First time visit. Considering it was Sunday morning, the wait wasn't that long. I really like the interior design and not too loud. I ordered the French toast combo; very good although the eggs were a tad cold. The staff was very friendly and you didn't feel rushed. Only down fall, no free refills on hot chocolate but plenty of free refills on coffee... hot chocolate is twice the price of coffee. Will be going back read more

This place was delicious! Parking was a hassle because it was street parking but that was fine. This restaurant is a breakfast, lunch, and brunch spot. The food is flavorful and they have a variety of everything. It is homey and the atmosphere is fun with a big group. It is also kid and family friendly! They have a good variety of sweets and savory items read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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This is our go-to weekend breakfast/lunch place in elmhurst. It never disappoints. Love the food, service and menu!

Yummmmm, if you like fresh food with lots of yummy options, this is your place. It's a small little place so wait times can be a bit but it is SO worth it. Went with the breakfast nachos as an appetizer, followed by the O'Brien skillet and cinnamon swirl pancake upgrade on the side. They allow you to upgrade to specialty pancakes as a side for $2, great value. The breakfast nachos were spicy but soooo yummy, topped with chorizo, sour cream, guacamole and cheese. The O'Brien skillet was a decent portion, the corned beef is homemade and more of a shredded corned beef than the diced up version a lot of breakfast places have. I subbed avocado for green peppers and it was a great combo of flavors. The highlight of the meal was by far the AMAZING cinnamon swirl pancakes which are topped with the most delightful cream cheese icing swirl. Worth every single calorie and then some. There are so many delicious options on the menu, I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

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Such a yummy brunch! Their oat milk mocha was delicious, as was their mariachi omelette. The portions were average but the food was well worth it. The restaurant is in a cute area in downtown elmhurst, and we were seated pretty quickly. Great spot for a Sunday brunch with friends. read more

My sweetheart & I had breakfast here this morning and the food was incredible. I have to admit that our visit did not not start off on the right foot with being given water without glasses, no silverware, no cream on the table or provided for coffee, then we realizes that like so many other businesses, they were shirt staffed. Our waiter was hustling and clearly it was no fault of his own that he was overworked. It was also uncomfortably warm. Today was a hot day and we were sweating (I also observed other customers sweating.) All of the above was redeemed once we received our food which was incredibly yummy!! The presentation was spot on and the food itself was soooooo good. The owner definitely needs to address the AC issue. read more

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Best brunch spot! So many great options that are all delicious. Staff is always nice and the service is great!

Great place fo4 Sunday brunch. Service was quick and friendly. Food was AMAZING! Definitely going back to try much more off their menu. read more

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I eat here all time. Everything is good. Service is great. I always go for their Shrimp PoBoy - much better than Pappadeaux's - I'm from southwest Lousisana, so a good shrimp poboy in the Midwest is definitely a find. The breakfasts are huge and delicious. read more

Stray hen is one of my favorite breakfast places in the area. I ordered the pig and pepper Benedict and it was delicious. The carnitas were tender and flavorful with a great pepper. The hollandaise was great and really brought the whole flavor together. The service was timely and everyone else enjoyed their meal as well. read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Pig and Pepper Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Small restaurant and worth the wait- service and wait list to get in was super convenient with an interactive staff. It is a large menu which made me nervous at first- all the food was fresh. I ordered the salmon Benedict- the portion was larger then I am used to. Hollandaise sauce was great and the poached egg was perfection. We split a waffle sampler which was fun- the fruit was very fresh and delicious. Mimosas were $8 , could've used more champagne! Cheesy potatoes seem enticing- but skip them it tasted like potato's with unpackaged cheese melted on top. The potato's without the cheese were great. Would recommend for a girls brunch, quick lunch or family breakfast spot. read more

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Stray Hen is a cute little place tucked in an old bank building in Elmhurst. I had trouble finding it at first but it's right across from the train tracks - you can park in the lot on the other side of the building. The menu has a ton of choices and prices are pretty reasonable. I opted for the "south of 80" which is essentially biscuits and gravy. The portion was HUGE - no way anyone is finishing that! I liked my well cooked eggs and the fluffy biscuits but wasn't in love with sausage which was Italian sausage patties versus something more breakfast-y. I did love my side of fresh fruit and that they started me off with a carafe of watermelon ice water. Such a nice refreshing touch! Stray Hen is a great option if you're nearby - good food & fair prices. read more

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fresh salad but would've liked more tuna. had to wait a very long time every time we requested more water. read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Ahi Tuna Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

My favorite breakfast place, since I've came to eat here. Hospitality and service is amazing.

Great service portions, tasty as heck very full so expect a wait but the food is definitely worth it. Biscuit melted in the mouth. Chilaquiles is a bit spicy. I asked cheese on side and my friends placed cheese.on half of it so picture is not accurate it's probably melted on but they are known for their chilaquiles super tasty. read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Pumpkin pancake, biscuit and gravy, crab Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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I got the blueberry cheesecake pancakes and I've been dreaming of them ever since. It's a cute restaurant. It's not too big but not too small. The mimosa flight is amazing! They even have guava. Be prepared to wait like 30 minutes on the weekends. read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Wow, the food is fresh, tasty, and inexpensive considering the neighborhood. We always leave with leftovers. Nice view of the train lines if you enjoy that and walkable to many other businesses and amenities. This has become one of our regular stops now. read more

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This place is beautiful the food is great and I loved the fact that they had a seasonal menu!!! A friend and I met for lunch and this place did not disappoint! The atmosphere is busy and loud but we loved every moment . I am a coffee drinker and breakfast lover! I ordered the pumpkin spice latte -it was not up to par for me I'll stick to Starbucks as it was a little weak and not flavorful a lot of cinnamon. The sliders on Point!!! Hats off to the shelf and the service was very friendly all staff where accommodating and answered our questions -will definitely be going back for seconds third oookkkay I'm a lifer...I'll be here for as long as they are open. read more

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We like the food but the yelp waitlist times were WAY off today. Quoted 15 - 20 minutes but ended up being seated after waiting an over an hour. Hopefully there is a way to adjust that so the times are more accurate in the future. read more

Love this place Best Bloody Mary in Town. Please visit this place, so clean so Professional and good location. They don't have parking but there is a plenty parking on the street. Food is absolutely delicious read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Great food, wonderful coffee, nice vibe... give a try. Servers are pleasant and every time I go I'm glad I did.

Really great staff, food came super fast. Was hot and fresh. Cinnamon roll pancakes were amazing. read more

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Love this cute little Elmhurst restaurant. Their lattes are yummy. They have a nice array of brunch options. It's kid-friendly and also date-friendly. The chilaquiles are my favorite. I always have this ready as a suggestion when meeting up with friends in the suburbs as it's a great restaurant! read more

Great breakfast spot and a place we take our visitors. All of their coffees are great and we have never had anything on the menu we didn't enjoy. Service is always good too. We always use the yelp wait list when we go. read more

Every-time we find ourselves in Elmhurst we make a point of stopping at Stray Hen Cafe. We have had nothing but excellent experiences at this establishment. While it is often very busy, the wait does not seem to ever be longer than 20 mins (for a table of 2). The hostess takes your number and you can check where you are in line, with an estimate of when your table will be ready. This is great, as it allows time to walk around the cute Elmhurst downtown. This spot serves phenomenal food, though I can only really speak to the brunch food. The menu is very extensive with the classics, along with unique and seasonal items. Everyone will find something they enjoy! If you are looking for a little boozy beverage to start you out, look no further than the "not so basic" Bloody Mary. That is a meal in itself and only $9! This would easily be $15 in the city. Stray Hen also has a decent coffee selection, with in house made lattes and other drinks to meet all your caffeine needs. Food is also a great value. Most entrees are around $10-12, with enough to have to ask for a take home box for leftovers. Most come with perfectly seasoned potatoes or fruit, and your choice of toast/pancakes. Our favorites are the Breakfast Burrito, Frittata, and South of 80. Overall, this place is a must if you find yourself in Elmhurst in need of some excellent brunch fare. Cute and cozy space, kind and attentive staff, and delicious and unique menu items. read more

Stray Hen Cafe - "Not so basic" Bloody Mary - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Many tasty choices. Crowded, depending on the time. I could not eat the chilaquiles due to the high level of spiciness.

This place is tremendous! Food is fantastic, good portions. I could not say enough good things!

Love this place!! The BEST Chai's in town!!!!! (sorry starbuck, brew point, elijahs, train station coffee, and even courageous cupcakes - they have you beat!!) The ambiance is really nice here too. Always a fun and exciting place to sit outside once the weather is nice for the kiddos. Kid friendly place and menu!! Kids love watching the trains go by!! Keeps them entertained while I can relax and enjoy the sunshine :) perfect!! read more

I found this place online because they said they were vegan friendly and I was with my non vegan family. Im glad they had vegan options but I was just a little disappointed with everything. I ordered the build your own skillet which was a base of potatoes and allowed you to add an egg/tofu, a meat, and veggies. I am frustrated that for each egg/tofu, meat and veggie you have to pay $1-1.50 extra. I got a veggie skillet for almost $18 because I didn't want just potatoes for a meal (I added avocado, tomatoes, onions, spinach, and some other veggies). Regardless, I wouldn't have been that upset if the potatoes and tofu were seasoned and tasted good. Unfortunately, it was bland at best. The waitress also looked mad when I asked her to bring me hot sauce (all the other tables had 3 bottles of different cholula but she seemed annoyed when I asked). The waitress was fine at first but as it got busier she got more snappy and annoyed throughout our meal. She acted like it was the biggest hassle when we asked to put in a meal to-go and when we asked for our check (which took almost 20 minutes to get after we asked for it). My chai was also quite bad- it had so much cinnamon it burned my throat. My brother said it tasted like you were doing the cinnamon challenge. I could not even finish half of it without my throat feeling raw. But thanks for having milk alternatives. I hate leaving bad reviews for restaurants trying to cater to different diets- it's really important these places exist but the food must also be good and reasonably priced. People with dietary restrictions should not be a mere afterthought as a way of attracting new customers. I hope you'll take this feedback and make some adjustments. read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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This is a place where you are paying more for the egg- sperience than a good filling meal. Waiter was attentive, wide variety of food. From Breakfast to burgers, and even a Poke bowl?! Odd choice with the poke bowl in my opinion. I enjoyed my food. My friend got the French Toast combo plate. It only had two slices, eggs and his meat choice. Just seemed like there should have been at least another slice. My eggs benadict was good. First time getting that, and no complaints. The worst issue was the noise level. We got there around 2pm, and the place was about half full. They close at 3pm so it was winding down. Noise level was simply too loud. It was difficult to talk to my friend, and he couldn't hear the waiter. The waiter did have an accent which made it more difficult. I don't think we will be back solely because it was just so hard to hear in there. Allergy/dietary restrictions info: They offer gluten free toast as a side, but do not mention anything for substituting it in meals. Alternative milks are offered, but expensive in my opinion. $4 will get you almond, soy or oat. Sugar free syrup is available here, just make sure to ask for no powdered sugar on your pancakes, French Toast, etc if you are trying to limit sugar. read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Lots of alternative milk options - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

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Decent menu, attentive staff. Nice place to meet friends for breakfast for breakfast or lunch.

Excellent breakfast. After visiting Elmhurst university, we found this great breakfast spot in cute Elmhurst. Many great things on menu. My daughter had cinnamon roll French toast. It was exactly what you imagine. So good! read more

Stray Hen Cafe - Salmon eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Elmhurst, Illinois

Wow. We were both amazed by this place. Don't hesitate on going. So many menu options to choose from. Neighborhood is lovely as well. read more

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I called ahead and they said they didn't take reservations, so we waited outside for like 20 minutes. Every person who showed up after me told the hostess they called ahead and were seated immediately. What? You said you didn't take reservations! I was impressed by the size of the french toast, but the plates were so small I couldn't even cut it without it falling onto the table. The restaurant is very small and crowded, there is no way a wheelchair would be able to move in that place. I'm lucky I didn't have to use the washroom. read more

This is my pick for best breakfast in the area! I have been here numerous times and somehow never managed to post a review. It is consistently excellent if you want a fresh and delicious breakfast. The only negative is the wait you may encounter! The ambiance is great as well as the service. I have never had a bad experience here in all of the times I have visited. Today I had the South of 80 breakfast, and if you like sausage biscuits and gravy, this is the best. I also had a side of French toast. This place is truly the best all around hands down! read more

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Great food and service! The location was very inviting. I had the basic breakfast and my wife had the breakfast nachos. We'll be back.

This is not my first review we have been here numerous times I had the "South of 80" biscuits and gravy. It is the best B&G I have had in a long time. The biscuits were made perfect placed on the plate with a sausage patty between them, then smothered with a unbelievably delicious, sausage gravy. My wife had the "Salmon toast" which was as good as it looked. It had thin slices of smoked salmon,capers,red onion cherry tomatoes, and a poached egg on avocado toast sprinkled with some black sesame seeds. It was to die for. The wait staff was attentive and friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items and made recommendations. We highly recommend Stray Hen you will not be disappointed read more

Great food! And good service! They also have a kids menu for any parents wondering. It can get crowded so I recommend putting yourself on the waitlist during peak hours-- this can be done through yelp! read more

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Great service and great food! A bit crowed every time I went but quick turn around. I tried most of the items on the menu and it tasted great read more