The feel/ambiance was more like a diner than a cafe. I was given a booth and immediately regretted it because the cushions were useless. I felt like a child sitting there because the seats were low. It doesn't help that I'm not very tall either. The food was okay, and the portions were generous. I ordered the sweet potato skillet, which came with diced ham, cheese, and eggs. It also came with a short stack of pancakes, which were also generously sized. Although you definitely need butter and syrup on the pancakes, it wasn't very tasty without them. I could only finish half of this meal and had to take the rest home. Do not order the coffee, it tasted terrible, as if it were burnt. The server was very friendly and attentive at first. But when the food arrived, he didn't check back very often. I had to flag down another server for a takeout container before he came with the check. read more

Dined in for a Father's Day breakfast and had such warm, welcoming service. Brunch Cafe truly has something for everyone & I was so surprised by the quality of the food! My family is fully a savory meal crowd, so we loved having options that weren't just two eggs with toast. There were assortments of skillets to choose from, frittatas, stuffed potato pancakes, chicken fried steak -- they really had it all. The food came out fast and had so much flavor, for the price you really can't beat it. Though I'm more of a fan of savory I couldn't help but be intrigued by their sweet offerings -- the Dubai chocolate waffle? Churro waffle coated in cinnamon sugar? Banana bread French toast? The list goes on and on, these flavors are so unique and I can't believe that I can find them all under one roof. I had to try the carrot cake pancakes, and they truly tasted like carrot cake. No syrup was needed, every bite had flavor and sweetness. I love that Brunch Cafe has gluten free options as well, and though I didn't try them I know they would be just as amazing as everything else. There's truly an option for every kind of eater in your family, and it proves they aren't a typical breakfast eatery. Pro tip: They get super busy, so be sure to join the Yelp waitlist to secure a place in line! read more

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Such a great brunch spot. Can't go wrong with breakfast or lunch food. Their soups are amazing. My go to brunch spot in the neighborhood!

One of the best old-school brunch spots in Niles. Clean atmosphere, paired with excellent hearty breakfast. Service is friendly and happy to accommodate. An easy pick for taking the parents out for a Sunday brunch. read more

Servers are attentive and responsive. Food is great here. I like their country fried steak and gravy. Consistently good. read more

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On my second visit I was able to get a table for my two friends and myself on a bustling Saturday morning. They had never heard of this place and were surprised by the inside after finding it in the strip mall that it's in. (They now have a large banner on the outside to help people find it.) Both of my friends ordered omelets which came with two sides. They were healthy portions and they both enjoyed their meals. I had one of the crepe dishes and they were fantastic! I ordered turkey sausage extremely well done and had to send them back to cook longer. We ordered their cold brew but it was terrible. Tasted really funny so we didn't drink them. We should have had them taken off the bill but we didn't. Their prices are reasonable so it was ok. I enjoyed my visit again and will be back. read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - Strawberry Banana Crepes! Delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

I had high hopes for Brunch Café but left feeling pretty disappointed. I joined the waitlist way ahead of time, got the notification that my table was ready, and went inside, only to end up waiting another 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, other people were just walking in and getting seated right away. After a while, I finally went up to ask what was going on, and they admitted they'd totally forgotten about us. I was so frustrated--especially since I had my nieces with me, who were already tired and hungry. When we finally sat down, it took another five minutes for the waiter to even come by, which didn't help the mood. The kids' menu was nice, though. My nieces got chocolate chip pancakes, and it's great that the meal came with a drink. I had the Chilaquiles, which were good, but I noticed there weren't many vegetarian-friendly savory options. If you're a vegetarian, your choices feel pretty limited unless you want something sweet. Overall, it was just an okay experience. The food was decent but nothing memorable, and the service was honestly awful. I don't know if I'd come back--it's hard to overlook the disorganization and long waits when there are plenty of other places to brunch. read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

My wife and I have been going to the brunch cafe for years. NEVER had a bad experience, always courteous and on point. Especially the manager and I always great each other ( even though he's an Audi driver, I used to sell BMW's). Special shout out to Jacob and he's whole servers team, they are all true pros! Thanks for the great service and see you next time. Alex and Brigitte. read more

fast service, great food! we sat outside and it was nice and quiet for us to enjoy our meal in peace. read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - Banana Bread French Toast, Stuffed Waffle, Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

This is one huge establishment. It looked full but wasn't, and our table of six was seated quickly. I had a Rueben sandwich. Why do I do this? I am at a brunch place, and then I order a Rueben. It must be a character flaw. This has no decor, just a vast room to hold the huge crowds. read more

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Brunch Cafe Niles-second time I used them for our Easter Brunch catering. Everything is top notch!! The portions, can't beat the price and the owner and people that work there make it so easy to work with. Highly recommend!! As the host it's nice to not be busy cooking while everyone else is visiting, just added some Prosecco and sweets and it was a fabulous brunch. read more

Excellent service, great food, reasonable prices. A little noisy as it's open and airy, and the light is nice. Runs like a well oiled machine where staff members help each other out. read more

Good food at a fair price. The service was quick and efficient with the meals being prepared correctly. There can be a wait on the weekends, but that's to be expected with any brekky place. No problems getting in during the week. I always go for the Country Fried Steak, this is one of the few places north of Texas that does it well. My wife usually gets one of the varieties of French Toast. The place is neat and clean, kudos for keeping the restrooms clean during busy rush periods. read more

Food was okay . I had pancakes were too thick. My niece had crepes she liked them. The service was good. Place was full but not overcrowded. Coffee was good. read more

Tried this former Place which used to be Old Country Buffet, Lots of parking clean and service was on spot with Dimitri's, Food was great and fast service, Plenty of breakfast favorites and lunch options, We went with Breakfast, I had the Country fried steak and my wife had the Butcher block , will be back again and try other options. read more

Went in today on a quiet Wednesday and the girl with long brown hair in the front, I smiled and asked for 3, she didn't acknowledge me she just said to follow her and she nearly ran to the table while I'm holding a 6 month old in a car seat. She threw the menus on the table and walked away not even making sure I was behind her. I almost wanted to walk out after that if I wasn't so tired and hungry. Thankfully our waiter was nice and the food was good. read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - French Toast Trio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

I decided to have french toast because of the attractive pictures on here. I tried the monthly special ube french toast. The sweet cream sandwiched between the toasts and the ube sauce were delicious. It looked very artistic too! I also like how the toasts were not drenched in syrups. My boyfriend had the smoked salmon plate and he enjoyed it too. This restaurant seems very popular as I had to wait in line for around 15 minutes on a Sunday morning before getting seated. Glad the waiting area had chairs so I didn't have to stand in line. This place is right across from Advocate Lutheran General hospital where my boyfriend will be working at. It was our first time here and he was suggesting coming here again! read more

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If you've ever been to Brunch Cafe, you know the secret to their success: 1) Delicious food 2) Friendly and caring wait staff 3) Consistency This has been the mix that Brunch Cafe in Niles had delivered time and time again. They are just as good now as when they opened several years ago. This is a really a testament to their employees and their commitment to getting things right and doing what's best for their customers. They not only have a great selection of breakfast and lunch items, they also have some really good tasting coffee. read more

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Everything tasted good. My boyfriend and I both got a skillet with a side of pancakes. The steak in the skillet was tender and paired well with the mushrooms and onions. Veggie skillet was delicious. Veggies were cooked right. there was the perfect amount of cheese. Pancakes were soft and cooked perfectly. The maple syrup they have tasted real. It didn't taste artificial. Customer service was great. We came on a Sunday morning. There was a wait, but they do serve you fast once you are seated. Our waitress checked on us often. We didn't feel that the service or food was taking long. I would say this is your average breakfast place. Our food was good. No complaints at all! We were satisfied. We will be coming back!! read more

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Our group enjoyed everything we ordered: salad, waffles, eggs & bacon and beverages. Service was excellent. Because we were seated next to two large groups, it was very difficult to converse. Next time, I'll request a table that is conducive to visiting and enjoying our meal. read more

We've been here several times, and the food is always fresh and delicious! Service is excellent. Even though the place was packed, our server still stopped by several times during the meal to offer to refill our coffee cups. It's a popular place for sure, but we were still able to get in pretty soon after we arrived. (Did you know they take reservations on Yelp? Pretty cool.) The ambience is light and pleasant, like a sunny morning, perfect for brunch. I ordered the Lemon Poppyseed Crepes--and I highly recommend them. On arrival it looked like a bit less food than the other meals (some of the tables near us were getting something huge that I think was an omelette of some sort), but two crepes turned out to be perfectly filling for me. The fruit was very fresh, too! I balanced it out with a side of hash browns, which were nicely done, not too greasy like some hash browns tend to be. read more

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Great service, fast, friendly . Amazing food. Eggs were cooked to perfection, steak was juicy and not over cooked. Family friendly environment . read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

All the great reviews had us visit for breakfast. Was not impressed. So what happened? Diced potatoes were so salty I sent them back and changed it to hashbrowns. The hashbrowns were not cooked through. Crisp bacon was not crispy. Omelet was good. Can't return when so many good breakfast places exist. read more

My husband and I were greeted warmly, seated in a booth, and then immediately served coffee by friendly and loquacious Jacob, who took our order. I could not believe how quickly our orders of easy over eggs with hash browns and 2 big pancakes arrived. The food was tasty, but I wished that I had ordered the corned beef hash like Dick did. It was absolutely perfect. Although there were many other diners, we could hear one another, thanks to the acoustic tile ceiling. We were delighted with our experience, thank you! read more

Excellent cafe for breakfast or brunch. Fantastic blueberry pancakes. And one of the most enthusiastic servers ever. This guy legit seemed to love his job and suggested several things, some of which were tried and enjoyed. read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

We have been going to Brunch Cafe-Niles for awhile now and we haven't had a bad experience. Service, Food & Ambiance are all excellent! Some of our favorites are the Breakfast sliders & the Churro waffle. read more

Our latest 'adventure' here was better than our previous visits. For this occasion, we brunched with a group of 15. Our wonderful server kept coffee mugs full and ensured that our orders would be accurate. Everything was delicious and served at the appropriate temperature. But the downside, not surprisingly, was a 45-minute wait for our food. The only nitpicky thing I can fault the staff on is not bringing spoons when the coffee was served. Curiously, the ketchup was served in tiny ramekins. Why? "We don't serve ketchup in squeeze bottles," our server explained. But she didn't 'splain why they serve mustard in a squeeze bottle. read more

Excellent food, elevated standards, good service---recommend (but very busy on the weekend, so plan to wait--it's popular!).

This a family oriented place. The food is good. The staff is nice . The bathroom is clean .

Every time my family goes here the servers are GREAT! The food is amazing and a great variety. My wife loves the corned beef hash extra crispy! read more

Wow this place, super busy, but got our delicious food so quickly! This potato crusted omelette was fantastic! And the breakfasts sliders with ham. Amazing find!! Kelly our server was friendly and super accommodating! read more

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Came here for brunch with family. We had a newborn, a toddler and a baby all who joined. First to say it was very family oriented. They were understanding of us having kids. One was walking around, one dropping food. Did not know this but they provide a a stand to put your car seat up so don't have to put it on the floor. Bathroom has a changing table. Service was good! They were attentive and accommodated. Since we had one napping and grandma waiting, they didn't join us till half hour later. But they came back and accommodated our orders. Ambience is definitely a good family place! Looks nice as well. Food was delicious! I had the steak skillet and asked for seasonal fruit but just for melons for the baby. They were able to do that! Overall great experience and we hope to back to visit read more

Had a solid and simple breakfast today with a friend - coffees, corned beef hash, toast, and hash browns - but we were really impressed with our server (George?) and his attention to detail. It got quite busy but all the diners and servers seemed happy and content. Will certainly return. read more

This place is a delicious spot with so many great options. I've been here a handful of times and never get tired of it. Everything I've tried has been fresh and top notch but I haven't had a single thing I didn't like. On top of that, the place is always very clean, which makes the experience even better. read more

Always a quality breakfast, friendly staff and clean environment. Family friendly and fairly priced too! Always busy so expect to wait but check in right away and run an errand at Jewel Osco or Hallmark --they will text you when your tables ready and the wait will be worth the warm & delicious brunch that awaits you! read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - Waffle (with fresh strawberries & banana) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Doilies! There are few things that make me happier than seeing doilies again. It is such a throwback for me I was thrown off by the presence. Service was great! I was seated right away and the hum of noise in the place was baffle by the uneven ceiling like a bowling alley and the partitions between the front and back seating areas. The artwork on the wall of eggs and coffee were unobtrusive, but also made me laugh. The food was perfectly cooked from the ham and cheese omelet to the perfectly toasted English muffin. The iced tea wasn't made in the same pot as the coffee and when I ordered it, the wait staff asked if I wanted lemon to prevent that from mixing in with the tea. This place is great. But the doilies! I am tearing up with memories. Thank you Brunch Cafe! read more

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Great food. Lots of choices. Good coffee. Great service. Sometimes a bit of a wait, but worth it. Lively. Comfortable booths. Clean. read more

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Nice place for breakfast and brunch. Outside the place looks unassuming, but inside it is clean, modern, and chic. Servers were pleasant and attentive. Food was good as well. Loved the blueberry pancakes! Parking is convenient as you have the entirety of the strip mall parking. Place can get busy so be prepared for some wait times. read more

Brunch Cafe-Niles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Favourite place to get breakfast! Great service and great food!! Every time I go I get something different and I'm never disappointed

First time here . My mom went w a friend and said she needed to go back and take me . We went for brunch on a Wednesday so not too many people I'm guess to breakfast time esp on the weekends. Our food was amazing!!! I had the blueberry bliss pancakes and my mom had the stuffed strawberry banana waffles. Both were very good , even took some home bc the portions are large lol ! I didn't give the 5th star bc the service was just ok. Took a long time to get anything to drink , to take our order, and to get the check . read more

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