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    Brunch Cafe-Niles

    4.5 (635 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Tiffany C.

    Dined in for a Father's Day breakfast and had such warm, welcoming service. Brunch Cafe truly has something for everyone & I was so surprised by the quality of the food! My family is fully a savory meal crowd, so we loved having options that weren't just two eggs with toast. There were assortments of skillets to choose from, frittatas, stuffed potato pancakes, chicken fried steak -- they really had it all. The food came out fast and had so much flavor, for the price you really can't beat it. Though I'm more of a fan of savory I couldn't help but be intrigued by their sweet offerings -- the Dubai chocolate waffle? Churro waffle coated in cinnamon sugar? Banana bread French toast? The list goes on and on, these flavors are so unique and I can't believe that I can find them all under one roof. I had to try the carrot cake pancakes, and they truly tasted like carrot cake. No syrup was needed, every bite had flavor and sweetness. I love that Brunch Cafe has gluten free options as well, and though I didn't try them I know they would be just as amazing as everything else. There's truly an option for every kind of eater in your family, and it proves they aren't a typical breakfast eatery. Pro tip: They get super busy, so be sure to join the Yelp waitlist to secure a place in line!

    Country Fried Steak and Eggs
    Kylie K.

    Servers are attentive and responsive. Food is great here. I like their country fried steak and gravy. Consistently good.

    Strawberry Banana Crepes! Delicious
    Joani O.

    On my second visit I was able to get a table for my two friends and myself on a bustling Saturday morning. They had never heard of this place and were surprised by the inside after finding it in the strip mall that it's in. (They now have a large banner on the outside to help people find it.) Both of my friends ordered omelets which came with two sides. They were healthy portions and they both enjoyed their meals. I had one of the crepe dishes and they were fantastic! I ordered turkey sausage extremely well done and had to send them back to cook longer. We ordered their cold brew but it was terrible. Tasted really funny so we didn't drink them. We should have had them taken off the bill but we didn't. Their prices are reasonable so it was ok. I enjoyed my visit again and will be back.

    Pooja P.

    I had high hopes for Brunch Café but left feeling pretty disappointed. I joined the waitlist way ahead of time, got the notification that my table was ready, and went inside, only to end up waiting another 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, other people were just walking in and getting seated right away. After a while, I finally went up to ask what was going on, and they admitted they'd totally forgotten about us. I was so frustrated--especially since I had my nieces with me, who were already tired and hungry. When we finally sat down, it took another five minutes for the waiter to even come by, which didn't help the mood. The kids' menu was nice, though. My nieces got chocolate chip pancakes, and it's great that the meal came with a drink. I had the Chilaquiles, which were good, but I noticed there weren't many vegetarian-friendly savory options. If you're a vegetarian, your choices feel pretty limited unless you want something sweet. Overall, it was just an okay experience. The food was decent but nothing memorable, and the service was honestly awful. I don't know if I'd come back--it's hard to overlook the disorganization and long waits when there are plenty of other places to brunch.

    Paul K.

    This is one huge establishment. It looked full but wasn't, and our table of six was seated quickly. I had a Rueben sandwich. Why do I do this? I am at a brunch place, and then I order a Rueben. It must be a character flaw. This has no decor, just a vast room to hold the huge crowds.

    French Toast Trio
    Melissa F.

    Went in today on a quiet Wednesday and the girl with long brown hair in the front, I smiled and asked for 3, she didn't acknowledge me she just said to follow her and she nearly ran to the table while I'm holding a 6 month old in a car seat. She threw the menus on the table and walked away not even making sure I was behind her. I almost wanted to walk out after that if I wasn't so tired and hungry. Thankfully our waiter was nice and the food was good.

    One of the two dining areas
    Rod D.

    If you've ever been to Brunch Cafe, you know the secret to their success: 1) Delicious food 2) Friendly and caring wait staff 3) Consistency This has been the mix that Brunch Cafe in Niles had delivered time and time again. They are just as good now as when they opened several years ago. This is a really a testament to their employees and their commitment to getting things right and doing what's best for their customers. They not only have a great selection of breakfast and lunch items, they also have some really good tasting coffee.

    Veggie Skillet
    Kayla S.

    Everything tasted good. My boyfriend and I both got a skillet with a side of pancakes. The steak in the skillet was tender and paired well with the mushrooms and onions. Veggie skillet was delicious. Veggies were cooked right. there was the perfect amount of cheese. Pancakes were soft and cooked perfectly. The maple syrup they have tasted real. It didn't taste artificial. Customer service was great. We came on a Sunday morning. There was a wait, but they do serve you fast once you are seated. Our waitress checked on us often. We didn't feel that the service or food was taking long. I would say this is your average breakfast place. Our food was good. No complaints at all! We were satisfied. We will be coming back!!

    Steak and eggs
    Justine K.

    Great service, fast, friendly . Amazing food. Eggs were cooked to perfection, steak was juicy and not over cooked. Family friendly environment .

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    Such a great brunch spot. Can't go wrong with breakfast or lunch food. Their soups are amazing. My go to brunch spot in the neighborhood!

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    Excellent food, elevated standards, good service---recommend (but very busy on the weekend, so plan to wait--it's popular!).

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    Ask the Community - Brunch Cafe-Niles

    Do they have bottomless mimosas/bloody mary on the weekends?

    Yes. You have to pay for each one.

    So I need to make reservations for mothers day?

    They don't take reservations. However, Brunch Cafe is one of those awesome restaurants that lets you add yourself to their waitlist via Yelp, so that's the way I do it. You can't be more than 10 miles away when you add yourself to the waitlist.

    Hello, Is this place near any train station? I'll be coming from O'Hare. Thanks!

    Not really. The closest train station would be the Cumberland - CTA Blue Line station coming from O'Hare. You would have to take a couple buses or get a ride from that station still as it's not walking distance.

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