Service was ridiculous!!! We entered 3 other ladies & myself, we were greeted and seated promptly, seemed to be off 2 a great start! WRONG!!! We got our waitress and she was straight from the trailer park!!! STRAIGHT GHETTO TRASH. Her greeting was what can I get you? Ummmm ok We ordered and she was dry & tired, but we kind of let that go. Food comes and everytime we need something we can't find her she has disappeared to the back. So we start asking another waitress for EVERYTHING!! Coffee, napkins, replacement on items. Omg this was not good. Can't even get to the various food items we all ordered because we kept complaining about the food. Ik I ordered a Chef's special it was $6.95 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon, & sausage. Everything was good. (Didn't get eggs, I don't eat those ) I asked later to add more pancakes which they couldn't do. So things at this point are comical to say the least. We asked for the check. Our original waitress appears, when it's time to pay. We tipped the other waitress & told the original waitress on a napkin her tip is 2 get her fix before work so she can actually work! I'd definitely go back, but I wouldn't sit w/her sorry ass! read more

I've been a fan of MPK since they opened a few years back, but I want to praise them for still being so welcoming and consistent during these Covid times. Not only is the food delicious as always they are taking every precaution to make their staff and customers feel safe which is very much appreciated! Thank you MPK Family :) read more

My BF and I just moved into the neighborhood so we decided to take a stroll on Madison to see what we'd find and to our surprise, luck was definitely on our side! Right as you walk in you hear the sounds of traditional breakfast restaurant hustle & bustle mixed with a very relaxed and fun environment. Quickly grazing through the crowd I saw a ton of amazingly delicious looking dishes, servers laughing with their guests, and that sweet sweet scent of fresh coffee filled the room. I was totally taken back by some of their menu options because it all looked so so good. Our waitress Moni was the best. With her infectious good vibes she was able to recommend the perfect plate for me, the Chef's combo of 2 eggs any style, bacon, sausage annnnnd 2 slices of Captain Crunch French Toast!!! (If you like sweets...then it's incredible!!) I'll be back to try a new dish real soon! Thank you for the outstanding service and most delicious breakfast :) I'll be recommending Madison Park Kitchen to all my friends & family near by - for sure! read more

Madison Park Kitchen - Captain Crunch French Toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

The restaurant is very famous to the locals as the waiting for brunch at the weekend might take up to half an hour or 45 minutes to be seated. Was it worth the wait? Honestly, nearly. The restaurant was known for its oreo pancakes made from oreo crunch, topped with chocolate and vanilla syrup as appeared on Chicago's Best. We found it overly sweet to us. The hashbrown was mouthwatering, and the rib-eye was pretty well-seasoned, well-grilled, tender, and delectable. Condiments on the table include S&P, coffee creamer of many kinds, butter, ketchup, hot sauce, and maple syrup. read more

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Hello Foodzies, today we traveled to Forest Park on a recommendation of a buddy of mine Pol. We went to Madison park kitchen at 1525 w Madison Ave. From the moment we entered we were greeted warmly by the owner Tom. Very nice and friendly. Our server Juanita was knowledgeable and very attentive with a pleasant personality. The atmosphere was busy and family oriented. We tried several items. The Playa omelet made with chorizo, onions, green peppers and tomato. Nice blend each ingredient worked perfectly together. Glenda had the Eggurito, a tortilla filled with tomato, onions, jalapeños, Monterrey Jack cheese and she added avocado. The tortilla was grilled nicely the interior was tender and flavorful. I opted for the harvest skillet with hash browns broccoli, onions, green and red peppers, zucchini, tomato and mushrooms topped with 2 over easy eggs. The hash browns were shredded which was a nice touch. Only thing I would do is add cheese and a few more of each ingredient. The flavor was very good. I give this restaurant 4 1/2 stars. We will be back. Try it out and let me know what you think. Ciao Ciao for now. read more

I am really starting to love this place. I think I've been here three times so far and each time I go is another delicious adventure. First off, I've had the same waitress the two or three times I've been here and she is phenomenal. I can't even tell you how amazing she is. Real friendly, will sit down next to you to explain different dishes, always has a smile on her face. She's almost the best part of dining in Madison Park Kitchen. She makes the experience so enjoyable. Secondly, their food is pretty great. I've tried 2 different skillets and 1 frittata. Now, I'm not usually one for trying too many new entres off of a menu. Once I find something I like, I usually stick with it. But this place has made me want to keep trying new things. Third, they use Belly. Always a fan of using that nifty little card. Fourth, they're just awesome. I mean, I don't really understand how they got their name. It's on Madison Street. Not Madison Park street. So, that's a little odd. I've met the owners, nice people. Otherwise, really nice breakfast place. Nice replacement of Thyme and Honey, even though I really liked their food as well. read more

Madison Park Kitchen - Despardo Skillet with scrambled eggs. My first meal, and a good one. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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Food looks great, place looks great, but it's all an illusion! I'm surprised with all the good reviews. I got a French toast with eggs, bacon, and sausage. The eggs tasted artificial with no flavor. The French toast was eh and the sausage tasted cheap. The only thing I enjoyed was the bacon! Now my friends meal...she didn't even touch it! She agreed, the eggs tasted cheap and they burnt her hash browns. The only thing she ate was her toast! On top of the bad food, our waitress was not friendly at all. I wouldn't trust sending the food back so unfortunately my friend had to waste her meal. The waitress came back to get our plates and took her full plate without asking if she wanted a box! My friend was going to take it home for her dog at least! Will never return! Like I said, food looks great in the pics but is very cheap and bland. read more

Madison Park Kitchen - It's an illusion- the pics is what got me to come in, but the food is cheap and bland! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

We came in here for breakfast and the place was packed, a sign I hoped would mean that the food was flavorful and tasty. Unfortunately I would say we were left with a sense that things could have been...but fell short. The wait was a little longer than expected and parties who came in after us were sat at tables while we waited, looking longingly at the 2 open tables in the corner. Once we were sat, it took about 7-8 minutes before we were noticed and water was placed on the table. Another 5 minutes and our waitress arrived...not to take our order but to tell us she'd be back...this was unfortunately a theme we encountered throughout our meal. The food eventually came and was ok at best, nothing I would write home about or hurry back for. The Oreo pancakes my brother got was less sweet than expected but he barely ate half because the flavor was lacking. I got the breakfast nachos, chips were stale and not flavorful, the chorizo was a nice surprise and had good bite to it. There had to be close to 20 people working in this small place but they all seemed too busy to refill water, check in, etc. Breakfast for 3 was under 25 dollars which is one of the only high points of the meal. I will be going elsewhere for breakfast in the future. read more

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Great quality, breakfast food... the hash browns are on point.. I got a portabello mushroom benny with pumpkin pancakes.. I thought the pancakes were perfect as well.. the waitress kept my coffee cup full. The only downside was that we ate outside because it was busy inside and it was cold. read more

Madison Park Kitchen - Portabello mushroom Benny with hash browns and pumpkin pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Yet *another* FP/OP area gem, and (surprise) another Family owned/operated establishment...residents living in and around Oak Pk Ave to roughly Rt 171 can find some of the best dining in all Chicagland imo. Came here for brekfast and did not disappoint. Nice clean space, open floor plan, airy and bright, just what you look for in brunch/breakfast spot...or at least I do. The menu is typical American Breakfast with most of the usual suspects, Skillets, Omelettes, Frittatas, Benedicts, and so on. They actually have a "Chefs Corner" menu with several generously sized plates, all for $6 and some change, not a bad deal for what you get. I noted they had white country gravy on the menu that came with several dishes....being a huge fan of this elusive comfort food dish done *right*, i asked for some on the side, just so I could get a taste of it. Glad i didn't order it because it was not good and another reminder of how 1. Difficult this seemingly easy dish can be to pull off and 2. Places either totally get Country Gravy right or they totally get it wrong, there are few in betweens and theirs unfortunately was the latter....but take into account very few can get it right. But we're not rating Biscuits and Gravy, so i'll stick to a 4-star and prob be back at some point. read more

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I am glad this relatively new cafe is doing so well. Whenever I go there are a ton of people waiting to eat. Don't be intimidated by the large amounts of people; they seat people really fast. The menu has a large variety of breakfast/lunch options for all ages. Every time I go I get the Nutella and strawberry waffle they are AMAZING!!!! I come here just for them. On Sundays, they have a delicious cream of rice soup I strongly recommend. The tea and coffee are also good quality, and people I go with rave about the skillets. The last couple times I went we've had at least one order messed up, but it is understandable since they are usually really busy and they have a really extensive menu. read more

Madison Park Kitchen - The strawberry Nutella waffles! Whenever I come home I try to make it to MPK for these waffles. They're AMAZING!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Pancakes are . Omelette was tasty. Cubes of feta was a twist. Nice environment. Good service and location.

REVIEW TO COME: we just didn't waste a five star review when there are SO MANY DETAILS.

I have visited this place for breakfast many times and it never disappoints. Recently my sister and I visited for lunch and it was just as delicious as their breakfast. I ordered the Nola panini, it comes with your choice of fries, pasta salad or fruit salad. I opted for the fruit salad, which was good but fruit was still a little hard. We tried the avocado toast as a starter and we loved it!!! The times I have visited is usually weekdays mornings so it's not too crowded. It may get crowded on weekends tho. Parking is very limited behind the building but you can find paid parking on the street. Parking not too pricy... 25 cents for one hour. Will definitely be going back to try out those pumpkin pancakes! read more

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Everything we tried was good! I had a ham and cheese omelette and my son end up taking my food. Lol I order the Cinnamon crunch French Toast and they were delicious!! A little pricey but great quality of food and service! We will definitely be back! read more

Madison Park Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

I've tried to take a walk with my dog and go out to lunch twice here first time I just grab a seat outside was there 20 mins before someone brought me water then 15 more mins of waiting for someone to take my order before I left. And then today but this time I called first to be sure dogs were allowed whoever said yes but today I was out there 30 mins and no one came out to see about me at all I seen someone taking a order form the inside so they seen me out there. Disappointed I won't be back read more

Madison Park Kitchen - I've tried to take a walk with my dog and go out to lunch twice no help - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

This is one of the few places you can get lunch for breakfast. They always have the soup ready which is very nice. The gyro sandwich is my favorite. The are efficient at to-go service. If you want to dine in outdoor seating is available. read more

The service was very kind and quick, the atmosphere and style was great, and the food was fantastic. Some of, if not THE best pancakes I've had. read more

I had an excellent experience at Madison Park Kitchen! The food was on point, as was the service. I was there with my husband and 11 month old daughter and the employees were so friendly and attentive to my daughter I think everyone stopped by to say "hi" to her and make her smile. Now back to the food...I was borderline hangry so I ordered a million things off the menu. I got strawberry/nutella waffles, a side of bacon, and a fruit and yogurt parfait (that I said was for my daughter but I ate 99% of it myself). The strawberry Nutella waffles were perfect! Light, fluffy, flavorful with just the right amount of toppings. I never have waffles or pancakes without syrup no matter how much "stuff" they put on top--until I went to MPK. Syrup was completely unnecessary. We stopped at MPK on the first morning of our two-morning stay in the area and almost went back the second morning because the food and experience were so good. Looking back, I'm still kind of disappointed that I didn't go back! read more

Madison Park Kitchen - Strawberry Nutella Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

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I would have given 5 stars the food was great but either they were tried from the rush or the waitress was just ready to go because it was her birthday. Our service was not the best yet I do appreciate one of the other waitress for trying to pick up the Slack. read more

I have been dying to go to MPK for quite some time now. I was seeing all these great pictures of Oreo pancakes and Captain Crunch French toast. I remember this place when it used to be Time and Honey and now it's so much better than that. Madison Park Kitchen is a family-run business that excels in customer satisfaction. Our sweet waitress Diane greeted us at the door and was very patient with me as I took over ten minutes to decide what I wanted to order. I finally decided on the pancakes since they have been in the press and it's a customer favorite! My friend had the Popeye panini and navy bean soup with a side pasta salad. Everything came out hot and fast. My pancakes were exquisite. These pancakes are more like cake than anything else. They are so sweet and the chocolate that is drizzled on makes it so very decadent. I have to say my favorite part is the way that the vanilla drizzle would ooze out of the middle of the pancakes. The pancakes were so rich that I decided to only half of them, that's not to say that I couldn't finish them all in one sitting though. The waitress told me if I warm it up the next day it will taste just like cake. I'd be surprised if they made it to tomorrow, I'll probably have them for a snack later. My friends seem to like his Panini but didn't really care for the navy bean soup. It sounds like we have to come back on Sunday to try there cream of rice soup. I can't wait to come back and try their Captain Crunch French toast and one day try there Nutella crepes. Everything on the menu sounds so good that I know I'll be back soon. The owner Margo is very down-to-earth and makes you feel like you are in her kitchen at home with her. I love what they did with the place and then interior design is beautiful. This may be our new breakfast spot! read more

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Two stars for the good food. One star for the flower they gave my mil when we are leaving, the owner are sweet and nice people. I deduct two stars here for the waitress they should FIRE for KNOCKING the table and say HELLLLO to me! WILL NEVER COME BACK!!! . read more

I expected more. The place is super cute and big too. Love the holiday decorations. I ordered a veggie omelette and it didn't have much flavor even though there were several kinds of veggies in it. I took 1/2 home to add other ingredients to make it better. Try to sit in the 1st room as it's the cutest. read more

When I sat down I quickly realized this place smelled like a nursing home kitchen, the combination of mothballs and Sysco provided food. I ordered the desperado skillet and my chorizo and onions were burnt and it tasted bland. The service was okay, our waitress didn't crack a smile and her attitude served well with the food, bland. read more

We went to MPK for the first time yesterday based upon yelp reviews. The service and food was excellent. I got the western omelette with egg whites. The portions were HUGE. All 5 people we went with had a to go bag at the end. The pancakes were great, and our server was very nice. You can tell their is a family atmosphere in the restaurant. read more

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Been here twice now. I definitely recommend the stuffed French toast. I also tried the playa omelette which was pretty average. The hash browns and French toast (which there is an up charge for) are really great. read more

Madison Park Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Nice jewel in the Forest Park area. Love the skillets, chicken sausages and so much more!

Delicious breakfast and service! Really enjoyed the pancakes and French toast and my skillet! My mom loved some jelly pancakes she had.

It was great service. We were seated quickly. And the food came out fast. We stopped in for breakfast. We weren't blown away by the food but it's a good breakfast spot if you're local and want a place to stop! read more

I was visiting a high school friend, who is a chef and lives in Forest Park, and we had breakfast at MPK on the way to O'Hare on Sunday, September 5th. Great food, with Vegan choices too, and friendly and attentive service, as well from our server (Juanita20). Juanita, te agradezco por todo. Unfortunately, after I flew back to Seattle, I realized that I had left my Visa card at MPK and called them on Tuesday to follow up. Juanita had found my card, left it at the front desk, and the manager Margo, mailed it to me the next day. It is safely back in my wallet, with no unauthorized charges to the card and all is well. MPK was a great experience, overall, and will be my go-to breakfast choice when I am next back in Forest Park. read more

This is a small neighborhood spot with great food and service. I love the Oreo pancakes and the Berry Explosion Waffle!

This place was packed at 10am. Waited 45 minutes to get seats and it was well worth it. The skillet with hash browns was amazing. Oreo pancake was probably the best thing I ever ate in my life perfectly fluffy the sauce wasn't too sweet and it was jammed all in between the pancakes if I ever had a final supper before the electric chair this would be it read more

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I've had breakfast here a few times and the food is fantastic. The portions are huge and the quality does not suffer. I tend to order skillets and I've tried just about every option they have. All great. Additional parking in the back of the restaurant makes getting in and out a breeze read more

So, I made my first visit to Madison Park kitchen on Friday after thanksgiving for a post-holiday breakfast with the family and it was truly an enjoyable experience. The portions were BIG and the food was DELICIOUS. I had your basic French Toast & Bacon, but there was nothing basic about the quality of the dish, it was a wonderfully tasty. I'm not even going to talking about the various pancakes or omelettes that members of my family ordered, they were in bliss with the taste and size of the dishes they enjoyed. I think that the Madison Park Kitchen is a new favorite spot for the family's breakfast and bruch outings. read more

Staff is very friendly and food is delicious! I had a skillet with bacon, sausage, and cheese and pancakes, really good! Would recommend to a friend and come back read more

Madison Park Kitchen - Build your own skillet and nacho platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Forest Park, Illinois

Came here on my birthday with friends and they were super busy but the service and food were both great! We particularly enjoyed their pancakes and skillets. It is definitely a true diner experience with fast service, frequent coffee refills, and paying at the front at the end of your meal! It's also located in a cute area of forest park with lots of little shops and boutiques nearby. I recommend you check it out for brunch! read more

My apologies for forgetting to mention Bill on my original post. Thank you for making my husband and I feel so welcome every time we come to MP Kitchen!!! Wonderful staff and delicious food!!! Our favorite restaurant!!! Donna read more

I love a good local brunch place. Something homey and down to earth is definitely my style. When I want brunch, I don't want fancy; I want delicious and I want a waitress to walk around and fill up my coffee cup whenever I get low. This place satisfied all my needs for a brunch place. I came here on Sunday morning a little after 9am and was seated immediately. My friends and I did a little too much day drinking on Saturday so we needed a hearty breakfast. We all ordered breakfast skillets because they all sounded amazing. I obviously went for the buffalo chicken skillet because 1) buffalo chicken is delicious and 2) not enough brunch places have a buffalo chicken option which is really sad. I'm not a sweet breakfast person, I want savory and buffalo chicken is about as savory as you can get. Ordered with poached eggs and a side of toast. Oh boy, this was delicious. The buffalo sauce was just hot enough to make my taste buds rejoice. The egg was amazing and when the yolk soaked the buffalo and the hash, I was in heaven. And even though I arrived hungry, the skillet was dense enough that I had leftovers. Definitely recommend this place for brunch. Definitely. read more

Consistently great food. Just got their food for the third time since moving to the area a month ago. The chicken and waffles, the Southern benny, and the homemade potato pancakes special. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious, to the extent that my husband and I couldn't stop talking about how good it was during our meal. We are super happy to live just down the block from this awesome breakfast spot. read more

Just had lunch at Madison Park Kitchen. The food was very good and the service from Kathy C was excellent. I had the patty melt which was seasoned and cooked very well. My colleague had the rue which he said was very good as well. Look forward to going back trying the French toast stuffed with strawberries or one of the many highly recommended pancakes such as the oriole pancakes. Again good time and Thank you Kathy C! read more