Alexanders Cafe never disappoints. It's my favorite choice for breakfast in the Elgin area and I've been going there for almost two decades. The food is consistently delicious made with fresh, quality ingredients. This past Saturday, I thought I would try something new & different. I usually order the skillets but this time, I ordered an omelette instead. I'm somewhat picky with omelettes because most places overcook the eggs but I thought I'd try one there. I got the Cali (Applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomatoes, scallions and Havarti cheese) and I was blown away! All of the ingredients married very well together and the omelette was light and fluffy. I chose the herb roasted potatoes because I love them more than the hash browns. Sourdough toast dry because I prefer to spread my own butter and jam. It was cold out so my beverage of choice was hot tea. Our server asked if I wanted black tea. I asked what my options were and she brought out this beautiful arrangement of a brand called Tea Forte. I'd never even heard of them before but I fell in love with their signature pyramid infuser!! The ambiance is typical of a breakfast cafe. It was a busy morning so a bit loud but that's common for breakfast. The restaurant itself is cozy, bright & cheery. Comfortable seats in the booth. Service was outstanding. Our server was always available without being overbearing. He wasn't there when we arrived but as we were leaving, there was a pianist performing in the waiting area (which consisted of a fireplace (can't remember if it was real or not) & cozy chairs. That brought a nice touch to the morning! read more

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It's huge, it's got this modern pretty look with outdoor seating. It has an extensive menu but most of all - there's no wait(Saturday at 8:45). Maybe cause it's huge. Our server Sue, super nice. We had the Swedish breakfast combo of crepes, bacon,sausage and potatoes- perfect. We split the dish. We're happy. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Alexander's - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I was staying across the street at the Holiday inn and decided to stop in to get lunch. My kids wanted brunch so it was a good option. They have a huge breakfast menu. I decided to get the half sandwich and soup. I settled on the chili and the rueben. Service was ok but the place was packed and very busy. The food didn't take too long to come out. The chili was nice and hot and came in a deceptive crock. It was a lot of chili and had tons of meat. While not spicy it did have plenty of chili flavor. The rueben was pretty good. Excellent corned beef and cheese. I didn't taste the sour kraut very much. Overall a pretty good place for breakfast or lunch. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Half rueben and soup chili - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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It's real good. I have not had a bad meal here. Service is always good. They even have a live piano on the weekends. Try the fresh orange juice. read more

Alexanders Cafe has been in Elgin for a while and is a favorite of the locals. Alexanders Cafe is a breakfast and lunch restaurant. When I visited I ordered the chocolate chip waffles and my mother ordered the margherita flatbread. The chocolate chip waffles came out with a fancy plating and tasted as good as they looked. The margherita flatbread was big and not as flat as I was expecting. It tasted more like a long pizza, but exceeded my expectations. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was kept busy but was nice and friendly. For a great neighborhood restaurant, I highly recommend Alexanders Cafe! read more

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Alexander's was a great cafe spot with quick service and good food. Tried: banana bread French toast, butcher block skillet, breakfast tacos Loved: the breakfast tacos dish was the most loved in our group Liked: the banana bread French toast tasted just like warm French toast, without much batter on it. read more

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The menu is expansive. With that being said I'm not sure I made the best decision with the Chorizo breakfast burrito. It was presented well. Sliced avocado on top, Cholula Crema as well. When I dug into however there was a lot of folded tortilla, not a lot of tasty chorizo. The restaurant itself is large and updated. The hostess lady who gives you your 'trash bucket' sends a weird vibe however. All in all a brunch/breakfast joint with an big menu you just have to throw your dart at and hope you hit a bullseye read more

Alexanders Cafe - Chorizo breakfast burrito with fries - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Nice atmosphere, clean bathroom, and good location with plenty of parking even for Handicapped vehicles. Service staff was super friendly and helpful for questions and special requests. Enjoyable experience our server was very attentive (thank you Dani). Very generous portions and quality flavors had the house made corn beef hash skillet, was "FIRE" would recommend to friends and family. read more

Amazing breakfast! Huge selection. Great service. Most are big enough to share and you can get the fancy pancakes for small unchange. They service mimosas and bloodymarys. They had lunch food but i was interested in breakfast. read more

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I never leave reviews on places but i come here often and every single time it's great. food is always delicious, service is always great and the portions are huge + filling. The bussers are also consistently keeping the restaurant clean. Def a family staple. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Beach Club - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Breakfast is always amazing. Plenty of food . Love the pancakes and the hash browns are always spot on

This place is great. No complaints. We arrived around 7:30 am on Saturday morning. No wait. Food was generous and yummy. Exceptional service today. Some of us shared the food. The waitress pre split the portions so it would be less messy for us. They provided us with extra napkins and water pitchers since we had a group of 11 people. Nice ambiance. read more

A first time event occurred on our most recent visit to Alexander's- we ordered the same thing.The chicken flatbread was/is a fantastic dish.It was topped of with sweet potato fries and iced tea. Good Golly,Miss Molly, that is something to remembe. read more

My family and I have been going to this restaurant since it opened and the service has always been great. We've always been treated warmly and have had great service from the second we walked in until we left. Not today. My husband and I visited this morning for the first and only time together for breakfast. The young man who was the host was not professional at all. His demeanor was very brusk, his appearance was unprofessional this is not at all what Alexander's has been. Our server wasn't really friendly, either. Maybe it was just the day, but I've come to expect more from this restaurant because they've expected more from themselves. read more

Had the pleasure of eating here when I was in Elgin and it was sooo pleasant. It was normal people having conservations kind of loud, you could still hear the music. The staff was all so friendly. The mimosa flight was delicious and so was the food. The service was a tiny bit slow at times but nothing too bad. Would definitely recommended. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Always love coming to Alexander's, they use the best and freshest local ingredients and they have such a diverse menu it's hard not to find at least a half dozen things you'd want to try. The service is always good and very friendly as well. read more

Always good friendly service with fresh, delicious food. I don't think I've been disappointed with anything I've tried. :)

This was my first time visiting this location, and I have to say--it was a great experience! Our waiter, Tailor, was the best--so nice and pleasant. He checked on us often to make sure we didn't need anything. Truly top-notch service! Toward the end of our meal, two supervisors stopped by to check in, and they were just as friendly and welcoming. Do I recommend this place? YES, in all caps! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service made it even better. read more

Inside is clean and seasonally decorated, stuff service is ok, and the food is good as well. Very traditional brunch/breakfast American restaurant. Their egg Benedict was nailed with melted York inside but their pancake was very dry. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Classic egg Benedict - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

We went on Thursday and there wasn't a wait time surprisingly. We ordered a peach iced tea and a strawberry smoothie but they bring u a complementary water jug. When they bring u food they also bring the sauces to put in the side. It was a very open area with nice lighting. Made us forget it was gloomy outside. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Cali Omelette Side Toast Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Service was great. French toast was inconsistent- half was burnt and half was raw and wet. Truly a disappointment. The eggs were fried not basted, but the potatoes were perfect. Usually I have no problems eating here. read more

Super place for large delicious breakfast my first choice for food, service is always very efficient and waters very professional

Always busy but the wait is never too long. Enjoy the piano while you wait and bask in all the good smells from the kitchen :) We recently moved to the area and Lauralee has been our server twice and she is amazing. Her service is second to none. The manager was going to all the tables checkin on everyone and she genuinely cared about any and all feedback. She gave us good vibes and that she truly enjoyed working there, which always makes me happy to see. Even her staff seems to love working there. One server said he worked at the other location and this one is much better and I could tell he meant it. The food was amazing. The fresh squeezed OJ, bacon, sausage, and omg those pancakes with the cinnamon butter are nothing short of perfection. I would be interested to try a lunch option here one day but the breakfast is too good. I'm not a big egg person but they have great options if you are. Recently, we tried the biscuits and gravy and that had a good balance of flavor. The hash browns are golden, brown, and delicious as they should be also they are salted perfectly. I hate it when places don't do a little salt and pepper seasoning. It's a must! However, don't you dare skip on those roasted potatoes because they pack some flavor. It's exactly how you want them. This will be our regular spot and we will ask for Lauralee every time because she is such a sweetheart and a damn good server! read more

We stopped here for lunch after a frustrating drive around Chicago coming from east of Indianapolis. Glad we arrived in time before their 2:30 closing. The food was excellent. I had the half salad/half sandwich combo. Everything was extremely fresh and flavorful. I would definitely stop at Alexander's on a future trip. read more

We stayed at the hotel right behind here and did breakfast here every morning because it was so amazing! We came in as a group of 10-14 depending on the morning and they were so accommodating and provided amazing service, even with our size group. Every dish that came out looked and tasted so good, not one complaint from anyone on any food! They have an amazing tea selection (random, but being a tea drinker over coffee this made me sooo happy) and full bar for morning mimosas or other drinks! There is a bar for any solo travelers looking for a place to grab breakfast, but it is right in front of the door so may be slightly cooler in the winter (regardless, still worth the visit). read more

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We were looking for something different from the hotel buffet and this was across the street and had generally good reviews. The staff was very pleasant, it was clean and nicely decorated for a breakfast cafe. My breakfast panini with egg, bacon and avocado was very good. It came with a large portion of roasted potatoes that were also very good. My wife loved her banana bread French toast. The coffee was very good as well. We were not disappointed and did not need to eat lunch as we had more than enough. read more

Service was effortlessly brilliant. Clearly a great meal. Just traveling, but if I'm ever in the area I'd be there every day.

I have been twice and look forward to going again. The food is delish everytime! I always get the crepes But this time it was the Swedish with eggs bacon hash browns sausage. I didn't have to eat again! The orange juice is fresh squeezed. Service is excellent and everyone is friendly, it's a happy place. read more

The interesting thing about Alexanders is how they do everything right with such a broad menu. The staff is excellent, everything you eat is great. I wish they were open evenings again. read more

The food and service are always amazing. One of my favorite spots to go to on a Sunday morning for brunch.

Went here with a group of 8 friends, we all ordered something different and we all loved the food! Our server was wonderful. She even split the checks 8 ways, which I know can make things more difficult, but she did it with no problem. We wanted to make a reservation ahead of time, but they do not take reservations- that being said, for a group of 8 people, the staff was very accommodating & made sure we were seated comfortably & in a timely manner. We really enjoyed the piano player & comfortable seating in the lobby as well. I would highly recommend read more

Looking for a breakfast place on our route, we stumbled upon Alexander's. Our server was Nikayla, and she was excellent. She was super friendly and always had our coffee cups filled. To me, the coffee was only just ok. Bacon was a little greasy, but I got a lot with my order which was awesome. The breakfast potatoes were big chunks of potatoes. My boyfriend got a side of French toast that came with this amazing cinnamon butter. We asked for hot sauce and she brought out 6 kinds! The bathroom was super cute as well. They had disposable cups for mouthwash and lotion. Prices were a little high, which is only reason why they lost a star. I did not order any on this visit, but they also had fresh squeezed orange juice that smelled amazing. read more

Great breakfast food this afternoon! I got my Intelligista mocha and the breakfast platter. My mom and aunt ordered the chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. We were starved! We all enjoyed our food and our wonderful server. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Mocha with 3 shots of espresso - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I was staying at the Courtyard Marriott behind the hotel and came here for dinner with friends. Being gluten-free I don't often see gluten-free pancakes as an option, so I went for breakfast for dinner: gluten-free pancakes, scrambled eggs, well done bacon... and Woodford Reserve Bourbon (it was dinner time after all). The pancakes came and it was 4, huge pancakes! They were light and fluffy and delicious. Service was friendly and my friends enjoyed their dinners as well. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Gluten-free pancakes, scrambled eggs, well-done bacon - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

It's been years since I've been here and don't remember how it was. I thought I try it again after all these years and was disappointed. The country fried steak was over cooked, hard and dry. The chicken was dry and the chilaquiles was salty. Probably skip next time. Our server is the best though. Sorry I didn't get her name. Kept checking on us and very accommodating thus the 3 stars I gave. read more

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Visiting from California, staying at the hotel next door and went to Alexanders for breakfast, food was great tasting and service was outstanding. Very recommended read more

Food is always good here. It does get crowded so be forewarned. I've never had a bad meal here. Give it a try!

Great breakfast, brunch. Good service. Nice atmosphere. I recommend! Chopped salad w salmon. Ceasar wrap. Both yummy! read more

Alexanders Cafe - Ceasar wrap. - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Second time visiting here. I had to bring my mom since the last time she wasn't with us when we came. She ordered the shrimp omelette and I had the prime rib French dipped sandwich since it was so good the last time I tried it. I let my mom have a bite, she looked at me and said I hope you don't expect to get this back! She ate half my sandwich! Sooo good! Sue was amazing. This place really feels like home, great ambiance amazing food and the staff are so nice and friendly! read more

Alexanders Cafe - Prime Rib French Dip - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Had breakfast here last week on a Friday Morning. Service was prompt and they take the social distancing serious! We ended up in a big booth all to ourselves and had the plexiglass on it to divide booths. We even noticed a server cleaning the plexiglass in between tables so I know they are disinfecting and keep clean there. Bonus points for that! Bigger menu to choose from. This restaurant has a Mexican type of flair to its menu. Coffee had a very odd taste! My father in law also said something so I knew it was not just me. He never complains! Lol. They offered a military discount which I love- bonus points! Service was friendly and she made suggestions. Prompt and food came out in timely manner. Would definitely dine in again! I had the red velvet crepes for V day and they were good! My father in law got a corned beef hash skillet and was stuffed when he left! He really liked his. read more

Alexanders Cafe - Coffee on this cold Chicago morning! - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois