Walker Bros. Original Pancake House: User Reviews

Riding wave of past reputation
By donnabeanc553295 from Lincoln Park, June 27, 2009

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I have eaten 3 times in a relatively short period of time. Ordered my favorite western omelette. However, I'd like to know who does the kitchen prep and decides how much of each ingredient goes into the food. I have about 5 "large chunks" of peppers, a few more onions, vitrtually no ham. The only thing seen was the cheese. While it was a great cheese omelette, it wasn't what I ordered. The staff needs to take a fundamental cooking class . The wait staff over caters to the clientele probably because it is a hard crowd to please in that area. It still has good pancakes and is nice place to eat. They've just neglected to pat attention to the details of the food.

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Best Breakfast EVER!!!
By jolley900 from palatine, February 16, 2008

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This is my 100% FAVORITE breakfast place!! Whenever I have guests come visit me from out of town this place is a must see stop. I have never had a bad meal here and the service has always been great. Not a huge fan of the line to get in on a Sunday morning but good things come to those who wait :D

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Excellent breakfast restaurant
By CoffeeDrinker from Palatine, November 17, 2007

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You can ask the people in the line that literally stretches out the door many weekend mornings - Walker Bros. is one of the best breakfast places in the city for a "traditional" breakfast. Phenomenal oven-baked omelettes, fantastic pancakes, and good sides. Service is usually good, and you are never waiting long for a refill on your coffee. The previous poster's experience is contrary to mine, and I've been there numerous times. The biggest problem with the place _is_ the lines, since you have to get there early to get seated quickly (and it isn't a small restaurant, which tells you how many people want to get in).

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Worst value and food for...
By Vicki from Lake Zurich, IL, May 22, 2007

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Worst value and food for breakfast. They only serve eggs one way, basted. I asked for my eggs over easy, and my Dad asked for them sunny-side up and they both came basted. When we questioned the waitress, she said "sunny-side up and basted are the same thing". What a moron.