Katie's Kitchen

Great little neighborhood place for breakfast. Usually pretty crowded but the wait is never too long. Small but cozy. Kid friendly. Reasonably priced. Good portions.

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Went here after seeing it on Chicago's Best. Got in on Sunday and luckily there was no wait and we were quickly seated. The server was great, the food was amazing. Will definitely be back and this may replace my regular breakfast place. More...

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Best breakfast place around. Always have great specials. I almost never order off the regular menu, not to say the regular menu isnt good, it's just the one of the specials always calls out to me. Staff is always happy to see you whether you come in once a month, a week or it's your first time. This is my first time back in a few months and the new renovations inside are so inviting and really modern. Bottom line if your looking for an awesome breakfast(or lunch) with friendly, attentive waitstaff, look no further. More...

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We have been here before, but just didn't remember how wonderful it was and still is. For a Sunday morning at 10:15, we walked in, gave a name, and had a very short wait for a table for three. My daughter was on her way, we received menus and specials and our waitress brought coffee. The house coffee was great and I was tempted to try some of the pumpkin because of the wonderful aroma. Daughter got here and in a short time we ordered and with what seemed to be an even shorter time we were served. Please see the photos, great food, great service and a great price. We'll be back More...

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I recently learned of them from Chicago's Best TV. I've enjoyed my visits so far and look forward to exploring more of their menu. They're celebrating their 11th anniversary, sorry it took me so long to find and to make the road trip. More...

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Great atmosphere and beautiful personnel, outstanding food and service, I had the huevos rancheros with english muffins, skirt steak,cheese, Mexican salsa and avocado, my mouth still watering every time that I think about it,they have a great food at this restaurant guarantee,I also had the pleasure to meet with the owner Katie, she was there when I walk through the doors great person, I invite anyone to go there and check it out, you be surprise how good it's.

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Great pancakes, atmosphere and the nest omelettes were great. Glad to have found a great breakfast option near our house.

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I'm always on the hunt for new delicious breakfast spots. Last night Chicago's Best TV featured just that, Chicagoland's Best Breakfast. After looking at Katie's menu last night online, I knew I had to pay a visit, after checking out the sunrise at the beach in Winnetka, on the 1st day of Autumn.They featured her Huevos Racheros last night. Toasted English muffin, marinated skirt steak, avocado, two poached eggs, ranchero sauce, baked with Cheddar cheese. I'll have to try it my next visit.I went for her Southwest Egg White Scrambler "On The Healthy Side" of her menu. Spicy chicken sausage, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, Mozzarella cheese. Served with choice of toast and fruit or tomato. I asked for the whole egg with sliced tomatoes and dumped the side of black bean and corn salsa atop the tomatoes. The sausage did have a nice little kick.My server Mary is awesome and has been here for 10 of their 11 years they've been open. Definitely a hidden gem in this corner strip mall.They have a large dining room and it can be partitioned off for private parties. She also offers catering too. More...

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what a cute place this is!  very warm and welcoming as soon as you step into the door.  and the hostess and waitstaff all follow suit.  quick service, friendly people, and the menu is huge!  They only do breakfast and lunch and they seem to do it very well.  i got an omlette which they were really nice about substituting fruit for potatos, and my husband got the Swedish pancakes.  he thought they were a little too eggy but it was clear that everything was made fresh and with love.  would definitely got back to try again More...

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I went for breakfast this week.  Looks the remodeling his been completed. Had the peach cobbler pancakes.  I couldn't finish them so took home about 1/2 of the order.   When I tried them cold, I couldn't believe how good they were.  I wish I could just order them cold.  Maybe if I came in the day before, I could order, pay for them , and come in and have them cold the next morning.  Call me crazy. Others have. Bill R. More...

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Best breakfast EVER! Perfect portions, fresh food and superb service! Will definitely come back when visiting again.

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I have eaten here several times for both breakfast and lunch and have always had good food and service.  On my most recent visit I had their famous cinnamon swirl French toast with a side of bacon and my hubby had the chorizo quesadilla special and mom had the amaretto crepes.  I noticed that they have recently remodeled to a more updated look- they have been around over 10 years so they must be doing something right.  Also, don't forget to take home bakery on the way out. More...

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Great breakfast! Family owned and pride of ownership shows!

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Always delivers a yummy breakfast / brunch. Love the skillets. Especially the chorizo one. A Sunday  brunch staple for us.

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Our favorite breakfast and lunch place!

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Stopped by with my wife after church on Father's Day. The place was packed but we'd fortunately made a reservation and were seated immediately. Service was fine, the food even better, and the value was good. Had the meat lover's skillet.... great quality and too much to finish! My wife had a basic eggs and bacon breakfast which was also fine. Good food, fine service.... a nice option for an in-town breakfast! More...

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Everything arrived HOT! Food was above average and they even mistakenly included a side of pancakes. Smoked ham was great and the skillets, omelettes and scramblers were loved by all. Great meal and fast delivery :)

Reviewed on Facebook

Love it when I come across a great diner and decide to stop... I love it even more when I have the time to stop. Showed up for an appointment over an hour early and they couldn’t take me. So I decided to backtrack to this place I passed on my way in. More...

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Best place for breakfast, great quality food. The bacon is just better than any other place and also they have cubed seasoned potatoes which are my favorite

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Solid breakfast... tasty skillets that are plentiful. Nice atmosphereOverall it was really good just needs a bit of fine tuning as far as service goes. Other reviews having the lady at the front being rude are not wrong. While I wouldn't say she was rude with me  she seemed a bit off putting - she didn't ask how everything was or have the general gratitude and hospitality you'd expect from the first and last person you encounter at a restaurant. More...

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Great Food! Always consistent! I haven’t had anything here that hasn’t been REALLY good! Great servers, they always seem happy. I give this cheery little restaurant a 5 ⭐️ More...

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Very nice wait staff. Good breakfasts. Love their toast. Excellent club sandwich.   Reccommended for families

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THIS PLACE IS THE FREAKING BEST!!!I'm not sorry for yelling..this place is so good my cat won't leave the delivery bag

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Great place good service very professional excellent food nice atmosphere I would recommend this restaurant to everyone I know

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Went Katie's because they were open on this -26 degree morning. Thanks for being there. Service was perfect and breakfast wasn't amazing.

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Katie's Kitchen has a diner feel even though it's not a diner. It feels like home when you walk in. Had to pleasure to come here for brunch with my friend Katie. We had a great meal. The portions are not too big but not too small. The food was cooked to perfection! Would definitely come again! More...

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I ate here on a recommendation from a friend. It was a good recommendation!The place is medium/large sized with ample space between the booths and tables. It wasn't very busy during my visit - a rather blustery Monday at brunch time. Service was seriously speedy - so much so that I commented on it. The very pleasant waitress said that it was because they weren't busy. But I suspect that the kitchen always gets things out pronto. It's a pretty standard menu for an American Diner type place. But the food was a cut above the usual. You won't confuse it with fine dining, but you won't be disappointed either.During rush hour you might find it a bit difficult to get in and out of the parking lot. It's in a strip mall right near a busy intersection. But I'm speculating as I haven't experienced it first-hand. More...

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Seriously great food and great menu ! Love the food . Waitress was really good too . Love how the chefs use seasonal food in their ingredients list ! I had stuffed acorn squash to die for! More...

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When you go to a restaurant -- and they can take a few basic ingredients and come up with distinctly different experiences, you should be impressed with the skill of the chef. This is what happened with me when I chose 3 apple dishes, prepared with cinnamon and could easily distinguish the differences between each one.One of the things that drew me to Katie's kitchen was the enormous menu. The restaurant itself isn't huge and parking can be somewhat difficult. Decor is simple, but sufficient for making me feel homey. Service is fast as well as the speed of the cooking. Prices are reasonable, considering how large portion sizes are -- though the presentation leaves something to be desired. Here are my thoughts on the items I tried:Apple cinnamon cobbler pancake: Giant portion -- Apples are hot but not overcooked. The pancakes are very fluffy with crisp edges and the filling is delicious. There is a nice crunch to the cinnamon sugar which is paired with delicious crispy nuts. Surprisingly, this dish managed to fit in 4 distinct textures at all once.Cinnamon swirl french toast: Nice fluffy french toast with a crisp exterior. The egg flavor was very pronounced in the french toast as well and created an excellent combination with the rich and smooth cream cheese.Fresh baked cinnamon apple waffle: This was a soft waffle, but very flavorful with great aroma and chewiness, almost like a soft fluffy cake.Overall, I enjoyed my visit. It was a nice change from the typical breakfast dishes offered by most of the local restaurants. I do wish though that there was better presentation and that the overall look of the restaurant was updated a bit. The look of the food and decor detract from the experience of well thought out and executed dishes. More...

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Great food and great service.  Everything was wonderful.  Our waitress was very helpful and friendly as well.  Look forward to coming back sometime soon.

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This is by far my favorite place for breakfast!Great food, the place its well maintain and clean.I will definitely go back for more!Keep up the good work!

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Very tasty food and pleasant people working there.

Reviewed on Facebook

was served by Katie herself today . Such a pleasure !! Go see her !!

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The breakfast was very good.  The pancakes and bacon were yummy.  The over medium eggs were hard.. But, that seems to happen with that request.  The hash browns were awesome, even though I paid an extra $1 to upgrade from chunk potatoes...  That was odd...  But, they were very good. More...

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Yummy! There is always a long wait at peak times, as the inside is not huge. Service has always been friendly, food is very good, large menu, one of our favorite breakfast spots. Have brought friends here several times and everyone agrees. More...

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I was in Chicago because my daughter had a baby. We came right here after we got off the train. The lady who greet us was so warm and welcoming on a Saturday afternoon June 2. The food was good but it was something g I could made at home but loved my service and the restaurant. Felt like I was home with mom. The down fall is we went back on Monday June 3, the young lady that open the store was nice but. It as friend as the lady on Saturday. My problem with her was she continued to play with her hair and I have big thing about people touching their body being around food. She seemed to just get her hair done and she was excited. Please be mindful not to do it around peoples food. Other then that I would love to go back. More...

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Solid local spot, can't get a better breakfast for you're money waffles and pancakes the way to go when you stop in also the steak and eggs are solid.

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Extra special breakfast place that's intimate and has a lot of experience in serving the public under its belt. Their menu is yuge to the point of being mind boggling. It's the only place I've been to in this area that not only offers baked oatmeal but five versions of it. The have booths for privacy but can accommodate groups and evidently do quite a catering business.I'll be back! More...

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If you are looking for a great vegan salad look no further than Katie's Kitchen in Des Plaines. Order the Santa Fe (hold the chicken, double the beans, and dressing, Cilantro Lime, on the side). Also, a fruit cup, which was extra, on the side was reasonably fresh. More...

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We all enjoyed our breakfast! Great flavor and portion, too much, so delicious! Service was great too!

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Love the ambiance. It's a casual place. I enjoyed seeing that there is regulars that the staff know by name. The food is delicious. The staff is very attentive about keeping your drink glass full and tables getting cleaned as soon as you leave your table. 10/10 would come back again. More...

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Yummy! Katie's Kitchen has large portions and the food is very comforting. The interior is a little old and and the place isn't too big but I liked the really warm fuzzy feeling it gave off when you stepped inside. Our server was so nice and attentive to all our needs. I ordered a spinach and artichoke egg benedict and it was really flavorful. The artichoke was so good and it almost tasted like it was charred on a grill. So good for vegetarians! The potatoes are soft on the inside and a little crunchy on the outside. More...

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Great ambiance sets the mood. Delicious food prepared and served by a great wait staff. The perfect place to bring your picky Mom for breakfast or share a delicious lunch with great friends. Win Win Win

Reviewed on Facebook

Very extensive menu, with something for everyone. Had a bacon and avocado omelet which came with their potatoes, all very good.  Friend had a home made turkey burger. Said meat was dry, yet flavorful.  Side of pancakes were the usual diner-type flavor.  Coffee hot and strong.  Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Our waitress was friendly.  Service was fast.  Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. More...

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