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Egg Harbor Cafe
Category: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Canadian (Traditional) [Edit]
210 S Cook St(between Station St & Lake St)
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-4033
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 6:30 am - 2 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Courtney S. said: "This place is excellent! The service was spot on, the team is absolutely remarkable. Everybody seems to work together and the management team was a pleasure. We even got a visit from the executive chef, he was very gracious and glad to…" read more »
53 reviews for Egg Harbor Cafe
Review Highlights
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"...favorite is the banana bread french toast ( I dream about..." In 3 reviews -
"Try their fresh strawberry orange juice- it's addicting." In 4 reviews -
"My favorite breakfast place in the northwest suburbs." In 3 reviews
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Review from Richard R.
Barrington, IL
4/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been here a couple of times and this is one of the best breakfast places around.
Food: excellent
Service: excellent:
Ambiance: very nice
Let me tell you about the last time I was here. I was on a special low-carb diet (I know -- why am I going out for breakfast then? :-) Anyway, I was on a low-carb diet and told our server to skip the toast. She countered with: "would you like to substitute some fresh fruit instead?". I'd never even thought of asking, I just assumed one did without.
Not only was the fresh fruit tasty, I thought it was terrific that our server volunteered a great substitute.
Before I forget, Egg Harbor serves Intelligentsia coffee. You can sit there and drink it all day in their cool hand-made ceramic mugs.
One more thing, each time I've eaten here, our server has asked if we want a cup "to go" as we're getting ready to leave. What a treat! -
Review from Phil S.
5/20/2012
$2.45 for unlimited Intelligentsia coffee? Yes, please. The strawberry orange juice was fresh and tasty as well.
We only waited a few short minutes on this hot and sunny Sunday morning to try out the highest rated breakfast joint in our area. There was plenty of parking in the area on the street or across the street in the city lot.
After we were seated, I ordered the Corned Beef Hash Benny with a bagel and cream cheese and the wife ordered the Banana Bread French Toast. After swooning over the coffee and juice for a few minutes, our food came out. Pretty quick even though they were busy. Our waitress was easy on the eyes and friendly yet professional. My Benny was perfect, except for the canned dog food style corned beef hash but that seems to be the norm at even the best of breakfast joints. I've only ever had real homemade fresh corned beef has in chunky form that still looks like beef a handful of times and it is to die for. My Benny was still tasty and the eggs were done to oozing yolk perfection with a side of previously frozen breakfast potatoes garnished with green onion. The bagel tasted like it was fresh and homemade because it was so fluffy. I was only given one cream cheese though so I couldn't suffocate my bagel with cream cheese the way I like. I tasted the wife's French toast and thought it was good except I would've preferred more egg batter. She liked it a lot.
There is plenty of comfortable seating and ambiance is classic homestyle like a breakfast/brunch place should be. Although it is a little further than I'd like to travel for some good breakfast, it's not too far and the food justifies the mileage so I'll definitely be returning for more in the future. -
Review from Ruthie M.
2/1/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I've been going to Egg Harbor with my family for 15 years or more, and I have never once had a bad experience. The food is fantastic, and the service is consistently good. Their menu is extensive, and it includes breakfast and lunch items. There are plenty of healthy choices available too! They always serve fresh orange juice, but in the summer, they have fresh STRAWBERRY orange juice. YUM! My menu favorites include: the Santa Fe Roll-Ups, the Harbor Fajitas (these are no longer on the menu, but you can ask for them), Joe's Healthy Scrambler, and their burgers.
Their homemade poppyseed dressing is delicious on a wide variety of their dishes (think more than just salads... I like to put it on the fajitas!). I also love their harbor potatoes, which are never greasy and have the perfect amount of seasoning and fresh sliced green onion.
This is a great, family-friendly place to go for breakfast, lunch or brunch. I highly recommend calling-ahead on the weekends though. The wait is usually out the door. -
Review from Jackson K.
Arlington Heights, IL
2/4/2012
Everything is delicious. Service is slooooooow.
Been to 2 of their locations and seems to be the case at both. What is going on? 30 minutes sometimes just to get drinks. BUT, I still go back because, did I mention? Everything is delicious! -
Review from l k.
IL
1/24/2012 36 Check-ins Here
My absolute favorite breakfast spot in the burbs. All the food is prepared well and tastes homemade.
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Review from Sara R.
Barrington, IL
8/6/2011
My favorite breakfast place in the northwest suburbs! I have been going to Egg Harbor since I was little, and they never disappoint. They always have interesting specials and the best strawberry orange juice! Also, if you want to channel your inner-child, order their rainbow pancake! It's just great.
I have never been to any of their other locations, but in Barrington at least, their service is great, and they really are prompt and the food comes out very quickly.
This is definitely a place worth going to (more than once)! -
Review from Frank F.
South Elgin, IL
10/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been to at least 4 or 5 different Egg Harbor Cafes and, despite the fact that we usually go to the Naperville location, the Barrington location is my favorite. The coffee (Chicago's own Intelligentsia!) is outstanding, the choices are great, the portion sizes are good, and the prices are reasonable. It's often very busy on the weekends around the 9am timeframe, but it's worth the occasional wait.
As a bonus for the pretty Barrington location, the to-go coffee cups and lids are a much higher quality than other locations and they put a great ending on what is always an excellent meal.
Definitely one of my favorite places for breakfast. -
Review from Michelle F.
Streamwood, IL
5/11/2011
I came here with a friend and the rest of the family on a busy Saturday morning. the place was hopping, but we were seated right away!
Our server was an older gentleman. I can't recall his name at this time, and he was nice enough, but just very brisk. Sort of like he wanted you to know what you wanted to order, but not really ask any questions. But that was the only downside to my experience!
I got the dynamite veggie omelet, my daughter ordered the confetti french toast, and my friend and my husband got the banana bread french toast. All of the food came out very quickly, and was hot and fresh. I could tell that the veggies in my omelet were fresh and they even still had a delicious crunch to them! Everyone enjoyed their food, but my friend says to skip the Caramel Coffee, which was their coffee of the day--she didn't enjoy it very much!
I really like that the menu/nutritional information is online because I could pick out my healthier choices ahead of time!
I will definitely return! -
Review from Lindsay S.
Chicago, IL
1/14/2012
I really like this place. The breakfast menu is delicious... from different flavor pancakes to different styles of eggs benedict ... everything is good. There are different specials every time I come in which keeps it interesting. There is a nice patio to sit on in summer (I would say have some smaller tables out there as well as the big ones though) and there is even a dog menu for ur puppy.
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Review from Dayna D.
Fox River Grove, IL
7/28/2011
I've been here a few times, and really should go more often. I love their food, and their staff is typically nice all of the time. Never had a problem, everyone is friendly. And they seem genuinely caring and want you to be satisfied with everything.
It's such a cute little place, one of those places that you could just sit and talk in for hours without even knowing it. Hoping to make it out here again, it sure is worth the trip and the money. -
Review from Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
11/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I've been coming here for years and I can never resist stopping by when I'm in the area. There is usually a hefty wait on Saturday and Sunday around brunch time, but trust me, it is worth it! I love the Barrington Benedict. I consider myself quite a Benedict expert and theirs is one of the best that I've ever had. The coffee is also excellent and their specials are normally on par with what is fresh and ripe for the season. My boyfriend loves their waffles and pancakes and their OJ is fresh squeezed. Everyone is quite pleasant and the food is well priced. I haven't been to any other location but the one in Barrington has quality brunch down pat. My boyfriend loves to come here on the weekends and I love that it has a great family vibe. Living in Chicago, I have a high standard of what brunch should be like but Egg Harbor never lets me down.
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Review from Laura M.
Lake in the Hills, IL
We look forward to going to Barrington to service our motorcycle since it means we have breakfast here. Cute, good food, great service. The breakfast tacos are definitely americanized, but good... the Chiliquiles are excellent. Fruit is always served with breakfast (at least so far).
In Barrington looking for breakfast? You gotta try it! -
Review from Lisa P.
Barrington Hills, IL
A friend and I sat for about 15 minutes trying to decide from their awesome menu at the Barrington location. They make four different versions of eggs Benedict. I love their oatmeal with fresh berries and granola on top. This time of year, one of their specials is pumpkin pancakes. This time I shared their yummy raisin French toast and yogurt which had bananas, granola, walnuts, and something crunchy on the bottom. It was sooooooo goood. They make crepes, omelettes, frittatas, scramblers, and skillets as well as dressed up versions of the typical breakfast foods. It's so hard to choose. The restaraunt is kid
friendly and service has always been good. They also serve sandwiches and beautiful salads. Go there!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/29/2010
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Review from Ashley C.
Chicago, IL
8/8/2010
Brunch places in the suburbs are much harder to come by so I needed to check this out and this location was the best meeting point (and conveniently close to the Metra).
The location had cute decor that gave it a "homey" feel. I didn't like that when it got crowded, it got very loud. The service was good and our waitress was friendly and made sure to check on us.
The menu was extensive, but when I try a new place I always check out the eggs benedict trying to find the best. I was disappointed in that entree choice here. First off, my portion seemed small. The eggs were smaller and overcooked and the english muffin was smaller in part because I didn't eat the BURNT part. Needless to say I didn't really finish it. The hollandaise sauce was good but just couldn't save the dish. I nawed on all the potatoes and wasn't full at all.
Lucky for me, the others were not opposed to tasting and everyone's choice was by far better. There was the fruit filled rolled up Swedish pancake that was to die for and the blueberry pancakes were jammed with real fresh bluerries and topped with a good sauce. Finally, there was a skillet scrambler that was very tasty.
As such, I must have gotten the bad "egg" in the place and would definitely come back and get any of those other dishes. This is a small chain in the suburb areas so there are several other locations as well. -
Review from Melissa S.
Crystal Lake, IL
1/24/2011
I came in here the other morning, and really liked it.
I like that it's a bit off the main street yet still downtown, and easy to get to. Easy for parking. When I went in it wasn't very crowded which was nice so we got to pick where we sat, by the windows.
I had a veggie quesadilla, coffee, and OJ. The server was good, the food was very good. i really like that they have healthy choices so when I want to be good, and stick to my New year's Resolution, I can eat healthy!
Great local place, unique with good food and service. -
Review from Barbara D.
Chicago, IL
9/7/2008
5 stars FO SURE!
This is a HUGE compliment because I am NOT a breakfast person.
I hate pancakes, french toast... in fact I just hate being awake before noon.
However, this place has the best AM food hands down!
We had a party of about 8 and between the skillets, eggs benedicts, fruit salads and my favorite--lobster salad sandwich, I forgot how much I despise breakfast grub. It was delicious. They really know how to prepare their food. Quite impressive. The presentation of their food alone made my mouth water...and once you took a bite, you were not disappointed. -
Review from esther k.
Hoffman Estates, IL
11/10/2011 4 photos
i took my sister here for breakfast. their omelettes are very good! i also ordered the cornbread pancakes and it was delicious. the guy at the desk was very nice. i can't say the same for the waitress... she ignored us.
now...the problem i have with this place are those little cubed potatoes that come with your food.... they looked old... i tasted it and guess what? not only did it taste old, but it was cold and incredibly dry.
my sister and i did not touch those potatoes after one bite.
i tried a bit of sister's corned beef hash benedict... the corned beef tasted old as well... basically, these guys got lazy and threw on yesterday's leftovers onto our plates. they didn't even bother trying to hide it too. i wanted to like this place, but i left very disappointed. -
Review from Jason H.
Des Plaines, IL
8/30/2009
After noting all the previous 4 & 5 star reviews of the Egg Harbor Cafe, I decided to give it a try! And boy was I in for a treat.
This is probably breakfast at it's best. I know I said this in a previous review but, sorry Burnt Toast, the Egg Harbor Cafe has you trumped!
My girlfriend and I both had a 'Scramble' which is scrambled eggs with any ingredients you want. We both had chorizo and bacon, with monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. Delicious! Their 'Harbor Potatoes' which are basically seasoned country fried potatoes were also delicious! The potatoes were expertly cooked, slightly crispy and well seasoned on the outside and soft and moist on the inside!
And there was a bit of a wait but overall the service was great! I highly recommend this place for a fine breakfast experience! -
Review from Neha N.
Cambridge, MA
11/26/2006
This place is SO CUTE. Like, cute overload: the entire place is chicken themed!
Ok, i'll calm down now. It's really good breakfast food at reasonable prices in downtown barrington. Lots of locals and lots of eggs. -
Review from Maria C.
Boca Raton, FL
5/20/2009
Loved it.
Our life has changed dramatically after we had twin babies. So now we have to focus on completely different aspects when selecting a restaurant, especially if they are children friendly.
Egg Harbor was really accomodating. They gave us a booth so we could sit our baby carriers and the wait wasn't too bad. The food was outstanding - MUST HAVE the Rösti, a Swiss specialty made with eggs, potatoes and bacon. -
Review from Eve A.
Chicago, IL
11/26/2006
Overpriced egg dishes, overpriced coffee, overpriced pancakes, and overpriced old people. Um, never mind. Give me the Bread Basket for my dollar - you're getting the same greasy crap for half the price.
The decor is nauseating and so is the odor of privilege in the air.
Saving grace: good, fluffy hash browns.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from Kris A.
Chicago, IL
5/22/2008
For me, this is the gold standard for a relatively inexpensive breakfast/lunch.
The place is adorable - an old house with chicken paraphernalia everywhere.
The food is a great take on standard breakfast/lunch fare. I hate eggs, and I'll eat their frittatas. They're that good.
The seasonal menu is usually fantastic and the pumpkin pancakes are AMAZING. They even make a mean oatmeal. I mean, oatmeal generally sucks so that is impressive.
Also highly recommend the door county chicken salad.
Oh, one caveat. At this location you have to put up with the folks that live in Barrington.
The Arlington Heights/Naperville/Yorktown locations have a more relaxed crowd, but aren't as cute (though they all have the chicken thing going on). -
Review from Gustavo A. L.
Orlando, FL
4/23/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Options, I am a man that must have options !! Egg Harbor delivers, in style! While staying with some family in the neighborhood, I looked forward to our daily walk to this place every morning to get our pick me up meal of the day.
Their scrambled is just simply awesome, always combine eggs with some kind of carbs, in this case the Belgian waffles did the trick.
There is so much more to try, and it all promises to be good or even better.
And the service - excellent !Listed in: CHICAGO !!!
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Review from Kiera D.
Lake Zurich, IL
2/3/2011
I come here all the time with my parents. They have very good food and I have had such good memories here. I used to get the green eggs and ham. So cute.
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Review from Barbie S.
Chicago, IL
6/3/2008
YUMMY!!! This is THE BEST PLACE for breakfast -- if you have not been you need to try it!!!
I read some of the other reviews and I have to disagree that the wait is no longer than 10 min.... but the line does move quick. Plus you can sit outside and wait, it is not bad. But I have never been here when there is not a wait. This place is ALWAYS busy!!!! But if you go you will know why!!!
Everything i have tried is soooooo good - well except I am not a fan of their english muffin. (ok one thing...) But their omlets / eggs are great! The coffee is great! The harbor potatoes are really good!! The service is very good, and even on the busiest day, the staff is great.
Ok how many times can I say great???? hahaha
This is my FAVE breakfast place, if you haven't been you definitely need to visit!
PS. Their Egg Harbor coffee mugs are soo cute too!!! -
Review from Annie M.
Chicago, IL
12/12/2011
Been coming here my whole life and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Every time I'm home from school my mon and I always come by for breakfast and I've never had a bad experience. Food is amazing, service is great and the environment is cozy and comfy. Best breakfast place in Barrington hands down!
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Review from Amy F.
IL
10/11/2007
let's see...I haven't actually eaten here in many many years. I remember that they serve their hot cocoa with whipped cream and sprinkles. other than that i have a vague impression of the food being unmemorable and pricey.
BUT
they never ever bothered us when we used to play bluegrass on their sidewalk on Sunday mornings. Tips gained from said activity funded a mother's day present annd our high school's battle of the bands entry fee.
so for that they get 4 stars. -
Review from John V.
Hanover Park, IL
8/2/2009 2 photos
We'd been to the Geneva location and decided to try this one out for a birthday brunch. We had high expectations and were certainly not disappointed. We had a couple excellent skillets, a "Down Home" biscuits and gravy dish which did not skimp on the biscuits and included some delicious potatoes, a belgian waffle special that was topped with raspberries, chocolate chips and whipped cream and, I had the banana bread french toast. Just to be different, one of our group also had the cream of chicken and wild rice soup, and said it was really good. We also had some excellent hot cocoa and tried both the strawberry orange juice and the pineapple orange juice and were impressed by both.
The seasonal items were a nice surprise. On our last visit (in April at the Geneva location) we had some excellent pumpkin pancakes. It was sad to not see them on the menu, but fun to know that things changed regularly. -
Review from zubin l.
Toledo, OH
1/7/2010
I havent had better breakfast in my life ever. Period. That sums up my experience. I liked it so much that I went there twice in 2 days.
They have a resonable wait time which is acceptable for a place of this standard. Ambience is off the hook. Servers are very pretty (or most of them). I also observed even their patrons are good looking.
I guess all fine looking people appreciates good restaurants (including me). Highly recommended if you are in this area. -
Review from Robert M.
Barrington, IL
3/20/2011
When looking for a breakfast spot, this is a place to invest time in. You won't be out quick, but the food is good, as is the service.
The one time I had an issue out of all the times I've eaten here, the manager made it right - comped the meal and thanked us for letting them know about the situation!
Strawberry orange juice is awesome! -
Review from Janet S.
Palatine, IL
4/9/2009
Egg Harbor never fails!
Usually there's a bit of a wait on the weekends, but if you go at an off time it's fine. The quaint "farm-feel" cafe is comforting.
I love the Intelligensia coffee they serve! The food is more gourmet than your average joe IHOP. I personally love the Bacon and Onion Skillet as well as delicious French Toast!!
I've been to the Arlington Heights and Barrington locations and they are consistent throughout. -
Review from Konrad B.
Barrington, IL
6/19/2010
Absolutely, by far, the best breakfast spot in the Northwest suburbs! I used to frequent Egg Harbor with the family, every Sunday, when I was in High School... I still continue to grab Sunday breakfast there after I have graduated from college!
The food is fresh & delicious.. I have yet to try something that I haven't liked at Egg Harbor. Their menu offers a wide variety of breakfast & lunch options to choose from, plus you can still order your old favorites that are no longer on the menu!
The staff is very friendly and welcoming.. The entire establishment truly has a small town/family feel to it even though it is part of a larger chain. They greet you with free coffee while you wait to be seated & take care of you from start to finish; it is a great overall experience.
I only wish they would be open later than 2pm! -
Review from Carla B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Perfect place for breakfast, interesting omelets, awesome pancakes, great quick service, friendly people.
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Review from Mike D.
Barrington, IL
1/5/2006
This is a really good place to get your eggs. They have all kinds of ways to make stuff from eggs. But seriously, this is a very nice place to go. The service has always been real friendly and the food is great. I thought this place was crazy the first time I went. "Eggs!" Well since then I've seen other egg themed establishments, but this one is top notch. In Rolling Meadows there is someplace called "Eggclectic", but the pun is too nausiating for me to actually eat there. There's another Egg Harbor in Naperville that is just as good too. There's one in Arlington Heights too, but I havn't been there.
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Review from Sarah H.
Urbana, IL
6/24/2009
I've only been here twice (this location only) but am confident in giving it 5 stars. Yes, it is a chain but it is a chain done right! The building is adorable and seems to be busy but the service is so friendly! The food is reasonably priced and delicious. The first time I had a special, the bavarian eggs benedict which came with little potato rosti, a toasted english muffin (yum!), and a cup of fruit. The second time I tried the small wrap/soup combo with the orchard valley roll-up (chicken, bacon, brie, apples) and the tomato bisque. Can we talk about the tomato bisque for a second? It's fan-freakin-tastic! I want to eat it all day every day. Rich and creamy but also zesty with homemade croutons and melty cheese on top. Also, my favorite part is that the meals are balanced, although not necessarily nutritionally. The wrap/soup comes with a piece of fruit and a small side salad, most of the egg dishes come with fruit, and my aunt's salad came with a toasted english muffin. This is perfect for those of us who like a little of this/a little of that!
Also, Intelligentsia coffee = score... especially since it's served in hand-thrown pottery mugs. -
Review from Tiffany T.
Barrington, IL
12/31/2005
Open for breakfast and lunch only, the Egg Harbor is a great place to see the elite of barrigton meet and greet. The lines can be long, epsecially on weekends, but it is worth the wait. Fresh brewed iced teas, homemade breads and muffins and great egg dishes are only the beginning. My favorite are the mushroom crepes, but they have a wide variety of yummy lunch items, too.
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Review from Matisse M.
Tucson, AZ
8/5/2006
My favorite Barrington breakfast place! Try their fresh strawberry orange juice- it's addicting. Everything is good there... and I would know, I've been eating breakfast there since 1996.
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Review from Raw F.
Barrington, IL
11/30/2006
Whenever my wife's best friends come into town this is where we eat. Why? Because the service is great and so is the food. Is it overpriced? Yes. Is it overtly cute? Yes. Are there too many chickens everywhere? I don't think so. More Chickens!!! Look when you eat here you're paying for mystic, not the food. I've closed many a business deal at this place because people love it.
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Review from Carol B.
Barrington, IL
11/29/2010
Yummy! One of my favorites - just get there early or you might encounter a line. Very popular with the regulars.
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Review from Taylor M.
7/16/2010
Great food, tasty coffee and awesome service! I went for breakfast this morning with my friend and her two year old twin daughters and really enjoyed ourselves. I decided to try something new and ordered the breakfast tacos which were different, but yummy! I also ordered the special coffee of the day... French Vanilla which was a nice change from the ordinary. I also really appreciated how kind the servers were. It was a kid friendly experience with menus to color and colored pencils. High chairs were brought out as soon as I mentioned my friend would be meeting me with her two daughters. The waitress was very attentive to the kids and allowed them to place their own order :). The girls had a great time and enjoyed the pancakes.
