I really should warn you all that this review will be a bit biased. The first time I went here i ordered the Georgia cheesy grits. And they were so good that I haven't ordered anything else from there. They are so amazing! Slow cooked grits, cheese, bacon, tomatoes, and onions. Yes! Get a side of avocado too. Trust me. This last time I went though they got a little stingy about the grits but they were still good. We went on new year's eve for a little brunch and even though it was packed we got seated pretty quickly. The restaurant has a very eclectic but homey feel. It's warm and welcoming. The service was good and the food came out fast. What else can you ask for? Lastly you should also know I'm slightly obsessed with all things eggnog and that the best eggnog latte on the planet. Granted I haven't been all over the planet but I'd still bet a penny that this is the best. A little pricey for the budget conscience but not unreasonable especially for the area. Check it out! read more

Lobster Frittata with mini asparagus and hollandaise sauce was a pretty darn good combination! There wasn't a lot of lobster in it, but the little that was there definitely worked well with the other ingredients. Hey, what do you want for $10? I only wish that the Hollandaise was freshly prepared. According to the waiter they buy it frozen, and though it was tasty, it did not have a nice texture and probably got too hot when they placed it on the frittata which turned it orange-ish. My wife got the Winter in Italy French Toast and was less enthusiastic, though she said it was a bit too sweet but tasted pretty good. The unlimited cup of very good coffee was only $2.25. Not only could you drink as much as you wanted at the restaurant but our waiter offered a large to-go cup for us to take with us when we were ready to leave. I would definitely come back to try some of the other dishes. read more

So good- great for breakfast, brunch, lunch- they close at 2pm, so stop in early! On weekends there can tend to be a long wait.. Service: always friendly, accommodating, quick with refills, not pushy but attentive.. Family friendly, casual, can get a bit loud- which is fine for what kind of restaurant it is- don't expect an intimate conversation.. Amazing variety on both lunch and breakfast menu.. great 'staple' breakfast food, and delicious inventive items as well.. Personal favorites: door county melt, chicken and wild rice soup, cinnamon roll French toast, Crepes, skillets, harbor potatoes.. Def worth a try- be aware- you may get hooked! read more

I go here every Saturday with the family. Overall the staff here is extremely friendly. The food is on point every time and has a wide variety of choices. It can be crowded some times but if you are a local you must likely will run into someone you know. My favorite dish is the Pot roast skillet, it's not on the menu but they continue to make it because of its popularity. They even made a joke to our family that they only continue to make because our family orders them so often. My wife is gluten-free and she loves the options they have for her. The GF pancakes are arguably better than the regular pancakes. To put the cherry on top they serve Intelligentsia coffee. Yum! read more

Wow. This place is amazing! Excellent service and food. My husband and I had brunch here this morning. We are visiting from Florida, and a friend in Wheaton recommended the Egg Harbor Cafe. We are so glad he did! read more

Egg Harbor Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

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I was recently treated by a friend to breakfast for Father's Day... Mmmmmm, yummo ~ a delectably delicious delight as usual! I had the Bavarian Benedict, which is simply fantastically phenomenal ~ a tantalizing treat to my tastebuds. The only "issue" ~ they have soooo many scrumptious dishes to choose from, choosing one is challenging... (((-; { also for all those who are gluten free, like me, they have an extensive selection of GF items for both breakfast and lunch ~ and their GF pancakes are nectarously exquisite ~ your soul will be singing and dancing to the luscious sweet notes } Oh, and their Honey Bee Harboccino { which is a frozen blended espresso ~ this one a blend of local honey, vanilla and oat milk } is HEAVENLY! Always longing to return... read more

Fantastic breakfast place. Took my mother here for brunch on a Saturday and even though it was packed we were seated right away and our waitress was at our table taking our drink orders within seconds. They have a pretty large menu between breakfast lunch and everything sounded delicious so I went with the special - An Italian frittata and man was it good! I haven't had an open faced omelet like this before but I will definitely be coming back for another! Comfortable seating arrangement with nice decorations only adds to the experience. Great service, great food, reasonable prices, this place has it all! read more

If I could give 10 stars I would! Egg harbor has an entire 2 sided, gluten free menu! Free range eggs! Goat cheese! Dairy free and paleo options galore, as they are extremely accommodating with substitutions and deletions. The fruit cup had fresh berries!! You can also tell the fruit cup is NOT pre mixed because none of the fruit is soaked in any other juices. Service is prompt without being pushy. Busy as it was, my server took time to answer my questions in a friendly manner. There is free coffee to sip while you wait to be seated and before you leave they offer you a to go cup for your unfinished coffee if you order it at the table. I am so impressed by this place and so sad that is only breakfast and lunch hours. But I will definitely be back on many weekends!! read more

Yes this place is pricey for breakfast- but you pay for what you get. High quality food and excellent service. I love that they leave a pitcher of coffee at the table, and love the pitcher of wate also left at the table. No pressure from staff to get moving after your meal. Food came out quickly- no mistakes, everything was hot and delicious. We cleaned our plates- not a bite left. Also, love the jam/ preserves your meal comes with. No sad jam here. There were a lot of people waiting, normal for a Saturday morning, luckily we called ahead. They also have an espresso bar serving intelligentsia coffee. Just fantastic. read more

Decent food. Big plates make the portions seem smaller since there is plenty of plate left visible. A little bland. Nice environment and polite staff. I will come back, but I don't crave it. read more

I love this place, I've been coming for years. A good breakfast with friendly service every time. I like the Popeye crepes, which I order almost every time I come in. I also like the pumpkin pancakes, when they are in season. I use to like the turkey sausage, but they changed it a while back and it's not as good. I do like that they now service lattes, yummy! I find Egg Harbor to be a great value and will continue to visit when I am looking for a good breakfast out. read more

Great place for a hearty break feast Everything is fresh and served in a timely manner by a very knowledgeable wait staff Very reasonably priced We will return read more

I am a big fan of Egg Harbor. I like that they have Intelligentsia coffee and keep a container of it at the table so you don't have to flag down the waiter/waitress multiple times. Their portions are average size, just enough. In the summer, they have a french toast that is covered in granola, berries and raspberry sauce. It is to-die-for. It's a good spot. read more

Much preferred over Egg'lecctic. Extensive breakfast menu - you cannot go wrong with anything!! Staff is professional and courteous. This is a Wheaton Favorite!! read more

The staff is friendly and our waitress was very attentive. Two of the three in our party eat gluten free and they have a really nice gf menu and staff is knowledgeable. Our food was perfect (love me some crispy potatoes!) and the coffee is good. Will be back! read more

Horrible, bland omelets and very small portions. This place is a total disappointment. We ended spending and come home hungry. We will never return to this place. Poor quality and small portions. read more

I love Egg Harbor. I usually go to the one in Naperville, 'cause that's where I live, but the Wheaton location is also worth the short trek. Both places really "get" good food and service. The menu items are innovative, fresh, delicious and fast to the table. The coffee is by Intelligentsia via a nice carafe at your table. The servers are always personable - must be a hiring requirement - and efficient. This time I went simple (scrambled eggs and corned beef hash) because it was early and I really just wanted coffee and a visit with my daughter. But hey, the place inspires eating. I love the english muffins and homemade jam here and I usually douse my eggs with Cholula. This time, the Cholula was off tasting so I ruined my dish. No problem! Our server immediately replaced my meal with a freshly made one and brought a new bottle of hot sauce, making sure that she opened it for us at the table. No questions, just typical of how they bend over backwards to ensure the perfect breakfast and lunch experience. read more

Egg Harbor Café - scrambled eggs on corned beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wheaton, Illinois

Ever since moving from NJ almost theee years ago, this is definitely my favorite breakfast spot in an area filled with a lot of good ones. EHC has awesome servers, super fast service and most importantly, super fresh food! They have the best bacon around and I always upgrade to the cherrywood smoked bacon. Their house potatoes are so simple but the chopped green onion garnished on top makes them tops in the area as well for me. The eggs are noticeably of higher quality than other around as well. They make this house jam that comes with the traditional breakfast that's to die for and their teas, coffee and different orange juices are the small things that keep us coming back all the time. You never have to wait long as the place just makes me so happy everytime we go! Best breakfast around! They have specials all the time too! read more

Awesome! I'm not a breakfast person but my friend said let's try egg harbor. Got the blueberry pancake with French toast and bacon (I know daring) and wow it was very good! Street parking was plentiful even on a Saturday morning. Will be going here more often! read more

Was just here this past weekend and have been here before. However, this was the best experience by far. The food came out just like we ordered it...(I had ciliquies and my husband had a skillet) nice and hot and very quick. The best part of our experience was the nicest server ever! Jenna was our server and she was a blessing. I used to be a server so I get how crazy it can get. She was very polite and attentive to our needs. Will only ask for her from now on!! Will be back soon!! read more

Great breakfast food and good lunch food depending on the time of day. Staff is excellent

Really delicious, yummy, creative breakfast / brunch spot. Only downside is the parking.

Went in on a Tuesday morning with friends and was quite surprised to find the place crowded. Parking was easy and reserved for guests at the restaurant. A big plus since parking is somewhat hard to find in downtown Wheaton. I had their special salad with candied pecans and strawberry and it was not too bad. My friends picked off the breakfast menu and didn't say much. I plan to go back to try their breakfast menu. read more

Hands down my favorite breakfast place. Seriously no where I have been compares to this place. It's a cute little place nestled in downtown Wheaton. The decor is adorable with its country charm and old pictures taken in Wheaton a realllly long time ago. It might be a bit of a wait especially on Sunday's but it's worth it. The coffee is always flowing which is a must for me! The omlettes are delicious and savory and the pancakes are perfectly sweet. A favorite of mine is the Cherry crepes, delicious and filling. I just wish this place was open past 3pm but with most of these breakfast/brunch places thats just how it goes. But on the weekends whenever I can I try to make it to this place. I leave happy and on a coffee buzz. What more could you ask for? read more

This place is really solid. Super friendly staff, great food, decent sized portions and with the new parking across the street that's less of an issue. Busy on weekends so call ahead to put your name in. read more

This is your standard breakfast restaurant. The food is good. The restaurant is nice. It has a great outdoor patio to eat at when there is good weather. read more

This is a great creative breakfast spot in downtown Wheaton. I love the strawberry banana crepes. The menu is quite inventive with dishes like banana bread stuffed French toast. The service is always quick and the coffee is always served immediately piping hot. Great family restaurant if you have little ones. And a welcome break from Dennys or Ihop. read more

Went here on a Saturday with the husband and got there around 8:45, right before the rush. I think I had the best breakfast of my life. Seriously. I got the crab eggs benedict. Oh. My. God. It was amazing, and only like $14. I could eat there every day. The service is great and I have never seen anything served that I wouldn't eat. read more

We have been weekly regulars of this restaurant for some time, so it's difficult to leave this poor review, but we've been trying to give it time, but we feel like we send things back more often than not, which is no fun for anyone, the difference for us is that we've been paying for that privilege. The gluten free pancakes are a particular favorite of mine, their batter is from Sweet Ali's bakery, and it's delicious when made correctly, and served hot! The problem is that the cakes seem to be made in advance and set aside, then (sometimes) warmed up and served. Today, they were gummy, tough, cold and stiff (not the first time). Not appetizing. The bacon is also prepped ahead, and served room temp. When requesting it crisp, it's pretty spotty if you'll get it that way, depending on your server. One server brought it burned, twice. The second time, turning over to the less burned side. Some just ignore the request, and some bring it perfectly. Hit or miss. The eggs Benedict were served underdone and jiggly with clear inner whites. We requested those redone, and when they finally returned, I was already finished eating and my plate cleared away for some time, they were hard as hard boiled eggs. The server asked how they were and when we mentioned that they were now overcooked, said, "sorry about that, let me know if there's anything else I can do for you." Really? To be fair, there are many nice servers at this Egg Harbor, which I guess is why we've been regulars for a while now, but it seems there's usually something wrong with the meal; bacon or eggs under or over done, toast, eggs, pancakes brought cold. After a while, you just have to admit defeat. We feel bad, when we have to ask for the food to get remade, so often we end up just eating it anyways. But now, we are leaving you Egg Harbor. It's time to find a restaurant that can time an egg, crisp the bacon, serve the food fresh and hot, and have all your employees, from chef, line cook, to server, care to bring the food out right. We'll check back soon to see if you change your ways, and we hope to return some day. read more

No consistency. They reheated my potatoes in the microwave and it tasted awful. I prefer the Naperville or Barrington locations. Won't come back here. read more

Boomer food. You have to ask for ur burger to have even basic salt and pepper seasoning added. Meh. Tell them exactly what you want cause they are ancient. read more

I have always been a fan of the Egg Harbor restaurants. Went there today for lunch. I am shocked at the prices. We all had normal breakfast entrees along with drinks. With tip each of us paid about $20.00. $60.00 for 3 breakfast entrees and 3 drinks crazy! Also, at all of restaurants I have noticed that the portion sizes are shrinking. Disappointed and will not be going again. read more

Loved the food, the service, and the atmosphere. A delightful place to have breakfast early in the morning. Very clean too.

Not bad not great! Food is better than service which seems untrained. While eating she handed me my bill and hovered over me, then after I put out the bill it took 15 mins for her to come back and take it. They were busy but not the kind of busy that excuses the lack of service, more like the kind of busy that reviles the lack if train for the staff. Many choices around here so it won't surprise me if they aren't here for my next visit. read more

Delicious food and incredibly fast service, Egg Harbor is my Wheaton go-to for breakfast. Go before 9 a.m. on the weekends to beat the crowds. Favorites are the chilaquiles and the San Antonio skillet. read more

I went in this morning with a friend and my son and had an amazing meal. I love the homemade jam and the cubed potatos rather than the shredded ones! My server was very friendly and not too pushy. I hate when servers are at your table every 2 minutes trying to get you in and out. I wish I knew what her name was so I could request her as my server next timeI go in. read more

Eat here way too much! Great eggs benedict selections! Strawberry OJ is great, although with Marianos fresh OJ in town I make it at home! Staff is friendly! Usually a long wait on the weekends. read more

Ate brunch after attending the farmers market. Food was great, just the right amount. Walked away more than satisfied but not too full.

Go here every weekend for breakfast. Great service and even better food! The Texas French toast is awesome as well as the skillets.

I had a gift card to this place and after a year of holding on to it, decided to use it before it expires. Long story short, my husband and I went there the other day for breakfast and we fell in love with it. The place is clean, decorated and cozy. The server was very attentive, the food was delicious and we left the place very happy. read more