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    Walker Bros Original Pancake House

    4.1 (444 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pooja P.

    My absolute fave brunch spot ever and I'm not even a breakfast person Savory over sweet always, but they seriously kill it at both. You need the spicy habanero cheese + pico hash browns (extra crispy!!) and the crispy crunch French toast I also always get the bagel w/ cream cheese, I know it's basic, but the whipped cream cheese just hits The service here is also so great and it's always packed so some with extra time but worth the wait!

    Chocolate chippie pancakes!
    Zain P.

    Chocolate chippie pancakes! GET THOSE ASAP!! They have tons of brunch options but the chocolate chippies are the star of the show. You can get either a half or full order. Wait times are long with a line by the door but it moves fast. Plenty of parking. The ambiance is also very lively!

    Souk S.

    The best place for breakfast! First the vintage decor is always so nice and unique. There are other locations in other cities but the Walker Bros chain is special. The food is always hearty and tasty, and the heavy cream and whipped butter are sinfully good. The best part is the service because they are professional and know how to serve people. Coming from Toronto, we always hit up a Walkers Bro when we are in town!

    Dutch baby with lemons and powder sugar!
    Brenda K.

    We love this place for breakfast! We happen to be here for their special deal of the month, 25% off their Apple Cinnamon Pancake, it was huge, so I shared it with my girlfriend! I think it's a little too sweet for me this time!

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    Christian L.

    New day - different city! Quick Chicago breakfast. Knew I wanted to try a Walker establishment. Picked this location, for its exterior old-style look and easy access. The building has that old European style farmhouse look. It has pillars up front. Half of the tables were taken. Service was excellent: coffee on the table in a minute, the eggs, bacon, pancakes were all just delicious. These Chicago pancakes are a bit darker on the top side, compared to like Aunt Jemima - but they taste 'rustic': almost woodsy, a bit. I added chocolate chips to mine and I highly suggest you do to: they were awesomely and eatably delicious. They also offer other add ons like coconut flakes, sprinkles etc. Coffee was strong. Great, fast and chatty staff. Smooth pancakes, served real HOT. I thought the ambience was in need of a tiny upgrade: vacuum the carpets, clean windows and some new cutlery. My fork was scratched bare and knives barely cut. Comfort food with friendly service. Good breakfast! Review: 5

    Hashim Q.

    If you're looking for a brunch place that is focused on the classics - eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, coffee - this is your spot. The habanero hashbrowns are one of my fave breakfast dishes period and the pancakes are tasty. There will prob be a wait if you go on the weekend but that's to be expected.

    Veggie omelet
    Sonia B.

    We walked in and the entranceway was packed. I immediately thought, we need to go somewhere else, but the line moved pretty quickly and I was extremely impressed with how fast they sat us down! Food was delicious and served in a timely manner. I really enjoyed my veggie omelet. The eggs were so fluffy, a great amount of cheese, and the vegetables were fresh. The kids had chocolate crepes and French toast, and both cleaned off their plates. My sister had the potato pancakes and my mom had the crepes with strawberries. Everyone enjoyed their meal, we will definitely return!

    Hannah H.

    Honestly, we go to Walker Bros since it's the only decent breakfast place around the area; other 'chains' and 'local places' are your typical run-of-the-mill, not-so-tasty spots and totally just not worth it. The food here is pretty solid, but the service is what makes this place lose a good number of points - you're hardly ever checked in on, it takes a while to place your order, you'll have difficulty in getting coffee refills, and it's hard to locate your server to get the check. We've enjoyed the Apple Cinnamon Pancake and the chicken sausages (that are coated with maple). Note that each Walker Bros locations have slightly different menus and offerings. Plenty of parking in the rear, but this place does get packed and super busy! +poor service +Apple Cinnamon Pancakes +chicken sausages +parking available in the rear

    Spinach and cheese omelette
    Jacqueline F.

    Came here on Black Friday to meet with some family that were in from out of town. They were very accommodating for our larger group of 11 and the wait was not bad for this size restaurant. It was a little tight waiting in between the 2 front doors. We fit our large group in there but it was elbow to elbow so make sure you like the people you are eating breakfast with lol. The waitstaff were very friendly and service was fast. They were busy but that didn't matter! My omelette was really good - it tasted different and the consistency was different from any other omelette I had. But in a good way. The ingredients were really fresh and not oily at all. My hubby got the French toast and he beamed that it was the best French toast he has ever had. So I had to have a taste! It was really good! The bread was encrusted in corn flakes so it had a nice crust to it. Tasted wonderful!!! Nice place for breakfast/brunch. I would come here again.

    Imperial oatmeal. Comes with sugar and fruit. I asked for pecans in addition. Side of pancakes in the background.
    Frances B.

    Food includes all the typical breakfast classics as well as some nice variations. Quality is good - better than a typical greasy spoon diner, especially their pancakes. All items have dairy or eggs or meat and all items are breakfasty. I had the oatmeal with fruit and asked for nuts on the side. It was good and I was impressed with amount of toppings they provided. My niece had the chocolate chip pancakes which came with mounds of whipped cream which she devoured. Everyone liked their meals. Took about 30 mins to be seated at 1p on a Sunday because we were a table of 5 and most seating are booths and can't accommodate that many. The waiting area is small but we were the only ones waiting so it was fine and there was even a bench for my mom and niece who were both using walkers and needed to sit. Our table was a corner booth so it was a little awkward but we made it work. A two top got in with no wait so this is a better place for smaller groups unless you go midweek. Service was exceptional. We all had semi complicated orders of asking for additions (nuts or fruit) and requesting no cream or butter etc. My sister wanted her coffee to arrive with the meal not before. I figured everything would get confused but the waiter did an excellent job of not only staying positive in all his interactions with us and accommodating all our requests, but also with getting everything spot on perfectly correct. The decor is cozy with hard wood, lots of little nooks, and Tiffany lamps. It's an unusual ambiance which makes it a special treat to go there.

    Chocolate chip pancakes
    Angie W.

    So many great options here! I'm partial to crepes myself, and the cherry kijafa crepes are excellent. They also happened to be the November special, so this visit was an easy decision as to what to order. We were here on a Saturday morning, about 10am. There is a wait at that time, but that's to be expected at a place like this at such a prime brunching hour. There is a bench in part of the wait line area, though, in case anyone in your party needs to sit down for a little while during the wait. The parking lot gets pretty packed on a Saturday morning, so if you're meeting up with your seven friends or something, consider carpooling to save yourselves the hassle of finding spots. The atmosphere is classy while still being casual, and service is great. The food has always been delicious. Favorites are all the crepes, Dutch baby, and chocolate chip pancakes.

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    Great breakfast spot. The best coffee and pancakes. The whipped butter hits the spot with the French toast and pancakes.

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    Solid good ole fashioned breakfast joint. Massive menu. Wait can take a while but service is quick once you're seated and ordered.

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    Good food, good service. Nice atmosphere. A little too pricey so don't go too often. Maybe offer some salad options

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    The food was good but the orange juice made my tongue hurt staff was very kind it was a nice vibe to it

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