Great food great service and oh those little muffins you get are fabulous. It's got great atmosphere. The servings are more than generous.

After a recommendation from my wife's co-worker, we went here for breakfast on a Sunday early afternoon. We got there at 1:15 and closing time was 2 PM. We were greeted with "Hi there, we're closing at 2 PM". We immediately felt like we were being rushed and like they did not want to be there anymore. We asked for coffee and received that right away. Unfortunately, the coffee was luke warm and not very good. I looked for sugar to add some taste to the coffee but there was no sugar on the table. The waitress said they had started cleaning up and already packed the sugar away. She said she could get some from the back. Our son ordered chocolate milk and it tasted old. We told the waitress and she brought out another glass and said it expires on the 25th; which is today. She basically admitted the milk was expiring and had no issue with serving it. The next glass tasted the same so we gave it back. It was most likely from the same jug of milk. The food came out and that was average. I had the meat lovers skillet and it was a bit greasy. The egg over easy was a bit over cooked and did not have much yolk. My son asked for butter and jelly for his toast. We realized they had packed that away as well because none of the tables had butter or jelly; or sugar for that matter. I asked the waitress with a bit of sarcasm if they had butter and jelly in the restaurant. She recognized my sarcasm and said with a bit of her own sarcasm "yes they have butter and jelly". I told the waitress that it is not appropriate to greet people with what time the restaurant closes. She said she was told to say that by the old lady at the front counter. I believe the old lady is the owner. While we don't go to restaurants to make friends with the staff and owner, being made to feel unwelcome doesn't work for me. The food wasn't good enough to compensate for the bad service and being made to feel unwelcome. We arrived 45 minutes before closing. 45 minutes should be plenty of time to order, eat and leave. They said the same thing to another party of 3 who came in after us so I know it wasn't just for us. Needless to say, it does not look like we will be going back there again. We wouldn't want to burden them with an additional meal. read more

what a cute place this is! very warm and welcoming as soon as you step into the door. and the hostess and waitstaff all follow suit. quick service, friendly people, and the menu is huge! They only do breakfast and lunch and they seem to do it very well. i got an omlette which they were really nice about substituting fruit for potatos, and my husband got the Swedish pancakes. he thought they were a little too eggy but it was clear that everything was made fresh and with love. would definitely got back to try again read more

I had the opportunity to go to Katie's Kitchen a few times now for business breakfasts and each time I came away more pleased. Her menu is definitely a cut above the rest and different as well. From her breakfast nest specials to her unbelievably good skirt steak and eggs, each meal was a joy to eat. I absolutely agree with the others that rated the skirt steak & eggs the best I have ever had, seriously now, bar none! it was tender, juicy and the marinade flavor was delicious. If you like skirt steak, you have got to try this one. The service and the atmosphere was excellent as well. They have a back room which is perfect for a business meeting or gathering. I have two wishes, 1 that it was a little closer (but worth the trip) and 2 that it was open besides just breakfast & lunch. read more

Never again. I drove 40 minutes because of a article I saw in the paper needless to say my food was cold and not at all any good,only saw my server twice and that was to order and bring the food as if the experience wasn't bad enough it only got worse when we got are bill. Save your money and stick with the classics read more

Great food! didn't know it was so close to my house. i will be going here more often, kind of tuff to see the sign, but the food was good! i always order take out! read more

The wife and I absolutely loved Katie's Kitchen!! We stayed at a nearby hotel (Courtyard Marriott in Des Plaines) and wanted to try a whole in the wall breakfast joint and this place hit every taste bud. The atmosphere, service and food was amazing meeting our expectations. We had a 5-10 minute wait because it was busy but was well worth it!! We will definitely return in the near future. read more

Went for Fish Fry on Friday night.. I had the crabcake sandwich... it was amazing! Hubby had the fish fry and said it was really good! we will go back again and again! Service on a busy Friday night was great! read more

Yum. There is not much else to say. Amazing and creative breakfast food. Or, maybe, breakfast dessert in some cases! There is always a delicious, gooey caramely pancakes and/or french toast, and I LOVE the 'nests' - eggs wrapped inside hash browns. And, you can find healthy options if you must. read more

The food is delicious and the restaurant has nice decorations but the owners aren't the most friendly... would come again but think it would be nice to be greeted with a welcome a time or two. read more

Just left Katie's Kitchen on Mothers Day and am completely appalled by the rude staff at the front desk. We were a walk-in willing to wait and were snapped at for not having a reservation. No apology or politeness was sent our way and the vibe was EXTREMELY unwelcoming. Do not plan on returning anytime soon, which is upsetting as they came as a recommendation from a friend. read more

Went here Sunday at 11am for 11 people that traveled from Chicago. The old lady at the table was so rude but I thought we are here it's no big deal. She called us up 1 hr later and said I'm splitting your table and you have only till 2 pm to eat??? What kind of service is this? I have never been to a family owned business that was so unwelcoming. NEVER going back again and I hope you don't choose this place. Everyone should start their Sunday on a positive note- this place will put you in a bad mood! read more

If you are looking for a great vegan salad look no further than Katie's Kitchen in Des Plaines. Order the Santa Fe (hold the chicken, double the beans, and dressing, Cilantro Lime, on the side). Also, a fruit cup, which was extra, on the side was reasonably fresh. read more

What a delightful breakfast! We usually go to Butterfield's, but we really wanted to branch out, so we found this hidden treasure. We've been three times and have had the best experience every time. Our first visit, we split the cinnamon roll french toast before we got our meal. WOW! I am not a french toast person, but this was wonderful. Three large slices served with a cup of cream cheese icing to spread over them. It was served hot and had a nice, crunchy exterior with a soft interior. Cooked perfectly! Since then, I've had the Huevos Rancheros eggs benedict, as well as the crab cake benedict. Both have exceeded my expectations. The crab cakes are definitely made in house, as opposed to the frozen ones served at other restaurants. The huevos rancheros are incredible. Perfectly marinated steak served on an english muffin with a poached egg, ranchero sauce (a thick salsa), avocado, and cheddar cheese. Amazing. Make the trip and come to Katie's Kitchen, you will not regret it. read more

Every time I come here, I leave saying the same thing. Food is good, but not the service. Today everyone received their meals a good 7 minutes before mine. No apology or acknowledgement. I understand it happens, but there's a way to approach it. And the owner(?) can also be unpleasant. Unfortunate because again, good food and gluten free bread is a plus too! read more

While the food here is usually good, the service is almost always horrible, no matter who you get as a server. Some are not as bad as others, but that's not saying much. Half the times we've been there, we've waited an inordinately long time for the server to take our order, or to bring us drinks after we've ordered them. Almost every time we've been there, something has been forgotten (a drink, or a side dish, or a special request). Sometimes when we've sent something back to the kitchen to be fixed, it just never comes back out. Usually, we've been ignored by our servers once our food has come out, even when we're trying to get their attention because something is wrong. They regularly walk past our table with no acknowledgement whatever, or disappear into the back, not to be seen for 20-30 minutes. So we normally have poor expectations regarding service when we go, wondering to each other if we'll get the bad waitress, or the REALLY bad waitress this time. But today was the last time. First, when my hot chocolate was delivered to the table it tasted like brown water, & when I sent it back, I was told that they were out of the chocolate powder, so no luck there. Then my girlfriend's sandwich came out with the wrong type of bread when she specifically asked for a certain kind. But the worst thing was the Cheer Campfire Pancake. a German oven pancake with dark cherries and maple cinnamon sugar baked & served in a cast iron skillet. I've had this once before, and it was amazing, so I'd been looking forward to coming to get one today for almost a week. When it arrived today, it was horrible. It didn't look right, it tasted bland and doughy, and I couldn't stomach more than a few forkfuls before I gave up. I was tremendously disappointed. When we went up front to pay, I was prepared to complain, but the woman at the register didn't even ask how everything was, just looked at me and waited for the money. So I paid and walked out, absolutely determined to never come back again. We did overhear someone saying that a lot of the staff was at a block party that day, so the kitchen staff may have been the B-list, but considering all the other problems there, even on a good day, it's not worth the time or disappointment to even try this place again. Don't waste your time, find a different breakfast place. read more

You are welcomed to the table with homemade muffins, what's better than that? There is a big menu and usually a handful of specials. I highly recommend the omelette nests, an omelette baked inside crispy hash browns. But to be honest everything that my family has tried is great! read more

After reading so many glowing reviews we tried Katie's Kitchen today. The food was okay, not spectacular. The staff was friendly but a tiny bit slow, not terrible. I ordered the special skillet which was supposed to have portabella mushrooms, chicken Italian sausage, tomatoes, spinach (I think), basil, onion and topped with fresh mozzarella and two eggs cooked as requested on a bed of their home-style hash brown potatoes with onions. The mushrooms were run of the mill white button and the whole thing was sitting in at least 1/4 cup of liquid. The pancakes my son had were undercooked, as were the side order of mine. My husband's scramble was better and he paid the extra $1 for shredded hash browns. It looked great, but he said it was just okay. read more

This place is overrated. I've been here a few times and the service is always slow, the meals are generally not served as hot as they should be and there seems to be an 'uncaring' attitude among the staff. Food is ok, but there is better in the area. read more

We just stopped by at 1:45pm and were told we couldn't be seated because the kitchen was closed and they had a private party going on. Their stated closing time is 2:00pm. The woman who spoke with us was very rude. Needless to say I will not be going there again. read more

This is my go-to lunch spot. Whether it's breakfast, a lunch sandwich, or one of the to-die-for soups, I have yet to be disappointed! I used to think Panera had really good soup. I would only order Panera on Mondays or Wednesdays because they had the baked potato soup. Then one day I tried Katie's baked potato soup and my world was forever changed! Thick, hearty deliciousness that put others to shame! Whatever you try here, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. read more

We got to Katie's Kitchen around 8:30 on a Sat morn. No wait at all, hostess was very cheerful and sat us immediately. Within about 30 seconds we had coffee and four blueberry muffins. The coffee was a little weak but we like very bold, strong coffee so we're a little hard to please. I ordered a basic cheddar and sausage omelet. The omelet had a lot of sausage and cheese. It was cooked perfectly, not overdone or underdone. It came with two pancakes which were really tasty but I could only eat about 1/4 of them. I also got diced potatoes which were good but not my fav. Our 9 year old got the alphabet pancake (he chose T) and sausage. He loved both. My daughter got the fried ice cream waffle which she thoroughly enjoyed. My husband got one of the nests with jalapenos, smoked sausage, tomatoes, cheese,asparagus and some other things. Needless to say, it could've fed a small country. It was spicy and good. Overall we had a great experience and would recommend Katie's Kitchen. read more

I was there for breakfast with friends today. Service was great and food good. I would give it five stars, but carpet very dirty and worn. I probably won't be back for that. Just a pet peeve of mine. read more

I really, really wanted to love this place. I scoured the reviews, I salivated thinking about the delicious food and was excited to finally be in the area to try it. I happened to be in Des Plaines on a Thursday evening and dined there for dinner with my Mom and two small children. We were seated immediately in the relatively empty restaurant. It was cute, clean and I was sure the good would match the great reviews. It ended quickly though. There was one waiter working and after and slightly larger party walked in he was less than attentive. The menu is on the small side which I absolutely don't mind, however the choices weren't varied or anything particularly special. I ended up ordering the corned beef sandwich. I asked for 1000 island instead of Dijon mustard and was told it would be on the side. My sandwich came out and I was disappointed in the lackluster appearance immediately. The beef was on barely toasted thin rye bread. There was no cheese, no sauerkraut, no garnish, nothing. My beef was cold in spots, and the bread was so soggy I couldn't even pick it up to eat it like a sandwich. Just sad. My mom ordered a burger that looked better, and the kids meals were ok but definately on the pricer side of a child's meal. Other people in the restaurant were eating the breasted chicken, and that actually looked much more appetizing. Not every place can have a great corned beef sandwich, but if you aren't going to put ANY effort into it, why even serve it out of your kitchen?? read more

I used to go here weekly, but the service can be so POOR and the owners do not care because they have enough business. Last time, my daughter's order was wrong, even though she told the waitress what she wanted and pointed to it on the menu because of the noise level of the room. It took over 1/2 hour for her correct entree to arrive. The rest of our party had finished our meals. When I complained to the owner in a very professional manner, her response was "Oh, she (the waitress) usually is not the one that makes a mistake." I was speechless. They could have at least compensated my daughter's meal or even offered an apology. I have never returned and never will. read more

This review covers their horrid dinner service; breakfast is still very good. We arrived a little after 7 for their all-you-can-eat fish fry. We were given a table and the server took our drink orders and the busboy brought excellent bread and butter. When the overmatched server, who was very nice but I think covered the whole place herself, finally came back we told her we would all take the fish fry. She said, "Oh, we ran out of the fish an hour ago; didn't she tell up front you when she sat you?" Uh, no. The server said they could still do fish and chips, cod not white fish and not all-you-can-eat but a good-sized portion, and you can also get it with mashed instead of fries. Sounds good, why not, only a couple bucks more than the fish fry, and my wife ordered the tilapia fish tacos. It took a long time for the food to come out, and I wish to God it had taken longer. The three decent sized pieces of ~cod were not really breaded or battered, but were dry, off-color,smelly, and twisted into weird shapes. Maybe the fish was old, maybe it was popped right from the freezer into the oil, maybe both...I can't say; I'm not a pathologist, but it was easily the worst restaurant meal we have ever had. I had thought, "Ooh, they make their own tartar sauce" because it was an unusual 1000 Island-type color, but then I swished a fork into it and saw the usual cream color lived just below the surface; it had obviously been put into cups a long time before and maybe not refrigerated. The off-ish cole slaw and salty mashed potatoes were about the same temperature as well. Ugh, I started feeling kinda sick at the table I love food and I stopped eating after one piece, my son "The Machine" stopped after two, and my wife left a lot of taco junk as well. We boxed up the leftovers to throw out at home (we're strange that way: never want to hurt the server's feelings), paid up, and hurried home to get sick in familiar surroundings. But there was a floor show! An older gentleman who is part of the ownership hipchecked my shoulder when he was squeezing by to sit with a group of friends at the next table, then stepped flat on my foot as he turned around. He did say Oops. He was in his cups and kept muttering loudly how stupid this thing or that person was, this sh*t and that, on and on. A born raconteur. It was like sitting in your drunk uncle's rec room, only with inedible food that you pay for. And my son paid again just after we got home; call it a short-term rental. Katie, stop serving dinner before the bad reputation splashes back onto the breakfast side. And speaking of splashing back; I have to leave now. read more

My husband & i love this place, although I must admit every time we go I swear i'm going to order something besides the skillet .Guess what ? It never happens , I love their skills :) & the prices aren't bad either ! read more

Katie's is our new "Go to breakfast spot". We typically come in with a party of 10 to 14, and they have no problem seating us, we just call ahead to let them know we are coming......The amazing thing is that all the food comes out quickly and at the same time. We always order Bloody Mary's on Sunday Morning....and they a great. Our large party has ordered almost everything on the menu and it's all well prepared and tasty .The eggs, wether they are poached, sunny side up or over easy are always cooked to perfection. Everyone seems to like their skillets and the skirt steak is delicious. The prices are resonable for what you get in food quantity and quality. You can't go wrong coming here. Enjoy! read more

You can't please everybody all the time,and when it comes to Katie's Kitchen...I'm NOT one of those people(smile). I was very pleased with my dining experience,even though it was VERY crowded. To me a little wait time,and a large crowd is a good sign that the place has something alot of people want. This is the case with Katie's. My fiancee ,and I waited about 10 minutes,and were told the wait would be about 15 minutes. I had the omelet surrounded by the shredded has browns. It was great!! My fiancee had the "Short Rib Mashed.." She let me have a little,even though I wasn't so sure about getting a chance to taste it. It was that good(LOL). I drove 45 minutes to check out Katie's Kitchen because of what I saw on Yelp. So,so, many positive reviews. Add mine to the list. i was impressed that even though there was a large crowd, the service was prompt,friendly,and precise. The food was very good,and I'm pretty sure that at some point we'll make another 45 minute drive back to Katie's Kitchen. read more

We love this place. It's hard to find a really, good breakfast place in the suburbs so we often head into the city. We tried Katie's after reading all of the positive reviews and we continue to never be disappointed when we're there. Their breakfast menu rivals any city spot with a huge variety of "non typical' breakfast menu items. i've had all three of their specialty oatmeals and could never pick a favorite -- they're all outstanding. Their omelets and French toasts are also great. Always excellent service. If you are tired of the "same old" breakfast foods -- this is the place to go in the 'burbs. (We've only been for breakfast but I can't imagine the other meals are any less spectacular). read more

Food is fantastic. I had a chicken portobello panini and was pleasantly surprised! There r a lot of choices but anything at Katie's kitchen is worth a try. The sample of pistachio muffins on the table were very good too! They r open for breakfast and lunch give them a try read more

So good. I am always weary of the suburban strip mall diner, but Katie's is awesome. We stopped in for hungover Sunday brunch. The food was awesome and they were so accomodating. I ordered a skillet over sweet potato fries and my fiancee ordered an omelet and couldn't finish it there was just so much food. Coffee was good. Service was great. They also offer gluteb free toast and sugar free syrup so it seems like the kind of place that wants to accomodate everyone. We will definately be adding Katie's to our list of weekend breakfast places. read more

Good amount of food for the price! Their corned beef hash is excellent. Been there a handful of times and always happy with the meal.

Very depressing dining rooms. Had an over cooked dried out omelette. Service was friendly. Won't be back.

We love good to Katie's kitchen. The food is the best around here and priced well. We also love Ms. Mary. She is so sweet to my daughters and takes great care of us. read more

I LOVE this place! Everything I have tried is delicious. First time i went i had the egg nest meal( i think it was sante fe or something like that not 100% sure) and that was great. Kitchen has good quality food. read more

Food was great! Everyone at the table was really happy with their order. They will make a pancake in the shape of the first initial of your child's name; super cute and fun! read more

More than typical diner food, KK delivers breakfast staples such as skillets, pancakes, and waffles with fresh ingredients and a sophisticated twist. I had whole grain waffles with fresh bananas and strawberries today. I tasted the turkey sausage and it was nicely spiced and perfectly cooked. Service is attentive, the coffee medium roast and always topped off. Great place if you want a diner that is not stuck in the seventies. read more

Hubby and I love going to this place for brunch. Everything is very good. Gets crowded and sometimes have to wait 10-15 minutes but it worth the wait. read more

The food here is amazing!! From the moment that you walk in your are welcomed with a smile and a kind hello. The wait time is usually no longer than 10 min. The restaurant itself is fairly clean. Portions are fairly large! read more