Actually, I did not set out to eat here. My wife and I had just escaped from a nearby IHOP that had no cook, and could not serve its patrons. Since I knew that Egg Harbor was near our destination, we decided to visit it in the hope that they would have somebody to provide sustenance for a pair of emaciated, ravenously hungry, old and weird folks. Egg Harbor is a nice breakfast/brunch place directly across the street of the North Glenview train station. It is pleasantly decorated in a "home-style" decor, and offers a nice assortment of items. Unlike many restaurants, they offer a bulletin board in their foyer, which can be used to post community-style messages. The waitress greeted and seated us promptly and treated us graciously throughout our visit. I chose a stack of pancakes, and Mrs. B ordered an omelette. I did not throw a tantrum like the guy in the Rainman movie because the waitress promptly plopped a dispenser of pancake syrup in front of me. Maybe this occurred since I started talking about buying underwear at the Kmart at 400 Oak St in Cincinnati. We got coffee too, and they offered us a "doggie cup" of coffee to take with us upon departure. Mrs. B was satisfied with her breakfast. It looked good and she consumed it with vigor and dispatch. My pancakes were a slight disappointment, because I thought their serving size was a bit small (3 pancakes). As far as I am concerned, I am giving the Cafe a good rating, but pancakes are cheap, so I thought the serving size was inadequate. PS: I am also an excellent driver. read more

Egg Harbor Cafe is located in The Glen, which was formerly Glenview Naval Air Station. It's across from the train station in a modern multi-tenant building with plenty of off-street parking. On a weekday lunch, business was booming. There is a large menu with mainly breakfast items. I ordered a Rocky Mountain High omlette, which is normally called a Denver. It came with pan fried chopped potatoes with scallions (very salty). The omlette, although listed as three eggs, seemed small and rather bland. Service was quick and attentive. The decor is nice. Prices seemed a lilttle high to me for what was served. read more

I absolutely love this place. They serve an amazing and fresh breakfast and lunch. I have gone here for years and have yet to have a bad meal. I originally got hooked on their chicken salad, but have expended into many other breakfast items and lunch choices. They always have daily menu specials and also offer you drinks to go. The server's are always welcoming and helpful too. read more

Great breakfast place. I wish there was one closer than Glenview. Their jam tastes homemade; I wondered if it was boysenberry, which seems to be a flavor I find much more frequently back home in the Pacific Northwest. The Sir Dugan frittata is my favorite, though I do love a good rösti. Good service and a solid breakfast. read more

Good breakfast food at a reasonable price... You'll just have to stand in a long line to get it

Definitely my go-to brunch spot when I am in the north suburbs. Egg Harbor has a great menu with lots of choices. They have a specific gluten free menu as well. However, the best part about this place is the paleo pancakes! You can get any pancake on the menu in a gluten free version or a paleo version. You do not feel like you are missing out! The savory eggs dishes are always great as well. I really like the scramblers. The potatoes are good as well, but you can also replace with fruit - and it isn't just melon, they have berries too! The vanilla tea is also great. It is served in a personal tea pot and you get freshly steeped tea. The food is great...and so is the service! Everyone who works there is incredibly nice! read more

A lot of choices. Easy to pick a healthy or keto meal. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. We waited not more than 5min for the food, which was very delicious. We also got cups for our coffee to go!! Very nice! read more

The staff here is terrific, and this applies to everyone - the front desk, the busboys, the wait staff, and what comes out of the kitchen is delicious. They give incredible personall attention to customers but behind the friendly service with a smile, these people really know how to hustle. There are 2 or 3 staff members that seem to constantly monitor the floor and direct traffic. We hardly ever feel like we have to wait long from the moment we are seated. On weekends, there is usually a 15 to 20 minute wait for a table. They give us a pager when we check in and if it is a nice day, we can wait outside where it is less crowded. Inside, there are a few (about 8) seats for people waiting but most people stand. it does get a little crowded but they have coffee in the waiting area and for kids, there is a shelf of childrens books. The menu is great, especially the seasonal dishes that change every few months. I think Egg Harbor's menu is more creative than the competitors. There is also a kid's menu with at least 12 dishes to choose from-the variety is especially helpful because our son is allergic to eggs.. We feel very comfortable bringing our son here. There are lots of families with young children, but equally there are customers across all age groups that seem just as happy as we are. read more

Despite some bad reviews, we visited this location more often than the Lake Forest location. The food is good, the service ok, but teenage hosts are terrible, and they lack people skills. You can tell they don't want to be there. We have been there multiple times at this location and have seen people bringing their dogs and dining out. Our son is autistic and has ADHD; we got our little Havanese puppy with us since it helps our son to relax. The hosts denied entrance, said dogs are not allowed, and told us there was a 40 min wait. We shouldn't have the need to pull a "Karen" on them but when you have seen several people with no visual disabilities bring their dogs, why are we being denied our son to bring his puppy? Horrible experience; I will not come back to this location again. Hypocrites when they are not dog-friendly in outdoor dining settings. How do you know the other dogs do not service dogs? Do you ask for proof? We don't think so! read more

The food here is decent, but their menu doesn't stand out against other local breakfast joints. My 2-star review is not based on the food but the lack of kindness I experienced with the wait staff and overall staff members. My mom and I were rushed out of the restaurant by a young girl who kept insisting us to take to-go cups and kept asking us if we were done. The restaurant was not overly full. I barely get to see my mom, and I had just had a diagnostic procedure done at the nearby hospital an hour before and wanted to enjoy a good meal. This experience was definitely not something I expected or wanted, and I don't plan on returning. read more

The coffee was hot, the pancakes light and fluffy, the bacon crisp. Our server was prompt and the food was wonderful.

I can't say enough about this place. We only found it because we had an awful experience at Jaspers (see my review). Egg Harbor is a bit more out of our way, but so worth it. Always crowded on the weekends with a wait, the wait has never been more than 25 minutes and pleasant. They even have coffee for you while you wait. The staff and manager are BEYOND friendly, no matter how busy they are. I can't think of another breakfast establishment that is so pleasant. And the food is absolutely delicious. This is a must if you have never been there. read more

(This is really 4.9 stars, but since I can't give fractions, I am comfortable rounding up) Last time I was in Chicagoland I went here for breakfast with my parents. Now, normally I'd go to Walker Brothers, but I had just been in town the month before, so I was up for trying something new. I'm glad I went. Oddly enough, we all ended up ordering the same thing. The special pancake of the day - berry, and granola, sounded great to all of us. And it was delicious. Plenty of juicy blackberries, a fair amount of crunch granola, and a good, basic, pancake base. Good stuff. We all also ended up getting the vanilla coffee of the day. Why? Because mom wanted it, and neither my dad or I had strong opinions any other way, and one pot was as good as multiple pots. It was surprisingly good flavored coffee. I also had a small orange juice, because I am a sucker for fresh squeezed juice. It's no walker bros, but it is darn good. read more

The blueberry pancakes with crispy bacon and eggs over easy was to die for! My husband had a three egg omelette covered with a mozzarella cheese that he loved! We thought the wait was going to be a problem but it was much less than 1/2 hour! Love the food love the atmosphere and love the waitress, Brittany! read more

I'm a big fan of the egg white omelet! At Egg Harbor, don't have to pay the extra $2 like other restaurants charge!! The selection is huge and the food is always top notch! I like The Skinny Rosti fresh spinach, mushrooms onion, red and green peppers and grated potatoes baked in egg whites topped with salsa and low fat mozzarella cheese served with fresh fruit and a wheat English muffin. Probably my favorite breakfast! Another great selection for those of us watching our "midsection" is the Farmer's Market Benedict, made with fresh baby spinach, mushrooms, vine ripened tomato and artichokes on a toasted English muffin with poached eggs with fresh basil holladaise (on the side) it is served with harbor potatoes, but I substituted fruit for the potatoes. The kids that work there are mainly college students (in the summer months) and are very friendly and hard working! On a summer day, there is outdoor seating. In the morning the sun is strong, but once we pass the noon hour, there is much more shade. Love the fact that we get a take home cup of coffee at the end of the meal! read more

Egg Harbor is an essential part of The Chad's Saturday morning regimen. Check it out: 1. WAKE UP. SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!!!1!!!11! 2. Crush some coffee, crush a shower, crushed velvet bathrobe 3. GYM Time 3a. Bench press: 3 sets of 10 3b. Dumbbells: 3 sets of 10 3c. 40 situps 4. Egg Harbor time! Always order the Matt's Meaty Breakfast - gotta get my protein! They have turkey bacon for the women and joggers!!!1!! Any of you ever dropped a couple scoops of whey into some Mountain Dew Code Red? Mountain Dew Code Jacked!!! read more

I had the pleasure of speaking to Katherine at the glenview location. What an amazing person! She gave me all the info and more that I needed. She is kind and has such a positive energy! Thank you Katherine for taking the time to answer all my questions. Egg harbor is lucky to have you! Thank you! read more

Very nice brunch. We used the waitlist function and didn't have to wait. Excellent coffee. Tomato bisque and salmon Benedict really good, as was bacon/avocado omelette. Aztec omelette good but could have used more chorizo. Service was friendly and fast. Overall, great place. We'll be back. read more

Great Eggs Benedict and superior coffee and service. A little pricey but didn't disappoint!

Best breakfast I've ever had in Chicago PERIOD. I only hope they can be closer to Evanston or get a location there not just for potential profits but for us poor students.... Would love to drive for 25min to dine there! read more

It's like you're eating at mom's except you have to pay when you're done. Everything I've had there is delicious. The food is reasonably priced and the menu provides a lot of options. The staff is always accommodating and incredibly friendly. They do breakfast and they do it right. read more

Oranges not so fresh. Ordered omelet but still hungry due to small servings. Will not come back. read more

Egg Harbor Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

I used to go here A LOT for their blueberry pancakes, french toast, and a few other plates, but I always had to order carryout. Last time I came here with a girl, and we were just waiting on the Metra back to the city, so figured we'd come get a quick meal beforehand. Now I know how busy Eggsperience gets on the weekends, and this was a Saturday/Sunday afternoon, but the staff was definitely not on top of their stuff that day. We got seated immediately, but nobody took our order for 27 MINUTES!! We kept trying to get their attention and was told someone would be right with us, but we waited another 10 minutes and left. I've gone here plenty of times, and service has always been kind of an annoying issue here. read more

I am, for the most part, a peaceful man but I will drown babies at the chance to eat here! Just when I thought I tried it all they add seasonal items! If the food wasn't reason enough to come they've gone ahead and taught their servers how to treat people right. The price is more then reasonable and to top it all off they offer you a cup of their baby drowning good coffee in a to go cup! Do yourself a favor and IHop your rear end here and have amazing food served by great people at a great price!!! Only downside is it's really busy on the weened but totally worth the wait!! Please DO NOT drown babies or other baby like items! read more

I hadn't been to Egg Harbor Cafe in quite some time but my friends wanted to meet there for a birthday celebration. I didn't feel like breakfast and most of the lunch entrees were either salads or cold so I thought I'd order the special, a pulled pork sandwich. It came with potatoes and a small side salad (all on the same plate which, in itself, I didn't like). The sandwich was almost inedible. A few strands of fatty pulled pork, hunks of ham with bacon & cheese. They did not meld well and when the waiter asked me how I liked my sandwich, I was honest and told him it wasn't good. At the register, the hostess asked me the same thing and I said the same thing and got, "I'm sorry." Each to his own. Will return but will never order the pulled pork special sandwich again. read more

We come here often. They are consistently fabulous. My daughter has a gluten allergy and has never gotten ill. We all look forward to eating here. read more

I go here a lot and they never fail to disappoint. The food is always delicious and cooked perfectly. This is my favorite restaurant, and much better than Eggsperience. read more

This is one of the better breakfast places in Glenview. Be forewarned however, it's often packed so make sure to get there early, especially if you're going on a Sunday. As busy as it is, though, they do a great job of turning over tables pretty efficiently so even if you're waiting, it won't take overly long. The décor is very traditional country style with roosters and chickens everywhere. I'm serious; everywhere you turn there is some plastic, painted, or arts and crafts feathered creature staring at you but it's definitely part of the charm. The staff is great and I've never had a problem with my order. It's pretty impressive that in the many years I've been going to this or other Egg Harbor locations I have never had to send my food back or clarify my order. The staff and the kitchen are very well coordinated. Egg Harbor serves both breakfast and lunch but I love their breakfast so much that I've only had their lunch food once or twice, and while good, I much prefer their breakfast. Whether it's an omelet, frittata, scrambler, or simple scrambled eggs, this place does eggs right. They are always light and fluffy and clearly made with skill. I recommend making your own scrambler as you can throw in all sorts of delicious meats and fresh veggies. Most of the breakfasts come with their potatoes which are my favorite part of the breakfast. They are wonderfully cooked and flavored and their own spice adds a nice touch to an already tasty dish This location compares favorably with their other locations and I will certainly be going back in the future, maybe even tomorrow for breakfast. read more

After my wife telling me how terrific this place is, it was a disappointment. Judging by the crowd I was anticipating something worth the short wait. If you're used to Walker Brothers bacon you're in for a big disappointment. It was typical coffee shop fare: not particularly lean or thick and no distinctive cheerywood flavor (they highlight on the menu that their bacon is cheerywood). The eggs were fine. I mean...they were eggs. My wife ordered the freshly squeezed strawberry orange juice. Sounds like a great idea! Another disappointment. A few strawberry seeds and not much of a strawberry taste. The only highlight is the service. From the greeter to the server to the checkout counter, friendly and helpful. In short, lots of better places. read more

This was extremely disappointing. I was expecting Fresh ingredients and a home made feeling, we got pre-made everything. Even the "fresh squeezed" orange juice tasted like tropicana. Your better off going down the street (to the east) for high quality food. Service, atmosphere, and wait time were all good but that's as far as I can go with the compliments. read more

Great breakfast place, has the classic breakfast options with some creative and interesting selections as well. The service is very good, but it can get really crowded here, I mean really crowded. I got an omlette with ham, peppers, and pepper jack cheese with a side of sausage and it also came with home fries. We got the food fast and it looked great. The omlette was perfectly cooked, but I would have liked a little more filling inside the omlette, it was a bit skimpy. The potatoes were delicious and you have to put some of the Cajun seasoning that they put out on the table, makes them so good. I also tried a scramble which was very good with lots of cheese and flavor. The thick cut cherrywood bacon is so delicious here, amazing flavor with sweetness and saltiness together. Good prices here, food is cooked well, definitely a great breakfast spot in Glenview. read more

Place looked and felt cozy. Food was really good cannot complain about it. Would definitely return to try their lunch menu read more

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Quaint breakfast/lunch shop in Glenview. Was really impressed by the fact they have different coffee flavors! Today was hazelnut & coconut coffee, absolutely delicious, they also give you little coffee carafes so you don't have to wait for your server. The breakfast options were out of the world. I order the chorizo chilaquiles & it was just as good as it was when I was in Mexico. Overall impressed with the service and the operation they have going there. Been doing something right if they've been around since 1985. read more

Great service! I've been brought the wrong dish 2x but never had a problem with getting the correct dish! Delicious food and there's always something new to try. They also let you leave with a cup of coffee on a to go cup!! Also it's in a cute area in downtown glenview. read more

Standard breakfast pancakes and eggs. Nothing spectacular. Okay for occasional visits.

Food was excellent. Server was very pleasant, helpful, and had good sense of humor. Ingredients fresh and flavorful.

One of my favorite breakfast places. Staff is always nice and the food and coffee is good. It's actually my parents go to when the visit as well. read more

Such an awesome breakfast spot in Glenview! All my essential breakfast favorites are here and they have delicious coffee too. Sometimes the potatoes are undercooked for my taste but everything else is usually consistent. And compared to the local competition, Egg Harbor blows them out of the water. Who knows, you might even walk out with a couple Egg Harbor coffee mugs for the house :) Overall, the service is great and I've hardly had to wait get seated. You can also call ahead and get your name on the waiting list. read more

The food at this and other Egg Harbors is always good. It's the little things that keep me from giving them 5 stars. The staff is great - I agree with the other reviewers on this point. For example, the Chicken and Wild Rice soup tastes good, but it doesn't have a homemade quality to it. Soup in a place like this should be homemade, but this has some canned qualities to it. I do like it, and often order it, but it could be better. Their seasoned potatoes, usually good, do vary a bit. When they're dry and overcooked, it can be a let down. The Santa Fe Rollups are outstanding. The chicken salad is excellent AND you can even buy a pound and take it home if you wish. The rollups, salad and potatoes (when cooked right) is absolutely one of the best lunches one can find. I've been a regular at EHC's for several years and will continue to be. read more

We'd been coming here more and more recently because after surveying the North Shore landscape we've realized the quality of the ingredients are great and consistent here compared to other places in the area. First off, they have good coffee here. Intelligensia coffee. And you can get some for free if you are in the waiting area. If you order coffee with your meal, it's not only unlimited but you can take the leftovers from your carafe with you in a cup that EHC will provide to you upon request. Score! Most everything I've ordered here is pretty good, with the exception of their omelettes. Their egg dishes here seem to be hard scrambled, so don't expect fluffy omelettes if you order one. My faves are their "bacamato" grilled breakfast sandwich and their cinnamon roll french toast. Their Harbor potatoes that come with most dishes are pretty good, or if you decide you wanna go less carby you can order fruit in which case their fruit cups are pretty fresh compared to most places. Portion sizing here is a little smaller and the prices are maybe a touch higher than your standard diner as well. read more