The place gets very busy on a Sunday morning. Lots of folks waiting inside and outside, blocking…read morethe restrooms, the entrances and holding the doors open. It gets uncomfortably warm inside, especially by the doors. Lots of people mean the wait staff have to navigate and at two times during our meal they had to have one of my family members get up from their seat to allow someone to pass. They really need to properly accommodate the people having to wait to be seated. That's my one star deduction. That said, the food is good. The wait staff are very attentive. And it is my family's favorite breakfast place in Sterling. I have not been during the week but have to assume it's much less crowded. Enjoy!

Came here on a Saturday morning after dropping my brother off at a run. Had 3 swedish pancakes,…read moresausage links and hash browns. Pros: + Service and the operation was incredibly efficient for being in a busy breakfast rush. + The swedish pancakes were some of the best I've had in recent memory. Very fresh and stayed hot until finished. That's not very common for this dish. + Ample space in the parking lot. Establishment itself seemed well kept. + Very cost effective price wise. Cons: - While not bad, I've had better in both the hash browns and especially sausage links. This is a nit pick however and not a true problem. - Like many establishments of its kind, I wonder if the menu is too extensive. While not directly proven, it does create questions of quantity over quality dish to dish. Side note: -The restroom had a strange scent that reminded me of a bait and tackle ship right after one gets down after cleaning fish. Just an odd observation. Bottom line: If I was a local this would easily be a regular stop. the busy breakfast turnout is well deserved. Maple Pancake House completely nails classi American morning diner. A great place

Awesome food!!Bacon cheeseburger/Mushroom Swiss burger melt in your mouth!Very friendly and polite…read moreguys!Will definitely give them an A plus on food.First impressions mean a lot!Yall go check them out!!

From the owner: Products: Breakfast, Lunch, Burgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken,…read moreChicken Strips, Tacos, Fries, Pancakes, French Toast, Breakfast Bowls, Biscuits And Gravy, Sloppy Joes, Pork Tenderloin.

Great service, excellent coffee, a fantastic Denver omelette and a Philly cheese steak are just the…read morestart! Next time we're in Dixon this is our go-to diner! Great job guys and gals!!

Very accommodating in seating with wheelchair accessibility, fast friendly service, and fabulous…read morefood. get the unique offerings like pancake of the month, potato pancakes, and corned beef hash. We want to go back asap!

UPDATE: July 4th, 2025…read more I've been coming back to this place 4-5 days a week SINCE my last review. The service has improved DRASTICALLY. My review was never about speed/wait times, or anything about product or store. It was ONLY on how insanely long it took SOME of the staff to acknowledge that a customer is in the store. Not because I need special attention, but because as someone in the industry for almost two decades, I was just dumbfounded by the lack of personal care. However, since then, they've all seemed to REALLY up there game. They're especially nice and attentive to me. I can't tell if its because I'm "that guy" who wrote the review... Or because they truly care and have actually focused on improving customer service across the board. Either way, the staff is very friendly, the drinks and food are AMAZING, ambiance is second to none in town, and I would recommend this place and service 11/10 times.

Breakfast sandwiches are not very good for the price. One of my relatives ordered peanut butter…read moreroast and it took forever to get the order and what they got was simple toast wedges with peanut butter and banana on top. I will say that their mochas were decent.

I was first introduced to these delicious coffee cakes at the Kane County Flea Market in Illinois…read more Dave's Coffee Cake had a nice booth set-up where they happily offered samples. Chocolate Chip and Raspberry are my favorites. The moistness (yes, I know, we all love that word) can't be beat. So good. These cakes are rich and aren't healthy for you by any means, but they do make a great once-in-a-while splurge. Dave's is always offering deals, coupon codes (if buying online) and more. Really, the more you buy the better the deal. If I'm remembering correctly, the coffee cakes freeze well (if you are buying multiples). They would make great host/hostess gifts, or gifts in general. Would be great added to a brunch buffet. Highly recommend.

Ok. I discovered Dave's coffee cakes at a farmers' market in Tinley Park IL on 29th of August 2026…read morewhere I paid $40.00 for one cake. The cake was really good so I went back on 5 September 2026 to buy another one and to my shock and horror when I went to pay the price had changed to $20.00 NOW needless to say I was very upset but hold for dramatic pause, the ladies at the booth asked me "Did you get two cakes?" I said no, and they replied "Well, that wasn't right" so the two stars are not for the taste of the cake it's for the poor job done hiring untruthful people to represent such a great product. I hope that Dave's coffee cakes makes this right. Now with that said the cakes are AMAZING and I am a true fan of the product, just not their HR.

Food was tasty, I had the mole poblano with rice and beans, came out hot! My waitress Jackie was…read morepolite and efficient.

I've been here a few time but now that I tried the FISH tacos no turning back. Delicious delicious…read morefish tacos. And I order saute onions and yummy!!!!

I ordered the taco salad. Most taco salads come in a large fried tortilla shaped like a bowl. Their…read moretaco salad came on a bed of store bought tortilla chips, like nachos. The salad had the bed of chips, about 1 cup of lettuce, a 1/4 cup of barely seasoned taco meat, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and onions. I normally post a picture of the food I order, but I said that I wanted "no onion or tomato, only meat and cheese." Since it was a salad I assumed I wouldn't have to say that I also wanted lettuce, but they didn't put any lettuce on my salad. I got tortilla chips with hamburger meat and cheese. They did give me lettuce after I requested it. I got my description of how the salads normally look because people next to me ordered them. My husband got a cheese burger. He said he thought there was too much bun. I suppose he could have taken 1/2 of it off. I will say that their double cheese burgers were pretty big (about the size of a double 1/4 at McDonald's). I'm sure the bun on those would be perfect.

This place is a gem. It's tucked away inside the bowling alley, but the food is great and always…read morehot. It's difficult to spot from the road, but you should try it out. Diner feel, and the decor isn't the best, but they have lots of fried goodness. Surprised more people don't eat here.

Not too good. I didn't like the hippie teas and the coffee was not too good. Very limited on…read morepastries. Don't let their social media fool you. They don't offer much.

Stopped here for coffee on my way. Picked up a couple of lattes and croissants- I can tell you that…read morethis is one of the best lattes I've ever had. ... and of all places in sleepy Sterling! Who'd have thought! Inviting colorful patio seating gives it a good vibe. I recommend this coffee shop highly. I'll be stopping again when I go this way again. I suggest they should put up a sign by the freeway. That'll bring them a lot more customers. Good luck and hope you thrive! Keep up the standards. I'll update my review over time. Ciao!