toast (Breakfast)
Stuffed French Toast
Choice of one topping.
French Toast
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Raspberry-Lemon-Stuffed French Toast

Crepes (Breakfast)
Nutella Banana Crepes (3 pcs)
Strawberry Chocolate Cream Crepes (3 pcs)
Plain Crepes (4 pcs)
Benedict Crepes (2 pcs)
Crepes filled with spinach scrambled eggs and topped with hollandaise sauce.
Turtle Crepes (3 pcs)

Extras (Breakfast)
Bacon
Sausage Links
Hash Browns
Sausage Patties
Corned Beef Hash
Turkey Patties
Turkey Bacon
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Ham off the Bone
Cinnamon Roll
Turkey Links
Canadian Bacon
Pecan Roll

Salads (Lunch)
Dixie Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, cheese, tomato, avocado, and topped with chicken breast. Served with a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Strawberry Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, chicken breast, walnuts, cucumbers, strawberries, and oranges. Served with a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Julienne Salad
Mixed greens with ham, turkey, American, and Swiss cheeses. Served with a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Pecan Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, chicken breast, bacon, avocado, pecans, tomatoes, and provolone cheese. Served with a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, bacon, chicken breast, crumbled bleu cheese, hard-boiled egg, and tomatoes. Served with a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Greek Salad
Mixed greens, imported feta cheese, olives, onions, peppers, tomato, cucumber, and oregano. Served with a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Stuffed Chicken Salad
One scoop served with cottage cheese and date nut bread served on avocado. With a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.
Stuffed Tuna Salad
One scoop served with cottage cheese and date nut bread served on avocado. With a cup of soup and choice of grilled or crispy chicken.

Wrap It Up (Lunch)
Chicken Q Wrap
Char-broiled fresh chicken strips, bacon, romaine, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and house-made specialty sauces. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap Lunch
Crispy chicken strips, coleslaw, cheddar cheese, and buffalo sauce. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Char-broiled diced chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and Caesar dressing. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Guacamole Wrap
Char-broiled fresh chicken strips, romaine lettuce, cheddar cheese, guacamole, and on a jalapeño tortilla. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Carnita Wrap
Carnita meat, pico de gallo, and monterey jack cheese. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
California Wrap
Turkey, bacon, avocado, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and a spinach tortilla. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.

Sandwiches and Clubs (Lunch)
Monte Cristo Sandwich Lunch
Ham off the bone, Turkey, and Swiss cheese on thin house-made French toast. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Cuban Sandwich Lunch
Ham, carnitas meat, pickles, mustard, provolone, and monterey jack on French bread. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
BLT Sandwich Lunch
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Turkey Sandwich Lunch
Served with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, American cheese, honey oat, or rye bread. With a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Turkey Club Lunch
Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Tuna Salad Sandwich Lunch
Choice of cold salad, tomato, and lettuce. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Reuben Lunch
Choice of corned beef or turkey meat, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, dark, or marble rye bread. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Italian Philly Beef Sandwich Lunch
Served in French bread, green peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, and provolone cheese. With a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Philly Chicken Sandwich Lunch
Served in French bread, green peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, and provolone cheese. With a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Gyros Sandwich Lunch
Strips of gyros meat on a pita, onions, tomato, and gyros sauce on the side. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Ham Sandwich Lunch
Served with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, American cheese, honey oat, or rye bread. With a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Lunch
Choice of cold salad, tomato, and lettuce. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Cowboy Sandwich Lunch
BBQ sauce pulled pork, pepper jack cheese, and onion straws on French bread. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
BLT Club Lunch
Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.

Charbroiled Burgers (Lunch)
Burger (1/2 lb)
Made-to-order Angus burgers. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Stuffed Cheesy Burger
Stuffed with provolone and American cheeses. Made-to-order angus burgers. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Cowboy Burger
Cheddar cheese, onion straws, and BBQ sauce. Made-to-order angus burgers. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Mushroom and Swiss Cheese Burger
Made-to-order angus burgers. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Patty Melt Burger
Angus burger served on light rye, topped with grilled onions, and American cheese. Made-to-order angus burgers. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Bacon and Egg Burger
Bacon and American cheese topped with two over-hard eggs. Made-to-order angus burgers. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.

Panini Shop (Lunch)
Create Your Own Panini
Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Asiago Panini
Chicken breast, avocado, and asiago cheese. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Veggie Panini
Mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, avocado, provolone, and American cheese. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Pesto Chicken Panini
Chicken breast, spinach, pesto sauce, and provolone cheese. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.

Chicken Creations (Lunch)
Chicken Tenders
Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Chipotle Chicken
Chicken breast, avocado, bacon, pepper Jack cheese, and chipotle sauce. Served with a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheese, onion, salsa, and sour cream on the side. Served with rice and bean. With a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Chicken Sandwich
Served on a bun. With a cup of soup and choice of one side item.
Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Cheese, onion, salsa, and sour cream on the side. Served with rice and bean. With a cup of soup and choice of one side item.

Juices and Beverages (Lunch)
Fresh Squeezed Juice
French Vanilla Cappuccino
Coffee
Emily's Sunrise Juice
Orange juice and grapefruit juice.
Hot Chocolate
Apple Juice
Milk
Cranberry Juice
Iced Tea
Pineapple Juice
Hot Tea
Tomato Juice

Shakes (Lunch)
Shakes

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Recent Reviews

Amazing service. I love the atmosphere. I am visiting from NY and this was definitely an awesome choice for first meal in Chicago. Great menu, great food, great service, great atmosphere. 10/10!
October 2025
Come hungry, their servings are plentiful and will leave you so happy and full!
My daughter and I just came here from out of town for a sporting event. We ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of chocolate chip pancakes, corned beef hash skillet and mini waffles. The food was so delicious, and the mini waffles were so cute and perfect! The staff is wonderfully amazing and very friendly yet professional. Will come here again next time we are in town!
July 2025
This place hits. Huge breakfast, great price. $14 for country fried steak with gravy + 2 eggs + 2 pancakes + hash browns. Can't beat that anywhere. Go to pre-Six Flags breakfast. Full all day but it sits light with all the protein. Juicy tender steak, super peppery gravy, yolks runny, pancakes sweet yet savory with hot syrup, hash browns crisp. Everything on point at this place. Food out in ten minutes flat, piping hot. Cannot recommend highly enough. Hands down favorite...
July 2025

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Carmen's Pancake House

488 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 336-7700