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    Cherry Pit Cafe

    4.3 (331 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Phil S.

    05/06/25 - I stopped by here twice before. I was in the neighborhood so i met my sister up here for breakfast. I popped in again & ordered the Chorizo skillet. This came w/chorizo, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheddar cheese & eggs over easy on top. This was all served over a large very thin tortilla. I tour off piece of tortilla & put the pieces of the chorizo skillet on top & popped it into my mouth. It was delicious as usual. My sister ordered a Greek Skillet that came w/chicken gyros, spinach, tomato, onion & feta cheese that looked delicious. The staff @ Cherry Pit Cafe is awesome friendly w/great service. The only thing missing was I was hoping to run into former Chicago Bear Matt Suhey again who I met the last time I was here. Great food, service and an occasional ex Chicago Bear

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    Helene H.

    From the pictures it looked like a cute retro diner. The front has that look, but the back looked like a country cafe. Not what I expected. The food was good. But the service was so bad. We were seated and got to order pretty quickly, but they NEVER came back to check on us even once while we there. I tried to get anyone's attention because my partner had ordered a fruit salad with his omelette and it never came. I had the oatmeal pancakes which definitely were exactly as described.

    2 eggs , house potatoes and pancake
    Jennifer M.

    YES-EAT HERE! Three of us ate here today and we all loved the food. The service was great too! Cute little diner with plenty of variety on the menu. We ordered breakfast, a Turkey Avocado panini and chicken quesadilla w/ house made tortilla chips & salsa. No complaints from any of us. Love a true diner with great food!

    Ruth L.

    Great diner. Used to go here when it was Kevin's Place and went back recently with my family. Kids loved sitting at the counter to watch our food get cooked. I cleaned my plate. I ordered an egg white omelette and it was delicious. They also have cold brew which was excellent. Portions are large so come hungry. Owners now are so nice! Lots of regulars came by for Sat brunch. Ambiance is good, diner feel with black and white checkered floors. Will come back when I'm in the area.

    Annette B.

    This is a solid, no-frills diner. When I walked in, there was nobody else there but over the course of my meal, two more parties trickled in. The coffee left much to be desired but this is an OK option if you want something basic and fairly fast.

    Karyn M.

    This cute cafe/diner is perfect for an early morning breakfast. We arrived before 9 am on a Sunday, the ideal time because there were many open tables. There's a pretty extensive menu, and one of us went for the Lucy's Waffle special, a crispy Belgian waffle with Nutella, bananas, strawberries, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Another picked the buttermilk pancakes (2) and kept saying that it was cooked perfectly. Normally a light eater, they ate every bit of their pancakes. I ordered the Greek skillet with eggs, chicken gyros, onions, spinach, tomatoes and feta on top of fried potatoes. This was hearty and generously sized. The ambience is similar to a retro diner, with fifties tunes playing. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and our orders were up quickly. It's a little tight to navigate past the counter seating and once the place fills up it can get loud. We had a very enjoyable breakfast and my companions had a great time. They kept telling me how much they loved their breakfast. We'll come back again soon!

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    Ruth S.

    Food was good and simple, gave me a sense of nostalgia eating chorizo and eggs tacos. It was a little crowded when we arrived but it was a small space with larger parties so it was definitely expected. Loved the service as all workers were kind!

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    Love Carmen's Mexican eggs, always freshly cut fruit, great potatoes. Can never go wrong at The Cherry Pit!

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    Great old fashioned breakfast, friendly considerate new management and wait staff! Great!

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    Brunch Factory - Apple pancakes

    Brunch Factory

    3.9(173 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    •$$

    We went here on a whim before shopping at Woodman's. Walking right in, it smelled delicious. We…read morewere seated right away. Our server was friendly and welcoming. The booth was comfortable. We ordered a Coke and Frappe (Greek Iced Coffee). The frappe was mediocre. It wasn't strong with the coffee being muted. Most frappe I've had at Greek restaurants are normally strong and coffee first. Hubs ordered the Hangry Man burger. He said it was ok, a burger. Nothing extra wow, but good. The waffle fries were the true winner and absolutely delicious! I ordered the make your own omelette with mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, corned beef hash, and Monterey Jack cheese. It was light, fluffy, and full of ingredients. The pancakes had a nice chew, fluffy, and had a hint of sweetness to it. Overall, it was a good meal. Nothing extra wow, except for our friendly server, and the food is good! It's a little one the pricey side, but so is everything these days. Definitely try Brunch Factory.

    Came here on a Saturday around 10 am for brunch. We were immediately seated and the staff were all…read morefriendly. The menu had lots of options from Mexican brunch items to French toast to skillets and much more. I got the brunch factory pie which was filled with bacon and really hefty. Also tried the morning fuel juice that woke me right up with the turmeric and carrots. The banana foster french toast was super sweet. We ended up having to take some of it home because we couldn't finish it from how sweet the caramel was. There were only 2 stalls for the bathroom and with how large the restaurant is, it resulted in a line with a little bit of a wait. For your birthday they send you $5 to spend so definitely sign up for their rewards program when you pay at their tablet. Lots of parking around the restaurant. Overall a decent brunch place but the food is just ok.

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    Brunch Factory - A bar and slots room off to the side of the entrance and main dining room.

    A bar and slots room off to the side of the entrance and main dining room.

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    Brunch Factory - View of a busy and vibrant dining room.

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    View of a busy and vibrant dining room.

    Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch - Wheeling

    Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch - Wheeling

    4.1(104 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    It was my first time visiting this spot and can say I was pleasantly surprised. Most breakfast…read moreplaces tend to jam in seats everywhere to make the most of their space and then it's a noisy, packed mess. Eggsperience is a big open and airy room in an antique white and light blue coloration making you feel at ease and welcome like a nice Spring day. We were seated at a table for four, but an additional person joined us and we figured we'd make room for five at our table. The staff insisted we move to a five-person round table despite them being busy. It was a nice sized table and gave plenty of room for five to six people, Our server was a lovely girl who was always coming by. The menu is huge and since we were all talking and having a good conversation, I never really was able to focus, so I ordered a traditional two eggs any style with meat and toast or pancakes. I got my eggs scrambled and dry, with bacon crispy and added diced potatoes (the ones that are just potatoes and nor peppers and diced onions), a toasted English muffin, and asked for a Diet Coke. She asked if I wanted Diet Pepsi or Pepsi Zero. PEPSI ZERO?!!! No one ever has Pepsi Zero. I said absolutely yes to the Pepsi Zero. So she brought me two mason jar mugs because she wasn't sure which was the Diet and which was the Zero. Apparently a staff member attached the two drinks to the wrong fountain heads and she wanted to know which I wanted. I was able to pick the Zero out fairly easily. How cool, Pepsi Zero. Anyway, we all got our food nd mine was made perfectly the way I ordered it. The eggs were made dry (not cooking with butter or oil), the potatoes were just roasted potatoes, the bacon was crispy, the English muffin was toasted (so my whipped butter filled in all the nooks and crannies - as they should do as advertised on TV), and the drink was Pepsi Zero! And our server was quick to replenish drinks. Plus, the cost does not break the bank. Many breakfast places tend to overprice their breakfast items. I wish I came here sooner. I't's easily one of my favorite breakfast places (easily in the Top 3). It was not just a pleasant experience. It was an Eggsperience (sorry, had to do the cheap pun!) :)

    Eggsperience in Wheeling, IL on Dundee Road…read more We were pleasantly surprised by the modern, elegant dining area with high ceilings, and there's plenty of parking for customers. One tip: the parking is a bit tricky to find. You will need to turn into the lot and take a hard left around the building, so don't worry if you miss it on the first try! We ordered several different entrées, including some of their breakfast specialties. The food was decent, though it didn't quite stand out for us compared to other breakfast spots in the area. That said, the servers and staff were all very courteous and attentive, which made for a pleasant visit overall. If you're in the area, it's worth a try to see if it suits your taste. It just wasn't a personal favorite of mine. It seems there are fan favorite that come back over and over again.

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    Eggsperience Breakfast & Lunch - Wheeling

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