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    Eppel's Restaurant

    4.1 (175 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EPPEL'S RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Alyssa S.

    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.

    Bill B.

    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.

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    Adeola O.

    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.

    Ann-Marie H.

    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.

    Eggs and Corned Beef Hash with Hashbrowns
    Rochelle M.

    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!

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    Deamontria R.

    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/

    Chicken wings (not pictured) 1 egg  rice & side of mini pancakes. Cajun sausage 1 egg hash browns & side of mini pancakes.

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

    Andy D.

    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.

    Chilaquiles

    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.

    Coffee served and breakfast ordered. Great seat to watch passerbys.
    Sal B.

    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.

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    Liked the waffles a lot but steak and eggs were disappointing. Steak was way over seasoned for me

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    Very Tasty Food, arrives hot, Services was Grand waitress Like Family, Awesome Environment people loving people, I'll be Back Very Soon

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    Great restaurant great weight staff food fresh they've been doing this for a long time and yes they have gotten it right thank you

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    Had great breakfast. Friendly and positive vibe to this place. Will not be disappointed stopping here for breakfast.

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    Country fried steak and gravy was good but the eggs were not. I recommend not ordering eggs for delivery.

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    I finally waited in line to try Lou Mitchell's, a true Chicago classic that's been around for…read moreyears, and I can definitely see why it's so popular. One thing that really stood out is that everything is made from scratch, from the bread to the jam, which gives the whole experience a homemade, comforting feel. The portions are very generous, so you're definitely getting your money's worth. On top of that, the service was friendly and impressively quick despite how busy it was. That said, the pancakes personally weren't my favorite. They weren't bad, just not something I'd go back specifically for. Overall, it's a solid spot with great service and quality food. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu next time.

    It was... outdated. Could use a good remodel. Maybe VINTAGE is a kinder word. And I know they got…read morethe money to do it cuz... my husband ordered a skillet (and upgraded to pancakes) and I got an omelette (which needed to be sent back cuz it was still runny on the inside). We ordered a coffee and a Diet Coke. Our bill was OVER $70. SEVENTY dollars. I always say I believe in paying good money for good food but the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze. And this is on top of the city parking you have to pay to eat there. It's just craziness. I will say that the toast was pretty delicious. The server was nice enough. The bathrooms were downstairs and needed attention.

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    Very nostalgic diner! It is a seat yourself situation and cash only. They do have an ATM available…read moreto take out cash if needed. The menu was what you'd expect from a diner. The French toast and pancakes were so flavorful. The hashbrowns left something to be desired. Eggs were a tad overcooked. Bacon was really good! All in all a nice little spot! The staff was very friendly as well.

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    4.4(9.5k reviews)
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    so glad we tried this place! we actually only waited about 15 mins to get seated at the bar on a…read morewednesday night around 7pm. we came here for my boyfriends birthday and we were so happy we chose to celebrate here. the two people that helped us was antonio and issa and they made the experience 10x better. they were very attentive and friendly and just easy to talk to. gave us good recommendations and good vibes. we both really liked our drinks and were happy with the spread the food came out. we got to eat the bone marrow first which also came with this really good sauce it was almost like a meat jam but was so good on the bread and then put some of the bone marrow on for the perfect bite. now the burger, you just have to try it because it really is that good. the sauce in it was so good and it just had a really good flavor. it was just an elevated burger. we got fries as well and we shared the burger so it we were really full after. the server brought out ice cream with a candle and some sort of chocolate sauce too which just made the overall experience. we were really happy with the service and food and it just made my bfs bday that much more special and memorable.

    Despite all the hype, it's really an average smash burger. This is a place that has capitalized on…read moresocial media hype and people wanting to say they've been here and thus are cool and trendy. But it is seriously just a greasy smash burger. Their fries are good, and actually stand out more than the burger. Everything is overpriced. I don't know why people complain about the wait; do some research like a responsible adult. I never just walk into a place and expect to be immediately seated, I call first - like anyone who has some sense. If they tell you the wait is 2 hours and you have 2 hours to kill, there are a bunch of bars in the area where you can have some drinks and an appetizer (and not feel like you're stiffing Au Cheval; they're the ones with the 2 hour wait, what do they expect people to do?) Not much to say about the decor or ambience; it's a typically loud West Loop bar with mostly 20 - 30 somethings all trying to one-up each other with their trendiness that instead makes them all basically clones of each other. It is crowded, and you're a moron if you think any place like this is suitable for your 5 year old. That's not the restaurant's fault - it's not Chuck E Cheese. Often I wish Yelp offered a 1/2 star option, because there are places that are a 4.5 or a 3.5. Not in this case. 3 stars is spot-on.

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