This restaurant used to serve triple decker turkey club sandwich using roasted turkey (not deli style) which I enjoyed very much. It's a shame that it is no longer the case. Please bring back Thanksgiving style roasted turkey; otherwise, you just lost another customer and her family members. read more

Had a good time at Danby Station this morning. Service was alright, sort of felt a little rushed. Food was really good, even though my dish had to be made twice, because it was served with a huge black/grey hair the first time. That's why I minus a star. The food was really good though. Pancakes super fluffy, biscuits soft. Skillet food hot and crispy as expected. My family may actually return to eat here again in the future. read more

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Have had breakfast there several time in the past month. Reasonable prices you can get two different fruit assortments if you don't want potatoes. I got biscuits and gravy instead of toast for a buck extra and it was very good. read more

I live out of town but visit Glen Ellyn for work and we often eat lunch here. Consistently good food, friendly and attentive service for a reasonable price. I typically order their sandwiches, which are filling. Today I had the California Zephyr salad (hold the tomato) which comes with a breadstick. Our meal came out very quickly and I was very satisfied. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Danby Station - California Zephyr salad, no tomato! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Delicious food, awesome service. Weird location, but it happened to be perfect for what we needed the day we went.

This place has excellent foot and atmosphere. I love the people and staff! ..................................................

I had to drive out to Wheaton, IL. for work today. It was lunch time, we were hungry and this place caught my eye as we were driving down Roosevelt Rd... I'm glad it did, because we ended up being very satisfied. The place was filled (but not too crowded) with families, couples, some post-church crowd, and groups of all ages. We were seated right away. My friend ordered breakfast...a Bacon, Spinach & Jack Cheese Omelette. It came with hash browns, and pancakes. I ordered a Buffalo Chicken Wrap, with chunks of crumbled Blue Cheese and bonus points....Tots!! (I had my choice of tots, fries, fresh fruit or cole slaw) It also came with soup. Both meals were delicious! I couldn't even finish all of mine. My friend ordered coffee and I can't count how many times the server came around to fill her cup. Excellent, excellent service! I highly recommend Danby Station if you're out west in the burbs for a fast AND delicious lunch or breakfast..or tots. read more

I really really like this place. I really really like that a bill for 2 people is less than $20. I really really like that they know how to poach an egg. I really really like a lot of things here. I used to hang out here in high school...when it was Denny's. Those were the days, man...Unlimited coffee...open all night....close to home...it was sweet. But not as sweet as Danby Station. My mom's favorite breakfast joint, and I found myself here on Saturday morning...I look over and bam! There's mom sitting with her breakfast buddy. I too am with my own breakfast buddy. I guess I do take after her just a little bit... Anyways, I ordered the 2 eggs (poached) with turkey sausage (delightful) and hash browns (undercooked--next time, I'll ask for them extra crisp) with a biscuit and gravy instead of toast (Only like 75 cent up charge? heck ya!) The biscuit was fluffy and delish. The gravy was warm and gravy-like. The eggs were, like I said, perfectly poached. The browns were a little soft, and the turkey sausage consisted of two flavorful patties. The OJ comes in a cute little glass, which is perfect Chrissy size (I don't like a lot of juice in the AM.) The perfect end to the meal? FREE ANDES MINTS. NO starlight mints here. No sir. We've got the good stuff, and we're not afraid to share it. read more

Yummy!!! Want a nice hearty breakfast!! This is it!!! Great place for group breakfast. The atmosphere is nice and clean...and the prices are good. I gave them four stars because the food seemed a little cold. The sausage links and French toast... read more

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Pretty decent breakfast cafe that also serves lunch. This is a non-smoking restaurant that used to be a Denny's before it changed over to Danby's. Nice warm country atmosphere with alot of booths for seating around the windows. The service was friendly and attentive and the meal was good. I really enjoy the coffee served here as well. I ordered my eggs benedict with a few alterations to it, and they were very accommodating and got the meal right. Convenient location and close to shopping, also make this a good choice. read more

What do the following foods have in common: carrots, apples, curry, spinach, artichokes, onion, cous cous, raisins, green peppers, chicken, asian salad dressing, and a breadstick? If you said "absolutely nothing," you'd be correct... if Danby's Station's "Orient Express Salad" didn't exist. Wacky salad, it is. But pretty good too. Who'd have thought that this eatery would be that progressive with something as basic as a salad? And yes, it is "Danby's Station." Possessive. So there. read more

Local Dinner Fell Below Our Low Expectations My husband and I had low expectations pulling into the parking lot of Danby Station, however the parking lot was full and so were the tables and we thought, why not? (why are expectations were low, I can not really explain). We were greeted by friendly faces, and seated within a few moments. Coffee and water arrived immediately, which is always a bonus in my book - however I hard a time telling if the coffee was actually good because it was so hot. Nonetheless, I chugged it down and waited for my second cup; that is when I realized, the coffee was very watered down and not tasty at all. Again, I didn't expect gourmet coffee, just the standard dinner version, but it fell short. When I got home, I immediately made my own cup as I knew that stuff was not going to help get me through my day. For food, I ordered one of the specials - Pumpkin Pancakes - as I am a sucker for anything Pumpkin flavored this time of year. My husband ordered the Country Fried Steak Skillet, which is something you don't see on most breakfast menus, again, a nice little bonus as they offered a robust menu. Our food arrived in a timely fashion, given how crowded the place was and the platting of my Pumpkin Pancakes was gorgeous; three semi fluffy pancakes topped with a good helping of whipped creamed surrounded by a dusting of cinnamon - I couldn't wait to dive in. Unfortunately when I did, the pancakes had zero flavor. I ended up eating only one as they were not worth the calories and saved the other two for my dog at home. The rest of the meal, I picked off my husband's plate - only because I was starving. His Country Fried Steak Skillet was primarily hash browns, as the remaining of the fixing was scarce. The sauce they used though had a nice flavor and I enjoyed the few bites I was able to steal, even though they were just has browns. I know we will not be back and our search for a local breakfast dinner continues... read more

Great service! Delicious coffee. The crepes were amazing. Fresh fruit cup as good as they come! We will be back again!

I've been here about 5 times now and every time is very pleasant. The coffee is always fresh, food is delicious and portion appropriate. I always get eggs with meat, potatoes and toast and my boyfriend always goes for a supreme omelet. With a coffee, our bill typically comes out close to 18$. I love the homey feel here, the owners remember us and always make an effort to be friendly and welcoming. Overall, my favorite place to get breakfast in the area! read more

Good service and great food The Butchers skillet is delicious like I was truly blown away. Usually when I get a steak skillet there's small pieces and nothing that good. But holy cow so much steak good size pieces and it's seasoned just right. prices are so reasonable. Definitely will be returning read more

Great place to eat. I have eaten here before. I had the club sandwhich and it was really good. I got the coleslaw too. I will definitely be back to eat here when I am in the area again. read more

Two stars seems kinda harsh, but this place rates a "meh" far more than an "A-OK." Things looked promising when we walked in for Sunday breakfast - the place was packed, and it smelled great. The hostess, however, was disinclined to seat the two of us at the only open table in the restaurant and told us we'd need to wait 10 minutes. Why? I have no idea. Maybe she was on her way to a smoke break or something. Anyway, a kindly busboy took pity on us and asked her to please seat us, and the hostess relented. The food was bland at best. My veggie benedict was drowned in a vile, watery Hollandaise and my dad described his chili-topped omelet as "gummy." Eew! I did like the generous, tasty fruit bowl that I subbed for hash browns, and they had a nice basket of hot teas. Our waitress was attentive and the local history decor is mildly interesting, but for barely-OK food and a space cadet hostess, there are far better ways to spend $23 on breakfast. If I ever give this place another try, it will be for lunch. read more

Today was brunch with my mom and sister before heading to see GG and my mom leaving. Danby was close and although I've driven by it a thousand times, I've never stopped in. My sister recommended it bc she likes the GF pancakes. The wait-staff was kind and attentive. The clientele was mainly groups in their sunset years. The food was simple and absolutely delicious. I had cream of broccoli soup, a BLT, and a salad with balsamic. Everything was home-made, fresh, and not salty. 3 of us were stuffed and our bill was $21. This might become a bit of a delightful tradition. Nothing frilly. Simply good, classic food from a local business at reasonable prices... and admittedly, I kind of love that they re-purposed an old Denny's. read more

NEW TO GLEN ELLYN. 1st time here Food was quite good BUT after ordering two farmers skillets the menu said it CAME WITH a choice of ham bacon or sausage on the bill we were charged EXTRA -YES EXTRA -for the ham and sausage GOIN DOWN THE STREET TO SEVEN DWARFS FROM NOW ON read more

The guy with white hair working the register is a complete asshole. He really needs to work on his people skills. Looking over your head acting like your wasting his time or something. To bad because the food is good. read more

I've read this place used to be a Denny's. To me, it might as well still be a Denny's because we were not at all impressed with the food or service. Among our table, we sampled a skillet, pancakes, and eggs with meat. It's not that anything truly bad happened. It was just so underwhelming. I'd rather just go to IHOP, and that's saying something. With all of the quality breakfast places around, I'm not sure how this place stays in the game. Maybe we missed something. read more

This review does not pertain to the service. I got carry out so I will change my review once I actually do dine in because I think service is huge. The food is great though! Lots of food for your $$. Will go back to dine in sometime read more

I came here Friday with my friend for a 10AM brunch. We had never been here before, but it seemed like the perfect meeting place before shopping nearby. There was a steady crowd but it was not overflowing like it might be on a weekend. We were seated right away and offered coffee promptly. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, and she was completely fine with pouring me a half decaf half regular coffee (yay!) and did so a few more times while we were there. The menu had the usual diners choices. I did not scrutinize all the offerings as I already knew I wanted an omelette. One thing I really liked was that I had the option to order fruit or hash browns plus pancakes or toast. I think it was pick 2 (?) A lot of places make you choose between fruit or carbs. I am gluten free and asked about toast. They did not have that, but they have gluten free pancakes which were great, plus fresh fruit. For my omelette I ordered the veggie with swiss cheese (for this omelette choice, cheese is 50 cents extra). Our orders came very quickly, and my omelette was huge- it literally filled half the large plate. It was packed with broccoli, tomatoes, peppers. I had opted no onions but those are normally in there too. It was exactly what I needed. If you order fresh fruit you have two options, I got strawberries and bananas, which were fresh and delicious. My friend also really loved her order. She was on a very limited diet bc of undergoing chemo. The staff were very, very, attentive to her needs and everything was prepared exactly to order. Overall, I love this place and definitely will be back. One of the main reasons is that, all things being equal, fabulous caring staff and service make a huge difference. This place had all the right ingredients :-). read more

The Eggs Benedict with Chipotle sauce with onion mixed in , have them give you the hollandaise in a separate bowl so " You can add as much as you like" Iced Tea with 2 slices of lemon , Enjoy ! read more

Danby Station - I think the railing at this restaurant is a Hazard, it's loose , and hostess spilled Hot coffee All over my Mothers hand ... No Bueno! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Danby Station has perhaps the nicest wait staff I have ever seen. Very cordial and good at what they do. And Charlie is probably the hardest worker I have ever seen. The breakfast food isn't the best in the area, but the service keeps me coming back for more. Keep up the good work. read more

My husband and I've been coming to Danby's Station for almost 6 years now - at least a couple of times a month. I think all of the servers from our first visit are still here, which is amazing! All of their staff are friendly and super efficient. We can tell they love and take pride in what they do. The menu is pretty extensive and encompasses the most breakfast and lunch staples. My recent favorite has been their crepes. I just had French Fruit crepes with Sautéed bananas this morning and it was delicious. Their portion size is pretty large, so we can always get two meals out of our entree. If you're ordering a savory dish, we suggest choosing tater tots for your side - they are awesome. Danby's Station is a gem and we highly recommend it. read more

Best breakfast for the best price in the area. Their omelettes are perfect, they do a great salad with grilled or fried chicken, crepes and biscuits and gravy are great as well. We almost always get our food to go, and everything comes out perfectly. They never forget any of the extra ingredients or sides we request, which is quite a rarity in the restaurant business. read more

Overall an unsatisfying experience. Very disappointing. There was some kind of chemically cleaner smell in the entrance way. Should have tipped us off, but we went in. One of our water glasses had dried up lettuce or spinach and something white stuck to the outside of it. The cream of chicken rice soup was plentiful but bland. We added salt pepper and lemon which helped some. The egg sandwich on a croissant with bacon, was just okay. The hash browns were borderline burnt. The grilled romaine chicken Caesar salad was boring and not worth the price at all. The presentation was unappealing and the dressing lacked. The croutons had a stale aftertaste and the tomatoes were big, clunky, unripened wedges with zero flavor. While we were eating there was an overpowering wet mop smell. We are new to the area so we were hoping to enjoy it. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

Food always tastes fresh and the service and coffee are great! It was my daughter's birthday and we happened to be out shopping in the AM and stopped by for a quick breakfast. They found out it was her birthday and made her this Super Yummy Belgium waffle/ice cream/chocolate sauce birthday treat! Not only was it sweet of them, but their waffles are so SO good! We had benedicts and the sauce was just right. We love their breakfast food! Lots to choose from. Enjoy!! read more

Love this place. Have been coming here for breakfast about once a week for the last seven years since I worked I across the street. I've never had their lunch but I will vouch for the breakfast menu. They have a 2 egg special that includes eggs, hash browns, meat(bacon/sausage), and choice of pancakes or toast for like 8 bucks. Can't beat that price. I usually settle for a skillet which start at about $9 depending on the add-ons. This place is fire and I will miss it when I relocate to a new location. Thank you Danby's! read more

We went to Danby Station for the first time today- we live in Downers Grove, so it is a little out of the way, but it was worth the trip. We were greeted cheerfully and immediately, had a clearly experienced and thoughtful server that made sure we weren't rushed, and enjoyed tasty breakfast standards thoughtfully prepared and brought to the table piping hot. Our water and coffee weren't allowed to get low, and the atmosphere was energetic, but not loud. We'll be back with friends! read more

When staying in Glen Ellyn for a Hockey Tournament, my daughter and I had heard this was the place to have breakfast. In short, Local favorite, Fast Service, Friendly, bottomless coffee and the food was excellent. My daughter said we definitely need to bring the family next time we are nearby. read more

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Danby Station has a marvelous charm to it, that of which not many places can achieve. The design and atmosphere created by the employees and topped off by the customers makes this place feel like home. This little café was meant to give an enjoyable atmosphere to those who choose to dine inside. It executes that purpose very well. Some positives of this place are certainly the well cooked food, cozy ambience, and a great staff. I can't really think of any negatives, unless you come with a biased view you will have a great time. This place has great staff that provide good service for its customers, the food they prepare tastes like home, it is very delicious and I will indeed come back again. Definetly a 5 star rating read more

We had a nice family breakfast here. Many options for kid entrees and the kids really enjoyed the pancakes. The Irish Benedict with corned beef was really good too. read more

this place used to be a Denny's, and let me tell you......... i am SO glad that it isn't a Denny's anymore. Danby's Station is a great breakfast spot! they have high quality food at a reasonable price, and a awesome selection. The waitresses are so freakin friendly, and the coffee just keeps on coming........... it's like everytime you turn your back, your coffee cup is being refilled. and i LOVE that you don 't have to flag down a waitress for anything, they just keep coming on by to check if you had needed anything. their breakfast specials are worth getting since they come with a glass of orange juice (who else includes juice with your breakfast at no additional charge?) read more

It doesn't get much better than this. It's certainly breakfast oriented, but the lunch menu is quite expansive. The portions are great for the price -- for instance, I ordered a daily special (spinach pie). Not only did it come with a bowl, not cup, of soup and a very generous portion of fries, but also a delicious mixed greens salad (not limp iceberg and a tomato, no -- mixed greens, cabbage, goat cheese, kalamata olives and greek dressing). The waitresses are friendly and polite, and kept my coffee and water more than halfway full the whole meal. Lunch was quick -- in and out in half an hour, tops -- and I took half of it home because there was just so much food. Highly recommended. read more

Went in the other day and got the "Texas Eagle Chicken Sandwich''. Overall I rate it a 9/10, cooked to perfection, flavorful, and came out in a reasonable amount of time. An exquisite combination of flavors with the caramelized onions, toasted bun and the  fresh tomato and lettuce. Altogether making a mouthwatering dish that I will definitely come back again for. For the price ($8.99) you get a generous amount of food (the sandwich, soup, and choice of a side). As soon as I walked in, I felt welcomed and appreciated as the women led us to a table immediately with a kind and enthusiastic tone. Our waiter came shortly after that, taking our drink orders with the same incredible charisma. The decor gives an atmosphere of a time honored restaurant while the paintings on the wall describe the history and origins of its name. With the decor and service of the restaurant combined, it makes you feel as if you are at home. Making it the Glen Ellyn staple that it is, highly recommended this place for families. read more

I want to start by saying that I don't have anything against Danby Station, its fine. In fact I recommend giving it a try for breakfast, for sure. The service was good, coffee was flowing, and the menu had a lot to offer. I got a skillet under the recommendation of my boyfriend, who could review skillets for a living at this point...he gets them everywhere we go!! It was good - everything was fresh - but something was missing. That's right, the hash browns. They were listed as an ingredient and I could find some reminisce of them, but when I think of a great skillet, I think of a bed of hash browns with a pile of toppings, cheese, and two eggs (preferably in some way runny, if not poached - over easy or sunny side up...). Well, there was a HEAPING pile of toppings, some cheese, the two eggs were there...but if it was a bed of hash browns, it would be considered a cot. I was shocked that my boyfriend so highly recommended this skillet! Not up to the usual skillet standards. It should be said that I still ate every bite and really did enjoy it, and that the pancakes shared the same fate (these were fluffy, flavorful, and delish!). I just can't bring myself to give a place more then 3 stars if I'm not already trying to plan my next visit. I guess the best way to put this is that the food is just good, honest, diner food. I would love to go back if a group is headed there, but I just don't see myself planning a trip back when there are so many old favorites and new places to try! Don't let my three stars deter you from heading over, just don't expect to be blown away if you do give it a try. read more

Great wait staff. Prompt and courteous. Clean tables and floors. The food was A-okay, just what you'd expect in a breakfast/lunch establishment. I would recommend. read more

I've been to Danby's many times and they NEVER disappoint. Food is great with generous portions. Staff treats you like family. It's always clean. I just started ordering from Uber eats and Danby's is amazing. All my "extra requests" to change an ingredient or substitute something were followed through to the letter! So impressed! Highly recommend!!! read more