The current Menu with new owners. Food is still good. Service is great. Prices did go up quite a bit though. Egg prices have come down, but they still have a sign that states $1.00 surcharge on any dish with eggs. I ordered a German Pancake, which was about $15 last year, now it's $20!.. it was good, but not at all worth $20. It's a large pancake, slightly different batter. We love supporting small businesses, so we make our rounds in local places. We will come back to try to new items. The menu font is very very small, even my 18 yr old with great vision could barely see the details. I would suggest, please fix that. read more

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Took way too long for the food to arrive! The coffee is terrible! Plates were delivered at different times.

I had serious doubts that this place would actually deliver but decided to give it a shot anyways. The decor on the walls didn't help my doubts. It looks like a dollar tree threw up inside. No real rhyme or reason to the decor. However, all of that aside - Service was fast and we were in and out within 35 minutes. The food was good - exactly what you'd expect from a diner; your standard breakfast foods cooked pretty traditionally. Nothing wild or unexpected in the food department. Just good breakfast food done right. I would definitely go back. read more

Eggspress Cafe - Outside - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

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We went for breakfast. Food was awesome along with the service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's just a regular cafe been here for years but was very clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

What an amazing find this was! Came for the Dutch baby/german pancake, sadly that's something you gotta call a day in advance to order (my fault for not reading the menu-- and yes I will be back for it), despite that minor setback, my girlfriend and I still had a wonderful brunch that hit all the right notes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This diner isn't decorated super fancy and it's a little small with only 12 tables, but it was PACKED and for good reason...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Chorizo Benedict was a stand out, the Nutella crepes were prepared beautifully and the staff was all super nice and attentive. We will definitely be back again soon. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]First of all when you walk in, they have seasonal decorations making it fun to look at.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is polite and attentive, Then, the food is so good and a great variety of things to choose. I love their Avocado Toast. They like you to pay in cash, otherwise the charge is extra for CC. read more

This place is such a gem, whether you are local or passing through. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's set back a bit in a strip mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a customer base of loyal regulars. The service is wonderful. I always say it's a good day when my breakfast arrives with the potatoes still hot and they always come through. The coffee is remarkably good and my personal favorite is the chile relleno omelet. You won't be sorry! We've been here numerous times and have never been disappointed. read more

this place is great. They make eggs and bacon and everything you want very good. Food service is great. Very friendly service in the [[HIGHLIGHT]]inside is small but very nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is a small local place, food is good but [[HIGHLIGHT]]place is old looking and can appear unclean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

The food was very good. Sometimes the service is as fast as it could be, but everybody is very nice. Thank you.

Best skillet I've had in a long time. My BF and I had the vegetarian skillet. Everything was fresh and had great flavor. Eggs were fresh. Toast was buttered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a little strip mall and easy to miss but glad we found it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Eggspress Cafe - Vegetarian Skillet - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Great place in a strip mall. Once again waitress knows me by name and my drink order. Got a omelet with cheddar, onion and tomatoes. Very good and great for keeping my sodium levels down. Thank you! read more

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The cutest little breakfast place in Round Lake! Came in on a weekday for breakfast. Got a coffee and a meat lovers skillet. Coffee was unlimited pours and the waitress was back often to top me off. Service was so great! The skillet was good - nothing too special but big portion. It came with toast or pancakes. My friend got chicken and waffles. The chicken was chicken tenders but she was told ahead of time. The breakfast is decent for the price as it is super affordable! Parking can be difficult in the parking lot as the plaza is busy. Head on over if you're looking for an affordable breakfast with great service! read more

Eggspress Cafe - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Bad food I would not recommend this restaurant it's also over price. On the menu is it's one price and when they bring the bill it's says way different price read more

Trying to get the family back to Sunday breakfasts out and about and stopped at Eggspress. The restaurant is hidden in a plaza behind a bowling alley. Not easy to see if you were just driving by. My husband, the kids and I entered just as a gentleman was leaving a booth so we got immediate seating. I asked him how the food was and he assured me it was good. It took a minute for anyone to come to our booth and great us, but once they did the service was great. I was excited to see Chicken and Waffles on the menu so that's what I ordered. SO GOOD! My husband ordered the basic eggs and bacon with hash browns. He plans on trying the biscuits and gravy next time. My grandson ordered Chocolate Chip Pancakes, HOLY MOLY! So much chocolate, but the nine year old boy powered through! My granddaughter ordered the Meat Lovers Skillet. She ate half there and brought half home to finish. For four people the cost of breakfast was very reasonable and very delicious. We will definitely be back to explore other items on the menu. read more

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Excellent food, excellent people. Most items are made from scratch. I love their breakfast .

The worst service ever. Took over 35 min for my breakfast!! Never checked on us to refill coffee. Had to ask for water. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not even busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bad 2nd time coming here same experience read more

This is a cute classic food diner. The menu has a lot of options & plenty of food!! They have a tasty homemade syrup that is delicious in coffee. Everyone enjoyed their food. We had omelettes & crepes The service was great. The place was clean. My biggest drawback was the lack of gluten free options although they do come up when searching for gf dining. Due to the lack of customers ordering gf they had to take it off the menu. The eggs are still gf though. read more

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This place deserves far more than its current ranking. The staff were so pleasant and had great senses of humor. The food was really tasty and served quickly and to temperature. The bathrooms were nice and clean. The prices were excellent. The atmosphere is that of a small breakfast lunch place. Check it out! read more

Ate there this morning for the first time in 2 yrs. Got Eggspress skillet which was supposed to be diced sweet potatoes but it had sweet potato tots instead. Had gotten this dish many times in the past under this and the two prior owners and it was always diced SP's and never tots. Not mentioned on menu either which needs a magnifying glass to read some of the captions and details. Tots were greasy and definitely the lazy way of soing things. In addition the eggs had to be old as the whites on my poached eggs were full of air bubbles and stringy, not smooth and firm. They charge extra for egg dishes now even though the price of eggs has dropped dramatically from a year ago. Coffee very watered down. Apparently it takes a days advance warning to order a german pancake even though this pancake is remarkably simple and fast(other than bake time) to make. They claim it is because it is home made. I would have thought the apple pancake would require this too in spite of it being more complicated than a GP to make. Strange. Makes me think the apple pancakes are premade and just warmed up. The homemade corned beef hash has more potato than corned beef which is pulverized to dust in their recipe and there was something oddly white in it. It also lacked flavor. Our server was nice about all of it but for $60 and not being able to really eat 1/2 the meal--my husbands fruit pancakes were fine not great-- we most likely won't be back. It is clear that the current owner is trying to cut corners on quality. My pancake also came out cold. They were gracious and provided a new hot one but sadly it was overcooked and tasted as if a box of baking soda had been emptied into it. Cannot recommend at present time. read more

A small seat yourself establishment with great food! Start your experience with a cup of coffee. It's delicious and served in eclectic mugs just like at home. A comprehensive breakfast menu, reasonably priced despite inflation pricing! Counter seats available for parties of one. Door dash/grub hub stand for pick up so deliveries aren't bothering patrons by walking through the small spaces. Food comes out relatively quickly. Despite being small, It is always packed. The bus boy last Sunday was moving. Whether it was cleaning or bringing refills or taking the check he was on it! Mad props to him! Our waitress was friendly and efficient. A hi greats you and a thank you is said when you leave. Puts a smile on my face. I've been here a couple of times and it was great each time! Great food and just enough! read more

I've been going to this place since i was like 7 years old, and I'm 18 now and it never gets old. Their skillets are SOOO GOOD. there's a really great waitress, a little older, but she is so sweet! and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's a small place to eat, but very inviting and i love the pictures that they have hung up[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

The reason why I give it 3 stars is due to the coffee being priced at $5.50. And it wasn't even that good. The waitress was awesome. The food was good at best. read more

This was a nice spot for breakfast for lunch. Just a classic diner type spot. Very well priced menu with classic options! The staff was very kind and attentive, quick service! The building was chilly so bring a sweater. Nothing too out of the ordinary but it's a good spot for a quick cheap meal. read more

Eggspress Cafe - Unique coffee mugs for each person - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Great food! Fast service. Friendly. (Now adding filler characters to get past the minimum)

Went here after a night of drinking and got the Chorizo Benedict with fries instead of hash browns and my boyfriend got the Spanish Omelet. Cute little diner that feels almost homey. read more

Eggspress Cafe - Chorizo Benedict Spanish Omelet - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

For me, breakfast is a meal that is best when it is "down home style" and "comforting". The meals at eggs press cafe are both of these and more. They have a great selection of menu items including at least 7 varieties of Eggs Benedict (sometimes more if you include the specials board), and a host of great omelettes and skillets in addition to the favorites that you love. Something that is essential for my breakfast is good coffee- and they have it here. I also enjoyed their in-house made pancake and waffle syrup- don't be put off by its dark color, it is delicious. The pancakes that came as a side with my meal were good but not exceptional. I don't think I would order just their pancakes as a meal. During breakfast hours (especially on weekends) there can be a wait for a table. It's too bad that 2 out of their 3 4-top tables can't be separated into tables for 2. If you are in a hurry on a weekend you may want to consider another place- but then you would miss out on all of the homestyle goodness. I'd strongly suggest that you are patient and wait until a table becomes available. Service is great although when we visited they seemed a little understaffed. Kudos to everyone working that day that they were able to take care of everyone smoothly and with a smile. We will be back for sure. read more

Eggspress Cafe - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Service was great and food was pretty good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the cute dinner feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I just wish they had better coffee, it was very weak and did not taste good. They need to make coffee with filtered water and not sink water and brew it stronger to get better flavor. Would definitely go back if they had better coffee. read more

Great food for a decent price. Some alcohol choices for brunch. Heat place to meet someone you catch up

First time in this place that is in the same strip mall as Ace Hardware in Round Lake. The service was great and we were offered refills on coffee several times during the meal. The homemade Corned Beef Hash skillet was awesome! Will be back for more! read more

Eggspress Cafe - Homemade Corned Beef Hash Skillet, yummmm! - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

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These folks are getting a nice foothold in this part of Lake County. Their new site in Lindenhurst, on hwy. 45, is the place to try or should I say, taste. Lindenhurst is another of their restaurants set in a mini-mall. North wall is all windows, with a pleasant view. Well rounded menu, executed just like the tasty menu photos. Don't let the limited parking area deter you. read more

I've always thought of this place as one of my favorite breakfast spots. When I heard that they opened up another location in Lindenhurst, closer to my house, I was thrilled. Well, we went there on a Sunday (their 2nd location in Lindenhurst) today, and was very disappointed. It took at least 20 minutes, just to be seated and given a menu. After waiting all this time, nobody took our order, so we walked out. I realize it's a new place and they have to work things out--but, the Round Lake location has been operating for a long time, and they should know how to run their business by now. I'll give it a little time, and perhaps not return on a Sunday--but they had better get their act together, if they hope to succeed in this new location. read more

Love the food here and glad that they dont serve the pancakes and toast combinations here coz that is waste of money and food as not everyone eat the sides. A lil expensive but nice read more

I stumbled on this place when my first choice was closed and what a nice find. It's in the corner of a strip mall with plenty of parking and doesn't look like much and you could miss it from the road. The place is definitely a neighborhood hang out with booths, tables/chairs and a funky lunch counter with a stone arch wall in front of the kitchen. The menu had all the usual suspects and I wanted something a little different but nothing sweet so I opted for the southern bell Benedict with hash browns. Service was ok but the kitchen times were long compared to most breakfast experiences but I was in no hurry, just nothing so you know. When the plate hit the table it was a thing of beauty and definitely not any can crap, you could smell that this was the real deal. Thank you for not skimping on the wonderful sausage gravy like some places do. I didn't plan on eating most of the hash browns so when they were super crispy with a burnt flavor, I didn't really care. The eggs were perfect with that great runny yoke. The sausage patties were not the regular thin rounds but thick like the roll that you cut up at home. The biscuit was small/thin and left me wanting a bigger on to soak up all the sausage gravy. The sausage gravy was very good and creamy with just the right amount of sausage to please. Overall this was one of the best country/sausage Benedict's no mater what you call them from where ever you go and I'm glad I stumbled on this place and salvaged my breakfast. read more

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good yummy yummy in my tummy order the red velvet pancakes the service so good make sure to tip them read more

Lots to like, really friendly service, quaint place, with some interesting options on menu. My choice, corned beef hash skillet was not great - never had hash that dry - but will be back to try other options. Coffee average - don't get why so many breakfast places skimp on coffee quality?! read more

Eggspress Cafe - the inside of the restaurant - New American Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Cute, small, seat yourself diner. Attentive staff and great selection on the menu, from skillets to breakfast burritos to french toast with a variety of different breads, there is something for everyone here. They even make their own maple flavored syrup! Can be busy at the standard breakfast times, so come early for faster seating. Not really anywhere to wait for a table. Prices are fair and portions are not huge but I've never left hungry. The kids like coming here as well so bring the family! read more

Very disappointed with our visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Flies everywhere inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Multiple people sat down after us and we were served last. Our food took 37 minutes to get out. Found a long black hair in the food as soon as we got it. Got up and left. Will not be back and DO NOT RECOMMEND. read more

Went there last saturday food was great! love the eggs benedict they make their own hollandaise sauce & the maple syrup is homemade also! The restaurant is small not fancy by no means but I would rather have great food than a fancy place and bad food which is the case with most of the surrounding restaurants! The waitress is great kept the coffee filled she is the only one waitress for this place! There is a nice young man who sat us and gave us menu's. He was also taking care of the carry out orders! Will definetly be back they offer crepes in about 5 different ways cherry which is my favorite! No one offers those anymore on the menu. Try them you will be surprised read more

I am a huge fan of this place. It's small and out of the way. However, I love the food and the staff are very personable.