What a great stop if you're in the Midway area! We needed a place to crash and get a quick bite before taking off on a flight, and we picked this, despite the unassuming exterior. Sweet staff, a waiter who made us laugh and was there with that classic pot of diner coffee before we could even ask, and a nice clean, bright dining area with lots of elbow room. It was as bright and shiny as an IHOP minus the chain restaurant feel. I love mom and pop diners but I don't always love how cramped they are. This was nice and roomy and nobody was breathing down my neck a table over. Both of us got chicken friend steak and biscuits and for $7 apiece it was such a massive amount of food. I'm rarely felled by a big meal but this one did me in. I made it 3/4 of the way through the steak and biscuits (which were delicious) and a few bites into my two eggs and hashbrowns. Was sad I couldn't take it on the plane with me. Overall, great experience and a nice relaxing stop right by the airport. read more

Food is okay, it was great at one point but now I feel like it's not the same as it was years back, might be the different employees and atmosphere. Now I don't even sit to eat inside the restaurant I rather take it to go. read more

We wanted a hot breakfast in our office this morning and ordered for carryout. We ordered 3 of the #4 club breakfast with biscuit & gravy, eggs and bacon with potatoes and toast on the side. Food was excellent!!!! Packaged well - the eggs were just right, potatoes were plentiful in the side order. Just perfect amount of gravy to mix well. We will definately order again when we want breakfast!!! Thank you to all!! read more

Try the avocado skillet! Loved it!!! After living in Phoenix for the last 6 years coming back to Chicago for a visit this was definitely a pleasure to eat here .. we've missed Chicago food soooo much!!! read more

This is a pretty good place to eat - - I just can't honestly rate more than 3 stars. My friend and I got here a little before 11 am. It was not too busy and we were quickly welcomed and seated at a nice large booth. Our waitress brought us coffee and gave us a little time to decide what to order--it is a pretty extensive menu. We hadn't seen each other for awhile so we were pretty busy chatting when our food showed up in a short period of time. We were pretty hungry also, so I never thought about taking photos of our food. I got the Gyro Omelet. I had a choice of hash browns or diced potatoes and picked the hash browns. Also, had a choice of toast, French toast or pancakes - - I went with the French toast. It is just one slice of French toast and it turned out to be a nice sweet treat to go with the gyro omelet. The omelet was excellent. The hash browns were cold, so I took them home in container to heat-and-eat later. My friend had the Country Fried Steak & Eggs. She enjoyed her meal and felt her hash browns were warm enough. She shared a piece of her country fried steak and it sure was good - - I wouldn't mind trying that in the future. Our waitress was very nice. She brought us coffee numerous times and checked to make sure everything was okay. I was very happy with my omelet, so I never mentioned the hash browns - - besides we were too busy talking and eating to stop to complain! Btw, the coffee was the weak, boring coffee that you can usually expect at this type of restaurant. (I really have to remember to bring some packets of instant coffee with me in the future to give the coffee a little boost of taste.) On the way to the restroom, I had to step down two stairs and when I happened to grasp the railing, I noticed it was a bit loose. Although reasonably clean, the restroom was rather depressing and one of the toilets didn't seem to flush properly. I thought the prices were reasonable and overall, the food was quite good. The service was also very good. Definitely a decent place to eat, just don't expect any fancy dining experience. read more

Very friendly staff, large portions and great quality. Also have turkey friendly options and some healthy options for dieters. read more

Top View - Turkey skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a great establishment besides the flies flying around and dishes being dirty sometimes . Goff is actually decent , they just need to get on top of customer service and cleaning products efficiently. I recommend the corned beef hash skillet . Corned Beef Hash Skillet read more

Pros : omelette was really good Switched pork products out for turkey products Cashier was very kind. Cons : I didn't want the sides with my omelette just the omelette. (Diet) Hence , I didn't get the pancakes or hash browns and still got charged the same as if I did. read more

Top View - House 3 Egg Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome little diner. Place was packed. Had the diner feel and vibe. Good menu and food. Nice staff.

The food was horrible. My French toast came out cold. I ordered no mushrooms in my skillet and it still came out with mushroom. They remade it, but it came out with extra uncooked onions. We complained to the manager and she said," I'm surprised, this has never happened before, Its hard believe." read more

Some of the best breakfast food I've ever had everything is always cooked so perfectly and the wait time for delivery is the fastest I've ever seen read more

This is a classic Chicago diner and breakfast joint. The service was fast and friendly. We had an omelet with pancakes and chilaquiles. All were fresh and served hot. If you're looking for a good, fast breakfast on the SW side, this is the spot for you. We'll be back. read more

This is a regular neighborhood diner, nothing extra ordinary about it. The service was very good, the waitress was patient and attentive and did a excellent job. The prices are cheap. The food was below par, the basic omelette plate was ok. The southern skillet was way below par, I couldn't see any sausage gravy in the plate, all I could see is what looked like milk in the hash browns and no sign of sausage or the gravy. read more

Awful. Just stay away. The worst breakfast I've had in some time. There was also a strange smell. I'm okay with the automatic 1 star as the waitress was really nice. read more

Just by looking at the boss boy I lost my appetite .Gross dirty clothes! My omelette over cooked and salty! Really bad experience! read more

This place was terrible, I ordered take out , cold food! No butter for the French toast and waited over an hour and a half for my food for it just to be delivered cold and nasty... never again ...two thumbs down read more

My family and I have been coming here for years! If you're looking for a diner style restaurant serving large portion dishes for inexpensive prices Top View is the place to go! Although we've only ordered breakfast dishes while dining in, their menu is pretty extensive and they do offer lunch and dinner dishes as well. Their pancakes are my son's all time favorite and the breakfast skillets are my fav! I've tried the biscuits and gravy but they were just "meh". The servers are always friendly and great at keeping my coffee cup nice and full and the food always comes out in a timely manner. read more

Top View - The pancakes are always yummy! The Gypsy Skillet was delicious! But we'll probably skip the biscuits and gravy next time - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Almost everything I've had from this place has been nothing short of awesome, and I have yet to even try half of everything on their huge, variety filled menu because Top View has a lot of choices from different cuisines - very hard to find this kind of a big selection menu nowadays. *I completely agree with the previous rave reviews- their breakfast is the best around for taste, portion, price and service! Lunch menu and service is great too, the paninis in particular; heaping portions of meat and add ons. Biggest new perk- They just started a delivery service! read more

Soooooo, I am on a quest to find good breakfast eats all around Chicago. Preferably brunch-on-Saturday-type places. I was near Midway airport today and decided to dine at Top View. Decor? Not that hot. Service? Great, my daughter had the waitresses "fighting" over her for "kisses" and smiles. Food? I took the advice of another Yelper and had a corned beef hash skillet. DELICIOUS!!!! I will be back. Bathroom? Needs work and there was no diaper changing rack installed in there. Not cool. Parking? Small lot but it was okay to park in for me and for the time of day I dined there. read more

It can be really busy here! They have quick service and the food doesn't take that long to be served. My favorites are the veggie skillet and the Popeye omelet. Both come with your choice of a side of toast or pancakes, they also are served with hash browns. My family has been coming here for a long time, we always get breakfast any time of the day when we come. read more

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My boyfriend and I were really hungry and wanted some good breakfast food and looking for a new spot. I came across this place on Yelp and we decided to give it a try. Our waitress was super nice, always made sure we had hot coffee, and made sure we had everything we needed for our meal. Our food was quick and hot. Since then, we have been here almost every Sunday morning so we can get some fresh has browns and yummy French toast! read more

Excellent breakfast! Great service! Clean interior. Whenever, we come this way (usually an airport pickup) we usually go to Masters but decided to try something different. I had a corned beef hash skillet, my friend had the huevos chilaquiles, and her mom had the fiesta omelette. We all left with full bellies and leftovers! I would come back. Special thanks go to the busboy who caught us in the parking lot when my friend had forgotten her special Mickey Mouse Vera Bradley backpack at the table!!! read more

Flew into Chicago..Googled a spot to eat we ended up at topview.food was great!! Claudia was our server she was very attentive and friendly..we will be back again..thanks for a great breakfast and hospitality.Thanks claudia for making our day easier and stomachs full. read more

This place has a very rude hostess The food and service was fine. Breakfast is best here

Great menu that offers traditional American breakfast and some favorite Mexican breakfast dishes.reasonable price, fresh delicious food. Will go back next time I'm at the midway area :) read more

I wasn't up to eating another hotel breakfast and luckily the Yelp app came to my rescue and provided me with this place. Top View is within walking distance from the majority of hotels at Midway. I ordered the Gyros Omelet, which was huge, and more importantly very tasty, a combination of gyros meat and feta that comes with hash browns and pancakes. The best thing about this place, besides the exceptional food, is that they use real eggs and serve real butter both of which seem to be a rarity these days. Great food at a great price. read more

Great little diner near MDW. Amazing prices, friendly staff, and bottomless coffee. Really enjoyed my omelette. I have nothing bad to say. If you're looking for a greasy spoon for breakfast, this is your place. read more

Top View - Sausage omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great breakfast Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Denver omelet and Belgian waffle.. read more

Food was great; tasty and perfectly cooked. The pork chop was nice and moist. Big amount of food. Low price. The service was very friendly and prompt. read more

Top View - Porterhouse Pork Chop with French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really good experience. I ordered a corned beef skillet and my wait time for the order was reasonable for a made to the order meal. The waitress very serviceable and friendly. The same is true for the bus boy. Food fresh and savory , big portions and well priced. I was happy and satisfied with the meal and the service. I will recommend this place. PD: the location isn't pretentious, but if you're looking for a hefty plate, good flavour with a good service it worth a try. read more

Top View - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a charming diner not far from hotels and the airport. I was seated promptly and my waitress was very attentive. She checked on me several times without hovering. The food was good and the pricing was very reasonable. Next time I'm here and have time for breakfast, I'll visit Top View again. read more

Although known for fine breakfasts , they make great burgers, sandwiches, salads and a few dinners.owners and staff are very friendly and accommodating.They have added a few Mexican specialties which I will try.Food is always fresh. read more

Absolutely terrible for pick up. No seasoning on my steak. No salt in the hash browns. Stone cold eggs. Gave me the wrong soups. I ordered 3 cream of chickens and instead gave me 3 chicken noddles. Embarrassing service. Never eating from here again. Pathetic. read more

We have eaten brunch and tried something different from the menu 3 days in a row. The atmosphere, customer service, and food have been worth every visit! Chicago is sleeping on Top View! This food is delicious!!! Club Breakfast #5 with the flavorful potato cakes was read more

Good diner food, large selection and friendly service! Also, inexpensive. I had cheese omelette, hash browns, and a side of pancakes. Good breakfast, I was satisfied. read more

You guys have this place 4 stars?! 4 stars?? I trusted you yelp. And you fucked me. This place has all the makings of a good place. The food really wasn't THAT bad. The look was great, the biscuit had the most perfect texture the gravy was pretty good, the soup was strange but great really. BUT!! Aside from the soup (chicken), ALL OF THIS FOOD TASTE LIKE DIRTY COOKWARE. Had I been drunk, this place would have gotten 3 stars. read more

Top View I am not a morning person. But I do enjoy going to breakfast specially with good company and good food. I have been here few times and have tried different things, and everything is good. I have tried omelets, skillets, pancakes, french toast and everything is better the other places around here. Service is nice and quick. The place is simple and unpretentious. Price wise, I thing it is a deal. Check it out if in the hood. read more

The South Side seems to be experiencing an identity crisis & as a result, people out here have let go of things with grit & character in exchange for large chains & cookie-cutter decor. YES, this place is a true greasy spoon diner! It has all the charms of an out-of-date look, mom-like waitresses, locals frequenting the joint...but like all diners, the food is satisfying & cheap! I thought I would have to go up north just to get gritty diner service but I soon found a little gem of my own right by home. This place was the ONLY one to get me to eat after my cat passed away! My brother took me to 4 places & had no luck. We came in out of the rain to have coffee when, after sitting in there smelling all the goods, I began to feel hunger. read more

Top View may strike you as a simple, run-of-the-mill diner, but in actuality, their food is very good and they're always packed! I usually just come here for breakfast whenever I stay with family in the Southwest side of town. They are a no-frills diner-style place, but their menu is vast. From crepes to pancakes to blintzes to waffles, they do it all. Not to mention omelettes, skillets and (my favorite) Country Fried Steak! They also have lunch and dinner options such as burgers, sandwiches, etc. I've been here a handful of times and have never had anything I didn't like. They are reasonably priced and give you good portions of food. The servers are quick and good at their jobs. No complaints there! Decent spot to grab a quick bite while you're near Midway. Good job, Top View. You got breakfast right. read more

Top View - Eggs florentine: poached eggs with tomatoes, spinach and hollondaise sauce, atop an english muffin. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Squeezed in breakfast before a flight ... SOOOO much better than airport food! Thanks so much to the staff for working with us as we had a flight to catch. Yummy ... thank you! read more