This place has really good food. Also the staff is amazing everyone is super nice. Our sever was super sweet and always helping out. The portions of the food have became bigger. The food is really good in my experience and I recommend the custom omelet with mozzarella cheese (it has a cheese pull) and its super tasty. read more

The Point Pancake House - S/ HASH BROWNS with BUILD YOUR OWN OMELETTE - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Food was good and huge portions! Friendly wait staff. Quaint little diner. Worth the trip! read more

Fresh vegetables and quality meats along with huge portions. This place was the best breakfast spot I've even been at. I got the Texas skillet - veggies were all fresh and the steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The portion was huge and super tasty. The side of pancakes kit just right. This place is just awesome across the board. Great spot!!! read more

The Point Pancake House - TEXAS SKILLET - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

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Very nice family resturant! The servers are friendly and helpful. I was deciding what latter I wanted! It's a large resturant booths and tables! My banana French toast was amazing! Many pecans too! They are open from 6-3 I would try a lunch item another time ! My daughter's baked French toast looked delicious too! The parking lot is easy to get in with many spaces . Enjoy read more

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Yummy breakfast. I always like to try something different when I go out. I had the stuffed French toast with strawberries and banana. It was very filling so I am bringing some home. The Carmel latte was also good. Our waitress Maria was really nice and checked in with us . The ambiance is casual / traditional family style breakfast restaurant. read more

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We were in the area to celebrate our neice graduating Navy basic training. I found this place on yelp and decided to have our family eat here based off the recommendations. We were very happy with our food and the service. The ambiance of the restaurant is very homey and inviting. I loved the old school chairs that had wheels on them. Haven't seen chairs like that in awhile. The customer service was fantastic. Our waitress recommended food for us since it was our first time eating there and she also gave our sailor a military discount. I'm posting pics of all the food. I had a Texas skillet with pancakes and it was delicious. The portions of food are big, very big. All of our party said their food was delicious even though they couldn't eat it all. The portions are a lot. I definitely recommend eating here, you won't be disappointed!!! read more

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It's been 39 years since my last visit. This location has always done great business for breakfast and closes after lunch. My granddaughter wanted pancakes today and the location was perfect to stop in. Not much in the area for pancake house. Clientele has definitely changed with about 90% of the patrons being Hispanic. I was quite surprised at that change. My wife and I ordered patty melts as it was lunch time, and my granddaughter got her pancakes. We asked for medium which is more well done than I normally order my beef because otherwise this sandwich can become greasy between the onions and red meat. Thankfully ordering medium was placed, because they came out medium rare and greasy. I can imagine how greasy and undercooked that would have been if I had asked for medium rare. Both sandwiches were undercooked and greasy. The child's silver dollar pancakes did look good. Fries and sweet potato fries were terrible If I came back here it would be only for breakfast but that won't be anytime soon Drive the extra 10min and go to Chuck Wagon. Always a winner read more

The Point Pancake House - Under cooked patty melt - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

He started us right off with a glass of ice water, which was refreshing! Then we come to find out that the chicken noodle soup is printed on the menu yet they don't serve it every day, bummer! There's flies in the dining room going around from table to table. The hot chocolate looks delicious! We have had sweet potatoe fries that taste and are cooked better. The strawberry pancakes were fluffy and flavorful! The service was attentive and friendly. read more

The Point Pancake House - Buttermilk pancakes with strawberries! - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

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We went once in 2018 or 2019, we moved cross the country and came back to the Midwest to live, so we decided to go to the point. Oh my goodness so happy we did. The food ( breakfast) was absolutely amazing. Not sure if they make their breads on premises but it was scrumptious and the scrambled eggs were absolutely perfect . Another person in our party had pancakes that so good as well as a meat plate with bacon, eggs and some other goodness. The orange tasted freeze squeezed. Service was awesome. They were so busy but the waitress never missed a beat. The place is looks like a regular diner. But it was very clean. So if you haven't tried the point or haven't been there for a few years, try it. read more

Excellent service, comfortable seating. The restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but the inside is bright and clean, with plenty of booth and table seating. Sizeable portions - most meals come with a choice of toast or pancakes, with the option of upgrading to specialty pancakes for an extra $3. You can see from my photos that the side of pancakes huge - two big, fluffy pancakes! Orange juice is fresh squeezed in house. My latte was good. Coffee was ok, but bottomless with the option of getting a to-go cup too. Pricing seemed a little weird on a couple items - the apple pancake is a whopping $27 for example; we didn't order it. Overall, I had a great experience, and would definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

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Yes, I was fooled by the filled parking lot, the wait for brunch was short. Staff was friendly, helpful, diligent, knowledgeable and kept their word for the wait time. Ingrid was exceptionally kind and polite. Her service was excellent. Nice menu selections to enjoy! Classic diner with farmhouse decor, including cabinet doors like barndoors. made for a comfortable meal. Fresh juices and more to complement your meal. It did not disappoint!! Thank you! read more

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Never dissappoints. Everyone always very friendly. Fast service. Delicious food arrives hot and quickly.

Higher end diner experience. Great service, fast food prep, solid variety. Ambiance is very diner and parking appears limited but don't let that stop you from trying it read more

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SERVICE AND FOOD 10 stars!!!! the Mexican dishes were PHENOMENAL!!!!!!! I highly recommend!

Excellent food and service, everything was delicious! Gracias a Maria y Ricardo por su calidez. They were very nice to us, very friendly!

Everything was great and they're fast on they're feet very good service 10/10, the seating experience was very fast and simple, the ambiance was great! we even all sung happy birthday to a couple next to us and the food was delicious with very good portions. read more

The Point Pancake House - CHICKEN & WAFFLE - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Great breakfast spot! The place is fairly large just as the amount of food is large. You probably won't leave hungry! The quality of the food is top notch and so is the service. A must try if in the northern suburbs of Chicago! read more

The Point Pancake House - SIDE OF PANCAKES BACON & EGGS S/ GOURMET HASH BROWNS Chicken COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & EGGS CALIFORNIA WRAP - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Stopped in here for breakfast this morning. Service was quick and friendly. All our food was delicious and plentiful. I shared the california omelette with my mom (we couldnt finish it). My brother got the corned beef hash bene and it was delish- eggs poached perfectly and my mom's husband got the 2 eggs and biscuits and gravy. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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As an out of country guest, I have been a patron with every visit to this great part of the country. The quality and flavour of all the offerings, together with the fantastic service throughout, and the family atmosphere makes this a gem deserving of all the accolades. Freshly squeezed orange juice, skillets, benedicts, omelettes, sandwiches, waffles, Greek yogurt, and of course the namesake pancakes! The list goes on and on! May God bless everyone involved in running this fantastic staple in the community. Do not miss out on trying it out and returning again and again! read more

I returned to this restaurant for lunch after nearly 20 years away and chose to dine on the patio. The service started strong--our server was prompt with drinks and took our order efficiently. Our meals arrived quickly as well, though the salad came without dressing, When our waitress returned about ten minutes later, we requested the missing dressing. Unfortunately, it took two additional requests and another ten minutes before we finally received it. To make matters worse, the salad itself was limp and wilted, clearly not fresh. However, the meal wasn't entirely disappointing. The sweet potatoes that came with one of our entrées were exceptional--among the best we've ever had. read more

I visited this restaurant today after looking for breakfast spots on the area during my stay in Waukegan. After reading the reviews and looking at the pictures I decided to try it with no expectations and let me tell you upon walking in I was definitely not dissappointed. I was immediately greeted and seated by one of the servers. I ordered a two egg meal with hash browns, bacon and pancakes and oh boy their portions are huge! The food comes served in a skillet and they are very generous portions. If you are looking for a great breakfast spot, this is it! Look no further, forget Denny's, IHOP and Riverside Cafe. The food was also delicious. The hash browns were perfectly cooked with butter, not too overly crusty, the plate had three pieces of bacon which were also cooked perfectly and tasted great. The pancakes were also delicious, very puffy. The servers seemed very friendly and attentive and like they have a sense of urgency. This restaurant reminded me of Corky's in California which had a very home-y vibe. If I lived in the area this would absolutely be my favorite breakfast place to go. Highly recommend! What are you waiting for to go and visit?! read more

Best dang waitress in the state of Illinois! Bar none! Excellent food, friendly staff. Staff knows their menu inside and out. Neat and clean. Kudos to the owner for hiring a wonderful staff!!! read more

The Point Pancake House - Best waitress EVER! - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

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1st time eating here and had a great experience! Very nice restaurant inside with plenty of room to sit. Our waitress was great and friendly, with timely service. The corned beef hash skillet was amazing, with homemade ingredients. It makes my top 5 breakfast of all time! Will be back. read more

The Point Pancake House - HOMEMADE CORNED BEEF HASH SKILLET - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

We enjoy dining here since their food is very good. Friendly service, nice atmosphere, and affordable.

This place is just amazing!!! The food, the service all just amazing. I now see why you are so busy. Our server found out there was a birthday at the table and gathered everyone to sang The Point's version of the Birthday Song. Overall a very great experience and I will be back. read more

The Point Pancake House - HOMEMADE BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

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This local pancake house has a wide variety of breakfast options and is a great location to meet up with family or friends for breakfast or brunch. The location is well lit, nicely decorated, has its own parking lot and has friendly staff. Based on what I saw during my visit it seems like their pancakes are a popular item on their menu! If you're a pancake lover this may be a good place for you to try out. read more

The Point Pancake House - BANANA FOSTER PANCAKES & CARAMEL LATTE - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Nice portions and tasty creations. Chewy pancakes and hot coffee. Great spot to go for breakfast. read more

When I go to Chicago from Milwaukee I take Hwy 41 as often as I can to avoid the tolls on I-94. Subsequently, that means I pass The Point Pancake House pretty much every time. After eyeing them up for years, I made it a point (see what I did there?) to stop on my way down on most recent trip. I ordered one of their two specialty pancakes that take a half an hour to make, the Apple Pancake. I also got a side of scrambled eggs with cheese. The scrambled eggs and cheese were nothing exciting. They were cooked long enough to not be runny, but weren't cooked long enough to necessarily be called firm either. Pretty standard as far as restaurants go. The Apple Pancake was a disappointment. The middle didn't rise like in other pictures I've seen. The consistency inside the pancake was almost like bread pudding in that it was mushy, which is not very pancake-like. The apples didn't have any crunch to them and had only a slight hint of sweetness instead of a pronounced sweetness or even sour taste of a green apple. To top it all off, I found a piece of chive in my pancake, which the waiter agreed shouldn't have been in there. That part's not a huge deal, but it shows me that they're not super careful with how they're making food if a chive can end up in the pancake batter. I ended up not finishing this $17 pancake due mostly to the mushy texture. I don't feel the need to go back, which is sad because I've wanted to go there for the longest time and also really wanted to try the lemon German pancake. Oh well. read more

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Many tasty items on the menu food service was fine and the atmosphere was very enjoyable

The waiters were nice and provided great service, the food was amazing especially the omelette, and the atmosphere was perfect, Definitely will recommend the restaurant. read more

Well, the food and service were OK. Was vey loud, but I could live with that. Where I found a problem is with the menu. I ordered eggs, hash browns and toast (plain $12). I added bacon which according to their menu was additional $1. I was charged $15 instead of $13. I asked if this was an egg surcharge. It was NOT. They explained it was a "TypeO" on their menu. They admitted it was THEIR error, yet refused to correct it on my bill. It was a stinking $2 and they would not stand behind what was printed on their menu. I gave up trying to make my point, it was after all only $2. I hope their obstinance was worth this poor review on YELP and my pledge not to return, as you can bet they aren't going to correct their menu anytime soon. Customers beware! read more

They have great omelets and ,of course, pancakes are great! The staff is also wonderful and so accommodating! Every time I go there I feel like I'm at my mom's home for brunch! Very comfortable restaurant. read more

Okay brunch place, but can certainly be improved upon. The good: fresh squeezed orange juice, gluten and vegan offerings The bad: You must wait inside if you want a table - there is no option for them to text you, no pager, you physically have to be visible in a small waiting area. This is less than ideal when they quote an hour wait time. The pancakes look amazing, but they're rather basic. The bananas fosters pancakes are a huge stack of cakes with only bananas, pecans, and syrup over the top. Once you get beyond the first pancake, the rest of the stack is boring and dry with none of those good ingredients. Also, they claimed brown sugar glaze, but it tasted like pure maple syrup. The potato omelet or hash brown omelet, I forget what it was actually called was okay. I was a bit let down with the amount of hashbrowns in it. I would have gotten a side of hashbrowns if I knew it would be stuffed with such a meager amount. Overall, not the worst brunch place. It seemed clean and busy, but was completely underwhelmed once I actually tasted the food because it looked much better than it actually was. read more

The Point Pancake House - BANANA FOSTER PANCAKES - Waffles Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Had a beautiful time last Sunday grabbing some brunch on their patio. We have visited a few times before but first time sitting outdoors. Decoration inside is also cute but we took advantage of the perfect weather we had that day. Love those yellow umbrellas btw, it gives a cute vibe! I really like their Lox Benedict, it's pretty classic but I've never been wrong while ordering those. My husband loves the pancakes there, also their Texas skillet. Happy to have a place like The Point Pancake House so close from home, we really enjoy going over for some breakfast with the family. read more

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My friend and I have been going to The Point every month for the past two years. The food was always good. On February 10, 2026 we had lunch there. I ordered a hamburger w/fries and my friend ordered chicken salad sandwich w/fries. The fries tasted as if the oil hadn't been changed. We didn't eat them, my hamburger was bone dry. I asked for mayo and it was tan in color - didn't use it. Someone is going to get sick eating their food. read more

I wish we lived nearby because this restaurant was great! Friendly staff, fast service, and terrific food. I had the chilaquiles, and my husband had the corned beef hash. Get there early, because a line was waiting for tables when we left. read more

First time at the Point, and I was excited when I saw that they have gluten free pancakes and waffles. I decided to go with the chicken and waffles. When our waitress came out, she had a really friendly, outgoing demeanor, really had a nice vibe. But when my food came and I took the first bite of my waffle it screamed "I'm gluten free!" Waffle was dry on the inside, with a chalky flavor. Chicken was a bit dry as well and had very little taste. Conveniently located on the corner of Milwaukee Ave and Hwy 41 in Gurnee. Overall, I'd give the Point an "A" for effort, but a "C-" for execution... read more

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Delicioso todo, excelente servicio y el personal muy amable! Ambiente muy agradable! Delicious everything, excellent service and very friendly staff! Very nice atmosphere! read more

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Very busy breakfast. Food is excellent. Restaurant is bright and inviting. Service was also very good.

I dined here on Friday morning, it was extremely busy and difficult to find a parking space. My sister was visiting from TN and we were looking for a place to dine with our Mother. We usually go to Walker Bros Pancake House or to Egg Harbor, however we wanted to try something different. The restaurant was noisy since it was so busy. We prefer a booth to a table since it is more comfortable and makes for easier conversation. I ordered off the Senior Menu and had Brioche French toast one egg and a sausage link, it was a bargain. It was just what I needed without feeling full. My sister ordered the Crab Benny and that was definitely the find on the menu. My Mom ordered Avocado toast. It arrived cold and barely had any avocado. It had more feta cheese than Avocado and because it was cold we sent it back. My sister split her Crab Benny with my Mom since she didn't want to wait for another Avocado toast to be made. I have dined at your restaurant many times and usually get crepes which I absolutely love. I believe that crepes should have their own food group. Now that I am considered a senior I decided to order off the senior side of the menu and it was such a bargain. This I considered my new find. I would definitely recommend this restaurant however stay away from the Avocado toast since I don't feel that it is worth the price. I don't believe in paying for more feta than Avocado with food being the price it is. I also noticed that they do carry an Apple Pancake and a German Pancake. I thought those prices were ridiculous seeing that they aren't Walker Bros. Even Walker Bros doesn't charge $25 and $27 for their pancakes. I will be back once I am in your area again and I will try something else. read more