The place has been around a long time in the neighborhood, but no one knew exactly how long. The service was efficient and friendly. The staff worked together as a team--refilling drinks and bringing out meals. It's the corner diner we see on old TV shows. There were plenty of "regulars" coming in when our party of 3 arrived. My cousin ordered the Cinnamon Apple waffle and said it was great. read more

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It's a small space and very very loud inside but if you can get over that this breakfast spot definitely offers up some good food, reasonable prices and decent service. On a Saturday morning around 11am there was surprisingly no wait but I also think we got the last available table inside. Note here that they do offer outdoor seating. Anyways, we sat smack dab in the middle of the restaurant and got to observe a lot. After sitting a young lady brought waters over to the table. I asked her a quick question but she noticeably had AirPods in and didn't respond. I was just looking for the bathroom but I found it myself. It was clean and well stocked. Our waitress was nice. Attentive and present. We ordered the 2+2+2+2 and a Moons over Miami sandwich. The food took less than 10 minutes to arrive and everything was very hot. My mom and I both enjoyed our breakfast. I personally really enjoyed the French toast. I thought the portions were filling. At the end we were asked if we'd be paying by cash or card. A ticket was never presented but we were just verbally told an amount. I thought that was kind of odd. We chose cash because you get a discount. We asked again what the total was and she again just verbally told us and then took the cash. We had exact change but I still think it was weird to not have a visual. Overall, this was a great meal and an overall good experience. I'd add this to your list of breakfast spots to try in the area. read more

Came in for breakfast today my second time. It was a Saturday so they were very busy. The staff was good about getting us and offering us coffee refills. Ordered the farmers omelette. It had sausage, gravy, some veggies. Chose the pancake option instead of toast. The pancakes were fluffy and filling. The omelet was savory. The hash browns were done well but I definitely added pepper to mine. read more

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I needed sum breakfast before starting my day & wanted to try this spot. It looked clean from the outside though the parking lot entrance from 111th street was chained off. The entrance was a bit confusing. I found free street parking. Upon entering it was busy so I knew this was a good sign. Though the host, a male, greeted me in Spanish there was no issue switching to English. 2 female servers approached my table. Again spoke in Spanish but switched to English for me. I'm always confused for being Latino. I ordered coffee and a veggie skillet with egg whites, turkey sausage and pancakes. My other half ordered an egg omelette w/tomatoes, toast & orange juice. The food came within 10 minutes and was delicious. The service was good too. Family vibe spot; definitely will be back. read more

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Portions here are pretty decent and I like that they have gluten-free bread. Service is always friendly, but of course my husband is a public figure and everyone always prefers to say hi to him. I like that they have daily soup options, and the diner itself is a standard American diner layout. I like that because it offers a classic ambiance Menu is extensive and reliable and I have no complaints! read more

Waffle Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I regularly get their Farmer's Skillet here. It is so good due to the biscuit gravy that I sometimes door dash it to my work. Service is great: warm and fast just like the food. read more

Waffle Pancake House - Farmer's Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love to stop in the waffle house on 111th aft mass on sunday for a great meal today i had a patty melt the best ever! and had the best server it makes my day read more

Waffle Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We tried this restaurant for the first time for breakfast today and the food was good, the service was just okay, and the price were inflated because they add a surcharge to the prices even before they ask you what form of payment you're going to use. Regarding the service, I had to always get the waitresses attention when I needed something because she never came back to check on us. I noticed the manager and waited staff constantly chatting and not brothering to check on their customers to see if needed anything. When I asked the waitress about the prices being different from what was listed on the menu she said that was the price we charge if you're paying with a credit card but never asked how I was going to pay the bill. They assume that most people probably aren't going to catch the discrepancy on their bills so they never bother to inform the customers about the hidden surcharges. I told the waitress that's not how your suppose to charge customers and she called the manager, who came over and said the "company" implemented this change and in "fine print" on the bill it states that this is the price if you're paying with a credit card. Then, he went on the say the "company" is suppose to be fixing this problem next week. So, I asked "What are customers supposed to do in the meantime?" and he just gave me a blank stare, and repeated what he said earlier. In addition, this placed is very poorly maintained, while we were eating water was leaking from the ceiling and when I went to bathroom it was hard to get the door to close and lock. Overall, this place is just okay, not a place that I would patronize again or recommend to family or friends. read more

First time here! I had fruit Crepe with meat skillet everything turned out good. Servers were very nice. read more

Waffle Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I never knew you could mess up breakfast until I had the pancakes here. They tasted like flour, but that's what I get for going to a place that only has pancake in the name so they don't get sued. Service was great but they should take the pancakes off the menu. Cool vibe tho. But don't here expecting anything other than bland food made for ppl with high blood pressure read more

Food is solid. Service is not good when it's crowded. Waitresses have a difficult time with placing orders. The prices are outrageous for drinks and sides. A small side of whipped cream is not $3. In a pinch it's not a bad place, will not be a regular. read more

APRIL FOOL !!! Today's experience at Waffle Pancake House had to be an April fools' joke because this cannot be the standard of service for any restaurant. The first indication of the foolishness began with waitress who could not properly input orders into the tablet. Followed by: 1. After 40 minutes, 1 of 5 orders was presented and was prepared incorrectly - it was sent back. 2. The 2nd order arrived 45 minutes into the visit and was prepared correctly. 3. The 3rd order arrived 50 minutes into the visit and was served cold - it was sent back. The order was remade, however, the accompanying pancakes were never issued. 4. The 4th order arrived 52 minutes into the visit and was missing the requested avocado. 5. The 5th order arrived 54 minutes into the visit - it was sent back due because the requested meats were incorrect. The order was remade, however, it was still missing the cheese. At no time did the waitress return to our table to ensure we were having a pleasant experience or address our issues. Water was refilled AFTER one member of our party had already left the restaurant. Utensils were moved with the returned plates and I was left to find a new set. These issues were addressed with the manager who explained that he was short staffed. The proper thing to do in this situation is to inform the customers as they enter the establishment. This gives the customer the opportunity to make a decision on their time and money. The manager thereafter offered a discount was offered. What did we receive.........A WHOPPING 15%. In terms of the taste of the food, I would state that WHEN SERVED AS ORDERED AND AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES is mediocre, at best!! The word "NEVER" cannot not amply describe my decision to revisit or recommend this restaurant. read more

We often visited a near by restaurant and have driven by here so many times and finally made it to check it out. We were seated immediately it was a little tight on the space side. The menu had a good food variety. I had the Mexican skillet and my fiancé got the fiesta egg Benedict. We both really liked our food. The chorizo was good and spicy eggs cooked nice. Everything was flavorful. We got the kids one egg meal my daughter didn't really eat any of it. In general the food came out in a timely manner. My only complaint was that there was a leak over our table. Overall I would go back and I recommend. read more

Waffle Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a simple equation. Clean space, good service, good food add up to a good time. If you come to this place and didn't want pancakes or waffles, why did you come? The pancakes are perfectly fluffy and come in many combinations. The prices are good and there's parking which is wonderful. The orange juice is also fresh squeezed. It's the best way to start your day. The only downside is the cost of switching or choosing an order is very high imo. I replaced one meat with another and it cost an additional $5! That's insane. I'd come here again but I'll order straight from the menu read more

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Have been there a few times and so disappointed in the quality of the food and service this time. . The server was so busy chatting with staff that my food was cold by the time it was brought to the table. The cheese in the omelette was awful and it took excessively long to get the bill as the server was too busy on her phone. $40 is a lot of money and hope to have a good experience when dining. read more

Decent food. Can never get crispy hash browns right, burnt on the outside and not done on the inside. When eating in, always smells like they burnt something and makes eating inside not pleasant. read more

Look, this was a fantastic purchase! I'll be the first to review this place because they deserve it. The portion size is fantastic for the price firstly. I also had a few accommodations and the restaurant followed through flawlessly. The omelette and potatoes were well cooked and satisfactory. Also extremely filling! The toast that they serve with it was two super thick slices of bread and I didn't expect such a big portion. For the price definitely worth it! Secondly the burger with fries and soup was also very well priced. The burger is freaking huge I barely got my mouth around it the first time. It arrived to my house super hot and ready to eat and the toppings were separate from the burgers so as to not get soggy. The fries were plentiful and the Mexican tortilla soup that I received with the burger was flavorful and also delicious. Just watch out, there's a piece of parchment between the toppings and the bread so it doesn't get soggy. Remember to remove it, and enjoy! In general I highly recommend this restaurant and its great bang for your buck! read more

Waffle Pancake House - Mushroom Swiss Burger with added cheese to the fries. Huge portion for the price and well prepared - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped there after flying all night and it did not disappoint. Very attentive wait staff, coffee was hot, food was big portions served hot and tasty. Great atmosphere and would definitely go back. Highly recommend. read more

We really used to love this place. Sadly, the quality of food seems to have gone downhill a bit. The waffles were very soft and waffles should be crisp. The crêpes had a strange grilled taste to them, and we're otherwise very very plain to the point that they were almost inedible. Asked for powdered sugar twice to try to make it have at least a bit of flavor and on the bill came I found out I was charged $1.50 per powdered sugar cup that they gave me! What restaurant does that?!? . It was no more than a tablespoon-worth. I will say that the service is friendly and very good about checking to make sure everything is OK. The coffee is all right also... Not great, but not bad. All things considered, I think we are going to start going elsewhere, I'm sorry to say. read more

There has never been a time when I've eaten here and the food was sub par. You are guaranteed great food and great service. I had so many questions and both the waitress and manager were very patient with me. I'm a huge fan of the 2+2+2+2.....the waffles are to die for! But this time I decided to get something different. I was torn between the Turkey club (which I hear is excellent) and the moon over Miami breakfast sandwich. Since I was in the mood for breakfast....i went for the breakfast sandwich. I was very pleased with the sandwich and so glad I went out on a limb! Next time I go...I'm definitely trying the turkey club! read more

Waffle Pancake House - Moon Over Miami Breakfast sandwich. Ham, American Cheese, White American Cheese and scrambled eggs on sourdough bread. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ambiance: Nice and clean. Service: Was very nice. The waitress was very friendly and kept the coffee coming (nice touch). Food: We had the chilaquiles (green and red) with eggs and meat, Denver omelet, and coffee. The Denver was nothing you can't get at any other restaurant. It was good. The chilaquiles were very crispy chips. The red ones flavor was good. The green ones had a kick. The meat was nice and soft it had a good flavor. And of course the coffee was amazing nice and strong! Definitely will be back read more

Waffle Pancake House - Green chilaquiles with scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Just had Thanksgiving brunch with my son. The food was excellent and the service equally good. I had the Mexican skillet which was delicious. My son had the Stuffed French toast which was also delicious. This is my new favorite breakfast spot! read more

Great breakfast and lunch spot in Mount Greenwood. Came here a few weeks back and decided to order a burger with fries, which was very good. My parents ordered their omelettes and both really enjoyed their meals. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. I'll be back! read more

This is a new spot along 111th street in Mt Greenwood. Breakfast and lunch. They have not been open more than a couple of months but I really have it together. We have been 4 times. Today I had the cheeseburger which comes with fries and soup for $9.99 I believe. I'm a big fan of the burger down the street at bacon jam so I wanted to compare. The Waffle House has a solid burger. I'm not personally a fan of the fries but everyone else I know likes them. I prefer a fresh cut fry or crinkle to this style with the extra breading or crust. So I will probably avoid those . Their soup today was cream of broccoli and it was very good, finally a cream soup in the neighborhood that is thick and not watery. My daughter has had the Nutella waffle every time and loves it. On our first visit I took the servers recommendation and had the chilaquiles, and thought they were delish. I have also had the Florentine crepes and loved those. That was 3 large crepes, i was only able to eat 2 and my husband polished off the third. I'm so glad to have a restaurant close by that has a savory crepe, it seems like most places only make fruit crepes. The last thing I tried was the Benedict on with biscuit and gravy - should've taken pics of all of it lol. The service on each visit has been great, and food comes out quickly. They seem to have a good team for a new place. I wish them much success and obviously we are new regulars. read more

Waffle Pancake House - Cheeseburger, fries and soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not one of our favorite dining experiences. The service was great but unfortunately, we must rate the whole experience. We arrived 30-35 min prior to closing so that may have been the reason. We did not enjoy our meals because it was not seasoned well and some food items were not fresh. The food portions were enough for leftovers but we didn't take any home. The restaurant was clean and organized. read more

This is an establishment that prior to May 3 2025, I had thoroughly enjoyed. The food is good, and the service was equally as sound. However this particular morning the entire opening staff let me know in no uncertain terms that my presence as well as my business were neither wanted nor appreciated. For starter they didn't open on time. This is not the end of the world... I understand slight late starts especially when I'm the first patron waiting outside. However no one came to the door and told me to step inside and that it would be a few more minutes.. I waited outside in plain sight of the lone waitress who made ZERO effort to be welcoming.. I finally stepped inside the foyer. Again she looked at me and continued to fill syrup dispensers. At this point a white man enters and she greets him with a menu and silverware. I then step inside and ask are they open. She brushes me off by saying "you can sit anywhere" ... I sit at a booth, watching this waitress accommodate the man who was clearly there after Me. After watching her get his coffee I got up and left. No effort was made to stop me which further let me know EXACTLY how they felt about Me. I have been here many times. I tip well. I have recommended the establishment to many people. I flat out didn't deserve this type of disrespect and ignorance. I know this review won't mean much to them, as they clearly didn't want me there in the first place, but I feel that people should know what this place is on. I didnt get her name but she is a slender Hispanic girl with glasses. She should be ashamed. read more

Awesome, service is great even when very busy, everyone works together to halo take care of customers! I love their food! Tried many things, they have fresh whipped cream!The location is great especially when sun is shining, very cheerful! read more

Waffle Pancake House - Awesome stuff French toast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here. OK, maybe we had an off day, but it was bad enough we will not go back. We saw the server 3 times during our visit. When we were seated, when we had to go ask for the server to come to our table to take our order, and when they dropped the bill at the table. We ordered the stuffed French Toast and stuffed Waffles. Both were alright, but uninspiring for the price. Uninspiring and disappointing pretty well sums up the visit. Based on other guests reviews, again, maybe we just visited on a bad day, but nonetheless, for the money and time spent, maybe the owners/managers need take a piece of advice and keep a closer watch on their guests. read more

Of all the crazy days to visit for the first time, we went on Mother's Day. When we first arrived, the line was out the front door. By the time we parked the car and walked in, we were immediately seated at an available table. The place was packed and it was a bit noisy but everyone was in good spirits and the food looked amazing. The menu offered plenty of options and our server was very attentive - - the coffee never stopped (GREAT coffee, BTW)! The food portions were generous and everything was delicious. The staff was hustling the entire time and were quite friendly (we spoke with a few). When the bill arrived, they also gave lovely red roses to all of the Mom's. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend this family-owned neighborhood gem. Looking forward to returning and trying lunch. read more

One of thee best breakfast spots I've been to thus far. Everything we ordered was good, including the chilaquiles en salsa verde. If you're in the area for breakfast or lunch do stop by. Also the employees there were so nice and very helpful, that's a plus for me. We will definitely be back read more

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Great ingredients, a big menu, and a friendly staff! We got the berry pancakes, smoked salmon benedict, and the steak benedict. The berries and pancakes were especially awesome, but I would not recommend the salmon benedict unless you can handle that combination of slowly warming textures. I wish the owners the best success; you can tell they are working hard and trying to figure out what items work and are happy to take recommendations on what you think does. read more

Waffle Pancake House - Kiwi berry pancakes, smoked salmon benedict, and skirt steak benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first time at this establishment. The food was mediocre. The ambiance was a nice Chicago centered aura. But my biggest concern here was the service. I came here with a friend. We came in at 10:50. We got our waters, sat there for 30 minutes. Then the waitress came to take our orders 30 minutes after. Everyone that was seated when we first came in had already left out by time we got our food. People that came in 10 to 20 minutes after us got their food before we could even order. My first thoughts were that it was an racial issue one example is that a Hispanic couple came in 15 minutes after us, and about 2 minutes after they were seated a waitress came over and got their orders. Five minutes later they have their food. ( The whole staff at that time was all Hispanic). Me and my friend are African American males. read more

Recommended to me by family as I was passing through. I will say this upfront. It is not a bad breakfast place. It was just not what I was hoping for... Ok first. Parking. You guys gotta fix that. I got lucky because I went on a weekday, but I see Saturdays and Sundays being impossible. I got a traditional skillet as I was hoping for hashbrowns. It came out in a ceramic "skillet shaped" plate. I blame me for thinking a skillet would be, or come cooked from a skillet (cast iron maybe?) The disappointing thing here is the hashbrowns were not crisp. They were mush. Like the whole reason I went to go out for breakfast were the potatoes. I thought my server was fine, and the place was clean. My coffee never went empty. It has to be a go to for the older folks because nothing is edgy or not normal here. If you want to pay $10 for big plate of average, this is your stop. read more

The Food Is Great! The Service is absolutely fantastic and The Ambience is Is Great!!!

I had the steak skillet & velvet pancakes! The food was amazing & the customer service is great! Definitely will be back! read more

Waffle Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been here twice..great service. Both times we were all very satisfied with what we ordered. Some of the menu items we tried were the chilaquiles, waffles, skillet, & the biscuits and gravy that got high reviews from a biscuits and gravy snob. Not overly expensive either. It'll be our new family spot for breakfast. read more

First time visiting this breakfast place and i was highly pleased. I was at work and was really hungry so i decided to order from a breakfast place nearby!!! I decided to get the sausage gravy omelette and it was soooo good!! Very well seasoned omelette and pancakes were fluffy. The staff at the front desk taking the orders were very nice & pleasant. This meal really changed my day because i was hangry!! Lol! I should have asked for more sausage gravy sauce read more

Came here with my hubby. Food and service was great! Would definitely come back here. Had the skirt steak and eggs and Chicken & veggie omlet. Sooo good! read more

Waffle Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went in on a Saturday morning and even though it was busy was seated quickly. Nice enough place very clean. FIRST the food came, I had bacon and fried eggs with hash browns, hard to screw that up, but the portion was small. I also ordered the biscuits and gravy since I am forever in search of good biscuits and gravy. It looked appetizing enough however, the taste? Awful is putting it mildly, I can't even describe it to be honest. A mixture of vomit and chili sauce maybe? One bite and I was done! NEXT the check came. 2 people, $56 without the tip!! Needless to say I won't be back read more

I absolutely love this place!! It's my third time coming here and each time gets better and better! Reasonably priced and their patio may be small BUT they have the cutest flowers out there!! I would definitely recommend the Waffle Pancake House!! read more

Waffle Pancake House - Chicken and Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois