Great place to eat yes it's in one of the hoods from Chicago but you should be fine ppl. Parking on sundays is free on the streets on 47th fyi. The staff was amazing and friendly and felt very welcome from the entrance to checking out. Prize was good to be honest and the food was really good. Also noticed that you can reserve a table as well just putting that on here so you girls and guys know. Super clan restaurant and restrooms as well. Come try this place guys and girls. read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tom's Place Pancake House is a solid local business with good pancakes. The pancakes are pretty tasty, and the staff were very nice and accommodating. The menu is a normal breakfast menu with the focal point being pancakes. I settled on getting a traditional stack which was pretty huge. The taste of the pancakes reminded me of a funnel cake. My brunch companion got the seasonal flavor pancake which was the orange marmalade. This stack was little excessive with the amount of whip cream and orange marmalade on the top, so I don't recommend that. I enjoyed brunch overall, but I would probably advise to stick with the traditional stack if you like more of a traditional breakfast. My preference is to keep it simple when it comes to breakfast. read more

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Delicious, fluffy, and crispy on the edges, soft on the inside type of pancakes. They taste homemade! Plenty of seating and friendly servers. read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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. read more

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

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Orange Pancakes- Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best pancakes you will ever have! Their breakfast burrito and salsa are the best!! I could never decide which one to have. The service is amazing. You feel the warmth as you as tou walk in. I love having this place in my neighborhood outside its so loud and busy. Once you step inside you suddenly pause. read more

They dont want singles! I walked in there were 4 empty tables and i was told i needed to wait for 20 minutes until a table for 1 or 2 opened up. I stood there staring at 4 empty tables then decided to leave. Not very friendly . read more

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! read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Pancake combo #4 and cheesecake stuffed French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

Service and good is great. Only 4 stars due to room temp. Was a bit chilly. Small portion servings for syrup for pancakes that absorb it on contact. lol read more

Arrived at 1:00 today but the grill closes at 12:55 per the sign on the door and the restaurant closes at 2. Do they close at 1 or 2? If they close at 2, why shut the grill down at 12;55? It makes more sense to close at 1 versus 2. It's a shame has it's been on my list to try out since it's in the neighborhood. I will tell others to either show up when they open or not at all. read more

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. read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been here multiple times for breakfast. The only issue I have is if you want to do a pick up order, there have been times that they say they are too busy to honor the order. This has happened with other coworkers calling the restaurant as well. I don't think this is good business practice. read more

Cozy little place, very friendly and efficient service. Very busy but it's worth it. The empanadas were amazing, the pancakes which are their claim to fame are truly the best - crispy butter edges, thick but fluffy, the 3 stack was crazy huge. My son said the chorizo omelet was really good. Reasonably priced as well. Highly recommend. read more

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. read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Finally tried lunch! Loved the cheddar broccoli and grilled cheese. Everything was perfect! We have not had a single bad meal here! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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! read more

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The food was fantastic. Plentiful and delicious. It's a casual atmosphere. Although the staff was friendly, it wasn't well staffed. They only had one waitress. I would give it another shot because the food was so good. Maybe someone called off that day. It's definitely a hidden gem. read more

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

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Empanadas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing food! The staff was friendly and fast. Small inside dining are with outdoor patio seating. Nice wall art and tables. Definitely returning. read more

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I wasn't going to write but after seeing another review about the closing time I need to share our experience. Why? We were turned away at 12:50. I explained we did drive a distance and there was an empty table. My thought is if you think this is an acceptable practice, offer your guests a coffee to go, a pastry or a gift certificate. Just smart business practice and being neighborly. Maybe the hours should be extended and flexible. read more

My favorite thing about Tom's Place has definitely gotta be their stuffed French toast! It's a well thought out dessert! The empanadas are flavorful too, their green salsa is delicious and I love that their coffee is locally sourced! Most importantly, I love that Tom's Place is a family establishment. You feel at home there ! read more

I've gone to this place 3 times. The first 2 times everything was nice. The last time is why I will never go back. I went with my son to have breakfast. We came in, everything was good, then it wasn't. I ordered a breakfast with sausage as the side. Once it came, the sausage was severely undercooked. The lady who's normally at the front came over when I was trying to get it switched out and alert them of this. She got an attitude, went to talk to the kitchen, then came back and said, "Next time, ask for it to be double cooked" .......she said this as if I was suppose to know and proceeded to say where they get them from, etc. She was rude and I just packed up my food and left. I'm big on service and she ruined that place for me. I would have loved to continue to frequent this place, but I will not be. read more

Nice place to enjoy pancakes , tasty food , hot fresh coffee, great service. Good prices , a definitely Gem in the Back of the yards neighborhood. A must visit If in the area. read more

Don't pass by this place!! Best breakfast ever. It reminds me of my grandmother's breakfast!!! Cute, clean, adorable and well appointed, this spot has a quaint outdoor setting area. Make sure you order the pancakes, link sausages and hash browns! Don't miss this Back Of The Yards gem!! read more

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Food service is okay staff can be a bit abundant during the weekends! And it's usually crowded! Food overall could be better some dishes are way too much or undercooked other plates are quite small and expensive for their posted price! Place is very comfy and is a great location parking is limited in parking lot! read more

Super cute outdoor patio decorated with flowers. I had the breakfast burrito which was perfect size for me not too big it was very good with eggs bacon and crispy hash browns inside. Pancakes were also good. Would repeat! read more

SOOOOOOO happy to have found this place. I called in our office order for pick up, Angela walked me through the menu items and help me save a little cash. We ordered a little of everything, stuffed French toast, pancakes, chia pudding, hash browns, sausage and bacon. Literally everything was so good. The price was super nice for all the food we got. In conclusion.... Food...DELICIOUS! Employees...Super helpful Location....Easy to find Price....Chef's Kiss read more

If you are looking for some amazing pancakes and food in general, Tom's Place is the location. This was our first time there and we left very pleased and satisfied with the food and the service. Very nice, helpful, and it good spirits. Will definitely be going back. read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Combo #6 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great breakfast! Very cozy and friendly staff. Would recommend coming here if you're in the neighborhood and hungry. Coffee is yummy! Orange nut pancakes are really good! read more

I grew up in Back of the Yards and there is no pancake house like this around, what a refreshing addition to the neighborhood! Very cute and clean but the food was delicious and did not disappoint! read more

Some of the best and most tasteful pancakes I have ever eaten! Enjoyed the bright, flowery decor and the gracious service also! I'll be back! read more

A cute breakfast/ brunch spot with the Best food! Good price and nice people! A total win! The empanadas were read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Chorizo omelette, cheese and chorizo empanadas, veggie omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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

Hands down, my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Back of the Yards. Everything I've tried has been amazing, but I keep coming back for the cheesecake French toast. You would think it sounds super sweet/heavy, but it's perfect. Their hash browns are also bomb! Coffee's from Back of the Yards Coffeehouse which is delicious. They sell goodies from local artists and their new patio is beautiful. Owners and staff are kind hearted and I love hearing about how they engage with the community and what they're up to next. read more

A bright friendly place that serves very good breakfast. The pancakes are some of the best I've tasted, light and fluffy. Even the syrup they use is higher quality, my sister asked:). The owner said the pancakes were his father's own recipe. The place is named after his father. Also had the breakfast burrito, also very good. I'm a hash brown fan and they were great. Reasonable prices too! read more

Great little breakfast restaurant. My 11 years said it was one of the best French toast he ever had and actually ate slowly to enjoy. I had the pancakes and they were cooked perfectly with care and very fluffy. Interesting paced restaurant and they prepare the food with care. Also the coffee is delicious. read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Horrible it was my first time there ordered hash browns that took over 20 minutes. Place was not full at all. Lady at the front threw the recipe at me after I paid. I'll say it again, horrible. read more

This place is a gem. Great food. Great local coffee. A family recipe for the pancakes that can't be beat. Super friendly staff, too. I'll be back! read more

First off we stopped here since the grocery store wasn't open across the street so we decided (My sister and I) to grab a bite since they were open. Walking in the patio to the right was cute with flowers plus it was just a perfect sunny day that definitely complimented the ambiance. Upon walking in we were greeted with a smile and a nice lady who was knowledgeable about the menu items and suggested things to us since it was our first visit. So with that being said we had omelettes and my sister ordered a pancake instead of toast. Let me tell you something this was THEEE BEST PANCAKE I have ever tried in my 43 yrs here. It was light, fluffy and definitely not out of a box nor was anything we were served. The owner came out and spoke with us and he also made our food and brought it to our table. We also asked about the hours and he stated that running his nonprofit and opening up his pancake house is enough for him to handle. He also spoke briefly how he has partnered with other business owners and have handed out scholarships to kids in the neighborhood as he believes on giving back to his community but also honoring his father's legacy by naming this place after him. His story touched my soul as I walked out and saw a picture of his father hung up on the way out of the restaurant making these delicious pancakes and reading the caption brought me to tears. So Bravo to this wonderful soul who is making a difference in the community one pancake at a time. God bless you and thank you for a wonderful breakfast served with love. read more

Tom’s Place Pancake House - Patio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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.