We love Crispy Waffles, good food and amazing customer service. No mater how packed they are.

Vegan options are super limited to 1 dish. Veggie skillet with basicly just oil and nothing else on it (no egg etc). Do I mind? No I have ate TONS of breakfast places and had only veggies heated up honestly. I can name 6 places in orland, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Joliet, romeoville, I can eat just "veggie skillet no egg, no cheese" and it taste just fine. Ordered it and after few bites did not taste fresh, in fact tasted dry? And frozen. I got almost sick IMMEDIATELY. Mind you I paid " like "$20+" for this. My stomach was so messed up, I wanted to Vomit. Also note my boyfriend ordered Cheesey Egg Omelette, and also refused to eat it after 4 bites. it's not just my meal. Maybe what we ordered was just not the freshest veggie, or egg, or cheese, or... ? I don't know what the heck happened but $47 down the drain. 3 bites each. We asked for a check and walked out. I hate to leave a bad review but atleast the $5 strawberry juice, which was you know... not really fresh or juice was just flavored water, no sugar, was decent. ALSO, my boyfriend did like the pancakes. So... just order the pancakes Service was alright. Ambiance was alright. Food, personally I wouldn't come back. Even if you paid me. My stomach hurt so bad. The place looks nice tho, and lots of options, just don't take anyone who you love there, maybe an enemy. read more

Great restaurant with a lot of food options at a great price! Excellent place to bring the family for a delicious breakfast. I've always had good service from the staff and the lighting creates a great ambiance inside. Definitely recommend Crispy Waffle. read more

Crispy Waffle - The entrance area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

We went here all the time for a few years until they started adding the gratuity right on the bill. If I want to tip, I will... don't add 25% to my bill and act like its customary. read more

For the first time, in a long time there was no line or wait time-we were seated right away. The issue lays in how long before the waitress took before even coming to the table. We watched a waitress' at other tables take orders, bring food and visit tables to check with their patrons, however none for our table. After 8 minutes as I was getting up to head to the hostess - a table porter caught my eye as I got up he started heading toward the kitchen. I got to the hostess to inquire if there was even a person assigned to our table and as the hostess looked over my shoulder toward our table a waitress was standing there. This was someone we had not seen going to and from other patrons tables. Makes me wonder if anyone had even told her people were seated in her section. The waitress was personable, however she did make errors in our order; Or she didn't check the food before bringing it out. Because we were pressed for time needing to get to our next destination we just ate and did not have her make adjustments. The breakfast was good nothing extra or special just okay. I've had better at a restaurant down the road. When the restaurant is not as busy (yet) the space is airy and cool almost cold feels like a warehouse of sorts. Deco is minimal. read more

This place never disappoints. The food is always plentiful and very well prepared Great wait staff. Have never had a bad experience with the food or staff. I definitely would say they were not racist to anyone in all if the times I have been there including times people if color were in our group. read more

Always a great atmosphere. Good is delicious and always consistent.Staff and service is great with a smile. All breakfast options are available and their soup is always available. If going on a weekend arrive early as they are extremely busy!! Will return soon read more

Michelle and the cook knocked it out of the park this morning on our first visit here! Why can't all restaurants get it right on everything like the Crispy Waffle does? The skirt steak and eggs was perfect and the gf waffles were amazing!!! The portions are massive as well! So relaxing and comfortable in our cush booth too! You have earned two return faithful fans!!! read more

Crispy Waffle - Skirt steak hash browns and pancakes that are included!!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

What a find!! Driving back to south Florida from Chicago and needed breakfast on the first morning. Kylah(hope it is spelt correctly) was on her grind. She got our order in , food out and stayed on top of us. Neat and clean inside with plenty of space and minuscule wait time on a Saturday morning. read more

They charge a TAKE OUT FEE. Never heard of that. When I asked why the cashier did not know. She said it was automatically programmed in the computer. What a way to rip off customers. read more

Fabulous tasty food. Excellent service.. (and even cute, friendly, waitresses) ya' just can't beat this place... check it out, you'll love it! read more

I am a regular customer at Crispy Waffle. Quality food and good service. Portions are plentiful. Weekend mornings may require a wait for a table. All in your party must be present to be seated. Overall, I recommend this place for breakfast. read more

I've been periodically going to this restaurant for about 10 years. Food is decent the reason for the 2 stars is the extra costs they charge without notifying you. For example we dined in and I ordered a meal for my husband to go. After we eat I got the bill and they charged a take out service fee. Seriously. I'm eating at your restaurant but that's not good enough. You're gonna charge extra to have a take out meal. I appreciate the cost of everything has gone up and yes it was only a few dollars but to nickel and dime your customers is ridiculous. I'll be headed to a new breakfast place in the future. Anyplace who will charge without letting customers know until the bill comes is a little suspect. read more

We never went here The caramel apple waffles look good " The bacon and eggs looked good the seasoning was good We love the strawberries The grits look good read more

Feed me! That's their motto and they did! I ordered the patty melt and it came with pasta fagioli soup and fries. I order patty melts at almost every diner and sadly, this was a disappointment. It barely had any onions and the rye bread looked and tasted like sour dough bread. The hamburger was cooked perfect. The soup tasted canned. The highlight was the fries. They were cooked to perfection. My friend ordered grits, gluten free french toast with a generous amount of strawberries. She said it was delicious. The turkey patties were great. The grits were not. All in all I would go back. The clear winner of our meal was our server who was attentive and friendly. read more

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Walked in 8/30/24 around 8:40am Bad customer service! NO SMILES! Was given the wrong food! ( still ate it because I'm not picky nor allergic to eggs) and I had to be at work soon but I still managed to come spend time with you! I've heard nothing but great things about you guys! To make it even worse, This is my first time being here!!!!! Servers need to remember which order goes with what person on the table!!! It hurts me because not one of the 3 lady's I spoke to asked ' How can I make you feel better ' !!! 1. manager 2. Host 3. Server BAD EXPERIENCE! I rarely leave reviews but this is not acceptable at all! read more

Very busy!!! Be ready to wait. And guess what? It's worth the wait. So good! Big dining area, not too loud though. Food came out extremely quick and mine was cooked to perfection. Price is keeping up with current economy, but who hasn't raised their prices?? Will definitely be back. read more

Crispy Waffle - Crispy Bacon and Two Eggs. 9/10 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

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It's a pretty standard little breakfast place. Came here with a bunch of friends after a college class nearby and had brunch. It's a bit pricey in my opinion, and most of the breakfast menu is a la carte. So ordering stuffed french toast is just stuffed French toast. A side of just sausage links can cost you an additional $5, and most of the traditional breakfast sides are like that (hash browns, toast, bacon, etc). The food was very basic, not my cup of tea. The staff was very nice, and I thought the decorations for Christmas were cute. read more

Caramel apple waffle was good but the apple ruined the experience. Every apple slice had core that was inedible leaving a very unappealing pile of apple that I had to pull out of my mouth after every bite. For the high prices there should be more attention to quality. There were only a handful of customers so it wasn't being overwhelmed, it was overlooked. read more

My favorite place for Sunday morning breakfast! The waitresses are friendly and considerate. The food is good and prepared appropriately. Haven't missed a Sunday morning in a very long time. read more

I was at Crispy Waffle on 12/16/25 - I met a friend at 12:30 for lunch. I recommended the place because my husband and I used to go there every Saturday Morning for years - before COVID hit. Unfortunately, my visit today was extremely disappointing. When I got the bill and realized that the price I paid for my meal was higher than what was on the menu - I asked the waitress about it and she said that it says on the menu, 'Prices are subject to change'. So, in other words, you have no idea what you will be paying for something because the menu is not correct. I also inquired about the 3.99% fee they added on because I ordered lunch to take home for my husband. She said that carry out fee information was on the menu. She did not offer to get the manager or anything, so when I went up the pay the bill, the girl at the register did get the manager or possibly the owner for me - this was at around 1:30pm. I told her that my husband and I frequented the restaurant in the past and that I was disappointed when I learned about the above issues. She had a smirk on her face and said that that's what inflation does and that both of those things were on the menu. I said, so I have no idea what I will be paying for my food when I order it? I told her it was ridiculous to charge that fee for carry out and that I had never been to another restaurant that did so. She had a snippy smirky smile on her face and was running her mouth back at me..... I said, "You know, you should have said something like, 'I am sorry that these things upset you, I can remove the carry out fee - or something to appease the customer." She started yelling at me, "DON'T YOU TELL ME HOW TO RUN MY BUSINESS!!! DON'T YOU TELL ME HOW TO RUN MY BUSINESS'. YOU'VE BEEN COMPLAINING SINCE YOU'VE GOT HERE".(Have no idea what she was talking about as I hadn't said a word to her or anyone before then). I said, 'Boy, what happened to the customer is always right.' "THAT IS NOT TRUE, DON'T TELL ME HOW TO RUN MY BUSINESS'. I told her that her price for a glass of milk was $3.99 and I could buy a whole gallon of milk for that price. She yelled back at me, "THIS IS NOT A GROCERY STORE". I proceeded to tell her that I would never be coming back to Crispy Waffle and that neither would my friends. She was so unbelievably unprofessional - I was shocked that she was yelling at me. And besides that, the food was a disappointment - the potatoe pancakes were greasy and the chicken that goes with the chicken and waffles was tough. My husband and I used to love going there and were always treated very kindly and with respect. I don't know who this manager or owner was - but she has definitely made some negative changes to the place. There are some new places around now in Joliet that will be getting our business now. How wrong I was to recommend them to my friend. If you go there, beware that the menu doesn't have the prices you will actually be paying for your food - and the manager doesn't care. read more

Great food and an awesome menu We've tried many things and have yet to be disappointed. Family friendly and accommodating staff. Bright and busy yet relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy yourself! read more

Quick service. Lots of food. Can get lunch during breakfast hours which is a plus. Sandwiches come with soup and fries.

Best brunch place in the area!!!! I've never had a bad meal here. My favorite is the Celtic Benedict, but they have wonderful food all around. Highly recommend if you want good home town feel with good food and great portions. read more

Crispy Waffle - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

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Have been here a couple times. Dine in, they exclaim that one side order of grits is enough to feed two, but I get a side today and it's a quarter of the normal size. read more

Crispy Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

we got charged 80 dollars for 2 skillets and 10 dollars for a side of pancakes that came with the skillet originally. terrible. will not be back. read more

This restaurant is always busy. There are multiple reasons why. The salads are huge and fresh, the sandwiches are big, the soups are excellent, and the breakfast options just keep coming. There is a kind of buzzing vibe here with so many groups all talking, eating, and people watching. A great place for breakfast or lunch. I wish they were open for dinners, too. read more

This is hands down the best sit down restaurant you'll ever go to in the price range. Portions are on par with what you'd expect, incredibly friendly staff, everything is delicious. I've since moved away and I miss this restaurant a lot. read more

Food is always good! They always have a fast service and great waitresses. Definitely will be back

Service is excellent here. Large selection, still not enthralled with the biscuits and gravy, the French toast and waffles are great. My dining companion had a skillet, and proclaimed that was awesome! Another thing, we had coffee and the server gal bothered to offer a choice of creamers! Thats fabulous service. Definitely worth a trip in here , prices are still fairly reasonable. Do make a stop. Your tummy will smile! read more

My family and I have been coming to Crispy Waffle for years (since whenever they opened!). It's our favorite breakfast spot in town because the service is always friendly and speedy (though the wait on the weekends can be atrocious). Is the the best breakfast I've ever had? Not by a long shot but in the context of the Shorewood-Plainfield area, this spot it definitely one of the best. They've got an extensive menu so there is something for everyone. The food comes out quickly and is always hot. Most of my family usually goes with the skillets. Santa Fe is a favorite! I tied the veggie skillet for the first time recently and loved it. Perhaps my favorite part of breakfast at Crispy Waffle is their gluten-free pancakes! I always get a skillet with gluten-free waffles on the side instead of toast. I get the best of both worlds: savory AND sweet. Oh, and your coffee cup will never be empty! I leave with a caffeine high for sure. I'd recommend coming to Crispy Waffle if you live in the area and want a big menu to choose from. The servers have always been lightening-fast, accurate and sweet. Ask for Alex as your server if you can - she's the best. As others have noted, the wait can be insane on the weekends. So either show up early or expect to wait for awhile. read more

This place is so quick to great customer service on a busy Sunday morning! Our server was wonderful and the food was great helpings. A welcoming restaurant with the classics done well! Definitely a great choice to have a meal. read more

Crispy Waffle - Classic breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

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Took our car in to the Subaru dealer down the street, 2 miles away for Noyle change and they dropped us here for breakfast. I ordered eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. I like my food well done they got it right my wife ordered a spartan omelette well-done with a side of fruit they got it right we took our pancakes that came with it whole week by the way to go for my grandson and they got everything right everything was good and the waitress Lisa was terrific. This is an easy five star review. read more

This is a serviceable breakfast diner. It just isn't great and the prices are pretty high... I had a pecan waffle. It was basically a continental breakfast style fare with some chopped up dry pecans in it and piled on top. Along with some completely useless powder sugar. My wife had a 2 egg breakfast. It was just okay. Everything was pretty much just from a box. So... I guess we paid them to open the boxes and heat up the stuff? The coffee wasn't bad. TL;DR: okay, high prices. read more

Crispy Waffle - Two egg breakfast. Fresh from the box. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

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Awesome place for breakfast, the get packed fast but the wait isn't bad but worth it, the food is delicious and good sized portions as well, this is the go to breakfast spot in town read more

This place is a must on every trip I make to the area. The stuffed french toast is wonderful and the menu has something for everyone. Service here is friendly and prompt. Noise level here is average for most restaurants in the area and it is easy to have a conversation at your table. There is a time limit for each party of 90 mins. They have expanded and have ample room to entertain larger groups with ease. read more

The service is fast and efficient. Friendly waitstaff. Very clean and organized with a home feel and lots of windows with nice lighting. The food is always fresh, fast and made to order. They can accommodate large groups almost anytime. read more

We were in the neighborhood during a weekday lunch time and decided to stop at Crispy Waffle, based on the good reviews. The menu is very extensive. I chose the cheese filled French Toast and my husband went with a traditional scrambled eggs, hash browns and hash breakfast entree Our server was excellent. Very friendly and efficient. We both enjoyed our meals. read more

Crispy Waffle - Cheese stuffed French Toast. Loved the real whipped cream topping. Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

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Best Breakfast restaurants I have been to since covid. The atmosphere, food and staff was polite, fast and attentive. A lot of restaurants could learn something from Crispy Waffle read more

Crispy Waffle - a bowl of breakfast food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Shorewood, Illinois

Everything is terrific! Very clean and well attended. Servers are knowledgeable and very friendly and attentive. Even the bus staff are exceptional. The food is beyond compare. No matter what you order, it's wonderful. Can't say enough good about the Crispy Waffle and everyone there. read more