Chappie's was a good find for us. It's a small, cozy restaurant in a shopping plaza that's popular among the locals. The menu, pricing, service, and of course, the food, were good. Chappie's was a random pick for us to go have brunch at while we were in the Palatine area. Chappie's had been on my list of brunch restaurants to check out. When we got to the restaurant it was peak lunch time and the restaurant was almost 3/4 full. We got seated promptly. We took our time to look at their menu and decide as they had a good menu variety. We ordered drinks in the meantime. I got a regular coffee and a Chappieccino (cappuccino w/ Chappie's face, Chappie being their family dog, a Corgie). We ordered a Bacado Omelet w/ a side of pumpkin spice pancakes instead of regular pancakes and hashbrowns, a Huevos Rancheros, and a special of 2 Eggs x 2 Pancakes x 2 Sausage links (instead of bacon). I had the Bacado Omelet which had bacon, avocado, scallions, cheese, and I asked for chopped jalapeños which did not have an up charge. The omelet was good. I liked the way it was cooked. The hash browns were cooked to perfection. They were exactly the way I like them, crispy and soft. They also have me a fried green chili pepper (Chile Toreado) on the side which added a nice spicy taste. The specialty pumpkin spice pancakes with pumpkin puree whipped cream was really delicious. I loved its taste. The Huevos Rancheros was the best dish at the table. It was perfectly cooked with two fried corn tortillas, eggs over easy, fried beans, red salsa, and cheese. It tasted great. I liked it more than my dish. The special of 2 Eggs x 2 Pancakes x 2 sausage links was tasty as well. We had a good experience and would go back. Definitely recommended. Check it out. read more

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Very nice little breakfast and lunch restaurant. I went there today and had the veggie omelette with pumpkin pancakes. I also got a protein smoothie. My husband got an omelette as well. Everything was delicious. Service was great and very friendly. No complaints, highly recommend. I hope they can stay in business! read more

Great place for breakfast and lunch. Welcoming staff. Sad that they had to close because of ICE. Hope they will reopen soon.

Went for a Sunday Brunch, the location is not that good. It is in a strip mall. The food was very very good. We ordered 3 dishes and loved all 3 of them. The service was really fast and pleasant. The place is relatively small, but ok. read more

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After reading the reviews and the newspaper article stating that they were soon closing, I decided to pay a visit. I was not disappointed. The Chappie's burger not only had beef, lettuce. and tomato, but also had bacon and a fried egg. and was cooked perfectly. The waitress was very nice. I am very sorry that they will be closing soon. read more

This was a fun breakfast spot on our drive back from Chicago. A sweet ambience, definitely family owned. Lots of yummy breakfast and brunch options. I had to go with a savory option after my flight and my breakfast burrito definitely hit the spot. The prices were super reasonable, and the staff was very friendly. read more

Chappie's Cafe - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Going out with a friend is really really special to me because I don't have time to with family obligations. I had breakfast scheduled here with a friend I was so excited to see and picked this place over others because the reviews looked great and the tres leches pancakes looked amazing! The menu looked cute too with a corgi theme! Our server just didn't seem like she cared about us. She forgot our drinks which I didn't mind since I was happy to be out. We waited 30 minutes and she then came over to tell us that our orders got lost. Like they were never put in. She also didn't offer to make it right even though the kitchen was not very busy. I understand things happen or people have bad days but it was truly disappointing because it's so rare for me to go out to see friends and I actually drove from a different state to try this place. read more

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Chappie's Cafe is located in a strip mall. We went here because we had a dog with us, and they welcomed the dog, as we sat outside. The indoor dining area was slightly small. I would estimate perhaps 5 or so families can sit in there. The two waitresses were SUPER nice and friendly, and really made our experience fantastic. My friend got the corn beef and hash, which had corned beef mixed with shredded hash browns served with 2 eggs any style and a side of toast or pancakes. He said the dish was fantastic. My other friend already had breakfast and just ordered a fruit cup. Let me tell ya, most places give you the trash fruit, like cantaloupe and honeydew. I'm a fan of honeydew, but these melons are cheap, and most places give you them because of so. Not here. The fruit cup had pineapples, blueberries and even cherries. A very good fruit cup! I ordered the Chappie Chx Sandwich which consisted of a crispy chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato jam, melted cheese, and chipotle mayo on brioche bun. It was really good. Overall, great meal, great service, and a great experience. read more

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Very cute and cozy cafe with delicious food and the best latte I've ever had. Very warm and friendly service. read more

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After hearing recommendations from friends, we tried Chappie's Cafe. We arrived for brunch with relatives at 11 AM on a Saturday and there were plenty of seats. They have two tables for four on the sidewalk, so we took those. Inside, Chappie's is unassuming and not pretentious. The decor is spare and very nice. They offer a number of tables and several were taken, mainly by young families. Sitting outdoors was nice. The day was pleasant and not too sunny so just perfect. We were greeted by Ricardo, a waiter who was very good at his job. We ordered a variety of breakfast items: (1) I had the Short L-eggs, two over easy with hash browns and link sausages. Others had (2) a Denver Omelette, (3) a Veggie Omelet with Pancakes, (4) a traditional egg's Benedict, and (5) an Avocado Toast. Each of us also had coffee. I need to mention their coffee. I didn't ask what type of beans they used as I tend to be snobby about coffee. Whatever it was - it was very good. I think there may have been Chicory in it. Often, I don't order coffee in restaurants because I don't like their blends. This was a great exception to other experiences. As for the rest, my meal was great. Some thought there was just too much food. From where I sat, I agree their portions are generous. I would much rather have too much than too little. Again, kudos to Ricardo for helping make this a good experience. We had all of their outdoor seating but were never made to feel we were in a rush. Definitely worth trying if you haven't been there yet. And, we will certainly be back. read more

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Excellent ,excellent ,morning breakfast crowd Menu populated with a variety of signature meals read more

Met a friend for brunch here last weekend and it was really tasty! We had great service, but we did have to ask for the check (we were chatting, so it was okay overall.) The place is medium sized and we were seated right away on the weekend, so that was great. The food was tasty and a good price, I had a pancake/eggs combo and my friend got an omelette. I love that the little mascot is a Corgi! read more

Our favorite breakfast spot! Food is delicious, staff is friendly. Small family joint. Great breakfast & lunch options. We've gotten a range of different items...from pancakes, waffles to different egg Benedicts, to omelets, skillets. Been very happy with everything. read more

The staff is very kind and the food is amazing. I come here almost every Saturday and it always feels so cozy even if it is not so great outside. read more

There are never enough good breakfast places in Palatine, in my opinion, and this is one of the best! This little cafe is small but features contemporary decor. The staff are gracious and attentive and the mood is comfortable, calm and relaxing. We had berry crepes and eggs Benedict which were fresh, inviting and well prepared. We couldn't have asked for a better breakfast or experience. Can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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The staff is so friendly. Fast and wonderful service and the food was delicious! We had so much food that we took a box home. We will be back soon. read more

Chappie's is a pleasant little surprise tucked away in a nondescript strip mall. Judith, the owner, is always so friendly as are the rest of the staff. Love the chilaquiles, so fresh! Was pleased to be able to get a latte with dairy substitutes and not just the standard diner-style coffee. Have enjoyed everything that I've tried! read more

I've been here twice. I'd give it two and a half stars if that was an option. It's not terrible. I didn't really like what I ordered the first time but thought I'd try again. The second time was worse. There were 3 of us and we were all disappointed. It's a very cute place but there are so many other places. But I'm in the minority as far as reviews go. I'm quite perplexed about the extremely high marks this place has. read more

Had breakfast there last week, decent , friendly, food was ok. Would recommend taller water glasses. The half glass isn't cutting it.

Chappie's Café is a decent place to stop by for a quick bite. The food is decent. It is not a wow experience. We had the avocado toast which was good, the turkey sandwich which was a bit dry and the crepes Nutella was good but the chocolate syrup drizzle on top was unnecessary. I was disappointed that their fruit juices are not freshly squeezed. I think that's necessary in a breakfast/ brunch place. They had smoothies which unfortunately had these whey proteins and they which gives smoothies this unnatural taste. You can have that as an option but not in all your smoothies. read more

This is a very small but wonderful cafe. It serves delicious breakfasts and lunches. I really emphasize that it's a small location so you might have to wait for a table. But it's totally worth it. I've had the Nutella crepes, the spicy burger, their chicken sandwich special, and the montecristo sandwich, and they've all been great! Their smoothies are also very fresh and flavorful. The owner is always around and the staff is friendly and polite. It's always very clean and bright and the whole place just makes me feel cheerful and content. This is a regular stop for me and my family now. It's also very reasonable! I highly recommend it for anyone in the area! read more

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Great food.. you can tell they use quality ingredients! Definitely NOT the same old diner.. can't wait to go again. DELICIOUS! read more

My girlfriends and I got together for brunch for the holiday and we were so glad we chose to check out Chappie's! Being a corgi lover, this restaurant was already winning me over being named after the owner's corgi, but their food was amazing along with the very friendly staff. I got a bacado (bacon avocado) omelette and it was delish along with some chocolate chip pancakes! Highly recommend checkin it out and hope this small business can really thrive in Palatine!! Also bonus photo of my corgi saying go to Chappies! read more

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Good very nice staff! Hopefully they stay open! Will be back Wish they were opened longer! read more

Food was very fresh! We came here after church and was warmly greeted by a nice group of people. Food was excellent and the place is cozy.

The food, service, and ambiance of this place was great. Very hard working staff with excellent food. I would definitely recommend this place if I'm the local area! read more

I will be going here again. I'm very picky on breakfast food. Used to eating at places like Wildberry. I am not a fan of Red Apple, places like that. Why the 4 stars and not 5? The toast and the mocha, read below. Breakfast is one of those where -everything- needs to be good right down to the little things / sides. I included pics of what I had today (omelet and hashbrowns). The hashbrowns which I asked for well done were definitely well done and were really good (not dry like some places). Omelet was also very good (also not dry like some places), eggs had good taste, and it had a good amount of toppings added. I ordered the Western Omelet and replaced Ham with Bacon and added extra cheese. So I'll be going here again for sure...just for those two things if anything. I also know that I won't have to worry about long lines if I need a quick breakfast compared to Wildberry. And this place is open 2 hours later than Wildberry. So convenience is also a variable here. I had a mocha. Not great. Literally threw it in the trash. The problem: They use fake (or whatever it is, it's just not good stuff) chocolate syrup which made it taste absolutely horrible, so definitely not happy with it. Also too much syrup. They need to change that up. If they had given the espresso the respect it deserved and not ruined it with crappy syrup and added good syrup to complement it, it would be good. The coffee beans seem to be ok so probably fine for a latte (I'm picky on beans as well), but I can't tell when this horrible chocolate syrup took over my pallet for this mocha. They need to use real chocolate syrup. So LISTEN UP OWNERS, people are picky about espresso drinks, here's my suggestion, I urge you to take it, it'll definitely help your status and reviews: Use REAL Ghirardelli chocolate syrup (not Torani, not Monin) for mochas. Monin (not Torani, that syrup is gross) syrups for everything else. Yes more expensive for those two, but you should be able to handle that, it's not THAT much more. The only other meh was the toast. And if you ask me toast is very important and It dampers my breakfast when it's not good. It tasted bland, not crispy, not thick enough. So they need to up their game on the toast. It's one of my biggest complaints about Red Apple, as their toast is even worse, tastes like cardboard. If I see that you improve the toast and syrups, I'll revisit and increase this to 5 stars in the future. In this industry, you have to differentiate yourself. Doing those two things will get you into that direction when there are several breakfast places (competitors) in this area read more

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Wry friendly nice place. Food was really good. Will go back. They have a lot I still want to try. read more

Cute cafe in a random strip mall. Came here on a whim because the kids were hungry. The avacado toast could have used some everything but the bagel seasoning, but the eggs were cooked perfectly. Overall, the food was good, but nothing special. I would probably eat here again if I were in the area. read more

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Just ok, service was slow,had to ask for butter and syrup for or pancakes twice. Sis ordered chicken and waffles, piece of chicken was dry and small, like something you'd get on a McDonald's chicken sandwich. also she only got 3/4 of her waffle. the last 1/4 of the waffle wasn't included. really? My bacon avocado omelette was small and just a bacon and cheese omelette with 3 slices of avocado on top. Asked for well done hash browns, didn't get them. coffee was ok, the place was clean and they did ask for out Vax cards which is good. Will I come back? nope, plenty of places in palatine with better tasting food, portions and better prices.. Annies, Red apple, even Palatine inn are better value.. read more

The inside of the cafe is very well decorated and clean. Service was friendly and gave me recommendations on what to get. I ordered the Chilaquiles and a coffee. The coffee was a good temperature and the Chilaquiles were a little spicy, which I liked very much. Overall, the vibe was relaxing and would recommend this place! read more

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Chappie's rocks! Terrific food, welcoming/cozy interior, awesome service. Owners Judith and husband Omar have done a wonderful job. Palatine is for fortunate to have them. LOVE Chappie the corgi pics. read more

Great place. Latte was delicious.....chicken enchiladas soup was amazing. Great location. Friendly staff. Would highly recommend read more

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Chappie's was amazing! The staff were courteous, friendly, and welcoming. I will definitely be back!!!!

Another Visit and another clean plate club! Always very nice and very cute spot to eat. read more

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Best spot for lunch or breakfast in Palatine. First off, the staff is so nice, friendly, funny, and welcoming. The food, is amazing. The decor is super cute. I just loved this place and hope to be back soon. read more

Small coffee shop and the food is just ok. We have been an avid morning breakfast shopper. We like to try new breakfast places and this one is not one of our favorite. read more

Quick and delicious! Food is delivered hot to your door! Wide array of delicious items on their menu.

Food was cooked exactly how we asked and was really good. The service was great. All the servers checked on us at some point for various things (water, more coffee, etc.). So happy we chose this place to try and we love supporting a family business! read more

Came here for breakfast. It was delicious. Service was good. I would highly recommend you check them out. You won't be disappointed