The wait time to be seated was less than 30 minutes. Server was pleasantly accommodating. The omelet was good. It's on the salty side but good. It also came with two pancakes which were really delicious. read more

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Food was all delicious. The omelette needed salt, but that was easily remedied and was otherwise yummy! We also got the Abuelita waffle and added strawberries. It was perfect. Our server was super sweet and kind. She quickly brought what we needed and was great. It's a busy place with great music. We loved our visit here and will totally be coming back! read more

Walked inside at around 10am on a Sunday and was met with bright lights, the strong smell of bathroom cleaner, and the loud roar of everyone attempting to talk over generic club music. The saving grace of this place was the friendly wait staff. Was seated quickly, but had to wait a while to have our order taken. Was immediately put off by the cost-- $15 for two eggs, potatoes, and toast. Wound up deciding on two coffees , "the Liege Pearl" waffle and a skillet. The coffee was weak and terrible. None of the flavors were balanced for the dishes. Way too much cheese and barely any mushroom or potato in the skillet while the waffle has tons of chocolate dumped on it, drowning out any other flavors. The kicker was that we were given 3/4 of a full waffle. When we asked, we were told the dish normally is only HALF a waffle and that we were lucky to get an additional quarter. For $17. Even if the menu were half the cost, I would never come back here. Edit: Dropped to one star on account of the unhinged response from the owner. To clarify: as soon as you walk into the restaurant, it smells like urinal cakes. I'm happy for the owner that they are attracted to that smell, but I'm positive the majority of people don't want the smell of urinal cakes to accompany their breakfast. Also to anyone else reading this, there are four sit down restaurants within two blocks with better breakfast food at better prices that don't smell like a toilet, let alone 3 other breakfast restaurants that opened in Oak Park in the last couple of years. Do yourself a favor and eat literally anywhere else. read more

I took my cousin to Chicago Waffles in Oak Park for breakfast around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, arriving without a reservation. The place was packed, with several large parties waiting to be seated. After a few minutes the hostess appeared, and once I confirmed everyone ahead of us had already checked in, she told us the wait would be short since it was just the two of us. Despite every table being full, we were seated within five minutes. The waitstaff immediately brought water to the table, and Alexis--our server--came by shortly after to take our drink order: a latte and a freshly brewed iced tea. Both arrived promptly. After several minutes to review the menu, we ordered the Paco Taco, a side of Maple-Bacon Sausage, and a half order of Bacon & Chicken (aka Chicken & Waffles). I appreciated being able to choose my syrup and went with the spicy option. Our food arrived in about 15 minutes, served at the right temperature and looking great. The pancakes (for the Paco Taco) were fluffy, and the chicken & waffles paired perfectly with the spicy syrup. Unfortunately, the side order was missing. After waiting a bit, I reminded Alexis, who seemed a little flustered but attentive. It took another 10 minutes for the side to arrive, and by then we were nearly finished with our meal. A small hiccup, but the overall quality of the food still stood out--flavorful and well-prepared. Alexis also refilled my iced tea without me having to ask, which I appreciated. Even with the restaurant at full capacity, we were able to talk comfortably, likely because we were seated toward the back. The space is charming, nicely decorated, and offers a wide range of food and drink options. Some items are on the pricier side, and no one mentioned the 3% credit card surcharge, so that's something to be aware of. Chicago Waffles delivers delicious food, friendly service, and a lively atmosphere. While our visit included a minor delay with a missing side order, the overall experience was positive--great flavors, generous portions, and a well-run restaurant even during a busy rush. Just remember to bring cash if you want to avoid the 3% credit card surcharge! read more

I did order to-go. I was greeted by a host a few seconds after entering. No issues with the experience inside the restaurant as I ordered. Glad there wasn't any loud music, actually, I don't recall hearing any music. The setting was nice. The food was pretty good. I ordered the short-rib stack with plain pancakes. Not sure I can eat short ribs when it has too many fat pieces. The only issue which is a big one is that there were no utensils or napkins in the bag...what am I an animal. I thought to eat in the park but had to leave since my parking was expiring. I wanted to grab a few bites on the road...I know not the best choice but that was my situation at the time. I was distraught when I didn't see any utensils. Luckily I found a spork in my car. What a relief it was. I may return to dine in or maybe try the patio. If they had given me utensils I would've given them a 5 ‍ read more

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Such a cute spot! The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating--we chose a charming table outside, tucked under a little white umbrella. Our server, Gabriella, was fantastic. Be sure to ask for her! We stopped in for a late brunch, but the restaurant has a full menu and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day long. We ordered the flight of waffles, the flight of French toast, and a flavorful Mexican omelette. The coffee was also really good. The caramel latte is a must--rich, smooth, and just the right hint of sweetness. And of course, we couldn't skip a brunch cocktail! You must try the spicy cucumber margarita. It's unbelievably refreshing and delicious. All the drinks are freshly made. The presentation of the drinks is top-notch--mine even had a little sparkle in it All in all, the experience was fantastic. Oak Park is such a darling area, and this place is a gem worth discovering. read more

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Absolutely best service in the area. They were so great at accommodating our party which included two littles. The food is the perfect portion and everything tasted great. Everything was reasonably priced. The bathrooms were clean but small. The is located towards the front of house which is unique and the bar is towards the back where they freshly make all the delicious drinks. read more

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Good breakfast foods, quirky and popular restaurant that might be a tad loud if you're looking for a quiet environment - but with that said, definitely a good brunch place right in downtown Oak Park! read more

Waitress is horrible and nasty !! I came in for my pick up order she was eating at the counter I said hello, she was looking like I interrupted her breakfast.. she gave me the 3rd degree with a funky attitude! "Did you call in your order, is it for here or pick up, when did you call " REALLY !?? I just talked to you 10 mins ago you just opened and I'm looking at my order get cold at the counter ; Never again and the manager is a sweetheart ! read more

Highlights included the vast menu with all the American (and a few south of the border) breakfast choices, good portion size and bustling atmosphere. Downsides were that they seemed a little short-staffed for weekend brunch hours and our party of 5 had a pretty good wait for food. Bottom line is that there's no way they can be that good at all those pages of food options and not surprisingly, the 2 of the 5 of us who really enjoyed their breakfast - the two who ordered the house specialty and restaurant namesake. Lesson learned. read more

Greetings all my Foodzies, Sunday morning I had a taste for pancakes, so we decided to go to Chicago Waffle at 726 Lake st in Oak Park. Our server Bailey was polite, friendly and very attentive. To quench my desire for pancakes I chose the red velvet pancakes it was a great choce, i received 4 nice sized pancakes with candied walnuts, whipped butter, sliced fresh strawberries, chocolate sauce and vanilla frosting; I topped it with warm syrup and it was heavenly. The pancakes were light and fluffy, and mixed with everything else each bite was a velvet treat. Glenda had the breakfast burrito with the house potatoes. The burrito was filled with well seasoned chorizo, tomato, avocado onions jalapeño and sour cream. Very tasty. I give this restaurant 5 stars. Try it and let me know what you think. Ciao Ciao for now. read more

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If you get here early, you'll be able to get in and get out relatively easily. Don't wait until after 10 or it will be a madhouse on the weekends and there isn't a ton of staff. They have a huge menu and if you can't find something, that's on you! It's pricey, but the mains are a good portion. It's the extras that I question. $3.50 for a kid's size soda? $3.99 for a juice? More and more the price gauging is happening on beverages to the point that it's making me want to just get water. When you only have two actual entrees and three sides, and the bill is still $60 it's getting ridiculous. read more

Perfect The service fast, employees nice and the quality did not disappoint food was hit and tasteful 10/10 read more

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I finally got a chance to check this place out. It has been on my food places list to visit. The atmosphere was nice and everyone here was nice. My server Nicholas was very attentive and made sure everything was ok with me. The food came out quickly and cooked just the way I liked. I stayed with ordering a traditional breakfast. Wheat Toast, Eggs, Bacon and Red Potatoes. I was pleased with the experience of dining here. I live 5 mins away so I will definitely be back to try out other dishes and drinks on the menu. Especially the mimosas and lattes. read more

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We came here on a Saturday about 1:00 p.m. for breakfast/lunch. I've been to the Michigan and the South loop location unto my surprise this one was not crowded. When you make a reservation, you're in the type of system where they text you constantly for you to confirm your reservation which is very annoying! For our food I did go to the vegetarian a skillet which had potatoes, spinach, mushrooms and other assorted vegetables and I just got regular pancakes that did not have multi-grain. The breakfast was okay. My guest got like a half of breakfast meal with turkey sausage. Add it. We didn't get anything spectacular and I didn't want to spend loads because this was going to be your day packed with activities. If you're in the area, give them a check out and definitely be on the lookout for free parking because on the street that it sits on you do have to feed it the meters. read more

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The restaurants was quite packed today on this beautiful Sunday. The restaurant was packed with people upon check in. It was very busy. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We were greeted upon entry, so that was very nice. Ambiance was cute. Lots of autumn/ Halloween decor. Photo op area was a nice touch. The drinks we ordered were a mimosa and the lost in love. The lost in love was good, I would order it again. The waffle flight, sadly I was underwhelmed by this. There were four different flavors, the red velvet was the most distinct, the others didn't really have distinguished flavors and tasted very much the same. I should have gotten a skillet. My boyfriend got the short rib skillet and it was pretty good. He enjoyed it a lot. The potatoes were perfectly crisp on one side and serving the middle, the meat tender and juicy, the eggs sunny side up. It was a good pick. I think this would make a good boozy brunch spot, as the drinks are affordable and taste good. I will have to come back again and try something else. Overall it was a decent experience, I hope to try something I will love sometime soon. read more

Chicago Waffles - Oak Park - Waffle flight & Short rib skillet Mimosa & Lost in love drinks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Great atmosphere, server was so sweet and attentive. Best brunch I've had in Chicago.. manager was friendly and very cute. Will definitely be back. read more

I ordered the waffles with short ribs, which I've had in the past and it was normally really good. This time, not good at all. The short ribs were cubed with some very strange tasting gravy. It was more like beef stew without the veggies. Also, some of the waffles were soaked in this gravy and was pretty disgusting. I had a side of breakfast potatoes which were tasteless. Overall, I wasted $30 +, so I won't be venturing to this establishment again. Very disappointing experience, where once it received high marks from me. I didn't give a minus review, based on the fact that they were very fast! All I can say is what did you do to the short ribs. Yikes! read more

Chicago Waffles - Oak Park - Cubed short ribs and breakfast potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

The food is okay, but not for the price, even in a trendy Oak Park restaurant. I had the Irish Beny (which, let's be real, should be spelled Benny) and was unsatisfied paying $17 for canned corned beef hash, an overcooked egg and a hollandais with a poor ratio of flavor (far too lemony). A note on the menu: poor. More items than they can handle properly, I think, but also littered with typos. The pictures do the food aesthetic no justice and turned me off a number of items. The salmon Beny seems to be one Benedict with no sides... for $20? Girl, please. The service was fine. The server wasn't attentive, did spill my friend's drink and wasn't knowledgeable on available teas, but she was new and I can forgive that. The host overlooked a group that had been waiting. And, though there was a handwritten sign warning of no split checks, there was no warning for the processing fee if paying with card. Nice one. As for the set up: I think it's a little awkward that the kitchen is by the door but if that's how the building is built, nothing to be done. The decor is your typical trendy floral with some funny waffle-themed paintings and additional random art hung up. A few TVs. A malfunctioning neon sign. Too many tables (small and cramped; shouldn't be forced to fit four people) to be comfortable and yet not enough to meet demand. Overall, I was unimpressed and won't be back. Would not recommend. read more

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I love this place. It's small, homey, the staff is so kind, the service is QUICK! And the food is always good. read more

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Great food, service, and atmosphere. May family and I visited Chicago for Memorial Day weekend. This place is grand. I forgot to take pics of anyone's plate. My sister had the blueberry lemon cheesecake waffles; very light and fluffy. Naturally sweetened from the fruit and can definitely be enjoyed w/o syrup. My BIL smoked sausage, bacon, over easy eggs, & iced coffee. I had a taste of his sausage, which I don't usually eat. They were tender, perfectly fried, and not too salty. I had the salmon omelet w potatoes & an English muffin. The omelet was well seasoned & the salmon and capers were very flavorful. We had coffee to drink, which was nice as well. Oh yeah, we we're gifted a plate of cookies & ice cream waffles. The were very tasty and not overly sweet The portion sizes were good. Our server Nick was excellent. I definitely recommend this spot. Here's a picture of my sister and I in front of the restaurant read more

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Forever & a day, I've been searching for fruit (mixed-in-batter) waffles ... NOT just waffles with fruit on the side . This dish covers that with a wide variety of ALL my favorites (chocolate, fruit & nuts) ... !!¹ Jackie, only waitress manning 13 tables inside, was an absolute delight ... perky, efficient, & quick! Bright, airy & welcoming experience ... guaranteed added to my favorites!!! #PatioDining read more

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They have a huge selection of sweet or savory breakfast and lunch dishes! street parking so plan ahead if you're with a group. I would definitely call ahead to make sure there's seating. We had a medium size group of 7. Cool experience, the kitchen is in the front and you can see your food being prepared. They also have patio seating in the front. Restrooms are clean. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable. I had the lemon blueberry cheesecake waffles topped with fresh fruit with syrup on the side. Great brunch option if you're opting for something sweet, but this isn't too sweet! Had a great time and will definitely go again! read more

Chicago Waffles - Oak Park - Lemon Blueberry cheesecake waffle - amazing and not too sweet! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Food was delicious, freshly cooked, so many delectable items on the menu, it was a challenge trying to decide what to order. Our waitress gave wonderful service ( sorry can't recall her name). The ambience was cozy and warm. I'll definetly go back. Go early on the weekends as the line gets long. Enjoy read more

This is our go to spot for brunch. Love the cocktail options as well as all of the food! Love taking out of towners. Service is fantastic and I love the vibe. read more

Vanessa, my server, was the on the ball. quick service. She, later informed me that she was, is the manager. Loved her customer table service skills as well as her food recommendations. The food was, is delicious. Vanessa continued checking up on me thru out my time there. Loved it....very attentive. 2 to her and the chefs at the time. I'm definitely coming back. read more

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CHEESE-EEEEEEEEEEE-GOOODNESS!!! Off the bat, over the phone, amazing customer service. Couldn't have asked for a better tone of voice. Walking in, you're welcomed by friendly smiles. The aura of the place is amazing. Up beat great vibes all around. Great decor. Did I mention...FRIENDLY SMILES!! It was my cheat day, and what better way to clog my arteries than with a delicious Monte Cristo sandwich? Lemme tell you......I was BROUGHT BACK TO MY GRITTY DINER DAYS with how cheesy, and greasy, and yummy, and eggy and hammy this sandwich was! Total nostalgia. 10/10 highly recommend! Now I gotta try their main dishes. THE WAFFLES! Anyways, definitely a a must have. Toodles! read more

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Came here for brunch on a wonderful Saturday morning. It was fairly empty and my friends and I opted to sit outside to enjoy the weather. Our server, Viktorija, eagerly greeted us with waters and menus. I settled on ordering the shakshuka dish because I had a small craving for it. After ordering our food we possibly waited about 15 minutes before it arrived. Very large plates for the price we paid. I can't say the dish I ordered was shakshuka more than the name of the dish. It smelled like a rich tomato sauce that you'd use for a pasta but tasted like chili. I kid you not. Large chunks of veggies and canned mushrooms. The eggs are supposed to be cooked in the dish and not put on top and they were slightly overdone. I wasn't impressed but then again that's my mistake for ordering a middle Eastern dish at a brunch spot. I'd return for food, of course, but it'd have to be breakfast dishes only. read more

Chicago Waffles - Oak Park - Shakshuka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Downtown Oak Park is a quaint and lovely old town-type of destination with one-of-a-kind shops, eateries and a park to enjoy on a lazy Saturday or Sunday. It was good to notice no homeless folks wandering around, as you would in any quaint California downtown area these days. It was our first time at this place for brunch, recommended by our friends who had only discovered it last month. The menu is full of interesting choices (see my photos) and the servings are big/generous. But I'm only giving a 3-star rating due to a few glitches in our orders (we were a party of six), and the restrooms status. My hubby & I arrived before our friends did, so we sat down, and asked for coffee. Coffee was lukewarm, almost cool; we gave both cups back. My husband's order said on the menu it came with three eggs. It only came with two. Server apologized, and delivered the 3rd egg a few minutes later. One of our friends ordered the vegetarian omelet, but the Mediterranean omelet was served to her! So, she had to wait for the correct entree to be cooked and served. My order of the green tea waffles was pleasantly loaded with pistachios. I loved it! My hubby, who is a great cook himself, tried the corned beef hash entree, and was not impressed. The restroom itself is spacious and with updated interior, but the standard of upkeep needs improvement. Mopping of the floor is obviously sloppy, as all the edges are caked with dirt. I'm not sure we'd go back to give it another try... read more

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Super cute - the outdoor patio is adorable. Wanted to sit outside, but it was a bit chilly that day. Food is really good - I was really impressed. I had the Chicken and Waffles. I also enjoyed the beverages. Not only was the coffee good, but I had a shot of Bailey's in it, which was a fun twist. Super cute place to meet friends for brunch! read more

I went to Chicago Waffles on recommendation from my cousin who lives in Country Club Hills, IL. I was born and raised in Chicago but now live in MN. I was recently home visiting and I always look forward to trying new places whenever I'm in town. Chicago Waffles exceeded any expectations I had. I ordered the Short Rib skillet that came with toast or pancakes. I've been eating low-carb lately but hey, I'm in Chicago, I decided to go with the pancakes. The coffee was strong and hot. The food was excellent and the waitress Sofia was an angel. She went over and beyond for us. I enjoyed my time here. This is now on my go-to list whenever I'm in Chicago. Thank you Chicago Waffle House‼‼ read more

Chicago Waffles made its way to Oak Park in 2022 and they are a great addition to the area! I had the Banana Cream Pie Waffles...... topped with CARMELIZED BANANAS, VANILLA ICE CREAM and CONDENSED MILK!!! They have also have waffles options that include Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake, Cookies & Ice Cream, Cheddar & Short Rib and get this - they have a WAFFLE CHICKEN SANDWICH TACO STYLE which is their Belgian waffle with fried chicken, served with coleslaw, scallions, sunny side up egg and spicy maple syrup. Their cocktail menu is extensive as well and I definitely enjoyed my drink called "Between The Sheets," made with Cognac, White Rum and Cointreau. I went on a busy Saturday and the place was packed but I still received fast service. Service could've been better but I did notice our waiter juggling a lot. Go check out their incredible waffle creations and tell 'em that Planes and Plates sent you! read more

The food and ambiance was good! The portions are just right and can also add items on the side since most of the waffles do it come with eggs or meat. They were very attentive and my niece absolutely loved it. I was a little turned off by the filthy walls and floor in the restroom. read more

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Great food, GREAT service! Possibly the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. We will definitely be back!

Solid breakfast options. Fast service. Not the spot for drinks but their is a simple bar menu. It's not fancy but seems to be a neighborhood fave read more

Had breakfast here with my family today; I don't recall our server's name but she was friendly & chatty. Our food came out fairly quickly & my Denver omelette was tasty. I only ate about half & ended up giving the remainder to a homeless person. I will say I felt a lot of the items were overpriced though. read more

I ordered a vegetarian omelette and it was small with little veggies. I brought it to my waitress attention and she agreed that the omelette was much smaller than usual. Also the eggs tasted like a lot of milk or water was added. Poor quality of food. A veggie omelette costing $18 should at least have real eggs. I had to order a side of beef short ribs to make up for the small Omelette. The side of short ribs was very tasty. I am happy that I ordered the side of short ribs. If not, I would have left there hungry. But the thing is... I did not want to eat meat today because of the 95 degree temperature. The atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. I am very dissatisfied because my main reason for going there was for the vegetarian omelette without the meat. I ended up spending $32 plus 20% tip for breakfast that was not tasty, low quality and quantity. This breakfast was not worth the calories. I am not going back! read more

I went to Waffles today with my family. The place is cute, but VERY loud and pretty expensive for what you get. I ordered the french toast flight and everyone else in my group each ordered the meat lovers skillet. We also ordered the waffle flight for the table. The french toast flight was very tasty. I was told that the meat lovers skillets were nothing special. The waffle flight is NOT worth $20. One of our pieces was under cooked. We were told it was supposed to be like that. They remade that piece and it was still pretty raw inside. If that's how the piece with bananas is "supposed to be", I DON'T recommend it. I ordered an iced tea and it was disgusting. I had to ask the other people at my table to help me drink it since we were paying $4 for a basic iced tea. How do you mess up iced tea?? Our server was not very attentive. She never came by to ask if we needed anything. We had to flag her down to get more coffee. She offered to bring us boxes and then never brought them. We had to ask another server for them. That same server took our cc/check bc our server never came back to take it. She finally came back and said "Did I not mention you could pay up front?" She didn't. Oh well. We saw her behind the bar on her phone numerous times. I guess that was more important. The cherry on top of everything was something disgusting my father witnessed. The older busboy dumped a glass of water back into the pitcher that is being used to fill everyone's glasses. DISGUSTING! I'm so glad that none of us really drank any of our waters. When we were about to leave, I put little bits of food in each of our glasses to ensure they weren't dumped back into the pitcher. None of us will be returning. I'm giving two stars bc the french toast flight was good... but honestly, there are better places to go in Oak Park!! read more

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The food was delicious and our server Gabriela was so sweet. We are in town visiting from Vegas and we were happy to find a cute breakfast spot close to our AirBnb. We will be back next time we visit Oak Park. read more

The food was great but service was bad. We were not talked to by any servers after being seated despite people who were seated at tables after us (also next to us) had already gotten drinks and orders taken. We were also severed other people's meals and other tables received our food. By the time I finally received the correct meal, everyone at my table had already been finished. read more

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