Alexander's Breakfast & Lunch Skokie
5025 Oakton St, Wilmette, IL
Crema's Take
“This cozy neighborhood gathering spot transforms the humble breakfast into an art form, with creative toast creations like their showstopping Tres Leches French toast and shakshuka toast that have guests raving. The warm, bustling atmosphere on weekend mornings draws families and friends who linger over full breakfast spreads and excellent pastries, while attentive servers like Franklin elevate the whole experience with genuine knowledge and care. It's the kind of place where the menu itself becomes conversation—inventive enough to surprise, familiar enough to comfort, and executed with the kind of attention that keeps people coming back.”
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.
Google Reviews
Omg this place is amazing!!! Customer service impeccable!!! Clean place and servers are quick to rollover tables for the next person. Food was sooo good!!! Mimosas yum!!!! Definitely a great choice eating here!!!
This place is ADDICTING!! Their service is awesome and food is delicious! The Crém Brûlée french toast is a must try and the fries are really good! Been here 3 times within 20 days!
OK, Tres Leeches French toast what a discovery! They are right by a busy parking lot and a lot of spaces around on the street to park. I visited them on Sunday afternoon and it was very busy. It took us almost 15-20 minutes to get a table, but I’m not complaining since I had…
I had an amazing breakfast experience at Alexzander Breakfast! Everything was outstanding, but the shakshuka toast truly stole the show so flavorful and absolutely mouthwatering. The classic French toast and tres leches french toast were the cherry on top, perfectly made and…
What a wonderful experience! From the moment I sat down in this warm and cozy space, I knew I was in for a treat. I was already eating with my eyes just reading the descriptions on the menu, but when my dish arrived ⭐️IMPECCABLE⭐️! It looked just as amazing as the picture in my…
First time at Alexander's and I LOVED IT. I will be coming back. For sweets we had the tres leches Toast and The Creme brulee Toast. For food my mother had the chile relleno she said it was really good. My dad and I shared the 3 brothers breakfast burrito it was practical to…
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