45 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Wheeling

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

“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“

“The cutest hidden gem. Food was absolutely incredible. Hands down best brunch spot around.“

“I have been in this restaurant for more than 4 times. I highly recommend it. There are a lot of parking. Once you come in; you are greeted with a warm greeting and and enthusiastic smule by the host or owner. The servers are very accommodating , friendly and helpful. They check on their customers for whatever they need until your meal is done. The busboys are hardworking and any requests will be granted right away. The food/dishes are cooked just the way you requests. Their steaks and eggs are up to par. The prices are decently priced. For what they serve you, good amounts of food. Well worth it. Freshness and presentations of foods are stupendous! Never did I have any complaints the way the place is ran. Very clean. Wide open. Eventhough i live far. I kept going back and i know when i leave, my tummy is full, content and some take home left overs. Check their menu. Check the big breakfast meal. You can't go wrong with their reasonable prices. Thank you so much, Elena and Miguel. Who still recognized me after all these months. Great customer service!! Clean kitchens and toilets too! That's how one can tell how the place is well taken cared-,of.“

“I literally had the best pancakes I’ve ever had“

“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.“

“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.“

“Reasonably priced , good quality food“

“Sandy’s in Highwood is the kind of place every neighborhood wishes it had. The food is consistently great, everything tastes fresh, and you can tell they care about quality rather than just turning tables. Service is friendly and attentive. It’s become our go-to spot, a real neighborhood gem. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“By far one of the best breakfast joint in the area 😋 🙏 💪“

“We visited for Sunday brunch around 11 a.m., and the restaurant was packed, so we had about a 45-minute wait before being seated. Despite the crowd, the staff kept things moving, and once we got our table, the service was friendly and attentive.

Our food arrived hot and fresh, and everything was made with quality ingredients. The omelets were flavorful, the veggie skillet was hearty and delicious, the pancakes were soft, fluffy, and perfectly cooked, and the waffle was crisp on the outside while remaining light and tasty. Every dish was satisfying, and the generous portions made the wait worthwhile.

If you’re planning to visit on a weekend, be prepared for a bit of a wait, especially during peak brunch hours. Overall, we had a great experience, enjoyed every meal we ordered, and would definitely recommend this spot for a delicious brunch.“

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

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

“Delicious food and friendly service!!“

“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!“

“Friendly and fast service“

“Stopped here on vacation because it was close to our hotel. Came on a Monday around 10am and no wait for party of 3. Had one of their summer specials (banana brittle French toast) and it was great. Our server, Judith, was so sweet. Would come back if ever in the area again.“

“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.“

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

“This is THE BEST breakfast place I've ever been to. The menu is very extensive, so they gave us plenty of time to make our selections. We all got omelets (different types) and all the food was absolutely delicious! Our server, Jose, was extremely attentive and very patient with my elderly mother. I cannot recommend Garden Berry Cafe more highly!“

“Great time. Good service and food and drinks.“

“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.“

“very good food & service. first time here high recommendation and absolutely back for sure.“

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

“Here right now on a relaxing weekday. Oatmilk espresso drink: awesome. Carnitas avacado black bean skillet: awesome. Service: awesome. Indoor, semi-indoor, and outdoor seating: awesome.“

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

“I stumbled across this hidden little gem! Honestly best little dinner I’ve been too lately! It’s homey and just great! I come here after my appointments for breakfast every other week! Great food and service! It’s def a local vibe and really great homey food! If your like me a 90s kid you grew up in diners and this is that diner!“

“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“

“El Sabor del Café... y su atención.“

“Great food and the best customer service. Can’t wait to come back!“

“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!“

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

“We were here on mother's day, I called the same morning for a reservation for 14 people and they were great on accommodation us since we were a large group and it was last minute. Unfortunately its not big for large groups and we had to sit in 2 groups, which was a little disappointing. I will say that the service was great, our waitress was on point and tool really good care of us. Food was good, scrambled eggs were a little runny for my taste but overall good food and flavors. It was my first time here but would go back as a small group at most 6.“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

“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!“

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

“My favorite Green Chilaquiles, we live in Rockford and every time we’re passing by we come to Andy’s Cafe, thank you for the great service and delicious food..“

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

“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 were looking for breakfast while on the Highway. This place was 10 minutes out of our way, but well worth it! This was the best French Toast and the staff worked together like a well oiled machine. They were all so friendly and efficient.“

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

“Food was so fresh! Coffee fresh! Staff is supper friendly and fast! but they didn’t seem short staffed. so you get seen maybe 1 time during the whole time unless you flag someone down. But honestly the food was so fresh I was very satisfied either way.“

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

“The best ihop location ever!! The food is always great, and the service is incredible!
Our server Carlos, always takes care of us and goes above and beyond! And he made my birthday so much more special, and even sang happy birthday to me with my family and the restraunt! 10 stars! Highly recommend this place!“