My first time dining here. Upon entry, the bright clean and fresh decor stands out. Staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive. Not only are the portion sizes incredibly generous, the quality of the ingredients and the attention to their preparation is really notable. Food is really flavorful. This is not ordinary diner food. The scrambled eggs served on top of my Mexican Skillet may very well have been the best I've ever had! Fluffy, not dry or overcooked. Given the portions and quality of the food and ingredients, this place is an incredible value. This place is a step above! read more

This place has long been in my eyesights, and we figured it was about time on a (cold) winter morn to make the trek down from Schaumburg! When we walked in, we were taken by the modern and well-maintained decor- and we were seated within 45 seconds- not too bad. The menu contained all the traditional, expected accoutrements of an American pancake house - with a readable menu "not" written in a size 8 font (yay!). We quickly ordered fresh-squeezed OJ (pricey, but good), and I ordered an American breakfast that consisted of 3 eggs (at least), lotsa taters, 3 pcs of sausage, and rye toast. Hubby ordered the Avocado Toast - a dish we relocated SoCal folks love. The food came at - literally- a warm (but not hot) temp- the Avocado Toast was yummy and very generous (the flavor was really good- and the avocado was totally fresh- nice!). My American breakfast was HUGE. And yup- it was good. We looked at each other and wondered why it took us SO LONG to drive down here? Probably as it's not super close to us, maybe? Damn. We'll be back. read more

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I've been coming here a few times now since they opened. This is one of my local brunch place to go. They have their own private parking lot, is gets really busy during the weekend brunch times. The place has a modern look to it. Their menu have pretty popular breakfast dishes that you can even order a burger for breakfast or breakfast meal for lunch. I noticed today that their meals are pretty hefty portions for your the price you pay. It's not your typical ihop or Denny's kind of place. A bit trendy, it's spacious with booths and tables and they can accommodate large parties I would recommend to call ahead if space is available. No reservations but table turns out quickly. They play nice music in the back ground and the noise level is low medium. There's no tvs so you focus on your food and people around you. They also serve mimosa drink yes alcohol, on the other side of the dinning area they have a coffee bar have a cappuccino have a seat and they have some high top tables if you want to work on the laptop for a bit. We were greeted right away when we entered the place. The food came out hot and fresh. What I liked: I typically get the country fried steak with sausage gravy comes with homemade potatoes fries, and two huge fluffy pancakes. We also go a quarter pound burger on a brioche bun and season crisscrossed fries with garlic aloi Got kids grilled cheese which was tasty that came with crisscrossed season fries. Mom got the garden omelette added chopped breakfast sausage side of homemade potatoes fries and sourdough toast. I tried their corned beef which was good extra crispy, Bacon on the side was extra crispy per request. I like their toasted sourdough bread too. I also tried their cappuccino which was nice to have. They offer fresh squeezed oj as you can see in the coffee area an orange squeeze machine. I also had their smoked salmon and cream cheese meal that was good and a lot of salmon. The staff was friendly and attentive our drinks were filled that we didn't have to ask. Overall a great experience, they even took care of us of a mistake of a take out of forgotten items in the past that we were still able to use our dine in credit for our meal today. Very nice manager on call today. She made us feed welcomed and appreciated us coming in and dine with them. If you are in the area I recommend to check this brunch place out and see for yourself. Whether if your sharing a meal or order a meal for yourself and take home leftovers come on by you won't be disappointed:) read more

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My boyfriend kept telling me about Lake St Cafe and how much he loves it so we had to go! The inside is very cute, good for casual or nice breakfast. We had to add ourselves to a waitlist, but it goes very quick. Our waitress was wonderful, no complaints there. I got the bacon avocado burger and it was delicious! My boyfriend got the glazed donut burger and he also loved it. The plates were a bit too small, but our waitress was quick to bring me another plate. I kept seeing the pancakes from the tables around me, so I had to order them. They were huge and fluffy. This place definitely satisfied all my cravings! I will definitely come back. read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Bacon Avocado Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

Went for a lunch with my coworkers and I got the Steak & Eggs and the meal was delicious. It was cooked perfectly and the portions were good. The fruit was super fresh and the bread was also very tasty. The service was fast and friendly, and the vibe of the place was modern but also felt very cozy. Will definitely be coming here again. :-) read more

Our 1st time visit was on a Tuesday at 9:30am. The inside decor is a very pretty light blue and silver. It looks upscale. There are so many breakfast options. After much thought I chose the cinnamon roll pancakes. Three large pancakes. The menu said pure maple syrup is available so I requested that. The pancakes were dessert worthy. When we got our bill I noticed that there was a $2 charge for the pure maple syrup. I inquired about the charge and our server politely showed me that the charge was listed on the menu under "a la carte" items. I hadn't seen it before I ordered it. So be aware that while the menu says "pure maple syrup is available" there is an additional charge for it. This woukd be a nice restaurant to meet with family and friends. read more

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Very cute breakfast spot, roomy booths and great atmosphere. Friendly and sweet staff, our server Rosa was on top of everything. Food came out quickly. Everything we had was yummy and big portions. Definitely recommend read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Nutella Biscoff Pancakes minus Nutella - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

We went because I had seen an ad for half off dinners through June and thought it would be a great way to try it. The initial impression was great, the space is clean and cute, very well designed. I was surprised that it wasn't jam packed with the 50% off special. After trying the food, I understand why. The yelp reviews for breakfast looked amazing, so I had high hopes for dinner. First, the calamari was good! Light, airy, and tasted good. The rest of meal was not as good. The prime rib was odd, I ordered medium rare and it came out looking grey and tasted like it had been microwaved. They also forgot the bring the horseradish and when I asked the waitress told me it didn't come with it, even though it clearly says it does in the menu. The chicken parm was like cafeteria chicken parm, nothing special, and the fettuccini Alfredo was creamy, but needed seasoning. Every the ing except for the calamari needed seasoning, even just some salt. The waitress was hard to find, and when she dropped the check, she'd forgotten the 50% off. I waited for her to come back, but had to go to the front to get it taken care of and to pay the bill. I would work harder on offering a better product. The space is great and the waitstaff has a great attitude, just maybe need some training. read more

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I've been to Lake St Cafe multiple times and I'm excited everytime. It's my favorite lowkey brunch spot in the suburbs, not too bad price wise, and lots of space. I typically go later in the afternoon and I've never had a problem being sat, the service is always good, and food comes quick. My go to is the breakfast sandwich and the cinnamon french toast is to die for. Tried a bite of the cheesy spicy chicken waffle, and while it's rich, I think I'll give that a try next time I'm in the mood for something savory. Everything is always clean and staff is personable. read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Cheesy Spicy Chicken Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

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Excellent first experience. Menu had plenty of options but not overwhelming. Food was delicious. Spacious, bright, tasteful decor. Service was professional, friendly, and attentive. Details: Food: I ordered the chilaquiles with steak and eggs over easy. Nicely plated with salsa on the side. Hubby ordered the country fried steak. Both meals were delicious and we both had leftovers to take home. Decor: it's a big place with lots of seating, booths and table tops. The decor is tasteful - bright, simple, clean. I like the drop ceiling tiles and the flower arrangement on the round table upon entry. I like that they have a separate area for bar/counter top eating. Customer service: I forgot to get our server's name but he was really nice/friendly. He was attentive even though you could tell he was busy. He always looked over when he passed by to see if we needed anything. Only suggestion: hire a host/hostess... shouldn't be the person behind the register (especially on a busy Saturday morning). World recommend. Will be back. read more

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The inside of this place is beautiful, modern, spacious, and really well designed. We came on a busy Sunday morning and were told it'd be a 20-minute wait, but we got seated in five, which was a nice surprise. We started with drinks, and the freshly squeezed orange juice was really good. The chai latte was just okay. For food, we got the breakfast burrito with chorizo, and it seriously lacked flavor. The salsa helped a little, but not enough. I got the country fried steak, which is usually my go-to breakfast order, but this one wasn't great. The gravy was cold, so I sent it back, and when they brought it out again, it was boiling hot and burned my tongue. The breading on the steak tasted stale, and the potatoes were cut way too big. They need to dice them in half at least. They were also super bland. I figured maybe their breakfast sweets would be better since that seems to be their thing, but my pancakes were dry and just crumbled apart. Honestly, the decor and service were great, but the food was disappointing. I wouldn't come back. There are way better breakfast spots in the area. read more

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If I could leave a 0 I would. Our party of 14 arrived on Mother's Day at 10:45 AM , we were told it would be a pretty long wait, approximately 45min, but we agreed to be put on the waiting list to be seated together. At 1:11 PM we had still not been approached or updated on the status of our table, so we went and requested an update. They expressed that there was still no room for a party of 14, yet many smaller parties which arrived hours after us were sat. Some even arrived, ate, and left as we were still waiting. At that time we were approached by the manager who told us they had 2 booths available to seat 12, but would have to wait for a table to open up for the other 2, we declined and said we've already been waiting to be seated together and so we'd continue to wait. They insisted, considering they closed at 2PM. The manager became hostile as we became flustered with the excuse of having to wait such a long time. Nevertheless, we would've preferred to have been told they couldn't accommodate our party instead of having us wait and eventually leave. Please do better in being honest with your customers about accommodations and wait times instead of wasting our time. read more

Decided to visit Lake St Cafe after seeing other positive reviews on Yelp. This inside had been beautifully remodeled for a light and bright interior. I loved the soft tones, subtle patterned wallpaper, textures on soft seating, and decor/lighting throughout. This spot was the hot place to be for a Sunday morning! Although it was crowded, it didn't take more than 5 minutes of waiting to be seated. Once sat, staff was quick to bring us water. Our server came in the right amount of time to review the menu and decide in orders. While many things looked intriguing, I decided on the Breakfast Sandwich and my fiancé on the Souther Breakfast. Food took about 15-20 minutes but came out hot. I chose for the Breakfast Sandwich to be with crispy bacon and in a croissant. I did ask for a side of aioli to add which elevated the flavors. I tried my fiancé's biscuits and gravy which were tasty! Our visit was great and we both said we would go back. Parking could be a bit tough during busy weekend hours but we eventually found a spot! read more

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The food was good, but I don't think we will be going back. My daughter ordered a kids' meal and a glass of milk. The menu very clearly states that kids' meals include juice, soda or milk, but we were charged separately for it anyway. When my husband pointed that out to the cashier, she was dismissive and refused to remove the char age. That honestly soured me on the entire experience. Obviously, they don't know what their own menu says, but instead of being dismissive the cashier could have looked at one of the menus from the huge stack less than a foot away from her. So, if you are going to dine here make sure you review your bill, and I guess demand to review the menu to defend it so you aren't over charged. read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

I had the American with bacon. It's sad that you can't find real food or fresh cooked. It's just breakfast why is it not fresh. Potato's been in the warmer all morning alll morning, and they taste like tortillas. The pancakes were from scratch as the waiter told me. Lies trash bag mix. The top was tough and they were thick as hell. And the fake liquid eggs. Just a waste of 54. This is why I don't come out any more just lazy. Where are the food inspectors wth. And I never got my toast read more

We discovered this place like a week and a half ago and have already been back twice. That is saying a lot, because we are only "once in a while" people when it comes to going out for breakfast. And often, when we try a new place, we leave feeling like we should have just gone to our usual standby. But not in this case. Lake St. Cafe was such a pleasant surprise for us. It does so many things right all at once, that it almost beggars belief that a place like this can still exist in 2025. The decor and the food are equally cozy, charming, and modern. The menu is varied and interesting, with diverse options for all palates. A lot of breakfast places tend to be either very folksy and traditional, with mostly heavy, greasy fare, or else light and trendy, but very expensive for the portions. Lake St. Cafe transcends these tropes by offering delicious food in all categories, with just enough of a modern touch, and priced right for the VERY LARGE PORTIONS. In addition to the food, we also found the cafe drinks to be impressive - well beyond the usual quality we have ordered with breakfast - and we can personally recommend the iced marble mocha and the iced chai (available both with and without espresso). These drinks skew more on the sweet side, which is 100% how I like my coffee (and chai), so take heed. Finally, service has been very attentive and friendly both times we have visited. This is a small, family-owned business, and you can feel the love and care they are putting into it. All told, we are already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Such a great approach to breakfast. They do most of the expected things, but elevated just enough. Mimosa flights, avocado toast with little tubs of olive oil, creamy dressing and a lemon wedge, chicken and waffles that have cheddar, Jalapeño, honey, and cheese sauce and the best - lavazza coffee (if I can't get Julius Meinl, this is next best). Service is fast and friendly and the place looks so much nicer than it did when it was Sunmist - or way back as Golden Bear! read more

Fantastic breakfast spot in Addison! The chai latte was amazing and I love that it came with whipped cream on top. Food was excellent and service was speedy. Would def come back! 10/10 read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

I have been here about five times and every visit was great except for the most recent. Our waitress never showed up at our table for 10 to 15 minutes while we were waiting to place an order. Because the portions here are so extremely large I ordered a kids meal for myself. The waitress with pink hair told me in a condescending tone that she was doing me a favor by letting me order a kids meal, but no one else would ever allow me to do that. when I went to check out I verified if that was true and the manager told me I could get whatever I wanted. Waitress would disappear for long periods of time. No attention was given to refills on coffees. all in all horrible waitress. read more

3 of us and nobody was really happy with their lunch. Taco salad appeared to have a hamburger patty chopped and placed on top of salad - no seasoned meat. The spinach feta grilled cheese, that I pointed to as I ordered, came out an American cheese sandwich - I asked if I could get what I ordered...ok but what finally showed up was awful. if I thought that place was worth a 2nd try I would be curious to see what I would get not having this sandwich be a replacement. I really got the feeling nobody was happy and the sandwich showed it. Save your money - not worth it. read more

We have been here a few times. We never have to wait long. The food and service is always great. I don't really eat breakfast but the sandwiches and soup are great!! It's so cute as well. I love how they redid the place. It's so light and airy. read more

This is my favorite restaurant. The food is so fresh and you can tell it's all homeaid. The portions are huge. Service us awesome. I would highly recommend this resturant. read more

This was my first visit and would likely return. The setting is a typical modern cafe, plenty of room and friendly staff. I was having a a lunch meeting and found it very easy to talk and hear the conversation. I give them a bonus for serving an excellent Breakfast at lunch time. read more

One of the best breakfast spot in Addison. The interior design is light, modern, and such a great vibe for a girls catch up date or just bringing your family for a nice breakfast/brunch. Everyone who works here was so sweet and kind; absolutely loved my waitress. Everything we ordered was delicious especially the French toast. I will definitely be coming back for those French toast. Definitely check this spot out. read more

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Lake St Cafe is fairly new and is beautifully decorated. The aesthetics here are light and airy and gives off a calming and relaxing vibe. Tip - get here before 10am during weekends to avoid a wait time. It gets packed FAST and they do not take reservations or have a wait list to join. I was here with a group of 3 during a weekend and our experience was great. Our server was sweet and accommodating to the adults and child in our group. Everything was timed out well and we did not feel rushed or pressured to order and leave right away. I tried a matcha latte with oat milk ($1 more for plant based milks) to start. The quality of matcha was pretty decent and tasted authentic. I will say I thought the latte should have been hotter, it was warm however could have been a bit better. For food I tried the açaí bowl. The portion is generous and overall it was refreshing, filling and very tasty! read more

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The pancakes were so amazing! Stopped here for a quick business breakfast and the service, food, quality and portions were wonderful. I will definitely return. It is also locally owned! When you walk in, it is clean, bright and welcoming. read more

Had a excellent time here! My first time here, and the service was really great. We got seated very quickly within 10-20 minutes and the parking lot was full when we got here. When you walk in the place is very fresh and elegant, and you can tell the place is maintained well. The menu had many options for food and drinks. My girlfriend ordered Orange Juice and you can tell it was freshly squeezed. I ordered a vanilla ice latte which was really good. For our entrees I ordered the Breakfast Burrito and I added chorizo which I enjoyed. Wish they had a spicy option for homemade salsa, but still great! The pancakes are plenty to share, we wanted to try the Biscoff and Nutella pancakes which were so good! My girlfriend preferred the Chilaquilles, and tried the Red salsa option since they were out of green. She really enjoyed them, and enough to take home as she only finished half. This place had excellent service and great portion sizes. Would definitely recommend and will come back again to try more things. read more

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Was amazed by the portions and the taste. Server was attentive, restaurant was spacious and beautiful. read more

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I drove by this place going to the DMV in Addison and decided I had to give it a try! It looked good from the outside, and I'm not usually in this area. I had my daughter meet me, and we both really enjoyed this restaurant and would come back. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup. I loved how it had so many vegetables. The restaurant was cute and clean. The food was great. The service was great. The biggest compliment I can give a restaurant is that I will be coming back. Good pickles too! read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Turkey club with waffle fries and aioli sauce - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

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I stopped in after a Dr appointment and searching for a place to eat breakfast. This, for me, was an excellent choice. I did something different to my order, though. I ordered the cinnamon French toast and added the Bruled banana drizzle. Omg it was delish. I almost licked the plate. Dang it. I was in public, so that wasn't going to happen. It is served up with 6 slices of Texas toast and Brule banana sauce all over. You won't need syrup. Trust me! This should be a permanent add to the menu, for which I recommended. It kind of reminded me of banana foster. The ambiance is pretty nice. It's on a busy street with plenty of parking. When you walk in, it really looks upscale. With a large waiting area. Tables galore, it's Thursday, and it wasn't 1/4 full at 1230pm. Decore is very elegant. Waitresses are nice and attentive. Lots of menu items. All looks good. Many dishes coming out looked delish. This place closes at 2:30, but people were still coming in at 1:03. One nice thing I like is that there's more booth seating than table chair seating. They can host large groups. They have veggie and low cal options. It's worth the visit. I look forward to hearing others' reviews. Hope you all like the pictures. read more

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Super cute place, very ample inside. It was busy Saturday morning when I went and was told it would be a wait of 20-30 minutes for a table for 2 but maybe 7 minutes later we were seated. The fresh squeezed orange juice was amazing so delicious they use Lavazza coffee which is a plus I had a latte as well which was also yummy. The skillet was super flavorful and very filling. read more

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This is a nice addition to the Addison/Bloomingdale area. Food is always delicious. The restaurant is clean and aesthetically pleasing. The service is outstanding. Our server was Lu C. today and he was top notch-- super attentive and friendly. We'll definitely keep this place in our brunch rotation. read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Country Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

It was my first time at this Restaurant my wife and I really liked it . The staff was really friendly and the food was awesome I would definitely go back . read more

Cutest breakfast spot, picture friendly. Staff is welcoming and knowledgeable. I would definitely bring family and friends here. They have a great selection of drinks crafted from the café and the kitchen dishes out big plates. They have a big parking lot and a waiting list is available online. The brûléed bananas French toast is delicious but didn't get the brûlée from the bananas tho. The chorizo in the chilaquiles is very spicy it hit the spot without adding the salsa. And lastly the crab and salmon benedict was delicious despite it being imitation crab meat it was still very good with the sauce. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other options on the menu many items stood out to me. read more

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Such a welcome addition to the food scene on the Northside of Elmhurst. Great omelette and their pancake/french toast creations are amazing!

Amazing food, super fancy and free Wi-Fi the people were so kind I would consider the Oreo s'mores or the Nutella waffle they are both so good. have something for tomorrow's breakfast! read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - This is the Nutella waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

My fiance and I always come to this location. Its actually our favorite breakfast place since moving to itasca. Today we decided to do takeout. This was by far the worst service I have recieved. One of the girls in there was very kind but then there was another girl who was was heavy set ( should've gotten her name) demanding I pay 8 dollars for creps after odering 2 steak breakfast. Everytime we come in the servers always do this substitution for us with no charge. Paying 8 extra dollars is insane and being rude to a customer who comes in regularly is even worst. I say this to say if you are going to work in the service industry make sure you have good customor service. This can affect your tip as well. thank you and have a great day. read more

Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend. Service was also great. Had eggs Benedict and skillet. Both awesome. read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

This review is based on a door dash order . I love lake street I come here often but on this particular day I was working from home and decided to order door dash . I know the presentation won't look the same as in the restaurant due to travel but I felt like my cinnamon french toast was lacking flavor , it didn't have whip cream just looked messy and different which was disappointing.. please always try and provide the best food even if it's for delivery.. read more

Lake St Cafe - Addison - Very messy like it was rushed to put together . - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Addison, Illinois

The restaurant was clean and the setting very welcoming. Service was also very good. Our server checked on us frequently. The food was good, but lacked a bit in flavor. read more