Well, everyone loves Eggshack. Yesterday was my second meal and I'm just not impressed. My third time will be a charm, I hope. I will dine-in so I can experience the ambience and service. I'm a Southside girlie, so I'm a huge fan of Thomas'. IYKYK. My first meal was from the lunch menu. The chicken breast was overcooked. Yesterday's meal was a BLT. Nice portion of bacon and lettuce, yet lacking on the mayo and tomato. read more

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Very cozy spot, mom and pop location. My server was amazing. Checked on me multiple times. Maybe my first visit very comfortable. I had French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. Orange juice and coffee. I finished my whole meal. read more

Eggshack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calumet Park, Illinois

Great service and the food was too. Everyone enjoyed their food from the steak n eggs to the omelette. Give this little jewel some love and swing through. read more

Eggshack - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Calumet Park, Illinois

The food seems to be on point each time I visit. It's somewhat crowded usually but that may be cause I come on Saturday around midday.. The service is always competent and friendly. There's not too much ambiance here but I'm not concerned Ed with that so much. I've never been disappointed in any way here. I'm a repeat customer. read more

great food and great service i will go for breakfast there anytime try the fried salmon its the best

Tried and true proven breakfast diner. This place is convenient because it is one block west of I-57 on 127th St. The service is outstanding and the classic diner food is as expected--just a bit expensive for a very dated ambiance. All in all - 4 out of 5 stars for me. Not a bad spot. read more

Sal was amazing and the food was as well I will highly recommend this place. The pork chops cooked to perfection read more

Great family owned business. I love the roast beef omelet. Great staff also. I would definitely recommend.

OMG DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!! Prices are good unfortunately due to Covid they aren't open to dine in and carry out can be S L O W!! But it worth it. I don't eat eggs so I always get a Denver skillet with pancakes. It's so filling. I'm net hungry until dinner. read more

Great food and service always. Try the corn beef hash entree. It's very delightful!! I wish they stayed opened later in the afternoon!

I just didn't like the "yeastless" biscuits that tasted like they were on the same grill with the hash browns. I asked for wheat toast and received huge Texas toast However, Pork sausage great - Corn beef hash great- read more

Great food. Great service. And reasonably priced. Location is very small though! Need to expand!

I like my off the beaten path dive breakfast places when I'm on the road and this one definitely lived up to that. Well it's not as divy as some places but it's not fresh looking or fancy so somewhere in the middle, it's definitely been there for a while. It's not very big and has booths along the walls with tables crammed in the center of the room. The place is very popular because the whole time I was there people came in and waited for tables and the phone never stopped with the take out orders and people were always walking in for take out. While I was there the crowd was police officers, a local pastor, family with a small child and everything in between so it has mass appeal. The menu had all the regulars and I was going to get the ham steak and eggs until I saw the country plate which is eggs, hash browns, sausage patties, and a biscuit covered in sausage gravy. When the plate hit the table I thought that I made a mistake because it was not the best looking country plate that I have been served. The eggs were good and cooked perfect with three of them. The hash browns were soft on the inside and crisped on the outside and seasoned, I like it. The sausage patties were good and flavorful, not the crappy bland kind, thank you. The biscuit was fresh and nicely browned with a nice buttery flavor that I liked as well. The sausage gravy was a little skimpy and very average at best but the tasty sausage and biscuit made up for that. My first impression of the country breakfast was completely wrong and it was actually pretty tasty and I finished the whole plate which I rarely do because I liked it and it was under $10. Overall my breakfast was solid and better than the average place and I can see why it's so busy while I was there. I would definitely go back here again with no problem but maybe at 6-7 am because at 8 am it's non stop balls to the wall. read more

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I read reviews about this restaurant, so I thought I'd give it a try. I called ahead to inquire of wait time for a party of 2. Since it is father's day, i wasn't sure if the lines would be out the door. A lady answered the phone, told me there is no wait time. When I pulled up to the restaurant, I didn't realized how many times I have passed this eatery. It is literally around the corner from i-57 highway. Parking was full for a Sunday morning around 9:45am. No worries, we parked in the neighborhood on the street. We were seated right away. Our server was nice. In regards to the menu, it is your typical breakfast items. I would recommend if you like to have your hashbrowns with your meal, be sure to order a meal that already has has browns that come with it. If you order the hashbrowns as a side item then, it will cost $3.19 For a Sunday morning crowd, it was quiet in terms of the diners lol As for meals, I ordered steak omelette (it came with hashbrowns and choice of bread) I opted for pancakes. The hubby ordered, cornered and hash skillet. He ordered pancakes. I did read the previous reviews and they are right, our food came out quickly! Our food was tasty. I have had better pancakes. As I was just about finish eating my meal, I was scooping the last morsel of my hashbrowns when I noticed a blue coloring substance in the hashbrowns! As I pulled it apart, I realized it is plastic and was cooked with my hashbrowns (see attached photo) I told our waitress, and she spoke to the manager on duty. They gave me $3.00 off our bill. Will I be back? It's a no for me... #lookatyourfood #beforeustarteating read more

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I always get good & friendly service whether I dine in or take out. Food is delicious & the quantity is good. I usually have enough for another day. read more

I'm giving this place a 5 star because the food and service was awesome! I tried the veggie omelette?with hash . The place was clean and has an at home ambiance. I will definitely be returning. read more

Yuck this place used to be really good affordable and good food now it just sucks especially after they got the slot machines

Eggshack baby, that's where it's at!! I stopped in again after my last visit a few years ago and this place has skipped a beat! I love the option of having breakfast for lunch. I went with Denver Omelet along with Hash Browns and some toast. The service was great and the atmosphere is relaxed. They also have video poker machines upstairs if you wanna gamble a little. They also have a nice cozy bar and additional booths to sit in as well! If you live near here or pass by this place, stop in! Nice staff, fair prices and good food. Win - win!! read more

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Love this place. Friendly staff and great food! Fast service. They do curbside and just overall a 5.

You can tell that they have good food based on the volume of customers. The service is nice and the food is quick and delicious. Ham off the bone and all. If you go on a Sunday be patient cause it seems like the whole city does. The pancakes are amazing man like seriously they hold up to syrup so well. I've also had the strip steak and it was cooked just the way I requested. Definitely a place I frequent. read more

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Food and service is awesome!! I definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast and lunch!

Nice hole in the wall breakfast spot to enjoy a good bite to eat. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious. Would definitely recommend and will come back again ! I got oatmeal with pineapple on top and my wife got a combo plate...good stuff! read more

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Great Place!!!! My food is always delicious. I always order the Texas Skillet with Pancakes and a bowl of their delicious Cream Of Chicken and Rice Soup. Its like going over a family member housr. Very inviting and the waitress always nice and friendly. I go so much she knows me now lol. Im always sitting where ever she at. But all the wait staff and owner is just some lovely friendly and nice ppl. Great Breakfast Place!!! read more

Really the only thing I can say is "it's food" definitely not a great place but I've seen worse. Very bland. This restaurant has really nothing to offer besides truck stop quality food. read more

The place was decent and service was great. However, I was disappointed that my seafood omelet consisted of imitation crab and salad shrimp that was not deveined. Not what I expected at all. read more

Phenomenal breakfast/lunch spot! Highly recommend their corn beef hash breakfast and club sandwich. Also have turkey bacon and sausage. read more

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Looking at all the good reviews I hate to be the barrel of bad news. I'm not a fan of this joint. My husband and I went this morning for breakfast. Grits was watery, eggs and sausage overdone and the pancakes didn't really have flavor. I observed the guy clearing and cleaning the tables off. He does not remove the coffee cups if they haven't been turned over with coffee in it. To me that's gross. Because like myself, I move the coffee cups. So if I touch them with my germs, and splash food on the cups so do other people. I was wondering y one of our cups had some marks on them. Watching him clean now I know y. They don't clean like they should. I won't go back. read more

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Great food, Great service! They always make me and my family feel comfortable. Food is quick and delicious plus being hot is a plus.

Outstanding customer service! The omelettes, pancakes with strawberries is fantastic, as well as, the amazing shrimp and crab salad!

Eggshack is okay, but it's certainly not a 4-1/2 star establishment I can tell you that. There's way better places to get a good breakfast in the Chicago area than Eggshack. I would rather go to Lumes on Western Ave. than here. Besides the food just being mediocre, why the f--- is this place so drafty? If you stop in here in the middle of winter don't plan on taking off your coat unless you want to freeze your a-- off! Turn up the heat for God's sake! Also watching the guys clean the tables in this place I question their cleanliness. read more

Can I give this place more than 5 stars please?!?!! Favorite spot for breakfast, hands down. Great ambiance and staff! Can't say enough good things about the Egg Shack! Do your self a favor and ask for the hash browns hooked up. Trust me. And What's in these pancakes??? More like crack cakes read more

This was my first time and I definitely was impressed with the food and service. It's a hole in the wall and those usually are the best places to eat. It was clean and a very good vibe. I got the smoked sausage skillet and it was delightful. The biscuit was light and fluffy plus my wife enjoyed her turkey divine omelette. We both enjoyed our grits not watery or lumpy. We will definitely be back. read more

Nice place if you want a quick breakfast with good food and good service,not too pricey but I wide variety for breakfast or lunch

Hands down the best breakfast spot I've been to in a LONG time!!!! I spend tons of time in the loop and downtown areas and time after time my girlfriend and I marvel over the fact that there is no place that can put breakfast together as well as The Eggshack. One day when your goin down I-57 dont be afraid to pull off @ 127th st. and give it a shot, greasy, yummie, and quick all the key things you want for a slamming start to your day! read more

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Breakfast is so good! Taste like you went in your own Kitchen and cooked some breakfast up. They steak omelettes is good and so is they breakfast sandwiches read more

Stopped by here for breakfast. I got an omelette because was trying to be healthy. It is an older building, but I think the food is really what matters. It was good by the way. I also think service was great. They were fast, friendly and very attentive. I really like that about them. They are right off the highway on 127th so I recommend any one stop by there. read more

Perfect little stop off the interstate! Quick and friendly service! Our omelettes were packed with veggies and delicious and so was my French toast! read more

Eggshack is found right off the highway on the stretch of 127th St called Obama Drive. Back in 2010 it was the first street in the country to be named after President Obama. I found the shack thanks to the Chef at Frontera Grill. According to my chef the shack has the best ham on the bone in Chicagoland. I take his wisdom to heart- I brought my girl down. The eggs were perfectly cooked, potatoes crispy on the outside, and chef was right. The ham on the bone was worth the trip- meaty but tender and full of hammy flavor. Best I have had. The ladies who work there are great too. read more

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Don't be fooled by the outside, or the sketchy neighborhood. It's a cute little restaurant.

The wait time for our big party size was short and sweet. The waitress listened well and had put a meal together according to my needs. The prices were very reasonable and will definitely go back soon. read more