Shhhhh! This little gem is adorable, the food is worth every penny! I ordered ham and jack omelette with diced potatoes, and the biscuit and gravy. Let's start with the omelette... this delightfully fluffy egg, ham and cheese assembly was so light I thought it would float off of the plate. The diced potatoes were crispy and flavorful... somehow. I didn't see anything special on it, but much like the omelette magic, I think they did a magic spell over it. The biscuit and gravy could have been better. I honestly have high standards for that and I am sure the biscuits weren't fresh, and the gravy didn't seem to have any sausage or sausage oils in it. But for a basic gravy, it is perfectly fine. The service is fantastic, attentive, and with their interactions with more complicating customers, extremely professional. Then there is the ambiance, the woods throughout, the greenery here and there, and the small, intimate interior makes it feel like you are in a sunroom / garden room in somebody's house. I will definitely be back! read more

Garden Berry Cafe - Front door - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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This place would be 5-stars except that it was so tiny and packed with Very Loud Music Blasting And screaming kids crying and shouting We never have a meal in silence The brats screaming and crying has left Ringing in My Ears why we are child-free by choice We shall NEVER return EVERYTHING could improve read more

Staff are funny and genuine. Despite the morning rush, my food was brought out rather quickly. Coffee refills just kept coming. The only thing missing is a digital waiting list to sign up before you arrive because there is a long wait. read more

Garden Berry Cafe - Delicious Buttermilk pancakes are light and fluffy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Went on a Sunday about 10:30am , place was very busy but we were seated right away. Server came over took our drink order . I hade the iced mocha latte , it was ok could of used more flavor . My husband and i both had the butcher skillet , big portions and very tasty we enjoyed. Daughter had scrabbled eggs and ham , we enjoyed. Place is well staffed fast and very clean and nice! read more

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Nice spot for a casual breakfast or lunch. We were seated quickly without a reservation. Great service, large menu with something for everyone. Everything was nicely priced, especially for the portion sizes. This would be a good spot for groups, and we saw plenty of families with kids if you're looking for family friendly dining.. Soda and coffee refills offered often. The portions were large and everyone enjoyed their lunches! We had: Jalapeno Burger - cooked nicely, very large burger with plenty of fries, good flavor. Soup of the day was also nice. Reuben - delicious, nicely cooked, so many fries Wrap and Eggs Benedict - nice portion sizes, our dining companions enjoyed! They liked the Chicken Noodle Soup too. read more

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Yummy, been a while. Good menu great portions. I had the chicken fried steak with biscuits fruit three eggs oh my goodness so much food my friend had sausage eggs, hashbrowns, and English muffin. Sausage links are so good. I think they might even be homemade English muffin was a little under toasted . One of the options that they have for aside our potato pancakes. This place is really good. Really good hot Coco. The coffee needs help. read more

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Now my favorite breakfast place! Twice in two weeks. So many side options and a huge menu to choose from. Good portions reasonable prices. My coffee mug always stayed full. Service is quick and efficient. Minus half star bcuz potatoes can be a little under cooked sometimes. read more

Very cute place near where I'll be living soon. I was looking for a place that sold good breakfast burritos and I think I might have found one! My review is based on just the one visit I had but I'm 100% positive I'll be back to try other things with the family. The "south of the border" burrito was what satisfied the craving I had for a long time. It was surprisingly difficult to find places that sold decent breakfast burritos anywhere I went, so I was excited to find this on their menu. It abaolutely hit the spot for me. Chorizzo for protein, eggs cooked nice and fluffy, diced hot peppers for a bit of a kick, and for a final touch, the outside of tortilla was slightly press grilled for a crunch. My server and a manager continued to check on clients to make sure things were okay, and did not fail to top off coffees. Overall, I loved the service and the food. read more

Came here today and were asked if we wanted to eat at the counter (no wait) or wait 10-15 mins to eat at a table/booth. We chose to wait, only to be placed at the ONE and ONLY tiny table in the corner of the counter section. If we wanted to sit in the "bar" area we would have chose to 15 mins prior. What an awkward place to have one single table. We asked the man how much longer to sit at a booth or table in the main area (inside or outside) and he said another 10-15 mins. We left. read more

Garden Berry Cafe - Veggie skillet with added bacon; my go to. GF pancake on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Food is amazing servers are very nice Nice outside seating go there at least every Sunday read more

Garden Berry Cafe had been on my radar for literal years! Driving past it every weekend seeing the entire lot filled up every time! I had to finally stop in for myself and boy was I impressed!! If you order anything - make sure it's the Banana Bread French Toast! This dish was honestly mind-blowing. I love banana bread and this was my first time ever trying it French toast style! It was incredible. Actually incredible. Do not miss the opportunity to try this dish. We shared the French toast and both got the same savory option. Everything was a winner. From the friendly service to the lively vibe, Garden Berry is quite the gem! I can't wait to visit again! read more

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I'm currently living in Iowa but here visiting friends. I'm happy to report that the food and service are still outstanding! Two of us had a full breakfast with enough leftovers for another meal for under $24. The staff here must be treated well because they're always cheerful and attentive in a very sincere way. I'm sure it helps that the food is top notch and the portions are very Midwest American (generous). read more

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Went back here a few more times and there not a wait, I was immediately seated and service was great and fast! Ordered the Tijuana skillet and it has to be my favorite dish! I also had their decaf coffee with almond milk. Would've been nice to have oat but at least they have a dairy free option! read more

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I had the breakfast crepes today! I was totally surprised when I got my order, I had three crepes for $11.95! That's amazing and the crepes with the sauce were really good! I had the "Route 45 Crepe" which is crepes with spinach, mushrooms and onions! The waitress was really nice too! We sat on the patio and it was a little noisy whenever a truck goes by, so I think I would sit inside next time! read more

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Cozy cafe with very good food and service. Our server was attentive. Coffee was always flowing. Pepsi restaurant so that may change what you drink, it does for me. :) Omelettes were fluffy and huge. Everything smelled delicious coming out of the kitchen. Crispy hash browns. Fluffy pancakes. Sunday soup- cream of chicken was delicious! I would be back. I would order something different next time. Extensive breakfast and lunch menu. Food came out in a timely manner. read more

First time here and had the breakfast tacos. So yummy! You can tell everything is made fresh. Nice place, very clean and great service too. Definitely will stop for lunch next! read more

Nachos were hard. The meat was a cut up hamburger. The source cream was liquid like the cheese. read more

Servers are so friendly, this place is so underrated, drinks were served fast, and the pancakes were so good plus this place has a nice relaxing vibe to it. Would definitely come again. read more

food was great as usual but our waitress didn't ask if we wanted anything to drink was really disappointing she lacked good service nor checked in on us not once had to ask other staff for the bill and takeout boxes read more

Food. Breakfast Burritos with Turkey Sausage Good coffee. Hella better than Panera read more

Excellent diner! Great choices! Nice staff! Fair prices! I would definitely go again when in the Northwest suburbs

Visited for breakfast early on a Saturday. Friendly and fast service. Reasonable prices, good value. California crepes were fantastic!

Possible a new favorite breakfast/brunch place for our family. Really cute restaurant with a diner but cozy feel. We came here on a Sunday morning and there was a 10 min wait. Once we got seated, I got a coffee and my husband orange juice. I ordered the Incredible Hulk Omelet which came with 2 sides. The additional side I ordered were the fruits and pancakes. Food came out pretty quick. I definitely enjoyed the omelet and shared my fruits and pancakes with my toddler and baby. We also got the soup of the day which was the chicken and rice which was excellent. Definitely will come back. read more

First time here and I had a great experience. Love the small-town feel of this "cozy diner". Along with delicious food that's fairly priced, the restaurant is kept clean and ran by a polite and friendly staff. Excellent customer service beginning with the hostess. The young lady quickly greeted us with a friendly smile and sat us. It was a busy day so we sat at the bar and were also quickly attended by another friendly, professional staff member. The food was made correctly and was delicious. Management walks around making sure patrons are content and also assisting. 5 STRONG STARS read more

Used to LOVE this place, but the attitudes of the employees the last few times has been very "Meh"! Most servers & hostesses seem to have a negative attitude & almost act as though they're doing YOU a favor. The food isn't consistently great anymore either--diced breakfast potatoes are typically hard --like they haven't been cooked enough--& asking for bacon to be extra crispy means the bacon shouldn't be "wiggly" when it comes out. There are LOTS of other breakfast restaurants nearby that serve you with a better attitude & food, so we'll go there instead from now on. read more

I love this restaurant very simple very sweet and very good whether it's a chopped cob salad with two of my dressings or a steak skillet and they let you choose potato pancakes, hashbrowns fruit no questions asked the kind of place that could become your regular breakfast lunch place! read more

Been here many times and never had a bad breakfast or lunch... staff is friendly and they' have a large selection of homemade ( everything is by scratch) lunch, breakfast and Mexican breakfast items... family/ kid friendly.. read more

Their gravy was soooo good. I had biscuits & Gravy with eggs and bacon aptly named the Mama Sampler, and he had the Chicken Fried Steak that came smothered in gravy with eggs, fruit, and toast. The steak was so tender that he didn't even need a knife. And the eggs were all expertly cooked - a perfect over medium. We went early on a weekday before heading to the airport, so it was not busy at all. The staff was pleasant and attentive. Our food came out quickly and everything was hot hot hot. Our waitress kept our coffee full and hot, too! The parking lot is ample and easy to find right off 45. The bathrooms are kept clean. This really is a lovely spot. If we were locals, this would definitely be a go-to spot for us. read more

We recently did brunch pick-up from here. We ordered and paid over the phone and did curbside pick-up. I ordered a type of Eggs Benedicts, a Steak Panini, and Banana bread French Toast. It was a quick and easy process. Our food was ready in the time we were told it would be ready. There was a difference between their menu online on their website versus what actually is the current menu. The online is not updated. Point in case, with the panini, you can only get one choice of a side. But the way the online menu has it written, you get two items. Anyway, the food was really delicious. The portion sizes were big. You definitely get a bang for your buck. I had the steak panini and I really liked it. It was exactly what I was looking to have. It cooked to my liking. My wife liked her eggs benedict dish. I forget what kind she ordered. I think it was the chorizo kind but I can't remember right now. We both got fruits instead of fries as a side. And as sweet dish for our brunch, we opted for their french toast instead of pancakes which we normally get. This banana bread french toast was da bomb. It was just the sweet dish we were looking for. With the sliced bananas and big pecan pieces, it was the icing on the cake. We were totally satisfied with our meal. Definitely check this place out. They have good food, good menu variety and that too at reasonable prices. They offer delivery/ pick-up as well outdoor dining option now. Go support this friendly and family oriented neighborhood establishment and local business. It's worth your visit. read more

Garden Berry Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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A great family owned breakfast place Very good service, homemade food at a reasonable price! read more

Garden Berry is a good choice for breakfast or lunch. I met a friend here on a work day lunch break. The food was fresh with generous portions and the service was fast enough for us to get back to work in time. I wouldn't hesitate to go back, especially on a day when I can stay longer and sip on a latte, too! read more

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Easy to find and depending on what time you get here will determine how easy it is to find parking. We arrived and had a booth within two minutes. One thing we noticed straight away was in regards to the building itself. Both the outside and inside could definitely use a good cleaning and updating. It's usually never a good sign when you see various things are in disrepair, broken or mangled. Service was prompt and good throughout our visit. We both ordered classic omelettes and both were decent. Our side of bacon was so so. We were not fans of whatever coffee they serve here. Overall, we had a decent experience here. But nothing that would make us want to come back. read more

For me, two stars means I won't actively campaign against a place, but if asked my opinion, it will be to stay away. Garden Berry Cafe is a place with potential, but not much more. It is in desperate need of a deep cleaning, a face lift, and a menu overhaul. For the deep cleaning: When you walk in, you are hit with a smell that can only be described as a combination of stale grease and mildew. They need to shut down for a day, drain everything, and scrub every inch of the restaurant and all appliances until it is back to a base level of decency. For the face lift: The exterior looks like it was caught in a time warp from 30 years ago. Meanwhile, the interior is a depressing mix of browns. They have some nice, fun coffee artwork on the walls, which could be incorporated into a new look, but they really need a massive redesign. For the menu overhaul: It is kind of a universal truth that any restaurant with over 100 items on their menu will not do any of them very well, while any restaurant with fewer than 20 items on their menu will usually be amazing at nearly all of them. My chilaquiles verdes with chorizo were one-dimensional. Instead of the tortilla chips at the base of the dish bringing a nice crunch, they were soggy from being doused with juices from the chorizo and salsa verde. Everything melded into one texture and flavor that was... meh. My wife's avocado benedict suffered the same fate of one-dimensional boringness. Instead of having a crispy and chewy English muffin with a tangy hollandaise, everything tasted the same. The servers were kind and prompt, and did a good job. Overall, that was the only high point of this visit. Back to the drawing board, Garden Berry. read more

Garden Berry Cafe - Avocado Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Looks can be deceiving. You pull up to this little cafe and have no idea all the hard workers who are inside to serve you. Wow. Delicious food and fast service. I had the Incredible Hulk omelet (minus the cheese) which included options of hash browns, potatoes, or fruit AND pancakes or crepes. I opted for the fruit and gluten free pancakes. I'm stuffed and satisfied. Thanks for a great visit and wonderful food. read more

We've always enjoyed our delivered breakfasts from Garden Berry, but recently we've started seeing issues. One delivered order was completely wrong and today several items were missing. Please start doing a quality check Garden Berry! We don't want to stop ordering from you guys but if this continues we will go elsewhere. read more

Must try! Always a good amount of people there for great food & service. Banana bread pancakes were amazing!

Every time we eat here, the food and service are amazing! No matter which meal we have... pancakes, crepes, waffles, skillets, omelettes, or anything else... it's always fresh and flavorful! And the service has never failed us-- our server today was Suri, and she was delightful! Once she found out it was my birthday, she surprised me with a red velvet french toast dessert and OMG this is what dreams are made of!! Thank you, Suri, and thank you, Garden Berry Cafe! Hats off to all of you! read more

Great place. Visiting family for the weekend and went in on Monday at 8 am. Ordered and everything was great. My niece said they have the best omelette. Great neighborhood breakfast place. There are tables and counter seating. I would definitely go again. read more

Very good sandwiches, I had a Reuben in the past and a Philly steak today. Fast service, friendly staff. read more

Garden Berry Cafe - Philly Steak Sandwich Deluxe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

I enjoyed my breakfast, I had a skillet and the potato pancakes. It was very enjoyable. The servers were very nice, and it was definitely more of an older crowd but nothing wrong with that. read more