The place gets very busy on a Sunday morning. Lots of folks waiting inside and outside, blocking the restrooms, the entrances and holding the doors open. It gets uncomfortably warm inside, especially by the doors. Lots of people mean the wait staff have to navigate and at two times during our meal they had to have one of my family members get up from their seat to allow someone to pass. They really need to properly accommodate the people having to wait to be seated. That's my one star deduction. That said, the food is good. The wait staff are very attentive. And it is my family's favorite breakfast place in Sterling. I have not been during the week but have to assume it's much less crowded. Enjoy! read more

Maple Pancake House - I got the Western omelette, hash browns and pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

Came here on a Saturday morning after dropping my brother off at a run. Had 3 swedish pancakes, sausage links and hash browns. Pros: + Service and the operation was incredibly efficient for being in a busy breakfast rush. + The swedish pancakes were some of the best I've had in recent memory. Very fresh and stayed hot until finished. That's not very common for this dish. + Ample space in the parking lot. Establishment itself seemed well kept. + Very cost effective price wise. Cons: - While not bad, I've had better in both the hash browns and especially sausage links. This is a nit pick however and not a true problem. - Like many establishments of its kind, I wonder if the menu is too extensive. While not directly proven, it does create questions of quantity over quality dish to dish. Side note: -The restroom had a strange scent that reminded me of a bait and tackle ship right after one gets down after cleaning fish. Just an odd observation. Bottom line: If I was a local this would easily be a regular stop. the busy breakfast turnout is well deserved. Maple Pancake House completely nails classi American morning diner. A great place read more

Really enjoyed the overall experience here. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was flavorful and well prepared, with a nice variety to choose from. Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time and felt thoughtfully done. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend to others. read more

Good food and service, even when they were very busy. I will return when I am back in the area.

Not a fan but it seems local folks love this place. Pancakes were nothing special in my humble opinion.

Great breakfast and service. Really enjoy eating at this restaurant. Lunch selection is also very good.

Very delicious pancakes. The steak is on point every time best steak in the surrounding area. This is my favorite place for breakfast. Coffee is decent very strong. Be careful. I haven't tried any of the lunches yet but they're open till about 2 PM so this is the great spot for breakfast. Enjoy. One thing I noticed is that use like old rags that stink I have very keen sense of smell and I thought most places use a spray and like paper towel, but they like to use old stinky rags for some reason besides a few flies anywhere the waitresses are super nice and friendly and very helpful The service is good read more

Maple Pancake House - Delicious New York shrimp with eggs and hashbrowns. I added peppers and onions. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

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Food is very good .. love having breakfast here... the pancakes smell amazing... great waitresses and good variety of food... will always go back read more

Food is good and service is fast regardless of how busy they are. Staff is always friendly.

We stopped in for lunch during a road trip. The good was good and the service was attentive. This is the type of place where you order a club sandwich with fries. Overall it f you are nearby and need a bite to eat this is a decent option. read more

Great food they have very good bacon and pancakes. service is good, food comes out fast. you get seated fairly quickly. Very clean restaurant and all around great breakfast and lunch restaurant read more

Maple Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

A small piece of heaven tucked away from the rest of the world. Stopped here on our way back to Chicago from Iowa. The food was fantastic and the service even better! Hi to Jenna our waitress. The whole experience warmed my heart. read more

Maple Pancake House - This is the real deal! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

Our server was very nice! The Positive: Great variety of food choices. Friendly wait staff. Everything we ate was delicious! Crepes with bananas, yummy fish filet sandwich, perfect coffee & ple Thank you of dessert You get 4 incredible sides with your meal but nothing is wasted-we took it home! The Negative- the gray haired glared at me and my Man with such disrespect.... GET OVER IT! Dude it's 2022 so seeing an interracial couple & a proud one IS COMMONPLACE PEOPLE . Like when do you stop glaring in surprise? That table cleared quick when we say next to them ahhh so what! Rock Falls is divided in some areas and I don't like it BUT we sat smack dab in the middle and fed our bellies. It was a bit dirty as well but I think the staff was working as hard as they could being busy. YUP WE'LL BE BACK!! We love good food read more

I love this place! This is my wife and my goto spot. The best food and prices in town. The waitstaff are very nice and the boss lady is such a sweetheart. It's very quick service and almost never a long wait. Polly and Jacklynn are the best! See you soon ladies! read more

We have gone here many times and it is always consistently good. The service is always top notch and the food is always served hot and plentiful. We always enjoy their soup, the chicken noodle soup is a family favorite. The restaurant is not fancy by any stretch of the imagination but if you are wanting a hot tasty meal at a reasonable price this is your place. They are only open through the breakfast & lunch hours. The parking is convenient and there are plenty of spaces. The only negative thing I have to say is they have a couple tables in a back corner that has a mirror the size of the wall and it is very awkward to see yourself eat and because it is slightly enclosed you can hear everything the people at the other table is saying. read more

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I love this place--it's a perfect spot for breakfast and enjoying the atmosphere. Great food and wonderful service.

Fast, big portions, friendly, fair priced and best Sunday morning breakfast vibe restaurant in the area!

Great breakfast place. Plenty of space. Nice and clean with friendly waitresses. Clean bathrooms. Plenty of parking and nice large booths and tables!!! Pretty enjoyable experiences here. Clean restrooms. Great prices. Fill up here!!! Easy to get to and easy out for visitors. Easy to find. Come visit often!!! This won't let me post unless I keep adding letters. Just come and enjoy!!! Spread the word. Great service also!!!Weekends can be Really busy sometimes!!!So beware!!!or get there a little early!!! Sorry this is soo long, can't post yet. Yummy,Yummy,Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea. Yea. Yeah. Happy Easter brunch!!!!!!!! I don't know about WiFi. You'll have to ask to see if they will let you hook up. Good luck with that if you need to. Hopefully the boss/owner is in a good mood and says yes. He is normally there and very cheerful. Sometimes he even helps wait on tables. Have a great time !!!!!!the building used to be a Hardee's. Lots of windows. Large menu with plenty of selections. Food is very good with polite staff!!! Highly recommended!!!Huge Menu to select from!!! Plenty of room to take parents and all the children With Very clean restrooms. Really nice place to stop and eat. Sometimes a little slow if Really busy!!! read more

They have the most delicious food. I ordered eggs, sausage, hash browns and toast. It was out of this world! The restaurant was packed. No wonder why because the food speaks for itself. I truly enjoyed my food. No breakfast restaurant compares!! I forgot to mention that breakfast is my favorite meal. I want to return soon. read more

We had brunch after church on a Sunday, four adults and two children. Just a short wait and we were seated at a comfortable table that could seat eight. Waitress delivered menus and beverage suggestions. In a short amount of time we ordered and they delivered our order quickly. The food was great, light fluffy flavorful pancakes and different egg dishes all cooked perfectly. Whether you are visiting or a regular they are a must for a great breakfast at a fair price. read more

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Standard pancake house with really friendly staff! We ate here on Christmas morning and it was packed! The omelets are huge and the coffee is hot and never ending. Next time you're looking for breakfast make sure to stop by! read more

Maple Pancake House - Bacon burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sterling, Illinois

Really delicious breakfast skillets and pancakes. It was crowded, so you might have to wait a little bit to get seated. Well worth it, though. read more

I will never return to this establishment. With the COVID-19 pandemic right now, this restaurant took absolutely no precautions to keep customers or employees safe. No distancing, no sanitizing, all masks were underneath the chin. I would typically love to support this local business with mediocre food, but I now will never eat here again. read more

They have ROACHES!!!!. The roach was just floating the water. I gave it to the waitress and she apologized and took the glass from the table. The owner was very rude and asked me to prove there was a roach even though I explained to her the waitress had taken the glass... VERY DISGUSTING PLACE!!!!! read more

There is no social distancing at all here. My waitress didn't bother checking on us once. My food was dry and not appetizing. But I never got the chance to tell my waitress because the only time she checked on us was to give us our check. read more

We ate breakfast here,the egg omelet was great and the signature pancakes were very light and tasty, some of the best I've had, Service was prompt and the coffee never out. I will go back again and again! 5 stars read more

The service was bad today being ignored due to a bad review giving awhile ago do not eat here.

It has gone down hill, and the food was cold and there was a fire in the wall, and the staff is rude and disrespectful to the customers.

Amazing breakfast and amazing prices. Me and my fiance love it. Make sure to go when it's not as busy!

Love eating here! Quick friendly service!!! Augie is my favorite waitress! You get alot of food For your money if you leave hungry that's your fault read more

AWESOME! Big portions, never-ending coffee, great service and super reasonable prices. Definitely recommend and will go again next time I'm in the area! read more

Very good service and good food. Maple pancake house was super fast with our food and it was very busy so we appreciated that. The staff was attentive and checked on us multiple times to make sure drinks were full and food was satisfying. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. read more

While traveling alone on vacation, I was looking for breakfast in Sterling, Illinois. After reading rave reviews about this place I wasn't surprised to find a wait, which I did patiently. When they seated two couples ahead of me who had arrived later, I questioned why they gave preferential seating to couples and was told a table would be "coming up soon." Is this good business? The food may have been good; however, my treatment didn't seem right. I departed the establishment in search of a McDonald's drive-through where one's place in line is honored! read more

Excellent place for breakfast! (I've never eaten lunch there). The service is always fast and the waitresses are friendly and experienced. My personal favorite is the Swedish pancakes. read more

This is a nice local place to get brunch with friends or family. They have really good service and great food for the price. Not only is their main courses good but so is their desserts. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast and or lunch. read more

You're litteraly packed in like a can of sardines. Your butt runns across tables trying to get to your tables. BUT the food , coffee and service is outstanding. Its great food. The environment is CRAP . read more

Best in town for breakfast and chicken strips fresh cut and beer battered. Killer everything

Busy place which is a good sign. We had breakfast- omelette, pancakes and hash browns. Large portions, good food for good price and despite crowd, it didn't delay our food. Good service too. Will definitely be back! read more

What a pleasant surprise! Driving on 88 from Ames to Chicago, stop for Saturday brunch, looking a bit worn from outside, inside service and food were great! Had a nice talk with the kind severs and owner, even got a taste of a Swedish pancake...highly recommended for a cool stop for brunch read more

Their food was nasty when I went there to have lunch. let me tell you why; I found hair in the soup and it was long and curly.