Eggsperience Pancakes and Cafe

We ordered eggs benedict, and the yolks were completely solid. Usually I am not one to complain, but this pretty much ruins an eggs benedict, and cooking an egg shouldn’t be that difficult for a restaurant that specializes in it, so after much discussion, we decided to mention it to the server. He seemed very confused as to why we don’t like the eggs like this, but he would correct it so that we could have the runny yolks that are normally party of an eggs benny. After a long wait, he came back with eggs that had even harder yolks, so we gave up. Overall, not a good eggsperience.

This restaurant is in a good location in the West Loop area. I came on a Sunday morning at 10:15am with two other friends and although the restaurant was pretty full, there was no wait. When we left around 11 am there was a line of people forming for people waiting for a table.
I love breakfast dishes with a Greek flair. I ended up ordering the Greek frittata. This egg dish was filled with feta cheese, olives, and tomatoes. The chef didn’t skimp on the ingredients that went into this meal, which I appreciated, but the eggs were a little on the dry side. I think my dish spent a little bit too long cooking unfortunately. This was still a promising dish that I enjoyed, but I just wished the eggs were more on the soft and creamy side.
The service was pretty fast and the waitress was polite. Overall, this was a pretty decent breakfast meal and would come again to try out one of their sweet breakfast dishes.

I was very sad when they closed the Eggsperience location in Lincoln Park. Even though this location is not very convenient as far as parking, we woke up super early and found a spot on the street. As with the Lincoln Park location, it has the décor of a diner version of the Cheesecake Factory. It is very clean and bright inside. The food is delicious, generously portioned, and plated beautifully. I was less impressed with my waiter. Though he wasn’t rude, he wasn’t friendly either – he never smiled or exchanged pleasantries and never checked on us after giving us our breakfast. This was quite a change from the other location where they were extremely friendly and helpful. Still, a nice place for breakfast.

A wonderfully peaceful environment. Great natural lighting to help set the right mood to kick off the day.
I enjoyed a well crafted omlet, aromatic medium blend coffee with a smooth yet think creamer.
Make sure to substitute the hash browns for fruit. Well, that is, if you want to enjoy a overly chilled but flavorful side dish.
I am now waiting on my to go smoothie. I’ve not had one before but if the meal was an indication of what is to come, I am sure I will be satisfied with my experience.
The only reason I did not give a 5.0 rating is presentation. I do not foresee presentation as being a cornerstone of success here but the food and attentive service lands me at a solid 4.0.
If you are in the area, you must make this a destination.

A friend and I came here, hung-​over, for breakfast and had a so-​so meal.
Décor: It’s pretty standard for a breakfast/​brunch place. It’s well lit, cheery, and has a ton of tables and booths. It is set up like a diner, where you pay at the counter, but everything else is typical. However, the tables were clean and there was no line (well, we were the only people there because it was so early haha).
Bathroom: unknown
Staff: Our waiter was very nice, a bit timid, but very attentive. The cashier was also friendly.
Food: We had an omelet, which was of rather large size, and the Eggs Benedict, which was pretty tasty. I also had a smoothie (the best part of the meal) and they left a pitcher of water on every table (NICE!). The only thing really that was wrong was that my Eggs Benedict was swimming in grease. The taste, of the first muffin, was fine but the second was saturated. The omelet, however, was ok — it was a «baked» omelet, which intrigued my friend, but it came out a bit browned…
Value: The prices are right where you’d expect them to be.
This experience at EGGsperience was mediocre… however, I think I’d try it again if I were in a pinch for some breakfast.

Not worth your time or money for brunch. I’ve visited the Park Ridge and Ontario St location too. All are the same. Service is standard diner and the food isn’t spectacular or inventive. Basic egg menu options that you can make at home for less cost. There are many other places in Chicago to enjoy brunch instead.

Eggs are delicious! Truly one of my best egg breakfast experiences. I got the three egg scramble but asked for two egg whites and one yolk – couldn’t taste a difference. The pancakes were good but just a bit tougher than what I’m used too. If you’re into eggs I’d definitely try this place.

Pretty good food but not worth the price at all! Like if I could do let rate based on the price I would give it negative stars. But food was still good but serious 3 Strips of bacon for $ 5 and about 6 pieces fruit for $ 4. Get the hell out of here. Total meal for about $ 40 for two people. Not worth it at all

Once a upon a time, breakfast places consisted on all night diners that had names like Denny’s, Perkins, Village Inn, Country Kitchen. But the breakfast scene has evolved into something else and, in my estimation, that’s good.
Eggsperience is one of those new restaurant models that really isn’t all that new. The premise is to offer patrons a good variety of breakfast food with a menu that offers quality choices without being so extensive that nothing is particularly good. They do breakfast and their breakfast is good.
Pancakes can be a near-​heaven experience or can be a culinary disaster. These were not quite heaven, which would make me… I don’t know… limbo. Definitely not hell. But not quite heavenly but manages to be a step above purgatory (that’s 12 years of Catholic school tuition at work right there.) it secular terms, much better than average. Soft with that important buttermilk zing. Big enough that two the size of dinner plates will fill you up.
The waffle was a little more disappointing. Waffles require a little bit of physics to be just right. Done too early, they sit on a cold plate waiting to be served while accumulating waffle sweat between the waffle and plate. Done too early, it hasn’t had time to take on the slightly softened texture. Physics aside, the taste was pretty bland.
The stuffed French toast was delicious. Bread filled with cream cheese and fruit, cooked on a griddle snd served with more fruit and powdered sugar on top. Very rich and sweet for the first meal of the day but very, very tasty.
Everything we ordered was delicious but then we got the bill… over $ 50 for three breakfasts, a hot tea and a juice. The sticker shock sadly over shadowed our satisfaction with our food… so much that we almost felt ripped off. We probably won’t be back-​not because of the food or service (which was great)-but because it just didn’t measure up to what we paid. But, with all things new, maybe they can find a happy balance.

this place has really gone down hill this past year. They have downsized the menu… food and drinks, so I can’t even get my favorites anymore. I went in on Mother’s Day and they had a holiday menu, that only had a few options from their already downsized menu. I can see having a smaller menu on a holiday… but at least put some specials on it! I actually walked out that day because there was nothing i wanted on the menu. so… now we go back to Meli

Came here for a weekday breakfast and it was great. The inside is casual, kind of like a Denny’s. There were lots of options on the menu and the service was good. I ended up going with the banana and Nutella crepes, which were delish.

This place is awesome. They give you a whole pot of coffee for at your table. «Excuse me, sir, would you like some more… oh, no need, we left you a whole pot!».
The portions are huge and delicious, with great service. Every time I’ve been here, I can never eat all the food they give me, which is a lot.

Not the best experience but I’d bet next time will be better.
You get a lot of food for the price, which is great. But on this day they committed what, to me, is the mortal sin of breakfast: undercooked hashbrowns! Barely browned and very sad, which in turn made me very sad.
I had the breakfast panini which was huge and filling — but I also couldn’t help but feel like I was eating hot pocket filling on bread. Gf had a benedict (can’t remember which one) which she seemed to enjoy, save for the hollandaise sauce which she said had an odd mustard quality to it.
Originally I was going to go for eggs and sausage and I wish I would have. Not in a huge rush to return, but it’s nearby and I’m sure I will.

Went to Eggsperience with my wife and kids yesterday around noon. I love the fact that you can call and get your name on their waiting list. While the wait for a table would not have been long, we were seated immediately.
They really have a great brunch menu. Best of all (for me) their coffee is free-​flowing and pretty good. For the most part. the food was good. We all had eggs of some kind. I can only speak for mine. I had the «Cook’s Calling» which is basically an omelet with lots of meat — sausage, bacon and ham. It comes with various choices of sides — I had their hashed browns but it also came with two prices of toast, so there was quite a lot of food. I have to admit that the omelet tasted pretty good. But, it was not browned at all. I was cooked through, but it almost seemed to me that it was cooked in a microwave oven and not on a griddle. I posted a picture of it, so you be the judge.
The staff was nice and friendly, but the service was very lacking. Busy or not, it took almost an hour for our food to come out. The server avoided us much of this time leading us to speculate he’d forgotten to put the order in. In fact, tables all around us who had been seated long after us were served long before we were. Luckily, it was nice the family was together so we could catch up and pass the time.
When the food arrived, one of the meals was missing. There was no apology, just a remark about how busy they were. A short while later the manager came by the table to check on us. I don’t generally complain, but he could obviously see three of us were eating and one was just sitting there. When asked, I told him we had waited a long time and my wife still had not been served. He explained they have just had a chance in management and he was still working out the kinks. I said I understood what he was going through, but after an hour of waiting and still getting the order wrong was unacceptable.
Her order came up. She had been nibbling on other food at the table we shared so she really was no longer hungry when her omelet showed up. The manager was nice enough to not charge us for that particular meal. I thought that was a nice gesture and the right thing to do considering the circumstances.
I did forget to mention I ordered a glass of orange juice. They served fresh squeezed juice which is very nice. They must filter some of the pulp out and I really like pulp in my juice, but it was still very good.
Shall I return? Not sure. I would be curious is others have had the same concern about their omelets not being browned when served. I see similar looks in some of the pictures posted on this restaurant.
If i do go back, I will update my review.,

These portions are amazing, everything was so fresh and flavorful. Typical breakfast place though, really good for groups! I had the mile high omelette, it says three omelette but wow it seemed like many more. We paid less than $ 40 for two people so definitely bang for your buck!

We had a very good experience here. This is more a 3.5 stars rating… I really, really, really wish Unilocal would implement a half star system. But anyways, if you are looking for affordable, hearty eats in downtown Chicago, and friendly and fast service, I think that Eggsperience perfectly fits the bill. It is right across from the Crowne Plaza, making it very convenient.
Eggsperience is like a hybrid of First Watch and Denny’s. Our server was the sweetest, friendliest lady; she fussed over us, complimented us, and made sure that we were perfectly taken care of. We received our orders quickly, and the portions were HUGE. We had a monster sized omelette, hashbrowns, eggs, bacon, frittata, and each order came with either pancakes or French toast. I really liked my pancakes, they were a stack of small blueberry pancakes, fluffy and and home-​y. The food was very reasonably priced, each of our orders was about $ 8 + some change.
My only complaint was the coffee. Maybe it was just a bad pot, but all three of us thought the coffee was horrible. And, as cheap as the food was, the coffee was almost 4 bucks apiece. And in the mornings, I require a good cuppa Joe. So this was a serious bummer.
But, with the good and cheap food and friendly service, I would highly recommend stopping here for breakfast. I don’t think you’re going to get a better breakfast for the price downtown (just skip the coffee!).

It was my first time going to Eggsperience the other day and I enjoyed it very much. I loved it before I went in. Why? Because they had their own free parking lot for the stores in that strip. Parking is a hassle in the city and I love that it wasn’t for this restaurant. After walking in and being seated right away, I decided to get the butchers choice eggs Benedict. Omg so delicious. It was one of the best egg Benedicts I’ve ever had. It was filled with meat and the hollandaise sauce was on punto. I also tried some of their skillet and pancakes from my family member’s order. It was delightful for my stomach. Aside from the food, the service was good as well. They were very attentive, making sure we were satisfied with everything, and I loved that they were able to split checks so easily. Very positive experience here! I highly recommended!

I’m not sure if this was a fluke today but when we arrived the place was jam packed. We were seated immediately, and greeted within a minute of sitting down. The server took our order and (not an exaggeration) our food was on the table in less than 3 minutes.
The pancakes were warm and fluffy and tasted beautifully. The sausage patties were flavorful and grilled on the flattop to perfect degree of doneness.
The coffee was served steaming hot and tasted freshly brewed. I will definitely return for breakfast again!

Ordinary Decent. Late Night Dining on Friday and Saturday is a great appeal.
Service — good and pleasant. Waiter wraps brown bag for you.
Vibe — comfortable suburban. Friendly.
Loyalty Club — another good incentive to dine often.
Menu — choose wisely. Calorie driven drinks that is a booklet of its own. Variety of dishes that is empty carb centric.
Steak and Eggs with pancakes — plate looks a bit empty but I managed to have another breakfast for the pancakes. So so taste on steak. Pancake is fluffy with no distinct taste or flavor. Overpriced.
Hot Spiced Apple Cider — ordinary.
Total Bill for 1: $ 21 plus tip. (Ouch!)

Woke up early on a Saturday morning HANGRY!
Headed here so I could do my grocery shopping after.
Service was good. They keep water & coffee on the table so no waiting. Server checked up on us several times which is rare for a breakfast place.
Food was fast & my egg white omelette was HUGE! Fluffy, light and slightly watery but overall delish.
Reasonable price for breakfast brunch.
One bad thing was no biscuits & gravy… my am splurge that I oh so LOVE…
alas, it was good & I’d go back.