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  • Courtney L.

    This was my first visit to the Downers Grove location, but my millionth trip to Egg Harbor in general. This location definitely holds up to the original! Egg Harbor sets the bar when it comes to breakfast joints for me. I've been coming here with my family since I was a little kid and everyone I knew growing up did the same. It's just great food that you keep coming back to. My hands down favorite is the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. I get this every time. Gooey warm icing drizzled on top = perfection. I also love that they do offer a great selection of healthy and unique items.

    (5)
  • Diane F.

    Waitress was super nice and helpful. She answered all our questions. They custom made an omelette for me as it wasn't on the menu. Some places are not willing to do this. When food came out, it was delicious! My iced tea came in a glass jar with a handle. Very cute! I really enjoyed this place and will be coming back. Nice atmosphere.

    (5)
  • Joe K.

    This is one of our usual stops for breakfast in the weekend. The staff here is extremely nice and pleasant. Always very helpful and no matter how busy they are, you never feel rushed. My 5 yr old daughter LOVES this place. They have a fantastic kids menu and she gets a rubber duck when were leaving. All a kid can ask for. The food is consistently very good. Great variety of choices in the menu. I always get the down home which is biscuits and gravy. The only issue I have us that the portions are not very big for the price your paying but it won't stop me from going regularly.

    (4)
  • Jane U.

    My boyfriend and I went here for brunch on Sunday and I was very disappointed in my meal. My boyfriend got the Pumpkin Pancake Combo and his pancakes were delicious! (I would give his meal 3 stars.) I ordered the Mango French Toast (which was one of the specials of the day) and it was terrible. The mango wasn't ripe! The small pieces of mango were sour and crunchy, not sweet and soft as one would expect. The french toast also came with a mascarpone topping that had melted and was runny. I'm disappointed that Egg Harbor Café featured the Mango French Toast as a Special of the Day. While our service was good and our server was nice, I go to restaurants for the food. On this visit, my food was not good.

    (1)
  • Kathleen M.

    I have previously confessed to a fondness for EHC, I can't help it, I just have a crush on this chain. I get consistently good food at these establishments but I always seem to order the same thing no matter which location I frequent. I get the combo with a mini skillet and banana nut bread french toast that comes with fruit salad. YUM! Add some fresh oj and a couple of mugs of coffee and I am one happy Egg Harbor devotee. However, I have always wondered. If you go to the town of Egg Harbor, is there an Egg Harbor?

    (4)
  • Andres D.

    I will admit I have known about this location for quite some time. I am mad at myself for taking such a long time to finally dine in. Immediately upon entering the door I was greeted, no waiting, no lines the host was friendly. I love the fact the server leaves the water craft and coffee on the table, I am in total control of my refills. Oh and great up sell on your caramel coffee of the day mister server, your energy sold me on it. I ordered the ulitmate skillet with ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomato. Topped with just the appropiate amount of jack and cheddar cheese. This all rested on a bed of seasoned harbor potatoes....superb!!! Most breakfast places ask you if you would like Toast or Pancakes with your skillet. I was impressed that my server read my mind and suggested the English Muffin. Oh yeah bring it! The english muffin came buttered and with a side of jelly for dipping. That's right I said dipping, none of that on the table and peal back condiment jelly. It was fresh. Quick service with a dynamite vibe is why I will be back more often. Oh and if you don't like eggs with your skillet, fresh fruit may be substituted.

    (4)
  • Brian N.

    I would prefer to give this delightful restaurant 4.5 stars, but the reason I'm rounding up is because of the fantastic service. Our server was extremely pleasant and welcoming, and very attentive throughout our breakfast. We sat outside in the patio seating early on a Sunday morning. The sunny morning helped, but it's a beautiful place to sit and enjoy breakfast. I also really like how they leave a sizable pitcher of water (with a lid, of course!) out on the table. This gave us more than enough water to drink throughout the meal and lessened the need for staff to come out and refill anything. The reason it would be 4.5 and not 5 for me is because the least exciting part of my visit was the food. I ordered a meaty skillet, but the taste of the skillet was rather dry and overwhelmed by the onions cooked with the meat. I think the onions are a necessary part of the dish, but I was hoping for the egg and meat to dominate the flavor. I will try different items on return visits, hoping to find a go-to dish. The English muffin served with the skillet was very good. My girlfriend was pleased with her order of the special French toast, and said her coffee was also delicious. Overall, the service is absolutely top notch, and the ambience is great. Go sit outside on a sunny day and enjoy the weather and good food!

    (5)
  • Kristin D.

    After a negative EHC experience in Naperville a few years back, I decided to give this location a chance. So glad I did! We have become regulars at a few locations, but this one is the best. The food never disappoints and the service is great. This was especially important to me as it was the problem that I had in Naperville. My daughters love the few extra mints they always seem to provide.

    (5)
  • Minh-An C.

    My friend and I tried this place for brunch on a Tuesday morning and we were so pleased! We easily found street parking but there is a parking garage down the street if you don't mind walking a little bit. We got seated right away and were told of the specials. I ordered a grapefruit juice with the San Antonio skillet, sunny side up. My friend got the orange juice with the special skillet (it had red bell pepper and yams?). We also shared a pancake that was free with check in on yelp! I thoroughly enjoyed my skillet. Everything was yummy about it. I really liked the English muffin that came with the skillet. It was perfectly toasted and the blueberry sauce that came with it was fresh and delicious. My grapefruit juice had pulp and tasted very fresh. The pancake was fluffy and I put the remaining blueberry sauce on the pancake. It was a huge portion and I still had about half leftover, which makes a delicious lunch! Overall, service was excellent and for the value, it is totally worth it. A little over $30 for brunch for two! I will definitely come back since I only live 5 minutes away.

    (5)
  • Liz K.

    Service is great and speedy, place is clean, kid/family friendly. A convenient place to go for breakfast in downtown Downers. I have gone twice so far and both dishes I ordered were just okay. I have tried the chilaquiles which I was not impressed with. I also have ordered the veggie skillet which is full of yummy veggies and if you like sweet potatoes then you will love it. The portions are much smaller than other breakfast places....which is good for your calorie count, but makes you rethink the price. Still I know that I will be visiting this place again soon....so hopefully I find something I really like.

    (3)
  • Katie T.

    Hello, my name is Katie and I am addicted to breakfast foods. Egg Harbor feeds this addiction more than I like to admit, especially with a toddler and infant now in tow. A family friendly atmosphere with quick service and an expansive menu makes everyone happy! It does get busy on the weekends but the waits goes quickly and certainly isn't bad when you can wait in beautiful weather outside. The usual breakfast items are available as well as amped up versions depending on your mood. Plain whole wheat pancakes, blueberry, pumpkin, Boston cream?!? Each season brings new delights! My personal favorites include the Sir Dugan Frittata, you can't go wrong with bacon and eggs, or Cassie's Crepes, an enticing crepe bursting with fresh avocado, mushrooms, egg, and cheese served with creamy poppyseed dressing- amazing! The kids menu is also expansive. Our little guy loves the pancakes, waffles, and sausage. It also come with a drink. The coloring sheets and children's books make the short wait for food even more manageable. Be sure to check the specials board when you walk in or ask your server. From Mom's leftover Thanksgiving skillet to cornbread french toast, a hidden delight might be coming your way!

    (4)
  • Mike P.

    my favorite breakfast place.

    (5)
  • Tracy M.

    I ate at the Egg Harbor Café for the first time on 5/2/15. I was there with two friends, both which have been before. I ordered the Lobster Scrambler, which comes with potatoes and English muffin. The dish was delicious ... however next time I go I will try something else. All the menu items look like they are delightful. I will for sure be a return customer and bring my husband and other friends with me.

    (4)
  • Shannon G.

    Having had many Egg Harbor experiences in my lifetime, I thought I knew what to expect, but this one was just awful! The food was overpriced and bland. My serving of scrambled eggs was seriously the size of a silver dollar and my bacon was obviously cooked in a microwave to the point of being capable of cutting my cheek, it was so hard. The serving of potatoes my boyfriend got was super tiny and frankly...very unappetizing to look at. The best part of the meal was my strawberry orange juice, though it was nothing to write home about. On top of it all, the service was very poor. We never saw the same server twice and no one ever came to see if we needed anything or if things were all right. It was a real dissapointment since we don't go to breakfast very much. We were so bummed that we decided to go to Dali's cafe the next morning where we paid the same price for about four times the ammount of food...and food that was fresh and delicious at that. Do yourself a favor and go to Dali's instead. The wait staff are much friendlier too...or even head up Ballydoyle pub which makes an excellent weekend breakfast.

    (1)
  • Cornelia A.

    Great service and pretty decent food! I loved the coffee and flavored creamers (yum). My only suggestion is for them to sauté the peppers and onions before putting them in the egg dishes.. My omelette was a little bland... But my potatoes was excellent!!! I will def be back, when I'm in the area!

    (4)
  • David B.

    Friendly great service. Fresh excellent food and to go cups for beverages. What eke do you need?

    (5)
  • Elizabeth C.

    Very extensive menu and well executed plates.

    (4)
  • Alia P.

    We were visiting friends in Downer's Grove and wanted a brunch place to hang out before heading home. This place totally fit the bill and satisfied my craving for a good brunch. First off, they have an option for turkey sausage and turkey bacon which is HUGE because I don't eat pork. The turkey options were actually well seasoned and delicious as well. I started with the flavored coffee - cinnamon hazelnut. Wow. Yum. I had the cheese grits with eggs. Eggs were cooked perfectly. Grits cooked well - LOTS of cheese on top and the other toppings, jalapeños, turkey bacon, onions - so flavorful. My husband had the oatmeal with berries - again, great texture. This place is really great for brunch. If I lived near Downers, I would totally go back. I wold love to try some of the pancake or french toast dishes - which sounded like dessert but looked great.

    (4)
  • L H.

    Breakfast places really don't merit 5 stars. So I rate them on a scale to 4 stars. Egg Harbor, while yes, a chain, is very good. With breakfast food, frequently it's simply good or not good because it's simple. However, they serve Intelligentsia coffee, and the Heinz Ketchup that has no corn-syrup. That in and of itself makes them a fabulous place to go to!

    (3)
  • Jocelyn R.

    Great - delicious, reasonably priced, good service and some interesting menu options make this a terrific choice for breakfast if you're in the area. Good coffee too!

    (4)
  • Erin F.

    My sister and I go here regularly - I love the Black Current Ice Tea, and the Poppyseed Salad Dressing!

    (4)
  • Diana K.

    My boyfriend & I were in the area and were super hungry and craving breakfast, I did a quick yelp search and as soon as I saw how good the eggs Benedict looked I knew we had found our spot. When we arrived (Wednesday, around 11:00am), the place was packed. We decided to sit outside because it was just so loud and noisy inside. The hostess kindly and nicely seated us outside. What threw me off is when our server was a no show for 20 min. I had to go back inside the restaurant and ask for our server. He came shortly right after that and everything went smooth right after that. I also felt that the servers just looked sweaty and very in a hurry. They were all speed walking from table to table. I feel that that this place probably needs to increase the amount off staff & come up with a better communication system so that customers don't get forgotten outside ever again. I mean we were on the verge of leaving and going to the pizza place right down the street.

    (3)
  • Suzanne T.

    Two stars because they actually have gluten free bread, but this is is a very, very mediocre diner. The service was awful. We were there on a busy day, Veteran's Day, but it wasn't packed. There was a very short wait. Main thing is that not all items I ordered made it to the table and what I ordered as an appetizer was not brought out until my entire meal was ready and served. We had two different waitresses. It was annoying. If ever at this mall again I will eat here because they offer gluten free options, but that is about the only reason I will continue to go. Salad was wilted. Dressings were pre-made from a bottle. Sandwich was bland. Meh.

    (2)
  • Javier D.

    Come to this cafe right now because their Red Velvet French Toast is ridiculously tasty! What is even more impressive is service and they offer coffee station while you wait for a seat, visit, or just want another cup. Great job Egg Harbor!

    (5)
  • Johanna C.

    Yum!!! Top notch! Gluten free pancakes are insane outta this world.

    (5)
  • Will S.

    The first thing I would like to comment on would be our server, Caroline Sivik. She was so dedicated to bring us quality service, along with her colleagues. The fact that she resembles Julia Roberts only enhances her excellent personality. We were seated immediately upon entering the restaurant. Literally, within seconds, Caroline was at our table taking orders for beverages. There were so many items available, I almost changed my usual iced tea selection, but reneged on alternatives. Then, she returned a few moments later, taking our orders for food. We had spent a very stressful morning waiting for my son to get out of surgery, so once he was in his room resting somewhat comfortably, we left his bedside and chose to dine at Egg Harbor Cafe. Four of us in our party were very pleased with what was served. The drinks were refilled continuously, and cold beverages got little carafes left on our table. All of us enjoyed what we ordered to eat, but the customer service really blew us away with how they were involved with our dining experience. Not only did the manager make several appearances, but Caroline, our server, was top-notch! I liked the fact that she gave us take-out cups for our beverages, so that we could enjoy refreshments long after leaving the facility. I personally look forward to returning here again, in the very near future.

    (5)
  • Jessica S.

    I was so impressed by how friendly everyone was there. I was especially impressed by our waitress (Wish I could remember her name, but she's young, has glasses, and dark hair). She was sooooo friendly and she even came running outside after us because my fiancé forgot his sunglasses at the table. The food was excellent, too! I ordered the veggie power skillet and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place!

    (5)
  • Annette A.

    The customer service is amazing, smiles all around and not the fake ones. And to make it all the better the food is incredible. Any hot beverage here is delicious!

    (5)
  • Jeff E.

    The service and staff are great. Friendly, welcoming and efficient. The coffee is very good. I had the garden omelette which comes with English ufc in and potatoes. The omelette is spinach, mushrooms and tomato on top. Meal for 2 with 2 coffees was $21...very good for the money.

    (4)
  • Abby J.

    Had brunch for four at the DG location today for the first time. It wasn't awful, but pretty close. Servers were sweet, but clearly overwhelmed. Food was blah...quiche was super salty, lukewarm and served with plain salad greens--odd. Eggs Benedict was lukewarm and accompanying hash browns were lukewarm and soggy. Our extra order of pancakes was forgotten, then brought to the table but not the correct pancakes. It seems like Egg Harbor has gone the easy route and no longer prepares fresh food--they must just be heating up food made elsewhere. Last item of note--those wooden benches might be the most uncomfortable seats ever. The slats dig into your backside in an awful way for this normal sized person. Please add some padded cushions!

    (2)
  • Nicole A.

    I highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch great food and an even better staff love everything here have not had one bad meal and everyone is so nice! Great prices as well !

    (5)
  • Chris S.

    Dead cock roach on our table and they did nothing about it. We are professional people and didn't want to create a scene, and we thought for sure they'd lop a small percentage off the bill or give us a complimentary dessert or something. Yet, alas, no. The phoney waitress quickly gave us our bill and ran off, and guess what, she got stiffed by us. Zero tip. We paid the bill and left with no fanfare and have vowed never to dine here again. Don't get me wrong, I lived in the city of Chicago for 22 years and cock roaches are a common thing, but it's the principle of the matter. Obviously, they don't value their customers very much here and that's probably true for their employees, too. The people operating this location are real losers.

    (1)
  • Eileen K.

    Cute place but the menu does not have enough variety for me for lunch. Breakfast section of menu is much larger. Service is good.

    (3)
  • Nancy Z.

    The service is exceptional... Our server Paul was super pleasant, the host, Jessica was awesomely friendly and funny as well! The presentation is very nice, the menu is extensive, the quality is superb, and overall this was an amazing breakfast experience. Will come back here and you should too!!!

    (5)
  • Karen G.

    So this is where all the old men from Omega went to. i was worried they all died when Omega closed. Its been so many years since I went to Egg harbor I had NO idea they were a chain now. It was a very nice time- unlimited coffee in cute cups and they let us sit for hours on a weekday morning and play the "normal / not normal" game where you name someone everyone knows at the table ( but who isn't there) and you all chime in if they are sane or not. I had the french toast which was good but a bit different as the bread was thinner than what I was used to.

    (3)
  • Tiffany G.

    When I lived in the area, it was an absolute treat coming here! I'm super picky about breakfast foods and breakfast restaurants, but Egg Harbor Cafe is great! I've had a different dish every time I've come here (and I hate most breakfast foods!!), and I've loved it every time. Fresh, delicious food and a super clean and cozy atmosphere. Love, love, love!

    (5)
  • Laura S.

    Yum. I love brunch with a fiery passion, and Egg Harbor does not disappoint. They serve unlimited coffee, and will even set you up with a to go cup when you're on your way out. I love their gluten-free and healthy options...they even have Paleo pancakes! The service here is excellent - the staff are very cheerful. I did not feel rushed at all. Yum again. Although I don't live in the area, their commuter menu sounds like a great idea...you can call ahead and within five minutes, a to-go breakfast will be waiting for you. Delish.

    (4)
  • M B.

    Best breakfast spot in town, I recommend the skillet! We are here at least once a weekend!

    (5)
  • Misty P.

    So delicious! So many egg dishes to choose from. Great service. I highly recommend the strawberry orange juice.

    (5)
  • John P.

    Great breakfast place with good prices for food compared to usual breakfast place.... The strawberry orange juice is very good and the waiters and waitresses are excellent

    (5)
  • Charlotte W.

    First time I went to Egg Harbor Café was with my mum when I was waiting to catch a train and we stumbled upon it near the station. I am so glad we stopped in because this is one of the coziest and most pleasant places I've ever enjoyed breakfast. Open between 6:30-2, the food was delicious and there are some lovely original dishes of good quality. Prices are good, décor is charming (rooster theme), staff is very nice, and during the summer the outdoor seating is pleasant. There is also a small classic grocery store across the street that is a nice stop to make after breakfast before you run to catch your train!

    (5)
  • Deanna D.

    I've been to four different Egg Harbor locations and I find them pretty much the same. Parking for this location is a bit tricky since it is in the heart of downtown Downers Grove, but the village parking garage is nearby if you can't find a parking space on the street. The train station is across the street, so if you arrived by train. Voila! An Egg Harbor Cafe is not the place to relax and have a quiet chat when it's busy. (Aren't they always busy?) The tables are close together, there are large groups, families with small children, and staff with carpet sweepers right at your feet. The tables are small for the number of people and amount of food crammed onto them. I wouldn't call the seating comfortable. So why go here? Well sometimes you want a breakfast that really should be classified as dessert. Or sometimes you want a breakfast made up of the five major food groups: meat, meat, meat, eggs, and cheese. Or sometimes you're like me and you want Cassie's Crepes; a strange but delicious combo of crepes filled with scrambled eggs, avocado, mushrooms, cheese & topped with poppyseed dressing. Most people seem to find something here they like. Most of my friends and family can agree on Egg Harbor when they can't agree on other places to eat. And, this is big, the coffee is decent ... and it keeps coming. If it were dinnertime I'd hate a place like this, but despite the clatter, chatter, and crowding this place works for me for breakfast out. It's a solid choice. We especially like to meet friends here after visiting the Farmers Market on summer Saturday mornings.

    (3)
  • Emily S.

    Lindenberry crepes. You need these in your life. Egg Harbor is super cute and decorated how you want your home to be decorated. All of the food is good, but those lindenberry crepes doe. I would try other things on the menu, but I can never not get these.

    (5)
  • Katherine B.

    Great breakfast place. I love the atmosphere, The decoration is nice and the staff is very friendly. Their menu is very good and they have some different kinds of breakfast choices and their seasonal entrees are great. On the weekend they are crazy busy, you may have to wait a while but once you are seated the wait on food isn't all that long. I love this place and I think it's better than most of the breakfast places around here.

    (4)
  • Kymberly J.

    When the waitress asked me after two bites of food in a canned voice "did everything come out looking and tasting good"? I had to laugh - to myself of course. I would never laugh at the waitress. They must be on a mission to provide excellent customer service. Well it worked. The food came out fast and the service was friendly. I had chilaquilles. The portion was huge..for me anyway. I only ate half because tortilla chips cooked in salsa gets super soggy really fast. I got it with chicken (never found it with chicken in a Mexican restaurant). The chicken looked and tasted like the precooked strips you buy in the grocery store that are supposed to save you time. They swear it was a fresh made chicken breast that was sliced up in the kitchen. Hmmmm.

    (4)
  • Kris P.

    This place is less than a mile from my home and I absolutely love it for breakfast. The main thing that always brings me back is the service. Every server I've ever had is prompt, friendly, and very attentive. They bring water right away, bring you your own carafe of coffee, and they are prompt to refill any drink. They have a great variety on the menu and they bring the food quickly. All the food is really good too. The decor of the restaurant is really quaint and cute. The only drawback is they can sometimes get really croweded for brunch time on the weekends, but you just have to plan ahead for that. I usually call before I leave home to see how long the wait will be.

    (5)
  • Bill M.

    I was corralled by my bosses to this goofy diner with the kitschy but smile-inducing decor of roosters and chickens everywhere. I usually do not each much for breakfast on a work weekday morning, so I went for a simple cinnamon roll which was fine. Not as overly sweet as a Cinnabon so that's probably a good thing. The menu looks loaded with some good choices so maybe I will have to come back to Egg Harbor Cafe for lunch.

    (4)
  • Willie T.

    My waitress Brook was so sweet just like the restaurant atmosphere. I didn't have to wait for a table on Sunday morning. The food was amazing with great prices. I will definitely be back soon.

    (4)
  • Christina F.

    Love going here with my friends on the weekend. Although it's quite busy and even busier on Sundays after those good people go to something called "church" I still love it. The food is so good and everything on the menu looks, smells and even reads like I want to shovel it on my mouth. I am obsessed with their homemade preserves and love all the different healthy options they give. The service is always top notch and food comes out pretty quickly. Highly suggest if you're in the area.

    (4)
  • Christopher G.

    The hidden Egg Harbor cafe. Tucked off a street that doesn't exist! This Egg Harbor Cafe is off of Mochel (a brand new street east of new Arcadia on the Green building, which in turn is just south of the Metra station downtown downers grove). Head east on Curtis (one way) and you will see Mochel on the left. The Egg Harbor cafe is at the corner of Burlington and Mochel. My wife and I tried this place out on a Friday Morning. I appreciated the decent selection of Mexican inspired breakfast dishes (like Chiliquilies, Huevos Rancheros, and a Mexican skillet). I ended up ordering a Mexican my wife went with a combo plate (pancake, egg, sausage). The food was pretty good, though not amazing - basically another chain breakfast restaurant. The service, food, and restaurant reminded me of a LePeep's variation. I like LePeeps (and as such Egg Harbor) but not enough to drive out of my wife. I will take a nice long drive to Bongo Room - but not Egg Harbor. The only "really" bad part of our experience was our waitress. With almost no one in the restaurant (Friday AM not a busy day) she just wasn't there for us. I give it a 3/5 - nothing special, but nothing bad!

    (3)
  • Zach E.

    Simple review....Great food, Great service. A must visit while in Downers Grove. Their breakfast burrito is phenomenal.

    (5)
  • LOIS B.

    We found this location purely by accident. And yes, it does really have outdoor seating because we sat there. It is located one block east of Main and had we not walked past it, we most likely would not have found it. Out of the way and off the beaten path. Food, as always, was good and service is quick.

    (5)
  • Christy P.

    I have been to other Egg Harbors and did not like them, but this location is great. Food is awesome ad the staff are very friendly and offer quick service. Only negative is its a bit pricey. However, that has not deterred us from returning almost weekly :)

    (5)
  • Bill L.

    One of my favorite "breakfast food" type places. Good food, made with fresh quality ingredients along with excellent and friendly service at a very reasonable price point, makes for the right combination in my book. While they have all of the base breakfast foods covered they also have offerings that go well beyond the base. They also do a nice job catering to vegetarian's, GF eaters and dieters. Today I enjoyed the Athenian Omelet along with their very nice harbor potatoes, a dish I have had before and look to enjoy again the next time I visit!

    (4)
  • Lorraine V.

    The coffee here is SOOOOoooOOOooooOOOooOOO Good! I always bring coffee home and I've even gone so far as to ordering it (from their website) for other people in my family. Try it out, every flavor is bold and full. AND the food is D-Lish! The eggs are always cooked perfectly.

    (5)
  • Dan R.

    Great selection and very good quality. I would choose Egg Harbor over Kristina's and Lemon Tree for breakfast. Although they could do a little better on coffee which I usually bring in from Starbucks. I like that they have ice water with lemon on the table and coffee to go by the front door.

    (4)
  • Josh M.

    Im not too much a fan of getting breakfast outside of the diner atmosphere but I gave in the other day and we decided to try this place out. It reminded me of one of my friends houses that was decorated with bunnies because she was obsessed with them - except for this time it was eggs and chickens. That along with the mason jar glasses got me off on the wrong foot almost immediately. The saving grace was once again the food. Somehow the places with the worst decor or annoying music or bad service always has good food. This place was no different albeit the staff was super friendly and the music wasn't noticeable. I had the handler which had bacon ham eggs cheese on a pretzel rolls. It was just about as perfect as could be. We also tried the veggie skillet and the Mexican omelette. The over easy eggs were overdone but it wasn't for me so why am i complaining. The only other things that I could see that were keeping it from getting another star is that the portions weren't the usual huge - i need to take half of this home - portions im used to. Apart from being only a tad more expensive than the usual diner price for me and the portions - especially the potatoes - it was a good solid breakfast place with a huge menu that could accommodate anyone's cravings and breakfast/brunch/lunch needs.

    (3)
  • Andrea S.

    I had one of the best breakfasts I've had at a restaurant in a long time. I understand how hard it is to poach an egg perfectly, and both of the eggs in my dish were done exactly as they should be. The coffee was delicious as were the potatoes on the side. Everything was done amazingly even though they were really busy. Our server even came multiple times, as did another individual who wasn't our server, but noticed when we drank all of our water.

    (5)
  • Rosalie L.

    Located just south of the Metra station, Egg Harbor is the perfect breakfast spot for commuters who don't want to skip the most important meal of the day. And if you stop here, it just might be the tastiest meal of the day too! Service is top notch--I was seated and served right away, and my server got me started off right with coffee and time to look over the extensive menu. I went with a simple, straightforward choice because I was on a budget: two eggs served with an English muffin and Harbor potatoes, a mere $5. The food arrived in record time, tasted amazing, and got my busy day off to a great start. My server checked on my regularly to make sure I had everything I needed, and my coffee mug was never less than half full. I will definitely be back, and next time I hope to try a skillet or other appetizing items on the menu.

    (4)
  • Karen R.

    This location has gone down hill. The food and service quality is not what you expect from this restaurant. With a business in downtown Downers Grove, we have been a regular lunch customer. We normally order take out. We have not been happy with the food we order, and will no longer waste our money. Our most recent order was today, and it was terrible!!! The salad was soggy with water in the bottom of the container. We ordered a hot pasta chicken salad. This salad did not even have the pasta. When we called to advise them, they could care less. My husband and I frequent the Yorktown location, every Sunday morning, and I have recently reviewed that location. What A difference!! We will continue to go to the Yorktown location, and enjoy the wonderful food and service. This location has just lost our business.

    (1)
  • Deborah E.

    I just went to this location for the first time last Sunday, but have been to several other Egg Harbor locations. I am a fan of Egg Harbor in general -I would KILL to have one closer to the City. I have never had a bad breakfast and our meal at this location was fine. I ordered the Cinnamon Roll French Toast Combo - their famous cinnamon roll French toast drizzled with glaze, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a choice of meat and two eggs any style. LOVED it! Before our meals arrived, we also ordered a cinnamon roll for the table as a breakfast "appetizer". OINK The waitress told me they are not homemade on the premises, but they were good nonetheless. My friends had the scramblers which were delicious. And god bless them for serving Intelligentsia coffee! Made my whole day.

    (4)
  • Amanda K.

    I love the Downers Grove Egg Harbor Cafe! The food is always hot, fresh and yummy! I also love the staff here. They are so friendly and always make you feel special. You always get greeted when you come in and are thanked and told to have a great day when you are leaving. I love when a business makes you feel appreciated!

    (5)
  • Stef F.

    I'm one of those people who loves coffee, but only if it has a yum yum flavor attached to it. That's why I love this place. They don't serve watery bland cheap coffee. They give you the good stuff. The crack of coffee. When I was there, they had caramel flavored coffeecrackliciousness and even offered to add whipped cream to it. Now, that's pretty sweet. And they give you a carafe of it for more refills. Now that's awesome and a half. Oh, and some real cream to boot. And when you leave, they have coffee to go on the way out, for that extra insane caffeine boost. Just in case you didn't get enough. That's what I'm talking about. Food is pretty consistent and has a nice variety. I had the lemon bread french toast with two eggs and bacon for $8.00. And man, it was GOOD. Now the lemon bread was kind of sweet, but it was still damn good. I left full and happy. They give you enough food, but not too much. And it has a hint of health to it (if you want it to). And how cool that they give you a mint before you leave. I mean-- no big deal, but still nice.

    (4)
  • Corley S.

    Good food at a great price!! First of all I am a total breakfast person so I love the fact when I can find a nice local breakfast spot that serves quality food and great coffee at a moderate price, that is not your traditional Denny's or Ihop. I always have the create your own skillet because being a vegetarian it gives me a chance to have my veggies to kick start my day off right. The place is always clean, Service is always timely and coffee isn't watered down. I also suppose the decor is also pretty unique i do often wonder how many chicken or egg pictures and figures are actually in that place. Oh yea love the coffee mugs, bought two of them!!

    (4)
  • Dara O.

    Came here once so far with my grandfather. Very tasty. Very busy, about a 10 minute wait for a table with a party of 3 (though we came at 10 AM on a Sunday). Looking forward to try again!

    (4)
  • Ashley M.

    There is a new manager at this EHC and she kindly offered me and my husband the opportunity to come back and try their EHC one more time. We went this morning and had the best waitress. It was about 10:30a by the time we sat down, so she had already had a long and busy morning, but she was just nice and pleasant. My husband had his usual, pancakes, with sausage links and eggs over easy and it looks like the portions have been restored back to their original sizes. I went out on a limb and had a Firecracker Omlette (with a few adjustments) and I thought it was very good. My favorite part was that they had Pumpkin Spice coffee as their flavored coffee of the day, and it was SO good. I kind of have a problem with indulging in Pumpking before September, but I couldn't pass it up when I heard that's what they were brewing. Overall, we had a really nice experience. My 7 month old daughter had her first taste of pancake today too and I think she was a fan.

    (4)
  • Maggie W.

    I'm not a huge breakfast person so I normally don't care about the dedicated breakfast/lunch places that close around 2-3pm. But I LOVE Egg Harbor Cafe. The food is delicious. It just seems fresher and more wholesome than standards breakfast places. Not so heavy and greasy. I loooove the Farmers Market Benedict. The staff is also very friendly and I personally like the decor (for a breakfast place) - very down home country kitchen. We usually go on weekend mornings between 10am - 12pm and the place is always packed so there is usually a little bit of a wait. But once you sit down the service is fast.

    (5)
  • bridget l.

    Chorizo skillet! Mmm! delicioso!

    (4)
  • Kris Z.

    I live right by Egg Harbor and have been there several times. The first couple of times I went, I had good experiences, but the last two times have been disappointing. I typically order skillets and my husband will order pancakes or french toast. Generally the service is good but the last two times the food has been below average. The breakfast potatoes were either undercooked or hard as a rock and the cheese wasn't melted. In their defense, they did comp us a free meal next visit.

    (3)
  • Michael N.

    Popeye crepe and our server Deanna undoubtedly made my breakfast-lunch, no joke, amazing. She is a gem in this downers grove egg harbor. I want to take her to my restaurant and clone her. Thank you Deanna you made my hang over more enjoyable.

    (5)
  • Mark L.

    I was very impressed with Egg Harbor. I understand there are several, but we were staying in this area and wanted a good breakfast spot. This place was close to where we were going and had some good reviews. Boy, did we ever luck out. This was a really nice space and having a pitcher of ice water waiting on every table was a nice touch. The food was very tasty, not greasy at all, the prices were reasonable and the service was great. Your problem will be deciding what to order.

    (4)
  • Jessica V.

    Egg Harbor is the best breakfast place in Downers Grove. Great, friendly service and good food. I've never tried anything that I didn't like. I usually order The Sampler: French toast with strawberries, eggs, and meat (I ask for potatoes instead of meat). The coffee is good too. And the buttermints that they give you with your check are good too. I only wish they were open for dinner!

    (4)
  • Kim K.

    This is a glutenous place. The portions are out of control and the menu is way too big. It is a good facility for a large family to eat together, however not my choice. The restraunt was packed both times, waiting times out the door. Thus it is a popular spot, however not for me. I want vegetarian choices as well.

    (2)
  • Susan C.

    Love this place! They have a huge menu. It's my favorite breakfast place! I've been to several of there locations and was so excited when I found out they were opening one up in my town. I've eating there numerous times and have to say I've never had a bad meal! Most of the servers are very friendly and the pancakes are delicious! The only suggestions I would make is that the pototoes are usually cold or luke warm at best and the coffee is not as good as it used to be. It's incredible how fast the food is served to you also. Try the breakfast, I haven't tried the lunch.

    (4)
  • Sarah C.

    We stopped in with our young kids on a busy Saturday morning on our way to the farmers market, and we will be back. The food is great - something for everyone. My husband is a bacon fanatic and loved it. I had a relatively healthy scrambler and enjoyed it, too. The coffee was good and the to-go cup at the end made it even better.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:30 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast
    Parking : Garage, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Egg Harbor Café

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