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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The food is always delicious here and service very attentive. A special shout out today to “little” Andrew, who went above and beyond to make breakfast very special for my brother‘s birthday!! 🎂🎈🥳
I really appreciated you!“

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

“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!“

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

“Delicious food and friendly 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.“

“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“

“Friendly and fast service“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“I’m so happy I found this cozy little diner! 🥞☕ It has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. I stop by for breakfast every couple of weeks after my appointments, and it never disappoints. 😊 The food is always fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right, while the service is friendly and attentive every single visit. ❤ If you grew up loving classic neighborhood diners, this place will definitely bring back those nostalgic vibes. Great comfort food, fair prices, and an authentic local feel—I highly recommend checking it out! 🍳🍽✨“

“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“

“El Sabor del Café... y su atención.“

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

“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!“

“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..“

“Nice breakfast and great location“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Victoria is an absolute joy! Every time I visit, her warm smile, incredible kindness, and genuinely welcoming nature make the experience truly special. Thank you for always providing such wonderful service,it is the highlight of every visit! ❤“

“Came here with a few of my friends and this might be our new favorite spot… our server Emily did an amazing job taking our order, she was patient, paid total attention to what we said, and helped us with a few questions. Although, the restaurant was crowded (which I don’t really enjoy sometimes), she made our experience worthwhile.“

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

“Eric our waiter at the Rosemont IHOP was fantastic. The menu has changed since we were last at IHOP and he helped us navigate through it and even made suggestions to maximize our choices and ultimately our enjoyment of the meal. You could tell he took pride in his job and exuded joy with everything he did!“