08 April 26 I had breakfast At Elly's ... Yeah I know , I meant to have breakfast at Tiffany's but I couldn't afford it. Elly's has a local crowd of regular and not so regular customers. My breakfast companion is a regular, I am not. But Elly's is much more affordable than Tiffany's. I ordered a bacon , egg and cheese sandwich on a brioche bun. Eggs were scrambled. The sandwich arrived with an ample supply of bacon with my eggs. I took one bite and WOW. I thought I was in bacon & egg heaven. It was delicious. The extra bacon did the trick. Our server recognized my companion as a regular and engaged in playful banter. Our server was pleasant and efficient. The restaurant is located near a busy intersection but has a large private ( free ) parking lot for it's customers. Free parking is always a plus with me. The restaurant is casual so no need to dress up. The clientele are local , workers , families, friends meeting up for coffee etc. When in town I try to find time to visit Elly's as I'm from the area but moved out 6 years ago. read more

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There's free parking, the place is large, the food choices are plentiful. It was noon so I decided to have lunch. I opted for the Ruben and substituted the fries with a salad. Upcharge was $2.50. There was plenty of meat in the Ruben and it was good. There was a pink dip on the side that made it better. Service was great, waitress was attentive. I also found out there was a little bakery in the back that reduces items to 50% off after 1pm! I'll need to come back for breakfast one of these days. read more

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Delicious food, fantastic service, and Ray made us feel so welcomed. My husband and I loved their pancakes and skillets. We found our new breakfast spot. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Country fried steak and eggs, meat lovers skillet, pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place for breakfast and brunch. A nice intimate family diner type set up. The place gets pretty busy but every time I come I've never really had to wait to get seated. The servers come right away and are super attentive. The menu has a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options. I ordered the Shroom skillet and it was so tasty that I finished my whole plate of food. Usually have leftovers whenever I order a skillet anywhere but not here! The side of bacon was nice and crisp and the pancakes were moist and fluffy. Price point is reasonable. I recommend this place. read more

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Elly's Pancake House is my go-to spot whenever I'm craving their signature smoothies, which are always fresh and delicious. They're also excellent at making their German pancakes--perfectly baked, fluffy, and full of flavor. On top of that, the service is great, and they have a huge dining area that's perfect for big groups, making it an easy choice for family gatherings or brunch with friends. read more

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I liked this breakfast spot, it's a good choice for breakfast in Glenview. It was pretty busy when we were there but the line goes quickly. The portions are huge and it's definitely comfort food! read more

Delicious pancakes Marvelous biscuits as well Quite yummy indeed (It's haiku time guys) read more

Elly's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A friend invite me here for breakfast i order french toast and coffee ,he order coffee and stak & eggs he said steak median the cook send the steak well........ I tell the server about this then she re send the order afther my friend was done eating the rest of this plate....... read more

Elly's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'll give this restaurant five stars as a diner. The food was definitely solid and the coffee was decent. I had a skillet with vegetables and cheese. It kind of felt like something I could have made at home but was still pretty good. The pancakes were surprisingly good as well. It's a deceptively large place and the tables are slightly close to each other, but nothing that should affect the meal. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, they use the automated payment system where the server stands there as you decide the tip (as do most restaurants nowadays) which seems uncomfortably forced. They also don't split the bill up based on party which is annoying. read more

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Well, I've been coming here for almost a decade at this point. Still 5 stars and I'll keep coming back. All the waiters and staff are still so nice and the food is always on point. If they mess up, they wont even question you and bring out corrected order(dont be a jack@$$ and tell them your order is incorrect after eating half the meal). Highly recommend. read more

Excellent food and services friendly people . Give them a try. We had breakfast it was very good.

Fantastic spot for breakfast. Fluffy pancakes and tasty ham for your omelette and Benedict's. Perfect crispy/chewy hash browns and strong coffee. read more

Stopped in Elly's for a laaaate breakfast on a Saturday. We were sat quickly and there were a handful of other tables flled in the restaurant. Staff are buzzing around quickly and it seems like the staff probably all share tips as they are all working all tables. We felt very taken care of by staff! The menu is pretty typical breakfast/lunch options. Certainly plenty of sweet and savory brunch options, and everyone in your party could probably find something to make them happy. My partner ordered Elly's Benedict and I chose the country Benedict. Coffee was offered to the table quickly and water was served. Food came out pretty quick and was hot and fresh. The portion sizes were generous and more than filling. The hollandaise on Elly's Benedict was delicious, and notably better than other breakfast joints. The sausage gravy on the country Benedict was pretty good, as reviewed by me, a southerner. It's hard to find real southern sausage gravy but this does the job fine. My biggest complaint is the lackluster side of hash brown potatoes. It's a good portion size and they're shredded style. They get browned on top, but they were kind of mushy and unseasoned as a whole, almost bordering on undercooked. There's too many amazing places to eat in Chicago for me to revisit anything mediocre. This is a great spot with easy parking and tons of tables to meet friends or family here, and an approachable menu. Thanks, Elly's! read more

This was my husband's go to brunch which has now become our go to since I've moved here. The omelette and scrambles never disappoint and our current fave is the Southwestern. The pancakes are what keeps us coming back here as it has been difficult to find a location that can top these. The service from the waitstaff is very welcoming. There are times we order online via toast and there has never been a mess up on the orders. read more

Just had their Country Fried Steak...don't get it. Probably the most bland of its kind. Dissapointed after hearing so much about this place. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Country Fried Steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious food, quickly served, and our server Ray was truly a highlight in my day, he was so helpful and funny. I highly recommend the chai latte and my husband recommends the number 5 sandwich, but it was all so delicious for a great price. read more

We had a nice experience dining here for breakfast on a weekend morning. Though it was busy, they were kind and accommodating to the fact that I had an infant in a stroller with me. The service was very good and the food was good! I'd love to come back and try some sweets from the bakery. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Skillet and Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always good food and friendly service. They also have specials, adequate parking , and decent prices.

I've been there a few times in-person as well as ordered for delivery. I'm happy with both. Their service has been consistent for both experiences. The wait has been decent and food quality has been consistent. Will be back for more. read more

We use to come here frequently. Sadly, the place has gone down hill. Extremely slow, consistently mess up online orders, and bad customer service. I do not recommend. read more

Really good spot for breakfast. Food came out fast,everything tasted fresh, and the service was super friendly. Coffee was on point too. I'll definitely be back. read more

Chose Elly's because it sounded cute, homey and cozy. Went inside and felt like a generic and sterile diner. Server was friendly but the food was subpar. The coffee I make at home is better than the coffee served here. Pancakes were just ok. I would not reccomend this place. read more

Where do I begin? My chai latte was fantastic. My girlfriend had one of their specialty coffees and thought it was only ok. However, the food was delicious. My eggs were light and fluffy, the hasbrowns were crispy, and the bacon was super flavorful. The pancakes can't be forgotten though. 10/10. My girlfriend had the banana nutella French toast and said it was "delectable." We will definitley be coming back. Also of note, our server was very friendly and attentive. Overall a great experience! read more

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It was my first time here, and I thought that the food was good and the service was wonderful. I also enjoyed the gluten-free options.

My wife and stepson treated me to breakfast for Father's Day on 6/14/25. After eating at Elly's in Jefferson Park, Chicago, both my stepson and I were sick to our stomachs for the rest of the day. My stepson told me this is the second time he's gotten ill after eating at this restaurant. I tried notifying the restaurant regarding this matter thru the "contact us" section of their website. Their website says "we'll get back to you as soon as possible" but it's been over a week now with no reply. Seems to me they don't care if you get sick after eating at their establishment. read more

I've eaten here twice, a few years apart. They seem consistently solid: not spectacular food, but a reliable, crowd-pleasing weekend brunch option. Service was warm both times. The restaurant gets very busy on weekends in the 11 to 12 time-frame. This time I had a steak and mushroom skillet with pumpkin spice pancakes on the side. The latter were outstanding while the skillet was just okay. I wish that the eggs and potatoes were both cooked more. My daughter's cheeseburger was incredibly dry and not terribly flavorful. On the other hand, my son ate every bite of two chocolate-chip pancakes. read more

Charged me at least an extra $10 after tipping standard. That's the end I just need more characters

I'm not sure where to start. First time here. The service was beyond excellent. Professional, efficient, passionate and personal. No wait time at all. Got comfortable seating of my choice. Place was packed but I was never neglected. The prices were literally about $5 cheaper than Lakeview. The food was so dang good. Quality. As a breakfast person, I will come here routinely. A shout out to Kimberly!! She was amazing!! Went well above and beyond to make our experience spectacular! Thank you Elly's for starting out our day in our new neighborhood. Really appreciate it. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Elly's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was amazing! Came in on a busy Sunday am with a huge group of 12 ppl. The wait was shorter than expected. The communicated well the whole time and made room to seat us all together. Food was spectacular. Cinnamon French toast was amazing!! The bottomless house coffee was delicious!!! The service was great. Can't wait to visit again read more

I'm a lover of autumn. I think it's a fantastic holiday and filled with all the best things about life. What I don't like, though, is when I want an excellent pumpkin pancake and they put pecans in there. I'm not a fan of the nut, that's all. Well, this place not only has pecan-less pumpkin pancakes but also a fantastic staff who is patient with me while I figure out what I want and even offers suggestions to build around these earthy-sweet flapjacks. Even when I'm not here during autumn, the fresh ingredients, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere make this a perfect breakfast spot, no matter how early or late you arrive. read more

Elly's is our favorite place for breakfast! We love to come here. Everyone is always so friendly. The service and the food is wonderful. It's so quick. Ray has been our server the last 2 times and he is the best! So attentive and caring, he makes sure that you have the best experience at Elly's. read more

Loved this place! I recently worked as a server at this location, and I loved working with the staff. The manager was an amazing manager and probably one of the best managers that I've had. Servers were always kind. The owners cared about the staff, and they even took the time to work with us and help us on our shifts. Very healthy work environment. Elly's makes my favorite coffee and the food is decently good. * if you're looking for recommendations, I definitely recommend any of the drinks because they home make all of that crap lol Otherwise, it was a lovely restaurant to work at and the staff was amazing. Sadly, I was laid off, but I loved being here. read more

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If you aren't already a regular at Elly's in Glenview you're due for a visit. The Lox and Onion omelet was delicious and served with a golden short stack of pancakes. What makes Elly's so special though is the incredible staff. Wonderful staff, family owned, and dependable for over 25 years. read more

Good diner like breakfast selection. Coffee was good. Spinach, tomato, feta omelette was decent. Hash browns dried up and cold. Pancakes were good, but they need to clean their grill. Service was pleasant once the hostess notified the wait staff, their table was occupied. read more

Really solid breakfast place that I will be happy to go back to. The staff were pleasant and (mostly) attentive, though they were short staffed. The food was really tasty - the lox plate is one of the best I've had, and the chilaquiles were great. read more

Once again, the cooks don't read the order placed through their website. Ordered a substitution for my order through their website, and of course it was not done correctly. Little things like this adds up. Time to skip this place and go somewhere more reliable. read more

Ok just ok nothing to rave about felt rushed the waitress kept coming over and asking for our order like every minute it felt. The place was packed with people in and out. Very loud Not many food options we just picked whatever to get this waitress to stop bothering us. It was ok won't be going back. read more

Holding the high rating from last month because I want to shout out to our terrific waiter, Ray. Great job at breakfast today, and handled a little min up over the eggs with speed and grace and humor. read more

We ordered delivery...first visit and it was really good...would do it all again! Husband got the massive apple baked pancake...it's next level and will give you wet dreams. REALLY GOOD! I got the steak and wild mushroom skillet and upgraded my pancake to the strawberry marscapone. The skillet was a hefty portion and would get again. .pancakes were delicious! read more

Elly's Pancake House - Wild mushroom steak skillet...added spinach - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pro: Excellent menu! Creative combinations! Generous portions! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal! But the true highlight of our visit was our server Ray! Very attentive and intuitive. Be sure to sit in his section if he's working. Con: Nothing read more