Wow! Just came back to leave a review on that amazing dish called
Frittata IXTAPA!!! 😋 absolutely delicious and stuffed with veggies and topped with the right amount of homemade sauce and sour cream
I hope to come back soon and get to try more of this amazing place
Definitely I highly recommend this amazing breakfast place, also very exceptional service and cooks 💓
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark B
In a mostly cashless world, being a cash-only restaurant sets a high bar — and this place doesn’t come close to clearing it. The food is completely average: not bad, but certainly nothing special. If you’re going to inconvenience customers, you need to offer something worth the hassle. They don't.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Brook Patterson
The food was delicious, hot and fresh! There was no wait time, and our food came quick. The owners are working just as hard as the employees. This place is cute and clean. We were in visiting from Columbus, OH, and we would definitely be back 😃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sergiy Byalyk
Cash only. Can you tell from the sign at the entrance? I wish we knew it before. Good food, but I’ve tried better. But they do their best and have the home feeling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dave Kogan
I just visited this place earlier this week with a friend who lives in Wilmette. I had never heard of the place and he suggested Hotcakes or some other place. Having never been here, I picked Hotcakes.
It's a quaint little place just off the main intersection of downtown Wilmette.
We arrived just after they opened and were able to choose where we sat. We chose t sit towards the back away from the entry as it's not a double entry so the cold air can come in fast and furious. When we sat down, they turned on the holiday music and my companion, in Spanish, asked them to turn it down as we were the only ones there and they specifically turned it on for us (it was nice, but not needed).
He ordered a coffee and a simple omelet. I ordered the typical eggs, hash browns, bacon, and toast. I will say this, Hotcakes was incredibly fresh and delicious. I always ask for scrambled eggs (dry), bacon (crispy), and hash browns (not well done) and toast (toasted meaning crunchy-ish). Their eggs were fluffy and dry. Nothing runny. When I mean dry, they are scrambled on the cooktop with no oil or butter and Hotcakes nailed it. Next, I want my bacon crispy - not dried out - and so many places dry out the back to make it crispy and that's not what Hotcakes did, they kept it crispy without drying it out, so they just melt in your mouth. Many people ask for their hash browns well done. All that does is crisp up the top layer. I just like mine cooked the way the restaurant does it as I don't need the potatoes crispy. I want to taste them as they absorb the butter, salt and pepper like a shredded baked potato.
Overall, the food was good. I was a happy camper and was well fed. This is a great little hidden gem in Wilmette well worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toast, Breakfast Potatoes
Samia Karaikovic
An actual review from an actual customer, that has actually eaten here. If you want homemade food, look no where else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Miller
Tried the chili, it was excellent.
Adam “Wags” Wagster
Loved the food. Just bring cash.
Food: 5
Service: 5
PW R
Excellent breakfasts. Many, many choices. The corned beef hash is delicious, and all of the egg dishes are prepared well and full of flavor. Great can’t miss spot!
We need to normalize giving 1 star reviews to businesses that are cash only. You've wasted my time and my lunch break and I will not forgive you or delete my review.
Lynn Gonder
Back in 2012....we went to our beloved Hotcakes. The most happenin' thing was homemade tamale corn cakes. They were made with frozen corn, black beans, cumin..... topped with melted cheddar cheese. And they were served with salsa and sour cream. I looked forward to my weekly treat of utter deliciousness...with passionate desire. My husband had a bunch of favs.It was just a tiny place owned by a wonderful lady. Does anyone remember these?
Vegetarian options: Unfortunately, this was long ago. I would be more familiar with the menu if still in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado
Shane R
Cash only.
Sol Uson
The food is ok,tuna sandwich is good, atmosphere is superb! The only downside is they only accept cash, so i need to run to the bank accross the street before having my hotcakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Bradley Bergstrom
Great food! Fantastic potatoes, omlette, and pancakes.Really good across the board. Will definitely go back for more.Good selection. Give this place a try!
Wow! Just came back to leave a review on that amazing dish called
Frittata IXTAPA!!! 😋 absolutely delicious and stuffed with veggies and topped with the right amount of homemade sauce and sour cream
I hope to come back soon and get to try more of this amazing place
Definitely I highly recommend this amazing breakfast place, also very exceptional service and cooks 💓
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In a mostly cashless world, being a cash-only restaurant sets a high bar — and this place doesn’t come close to clearing it. The food is completely average: not bad, but certainly nothing special. If you’re going to inconvenience customers, you need to offer something worth the hassle. They don't.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
The food was delicious, hot and fresh! There was no wait time, and our food came quick. The owners are working just as hard as the employees. This place is cute and clean. We were in visiting from Columbus, OH, and we would definitely be back 😃
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cash only. Can you tell from the sign at the entrance? I wish we knew it before. Good food, but I’ve tried better. But they do their best and have the home feeling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I just visited this place earlier this week with a friend who lives in Wilmette. I had never heard of the place and he suggested Hotcakes or some other place. Having never been here, I picked Hotcakes.
It's a quaint little place just off the main intersection of downtown Wilmette.
We arrived just after they opened and were able to choose where we sat. We chose t sit towards the back away from the entry as it's not a double entry so the cold air can come in fast and furious. When we sat down, they turned on the holiday music and my companion, in Spanish, asked them to turn it down as we were the only ones there and they specifically turned it on for us (it was nice, but not needed).
He ordered a coffee and a simple omelet. I ordered the typical eggs, hash browns, bacon, and toast. I will say this, Hotcakes was incredibly fresh and delicious. I always ask for scrambled eggs (dry), bacon (crispy), and hash browns (not well done) and toast (toasted meaning crunchy-ish). Their eggs were fluffy and dry. Nothing runny. When I mean dry, they are scrambled on the cooktop with no oil or butter and Hotcakes nailed it. Next, I want my bacon crispy - not dried out - and so many places dry out the back to make it crispy and that's not what Hotcakes did, they kept it crispy without drying it out, so they just melt in your mouth. Many people ask for their hash browns well done. All that does is crisp up the top layer. I just like mine cooked the way the restaurant does it as I don't need the potatoes crispy. I want to taste them as they absorb the butter, salt and pepper like a shredded baked potato.
Overall, the food was good. I was a happy camper and was well fed. This is a great little hidden gem in Wilmette well worth the visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toast, Breakfast Potatoes
An actual review from an actual customer, that has actually eaten here. If you want homemade food, look no where else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried the chili, it was excellent.
Loved the food. Just bring cash.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent breakfasts. Many, many choices. The corned beef hash is delicious, and all of the egg dishes are prepared well and full of flavor. Great can’t miss spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes
They do their corned beef hash justice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We need to normalize giving 1 star reviews to businesses that are cash only. You've wasted my time and my lunch break and I will not forgive you or delete my review.
Back in 2012....we went to our beloved Hotcakes. The most happenin' thing was homemade tamale corn cakes. They were made with frozen corn, black beans, cumin..... topped with melted cheddar cheese. And they were served with salsa and sour cream. I looked forward to my weekly treat of utter deliciousness...with passionate desire. My husband had a bunch of favs.It was just a tiny place owned by a wonderful lady. Does anyone remember these?
Vegetarian options: Unfortunately, this was long ago. I would be more familiar with the menu if still in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado
Cash only.
The food is ok,tuna sandwich is good, atmosphere is superb! The only downside is they only accept cash, so i need to run to the bank accross the street before having my hotcakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Great food! Fantastic potatoes, omlette, and pancakes.Really good across the board. Will definitely go back for more.Good selection. Give this place a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Potatoes, Buttermilk Pancakes
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