Amazing food and service! Will be back! Had the Irish Benedict and the taste of Greece skillet. Yum! read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great chef, great servers, great menu! This is a must when you're visiting Chicago for the first time from out of town! I was so happy and full! read more

I love a great diner like experience and this place provides that at a high level. The counter and booths are so classic diner decor - I love it. The waitresses are so welcoming and friendly. The all day breakfast as well all the other dishes were so yummy. I highly recommend if you're in the mood for some comfort food in this part of the city. read more

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This is a nice cozy restaurant with a "family" feel to it. The staff was very warm and welcoming. I had scrambled eggs with bacon, grits and mini-pancakes. Everything was very good and the portions were perfect. This is a great place to check out for a good breakfast or lunch. read more

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Came out early on a weekend for breakfast and was not disappointed! Food tasted great, it was a good size portion and came out quickly. There was a large variety of things to choose from for any picky eater. The service was attentive, polite and very friendly. You will get a homely feeling here nobody rushing around or in a bad mood just a relaxing feeling. This place is worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

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The ambience of this place reminds me of a TV show. It's nicely designed. You will feel cozy while eating your meal. I ordered the pancakes and it came with turkey sausage. The turkey sausage was really good. Pancakes are huge. I should've only ordered two. I was not able to finish the entire thing. The pancakes were decent. They didn't have that much flavor to them. The syrup was good. I wish I had powdered sugar or whip, whipped cream on it. The butter didn't really do the pancakes any good. The service was a nice very old school type of establishment. The whole staff appears to be family with one another. The restaurant was clean. Their items are a bit pricey. Next time I go, I will order something that is more lunch type. Because it smelled good. I paid $20 for this. It was not worth my money. I wish it came with hashbrowns or egg something where the meal is well-rounded. I did have grapefruit juice as well and it was refreshing. Parking for this establishment is in the back. Just call before you go. There is street parking in the front. read more

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I got this New Orleans shrimp and grits with waffles on the side. The food is decently priced and it's nice to pay under $20 for a meal. I will say that the shrimp and grits lacked flavor. When is the New Orleans style? I was expecting lots of spices and more veggies in it and none of that came with it.. it was a packed house early in the morning on a Saturday, but we were still able to be seated pretty swiftly since it was just two of us and once they got another table clean that actually moved us to a larger table because she knew that we would have a lot of food and for that I'm thankful our waitress was really nice too. I would definitely want to come back and try something else on the menu. read more

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My son said that we had to experience Eppel's before leaving Chicago. I'm so glad we did -- what a lovely place! The menu is extensive. We each ordered our breakfast favorites -- corned beef hash, crepes, eggs benedict, hashbrowns, bacon, eggs and pancakes. Everything was freshly prepared, well-seasoned and so satisfying. Portions were very generous. Coffee and drinks were refilled continuously. The service was simply wonderful from beginning to end. Our waitress was so amazing in making sure we had more than what we needed. She then wrote us the sweetest note of thanks and holiday wishes on our check. Great old school, diner atmosphere with the most hospitable people. We'll make our way back the next time we're in Chicago! read more

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One of My favorite breakfast spots in Chicago. Staff is always friendly, food comes out quick, and it just gives you Chicago diner vibes. Some of the best bananas foster pancakes I've had. Here is a full review of my experience: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8MS9Lah/ read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Banana Foster Pancake - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The service was fast and DELICIOUS!!! My waitress was beyond amazing and took care of my husband and I! Even after when I was too afraid to ask for strawberry and bananas she was so kind and eager to get me the toppings when I finally asked. I will go again and hopefully soon!!!! read more

I ordered the ham and egg scrambler. I ordered it with a side of grits and pancakes. The food came really fast. The scrambler was good. The grits were bland, too watery, and cold, not good. The pancakes were ok. The breakfast overall was ok. This place is meh. read more

Price for this meal was only $34.40 so very reasonable priced food. Me and the wife both give it a 10/10 read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Chicken wings (not pictured) 1 egg rice & side of mini pancakes. Cajun sausage 1 egg hash browns & side of mini pancakes. - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a diner, it isn't a 5 Star restaurant per se. However, if you're looking for pancakes, hash browns, burger or club sandwich you cannot go wrong here. The service was fun, the food delicious, and the atmosphere a throwback to the 60s & 70s. read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a wonderful diner!! My party of 4 came here for brunch and had a really great experience. The interior is so cute and has a fun 60s vibe. The service was amazing, shoutout to our waitress Betsy!! She was so sweet and made sure we had everything we needed. Portions are huge and the food does not disappoint, I highly recommend!!!!! read more

This place was recommended. Do not go. The health department should be notified immediately due a rodent problem. Immediately left as soon as we sat down. Never never never !!!! read more

Lovely local diner. I felt right at home eating solo in their vintage booths. The chilaquiles hit the spot, and the pancakes were nice and fluffy. read more

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I love this place. It's so unassuming, but has the nicest staff and solid diner food at an affordable price. The decor is homey, classic diner (but clean lol). read more

our go to carry out for breakfast any time of the week. plenty of variety to keep you coming back.

Staff was wonderful. Was greated as soon as I walked in. Coffee was served quickly. A+ professionalism. Steak was good, not great. Omelet was average. Neat little place just off downtown. read more

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My server, was attentive to my needs. She made my dining enjoyable. The cook made our meal presentation desirable. I will return based on my dining experience and well preparedness of our food entrées! I had grilled talipia, mashed potatoes, corn. Tried something new, grilled breakfast roll. Excellent! read more

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So here it goes! I did not take one picture, but this place is amazing!!! Becky our waitress was a real life career waitress and was full of quips and delightful!! I had the corn beef hash omelette with blueberry pancakes as a side. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I was with friends I was visiting and they had never been here either. So it was a first for all! Old school and great food, what more can you ask for? read more

Hands down the best grits I've had in decades. DECADES! 10 out of 5 stars. Omelets were delicious too. 5 out of 5 stars. Friendliness of staff was not too bad. 4.5 out of 5 stars. Overall: 5 out of 5 stars read more

The food is excellent service top notch! I haven't been in a while but I remember the owners Gus and Ted Ted Rest in peace. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Went here today for breakfast with my parents. Never really heard of this place before, always went to Manny's for lunch. I'm glad I stopped in! It's pleasantly bigger thank you think. Lots of two person booths when you're walking in the back, but enough 4 person booths to fit a few families. If you have more than 4 it could be a minor issue or wait. Service, in a word- spectacular! Lynn was the consummate professional. We had a menus, place setting for our third, and waters immediately. After ordering I was really excited to get my food. I can only speak for my omelette (gyro and feta cheese) but it was perfectly cooked. Of particular note was that the food was not overly salty at all. My parents are elderly and very sensitive to added salt so this was mind blowing when they were pleased. Healthy serving of grits with my order, and the two buttermilk pancakes were light and just perfect even without added butter and syrup. Rare to find that these days. Thy have a healthy sized menu. I parked in a metered area nearby, $3.80 using the ParkChicago app for 90 minutes but with the prices and value of the breakfast this is still well worth the visit! Lynn is amazing. There when you need her, for more coffee or water. Saw her interacting with some regulars and I saw she knows how to keep people happy and well fed. I'm sadly moving in the near future but I see myself eating here more before I leave! read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Omelette and grits (grits were plain, so if you want more flavor you doctor it up with cheese and butter- but I'm happy w this! - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Not only was the staff excellent and friendly, but the regular guests of the place made our first experience there feel like home. The taste and portions were just right. The familial atmosphere was very pleasant. read more

Great breakfast locale! My coworkers and I order from Eppel's on occasion during our workday. We phone in and always get friendly & efficient service and our orders prepared, packed and ready to go upon arrival. The food is delicious!!Hot and homemade. The service from the waitstaff down to the owners is like visiting old friends. Eppel's is really a beloved neighborhood gem. I really enjoy the few times I can stop in and have a sit down meal. Be generous to your servers, they work hard and are deserving of tips for their service read more

This is a great hometown restaurant with great atmosphere. The waitress was on top of everything. I had the country fried steak and it was A+. My wife Mexican skillet and it was great. This was a great start to a long weekend from New Mexico. Highly recommend. read more

Always come back here when ever I'm in Chi! The crew is friendly and the food never disappoints. read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Eggs with Corned Beef Hash and Grits. A Chicago favorite. - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good: They we're on time. The food was mostly hot. The order was correct (mostly). Bad: The food. It's sooooo bland. Salt. Pepper. Garlic. Literally anything!! The fries were mushy and the hash browns were a pile of mush and very little brown. I was also supposed to get soup with my sandwich, but it didn't arrive. It came with the meal so I didn't care enough to call and ask that it be delivered. This will not be a redo restaurant read more

This is a Chicago staple that doesn't disappoint. It's just a diner but it has a great history with all your classic favorites. They are known for their waffles. They can get busy so try to go early as possible and not on a weekend. They open very very early so they're also a good option if you're out to the wee hours of the morning. I'm so glad this place is still alive and well. They have all the breakfast classics! read more

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Great food and price. Generous portions. Friendly staff. Old school Chicago atmosphere.

Absolutely delicious!!! I got the bananas foster pancakes which were amazing. I would definitely order them again. I ordered for delivery and my food was still hot when it arrived. It didn't take long at all either. My only complaint is that I ordered bacon and they gave me sausage instead. But the sausage was still good and the pancakes were so good that I'm still giving them five stars. I just wish they had more options of different flavors of pancakes. read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Delicious Banana Foster Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow what a wonderful place to eat, the food is great. Our waitress made the food that much better with her warm and friendly disposition. (Lynn) I would absolutely suggest this restaurant to any and all people traveling to or through Chicago. This restaurant help to make the weekend of celebration more memorable. read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Rice, salmon patties, eggs, and biscuits - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was really good but disappointed the servers did not wear their masks to 'cover their facea (down on chin) and didnt enforce their rule for covering the face. Socially irresponsible. read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Sign requiring a mask - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Another gem in Chicago! A small diner with great food and interesting wait staff! This is a yelp find and I appreciate it! The first thing I noticed when sitting down here was the coffee creamers! I usually don't drink coffee without a flavored creamer. I haven't been to any other restaurants that have them on the table. So I got a cup of coffee and it was just right! I ordered the steak skillet with pancakes! So good and the eggs were cooked perfect (see the picture) definitely a lot of food! My waitress was funny, personable, and clearly had been there for a while. I did order take out a couple of days later and got the biscuits and gravy. They were not good. The biscuits tasted old and dry and the gravy was just okay. This is why I couldn't give them 5 stars because the food was inconsistent. This is a good inexpensive breakfast spot and definitely worth a visit! read more

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In general it was great! Our server was awesome, but grits were cold and thin and oily and nit cheesy. Just gross. Everything else was fantastic and probably best salmon patty I've had in awhile at a place like this. Great prices, decent seating, medium wait. read more

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Quaint little diner, exceptional service, everything we ordered tasted delicious. The skillet with bacon, sausage, ham, onions & mushrooms in great hash browns with over easy eggs was so flavorful...you could taste all of the great flavors of the individual ingredients in a great mix, and the crispy parts of the hash browns added the perfect texture. Portions very generous, prices fair. The banana pancakes and French toast were also enjoyed at the table as well as the Italian skillet. Coffee was fresh and drinks never ran empty. Our server was so upbeat and fantastic at his job! This is the spot for a scrumptious breakfast/brunch - not fancy just good food made and served by good people without the crazy wait or pretentiousness of a lot of other spots on the city. read more

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I dont know how the food taste dining in. I hadn't been to Eppels in years. It was pretty good back then so I decided to order it delivery at home.. It was horrible. The hash browns were burnt and dried out. The omelette had no flavor at all. We threw it all away and on top of that I ordered through Grubhub and accidentally placed the order twice unaware and the people at the store didn't even think to realize it. I've had restaurants call me to be sure of the order... Luckily Grub hub refunded me one of my orders but $50 thrown away... What a waste maybe it's time to get a new chef... read more

Eppel's Restaurant - The egg and potatoes were dried out - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant is .....ugh. I asked for a salad. They came out with a little bit of iceberg lettuce with a million tomatoes on top and onions.....i sent it back..i also ordered Cajun catfish with rice....the fish was not Cajun nor was it DONE....the rice was cold and thick. The waitresses talk so loud for no reason...yeah go somewhere else. read more

Eppel's Restaurant - Like really....... - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place. They treat me like family and from day 1 after over 12 years , every one of the staff still remembers me even when I haven't been around in months. I feel special and the food is delicious as well. Banana Foster pancakes are my favorite. Trust me you won't be disappointed. read more