Old school diner vibes and owned by a sweet family that gives generous portions! Kitchen staff always gets it right. Wait staff is good and they know how to team work it up here. read more

This is a gem of a place. Good food, hearty portions, and great service. The pumpkin pancakes are delicious.

WOW!! I ordered the Mediterranean skillet with poached eggs. You get 4! Plus pamcakes.. The portion was huuuuge! A wonderful concoction of black olives, tomatoes onions and Feta cheese and chicken on a bed of hashed browns.. I will be back! read more

Michael's Pancake House - Mediterranean skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

Love the food and great prices. Also clean and a great atmosphere. Plus great service!

Delicious food old fashioned, with homemade flavor. Not fancy but definitely a gem in flavor and service.

The Restaurant is spotlessly clean, and the food is consistently delicious. The prices are very reasonable, and the portions are always generous. I've had breakfast and lunch here multiple times and have never had a bad meal. The staff is always friendly and helpful if you have any questions. read more

Hubski and I love this little hometown breakfast and lunch restaurant. The food is always fresh and very reasonably priced. The staff is also super sweet and very attentive. Definitely our go to place close to home for a nice breakfast . read more

Michael's Pancake House - Garden Patch Skillet with Rye Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

My girlfriend and I went in for breakfast. The food was okay. Our waitress kept disappearing, and it was the busboy who I gave my applaud to. He took our order. He brought our food out and he helped us. I gave him my tip. Now the reason was because she was busy. The two times I got up, she was on her phone. read more

This review is for my door dash orders only. I've ordered from this restaurant on DoorDash multiple times. They always accept my order super fast and make it fresh. They give a large amount of food and is most def worth the price! The meat lovers skillet is fantastic I order it every time. read more

Michael's Pancake House - Meat Lovers Skillet with Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

Super little breakfast place! Quantities were generous. I wanted my burger rare and IT WAS! My husband had bacon & eggs and all the fixins'. I wanted extra pickles and Lemons and they were served promptly. The staff was great - very friendly. Our meal and drinks were $24 plus tip. We were visiting and if we find ourselves in the area, we'll be back. read more

This restaurant is around the corner from my house. They have HUGE delicious portions. I ordered from the children's menu and ate off that for 2 days. Very inexpensive. I placed an order to go and it was ready in under 15 minutes. read more

Food here is good and always leaves me full! Service is always quick, work can come in but the workers come in as swiftly as they can. The music is pleasant and the surroundings are as clean as possible. read more

Michael's Pancake House - Turkey Bacon Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

This places gives you alot if food. I love their taco dinner. Love their breakfast. Support local and try this place.

Decided to try a smaller less known spot. This spot was clean, nicely hidden but a gem. Parking upfront. Bright inside. Retro feel inside which I like but clean. Server was nice, friendly, on point. Food was fast, delish. I forgot what I ordered but I remember it was something with egg whites and potatoes. Lol. read more

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I visited this restaurant Sept 19th 2019 and ordered the Ribeye steak and eggs and noticed that about every 3rd or so bite around the ends seemed like the meat was starting to change (going bad) when I got to the other end of the steak (which was a nice size portion) the last bite I took was so bad I had to spit it out, the eggs, toast, milk and service was good. About an hour later I was in the bathroom continually. What a shame that knowing something is going bad and pushing it on the customer (to protect profits) in the hope's that no one will send it back just lost a returning customer read more

Great food. Great service Never disappointed Reasonably priced as well I just wished they were open for dinner as well

We walked in and immediately felt like we had walked on to a Rob Zombie movie set - if he were directing Happy Days. Very much a Midwestern small town diner in the middle of the south end of the city. As quaint as everything is - it isn't manufactured to look quaint - it just is. Odd art that some local person created is hanging all over the walls - and is for sale. Every manner of person from the reddest of necks to the bluest of blood to the whitest of trash can be found eating their deliciously prepared food. The waitress - Beverley - warned us that if we come back any day but Tuesday - she'll give us a "run for our money." Tuesday is tough because the lunch special is "almost everything." There is a HUGE dry-erase board that says the special is "almost everything on the menu - $4.95." Coffee was great - service was better. People watching was nearly peerless. Quirky little place. Almost hate to talk about it because if it gets too popular - it might lose the charm - but I am willing to take the chance - if only to get enough people there to keep them happy and healthy and OPEN! read more

Michael's Pancake House - The specials board is a keeper. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

My first visit was less than memorable. My fricken legs fell asleep from the uncomfortable booth seat, that's a first. Perhaps I just chose a worn out bench seat? There was no support for the buttocks and the wood frame dug into tbe back of my leg, cutting off circulation. I tried a half order of biscuits and gravy. It needed doctoring up with hot sauce and pepper, very bland. Doubt the biscuits were homemade and I should of asked for them to be toasted. Not much sausage visible and it should of been served warmer. There seemed to be a bit of a musty odor when I first walked in, but divey restaurants often are guilty of that. The smell didn't linger, I probably should have switched booths after I first sat down. On the fence if I'd return, the prices seemed on par with what you receive. read more

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Small mom and pop restaurant. I ordered an egg white omelette with rice, toast and a side of bacon and I asked for my toast a head of time. I was a bit displeased to see that they reuse toasted bread that was laying next to the toaster and they touch it with their bare hands. This wouldn't have been much of an issue if the same person that took my order, hadn't just touched money and then my toast with her hands without washing them first. I didn't eat the toast. When I got my order, everything looked good and well cooked except I was given a regular omelette instead of my egg white version as I requested. I then told the woman, the same one who's been handling the money and I later believe her to be the manager, about the mix up. She looked at me in a bit of disbelief and proceeded to tell me that I didn't ask for one when I knew for a fact, that I did. She told me she could have one remade but still continued to tell me that I never asked for one. The "altercation" was minor but unnecessary when she had no problem having it remade. Cheap prices. Ok food. read more

I had to drop down Michaels quite a bit after a crummy breakfast that costed me over $18 for some very lackluster food for a price that I could have went to the grocery store and bought a 1 pound t-bone steak and a bag of salad and dressing for the same price. The eggs I ordered were almost uncooked, biscuits and gravy HIGHLY disappointing, AND cold, the hash browns undercooked, bacon OVERCOOKED, all served up by waitresses and cooks who looked like slobs. Most of the meal I left behind, and I always either finish a meal or get a carry out doggiee bag for the rest. The cook looked like an illegal and a drunk, at least he looked that way to me. I want clean and courteous people serving me, NO exceptions. I might try this place again, but for right now it is definately OFF my List. No way am I again paying for this slop. Something is badly off course now at Michael's. You know me, I always give credit where credit is due, and give U the straight skinny on these places I rate, one way or another. Mt breakfast looked really slopped together by someone who obviously didn't give a shit and looked like they were out all night drinking. Even the coffee cup was dirty. Oh well, it's up to you now to decide. read more

The food was really great and steak and eggs is really good with pancakes what a great breakfast delivery

This place has been there forever! You've (like me) have probably driven by it a million times and either (1) didn't notice it or (2) always wondered if they did any business - as there are rarely cars in the parking lot. Me and the BF stopped here after black Friday shopping, just because I've been so curious about it. It is a long old building on the side of 111th. It has a real diner look about it. Inside is old - a bit dingy, but not dirty. Seat yourself, the lady tell us. I think she was the only waitress working. She was funny and friendly and on her game. Best-hashbrowns-hands-down! They were so crispy, without being greasy. The food was really-really-really good. I had a greek omelet, and my BF had some sort of big meat omelet. I got the pancakes and he got texas toast. The coffee was average. I will go back - for sure!!!!! read more

Good breakfast, lovely staff. Went to worth restaurant down the street and this place is way better. Love coming to Michaels 1x a week read more

Michael's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

Walked in here on a Tuesday morning, and was instantly whisked back to a childhood of off-the-beaten-path road trips. This place really belongs in some small, rural farming community in central Wisconsin, or somewhere similar to that. It is very dated in architecture and decoration (Think Naugahyde seats, red soda-fountain stools at the counter, dark, faux-wood paneling on the walls...) but that kind of just adds to it's charm. We chose a booth, and was promptly greeted by our server, who informed us of the Tuesday breakfast specials. I had to ask her to repeat it because I thought she said "Everything on the menu but steaks and pork chops in $3.95 today." Actually, that is what she said. So after ordering, I sat back with a cup of good, strong coffee, and listened to the casual bantering of the locals sitting at the counter. The food was pretty OK. (on my first visit.) The sausage and cheese omelet I had was good, the hash browns plain but plentiful, but the pancakes were not all that good. Way too dry for my liking. Even butter and syrup only helped out marginally. On my second visit, I had the skirt steak and eggs. Fantastic for the price! (Only $8.95!), and the fried eggs I had with it were perfect! And the toast instead of pancaked helped out too! All-in-all, a great kind of greasy-spoon sort of place to catch a cheap and decent breakfast. They are also open for lunch. Also, just as a side note, all the artwork on the walls, and all the artificial flower displays in the windows of this place are all made by local artists, and are available for sale. So if you need a woodcarving of wolves, or an oil painting of cowboys riding off into the sunset, they have it here. read more

Do NOT go here on a Tuesday! I repeat! Do NOT go here on a Tuesday. I do NOT want the word to get out that everything on the menu (except for steaks) is $3.95 on a Tuesday! Once again and I mean it this time, do NOT go here on a Tuesday! I don't want to have to wait for a table here on a Tuesday once this outstanding news spreads. Our server told us about this very special Tuesday special and we both kind of stared blankly waiting for the catch. the only catch was that steaks are not included with this special. That I can deal with very easily. The regular prices on the menu are very low priced to begin with. The menu is quite large here and the food was good. It did not blow me away by any means but when you receive a good meal, at a good price in good quantity, it rates very highly with me. Our server was great and took very good care of us. This place is your typical diner with typical diner fare. It is set in a little strip mall and if you are driving down the street and you blink, you will miss it. The place is also old and is really looking its age and then some. It was clean and i don't associate being worn down with being dirty. The question I now have: Is it Tuesday yet? I want more and more!! read more

Michaels's has been open for awhile after their fire. Even though it was rebuilt inside it still looks pretty much the same. The best thing I seen was the Buffalo Wings chairs being used in the dining room. Looks like some of the pre fire employees are back to work there, which would indicate to me that there is some bad service to be had like the past. Went for my standard omelet breakfast, it was hot and tasty and there was plenty to eat. My only gripe would be with the coffee. Sorry I judge a breakfast a lot on the coffee and how often refills are made. My decaf coffee was barely warm and trying to get a refill was a trying experience. Also I noticed that all the pre fire characters that were here every day were not insight during my visit. Did they land at another place to eat? read more

Friendly staff and decent food. Quickly seated and good service. I was very surprised to find a breakfast burrito on the menu, it's my favorite breakfast dish, and you don't find many places that offer them outside the Southwestern, US. I ate here twice during my visit and had the same meal twice. My first breakfast burrito was better than my second one for some reason, hence the -1 star. I'd return here again though. read more

Yeyyy, Michaels pancake house has officially reopened! !! Can't wait to see everyone again ;) read more

Michael's Pancake House - Now reopened :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

Was in there on Monday August 5th. Been coming here for years with my husband I ordered a Monterey Jack omelette It took over a half hour and it wasn't even what I ordered. Cooks in the back reading the menu to find out what was in it. Bacon not cooked. Sent back. Then I also ordered Turkey dinner to go. Everything so burnt it was unrecognizable read more

Michael's Pancake House - Horrible This is suppose to be their Turkey Dinner. No meat and all burnt. This was to go. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Worth, Illinois

This is the place for a good breakfast...you get fast service and the food is always hot when you get it. The portions are more than enough! The waitress staff is very friendly...coffee cup is never empty and the coffee is great tasting! Plus the green pepper soup is amazing! Dont miss out on trying this place for a good meal. read more

I come here once in a while on Sunday's! Eat my breakfast at the counter. Greatest waitresses in the world and great prices!! Love this place!!! read more

First time eating here, great breakfast menu, fast, friendly service, clean, beautiful waitresses, the breakfast I ordered was a Special #1 with 3 pancakes, eggs over easy, sausage and bacon with a Coke. I will get the fluffy eggs next time. They taste better. The pancakes were above average, easy to chew and digest, tasty. Last one was dry. But still edible. I will try more items out on their menu in the future. read more

Came in with an entertainment coupon so i had a Mediterranean skillet some of yhe potatoes were burnt on the bottom . i had to beg prac3 for a 2nd cup of coffee. You cant beat the price tho with the coupon ! read more

Great food great service! For the first time my picky eating son ate all of his food and so we definitely will be back!

Excellent omelettes! Roomy bright clean and good service with reasonable prices Love the fact that they open at 6am The Pan cakes are delicious too! read more

If you want a cheap breakfast go here if you want a good breakfast go somewhere else. Also small parking lot and really uncomfortable chairs. Gave it 2 stars because coffee and toast were good.And waitress was very nice. read more

This place is amazing! It has officially replaced Worth Restaurant as my favorite breakfast place. Delicious, massive variety of menu choices, great service, great coffee, reasonably priced. Love it! Try the Vagabond skillet, it's phenomenal. read more

I admit this place is a little hole in the wall, but their breakfast is by far the best for the price. I get the country breakfast which consists of; biscuits and gravy, egss, hash browns, and bacon for under 6 bucks!! Cant beat that anywhere!! So if your all about the looks of a restraunt, this place might not be your cup of tea. I also forgot to mention that they have the best coffee too! At micheals its all about the food! read more

Upon entering this dump I should have followed my gut and left. No friendly greeting, seats held together with duct tape, stereo blaring , not very clean, just poorly kept, pick a seat and wait. A good ten minutes later before a cook brought us out menus, said hi, and offered us drinks, still haven't seen a waitress, couldn't imagine this place during a rush. Food was priced ok at $25 for two. Read the other reviews, my opinion, the food was less than average. The bacon tasted like it had been sitting in days old grease for hours. Had a room temp glass of orange juice, that looked like someone had been chewing on the rim (the highlight of my meal). Poor ventilation didn't help while the kitchen burned toast filling the dinning room full of smoke. Overall, poor food quality. I probably wouldn't have posted this novel had the service been half way decent, but you don't even get a 'thank you, have a nice day' at the end of your experience. For whatever reason it seemed the waitresses only wanted to serve a portion of the customers. I got a warmer greeting from the cook than I did the waitress who seemed to hate life. First and last visit, don't be disappointed...there are much better choices. Owners want advice........narrow down the menu, it is overwhelming and hire some staff that care about your place. Might cost some money, but do something about the seating, it is really worn out for even a hot dog stand. read more

Excellent food, great service, clean place, family owned and they do CARE about the food and service. What great place to start your day. read more