Over the years, this has been one of my favorite places to go to for good comfort food. Trust me the stories that I have from here after late nights or early mornings are hilarious! I just love that they are consistently good with their items and it has been that way since I've been going for about the last 20 years. Recently, I got to try their Apple pancakes, and I have to brag about those. It's their pancakes with this apple compote on top and it is so good! It's sweet enough where you don't need any additional syrup if you don't want it because it's so balanced, but my son and I added some. We love them! I honestly think that golden nugget has some of the best pancakes in the city in general. Nobody can make those edges crispy like they do lol read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - 4 Fresh Apple Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The environment is warm and smells of various delicious plates of Great food. The staff greeted me with even warmer dialogue and were quick to offer seating, menus and water. After ordering, the wait ; about 10-15 minutes for ( Cinnamon swirl pancakes, two sunny-side up eggs and two strips of bacon) , the food arrived in a beautiful presentation . Hot , tasty, and filling, it was worth the experience. Gottta try that hot cocoa!!!!! That was my first time at Golden nugget and the experience exceeded my expectations. Can't go wrong with Golden Nugget read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Hot Chocolate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 56/50 Month tried: September Favorite dish: Chocolate chip pancakes So underwhelmed!! :( Prices are absolutely bonkers expensive (like $19 for pancakes???), menu is huge but they refused to make any substitutions for our friend with many severe allergies (and it wasn't crazy, he was asking if they could make his hash browns without butter), and the server kept recommending stuff that was way more expensive when we asked for recommendations. I am so so bummed because I was really hoping for a casual inexpensive breakfast spot in my new neighborhood. read more

There is something so nostalgic about diners. Reminders of the past but more than just Sunday morning brunch with family. The Golden Nugget Pancake House is just that for me. The food is always so fresh! My Dad enjoyed the chilaquiles & he said the beans were so fresh & amazing! My Mom loved her mushroom omelette. Portion sizes are huge! The service is exceptional with the wait staff always coming to check in. It was not crowded when we went, so I hope this place see big crowds on weekends because I want to it to keep thriving! read more

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I've been going to Golden Nugget for years. They're in my top 3 favorite Chicago dinners. Staff is always friendly and the service is good. Each location feels unique with their own seating/layout. The one on Lawrence has a lot of booth seating. So it's my personal favorite. The menu is big - as expected. Its spans breakfast and dinner, classic diner and Mexican. I've had both the breakfast and dinner sides. Everything has been either good or great. Never bad. Given the menus size, there's a lot I haven't had. That said my personal favorites are: BREAKFAST: - Chicken Fried Chicken Over Biscuits & Eggs. My current go-to. It may kill you but at least you'll go to heaven. - Pancakes - What they're known for. They're big dense yet fluffy . If that's your style of pancake, absolutely get them. I order them every time. - Somerset English Breakfast - Dealers Special LUNCH/DINNER: - The chicken parm sandwich. My favorite dinner item. - Meatball sandwich. My favorite dinner item before I had the chicken parm. read more

Our favorite diner in the neighborhood! Golden Nugget has all the old school diner feels (and food). Is it the best breakfast I've ever had? No. But it's old faithful! Food is good, coffee is good, prices are good, and the service is good! Weekends are busy but tables move pretty quick. I usually get pancakes, eggs, crispy bacon, and breakfast potatoes. The pancakes are so fluffy! A delicious breakfast at a reasonable price. if you haven't been to gnugs, it's a must! read more

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Been multiple times and everything i tried was extremely good. The pancakes are always so fluffy and full of flavor. Same with their eggs Benedict. My personal favorite is their chicken and biscuits eggs benedict. For diner food it is a bit pricy but they make up for it with huge portions that leave me full and sometimes even taking leftovers. Service and atmosphere is typical diner style. read more

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BLT perfection. Just the ultimate BLT, that's it. Covers it all. Salty bacon. Crispy lettuce. Savory tomatoes. Served Club style, with some perfect curly fries. SO GOOD read more

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Breakfast at the famous Golden Nugget wow you won't go wrong! Menu plenty of options from american to mexican dishes. The service was phenomenal seated right away for group of 4. Restaurant was clean and orderly, the ambiance was expected mellow and chill. read more

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Had breakfast today and honestly have to say they lost their flare. Pancakes were dry, like the batter was over mixed. Also ordered Corned Beef Hash Omelette which was greasy, and so was the hash browns, which were cold. I informed the waitress, and she brought back the same hash browns however now they were over cooked, close to burnt. read more

Hot, fresh, delicious food, every single time. What really makes Golden Nugget the best is their friendly staff. Even when it's very busy, the staff is kind, patient, and hustles to meet your requests! The pancakes are my favorite food on the menu, but everything is delicious. read more

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This has become one of my go to breakfast places, even if I do have to drive a bit to get to it. I've been three times and really enjoyed myself each time. I have a soft spot in my heart for diners/pancake houses like this and first found my way here one day when I was desperately craving pancakes. Although I was there in the late morning on a random weekday, it was fairly busy (and the modest parking lot was packed!). I was welcomed right away and told to sit anywhere. Their menu is huge: diner classics for breakfast/lunch/dinner, as well as Mexican favorites, and other modern dishes. I've always opted for breakfast, but I think I want to try some of their other options. My favorite is the Beglian waffle. You can tell it's one of their specialties. I haven't tried it with fruit as I haven't been there when berries are in season, but even the plain buttermilk one is delicious. They batter is already very light and buttery and then they give you a lot of butter to spread on top...it melts in your mouth and is the cure for what ails you. I appreciate that they offer a few combo specials with the waffle so you can get a good deal adding eggs, hash, etc. Each time I've been, I've had a really friendly waitress who you just want to spend time talking to. They are very on top of service and will refill your water glass before you can even ask. Note that you pay at the front and they prefer cash or debit, they'll charge you a fee if you pay with a credit card. Writing this has me wanting another waffle. Maybe I should head to the Golden Nugget? read more

This place has been around for ages and they always serve the best breakfasts. I'm not a pancake person but I love their pancakes and fettuccine dinner. read more

Well staffed and managed. Cleaner and more organized than any ihop in the area. Food was decent and came relatively quickly. Over all not a destination but solid breakfast or brunch location. Prices are fine. Parking can be tough sometimes... but also nice to have that option. read more

Always love going to this particular Golden Nugget with family n friends! Always a friendly greeting when I walk in. The staff service from waitresses to busboys is always friendly, prompt and accommodating. I usually do breakfast and occasionally lunch here and it NEVER disappoints, so I'll imagine that dinner items are suitably on point and wouldn't hesitate to order a selection. The ambience is fine as the restaurant is well lit very clean. The food is extremely good and portions are large enough that I usually always end up getting a takeout container. My favorite selection is the Big Breakfast consisting of 2 sweet cream stuffed crepes w/ fruit compote and whipped cream, 2 eggs, 2 sausage links and 2 strips of bacon! And a side order of chunky seasoned breakfast potatoes. It's moderately priced and cash or a debit card is king. Sadly, use of a credit card tacks on a surcharge. Overall it's a decent unpretentious family friendly American style restaurant. read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Sweet crepe Big Breakfast - 2 crepes, 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, 2 bacon strips, side of breakfast potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

June is about to end so I'm going to mark the transition into July with a review or few, including an update to my six-year-old screed of this family favorite of mine on the North Side. My most recent and first post-pandemic visit to Golden Nugget about three weeks ago came 2,194 days since I lobbed uncharacteristic criticisms about the eatery. At the time in 2017, I was a bit tired from my flight from Houston Hobby to Midway so what I ate back then was seemingly meh to me. It may please the cadre of you who thoroughly read my posts that I fell in love with GN again. My cousins, who actually grew up across the street, brought me here for a farewell breakfast in which I helped myself to a delicious, nicely cooked steak accompanied by a generous amount of scrambled eggs and hash browns. The meal may sound simple, but it did hit the spot for me. The Ravenswood neighborhood of which the place calls home has changed a lot, but it was great to return here and revive a dormant family tradition of ours. read more

I live right across the street from the golden nugget pancake house and always have wondered how it is. The service was amazing they treated my niece really well and make sure my niece and I were taken care of. I will recommend the French toast and the waffles with fruit! You won't be disappointed by giving the golden nugget a try! read more

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Food was delicious, service was always great, very clean, it's my favorite place to go argue with the girlfriends, X's. I would go back to this location. But I'm afraid I might cross paths, with my past LOL. read more

Excellent food and service with friendly staff, however, I find it weird that they have a shrine for a past employee right at the entrance. Restaurants are a happy place, not a mausoleum. read more

This is a true Fall from grace story. What at one time was a Great place for Anytime dining is now WAY OVERPRICED!!! I just ate breakfast there and for 3 people our bill was $78.00 and All I had was a French Toast combo!!!!!! BREAKFAST IS NOT SUPPOSED MICHIGAN AVE. PRICES IN THE HOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Yesterday I ventured for the first time dining out solo. As a new experience for me I was very nervous going in to the unknown. My experience was less than pleasant due to staff and service. Upon entering I was yelled at by the receptionist to "find my own seat." Unaware of the seating arrangement at this restaurant her stern voice took me back, and made me think why couldn't she simply just state that I can pick my own table? As I'm seated with my menu the waitress arrives 2-3min later and ask "am I ready to order yet?" I thought it was rude she didn't bother introducing herself or even a simple hello before asking me if I'm ready, and when I stated "not yet, sorry!" walking away with an attitude instead of the usual "take your time" or something to that nature. Once the food finally arrived and others were eventually seated next to me I noticed everyone around me receiving warm welcoming service while the service I received was cold and rude for no apparent reason other than (the only difference between me and other patrons) the color of my skin. Dining out for the first time and receiving blatant racist service left an ungrateful taste in my mouth for the sub average, over priced food. I've had a couple good memories at this restaurant, but the staff yesterday, especially the unhappy overweight waitress I received completely ruined my first experience. read more

Last year I was alone for Thanksgiving and will be this year as well. This restaurant is outrageously fabulous unbelievable Thanksgiving turkey dinner order and received. It must be at least the top three in Chicago Illinois. If you want to order your turkey Thanksgiving dinner order it from them... Unbelievable read more

Big plates - tons of options - reasonable prices - everything I've ordered there was delectable

Do not order from this store on Uber Eats. Based on over a dozen orders you have 50/50 odds they will forget something. I am a fan of this place and used to go all the time in person. I order them all the time from Uber Eats, by my count at least 10 orders in the last 6 months and many more over the last couple years. The problem is they will forget things about half the time. I am not exaggerating. I usually get one of the Mexican dishes which should include salsa, and they will forget the salsa half the time. The last straw was my order today, which was a Mexican Dinner, and a Meatloaf. Not only did they forget the salsa, but they forgot the gravy. If you've ever had the meatloaf there, it usually comes with a whole small soup container worth of gravy. Leaving it out completely ruins the dish. They use the 'auto accept' feature on Uber Eats, which means you can't even leave a comment to remind them to include these items. I can't be the only one complaining about this on the app. If after more than a year it still hasn't been fixed I assume it never will be. read more

Food is still good, ambiance is still standard pancake house, service was very much as it should be. The prices of definitely risen quite a bit, though. Coffee and soft drinks were $3.99. Mexican skillet was 16.99. I don't know if it's the neighborhood or just the general rising cost of food. Women's bathroom was clean, and had a sanitizer dispenser in the door handle. Some parking is available. read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - If the coffee cup looks like this, the coffee will be hit or miss but the food will be great. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service and good. I don't usually seek out to eat breakfast. Nonetheless, this place has great breakfast options. Very tasty. Good environment too. read more

Food is good, good costumer service, nice and cozy environment. Yo'll have a nice experience coming here.

I selected the option on DoorDash to substitute potato chunks for hashbrowns. I got cheesy potatoes. Not okay. Never EVER order from this restaurant on DoorDash OR Uber Eats. They will 1000% screw up your order. Im furious. Do better. read more

Ordered a Patty Melt the corner of the bread had mold a few sliver of burnt onion. The French fries were cold and dry. Also ordered some corned beef hash and chunky potatoes. Do not be deceived by the picture, you don't even receive a fourth of that. The chunky potatoes are just some French fries cut into cubes with no seasoning. They have such a wide range of food items. I thought I would be ordering from here for a while. Second time and last time. Cost too much to have to throw it away. That dark corner was mold. read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Mold - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pancakes were delish hash browns were cold and coffee was barely warm. It was edible due to being hungry after a long day of packing for a move. read more

Food was good (as usual). Portions were satisfying. Service is always friendly and food is served quickly. My main issue is how inflation ambas brought the prices WELL ABOVE the dining experience. $45 is a steep ticket for breakfast fare. read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - the receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is good and service friendly and would rate four stars. Unfriendly customer policies caused me to reduce ratings to two stars. 1- one of few restaurants in Chicago area charging a credit card surcharge. (To their credit well posted on site, but no where on Internet.) Restaurants should reflect menu prices that cover their costs and the profit margin they want, and not add surcharges to hide costs. Consumers need to be vocal about this. 2- asked to substitute fruit for meat and was told not possible. 3- charged $2 for extra side of sour cream, less than an ounce! (I did get manager to remove. ) read more

Food was great and there is so much food for your order. Slower service so don't come if you're in a rush but when you order food it comes out quickly. Nice place to grab breakfast though with great food. read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Corned Beef Hash Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We have picked up food and dined in and had good experiences both times. The Turkey BLT club is great for lunch, and the omelette, breakfast tacos, and steak have been good breakfast choices. When we dined in, the service was good and our food came out quickly. There's definitely a diner vibe and it's homey with signs all around. read more

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I would give Golden Nugget a 3.5 but without anything setting it apart from other similar spots, I went with a 3. It's important to set the correct expectations when you come here. It's a 24-hour diner with 24-hour diner ambiance and food. It's pretty similar to other spots like this in the city: Hollywood Grill, Golden Apple, etc. A highlight was definitely the friendly and quick service. We never needed to ask for more water or coffee. My girlfriend went with the Chicken Fried Chicken and I went with the Farmer's Smoked Sausage Skillet. The fried chicken and biscuits were okay - nothing amazing but she ended up finishing the leftovers! While I liked my skillet, it was a bit heavy on the sausage and light on the cheese and seasoning. We both got our eggs over easy and they were made perfectly! The coffee was pretty good and always hot. Overall, Golden Nugget is exactly what you might expect from a diner: huge menu, friendly service, and solidly decent food. Nothing to write home about but it'll definitely do the job. read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Farmer's Smoked Sausage Skillet and Chicken Fried Chicken and 2 Eggs Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I always get fast delivery from them. The food is mostly tasty, though their hash browns are more rubbery than crispy. Egg dishes and the hot chocolate are always great, and they make a good burger! I love being able to order breakfast for lunch or dinner - I just wish they stayed open later, like the Golden Nugget on Diversey. read more

Golden Nugget is more than just a pancake house. They have some of the biggest biscuits topped off with delicious gravy. They were so good! This is a new favorite of mine for breakfast while in the Chicago area. The service was attentive and very friendly. They treat their customers right! read more

Golden Nugget Pancake House - Biscuits and gravy-so good! Huge biscuits! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my partner and I's go to restaurant on the weekends! My partner prefers lunch/dinner options but I'm a breakfast all day kind of girl so we both get what we want. Their options are so diverse and everything we've had we've loved. My favorite is the crepe dealer, a traditional breakfast with a side of two delicious fruit crepes! read more

I ordered the two pancakes two eggs * sausage * bacon breakfast and it was perfectly made well! A simple breakfast but delicious! The pancakes were very fluffy and bacon crisp. The savory sausage drenched in maple syrup added flavor to my breakfast plate. Let's not forget about the Coffee!!!! A big WOW!! They even shared to me the coffee brand but I forgot (I had 3 refills :) :/ Anyhow... it can get crowded on weekends but wait is not too long. I still think of that coffee.... Yum. Lastly... the staff was superb and hardworking! Very friendly atmosphere and great seating arrangements for families * couples * and going solo at the counter! The menu has a variety of omelets too! Thank you! read more

The food is just plain bad. Hash browns have no flavor. Scrambled eggs taste like butter and nothing else. Will not be returning. And I'm sorry, but if you're a breakfast place that can't do scrambled eggs or hash browns, you have failed. read more