They do an excellent job with keeping your coffee mug full! They don’t skimp on the avocado. Lots to choose from for breakfast, plus lunch. I had the banana crepe drizzled with chocolate. It wasn’t overly sweet which was pleasantly surprising. All the dishes looked well put together. There were 5 of us, I got pics of a couple plates.
Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House
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South of the Border
- Chilaquiles 14.99 $
- Eggs A La Mexicana 13.99 $
- Huevos Rancheros 13.99 $
- Chorizo And Fresh Eggs 13.99 $
Breakfast Wraps
- Des Plaines Wrap 13.99 $
- Greek Wrap 13.99 $
- Popeye Wrap 13.99 $
Benedict Creations
- Southern Benedict 13.99 $
- Eggs Arlington Benedict 13.99 $
- Eggs Florentine 13.99 $
- California Benedict 14.99 $
- Traditional Benedict 13.99 $
- Egg Michael Benedict 13.99 $
World Famous Crepes
- Plain Crepes 11.50 $
- Strawberry Crepes 12.99 $
- Chocolate Crepes 12.99 $
- Banana Crepes 12.99 $
- Dessert Crepe 7.99 $
- Triple Berry Crepes 12.99 $
- Swedish Crepes 12.99 $
- Michigan Crepes 12.99 $
- Des Plaines Crepes 12.99 $
- Blueberry Crepes 12.99 $
- Red Raspberry Crepes 12.99 $
- Pineapple Crepes 12.99 $
- Peach Crepes 12.99 $
Blintzes
- Cheese Blintzes With Fruit Topping 13.99 $
- Cheese Blintzes 12.99 $
Classic Pancakes
- Chocolate Chippy's Pancakes 9.99 $
- Blueberry Pancakes 12.99 $
- Pancakes With Strawberries 12.99 $
- Buttermilk Pancakes 10.99 $
- Potato Pancakes 12.99 $
- Short Stack Pancakes 9.99 $
- Banana Pancakes 12.99 $
- Crisp Bacon Pancakes 12.99 $
- Pancake Sandwich 12.99 $
- Buttermilk Pancakes With Fruit 12.99 $
- Raisin-Nut Pancakes 12.99 $
- Georgia Pecan Pancakes 12.99 $
- Little Dollars 8.99 $
Our Belgian Waffles
- Waffle With Strawberries 12.99 $
- Toasted Pecan Waffle 12.99 $
- Warm Blueberry Waffle 12.99 $
- Belgian Waffle 11.99 $
- Crisp Bacon Waffle 12.99 $
French Toast
- French Toast 11.99 $
- Stuffed Apple French Toast 13.99 $
- Colossal French Toast 13.99 $
- Red Raspberry French Toast 12.99 $
- French Toast With Fresh Strawberries 12.99 $
- Triple Berry French Toast 12.99 $
- Raisin French Toast 11.99 $
Fluffy Omelets
- Des Plaines Omelettte 14.99 $
- Meat Lovers Omelettte 14.99 $
- Denver Omelettte 13.99 $
- Mediterranean Omelettte 14.99 $
- Santa Fe Omelettte 14.99 $
- Gyros Omelettte 13.99 $
- Ham Omelettte 13.99 $
- Bacon Omelettte 13.99 $
- Classic Spinach With Cheese Omelettte 13.99 $
- Western Omelette With Cheese 14.99 $
- Sausage Omelettte 13.99 $
- Broccoli And Cheese Omelettte 13.99 $
- Choose-A-Cheese Omelettte 12.99 $
- Mushroom Omelettte 12.99 $
- Feta Cheese Omelettte 12.99 $
- Athenian Omelettte 14.99 $
- Asparagus And Cheese Omelettte 13.99 $
- Fresh Vegetarian Omelettte 14.99 $
- Plain Omelettte 11.99 $
- Irish Omelettte 14.99 $
The Egg Affair
- 2 Country Fresh Eggs 9.99 $
- 1 Country Fresh Egg 8.99 $
- Fried Egg Croissant 13.99 $
- Corned Beef Hash And Fresh Eggs 14.99 $
- Minced Ham And Fresh Eggs 13.99 $
From the Char Broil
- Country Fried Steak And Eggs 14.99 $
- Skirt Steak And 2 Eggs 26.99 $
- Gyros And Eggs 13.99 $
- Chicken Breast And Eggs 14.99 $
- Butt Steak And Eggs 16.99 $
- Chopped Steak And Eggs 14.99 $
- Pork Chops And Eggs 14.99 $
Homemade Soup
- Soup And Salad 12.99 $
Refreshing Salads
- Grecian Salad With Char-Broiled Chicken 14.99 $
- Julienne Salad 14.99 $
- Caesar Salad With Char-Broiled Chicken 13.99 $
- Fresh Garden Salad 10.99 $
- Chicken Fajita Salad 13.99 $
- Spinach Salad 12.99 $
- Chicken Julienne Salad 14.99 $
- Caesar Salad 10.99 $
- Grecian Salad 12.99 $
- Taco Salad 13.99 $
Low-cal Plates
- California Fresh Fruit Plate 13.99 $
- Stuffed Avocado 14.99 $
- Stuffed Tomato 13.99 $
- Chicken Lo-Cal 13.99 $
- Burger Patty Lo-Cal 13.99 $
- Tuna Salad Plate 13.99 $
- Turkey Salad Plate 13.99 $
- Peaches And Cottage Cheese 9.99 $
Deluxe Hamburgers
- Bacon-Cheddar Cheeseburger 12.99 $
- Hamburger 11.99 $
- Cheeseburger 12.50 $
- BBQ Buster Burger 12.99 $
- Kickin' Burger 12.99 $
- Des Plaines Burger 12.99 $
- Mushroom Burger 12.99 $
- Patty Melt 12.99 $
- 1000 Burger 12.99 $
- Texas Burger 12.99 $
Deluxe Sandwiches
- BLT Sandwich 9.99 $
- French Dip Sandwich 10.49 $
- Reuben Sandwich 10.99 $
- Chicago Beef Sandwich 10.69 $
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Ham 9.99 $
- Chicken Malibu Sandwich 11.59 $
- Gyros Sandwich 11.99 $
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Bacon 9.99 $
- Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich 11.39 $
- Philly Chicken Sandwich 11.49 $
- Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich 11.29 $
- Chicken Bacon Cheese Sandwich 11.59 $
- Tuna Salad Sandwich 10.99 $
- Turkey Salad Sandwich 10.99 $
- Monte Cristo Sandwich 10.39 $
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich 8.99 $
- Ham Sandwich 9.99 $
- Turkey Sandwich 10.99 $
- Corned Beef Sandwich 10.99 $
- Butt Steak Sandwich 14.99 $
- Skirt Steak Sandwich 23.49 $
Pitas and Melts
- Athenian Chicken Pita 11.69 $
- Tuna Melt 11.39 $
- Pita Club 10.69 $
- Chicken Kabob 9.69 $
- Turkey Melt 11.49 $
Club Sandwiches
- BLT Club 10.79 $
- Club House 11.39 $
- Chicken Club 11.39 $
- Ham And American Cheese Club 10.89 $
- Jr. Club House 8.49 $
Hot Sandwiches
- Hot Turkey Sandwich 10.99 $
- Hot Beef Sandwich 10.99 $
Croissant Sandwiches
- Beef And Cheddar Croissant 10.59 $
- Turkey, Bacon And Cheese Croissant 10.69 $
- Ham, And Turkey And Cheese Croissant 10.69 $
Wraps
- Mediterranean Chicken Wrap 11.39 $
- Fried Chicken Caesar Wrap 11.39 $
- Charbroiled Chicken Caesar Wrap 11.39 $
- Italian Chicken Wrap 11.39 $
- Mexican Wrap 11.39 $
Chef's Specials
- Des Plaines Breakfast 10.29 $
- Biscuits And Sausage Gravy 8.99 $
- The Down Home 10.99 $
- Two By Four 10.49 $
- Pigs-In-A-Blanket 10.49 $
- Country Baked Oatmeal 9.49 $
The Original Skillet Dishes
- Mediterranean Skillet 11.99 $
- Des Plaines Skillet 12.99 $
- Mexican Skillet 11.99 $
- Sausage, Pepper And Tomato Skillet 11.99 $
- Ham, Mushroom And Onion Skillet 11.99 $
- Veggie Skillet 11.99 $
- Skirt Steak Skillet 22.99 $
- Corned Beef Hash Skillet 11.99 $
- Bacon And Onion Skillet 11.99 $
- Hobo Skillet 9.89 $
- Irish Skillet 11.99 $
- Italian Skillet 11.99 $
House Specialties
- Chicken Francais 12.09 $
- Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast 12.09 $
- Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken 12.09 $
- Fettuccini Alfredo 9.79 $
- Homemade Baked Meatloaf 11.49 $
- Breaded Pork Tenderloin 10.49 $
- Chicken Masala 11.09 $
- Chicken Mediterranean 11.09 $
- Chicken Romano 12.09 $
- Greek Style Chicken Breast 12.09 $
- Chicken Alexander 12.49 $
- Chicken Jambalaya 12.09 $
- Chicken Fajitas 12.09 $
Daily Specials
- Smothered Butt Steak Special 16.59 $
- Butt Steak Special 15.99 $
- Skirt Steak Special 26.99 $
- Greek Style Charbroiled Pork Chops Special 15.89 $
- Chopped Steak Special 13.89 $
Side Orders
- Crispy Bacon (4 Pieces) 4.79 $
- Toast 2.99 $
- Hash Brown Potatoes 3.29 $
- Sausage Links (4 Pieces) 4.79 $
- Egg 2.99 $
- Corned Beef Hash 5.59 $
- Rice 3.29 $
- Bagel With Cream Cheese 3.99 $
- Hash Brown Potatoes With Onions 3.99 $
- Avocado 2.99 $
- Peaches 2.99 $
- Pico De Gallo 2.50 $
- Sliced Ham 5.09 $
- Sausage Patties (3 Pieces) 4.99 $
- Oatmeal 4.59 $
- Canadian Bacon (3 Pieces) 4.69 $
- Hamburger Patty 6.99 $
- Chicken Breast 6.99 $
- Skirt Steak 16.99 $
- Feta Cheese 2.99 $
- Tossed Salad 4.49 $
- Cottage Cheese 3.99 $
- Vegetables 2.99 $
- Raisin Toast 3.29 $
- English Muffin 3.29 $
- Bagel 3.59 $
- Pecan Roll 6.99 $
Kids Menu
- Junior Slam 6.99 $
- Kids Chocolate Chippy 6.99 $
- Kids Grilled Cheese With Potatoes 6.99 $
- Kids Mickey Mouse Pancake With 1 Bacon Strip 6.99 $
- Kids 1 Egg Deal 6.99 $
- Kids Short Stack Of Pancakes 6.69 $
- Kids French Toast 6.99 $
- Kids Hamburger With Potatoes 6.99 $
Beverages, Juices and Fruits
- Coffee 2.49 $
- Juice 2.99 $
- Soft Drinks 2.59 $
- Fresh Strawberries In A Bowl 4.99 $
- Milk Shakes 6.59 $
- Chocolate Milk 2.69 $
- Lemonade 2.79 $
- Hot Tea 2.49 $
- Hot Chocolate 2.49 $
- Iced Tea 2.39 $
- Milk 2.49 $
- Ice Cream Floats 4.19 $
Ratings & Reviews
Based on 881 guest ratings.
Very standard american diner experience with small, family business vibes. Good is usually on par with what's expected, can be better on some days. I usually get the biscuits and gravy.Service is great, staff are respectful and communicate well. Inside is always clean, comfortable, and homey.
First visit was because it was at a convenient location for a meet-up but now know it's a destination - I'll be returning because it's special. Extensive menu, and that's not counting all the daily specials, at reasonable prices. The food was terrific and in a comfortable atmosphere. Best of all were the people - attentive and so friendly. A big shout out to Jessica and Maria!
This is a hidden gem customer service is amazing very polite very clean the food tastes amazing definitely will be back
First time coming here . Great atmosphere, service is exceptional, food is delicious!
Took a little detour off of the Tri-State to have some brunch here this past October on our way to a farmers' market in South Barrington.Just like quite a few brunch restaurants I've been to out in the 'burbs, just good ol' home cooking at reasonable prices in a cozy space with friendly service.Good all-around American-Mexican eats that I would definitely stop back in for if ever in the area again, we live up in Beach Park. Wish for continued boomin' business for the owner(s).
The quantity of the food was incredible! All six of us went for their popular breakfast dishes and it was all worth it! Try their pancakes and nutella crepes as sides. We loved their ambience and the service. The waitress were super friendly and kind. It was a great experience!!
Tiny, crowded, old school diner. I almost had to turn sideways to walk through the room. They have Cholula on each table, that's a good sign. They have a friendly hustling staff, and there are plenty of menu choices with decent prices. The skillets on the other tables looked really good.It was the Down Home for me (biscuits and gravy with eggs). Good country gravy and plenty of it, with perfectly baked biscuits. Thumbs up. She enjoyed her corned beef hash skillet. We both agreed that they have good solid food.I'd probably give them five stars if I didn't feel so claustrophobic. Make it four and half stars.
Highly recommended. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, the wait staff is very personable, and the price is affordable. My son and I found the restaurant when we went to O’Hare, since it is near by. I had to go back with my wife it was so good the first time. We will be back.
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