Food is always great! Been going there once a week for years and while the menu changes a bit seasonally, it is always good with large portions. You get double eggs with every dish; a heaping helping of hash browns; big juicy pork sausages; Mushroom soup has lots of mushrooms; and they generally accommodate substitutions. Staff is superb. Attentive, friendly wait staff and discrete bussing of tables. We always tip well bc they deserve it! Service is fast and hot. The ambiance is clean and farm-like. A great way to start a day! read more

2 stars but it was via Uber Eats The order was incorrect and the food was cold My main gripe is that it did not come with any plastic eating utensils read more

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Have been ordering from Red Apple for years. Use to be very good. It has gone down hill. The scrambled eggs are over cooked the ham is like cardboard. And the prices are crazy high for what you get. Will not be going back there read more

Lobster Benedict eggs and blueberry creeps Best breakfast ever and I love it so much read more

Red Apple Pancake House - Lobster Benedict eggs, and blueberry creeps - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Amazing lobster eggs Benedict, blueberry creeps and Boston cream creeps! Definitely recommend this place for breakfast read more

Red Apple Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Been going here for many years and it's consistently a good spot. The portions are absolutely massive and it's almost unbelievable the prices for the amount of food you get. It's very homey and the service always feels like family. One of my favorite breakfast places in Carol Stream. read more

Red Apple Pancake House - Biscuits and Gravy Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

This place is always busy. I would come here often and I have no idea how I haven't done a review. The service is always quick and the waitress was attentive. I ordered the gyro and two eggs. I think they used to have a gyro omelet, but I didn't see that on the menu. I just love this local spot and frequent it often. If you're nearby, you definitely have to stop by for a bite! I always forget, but there are seasonal specials on the board when you walk in. Check those options out too! read more

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My absolute favorite breakfast place!! They have the best omelettes and their baked apple pancake is out of this world. Gus and Jenny are so friendly that it gives the atmosphere of a big family. Their servings are generous and their prices can't be beat.! The service is fantastic and all the weight staff is so friendly and helpful. When they are extremely busy, which is not unusual, their entire staff pitches in to serve coffee so there's no weight. read more

Red Apple Pancake House - Cabbage soup and rye bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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Best Breakfast Place Around. Large portions, Delicious Food. You can't go wrong eating here. Large menu anything you want

Love this breakfast spot. Best eggs and swedish pancakes, and service is top notch. Always friendly staff and great food that is not chi chi. Eggs Benedict are great too, and coffee is always getting topped off. read more

Old school - my favorite school. Bustling diner on Schmale Rd. Everything on the menu is good. Primarily breakfast and lunch. Food is good, but it gets busy. Because it should. read more

I had such a wonderful breakfast here. Not only the food but the customer service was over the top and so friendly. I saw the strawberry/cream stuffed french toast when reviewing it and was sold on making that a breakfast stop right away. When I got there I was immediately seated and brought water. My server, which I knew her name when I was there but am drawing a blank now came right over to see what I'd like to drink and asked if I knew what I'd likenor needed more time. I said I came for the french toast but that the menu had sooooo many other things that really sounded good. She asked if I wanted anything else but I asked how many slices the toast was. She explained that its 3 stuffed pieces cut in half which means really that 6 pieces of bread. I laughed and said there was no way I'd even come close to finishing it so couldn't order anything more. She just giggled at me. When my food came it looked so yummy and it tasted great. I was checked on just enough to make sure I was good and when I said I needed a to-go box. The server made small chit-chat with me so knew I was staying in a hotel so asked if I had a fridge in my room and mentioned that the made sure to put in some to-go syrups and butter along with silverware. That was nice as often you do not get to-go silverware. When I was paying my bill I mentioned how great she was and left her a pretty nice tip to show my appreciation. Totally worth it. read more

Red Apple Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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I absolutely love this place. Great food variety, awesome tasting food, great coffee, great service, hardworking staff in a casual setting and very busy establishment. I recommend coming in to enjoy great food and coffee. They have plenty of parking but they do close early. read more

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It's such a nice family that owns this place. Service is always great. Every time we come for breakfast, we try to have something different and always leave satisfied. read more

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I used to live down the street from here and now I'm like 20 mins away, but still worth the drive. My usual is the country chicken steak. It comes with hash/fruits , toasts/English muffin, and choice of eggs. The portions are always huge. Their menu is extensive and most of the stuff on their are pretty good. I've had their Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and other lunch items and they're all pretty good. The staff are always friendly and accommodating, even when they're super busy. We love coming here! read more

Red Apple Pancake House - country chicken steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

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The staff is very friendly. We were seated immediately. Our food arrived quickly even though they seemed to be very busy and it was delicious! read more

We had a very nice breakfast here on a Tuesday morning. It was nice because it was not crowded. We enjoyed our eggs, well done bacon and fried potatoes. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Red Apple Pancake House - Tables in the very nice atrium area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Best breakfast place ever!!! I've been coming here super frequently for 2 years because I love the staff and service. Everything is done super efficiently and their food has yet to disappoint. I love this place and don't plan on leaving this place. (: read more

Great breakfast place. This place has been around a long time, so you know they're doing something right. Big menu, lots of options, and good food. Have fun! read more

A very good place for breakfast and lunch. Breakfasts are spectacular and the value is hard to beat as prices are very reasonable. Great place to take the family on Sunday morning. The portion sizes are fantastic with four eggs topping several varieties of Eggs Benedicts and skillets. Hashbrowns are crispy and perfectly cooked every time. Pancakes are big and fluffy. Always fast service, always hot, always deliciously saucy. Even the coffee is rich, flavorful, and delicious. Only one caveat is service on Sunday. This place attracts a big crowd on Sunday morning, so you may be expected to wait up to 15 minutes for an available table. Despite this, the wait staff is always extremely prompt and friendly. This is a highly recommended diner. read more

A local staple of Carol Stream, this place has it all!! They offer up so many great options, especially their French onion soup. You really can't go wrong with anything from the menu, but they have a great potato pancake breakfast special that makes it hard to order anything else they have. They offer freshly squeezed orange juice and keep your coffee cup filled to the brim. They have a chorizo skillet that the wife always gets, while I'm forcing myself to try something new every time we are there. Their country fried chicken or biscuits and gravy skillet is way too much for this hungry Army veteran. The service is top notch, from the front of the house all the way to the servers, just smiles all around. They are extremely hardworking and will make sure your order is made to perfection. They will remember your name and your order, if you dine there enough times, which is something you can't find anymore. The place is your typical booth and table style breakfast spot, nothing too fancy, which makes it feel even more like family. They do have sports in the flat screen in the front, but it is never overpowering conversations. The chairs are comfortable and there are plenty of windows to let in the natural light so it's not dark/dingy looking inside. They are always supporting the community with fundraisers and offering specials for Veterans Day, which makes this place a must whenever we want to grab breakfast/brunch. read more

Red Apple Pancake House - French onion soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

We stopped in during lunch hour today, and the restaurant was busy, yet not too loud. We were greeted immediately. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered both breakfast and lunch entrees. The roast beef panini was delicious! The sandwiches come with complimentary soup and a side. The tomato basil soup was good. If I were to make a suggestion, I may have added a bit more basil. My party also had an omlette, BLT, and a Cobb salad. One note on the service is that they were happy to substitute to meet your needs and make your meal exactly what you wanted. THAT, my friends, is customer service. I will return soon to try one of their breakfast entrees! read more

A friendly vibe and tasty food with generous portions make this a favorite of ours! The owners, Gus and Ginny, create a welcoming presence.

I decided to give Red Apple Pancake another chance this morning and I was pleasantly surprised. The waitress I had Stephanie was excellent very attentive. Again the food was excellent and the restaurant was very clean. read more

Tried this place from Yelp reviews Truly a good choice We were greeted and seated immediately The staff (all the staff) was so courteous and efficient Our waitress was the best but you can tell the staff works like a well oiled machine No dirty plates were left on our table for more the seconds My coffee cup was never empty The restaurant is very clean , I stopped by the rest room so I can confirm this is a clean place We will definitely be going back read more

Our service was great but our food in my opinion was overpriced,my wife order a vegetarian omelette at 15.99 was ridiculous I know eggs are high but have come down and my hamburger was dry so to eat out at 42.00 including tip of 7.00 is very high this place use to be great but everyone is jumping on the band wagon!!!!! read more

The food here is always good, large portions, and a large selection. The service leaves much to be desired. Lisa, our table server was friendly, attentive, and a delight. Pete, at the hostess stand, on the other hand was awful. I called on Sunday to check on waitIng. I was told by the hostess that there Waac not waiting at that point I informed her that we were going to be arriving in 15 minutes if she could put me down on thE waiting list, she said Yes. When arriving, 5 minutes later than predicted, I introduced myself self, and there were many people waiting. Pete, standing next to the hostess, proceeded to yell at me stating that there is no waiting list. I tried to explain that over the phone I was told that my name will be place on the list. Pete continue to yell that there is no such list and remarked that we were late. Pete was rude and a very tense. We let it go, enjoyed our hearty tasty omelettes and took leftovers home. read more

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What once was a good to for a good breakfast/meal has become mediocre. We had three different orders and none of them were good or edible. The service was also below standard as we had keep asking for basic things like straws and syrup. Disappointing will be moving to a new go to read more

This place is so quintessentially nostalgic. The waitresses mostly know everyone's name and your coffee mug is always full. The portions are huge and reasonably priced! Personally, I wish they had some impossible meat options to cater to different requests. Order the Dutch baby as a dessert! read more

Red Apple Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

Excellent food and service... They are very busy only open till 2 o'clock and I cannot wait to return!

Great good - nice people! Been there often over the years - a hidden gem!! Worth the trip!!! read more

Red Apple Pancake House is a breakfast spot that is very popular and for good reason: they serve delicious food and have a friendly staff. We stopped in for a Sunday morning breakfast as I'm always looking to try a new spot. Upon pulling into the already-half-full parking lot (at 7:00a) I had a feeling we were in for a treat. Let me tell you, this place really checks all the boxes! First off, the staff: from the old guys greeting you to the wait staff and bus boys, everyone is so friendly and nice! Second, the atmosphere: warm, inviting, and makes you feel like you're at home having a home-cooked meal. Third, the food: wow, just wow! The menu has a little bit of everything and it all sounds good! Naturally, I had the Eggs Benedict and it was impressive! Perfectly-toasted English muffins, thick-cut ham, and TWO poached eggs per Benedict! Incredible and outstanding, the extra yolk quantity really makes a difference! To say that I'm impressed and a fan of Red Apple is an understatement. I think it's safe to say I've found my new favorite breakfast spot. read more

Good anytime breakfast place. Warm and inviting with generous portions. Highly recommend! read more

Red Apple Pancake House - The Classic Eggs Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Carol Stream, Illinois

On Monday, August 7, 2023 - ordered a "chocolate chip pancake short stack". This item was already specifically priced over $2 more (than say a regular pancake short-stack) because of the chocolate chip aspect. Order came - all looked great. There was even a small pile (about a hand-ful) of chocolate chips ONTOP the pancakes! When bill came - we were charged $2.50 EXTRA for what we assume were the extra chips. We did NOT ask for these extra chips, and we looked at the menu again to see if there was perhaps some "fine print" for an extra charge for chocolate chip pancakes that were already priced to reflect that aspect. There was no fine print we could find. When we brought this up with the waitress, we were told that this is how certain menu items are "itemized" on the receipt. Again though - we double checked the original charge of the chocolate chip pancakes and then the "extra charge", which is mentioned nowhere on the menu. Will we come back - yes probably. But this will never happen again with us - and we are writing this review to give other's a HEADS UP when ordering certain specialty items. Beware of SHADY BILLING. read more

Everyone that does a review on this place writes about the quantity of food you get. It's like a "guy" restaurant because you get so much to eat. But ladies, they have a lot of food for you too. I went with my wife and son a few weeks ago. I'm very simple: skillet with lots of meat and a side of pumpkin pancakes. Son: pancakes with extra bacon on the side. Wife: omelette with egg whites only except for one of the eggs which can include yellows, don't use butter, use Pam, spinach, Mushrooms, side of pancakes, butter on the side, hash browns but don't fry in oil. You get the picture. So the food was very good, cooked well, reasonably priced, covid protocols mostly followed (by the staff at least), friendly and helpful staff, and they move you through at a quick but not hurried rate. I did take leftovers home, but I find they don't taste the same after being Nuked. All in all, a very nice place with large quantities but something for everyone. I have never had any lunch items there, but I tend to look at what others are eating when I'm walking to my table, and the lunch items looked pretty good as well. read more

Just piling on here but this is one of the best breakfast places I have ever gone to. My wife and I travel a fair amount and this spot wis one of our favorite breakfast spots. The family that owns this restaurant are committed to exceptional service and quality. Luckily the SIL lives close so we get to go whenever we visit. I've tried many breakfast options and enjoyed them all. I just don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Everything is always amazing. Hot fresh food and speedy service. The wait staff is so polite.

You have to absolutely visit this place for breakfast if you're in the area. You get 2 eggs complimentary when you order any item with eggs. That's amazing! McDonalds will charge you around $1.50 for items with egg singular. I have been coming here going on 2 decades now and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend whatever's on their house specialties. The red apple sampler is a real bargain. That's what I got, and did I mention the 4 eggs that came with it. See my pics for the menu. Aylish, our server, was attentive and offered us coffee to go. Mind blown! read more

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I have been going here for years! The staff is friendly, and the cooks deliver more than expected. My husband and I really love this place.

Absolutely the most delicious oven omelette I have ever eaten and I have eaten ALOT!! Portobello, Ham, Cheese ,Onions and yummy together in a giant oval of scrumptiousness!! Our server was fantastic, she was a bright fabulous personality!! Just sad that this is so far out from where we live..would be my fave for brekky place but for the distance!! GO HERE NOW! read more