Had Biquits and gravy and Scramble Egg's..fantastic..best in town. This place will close down a few slop shops in town hopefully Parkside Cafe. read more

Good fast service and a fair price Had the B & G and a cinnamon roll waffle they both are pretty good read more

Super busy on a Sunday morning but we got here before the church crowd poured in so the wait was minimal. My friends went with sweet waffles with lots of sugary toppings and wow, they looked amazing. I chose something a bit closer to keto compliant, poached eggs and corned beef hash. Delicious and with a bit of Texas Pete, perfect. I greatly enjoyed my breakfast! [Review 577 of 2024 - 193 in Illinois - 21608 overall] read more

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Great food and service was fast! This was our 2nd trip here after passing through the area two years ago. It was impressive then and now. Lots of amazing choices on the menu. read more

The Waffle Company - Ham & cheese omelet and homefries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

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This is in a shopping area in a stand alone building. I found it easily, although parking was a bit difficult. The parking lot is rather tight (not their fault), but there is handicapped parking right next to the side door. There is a decent amount of parking adjacent to the building with more across a traffic lane. Seating is a mix of booths and tables which can hold about 50 people. The tables are far enough apart you don't feel crowded. We were seated quickly and our waitress had coffee ready as we sat down. The breakfast entrees seemed limited in what they included (usually one item besides eggs), so the ala cart portion of the menu allowed me to try additional things. The daily special was breakfast burritos (which came with nothing else), so I added a biscuit and gravy. My dining partner ordered the Denver omelet and a side of hash browns. Our food came out in about 10 minutes. I thought the breakfast burritos looked a bit small, but they were filled to bursting. The biscuit was good and the gravy excellent. I finished my meal and was quite full. My dining partner enjoyed her omelet and said the hash browns were cooked perfectly. I thought the coffee was a little weak but the rest of the meal, as well as the service, was outstanding. This is a must try when we are in the area again. read more

The Waffle Company - Breakfast burritos and biscuit with gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

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The definitive place to get waffles. While ordering coffee at 7 Brew, Emily and I were hungry and needed somewhere to eat. She picked two places and I took a coin and flipped for where we would go. The Waffle Company won the flip, which was convenient as it was right next door to the coffeehouse. Walking in, it's kind of a janky place. Pure white walls with random assortment of things hanging up on the walls. I didn't have high hopes between the janky parking lot and the odd interior but we sat down and ordered anyways. I got the Bacon Caramel Waffle and upgraded it to a combo (I think that's what it was called) which included bacon, eggs, toast, and those little delicious potato chunks. Emily got the Mexican scramble. Within the first bite, all my trepidation and hesitation fell away. This was perfection. The waffle was every bit bacon, caramel, and delicious from first bite to last. The sides were super delicious as well. Eggs cooked just right, potato chunks full of flavor, toast neither too toasted or almost raw. Bacon was bacon, I was on a bit of bacon overload between it and the waffle. Emily really liked her scramble. I tried a bite and it was hot hot hot. It had an unreal kick to it that made me wonder how she put it down without breaking out in a sweat. I think the final tab was around $30 for both our meals, which I would've paid double for how good it was. The Waffle Company is... and I don't hesitate to say this... the best breakfast I've ever had. This just goes to show that you can't trust appearances for how good a place is. Thank you quarter that I flipped for picking this place. read more

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Great food and great service! Excellent waitresses! Our favorite place to eat! Fast friendly service!

Great food, fantastic service. Food was delicious hot and fresh. A quick stop off the interstate and one of the best breakfasts we've had in a long time. We'll be stopping in again when traveling through the area. read more

Stopped in on our way through Mt Vernon and this was a huge win! Super friendly and attentive service, delicious food at a good price. I hade a Greek omelette made with gyro meat and feta cheese...it hit the spot! My son had a waffle combo and it had a monster waffle (he had pecans IN the waffle) eggs sausage hash browns and toast...it was a feast!! Definitely a good place to stop when traveling through...and not just for breakfast 'cause they have a lunch menu too...only open till the afternoon. This place is obviously loved by locals because it was packed! If locals love it, you have a winner! read more

Could not recommend this breakfast stop more. If I could give it 10 stars I would. We have been here numerous time. The food always comes out fresh and hot and it never takes long at all. My husband loves the chicken and waffles and I am a lover of the omelets. The dinning area as well as the bathroom facilities are keep nice and clean. The staff are always friendly and ready to greet you when you walk in the door. Even when there is a line of people waiting for a table, we have never waited longer than 5 minutes to be sat. They are so quick getting food out to people that those coming in never have to wait long for a table to clear. read more

My wife and I stopped in on our way thru Mt Vernon and were thrilled with the food and service. My wife had the cinnamon roll waffle which tasted just like a warm cinnamon roll, excellent!! I went with the meat lovers omelet. It was one of the best I've had, but the hash browns stole the show. We also had a biscuit and gravy to share on the side and it was great , also. So much food we couldn't eat it all and I'm a pretty good eater. We will definitely stop here on our return trip. Oh, the wait staff was awesome, too. Keep up the good work guys!! read more

Excellent breakfast! We were first timers and will definitely be back when we pass thru this area! I got the 2 mini waffles and a side of sausage patties and it was cooked perfectly. My husband got the haystack and said it was delicious. The portion was huge so bring your appetite if you order it! We arrived around 8:30 on a Sunday morning and half the restaurant was full and by the time we left it was completely full. Restaurant was clean and food arrived quickly. Service was good and staff were friendly. Menu was huge and prices were reasonable. read more

The Waffle Company - 2 mini waffles and side of sausage patties - syrup comes warm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

If I could give this place a 5 stars I would on the sole basis of affordability I would. Luckily this place backs it up with fantastic breakfast food. You know it's good when the entire place is packed and the wait is either out the door or pressed right up against it. The line moves fairly quickly but I wouldn't go here with any more than a group of 4 total people. The prices here are phenomenal and the food is great too. The syrup comes out hot and steaming and they'll serve lunch foods for breakfast which I've slowly been trying out as well. Easily some of my favorite things are the hot chicken and waffles. Enough spice to let you know it's there but not enough to make you sweat or cry. Another fun thing to try is the french toast. The fruity pebble and captain crunch varieties are worth a shot. If you can't eat a whole waffle or pancake I highly suggest trying the french toast. The pancakes are titanic, thick, and honestly should be eaten in ones and twos, not threes. The lunch food here is quite good. The cheesesteak is better than it has any right to be at a waffle establishment and same for the reuben. the chicken cordon bleu sandwich's fried chicken is something worth trying as well. All the chicken items here are worth a shot cause they taste fresh out the fryer. Fresh enough to scald the top of your mouth if you bite too quickly. If you have the time for sunday brunch, there's no better place in town to try but this one! Seating may be limited but the staff is friendly and when you're done you just go up to the front and pay, no waiting for checks! read more

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We stopped in during our visit to see family. I really enjoyed the ambiance. Very quaint and had a comfortable feel. The service was OUTSTANDING. We got coffee refills quickly and our waitress was very attentive. The food was delicious. We didn't get waffles, however so really can't vouch for those although my mother-in-law raves about them. I got the bacon and eggs and hubby got the Red Hot link hoagie and biscuits and gravy. Really great taste and seasoned well. The prices were very good. They give you a lot of food and portions for the cost. We will visit this wonderful location again. Great Breakfast! read more

Food is great, service is very efficient and atmosphere is homey. We go there every Sunday morning for breakfast before church. There is no place else in town as good for breakfast. read more

Food was great! The service, not so much.. need more help. Hopefully soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seating is very limited. Staff is great hence the first star I'll give. The food itself is not really worth the hype or the foot traffic. It is mediocre at best. Even Waffle House has more flavor, being completely honest. It sure looks good but the flavor is lacking. The prices are fantastic however hence the second star. read more

The Waffle Company - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

This place is so good! I ate here with a friend and told my husband about it so we had to stop when we were driving through. I still dream about the bacon caramel syrup! read more

Food is great, service is even better. Not just a breakfast waffle place, we had great sandwiches and salad for lunch read more

Such a great diner: right prices, family friendly, and the food quality/service to boot! We stopped thru around 8am on a weekday and there was no line with plenty of seating. Would recommend for a home cooked meal whether you're in a hurry or ready to gather and chat for a while. Spicy chicken & waffle, Mickey pancake, mini waffles, egg+toast all wonderful! read more

This place is so unassuming with its basic look and understated signage but wow!!! What a great breakfast!!! I had the spicy chicken and waffles which was 2 spicy, fresh cooked chicken tenders on top of a piping hot waffle with hot honey and powdered sugar. All this for about $7. Then my 8 year old daughter had the Mickey Mouse pancake which was almost bigger than the platter it was served on. It was made with chocolate chips and whipped cream making the face of Mickey. All for $3!!!! She got a side of scrambled eggs for $1. Our total tab was less than $13 with drinks. It was SO good. We will be back!! read more

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This is the best eating place between St Louis and Nashville. Our waitress, Susie, was the best. When you ask what was good, she said " Everything." And Susie was right! The waffles are delicious. If you are on the road and get a chance, this eatery is a MUST STOP place in Mount Vernon IL. They serve breakfast and lunch. The men had gyros and they were delicious. A wonderful selection of foods. read more

Great food Passing through Mt Vernon and stopped on a whim We had breakfast and it was delicious. Service was excellent read more

Very small cafe. We were seated and order taken. Table next to us gave their order at same time. Waited over an hour for our food. Watched 4 tables who were seated after us be served and one leave before we were served. Observed other takes experiencing the same issue. Had four cups of coffee before food came and was not even hungry. Food was decent. Not sure what is happening in the kitchen. read more

Great price excellent food service was amazing would definitely stop there again when traveling thru Mt. Vernon illinois.

Going to the waffle company for breakfast is like going to the family kitchen. The servers treat you like family and the food portions are plentiful for the price! They have a tremendous variety of breakfast options. You can't go wrong with any of the combo plates (waffle, pancake, or French toast) which include 2 eggs any style, your choice of meats, hash browns, and toast. They have a number of different omelettes available as well as breakfast burritos. The eggs Benedict are very good and they have a dish called the haystack which if you order it, you'll probably not eat until dinner time. There's that much food. During breakfast hours be prepared to wait as this place is very popular. However, the wait will not be long as their service is really fast and efficient. You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

The Waffle Company - French toast combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mount Vernon, Illinois

The waitresses are friendly. The food is very good along with good portions. The wait is the only problem .you may go there and get right in and other times you may wait a small dinning room read more

Food was ok. Never checked on. Had to find own Ketchup. Husband didn't get half his order. When waitress informed of missed food items, her response was 'oh yea, sorry''. Still charged full price. But locals tended to be visited frequently and where attended too. read more

We both had great breakfasts. The staff were friendly and we had good service. The restaurant was crowded but tables turned over quickly so our wait was short. read more

Wow... what a find! It's a home town staple and the food is cheap and delicious! You can't beat the waffle combo for $8. I know where I'll be eating at when I'm passing through MT. Vernon! read more

The best waffle I have ever had!!!! I had the bacon caramel waffle and my mom had the banana split waffle. Both of them were incredible. Also prices are very good. We stopped in last week on a road trip and had biscuits and gravy which were also good. We saw somebody else in the restaurant be served a waffle and decided to change our travel plans to be able to come back to try the waffles. So glad we did!!! read more

Long trip from Colorado! Great Waffles! Can't beat the price! Will stop on or way back, for sure!

Food was great! Restaurant is clean and service was good. Recommend to anyone passing through!

Fast friendly ,clean , large portions homemade hash browns . We've never done lunch but I'm sure it's great .

Great breakfast place. I had the veggie scramble. It was excellent. The veggies were cris and fresh. And the eggs were creamy and the hash browns crispy. It was amazing read more

Great Belgian waffle and friendly service. This place is clean and has great service. The menu has many breakfast options.

If you're a breakfast fan, this is the place to go. I only went there once and it was really packed. I had to wait 20-ish minutes outside, but completely worth it. Best waffles ever!! read more

Good food and good service. Casual, relaxed diner feel. I love the cinnamon roll waffle!

Great food! Large breakfast menu. Staff was friendly and attentive. Restaurant was clean. We really enjoyed our first breakfast.

Chicken and waffles is fire! I get it every time I come to town. Fast and friendly service. They serve it with powdered sugar and honey. It's so good I don't even use the syrup! Also they do take out and are really quick. read more