Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House Menu with Prices

South of the Border

Chilaquiles 14.99 $
Eggs A La Mexicana 13.99 $
Huevos Rancheros 13.99 $
Chorizo And Fresh Eggs 13.99 $

Breakfast Wraps

Des Plaines Wrap 13.99 $
Greek Wrap 13.99 $
Popeye Wrap 13.99 $

Benedict Creations

Southern Benedict 13.99 $
Eggs Arlington Benedict 13.99 $
Eggs Florentine 13.99 $
California Benedict 14.99 $
Traditional Benedict 13.99 $
Egg Michael Benedict 13.99 $

World Famous Crepes

Plain Crepes 11.50 $
Strawberry Crepes 12.99 $
Chocolate Crepes 12.99 $
Banana Crepes 12.99 $
Dessert Crepe 7.99 $
Triple Berry Crepes 12.99 $
Swedish Crepes 12.99 $
Michigan Crepes 12.99 $
Des Plaines Crepes 12.99 $
Blueberry Crepes 12.99 $
Red Raspberry Crepes 12.99 $
Pineapple Crepes 12.99 $
Peach Crepes 12.99 $

Blintzes

Cheese Blintzes With Fruit Topping 13.99 $
Cheese Blintzes 12.99 $

Classic Pancakes

Chocolate Chippy's Pancakes 9.99 $
Blueberry Pancakes 12.99 $
Pancakes With Strawberries 12.99 $
Buttermilk Pancakes 10.99 $
Potato Pancakes 12.99 $
Short Stack Pancakes 9.99 $
Banana Pancakes 12.99 $
Crisp Bacon Pancakes 12.99 $
Pancake Sandwich 12.99 $
Buttermilk Pancakes With Fruit 12.99 $
Raisin-Nut Pancakes 12.99 $
Georgia Pecan Pancakes 12.99 $
Little Dollars 8.99 $

Our Belgian Waffles

Waffle With Strawberries 12.99 $
Toasted Pecan Waffle 12.99 $
Warm Blueberry Waffle 12.99 $
Belgian Waffle 11.99 $
Crisp Bacon Waffle 12.99 $

French Toast

French Toast 11.99 $
Stuffed Apple French Toast 13.99 $
Colossal French Toast 13.99 $
Red Raspberry French Toast 12.99 $
French Toast With Fresh Strawberries 12.99 $
Triple Berry French Toast 12.99 $
Raisin French Toast 11.99 $

Fluffy Omelets

Des Plaines Omelettte 14.99 $
Meat Lovers Omelettte 14.99 $
Denver Omelettte 13.99 $
Mediterranean Omelettte 14.99 $
Santa Fe Omelettte 14.99 $
Gyros Omelettte 13.99 $
Ham Omelettte 13.99 $
Bacon Omelettte 13.99 $
Classic Spinach With Cheese Omelettte 13.99 $
Western Omelette With Cheese 14.99 $
Sausage Omelettte 13.99 $
Broccoli And Cheese Omelettte 13.99 $
Choose-A-Cheese Omelettte 12.99 $
Mushroom Omelettte 12.99 $
Feta Cheese Omelettte 12.99 $
Athenian Omelettte 14.99 $
Asparagus And Cheese Omelettte 13.99 $
Fresh Vegetarian Omelettte 14.99 $
Plain Omelettte 11.99 $
Irish Omelettte 14.99 $

The Egg Affair

2 Country Fresh Eggs 9.99 $
1 Country Fresh Egg 8.99 $
Fried Egg Croissant 13.99 $
Corned Beef Hash And Fresh Eggs 14.99 $
Minced Ham And Fresh Eggs 13.99 $

From the Char Broil

Country Fried Steak And Eggs 14.99 $
Skirt Steak And 2 Eggs 26.99 $
Gyros And Eggs 13.99 $
Chicken Breast And Eggs 14.99 $
Butt Steak And Eggs 16.99 $
Chopped Steak And Eggs 14.99 $
Pork Chops And Eggs 14.99 $

Refreshing Salads

Grecian Salad With Char-Broiled Chicken 14.99 $
Julienne Salad 14.99 $
Caesar Salad With Char-Broiled Chicken 13.99 $
Fresh Garden Salad 10.99 $
Chicken Fajita Salad 13.99 $
Spinach Salad 12.99 $
Chicken Julienne Salad 14.99 $
Caesar Salad 10.99 $
Grecian Salad 12.99 $
Taco Salad 13.99 $

Low-cal Plates

California Fresh Fruit Plate 13.99 $
Stuffed Avocado 14.99 $
Stuffed Tomato 13.99 $
Chicken Lo-Cal 13.99 $
Burger Patty Lo-Cal 13.99 $
Tuna Salad Plate 13.99 $
Turkey Salad Plate 13.99 $
Peaches And Cottage Cheese 9.99 $

Deluxe Hamburgers

Bacon-Cheddar Cheeseburger 12.99 $
Hamburger 11.99 $
Cheeseburger 12.50 $
BBQ Buster Burger 12.99 $
Kickin' Burger 12.99 $
Des Plaines Burger 12.99 $
Mushroom Burger 12.99 $
Patty Melt 12.99 $
1000 Burger 12.99 $
Texas Burger 12.99 $

Deluxe Sandwiches

BLT Sandwich 9.99 $
French Dip Sandwich 10.49 $
Reuben Sandwich 10.99 $
Chicago Beef Sandwich 10.69 $
Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Ham 9.99 $
Chicken Malibu Sandwich 11.59 $
Gyros Sandwich 11.99 $
Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Bacon 9.99 $
Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich 11.39 $
Philly Chicken Sandwich 11.49 $
Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich 11.29 $
Chicken Bacon Cheese Sandwich 11.59 $
Tuna Salad Sandwich 10.99 $
Turkey Salad Sandwich 10.99 $
Monte Cristo Sandwich 10.39 $
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 8.99 $
Ham Sandwich 9.99 $
Turkey Sandwich 10.99 $
Corned Beef Sandwich 10.99 $
Butt Steak Sandwich 14.99 $
Skirt Steak Sandwich 23.49 $

Pitas and Melts

Athenian Chicken Pita 11.69 $
Tuna Melt 11.39 $
Pita Club 10.69 $
Chicken Kabob 9.69 $
Turkey Melt 11.49 $

Club Sandwiches

BLT Club 10.79 $
Club House 11.39 $
Chicken Club 11.39 $
Ham And American Cheese Club 10.89 $
Jr. Club House 8.49 $

Hot Sandwiches

Hot Turkey Sandwich 10.99 $
Hot Beef Sandwich 10.99 $

Croissant Sandwiches

Beef And Cheddar Croissant 10.59 $
Turkey, Bacon And Cheese Croissant 10.69 $
Ham, And Turkey And Cheese Croissant 10.69 $

Wraps

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap 11.39 $
Fried Chicken Caesar Wrap 11.39 $
Charbroiled Chicken Caesar Wrap 11.39 $
Italian Chicken Wrap 11.39 $
Mexican Wrap 11.39 $

Chef's Specials

Des Plaines Breakfast 10.29 $
Biscuits And Sausage Gravy 8.99 $
The Down Home 10.99 $
Two By Four 10.49 $
Pigs-In-A-Blanket 10.49 $
Country Baked Oatmeal 9.49 $

The Original Skillet Dishes

Mediterranean Skillet 11.99 $
Des Plaines Skillet 12.99 $
Mexican Skillet 11.99 $
Sausage, Pepper And Tomato Skillet 11.99 $
Ham, Mushroom And Onion Skillet 11.99 $
Veggie Skillet 11.99 $
Skirt Steak Skillet 22.99 $
Corned Beef Hash Skillet 11.99 $
Bacon And Onion Skillet 11.99 $
Hobo Skillet 9.89 $
Irish Skillet 11.99 $
Italian Skillet 11.99 $

House Specialties

Chicken Francais 12.09 $
Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast 12.09 $
Fettuccini Alfredo With Chicken 12.09 $
Fettuccini Alfredo 9.79 $
Homemade Baked Meatloaf 11.49 $
Breaded Pork Tenderloin 10.49 $
Chicken Masala 11.09 $
Chicken Mediterranean 11.09 $
Chicken Romano 12.09 $
Greek Style Chicken Breast 12.09 $
Chicken Alexander 12.49 $
Chicken Jambalaya 12.09 $
Chicken Fajitas 12.09 $

Daily Specials

Smothered Butt Steak Special 16.59 $
Butt Steak Special 15.99 $
Skirt Steak Special 26.99 $
Greek Style Charbroiled Pork Chops Special 15.89 $
Chopped Steak Special 13.89 $

Side Orders

Crispy Bacon (4 Pieces) 4.79 $
Toast 2.99 $
Hash Brown Potatoes 3.29 $
Sausage Links (4 Pieces) 4.79 $
Egg 2.99 $
Corned Beef Hash 5.59 $
Rice 3.29 $
Bagel With Cream Cheese 3.99 $
Hash Brown Potatoes With Onions 3.99 $
Avocado 2.99 $
Peaches 2.99 $
Pico De Gallo 2.50 $
Sliced Ham 5.09 $
Sausage Patties (3 Pieces) 4.99 $
Oatmeal 4.59 $
Canadian Bacon (3 Pieces) 4.69 $
Hamburger Patty 6.99 $
Chicken Breast 6.99 $
Skirt Steak 16.99 $
Feta Cheese 2.99 $
Tossed Salad 4.49 $
Cottage Cheese 3.99 $
Vegetables 2.99 $
Raisin Toast 3.29 $
English Muffin 3.29 $
Bagel 3.59 $
Pecan Roll 6.99 $

Kids Menu

Junior Slam 6.99 $
Kids Chocolate Chippy 6.99 $
Kids Grilled Cheese With Potatoes 6.99 $
Kids Mickey Mouse Pancake With 1 Bacon Strip 6.99 $
Kids 1 Egg Deal 6.99 $
Kids Short Stack Of Pancakes 6.69 $
Kids French Toast 6.99 $
Kids Hamburger With Potatoes 6.99 $

Beverages, Juices and Fruits

Coffee 2.49 $
Juice 2.99 $
Soft Drinks 2.59 $
Fresh Strawberries In A Bowl 4.99 $
Milk Shakes 6.59 $
Chocolate Milk 2.69 $
Lemonade 2.79 $
Hot Tea 2.49 $
Hot Chocolate 2.49 $
Iced Tea 2.39 $
Milk 2.49 $
Ice Cream Floats 4.19 $

Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House brings classic American diner fare to Des Plaines in a cozy, family-friendly setting. The menu showcases fluffy buttermilk pancakes, gyro omelets cooked to perfection, world-famous crepes with a hint of cinnamon, Belgian waffles, French toast, and blintzes. Signature offerings such as the Des Plaines Skillet, Chilaquiles En Salsa Verde, and the Italian Skillet are guest favorites. The restaurant takes pride in its warm, welcoming atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, and reasonable prices. Outdoor seating, vegan options, and a kids' menu accommodate a wide range of guests.

The breakfast menu features a wide variety of egg-based creations. Fluffy Omelets come in numerous varieties including the popular gyro omelet, Western omelet, and Meat Lovers Omelettte. The Egg Affair section offers classic egg preparations, while Benedict Creations include options like the Eggs Arlington Benedict. Breakfast Wraps provide a portable option for those on the go. The Original Skillet Dishes are a house specialty, with the Des Plaines Skillet being a particularly popular choice. South of the Border options include Chilaquiles En Salsa Verde Con Huevo Y Pollo Asado and Tex-Mex enchiladas.

The lunch menu transitions seamlessly into the afternoon with a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and heartier entrees. Deluxe Hamburgers and Deluxe Sandwiches are available, including club sandwiches, hot sandwiches, croissant sandwiches, and pitas and melts. House specialties like the Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast and Homemade Baked Meatloaf offer satisfying lunch options. The restaurant serves homemade soups daily, as well as refreshing salads and low-calorie plates for lighter appetites. Side orders and daily specials round out the diverse menu.

Signature desserts and beverages complement the meal. World Famous Crepes, available in varieties like banana crepe drizzled with chocolate, are so flavorful they don't need syrup or powdered sugar. Classic Pancakes, including Mickey Mouse pancakes for kids, Belgian Waffles, and French Toast provide sweet breakfast options. The coffee is highly rated, with staff known for keeping mugs full. Blintzes are also available for those seeking a traditional Eastern European breakfast treat.

Service options include outdoor seating, dine-in, takeout, and delivery via Uber Eats and DoorDash. The restaurant is open daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Vegan options are available, and a kids' menu caters to younger diners. Parking is available but limited. The dining room is small and cozy, with prompt service and large portions of filling food. Des Plaines Family Restaurant & Pancake House invites guests to enjoy delicious food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of Des Plaines.

Eggs Arlington Benedict

Western Omelette with Cheese

Egg White Tacos

Corned Beef Hash Skillet

Traditional Benedict

Corned Beef Hash Well Done Hash Browns Eggs

Great Price

Waffle

Scrambled Eggs

Banana French Toast

Strawberry and Banana Nutella Crepes

French Toast w Pecans

Chicken Francais

Mediterranean Skillet

Chocolate Chippy's Pancakes

Chicken and Pita

Fresh Strawberry Pancakes

Greek Salad w Chicken

Turkey Club Sandwich

Huevos Rancheros