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    The Original Green Bay Cafe

    4.1 (95 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Sausage
    Peggy D.

    Totally cute tiny cafe. Came here for breakfast. Ordered original French toast and side sausage . I ordered the coffee . It's just Folgers or something . Slight coffee flavor. They seem to be geared towards pancakes. Cash only place . Which is odd in 2025, right? Very small town cafe vibe. Very different prices compared to what I saw online , but not outrageous? I guess. The bananas foster French toast seems intriguing? But also seems like , a lot. Something to share, I'm thinking . Sausage was really tasty. Maybe some local brand? French toast was standard. It was good. Syrup was just sugar. Not proper maple syrup, it's not that good. This place is without frills, service is very much take your order, deliver your food and we are done. It's not fancy! Kinda fancy prices, but this is kinda fancy area? 25 dollars with tip. If you are within a short distance of this place- I would say sure, give it a chance . Lunch looks good also.

    Aaron M.

    Excellent food and service. Great selection of French toasts and pancakes as well as Hispanic flare egg dishes! Highly recommended. Cash only.

    Pancakes
    Eric S.

    My husband and I just found this place last week and we've already recommended it to a couple people. The tamale pancakes were a noble try but not sure if they were correctly executed. Other than that everything else was life changing. The chocolate chip pancakes were everything. Fast and friendly service. Loved the simple and homey ambiance.

    Phil S.

    06/18/20 - After walking just over 5 miles this morning @ The Skokie Lagoon my sis & I decided to grab a bite to eat. She went onto Yelp & found The Original Green Bay Cafe on where else Green Bay Road in a Winnetka. They just re opened up for business about 2 weeks ago and are taking carry outs. They also have a few tables for outdoor dining. My sister & I are both looking to lose weight so we split an order which worked out good. We split a Ruben sandwich, which is not the most healthy, but it is a smaller portion & it proved to be more then enough. The Ruben came w/rippled potato chips (again not too healthy) & a dill pickle. The server was extremely friendly & helpful. The Ruben was pretty tasty. They had a lot of other items on the menu that definitely peaked my interest. I will be back again in the near future.

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    Tricia D.

    Flashing back to late August, when we were in the area and hankering for an outdoor brunch... This is a small cafe with several small tables inside and a handful outside. Friendly, attentive service! 4 important tips for you: 1) cash only!!! I can't believe I didn't catch that upon Yelping, so this caught me by surprise when our bill came. To my husband who never carries cash: you're welcome! 2) MUST ORDER the corn cakes! In looking back at the menu, I don't see it, so I don't know if it's only available some of the time, but this dish was savory, cheesy, comforting, and I would order it again in a flash! It got kudos in the Chicago Tribune. It's a stack of 3 or so griddle cakes with corn baked into the batter and comes out piping hot, with cheddar cheese melted on top and served with sour cream and homemade salsa. I'm drooling. It far exceeded my expectations! It was a savory brunch dish I never knew I was missing from my life. 3) Empty your bladder before or after your visit, unless you're ok with a super tiny bathroom! But I get it: when you gotta go, you gotta go! 4) Everything comes out hot and fresh. The sausage comes in patties, which yes, is striking to me. Yum!

    Michael W.

    CASH ONLY. A friend and I agreed to meetup for a late breakfast on a Sunday. I arrived shortly before 1pm and had no problem finding a table. When I first stepped in, they have a sign that says please wait to be seated. After standing for awhile with no acknowledgement, I asked if I could seat myself. The space is very small and cozy. In fact, I did not realize it at first but the bathroom is behind the counter. There are two menus, the hard copy and the chalk board, both feature a nice mix between traditional and spins. My friend opted for the winter pancakes which featured cranberry and orange zest with powdered sugar on top. I had a bite to see, if you like tart, they are enjoyable. He was torn on whether to go full size or small, 3 or 2 stack, he opted for small 2 stack and was unable to finish as the cakes are as big as your plate. I opted for Ricos tacos, basically chorizo egg corn tortillas with green salsa. They come with home fries. I noticed the home fries side runs approx 3.50 and the sliced avocado side runs 2.50, so I asked if I could sub the avocado because they are tacos after all. I was told no, the only thing I could sub out was two slices of tomato. The food is obviously cooked to order so it is not fast food, be prepared to make conversation or entertain yourself while you wait, not too long. The service was friendly.

    Frittata

    Found this gem on Yelp of course, looking for breakfast after a hockey game with my boys. We loved it! We order hot chocolate & warm apple cider. Had the pancakes and a frittata. It was all delish. The place is warm and cozy. FYI cash only.

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    THE BEST breakfast on the north shore. We come here nearly every weekend. The servers are sweet and the food is so so so good.

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    Delicious food, great service, cozy atmosphere, and completely unpretentious. Cash only. Will be back!!

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    Very small, but food and service are great and nice ambiance. A cute spot for a weekend day.

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    Very unique experience, hometown feeling. The food is very good and the service was great. You must remember it is cash only.

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    6 years ago

    Cute little gem, breakfast was made fresh, tomatoes fresh, basil fresh, coffee was on point. Cash-only was the only hiccup

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