The service was good, the food was fine, but it was a little pricey. Most egg or batter breakfasts cost $10-14. The lowest price option I could find was the oatmeal for $8.50. Add $3 if you want coffee. They do try to make up for this by giving very big portions. You won't leave hungry. You pay at the counter, which is pretty typical for breakfast places, but not realizing this we waited a long time to process the check. The manager said we must be used to eating at more expensive places, which seemed ironic. read more

Service was outstanding and knowledgeable and the food was average, but the pricing was above average and hence the 3 star. For the same meal, we would have saved $3-4 and that is a lot when you are on a budget. read more

Looked like a great menu. Tried calling to place a pick-up order at 2:43pm Saturday Feb. 29. Called 5 times-no answer. 3 times rang and rang and twice the phone was picked up and hung up. Business must be good. We're local. Clearly you don't need us. read more

Well done but not in the way meaning done well. Eggs dry, bacon charred - the only decent thing were the hash browns even though they seemed frozen. Place was outdated and service poor. I literally had to say you can take this and hand my plate to the waitress to take it. I asked her a question about the area while I was leaving and she never came back to answer me. I wish I could say something positive, I usually can but nope. read more

Two days after posting my disappointment at the rude treatment received at my favorite breakfast place, I took a chance and re-visited the restaurant with another friend. The management apparently took my prior complaint seriously. There was a significant difference in the level of service that day in contrast to the previous visit. The food was tasty and the coffee was great. The new server was professional, friendly, and attentive. Sincere thanks to Management! read more

Great place. The diner vibe at Morningside is spot on. Our server Roger was attentive and engaged. He made us feel welcome and cared for even as he switched from English to Spanish from table to table. The menu is easy to follow and they give some generous side additions (french toast for no extra charge?!). Although they don't include bacon in many dishes I think this may be because they have higher quality bacon (we didn't get the chance to try it). Give it a shot. read more

My girlfriend and I are in town for a wedding and being avid brunchers we set out to fill our bellies. Before a night of celebratory partying we wanted a greasy, delicious, "home cooked" breakfast, and Morningside Cafe did not disappoint! We were seated immediately, brought waters and coffees before taking off our coats, and greeted by our amazing waitress, Debby. From recommendation from Debby, I had the biscuits and gravy combo and my girlfriend had the Bacado omelet and corned beef hash. All were absolutely fantastic! Little touches of consideration set this breakfast cafe apart from others. Coffee creamer selection on the table, cholula, and not having to ask for butter were all simple touches that made the experience all the better. I doubt we will find our way back to Naperville, Illinois being so far away from home in Arizona, but if we did I know we would be back! Choose this place over any competitors because there's no "waitlist" and there aren't many Debby's in the world who will continue to heat your cup of coffee even after you've paid. read more

Morningside is tragically underrated on Yelp. This place is a must go to for breakfast if you are in Chicago. Some of the best (or the best ) pancakes I have ever had, and I've eaten thousands of pancakes in Gatlinburg, TN. I also had gyro meat with my eggs and hash browns. I can't begin to explain how good that was. read more

First time here-the service was great, coffee good, and everything we ate or saw coming out of the kitchen was delicious!

Food was amazing! Staff greet! Best breakfast I have had in a long time. Glad we strolled up on this breakfast/ lunch joint!!!

Great traditional American breakfast. Service was speedy and consistent, very friendly staff. This was perfect for our late breakfast after getting off the long redeye flight from the west coast. read more

Order was wrong and cold, missing my coffee, giving me a 16 oz iced tea instead of my 24 ounce Pepsi, and the apple in the topping was completely raw. Not impressed at least with getting it delivered, never dined in. read more

First time eating at this restaurant and in all honesty, the food was ok. We all got breakfast items (bacon, eggs, pancakes, coffee, etc.) Let's go with average as far as the food. Price was very fair, good hearty portions. Our waitress however, was wonderful and if we return, it will be in the hopes that she will be our server. She was very attentive, coffee was always refilled, always checked in on us, was accommodating of our dumb requests - loved her. Should have gotten her name though, D'OH! read more

This place is ok. French toast is an optional side with breakfast so that's was exciting. Other than that, pretty forgettable.

I really like this place. I was in the area for an event and we needed to eat lunch quickly. I am always a fan of breakfast any time of day. I got a basic meal with pancakes, eggs, and breakfast for about $6. It was great breakfast and the service was quick. The restaurant was a little older looking so if you want contemporary decor, this is not your taste. You should however stay for the food and the really nice staff. read more

eggcellent a two egg breakfast and two kids meals, delicious, yielded two containers of leftovers which actually became lunch and dinner the next day. the food was worth firing up the oven to reheat, and the portions were very generous. read more

Came here for a quick breakfast on a slow Tuesday. Was greeted and sat promptly. After about 10 minutes, no waitress, water, coffee or anything. We walked out past 2 tables who arrived after us who were placing their order. Thanked them for their service as a joke, I don't think they got it. Awful horrible service. read more

I have had breakfast a few times and lunch to go and to eat in.. I think the food is good and you definately get plenty of it for the money. I am a fan . read more

We were in Lisle for a wedding & stayed at Hyatt Lisle. Didn't want to pay for the overpriced and not so great hotel breakfast so I yelped and decided to give this place a try. So glad we did! HUGE portions, great omelets and pancakes and French toast. Friendly service. What more can you ask for? Friendly locals dining here too. read more

I was here for breakfast with a group of former coworkers. Out normal place burned down a few days ago. There has been a restaurant at this location for a long time, longer than I care to remember. This latest iteration as Morningside Cafe has been around quite a while as well. The restaurant - clean, airy, attractive. The menu selection for breakfast is quite decent. Among the 6 of us at breakfast, we ordered varied items off the menu and all of us were satisfied. The portions were good, the taste, good as well. The restaurant had no trouble tailoring the menu items with specific requests (i.e., exclude this, include that) and the waitress even asked if we wanted separate checks (we didn't), which is rare. The coffee was fair. Service was good, as was the price. read more

We had breakfast, it came very fast, and it was good. The waitress was very friendly and made sure we had enough coffee. A little pricey but its not like we eat out every day. read more

I stopped in for the first time Saturday. I was seated, then promptly ignored. After waiting about 15 min for something to drink, I left. No one came by and no one checked on me. They were not busy and an older couple (the owners I guess) looked surprised I was leaving. Here is a tip...stop socializing at your personal table and attend to new guests. Don't waste your time here. read more

Excellent food. Much fresher and better than your average diner. The service is extremely friendly and lightning QUICK. I will be returning her for sure. read more

The food was good at the restaurant, but I was horrified to see that breakfast cost 40 for a adult and two kids. We asked for a short stack and bacon for my grandson and were charged almost 14$. I think that is absurd. We won't be going there again. read more

Food and service was excellent. Had the spicy chicken skillet and would definitely order it again. Our waiter was so nice and friendly. The only reason I wouldn't give this place all 5 stars is the home made salsa wasn't all that great. Other than that, we'll definitely be back to try everything else. read more

Not a chance of EVER getting all you ordered when you pick up your order! Incompetence 2 weeks in a row and this will be the last time we ever order from here or ever purchase anything there. read more

My boyfriend and I went here 1 Sunday morning. The server was great, the food was awful! I ordered eggs benedict, the hollandaise sauce was like a thick tasteless mousse, the English muffins were wet because the cook didn't bother to remove the water from poaching my eggs, my boyfriends hashbrowns were burnt, they scimped on ingredients in the omelet, pancakes were okay, coffee was just coffee. Nothing special here and will never go back. Honestly don't know how they have so many customers read more

Drove by the Morningside and decided to try it for breakfast. Pancakes were good. A lot of options on the menu which I like. This is a breakfast place to take your family. Server was attentive and asked if everything was ok. Overall a good experience. read more

Since moving to the Chicago area I have been to Morningside Cafe three times, and every time I have ordered a different skillet off the menu. Skillets are my favorite! They are always fresh, hot and delicious with eggs, hash browns, and an array of other delicious ingredients. The wait staff is quick and courteous and their coffee isn't top notch, but is great for a relaxed Sunday morning. The portions are huge, and you can get pancakes too! I can never finish them, but they make a great midnight snack. I recommend it if you are in the mood for a relaxed and easy going breakfast that isn't necessarily high class cuisine but definitely fills you up and makes you happy! read more

Good work Morningside, your breakfast is awesome!!! I tried your famous Omelette, and it was very good. Our wait Saturday was a few minutes, but it was worth it. I like your staff, always with a pleasant smile on their face. This place has very good dishes and should be considered a food critics delight. I like the attentativeness that the owners show, always there to help out. read more

Of the places in and around Lisle, this is my favorite breakfast spot. It's not groin-grabbingly-transcendent (probably deserves 4.5 stars especially for the price), but I feel the need to offset some of the negative reviews left by hung over snobs expecting tableside manicures and Starbucks coffee served from 24 ct gold carafes. I'm sure they're not prefect at something, but give it at least 2 tries. It's a quiet little diner with a large menu, and though I haven't tried everything the skillets are big enough to feed a sumo wrestler coming off of a heavy workout, which is to say I always try to finish them because they are so good, but I just can't. Keep in mind I'm the guy who used to eat 2 chipotle burritos in 1 sitting, I used to challenge pregnant women to eating contents whenever I couldn't figure out what to do with an afternoon. The omelets are nice too. read more

Went here for breakfast today and ordered the veggie skillet. To be honest, it wasn't great. It wasn't horrible but not good either. I don't know if I will return. read more

Breakfast done right...the skillet was delicious and the pancakes were light and fluffy. This beats the "chains" any day.

We take our students here for community outing and they have the nicest people working here. The food is great, the service is great, no complaints whatsoever! Highly recommended! read more

After a local morning fundraiser 5k - came here with friends for some eats. Everything was good, and service was friendly and quick. read more

This is a cozy little place with good affordable food. The staff are friendly and welcoming. read more

Morningside Cafe - Chicken Fried Steak with sausage gravy and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

It is was one of the best cafes Ive eaten breakfast at. The portions were huge and satisfying. The waffles were light and delicate. The waffle had wonderful taste to it. read more

Overall pretty good. I got the original benny (eggs benedict). It was tasty. However, the hash browns were a bit under done. As you can see from the picture it didn't have that crispy golden brown crust you expect. The ham was thick, but it seemed to be steamed. There was no caramelization on it at all. It could have been put on the flat top for a minute just to give it some color. The bacon was thick as advertized and not the paper thin stuff you get at other places. The staff was very friendly. I would eat here again. Additionally, the restroom was very clean which is always a plus. read more

Morningside Cafe - Original Benny (Eggs Benedict), with a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

I thought I'd give this thing a try. I like Morningside for Sunday breakfast. The people are very nice. I like to go because I meet my girlfriends and we catch up without being rushed out the door. read more

I'm sure this place would have been amazing in its former glory days, but as of today, I wasn't impressed at all. We were greeted and seated. I was torn between two different eggs Benedict entrees, their Steak Benny and their Eggs Florentine, was hoping they were able to add skirt steak to the eggs florentine instead of bacon, but they couldn't which I found odd, but that's not the main issue I had. My steak was tough and hard to cut, and the chipotle hollandaise sauce more resembled a cheese sauce. My fiancé got Ah Karamba! Omelette which I thought was decent, definitely had some heat, but he enjoyed it. Coffee was okay. They had a great assortment of creamers on the table which was awesome for my indecisiveness and for the okay coffee. I honestly would put the food quality to that of Perkins, but way more pricey for what you get. Our main issue was the service. Our server was okay, but it's always an issue going somewhere and their first language isn't English. Paying for our meal at the front was a nightmare. Not only were there people behind us waiting to pay, we were waiting for him to finish a previous bill from customers who had already paid and left. Super old system and not properly trained employee working it makes for a terrible combo. Bill total before tip, $30.63, we stated we wanted the total of the bill to come to $35. He took quite some time on his calculator to figure out the math, and our total then came to $35.48. I know, 48 cents isn't a terribly big deal, but we would have been liked to have been notified about it since we stated we wanted a total of $35. Things could have been a lot better is the conclusion of this review and I hope it made your decision to give this place a try a little easier to make. I personally wouldn't have wasted my time and gone to Perkins. read more