Pancake Cafe

Pancake Cafe

★★★★★4.4(658 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Their German pancakes and Dutch babies are legitimately exceptional—puffy, golden, and worth the drive from surrounding towns—and the owner Shari and her staff remember regulars like they're family. This is the kind of place where your server knows your order after one visit and genuinely seems happy to see you, which transforms a simple breakfast into an actual experience. Come for the outstanding traditional breakfast, stay for the old-school diner charm and hospitality that feels increasingly rare.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Traditional drinksSlow sitFamily friendlyFull breakfastMeetingsFull breakfastFamily friendlyPastriesPastriesParking

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Reese Gorshe
★★★★★3 months ago

Great food!! The french toast and pancakes have always been a favorite. Unfortunately, I had a strange experience the last time I ordered here. I walked in to purchase a take home frozen apple pancake (so it’s premade and already packaged). When checking out, I didn’t write a…

Margaret Bass
★★★★★3 months ago

My husband and me went out for breakfast at Pancake Cafe. We used to live in Bolingbrook so it was very close. But have moved to Oswego. So thought it would be great to go back. The food was very good as usual. They have a beautiful restaurant. Lots of stain glass light…

Johnny “El Dred” Gato
★★★★★8 months ago

5+5+5+5=❤️ Shari, the owner, was wonderful. We had a nice conversation about days gone by. This family owned piece of Americana is absolutely one of the best breakfast and lunch old timey American restaurants I've been to. And I've been to a lot. The granddaughter Christina, was…

Sheila Garrison
★★★★★10 months ago

Came into town and had to get their German Pancake our daughter got the smaller Dutch Baby. These are “The Best” German Pancakes we’ve ever eaten. Been going here for years. Have to get it every time we come into town. Great Staff!! Nice atmosphere. Highly Recommend❣️❣️

Vaughn Sanders
★★★★★12 months ago

Pancake Café is a solid breakfast spot, but what keeps me coming back is the service. From my very first visit, my server Frankie remembered me and my order. He's friendly, attentive, and genuine. That kind of service makes all the difference.

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