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    Andy's Cafe

    4.1 (193 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Ange C.

    I'm so glad we stopped over here instead of a chain restaurant! We got in right at 830am, one of the first to be seated. I ordered a Popeye omelette: bacon, cheddar, spinach with a side of toast and fruit. Very filling! Our server was very nice as well. Can't wait to return!

    Breakfast your way amazing. The food was cooked to perfection. Goes down perfect to the palate. Highly recommend

    Ho T.

    I wanted a delicious breakfast for lunch, so I looked about and located this eatery. Their menu is rather inviting, featuring a lot of classic American breakfast dishes with a hint of Mexican cuisine. I ordered their Andy's stuffed toast and I paid extra $4 to have it as a combo meal, which included two eggs and two bacon or sausage links. The toast has a pleasant crispness to it in addition to being fluffy. Their handmade cream sauce is the filler in between the toasts. It smelled like citrus and was moderately sweet. A rich, sweet strawberry sauce covered the toast. Because of their tart flavor, the strawberries weren't ripe. As requested, the eggs were made in a scrambled style. The eggs were moist and airy when scrambled. Lucky, there was black pepper and salt on the table because the eggs were not seasoned. The bacon had a flavorful and fatty texture, although I would have preferred it to be more crispy. They executed a basic dish of bacon and eggs quite well. I ordered their cookies and cream milkshake, which came in a glass mason jar to display the large Oreo cookie, crushed Oreos, and whipped cream. Although the look is quite tempting, which is why I initially ordered it, the taste was not up to par.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Fiona H.

    This was so yummy! I came today when I was early for an appointment. I got a side biscuits and gravy chicken enchilada soup and a side of bacon. I also had 4 cups of steaming hot coffee. The service was quick and the food was delicious. I wish the biscuits and gravy was sausage gravy but that's a personal preference. I was sad they didn't have chicken and rice soup everyday because I was looking forward to trying it. Will come back asap!

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    Leslie A.

    Came here on a random Saturday morning because it was voted the best breakfast in northern Illinois so I had to try it. It is located on the small strip mall on a major road. However, they do have lots of parking, which was great. They were not busy this particular morning around 1130 when we arrived, which was also great so easy to be seated and quickly Service was super nice very friendly and very kind I have to say. Maybe because they weren't busy or maybe this is who they inherently are. The menu is great. It has a lot of the basics and a lot of the traditional staples and it also has a great Mexican twist. I believe the owners are Mexican, which is great, because it adds a nice level of authenticity when you order things like the Chilaquiles or the Al pastor omelette. The salsa and the guac are super fresh and very tasty, and also have a really great kick of heat to them. While the portions in the pricing are very fair, and in line with the surroundings, I still look for something to really distinguish this place from others. Overall, though a great experience, and worth a visit.

    Carm A.

    Second time here. Food is really good. Smoothies are delicious. Highly recommend! Friendly service. Parking is a big tight though.

    Amarys S.

    I LOVE THEM!! Great place to have brunch. It's so much better than ihop or those other breakfast places. They get full pretty quick , a lot of customers come and go so you never really have to wait for a seat. The food is so delicious!!

    Fresh Spinach and Feta Cheese Omelet
    Jessica R.

    Pleasantly surprised by this diner-style spot. Great menu variety for breakfast and lunch. Service was quick and friendly and the food was really good. I went with a classic spinach and feta omelette which was cooked perfectly. The potatoes were tasty, but were quite oily, so not the best. The biggest downside to this place are the steep prices. While everything was good, I don't think I'd pay these prices again for this type of food.

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    Nice people and good food with larger portion of food. I would plan to visit again when I drive toward that direction.

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    Great food and service here. If you like the Des Plaines Sugar Bowl restaurant you are going to love Andy's Cafe.

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    The breakfast here is, without fail, amazing every single time. Great atmosphere; I like going to breakfast solo and sitting at the counter.

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    Our server Daisy was simply incredible, and the food was great too! Don't know how we overlooked this place, but we'll be back!

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    When restroom aren't clean! You wonder how is the cooking area? And how clean. Do they do the cooking? Wouldn't recommend! - *

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    Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House

    4.5(312 reviews)
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    05/15/16 - I met my buddy here for lunch today. This is a cool restaurant I've been to before…read more It's located on a triangular site by Busse Hwy & Miner St in Des Plaines. They have a pretty large selection of breakfast & lunch items @ a reasonable price. I usually end up w/their skirt steak, hash browns, eggs & pancake which is outstanding. The other item I'm partial to is a skillet. Today I ordered the bacon, potato, onion, cheddar cheese & eggs over easy skillet. This is something that can't go wrong as bacon bacon bacon is my absolute favorite food. Great food, great service & reasonable price make this a winner winner chicken dinner in my book. I will definitely be back again

    It's a pretty good restaurant. I looks super dated and it is teeny tiny and the entrance is…read morebasically in the kitchen, but it's been around because it's one of the better breakfast places in the area, simply doing good food and not worrying about gimmicky things or impressing the instagram set. The couple times I've been here I've had the bacon omelette and it's great. This time I added jalapeños and it a nice bit of added heat. They asked if I wanted their seasonal pumpkin pancake and I decided to be festive; unfortunately, it was actually a pancake walnut pancake with the walnuts baked in as opposed to just a garnish, so I didn't eat them. I'll definitely continue to go here for breakfast, and almost certainly do the takeout. The interior of the restaurant is pretty small, maybe a couple dozen tables at most.

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    Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House - Casual interior

    Casual interior

    Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House - Excellent food, skirt steak medium rare, eggs over easy, crunchy hash browns w/excellent service

    Excellent food, skirt steak medium rare, eggs over easy, crunchy hash browns w/excellent service

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    Sunrise Grill - House Special #4 (Eggs Sausages Crepes) @ Sunrise Grill. Great Food Nice Service.  1930 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL .Cool!

    Sunrise Grill

    4.2(421 reviews)
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    We are in town for a conference and wanted to find a local place for breakfast. So happy I found…read morethis gem. Susie was delightful and gave great recommendations. I had the crab cake eggs Benedict and it was delicious. One of the best crab cakes I have had in a long time. One of my friends had the pancakes and farmers omelette. She loved both. The other friend had the farmers nest - so delicious.

    We met friends here for brunch. I knew that they were once very popular, but friends and family had…read morequit going. This was my first visit. It was busy and loud when we arrived. It's an older but clean building, if a bit small. Prices are average, and they have a decent menu selection. Service was SLOW. It took a full hour for our food to arrive. I ordered biscuits and gravy with eggs, and I had to wait another five minutes for my eggs to arrive. The food was mediocre. Someone else at the table ordered crepes with whipped cream and had to wait for the whipped cream. Someone else's toast arrived 5 minutes after the rest of the food. The staff wasn't friendly at all. It was if they were bitter at us for being there. There were no apologies for the late food, either. The entire experience was disappointing.

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    Sunrise Grill - A partial dining room view.

    A partial dining room view.

    Sunrise Grill - Some decor and knick-knacks at the entrance.

    Some decor and knick-knacks at the entrance.

    Sunrise Grill - Sunrise Grill.Restaurant Catering Juicy Bar.@1930 E.Touhy Ave. Des Plaines IL Hiding Great Breakfast/Lunch Place.Big Parking.Cool!

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    Lola's Diner

    Lola's Diner

    4.0(257 reviews)
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    My husband and I came here for the first time recently because we needed to fill some time before a…read moredoctor's appointment, and overall, we were content with the experience. The diner has a classic, retro feel with a checkerboard aesthetic that gives it a traditional diner vibe. It is not very modern or trendy, but it is clean and well-kept, which is really what matters. The space feels simple and comfortable, making it a place someone can visit regularly for a quick, reliable meal. The menu is very straightforward and features typical diner staples. The food was pretty good, but the dishes were very basic with nothing particularly unique about them. It felt like the kind of food you might make at home, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it wasn't especially memorable either. I ordered an egg sandwich with cheese and sausage ($9.95). I also ordered bacon on the side (3 for $4.25). The egg sandwich was okay, but the bagel tasted like those cheap bagels you would get at a hotel during their complimentary breakfast that come from a bag. The sandwich didn't have anything on it other than exactly what they called it on the menu: a bagel, sausage links cut in half, an egg, and cheese. Nothing on the sandwich was seasoned or flavorful. My husband enjoyed his food much more than I did, and he ordered the Big Texas Breakfast ($12.95). This came with country-fried steak with sausage gravy on top, 2 eggs your way, and hash brown potatoes. He also ordered sausage links on the side (3 for $4.25). The service was friendly, and everything came out in a reasonable amount of time, which worked well for us since we were on a bit of a tight schedule. Overall, Lola's Diner delivered a simple diner experience with homemade-style food. I would come here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice for breakfast.

    I don't typically stop at this location due to credit card fees added - but that seems like a norm…read morethese days. My son enjoyed his first Philly steak sandwich while I had my go to eggs and corned beef hash. Tasty I would definitely give it a try if in the area

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    Lola's Diner - Retro seating area

    Retro seating area

    Lola's Diner - Cheeseburger

    Cheeseburger

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