Visited for the first time today! Great spot!!!! They serve breakfast and lunch items - portions are plentiful and prices are reasonable! Our server was amazing and so attentive! Great menu with lots of choices! We selected an omelette which came with hashbrowns and pancakes and a short stack of pancakes with a side of bacon. Everything was great and I will definitely be back!! read more

Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe - Menu. Soooo many choices! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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My grandma has been telling me about this place. I'm not a big breakfast guy but today I had some time before work and decided I was hungry enough. I've got to say, this is a top notch diner! The place has that old school vibe, you know the one, every restaurant used to be just like this when I was a kid! The difference between this spot and others trying to recapture that magic is this one is clean and fresh. No sticky floors, no residual smoke must. It's "old new" and I love that! Service was fantastic, everyone I interacted with were super friendly. I ordered pancakes topped with banana and a side of sausage patties. Perfect pancakes! Pancakes are a proper test of a breakfast places mettle. They're so easy to mess up in their simplicity, execution is key. These were the best pancakes I've had in the last 20 years, not too soft or too firm, they slightly absorb the syrup but don't turn into a sponge. The sausage was great, two giant patties nicely seasoned and cooked just right. No complaints here. This spot is a little gem, and I'll be back for sure! read more

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Came here to enjoy brunch with some friends and everyone had such a nice time here! It's cozy and has an inviting atmosphere when you walk through the doors. All the employees, including the owner, were very friendly and we didn't feel rush at all as we were catching up with each other. I got their Florentine Eggs Benedict and was impressed by how much spinach there was on there. I love that they didn't skimp out on it! However, there was way too much hollandaise sauce for me so I did have to scrape at least half of it off, but that's just personal preference. My friends' got eggs benedicts as well and they loved the amount of hollandaise they had. It was just such a flavorful dish overall. Very happy with this place and highly recommend! read more

Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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Breakfast today was very pleasant. My dad and I celebrated his 88th birthday. We had such a sweet server named Karen. They sang to my dad. Food was great. I have been there now 3 times and each time has been very nice. read more

Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe - Karen was so pleasant and extra sweet. Served my dad his pancakes with a candle, and we sang to him. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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These employees are hustling!!! Sunday brunch was excellent in this crowded but highly efficient cafe. Eggs, pancakes, and hash brown meal for $10 and skillet for $13, you can't go wrong. Service was amazing, just wish they'd say please to the bread girl. Would stop for another flapjack if ever driving through the area again. read more

Great breakfast place, quick service with friendly servers and really great prices!! Highly recommend.

Great food and excellent service. Wait staff is always pleasant and the prices are reasonable

Good food with a very friendly atmosphere. Menu is extensive with options for all. Service was great. read more

Stopped for brunch while we were visiting my mother in law. My wife and kids had been here several times, but it was my first. Great skillet!! Very large selection of breakfast and lunch options. I'm looking forward to going back to try either the crepes or a burger. Love that you have the option of either toast or pancakes with some of the breakfasts. read more

Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe - Irish Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

Very nicely decorated with new Farmhouse style walls. There are more tables than you think inside, so if it looks crowded park and go inside because you will most likely get a table. The staff was pleasant and Santa Claus stopped by while we were there too! He also had one of the elves with him passing out candy!! My omelette was the perfect size and I was able to substitute and get a side of fruit! The club was huge! The crepes yummy! read more

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Very good food super smiles from all the staff. Loved it and will make the trek out there again.

I've ordered the strawberry Nutella crepes from here before they were full of Nutella and strawberries. Today I ordered it for takeout and when i came home, it was empty crêpes with strawberries thrown on on top with a drizzle of Nutella. when I called them to complain the woman on the phone gaslight us and told us that "oh you have to ask for the Nutella inside when you order it we always just do Nutella on top." No, I wouldn't have ordered it again if you only did Nutella on top. Also, she says that you have to specify that you want Nutella inside when we ordered it, why didn't she ask us over the phone if we wanted the Nutella on the outside or on the inside? it's really really really messed up to have a person at a restaurant gaslight you over food you've had there before just because they don't wanna admit to bad service. read more

Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe - Strawberry and Nutella crêpe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

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Everything went well. From our friendly waitstaff, getting our food quickly, priced right and most of all it's all delicious!

Wow! What a meal after a great workout this morning! Thank you to my waitress for expertly taking my order of Ka-Ya-Na with my requests. Thank you to the chefs who delivered and did not disappoint. The restaurant has a new, fresh look with a home town friendliness. I enjoyed speaking with the owner and waitress & giving the thumbs up to the chefs. Their smile was worth the visit. read more

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Breakfast meeting this morning. Debbie was our "caretaker"/waitress. A great clean vibe with this Diner. Love the step up counter top for those who prefer to be near the action. Ordered Coffee for both of us, I drink it Black. Had the classic which is a good determinant for quality meals. 2 eggs over easy, hash Brown's & 3 slices of Bacon. Well, another good place for breakfast. Service was spot on. Debbie was a professional. Her timing was too. Mangia & Cheers! read more

Excellent food although too much food for me... great wait staff! Large variety on menu... great place to engage in conversation-- not loud

First time we came to this restaurant. Used to go to the previous place. Their redecorating is very cute and cheery. The farmhoiuse l chic is very in style. The hostess was very pleasant. I had the plain crepes. They are my go to and I try them at every local restaurant as my barometer. (For dinner places it is calamari. Haha) The crepes were a perfect texture. Not too rubbery and not too eggs. I suggest they put in a touch a vanilla to elevate the flavor, but I still loved them with just maple syrup. My husband had the western omelet and he enjoyed it. The veggies were very crunchy. He liked it but that is not typical nor expected. We brought the hashbrowns home, but they look good. The coffee was very good for a small dinner. Service was super fast, but it was a Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. We will definitely be returning. Would love if they did potato pancakes from scratch. Also a breakfast panini. Their menu was of a decent size. Don't get me wrong. And they did have plenty of creativity. I'm just offering up ideas. read more

Food isn't bad but, the website is horrible and no updated menu with prices. For The area they charge too much and the portions are small. Even coffee is expansive. The food was pretty good, portions were small, the costumer service was good. read more

Solid breakfast place with super reasonable prices and decent food. The egg and pork chop soecial was spot on. The garden omelette was tasty but a bit over cooked. Toast w strawberry jam were perfect. Service was attentive and the restaurant is clean and updated. read more

This was my first time here with my mom, I was looking for a new breakfast place to try and came across this Jem. From the outside it looks just like any other breakfast place but, from the inside the decoration was a farmhouse style. The staff from greeter, busybody, to waitress were all super friendly. We felt welcomed. Our food was all great. But the sourdough was awesome. A must try. I will be back. read more

Excellent diner experience. Friendly servers, food was up quick and was good. I like a place like this that offers soup before your meal. Only downside was sitting next to the big window, it was pretty chilly at our table and it was probably 30 degrees outside.. can't imagine sitting there when the temps are much lower than that. read more

Great food. Had breakfast with 9 friends and food was timely and delicious. 100% coming back.

The best breakfast I have had in a very long time! I had the farmers skillet with pancakes which were both incredible. They give you a lot of food. The service was lovely. So friendly. Very nice lighting as well. Highly recommend this place ASAP! read more

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Food was excellent, had country friend steak and it was perfect. The prices were really good. Our waitress, was on point and was so friendly. Unfortunately I forgot her name or I would give her a big shout out. The restaurant was so clean. All staff was very welcoming, also good tunes read more

Yummy French toast- Definitely recommend a visit! This restaurant has been freshly remodeled, has great atmosphere even though it's right off of 176. I would recommend to visit this place for breakfast. read more

Had Breakfast the other day. Place is bright and fresh, staff is super friendly. Very cute inside and clean. Got seated fast. We had crepes, waffles, omelette and biscuits and gravy. Prices are very reasonable and everyone loved their breakfasts. Staff were quick and checked in to make sure everything was good. This is our new go to place. read more

This place is fantastic! We are intentionally landed in Wauconda and we're hungry. We searched yelp and saw the ratings. We walked in the place was clean and beautiful, look like it recently been remodeled. The food was fantastic. I had an omelette with cheese sausage, onions, tomatoes, and broccoli. Cheddar cheese was good pancakes were fantastic. My wife had duo and with French toast and the French toast was good as well, the staff was friendly courteous service was quick the kitchen was fast and the place was packed! Their homemade jelly was fantastic! very clean restrooms. read more

Family friendly spot. Short wait on a Sunday morning, extensive menu, friendly staff, clean, modern place. Affordable, reasonable place, food was good. Plenty of parking on their lot. read more

First time ordering here, I try the Steak Skillet and it was very delicious, abundant and fresh. The lady at the front desk has great customer service!!! read more

Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe - Steak Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

This place was just ok. We ordered 2 omelettes, 1 side of bacon and 1 coffee. $50, including the tip, so one of the more expensive places for the kind of food it is. The omelettes were great, bacon and pancakes, ok. Once again, we asked for well done, crunchy, hash browns and got pale potatoes. Not sure why so few places can make hash browns well done! Server was meh, but the bussers were fantastic. read more

Absolute best breakfast I've ever had and some of the nicest service I've ever seen. I had to leave a pretty heavy tip because everything was so good. Debbie was the absolute best and I'll be back many times. read more

Honeybella Pancakes & Cafe - Farmer skillet, raisin bread French toast, the New York strip steak, and 3 best friends - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wauconda, Illinois

The service is really good and enjoyed the food. I won't however be going here again after eating here 3 times in the last month. It's not my responsibility as a customer to pay the service charges for your credit card service. Place is good but not 3 percent for no reason good. Also technically you are supposed to make Customers aware up front not when they choose to pay with a card at the end. read more

Was very nice to see the place was taken over by a someone who cares about their customers and serves good food with friendly staff who are on top of filling drinks when they get low. read more

The service is great and the food is delicious. I had a skillet and my daughter enjoyed the crepes. Would recommend.

Wonderful friendly, accommodating people. Came from out of town but will make a trip back!

Busy place on Sunday morning! Lots of food choices. Eggs weren't as requested (wanted over hard and the yolk was runny) but it didn't ruin my day! Party of 5 and everyone was happy! read more

Great food and service. I love this place for breakfast. I highly recommend. I usually get the Ole omelette but I have had their crepes and over easy eggs with ham. All yummy. I go on Sundays and always busy but always get seated quickly. read more

Stopped here on a Wednesday morning to get some breakfast. We ordered the chicken and waffles, which had a great jalapeño sauce and we ordered biscuits and gravy. Gravy was a little runny, but the biscuit was cooked to perfection, probably wouldn't order it again if we went back. We also ordered the two eggs with hash browns, sausage patties, and pancakes meal. The portions were big for such the small prices, everything tasted AMAZING! Hash browns were perfectly crispy and I couldn't get enough of the sausage patties!! Our service was amazing and so fast. Our waitress kept refilling our drinks, and checked up on us frequently. The ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant was calming. I'm still thinking about how fluffy the pancakes are, definitely need to get them again soon. It was a good breakfast date! read more

Great portions, good breakfast and lunch menus. Salads need more ingredients however. Attentive staff, clean and decent prices. This town needs a breakfast, lunch place that's not a bar. Busy at lunchtime. read more

Great breakfast place in Waucondo. Omelets and Crepes are delicious. Updated inside - good/fast service. Been there for lunch too, homemade bean soup was so good. Look forward to stopping back. read more