Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House

1769 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

847 299 6601

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Your go-to spot in Des Plaines for hearty breakfasts and comforting classics

Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House is your go-to spot for hearty breakfasts and comforting classics. This cozy, welcoming diner is a local favorite known for its generous portions, friendly service, and all-day breakfast offerings that hit the spot every time.

Here’s a closer look at some of the standout dishes from their breakfast menu:

🥩 Country Fried Steak and Eggs

Start your morning with a Southern classic! This crispy beef cutlet is smothered in rich, homemade sausage gravy and served alongside two country fresh eggs cooked just the way you like them. It's savory, satisfying, and exactly what you want when you're craving comfort food with a kick.

🥓 Meat Lovers Omelette

This one’s for the carnivores. Made with three Grade AA eggs, the Meat Lovers Omelette is packed with ham, bacon, sausage, and your choice of cheese. Served with golden hash browns and your choice of two buttermilk pancakes or toast, it’s a protein-packed way to fuel your day.

🔥 Des Plaines Skillet

A spicy, savory twist on the traditional breakfast skillet! This dish features a sizzling bed of hash brown potatoes topped with chorizo, jalapeños, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and two eggs any style. Served with warm tortillas and homemade salsa, it brings the heat—and the flavor.

🥐 Fried Egg Croissant

Craving something handheld and delicious? The Fried Egg Croissant features a flaky croissant sandwiching a perfectly fried egg, American cheese, and crispy bacon. It comes with a side of hash browns and, because breakfast should always come with a bonus, two buttermilk pancakes or raisin toast.

🍞 French Toast

Whether you like it thick or thin, the French Toast at Des Plaines Family Restaurant is golden brown, light, and fluffy—finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Add fruit for an extra pop of flavor, or keep it classic. Either way, it’s a sweet start to your morning.

🍳 2 Country Fresh Eggs

For the purists out there, this classic breakfast plate features two extra-large Grade AA eggs, cooked to order, with crispy hash browns and your choice of bacon (4 strips) or sausage links (4). It’s all served with fluffy buttermilk pancakes or a slice of sweet raisin toast.

Whether you’re starting your day or just craving a hearty breakfast any time, Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House delivers the comfort food you love in a friendly, relaxed setting. Bring your appetite and enjoy the classics done right!

📍 Visit them at: 1769 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL
⏰ Open daily for breakfast and beyond!