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    Tom’s Place Pancake House

    4.3 (44 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Len L.

    Tom's Place is a hidden gem that offers you great breakfast choices and superb service for a reasonable budget. I have been coming here for months and every time I try something new and always a smile when I leave. There are a handful of tables inside and out. the food comes out very fast and always fresh. I ordered the orange walnut pancake ($13) The batter for the pancakes has walnuts and orange juice mixed in with orange juice syrup. the dish was something new and it was very filling. Highly recommend.

    Orange Pancakes- Yum!
    Elizabeth H.

    Found a little gem. Friendly staff, neighborhood vibe and delicious food. I had the Orange Pancakes- they were DELICIOUS! Highly recommend.

    Pancake combo #4 and cheesecake stuffed French toast

    Tom's Place feels like I'm at home. This restaurant is so affordable, they offer a great variety of breakfast and lunch options and have a great outdoor seating area. Tom always comes out and chats with us, he mentioned they will be renovating and expanding the patio space soon!

    Christina K.

    This place has perfect pancakes. Fluffy, soft, and slightly crispy on the edges. I got seasonal blueberry. Delicious. Great service. Casual vibe, community supporting, lovely outdoor garden with tables. Don't skip the sausage links, homemade, juicy, and flavorful. The place isn't fancy but it's homey and you can tell everything is done with care. Bilingual staff.

    Finally tried lunch! Loved the cheddar broccoli and grilled cheese. Everything was perfect! We have not had a single bad meal here!
    Felicia K.

    Love this place got to try the lunch today. Cheddar broccoli was off the chain, grilled cheese or cheddar and Swiss was cooked to perfection. We have not had a single bad meal here.

    Tom's breakfast burrito

    This charming neighborhood restaurant hits all the marks! A warm, comfortable dining room, friendly service and delicious homemade food. Everything is authentic. You can tell that the owners, Bruce and Angie, take their customers' satisfaction very seriously. We come every time we visit Chicago! Today we enjoyed the breakfast burrito with fresh roasted tomatillo sauce and the pancakes with pulled pork and whiskey maple syrup. Perfect!

    Empanadas
    Rene G.

    Was recommended to come and try this place. Good flavor on the pancakes. Cheese empanada was good!! Great place to eat for the community.

    Cheese empanadas

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    Amazing food good flavor good price firts time a eat at this place and definitely come again

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    Great food at a great price. It's hard today to find an affordable restaurant. This is one.

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    Everything made to order! Pancakes are good on their own and do not need syrup. Staff are friendly and take their time with each customer.

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