Very friendly staff! Good workers and great atmosphere! Fresh squeezed orange juice (may have enjoyed watching it too much) Food was very good and good portion. I would go weekly if I lived close. Will be back when in the area read more

A Peoria native referred us to this breakfast restaurant so of course we had to try. There was a 15 minute wait for a table. The hostess added my phone number to the list and we were seated after receiving a text. I ordered the On the Border skillet over seasoned potatoes, scrambled eggs and a side of pancakes. My meal was seasoned well and the salsa added a fresh element to the skillet. My husband ordered the Denver omelette with potatoes and pancakes. He's a harsh pancake critic but he gave these a great rating and I agree! Our food came very fast after ordering. I love that the establishment is on the smaller side; It gave a cozy, down home feel. read more

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So happy we came here! Pancakes were light with a good flavor, omelet was fantastic. Probably wouldn't order the gravy skillet again. Definitely would order another chicken bacon melt. The soup was lukewarm but it was almost close and it had a great flavor. Definitely will come again. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Chicken bacon avocado melt - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

We had a pretty good breakfast here- the service was amazing. The food was fine. I had the breakfast burrito and hash browns. The potatoes were a little under seasoned and the burrito was fine. It was pretty big and full of good stuff. My companion had the avocado toast and an egg which was also good. The seasoned potatoes seemed like again they could have used more seasoning. The coffee was ok- but as I said the staff was great and the place is nice inside and sparkling clean. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Nice bar area in the restaurant - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

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We go to have breakfast every weekend. Food: Great Service: Great Environment: New and clean read more

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It's been a long time since I've been to Peoria. Before heading out, we stopped at Eggcellent. It was a busy morning, but we only waited less than 10 minutes. We ended up at the bar, which was good, because it was quieter. I ordered coffee, pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and french toast. The french toast was slightly undercooked. That was fine. Honestly, it's hard to get it perfect. The staff was super friendly. I did appreciate they used Lysol to sanitize the table/counter. Good food, give it a try. Only warning, parking can be tough if it's busy. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Orange juice machine - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

Excited to check out Eggcellent Café for breakfast, and it delivered in some ways. The location is convenient with plenty of parking, and the wait was surprisingly short for a Sunday morning--though it got busier as time went on. There is limited space and seating inside, so timing is key to avoid long waits. The service was great! My server was attentive and even brought the check before I finished, which I appreciated, though others might find it a bit rushed. I ordered the Carnivore Skillet with bacon, sausage, ham, American cheese, and a side of biscuits and gravy. The flavors were great, but the food was lukewarm and the cheese was unmelted which took away from the experience. I'd return to try more items, but I hope they step up on serving hot dishes next time! read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Carnivore Skillet - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

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The best part of the experience here is the servers. I've visited several times, and the servers are always SO friendly (not in a fake, annoying way). But, not to worry, the food is very good as well. Prices are what you would expect for this type of establishment in this popular dining/shopping/hotel district. read more

On our way out of Peoria after a wedding weekend, we were looking for some brunch and Eggcellent Cafe obliged. It was a beautiful day so we decided to sit outside. Frustratingly, there were quite a few flies that were pretty annoying. Once we ordered, the food came out super quickly. The potatoes were a hit and well worth picking over any other side. My eggs were delicious as well and the Eggcellent house hot sauce is super unique. It's the right mix of flavor and spice that it doesn't overpower the rest of the dish. read more

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Good food and good service. Ate there two days in a row for breakfast. No complaints. I would eat there again.

decent place with nice servers. food is a bit bland but seems good quality. server was very kind

Great little gem. Good food. Nice atmosphere. Little hectic getting a seat, but only waited 15 minutes or so.

Review Visit: August 20th, 2022 Eggcellent Cafe was... mostly excellent. It was a nice and dreary day that started with the slightest of hangovers from a wedding the night before and a yearning for something delicious to fill our empty bellies. Doug suggested we try this place as he wanted to sample a place that wasn't a national chain. It had been on my list for awhile now so next thing I knew, we were snapping a fun photo with the sign and heading in for some food. I had been in this specific building before when it was Crust Pizza. I was instantly reminded how small the location was when we walked in and saw that seating was limited and tables were somewhat close to together. Things were far enough away where you could have a conversation with your company but it could easily be heard by the people next to you if you listened well enough. We were seated at a table and lucky us, we got there when the restaurant was half-full as within 30 minutes, every table was full and people were being seated outside. Our server was super perky and took our drink order and food order within a reasonable time despite running her tail off. Doug ordered the Irish Benny and I got the Eggcellent Combo. The cooks must've been in a good groove as we got our food in a relatively short order considered how busy it was. There was a bit of a funny moment when the waitress put my pancakes down in front of me and then came back a second later to top off my coffee and I tried to move my cup out of her way because I thought she had syrup in her hand and was going to douse my pancakes with it... but it was the coffee pot and she had to chase my cup around the table to fill it as I sleepily tried to keep moving it out of her way. Once my cup was filled and I was given the actual syrup container, Doug and I dug in. My meal being just two pancakes, two eggs, and two bacon strips (which I gave one to Doug cause he was eyeing it), it wasn't mindblowing delicious but it was just what a sleep-deprived-and-slightly-hungover me needed. The applewood bacon had a nice crispiness to it and the pancakes had a buttery smoothness to them. Doug on the other hand was in love from first bite. He has some culinary schooling so he knows that nuances to look for and Eggcellent Cafe knocked them out of the park for him. He raved about how his hash browns were nice and crispy, how his biscuits were homemade and how the basics were done to perfection. He loved the place so much that he looks forward to visiting again when he comes back next year for our usual beerfest shenanigans. He let me sample the hash browns and they did have a nice crisp to them. I took a spoonful of his sausage and gravy and while it didn't knock my socks off, it did for Doug. The theme of the restaurant was, to me, a bit of a hybrid of a coffeehouse, a diner, and something else. I couldn't quite place my finger on what it made me think of but it was all very nice, new, and well taken care of. I didn't get to snap as many interior photos as I wanted to be courteous to those who were eating and those who were being seated/leaving. I was quite surprised at how busy it was considering the location leaves a bit to be desired. It's not hard to get to the restaurant, it's just tucked away enough that you might overlook it or not be in the right spot to see it. The pricing is a bit higher than I eggpected but the place definitely delivers a higher quality meal than, say, a diner might. This is really an eggcellent place to get breakfast, even if my meal was more simple. I have some other friends that are interested in checking it out so maybe I will sample their lunch menu if and when we drop in. read more

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Just traveling through town, found Eggcellent and we were glad we did. Wonderful breakfast and great friendly service

Wow East Peoria really has grown and developed over the years. Located near the Target, is this excellent breakfast spot called Eggcellent Cafe. Service was super friendly. Prices were reasonable. Their breakfast potatoes are seasoned well. Great spot ! read more

We got here at 9:45 on Labor Day and were seated right away. Service is prompt. So was the food prep. Service is the best I have had for a long time. We will definitely recommend this place to others read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Cluck cluck skillet. Tastes amazing and is available as an omelet. - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

Good place. Seated quickly. Fast service. Delicious eggs and bacon. Their hot sauce is incredibly good!! Will be back.

We were leaving Peoria headed to Chicago to catch our flight but had a little extra time and looked for somewhere to eat. When we arrived the line looked way out the door, there were so many people waiting and we were worried it would take forever, but we didn't want Panera so we took our chances here. We were sat almost immediately being only a party of 2. The server was sat 3-4 tables at almost the same time and she went from one to the other like clockwork. She gathered everyone's drink orders and had our drinks out very quick. After that she went to the tables in the same order for food. She was very efficient, very kind and smiled through it all despite how chaotically busy it seemed. When I tell you we were there less than 15 minutes before our food came out I'm not lying. From the time we sat down we had our drinks and food in 15 minutes or less. The food was hot, fresh, and delicious. Service was spectacular and we were so glad we decided to take the chance with the line because they had things streamlined so well. On the rare chance we ever come back to Peoria, we will definitely stop in again. read more

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Our party of five had wonderful food and a super server. I had a BLT, which was one of the best I've ever had and the rest of our party had breakfast items. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection! The owner was greeting customers as they came in and as we were leaving, it was nice to have a chat with him and tell him how much we enjoyed our food and our service. I will probably never be in East Peoria again but if I am, I will definitely try to get to this place. It will be worth it. read more

A great spot for breakfast. Good food and a really great staff. Close to downtown town and hotels. A really convenient spot.

Service was not that great but the food was alright. Waitress seemed to be forgetting us. If you go with someone and can't decide between sweet or savory, order a savory that's easy to spit like a Benedict (since it comes with two halves) and some pancakes or French toast. That's the move homie. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - South of the boarder (I don't know why they spell it like that.) Benedict. Two thumbs up. - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

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Great food, great service, big menu and very clean welcoming place. I will come back everything I'm in E. PEORIA!

Great service, friendly people, the restaurants very clean and comfortable. Was greeted by a host which happened to be the owner. I got seated right away. Had a great breakfast. read more

I had the smoked salmon Benedict. It was awesome. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was bright and upbeat. Would recommend

A decent local place (family owned). But was a bit disappointed with the flavors. The banana Nutella pancakes were decent but the skillet Omelet was not good, lacked flavor. The coffee was bad and I could not finish it. But the place was super busy on a Saturday morning. Be ready to wait for 15-30 minutes. read more

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My husband and I were in the Peoria area for a few days and decided to try the Eggcellent Cafe for breakfast. We are breakfast fans so we like to try different places to compare. We loved this place! From the moment we walked in the door, our impression was positive. We were greeted warmly, and the restaurant was clean with plenty of natural light. Our server was pleasant and helpful, and she checked on us often to make sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Now to the most important part: the food. I ordered two scrambled eggs with bacon, hash browns, and toast with coffee to drink. My husband ordered three eggs over easy with hash browns, a sausage patty, and two pancakes. It's obvious from the first bite when the ingredients are good quality, and it was definitely obvious here. The eggs, as stated on the menu, are cage free. The pancakes were light and fluffy. Everything was delicious, prepared with attention to detail, and it showed. This style of breakfast often can be greasy and heavy, but at the Eggcellent Cafe, that was not the case. We left feeling well-nourished and happy. This is how breakfast was meant to be done! Simply eggcellent! read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Bacon, eggs, hash browns, toast, coffee, sausage, pancakes - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

OK breakfast. Breakfast potatoes weren't very hot. Service was good. Wish the pricing was a little more reasonable.

After what seemed like half an hour or more, we finally got seated. There's not much space at the front to wait and this is a small restaurant in the first place, there are not many tables. I noticed them sitting parties of two at tables that could seat 6, a little odd but I understand that they are probably doing a first come first served system. I ordered the eggs Benedict and it was delicious and definitely filling. The English muffin was huge and I was only able to eat about half. And the fresh squeezed orange juice was amazing. read more

After my favorite East Peoria Breakfast diner closed (June Bugs) I started looking for a replacement and it's Eggcellent Cafe in the East Peoria Levee District. I've been coming here since their opening and now it's time for a review. I'm a creature of habit and my favorite item is the Cluck Cluck Skillet. Eggs, sliced up chicken tenders, bacon, cheese, hash browns and white sausage gravy. Then it come to the bread I will pick from multiple choices depending on my mood. Your can ask for toast, cinnamon toast, a biscuit and gravy or pancakes. A note about toast. It does NOT come pre buttered, so butter it when it arrives so it will melt. Highlights: - Always very clean - FAST! The food comes out fast. - Very friendly owners and staff. - I love that I can scan the QR code on the ticket and pay with my phone. - If they are busy you can always eat at the counter. - I enjoy a Mimosa with breakfast every once it while. - All the food looks 'Eggcellent' when I watch it go by. I would strongly suggest Eggcellent Cafe. One of these days I will try the delicious looking Belgium waffles! Check them out, I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Cluck cluck skillet with a biscuit and gravy. - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

We have thoroughly enjoyed coming here for breakfast and brunch. The food is always delicious and although there is often a wait it is worth it. Prices are also reasonable. Service is attentive and friendly. read more

Great food, nice selection and friendly service. My family was able to order their breakfast favorites and were happy with everything! read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Pancakes. Light fluffy and yummy! - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

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The food was good. It was decent American breakfast fare. The service was really good. The vibe was your typical American breakfast diner. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

Too easy to recommend! Quality yolk, accommodating and quick to seat us, got an outdoor table on a lovely Saturday brunch date with some friends, and I noticed a nice inside too with plenty of options for solo and groups. Menus were rounded out, plenty to get most anyone happy, smart variety to treat all sorts. I was tempted towards skillets but then noticed the Benedicts! Wow so many, I craved both the Irish and the Southern so asked if I could swap the muffins for the corned beef. I was granted my wish! Great to be able to swap fries for side salad too! Turned out smart and ideal for flavors and any reason to add protein and remove carbs. This is an eggscellant cafe, missed a bit of hollandaise sauce to cover more beef but combined with a bloody marg, watching my friends hog down their desserts, I mean French toast and crepes, we couldn't fault these eggs. Prices have been given too much yeast this past year especially for brunch places but with, I think her name was Larissa, top notch service can make an eggception here! read more

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This is a hard one to review. The staff is friendly, but lacks trainIng. The food is ok, but how can you mess up breakfast? They did. Two weeks in a row I wanted hashbrowns crispy all the way through. Constant fail. Finally I asked for them scattered and crispy...no change. The waitress explained that the cook (I think she said it was also the owner) said he doesn't have the time to prepare hashbrowns that way. What?? I was told to order the breakfast potatoes next time. The coffee is typical diner coffee. Weak and with little flavor. read more

This was my first time here. The service was very good with a nice ambiance. I had the classic eggs bennidict and found it to be lacking. The eggs were overcooked (yoke mostly hard with some gelatinous consistency), and the hollandaise sauce bland and a little too thick. The food wasn't bad, but not what I had hoped for either. The ham was very good, however, being a nice thick slice and nicely browned. I had the organic green as a side. The dressing (a raspberry vinegarette) was very good, but the greens were a bit dry and wilted. I will try there again, probably go for an omelet and hash browns but avoid the egg bennidicts. read more

Eggcellent Cafe is fantastic. I wasn't sure about the hype because the restaurant is in a strip mall, which I guess led to a pleasant surprise for me. Anyhow, every food item was, shall we say, eggceptional! Eggs done perfectly, crispy bacon and hashbrowns (I ordered them that way) did not disappoint, and the coffee is great! Service is stellar and I will definitely be back. read more

From the reviews on here I had low expectations and honestly didn't even want to go. I was really impressed and honestly every dish I saw come out looked really good! People working here super friendly and quick service, decent prices, large portions and solid menu. I ordered the turkey club with fries for $11...WOW...huge plate of food. Fries were delicious and club was outstanding. I'll come here again soon and highly recommend...burgers looked delicious! Only downside was it is a small restaurant so seating got full quick and chairs are REALLY uncomfortable and small. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Quarter piece of club sandwich. Outstanding! - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

The inside of the restaurant is super cute on the inside, and the server we had was super sweet and kind the whole time and very helpful. We got the caramel apple French toast, smoked salmon egg Benedict, and cluck cluck skillet. The French toast was definitely the star of the food, the skillet was a bland and the tomatoes on the Benedict were overripe and very bitter tasting. The coffee was good, and the orange juice was fresh squeezed which is always a huge plus. I'd go back to try other menu items but from what we got it was a little lackluster and disappointing. read more

Came here for a quick breakfast, place was packed, which is a good sign. Service was hectic, can't blame them for being a bit busy, plus we sat at the bar, which you expect is not always going to be focused service, so it's all good. Wife got the avocado toast and I got my standard mushroom omelette that I always get to gauge a new breakfast spot. Omelette was really good, wife loved the avocado toast. Only knock was that our food came out sporadically...first the toast, then my wife's meal, then my omelette, and finally my hashbrowns after I had already finished everything else. A bit on the pricey side, which would prevent this from being a more frequent stop, but will return some. read more

Eggcellent Cafe - Avocado toast with hashbrowns - Diners Near Me - East Peoria, Illinois

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My guest and I ordered french toast. Worst french toast we'd ever had. Dry and tasteless. Not even a generous amount of syrup, strawberries and whipped cream masked the old tasting bread. Besides that, the service made us feel like a burden rather than guests. read more