Crema's Take
“Alexander's Cafe nails the full-service brunch experience with genuinely excellent breakfast—think perfectly cooked steaks, fluffy eggs, and roasted potatoes that actually taste seasoned—paired with attentive service that makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. The dining room strikes that rare balance of being spacious without feeling cavernous, with live piano on weekends and a welcoming bar for solo diners, making it equally good for a leisurely family breakfast or a solo coffee moment. If you're in Elgin and want breakfast done right with real attention to detail, this is the place to spend a Sunday morning.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We went on Sunday Feb. 22, it was very busy, 12:30pm -1pm. 4 of us all ordered breakfast! We all very happy and satisfied! I had 2 eggs over easy, sausage patties, hash browns, white toast, coffee, strawberry/orange juice! Very Delicious! Amazing server Sue! Very nice ambiance…
A pleasant restaurant. I had an excellent breakfast here, beautifully presented and well prepared. The waitress (Laura) was very nice, helpful, and professional. I think I'll come back here more than once when I'm in the area.
Had a really great breakfast here at Alexander’s Cafe! The food was delicious — the steak was juicy and cooked just right, the eggs were fluffy, and the roasted potatoes had the perfect seasoning. I also tried the pancake with powdered sugar and it was super tasty, not too heavy…
Love this place, I visit once month at least. Its such an enjoyable brunch experience each time. The decor, atmosphere of the piano on the weekends and the service is always great! I cant wait to visit again!
Very nice atmosphere for brunch. Large restaurant but not super loud. There’s a place to sit at the bar for solo eaters as well as tables and booths. Our server was super nice and brought us a carafe of Coke Zero so that we always had a drink. Other waiters checked on us to make…
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