4. Restaurants

Le Peep Restaurant

827 Church St, Evanston, IL, 60201
  • (847) 328-4880
  • Store is closed

Le Peep Restaurant Menu

  • Yummy Starters
  • Back Burner Soups
  • Signature Egg - White Omelettes
  • Le Peep Originals
  • Homespun Pancakes

Healthy Meal suggestions for Le Peep Restaurant

  • Yummy Starters
  • Back Burner Soups
  • Signature Egg - White Omelettes
  • Le Peep Originals
  • Homespun Pancakes

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  • Liza P.

    This is a great place to go for breakfast/brunch over the weekend, but keep in mind that it's always super packed, so budget in some time to wait for a table.

    (4)

  • Mercy M.

    I'm a huge fan of American breakfast foods - pancakes, French toast, omelettes...Le Peep has it all. I'm very picky about pancake batter but Le Peep has some of my favorites. Their French toast is a little too eggy for my taste. Customer service is good. Very reasonable prices. Only open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Pick up a copy of the Daily Northwestern in front of CVS just across the street or search through ValuPak coupons in the mail and chances are you'll find an ad for their prevalent "buy one entree get one for 99 cents" deal. And my favorite thing is their loyalty card, "Ten Chucks for Ten Chucks." One punch for every ten dollars spent, and after ten punches, you get $10 off your meal. DOUBLE PUNCH MONDAYS! :)

    (4)

  • Bruce A.

    Awesome place to eat! Went to brunch today. The place was packed but only had to wait about 15 mins. The food was excellent and the coffee was outstanding. I was shocked at how fast the food came to the table after it was ordered for how busy the place was. Definitely going to be frequenting the place.

    (5)

  • Anjum G.

    Very nice, casual breakfast spot in the heart of Evanston. We had the migas omelette and the make your own. They were both very tasty. But the best part were the drinks! By far the best specialty coffee drinks I've had at a breakfast spot (and trust me I have been to my share of breakfast eateries).

    (4)

  • Paul M.

    Sunday.... Need food.... Where? How about Le Peep, haven't been there in years amazingly. Well, the long line did not dissuade us and 15 minute wait was only five minutes. So far so good. The omelette selections were good the food was good, nothing special good potatoes, lot of coffee refills. Will come again but it only gets three stars

    (3)

  • Nema H.

    I got a Belgian waffle, turkey sausages, eggs and potatoes with coffee for only 12 bucks. I was so full I skipped lunch. Worth every dime

    (4)

  • Adriane P.

    Usually it's a ROOSTER that wakes one up in the morning, not a baby chick so the name is funny for a breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. I've been a few times with a friend and it's always crowded but moves fast. We order and share and this is what we have liked: Wanderer Skillet Chopped up fried potatoes topped with fried eggs, bacon done well, diced tomatoes, onions, and melted Monterey jack cheese. And comes with English muffin. Very savory and filling. I, being mildly allergic, tried to avoid the tomatoes but everything else was good and fresh. Chicken Avocado Club Sandwich Grilled Chicken Breast with Swiss Cheese, avocado slices, tomato (which can be omitted), bacon, pesto sauce on sourdough with waffle fries. Good! It's rare I get to enjoy a club sandwich. Or waffle fries. All the elements complemented each other, although I'm not positive sourdough is the best bread. And shape of the fries makes them more interesting than just a spear. The coffee is darn good and HOT. I'm rather picky about coffee and their's is fresh and tasty. The service is attentive. The atmosphere is not that special but they have sidewalk dining in nice weather. I'd come back when I'm feeling peckish. See what I did there?!

    (3)

  • Helen S.

    Came here for brunch on Saturday around noon. It was kind of packed, but service was still pretty quick. My bf and I ordered a bunch of stuff: 1. Crabby patty benedict - too much breading on the crab cake and I could barely taste the crab, came with a side of peasant potatoes which were meh 2. Ultimate BLT (open faced BLT sandwich) - very meh, sweet potato fries were good though 3. Stuffed french toast - liked the lemon filling, could use more fresh strawberries. We tried to redeem a livingsocial voucher but it turns out that I had purchased it for the wrong Le Peep location. We had shown our voucher to the server when he seated us and he said that we should show it at the end, so we found out after our meal was over. The servers should be aware of this and let us know about the confusion before they seat us, especially because I'm sure that this is not the first time something like this has happened.

    (2)

  • David D.

    Pretty good breakfast. I had the gooey buns and a custom omelette with cheddar, jack, Cream cheese, bacon, sausage, and avocado. The omelette was nice in that it wasn't greasy, so you could taste the flavors. The "pleasant" potatoes were excellent. Staff was friendly. Overall good experience.

    (4)

  • Yuanjia Z.

    This place is amazing! I l really liked their pancakes and corn beef hash! They are always very busy so either get there early or just wait. The food was just very balanced (flavor and portion). The waiter was a little impatient last time when we were there, cuz we were waiting for our friend, who was late for a long time, so we didn't order till 30 minutes later. I can understand that they want to make people move fast so they can seat more people, but maybe he could just be a little more patient with "slow" customers.

    (4)

  • Andy S.

    I had high hopes for this breakfast spot and I will say I was slightly dissappointed - though perhaps I should have known given the constant deals/coupons. The food was good, not great. Service was ok. Seemed like a fairly typical average breakfast place. I would give it another shot given the reasonable prices.

    (3)

  • Katie K.

    Service: It was very prompt and efficient. The lemon water is a nice touch! Food: Pretty tasty! Nothing too spectacular, but it's definitely good. I had the mini denver omelet, very good. I also like that it came in mini-size because I find omelets can be so huge! I also ordered a side of pancakes (I always like to try people's pancakes). They were very tasty. My friend got the pancake sandwich, her berries did not look super fresh. I did notice that nothing looked super fresh here, but it was still standard tasty breakfast food. It's also very affordable!

    (4)

  • Jimmy B.

    This place has got pretty good food and an attentive wait staff. Nothing is out of this world in my opinion, and it is in desperate need of a face lift, but it's definitely on my breakfast rotation!

    (4)

  • Erin Y.

    Great place to come for breakfast/brunch. I came on a Sunday with a large party around noon for breakfast and we were seated very quickly, even in the lunch rush. Fantastic! Their menu is pretty extensive for breakfast- lots of options. I ordered the lumberjack breakfast, which was your typical platter of everything. It was good, but not any better than another breakfast place. Service was quick and attentive. Overall, this is a great place to add to your breakfast repertoire. Lots of variety, big portions, good food. I hope to come back!

    (3)

  • Gino W.

    Two eggs scrambled well with cream cheese. No more cheddar, Swiss, or American cheese in my scrambled eggs. French toast dipped in custard, stuffed with a vanilla ricotta and cream cheese filling with a touch of orange and lemon zest. Topped with strawberries and powdered sugar, this was satisfaction on a plate Outstanding service, considering the restaurant was packed with people. I think I need to try to Belgian waffle. Translation: I will return.

    (5)

  • Bethany A.

    I came here on a Sunday morning for brunch with a fairly large group of people. For those planning a visit here, keep in mind that they get extremely crowded and busy for brunch on the weekends so it would be smart to call in a reservation beforehand. Despite that, we were seated in maybe 15-20 minutes (even though they split up our group because there were so many of us). I was impressed that our waitress had no problems splitting up the bill by writing everyone's order on a separate ticket and then just stapling them at the end. She also made sure we always had a pitcher of water on our table. Food-wise, everything was great. I had their Sir Benedict omelet which was delicious. I'm usually not a huge fan of cream cheese, but I didn't mind that they had some in my omelet. The broccoli was nice and fresh, which was probably my favorite part. The sides were tasty as well (just didn't have enough room in my stomach to finish everything). Some of the people at my table had crepes topped with cream and fresh fruit, which they really enjoyed. Next time I want to try their Eggs Benedict or any of their specials with pumpkin. We all paid separately at the register after our meal. You have to stand in line for a little bit, but paying our own ticket helped us avoid the craziness of having to split the bill ourselves. Overall, yummy place for brunch if you don't mind some background noise.

    (4)

  • Angela F.

    Food is very tasty. We rolled in on New Years Day around 1pm and the wait was only 30 minutes. Lots of options for eggs benedict and from when we ordered to when the food arrives, only about 10 minutes!

    (4)

  • Britt C.

    When I was spending time in this area, this was the place to go for breakfast. Spinnaker omelette. I tried this the first time I went, and I never even tried anything else because I fell in love with this omelette. This is the only omelette that can rival a gyro omelette, in my humble opinion. It has spinach, mushrooms, bacon, and cream cheese. Right there you already have two of my favorite things bacon + cream cheese. Cream cheese makes everything better. And bacon kinda does too. Having spinach still makes you feel like you made a healthy choice, even though you really didn't at all. Gotta love good rationalization. I know they have a ton of other great things for breakfast cuz it was always packed, even on weekdays. There might be a wait, but it will be worth it. You should probably just go ahead and have the Spinnaker though, it's amazing.

    (4)

  • Jan R.

    Great breakfast food and friendly staff. If there is a wait, it goes fast because they turn over tables quickly by always checking on what their tables need. Awesome combos! Delicious waffles. The coffee is surprisingly good for a cute little brunch place :)

    (5)

  • Beckie F.

    Every time I went there for brunch, there r lots of people waiting there. Food is great there. I like waffle combo. Also there are always coupons which makes a good deal.

    (5)

  • Ayesha B.

    This is my go to breakfast place! Whenever I have family in town or someone asks me for a recommendation on a good breakfast place I always direct them to Le Peep. The service is always wonderful they will always try to accommodate when you are ordering and the food is always so delicious. From their skillets to the pancakes and waffles.

    (5)

  • Caitlin B.

    Very, very crowded and overrated. The wait is usually literally out the door, and the food is not very good- on par with IHOP or Denny's. The prices are low, and they always have a million coupons, but I don't consider it worth the wait. The service is rushed, but there's no ambiance, and the coffee is terrible, so you won't mind how quickly they get you in & out.

    (1)

  • Amit P.

    Fair enough for breakfast but nothing great to boast about

    (2)

  • David L.

    Food: 3 Decor: 3 Service: 3 I came here with my gf for a late Saturday brunch around noon. 2.5 stars, rounding up. 1. Crabby patty benedict, 11 yelp.com/biz_photos/P6QS… So-so. 2. Ultimate BLT, 9 yelp.com/biz_photos/P6QS… Disappointing, although the sweet potato fries were okay. 3. Stuffed french toast, 8 yelp.com/biz_photos/P6QS… Okay, although it could have used more strawberries. Overall, mediocre food that wasn't as good as the menu pictures looked.

    (3)

  • Andrew S.

    Most of the people i know like Le Peep. Not I. It pales in comparison to Walker Brothers but i understand that sometimes you dont want to make the drive up Green Bay rd or wait in the line that always accompanies WB. The food here is decent at best, but come on, its breakfast food and no better than the bisquick and bacon I have in the pantry. The service is less than attentive and even the maple syrup is overly sweet. There is nothing on this menu you wont find at Dennys for less money, and probably wont taste any better (certainly the pancakes, sausage and gravy dont). Its well situated which is a shame because Lucky Platter is by far and away a better breakfast option, if you are able and willing to travel I suggest you checkout the afforementioned.

    (2)

  • Sarah G.

    When you start off the day with a great meal, things are usually just that much better. Every time I go to Le Peep lepeep.com/menu.php in Evanston, I leave feeling like I'm on top of the world. I mean, I have actually tried at least half of their menu: omelettes, pancakes, eggs benedict, scrambles, and delicious coffee. I cannot complain. Researching their menu, I discovered that Le Peep is not a place unique to just Evanston. No, even though they feel one of a kind, they actually have locations all over the Midwest and the South. You'd never know from the quality of the food though. Fills you up and makes you smile, every time. Now, the last time I went to Le Peep was over Spring Break, so about a month ago. Decided to get Eggs Benedict, because it's a guilty pleasure of mine, and because they make a delectable benedict, hands down. The hollandaise sauce was to die for, and even though my friend had me meet up with her at 9 in the morning, I was okay with it. The hash-brown potato things were amazing, the flavor practically leapt off the plate. I mean, why wouldn't I be happy? Bottom line: check out Le Peep if A. You like good Breakfast food. B. You're in the area and hungry. C. Want a really delicious breakfast that will not break the bank!

    (3)

  • Roxanne P.

    Used YELP, found this fun family breakfast place and enjoyed our meal. Great service, good coffee and food. Did not need anything special and was happy with our choice.

    (3)

  • Brittney E.

    This is one of the best places for breakfast / brunch ever! Been here on 3 different occasions and loved each and every time:) You walk in sometimes theirs a wait but your seated in a very timely manner. As soon as your seated lemon water is poured into glasses and your asked what youd like to drink. Everything that I've ordered is excellent! The staff are all very friendly and helpful! Can't wait to go back:)

    (5)

  • Hillari H.

    Good breakfast and brunch menu items. But this is more of a place to visit once in awhile. The prices are a little high, and some portions aren't that big. The place is very crowded on the weekends, and it can be a long wait to get a table. However, I would recommend this place for special family and friends meals.

    (4)

  • Reina L.

    It is a basic American breakfast place with decent food. I like their basic eggs and hash browns with veggies. After trying other items off the menu, this has stayed my safest bet. I do try to take advantage of a coupon (buy one meal, get one more for 99 cents), which I get from the Free Shopper paper. I usually pick up my paper at the Lincolnwood Produce market.

    (5)

  • Kellie M.

    Even though I gave it three stars, I'm thinkin', "Meh." My friend and I dined there on a Sunday morning around 10 AM and it was really busy and super crowded. My friend got there before I did and they sat her even though she told them I wasn't there yet and then the waitress gave her the stink eye for 10 minutes while she waited for me to show. When I finally did show, I told the children that were hosting at the front desk my friend was already seated and the girl said, "Okay. Go ahead and find her and waved me off." I said, "I've never been here before. She said she's in the back of the restaurant." Again the very young girl said, "Oh, just walk back there." and again waved me off. Rude. Since I had not seen my friend for over 2 years, we had a lot of catching up to do and we soon realized this was not going to be the place for that. They were very clear by their actions that this was a "Eat and get out" sort of place. They wanted that table and they wanted the turnaround. Rude. After the second time the waitress had to come back because we hadn't looked at the menu yet (since we were talking), she seemed pretty annoyed. Next time we gave her our order and it came out in like a ridiculously short amount of time. The food was ...well, meh. I ordered "stuffed" French toast which was not stuffed with anything but had some sort of drippy ricotta cheese sauce between two pieces of French toast. I didn't finish it. I also noticed my friend did not finish her meal either (something with salsa and eggs). The waitress came to check on us once and the second time she just dumped our check and left. Then she did come back - to take our plates. We decided we should just leave and not spend anymore time there. I will try this location again to see if the service is better in a non-rush hour situation. I have been to the Mount Prospect location and the service and food is infinitely much stellar than this location.

    (3)

  • Kevin K.

    This place has great service and the waiter INSTA-refilled our fancy vase of lemon water. That was great cuz dumbass me dropped some eggs in my cup of water but then I was able to just grab another cup and get some more lemon water immediately! awww yeah anyways, I go here to eat my goodbye breakfasts with my friend JJ and this is the 2nd annual breakfast we did before winter break so that means this place is traditional! Traditional breakfast place with traditional breakfast food. I got blueberry granola pancakes and the pancakes themselves were delicious! I wasn't feeling the blueberries though cuz they were kinda plain and not flavory, but overall it was a pretty great experience. Id give this place a 4.5/5 but can't so ill leave it at a 4. Time to say goodbye now :'(

    (4)

  • Matt M.

    Honestly I would hope for a little better quality food and a little less drab of an interior. I do not understand the big deal here. Its like any other diner around town but a little more expensive and with a giant wait during the breakfast rush. This is the lowest quality Le Peep I have ever been to. It is nothing like the one in Mt. Prospect.

    (2)

  • Amy S.

    Came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning with one friend, and we were worried when we saw a crowd of people outside the doorway, thinking that it would be a long wait for us, but for just two people around 1015am, it was like a 5 minute wait before we were seated! Menu had lots of great options, but my mind was set on the banana walnut pancakes and a side of turkey sausage. The turkey sausage was so so and got cold really fast, like two bites of it then cold. But the pancakes were fantastic! Warm, and fluffy with a perfect mix of nuts and bananas made my hungover tummy oh so happy! My friend and I were amazed that we were pretty much seated, fed and out of there within 45 minutes, just in time to browse the stores nearby that opened at 11a. Will definitely return if in the area again come breakfast time!

    (4)

  • Albert C.

    I came here for late brunch and there was no wait for a table which was GREAT! My friends and I were seated right away and our server was very attentive. I am giving them 3 stars because their menu had too much items and there was nothing special but simple breakfast food.

    (3)

  • Horace L.

    Reasonable breakfast. Pancakes were a good price and were gone in five minutes.

    (3)

  • Ju L.

    I hated this place the first time-- everything seemed so precious, there was something suffocatingly rural about it, the sun didn't shine in through the windows the right way. It was 7:30am, and Friend and I had been driving idly all night and were unshowered and dressed like good-fer-nuthin punks. The food was terribly greasy. Everyone else was done up all proper-like. It was an ill-fated visit. I've been here a couple more times after that. It's actually not so bad on a full 6 hours of sleep-- the food is decent (but varies from visit to visit) but the atmosphere is still kind of affected, with floral tablecloths and all, in a kitschy way. Le Peep can transform from a quiet breakfast restaurant to a loud brunch joint in minutes. I like the "Hen Pen"-- two eggs, potatoes, and corned beef hash with buttered English muffin. Got the "Okey-Dokey-Artichokey pampered eggs" once --ugh, I hate when ordering inherently involves embarrassment-- and it was not very good. Their pancakes are big, and better than Clarke's. The breakfast burrito-- whoa there. It's about the size of a newborn child, except stuffed with potatoes instead of... y'know, people material. If you are looking for delicate food, do not order this. If the sentence "I could eat an ox" has come out of your mouth in the last half hour, go right ahead. Service is nice and when you order a cup of coffee they bring you a whole carafe. Stick with the breakfast basics. Before you go, grab a copy of the Daily Northwestern on a street corner and rip out Le Peep's "buy an entree get the second for 99 cents" coupon that is always there. It is awesome. Le Peep stupidly closes at 2:30pm, though. Are they aware that college students really, really like breakfast for dinner?

    (3)

  • Kristin M.

    There's really nothing memorable about Le Peep. It's standard breakfast fare that did the job of filling me up. I enjoyed my Mini Denver, especially because the size was more akin to what I'd make for myself at home rather than the monstrous 3+ omelettes you get at most restaurants. I also enjoyed the English Muffin instead of the usual toast. The potatoes were just ok. Service was fine until we realized all the servers were bringing their own meals over to the big round table beside us to eat between waiting tables. It was really disconcerting to see our waitress keep one eye on us while shoveling down a meal of her own with 4 other pals. My friend commented that the restaurant feels like it's run by 10 year olds. I would otherwise have given this non-descript, but adequate diner a 3, but I had to knock off a star due to the weirdness.

    (2)

  • Ben D.

    Le Peep is a great family restaurant for breakfast and brunch. I've been going to this location for several years - in fact, I'm craving some Le Peep right now! Pros: -Great pancakes (I usually get the Lumberjack Breakfast because it has a little bit of everything...pancakes, eggs, bacon and potatoes!) -Healthy choices and portions -Fast and super friendly service! -Great location and easy parking -Great for large groups (although it may seem intimidating to see so many people waiting in the lobby, the wait is never ridiculously long and moves quickly). -Reasonably priced Needs improvement: -The coffee. I have a feeling that the coffee is brewed too hot and therefore tastes a little on the burnt side. I do like that it comes in a large karaf.

    (4)

  • Ariana G.

    Love finding new breakfast places and this was a good find. We thought it was going to take a while to get a table since it was on a Sunday and it was busy but we got in witching 5-7 mind. Food also came very quick and it was very delicious. I tried the franchise toast. Loved the coffee. Friendly staff. Definitely coming back.

    (4)

  • Shari S.

    The food is fine, but the service is TERRIBLE. Our server approached us as we were taking off our winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves. She seemed miffed that we didn't know what we wanted to drink. I asked for a minute so we could sit down. Fifteen minutes later she returned. We always felt like she was in a hurry to get somewhere else. To top it off, she brought a kids meal with moldy grapes. These were grey and fuzzy. I can't imagine that she didn't notice as she dropped the plate on our table. When I told the manager, he went in the back room with the fruit. I think he just removed the grapes and brought the rest of the fruit back out.

    (2)

  • Marissa O.

    This place is way overrated. I used to go here with my mom a lot when she visited-- it seems to be the place NU students take their families/parents to. It's close to campus, it's advertised in newspapers, they give a student and other various discounts... but their service is slow, their food is mediocre and they're generally overpriced. I can make eggs at home better than theirs. There are other breakfast places in Evanston to explore. Don't just settle for the closest one.

    (2)

  • Christine N.

    Good morning! You feel happy here because the people are friendly and you are hungry. The 4 stars is mostly for the environment and experience. Food wise, it's not BAD but it's not the best either. I expected it to be something amazing seeing as it is so busy all the time. But dang. Their English muffins are GOOD. I'd come here because it's also extremely covenient. If food was amazing, I'd come for that. As of now, it's because it's convenient. And cute. And people are nice.

    (4)

  • Cee A.

    Breakfast may be my favorite meal of the day. So, I won't be eating here again. I had the lumberjack breakfast and the service was fine. I personally thought that for the quality of food I received, the prices were a bit high. Maybe that's how how breakfast places are in Evanston, but I don't know. I know I've had way better breakfasts for less. I found that the pancakes were alright, but nothing to brag about & I didn't like the eggs. There was no flavor, literally none, and the salt and pepper didn't really help much. The bacon was overly crisp and the taste was mediocre. Their peasant potatoes were okay though I could tell that some potatoes didn't have the same doneness. Perhaps they have better menu items that I didn't try. All in all, it's just okay, I could have cooked and saved myself the trouble haha. I was told I could use a student discount and then told by another person I could not. That was a bit of an annoyance.

    (2)

  • Chris W.

    I was here a long time ago when I was just a wee one, and couldn't remember too much about it whatsoever other than the way the restaurant looked and that I went with my best friend and her mom. THIS time I went with my boyfriend and we were interested in a cozy breakfast. From the 'Pampered Eggs' section I got 'Roma' which is: Eggs scrambled up with cream cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes and artichokes nestled in a casserole. Very scrumptious. And filling. To drink I opted for Pineapple/Orange Juice, but they have an option for you to create your own concoction, which I think is sweet. The restaurant itself needs more booths damn it! Booths are just so crucial to a breakfast establishment! I wish our waiter was a tad more attentive, but aside from those (and the first one is more a dreamy wish) comments, no complaints! I believe that if prices were a tad lower I would come here more frequently.

    (3)

  • Penny C.

    I cannot really write a review about the food....my friend called to talk to them about having a party of 15-20 for breakfast. The person on the phone was very rude and cut her off mid-sentence. "We don't take reservations." He barked. She wanted to ask if they had a private room, again he was rude. HEY, I REMEMBER WHEN THERE WAS ANOTHER LE PEEP IN THE WEST LOOP, hmmm. It closed. Just sayin'. We are good customers and had a flexible time frame, although the conversation never got that far. THANKS SYMPHONY CAFE! We had a great breakfast at your place. :)

    (1)

  • Amy S.

    This is your typical diner in Evanston. If you want eggs and bacon for a reasonable price, this is the place to come! They have a good size menu, and a good size wait on Sat/Sun, but the place is pretty big so the lines move fast.

    (3)

  • Tom R.

    This place gives Jimmy Johns a run for its money in terms of quickness. I've only been here a handful of times, but the service has always been attentive and quick. The food is typical breakfast food; bacon, eggs, pancakes and waffles. I wouldn't say the food is bad, because it's not, but it's just like any other breakfast place, there's really nothing special about it. Being located right in the heart of downtown Evanston makes it a very popular place so be prepared to wait if you go on the weekends. My only complaint about this place is the lack of organization when it comes to paying your bill and/or putting your name down for a table. Both things take place at the same counter up front, so when a lot of people are paying their bills it creates a huge mess for those trying to put their name in for a table. Other than that, this is a great place to grab some breakfast food, but we still prefer Mrs. D's Diner in Wilmette if we had to choose.

    (4)

  • Callie C.

    Good, solid food. Nothing fancy or mind blowing but you can be assured you will find something on the menu that will spark your interest! I have always had a good experience with the service here as well. All in all a good place to grab breakfast or lunch!

    (3)

  • Christine K.

    Le Peep is overrated. The food's sub-par, and I would much rather grab brunch with a friend at Panera, Einstein's, or Cosi. The french toasts are too dry, but they're not terrible. The omelets? Not as greasy as Dixie's, which is the only positive aspect of them. Too much sauce/topping/cream/etc. on all their food, making them too heavy and overwhelming.

    (3)

  • Dave P.

    This is the best place for breakfast in Evanston. The stuffed French toast, with frosting-like filling, strawberries, and powdered sugar, is fantastic and the omlettes, eggs benedicts, and peasant potatoes are all worth coming back for. I've spent entire Saturday mornings sipping coffee and chatting over breakfast with friends and family here and look forward to doing so again soon.

    (5)

  • Reese M.

    Last week I was in town for an job interview and stopped in for breakfast. I was greeted with a warm smile and great service, The items that I ordered was ok...nothing special. Overall, I enjoyed my breakfast and service. Im looking forward to dining there again.

    (4)

  • Greg F.

    It's been a while since I was at Le Peep but this was the best breakfast I have ever had. Start out with a carafe of fresh squeezed orange juice & then move into the most delicious crêpes you can imagine. I can honestly say that everything here is delicious... omelets, waffles, French toast. If they have it, it is delicious! This is one of the things I miss the most about visiting Evanston. I wish we had a place like this in Virginia Beach.

    (5)

  • Adi S.

    4.5 stars...This is one of my favorite brunch spots in Evanston and probably one of the few chains I would review. I've been here many times, but I recently had the lobster roll on their summer menu, which was great. Light, flavorful, and priced well. I also really like the skillets and the biscuits and gravy, but the stuffed french toast is my favorite.

    (4)

  • Katherine L.

    I was disappointed with the food at Le Peep. After driving by it so many times on the way to work, I finally went to check this place out. Yes, there was a long wait, but to be honest, I'm not sure what the wait was for? The coffee was standard and watery, and I didn't think that the waffles that I had or eggs were any more spectacular than what I've had at any other diners. I suppose it would be a fun place to go after a late night of partying to get a bit sobered up, but I can't say that I will be eating here again in the future.

    (1)

  • Lauren S.

    I got the belgian waffles with sausage, eggs, and fruit. The waffle was bland and flat. The syrup was faux syrup. The eggs were rubbery. The sausage were just ok. The fruit was a very sad bit of watermelon, honeydew, and grapes. It's June, there are way more fruits in season. Very mediocre.

    (1)

  • Kimberley J.

    Service was nice, cute family restaurant. Food wasn't that good. We ordered Stuffed french toast (yuck, all that sweet cream) ,an omelette, and some pancakes. French toast was horrible, maybe it was the rush morning hour, but still worst french toast I ever had. Pancakes, and the omelettes were fine though, but nothing off the charts. I would skip this place, if I have other options.

    (3)

  • Judy H.

    Good omelets, and depending on mood, go between the full style, or smaller lite version. Potatoes included are superb, but can also get fruit. Coffee excellent and they leave a pot on the table. How smart. Good service and reasonable prices. That's how I like my breakfast spots!

    (4)

  • Meghann K.

    I tried this place for the first time the other day and the food was good. They offer breakfast options as well as lunch options. The portions were sized well (if you get the breakfast burrito, be prepared to take home leftovers). The service was also friendly & helpful; we ordered a side of potatoes, which they forgot the first time around, but she noticed that they were missing without me having to say anything & brought them out promptly. If you're looking for a casual, low-key breakfast/brunch spot, this seems like a great place to go. We experienced a bit of a wait to get a table, but it was reasonable for brunch-time on the weekend. I don't know if I would make regular trips downtown just to go there, but it was comfortable & the food was good; I wouldn't be disappointed to eat there again. :)

    (4)

  • Jeff F.

    Expected more as its in a great location, but the food is forgettable with a decor that badly needs updating. Save yourself the money and cook your eggs at home and grab coffee at McDonalds

    (2)

  • Alex M.

    My wife and I were in the mood for breakfast in new settings, and gave Le Peep a shot. We've been to the one in Park Ridge, but this one was very charming with friendly and fun service. The food was tasty and I liked how they offer many options for those who are health-conscious as well as those who are not. Definitely will go again.

    (4)

  • AnaPhylaxis B.

    Second time to eat here. I had waffles, eggs, bacon and a fruit cup. The place was packed but we were seated pretty quickly. Staff was attentive and friendly even if she did forget portions of our order (understandable to some degree since the place was really full) and it was quickly remedied. The coffee was VERY good and strong..just the way I like it. Food was good and filling, not very expensive either. Will definitely be dropping by again if I am in the area and hungry for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Rowena L.

    This is probably the best brunch place in downtown Evanston - such great crab Benedicts and skillets. The cookie cakes (chocolate chip granola pancakes) are also delicious. Too bad they don't take reservations and you always have to wait.

    (4)

  • L. P.

    Le Peep is always super packed around lunchtime on the weekends. i've always had good experiences with their eggs benedicts. their portions are also pretty good. my only complaint is that they don't take reservations, and in my opinion, the good isn't good enough to be waiting 30+ minutes for. (in my experience, add about 15 minutes to the wait time they give you)

    (4)

  • Lauren-ashley B.

    First impressions are important to me. When I walk into a resturaunt I expect to be greeted by someone yet there was no one at the hostess desk and there was a line forming up front. The guy finally took us back to be seated and he gave us the worst seat with a nice noisy view of the kitchen, I asked him if we could be seated away from the kitchen and he took us across the aisle right next to the kitchen doorway, I asked him once again if we could be moved and this time I choice the table. Although, I can still hear dishes banging around from the front door, ridiculous.

    (3)

  • Danny M.

    Strike one - Le Peep is a chain. Strike two - Average age of patrons is 95 (this might be a ball, rather than a strike.) Strike three - food was average. Homerun - No real breakfast competition in the area, so they are as good as they have to be to score. I ordered the Colorado - An egg white omelet filed with lean smoked turkey, avocado, diced tomatoes and bacon finished off with melted mozzarella cheese. I subbed out the bacon with corned beef hash, because I usually feel that everything is better with corned beef hash (Life lesson #8275287 by Danny). I was correct this time as well. The omelet was good and filled with ingredients, but I wasn't blown away. It came with toast and hashbrowns. Both were tasty, but typically difficult to mess up. Le Peep gets out a consistent breakfast and HUGE portions, although the price reflect those portions (8.95 for my omelet, not bad, but not great). My friend got the pancakes and thought they were good and fluffy, which they did look fluffy. For all my Wildcats, you get a 10% discount.

    (3)

  • Kris L.

    I'm not sure why this place doesn't have been reviews. We just got back from trying it for the first time and I thought it was pretty good! the wait is a bit long and seems like it took awhile to be seated, but once we ordered our food, it was seriously out in like 5 mins! I got the Hen Pen and my husband a skillet, and we both thought it was pretty good. No, it wasn't the best ever, but it wasn't disgusting either. The side of pancakes were also a good size. I liked the overall selection on the menu as there were a lot of healthier choices and different types of options. The price was very cheap as well.

    (4)

  • Penny S.

    Went twice this week due to our group's unwillingness to go anywhere else. Liked the taco trio a lot and the 'Le petit toast' was a good size (most portions are HUGE). My husband hated the Desperado--said it was swimming in liquid and that the potatoes tasted really old. Today he liked the omni omelet. So, some hit or miss. Waitstaff also-today she was great but the Dood yesterday was a jerk. One good thing is they open early for folks wanting to get going on the day.

    (3)

  • Beth R.

    First star: The pretty quilt decorations on the walls. Second star: The raisin-bread English muffins. Why there are no third, fourth or fifth stars: I sooo wanted to love the food here, since it's got a sunny, cosy atmosphere and the servers I've had are always friendly. But no. My breakfast-food standbys are a spinach and broccoli omelet, or else blueberry pancakes. Neither are anything to write home about, and I wouldn't even Yelp about them if not for the feeling I've had every time I've been there. What feeling, you ask? The feeling that everything on my plate came from the freezer, had a brief stint in the microwave, and then sheepishly tried to sneak into my mouth without me noticing it was borderline fake. I know frozen broccoli and from-a-package potatoes aren't actually fake, but it makes me a little sad to go out for breakfast (one of my top three favorite meals of the day) and pay for something I could have made at home (and I'm no kitchen-wizard). So, the ambiance and price are alright, but Le Peep needs to work on le food.

    (2)

  • Ellie R.

    Delicious! If you're a NU student, Le Peep is a great place to go for a brunch date or when your parents come to town. The atmosphere is hopping and even if it's busy the service is still good. One really stand-out meal for me is the Colorado omelet anything with bacon is a promising prospect for a good meal, and the avocado just seals the deal.

    (4)

  • Jane K.

    Went back after almost a year and it's still good. The coffee was bad but that's when the cream and sugar come in handy. :) Had the salmon benedict and it was good. Their English muffin is generic but their peasant potatoes make up for it (YUM). All in all, a casual, laid back, unpretentious breakfast/brunch/lunch joint that I absolutely enjoy! Don't expect it to be upscale and it won't disappoint! P.S. Do NOT refuse the peasant potatoes.

    (4)

  • Charles J.

    I love me my Le Peep. Simple? Yes. Chain? Yes. Great choice to eat at? Yes. The best part is you can always get a table at lunch. That doesn't mean they're empty - but they are big enough that there's usually no wait (um no - don't go after church dummy). And the food you get is a great value in terms of amount for what you pay (don't forget your Wildcard discount if you've got one - plus they often put buy-one-get-one-free coupons in everything from Value-Pak to the Sunday paper). AND BOY ARE THEY FAST! Seriously - a great work-lunch place if you need to get back quick. Did I mention how fast they are? Seriously. Now there have been times when the english muffins are a bit pre-cooked, etc. But in terms of the service and the food to price ratio, they're very consistent. WHY OH WHY DO YOU CLOSE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE AFTERNOON LE PEEP?! I sit at home sometimes in the middle of the night, imagining a midnight feast, alone in the Le Peep - in my PJ's. Yeah - if you WERE open that late I would have to come in my PJ's. So maybe it's better this way.

    (4)

  • Plenty F.

    3 stars. Right now, I'm trying to be good about what I eat. Unfortunately, the serve a huge helping of potatoes with EVERYTHING. Anyway... service was good. My Omni omelet was pretty good, too. My only issue was with the extra charge for cheese. It was supposed to come with cheese, and when it arrived at my table there were maybe 12 squgglies of shredded cheese on top of my omelet. Unacceptable. So, I asked for a lil more. Well, that came at a charge of .99. Even though my meal was supposed to come with potatoes and muffin, but I asked them to leave it off. Shameful practice, but whatever... at least the server and the cashier owned up to it! I'll go back... when I can partake of the pancakes, or stuffed french toast, or the english muffins. Those english muffins had a wonderful aroma. I'm sure that they will taste just as good.

    (3)

  • Jessie L.

    Heard good things about this place, but I was kinda disappointed. The food isn't bad, just not particularly special, though I haven't tried much on the menu. But it's a nice place for a casual/relaxed breakfast or brunch.

    (3)

  • Amy L.

    OK place to grab a generic breakfast. I went there trying to find some different breakfast from the Corner Bakery everywhere but ended up having the same food.

    (3)

  • Jeanne Z.

    This is the BEST breakfast place I've ever been to! Everything here is absolutely delicious and it seems that it is hard to order something that doesn't taste wonderful. The portions are very generous the ingredients taste very fresh. I've tried the Sweetie Pie Skillet, Stuffed French Toast, Lumberjack, Belgian Waffles, the fresh squeezed orange juice and the bacon! All of them made me one happy, full person. Highly recommend :)

    (5)

  • Keiko S.

    A very decent, good ole breakfast eatery. I love this place for its unpretentious setting and of course, the FOOD. The menu is quite standard, including omeletes, pancakes, french toasts, potatoes, etc. I normally order the 'white' omelettes in attempt to keep my cholesterol level down... They're fluffy and tasty regardless. I appreciate the lemon in the water. It's refreshing. Coffee is passable, and you get the whole jug to yourself so you don't have to wait for refills. A lot of families, so a lot of children...but despite the busyness, I haven't encountered any rude or impatient staff yet. The coupons really come in handy, and they're mailed to you a few times a month. NU Wildcard works, too.

    (4)

  • Laura S.

    Ok, perhaps I'm a *touch* biased because I worked here several years ago; however, it was literally for three months before the school year ended, and there are a ton of servers who never met me yet still provide excellent service. I've never once been disappointed with the staff - they're sweet and attentive, even when the place is packed. You might be tempted to pass this place by on the weekends based on the wait, but it's really not as bad as it appears. Even when the lobby is totally full, I maybe wait 15 minutes for a table, and it's never taken more than 10 minutes between ordering and receiving my food. From my experience as an employee, their kitchen is a well-oiled machine, and there's a real teamwork atmosphere. I've always had the impression that people are happy to work there, considering how many of them have been there for at least the seven years that I've lived in the Evanston-Chicago area. Now, to the food: I greatly prefer their breakfast options over Clarke's. Their blueberry pancakes are far and away my favorite selection, fluffy and chock full of blueberry goodness! I also love their skillets, but I must admit that I'm more of a hash browns girl, and the Peasant Potatoes aren't quite my style. I haven't tried most of their lunch menu, so I can't very well comment on it. Oh, and I echo what others have said about the chicken fried steak: If you really feel like clogging your arteries, this is hands-down the dish to try. You won't be disappointed. With all of the wonderful brunch options in my current neighborhood, I won't make a special trip here. But when I find myself in Evanston with a hankering for blueberry pancakes or a skillet that keeps me full all day, Peep is first on my list.

    (4)

  • Monica S.

    They don't take reservations, so when I came here for brunch on a Sunday, the wait was ~20 mins. outside, but it was worth it, because (a) our server was attentive and efficient, (b) food was appetizing (spinach crepe benedict and peasant potatoes were delicious), and (c) for NU students, you get a 10% discount with Wildcard! :) It's much better IMO than Dixie Kitchen next door for brunch.

    (4)

  • Ron G.

    You know what I really liked about this place? Quite simply, I had a server that was a nice guy with a sense of humor and he treated me and my girlfriend like he was more than happy to set us up with a good breakfast. His name is Levi and he was probably the nicest and most attentive server I've ever met. No, I don't know him and I don't know anybody at that place but the location was great, it was a sunny day and I was with my girl and Levi just made it cool. Nice job Le Peep

    (5)

  • Sandy O.

    Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Lately I have been traveling for work and have been frequenting Starbucks drive Thru and ordering breakfast sandwiches. You can only have a turkey bacon breakfast sandwich so many times before you suddenly realize that they taste like cardboard. So, when I arrived to my location in Evanston early and decided to find a breakfast place on the VERY handy yelp app (iphone) I was happy to come across Le Peep. It was pouring with rain and I really didn't feel like parking on the street and going in but BOY and I GLAD I did!! I ordered to Colorado Omelet - egg whites (whipped) filled with lean turkey, avocado, diced tomatoes, and bacon finished with mozzarella cheese. YUM YUM YUM!!! The omelet was so fluffy and cooked to perfection!! I took one look at it and thought there is no way I could finish this by myself but it was so good that my plate was clean. I opted for rye toast instead of the English muffin and the rye toast was thick cut and grilled just right. The peasant potatoes were seasoned very nicely and had just the amount of softness vs. crispiness. The service was friendly and fast. I just wished this place had booths instead of tables. No big deal, though. The next time I am in Evanston, I will be sure to go to Le Peep for breakfast. I see they have other locations and will look for them on my next trip! Way to go Le Peep!

    (4)

  • Dayna C.

    This place has a pretty big breakfast/brunch menu, so if you want options this is a good place to try some stuff out. With that said, instead of going with the stuffed French toast (like I probably should have), I went with "the eighteen wheeler" which is basically eggs however you want them, two pieces of bacon or sausage, potatoes and two slices of french toast. There is obviously nothing particular extravagant with such a breakfast because you can get it anywhere. With that said, both my potatoes and turkey sausage were particularly dry. I had to drench the potatoes in ketchup (which I never do). The French toast was also nothing to write home about. In general I found the place pricey. I mean I could get the same breakfast at Denny's of Ihop for less. My friend had some sweet potato skillet dish which she liked, so maybe it's just I picked the wrong meal. She also had the orange juice which she said was really good and fresh squeezed. If I went back I'd be a little more adventurous and see if that made any difference.

    (3)

  • Danielle R.

    When my mom was in town we ate our way through Evanston/Chicago. And, having eaten at Lucky Platter on another occasion, we were attempting to find another place for breakfast on a Saturday morning when I thought of Le Peep... and I'm so glad I did! This place was great! I very much enjoyed their Eighteen Wheeler® with 2 slices of French Toast, a pair of eggs, 2 pieces of bacon strips and Peasant Potatoes®... YUM! I even got the apple topping for the french toast which knocked it up a bit! My mom also really enjoyed hers but I can't quite remember what she had. The waiter was delightful and very attentive! The price was decent and we both left satisfied but not overwhelmed... perfect!

    (4)

  • ann s.

    I've cycled through more than a few Evanston breakfast places. We came here back when we first moved to Evanston and didn't like it much. We gave it another go last week. We still don't like it much. It's not that the food is completely horrible, it's just that I can name three or four places within a block or two that I think are better. Being a franchise chain, the whole place seems designed to get you in and out fast while minimizing their labor costs and maximizing profits (good for them, if not for me). And that goes for when things go wrong, too. Our waiter came to try to take our order almost immediately after we were seated. We weren't ready yet, but we did want coffee--a carafe quickly appeared. This is probably a win-win for a restaurant and customer--we don't have to wait for refills, and they can hire fewer servers, who won't be bothered by refill requests and will be able to handle more tables because of it. Our waiter came back a few minutes later, and we ordered. I asked for my breakfast of eggs over medium (in this case with corned beef hash). Our food came out incredibly fast--like they're assembling orders, not cooking to order. My eggs came out underdone--with jiggly, unset whites (shudder...). These things can happen--I was assuming I could ask for a refire, and all would be fine. Our waiter, meanwhile, was practicing that age-old server art of managing to pivot acrobatically between tables without acknowledging anyone trying to catch his eye. And I thought I was trying pretty hard, too. He never came back to ask how everything was, until he brought the check. All very efficient. But by then, we had eaten most of our food, with the exception of me and the eggs. Still, I was thinking I'd end up with an offer of a retire, which I would accept. When I told him the eggs were underdone, first he informed me of what a medium-over egg should look like (I guess in case I didn't know what I was complaining about and might change my mind once thus informed). I confirmed that it did not meet the universal (and their) standards of "over medium." He said, "I'll just take your eggs off the check for you." And then, before I could even say anything or request a do-over instead, he turned on his heel. Plus he touched my shoulder and called me "honey." (This did not make me feel warmly toward him.) What I wanted was a good breakfast, not a free breakfast. I thought later about why they handled it the way they did, and all I can assume is that it's cheaper to comp a breakfast than it would be to refire my breakfast and not turn our table as fast. My husband thought his meal was overpriced. Of the parts of my breakfast that were cooked enough to eat, I can't say that they were anything better than average. Here's the bone I'll throw them--it's nice that a raisin-bread English muffin is one of the bread choices. Overall, it was an assembly-line experience in which the food didn't even measure up.

    (2)

  • Jennifer A.

    The front host area on a Saturday was really disorganized. 3 people behind one desk. One guy taking names on a wait list. 2 girls supposedly just there to take the checks/payments. You walk up to the desk and theyre looking everywhere except towards you so you have to get their attention to get on a list(even though they werent doing anything.) The 3 of them were standing there doing nothing...so say 'hi' when you see a new customer....ask if you can assist them....What are you getting paid for?!! So we sit, we eat, no problem. Great waiter, good breakfast food. Then we try and pay, and my husband had to again fight for the attention of the girls taking the payments. It took us way too long to pay and there was zero order. The place also needs to replace their nasty ceiling tiles.

    (2)

  • Emily N.

    So here's the blow by blow of this past Friday morning Me: *rubs eyes* seriously? I'm awake at 8:30 am on a vacation day? The boy: pipe down over there - I'm trying to sleep! Me: I am too, but it's not working. So now you have to get up. The boy: *grumble grumble* broads pfft! Me: I'm starving and I need coffee something serious The boy: me too, especially if you're gonna make me stay awake We both shuffle out to the car in our lazy pants with a rockin case of bed head. Arrive at Le Peep. Waitress: Can I get you guys something to... Both: COFFEE! (we may have yelled it) Waitress: *returns w a carafe of java* ready to order? Me: Crabby Benedict please The boy: Sir Benedict Omelet Waitress: here's your breakfast. Enjoy Me: This is delicious. I have GOT to learn how to make hollondaise The boy: So is mine. And yes you do. Me: *gobble* Holy Jeebus it's HOT in here! The boy: *munch* yea, what gives? I'm burning alive. We finish up, pay the tab, then skedaddle back home whereupon we promptly fall into a 3 hour food coma. That's how you know the meal was amazaballs. The heat, however, was bananas. Hence the loss of a star. I'll be back, but I'll be sporting some flip flops, a tank, and a rockin pair of jorts. Hey, if I've gotta be sweaty - then you've gotta look at jorts. Deal.

    (4)

  • Chester W.

    Got the breakfast burrito... it would probably be great if it wasn't covered in melted cheese. How the hell am I supposed to eat a burrito with a knife and fork?!?! You wrap the contents of a burrito so that you can pick it up and bite into it!! Not to make it fall apart again by cutting it up!! The place was pretty busy during breakfast so I'm sure there are other items that are good.

    (3)

  • Abby B.

    I would give this place no stars, except the pancakes were good. Eggs were flavorless. Potatoes also flavorless. Do not get fooled by the gooey buns. They are super sugary. So sugary you can taste the individual grains of sugar. Disgusting. Also, the restaurant was horribly dirty. Celling tiles stained with water, hanging fake plant baskets dripping with dust that could fall into your plate at any minute. The syrup jar given to me was coated in syrup. I did not go to the bathroom, but my husband did and he said to me when he came out, "be glad you didn't go to the bathroom.". Gross. We will not be back.

    (1)

  • Natalie B.

    I'd like to rate this place higher. The food is decent and its cheap but their bathrooms are so gross. And it looks like they have not vacuumed in years. Come on Le Peep-clean this place up!

    (1)

  • Ellie F.

    Le sigh. Part of the problem is I realized I didn't like artichokes. The other part of the problem, is a dish claiming to have chicken, spinach, peppers, chives (maybe it was scallions), etc. has an artichoke in almost every bite. Yeesh. The potatoes were fine, but I would have liked some seasoning. The best part of my meal was the raisin english muffin. It wasn't so OMG terrible that I would never go back, but I definitely won't be suggesting it. Also making the day a little weird was our server speaking at a frequency only bats can hear. Or maybe she was just really ::really:: quiet.

    (2)

  • Andrew H.

    One of the more popular breakfast spots in Evanston. I patronized Le Peep by myself on an early Saturday morning -- no waiting, just me, myself, and huge portions of food. This was a special occasion too because I had a coupon for a second entree for 99 cents. Service is usually average, it's better when the place is less crowded. Food comes out faster too, go figure. Ambiance is good, a nice breakfast place feel. Tables are a little close together but don't think there's much possible to do about that. I began with coffee -- self-serve pitcher, would have liked milk or fresh cream instead of the prepackaged little containers. $2.49, drink enough and it'll be worth it, good flavor. For my entrees, I ordered the crabby patty benedict and the monte cristo crepes. The benedict: I suspect that the crab cakes are not made in-house. There's too much breading on the outside and not enough crab. I'd hope they aren't frozen crab cakes from Sam's/Costco but you never know. Nevertheless, it was still enjoyable. The eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise was good as well. Also served with cinnamon apples, oranges, and "peasant potatoes." Potatoes were well seasoned but not too desirous. Overcooked, they were rather dry. I'd want to try "regal potatoes" next time. The monte cristo crepes were delicious, but not for the faint of heart. A crepe with a meat menagerie inside -- ham, turkey, and bacon with swiss. Raspberry sauce, strawberry, and powdered sugar on top. The balance of sweet and savory is all wrapped into each bite. Served with a breadstick (not sure why, seemed random) that was just white bread, rather bland. But a good change of pace to the flavorful crepes. Once again, the "peasant potatoes" were more of the same. Overall, quality is above average and for the amount of food I ate at the price of $12.86 before tips, a great deal.

    (3)

  • Jill J.

    Nice place for American style breakfast, I like the variety of food. I ordered the Colorado from the lite meal section, it tasted good, and also comes with English muffin. I also like how generous they are with the coffee. The portion is too big for an Asian girl to finish, I only had half of my food, and took the other half home, yay, breakfast for tomorrow too!

    (4)

  • I N.

    First time in Chicago, and was trying to surprised the GF, in the process of surprising her I think I pissed her off, but in the end I left her smiling. Now lets talk about place itself, the interior is fairly old fashioned, it reminded me of a place you would think of when you think 80's diner. Very old fashioned motif, the servers were friendly enough, I asked for their suggestion and they were somewhat helpful. The wait wasn't long, it took 10 to 15 minutes which is good considering how much I ordered. Now onto the food, the food was good, the portions were fairly big but they did nto scrimp on the freshness of produce. Overall the experience was nice and I would go there again if i was ever in the area.

    (4)

  • Cynthia E.

    This place is so sub standard, I don't understand why people wait. The food is MUCH too expensive, which probably explains the $ .99 coupons everywhere. The menu is boring, the service is awful and the dining room is always dirty. I go against my will because a friend likes it. Stick with coffee- at least they leave the pot on the table.

    (1)

  • Hope K.

    2.5 stars I've definitely had better breakfast. My boyfriend and I came out for a weekday brunch. I've been here several years ago and decided to come back again with my boyfriend. I ordered the combination plate that included 2 pieces of french toast, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 eggs, and some potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the gypsy skillet. 1. French toast was just plain with no flavors what so ever and just soggy and nasty. I'm a big french toast fan in general and it was just not really eatable. 2. I ordered my eggs to be over-hard but it was flattened like a thin pancake with my whites and yolks all mixed together! When I brought up the egg thing to our server& he insisted that "over-hard" is what I got on the plate. I think I know what "over-hard" is... He did bring me another set of eggs cooked correctly "over-hard". 3. Coffee - definitely did not taste fresh 4. Potatoes were pretty tasty! 5. Gypsy skillet was just okay. They were a bit cheap about the ham but there was a tone of chopped onions. If I come back next time, I'll try their breakfast burritos. We saw someone's order and it just looked really tasty!

    (2)

  • Tim F.

    I've taken the pace bus to Downtown Evanston by myself and have walked over to Le Peep. When I've been to Le Peep by myself, it hasn't been too hard to order my food. When I walked into Le Peep, it was crowded. The lady behind the counter asked for my name, so I told her my name and waited to be seated. It was about a 10 minute wait. After she called my name, she walked me over to my table and I was seated. I got a menu and looked at what I want to get. The waiter came by and took my order. When I told the waiter that I wasn't ready to order, he gave me extra time to decide what I want to get. After I was ready to order, I ordered my drink first. What I got for my drink was a cranberry juice. After my drink came, I was still deciding what to get for breakfast so the waiter gave me extra time to decide. After I decided what to get, I ordered my food when the waiter came back. What I got from Le Peep was chocolate chip pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon. After I ordered my food, the waiter took the menu and told the chefs what to cook. The food at Le Peep is ready in about 5 to 10 minutes. When the food arrived, I started eating my food. I enjoy the food at Le Peep. I like their cranberry juice, their chocolate chip pancakes, and their eggs and bacon. They've got good customer service there and the waiter I had was helpful and friendly. He came by to see how I was doing and gave me clarification when I didn't understand something. When I was ready to pay the bill, I showed the waiter my coupon and he said to show it to the employees behind the counter. So then I paid the bill at the counter. I showed them my coupon, and they accepted it. I then paid the bill, then got my change, and then paid the tip. After I paid the bill, I left Le Peep then took the bus home. Le Peep is a fun sit down restaurant to go to.

    (5)

  • James B.

    Pretty much an Egg Harbor. Good brekfast. Slam packed on the weekends.

    (3)

  • L M.

    When I have friends in town, this is a go-to place that comes to mind. The egg dishes are fantastic and creative. The pampered eggs are my favorite area of the menu. The Bumper Crop and The Roma are oh-so-good. Of course, anything with melty cream cheese nestled in with the steamed veggies will be delicious and rich. Bravo, Le Peep!

    (4)

  • Jenny S.

    Le Peep is what I would call good. Not excellent, not bad by any means, but just good. First off I went there on a very cold morning and there is no waiting area and there was a HUGE crowd of people. The front was poorly designed with the cash register right where everyone is huddled together to wait for a table. The food was very good, but even splitting it was too much. This is my major problem with brunch places. The food is awesome but not re-heatable quality (except for potatoes) but I feel guilty not taking it home and attempting to eat my eggs (ewww) the next day. The banana walnut pancakes were awesome though. I love anything with banana flavoring in them, but it's even butter with slices of banana in it! The major disappointment was my coffee drink. I got a mocha of some kind that was sickening sweet, and I know that mocha's are not meant to taste. All in all though I would totally go back...but maybe in the summer when I can stand outside and wait.

    (3)

  • Allison S.

    i used to come here a lot but its gone downhill. I usually get the basic make your own egg white omlette, and it is way smaller now, soaked in oil, and today had barely any toppings. I got a side of fruit and the bowl was barely half full. The service was pretty bad, our server only came over once and we had to ask for the check from another server. I am not a good cook and could easily make myself a better omlette.

    (1)

  • Stephanie L.

    Wowza, is their brunch good! Brunch is my favorite at Le Peep! It's a little pricey so it's always a treat to go, but when I do it's phenominal! Even when it's packed, I've never waited more than 10 minutes for a table. The wait staff is always really great -- the service is always 5 stars. I have gotten countless items on the menu and have never ever been disappointed. I've only ever eaten breakfast here so I can only vouch for that, but it's really great. The orange juice is fresh squeezed and delicious. The pancakes are warm and fluffy. And the eggs benedict are my faaaaaaaaavorite! And I'm no longer a college kid and I still go back. I'd like to think either way my taste has never been "cheaply satiated".

    (4)

  • Samuel C.

    Boo hoo. No pancakes for me. I am on a diet. :( But I had a fine fine breakfast anyway. A first rate omelet with a long and interesting list of unusual ingredients to put in it. Half of the fun of omelets is having them filled with something you usually don't put in your omelets. You can do that a lot here without running out of combos. A first rate mocha served in a tall glass cup with a layered look. (Ok ... if I don't get pancakes - I got to get SOMETHING out of the deal) Nice nice servers. Pleasant room. An eminently satisfactory place to have breakfast.

    (4)

  • Teal R.

    Came in here for lunch with co-workers. I didn't expect excellent food because of the previous Yelp reviews. It is an A-OK place, decently priced and decent food. If you are looking for something similar to IHOP this is it. The restaurant itself kind of feels dirty inside and very out dated. I had the drifter skillet and they put broccoli in it, I thought that was odd, my eggs were also over cooked and cold. I most likely won't return in the future as there are many breakfast spots around with better quality.

    (3)

  • Sunny K.

    My boyfriend and I used to go here all the time back when were in college. It's nothing out of the ordinary aside from their work ethic. A polar vortex at 6am? BAM, it's open. Road construction? Building construction? Snowpocalypse? Count on Le Peep to stay open. He always got the breakfast burrito and my items would change. I don't really have a favorite dish, they're all straightforward breakfast dishes so there isn't much to vehemently dislike or praise. I do like their bottomless coffee, and especially the coffee mugs they have (the bottom is rounded out so your spoon stirs nicely). I also love their freshly squeezed orange juice. And really friendly servers! If you go to Northwestern, you can expect to run into some classmates here. Many families, too. My favorite day to visit Le Peep is on Mondays, when if you have a stamp card (10 stamps = 10 dollars off, something to that effect) you get double the number of stamps.

    (4)

  • Jamie A.

    My favorite spot for breakfast when I'm visiting the Evanston area. The staff is super friendly even though the restaurant can get crazy busy. The pancakes here are so fluffy and delicious. I absolutely love their Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce is perfectly creamy and lemony.

    (4)

  • Denise S.

    End of year PANCAKES. My daughter told me I was too snobby about my pancakes. You have to be an expert in something, and I happen to be an expert in pancakes. These pancakes are ok. Not fantastic, but good. Not great, but good. You get what I mean. She says I should be more generous with my pancakes stars, but I just can't lie to the yelpverse. Our server was an absolute doll. Fast service and good sized portions.

    (3)

  • Kat A.

    My lady friends and I always do brunch when I come to town and it's usually in Evanston. This last time we tried out Le Peep, and I was left feeling Le Confused. I ordered the eggs benny, which was 2 poached eggs on top of english muffins with [lots of] paprika and hollandaise on the side. Maybe you noticed, they're missing a valuable ingredient...meat? It's not really an eggs benny if there's no meat and for almost $11, there should be meat. MEAT! The service was pretty stellar and the food was decent, but I don't think I'd come back here.

    (2)

  • Victoria C.

    Service was amazing my waiter was the THE BEST everything was clean and neat. The peasant potatoes were to die for. I've been here before but this experience was a great time they sat 12 of my family members myself included without a problem. Would definitely recommend to others

    (5)

  • Ghie A.

    This is one of a really good breakfast places I have ever been to! It's nice and cozy; ambience is great. Staff is friendly and fast. The food is delicious! My fiancee and I shared the banana walnut pancakes and they were really, honest-to-goodness amazingly delicious. The pancake was very fluffy and the sweetness is just perfect. I will definitely eat here again if I am back in town

    (4)

  • Sam N.

    The line to get in here on Sundays after 10 AM is very damn long. So long in fact that you may ask yourself " are they selling drugs here. why the hell is there such a long line"? No they are not selling drugs here just good food. Maybe this is a secret to people who dont frequent Evanston but it should be a secret no longer. First of all the service is always outstanding. You could tell they are working on it. I am not a big fan of crepes usually but the spinach crepe benedict is very satisfying the last 18 times I have had it since 2004. I was here on New Years day and there was a huge line but since I am a city person I am a little assertive and all we had to do was wait twenty minutes and then I had an amazing veggie omelette with their amazing coffee. This place is so amazing

    (4)

  • Stephanie F.

    I really enjoyed this place! The portions are huge and filling! I recommend the banana walnut pancakes. So fluffy and so flavorful! The service was friendly and fast. You wont be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Vikki Y.

    Great place in Evanston for brunch! Came here to catch up with a childhood friend/NU alum- we both hadn't been since college. They have an extensive menu for both savory and sweet cravings! I ended up getting the banana walnut pancakes which was amazing!!!!! (Didn't even need to add any syrup!) The portions are huge and the prices are great! For my savory craving I had sausage links, avocado, and the egg white omelet! (It came with potatoes and bread). The bread was yummy but the potatoes were okay. They also have sandwiches and salads as well- but who has salad for brekky?! Breakfast food for dinner is acceptable; salad for breakfast is just wrong! Service was quick! You pay at the cashier. Minus one star- parking sucked- and this was on a weekday! I can only imagine how weekends are like...

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    I found this place to be underwhelming. I ordered the Dawn Breaker -- egg scramble with bacon, tomatoes, and mushrooms -- with potatoes and toast. It was average and I was dumbfounded on how small the portions are (in relation to the plate size). There seemed to be a potato shortage nearby as my serving was tiny. I didn't miss it though since I found everything to be super salty yet bland. I asked for salsa on the side to help bring some flavor to my meal -- and I got a piping hot cup of jarred salsa. I kinda wished I ate at Panera nearby as I know their menu is predictable yet decent in taste and size.

    (3)

  • David N.

    Nice seting i had the sweet potato pie/skillet very interestiing the sweet potato, ham and over easy egg went well together very light on any seasoning though

    (4)

  • Ross W.

    eh. This chain's breakfast didn't really cut it when compared to the fresh-made taters at the other spots in the neighborhood. The place goes for a classy atmosphere, which added about $3 onto my breakfast. Not worth it.

    (2)

  • David F.

    I am a big fan of Hollandaise sauce (the stuff they put on eggs benedict) and they can whip up a good one. The service is super fast, even when they are busy. They are only open for breakfast and lunch.

    (4)

  • Pat C.

    Busy as a bee, is the atmosphere. The service was amazing. I don't know how it could have been better. Our food arrived within literally five minutes. It was like they knew what we wanted. I cannot say enough about the service and atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Kat W.

    I think they have one of the best pancakes (syrup comes hot as well). Eggs and meat are above par. Nice homey quaint interior, good attentive friendly service. The only thing I was skeptical is the taste of their coffee. It tasted a bit funky and dilute.

    (4)

  • Matthew J.

    Perfect for breakfast, and pretty good for lunch. GREAT atmosphere in downtown Evanston, and a happenin' place to be in the early morning - lots of meetings go down there in the morn. Grab an omlette, with a glass of freshly squeezed OJ, and you're good. You can replace the potatoes for fresh fruit, which can be good sometimes, but a bit old other times - beware. Overall, been happy with the food, service and atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Linda S.

    With a coupon, you can get a free meal and unlimited cups of coffee! They left us with a full pot of coffee and I practically drank the whole thing. Good coffee and really kind service.

    (4)

  • Nick B.

    Really good breakfast place, actually I think they're only open for breakfast. Great waffles, eggs, and pretty much anything else.

    (4)

  • Liliana S.

    One of my favorite breakfast places. Their pancakes are fantastic. They have large portions and the service is friendly and fast.

    (4)

  • Jaclyn C.

    I wasn't too impressed with the pancakes, and keep forgetting they don't have chocolate chips. It's so mean. Mean.

    (3)

  • Keith L.

    whats the old adage....its hard to screw up breakfast? well apparently not for these lame-os. i lived in downtown evanston for a short spell and got dragged to le poop by my so called friends a couple of times til i realized the golden olympic KILLS this place. dont do it!

    (1)

  • Michelle F.

    Great place for breakfast, but crowded so you may have to wait to get in. Big selection of egg dishes, as well as pancakes, waffles, french toast, etc. Only thing to be cautious of is if you have coupon from the mail, look at the restrictions - usually good every day but Saturday Can be a bummer when you think you're getting a deal and they reject you at the counter.

    (4)

  • Liz S.

    Typical diner fare, with a really long wait. Not worth it, go to one of the more interesting restaurants on either side.

    (2)

  • Alex R.

    I came here for the first time today. This place is easily accessible by train and is open early in the morning until 2:30PM. The place has a very country decor, which is very cute. It does not have comfortable booths, instead it has tables and chairs. I had their wheat pancakes which are good, but they are very plain. I asked for some fresh fruit on them, and I also got a fresh squeezed orange juice. The orange juice was very fresh and good, and so was the fruit on the pancakes. What I didn't like about this place was that the bill was $28 for 2 people. For 2 wheat pancakes (each), OJ, and some coffee. Uhm...very expensive for what we got. Also, the waitress seemed annoyed/bothered for some reason, she was just plain rude. When you come in, nobody tells you that there is a line for people to pay, and a line for people to be seated, so it's disorganized. The only reason this place got 4 stars instead of a mere 2 is because they do have some healthier selections in their menu. They have wheat pancakes, veggie omelets with egg whites, etc. It's hard to find healthy (er) breakfast places.

    (4)

  • Taryn T.

    Brunch makes me ridiculously euphoric, so I tend to rate any restaurant serving large portions of breakfast food 5 stars by default. Despite that, I absolutely love Le Peep and have been here countless times while at Northwestern. Inevitably, you will wait 10-15 minutes to be seated if you show up during the weekend morning rush, but it's easily worth it (and beats getting something at Panera). I've had the Belgium waffles (YUM, nom nom), various omelets, French toast (SO thick and delicious), and the Lumberjack breakfast platter, which includes sausage, eggs, hash browns and all of those yummy hot breakfast foods I dream about. In short, go here! If the wait time at Le Peep is outrageous, though, try the nearby Dixie Kitchen - it's just as good.

    (5)

  • Danni G.

    These guys are awesome. I love good breakfast food, and their skillets are always very tasty. They do eggs and potatoes quite well. The service is quick and good, the staff attentive, and even when the lines look long, they actually move pretty quickly. Some of the staff I've noticed have been there for *years* which speaks of good management, since the turnover seems so low. Only downside is that they do keep breakfast/brunch hours, and close around 2:30pm. So you have to get up really early or work in downtown Evanston to experience them on days other than the weekend. Oh, and I got something with fish in it once, and it wasn't too hot. It was obvious the cook wasn't too familiar with fish...which isn't surprising, as most people don't eat fish for breakfast. Stick to eggs or other traditional breakfast foods and you're golden.

    (5)

  • Brad C.

    Good food, fast service, nice place for a family or to stretch out with a newspaper, if you still read one. Wouldn't have known it was a chain if I hadn't Googled it.

    (4)

  • Art V. B.

    Solid breakfast. It helped me survive jet lag on my first day in the Chicago area. Service was very good and efficient. Food was just O.K. Even though I cannot complain about anything, certainly nothing stands out.

    (3)

  • Shradha A.

    I really don't see what the hype about this place is! None of their food is special or amazingly good - their portions are very small - from every experience I've had here, I think it's one of those places that people just grow loyal too, and will go there rather than try anything else. I love breakfast food, but I'd rather go to Clarke's or Walker Bros any day!!

    (3)

  • Andrew W.

    Mmmmm chicken fried steak *chomp* I prefer my potatoes a little bit more fried, but otherwise, the chicken gravy and deep fried steak gets my mornings going! Very popular, so if you go later in the morning, be prepared to wait

    (5)

  • Ali W.

    Gooey Buns were awesome! We came on a Saturday during brunch, the place was pretty busy, but we didn't wait long for a seat. The service was fast and we didn't feel rushed or anything. It is pretty basic breakfast food at an affordable price.

    (3)

  • Elaine C.

    Ptttthhhh. I don't know why I thought this place would be good. Maybe because I work by the one in the West Loop and it looks so cute. But this place is only a half a star above Denny's or IHOP for breakfast. The most hilarious part is the Peasant Potatoes® .. which are ® every single time they are mentioned in the menu. But when you taste these potatoes, its hilarious that they went through the trouble of register trademarking them because they are soggy and flavorless. Really? I don't think even the peasants® enjoyed them. Not even dousing them in ketchup saved them. They also ® their Sassy Appes ® and ever other ridiculous name they come up with. Really, Le Peep® ? Really? Less money should be spent on lawyers and more money on real chefs.

    (2)

  • Jeremy J.

    Took the family of 4 on a weekday morning. Food was pretty good. The family tried a variety of things and everyone enjoyed what they ordered from the stuffed french toast, to the fluffy pancakes and my eggs/bacon breakfast. Service was decent and attentive. The tables were spaced nicely and it was quiet. Compared to other places to eat breakfast I found the prices reasonable. Would visit again.

    (4)

  • Melissa F.

    Not bad. Not bad. I'm erring on the side of four stars because it's nothing special, but it's a great place to stop for brunch if you're in the area. I was fortunate enough to have great company, and I think both enjoyed their first venture into this restaurant. Not the healthiest place I've been to, but they have some "lighter" items, namely found in the omelet section. Oh, and the omelets are GREAT. Not too runny, just fluffy enough. Maybe I'm crazy for not liking omelets cooked and THEN stuffed with ingredients, but so be it. All of the ingredients are cooked INTO the omelet, so you taste everything in each bite. Nice. I got an omelet with avocado, bacon, and smoked turkey, and the avocado added to the texture very nicely. The potatoes were forgettable, so I didn't really eat too many. The English muffin comes to you already buttered because how could ANYONE not butter everything they eat? Interesting (slash tasty...oops). Other standard breakfast items are good, too, if not the OMGBESTEVER!!1. My cousin got the breakfast burrito. OMG it is the size of the universe, give or take. He couldn't finish it. But it comes with a delicious salsa which is somehow derived from pork. Gross? No. Just no. Amazing, really. I've also heard that the waffles and crepes are good. This isn't the best breakfast place ever, but the service sets it apart. I've always had a good experience with the waiter or waitress - the food comes out quickly enough, and they are very attentive. The decor is a bit old-school...think that delightfully homespun granny of yours/you never had (pick one). Lots of quilts and borderline tacky colors. Oh, and there's modern art on one wall. Wait, what? Yeah, kinda weird decorations, but they don't make my food less tasty. :)

    (4)

  • Marge J.

    This place is OK, but not much better than IHOP. It's convenient, the staff are friendly, and the coupons in the Roundtable make the price very reasonable. But the three times I've been there, the (women's) bathroom has been very nasty. Not going back.

    (2)

  • Julian W.

    Great selection of menu items, great service. I ordered the stuffed French toast, but wished I ordered the seafood crepes instead. It was a sugar-rush of a breakfast (including whipped cream, cream cheese, and topped with strawberries). I have a sweet tooth so that wasn't a problem. It just looked like something a child would order. Next time I'll pick a 'grown-folks' entree--

    (4)

  • Gary C.

    Le Peep has held a special place in my heart for about ten years. Not only do they provide speedy service, but the food is delicious. Up until last year, I stuck with one of two menu items: the Hen Pen [with corned beef hash] and the Wanderer skillet [peasant potatoes, bacon, onions, cheese, and eggs]. These two breakfast dishes never disappointed me. However, I discovered the joys of the Salmon Benedict and the Crabby Patty Benedict..both are out of this world. It's hard for me to go back to something as simple as a skillet after I had these benedicts. I've got two negatives to say about Le Peep: wait time [to be seated] and their hours of operation. The two really go hand in hand. They are a breakfast/brunch restaurant, so they're going to be open morning until early afternoon. That means there's going to be a constant wave of people coming through, and a nice ten to fifteen minute wait on any given day..sometimes twenty to thirty on Sunday's after church lets out.

    (4)

  • Nastassia J.

    You want breakfast in Evanston....go to Le Peep. Yeah, I know its a chain, and there's nothing terribly special about this place, but its reasonably priced, tastes good, and I've always had good service. Oh, and you can request different types of coffee. We tried the dark roast last time, it was great. They also have this punch card deal. Every time you buy an entree you get a punch on your card, after your 6th punch, your next entree is free. Same thing for coffee, but I forget the number of punches you need for those. Mondays are double punch day.

    (4)

  • Lai X.

    I come to Le Peep's because I always get their awesome coupons in the mail. Although the quality of their food has gone down over the past couple of years, I don't mind coming here once in a while when I'm craving some quick breakfast food. Their service is FAST! I don't think I ever had to wait over 15 minutes for my food, and trust me, I've ordered "fancier" things from their menu. They are also one of the only brunch places I've been to that actually dedicates a whole category to "healthy omelets," a.k.a. eggwhite omelets. And believe it or not, they are not bad at all. So, try them out when you are feeling healthy !

    (3)

  • Kella M.

    The wait is usually not that long although it always looks crowded. I've been there a couple of times. The food is not all too different from the Le Peep in Denver, CO, but this Evanston location is, in my opinion, great. There's a Barnes and Nobles a block away and movie theaters about the same distance in the other direction. There are lots of other places to go to around downtown Evanston. Did I get sidetracked with babbling about Evanston instead of the restaurant? Well, it's a breakfast joint. Not much to rave about either.

    (3)

  • Ellen F.

    Dude, I have friends who rave about Le Peep and I straight up don't get it. It's marginal greasy breakfast food. What's the big deal? The coffee is weak and so is the food. Save yourself the mediocrity and go somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Jesse S.

    I had ulterior motives in dragging a group of three friends to Le Peep on a cold and blustery winter morning, from the post-drunken slumber of my warm Rogers Park apartment. First of all, nothing beats a huge brunch. Real talk: eggs, potatoes, and coffee constitute the trifecta of edibles necessary to heal my body and spirit from the after-effects of weak-willed spirit-soaked ventures into the city. Adding some hot sauce and hollandaise doesn't hurt, either. My second motive was simply that I had to go into school and get some work done, making Le Peep the prime location for minimizing my food-to-work travel time. (And, I'll wager, the food here is considerably better than anything that NU dining might be serving up at such hours -- even though the comparison is moot given that campus was closed for break.) So, Le Peep it was -- and to be honest, the food was pretty decent, while a bit overpriced. The friendly and pleasant waitress obliged our requests for ample H20 by giving us several carafes of water at the outset of the meal; she also answered our questions promptly (who has questions about brunch?? well, sometimes you just can't decide). I had some kind of skillet thing that included eggs atop a bed of potatoes, along with some really good chicken and an abundance of hollandaise. I disagree with some of the other yelpers that the food hear is greasy - I didn't find it to be so. The coffee was average, but I got a full pot, so that was nice. My friend's stuffed french toast was delicious, though I only ate it as leftovers the next day. It's probably better in the restaurant, but it was decent eaten cold out of a styrofoam box in approximately 4 bites, too. The best part of the whole thing was that when my friend told the waitress that it was my birthday (and it was--we weren't running some kind of scam or anything), she brought out a stack of pancakes with strawberries and bananas layered between them, topped with blueberries and chocolate chips and chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Who knows how regularly they do this - it seemed pretty makeshift, not gonna lie - but it was totally good, even though at that point in the meal I had to sort of gasp for air between bites because my stomach was constricting my lung capacity. (Read: you get a ton of food). So, I wouldn't rave about it, but if you're in Evanston, it's not a bad place to stop. Honestly, that birthday shit buys them an extra star. But you'd probably be better off eating at either some small spot in the city, or at Walker Brothers, or something like that.

    (3)

  • Quantas G.

    I had a great post-wedding brunch here with a raucous group of wedding goers. The staff was attentive and the food was quick. The prices were extremely reasonable for the great skillet I had. Definitely a must-go if you're in Evanston hankering for a delicious brunch. I recommend the Harvest Benedict with a glass of fresh squeezed OJ. The Harvest Benedict is sure to please vegetarians and meatatarians alike!

    (5)

  • Jenny S.

    We went here on a quest to find a good breakfast spot in Evanston since our last discovery ended up with roaches. We had heard about Le Peep and gave it a try. For starters there were several open booths and tables around the resturaunt but we got placed right next to the kitchen. Not the worst fate but it seems they are re-habbing the place and our seat was next to a large can of paint, a bathroom sink, and other re-modeling supplies. The manager did remove some of the items when my husband mentioned something - so at least he cared. My son was very happy with his pancakes. I had the eggs with cream cheese that were very tastey but my potatoes were cold and by the time our waiter came by again it was pointless to remedy. My husband had an awful meal. I really felt bad for him. He had a skillet with sweet potatoes that were frozen sweet potato fries chopped up and barely cooked. He barely touched his meal and was just too frustrated to complain. I think the place has a lot of potential but it seems to many of the menu items are not freshly made. We just simply won't go back. I guess we need to keep searching!

    (2)

  • Michael H.

    This is one of my favorite places to get breakfast, hands down. First, the food is good and it is consistent. My omelettes are always cooked perfectly, and the eggs in general are cooked very well. The biscuits and gravy are probably some of the best you could get here up north- the biscuits are generally fresh unlike at most other chain restaurants. Portions are good sized too, I always leave satisfied. I also love the coffee here, compared to most other breakfast places- it is not too weak or too strong, has good flavor, is FRESH, and they give you a pot so you can refill as you please. Go Le Peep! Second, the service is great. I've never had a bad service experience here, and even have a particular waitress that I happen to get a lot, she is the sweetest thing in the world! The food comes out fast too, and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes to get seated. Usually I am seated right away. Far superior to other chains like IHOP and Denny's, where everything is smothered in oil, and not overpriced and chi chi like some of the popular brunch places in the city- they just serve good food. All in all, Le Peep rules.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth T.

    Another hyped up place in Evanston. Are we not on the verge of dining excellence here in the Chicagoland area?! How can everyone's tastes be so cheaply satiated?! Maybe it's all college kids that invade this place every wkd with lines out the door and waits upwards of an hour. This place offers your basic breakfast experience. Nothing more, nothing less. I'd rather go the extra mile for Walker Brothers.

    (2)

  • Kate S.

    Delish. The egg white omlets are amazing, as are the potatos that come with it. Chocolate chip pancakes are massive and also very good. The only negative aspect is that there is always a wait, regardless of what time you go, but it is well worth it.

    (4)

  • Jade T.

    Putting "Le" in front of everything doesn't make it French. I had a massive craving for pancakes on a Sunday morning. Not just any day or any time, Sunday morning. I knew that any restaurant serving breakfast will be busy, but I decided to go out anyway. I wanted to check out the Bait Shop, but my boyfriend and I passed by Le Peep "Pancake House". I couldn't resist the cuteness of the name Le Peep. The wait was about 15 minutes, which isn't that bad. It helps to check out the menu during the wait, especially if you expect the service to be slow... which it was at Le Peep. Nothing to really rant about though. Unfortunately, I did NOT get pancakes. Pancakes start at $4.99 for a stack. I decided to pass on them because they did not come with -anything-. No sides. Yeah, I can't eat pancakes alone and the cost of sides add up to more than a standard breakfast entree. So, I ordered the Harvest Benedict. The accompanying Mom's Sassy Apples is nothing but apple pie filling served cold. The Peasant Potatoes were simply home-fried potatoes with light seasoning. It was a decent dish over all. C had two eggs, toast and homefries... er, Peasant Potatoes. They served Texas style toast if you're into that. Nothing special about his order. Breakfast at Le Peep was an okay experience. The prices are moderate and the food is standard. There aren't many vegetarian-friendly dishes, but you would expect that at a French-sounding American restaurant.

    (3)

  • Julie R.

    You can't go wrong with the banana walnut pancakes or the peasant potatoes! I hear the homestead breakfast is delicious.

    (4)

  • Tammy Q.

    I was craving a Denver omelette and knew that I would have to wait pretty long on a Sunday morning at almost any place -- but knew Le Peep would be fast. Waited about 10 mins before we got our seats. Ordered the Denver omelette; which did not have enough of any of the ingredients usually found in a Denver omelette. Blah. The best part of the meal probably was the English muffin, toasted to perfection with butter. I love butter. I do agree with Ellen B that this place has marginal breakfast food. C'est la vie.

    (3)

  • Chelsa P.

    Banana Walnut pancakes good. Waiting while cold outside and huge crowd inside bad. And the Cinnamon Latte Special thingy, waaaaayyyy to sweet, but if you like sweet and cinnamon, you will like this. Just not my cup of tea, or coffee...

    (3)

  • Joyee L.

    This is always a weekend brunch staple for the Evanston crowd. I'm usually good with the food here. However, today I decided to order a smoothie. At $3.45, you'd except either something large or something exceptionally delicious, but I got neither. I got a small glass of blended fruits that tasted like something I could have made at home by myself. The best thing about Le Peep is the fact that they always publish coupons for "Buy 1 entree, get the 2nd for 99 cents." This is a great reason to keep going back. They also have a Le Peep card which gets you a free entree after order 6 entrees. That alone is the biggest motivation for me to go back.

    (3)

  • Hope G.

    I want to like this place, and I've tried a variety of things attempting to make this restaurant an acceptable lunch option for my co-workers and I. Le Peep is sometimes suggested as change to the handful of places we go to for lunch, and every time it is placed on the table for consideration my heart sinks a bit. I bet if you like breakfast any time of day, as most people do, this place is fine. I just don't like diners that feature greasy, sub-par food in a less than appealing dining environment. I'd rather just not go than end up eating too much and feeling gross for the rest of the day. This most recent experience was no different! I ordered the new Chicken Salad wrap. I had high hopes as this it was made with homemade chicken, grapes, toasted almonds. Sadly, it came out looking more like a depressing half attempt at a burrito. Not a wrap. The chicken salad was dripping a thin mayonaise substance, and while the flavors were ok, I kept wishing there was something I could do to make it less bland. As my side, I ordered the broccoli cheese soup. This is the typical cheddar soup you would expect, heavy and tastes good the first few bites until you make yourself ishy from the grease. Not worth it. But I'll probably keep trying to find something I like. And to be fair, my co-workers always seem to enjoy the breakfast items.

    (2)

  • Luan N.

    Came in 12:30p on Sunday and a 10 min wait, not bad. I liked that they added some creativity to the brunch menu. I ordered the Stuffed French toast which was filled with vanilla ricotta, cream cheese, and zest of orange/lemon. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, so I can't handle exorbitant amounts of sweets and get easily bored. This dish was not overly sweet and the hint of citrus flavors kept me interested with each bite. I also sampled the Gooey Buns and Belgian Waffle Combo. The Gooey Buns were 2 halves of English muffin topped with brown sugar, cinnamon and almonds @ $3.69. I give it creativity points and thought it tasted fine, but would I order it again? prob not. Call me old fashioned but I still prefer plain toasted w/ butter over these English cinnamuffins. As for the waffles, it didn't really have the crispness that I prefer and the batter was nothing that wowed me. I don't do brunch much, but I still haven't found a great place for pancakes and waffles in Chicago (that's including Ann Sather). The bacon was crisp and potatoes were fine. As for coffee, I ordered the Cinnamon Roll Latte, but I didn't taste even a trace of cinnamon. I was really convinced they messed up my order and gave me a regular latte. So I asked my waiter if he could just give me another small sample so I could do something like the Blindfolded Pepsi taste challenge. He was nice enough to give me a whole new one, and yes there was a big difference. It was a lot smoother and it tasted like what the name implied. Overall it was decent exp. I would recommend the stuffed french toast, but the waffles is something I wouldn't order from here again. The waiter was courteous, but we prob got less attention because we were seated outside. Also, the food came out cold so I think the food didn't taste as good as it should have. (I put up some pics)

    (3)

  • Suzanne P.

    Le Peep, for some reason, was a place I went to over and over and over again while I was at grad school at Northwestern. This place is pretty meh, and is waaaaay overpriced for what you get. When you walk in (at peak times for breakfast or brunch), the waiting area is usually way overcrowded. Fortunately, there are a lot of tables, so usually the wait isn't too bad. The service is ok, not great but not bad. One of my favorite foods in the world is french toast, and only seldom do I actually get french toast that is all the way cooked through. Oh yes....their french toast is actually gooey. EW! The pancakes are ok (banana walnut being the best), but for what you pay, I'd say skip Le Peep and go somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Sandeep P.

    I just wanted to supplement this review with the fact that, for multiple weekends, I have woken up and instantly craved Le Peep. When unable to convince friends to come with me, I have actually gone solo. Yes, it really is that good. A must try for anyone who loves brunch!

    (5)

  • Adrienne M.

    Yummy but not out of the ordinary brunch spot. I've been here twice now and both times enjoyed what I had (pancakes and Belgian waffle), but it's not anything terribly special. Portions are definitely large, though! It is, as other people have said, very crowded on the weekends.

    (3)

  • Began T.

    You can get a liter of fresh OJ here for $5. The omelette's are highly recommended, the pancakes are large and well-cooked, the waffles are great, and their peasant potatoes are good. Sometimes the wait can be irritating, but totally worth it. This is a great place to go for Brunch, and the restaurant itself is decorated with decent and local art to-be-sold. The fencing around the restaurant is cute, though I guess a bit irrelevant to the food. Definitely would go here more if I lived closer to Evanston.

    (4)

  • Ngoc H.

    I love this place for breakfast. I would, without a doubt, say that this place has been the best breakfast/brunch place I've been to. My favorite would have to be the chicken fried steak but I could say that I've tried at least half of their menu and everything was just great. The coffee is delicious and the peasant potatoes are to die for. They have a section for "light" meals for those of you that like whites only omlette's. The orange juice is fresh squeezed, it can't get any better than that. My #1 spot for breakfast, hands down.

    (5)

  • Amanda Z.

    The food here is nothing but delicious breakfast. I love the peasant potatoes (chunks, not shredded) and the english muffins on the side. The Wanderer skillet is divine, as is the spinach and bacon omelet (whoever thought of putting cream cheese with eggs is a genius!!!) This is one of those fabulous places that puts the carafe of coffee on the table (perfect for caffeine addicts such as myself who are looking to get totally wired on a Sunday!) and has regular coffee as well as an assortment of flavors (mmm, Butter Rum!!!) Food comes out fast, which helps because there is ALWAYS a wait on the weekends. An easy el or Metra ride to the Davis Street Evanston stop...worth the trip!

    (4)

  • Leslie R.

    I love Le Peep. They have a gigantic menu - as a vegetarian I usually don't have a hard time picking what I can get, but there were so many options here! I ended up getting the Spinach Crepes Benedict, and they were delicious! Full of fresh steamed veggies. The portions are moderate to large. They also have great coffee! I loved the breakfast joint/diner atmosphere with SUCH friendly waiters!

    (5)

  • Raul G.

    I know that the wait can be a bit much sometimes, but overall it is a good place to go for breakfast on the weekend. The place is very kid friendly and the Wait staff is very good. My two favorite things on the menu are the breakfast burrito and the bacon cheddar burger. I have to give honorable mention to the granola pancakes (I stopped ordering them because my little four year old daughter would keep on asking me for some). I think that their breakfasts could be improved if they had better potatoes. The potatoes need to have more of a crispy, salty hashbrown thing to them. They just seem to be a bland side dish on the breakfast plate.

    (4)

  • Carolyn G.

    I really enjoy eating breakfast at Le Peep. Because I often order the Spinnaker, I feel like it's my healthy breakfast option (egg white omelet with spinach). It tastes so good, I don't even notice that it's kind of healthy! The coffee is somewhat expensive, but worth it if you drink a lot. They set the pot right on your table so you never have to wait for refills. Because the food always come out so quickly, I like to order coffee first, then order the breakfast once the coffee arrives. That way, I feel like I'm getting my money's worth out of the pot of coffee. Call me cheap, it's okay. Fast service, good food, an relatively inexpensive! We like to get there before 9:30 am otherwise the wait is a bit long. I don't like to wait when I'm hungry.

    (5)

  • Domingo G.

    YOU NEVER LET ME DOWN!! I have been a loyal customer since I ate at you location in Houston, Texas. I would recommend anyone to your breakfast menu. Keep up the great service.

    (4)

  • M R.

    Good pancakes, service was okay, however. Good prices.

    (3)

  • Alex G.

    Arguably the hardest breakfast place in Evanston to get a table on a Sunday, and possibly only because of the gourmet ingredients offered and reputation of the restaurant. While only slightly overrated, this place offers some of the finest ingredients in town - the avocados put in some of the omelets are in season even when they're not in season! And the turkey sausage is fantastic!

    (4)

  • Marion P.

    This is a nice place for breakfast. We were quickly seated despite coming on a sunny, crowded Saturday. We had chocolate chip pancakes and one of their breakfast mixes that included their delicious potatoes. We quite enjoyed the food, and our fresh orange juice. I personally hate flavored coffee and was a bit unhappy that their regular coffee tasted unnatural, but my company didn't mind. I'll subtract a star for the bad coffee and the mediocre service.

    (4)

  • Sopla R.

    Yes, this is a chain.. from the 90s they used to have one in Orlando. I remember loving the wheat germ pancakes!! {Which of course, are NOT on the menu)...Surely, if they are still in biz. that means something right? NO. Unfortunately, NOT!!! Decor = has not changed since early 90s,, AND that would be OK if it were "clean".. I mean look around people, it's dirty here. Look up at the ceiling, look at the carpeting look in the bathrooms at the walls etc. YUK YUK YUK!! Service= was Horrible..he was doing that.. I'm so busy that I can't even give you the time of day and I'm just going to fly by and be an "order taker".. I know nothing about the menu and I don't give a ^&%$ so just order already and call it a day.. whilst I wipe the many beads of "sweat" off my forehead while I'm taking your order.. YUK! I know people sweat.. but how is it that he, a server.. SERVING FOOD all day does not understand the concept of doing that AWAY from the table..??? Seriously?? and the "host" OMG he was the worst.. he's tall and like 16 years old.. could not be more bored looking even though it's kinda busy.. never cracked a smile or even remotely any kind of welcoming fakery ? might as well just pointed to the table and gave us the menu's at the podium.. he went over to the table and dropped the menus off and walked away.. he never even waited 5 sec. for us to be there before he walked away... so bad.. the hostess same thing. NO ONE even smiled.. coming. going. it made no difference to them.. they looked "beyond" us the whole time .. yes they are really happy they work here too.yay. I work in a restaurant that has owners who DONT CARE!!! Food= OK.. lots of places use frozen and pre made ingredients.. {think Olive Garden and that whole Darden experience) and IF, IF these are executed with some finese, they can still work.. but not here.. let me just tell you that most of the menu is frozen or pre made. It comes to them on a truck and they do a quick thaw and wa la your "breakfast".. seriously people. ANYONE can toss together eggs and spinach. It ain't that hard.. I had the lemon french toast with marscapone.. OMG they looked wrong coming to the table it was really pale like when you make pancakes at home and forget a key ingredient.. and the "marscapone" was really really runny... I'm wondering now.. really? real marcaspone? why would they bother here? they don't bother with anything else? Oh they were just odd and WRONG and tasted horrible.. I knew that we should not have come here but blame it on "nostaligia".. They made a MW egg come out OE for my 85 yr old father.. ( I specifically requested his egg to be OW'.. I mean, it WAS easily OE-OM not OM- OW..) the potatoes? Those potatoes were awful 15 years ago.. (Literally, if you do not get them thawed properly and then freshly cooked.. there is NO POINT!!!! So they brought them to us actually burned and hard. No fun there.. I would bet that if you put a Mcdonald's french fry and a Le Peep's cubed "potatoes" side by side they would equally NOT change.. But seriously?? how would ANYONE over the age of 25 EVER come back to this place?? Unless you've NEVER eaten anywhere else on the planet!! I know, I know.. I used to not care what I ate either in my 20s'.so .you are forgiven.. I mean it's dirty, the food is not exactly cheap and the ingredients are NOT remotely "fresh" . Why would you frequent a place like this when SO many others actually care about the food they are preparing for you and give you ingredients that do not have PRESERVATIVES up the wahzoo??? AND for the same amount of $$$???? HELLO?? people out there.. GO to different places.. taste what "fresh" really can taste like and NEVER give your hard earned $$ to these LAZY franchise owners again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Giselle S.

    The setting: It was 6 to 7. The adults were outnumbered by the children all under the age of 5. We were all hungry. We had a 15 minute wait for a table of 13 during the after church brunch hour. The Leading Cast: Myself and family ready to throw down with the rest of the Evanston drivers vying for the rock star parking and weaving our way through all the one way streets. My sister and her family which include 4 of the seven children, 3 of which are triplets. Lolo and MamaMarita -seniors also looking for the prime parking spot on this hot October day. The scene: 4 tables pushed together with 5 highchairs, 1 booster and chairs placed just so there were enough kids to flank each adult. Food everywhere, on the table, off the plate on the floor in the creamer bowl and on messy faces. The heroine: Elizabeth is her name. She plays the part of the courageous waitress who was quick and thorough, taking the drink and kids orders together. Keeping the tables well stocked with crayons to use with kids menu/place mats, extra napkins, and extra spoons and plates. Three stars overall, while waiting for a table I found the women's bathroom needed to be cleaned and only one toilet was in order. I alerted the staff, but by the time we were done and paid for our meal the bathroom was still in the same condition. The food was good in my book. I would go back for the sausage links. The kids meal cheeseburger was enormous and came with waffle fries. The chicken finger meal comes with waffle fries and fresh fruit. Service was great and I would come back. Knowing that these people can handle our crowd is always an A+. I was surprised they had enough high chairs for our crowd and many other kiddies in the restaurant. They do not take reservations, but while we waited window shopping kept the kids from getting too crazy.

    (3)

  • Diana C.

    I ended up here after leaving the El at the Davis stop. My dad was hungry and he saw a restaurant that served pancakes. For some reason, that makes him want to eat there (even though he doesn't necessarily order pancakes!). It was Le Peep. There were a good number of people waiting for tables, and more and more people kept coming through the doors. Luckily, we only waited 10 minutes. I ordered the pancake sandwich: one egg, two "mini" pancakes, two strips of bacon. My over-medium egg came out perfect, with a runny yolk and fully-cooked white. The bacon was crisp and salty (it's no Niman Ranch, thick-sliced bacon, but my food was under $6). And the "mini" pancakes were still about 6" in diameter. They were fluffy, with that good pancake-y flavor. Dad ordered the Belgian waffle combo: waffle, two eggs, bacon or sausage, and "Peasant Potatoes". The waffle had good flavor, but no crunch. :( The sausage was gristly and greasy (bacon would be a better choice here). The potatoes were dry and flavorless. I was happy with the pancake sandwich. It was cheap and was a good amount of food. And after tasting the potatoes, I'm glad I didn't order something different just to get potatoes on my plate. I don't know about you, but I almost always order something in order to try the potatoes. If I ever go back here, I'll order one of their specialty pancakes, because the plain one was pretty good.

    (3)

  • J C.

    Good breakfast place but not on weekends Pros- Staff is friendly Restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating in season Very extensive menu of breakfast item bound to please everyone in your party Cons- the wait! the stress of having waiters and other staff running around you Forget about getting refills Toast and coffee can be cold

    (3)

  • Mishka A.

    Good place for bunch, but if you're there during rush hour, be ready to wait. The place is packed all morning! We went on a weekend morning for brunch and boy were they busy! 3 hours later, they were dead. The menu has all the typical breakfast items and you can have them every which way. Main entrees were about $10, but you get potatoes, eggs, etc and portions are decent. Takeaways: decent breakfast food for moderate prices. Go after peak hours.

    (3)

  • Jackie G.

    Sorry, Mom, but your pancakes just aren't as fluffy as Le Peep's. Your orange juice also isn't freshly squeezed. Can you make a giant breakfast burrito and then prepare my eggs over hard and my friend's scrambled and have it all come out at the same time? I'm sorry, I'm eating breakfast at Le Peep's, even if I have to wait a bit for a table. At least, I'll have a coupon to get my friend or myself a 99 cent meal.

    (4)

  • Dana M.

    I've heard good things about this place and decided to have Saturday brunch here. We were lucky and got there when we did (right around 12:00) because after we were seated, there were about 7 parties waiting. They were busy! The three of us sat quite comfortably at a table for 6! I ordered the Lumberjack Breakfast, which is eggs, bacon or sausage, their Peasant Potatoes, and a short stack of plain pancakes. If you know me, I'm always about the pancakes so whenever I get breakfast, I'm really there for that and a bite of everything else. They were light, fluffy, and buttery just how I love them! I also tried the Homestead Breakfast which is biscuits and gravy; I thought that was very good too! Service was great & quick. You get unlimited refills on coffee and the three of us had our own coffee pots since they were different brews... that's the reason for the large table!

    (4)

  • Matt P.

    Great breakfast ... stopped in here and grabbed some food doing the North Shore Century ... seated and served within 15 minutes on a Sunday, at around noon. Not bad. Not bad at all.

    (5)

  • Tonya S.

    My husband and I enjoyed a tasty breakfast at Le Peep this morning. Our waiter was friendly and the food was delicious. We started with freshly squeezed orange juice. I ordered the new Mt. Evans Crepes and my husband had walnut pancakes ... no bananas! Hmmmm ... I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it. All of this and the price was just right. Watch out, IHOP ... there's an even better sheriff in town.

    (5)

  • Allen R.

    Went here on a busy Saturday morning, and were seated in just 15 minutes. After ordering, the yummy food was at our table in no more than 5 minutes. Great service, good food. Greasy, comfort breakfast food.

    (4)

  • An P.

    Decent skillets, good pancakes. Never a crazy long wait, although lots of families enjoy Le Peep on Sunday mornings. Good service, I enjoy it.

    (4)

  • Kent B.

    It was rainy Sunday morning and nary a parking spot in sight. I suppose this is typical for downtown Evanston, but for me, Le Peep wasn't worth the walk. After a wet two block walk to the restaurant and a 15-minute wait in a too crowded area... we were seated. The waiter was far too happy for my liking, but he took our order and the food arrived quickly. The decor is nice, but nothing noteworthy. In my opinion, the spinach and bacon omelet was overcooked and I had to send for a search party to locate the bacon. It came with diced potatoes which were not cooked (caramelized) enough. The coffee was served with a carafe, which is a nice touch, but was brewed too strongly for my liking. Portions were on the small side. There are a lot of other restaurants that serve a bigger, better and less expensive breakfast--where you don't have to walk a couple of blocks from a street parking spot. They may not have a trendy Le Peepish name though.

    (3)

  • Joshua N.

    Update: I visited Le Peep again for breakfast. They have changed the menu around a bit and added a few items. It seems that of all dishes now come smothered in hollandaise. I wasn't much in the mood for that, so I ordered the turkey spinach panini with a cup of french onion soup and split one of the new vanilla ricotta crepes with strawberries (Aspen Crepe) with Mrs. N. The vanilla ricotta crepe was actually really good, though I wouldn't recommend as your meal since it is so sweet. The turkey spinach panini was really lackluster - not much flavor in there, but not terrible. The low point of my meal was the so-called french onion soup. I thought that I was being Punk'd when they brought it out. Picture a medium sized bowl with a pile of soggy bread and over broiled oily cheese in it. Now add to that picture roughly an ounce of broth and a tiny onion string. This is what I received, a mockery of french onion soup. I asked the waitress if I could trade her for the mixed fruit side instead to which she bitterly agreed only after getting a snide comment in about me not knowing what french onion soup is. Look lady, I know french onion soup, it is one of my favorites. This is not french onion soup. Downgraded to 2 stars for shit service.

    (2)

  • Therron R.

    Good food...one of the few places that actually serve Pancakes & Eggs together on the same plate. Super Cool! I usually go for somethign large like the Eighteen Wheeler, or the Lumberjack, but the Hen Pen is good too. When we came to Le Peep yesterday the server mentioned that the toaster was broken, even though our english muffins were toasted when our plates arrived. I guess they found the problem, or got another toaster in the moments between taking our order, and serving our food. Yes, because the food comes out so fast we get spoiled, and they expect quick service at other locations. They can get busy on the weekends, but still get parties seated quickly. You can sometimes even find a Buy 1 Get One $0.99 on entrees in one of the local "free coupon" booklets found at a Golden Nugget Diner.

    (4)

  • Richard G.

    Great pancakes!! I had two eggs scrambled with le ham and the coffee was pretty good too, I will be back for more

    (4)

  • Gfiddy F.

    Le Peep is just everywhere huh? Pretty solid breakfast.

    (4)

  • Britni W.

    The food here is hot, good and overall with the money. My boyfriend and I got coupons in the mail and decided to check it out if one of us was going to eat for free. He did make the mistake of ordering plain coffee before looking at the menu because we discovered they have a very long list of coffee to pick from. The place is busy most of the time so if you go on a Sunday be ready to wait for a little while (As my roommates discovered). We went around noon on a Saturday and only had to wait five or ten minutes. The staff is friendly and good at what they do. They seat and turn tables quickly but without making you feel rushed out the door. This review is getting a four and not a five mostly due to my fault and not theirs. I think I ordered steak and eggs and didn't really enjoy it but I think I just don't like steak and eggs. Before you ask "then why did you order it?!" well sometimes you just have to try something new, now don't you. It wasn't that the food was bad it just didn't hit the spot. This place is cheap even without the coupon which probably accounts for the large amount of what I assume are college students. Mostly it reminds me of a restaurant I use to frequent down in Carbondale, IL (Harbaughs, if you ever get the chance). It surprised me to discover that this place is actually a chain because it holds all the charms of a small town local restaurant. Check it out.

    (4)

  • Paul C.

    I had a Monte Cristo crepe here. It combined the delicious sweet and savory of the Monte Cristo sandwich with all the ease of eating a crepe. No more sticky fingers. No more strained jaw (yes, I have a freakishly small mouth). Just simple crepe deliciousness. Actually, now that I think of it, the crepe could've used more powdered sugar.

    (3)

  • Matt S.

    Lots of great food that is brought out quickly. I've been here at least a dozen times, have ordered a different dish nearly every time (couldn't avoid doubling up on the Belgian Waffle), and have always left full and satisfied. Not too loud but not too quiet. Very affordable, especially if you have one of the many coupons that they mail out. If you're looking for healthy, your options might be somewhat limited. I typically substitute bacon or sausage for fruit to feel a little better about myself.

    (5)

  • Wendy C.

    La Peep is at a convenient location, so it's really a good place to meet friends for a brunch. It gets various kinds of pancake or breakfast combinations, which I like, and coffee can be refilled.

    (4)

  • MaryAnne M.

    Had breakfast with my mom here and I liked it. We also had the 99 cent coupon. Decent sized servings, really good coffee. It was a Saturday morn and there was a little wait, nothing severe. Lots of families in the room.

    (3)

  • Bridget L.

    I have never had a bad experience at this Le Peep. The trick is to go early, which I do because I have a small child. If you wait until 9:30 or after, you will have to wait. Although, it's usually not too bad. The service is friendly and super fast. The food is great too. I especially like their waffles, pancakes and skillets.

    (5)

  • Rocky B.

    Great place to go in Evanston for breakfast. Omelettes, eggs, french toast, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches...all the usual breakfast favorites. Most of the time there's a wait but they get people in and out pretty quickly and amazingly enough you never feel rushed when you are actually sitting down to eat.

    (3)

  • Nick H.

    Breakfast here will leave you full and is totally worth it. We had a platter with eggs and peasant's potatoes as well as some pancakes with granola in them. All were delicious and entirely satisfying. The wait staff is very courteous and helpful. There's plenty of room in the restaurant to accomodate all the diners that they have on the weekends. Great breakfast can be had here.

    (5)

  • Dee W.

    Came here for breakfast/brunch and had to utilize that 99 cent coupon that they mail me - where you purchase one entree and get one for only 99 cents! What a great deal! Service was good - we were told that there was a 20 minute wait so after 15 minutes, we were seated and as soon as we had ordered our food, we only waited about 10 minutes before being served our food. I got the White Lightening which is an egg whites omelette with chicken, onions, green onions, salsa, and avocado. Totally yum and felt very healthy while I scarfed the whole thing. Their omelettes and skillets are both really good. The french toast is another fav. I'd recommend getting those instead of anything else on the menu. Once tried their steak and eggs and was less than impressed but four stars for the yummy skillets/omelette/french toast!

    (4)

  • Jesster A.

    Ah, the perpetual 99 cent coupon - This is what's known in the business as discounting or devaluing oneself/product. That second meal is now WORTH only 99 cents.... Be that as it may, while I've never cared for their signature hobo potatoes - they have gotten me somewhat addicted to the idea of adding cream cheese to omelets and/or scrambled eggs... The spouse loves the wafffles and pancakes - but I'm too spoiled by Walker Bros.

    (4)

  • Valerie H.

    Initially I liked the place, but in the past months there level has decreased. Pancakes were dry and thick. The Eggs Benedict have a very thick and pasty hollandaise sauce. I do like going with a friend that has a 2 yo, they get crayons, and is child-friendly, but the food is worse than it was.

    (2)

  • Dave Y.

    it's pretty good, especially for a weekend brunch. i'd say if you're craving denny's-type american food, then come here instead. but honestly, it's just basic good stuff, but nothing terribly fancy or special, hence 3 stars only

    (3)

  • Christina R.

    The Short : This is not a destination restaurant, but if you happen to live a short jaunt away, the potatoes are good, the eggs are cooked well, and it is a solid little breakfast joint. My boyfriend and I just moved to Rogers Park, far away from our old stand-bys in Ukrainian Village, and this shall suffice. The menu is full of a lot of interesting items and unique items, but I was surprised at the lack of sweet crepes (there was one very intricate sweet crepe). I ordered the French Toast Breakfast with eggs, potatoes and sausage; the boyfriend had the belgian waffle breakfast with sunny side up eggs, bacon, and potatoes. The only criticism I have for these classic items is the manner they cook the french toast in is slightly odd; the egg forms a very thick outer layer on each side of the french toast, much heavier than I have ever eaten before, but it wasn't bad, just not what I expect when I order plain old French Toast. They can handle an egg, which I can't say for all breakfast establishments; the white was cooked all the way through with the yolk perfectly liquid on my overeasy egg, properly executed without any crisping on the edges. As part of the now post-grad school, working crowd, I found some of the clientele to be slightly obnoxious (see massive crowd of obnoxious late teens/early twenties). It lacks any semblance of pretention, but the menu tries too hard without doing enough of the classics. Overall, if you want a wow breakfast, this isn't the place. If you want a properly executed breakfast that will satiate and you are in the area, this place will suffice.

    (3)

  • Amanda M.

    I have been here several times for breakfast (most if the time negating my morning workout at my gym a few doors down) and the food is pretty good. The Belgium waffle was perfect. Definatly the best thing that I have had there. On the savory site, their "hawg-wild" gravy is not what I am used to on my biscuits and gravy or country fried steak. It has slices of sausage, not crumbles, and they love putting scallions on everything. Okay - but not what I was expecting when I order biscuits and gravy. I like their peasant potatoes (I always ask for them crispy) and the eggs are good too. The food is super fast, and on weekdays, there has never been a wait - though I have never tried to go on a weekend. There are always Buy one meal, get one for $.99, which is a great deal. Oh - and their water has is a pitcher on the table with lemon, so if you like plain water you will have to ask for it.

    (4)

  • Patti B.

    We stopped by for lunch this weekend and found the place packed in spite of the incredibly heavy rain all morning. Nevertheless, we were seated quickly and received our food almost immediately after we ordered! As far as the menu goes, it is fairly typical breakfast fare with a few variations on the drinks (like the cinnamon roll latte I found better than anything at Starbucks). I didn't really like my gravy-doused english muffins, but the potatoes were good and so was the omelette. More importantly, and this is the reason why I am certain I will be returning to Le Peep, the plain pancakes are absolutely delicious - light and fluffy with a buttery taste that virtually melts in your mouth. Try them, you won't regret it.

    (4)

  • Jess S.

    I come to this chain for the skillets. And the pampered eggs. And omelettes. And the benedicts. Sure theres a wait. Isn't there one at every breakfast joint? Service is good. Food is consistently delicious. Satisfying. Yum!

    (4)

  • Heather F.

    Pretty good breakfast. Went here last weekend and enjoyed my breakfast for the most part. The coffee was strong and piping hot so big thumbs up for that. The service was a bit lacking. Our waitress seemed a bit moody ... perhaps nursing a hangover. We got an order of the pumpkin pancakes for the whole table to split and they were delicious. I'd have those again any time. I wish I had made that my main order. Instead, I got an artichoke egg bake thing. It was ok, not great. Overall, I'd say the breakfast here is solid but not spectacular. I can't give this place 4 or 5 stars because there is so much competition in the breakfast market. I consider myself a breakfast connoisseur and I can easily pick out 5 or 6 places right off the top of my head that I like more. Basically this place is good, not great.

    (3)

  • Arnab M.

    Excellent omelets, and really quick service - perfect when you are craving for food the morning after a night out in town! They even have healthy/light options, i.e. mini-omelets and all. I "made my own omelet" with tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken, peppers, gruyere cheese and a few other tidbits - DELICIOUS!!! It probably took me all of 3 minutes to scarf it down my throat. Everything comes with an English muffin (regular, wheat or cinnamon) and a choice of potatoes or fresh fruit. Their hot chocolate was rich and thick, loved it! The wait was long though because it's a tiny restaurant and they don't take reservations. I can't even imagine how crazy this place would be during family weekend at Northwestern! Good thing it wasn't.

    (4)

  • Mary C.

    Yep, Le Peep manages to mess up breakfast. I don't get it. Eggs and pancakes should be super easy to make, but somehow this place always lets me down. Yet, it's always crowded. Wise up people! This food is tasteless. It's probably frozen and just warmed up. You deserve better! Don't wait in line for zero atmosphere and crappy food. Leave this for the college students who don't know any better. Go to the pancake house on Green Bay for better breakfast options.

    (1)

  • Molly S.

    Mediocre food in a depressing atmosphere. Not worth fighting the (inexplicable) crowds for.

    (2)

  • Bella D.

    Came to Le Peep for brunch with my pal and her kids. We had a great time and enjoyed my pancakes with eggs and sausage plate! This place was packed on Sunday. Definitely a great group and family place! Friendly atmosphere.

    (4)

  • April L.

    A nice little eatery. We didn't have to wait long, it isn't expensive, and it's quite cozy inside (maybe because it was raining outside?!). I recommend this place for breakfast!!

    (4)

  • Maggie B.

    If you live or work in Evanston, get in on the punch club - Monday is double-punch day and after ten punches you get a meal free (when another one is purchased, of course.) The Sir Benedict Omelet is the best thing on the menu. I love going for lunch because you can have a breakfast item or a lunch item. They also bring a whole carafe of coffee to the table for you, in addition to a carafe of lemon-slice garnished water, so you can pour your own. I like a place that offers me that kind of control. The drawback? What my brother calls "Kindergarten Chairs" that are shaky and about 15% smaller than the average chair.

    (4)

  • Rachelle G.

    Went this past Sunday, it's been a while since I've visited a location. I was surprised to be seated in 15 minutes with a party of 5 on a Sunday, so that was a great start! We were immediately greeted once seated and given water. Menu is a good size, typical standards. They serve the diced potatoes here (I forget what they are called), but I'm a much bigger fan of hash-browns. I ordered chicken fried steak bc I like country gravy, but they both were subpar. My sister had a skillet that was pretty good. Another sister ordered steak and eggs and her steak came out undercooked. (Yes, I know there are better places to order steak and eggs, but that's what they chose). Brother in law had french toast and he had no complaints. Decor is minimal, nothing worth mentioning. Prices were average for a brunch spot. Not an awful place, but not first on my list.

    (3)

  • R C.

    Absolutely great breakfast place and MUCH better alternative to Denny's and IHOP for the same price. Beautiful presentation, relaxing and non-pretentious ambiance, and good service.

    (4)

  • Ann Y.

    The main reason to go here is the blueberry granola pancakes. They are really awesome and worth the trip back. I also tried a smoothie and they are pretty good- No Jamba juice thoughThe rest of the food is just average. .Our server was friendly and the atmosphere is good. I also tend to get a lot of coupons from them, so bonus points for that.

    (3)

  • Brian K.

    Above-average breakfast and brunch spot in Evanston. The crowds can get pretty ridiculous waiting for tables, but the staff always seem to be on their game and getting people in and out. I can't say I'm a fan of paying the check at the cash register on the way out, but maybe that's how they can move people through. The service is adequate given the crowds and the food is on your table fast. The food veered a little bit to the pre-prepped and greasy side rather than fresh and balanced, but sometimes that's all you want. Egg dishes and omlettes are adequate, the pancakes and waffles and french bread are much, much better. I'd take this over an IHOP or Denny's anytime.

    (3)

  • Ed H.

    Never disappointed here! food is fast and made to order the staff is nice and get you food quick. a complete breakfast for under $8 is a deal and the coffee is decent as well. The skillets, and omlettes are good, waffles are good and pancakes are ok. do reccommend

    (4)

  • Christine P.

    great food, next to the train, and their name is a chicken noise! long lines during the day is my only complaint!!!

    (4)

  • Jeff K.

    Nice breakfast place. I had one of the breakfast skillets. The veggies were fresh and the eggs were so fluffy. I also liked the apple/ orange juice, which was freshly Juiced/squeezed. Get there early cause it gets crowded really quick. I recently saw that they opened one in Poway, California and I really wanna go there just for another skillet. It's a bit of a drive but one day heading North I'll drop in.

    (4)

  • MarBear F.

    Let me start by stating how much we used to love coming here and always thought the service was great. Unfortunately, the last two visits have proved us wrong. My husband and I ate here this past Sunday. We had to search out a hostess in order to be seated. There were two, and they were both sitting in a back section with the wait staff talking about how much they didn't want to be there b/c it was slow. When we did get seated, it took another fifteen minutes for someone to bring coffee (place was dead) and another fifteen (had to ask the bus boy for our server) to place our order. When the food came, our server didn't come by again (potatoes were dry and had clearly been sitting out for awhile) to see how things were. We didn't see her again until we asked the bus boy to get her so we could get our check. But, we did manage to listen to one waitress beg to leave early b/c they were slow while the other servers discussed what they got for Christmas. The other few customers who were there had dirty plates stacked on their tables, also looking for a server and had to go find the hostess (again back by where the servers were sitting) in order to pay the tab. We certainly noticed the hostess's eyerolling that she had to get up and do something. That may have been our last trip there until the service improves.

    (1)

  • RJ W.

    VERY average. I was disappointed. Perhaps in Evanston this considered a really good breakfast place (steeling myself for the inevitable diatribes) but the food is mundane and average, some of it , particularly the breakfast potato's, are just bad. I give it a 2 because the pancakes are pretty good, but our eggs were overcooked, etc. I would not make any sort of effort to go her again.

    (2)

  • Irene J.

    it took about 20 minutes to get a table, but it wasn't too bad of a wait. it was definitely busy. we had specialty pancakes as a starter and they were fantastic! try their pancakes! i had eggs with spinach of the sort. they were good. there were a lot of food. i don't know if the server was overwhelmed with too many tables or was new, but service was on the poorer side. she'd disappear for 15 minutes at a time. we weren't in a rush, so i was willing to overlook it. go for the food and space (clarke's which is just as good is just too cramped).

    (4)

  • Jennifer H.

    You tend to forget how special it is to find a place that is absolutely reliable. No, nothing here is really special. I personally am partial to the White Lighting (egg white omelet with cheese, chicken, green chiles, avacado and salsa), but I wouldn't suggest it as particularly better than anything else. But Le Peep is just so wonderfully reliable. The service is perfunctory and the food is always good. I also appreciate a breakfast place that offers lighter options-some days I don't feel like consuming my caloric intake for the day before noon. If you're around Evanston and want a tasty breakfast, you'll find it here.

    (4)

  • Chanita S.

    I was taken here for breakfast this morning instead of Walker Bros. on Green Bay which is where I normally grab brekkie whenever I visit home in the North Shore. However, my friend didn't feel like waiting for the long line, and this was his alternative option. I was disappointed at first and had my qualms about this new place. When we arrived around noon, the line wasn't terribly long thus we only had to face a 10 minute wait. The breakfast aroma immediately took over my hunger, so I decided to occupy myself by learning the menu during the torture wait. I seriously couldn't decide what to order because every item on the menu soundting tempting. I was torn between getting the Cookie Cakes, Belgiam Waffles, Omni Omlette, or the Mexican breakfeast "Desperado". I couldn't decide for the life of me, and just right when I thought I knew what I wanted to order, we were called to be sat right away. Pretty sweet!! After being seated, the server came almost immediately to hand us our water and silverware, came back in a few minutes to order our drinks. I didn't get anything special--just the Pineapple Juice which was almost the perfect remedy for my Saturday morning hangover. Very refreshening. I ended up ordering the Desperado under the Southern Border section of the menu. I'd describe it as a Mexican skillet topped with two runny sunny side up eggs consisted of diced "Peasant Potatoes" (basically Idaho potatoes if you may), a shit load of jalepenos, and melted cheese. If you're not a fan of jalepenos, don't order this one. It was somewhat overwhelming at first, but I ate it nonetheless. The portion was just about right which is what I look forward to in a breakfast. I think it's wasteful when breakfast places give you more than you can eat because let's face it, how often do people bring home their breakfast leftovers and re-eat it? Eggs and bread get soggy....nothing appealing about that. Anyway, I tried a bit of my friend's french toast and I wish I ordered it. I give them four stars for not providing free sides such as sausages, bacon, eggs etc. They only come with the combo's, so I think their stingy in that regard. Next time I'm back at home, I'll visit this place again. Overall, pleasant experience. Stay classy, Evanston.

    (4)

  • Meredith F.

    As you may know if you even skim my reviews, breakfast food is my favorite, so I love Le Peep. I just don't love that when I want to eat really good breakfast food, i.e. the weekends, everyone else does, too, and they go to Le Peep. The wait can be long but they are good about keeping a list and quick turnover. They must put crack in their pancakes, b/c they are some of the best I've ever had, and the waitpeople and buspeople are usually very nice and attentive. Sort of a diner feel, but then slightly above that. I don't know, I like it.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth W.

    The Harvest Benedict is amazing! Lots of veggies, and eggs poached nicely. Their orange juice is NOT FRESH SQUEEZED, rather out of a jug that is marked fresh squeezed. They showed us the proof.

    (3)

  • Thabo P.

    Delicious pancakes. Super fast service. Shorter waits than Walker Brothers up in Wilmette. Amusing, 40-something, surfer-dude waiter who was "jacked" to serve us, brah! Lots of things to like about Le Peep. But the tables are very close to each other and ambiance is a bit lacking. Overall, not a bad place for breakfast or brunch. But if you have the time, go to Walker Brothers and get better food in a charming atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Yohini S.

    This restaurant is a solid 3 star restaurant. They are not bad but they are not great either. I had brunch date with a friend during holiday season and since it was on a weekday, we were able to get a table without wait. I got the autmn harvest benedict and I was genuinely excited by how it sounded when the server repeated the order. However the actual food was just okay. Edible but nothing to write about. But they did have two good things that are worth mentioning. (a) Unlimited coffee was good and was refilled regularly when I was there. (b) Discounts - They do give wildcard and senior discounts. So take advantage of it. I highly doubt that I would be back. There are way too many other places to try :)

    (3)

  • Yuki Z.

    Have to say this is one of my favorite brunch place in town!!!! The waiting could be crazy for some Sunday morning. (But there's one time I didn't wait at all..so I guess it depends) Le peep is really about the food. Service is okay, people are nice and caring. Super friendly and easy to talk to. Love all the Benedict items. Especially the salmon Benedict. All times favorite. But recently tried almost all Benedict items, and all of them are pretty good! Also love the omelet. Usually I'll pick my own ingredients. Always good! The burrito is okay..I guess I just don't like to get burrito for brunch :/ Overall a great place, really like it!

    (5)

  • Michael J.

    Let's face it, lot's of better choices out there. Peasant potatoes were barely cooked, still crunchy and lukewarm. Asked for them to be replaced, which our very good waiter did very quickly...same result. Finally ended up just getting fruit as a substitute. My hash browns were like reconstituted dried potatoes, again barely cooked. Ham was thin and dry. Biscuit was obviously frozen and microwaved. Sausage gravy was probably out of a bag with sliced sausage links in it. Coffee was pretty good and eggs were cooked as ordered. I think you get the picture.

    (2)

  • Buzz B.

    We used to frequent the west loop location when we lived there, so we decided to make the trek to Evanston this morning (and yes I know that they are all franchises so it isn't fair to compare location to location). The food was solid, as expected, although the Denver omelet was tiny. The problem was the service - TERRIBLE. Took 3 requests for a cup of coffee. We were never offered refills. Brought and extra plate that was dirty. Asked for water with no lemon and they just took the lemon out of the carafe. When we asked for stuff the nice waitress looked at us blankly and smiled, like there was no one home. It was fine to go for nostalgia, but there are better choices. We won't be back.

    (1)

  • Cynthia X.

    If you are looking for a decently priced brunch spot, then look no further. It's like an ihop, but with a lot more than just pancakes. Quality wise though - it's like ihop. I tried the mini denver omelette, which comes with a side of potatoes and english muffin. What's great about this place it that you can substitute like for like (ie a meat for another meat, or potatoes for hashbrowns etc.). I also got to choose the type of english muffin - white, wheat, cinnamon raise (!). I wish the english muffin had the butter on the side, instead of pre-spread. Wayyy too much butter (though tasty!). What I didn't like - waffle misnomer. They call it a Belgian waffle, but it's not a traditional thick Belgian waffle. It's an All American waffle made from some flour mixture poured into a waffle iron, with powdered sugar on top and a side of syrup. It was ok, but no Belgian waffle. 10% Wild Card discount!

    (3)

  • Hangda Z.

    My second time coming here. Arrived around 8 am, so we didn't wait for seat. I got salmon Benedict and my friend got Benedict with bacon. I really like mine toasted salmon which is not that hard after being toasted and tomatoes balanced the thick and creaming taste of salmon and cheese. Served with English muffin, this portion was big enough to feed me full and I even had some left! I love half-raw eggs on my salmon! The cook broke the yellow parts before the Benedict was served, so salmon was mixed with the fresh flavor of the egged. Pretty good match! We didn't need much service, so no comment on that.

    (5)

  • Cat D.

    Pretty good brunch place! Great laid back ambience and wonderful staff. Great place for a lazy sunday morning brunch. The food was great! I mean, it's hard to mess up breakfast food. And I'll admit, that breakfast food is my favorite kind of food; even though I often don't wake up early enough for it. Their belgium waffle is absolutely decadent, and all of their egg dishes are delicious. In case you can't tell, I really like this place. Haha. Though when you go, take note that the portions are very generous, but with that being said, I've never really had any problem finishing. This is definitely my go to brunch place for sure. Love it!

    (5)

  • Joanne B.

    Good breakfast place. Waits can get long on the weekend so you need to be patient. It has something to please everything - from pancakes to egg white omelettes to sandwiches. Service can be a little rushed, but it is friendly. However, you just come out just wanting something a little more. I cannot put my finger on it, but something is just lacking.

    (3)

  • Jane W.

    I think I would give this place 3.5 stars, but rounded down to 3 because there's nothing special enough about this place to get me to come back. Been here 4 times, but my most recent visit was today (and none of my other past experiences have been so much better/worse that it's worth mentioning). Came with one other person. I personally got to try: -Gooey buns: English muffins with cinnamon, brown sugar, and toasted almonds. Comes with a side of cream cheese and apples in some syrupy sauce. Sounds more appetizing than it actually tastes. I was expected to be blown away by some sugary goodness, but the flavors were just okay. - Greek Goddess omelette: comes with potatoes and an english muffin; omelette itself has spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, and feta cheese (I asked for no cheese). The omelette itself is a bit on the small end, but it pretty much has all my favorite omelette ingredients. Plus it costs a little less than $7. Overall, food was decent but nothing particularly memorable. Our waitress was wonderful - prompt, attentive, and friendly, but the guy who seated us and the people working the register looked tired and unhappy to be there.

    (3)

  • gena r.

    I would definitely skip LePeep if you're looking for breakfast or brunch in Evanston. There are so many better options, like Lucky Platter or Farmhouse which is just up the street! I came here on a Sunday morning and ordered the Roma eggs which were fine, but the portion was tiny! My sister ordered a side of pancakes with fruit on top. The strawberries and blueberries were clearly far past their expiration date, so she sent it back. The waiter seemed pretty annoyed by this and was not apologetic at all. It definitely made me think twice about my meal if they have no problem sending out rotten fruit. LePeep is basically equivalent to a Denny's with a better location.

    (2)

  • Moni K.

    How could I not know about this place? I passed by it so many times. I tell you its fantastic! First time discovering it. The wait is not that bad approximately 20 minutes on a Sunday and the line moves, which means to me that I will get fresh ingredients. I had the Spinnaker-fresh spinach, bacon, mushrooms and cream cheese, topped with a tomato slice, a dollop of cream cheese and sprinkled with chives. I loved it. Might come back this Sunday if I don't feel like cooking.

    (5)

  • Lorelei C.

    The facts are these.. It is constantly being told to us that Breakfast is the most Important Meal of the Day for it fuels our bodies and our minds to get us ready for the day.. Okay, so , I never paid much attention to that, I skip breakfast all together most of the time, so when I go out for Breakfast it feels really special to me. Today was my first time at Le Peep, and this place is hopping, almost every available table/seat was taken. I started off my morning with Hot Chocolate, cause Lord knows I can't live without that!, and it came with 2 huge dollops of whipped cream.. This is Bliss.. Okay, so great start here, I was hoping they could top my 2 dollop hot chocolate and I looked over the menu, and they had some great choices, healthy and not so healthy, for instance, I ordered stuffed French Toast with cream cheese and strawberries and I know that wasn't so healthy but damn.. it sure was good.. So, I tried to balance it out with a healthy order of turkey sausage, which I actually love, more power to the gobble! My son Brian had The Lumberjack Breakfast which had eggs, French toast, sausage links, he said it was quite delicious.. And then, to top off this great meal, our server came with a 2nd. cup of hot chocolate for me, I didn't even ask for it.. Bonus!! Hey Hey!!! So, after all this,I am on a sugar high/rush feeling quite happy! This restaurant is not the most modern, in fact it's rather plain, rustic almost with wooden tables and chairs. But, they have a great staff of people working here, from the servers to the manager at the register, and they are definitely putting out quality here. And, menu prices are reasonable/comparable to other breakfast spots. So, to Le Peep, Thanks for serving me a great Breakfast today and it sure felt warm and cozy inside your place, a nice break from the chilly winds outside. I will come visit you again when I am craving this meal called Breakfast! Good Job Le Peep, Truly..:)

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    This place is in downtown Evanston and serves a very good breakfast. They have a great menu, don't rush you (I was there to gab!!), and it was very affordable. My only disappointment was the freshly squeezed OJ-- not good! I will come back!

    (4)

  • Emon D.

    It's a chain breakfast and lunch place that is great for a quick, inexpensive meal. As for great food- this really isn't the place for that. This is almost always packed with quick service and a quick turnaround. It's not the place to sit and relax and take your time with your meal. I ordered their Spinach Crepes Benedict which really wasn't that great. The dish was runny, and it really lacked flavor. Everything felt watered down which probably was the reason for my dish being runny. Our server was very friendly and always around to help. If I'm crazing a low-key, inexpensive, quick brunch, I'll definitely have this on top of my list. Their location and early opening time definitely helps with this place being a busy place for breakfast.

    (2)

  • Aditi R.

    Amazing service. Super cute spot, very homey and cozy atmosphere. Red velvet pancakes are amazing! I love this place and there is a wildcat discount!

    (5)

  • Harmony L.

    This was the first place I went when i arrived in Chicago because my friend who lives here likes it! I forgot what I got :( but it was delicious! I had an omelet that had chicken, spinach, avocado, tomato, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Magnificent! I thought their potatoes were good as well. The one minor thing is that I wish they didn't butter the english muffin. It was dripping with butter when I picked it up! So if you don't want butter, let them know in advance! Cute place that I definitely recommend!

    (4)

  • Oliver W.

    Pretty standard brunch place with the usual waffles, pancakes, omelettes, etc. The feel is of a standard mom-and-pop restaurant. The service is nice, and food is decent.

    (3)

  • Sharon C.

    I had Le Peep again today for probably the first time this year, and I just felt pretty underwhelmed. I have pretty good memories of Le Peep, and I got the same order that I usually do - lumberjack breakfast, sausage, eggs scrambled dry - and today, for some reason, I just felt disappointed. The pancakes were fluffy and moist and delicious as usual, but the rest of the meal just fell flat for me. My eggs were extremely overcooked, the sausage was dry, and the potatoes were oily and soggy. My brunch partner commented that some people here on Yelp said that you have to order the potatoes "well done" to get the right crunch on them, but, not having done that today, they were just not that great. Service was spotty as well - it was pretty difficult to get someone to fill our water glasses, and our server never came by to check on us. Overall, there are much better brunch places in Evanston and, now that I've satisfied my Le Peep cravings, I'll probably be headed to those.

    (3)

  • J.R. K.

    This place has underwhelming food and an ambiance that leaves a lot to be desired. My first impression upon entering Le Peep is that it is in dire need of a makeover. The walls need painting, the carpet is disgusting and needs to be replaced and the ceiling tiles are water stained and mismatched. It's clear that nothing substantial has been done to up-date and thoroughly clean this place in a long time. And if the customer area is dirty, I can only imagine what the conditions are in the kitchen. As for the food, it was ok. I had an egg white omlette that was fine. The potatoes were clearly taken out of a bag, heated (luke warm) and thrown on my plate. Perhaps the only thing that makes up for any of this is the fact that my service was fine. I used to come to Le Peep back in the late 90s. It was pretty darn good then, but not so much now sad to say.

    (2)

  • Angie M.

    I've been spending a lot more time in Evanston these days. A trip to Le Peep just turns into what happens. What's working: * Disgustingly vast menu. I mean, shooooooot. If you can't find something to please your palette, you're an alien. I'm talking heart skillets to pancakes to build your own omelet to diet-friendly options like an entire "light" section and a small portion section where you get just that... smaller portions so you don't eat like an obese hog that lays. * Coffee carafes on the table. Because bitches don't like to be waiting for coffee refills. * A "frequent diner" punch card where you get a punch for every $10 you spend and then when you get $10 punches, you get $10 off your next meal. I'm all for savings where I can find it. * Good eggs, yo. They make a mean omelet. And honestly, this is a downer to some, but I really like that it's not a 4 egg omelet that is so huge it just seems wasteful. What's not working: * Kind pricey for what it is. Its not staggering or anything, but you know. *Service is always just OK What you need to know: REQUEST YOUR POTATOES WELL DONE. I'm serious. If not, they'll come to you with basically no color or crisp and actually kind of raw in the middle. But if you ask for them well done, they're perfect. I would say the same for bacon. When ordered without modification it's really floppy. So I like it here. Go. You'll like it too.

    (4)

  • Karen P.

    Wonderful breakfast place in downtown Evanston. We always eat here at least once when in town. Prices are great and portions are Midwest hearty. I love that you get your own personal carafe of water for the table and coffee carafe too--makes refills easy. Excellent pancakes

    (4)

  • Hannah H.

    About a 2-2.5: I was so ecstatic in coming here since this place is only opened for breakfasts and brunches and close early. I came here after church, and boy, this place was packed! A good sign, I really hoped. We ordered the Country Fried Steak, which came with Peasant Potatoes, 'hog-wild' sausage gravy, 2 eggs your style (sunny-side up for me), and an English muffin. This came soggy, underseasoned, and the gravy smothered on top shouldn't have been smothered - it was thin and it seemed as if they messed up on the roux. The potatoes itself were chunks of oven-roasted potatoes with Italian seasoning - nothing 'peasant' about it. I'm an Eggs Benedict type of woman, so I tried their version - the 'Le Peep' way. The ham was underseasoned or not cured well and it was extremely soggy. There was an advertisement of their big cinnamon buns, so I ordered them to go. I assumed it was their homemade, fresh out of the oven type - however, I was disappointed in seeing that it was already pre-packaged. Aw! I'm glad I tried this place out, though, but not sure if I'd go back. +underwhelming breakfast/brunch place T___T

    (3)

  • Renee K.

    meh...we go here when its convenient and are hungry. friendly staff. Food is OK...nothing to write home about..or write on Yelp about...

    (3)

  • Julia J.

    Good breakfast options in the area, but stay away from the Eggs Benedict (or any dish with poached eggs). They don't do it right here.

    (2)

  • Adena K.

    Four of us went to Le Peep for brunch on a Sunday. We arrived around 11 am and had a 30 minute wait, even though the hostess was telling everyone that it was a 15 minute wait. Our server was a little odd and made weird comments to us (maybe she had a rough Saturday night?) and we overlooked that until she gave two of us the wrong orders and blamed it on the kitchen ("it's every server for himself back there!"). The food was mediocre (our group had 2 different skillets, salmon benedict and a combo with eggs and pancakes) and there was a very long line to pay. On the positive side, there's a 10% Wildcard discount and they give free refills on juice/coffee/iced tea. I hope that there are better breakfast/brunch places in Evanston.

    (2)

  • Laylajane A.

    No wait if you go during the week. We had a late breakfast/lunch. The chicken chili with jalapeno cornbread melted in my mouth. I was ready to eat all of it and I was supposed to be tasting only. The blueberry pancakes were more than decent. They don't take MasterCard. So, I had to run a few doors down to the bank.

    (3)

  • Kee V.

    The food here is fine. I've never had anything terrible but I have also never had anything exceptional. It's always busy for breakfast on Saturday mornings but the wait is never very long. I ordered the huge breakfast burrito today but made the mistake of not telling our server I wanted the potatoes crispy. Without crispy potatoes mixed in, everything was too soft. Service was prompt and friendly.

    (3)

  • David N.

    Nice seting i had the sweet potato pie/skillet very interestiing the sweet potato, ham and over easy egg went well together very light on any seasoning though

    (4)

  • Yohini S.

    This restaurant is a solid 3 star restaurant. They are not bad but they are not great either. I had brunch date with a friend during holiday season and since it was on a weekday, we were able to get a table without wait. I got the autmn harvest benedict and I was genuinely excited by how it sounded when the server repeated the order. However the actual food was just okay. Edible but nothing to write about. But they did have two good things that are worth mentioning. (a) Unlimited coffee was good and was refilled regularly when I was there. (b) Discounts - They do give wildcard and senior discounts. So take advantage of it. I highly doubt that I would be back. There are way too many other places to try :)

    (3)

  • Buzz B.

    We used to frequent the west loop location when we lived there, so we decided to make the trek to Evanston this morning (and yes I know that they are all franchises so it isn't fair to compare location to location). The food was solid, as expected, although the Denver omelet was tiny. The problem was the service - TERRIBLE. Took 3 requests for a cup of coffee. We were never offered refills. Brought and extra plate that was dirty. Asked for water with no lemon and they just took the lemon out of the carafe. When we asked for stuff the nice waitress looked at us blankly and smiled, like there was no one home. It was fine to go for nostalgia, but there are better choices. We won't be back.

    (1)

  • Cynthia X.

    If you are looking for a decently priced brunch spot, then look no further. It's like an ihop, but with a lot more than just pancakes. Quality wise though - it's like ihop. I tried the mini denver omelette, which comes with a side of potatoes and english muffin. What's great about this place it that you can substitute like for like (ie a meat for another meat, or potatoes for hashbrowns etc.). I also got to choose the type of english muffin - white, wheat, cinnamon raise (!). I wish the english muffin had the butter on the side, instead of pre-spread. Wayyy too much butter (though tasty!). What I didn't like - waffle misnomer. They call it a Belgian waffle, but it's not a traditional thick Belgian waffle. It's an All American waffle made from some flour mixture poured into a waffle iron, with powdered sugar on top and a side of syrup. It was ok, but no Belgian waffle. 10% Wild Card discount!

    (3)

  • Hangda Z.

    My second time coming here. Arrived around 8 am, so we didn't wait for seat. I got salmon Benedict and my friend got Benedict with bacon. I really like mine toasted salmon which is not that hard after being toasted and tomatoes balanced the thick and creaming taste of salmon and cheese. Served with English muffin, this portion was big enough to feed me full and I even had some left! I love half-raw eggs on my salmon! The cook broke the yellow parts before the Benedict was served, so salmon was mixed with the fresh flavor of the egged. Pretty good match! We didn't need much service, so no comment on that.

    (5)

  • Cat D.

    Pretty good brunch place! Great laid back ambience and wonderful staff. Great place for a lazy sunday morning brunch. The food was great! I mean, it's hard to mess up breakfast food. And I'll admit, that breakfast food is my favorite kind of food; even though I often don't wake up early enough for it. Their belgium waffle is absolutely decadent, and all of their egg dishes are delicious. In case you can't tell, I really like this place. Haha. Though when you go, take note that the portions are very generous, but with that being said, I've never really had any problem finishing. This is definitely my go to brunch place for sure. Love it!

    (5)

  • Joanne B.

    Good breakfast place. Waits can get long on the weekend so you need to be patient. It has something to please everything - from pancakes to egg white omelettes to sandwiches. Service can be a little rushed, but it is friendly. However, you just come out just wanting something a little more. I cannot put my finger on it, but something is just lacking.

    (3)

  • Jane W.

    I think I would give this place 3.5 stars, but rounded down to 3 because there's nothing special enough about this place to get me to come back. Been here 4 times, but my most recent visit was today (and none of my other past experiences have been so much better/worse that it's worth mentioning). Came with one other person. I personally got to try: -Gooey buns: English muffins with cinnamon, brown sugar, and toasted almonds. Comes with a side of cream cheese and apples in some syrupy sauce. Sounds more appetizing than it actually tastes. I was expected to be blown away by some sugary goodness, but the flavors were just okay. - Greek Goddess omelette: comes with potatoes and an english muffin; omelette itself has spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, and feta cheese (I asked for no cheese). The omelette itself is a bit on the small end, but it pretty much has all my favorite omelette ingredients. Plus it costs a little less than $7. Overall, food was decent but nothing particularly memorable. Our waitress was wonderful - prompt, attentive, and friendly, but the guy who seated us and the people working the register looked tired and unhappy to be there.

    (3)

  • gena r.

    I would definitely skip LePeep if you're looking for breakfast or brunch in Evanston. There are so many better options, like Lucky Platter or Farmhouse which is just up the street! I came here on a Sunday morning and ordered the Roma eggs which were fine, but the portion was tiny! My sister ordered a side of pancakes with fruit on top. The strawberries and blueberries were clearly far past their expiration date, so she sent it back. The waiter seemed pretty annoyed by this and was not apologetic at all. It definitely made me think twice about my meal if they have no problem sending out rotten fruit. LePeep is basically equivalent to a Denny's with a better location.

    (2)

  • Moni K.

    How could I not know about this place? I passed by it so many times. I tell you its fantastic! First time discovering it. The wait is not that bad approximately 20 minutes on a Sunday and the line moves, which means to me that I will get fresh ingredients. I had the Spinnaker-fresh spinach, bacon, mushrooms and cream cheese, topped with a tomato slice, a dollop of cream cheese and sprinkled with chives. I loved it. Might come back this Sunday if I don't feel like cooking.

    (5)

  • Harmony L.

    This was the first place I went when i arrived in Chicago because my friend who lives here likes it! I forgot what I got :( but it was delicious! I had an omelet that had chicken, spinach, avocado, tomato, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Magnificent! I thought their potatoes were good as well. The one minor thing is that I wish they didn't butter the english muffin. It was dripping with butter when I picked it up! So if you don't want butter, let them know in advance! Cute place that I definitely recommend!

    (4)

  • Oliver W.

    Pretty standard brunch place with the usual waffles, pancakes, omelettes, etc. The feel is of a standard mom-and-pop restaurant. The service is nice, and food is decent.

    (3)

  • Lorelei C.

    The facts are these.. It is constantly being told to us that Breakfast is the most Important Meal of the Day for it fuels our bodies and our minds to get us ready for the day.. Okay, so , I never paid much attention to that, I skip breakfast all together most of the time, so when I go out for Breakfast it feels really special to me. Today was my first time at Le Peep, and this place is hopping, almost every available table/seat was taken. I started off my morning with Hot Chocolate, cause Lord knows I can't live without that!, and it came with 2 huge dollops of whipped cream.. This is Bliss.. Okay, so great start here, I was hoping they could top my 2 dollop hot chocolate and I looked over the menu, and they had some great choices, healthy and not so healthy, for instance, I ordered stuffed French Toast with cream cheese and strawberries and I know that wasn't so healthy but damn.. it sure was good.. So, I tried to balance it out with a healthy order of turkey sausage, which I actually love, more power to the gobble! My son Brian had The Lumberjack Breakfast which had eggs, French toast, sausage links, he said it was quite delicious.. And then, to top off this great meal, our server came with a 2nd. cup of hot chocolate for me, I didn't even ask for it.. Bonus!! Hey Hey!!! So, after all this,I am on a sugar high/rush feeling quite happy! This restaurant is not the most modern, in fact it's rather plain, rustic almost with wooden tables and chairs. But, they have a great staff of people working here, from the servers to the manager at the register, and they are definitely putting out quality here. And, menu prices are reasonable/comparable to other breakfast spots. So, to Le Peep, Thanks for serving me a great Breakfast today and it sure felt warm and cozy inside your place, a nice break from the chilly winds outside. I will come visit you again when I am craving this meal called Breakfast! Good Job Le Peep, Truly..:)

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    This place is in downtown Evanston and serves a very good breakfast. They have a great menu, don't rush you (I was there to gab!!), and it was very affordable. My only disappointment was the freshly squeezed OJ-- not good! I will come back!

    (4)

  • Emon D.

    It's a chain breakfast and lunch place that is great for a quick, inexpensive meal. As for great food- this really isn't the place for that. This is almost always packed with quick service and a quick turnaround. It's not the place to sit and relax and take your time with your meal. I ordered their Spinach Crepes Benedict which really wasn't that great. The dish was runny, and it really lacked flavor. Everything felt watered down which probably was the reason for my dish being runny. Our server was very friendly and always around to help. If I'm crazing a low-key, inexpensive, quick brunch, I'll definitely have this on top of my list. Their location and early opening time definitely helps with this place being a busy place for breakfast.

    (2)

  • Aditi R.

    Amazing service. Super cute spot, very homey and cozy atmosphere. Red velvet pancakes are amazing! I love this place and there is a wildcat discount!

    (5)

  • Sharon C.

    I had Le Peep again today for probably the first time this year, and I just felt pretty underwhelmed. I have pretty good memories of Le Peep, and I got the same order that I usually do - lumberjack breakfast, sausage, eggs scrambled dry - and today, for some reason, I just felt disappointed. The pancakes were fluffy and moist and delicious as usual, but the rest of the meal just fell flat for me. My eggs were extremely overcooked, the sausage was dry, and the potatoes were oily and soggy. My brunch partner commented that some people here on Yelp said that you have to order the potatoes "well done" to get the right crunch on them, but, not having done that today, they were just not that great. Service was spotty as well - it was pretty difficult to get someone to fill our water glasses, and our server never came by to check on us. Overall, there are much better brunch places in Evanston and, now that I've satisfied my Le Peep cravings, I'll probably be headed to those.

    (3)

  • J.R. K.

    This place has underwhelming food and an ambiance that leaves a lot to be desired. My first impression upon entering Le Peep is that it is in dire need of a makeover. The walls need painting, the carpet is disgusting and needs to be replaced and the ceiling tiles are water stained and mismatched. It's clear that nothing substantial has been done to up-date and thoroughly clean this place in a long time. And if the customer area is dirty, I can only imagine what the conditions are in the kitchen. As for the food, it was ok. I had an egg white omlette that was fine. The potatoes were clearly taken out of a bag, heated (luke warm) and thrown on my plate. Perhaps the only thing that makes up for any of this is the fact that my service was fine. I used to come to Le Peep back in the late 90s. It was pretty darn good then, but not so much now sad to say.

    (2)

  • Angie M.

    I've been spending a lot more time in Evanston these days. A trip to Le Peep just turns into what happens. What's working: * Disgustingly vast menu. I mean, shooooooot. If you can't find something to please your palette, you're an alien. I'm talking heart skillets to pancakes to build your own omelet to diet-friendly options like an entire "light" section and a small portion section where you get just that... smaller portions so you don't eat like an obese hog that lays. * Coffee carafes on the table. Because bitches don't like to be waiting for coffee refills. * A "frequent diner" punch card where you get a punch for every $10 you spend and then when you get $10 punches, you get $10 off your next meal. I'm all for savings where I can find it. * Good eggs, yo. They make a mean omelet. And honestly, this is a downer to some, but I really like that it's not a 4 egg omelet that is so huge it just seems wasteful. What's not working: * Kind pricey for what it is. Its not staggering or anything, but you know. *Service is always just OK What you need to know: REQUEST YOUR POTATOES WELL DONE. I'm serious. If not, they'll come to you with basically no color or crisp and actually kind of raw in the middle. But if you ask for them well done, they're perfect. I would say the same for bacon. When ordered without modification it's really floppy. So I like it here. Go. You'll like it too.

    (4)

  • Karen P.

    Wonderful breakfast place in downtown Evanston. We always eat here at least once when in town. Prices are great and portions are Midwest hearty. I love that you get your own personal carafe of water for the table and coffee carafe too--makes refills easy. Excellent pancakes

    (4)

  • Hannah H.

    About a 2-2.5: I was so ecstatic in coming here since this place is only opened for breakfasts and brunches and close early. I came here after church, and boy, this place was packed! A good sign, I really hoped. We ordered the Country Fried Steak, which came with Peasant Potatoes, 'hog-wild' sausage gravy, 2 eggs your style (sunny-side up for me), and an English muffin. This came soggy, underseasoned, and the gravy smothered on top shouldn't have been smothered - it was thin and it seemed as if they messed up on the roux. The potatoes itself were chunks of oven-roasted potatoes with Italian seasoning - nothing 'peasant' about it. I'm an Eggs Benedict type of woman, so I tried their version - the 'Le Peep' way. The ham was underseasoned or not cured well and it was extremely soggy. There was an advertisement of their big cinnamon buns, so I ordered them to go. I assumed it was their homemade, fresh out of the oven type - however, I was disappointed in seeing that it was already pre-packaged. Aw! I'm glad I tried this place out, though, but not sure if I'd go back. +underwhelming breakfast/brunch place T___T

    (3)

  • Renee K.

    meh...we go here when its convenient and are hungry. friendly staff. Food is OK...nothing to write home about..or write on Yelp about...

    (3)

  • Julia J.

    Good breakfast options in the area, but stay away from the Eggs Benedict (or any dish with poached eggs). They don't do it right here.

    (2)

  • Adena K.

    Four of us went to Le Peep for brunch on a Sunday. We arrived around 11 am and had a 30 minute wait, even though the hostess was telling everyone that it was a 15 minute wait. Our server was a little odd and made weird comments to us (maybe she had a rough Saturday night?) and we overlooked that until she gave two of us the wrong orders and blamed it on the kitchen ("it's every server for himself back there!"). The food was mediocre (our group had 2 different skillets, salmon benedict and a combo with eggs and pancakes) and there was a very long line to pay. On the positive side, there's a 10% Wildcard discount and they give free refills on juice/coffee/iced tea. I hope that there are better breakfast/brunch places in Evanston.

    (2)

  • Laylajane A.

    No wait if you go during the week. We had a late breakfast/lunch. The chicken chili with jalapeno cornbread melted in my mouth. I was ready to eat all of it and I was supposed to be tasting only. The blueberry pancakes were more than decent. They don't take MasterCard. So, I had to run a few doors down to the bank.

    (3)

  • Kee V.

    The food here is fine. I've never had anything terrible but I have also never had anything exceptional. It's always busy for breakfast on Saturday mornings but the wait is never very long. I ordered the huge breakfast burrito today but made the mistake of not telling our server I wanted the potatoes crispy. Without crispy potatoes mixed in, everything was too soft. Service was prompt and friendly.

    (3)

  • Liza P.

    This is a great place to go for breakfast/brunch over the weekend, but keep in mind that it's always super packed, so budget in some time to wait for a table.

    (4)

  • Mercy M.

    I'm a huge fan of American breakfast foods - pancakes, French toast, omelettes...Le Peep has it all. I'm very picky about pancake batter but Le Peep has some of my favorites. Their French toast is a little too eggy for my taste. Customer service is good. Very reasonable prices. Only open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Pick up a copy of the Daily Northwestern in front of CVS just across the street or search through ValuPak coupons in the mail and chances are you'll find an ad for their prevalent "buy one entree get one for 99 cents" deal. And my favorite thing is their loyalty card, "Ten Chucks for Ten Chucks." One punch for every ten dollars spent, and after ten punches, you get $10 off your meal. DOUBLE PUNCH MONDAYS! :)

    (4)

  • Bruce A.

    Awesome place to eat! Went to brunch today. The place was packed but only had to wait about 15 mins. The food was excellent and the coffee was outstanding. I was shocked at how fast the food came to the table after it was ordered for how busy the place was. Definitely going to be frequenting the place.

    (5)

  • Anjum G.

    Very nice, casual breakfast spot in the heart of Evanston. We had the migas omelette and the make your own. They were both very tasty. But the best part were the drinks! By far the best specialty coffee drinks I've had at a breakfast spot (and trust me I have been to my share of breakfast eateries).

    (4)

  • Adriane P.

    Usually it's a ROOSTER that wakes one up in the morning, not a baby chick so the name is funny for a breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. I've been a few times with a friend and it's always crowded but moves fast. We order and share and this is what we have liked: Wanderer Skillet Chopped up fried potatoes topped with fried eggs, bacon done well, diced tomatoes, onions, and melted Monterey jack cheese. And comes with English muffin. Very savory and filling. I, being mildly allergic, tried to avoid the tomatoes but everything else was good and fresh. Chicken Avocado Club Sandwich Grilled Chicken Breast with Swiss Cheese, avocado slices, tomato (which can be omitted), bacon, pesto sauce on sourdough with waffle fries. Good! It's rare I get to enjoy a club sandwich. Or waffle fries. All the elements complemented each other, although I'm not positive sourdough is the best bread. And shape of the fries makes them more interesting than just a spear. The coffee is darn good and HOT. I'm rather picky about coffee and their's is fresh and tasty. The service is attentive. The atmosphere is not that special but they have sidewalk dining in nice weather. I'd come back when I'm feeling peckish. See what I did there?!

    (3)

  • Helen S.

    Came here for brunch on Saturday around noon. It was kind of packed, but service was still pretty quick. My bf and I ordered a bunch of stuff: 1. Crabby patty benedict - too much breading on the crab cake and I could barely taste the crab, came with a side of peasant potatoes which were meh 2. Ultimate BLT (open faced BLT sandwich) - very meh, sweet potato fries were good though 3. Stuffed french toast - liked the lemon filling, could use more fresh strawberries. We tried to redeem a livingsocial voucher but it turns out that I had purchased it for the wrong Le Peep location. We had shown our voucher to the server when he seated us and he said that we should show it at the end, so we found out after our meal was over. The servers should be aware of this and let us know about the confusion before they seat us, especially because I'm sure that this is not the first time something like this has happened.

    (2)

  • David D.

    Pretty good breakfast. I had the gooey buns and a custom omelette with cheddar, jack, Cream cheese, bacon, sausage, and avocado. The omelette was nice in that it wasn't greasy, so you could taste the flavors. The "pleasant" potatoes were excellent. Staff was friendly. Overall good experience.

    (4)

  • Yuanjia Z.

    This place is amazing! I l really liked their pancakes and corn beef hash! They are always very busy so either get there early or just wait. The food was just very balanced (flavor and portion). The waiter was a little impatient last time when we were there, cuz we were waiting for our friend, who was late for a long time, so we didn't order till 30 minutes later. I can understand that they want to make people move fast so they can seat more people, but maybe he could just be a little more patient with "slow" customers.

    (4)

  • Andy S.

    I had high hopes for this breakfast spot and I will say I was slightly dissappointed - though perhaps I should have known given the constant deals/coupons. The food was good, not great. Service was ok. Seemed like a fairly typical average breakfast place. I would give it another shot given the reasonable prices.

    (3)

  • Paul M.

    Sunday.... Need food.... Where? How about Le Peep, haven't been there in years amazingly. Well, the long line did not dissuade us and 15 minute wait was only five minutes. So far so good. The omelette selections were good the food was good, nothing special good potatoes, lot of coffee refills. Will come again but it only gets three stars

    (3)

  • Nema H.

    I got a Belgian waffle, turkey sausages, eggs and potatoes with coffee for only 12 bucks. I was so full I skipped lunch. Worth every dime

    (4)

  • Katie K.

    Service: It was very prompt and efficient. The lemon water is a nice touch! Food: Pretty tasty! Nothing too spectacular, but it's definitely good. I had the mini denver omelet, very good. I also like that it came in mini-size because I find omelets can be so huge! I also ordered a side of pancakes (I always like to try people's pancakes). They were very tasty. My friend got the pancake sandwich, her berries did not look super fresh. I did notice that nothing looked super fresh here, but it was still standard tasty breakfast food. It's also very affordable!

    (4)

  • Jimmy B.

    This place has got pretty good food and an attentive wait staff. Nothing is out of this world in my opinion, and it is in desperate need of a face lift, but it's definitely on my breakfast rotation!

    (4)

  • Erin Y.

    Great place to come for breakfast/brunch. I came on a Sunday with a large party around noon for breakfast and we were seated very quickly, even in the lunch rush. Fantastic! Their menu is pretty extensive for breakfast- lots of options. I ordered the lumberjack breakfast, which was your typical platter of everything. It was good, but not any better than another breakfast place. Service was quick and attentive. Overall, this is a great place to add to your breakfast repertoire. Lots of variety, big portions, good food. I hope to come back!

    (3)

  • Gino W.

    Two eggs scrambled well with cream cheese. No more cheddar, Swiss, or American cheese in my scrambled eggs. French toast dipped in custard, stuffed with a vanilla ricotta and cream cheese filling with a touch of orange and lemon zest. Topped with strawberries and powdered sugar, this was satisfaction on a plate Outstanding service, considering the restaurant was packed with people. I think I need to try to Belgian waffle. Translation: I will return.

    (5)

  • Bethany A.

    I came here on a Sunday morning for brunch with a fairly large group of people. For those planning a visit here, keep in mind that they get extremely crowded and busy for brunch on the weekends so it would be smart to call in a reservation beforehand. Despite that, we were seated in maybe 15-20 minutes (even though they split up our group because there were so many of us). I was impressed that our waitress had no problems splitting up the bill by writing everyone's order on a separate ticket and then just stapling them at the end. She also made sure we always had a pitcher of water on our table. Food-wise, everything was great. I had their Sir Benedict omelet which was delicious. I'm usually not a huge fan of cream cheese, but I didn't mind that they had some in my omelet. The broccoli was nice and fresh, which was probably my favorite part. The sides were tasty as well (just didn't have enough room in my stomach to finish everything). Some of the people at my table had crepes topped with cream and fresh fruit, which they really enjoyed. Next time I want to try their Eggs Benedict or any of their specials with pumpkin. We all paid separately at the register after our meal. You have to stand in line for a little bit, but paying our own ticket helped us avoid the craziness of having to split the bill ourselves. Overall, yummy place for brunch if you don't mind some background noise.

    (4)

  • Angela F.

    Food is very tasty. We rolled in on New Years Day around 1pm and the wait was only 30 minutes. Lots of options for eggs benedict and from when we ordered to when the food arrives, only about 10 minutes!

    (4)

  • Britt C.

    When I was spending time in this area, this was the place to go for breakfast. Spinnaker omelette. I tried this the first time I went, and I never even tried anything else because I fell in love with this omelette. This is the only omelette that can rival a gyro omelette, in my humble opinion. It has spinach, mushrooms, bacon, and cream cheese. Right there you already have two of my favorite things bacon + cream cheese. Cream cheese makes everything better. And bacon kinda does too. Having spinach still makes you feel like you made a healthy choice, even though you really didn't at all. Gotta love good rationalization. I know they have a ton of other great things for breakfast cuz it was always packed, even on weekdays. There might be a wait, but it will be worth it. You should probably just go ahead and have the Spinnaker though, it's amazing.

    (4)

  • Jan R.

    Great breakfast food and friendly staff. If there is a wait, it goes fast because they turn over tables quickly by always checking on what their tables need. Awesome combos! Delicious waffles. The coffee is surprisingly good for a cute little brunch place :)

    (5)

  • Beckie F.

    Every time I went there for brunch, there r lots of people waiting there. Food is great there. I like waffle combo. Also there are always coupons which makes a good deal.

    (5)

  • Ayesha B.

    This is my go to breakfast place! Whenever I have family in town or someone asks me for a recommendation on a good breakfast place I always direct them to Le Peep. The service is always wonderful they will always try to accommodate when you are ordering and the food is always so delicious. From their skillets to the pancakes and waffles.

    (5)

  • Caitlin B.

    Very, very crowded and overrated. The wait is usually literally out the door, and the food is not very good- on par with IHOP or Denny's. The prices are low, and they always have a million coupons, but I don't consider it worth the wait. The service is rushed, but there's no ambiance, and the coffee is terrible, so you won't mind how quickly they get you in & out.

    (1)

  • Amit P.

    Fair enough for breakfast but nothing great to boast about

    (2)

  • David L.

    Food: 3 Decor: 3 Service: 3 I came here with my gf for a late Saturday brunch around noon. 2.5 stars, rounding up. 1. Crabby patty benedict, 11 yelp.com/biz_photos/P6QS… So-so. 2. Ultimate BLT, 9 yelp.com/biz_photos/P6QS… Disappointing, although the sweet potato fries were okay. 3. Stuffed french toast, 8 yelp.com/biz_photos/P6QS… Okay, although it could have used more strawberries. Overall, mediocre food that wasn't as good as the menu pictures looked.

    (3)

  • Andrew S.

    Most of the people i know like Le Peep. Not I. It pales in comparison to Walker Brothers but i understand that sometimes you dont want to make the drive up Green Bay rd or wait in the line that always accompanies WB. The food here is decent at best, but come on, its breakfast food and no better than the bisquick and bacon I have in the pantry. The service is less than attentive and even the maple syrup is overly sweet. There is nothing on this menu you wont find at Dennys for less money, and probably wont taste any better (certainly the pancakes, sausage and gravy dont). Its well situated which is a shame because Lucky Platter is by far and away a better breakfast option, if you are able and willing to travel I suggest you checkout the afforementioned.

    (2)

  • Sarah G.

    When you start off the day with a great meal, things are usually just that much better. Every time I go to Le Peep lepeep.com/menu.php in Evanston, I leave feeling like I'm on top of the world. I mean, I have actually tried at least half of their menu: omelettes, pancakes, eggs benedict, scrambles, and delicious coffee. I cannot complain. Researching their menu, I discovered that Le Peep is not a place unique to just Evanston. No, even though they feel one of a kind, they actually have locations all over the Midwest and the South. You'd never know from the quality of the food though. Fills you up and makes you smile, every time. Now, the last time I went to Le Peep was over Spring Break, so about a month ago. Decided to get Eggs Benedict, because it's a guilty pleasure of mine, and because they make a delectable benedict, hands down. The hollandaise sauce was to die for, and even though my friend had me meet up with her at 9 in the morning, I was okay with it. The hash-brown potato things were amazing, the flavor practically leapt off the plate. I mean, why wouldn't I be happy? Bottom line: check out Le Peep if A. You like good Breakfast food. B. You're in the area and hungry. C. Want a really delicious breakfast that will not break the bank!

    (3)

  • Roxanne P.

    Used YELP, found this fun family breakfast place and enjoyed our meal. Great service, good coffee and food. Did not need anything special and was happy with our choice.

    (3)

  • Brittney E.

    This is one of the best places for breakfast / brunch ever! Been here on 3 different occasions and loved each and every time:) You walk in sometimes theirs a wait but your seated in a very timely manner. As soon as your seated lemon water is poured into glasses and your asked what youd like to drink. Everything that I've ordered is excellent! The staff are all very friendly and helpful! Can't wait to go back:)

    (5)

  • Hillari H.

    Good breakfast and brunch menu items. But this is more of a place to visit once in awhile. The prices are a little high, and some portions aren't that big. The place is very crowded on the weekends, and it can be a long wait to get a table. However, I would recommend this place for special family and friends meals.

    (4)

  • Reina L.

    It is a basic American breakfast place with decent food. I like their basic eggs and hash browns with veggies. After trying other items off the menu, this has stayed my safest bet. I do try to take advantage of a coupon (buy one meal, get one more for 99 cents), which I get from the Free Shopper paper. I usually pick up my paper at the Lincolnwood Produce market.

    (5)

  • Kellie M.

    Even though I gave it three stars, I'm thinkin', "Meh." My friend and I dined there on a Sunday morning around 10 AM and it was really busy and super crowded. My friend got there before I did and they sat her even though she told them I wasn't there yet and then the waitress gave her the stink eye for 10 minutes while she waited for me to show. When I finally did show, I told the children that were hosting at the front desk my friend was already seated and the girl said, "Okay. Go ahead and find her and waved me off." I said, "I've never been here before. She said she's in the back of the restaurant." Again the very young girl said, "Oh, just walk back there." and again waved me off. Rude. Since I had not seen my friend for over 2 years, we had a lot of catching up to do and we soon realized this was not going to be the place for that. They were very clear by their actions that this was a "Eat and get out" sort of place. They wanted that table and they wanted the turnaround. Rude. After the second time the waitress had to come back because we hadn't looked at the menu yet (since we were talking), she seemed pretty annoyed. Next time we gave her our order and it came out in like a ridiculously short amount of time. The food was ...well, meh. I ordered "stuffed" French toast which was not stuffed with anything but had some sort of drippy ricotta cheese sauce between two pieces of French toast. I didn't finish it. I also noticed my friend did not finish her meal either (something with salsa and eggs). The waitress came to check on us once and the second time she just dumped our check and left. Then she did come back - to take our plates. We decided we should just leave and not spend anymore time there. I will try this location again to see if the service is better in a non-rush hour situation. I have been to the Mount Prospect location and the service and food is infinitely much stellar than this location.

    (3)

  • Kevin K.

    This place has great service and the waiter INSTA-refilled our fancy vase of lemon water. That was great cuz dumbass me dropped some eggs in my cup of water but then I was able to just grab another cup and get some more lemon water immediately! awww yeah anyways, I go here to eat my goodbye breakfasts with my friend JJ and this is the 2nd annual breakfast we did before winter break so that means this place is traditional! Traditional breakfast place with traditional breakfast food. I got blueberry granola pancakes and the pancakes themselves were delicious! I wasn't feeling the blueberries though cuz they were kinda plain and not flavory, but overall it was a pretty great experience. Id give this place a 4.5/5 but can't so ill leave it at a 4. Time to say goodbye now :'(

    (4)

  • Matt M.

    Honestly I would hope for a little better quality food and a little less drab of an interior. I do not understand the big deal here. Its like any other diner around town but a little more expensive and with a giant wait during the breakfast rush. This is the lowest quality Le Peep I have ever been to. It is nothing like the one in Mt. Prospect.

    (2)

  • Amy S.

    Came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning with one friend, and we were worried when we saw a crowd of people outside the doorway, thinking that it would be a long wait for us, but for just two people around 1015am, it was like a 5 minute wait before we were seated! Menu had lots of great options, but my mind was set on the banana walnut pancakes and a side of turkey sausage. The turkey sausage was so so and got cold really fast, like two bites of it then cold. But the pancakes were fantastic! Warm, and fluffy with a perfect mix of nuts and bananas made my hungover tummy oh so happy! My friend and I were amazed that we were pretty much seated, fed and out of there within 45 minutes, just in time to browse the stores nearby that opened at 11a. Will definitely return if in the area again come breakfast time!

    (4)

  • Albert C.

    I came here for late brunch and there was no wait for a table which was GREAT! My friends and I were seated right away and our server was very attentive. I am giving them 3 stars because their menu had too much items and there was nothing special but simple breakfast food.

    (3)

  • Horace L.

    Reasonable breakfast. Pancakes were a good price and were gone in five minutes.

    (3)

  • Ju L.

    I hated this place the first time-- everything seemed so precious, there was something suffocatingly rural about it, the sun didn't shine in through the windows the right way. It was 7:30am, and Friend and I had been driving idly all night and were unshowered and dressed like good-fer-nuthin punks. The food was terribly greasy. Everyone else was done up all proper-like. It was an ill-fated visit. I've been here a couple more times after that. It's actually not so bad on a full 6 hours of sleep-- the food is decent (but varies from visit to visit) but the atmosphere is still kind of affected, with floral tablecloths and all, in a kitschy way. Le Peep can transform from a quiet breakfast restaurant to a loud brunch joint in minutes. I like the "Hen Pen"-- two eggs, potatoes, and corned beef hash with buttered English muffin. Got the "Okey-Dokey-Artichokey pampered eggs" once --ugh, I hate when ordering inherently involves embarrassment-- and it was not very good. Their pancakes are big, and better than Clarke's. The breakfast burrito-- whoa there. It's about the size of a newborn child, except stuffed with potatoes instead of... y'know, people material. If you are looking for delicate food, do not order this. If the sentence "I could eat an ox" has come out of your mouth in the last half hour, go right ahead. Service is nice and when you order a cup of coffee they bring you a whole carafe. Stick with the breakfast basics. Before you go, grab a copy of the Daily Northwestern on a street corner and rip out Le Peep's "buy an entree get the second for 99 cents" coupon that is always there. It is awesome. Le Peep stupidly closes at 2:30pm, though. Are they aware that college students really, really like breakfast for dinner?

    (3)

  • Kristin M.

    There's really nothing memorable about Le Peep. It's standard breakfast fare that did the job of filling me up. I enjoyed my Mini Denver, especially because the size was more akin to what I'd make for myself at home rather than the monstrous 3+ omelettes you get at most restaurants. I also enjoyed the English Muffin instead of the usual toast. The potatoes were just ok. Service was fine until we realized all the servers were bringing their own meals over to the big round table beside us to eat between waiting tables. It was really disconcerting to see our waitress keep one eye on us while shoveling down a meal of her own with 4 other pals. My friend commented that the restaurant feels like it's run by 10 year olds. I would otherwise have given this non-descript, but adequate diner a 3, but I had to knock off a star due to the weirdness.

    (2)

  • Ben D.

    Le Peep is a great family restaurant for breakfast and brunch. I've been going to this location for several years - in fact, I'm craving some Le Peep right now! Pros: -Great pancakes (I usually get the Lumberjack Breakfast because it has a little bit of everything...pancakes, eggs, bacon and potatoes!) -Healthy choices and portions -Fast and super friendly service! -Great location and easy parking -Great for large groups (although it may seem intimidating to see so many people waiting in the lobby, the wait is never ridiculously long and moves quickly). -Reasonably priced Needs improvement: -The coffee. I have a feeling that the coffee is brewed too hot and therefore tastes a little on the burnt side. I do like that it comes in a large karaf.

    (4)

  • Ariana G.

    Love finding new breakfast places and this was a good find. We thought it was going to take a while to get a table since it was on a Sunday and it was busy but we got in witching 5-7 mind. Food also came very quick and it was very delicious. I tried the franchise toast. Loved the coffee. Friendly staff. Definitely coming back.

    (4)

  • Shari S.

    The food is fine, but the service is TERRIBLE. Our server approached us as we were taking off our winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves. She seemed miffed that we didn't know what we wanted to drink. I asked for a minute so we could sit down. Fifteen minutes later she returned. We always felt like she was in a hurry to get somewhere else. To top it off, she brought a kids meal with moldy grapes. These were grey and fuzzy. I can't imagine that she didn't notice as she dropped the plate on our table. When I told the manager, he went in the back room with the fruit. I think he just removed the grapes and brought the rest of the fruit back out.

    (2)

  • Marissa O.

    This place is way overrated. I used to go here with my mom a lot when she visited-- it seems to be the place NU students take their families/parents to. It's close to campus, it's advertised in newspapers, they give a student and other various discounts... but their service is slow, their food is mediocre and they're generally overpriced. I can make eggs at home better than theirs. There are other breakfast places in Evanston to explore. Don't just settle for the closest one.

    (2)

  • Christine N.

    Good morning! You feel happy here because the people are friendly and you are hungry. The 4 stars is mostly for the environment and experience. Food wise, it's not BAD but it's not the best either. I expected it to be something amazing seeing as it is so busy all the time. But dang. Their English muffins are GOOD. I'd come here because it's also extremely covenient. If food was amazing, I'd come for that. As of now, it's because it's convenient. And cute. And people are nice.

    (4)

  • Cee A.

    Breakfast may be my favorite meal of the day. So, I won't be eating here again. I had the lumberjack breakfast and the service was fine. I personally thought that for the quality of food I received, the prices were a bit high. Maybe that's how how breakfast places are in Evanston, but I don't know. I know I've had way better breakfasts for less. I found that the pancakes were alright, but nothing to brag about & I didn't like the eggs. There was no flavor, literally none, and the salt and pepper didn't really help much. The bacon was overly crisp and the taste was mediocre. Their peasant potatoes were okay though I could tell that some potatoes didn't have the same doneness. Perhaps they have better menu items that I didn't try. All in all, it's just okay, I could have cooked and saved myself the trouble haha. I was told I could use a student discount and then told by another person I could not. That was a bit of an annoyance.

    (2)

  • Chris W.

    I was here a long time ago when I was just a wee one, and couldn't remember too much about it whatsoever other than the way the restaurant looked and that I went with my best friend and her mom. THIS time I went with my boyfriend and we were interested in a cozy breakfast. From the 'Pampered Eggs' section I got 'Roma' which is: Eggs scrambled up with cream cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes and artichokes nestled in a casserole. Very scrumptious. And filling. To drink I opted for Pineapple/Orange Juice, but they have an option for you to create your own concoction, which I think is sweet. The restaurant itself needs more booths damn it! Booths are just so crucial to a breakfast establishment! I wish our waiter was a tad more attentive, but aside from those (and the first one is more a dreamy wish) comments, no complaints! I believe that if prices were a tad lower I would come here more frequently.

    (3)

  • Penny C.

    I cannot really write a review about the food....my friend called to talk to them about having a party of 15-20 for breakfast. The person on the phone was very rude and cut her off mid-sentence. "We don't take reservations." He barked. She wanted to ask if they had a private room, again he was rude. HEY, I REMEMBER WHEN THERE WAS ANOTHER LE PEEP IN THE WEST LOOP, hmmm. It closed. Just sayin'. We are good customers and had a flexible time frame, although the conversation never got that far. THANKS SYMPHONY CAFE! We had a great breakfast at your place. :)

    (1)

  • Amy S.

    This is your typical diner in Evanston. If you want eggs and bacon for a reasonable price, this is the place to come! They have a good size menu, and a good size wait on Sat/Sun, but the place is pretty big so the lines move fast.

    (3)

  • Tom R.

    This place gives Jimmy Johns a run for its money in terms of quickness. I've only been here a handful of times, but the service has always been attentive and quick. The food is typical breakfast food; bacon, eggs, pancakes and waffles. I wouldn't say the food is bad, because it's not, but it's just like any other breakfast place, there's really nothing special about it. Being located right in the heart of downtown Evanston makes it a very popular place so be prepared to wait if you go on the weekends. My only complaint about this place is the lack of organization when it comes to paying your bill and/or putting your name down for a table. Both things take place at the same counter up front, so when a lot of people are paying their bills it creates a huge mess for those trying to put their name in for a table. Other than that, this is a great place to grab some breakfast food, but we still prefer Mrs. D's Diner in Wilmette if we had to choose.

    (4)

  • Callie C.

    Good, solid food. Nothing fancy or mind blowing but you can be assured you will find something on the menu that will spark your interest! I have always had a good experience with the service here as well. All in all a good place to grab breakfast or lunch!

    (3)

  • Christine K.

    Le Peep is overrated. The food's sub-par, and I would much rather grab brunch with a friend at Panera, Einstein's, or Cosi. The french toasts are too dry, but they're not terrible. The omelets? Not as greasy as Dixie's, which is the only positive aspect of them. Too much sauce/topping/cream/etc. on all their food, making them too heavy and overwhelming.

    (3)

  • Dave P.

    This is the best place for breakfast in Evanston. The stuffed French toast, with frosting-like filling, strawberries, and powdered sugar, is fantastic and the omlettes, eggs benedicts, and peasant potatoes are all worth coming back for. I've spent entire Saturday mornings sipping coffee and chatting over breakfast with friends and family here and look forward to doing so again soon.

    (5)

  • Reese M.

    Last week I was in town for an job interview and stopped in for breakfast. I was greeted with a warm smile and great service, The items that I ordered was ok...nothing special. Overall, I enjoyed my breakfast and service. Im looking forward to dining there again.

    (4)

  • Greg F.

    It's been a while since I was at Le Peep but this was the best breakfast I have ever had. Start out with a carafe of fresh squeezed orange juice & then move into the most delicious crêpes you can imagine. I can honestly say that everything here is delicious... omelets, waffles, French toast. If they have it, it is delicious! This is one of the things I miss the most about visiting Evanston. I wish we had a place like this in Virginia Beach.

    (5)

  • Adi S.

    4.5 stars...This is one of my favorite brunch spots in Evanston and probably one of the few chains I would review. I've been here many times, but I recently had the lobster roll on their summer menu, which was great. Light, flavorful, and priced well. I also really like the skillets and the biscuits and gravy, but the stuffed french toast is my favorite.

    (4)

  • Katherine L.

    I was disappointed with the food at Le Peep. After driving by it so many times on the way to work, I finally went to check this place out. Yes, there was a long wait, but to be honest, I'm not sure what the wait was for? The coffee was standard and watery, and I didn't think that the waffles that I had or eggs were any more spectacular than what I've had at any other diners. I suppose it would be a fun place to go after a late night of partying to get a bit sobered up, but I can't say that I will be eating here again in the future.

    (1)

  • Lauren S.

    I got the belgian waffles with sausage, eggs, and fruit. The waffle was bland and flat. The syrup was faux syrup. The eggs were rubbery. The sausage were just ok. The fruit was a very sad bit of watermelon, honeydew, and grapes. It's June, there are way more fruits in season. Very mediocre.

    (1)

  • Kimberley J.

    Service was nice, cute family restaurant. Food wasn't that good. We ordered Stuffed french toast (yuck, all that sweet cream) ,an omelette, and some pancakes. French toast was horrible, maybe it was the rush morning hour, but still worst french toast I ever had. Pancakes, and the omelettes were fine though, but nothing off the charts. I would skip this place, if I have other options.

    (3)

  • Judy H.

    Good omelets, and depending on mood, go between the full style, or smaller lite version. Potatoes included are superb, but can also get fruit. Coffee excellent and they leave a pot on the table. How smart. Good service and reasonable prices. That's how I like my breakfast spots!

    (4)

  • Meghann K.

    I tried this place for the first time the other day and the food was good. They offer breakfast options as well as lunch options. The portions were sized well (if you get the breakfast burrito, be prepared to take home leftovers). The service was also friendly & helpful; we ordered a side of potatoes, which they forgot the first time around, but she noticed that they were missing without me having to say anything & brought them out promptly. If you're looking for a casual, low-key breakfast/brunch spot, this seems like a great place to go. We experienced a bit of a wait to get a table, but it was reasonable for brunch-time on the weekend. I don't know if I would make regular trips downtown just to go there, but it was comfortable & the food was good; I wouldn't be disappointed to eat there again. :)

    (4)

  • Jeff F.

    Expected more as its in a great location, but the food is forgettable with a decor that badly needs updating. Save yourself the money and cook your eggs at home and grab coffee at McDonalds

    (2)

  • Alex M.

    My wife and I were in the mood for breakfast in new settings, and gave Le Peep a shot. We've been to the one in Park Ridge, but this one was very charming with friendly and fun service. The food was tasty and I liked how they offer many options for those who are health-conscious as well as those who are not. Definitely will go again.

    (4)

  • AnaPhylaxis B.

    Second time to eat here. I had waffles, eggs, bacon and a fruit cup. The place was packed but we were seated pretty quickly. Staff was attentive and friendly even if she did forget portions of our order (understandable to some degree since the place was really full) and it was quickly remedied. The coffee was VERY good and strong..just the way I like it. Food was good and filling, not very expensive either. Will definitely be dropping by again if I am in the area and hungry for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Rowena L.

    This is probably the best brunch place in downtown Evanston - such great crab Benedicts and skillets. The cookie cakes (chocolate chip granola pancakes) are also delicious. Too bad they don't take reservations and you always have to wait.

    (4)

  • L. P.

    Le Peep is always super packed around lunchtime on the weekends. i've always had good experiences with their eggs benedicts. their portions are also pretty good. my only complaint is that they don't take reservations, and in my opinion, the good isn't good enough to be waiting 30+ minutes for. (in my experience, add about 15 minutes to the wait time they give you)

    (4)

  • Lauren-ashley B.

    First impressions are important to me. When I walk into a resturaunt I expect to be greeted by someone yet there was no one at the hostess desk and there was a line forming up front. The guy finally took us back to be seated and he gave us the worst seat with a nice noisy view of the kitchen, I asked him if we could be seated away from the kitchen and he took us across the aisle right next to the kitchen doorway, I asked him once again if we could be moved and this time I choice the table. Although, I can still hear dishes banging around from the front door, ridiculous.

    (3)

  • Danny M.

    Strike one - Le Peep is a chain. Strike two - Average age of patrons is 95 (this might be a ball, rather than a strike.) Strike three - food was average. Homerun - No real breakfast competition in the area, so they are as good as they have to be to score. I ordered the Colorado - An egg white omelet filed with lean smoked turkey, avocado, diced tomatoes and bacon finished off with melted mozzarella cheese. I subbed out the bacon with corned beef hash, because I usually feel that everything is better with corned beef hash (Life lesson #8275287 by Danny). I was correct this time as well. The omelet was good and filled with ingredients, but I wasn't blown away. It came with toast and hashbrowns. Both were tasty, but typically difficult to mess up. Le Peep gets out a consistent breakfast and HUGE portions, although the price reflect those portions (8.95 for my omelet, not bad, but not great). My friend got the pancakes and thought they were good and fluffy, which they did look fluffy. For all my Wildcats, you get a 10% discount.

    (3)

  • Kris L.

    I'm not sure why this place doesn't have been reviews. We just got back from trying it for the first time and I thought it was pretty good! the wait is a bit long and seems like it took awhile to be seated, but once we ordered our food, it was seriously out in like 5 mins! I got the Hen Pen and my husband a skillet, and we both thought it was pretty good. No, it wasn't the best ever, but it wasn't disgusting either. The side of pancakes were also a good size. I liked the overall selection on the menu as there were a lot of healthier choices and different types of options. The price was very cheap as well.

    (4)

  • Penny S.

    Went twice this week due to our group's unwillingness to go anywhere else. Liked the taco trio a lot and the 'Le petit toast' was a good size (most portions are HUGE). My husband hated the Desperado--said it was swimming in liquid and that the potatoes tasted really old. Today he liked the omni omelet. So, some hit or miss. Waitstaff also-today she was great but the Dood yesterday was a jerk. One good thing is they open early for folks wanting to get going on the day.

    (3)

  • Beth R.

    First star: The pretty quilt decorations on the walls. Second star: The raisin-bread English muffins. Why there are no third, fourth or fifth stars: I sooo wanted to love the food here, since it's got a sunny, cosy atmosphere and the servers I've had are always friendly. But no. My breakfast-food standbys are a spinach and broccoli omelet, or else blueberry pancakes. Neither are anything to write home about, and I wouldn't even Yelp about them if not for the feeling I've had every time I've been there. What feeling, you ask? The feeling that everything on my plate came from the freezer, had a brief stint in the microwave, and then sheepishly tried to sneak into my mouth without me noticing it was borderline fake. I know frozen broccoli and from-a-package potatoes aren't actually fake, but it makes me a little sad to go out for breakfast (one of my top three favorite meals of the day) and pay for something I could have made at home (and I'm no kitchen-wizard). So, the ambiance and price are alright, but Le Peep needs to work on le food.

    (2)

  • Ellie R.

    Delicious! If you're a NU student, Le Peep is a great place to go for a brunch date or when your parents come to town. The atmosphere is hopping and even if it's busy the service is still good. One really stand-out meal for me is the Colorado omelet anything with bacon is a promising prospect for a good meal, and the avocado just seals the deal.

    (4)

  • Jane K.

    Went back after almost a year and it's still good. The coffee was bad but that's when the cream and sugar come in handy. :) Had the salmon benedict and it was good. Their English muffin is generic but their peasant potatoes make up for it (YUM). All in all, a casual, laid back, unpretentious breakfast/brunch/lunch joint that I absolutely enjoy! Don't expect it to be upscale and it won't disappoint! P.S. Do NOT refuse the peasant potatoes.

    (4)

  • Charles J.

    I love me my Le Peep. Simple? Yes. Chain? Yes. Great choice to eat at? Yes. The best part is you can always get a table at lunch. That doesn't mean they're empty - but they are big enough that there's usually no wait (um no - don't go after church dummy). And the food you get is a great value in terms of amount for what you pay (don't forget your Wildcard discount if you've got one - plus they often put buy-one-get-one-free coupons in everything from Value-Pak to the Sunday paper). AND BOY ARE THEY FAST! Seriously - a great work-lunch place if you need to get back quick. Did I mention how fast they are? Seriously. Now there have been times when the english muffins are a bit pre-cooked, etc. But in terms of the service and the food to price ratio, they're very consistent. WHY OH WHY DO YOU CLOSE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE AFTERNOON LE PEEP?! I sit at home sometimes in the middle of the night, imagining a midnight feast, alone in the Le Peep - in my PJ's. Yeah - if you WERE open that late I would have to come in my PJ's. So maybe it's better this way.

    (4)

  • Plenty F.

    3 stars. Right now, I'm trying to be good about what I eat. Unfortunately, the serve a huge helping of potatoes with EVERYTHING. Anyway... service was good. My Omni omelet was pretty good, too. My only issue was with the extra charge for cheese. It was supposed to come with cheese, and when it arrived at my table there were maybe 12 squgglies of shredded cheese on top of my omelet. Unacceptable. So, I asked for a lil more. Well, that came at a charge of .99. Even though my meal was supposed to come with potatoes and muffin, but I asked them to leave it off. Shameful practice, but whatever... at least the server and the cashier owned up to it! I'll go back... when I can partake of the pancakes, or stuffed french toast, or the english muffins. Those english muffins had a wonderful aroma. I'm sure that they will taste just as good.

    (3)

  • Jessie L.

    Heard good things about this place, but I was kinda disappointed. The food isn't bad, just not particularly special, though I haven't tried much on the menu. But it's a nice place for a casual/relaxed breakfast or brunch.

    (3)

  • Amy L.

    OK place to grab a generic breakfast. I went there trying to find some different breakfast from the Corner Bakery everywhere but ended up having the same food.

    (3)

  • Jeanne Z.

    This is the BEST breakfast place I've ever been to! Everything here is absolutely delicious and it seems that it is hard to order something that doesn't taste wonderful. The portions are very generous the ingredients taste very fresh. I've tried the Sweetie Pie Skillet, Stuffed French Toast, Lumberjack, Belgian Waffles, the fresh squeezed orange juice and the bacon! All of them made me one happy, full person. Highly recommend :)

    (5)

  • Keiko S.

    A very decent, good ole breakfast eatery. I love this place for its unpretentious setting and of course, the FOOD. The menu is quite standard, including omeletes, pancakes, french toasts, potatoes, etc. I normally order the 'white' omelettes in attempt to keep my cholesterol level down... They're fluffy and tasty regardless. I appreciate the lemon in the water. It's refreshing. Coffee is passable, and you get the whole jug to yourself so you don't have to wait for refills. A lot of families, so a lot of children...but despite the busyness, I haven't encountered any rude or impatient staff yet. The coupons really come in handy, and they're mailed to you a few times a month. NU Wildcard works, too.

    (4)

  • Laura S.

    Ok, perhaps I'm a *touch* biased because I worked here several years ago; however, it was literally for three months before the school year ended, and there are a ton of servers who never met me yet still provide excellent service. I've never once been disappointed with the staff - they're sweet and attentive, even when the place is packed. You might be tempted to pass this place by on the weekends based on the wait, but it's really not as bad as it appears. Even when the lobby is totally full, I maybe wait 15 minutes for a table, and it's never taken more than 10 minutes between ordering and receiving my food. From my experience as an employee, their kitchen is a well-oiled machine, and there's a real teamwork atmosphere. I've always had the impression that people are happy to work there, considering how many of them have been there for at least the seven years that I've lived in the Evanston-Chicago area. Now, to the food: I greatly prefer their breakfast options over Clarke's. Their blueberry pancakes are far and away my favorite selection, fluffy and chock full of blueberry goodness! I also love their skillets, but I must admit that I'm more of a hash browns girl, and the Peasant Potatoes aren't quite my style. I haven't tried most of their lunch menu, so I can't very well comment on it. Oh, and I echo what others have said about the chicken fried steak: If you really feel like clogging your arteries, this is hands-down the dish to try. You won't be disappointed. With all of the wonderful brunch options in my current neighborhood, I won't make a special trip here. But when I find myself in Evanston with a hankering for blueberry pancakes or a skillet that keeps me full all day, Peep is first on my list.

    (4)

  • Monica S.

    They don't take reservations, so when I came here for brunch on a Sunday, the wait was ~20 mins. outside, but it was worth it, because (a) our server was attentive and efficient, (b) food was appetizing (spinach crepe benedict and peasant potatoes were delicious), and (c) for NU students, you get a 10% discount with Wildcard! :) It's much better IMO than Dixie Kitchen next door for brunch.

    (4)

  • Ron G.

    You know what I really liked about this place? Quite simply, I had a server that was a nice guy with a sense of humor and he treated me and my girlfriend like he was more than happy to set us up with a good breakfast. His name is Levi and he was probably the nicest and most attentive server I've ever met. No, I don't know him and I don't know anybody at that place but the location was great, it was a sunny day and I was with my girl and Levi just made it cool. Nice job Le Peep

    (5)

  • Sandy O.

    Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Lately I have been traveling for work and have been frequenting Starbucks drive Thru and ordering breakfast sandwiches. You can only have a turkey bacon breakfast sandwich so many times before you suddenly realize that they taste like cardboard. So, when I arrived to my location in Evanston early and decided to find a breakfast place on the VERY handy yelp app (iphone) I was happy to come across Le Peep. It was pouring with rain and I really didn't feel like parking on the street and going in but BOY and I GLAD I did!! I ordered to Colorado Omelet - egg whites (whipped) filled with lean turkey, avocado, diced tomatoes, and bacon finished with mozzarella cheese. YUM YUM YUM!!! The omelet was so fluffy and cooked to perfection!! I took one look at it and thought there is no way I could finish this by myself but it was so good that my plate was clean. I opted for rye toast instead of the English muffin and the rye toast was thick cut and grilled just right. The peasant potatoes were seasoned very nicely and had just the amount of softness vs. crispiness. The service was friendly and fast. I just wished this place had booths instead of tables. No big deal, though. The next time I am in Evanston, I will be sure to go to Le Peep for breakfast. I see they have other locations and will look for them on my next trip! Way to go Le Peep!

    (4)

  • Dayna C.

    This place has a pretty big breakfast/brunch menu, so if you want options this is a good place to try some stuff out. With that said, instead of going with the stuffed French toast (like I probably should have), I went with "the eighteen wheeler" which is basically eggs however you want them, two pieces of bacon or sausage, potatoes and two slices of french toast. There is obviously nothing particular extravagant with such a breakfast because you can get it anywhere. With that said, both my potatoes and turkey sausage were particularly dry. I had to drench the potatoes in ketchup (which I never do). The French toast was also nothing to write home about. In general I found the place pricey. I mean I could get the same breakfast at Denny's of Ihop for less. My friend had some sweet potato skillet dish which she liked, so maybe it's just I picked the wrong meal. She also had the orange juice which she said was really good and fresh squeezed. If I went back I'd be a little more adventurous and see if that made any difference.

    (3)

  • Danielle R.

    When my mom was in town we ate our way through Evanston/Chicago. And, having eaten at Lucky Platter on another occasion, we were attempting to find another place for breakfast on a Saturday morning when I thought of Le Peep... and I'm so glad I did! This place was great! I very much enjoyed their Eighteen Wheeler® with 2 slices of French Toast, a pair of eggs, 2 pieces of bacon strips and Peasant Potatoes®... YUM! I even got the apple topping for the french toast which knocked it up a bit! My mom also really enjoyed hers but I can't quite remember what she had. The waiter was delightful and very attentive! The price was decent and we both left satisfied but not overwhelmed... perfect!

    (4)

  • ann s.

    I've cycled through more than a few Evanston breakfast places. We came here back when we first moved to Evanston and didn't like it much. We gave it another go last week. We still don't like it much. It's not that the food is completely horrible, it's just that I can name three or four places within a block or two that I think are better. Being a franchise chain, the whole place seems designed to get you in and out fast while minimizing their labor costs and maximizing profits (good for them, if not for me). And that goes for when things go wrong, too. Our waiter came to try to take our order almost immediately after we were seated. We weren't ready yet, but we did want coffee--a carafe quickly appeared. This is probably a win-win for a restaurant and customer--we don't have to wait for refills, and they can hire fewer servers, who won't be bothered by refill requests and will be able to handle more tables because of it. Our waiter came back a few minutes later, and we ordered. I asked for my breakfast of eggs over medium (in this case with corned beef hash). Our food came out incredibly fast--like they're assembling orders, not cooking to order. My eggs came out underdone--with jiggly, unset whites (shudder...). These things can happen--I was assuming I could ask for a refire, and all would be fine. Our waiter, meanwhile, was practicing that age-old server art of managing to pivot acrobatically between tables without acknowledging anyone trying to catch his eye. And I thought I was trying pretty hard, too. He never came back to ask how everything was, until he brought the check. All very efficient. But by then, we had eaten most of our food, with the exception of me and the eggs. Still, I was thinking I'd end up with an offer of a retire, which I would accept. When I told him the eggs were underdone, first he informed me of what a medium-over egg should look like (I guess in case I didn't know what I was complaining about and might change my mind once thus informed). I confirmed that it did not meet the universal (and their) standards of "over medium." He said, "I'll just take your eggs off the check for you." And then, before I could even say anything or request a do-over instead, he turned on his heel. Plus he touched my shoulder and called me "honey." (This did not make me feel warmly toward him.) What I wanted was a good breakfast, not a free breakfast. I thought later about why they handled it the way they did, and all I can assume is that it's cheaper to comp a breakfast than it would be to refire my breakfast and not turn our table as fast. My husband thought his meal was overpriced. Of the parts of my breakfast that were cooked enough to eat, I can't say that they were anything better than average. Here's the bone I'll throw them--it's nice that a raisin-bread English muffin is one of the bread choices. Overall, it was an assembly-line experience in which the food didn't even measure up.

    (2)

  • Jennifer A.

    The front host area on a Saturday was really disorganized. 3 people behind one desk. One guy taking names on a wait list. 2 girls supposedly just there to take the checks/payments. You walk up to the desk and theyre looking everywhere except towards you so you have to get their attention to get on a list(even though they werent doing anything.) The 3 of them were standing there doing nothing...so say 'hi' when you see a new customer....ask if you can assist them....What are you getting paid for?!! So we sit, we eat, no problem. Great waiter, good breakfast food. Then we try and pay, and my husband had to again fight for the attention of the girls taking the payments. It took us way too long to pay and there was zero order. The place also needs to replace their nasty ceiling tiles.

    (2)

  • Emily N.

    So here's the blow by blow of this past Friday morning Me: *rubs eyes* seriously? I'm awake at 8:30 am on a vacation day? The boy: pipe down over there - I'm trying to sleep! Me: I am too, but it's not working. So now you have to get up. The boy: *grumble grumble* broads pfft! Me: I'm starving and I need coffee something serious The boy: me too, especially if you're gonna make me stay awake We both shuffle out to the car in our lazy pants with a rockin case of bed head. Arrive at Le Peep. Waitress: Can I get you guys something to... Both: COFFEE! (we may have yelled it) Waitress: *returns w a carafe of java* ready to order? Me: Crabby Benedict please The boy: Sir Benedict Omelet Waitress: here's your breakfast. Enjoy Me: This is delicious. I have GOT to learn how to make hollondaise The boy: So is mine. And yes you do. Me: *gobble* Holy Jeebus it's HOT in here! The boy: *munch* yea, what gives? I'm burning alive. We finish up, pay the tab, then skedaddle back home whereupon we promptly fall into a 3 hour food coma. That's how you know the meal was amazaballs. The heat, however, was bananas. Hence the loss of a star. I'll be back, but I'll be sporting some flip flops, a tank, and a rockin pair of jorts. Hey, if I've gotta be sweaty - then you've gotta look at jorts. Deal.

    (4)

  • Chester W.

    Got the breakfast burrito... it would probably be great if it wasn't covered in melted cheese. How the hell am I supposed to eat a burrito with a knife and fork?!?! You wrap the contents of a burrito so that you can pick it up and bite into it!! Not to make it fall apart again by cutting it up!! The place was pretty busy during breakfast so I'm sure there are other items that are good.

    (3)

  • Abby B.

    I would give this place no stars, except the pancakes were good. Eggs were flavorless. Potatoes also flavorless. Do not get fooled by the gooey buns. They are super sugary. So sugary you can taste the individual grains of sugar. Disgusting. Also, the restaurant was horribly dirty. Celling tiles stained with water, hanging fake plant baskets dripping with dust that could fall into your plate at any minute. The syrup jar given to me was coated in syrup. I did not go to the bathroom, but my husband did and he said to me when he came out, "be glad you didn't go to the bathroom.". Gross. We will not be back.

    (1)

  • Natalie B.

    I'd like to rate this place higher. The food is decent and its cheap but their bathrooms are so gross. And it looks like they have not vacuumed in years. Come on Le Peep-clean this place up!

    (1)

  • Ellie F.

    Le sigh. Part of the problem is I realized I didn't like artichokes. The other part of the problem, is a dish claiming to have chicken, spinach, peppers, chives (maybe it was scallions), etc. has an artichoke in almost every bite. Yeesh. The potatoes were fine, but I would have liked some seasoning. The best part of my meal was the raisin english muffin. It wasn't so OMG terrible that I would never go back, but I definitely won't be suggesting it. Also making the day a little weird was our server speaking at a frequency only bats can hear. Or maybe she was just really ::really:: quiet.

    (2)

  • Andrew H.

    One of the more popular breakfast spots in Evanston. I patronized Le Peep by myself on an early Saturday morning -- no waiting, just me, myself, and huge portions of food. This was a special occasion too because I had a coupon for a second entree for 99 cents. Service is usually average, it's better when the place is less crowded. Food comes out faster too, go figure. Ambiance is good, a nice breakfast place feel. Tables are a little close together but don't think there's much possible to do about that. I began with coffee -- self-serve pitcher, would have liked milk or fresh cream instead of the prepackaged little containers. $2.49, drink enough and it'll be worth it, good flavor. For my entrees, I ordered the crabby patty benedict and the monte cristo crepes. The benedict: I suspect that the crab cakes are not made in-house. There's too much breading on the outside and not enough crab. I'd hope they aren't frozen crab cakes from Sam's/Costco but you never know. Nevertheless, it was still enjoyable. The eggs were poached perfectly and the hollandaise was good as well. Also served with cinnamon apples, oranges, and "peasant potatoes." Potatoes were well seasoned but not too desirous. Overcooked, they were rather dry. I'd want to try "regal potatoes" next time. The monte cristo crepes were delicious, but not for the faint of heart. A crepe with a meat menagerie inside -- ham, turkey, and bacon with swiss. Raspberry sauce, strawberry, and powdered sugar on top. The balance of sweet and savory is all wrapped into each bite. Served with a breadstick (not sure why, seemed random) that was just white bread, rather bland. But a good change of pace to the flavorful crepes. Once again, the "peasant potatoes" were more of the same. Overall, quality is above average and for the amount of food I ate at the price of $12.86 before tips, a great deal.

    (3)

  • Jill J.

    Nice place for American style breakfast, I like the variety of food. I ordered the Colorado from the lite meal section, it tasted good, and also comes with English muffin. I also like how generous they are with the coffee. The portion is too big for an Asian girl to finish, I only had half of my food, and took the other half home, yay, breakfast for tomorrow too!

    (4)

  • I N.

    First time in Chicago, and was trying to surprised the GF, in the process of surprising her I think I pissed her off, but in the end I left her smiling. Now lets talk about place itself, the interior is fairly old fashioned, it reminded me of a place you would think of when you think 80's diner. Very old fashioned motif, the servers were friendly enough, I asked for their suggestion and they were somewhat helpful. The wait wasn't long, it took 10 to 15 minutes which is good considering how much I ordered. Now onto the food, the food was good, the portions were fairly big but they did nto scrimp on the freshness of produce. Overall the experience was nice and I would go there again if i was ever in the area.

    (4)

  • Cynthia E.

    This place is so sub standard, I don't understand why people wait. The food is MUCH too expensive, which probably explains the $ .99 coupons everywhere. The menu is boring, the service is awful and the dining room is always dirty. I go against my will because a friend likes it. Stick with coffee- at least they leave the pot on the table.

    (1)

  • Hope K.

    2.5 stars I've definitely had better breakfast. My boyfriend and I came out for a weekday brunch. I've been here several years ago and decided to come back again with my boyfriend. I ordered the combination plate that included 2 pieces of french toast, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 eggs, and some potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the gypsy skillet. 1. French toast was just plain with no flavors what so ever and just soggy and nasty. I'm a big french toast fan in general and it was just not really eatable. 2. I ordered my eggs to be over-hard but it was flattened like a thin pancake with my whites and yolks all mixed together! When I brought up the egg thing to our server& he insisted that "over-hard" is what I got on the plate. I think I know what "over-hard" is... He did bring me another set of eggs cooked correctly "over-hard". 3. Coffee - definitely did not taste fresh 4. Potatoes were pretty tasty! 5. Gypsy skillet was just okay. They were a bit cheap about the ham but there was a tone of chopped onions. If I come back next time, I'll try their breakfast burritos. We saw someone's order and it just looked really tasty!

    (2)

  • Tim F.

    I've taken the pace bus to Downtown Evanston by myself and have walked over to Le Peep. When I've been to Le Peep by myself, it hasn't been too hard to order my food. When I walked into Le Peep, it was crowded. The lady behind the counter asked for my name, so I told her my name and waited to be seated. It was about a 10 minute wait. After she called my name, she walked me over to my table and I was seated. I got a menu and looked at what I want to get. The waiter came by and took my order. When I told the waiter that I wasn't ready to order, he gave me extra time to decide what I want to get. After I was ready to order, I ordered my drink first. What I got for my drink was a cranberry juice. After my drink came, I was still deciding what to get for breakfast so the waiter gave me extra time to decide. After I decided what to get, I ordered my food when the waiter came back. What I got from Le Peep was chocolate chip pancakes with scrambled eggs and bacon. After I ordered my food, the waiter took the menu and told the chefs what to cook. The food at Le Peep is ready in about 5 to 10 minutes. When the food arrived, I started eating my food. I enjoy the food at Le Peep. I like their cranberry juice, their chocolate chip pancakes, and their eggs and bacon. They've got good customer service there and the waiter I had was helpful and friendly. He came by to see how I was doing and gave me clarification when I didn't understand something. When I was ready to pay the bill, I showed the waiter my coupon and he said to show it to the employees behind the counter. So then I paid the bill at the counter. I showed them my coupon, and they accepted it. I then paid the bill, then got my change, and then paid the tip. After I paid the bill, I left Le Peep then took the bus home. Le Peep is a fun sit down restaurant to go to.

    (5)

  • James B.

    Pretty much an Egg Harbor. Good brekfast. Slam packed on the weekends.

    (3)

  • L M.

    When I have friends in town, this is a go-to place that comes to mind. The egg dishes are fantastic and creative. The pampered eggs are my favorite area of the menu. The Bumper Crop and The Roma are oh-so-good. Of course, anything with melty cream cheese nestled in with the steamed veggies will be delicious and rich. Bravo, Le Peep!

    (4)

  • Jenny S.

    Le Peep is what I would call good. Not excellent, not bad by any means, but just good. First off I went there on a very cold morning and there is no waiting area and there was a HUGE crowd of people. The front was poorly designed with the cash register right where everyone is huddled together to wait for a table. The food was very good, but even splitting it was too much. This is my major problem with brunch places. The food is awesome but not re-heatable quality (except for potatoes) but I feel guilty not taking it home and attempting to eat my eggs (ewww) the next day. The banana walnut pancakes were awesome though. I love anything with banana flavoring in them, but it's even butter with slices of banana in it! The major disappointment was my coffee drink. I got a mocha of some kind that was sickening sweet, and I know that mocha's are not meant to taste. All in all though I would totally go back...but maybe in the summer when I can stand outside and wait.

    (3)

  • Allison S.

    i used to come here a lot but its gone downhill. I usually get the basic make your own egg white omlette, and it is way smaller now, soaked in oil, and today had barely any toppings. I got a side of fruit and the bowl was barely half full. The service was pretty bad, our server only came over once and we had to ask for the check from another server. I am not a good cook and could easily make myself a better omlette.

    (1)

  • Stephanie L.

    Wowza, is their brunch good! Brunch is my favorite at Le Peep! It's a little pricey so it's always a treat to go, but when I do it's phenominal! Even when it's packed, I've never waited more than 10 minutes for a table. The wait staff is always really great -- the service is always 5 stars. I have gotten countless items on the menu and have never ever been disappointed. I've only ever eaten breakfast here so I can only vouch for that, but it's really great. The orange juice is fresh squeezed and delicious. The pancakes are warm and fluffy. And the eggs benedict are my faaaaaaaaavorite! And I'm no longer a college kid and I still go back. I'd like to think either way my taste has never been "cheaply satiated".

    (4)

  • Liz S.

    Typical diner fare, with a really long wait. Not worth it, go to one of the more interesting restaurants on either side.

    (2)

  • Alex R.

    I came here for the first time today. This place is easily accessible by train and is open early in the morning until 2:30PM. The place has a very country decor, which is very cute. It does not have comfortable booths, instead it has tables and chairs. I had their wheat pancakes which are good, but they are very plain. I asked for some fresh fruit on them, and I also got a fresh squeezed orange juice. The orange juice was very fresh and good, and so was the fruit on the pancakes. What I didn't like about this place was that the bill was $28 for 2 people. For 2 wheat pancakes (each), OJ, and some coffee. Uhm...very expensive for what we got. Also, the waitress seemed annoyed/bothered for some reason, she was just plain rude. When you come in, nobody tells you that there is a line for people to pay, and a line for people to be seated, so it's disorganized. The only reason this place got 4 stars instead of a mere 2 is because they do have some healthier selections in their menu. They have wheat pancakes, veggie omelets with egg whites, etc. It's hard to find healthy (er) breakfast places.

    (4)

  • Taryn T.

    Brunch makes me ridiculously euphoric, so I tend to rate any restaurant serving large portions of breakfast food 5 stars by default. Despite that, I absolutely love Le Peep and have been here countless times while at Northwestern. Inevitably, you will wait 10-15 minutes to be seated if you show up during the weekend morning rush, but it's easily worth it (and beats getting something at Panera). I've had the Belgium waffles (YUM, nom nom), various omelets, French toast (SO thick and delicious), and the Lumberjack breakfast platter, which includes sausage, eggs, hash browns and all of those yummy hot breakfast foods I dream about. In short, go here! If the wait time at Le Peep is outrageous, though, try the nearby Dixie Kitchen - it's just as good.

    (5)

  • Danni G.

    These guys are awesome. I love good breakfast food, and their skillets are always very tasty. They do eggs and potatoes quite well. The service is quick and good, the staff attentive, and even when the lines look long, they actually move pretty quickly. Some of the staff I've noticed have been there for *years* which speaks of good management, since the turnover seems so low. Only downside is that they do keep breakfast/brunch hours, and close around 2:30pm. So you have to get up really early or work in downtown Evanston to experience them on days other than the weekend. Oh, and I got something with fish in it once, and it wasn't too hot. It was obvious the cook wasn't too familiar with fish...which isn't surprising, as most people don't eat fish for breakfast. Stick to eggs or other traditional breakfast foods and you're golden.

    (5)

  • Brad C.

    Good food, fast service, nice place for a family or to stretch out with a newspaper, if you still read one. Wouldn't have known it was a chain if I hadn't Googled it.

    (4)

  • Art V. B.

    Solid breakfast. It helped me survive jet lag on my first day in the Chicago area. Service was very good and efficient. Food was just O.K. Even though I cannot complain about anything, certainly nothing stands out.

    (3)

  • Shradha A.

    I really don't see what the hype about this place is! None of their food is special or amazingly good - their portions are very small - from every experience I've had here, I think it's one of those places that people just grow loyal too, and will go there rather than try anything else. I love breakfast food, but I'd rather go to Clarke's or Walker Bros any day!!

    (3)

  • Andrew W.

    Mmmmm chicken fried steak *chomp* I prefer my potatoes a little bit more fried, but otherwise, the chicken gravy and deep fried steak gets my mornings going! Very popular, so if you go later in the morning, be prepared to wait

    (5)

  • Ali W.

    Gooey Buns were awesome! We came on a Saturday during brunch, the place was pretty busy, but we didn't wait long for a seat. The service was fast and we didn't feel rushed or anything. It is pretty basic breakfast food at an affordable price.

    (3)

  • Elaine C.

    Ptttthhhh. I don't know why I thought this place would be good. Maybe because I work by the one in the West Loop and it looks so cute. But this place is only a half a star above Denny's or IHOP for breakfast. The most hilarious part is the Peasant Potatoes® .. which are ® every single time they are mentioned in the menu. But when you taste these potatoes, its hilarious that they went through the trouble of register trademarking them because they are soggy and flavorless. Really? I don't think even the peasants® enjoyed them. Not even dousing them in ketchup saved them. They also ® their Sassy Appes ® and ever other ridiculous name they come up with. Really, Le Peep® ? Really? Less money should be spent on lawyers and more money on real chefs.

    (2)

  • Jeremy J.

    Took the family of 4 on a weekday morning. Food was pretty good. The family tried a variety of things and everyone enjoyed what they ordered from the stuffed french toast, to the fluffy pancakes and my eggs/bacon breakfast. Service was decent and attentive. The tables were spaced nicely and it was quiet. Compared to other places to eat breakfast I found the prices reasonable. Would visit again.

    (4)

  • Melissa F.

    Not bad. Not bad. I'm erring on the side of four stars because it's nothing special, but it's a great place to stop for brunch if you're in the area. I was fortunate enough to have great company, and I think both enjoyed their first venture into this restaurant. Not the healthiest place I've been to, but they have some "lighter" items, namely found in the omelet section. Oh, and the omelets are GREAT. Not too runny, just fluffy enough. Maybe I'm crazy for not liking omelets cooked and THEN stuffed with ingredients, but so be it. All of the ingredients are cooked INTO the omelet, so you taste everything in each bite. Nice. I got an omelet with avocado, bacon, and smoked turkey, and the avocado added to the texture very nicely. The potatoes were forgettable, so I didn't really eat too many. The English muffin comes to you already buttered because how could ANYONE not butter everything they eat? Interesting (slash tasty...oops). Other standard breakfast items are good, too, if not the OMGBESTEVER!!1. My cousin got the breakfast burrito. OMG it is the size of the universe, give or take. He couldn't finish it. But it comes with a delicious salsa which is somehow derived from pork. Gross? No. Just no. Amazing, really. I've also heard that the waffles and crepes are good. This isn't the best breakfast place ever, but the service sets it apart. I've always had a good experience with the waiter or waitress - the food comes out quickly enough, and they are very attentive. The decor is a bit old-school...think that delightfully homespun granny of yours/you never had (pick one). Lots of quilts and borderline tacky colors. Oh, and there's modern art on one wall. Wait, what? Yeah, kinda weird decorations, but they don't make my food less tasty. :)

    (4)

  • Marge J.

    This place is OK, but not much better than IHOP. It's convenient, the staff are friendly, and the coupons in the Roundtable make the price very reasonable. But the three times I've been there, the (women's) bathroom has been very nasty. Not going back.

    (2)

  • Julian W.

    Great selection of menu items, great service. I ordered the stuffed French toast, but wished I ordered the seafood crepes instead. It was a sugar-rush of a breakfast (including whipped cream, cream cheese, and topped with strawberries). I have a sweet tooth so that wasn't a problem. It just looked like something a child would order. Next time I'll pick a 'grown-folks' entree--

    (4)

  • Gary C.

    Le Peep has held a special place in my heart for about ten years. Not only do they provide speedy service, but the food is delicious. Up until last year, I stuck with one of two menu items: the Hen Pen [with corned beef hash] and the Wanderer skillet [peasant potatoes, bacon, onions, cheese, and eggs]. These two breakfast dishes never disappointed me. However, I discovered the joys of the Salmon Benedict and the Crabby Patty Benedict..both are out of this world. It's hard for me to go back to something as simple as a skillet after I had these benedicts. I've got two negatives to say about Le Peep: wait time [to be seated] and their hours of operation. The two really go hand in hand. They are a breakfast/brunch restaurant, so they're going to be open morning until early afternoon. That means there's going to be a constant wave of people coming through, and a nice ten to fifteen minute wait on any given day..sometimes twenty to thirty on Sunday's after church lets out.

    (4)

  • Nastassia J.

    You want breakfast in Evanston....go to Le Peep. Yeah, I know its a chain, and there's nothing terribly special about this place, but its reasonably priced, tastes good, and I've always had good service. Oh, and you can request different types of coffee. We tried the dark roast last time, it was great. They also have this punch card deal. Every time you buy an entree you get a punch on your card, after your 6th punch, your next entree is free. Same thing for coffee, but I forget the number of punches you need for those. Mondays are double punch day.

    (4)

  • Lai X.

    I come to Le Peep's because I always get their awesome coupons in the mail. Although the quality of their food has gone down over the past couple of years, I don't mind coming here once in a while when I'm craving some quick breakfast food. Their service is FAST! I don't think I ever had to wait over 15 minutes for my food, and trust me, I've ordered "fancier" things from their menu. They are also one of the only brunch places I've been to that actually dedicates a whole category to "healthy omelets," a.k.a. eggwhite omelets. And believe it or not, they are not bad at all. So, try them out when you are feeling healthy !

    (3)

  • Kella M.

    The wait is usually not that long although it always looks crowded. I've been there a couple of times. The food is not all too different from the Le Peep in Denver, CO, but this Evanston location is, in my opinion, great. There's a Barnes and Nobles a block away and movie theaters about the same distance in the other direction. There are lots of other places to go to around downtown Evanston. Did I get sidetracked with babbling about Evanston instead of the restaurant? Well, it's a breakfast joint. Not much to rave about either.

    (3)

  • Ellen F.

    Dude, I have friends who rave about Le Peep and I straight up don't get it. It's marginal greasy breakfast food. What's the big deal? The coffee is weak and so is the food. Save yourself the mediocrity and go somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Jesse S.

    I had ulterior motives in dragging a group of three friends to Le Peep on a cold and blustery winter morning, from the post-drunken slumber of my warm Rogers Park apartment. First of all, nothing beats a huge brunch. Real talk: eggs, potatoes, and coffee constitute the trifecta of edibles necessary to heal my body and spirit from the after-effects of weak-willed spirit-soaked ventures into the city. Adding some hot sauce and hollandaise doesn't hurt, either. My second motive was simply that I had to go into school and get some work done, making Le Peep the prime location for minimizing my food-to-work travel time. (And, I'll wager, the food here is considerably better than anything that NU dining might be serving up at such hours -- even though the comparison is moot given that campus was closed for break.) So, Le Peep it was -- and to be honest, the food was pretty decent, while a bit overpriced. The friendly and pleasant waitress obliged our requests for ample H20 by giving us several carafes of water at the outset of the meal; she also answered our questions promptly (who has questions about brunch?? well, sometimes you just can't decide). I had some kind of skillet thing that included eggs atop a bed of potatoes, along with some really good chicken and an abundance of hollandaise. I disagree with some of the other yelpers that the food hear is greasy - I didn't find it to be so. The coffee was average, but I got a full pot, so that was nice. My friend's stuffed french toast was delicious, though I only ate it as leftovers the next day. It's probably better in the restaurant, but it was decent eaten cold out of a styrofoam box in approximately 4 bites, too. The best part of the whole thing was that when my friend told the waitress that it was my birthday (and it was--we weren't running some kind of scam or anything), she brought out a stack of pancakes with strawberries and bananas layered between them, topped with blueberries and chocolate chips and chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Who knows how regularly they do this - it seemed pretty makeshift, not gonna lie - but it was totally good, even though at that point in the meal I had to sort of gasp for air between bites because my stomach was constricting my lung capacity. (Read: you get a ton of food). So, I wouldn't rave about it, but if you're in Evanston, it's not a bad place to stop. Honestly, that birthday shit buys them an extra star. But you'd probably be better off eating at either some small spot in the city, or at Walker Brothers, or something like that.

    (3)

  • Quantas G.

    I had a great post-wedding brunch here with a raucous group of wedding goers. The staff was attentive and the food was quick. The prices were extremely reasonable for the great skillet I had. Definitely a must-go if you're in Evanston hankering for a delicious brunch. I recommend the Harvest Benedict with a glass of fresh squeezed OJ. The Harvest Benedict is sure to please vegetarians and meatatarians alike!

    (5)

  • Jenny S.

    We went here on a quest to find a good breakfast spot in Evanston since our last discovery ended up with roaches. We had heard about Le Peep and gave it a try. For starters there were several open booths and tables around the resturaunt but we got placed right next to the kitchen. Not the worst fate but it seems they are re-habbing the place and our seat was next to a large can of paint, a bathroom sink, and other re-modeling supplies. The manager did remove some of the items when my husband mentioned something - so at least he cared. My son was very happy with his pancakes. I had the eggs with cream cheese that were very tastey but my potatoes were cold and by the time our waiter came by again it was pointless to remedy. My husband had an awful meal. I really felt bad for him. He had a skillet with sweet potatoes that were frozen sweet potato fries chopped up and barely cooked. He barely touched his meal and was just too frustrated to complain. I think the place has a lot of potential but it seems to many of the menu items are not freshly made. We just simply won't go back. I guess we need to keep searching!

    (2)

  • Michael H.

    This is one of my favorite places to get breakfast, hands down. First, the food is good and it is consistent. My omelettes are always cooked perfectly, and the eggs in general are cooked very well. The biscuits and gravy are probably some of the best you could get here up north- the biscuits are generally fresh unlike at most other chain restaurants. Portions are good sized too, I always leave satisfied. I also love the coffee here, compared to most other breakfast places- it is not too weak or too strong, has good flavor, is FRESH, and they give you a pot so you can refill as you please. Go Le Peep! Second, the service is great. I've never had a bad service experience here, and even have a particular waitress that I happen to get a lot, she is the sweetest thing in the world! The food comes out fast too, and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes to get seated. Usually I am seated right away. Far superior to other chains like IHOP and Denny's, where everything is smothered in oil, and not overpriced and chi chi like some of the popular brunch places in the city- they just serve good food. All in all, Le Peep rules.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth T.

    Another hyped up place in Evanston. Are we not on the verge of dining excellence here in the Chicagoland area?! How can everyone's tastes be so cheaply satiated?! Maybe it's all college kids that invade this place every wkd with lines out the door and waits upwards of an hour. This place offers your basic breakfast experience. Nothing more, nothing less. I'd rather go the extra mile for Walker Brothers.

    (2)

  • Kate S.

    Delish. The egg white omlets are amazing, as are the potatos that come with it. Chocolate chip pancakes are massive and also very good. The only negative aspect is that there is always a wait, regardless of what time you go, but it is well worth it.

    (4)

  • Jade T.

    Putting "Le" in front of everything doesn't make it French. I had a massive craving for pancakes on a Sunday morning. Not just any day or any time, Sunday morning. I knew that any restaurant serving breakfast will be busy, but I decided to go out anyway. I wanted to check out the Bait Shop, but my boyfriend and I passed by Le Peep "Pancake House". I couldn't resist the cuteness of the name Le Peep. The wait was about 15 minutes, which isn't that bad. It helps to check out the menu during the wait, especially if you expect the service to be slow... which it was at Le Peep. Nothing to really rant about though. Unfortunately, I did NOT get pancakes. Pancakes start at $4.99 for a stack. I decided to pass on them because they did not come with -anything-. No sides. Yeah, I can't eat pancakes alone and the cost of sides add up to more than a standard breakfast entree. So, I ordered the Harvest Benedict. The accompanying Mom's Sassy Apples is nothing but apple pie filling served cold. The Peasant Potatoes were simply home-fried potatoes with light seasoning. It was a decent dish over all. C had two eggs, toast and homefries... er, Peasant Potatoes. They served Texas style toast if you're into that. Nothing special about his order. Breakfast at Le Peep was an okay experience. The prices are moderate and the food is standard. There aren't many vegetarian-friendly dishes, but you would expect that at a French-sounding American restaurant.

    (3)

  • Julie R.

    You can't go wrong with the banana walnut pancakes or the peasant potatoes! I hear the homestead breakfast is delicious.

    (4)

  • Tammy Q.

    I was craving a Denver omelette and knew that I would have to wait pretty long on a Sunday morning at almost any place -- but knew Le Peep would be fast. Waited about 10 mins before we got our seats. Ordered the Denver omelette; which did not have enough of any of the ingredients usually found in a Denver omelette. Blah. The best part of the meal probably was the English muffin, toasted to perfection with butter. I love butter. I do agree with Ellen B that this place has marginal breakfast food. C'est la vie.

    (3)

  • Chelsa P.

    Banana Walnut pancakes good. Waiting while cold outside and huge crowd inside bad. And the Cinnamon Latte Special thingy, waaaaayyyy to sweet, but if you like sweet and cinnamon, you will like this. Just not my cup of tea, or coffee...

    (3)

  • Joyee L.

    This is always a weekend brunch staple for the Evanston crowd. I'm usually good with the food here. However, today I decided to order a smoothie. At $3.45, you'd except either something large or something exceptionally delicious, but I got neither. I got a small glass of blended fruits that tasted like something I could have made at home by myself. The best thing about Le Peep is the fact that they always publish coupons for "Buy 1 entree, get the 2nd for 99 cents." This is a great reason to keep going back. They also have a Le Peep card which gets you a free entree after order 6 entrees. That alone is the biggest motivation for me to go back.

    (3)

  • Hope G.

    I want to like this place, and I've tried a variety of things attempting to make this restaurant an acceptable lunch option for my co-workers and I. Le Peep is sometimes suggested as change to the handful of places we go to for lunch, and every time it is placed on the table for consideration my heart sinks a bit. I bet if you like breakfast any time of day, as most people do, this place is fine. I just don't like diners that feature greasy, sub-par food in a less than appealing dining environment. I'd rather just not go than end up eating too much and feeling gross for the rest of the day. This most recent experience was no different! I ordered the new Chicken Salad wrap. I had high hopes as this it was made with homemade chicken, grapes, toasted almonds. Sadly, it came out looking more like a depressing half attempt at a burrito. Not a wrap. The chicken salad was dripping a thin mayonaise substance, and while the flavors were ok, I kept wishing there was something I could do to make it less bland. As my side, I ordered the broccoli cheese soup. This is the typical cheddar soup you would expect, heavy and tastes good the first few bites until you make yourself ishy from the grease. Not worth it. But I'll probably keep trying to find something I like. And to be fair, my co-workers always seem to enjoy the breakfast items.

    (2)

  • Luan N.

    Came in 12:30p on Sunday and a 10 min wait, not bad. I liked that they added some creativity to the brunch menu. I ordered the Stuffed French toast which was filled with vanilla ricotta, cream cheese, and zest of orange/lemon. I don't have much of a sweet tooth, so I can't handle exorbitant amounts of sweets and get easily bored. This dish was not overly sweet and the hint of citrus flavors kept me interested with each bite. I also sampled the Gooey Buns and Belgian Waffle Combo. The Gooey Buns were 2 halves of English muffin topped with brown sugar, cinnamon and almonds @ $3.69. I give it creativity points and thought it tasted fine, but would I order it again? prob not. Call me old fashioned but I still prefer plain toasted w/ butter over these English cinnamuffins. As for the waffles, it didn't really have the crispness that I prefer and the batter was nothing that wowed me. I don't do brunch much, but I still haven't found a great place for pancakes and waffles in Chicago (that's including Ann Sather). The bacon was crisp and potatoes were fine. As for coffee, I ordered the Cinnamon Roll Latte, but I didn't taste even a trace of cinnamon. I was really convinced they messed up my order and gave me a regular latte. So I asked my waiter if he could just give me another small sample so I could do something like the Blindfolded Pepsi taste challenge. He was nice enough to give me a whole new one, and yes there was a big difference. It was a lot smoother and it tasted like what the name implied. Overall it was decent exp. I would recommend the stuffed french toast, but the waffles is something I wouldn't order from here again. The waiter was courteous, but we prob got less attention because we were seated outside. Also, the food came out cold so I think the food didn't taste as good as it should have. (I put up some pics)

    (3)

  • Suzanne P.

    Le Peep, for some reason, was a place I went to over and over and over again while I was at grad school at Northwestern. This place is pretty meh, and is waaaaay overpriced for what you get. When you walk in (at peak times for breakfast or brunch), the waiting area is usually way overcrowded. Fortunately, there are a lot of tables, so usually the wait isn't too bad. The service is ok, not great but not bad. One of my favorite foods in the world is french toast, and only seldom do I actually get french toast that is all the way cooked through. Oh yes....their french toast is actually gooey. EW! The pancakes are ok (banana walnut being the best), but for what you pay, I'd say skip Le Peep and go somewhere else.

    (2)

  • Sandeep P.

    I just wanted to supplement this review with the fact that, for multiple weekends, I have woken up and instantly craved Le Peep. When unable to convince friends to come with me, I have actually gone solo. Yes, it really is that good. A must try for anyone who loves brunch!

    (5)

  • Adrienne M.

    Yummy but not out of the ordinary brunch spot. I've been here twice now and both times enjoyed what I had (pancakes and Belgian waffle), but it's not anything terribly special. Portions are definitely large, though! It is, as other people have said, very crowded on the weekends.

    (3)

  • Began T.

    You can get a liter of fresh OJ here for $5. The omelette's are highly recommended, the pancakes are large and well-cooked, the waffles are great, and their peasant potatoes are good. Sometimes the wait can be irritating, but totally worth it. This is a great place to go for Brunch, and the restaurant itself is decorated with decent and local art to-be-sold. The fencing around the restaurant is cute, though I guess a bit irrelevant to the food. Definitely would go here more if I lived closer to Evanston.

    (4)

  • Ngoc H.

    I love this place for breakfast. I would, without a doubt, say that this place has been the best breakfast/brunch place I've been to. My favorite would have to be the chicken fried steak but I could say that I've tried at least half of their menu and everything was just great. The coffee is delicious and the peasant potatoes are to die for. They have a section for "light" meals for those of you that like whites only omlette's. The orange juice is fresh squeezed, it can't get any better than that. My #1 spot for breakfast, hands down.

    (5)

  • Amanda Z.

    The food here is nothing but delicious breakfast. I love the peasant potatoes (chunks, not shredded) and the english muffins on the side. The Wanderer skillet is divine, as is the spinach and bacon omelet (whoever thought of putting cream cheese with eggs is a genius!!!) This is one of those fabulous places that puts the carafe of coffee on the table (perfect for caffeine addicts such as myself who are looking to get totally wired on a Sunday!) and has regular coffee as well as an assortment of flavors (mmm, Butter Rum!!!) Food comes out fast, which helps because there is ALWAYS a wait on the weekends. An easy el or Metra ride to the Davis Street Evanston stop...worth the trip!

    (4)

  • Leslie R.

    I love Le Peep. They have a gigantic menu - as a vegetarian I usually don't have a hard time picking what I can get, but there were so many options here! I ended up getting the Spinach Crepes Benedict, and they were delicious! Full of fresh steamed veggies. The portions are moderate to large. They also have great coffee! I loved the breakfast joint/diner atmosphere with SUCH friendly waiters!

    (5)

  • Raul G.

    I know that the wait can be a bit much sometimes, but overall it is a good place to go for breakfast on the weekend. The place is very kid friendly and the Wait staff is very good. My two favorite things on the menu are the breakfast burrito and the bacon cheddar burger. I have to give honorable mention to the granola pancakes (I stopped ordering them because my little four year old daughter would keep on asking me for some). I think that their breakfasts could be improved if they had better potatoes. The potatoes need to have more of a crispy, salty hashbrown thing to them. They just seem to be a bland side dish on the breakfast plate.

    (4)

  • Carolyn G.

    I really enjoy eating breakfast at Le Peep. Because I often order the Spinnaker, I feel like it's my healthy breakfast option (egg white omelet with spinach). It tastes so good, I don't even notice that it's kind of healthy! The coffee is somewhat expensive, but worth it if you drink a lot. They set the pot right on your table so you never have to wait for refills. Because the food always come out so quickly, I like to order coffee first, then order the breakfast once the coffee arrives. That way, I feel like I'm getting my money's worth out of the pot of coffee. Call me cheap, it's okay. Fast service, good food, an relatively inexpensive! We like to get there before 9:30 am otherwise the wait is a bit long. I don't like to wait when I'm hungry.

    (5)

  • Domingo G.

    YOU NEVER LET ME DOWN!! I have been a loyal customer since I ate at you location in Houston, Texas. I would recommend anyone to your breakfast menu. Keep up the great service.

    (4)

  • M R.

    Good pancakes, service was okay, however. Good prices.

    (3)

  • Alex G.

    Arguably the hardest breakfast place in Evanston to get a table on a Sunday, and possibly only because of the gourmet ingredients offered and reputation of the restaurant. While only slightly overrated, this place offers some of the finest ingredients in town - the avocados put in some of the omelets are in season even when they're not in season! And the turkey sausage is fantastic!

    (4)

  • Marion P.

    This is a nice place for breakfast. We were quickly seated despite coming on a sunny, crowded Saturday. We had chocolate chip pancakes and one of their breakfast mixes that included their delicious potatoes. We quite enjoyed the food, and our fresh orange juice. I personally hate flavored coffee and was a bit unhappy that their regular coffee tasted unnatural, but my company didn't mind. I'll subtract a star for the bad coffee and the mediocre service.

    (4)

  • Sopla R.

    Yes, this is a chain.. from the 90s they used to have one in Orlando. I remember loving the wheat germ pancakes!! {Which of course, are NOT on the menu)...Surely, if they are still in biz. that means something right? NO. Unfortunately, NOT!!! Decor = has not changed since early 90s,, AND that would be OK if it were "clean".. I mean look around people, it's dirty here. Look up at the ceiling, look at the carpeting look in the bathrooms at the walls etc. YUK YUK YUK!! Service= was Horrible..he was doing that.. I'm so busy that I can't even give you the time of day and I'm just going to fly by and be an "order taker".. I know nothing about the menu and I don't give a ^&%$ so just order already and call it a day.. whilst I wipe the many beads of "sweat" off my forehead while I'm taking your order.. YUK! I know people sweat.. but how is it that he, a server.. SERVING FOOD all day does not understand the concept of doing that AWAY from the table..??? Seriously?? and the "host" OMG he was the worst.. he's tall and like 16 years old.. could not be more bored looking even though it's kinda busy.. never cracked a smile or even remotely any kind of welcoming fakery ? might as well just pointed to the table and gave us the menu's at the podium.. he went over to the table and dropped the menus off and walked away.. he never even waited 5 sec. for us to be there before he walked away... so bad.. the hostess same thing. NO ONE even smiled.. coming. going. it made no difference to them.. they looked "beyond" us the whole time .. yes they are really happy they work here too.yay. I work in a restaurant that has owners who DONT CARE!!! Food= OK.. lots of places use frozen and pre made ingredients.. {think Olive Garden and that whole Darden experience) and IF, IF these are executed with some finese, they can still work.. but not here.. let me just tell you that most of the menu is frozen or pre made. It comes to them on a truck and they do a quick thaw and wa la your "breakfast".. seriously people. ANYONE can toss together eggs and spinach. It ain't that hard.. I had the lemon french toast with marscapone.. OMG they looked wrong coming to the table it was really pale like when you make pancakes at home and forget a key ingredient.. and the "marscapone" was really really runny... I'm wondering now.. really? real marcaspone? why would they bother here? they don't bother with anything else? Oh they were just odd and WRONG and tasted horrible.. I knew that we should not have come here but blame it on "nostaligia".. They made a MW egg come out OE for my 85 yr old father.. ( I specifically requested his egg to be OW'.. I mean, it WAS easily OE-OM not OM- OW..) the potatoes? Those potatoes were awful 15 years ago.. (Literally, if you do not get them thawed properly and then freshly cooked.. there is NO POINT!!!! So they brought them to us actually burned and hard. No fun there.. I would bet that if you put a Mcdonald's french fry and a Le Peep's cubed "potatoes" side by side they would equally NOT change.. But seriously?? how would ANYONE over the age of 25 EVER come back to this place?? Unless you've NEVER eaten anywhere else on the planet!! I know, I know.. I used to not care what I ate either in my 20s'.so .you are forgiven.. I mean it's dirty, the food is not exactly cheap and the ingredients are NOT remotely "fresh" . Why would you frequent a place like this when SO many others actually care about the food they are preparing for you and give you ingredients that do not have PRESERVATIVES up the wahzoo??? AND for the same amount of $$$???? HELLO?? people out there.. GO to different places.. taste what "fresh" really can taste like and NEVER give your hard earned $$ to these LAZY franchise owners again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (1)

  • Giselle S.

    The setting: It was 6 to 7. The adults were outnumbered by the children all under the age of 5. We were all hungry. We had a 15 minute wait for a table of 13 during the after church brunch hour. The Leading Cast: Myself and family ready to throw down with the rest of the Evanston drivers vying for the rock star parking and weaving our way through all the one way streets. My sister and her family which include 4 of the seven children, 3 of which are triplets. Lolo and MamaMarita -seniors also looking for the prime parking spot on this hot October day. The scene: 4 tables pushed together with 5 highchairs, 1 booster and chairs placed just so there were enough kids to flank each adult. Food everywhere, on the table, off the plate on the floor in the creamer bowl and on messy faces. The heroine: Elizabeth is her name. She plays the part of the courageous waitress who was quick and thorough, taking the drink and kids orders together. Keeping the tables well stocked with crayons to use with kids menu/place mats, extra napkins, and extra spoons and plates. Three stars overall, while waiting for a table I found the women's bathroom needed to be cleaned and only one toilet was in order. I alerted the staff, but by the time we were done and paid for our meal the bathroom was still in the same condition. The food was good in my book. I would go back for the sausage links. The kids meal cheeseburger was enormous and came with waffle fries. The chicken finger meal comes with waffle fries and fresh fruit. Service was great and I would come back. Knowing that these people can handle our crowd is always an A+. I was surprised they had enough high chairs for our crowd and many other kiddies in the restaurant. They do not take reservations, but while we waited window shopping kept the kids from getting too crazy.

    (3)

  • Diana C.

    I ended up here after leaving the El at the Davis stop. My dad was hungry and he saw a restaurant that served pancakes. For some reason, that makes him want to eat there (even though he doesn't necessarily order pancakes!). It was Le Peep. There were a good number of people waiting for tables, and more and more people kept coming through the doors. Luckily, we only waited 10 minutes. I ordered the pancake sandwich: one egg, two "mini" pancakes, two strips of bacon. My over-medium egg came out perfect, with a runny yolk and fully-cooked white. The bacon was crisp and salty (it's no Niman Ranch, thick-sliced bacon, but my food was under $6). And the "mini" pancakes were still about 6" in diameter. They were fluffy, with that good pancake-y flavor. Dad ordered the Belgian waffle combo: waffle, two eggs, bacon or sausage, and "Peasant Potatoes". The waffle had good flavor, but no crunch. :( The sausage was gristly and greasy (bacon would be a better choice here). The potatoes were dry and flavorless. I was happy with the pancake sandwich. It was cheap and was a good amount of food. And after tasting the potatoes, I'm glad I didn't order something different just to get potatoes on my plate. I don't know about you, but I almost always order something in order to try the potatoes. If I ever go back here, I'll order one of their specialty pancakes, because the plain one was pretty good.

    (3)

  • J C.

    Good breakfast place but not on weekends Pros- Staff is friendly Restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating in season Very extensive menu of breakfast item bound to please everyone in your party Cons- the wait! the stress of having waiters and other staff running around you Forget about getting refills Toast and coffee can be cold

    (3)

  • Mishka A.

    Good place for bunch, but if you're there during rush hour, be ready to wait. The place is packed all morning! We went on a weekend morning for brunch and boy were they busy! 3 hours later, they were dead. The menu has all the typical breakfast items and you can have them every which way. Main entrees were about $10, but you get potatoes, eggs, etc and portions are decent. Takeaways: decent breakfast food for moderate prices. Go after peak hours.

    (3)

  • Jackie G.

    Sorry, Mom, but your pancakes just aren't as fluffy as Le Peep's. Your orange juice also isn't freshly squeezed. Can you make a giant breakfast burrito and then prepare my eggs over hard and my friend's scrambled and have it all come out at the same time? I'm sorry, I'm eating breakfast at Le Peep's, even if I have to wait a bit for a table. At least, I'll have a coupon to get my friend or myself a 99 cent meal.

    (4)

  • Dana M.

    I've heard good things about this place and decided to have Saturday brunch here. We were lucky and got there when we did (right around 12:00) because after we were seated, there were about 7 parties waiting. They were busy! The three of us sat quite comfortably at a table for 6! I ordered the Lumberjack Breakfast, which is eggs, bacon or sausage, their Peasant Potatoes, and a short stack of plain pancakes. If you know me, I'm always about the pancakes so whenever I get breakfast, I'm really there for that and a bite of everything else. They were light, fluffy, and buttery just how I love them! I also tried the Homestead Breakfast which is biscuits and gravy; I thought that was very good too! Service was great & quick. You get unlimited refills on coffee and the three of us had our own coffee pots since they were different brews... that's the reason for the large table!

    (4)

  • Matt P.

    Great breakfast ... stopped in here and grabbed some food doing the North Shore Century ... seated and served within 15 minutes on a Sunday, at around noon. Not bad. Not bad at all.

    (5)

  • Tonya S.

    My husband and I enjoyed a tasty breakfast at Le Peep this morning. Our waiter was friendly and the food was delicious. We started with freshly squeezed orange juice. I ordered the new Mt. Evans Crepes and my husband had walnut pancakes ... no bananas! Hmmmm ... I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it. All of this and the price was just right. Watch out, IHOP ... there's an even better sheriff in town.

    (5)

  • Allen R.

    Went here on a busy Saturday morning, and were seated in just 15 minutes. After ordering, the yummy food was at our table in no more than 5 minutes. Great service, good food. Greasy, comfort breakfast food.

    (4)

  • An P.

    Decent skillets, good pancakes. Never a crazy long wait, although lots of families enjoy Le Peep on Sunday mornings. Good service, I enjoy it.

    (4)

  • Kent B.

    It was rainy Sunday morning and nary a parking spot in sight. I suppose this is typical for downtown Evanston, but for me, Le Peep wasn't worth the walk. After a wet two block walk to the restaurant and a 15-minute wait in a too crowded area... we were seated. The waiter was far too happy for my liking, but he took our order and the food arrived quickly. The decor is nice, but nothing noteworthy. In my opinion, the spinach and bacon omelet was overcooked and I had to send for a search party to locate the bacon. It came with diced potatoes which were not cooked (caramelized) enough. The coffee was served with a carafe, which is a nice touch, but was brewed too strongly for my liking. Portions were on the small side. There are a lot of other restaurants that serve a bigger, better and less expensive breakfast--where you don't have to walk a couple of blocks from a street parking spot. They may not have a trendy Le Peepish name though.

    (3)

  • Joshua N.

    Update: I visited Le Peep again for breakfast. They have changed the menu around a bit and added a few items. It seems that of all dishes now come smothered in hollandaise. I wasn't much in the mood for that, so I ordered the turkey spinach panini with a cup of french onion soup and split one of the new vanilla ricotta crepes with strawberries (Aspen Crepe) with Mrs. N. The vanilla ricotta crepe was actually really good, though I wouldn't recommend as your meal since it is so sweet. The turkey spinach panini was really lackluster - not much flavor in there, but not terrible. The low point of my meal was the so-called french onion soup. I thought that I was being Punk'd when they brought it out. Picture a medium sized bowl with a pile of soggy bread and over broiled oily cheese in it. Now add to that picture roughly an ounce of broth and a tiny onion string. This is what I received, a mockery of french onion soup. I asked the waitress if I could trade her for the mixed fruit side instead to which she bitterly agreed only after getting a snide comment in about me not knowing what french onion soup is. Look lady, I know french onion soup, it is one of my favorites. This is not french onion soup. Downgraded to 2 stars for shit service.

    (2)

  • Therron R.

    Good food...one of the few places that actually serve Pancakes & Eggs together on the same plate. Super Cool! I usually go for somethign large like the Eighteen Wheeler, or the Lumberjack, but the Hen Pen is good too. When we came to Le Peep yesterday the server mentioned that the toaster was broken, even though our english muffins were toasted when our plates arrived. I guess they found the problem, or got another toaster in the moments between taking our order, and serving our food. Yes, because the food comes out so fast we get spoiled, and they expect quick service at other locations. They can get busy on the weekends, but still get parties seated quickly. You can sometimes even find a Buy 1 Get One $0.99 on entrees in one of the local "free coupon" booklets found at a Golden Nugget Diner.

    (4)

  • Richard G.

    Great pancakes!! I had two eggs scrambled with le ham and the coffee was pretty good too, I will be back for more

    (4)

  • Gfiddy F.

    Le Peep is just everywhere huh? Pretty solid breakfast.

    (4)

  • Yuki Z.

    Have to say this is one of my favorite brunch place in town!!!! The waiting could be crazy for some Sunday morning. (But there's one time I didn't wait at all..so I guess it depends) Le peep is really about the food. Service is okay, people are nice and caring. Super friendly and easy to talk to. Love all the Benedict items. Especially the salmon Benedict. All times favorite. But recently tried almost all Benedict items, and all of them are pretty good! Also love the omelet. Usually I'll pick my own ingredients. Always good! The burrito is okay..I guess I just don't like to get burrito for brunch :/ Overall a great place, really like it!

    (5)

  • Michael J.

    Let's face it, lot's of better choices out there. Peasant potatoes were barely cooked, still crunchy and lukewarm. Asked for them to be replaced, which our very good waiter did very quickly...same result. Finally ended up just getting fruit as a substitute. My hash browns were like reconstituted dried potatoes, again barely cooked. Ham was thin and dry. Biscuit was obviously frozen and microwaved. Sausage gravy was probably out of a bag with sliced sausage links in it. Coffee was pretty good and eggs were cooked as ordered. I think you get the picture.

    (2)

  • Samuel C.

    Boo hoo. No pancakes for me. I am on a diet. :( But I had a fine fine breakfast anyway. A first rate omelet with a long and interesting list of unusual ingredients to put in it. Half of the fun of omelets is having them filled with something you usually don't put in your omelets. You can do that a lot here without running out of combos. A first rate mocha served in a tall glass cup with a layered look. (Ok ... if I don't get pancakes - I got to get SOMETHING out of the deal) Nice nice servers. Pleasant room. An eminently satisfactory place to have breakfast.

    (4)

  • Teal R.

    Came in here for lunch with co-workers. I didn't expect excellent food because of the previous Yelp reviews. It is an A-OK place, decently priced and decent food. If you are looking for something similar to IHOP this is it. The restaurant itself kind of feels dirty inside and very out dated. I had the drifter skillet and they put broccoli in it, I thought that was odd, my eggs were also over cooked and cold. I most likely won't return in the future as there are many breakfast spots around with better quality.

    (3)

  • Sunny K.

    My boyfriend and I used to go here all the time back when were in college. It's nothing out of the ordinary aside from their work ethic. A polar vortex at 6am? BAM, it's open. Road construction? Building construction? Snowpocalypse? Count on Le Peep to stay open. He always got the breakfast burrito and my items would change. I don't really have a favorite dish, they're all straightforward breakfast dishes so there isn't much to vehemently dislike or praise. I do like their bottomless coffee, and especially the coffee mugs they have (the bottom is rounded out so your spoon stirs nicely). I also love their freshly squeezed orange juice. And really friendly servers! If you go to Northwestern, you can expect to run into some classmates here. Many families, too. My favorite day to visit Le Peep is on Mondays, when if you have a stamp card (10 stamps = 10 dollars off, something to that effect) you get double the number of stamps.

    (4)

  • Jamie A.

    My favorite spot for breakfast when I'm visiting the Evanston area. The staff is super friendly even though the restaurant can get crazy busy. The pancakes here are so fluffy and delicious. I absolutely love their Eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce is perfectly creamy and lemony.

    (4)

  • Denise S.

    End of year PANCAKES. My daughter told me I was too snobby about my pancakes. You have to be an expert in something, and I happen to be an expert in pancakes. These pancakes are ok. Not fantastic, but good. Not great, but good. You get what I mean. She says I should be more generous with my pancakes stars, but I just can't lie to the yelpverse. Our server was an absolute doll. Fast service and good sized portions.

    (3)

  • Kat A.

    My lady friends and I always do brunch when I come to town and it's usually in Evanston. This last time we tried out Le Peep, and I was left feeling Le Confused. I ordered the eggs benny, which was 2 poached eggs on top of english muffins with [lots of] paprika and hollandaise on the side. Maybe you noticed, they're missing a valuable ingredient...meat? It's not really an eggs benny if there's no meat and for almost $11, there should be meat. MEAT! The service was pretty stellar and the food was decent, but I don't think I'd come back here.

    (2)

  • Victoria C.

    Service was amazing my waiter was the THE BEST everything was clean and neat. The peasant potatoes were to die for. I've been here before but this experience was a great time they sat 12 of my family members myself included without a problem. Would definitely recommend to others

    (5)

  • Ghie A.

    This is one of a really good breakfast places I have ever been to! It's nice and cozy; ambience is great. Staff is friendly and fast. The food is delicious! My fiancee and I shared the banana walnut pancakes and they were really, honest-to-goodness amazingly delicious. The pancake was very fluffy and the sweetness is just perfect. I will definitely eat here again if I am back in town

    (4)

  • Sam N.

    The line to get in here on Sundays after 10 AM is very damn long. So long in fact that you may ask yourself " are they selling drugs here. why the hell is there such a long line"? No they are not selling drugs here just good food. Maybe this is a secret to people who dont frequent Evanston but it should be a secret no longer. First of all the service is always outstanding. You could tell they are working on it. I am not a big fan of crepes usually but the spinach crepe benedict is very satisfying the last 18 times I have had it since 2004. I was here on New Years day and there was a huge line but since I am a city person I am a little assertive and all we had to do was wait twenty minutes and then I had an amazing veggie omelette with their amazing coffee. This place is so amazing

    (4)

  • Stephanie F.

    I really enjoyed this place! The portions are huge and filling! I recommend the banana walnut pancakes. So fluffy and so flavorful! The service was friendly and fast. You wont be disappointed!

    (5)

  • Vikki Y.

    Great place in Evanston for brunch! Came here to catch up with a childhood friend/NU alum- we both hadn't been since college. They have an extensive menu for both savory and sweet cravings! I ended up getting the banana walnut pancakes which was amazing!!!!! (Didn't even need to add any syrup!) The portions are huge and the prices are great! For my savory craving I had sausage links, avocado, and the egg white omelet! (It came with potatoes and bread). The bread was yummy but the potatoes were okay. They also have sandwiches and salads as well- but who has salad for brekky?! Breakfast food for dinner is acceptable; salad for breakfast is just wrong! Service was quick! You pay at the cashier. Minus one star- parking sucked- and this was on a weekday! I can only imagine how weekends are like...

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    I found this place to be underwhelming. I ordered the Dawn Breaker -- egg scramble with bacon, tomatoes, and mushrooms -- with potatoes and toast. It was average and I was dumbfounded on how small the portions are (in relation to the plate size). There seemed to be a potato shortage nearby as my serving was tiny. I didn't miss it though since I found everything to be super salty yet bland. I asked for salsa on the side to help bring some flavor to my meal -- and I got a piping hot cup of jarred salsa. I kinda wished I ate at Panera nearby as I know their menu is predictable yet decent in taste and size.

    (3)

  • Britni W.

    The food here is hot, good and overall with the money. My boyfriend and I got coupons in the mail and decided to check it out if one of us was going to eat for free. He did make the mistake of ordering plain coffee before looking at the menu because we discovered they have a very long list of coffee to pick from. The place is busy most of the time so if you go on a Sunday be ready to wait for a little while (As my roommates discovered). We went around noon on a Saturday and only had to wait five or ten minutes. The staff is friendly and good at what they do. They seat and turn tables quickly but without making you feel rushed out the door. This review is getting a four and not a five mostly due to my fault and not theirs. I think I ordered steak and eggs and didn't really enjoy it but I think I just don't like steak and eggs. Before you ask "then why did you order it?!" well sometimes you just have to try something new, now don't you. It wasn't that the food was bad it just didn't hit the spot. This place is cheap even without the coupon which probably accounts for the large amount of what I assume are college students. Mostly it reminds me of a restaurant I use to frequent down in Carbondale, IL (Harbaughs, if you ever get the chance). It surprised me to discover that this place is actually a chain because it holds all the charms of a small town local restaurant. Check it out.

    (4)

  • Paul C.

    I had a Monte Cristo crepe here. It combined the delicious sweet and savory of the Monte Cristo sandwich with all the ease of eating a crepe. No more sticky fingers. No more strained jaw (yes, I have a freakishly small mouth). Just simple crepe deliciousness. Actually, now that I think of it, the crepe could've used more powdered sugar.

    (3)

  • Matt S.

    Lots of great food that is brought out quickly. I've been here at least a dozen times, have ordered a different dish nearly every time (couldn't avoid doubling up on the Belgian Waffle), and have always left full and satisfied. Not too loud but not too quiet. Very affordable, especially if you have one of the many coupons that they mail out. If you're looking for healthy, your options might be somewhat limited. I typically substitute bacon or sausage for fruit to feel a little better about myself.

    (5)

  • Wendy C.

    La Peep is at a convenient location, so it's really a good place to meet friends for a brunch. It gets various kinds of pancake or breakfast combinations, which I like, and coffee can be refilled.

    (4)

  • MaryAnne M.

    Had breakfast with my mom here and I liked it. We also had the 99 cent coupon. Decent sized servings, really good coffee. It was a Saturday morn and there was a little wait, nothing severe. Lots of families in the room.

    (3)

  • Bridget L.

    I have never had a bad experience at this Le Peep. The trick is to go early, which I do because I have a small child. If you wait until 9:30 or after, you will have to wait. Although, it's usually not too bad. The service is friendly and super fast. The food is great too. I especially like their waffles, pancakes and skillets.

    (5)

  • Rocky B.

    Great place to go in Evanston for breakfast. Omelettes, eggs, french toast, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches...all the usual breakfast favorites. Most of the time there's a wait but they get people in and out pretty quickly and amazingly enough you never feel rushed when you are actually sitting down to eat.

    (3)

  • Nick H.

    Breakfast here will leave you full and is totally worth it. We had a platter with eggs and peasant's potatoes as well as some pancakes with granola in them. All were delicious and entirely satisfying. The wait staff is very courteous and helpful. There's plenty of room in the restaurant to accomodate all the diners that they have on the weekends. Great breakfast can be had here.

    (5)

  • Dee W.

    Came here for breakfast/brunch and had to utilize that 99 cent coupon that they mail me - where you purchase one entree and get one for only 99 cents! What a great deal! Service was good - we were told that there was a 20 minute wait so after 15 minutes, we were seated and as soon as we had ordered our food, we only waited about 10 minutes before being served our food. I got the White Lightening which is an egg whites omelette with chicken, onions, green onions, salsa, and avocado. Totally yum and felt very healthy while I scarfed the whole thing. Their omelettes and skillets are both really good. The french toast is another fav. I'd recommend getting those instead of anything else on the menu. Once tried their steak and eggs and was less than impressed but four stars for the yummy skillets/omelette/french toast!

    (4)

  • Jesster A.

    Ah, the perpetual 99 cent coupon - This is what's known in the business as discounting or devaluing oneself/product. That second meal is now WORTH only 99 cents.... Be that as it may, while I've never cared for their signature hobo potatoes - they have gotten me somewhat addicted to the idea of adding cream cheese to omelets and/or scrambled eggs... The spouse loves the wafffles and pancakes - but I'm too spoiled by Walker Bros.

    (4)

  • Valerie H.

    Initially I liked the place, but in the past months there level has decreased. Pancakes were dry and thick. The Eggs Benedict have a very thick and pasty hollandaise sauce. I do like going with a friend that has a 2 yo, they get crayons, and is child-friendly, but the food is worse than it was.

    (2)

  • Dave Y.

    it's pretty good, especially for a weekend brunch. i'd say if you're craving denny's-type american food, then come here instead. but honestly, it's just basic good stuff, but nothing terribly fancy or special, hence 3 stars only

    (3)

  • David F.

    I am a big fan of Hollandaise sauce (the stuff they put on eggs benedict) and they can whip up a good one. The service is super fast, even when they are busy. They are only open for breakfast and lunch.

    (4)

  • Pat C.

    Busy as a bee, is the atmosphere. The service was amazing. I don't know how it could have been better. Our food arrived within literally five minutes. It was like they knew what we wanted. I cannot say enough about the service and atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Christina R.

    The Short : This is not a destination restaurant, but if you happen to live a short jaunt away, the potatoes are good, the eggs are cooked well, and it is a solid little breakfast joint. My boyfriend and I just moved to Rogers Park, far away from our old stand-bys in Ukrainian Village, and this shall suffice. The menu is full of a lot of interesting items and unique items, but I was surprised at the lack of sweet crepes (there was one very intricate sweet crepe). I ordered the French Toast Breakfast with eggs, potatoes and sausage; the boyfriend had the belgian waffle breakfast with sunny side up eggs, bacon, and potatoes. The only criticism I have for these classic items is the manner they cook the french toast in is slightly odd; the egg forms a very thick outer layer on each side of the french toast, much heavier than I have ever eaten before, but it wasn't bad, just not what I expect when I order plain old French Toast. They can handle an egg, which I can't say for all breakfast establishments; the white was cooked all the way through with the yolk perfectly liquid on my overeasy egg, properly executed without any crisping on the edges. As part of the now post-grad school, working crowd, I found some of the clientele to be slightly obnoxious (see massive crowd of obnoxious late teens/early twenties). It lacks any semblance of pretention, but the menu tries too hard without doing enough of the classics. Overall, if you want a wow breakfast, this isn't the place. If you want a properly executed breakfast that will satiate and you are in the area, this place will suffice.

    (3)

  • Amanda M.

    I have been here several times for breakfast (most if the time negating my morning workout at my gym a few doors down) and the food is pretty good. The Belgium waffle was perfect. Definatly the best thing that I have had there. On the savory site, their "hawg-wild" gravy is not what I am used to on my biscuits and gravy or country fried steak. It has slices of sausage, not crumbles, and they love putting scallions on everything. Okay - but not what I was expecting when I order biscuits and gravy. I like their peasant potatoes (I always ask for them crispy) and the eggs are good too. The food is super fast, and on weekdays, there has never been a wait - though I have never tried to go on a weekend. There are always Buy one meal, get one for $.99, which is a great deal. Oh - and their water has is a pitcher on the table with lemon, so if you like plain water you will have to ask for it.

    (4)

  • Patti B.

    We stopped by for lunch this weekend and found the place packed in spite of the incredibly heavy rain all morning. Nevertheless, we were seated quickly and received our food almost immediately after we ordered! As far as the menu goes, it is fairly typical breakfast fare with a few variations on the drinks (like the cinnamon roll latte I found better than anything at Starbucks). I didn't really like my gravy-doused english muffins, but the potatoes were good and so was the omelette. More importantly, and this is the reason why I am certain I will be returning to Le Peep, the plain pancakes are absolutely delicious - light and fluffy with a buttery taste that virtually melts in your mouth. Try them, you won't regret it.

    (4)

  • Jess S.

    I come to this chain for the skillets. And the pampered eggs. And omelettes. And the benedicts. Sure theres a wait. Isn't there one at every breakfast joint? Service is good. Food is consistently delicious. Satisfying. Yum!

    (4)

  • Heather F.

    Pretty good breakfast. Went here last weekend and enjoyed my breakfast for the most part. The coffee was strong and piping hot so big thumbs up for that. The service was a bit lacking. Our waitress seemed a bit moody ... perhaps nursing a hangover. We got an order of the pumpkin pancakes for the whole table to split and they were delicious. I'd have those again any time. I wish I had made that my main order. Instead, I got an artichoke egg bake thing. It was ok, not great. Overall, I'd say the breakfast here is solid but not spectacular. I can't give this place 4 or 5 stars because there is so much competition in the breakfast market. I consider myself a breakfast connoisseur and I can easily pick out 5 or 6 places right off the top of my head that I like more. Basically this place is good, not great.

    (3)

  • Arnab M.

    Excellent omelets, and really quick service - perfect when you are craving for food the morning after a night out in town! They even have healthy/light options, i.e. mini-omelets and all. I "made my own omelet" with tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken, peppers, gruyere cheese and a few other tidbits - DELICIOUS!!! It probably took me all of 3 minutes to scarf it down my throat. Everything comes with an English muffin (regular, wheat or cinnamon) and a choice of potatoes or fresh fruit. Their hot chocolate was rich and thick, loved it! The wait was long though because it's a tiny restaurant and they don't take reservations. I can't even imagine how crazy this place would be during family weekend at Northwestern! Good thing it wasn't.

    (4)

  • Mary C.

    Yep, Le Peep manages to mess up breakfast. I don't get it. Eggs and pancakes should be super easy to make, but somehow this place always lets me down. Yet, it's always crowded. Wise up people! This food is tasteless. It's probably frozen and just warmed up. You deserve better! Don't wait in line for zero atmosphere and crappy food. Leave this for the college students who don't know any better. Go to the pancake house on Green Bay for better breakfast options.

    (1)

  • Molly S.

    Mediocre food in a depressing atmosphere. Not worth fighting the (inexplicable) crowds for.

    (2)

  • Bella D.

    Came to Le Peep for brunch with my pal and her kids. We had a great time and enjoyed my pancakes with eggs and sausage plate! This place was packed on Sunday. Definitely a great group and family place! Friendly atmosphere.

    (4)

  • April L.

    A nice little eatery. We didn't have to wait long, it isn't expensive, and it's quite cozy inside (maybe because it was raining outside?!). I recommend this place for breakfast!!

    (4)

  • Maggie B.

    If you live or work in Evanston, get in on the punch club - Monday is double-punch day and after ten punches you get a meal free (when another one is purchased, of course.) The Sir Benedict Omelet is the best thing on the menu. I love going for lunch because you can have a breakfast item or a lunch item. They also bring a whole carafe of coffee to the table for you, in addition to a carafe of lemon-slice garnished water, so you can pour your own. I like a place that offers me that kind of control. The drawback? What my brother calls "Kindergarten Chairs" that are shaky and about 15% smaller than the average chair.

    (4)

  • Rachelle G.

    Went this past Sunday, it's been a while since I've visited a location. I was surprised to be seated in 15 minutes with a party of 5 on a Sunday, so that was a great start! We were immediately greeted once seated and given water. Menu is a good size, typical standards. They serve the diced potatoes here (I forget what they are called), but I'm a much bigger fan of hash-browns. I ordered chicken fried steak bc I like country gravy, but they both were subpar. My sister had a skillet that was pretty good. Another sister ordered steak and eggs and her steak came out undercooked. (Yes, I know there are better places to order steak and eggs, but that's what they chose). Brother in law had french toast and he had no complaints. Decor is minimal, nothing worth mentioning. Prices were average for a brunch spot. Not an awful place, but not first on my list.

    (3)

  • R C.

    Absolutely great breakfast place and MUCH better alternative to Denny's and IHOP for the same price. Beautiful presentation, relaxing and non-pretentious ambiance, and good service.

    (4)

  • Ann Y.

    The main reason to go here is the blueberry granola pancakes. They are really awesome and worth the trip back. I also tried a smoothie and they are pretty good- No Jamba juice thoughThe rest of the food is just average. .Our server was friendly and the atmosphere is good. I also tend to get a lot of coupons from them, so bonus points for that.

    (3)

  • Brian K.

    Above-average breakfast and brunch spot in Evanston. The crowds can get pretty ridiculous waiting for tables, but the staff always seem to be on their game and getting people in and out. I can't say I'm a fan of paying the check at the cash register on the way out, but maybe that's how they can move people through. The service is adequate given the crowds and the food is on your table fast. The food veered a little bit to the pre-prepped and greasy side rather than fresh and balanced, but sometimes that's all you want. Egg dishes and omlettes are adequate, the pancakes and waffles and french bread are much, much better. I'd take this over an IHOP or Denny's anytime.

    (3)

  • Ed H.

    Never disappointed here! food is fast and made to order the staff is nice and get you food quick. a complete breakfast for under $8 is a deal and the coffee is decent as well. The skillets, and omlettes are good, waffles are good and pancakes are ok. do reccommend

    (4)

  • Christine P.

    great food, next to the train, and their name is a chicken noise! long lines during the day is my only complaint!!!

    (4)

  • Jeff K.

    Nice breakfast place. I had one of the breakfast skillets. The veggies were fresh and the eggs were so fluffy. I also liked the apple/ orange juice, which was freshly Juiced/squeezed. Get there early cause it gets crowded really quick. I recently saw that they opened one in Poway, California and I really wanna go there just for another skillet. It's a bit of a drive but one day heading North I'll drop in.

    (4)

  • MarBear F.

    Let me start by stating how much we used to love coming here and always thought the service was great. Unfortunately, the last two visits have proved us wrong. My husband and I ate here this past Sunday. We had to search out a hostess in order to be seated. There were two, and they were both sitting in a back section with the wait staff talking about how much they didn't want to be there b/c it was slow. When we did get seated, it took another fifteen minutes for someone to bring coffee (place was dead) and another fifteen (had to ask the bus boy for our server) to place our order. When the food came, our server didn't come by again (potatoes were dry and had clearly been sitting out for awhile) to see how things were. We didn't see her again until we asked the bus boy to get her so we could get our check. But, we did manage to listen to one waitress beg to leave early b/c they were slow while the other servers discussed what they got for Christmas. The other few customers who were there had dirty plates stacked on their tables, also looking for a server and had to go find the hostess (again back by where the servers were sitting) in order to pay the tab. We certainly noticed the hostess's eyerolling that she had to get up and do something. That may have been our last trip there until the service improves.

    (1)

  • RJ W.

    VERY average. I was disappointed. Perhaps in Evanston this considered a really good breakfast place (steeling myself for the inevitable diatribes) but the food is mundane and average, some of it , particularly the breakfast potato's, are just bad. I give it a 2 because the pancakes are pretty good, but our eggs were overcooked, etc. I would not make any sort of effort to go her again.

    (2)

  • Irene J.

    it took about 20 minutes to get a table, but it wasn't too bad of a wait. it was definitely busy. we had specialty pancakes as a starter and they were fantastic! try their pancakes! i had eggs with spinach of the sort. they were good. there were a lot of food. i don't know if the server was overwhelmed with too many tables or was new, but service was on the poorer side. she'd disappear for 15 minutes at a time. we weren't in a rush, so i was willing to overlook it. go for the food and space (clarke's which is just as good is just too cramped).

    (4)

  • Jennifer H.

    You tend to forget how special it is to find a place that is absolutely reliable. No, nothing here is really special. I personally am partial to the White Lighting (egg white omelet with cheese, chicken, green chiles, avacado and salsa), but I wouldn't suggest it as particularly better than anything else. But Le Peep is just so wonderfully reliable. The service is perfunctory and the food is always good. I also appreciate a breakfast place that offers lighter options-some days I don't feel like consuming my caloric intake for the day before noon. If you're around Evanston and want a tasty breakfast, you'll find it here.

    (4)

  • Ross W.

    eh. This chain's breakfast didn't really cut it when compared to the fresh-made taters at the other spots in the neighborhood. The place goes for a classy atmosphere, which added about $3 onto my breakfast. Not worth it.

    (2)

  • Chanita S.

    I was taken here for breakfast this morning instead of Walker Bros. on Green Bay which is where I normally grab brekkie whenever I visit home in the North Shore. However, my friend didn't feel like waiting for the long line, and this was his alternative option. I was disappointed at first and had my qualms about this new place. When we arrived around noon, the line wasn't terribly long thus we only had to face a 10 minute wait. The breakfast aroma immediately took over my hunger, so I decided to occupy myself by learning the menu during the torture wait. I seriously couldn't decide what to order because every item on the menu soundting tempting. I was torn between getting the Cookie Cakes, Belgiam Waffles, Omni Omlette, or the Mexican breakfeast "Desperado". I couldn't decide for the life of me, and just right when I thought I knew what I wanted to order, we were called to be sat right away. Pretty sweet!! After being seated, the server came almost immediately to hand us our water and silverware, came back in a few minutes to order our drinks. I didn't get anything special--just the Pineapple Juice which was almost the perfect remedy for my Saturday morning hangover. Very refreshening. I ended up ordering the Desperado under the Southern Border section of the menu. I'd describe it as a Mexican skillet topped with two runny sunny side up eggs consisted of diced "Peasant Potatoes" (basically Idaho potatoes if you may), a shit load of jalepenos, and melted cheese. If you're not a fan of jalepenos, don't order this one. It was somewhat overwhelming at first, but I ate it nonetheless. The portion was just about right which is what I look forward to in a breakfast. I think it's wasteful when breakfast places give you more than you can eat because let's face it, how often do people bring home their breakfast leftovers and re-eat it? Eggs and bread get soggy....nothing appealing about that. Anyway, I tried a bit of my friend's french toast and I wish I ordered it. I give them four stars for not providing free sides such as sausages, bacon, eggs etc. They only come with the combo's, so I think their stingy in that regard. Next time I'm back at home, I'll visit this place again. Overall, pleasant experience. Stay classy, Evanston.

    (4)

  • Meredith F.

    As you may know if you even skim my reviews, breakfast food is my favorite, so I love Le Peep. I just don't love that when I want to eat really good breakfast food, i.e. the weekends, everyone else does, too, and they go to Le Peep. The wait can be long but they are good about keeping a list and quick turnover. They must put crack in their pancakes, b/c they are some of the best I've ever had, and the waitpeople and buspeople are usually very nice and attentive. Sort of a diner feel, but then slightly above that. I don't know, I like it.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth W.

    The Harvest Benedict is amazing! Lots of veggies, and eggs poached nicely. Their orange juice is NOT FRESH SQUEEZED, rather out of a jug that is marked fresh squeezed. They showed us the proof.

    (3)

  • Thabo P.

    Delicious pancakes. Super fast service. Shorter waits than Walker Brothers up in Wilmette. Amusing, 40-something, surfer-dude waiter who was "jacked" to serve us, brah! Lots of things to like about Le Peep. But the tables are very close to each other and ambiance is a bit lacking. Overall, not a bad place for breakfast or brunch. But if you have the time, go to Walker Brothers and get better food in a charming atmosphere.

    (3)

  • Kat W.

    I think they have one of the best pancakes (syrup comes hot as well). Eggs and meat are above par. Nice homey quaint interior, good attentive friendly service. The only thing I was skeptical is the taste of their coffee. It tasted a bit funky and dilute.

    (4)

  • Matthew J.

    Perfect for breakfast, and pretty good for lunch. GREAT atmosphere in downtown Evanston, and a happenin' place to be in the early morning - lots of meetings go down there in the morn. Grab an omlette, with a glass of freshly squeezed OJ, and you're good. You can replace the potatoes for fresh fruit, which can be good sometimes, but a bit old other times - beware. Overall, been happy with the food, service and atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Linda S.

    With a coupon, you can get a free meal and unlimited cups of coffee! They left us with a full pot of coffee and I practically drank the whole thing. Good coffee and really kind service.

    (4)

  • Nick B.

    Really good breakfast place, actually I think they're only open for breakfast. Great waffles, eggs, and pretty much anything else.

    (4)

  • Liliana S.

    One of my favorite breakfast places. Their pancakes are fantastic. They have large portions and the service is friendly and fast.

    (4)

  • Jaclyn C.

    I wasn't too impressed with the pancakes, and keep forgetting they don't have chocolate chips. It's so mean. Mean.

    (3)

  • Keith L.

    whats the old adage....its hard to screw up breakfast? well apparently not for these lame-os. i lived in downtown evanston for a short spell and got dragged to le poop by my so called friends a couple of times til i realized the golden olympic KILLS this place. dont do it!

    (1)

  • Michelle F.

    Great place for breakfast, but crowded so you may have to wait to get in. Big selection of egg dishes, as well as pancakes, waffles, french toast, etc. Only thing to be cautious of is if you have coupon from the mail, look at the restrictions - usually good every day but Saturday Can be a bummer when you think you're getting a deal and they reject you at the counter.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:30 am - 2:3

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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