Sunset House Restaurant

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It's difficult to find a farm steak sandwich but they serve it here. I stopped in specifically to have this with hash browns as I've been eating this breakfast meal for some 40 years but it's only served in the Waukegan area and only a few restaurants offer it. This one was fantastic and better than a few other locations. I'll be back! read more

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Service is always friendly and quick. The ambiance feels retro but good. The food is delicious. The potato pancakes are my favorite. It's a local a gem. read more

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The service was great, the Ambiance was nice but the food is lacking seasoning. I really enjoyed my crepes, the food is cooked really well but when it comes to seasoning there is none the eggs where bland had to add extra salt and hot sauce. The potatoes again were bland just fried had to add hot sauce and Ketchup and the coffee was weak like as if it was an extra light roast blend or there wasn't enough coffee grounds added. I overall would eat here again if the seasoning gets better. read more

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first time coming here and great great service and yummy food! veggie omelette wow! my boyfriend got a chicken sandwich that had ham and Swiss cheese and he said that was delicious read more

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Bruce B.

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On the menu in the restaurant the Omelets, Skillets calls foe 3 eggs. I ordered a skillet with 3 eggs over medium. When the skillet arived it only had 2 eggs. When I question about it I got the impression that the customer is wrong. I will no longer order the skillet. read more

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Wonderful place to join!!! The owners are amazing and the environment is exceptional!!! 100% recommended!! read more

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Christine R.

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The welcome is always warm. Great for breakfast and lunch/dinner meals. I love the navy bean soup and stuffed peppers or tomatoes. Best coffee! read more

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Last night we enjoyed a concert at the beautiful Genesee Theatre. Before leaving the area, we ate breakfast at Sunset House Restaurant. We were warmly welcomed and quickly greeted by our server. We ordered the Eggs Benedict and potato pancakes. Within minutes, we were served! Excellent food and a lovely, friendly, and responsive staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our Saturday brunch in this family restaurant. read more

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Kevin L.

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The omelettes are great as well as the crepes, friendly and great customer service, looking for getting breakfast here again!

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Brandon P.

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This place is amazing with great locally sourced ingredients. The rhubarb crepes made with fresh organic rhubarb is out of this world. read more

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Mike D.

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Good food. Employees are fantastic. Nice place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Everyone goes above and beyond to make you happy. Check it out.. read more

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Best breakfast place around!!! The owners are amazing. Staff is always friendly and very helpful. Food is always beyond delicious. I always leave stuffed. I've brought a hand full of people go to experience the best breakfast spot around. Not a single person has said anything bad. It's looks a little bit sketch from the outside, but such a hidden gem! read more

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Tracy A.

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The owners were very friendly, service was great and the food was delicious. We took 5 containers of soup home with us. We live in Chicago but definitely will be back any time we're near Waukegan. Definitely 4 . GET THE SOUP!!! read more

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The exterior looks old, and it's attached to a dumpy apartment complex, but go inside because the people are warm, the food is great, and the crepes are perfection! read more

Sunset House Restaurant - Banana crepes with orange sauce... so delicious! - American Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

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Joyce M.

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Me and my friend went here for breakfast and I went because of the picture that someone posted of their steak..... however as I walked through the door I knew it was a mistake .... It smells old in the building as if the floors are not cleaned properly.... I had a hunger headache and was subject to doing what I had to do to get something on my stomach..... I should've just went to McDonald's and I haven't eaten mcdonalds in 7 years..... the food is cheap ... Ihop is better than this and I don't even like Ihop ‍‍‍‍ I have very high standards for breakfast restaurants because you can't mess up breakfast... but needless to say I threw up my food an hour after consumption ..... We still tipped 30% of the bill because we never take food service for granted but the food was poorly made and you tell it was cheap ingredients used. I ate half the plate and left it never again!!! read more

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John G.

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A classic dinner with a large breakfast menu. Our server, Mary Kay was a winner and helped with our choices. She told me the crepes were the best around, and she was right. They were light and delicate. The whipped cream and strawberries were good too! The rest of our party had traditions eggs, etc which were good too. read more

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Alejandra C.

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Service was great and owner seemed very sweet. Unfortunately, the food was not the best... The sirloin steak was very bland and barely had any meat (it was mostly fat). Coffee was not strong at all. Omelette and waffle were decent, though. read more

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Anders B.

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Good menu good service great food. Came at 10 with my teen sons on a Monday morning and ordered breakfast and lunch food and we loved it all. Exceptional fries. Decor clean and pristine from 40 years. Worth a detour. read more

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Lindsay W.

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If I could rate them a zero I would. The rudest owners ever!!! On top of it the food matched how they treated us. We were a party of six and everything came out bad. How do you not scramble your eggs if that is what we order, rubber chicken with way to much salt. I could go on and on forever but the point is DONT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT!!!! read more

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Audrey B.

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When you walk in you are greeted with the smell of homemade breakfast. The food here was spectacular. We ordered the eggs, pancakes, french toast, and potatoes. The waitress we had was very nice and even had conversations with us. It was a very delicious meal. read more

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Mark A.

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Wow, I was impressed! My wife and I were looking for a different spot from out usual breakfast spot, so we went to yelp. There are couple places around us that have the dinner style food and prices. Compared to : Full Moon, the point , peacock family restaurant, this is my favorite. The prices are super cheap, most omelets are only $5.99 and coffee is $1.25. Which is a steal!! The service was friendly and prompt, the manager even stopped by to chat is up. Definitely worth a stop if you are looking for a cozy diner. read more

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Christine R.

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Love the traditional food at great prices. Friendly people, just like home. We are very happy to eat there. The owners are fantastic Chicken soup is a welcome site on a cold day or any time read more

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Bill G.

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Really very nice. Excellent waitress staff. Good " diner food". I like the 1950s old school feel of the establishment read more

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Judith C.

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Once you enter you get greeted by the owners. The environment of the restaurant feels very humble. They staff seem like they are family and treat the customers like family. Sometimes the owners come and chat with you. The prices are good and the food is great. the menu just recently changed, my favorite change was the option of small pancakes instead of toast. Overall, if your looking for a good restaurant where you can finally say things like "give me the usual". This is the place read more

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Suzanne G.

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Went there for breakfast. The service was friendly and the food delicious. Very solid place to go and felt so welcomed.

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Nichole B.

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This place was amazing! We were immediately seated and drinks came in minutes after sitting. My friend and I ordered a bowl of soup to start and then the French toast slammed with a cinnamon French toast combo... AMAZING!!! Highly highly HIGHLY recommend this place. Effy was our waitress and she's a polite sweet hardworking woman! If you're looking for a place for morning day breakfast, family, or just hungry, go HERE! read more

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Jazzmine W.

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First time here. Hidden gem. I had the Denver omelet with sausage instead of ham, delicious. Coffee was just meh which is a little disappointing because i love coffee. Pricing was great. Atmosphere is really nice, very clean, staff was nice and courteous as well. Highly recommend. read more

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Dorothy J.

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Cute spot for breakfast! We were welcomed into the restaurant like family. The owner was so sweet and attentive. Breakfast was lovely. Definitely coming back. read more

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Johnnie K.

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We were visiting from Florida and found this little place on yelp. We stopped in and were immediately greeted by the nice lady. She gave us great recommendations for the food and nothing she said was wrong( we tried it all). By the end of the meal we asked if she could be our grandmother and fly back with us. She said she needed to stay to make crepes and food for the customers. Very old place but the service was fun, fast and delicious. Thank you for everything. read more

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Mark B.

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My coffee cup is never empty! I've been going here off and on since my high school days. Try the Swedish pancakes and the biscuits and gravy! Fantastic! The owners are very nice and friendly. Come for breakfast, stay for the great atmosphere! read more

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Kevin K.

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I enjoyed finding this older diner--you know you're going to be taken care of in a place like this. And I was. I ordered the biscuit and gravy with eggs, which came out quickly and was done perfectly. Except I didn't like the gravy. At all. They took it off my bill and offered all kinds of replacements, including fresh pie, but the eggs and sausage had filled me up. They were so nice about it that I felt guilty for not eating it! read more

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Meli U.

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Had a horrible experience there today, ordered the New York strip steak for lunch. The steak looked like horrible lunch meat and had zero seasoning or sauce on it. Owner came up to me and told me they do not season any meat there whether it be burgers or anything. What kind of establishment doesn't season their food? She offered to take my steak in the back and season it and cook the same piece of meat again when I asked for medium well for my steak. She refused a discount or to switch my food.with something else. I also told her that if they don't season anything it should say so in their menu, which is does not. I paid 15 dollars when I left all of my food on the plate.The only good part about visiting was our waitress K for short. I wish I remembered her full name but she was fantastic. I don't recommend going to this place and can't understand why others have given it decent reviews. read more

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Ann B.

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The breakfast food here is the best! The crepes are delicious-I have had the strawberry crepes and banana chocolate chip crepes (it's not on the menu but they gladly added the chocolate chips to the banana crepes). Always friendly service! read more

Sunset House Restaurant - Chocolate chip banana crepes. Our server added a whip cream "H" for happy day! - American Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

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Francia P.

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Sunset house was amazing and the service there is incredible. It was our first time and Marilyn took great care of us. Effy is such a sweetheart. It's a home like feeling environment we will definitely be back for more. read more

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Joyce C.

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In town for a short visit and Yelp never lets us down!! We wanted a nice family friendly place for a good sit down breakfast. This is such a great place, staff is very friendly and welcoming!! Food was fantastic, large portions for a great price. read more

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Greg D.

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Pros: friendly staff, prompt service, not overly crowded, and priced right. Cons: some food came out cold and men's bathroom was not labeled as out of service and should have been. read more

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Tinotenda S.

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Beautiful location that still has that old dinner feel to it. I have been here a few times and I love their breakfast food. You have a lot of options on the menu but I only tried their breakfast selection so far. Prices are not too bad but to get the best deal check out their weekly specials which they always have going on, any changes to those options will cost you. Location is easy to find and plenty of parking available, good for groups and well spaced. This is a well run restaurent and the staff does a great job. The wait for the food is not bad and always freshly made. read more

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Tony S.

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Staff is friendly and it's generally clean. Typical dinner food but it's average at best. Coffee is stale and tastes like they reuse the grounds. Hash browns are under cooked and completely tasteless. I would not recommend going here for breakfast. Maybe lunch is better but I won't be trying it out myself. read more

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Raphael M.

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Service was great. Food was horrible. No taste. Inside was looked like a 60's theme diner. Soup was salty, small, and cheap. Sandwich had no taste at all. Felt like all I could taste was the bread. read more

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Classic Midwestern diner. There are no bells and whistles here just good food and friendly staff.

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1451 Golf Rd
Waukegan, IL 60087
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(847) 336-7773
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https://sunsethousewaukegan.com

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Hours

What time does Sunset House Restaurant open?

Sunset House Restaurant opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sunset House Restaurant close?

Sunset House Restaurant closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Sunset House Restaurant take credit cards?

Yes, Sunset House Restaurant takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Sunset House Restaurant have catering options?

Yes, Sunset House Restaurant does have catering options.

Does Sunset House Restaurant serve alcohol?

No, Sunset House Restaurant does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sunset House Restaurant allow dogs?

Yes, Sunset House Restaurant allows dogs.

Does Sunset House Restaurant have TVs?

No, Sunset House Restaurant does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sunset House Restaurant have bike parking?

No, Sunset House Restaurant does not have bike parking.

Does Sunset House Restaurant have outdoor seating?

No, Sunset House Restaurant does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sunset House Restaurant have parking?

Yes, Sunset House Restaurant has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sunset House Restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sunset House Restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sunset House Restaurant have free WiFi?

No, Sunset House Restaurant does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

- Homemade food - Soups made fresh daily - Try our crepes or Swedish pancakes, made from scratch...you won't be disappointed!

History

Established in 1977.

John and Effie Zygokostas moved to the United States from Greece in 1974. Just three years later, in 1977, they bought the Sunset House Restaurant. Their goal was to provide homemade food at reasonable prices and to make their customers feel at home, greeting them with a big smile and a warm welcome. Thirty years later their goal remains the same. John & Effie still take a great deal of pride in their homemade food. The soups are homemade daily, their well-known crepes are made fresh to order and Effie's cakes and desserts are made from scratch, just to mention a few. They attribute their success to hard work and dedication, but most of all to their loyal customers who have become friends over the years. John & Effie look forward to hosting you soon!

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Sunset House has the best crepes around. I like the Cheese Blintzes, served with a sweet four-cheese filling and accented with frozen (thawed) strawberries; they slather it in whip cream, accommodatingly. The coffee is continually topped off by nice waitresses. The owners meander thru the seats personally speaking to the customers. read more

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12 years ago

I have been eating at Sunset House Restaurant for almost 20 years. It's a family owned and run business and it shows. From the warm greeting to the great food, it's the place to go for breakfast or a full meal. It has the best pancakes, read more

Jessica S.

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12 years ago

This is my husband and I's favorite restaurant. They're still open and serving deliciously hot and wonderfully tasting food. Two thumbs up for owners Jon and Effie. Waitresses are super to. Keep up great work. read more

Jorge A.

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12 years ago

The best creperies!!! Service makes their food much more enjoyable! Feels like a warm family get-together each time you visit. From the first time you've ever entered to the next. Highly recommend! read more

Lynnette T.

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12 years ago

Wonderful service!! The crepes are to die for!! Absolutely coming back!! This is the place for a good breakfast!!! Owners greet you personally and give you a warm welcome!! Feels like home!! read more

Notah K.

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12 years ago

Love this restaurant I've been coming here since I was a kid! Amazing breakfast,fresh salad bar and The owners are super friendly! Thanks for the amazing service all these years read more

Marcus Z.

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12 years ago

Best fried egg sandwiches and BLT Club around. Best place in waukegan!!! Would not eat anywhere else!! Family orientated , loving workers! Love you guys, Club Man read more

joseph t.

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6 years ago

This is my first time here and I really loved it. The customer service is EXCELLENT. The woman helping us was so sweet!

Linda N.

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12 years ago

Love this place. My family has breakfast here most Sunday mornings. The owners and staff are always very friendly.

Marie S.

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9 years ago

Lovely couple! Great place to eat.

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