West Egg Cafe

620 N. Fairbanks Ct.
312-280-8366
American - Breakfast/Lunch

What a great and affordable place to grab breakfast (served all day) or lunch. Quick and efficient service, which makes it a perfect place to have lunch during the week. In and out in less than 45 minutes.

They have an extensive menu, especially on the breakfast side, ranging from pancakes of several varieties to eggs benedict to a biscuits and gravy skillet platter. The first time I visited, I ordered the Blueberry Granola pancakes. With this you would expect a couple of pancakes topped with some sort of blueberry sauce and sprinkled with granola, right? Wrong! They serve things right around here...I received three pancakes that encompassed the entire diameter of my plate and they were chock-full of fresh blueberries and granola bits (inside the pancakes!), oh yeah, and then a fresh blueberry compote served on the side if you wanted additional topping. I have settled into a bit of a routine at this place, usually ordering the BLTE at lunchtime. What's a BLTE you ask? Well, you've got your traditional BLT, and for extra measure they through on a nice fried egg, along with some cheese. I usually order mine toasted sans the cheese and it's phenomenal. It makes me ask myself why I never thought to do this before. It also comes with a side of their potatoes (think American fries, but with the perfect blend of seasonings), a cup of fresh fruit salad, and some salad with a light vinaigrette dressing. All this for under $7.

This diner is worth the trip, no questions asked. Great prices, fast service (the food is usually served within 10 minutes of ordering), tons of choices, and delicious food. Just the place to slip out of the office to and catch up on the latest gossip.