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    Carlos Pancake House

    4.0 (121 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Stu F.

    Wow! Breakfast was outstanding! Chaquilles with green sauce and over easy eggs. My sides were potatoes and beans. Everything bursts with flavor. The beans had to be homemade, the green sauce was really good with a little spice. Eggs cooked perfectly with good runny yolks. To top off the great breakfasts really good coffee! You're on my bookmarked list!

    French toast (side order)
    Jessica L.

    Took my daughter here for breakfast prior to her volleyball game. Hostess was super nice and we were seated right away. The restaurant was spacious and lots of seating. Our waiter was super nice and tentative our needs. My daughter ordered the Carlos French Toast and I ordered the caliente skillet (sides were French toast and hash brown with onions and peppers). I love how this restaurant does not nickel and dime you for extras toppings). Everything was delicious! My daughter said the Carlos French toast was amazing. My skillet does not disappoint. Love the kick of spiciness. We would come back if she has another tournament in Crystal Lake.

    Buttermilk Pancake Skirt Steak on the side!!
    Juanita V.

    This is by far the BEST pancake house I've ever been to so far!! And very reasonably priced for the proportions they plate!!

    Crepes, sausage, eggs, syrup, ~13$

    Great restaurant, very inexpensive, good food and service, very fast even in the morning, nice employees. 10/10 service and food easily.

    Holly F.

    Unassuming exterior and no wait. Charming hand painted chairs at tables. Ordered the house made corn beef hash skillet , hash browns and 3 eggs over easy with second side fresh fruit. All of the fruit had flavor and seemed right off the field. . Around ten bucks. Huge. Wasn't expecting three eggs. Hubby had Country fried steak, scrambled eggs, hash browns and fruit. Gravy gross color (always is) hubby said it was delicious and exceeded his expectations. Son had 1 plain waffle (huge Belgian), 2 sausage patties and scrambled eggs. I got a soda. Total bill. $39 and I've got half my skillet in a box for later. I could see myself craving this corned beef hash. Sooooo good. DH & DS Husband even impressed and they don't even like corned beef hash. We decide we have to come back to try their lunch dishes. I bet their steak dishes amazing. One of best meals we have had and we are eating out several times a week. Great service. We had lovely waitress on her first day. Friendly. Fast. Check them out. We forgot to take picture of my food.

    Crepes, bacon, eggs, happy face pancake, side of fruit.
    Naté G.

    Very nice place for breakfast and worth checking out. A lot of variety on the menu. My kids and I enjoyed the food. Service was great. Coffee was good. Prices were decent. Plates were huge. Definitely going to go back. Wish I had gone sooner. People rave about it. Now I see why.

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    Natasha W.

    Wish I would have tried this place sooner! I've been disappointed with the cafe across the street ever since they changed owners so this will definitely be our new go-to when in downtown Crystal Lake. The service at Carlos' was excellent. Every single time our sever passed our table he glanced over and made sure I wasn't needing anything. The owner also walks around chatting with guests and checking that the food was up to par. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and can honestly say this is was one of the better ones I've had. Thick cut juicy ham instead of Canadian bacon. Super creamy hollandaise, muffin was crispy and buttered. Very very yummy. My toddler had a cheeseburger off the kids menu that was gigantic. My only disappointment was that the menu shows a pic of seasoned fries and they were more of those thick cut steakhouse fries we are not a fan of. My daughter had chocolate chip pancakes that she loved. My only suggestion would be the the owner to install some light dimmers. The lighting in there is very much like hospital lighting. Also for covid wary....Nice barriers between tables and all staff were wearing masks.

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    8 months ago

    Food and service always great. Love this place! Portions are large, right temperature. We have eaten breakfast and lunch here many times.

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    Great service and delicious food! Highly recommend to check out Carlos Pancake House.

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    We love eating at Carlos. Judy is most always our waitress and gives outstanding service. Looking forward to dining at Carlos in 2025.

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    Liked the menu choices and the variety offered. Service was good and enjoyed the food. Will make a regular spot and be back.

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    Great food, wide selection, house made corned beef hash, large portions and great service!

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    Food and service were excellent. Highly recommend eggs Benedict and breakfast tacos. The ambience was authentic Mexican.

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