First of all I but into my eggs and tasted egg shell ? I thought most restaurants used like pre whipped eggs, secondly the fruit is terrible they give you 3 giant chunks 1 of each cantaloupe, honey dew , and pineapple the roast they could do is cut. Them down make it look like something and lastly but not least what kind of restaurants does not have grits are you serious ? And the toast is bread not toast it's not toasted read more

Alps Pancake House - Garbage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here last Saturday in the early afternoon with a crowd of 10 people. We didn't have to wait long before they seated us. That was a plus. We ordered breakfast, mostly. I looked at the menu ahead of time and found the skillet I wanted. It had corned beef hash, potatoes veggies and eggs and did not disappoint. However, I think the rest of the group thought it was just okay. The salsa with one of the Mexican entrees was just gross. Our waitress bordered on surly (arguing with one of our guests about what comes with a particular meal). I would go again to eat the skillet, but there are many places that serve something similar - nothing makes this place stand out. read more

The first time I ordered here I had my food to go, and even tho I arrived 20 minutes before closing they were extremely nice. I had a Mexican burger which was fantastic, and my bf had the house special which was extremely filling. Yesterday we ordered our food to go as well, and I got a bacon cheeseburger which jalapeños which was THE BEST BURGER EVER and my bf had the chicken breast and hash browns. This is my new favorite place. Looking forward to dining in, and trying more items. read more

Alps Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was hesitant to give this place a review. The food is fantastic, my favorite thing to order is a spinach and feta omelette with an ice coffee. So why the low rating. Well, the protocol for Covid-19 is non-existent. Where to start... when you walk in a mask is required, which is great. However, there are no notices requiring a mask. No temperature is taken when guest come in. They still have menus that are not wiped down. I observed this while waiting for a table. Tables were reduced but are not 6 feet apart. Also, booths are x'ed out with blue tape but you are still seated on them. I was seated into one. Basic items are still on tables including salt, pepper, sugar etc. also these are not wiped down after a guest leaves. There is basically no measures taken to properly protect against the spread of Covid. Very disappointing, as I will not be a returning customer. read more

Stopped by The Original Alps for a quick Sunday morning breakfast while visiting friends in Chicago. The interior was nicer than I expected as I had thought it may be a little run down. Service was friendly and quick. Husband had the Irishmans Skillet (which came with pancakes) and loved it! I had the Ladies Special #2 (pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns). Food was served fast and fresh. And lets just say there was a lot there! I finished my special (barely) and was not hungry the rest of the day. Husband ate half of his and took the rest for later. When we are back in the area will stop by for another breakfast. Large portions for a reasonabel price! read more

Alps Pancake House - Ladies special #2 with eggs, hash browns, sausage and pancakes. Irishman skillet with pancakes. So much food and so delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you are looking for a typical breakfast diner, that looks cool like a diner should, head right over. Although, if you are looking for a place that you can throw a dart at the menu and have a happy belly, walk on by...walk on by. Solid eggs and breakfast in general, but don't you dare order anything like gyro sandwich, like hubby-bubby (F.K.A Fe-Fe) did this weekend. All I can say is, "that came out of a box" for 1000, Alex. Final answer: Stick to the breakfast basics and avoid yourself the trouble of a wtf session. read more

The alps is a staple for me. A family run pancake house/diner just around the corner. They are always quick and friendly! The food is good, not mind blowing, although I don't usually stray from the omelette and breakfast skillet selection, so I can't help you much further. Rosa is an efficient, no nonsense server, and I definitely appreciate that! Although there is a line every weekend, it usually moves super quick, and they even have a counter if you don't want to wait for a table. read more

I love breakfast. And I love breakfast even more if: - the pancakes are fresh, fluffy, and with a hint of vanilla - the place is busy yet efficient with seating people who are waiting - there's a great selection of combos (eggs/bacon/hash browns/pancakes) - coffee tastes good and flows liberally - staff are friendly yet not over the top. I love Alps because they check everything off this list. Plus there's parking in the back and easy street parking, too. read more

I live around the corner from this place and regret every time I go in... I feel like their staff is punishing me for showing up. Today when I came in last min. breakfast decision, I received some of the worst service I've had in years. The waitress was harsh and unwelcoming from the moment we sat down. She even gave us to-go boxes before our food even came out. I too work in the service industry and understand that it's hard to be nice sometimes, but it is literally your job. Management, how hard is it to make sure your staff is performing properly and giving good service?? Maybe good service is too much to ask for from this establishment, but at least some common decency would be nice. Good luck with your sister restaurant, counter service seems like the way to go considering... read more

My husband and I stop here a month ago and we loved Alps. We come for breakfast. The service is fast. Even when we waited it was very short wait. Family owned excellent for breakfast. Lots of reasonable price food. The service was very fast and we are in and out within 45 mins. They have lots of specials for breakfast. Great for singles - family and groups. Everything is cooked to order. read more

Free parking in the back of the restaurant. The food is pretty good and imho taste just like what you expect in a diner. I had chicken rice soup and the Alps burger and the burger may be a little bland but I don't mind. Guess everyone taste is different but I'll come back one day to try their breakfast deal at $5.99 from 6-9am. Friendly workers who constantly check on you for your needs and when you pay you pay up front at the cash register. read more

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I opened up a yelp account just to leave this review me and my wife wanted to go eat and we walked in everything was fine until the owner said they were closing in 20 minutes!!!!! mind you the place had about 30-35 people still eating and sitting so i asked if i can do a take out he said no, so i asked him was there a problem you know what this guy told me i still cant believe it he said we don't want your kind of people in here i am still in shock i just don't know what else i can do my wife is still upset and i am just angry and upset that someone running a pancake house in the middle of Chicago in 2020 can still be so prejudice!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I had been wanting to try The Original Alps for quiet some time and was excited to go on a Sunday morning for breakfast. The place looked clean, and well staffed. The restaurant was full, so that was a good sign! However, I was completely disappointed by the food. I ordered the veggie skillet (pretty simple), and it was terrible. It was not fully cooked and I could of made a better one at home for $13. My toast was soggy and the pancakes weren't anything to rave about either. I am not typically the person to not eat what I don't order, but unfortunately, this time, I couldn't manage it. When our waitress asked if I would like it boxed, I politely said I wasn't wild about it. She mentioned she would take it off the bill, which was very nice and unexpected. However, when we received our bill it reflected a very similiar price than it would have if she kept it on. Come to find out, they charged my boyfriend for every individual item on his plate instead in order to make up for comping my meal. We won't be going back which is a huge bummer. read more

My husband and I were there yesterday morning with another couple on a weekend trip to Chicago. This place is perfect if you want a lot of food for great value, and some good biscuits to sop up your gravy. The highlight for us was my husbands meal: the chicken fried steak skillet. It was delicious, to say the least. Fresh biscuits as the base, a fresh country fried steak, sausage gravy, and two over easy eggs. He was talking about that steak all day! The perfect way for us to have started our day. If we are ever back in that area, we will be visiting again! read more

Wonderful place !! Food as always, delicious !! Best pancakes house in the old Irving park neighborhood read more

Round two was great! Had the pancakes with glazed crepes. Both were so good, maybe a bit too much strawberries but that's just me. The hash browns were a bit in the crispy side, a little black but overall good. Couldn't finish this time! Service was great and we were welcomed by the little old man. read more

Alps Pancake House - Couldn't finish so taking it home! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This neighborhood place is reliable, with great food served quickly and at a reasonable price. The menu isn't as extensive as that of a Greek diner, but it's a helluva lot better than that of a Denny's or IHOP. TIP: Ask to be seated in Maureen's section. You'll be glad you did. read more

Alps Pancake House - Spinach, onion, and muenster cheese omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best pancakes house in the old Irving park neighborhood, very kindly service and staff delicious food my wife and I love this place Highly recommend!!! read more

Went in for breakfast and half way through my meal I find a hair short grey piece of HAIR in my food I call attention to the waitress whom let's the manager/owner he then says he's been there 30 years it's gonna happen... excuse me it Happens!? So you mean that's normal if a customer finds hair in their food!? JUST WOW... I COULD NOT FINISH the Remainder of my meal. Shocking how this old man was getting mad While trying to explain away how the hair got in the food... seriously I will never go here again! Worst experience ever! read more

Great place for breakfast and brunch! I order the three deuces with a coffee. We had the best time with Juanita ( our server) She made it feel like we were at home. There are plenty of booths. Great for groups and children. A bit pricey for a breakfast place but worth it. We will definitely be back and ask for Juanita! read more

Family owned. Great service. Fast food. Clean. Kid friendly. Usually our choice for breakfast if we go out with family. They are quick and not overly priced. Skillets are yummy and plentiful. Pancakes are good. Coffee is good too. read more

I'm been working here for 49 years, said the prick after I mentioned the coffee and the orange juice was not tasting good. After I told my server, she took the unfinished coffee and juice to get an approval to take off of our check. Motherfucking owner comes back and tries to convince us that we are nuts and his coffee is the best? He had a cow! In his fucked up broken English, he told us not to come back, then complained as we took some complimentary lollipops? Bad experience and he embarrassed me in front of my mother and girlfriend. 1st time there, and definitely the last! read more

Great breakfast!! Food came out fast and was very fresh. Service was friendly and attentive. I highly recommend them and remember to tip a little extra if you can. read more

This is just another cheap American breakfast place where the food has no quality. You can tell the hashbrowns are frozen and the cooks don't even bother to use salt or pepper. How do you mess up hashbrowns??? Their omletes were bland and someone should teach them how to cook their vegetables thoroughly. I don't understand how this place is still open to be honest. Do not bother with this place and I rather eat at Golden Nugget's overpriced breakfast. I don't know why I gave this place 3 chances to sell me boring ass food. Only good thing about this place is that they do have a parking lot and the environment is clean and welcoming which is very misleading read more

Service today was exceptional Dana is a great server. She honored all my requests. I requested a steak with fat on it and that's just what I received. Thank you for not skimming the fat off beforehand ! Hallelujah oh and extra crispy hash browns. Everything was cooked to perfection. Thank you! One last note. The pancakes were delicious. If you haven't tried the chicken waffle sausage gravy special it's a must. read more

Absolutely SMACKS. The country fried steak and biscuits are A+. Their whole breakfast menu knocks it out of the park.

Food is always good and lots to choose from. Very good portions for the price. Staff always nice and personable. If you want great breakfast that'll fill you up?....go here. read more

To new traditions, old friends. Looks like this is gonna be a family breakfast spot for pitter patter of feet. Whoa, slow down! Not us yet! But, I did accompany my friend and her kids, and the place is very kid friendly. Enlarged booths, patient staff, coloring books and crayons. I think the only thing left for the parents to ask for is a babysitter, and everyone is set. Service is quick and out waitress set out our platters in record time for the hungry munchkins. On the our breakfast menu: Butter, pancakes, bacon, butter, mushroom and tomato omelet, butter, fresh orange juice, butter, coffee, butter, and fruit garnish. Omelet was juicy yet fluffy and huge serving size! Oh yes, and parking lot around the corner in the back for your mini vans. read more

I went to this restaurant by myself on a Saturday, about 1:00p.m. I've worked in the restaurant industry and didn't want to go during 'prime time.' With a newspaper under my arm I entered the restaurant and requested a table. The woman asked me if I wanted to sit at the counter. "No" but it seemed there were no tables available. I didn't mind waiting and let her know. 5 min passed and then ten 10 min - there was no one else in line behind me. I watched the occupied booth empty and another table leave. Yet for whatever reason, I wasn't seated. As this was supposed to be "Me time" I was patient, but wondered what in the heck was going on. 15 min later I stopped the man who worked there (the owner) and asked him what the delay was. He "didn't know" and had the woman (other owner) come over to tell me that because I was ONE PERSON I couldn't sit at the 4-top table or a booth, and that I had to wait longer. When I said, But You Have Had That Table Empty Ever Since I Got Here, she didn't care - - you see, "I" wasn't a party of 4. Their 2 little booths were still empty and I asked about them but NO, I WAS BY MYSELF and could not sit there. UNBELIEVABLE! So then, after almost 20 min of waiting, I left. Never to dirty my feet in there again!!! *********************************** I rec'd a "love letter" from shinx calling me spoiled. Huh? Spoiled cuz they would not seat me even tho there were tables open? What a nuthead. read more

If you liked breakfast at this place then you haven't had breakfast yet. Horrible breakfast experience. I'd rather eat breakfast at McDonald's than walking into this place again. Over priced for no o reason. I get the whole mom and pop spirit but that shouldn't prevent you from rocking breakfast. No espresso. Overcooked bacon. Undercooked hashB. NO GOOD read more

Great for to go or dine in! Really cute inside and the food is always hot. Comes out quickly and the staff has always been nice. Lots of menu options that accommodate me always wanting breakfast while my boyfriend wants a burger! I've tried a lot there and I especially love the ladies specials on the menus. read more

Hey, to me, a diner's a diner. Basic, fast, cheap. I have learned not to expect much. And I actually had not expected much of the new Alps, but after going there twice and being turned away (one because the wait was around 45 minutes and the other because we didnt realize they closed at 3pm), I was suddenly stricken with the NEED to go there. Sort of like this juvenile reaction to not receiving a desired toy... WANT, NEED, HAVE TO HAVE. So finally, on a remarkably crap-tastic Saturday, with a windy, wet snow falling at a rapid pace, we took my out of town friend and attempted the Alps for the third time. We were seated almost immediately and presented with a migraine inducing menu...so many choices! I finally decided on their take of huevos rancheros, which came with warm corn tortillas and hashbrowns. Not the most authentic dish, but prepared well and tasty. The service was good and they kept us in water and coffee the whole time. I also appreciated the design of the place, which was clean and modern and not pink and hokey like some diners I have been to. I guess the third time really is the charm. I liked the Alps and would not hesitate to return. Also the fact that it is convenient to where I live is a big bonus! read more

Great food but better service. I have been ordering from Ted and family for years they have always taken great care of us. Support local this is a must try when you're hungry. read more