Diabetics must resist their temptations when dining at Applebee's. Most of the items on Applebee's menu is either stuffed with sodium or sugar. You must be extra careful and pick low-sugar and low-sodium diet at Applebee's if you are diabetic.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for Diabetics:
If you are starting your meal with appetizers then make sure you skip the Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ sauce, and sweet Asian Chile sauce on your wings order. It is highly recommended to skip the appetizers if you are dining alone and instead build your appetizer keeping nutrition in check. Among the steaks, you must stay away from the Applebee's Riblets platter as well as Bourbon Street Steak at all costs. Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin is also not recommended. Skip the sandwiches, wraps, and tacos as well. Desserts may be tempting but it is recommended to avoid them at Applebee's for their high sugar content. All the beverages except Iced Teas must be avoided as well to control your sugar intake.
Most of the foods served at Applebee's restaurants are high in sodium. Unless you are visiting the restaurant or dining here in the group, there are hardly any options from the main meals if you wish to keep your blood pressure in check. You can rely on a few salad options though. If lucky, you may find low-sodium ribs as well at the restaurant.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Green Goddess Wedge at Applebee's. Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Onion Soup contain over 1000mg sodium and hence must be skipped as well. Skip all the chicken dishes and seafood at Applebee's except Grilled Chicken Breast and Baked Haddock without sides respectively. You must also skip Brunch Burger, Quesadilla Burger, Triple Bacon Burger, and Whiskey Bacon Burger at Applebee's. High sodium intake can be lethal for a high blood pressure candidate. Avoid ordering foods that contain over 1000mg sodium at Applebee's, especially if you're dining alone.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
Well, steaks and ribs go hand in hand with cholesterol. Being their signature dish, it will be a challenge to find low-calorie, healthy food for those concerned with their cholesterol levels. However, you can always opt for their salads and other light foods to keep the cholesterol in check.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, then you must avoid eating sandwiches, wraps, and tacos at Applebee's. While the salads and soups sound healthy, you must skip the Fiesta Chopped Salad and Loaded Potato Soup at Applebee's. It is also advised to dodge the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and Chicken Fajita Rollup. Any main meal with over 100mg cholesterol is not idle for someone with high cholesterol. So, skip those items at Applebee's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Applebee's
My boyfriend and I were looking for a place to go for breakfast(even though it was almost noon) this past Sunday. We stumbled upon this place. When we first walked in, you could smell apples and cinnamon. There was about a 10 minute wait. The line moved surprisingly fast considering the place was jam packed. The hostess was extremely friendly, and well organized as she sat down each group of people. Once we were seated, she informed us of who would be our server. About two minutes later our server came over and got our drink order. As we looked at the menu, our coffee came. The coffee was delicious! I got the veggie crepe, and my boyfriend got the apple baked pancake. The waitress informed us that it would take 35-45 minutes for the pancake, in case we were in a hurry. That wasn't a problem for us, it was a Sunday fun day! The waitress made sure we had our coffees full while we waited. Our food came out and holy cow!! It was well worth the wait! The apple pancake was steaming and it melted in your mouth! The veggie crepe was very tasty! They actually used all fresh vegetables which is the way it should be. We have been to other "brunch cafes" who didn't and also didn't know how to season ANYTHING! (Btw this place is on lake street in Roselle, don't waste your time or money) We ended up taking half the pancake home, it's plenty to share. For the amazing service and high quality of food, we will most definitely be back and making this a regular spot!
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Hersh A.
It's a 2.5 - 3 stars type place. Food is decent to good depending on what you order. For example, the hash browns we had lacked salt, were undercooked and somewhat cold. The omelettes were pretty decent overall. Good portion size. Try their one omelette w/ dry figs, apples, Goat cheese and Pancetta. It has a French name. It was good. Their specialty Pancakes were tasty, not the best but good enough. Service was very good. Very good menu variety including the specials. It's reasonably priced. It gets pretty busy over the weekends. It's not Walker Bros, Richard Walker, etc type good of a breakfast/ brunch place, in my opinion, but still good enough to go every so often depending on how you like it. Check it out.
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Sid B.
Good service but bad experience. This place is always packed but the service to get you seated is great. My wife and I specifically ordered veg omelet and veg skillet with no meat. Normally places don't make this mistake but half way down the skillet, my wife came across a piece of sausage. That was definitely a turn off specially if she is a pure veg all her life. The manager stopped to apologize but the damage was done.
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Samantha R.
Excellent place for brunch in the burbs! I have been here numerous times and I love their food and service! The waffles and pancakes are amazing, and their eggs Benedict are out of this world! The portions are huge and you will almost always take something home. Their bacon is probably my favorite. Huge, thick slices that will make any hungry man fall weak in the knees. Definitely worth a try!
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Brett E.
The boyfriend and I came in around noon on a sunday for a late breakfast. The ihop up the road was at a 2 hour wait so thought we'd try out this spot. They have a first-come-first-serve policy so we waited in line for a table. The wait was only about 25-30 mins before we got seated. The place was JAMMED with people so we could tell they must be doing breakfast right. And of course I'm not going to come here and not order an apple pancake! I got the Banana Nut apple pancake which was a monster! A big puffy, tasty, cinnamony monster. It was enough for my next 3 breakfasts. Service was quick and friendly, the prices were very reasonable, and the food was great. Will definitely be back.
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Jane F.
Service was great thanks to Dena! Attentive and very quick. The coffee is organic and was wonderful. Strong. I'll start with the best being the crab cake Benedict. Absolutely amazing! Pecan banana waffle was wonderful. Regular breakfasts of eggs and hash browns were also done very well. A must go.
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Jackie W.
Fabulous breakfast. Unbelievable selection. On this holiday weekend they had a special menu. The Goldie Lox was a great choice. Also the crab cakes benedict was fabulous. Their coffee is off the charts. Freshly ground organic. Best of all our server Dena. Complete attention to our needs and wants. Always there when we needed her and making sure we had all we needed. Definitely going back when we back visiting.
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Heidi K.
After my nephew's baptism this past Sunday, my sister and BIL treated us to breakfast/brunch/lunch here. My first impression is this joint is a few steps above a Denny's but not quite a Blueberry Hill. For around noon on a Sunday, this place wasn't as busy as I had imagined. I wasn't quite sure what I was in the mood for. There wasn't anything that appealed to me on their breakfast menu, but I wasn't sure if I wanted lunch. Luckily, one of their specials was the jambalaya. According to the menu, it was their housemade jambalaya (with Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp), layered over housemade hashbrowns with two cage free eggs, any style. I chose the eggs over easy with wheat toast rather than pancakes as my side. I was sad that my request for no shrimp couldn't be handled, as the the jambalaya is premade. I'm not allergic, so it wouldn't be an issue to pick them out. Annoying, but it is what it is. It took a bit of time to receive our food, as there were fifteen of us. I expected such. Between placing our orders and receiving our food, our waiters and waitresses made sure we received plenty of coffee and water refills, which was nice. They give you real cream for your coffee, which is delicious. I'm so used to drinking skim milk or using CoffeeMate, I've forgotten what real cream tastes like. Our food arrived, and at first glance, the jambalaya portion seemed quite small. After picking out the shrimp, I dug in. The Andouille was a bit overcooked, but edible. The chicken was just okay; it was well cooked, good quality, but nothing spectactular. The rest of the jambalaya wasn't anything to write home about. The eggs were good, and the hashbrowns were decent as well. I ate about 75% of my food, but opted not to save my leftovers. Not a bad place to eat, but it's nowhere near my neck of the woods, so I doubt I'll be back.
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Mike P.
Came in today was really busy so I'm like it Gona be really good they sat me and my son and waitress was like you ready to order I'm like can I get a couple more minutes and then she asked what we like to drink so after couple minutes she takes my order then food was brought to us by a guy the food was good and not even half way through my food the waitress shows up and she leaves the check didn't ask how was the food or anything and I put the money in the pouch right away and I finished my food and I waited for 15 minutes for her and I got up tired of waiting went to the front counter and paid there but they couldn't find the waitress either but my experience here was bad, food was good but the way I was treated here was rude
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Cheryl I.
This will be short and sweet! Service super friendly, attentive and fast, thank you Amanda! Had the pecan Belgian waffle, side of thick cut bacon, gruyere portobellos pancetta omelette special. Hot tasty large portions. A little too much pancetta in the omelette made it a tad too salty, but otherwise very good. The coffee is deep and flavorful and excellent! Cream comes in a tiny carafe, water comes in a carafe, AND you can get coffee to go! How awesome is that?! Great little place in a strip mall that is nicely furnished, will be coming back!
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Samantha G.
This review is for the skillets! These babies are so freakin yummy, I'm surprised they haven't put IHOP out of business! Their cinnamon swirl pancakes reminded me of a Cinnabon with their vanilla dressing. The menu is pretty extensive. Prices are good, as is the service ;)
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Alvina C.
The fam and I like to come here cause it's nearby. They have a good size menu of all different kinds of breakfast and lunch items as well as a listing of specials that change frequently. Luckily the times we've visited, the wait was no longer than a couple of minutes---but this place definitely gets packed quickly on the weekends. The service is awesome, all the waitstaff are very attentive. We still have yet to try their specialty pancake but have had a good experience with their omelettes, skillets, and specialty pancakes. We've had the corned beef hash omelette Biscuits & Gravy vegetarian skillet Banana nut french toast mickey mouse pancakes All were yummy!
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Katie F.
Service was excellent! Everyone was super nice (waitress, hosts, others working there-everyone!) I was especially impressed about being OFFERED a to-go cup of coffee (i have not been to any other breakfast place that does that). The food was good, but I didnt order anything special. I was impressed that the fruit cup actually had a good variety of fruit. I do think they are a little pricey for their serving sizes. We will be back.
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Arlene G.
Just ate here this morning with my mom & 3 of her friends. ive never eaten here before but i always love breakfast food. i ordered a veggie frittata omelette that had spinach, artichoke & goat cheese on it. it was quite delicious! it came with hashbrowns and 2 small pancakes. the pancakes were yummmmmmyyyyyy!! i ordered OJ & it was freshly squeezed but ive had better OJ. no big deal tho. i still enjoyed my food & i believe evrybody else did too.
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David W.
Since I was a little boy, baked apple pancakes have been my favorite breakfast out. But places that serve them can be very hard to find, especially in Michigan, where I currently live. A few years ago, my son took my wife and me to Apple Villa on N. Barrington Road, and I knew I had found a special place. So now whenever we come this way and need breakfast, Apple Villa is where we go. Yesterday's 8-inch baked apple pancake was superbly prepared. It had a perfect amount of apple glaze covering the abundant amount of succulent tenderly cooked apples mixed in with just the right amount of delicious pancake batter. The best part of the pancake was that the glaze was cooked to a beautiful and scrumptious crunchiness, rather than a runny mess as I've had at other places. But the excellent food doesn't stop at the apple pancake. The bacon I had was thick, and cooked to just the right amount of chewy crispiness. And my wife's ham portion was large and tasty. Recently, I had an apple pancake at Richard Walker's Original Pancake House in downtown San Diego. I've also had them at Original Pancake Houses and Walker Brothers restaurants in several states, including Illinois, Michigan, and Oregon. Of all of these recent experiences, the apple pancake at Apple Villa was by far the best. The service was excellent as well. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. And the manager was very friendly and helpful. Thank you, Apple Villa, for allowing my taste buds to have such a supreme splurge of flavor. I can hardly wait to need to make another trip to this area!
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Mike K.
Super nice staff. Food is a little above average for a diner. They need to stop serving fries in the annoying spiral basket. It's tacky and falls over.. Will come back.
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Jessica A.
Great food, great service, a wonderful hidden gem of a place! Mauricio was so friendly and handled our loud crazy group perfectly!
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Jim L.
I went into Apple Villa feeling down and somewhat depressed due to something that happened before I got there. I left Apple Villa feeling up and happy. The turn around in my mood was due to outstanding service by my waitress Ashley B. She was super helpful and took time to explain the menu as well as general friendly conversation. I will return!
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Johana K.
Im giving this place 3 stars. The service is great and food looked great as well. But seeing strands of unedible stuff on one of our meal without checking before its given to customers is unacceptable. They were nice enough to comp the meal.
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L K.
Breakfast menu has many options. Their skillets are now plates and still very satisfying. The wait staff is the best. They have always gotten our order right, even with my substitutions. Don't forget to pick up a frozen Apple Pancake to take home, it will fill your home with the best smell after baking.
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Andy G.
This is a mixed bag. This was once my favorite breakfast place in the area. But it seems things have gone down hill a bit. Specifically the pancakes. When you ordered the pancakes in the past it came arranged on the plate. With the blueberry. On each one now they stack them and there's not enough to go around which left half my food dry and unpleasant. Honestly I am super disappointed as a year ago this place would have got 5 stars.
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Omar C.
They thought of all the details. Very fresh crab cake Benedict, fluffy pancakes, and great coffee and real cream!
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Joe P.
When I first walked in I was reminded of a Perkin's. For those not familiar with that imagine a high class Denny's (ok, ok, picture a better Denny's). We went during the week it was a very slow every afternoon, but they must get pretty busy on major food days because they had a sign with a "waiting time from here not more than 15 minutes" or something to that affect. The menu has a good variety and being our first time here I decided to go with an omelette...pretty risque! I also ordered a regular coffee. The coffee refills were excellent and the server was very kind and helpful throughout the whole meal. I ordered the Al Fresco omelette and it was ok. The main reason for being only ok was that about half of the avocado had turned which should have been caught in the kitchen. I picked out the pieces of avocado that seemed a little too far gone and put them to one side of the plate, but the server didn't catch onto my subtle hint. The pancakes on the side were very tasty and enjoyable. I choose the hash browns on the side which were perfectly crispy for me. I really enjoyed their regular coffee with free refills and the pancakes. The omelette was where there could have done better in this case. Overall a nice place to go for breakfast or brunch with a friendly staff that really seemed to enjoy working together.
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Mimi S.
Have been to Apple Villa about a dozen times. This last time will be our last time. The server Kelly never brought us water. I had to ask another server. I ordered the egg white whole wheat French toast. I was served multi grain French toast. It was over cooked. It almost tasted like it was done in a deep fryer. Don't put an item on the menu and think it's okay to change it and the customer should just eat it. The waitress never came back to ask us how was our breakfast. The waitress left our check, we put the credit card in right away. She was too busy to come back and get it. We asked the host who walked by our table if we could bring it up to the front and he said sure. The hostess at the front desk did not appreciate it! She said she was going to give it to our server. I told her we were told we could bring it up front. She snapped at us and said it has been this way for 3 years. Well you can keep it that way because we will never be back! She never asked us how our breakfast was either. Adios!
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Keith F.
"Good things come to those who wait." It should be no wonder why this place is packed more often than not, the food is that good and the same can be said for their service staff! I wouldn't consider myself a "breakfast guy" but Apple Villa is my go to place when I have a craving for breakfast fare. The only coffee I would place above Dunkin Donuts coffee would be theirs. I haven't had anything from their menu that I didn't like, and it only tastes better when it's my wife's turn to pay! Hahaha
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Chloe H.
I went here with my coworkers for breakfast. It's comparable to Brunch Cafe in Roselle. Portions were ample. I appreciate the so-called small portions people keep complaining about; I ate enough and was full. I had no desire to eat a 6-egg omelette and take it home only for it to turn into rubber in the microwave. But I digress. I ordered the goldie lox: an omelette made of "smoked salmon" (was really salmon from a can) , cream cheese, cheddar cheese (really American), and of course scrambled eggs. The special included hash brown and pancakes. I opted for some chicken links too. All in all, I enjoyed my meal. But it cost me $15 for all that when they were clearly cutting corners with the salmon and cheese. The dead giveaway about the salmon was fluorescent red--no fresh or frozen salmon looks like that. Apple Villa, please either lower your prices or raise your standards.
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Kristin R.
Delicious food, fast service! Rhonda and owner very helpful and accommodating to a large group (approx 50) on a Sunday morning! Helped create special menu for our event. We will be back!!
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Edgar R.
I had lunch at Apple Villa today with my cousin. I ordered The Dutchess, a dutch pancakce filled with veggies including broccoli, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms, and topped with loads of havarti cheese. This is a good choice if you are looking for something that isn't super sugary. The pancake is enormous; you'll almost certainly want to take some home. My cousin thought it didn't have enough mushrooms, but I'm not a mushroom enthusiast, so it seemed fine to me. We arrived early (before noon) and didn't have to wait to be seated, but the pancakes take 30-40 minutes to prepare because they are made from scratch. We had a lot to catch up so the time passed quickly, and it was worth the wait. Service was otherwise prompt and attentive. I would recommend Apple Villa for a treat. They also have a regular sandwich menu for those not wanting pancakes or breakfast items. One note; you can buy pancakes frozen to heat up at home. Apparently they are also sold in some area Jewel and Mariano's Food Stores.
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Sharon S.
I had the sausage and cheese omelet. It was alright, didn't really like the sausage and all the cheese seemed to be in one spot (husband got the same dish, made the same way). Our server bragged about the corned beef hash but I didn't like that either. Luckily hubs did. We really enjoyed the plain pancakes. That saved this place for me. Also the guy behind us got the jambalaya breakfast and didn't like it. So to appease him they obviously took it off his bill and gave him a coupon for a free breakfast. I'd come back to give it another try.
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JT T.
This place is always packed when we drive by , this time we decided to stop in at end of the day when it wasn't so busy. Now I see why this place is always busy. Service and food TOP NOTCH. The best pancakes I have ever eaten. My wife had the egg white omelette and she says it's the best she's ever eaten. Portions and price is perfect.
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Rachel C.
Absolutely amazing! My mom, sisters, and I flew in from richmond and stopped here on our way to my MIL's house. Our server, Tracey, was phenomenal! Every time I visit my in-laws, I will stop her and request her! Even if the food was only mediocre, which it wasn't (it was delicious), I'd come back just for the incredible service!
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Adam B.
A group of six of us showed up on a Sunday morning around 10:45. We were in a hurry, but thankfully, they were able to seat us within a few minutes. First of all, when my orange juice comes freshly squeezed, they get major points. Unfortunately, that was the highlight of the meal. We didn't have time for an apple pancake, but I ordered the banana bread French toast. I got three square-shaped pieces of dark, thick homemade banana bread, covered with powdered sugar and surrounded by sliced bananas and pecans. The toast tasted pretty dry, I had to use a decent amount of butter to get it moist. More disappointing was that the bananas and pecans were served raw. I would have expected them to be caramelized in a pan to help bring all the flavors together. I did get a taste of my friend's cinnaswirl pancakes and enjoyed it very much. Maybe I just ordered the wrong item. I'd probably give the place another chance, but I'd definitely pass on their French toast. So I'd say it's an average place, but there are certainly better breakfast options around, ie Egg Harbor...
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Tony D.
The place seems very nice. The staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy. They were average, if not slightly above average.
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Samantha V.
If you want their "famous" German baked pancakes, better give yourself an hour and a half. Takes nearly an hour for them to make it. This place is really over priced. Everything is a la carte so if you want pancakes, eggs and sausage you are gonna spend a bit. Not worth it imo. It's your standard diner fare with a few "specialties" added in. I had banana pancakes with pecans and it was rather bland. I am not a fan of syrup, so I usually get fruit infused pancakes because they tend to be sweet enough on their own or with whipped cream. But I was underwhelmed by the flavor, even with whipped cream added. And the texture was a little bit dry and uninteresting. The sausage links were pretty good, though. Really thick and juicy. The wait was pretty long on a weekend, which is to be expected,but you're really crammed in by the door, held back by a line rope where there really shouldn't be one.
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Jasmine M.
This place has delicious food but is a bit pricey. I had the pumpkin pancakes and they were yummy. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend but couldn't eat afford it everyday.
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Mia J.
Great menu. Great service. I love their breakfast, but lunch is great too! Clean, friendly, great portions. Skillets and crepes are delicious!
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Michelle F.
There was NOTHING wrong with this place!! I don't understand the other reviews because my food was amazeballs only overshadowed by the stellar service we received!! Thanks to freaking-United-Airlnes-and-their-"Michelle's-mom-Âworks-for-a-department-that-is-24/7-therefore-she-Âhas-to-work-on-Christmas-Eve" we decided to take our mom out to breakfast before her shift started at 3 pm. My mom wanted to beat the crowds (just in case there were any) and we met on Christmas Eve at 7:30 with a group of four of us. Parking was a breeze, and the place was wide open (and busier as we left). But we were seated immediately and were greeted by our waitress, Mary. Let me just say, she was incredible!!! She was friendly, sweet, fast, and my kids loved her. Now I am not saying that's a sign of being a good waitress or anything, but they don't warm up that quickly to just anyone. But anything we needed, she was there. If we had a question, she had the answer. Difficult order? No problem for Mary!! But we all got something different at the table. I got the veggie egg white omelette with hash browns (upgraded to pumpkin pancakes for a slight upcharge), my dad got the Belgian Waffle, my mom got an omelette, too. The kids got pancakes (the kids portion was massive!) and biscuits and gravy, and my husband ordered eggs, bacon, and pancakes. Everyone who has mentioned how amazing the bacon is was absolutely correct! So delicious! My omelette was delightful, and the pumpkin pancakes were very flavorful (although I think my hash browns could have been cooked a little longer!). The waffle was delicious, and the biscuits and gravy were SO good! I loved the gravy that came with it, and I don't even LIKE gravy!! Also, the biscuits have this "crunch" at the top like they were slightly fried--fine by me!! Our total bill for the six of us came to $63, and three of us were able to make two meals out of it. Not too shabby! I cannot wait to come here again. And if she is there, I will only sit in Mary's section! :)
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Nicole W.
Family friendly, extensive menu and easy parking. A pretty solid trifecta at Apple Villa! A few weeks back, I met a few lady friends and their kiddos here for a mid-week breakfast. While I'm sure Apple Villa is completely packed during the weekend breakfast/brunch hours, it was quite slow during the week. Score. If you have children in tow, this would be a fine place to take them - expect spacious tables and booths, high chairs, crayons, coloring sheets, etc. As we played with the kiddos and gabbed, our nice server took our order. I went with the strawberry crepes which turned out to be the epitome of a-ok. They were generous in size, light and stuffed with a fair portion of fresh strawberry. The crepe itself was adequate, if a bit chewy. Typically, said crepes come with a side of what Apple Villa deems "tropical sauce." Said sauce was super saccharine sweet, so I decided to forgo the liquid topper and just snack on the crepes as in. Solid choice. If I ordered the crepes again I'd probably ask for a side of strawberry puree...mmm, strawberry on strawberry. If you seek a clean, nicely laid out and spacious place for a solid breakfast, give Apple Villa a try - especially if you're dropping by during the week!
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Dave L.
Popular place and had to wait a bit, but oh was it worth the wait! Great food, huge portions, and friendly staff. Will be back again!
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Phill C.
I like places like this, that serve breakfast foods all day and have a specials menu with some interesting choices. Friendly service and good food. The Le Nozze di FIGaro! caught my eye and that's what I got. The oven baked omelette was stuffed with creamy goat cheese, figs, apples, and pancetta. It all went together very well and I was surprised how good it was (it tastes a lot better then it looks from my pic). A side of crispy hash browns and fluffy pancakes... it was a good start to the weekend. I think I'll try the Red Velvet Pancakes next time...
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Joshua B.
I liked how Apple Villa looked but it was very cramped and overcrowded. The wait to be served was short. I ordered the worst burger ever. The bun and meat were too soft and didn't have much of a taste to it. My mom ordered an omelet with hash browns. The hash browns were half overcooked and half under cooked. When we left we noticed most people had the same issue and left their hash browns uneaten. Bread Basket in Barrington is way better. Never again will I come here to Apple Villa.
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Nick S.
The crab cake Benedict is delicioso.
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Scott M.
Nothing clever to say. A "Greek" with decent service and decent food. Nothin' worth shouting or complaining about. A fine place to have Breakfast.
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Phil S.
Just another breakfast joint to me. I only ever order the meat and potato type items since I'm not a fan of sweet food in the morning or any other time of the day so I can't comment on how their pancakes or other sweeter items are. There is usually a line out the door at peak weekend morning hours which would be understandable if there weren't many other great choices in the immediate area. Nothing I've had here really stands out but the quality is standard although the prices may be a little higher than standard. It's a breakfast joint for the masses that is way better than the next closest option down the street, IHOP. I live closer to Richard Walker's now so I usually get my breakfast food cravings squashed there or other places further south. Overall, decent but nothing to write home about.
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Nic Z.
I've been to Apple Villa roughly 10 times over the course of a few years, and I always loved it. The food is imaginative from the ingredients to the dish names, and it's equal parts tasty. One thing I vividly remember is portions being gigantic -- the pancakes were brought out on larger than average plates and still dropping off the edges! I came with friends and even dragged my family, half of whom aren't really American-style breakfast fanatics, and it was a hit all around. I can't imagine this place dropping off so badly. After all, it's pancakes. How difficult can that be? (Yes, I know, we say that about pizza, and even that can be screwed up... but c'mon!) I definitely will go back some day when it's convenient. I wish there was another one nearby!
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Andrew G.
The underlying issue with most breakfast places is that they have to compete with places like Denny's that offer relatively similar meals for a fraction of the price. Don't let that fool you with Apple Villa, as that is very much the case here as well, however the quality is noticeably better in comparison to most breakfast eateries. In the wake of a relatively long Saturday night, my fiance and I glanced through the Yelp app to make heads or tails of what breakfast food was within a ten minute drive amid brunch hours on a Sunday morning. It was either Denny's, IHOP or Apple Villa and on this morning, we decided on to give Apple Villa a shot. As we drove towards the diner, we called ahead to see what kind of wait to expect and was told there was none. Oddly enough, we imagined they were in-between rushes and upon arriving, got in several minutes ahead of a wave of hungry patrons. We were seated fast as we quickly ordered and were served two large glasses of orange juice. By the time they arrive, Apple Villa was packed again proving our suspicions correct. The orange juice tasted significantly better than your typical Minute Maid flair peddled as freshly squeezed and I suspected was the genuine article. It was some of the best I'd ever had at a restaurant and well worth the three successive glasses we each ordered throughout the course of our meal. As our waitress returned to take our order, she patiently answered ever last question about the little ins and outs of the menu before my fiance and I finally decided what we were going to eat. I opted for a cheese omelette, sold because of the pancakes on the side, and my fiance chose her favorite, eggs benedict. As the server left, we looked around the tables, taking in the sights of food as far as the eye could see. Every place setting looked packed with food. Right before that magic moment when you wonder where exactly your food is, our server arrived and delivered our scrumptious breakfast. The eggs benedict were some of the finest we'd ever seen, let alone tasted, and made me feel like I was a kid again sitting in my grandmother's kitchen on a Sunday morning. Cooked with such skill that the eggs dribbled perfectly, coagulating sumptuously with the ham and English muffin. I had to fight the urge to order some of my own. The omelette was just as fantastic, loaded to the veritable brim with cheesiness so much so that it spilled out onto my plate as soon as my fork severed the first bite. I didn't even dare spoil the majesty of the dish with ketchup as I'd typically do, instead savoring every last bite. I've never had an omelette melt in my mouth before that day, but by Great Odin's Raven, it did and amazingly so. The sides were adequate, leaving each of us happily full and in need of being rolled home as each bite was its own particular brand of sleep-inducing delight. By the time the waitress brought our check, I was polishing off the last of our meal, struggling not to bring it home to sit idly in the refrigerator, lest it get seized by my dear fiance. Overall, the staff was immensely friendly and the food, while admittedly a bit pricey was well worth the cost of admission. Certainly enough, it's easy to walk into a Denny's or IHOP and get the same old thing day in and out without much surprise or spoil, but if those are places one goes to nurse a hangover then Apple Villa is one such locale to go and experience a well-crafted breakfast that you'll look fondly back upon when pouring yourself coffee and grabbing a doughnut come Monday morning back at the office.
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Jim G.
WOW!! All I can say is I like a simple breakfast. Just a simple Spinach and Feta omelet. I will say the best I have had in years! I was surprised. I am a salesperson who is always on the go.Apple Villa was busy. Usually you when I dine at these places and they are busy you food come s out with something messed up. Not here. My omelet was made to perfection and I could tell the ingredients were fresh! The server was a guy named Anthony. My water and coffee were always full. His service made me want to come back. Really felt like they cared about me the customer. Apple Villa is in no way you average coffee/ pancake place. Service was wonderful and I have to say I have never seen a place this clean... I know I'm gonna get hell from my wife but the floors shined more than my floors at home. LOL I will be back!!
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Rita B.
Eh....this is my second visit ever and it's been a few years but now I remember why. The hostess (which I think may have been the owner or related to the owner) was chomping on something as she seated us. Mouthful she spoke to us rudely. Two seconds of having been seated and handed our menus the waitress came over and asked if we were ready to order. I told her we were just seated so yes, we do need more time. Finally, we placed our order and the food was quickly brought out. I was impressed by how fast we got our meals. Too bad the meal sucked. We both had the ace of clubs aka turkey club sandwich. The bread was kinda stale and the bacon was obviously previously cooked and reheated...gross. The waitress never came over to check on us. The owner sat at a table near us and was on her cell phone the entire time. I actually heard the entire conversation about a credit card dispute. So unprofessional and annoying. Service sucked, food was blah and once I walked out I felt sick. Not coming here again.
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Rosie F.
This has become our go-to Sunday morning breakfast default....and I'm not complaining. Mind you, breakfast for us on a Sunday morning is really about 1:30 in the afternoon! To start, the coffee is the best - even better than Dunkin' Donuts...and if you know me, then you know that DD coffee is like crack to me....cheap and highly addictive! I usually get the veggie omelet with jalapeno cheese, pancakes with butter and syrup, and a fresh squeezed OJ. I leave feeling like a whale, but it's so worth it! There are two reasons that they only get four stars. The first reason is that their menu is pretty much a carbon copy of Richard Walkers. From the Dutch baby, the apple pancake, even the veggie pancake with havarti cheese...all ripped off! The second reason is that the owner is kind of a douche. He is an older man by the name of Kosta and he treats his waitstaff and busboys like they are beneath him and he has no issues yelling at them on the floor making it uncomfortable for everyone around. Come on guy, have some class. All in all, I'm always down to go to Apple Villa for breakfast! Especially when it's my husband's turn to pay!
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Erik H.
Apple Villa has a few things going for it. First of all, it's clean, bright, spacious and contemporary - not in a cool, sleek sense, but in more of a sanitized, suburban sense. That's not always bad, and here it seems to work. The other thing Apple Villa has going for it is the unique food. It's main menu falls into the classic breakfast restaurant trap of plain food cooked unexceptionally. However, their specials list was spectacular, and I had one of the more odd dishes I've ever tried for breakfast. It was a fig, goat cheese, apples & pancetta omelette that was all at once sweet, salty and savory. The figs did get overwhelming (it would've been nice if they were cut up), but overall it was surprising and successful. I've only been once, but hopefully other specials are as, well, special!
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Christine K.
I've been here a few times now and every time I go, the food is excellent and the staff is extremely friendly. The traditional buttermilk pancakes are so fluffy and tasty and the OJ is definitely worth paying a little extra for. My boyfriend ordered the Chilaquiles twice and he won't get anything else when he goes because they are just that good. Hint: ask for extra salsa with that. :)
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Lisa L.
Love this place. Great food. Comfortable and clean. Good coffee. Good prices. Very friendly waitress (Evelyn I think her name was). My new favorite breakfast spot.
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Jennifer M.
When I first walked in, I was immediately drawn to the decor. In the center of the room, a canopy surrounded a few tables; Tiffany ceiling lamps hung over them. A mural decorated one of their walls. It wasn't until we were seated that I discovered it was 3-Dimensional; the apples and trees were carved from wood. My boyfriend ordered the French Connection French toast - Cinnamon spiral bread dipped in French toast batter and topped with cinnamon apples, raisins and pecans. He also ordered a side of bacon and coffee. I ordered the 2 eggs over easy with corned beef hash (made from scratch), hash brown potatos and a side of pancakes, Their coffee is delcious with some cream and sugar. The waitress ignored my request for the pancakes to be flattened so they were served flluffy. I didn't complain. The fact they were chewy and stuck to the roof of my mouth made me consider the batter was meant for their specialities and not as a side dish.
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Carolyn W.
I used to be a regular customer here but after today, I will probably never return. When I walked in, no one was in line and there where several tables and booths open. I told the gal at the front I was a party of two. She looked around, came back and said it would be a few minutes. A family of four came in behind me and was seated immediately. Then, a group of three came in and they too were seated right away. I was still waiting and there were still open tables. I asked why people coming in after me were being seated before me and was told "they have 3 people and we have a three persons table." So, they were going to have us wait until a 2-person table became available. All the time, there were open tables. Unbelievable! Needless to say wee left, went to another restaurant and were seated immediately at a 4-person table! I will not be returning to Apple Villa; even if I am a party of four.
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John L.
There were barely any ingredients in the omelets we ordered. There was barely any fruit in their sides of fruit and plus they charged extra for substituting the fruit!
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Adwait K.
I really this like place. They have plenty of variety on their menu and something for everybody even if you don't eat the usual breakfast meats and are looking for something egg-etarian. I usually get the 2 eggs with chicken sausages, toast and hash browns maybe, and I love it. Usually have to work out extra hard after eating here but its worth it anyway. :) I'd definitely pick this place over IHOP anyday. Even if I have to wait a few minutes. Parking is never an issue.
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George B.
I'll cut straight to the point...Apple Villa is a formerly good restaurant which has fallen into complacency and mediocrity. If you are just sipping on your first cup of coffee and about to look for a breakfast place, then let me use more simple words: This place is the suck. I went here two times in the last two months, and each time they failed to produce a decent breakfast. First meal: Taffy Apple Crepes which were cold, featuring half frozen apples and microwaved creps. Second meal: Country Skillet which was served cold with raw potatoes. Service is very hit or miss. Prices are high, and the Hoffman Estates tax rate raises your overpriced icky meal into the "big rip-off" category. I cannot recommend this place!
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Jeff P.
Nice menu with a lot of choices. Nice big portions. If you go for breakfast you can skip lunch. They do a good job of turning over the tables fast.
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Robert D.
Great food, can be a wait. Prices seem to be in line with quality and portion. Part like the best is pancakes are a option with the omelets. The German pancake is awesome.
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Gerry A.
We decided we would try Apple Villa Sunday since several friends had recommended them in spite of Yelp reviews about inconsistent service and improperly prepared food. If you miss peak hours, look past the overdone interior, highish prices for breakfast, and inconvenient location, they at least had nice BIG sunny windows. OK, we are not really into foofoo breakfasts but we LIKE big booth windows, so we'll TRY it, but NOT meant to be... We arrived about 1:30 on a Sunday (they close at 3:00). They don't look that busy, but busy enough for a slight wait for seating, I point & request a booth by the window on the North Side surrounded by other occupied tables to the 16-year old hostess who tells me they are closing that section down. I said "ok then, we'll leave", and did. Pick ONE... 1. Improperly trained 2. They really don't care that YOU wait as long as THEY can start to vacuum earlier and kick some dust into the air while you are still eating 3. Inconsistent service. Intuit early, vote with your feet. READ the yelp reviews. IHOP, Steak & Shake (bright sunnier booths & BREAKFAST COUPONS!) both just South, & don't forget The Red Apple in Palatine and The Continental in Buffalo Grove (on-line coupons on BOTH their websites:)
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Rose D.
Two words: Eggs Benedict! Sign me up for some of their heavenly hollandaise, please! They have several kinds of Eggs Benedict and all are scrumptious. My fave's are the Veggie Benedict and the Crab Cake Benediction. Seriously heaven on an English muffin! I've also tried their specialty pancake, "The Dutchess" which is mighty tasty. It's a baked pancake with veggies and havarti cheese. Quite delicious but you do have to wait about a half-hour for it to cook. One downside is their regular pancakes. I myself have not tried them but my husband is a big pancake fan and he doesn't like theirs. Like in Kevin W's review - too heavy and wheaty tasting. They can get pretty busy at peak times so you may have to wait. All the wait staff we've had are friendly and it's a nice, bright and clean restaurant.
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Julia P.
I wasn't a fan of Apple Villa. It seemed like when I went with a gf a couple months ago, everything was just whipped together and put on a plate, no real presentation at all. I also got a very sloppy egg white omelet. I also felt the price did not add up with what I received...there are better options in the area for breakfast imo.
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Jean C.
As the hubby, brother in law and myself were heading to Dubuque, IA, we stopped here for breakfast because Wildberry had too long of a wait. We all ordered the eggs Benedict even though red velvet pancakes were on the menu. I figured they couldn't be as good as the Bongo Room. Service was fast and the coffee was reasonable. The bennys came out and the plate looked huge compared to the food on the plate. I'm not saying I wasn't full but it made the meal look meager. The verdict was the same for the bennys. Good but we have all had better. Not enough hollandaise sauce and the canadian bacon was too thick and chewy. Like it says with the two star rating "Meh, I've experienced better." Much better. I won't be in this area very often any way but I'll pass.
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Jenny V.
this place was HUGEEEE omelets! i saw they had RED VELVET PANCAKES. i was sooooo excited and when it came...they werent even RED!! wtf. i would give the pancakes a 2. the cream cheese dressing was what saved it. big portion of pancakes too. i think i would go back to try their omelets, they had a big menu with many choices
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Cecilia T.
I had the Eggs Florentine last week because a running buddy of mine always ordered it and it looked really tasty! Mmmmm they do a really good job on this dish. All my friends were like "ooo that looks really good." And it is! Tasty poached egg served on a warm toasted english muffin with a cushion of fresh spinach. Their Hollandaise sauce is really yummy! if you dont want too much of it, ask for it on the side or ask them to go easy on the sauce. I gobbled up the whole thing. Also got a side of peaches & cottage cheese. While i wish they didn't charge $3 for this dish, they do give a good portion and a nice presentation of even this side dish. =)
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Scott P.
Pecan pancakes this place is great!
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Jennifer S.
Mother's Day 2011 and my Dad wants to take us out for breakfast/lunch at noon. What was he thinking?!?!? I know, he was thinking that Apple Villa has awesome food and it will be worth the wait. Well, after waiting a bit over an hour and listening to him tell me about the Apple Villa Pancake, I was pretty excited to be seated. We were a party of seven and I acknowledge that we are a pretty needy group. The waitress kept up pretty well until the Apple Villa Pancake Debacle. We had a little of everything - red velvet pancakes, skillets, omelets, a burger, a chicken sandwich, etc and we were supposed to have the Apple Villa Pancake to share. The AVP didn't arrive with the rest of the food even though it had been almost an hour since we ordered the food. We asked the waitress and she said that the kitchen was backed up, but it would be out in five minutes. Five. Ten. Fifteen minutes. Oh yes, it will be just a bit longer. We waited almost another forty five minutes for this specialty item. Sadness. She brought the Dutch Baby for seven of us to split. This is the smaller version of the Apple Villa Pancake that brought us from Carpentersville and Bartlett. My parents were not happy. After asking the waitress, we learned that to avoid overserving this delicious pancake, they automatically send out the baby version instead of the regular version. She told us that we could buy a frozen version of the regular size to take home. This makes no sense to me. The items have different names: Apple Villa Pancake vs. Dutch Baby. The waitresses should ask if they don't know what the customer wants. Bottom line - great food, lack of common sense, longest visit to Apple Villa ever.
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Sheila L.
This is a great place for breakfast. The Eggs Benedict were delish and came in many varieties. Our group ordered Swedish Pancakes, a breakfast skillet, 2 regular Eggs Benedict and a 10 inch baked apple pancake for the table. It was all so delicious and the coffee also excellent. Everything was cooked properly, served hot and with a smile, The coffee was poured graciously and non stop if you wanted it. It was a remarkably pleasant experience for a Sunday morning. It is a busy place and people wait in line to get in. We arrived at a good interval, did not have to wait and found a parking place right by the front door. You will enjoy it.
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David E.
Great Breakfast place - I highly recommend the Bacon Omelette with Pepper Jack cheese - delicious! Sunday mornings are very busy between 9:45 and 11:30 - prepare to wait.
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C C.
Used to be great, but has gone downhill. Last visit was on a Sunday morning, and they were busy. However, my table was so sticky the waitress literally peeled the menus from the table. I'm not one to raise a fuss in a restaurant, I was shocked she did not offer to have the table cleaned with the effort she used to get the menu off the table. I was hoping my eggs and pancakes would be worth not touching the table. Gordon Ramsay would have flipped out though. My eggs were raw, and undercooked, pancakes were underdone with no vanilla. To make matters worse we never saw a waitress again. We had to ask another waitress to please see to us getting a bill. Really sad, as they used to have excellent food & service. I doubt I will return any other time after this dreadful experience.
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Evelyn Z.
So the boy and I wanted some breakfast, he wanted to go somewhere new, so I pull out the old iPhone and bust out the Yelp app. Where to go that was close by....Apple Villa. Not to shabby, I must admit. They did not do anything wrong but it just wasn't memorable. Its a good neighborhood place. Decor is cute, food is good and service was good. I had a shortstack the boy had a steak skillet, like I said it was good but sometimes I need great :\
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Bob S.
We went there for lunch had 2 items and they are 5-star!
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Kevin W.
I consider myself a pancake critic. I've tried over 15 pancake restaurants in the Chicago area. My rating below is based on a basic breakfast sampling of regular (original) pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee. I rate Apple Villa a 3.5 overall. The atmosphere and service was great, but I've had better pancakes. The food and service is great for the extra price, but I expected better pancakes. Pancake (original) *** too heavy and wheaty taste Sausage (links) *** Eggs (scrambled) **** Coffee ***** awesome coffee!
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Chris S.
My wife and I hads some time to kill before an appointment and stopped in for breakfast. In spite of the famous apple pancake, we had never heard of the place. We were suprized at the level of the food on a weekday. The omlet was over stuffed and the Feta was very flavorful. My wife enjoyed the pancakes and some of the options. It was a bit pricey for two breakfasts and drinks. The service was good and the staff friendly. The decor and bathrooms were very nice.
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Elaine C.
I have to say I like this place. But only "like". It really is A-OK. I ordered the country skillet and it was delicious for a skillet, but not the best I've ever had. They did put lots of thick-cut bacon and ham in it which I enjoyed very much. I also enjoyed the regular pancakes very much. I think I liked the "wheaty taste" that everybody is talking about. My friend ordered the "oatmeal pancakes" (?). It was on the "specials". It sounds strange, and the taste was OK. Like oatmeal that was made into pancakes and cooked a little more on each side. Eh. Shrug.
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Trey M.
This may be my new favorite breakfast place. We went for a late breakfast on Friday and the food was very good. I had the ham & cheese omelet and my wife had the apple crepes. Both were very good and a large amount of food for the price. Atmosphere is very bright and open and the wait staff is very nice and friendly. We'll definitely be back and probably regulars.
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Koizumi Y.
We were seated almost immediately, and the waitress miraculously appeared in seconds to take our order. Food arrived promptly thereafter. The Eggs Florentine Benedict and potatoes I ordered were quite tasty, though the omelettes ordered by accompanying clients were as big as my head. Really, who needs twelve wiggling chicks on a plate to make it through a late lunch? In any case, the place was clean and airy...not much pomp or ado. Three stars for getting 'er done, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to frequent.
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Jennifer Q.
This place is really good! Since I've brought my mom here, she got my dad sold on it and apparently they've been going every day now to have breakfast! It's a newer place, so it's really pretty inside, the staff is fantastic and the food is really good. May I suggest the Cinnamon Swirl (bread) French Toast or the Crabcakes Benediction. Everything me or my family has ordered has been great. Quick service (but they don't rush you) and good food makes this place really good in my book!
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Esther K.
tried their corned beef hash and it look like a pink omelette when they server brought it out. the thing looked like it had been smashed in the pan... and it didn't look appetizing. it lacked flavor as well. also, ordered the crab cake benediction. the crab cakes were under cooked and the whole dish lacked flavor. did they run out of salt and pepper or something?
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Cindy R.
I was the first to review Apple Villa, and after 2 solid years of eating here & other suburban breakfast joints, I have come to appreciate this place even more. Good waitstaff, consistently delicious breakfast, pretty good coffee. No other place near my house is as good*. This isn't even super close to me, but I pass by other places to go here. And I still love the Gold Rush pancakes. *No, I don't live near Walker Bros. That is still my absolute favorite of all.
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Courtney W.
When this place came into town, I was suspicious. There are so many great breakfast places in town why should I even try something new? This place is amazing! The service is great, the food is always quick and fresh, and people are kind and friendly. It kind of looks like a chain since it is at the end of a strip mall, but don't let that deter you, it really is quality. Of course, I always order the Eggs Benedict and they come with hash browns. I loved the benedict here because of the hollandaise, I've never had any so light and fresh tasting. The coffee is good but the OJ is better. If you ask for Rhonda as your server, you can't go wrong. The Apple Villa pancake is something that should not be missed, it takes about 45 minutes to come out so make sure to order right when you sit down. The red velvet pancakes are also divine so be sure to share with your group! The lunch options also all look good as well.
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Jason H.
Coffee was excellent. I had 2 scrambled eggs which were a tad bit runny but delicious. The wheat toast was of good quality and tasty. 4 strips of bacon came with my meal. Easily some of the best bacon I've ever had--nice thick cut. I'm not a huge pancake fan but these pancakes were scrumdiddlyumptious! Highly recommended! My girlfriend had eggs benedict with ham. I had never tasted eggs benedict before this. I did try hers and I must say that now I am a fan for life. Totally tasty! Service was perfect. Atmosphere was bright and cheery. I highly recommend this place for breakfast. I also look forward to trying some of their lunch food as well.
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Georgina K.
Went there today for breakfast. We were seated right away...GREAT! Our server comes over just as our rears hit the cushions and asks us what we want to drink......OK nice that she is there, but it would have been nice if she let us at least settle in to the booth before saying ....what can I get you. She was abrupt and far too much in a hurry so she never truly heard anything we said. When I asked her a question she actually interupted me before I could even finish the question. HOW RUDE. When our order came out. well, she got 2 out of the 3 orders correct. When I informed her that I did not order what she placed in front of me she quickly got defensive and said, " that is what you order." She tried to show me what she wrote down on her ticket...... of course I was upset and told her that it was incorrect. She just stood there and stared at me as if she was using some sort of Jedi mind trick to convince me that what she placed in front of me was correct. ahahahahaha! She continued to be defensive everytme I merely asked a question. I have severe food allergies........I explained that to her prior to asking my questions....she still chose to interupt me each time. Very annoying and rather unpleasant. The food was just ok. The service was TERRIBLE!!!!!! Even though this restaurant is just down the street from where I live, I will NEVER go back there.
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Ericka L.
Pancakes and coffee are to die for. We didnt wait either of the times I've been here so cant complain there. Service efficiency was decent.
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Heather J.
I love the cheese blintzes. Good service and atmosphere. And they always have a lot of yummy specials.
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Sarah M.
This was a great spot for brunch/breakfast. We went here on a weekend and went pretty late so we wouldn't have to wait. I had pumpkin pancakes which were so yummy. The omelets also looked delicious. The service was also great - overall good spot - I will be back here soon.
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Jasmine C.
This was disappointing. I ordered tea with half and half. I asked my waitress and two other servers for it. It took 15min and my tea was luke warm. The staff was pretty unfriendly. Otherwise the restaurant was fine. The food was good but the decor was a bad amalgamation of 80's and children's decor.
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Garrett P.
With a standard pancake house atmosphere, this breakfasting restaurant doesn't disappoint. The staff were friendly and courteous, and we were seated almost as soon as we got in the door (after hearing horror stories about long lines and waits - I think we narrowly missed the crowd). The food is tasty, portions are a bit too big, and everything is reasonably priced. While I enjoyed my meal here, I wouldn't particularly go out of my way to return.
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Auj S.
My family and extended family has been going to this location for many years, but the last couple of times we have noticed that the service has not been as good as it has been. Today we went and since we were going to have 2 people out of seven ordering the apple pancake we ordered it as soon as we sat down before everyone was even there. We know it takes about 30 minutes so we planned this. Unfortunately, we had to wait well into an hour for them. Our waitress served everyone else at the table and when we asked about the missing apple pancakes she went to the kitchen only to report back to us that it would be two more minutes. It was 45 minutes since we ordered the pancakes so it was assumed ours went to some other person's table. After ten more minutes we flagged down the waitress to be told by her that she was sorry for the delay but the kitchen was slammed with apple pancake orders and they had to go in order. Looking at her funny, she continued that a lot were to go orders. So we sat another 5 minutes waiting and by now the other 5 people have finished their meals. It was an hour when since placing the order that the waitress served us what did NOT at all look like the picture on all the tables. It looked like someone actually took out the middle as there was zero pancake except for around the edges. It was not what was expected! At that point I asked to see a manger who did come by and I showed her, this is the picture and this is what was served. No pancake at all except the edges. She then told us that the help in the kitchen dropped the 1st ones and that they probably did take out the middles to rush it. Now my problem is not that the help dropped the order, it happens. My issue is why did the waitress lie about it and not give us the opportunity to change our order rather than leaving us watch the other eat and then serve us an inferior product? I like many HATE when people lie to me about things that the truth would have been so much easier. I will NEVER order the apple pancake again because of how terrible it was without the pancake. I also, for the record, would have prefered the truth and would have ordered something else. I would have liked to be given the choice.
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D M.
My wife and I went here today. They were quick to seat us (it was lunch time and they were not very busy). After we were seated, service was fairly quick. I ordered 2 eggs, hashed browns, bacon, and 2 pancakes. They had pumpkin pancakes as a seasonal option, so I asked to have those substituted for the normal buttermilk pancakes and they did that for me for a small extra charge. My wife had a burger melt... I forget the name of it... with fries and soup. My food was excellent. The eggs were perfectly scrambled. They were not over or under cooked. The hashed browns were good. The bacon was very good. I'm not a huge bacon fan honestly, but this was good bacon and it was cooked just perfect for me. And the pumpkin pancakes were excellent also. The only thing that i'd have liked better is cinnamon butter rather than cinnamon sugar on top. But, still, excellent. My wife liked her melt, and she's not a big burger person. The soup before was chicken noodle. She said that it was excellent. I didn't get an opinion on the fries. Overall, we were very pleased with the place though. The prices were very reasonable, the service was good, and the food was great. We'll definitely go back (and i'll definitely be ordering breakfast again). :D
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Jeremy S.
The best eggs Benedict I have ever had.
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ryan f.
Skillet I had was awesome!
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Jennifer V.
Mmm...Blueberry pancakes. Sometimes I just crave breakfast food. Good breakfast food. Apple Villa has good breakfast food! I got the eggs Benedict (never had hollandaise sauce this good in my life - Thanks Rose D.) and the boyfriend got the corn beef skillet. We shared the blueberry pancakes that I mentioned in the beginning. Staff was friendly, always had perfect timing to refill a drink or ask if you needed anything else. Very clean! Great atmosphere...perfect for when you're just craving some pancakes, eggs, and orange juice. Kinda pricey...but hey...it's only once in a while people will make it out for breakfast these days it seems.
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Yvette C.
Food & service is good but there are better places in the area that give you more bang for your buck. This place is like an a la carte breakfast place.
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Stacey D.
Lots o' churchy folk. They seemed to get better service than us. But whatever, we weren't in a rush. Food was decent, fair prices. Cutely decorated and clean. There was a bit of a wait, about 30 minutes. Poor guy in front of us decided to order his breakfast to go, and was told it would be "5 minutes". He was still waiting for it when we sat down. Yep, 30 minutes later. Poor sucker. Our breakfast took like 30 minutes to come out, which was way too long, even the server admitted it shouldn't have taken that long. But she asked if I wanted "crispy" or "regular" bacon. I got it crispy and she was right -- it certainly was crispy. Nothing spectaular, nothing tragic. I'd come back, but there are other places I'd more eagerly wait 30 minutes for.
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R S.
We came to this place with relatives from out of town. They were thrilled with the food and thought the fresh squeezed orange juice was stupendous. They approached the owner and told him that the meal alone was worth the three hour drive they had made. He went in the kitchen and emerged with a frozen apple pancake for them to take home. It was a great experience all around. Try the turtle pancakes. They're out of this world.
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Franklin D.
When I saw the almost full parking lot I thought we'd be in for a wait but there wasn't one. Tons of seating, clean and busy but fast everything. Very good breakfast food. The crabcakes benedict thing was fantastic. Of course the kids loved the pancakes and are already asking when we can go back.
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Chris S.
The food here was okay. Breakfast definitely seemed to be there specialty, so it might have what I ordered (the Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich). The service was a little slow, too, considering that they weren't that busy. Overall, I'd go there again with a large group because of the variety on their menu.
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Lori C.
Wow....the best breakfast we have had in a very long time! We ordered the South of the Border Omelette and one of the specials...Pumpkin Pancakes. Both of these were amazing....the flavor was so good! Service was great! The food was worth the price! The coffee was good, but not worth $2.50......We will be back!!!!!
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Dave P.
great place for breakfast a tad more expensive then some but its worth it, the thick bacon is awesome, staff is friendly and if there is a wait the line seems to move pretty quickly. this place is my favorite place to go and my favorite waitress was Rhonda but haven't seen here the last couple of times I was there. excellent place
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Sebius M.
Good food, good service. Love the Dutch Harvest.
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Ella D.
i realize that i had a hamburger and not breakfast but when i saw they had "char-grilled" burgers, i thought it sounded good. unfortunately it was not. honestly, it was one of the worst burgers i have had in recent memory. i ordered a bacon cheeseburger. i wanted avocado on it, not lettuce or tomato. when i ordered it the waitress curtly snapped at me "we can't do that. my manager won't let me". i was confused as they had a cheeseburger with avocado on the menu. so i said i would pay for the substitution and she said "you have to". great attitude i thought - this doesn't bode well. not that i expected it for free but i felt like me ordering my burger how i wanted it was an imposition. the service was slow. when the burger came i took a bite and was amazed at how bland it was. i highly doubt their claim that the burger was char grilled. honestly, i think mcdonald's burgers are probably more char-grilled and flavorful than what i was served at apple villa. to add insult to injury, they were very stingy with the cheese (it didn't even cover the whole patty). the avocado was fine but the bacon was not. this was the first time i ever remember removing bacon from a meal. it was thick and tough. it really was an unappetizing burger. definitely not a place i would go to again - between the poor service and food - i could spend almost $10 on a burger somewhere else and enjoy it alot more.
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Q & A on Applebee's
What time does Applebee's half price appetizers start?
Applebee's restaurant has launched the late-night happy hour where some of the listed appetizers are sold at half price. The offer is available at most of the Applebee's locations where one can enjoy the offer after 9 pm on weekdays and after 10 pm on weekends.
What time is the happy hour at Applebee's?
Applebee's Happy Hour Monday starts from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Apples Late Night Happy Hour Monday starts from 9:00 PM until midnight.
What can a vegan and Vegetarian eat at Applebee's?
There are almost no vegan option and sparse vegetarian option at Applebee's. If you are a vegan ask for steamed vegetables, baked potato, salads, or fried vegetables without butter. There are certain vegan dressings you can try to make your salad tastier.
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Applebee's Restaurant operational hours on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and Sundays start from 11 am until midnight. While on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant remains open until 1 am. The timing may vary as per the location.
Does Applebee's remain close on holidays?
Applebee's remain closed on many holidays, but it may vary as per the location of the restaurant. For holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, the restaurant remains closed throughout the USA.
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Today Applebee's is located on 135+ locations in the USA and growing. The restaurant is famous for its lip-smacking ribs and steaks, seafood and fried chicken wings. There are healthier salads and sides for people who are health conscious. If you want to find nearest Applebee's restaurant in your area, just go through the Restaurant Listing Directory to find one.
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About Applebee's
Applebee is an American full-service restaurant brand popularly known for its signature Riblets. Applebee was conceptualized in 1980 by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. At first, the restaurant was named T.J. Applebee's RX for Edibles and Elixirs. After the concept was acquired by W.R. Grace and Company, the restaurant was renamed as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Later the company and the Applebee's concept changed hands with Abe Gustin and John Hamra who started the first Applebee's franchise restaurant in Kansas City.
Later in 2007, IHOP Corp. now known as DineEquity, Inc. acquired Applebee's and began their journey together to make Applebee's the world's largest full-service restaurant chain. Today, Applebee's serves at more than 1,830 locations worldwide. The Applebee's menu ranges from Appetizers and Salads to heavy meals consisting of ribs and steak. Although the trademark dish Riblets is a hot favorite among regular Applebee's dwellers, the restaurant also serves some amazing burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
Healthy Food Options at Applebee's
When a restaurant serves ribs as their main dish, then you can assume the diet-friendliness of their menu. Well, Applebee's is no different. However, you can dig deeper into their menu and pick some good healthy food options for sure. You can try the salads, light sandwiches, appetizers to ensure you don't order heavy items, etc. If you are really diet conscious, then you got to be careful with their steaks & ribs as well as desserts section.
Address :3101 N Barrington Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No 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 : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Molly S.
My boyfriend and I were looking for a place to go for breakfast(even though it was almost noon) this past Sunday. We stumbled upon this place. When we first walked in, you could smell apples and cinnamon. There was about a 10 minute wait. The line moved surprisingly fast considering the place was jam packed. The hostess was extremely friendly, and well organized as she sat down each group of people. Once we were seated, she informed us of who would be our server. About two minutes later our server came over and got our drink order. As we looked at the menu, our coffee came. The coffee was delicious! I got the veggie crepe, and my boyfriend got the apple baked pancake. The waitress informed us that it would take 35-45 minutes for the pancake, in case we were in a hurry. That wasn't a problem for us, it was a Sunday fun day! The waitress made sure we had our coffees full while we waited. Our food came out and holy cow!! It was well worth the wait! The apple pancake was steaming and it melted in your mouth! The veggie crepe was very tasty! They actually used all fresh vegetables which is the way it should be. We have been to other "brunch cafes" who didn't and also didn't know how to season ANYTHING! (Btw this place is on lake street in Roselle, don't waste your time or money) We ended up taking half the pancake home, it's plenty to share. For the amazing service and high quality of food, we will most definitely be back and making this a regular spot!
(4)Hersh A.
It's a 2.5 - 3 stars type place. Food is decent to good depending on what you order. For example, the hash browns we had lacked salt, were undercooked and somewhat cold. The omelettes were pretty decent overall. Good portion size. Try their one omelette w/ dry figs, apples, Goat cheese and Pancetta. It has a French name. It was good. Their specialty Pancakes were tasty, not the best but good enough. Service was very good. Very good menu variety including the specials. It's reasonably priced. It gets pretty busy over the weekends. It's not Walker Bros, Richard Walker, etc type good of a breakfast/ brunch place, in my opinion, but still good enough to go every so often depending on how you like it. Check it out.
(3)Sid B.
Good service but bad experience. This place is always packed but the service to get you seated is great. My wife and I specifically ordered veg omelet and veg skillet with no meat. Normally places don't make this mistake but half way down the skillet, my wife came across a piece of sausage. That was definitely a turn off specially if she is a pure veg all her life. The manager stopped to apologize but the damage was done.
(2)Samantha R.
Excellent place for brunch in the burbs! I have been here numerous times and I love their food and service! The waffles and pancakes are amazing, and their eggs Benedict are out of this world! The portions are huge and you will almost always take something home. Their bacon is probably my favorite. Huge, thick slices that will make any hungry man fall weak in the knees. Definitely worth a try!
(5)Brett E.
The boyfriend and I came in around noon on a sunday for a late breakfast. The ihop up the road was at a 2 hour wait so thought we'd try out this spot. They have a first-come-first-serve policy so we waited in line for a table. The wait was only about 25-30 mins before we got seated. The place was JAMMED with people so we could tell they must be doing breakfast right. And of course I'm not going to come here and not order an apple pancake! I got the Banana Nut apple pancake which was a monster! A big puffy, tasty, cinnamony monster. It was enough for my next 3 breakfasts. Service was quick and friendly, the prices were very reasonable, and the food was great. Will definitely be back.
(5)Jane F.
Service was great thanks to Dena! Attentive and very quick. The coffee is organic and was wonderful. Strong. I'll start with the best being the crab cake Benedict. Absolutely amazing! Pecan banana waffle was wonderful. Regular breakfasts of eggs and hash browns were also done very well. A must go.
(5)Jackie W.
Fabulous breakfast. Unbelievable selection. On this holiday weekend they had a special menu. The Goldie Lox was a great choice. Also the crab cakes benedict was fabulous. Their coffee is off the charts. Freshly ground organic. Best of all our server Dena. Complete attention to our needs and wants. Always there when we needed her and making sure we had all we needed. Definitely going back when we back visiting.
(5)Heidi K.
After my nephew's baptism this past Sunday, my sister and BIL treated us to breakfast/brunch/lunch here. My first impression is this joint is a few steps above a Denny's but not quite a Blueberry Hill. For around noon on a Sunday, this place wasn't as busy as I had imagined. I wasn't quite sure what I was in the mood for. There wasn't anything that appealed to me on their breakfast menu, but I wasn't sure if I wanted lunch. Luckily, one of their specials was the jambalaya. According to the menu, it was their housemade jambalaya (with Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp), layered over housemade hashbrowns with two cage free eggs, any style. I chose the eggs over easy with wheat toast rather than pancakes as my side. I was sad that my request for no shrimp couldn't be handled, as the the jambalaya is premade. I'm not allergic, so it wouldn't be an issue to pick them out. Annoying, but it is what it is. It took a bit of time to receive our food, as there were fifteen of us. I expected such. Between placing our orders and receiving our food, our waiters and waitresses made sure we received plenty of coffee and water refills, which was nice. They give you real cream for your coffee, which is delicious. I'm so used to drinking skim milk or using CoffeeMate, I've forgotten what real cream tastes like. Our food arrived, and at first glance, the jambalaya portion seemed quite small. After picking out the shrimp, I dug in. The Andouille was a bit overcooked, but edible. The chicken was just okay; it was well cooked, good quality, but nothing spectactular. The rest of the jambalaya wasn't anything to write home about. The eggs were good, and the hashbrowns were decent as well. I ate about 75% of my food, but opted not to save my leftovers. Not a bad place to eat, but it's nowhere near my neck of the woods, so I doubt I'll be back.
(3)Mike P.
Came in today was really busy so I'm like it Gona be really good they sat me and my son and waitress was like you ready to order I'm like can I get a couple more minutes and then she asked what we like to drink so after couple minutes she takes my order then food was brought to us by a guy the food was good and not even half way through my food the waitress shows up and she leaves the check didn't ask how was the food or anything and I put the money in the pouch right away and I finished my food and I waited for 15 minutes for her and I got up tired of waiting went to the front counter and paid there but they couldn't find the waitress either but my experience here was bad, food was good but the way I was treated here was rude
(1)Cheryl I.
This will be short and sweet! Service super friendly, attentive and fast, thank you Amanda! Had the pecan Belgian waffle, side of thick cut bacon, gruyere portobellos pancetta omelette special. Hot tasty large portions. A little too much pancetta in the omelette made it a tad too salty, but otherwise very good. The coffee is deep and flavorful and excellent! Cream comes in a tiny carafe, water comes in a carafe, AND you can get coffee to go! How awesome is that?! Great little place in a strip mall that is nicely furnished, will be coming back!
(5)Samantha G.
This review is for the skillets! These babies are so freakin yummy, I'm surprised they haven't put IHOP out of business! Their cinnamon swirl pancakes reminded me of a Cinnabon with their vanilla dressing. The menu is pretty extensive. Prices are good, as is the service ;)
(4)Alvina C.
The fam and I like to come here cause it's nearby. They have a good size menu of all different kinds of breakfast and lunch items as well as a listing of specials that change frequently. Luckily the times we've visited, the wait was no longer than a couple of minutes---but this place definitely gets packed quickly on the weekends. The service is awesome, all the waitstaff are very attentive. We still have yet to try their specialty pancake but have had a good experience with their omelettes, skillets, and specialty pancakes. We've had the corned beef hash omelette Biscuits & Gravy vegetarian skillet Banana nut french toast mickey mouse pancakes All were yummy!
(4)Katie F.
Service was excellent! Everyone was super nice (waitress, hosts, others working there-everyone!) I was especially impressed about being OFFERED a to-go cup of coffee (i have not been to any other breakfast place that does that). The food was good, but I didnt order anything special. I was impressed that the fruit cup actually had a good variety of fruit. I do think they are a little pricey for their serving sizes. We will be back.
(4)Arlene G.
Just ate here this morning with my mom & 3 of her friends. ive never eaten here before but i always love breakfast food. i ordered a veggie frittata omelette that had spinach, artichoke & goat cheese on it. it was quite delicious! it came with hashbrowns and 2 small pancakes. the pancakes were yummmmmmyyyyyy!! i ordered OJ & it was freshly squeezed but ive had better OJ. no big deal tho. i still enjoyed my food & i believe evrybody else did too.
(4)David W.
Since I was a little boy, baked apple pancakes have been my favorite breakfast out. But places that serve them can be very hard to find, especially in Michigan, where I currently live. A few years ago, my son took my wife and me to Apple Villa on N. Barrington Road, and I knew I had found a special place. So now whenever we come this way and need breakfast, Apple Villa is where we go. Yesterday's 8-inch baked apple pancake was superbly prepared. It had a perfect amount of apple glaze covering the abundant amount of succulent tenderly cooked apples mixed in with just the right amount of delicious pancake batter. The best part of the pancake was that the glaze was cooked to a beautiful and scrumptious crunchiness, rather than a runny mess as I've had at other places. But the excellent food doesn't stop at the apple pancake. The bacon I had was thick, and cooked to just the right amount of chewy crispiness. And my wife's ham portion was large and tasty. Recently, I had an apple pancake at Richard Walker's Original Pancake House in downtown San Diego. I've also had them at Original Pancake Houses and Walker Brothers restaurants in several states, including Illinois, Michigan, and Oregon. Of all of these recent experiences, the apple pancake at Apple Villa was by far the best. The service was excellent as well. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. And the manager was very friendly and helpful. Thank you, Apple Villa, for allowing my taste buds to have such a supreme splurge of flavor. I can hardly wait to need to make another trip to this area!
(5)Mike K.
Super nice staff. Food is a little above average for a diner. They need to stop serving fries in the annoying spiral basket. It's tacky and falls over.. Will come back.
(3)Jessica A.
Great food, great service, a wonderful hidden gem of a place! Mauricio was so friendly and handled our loud crazy group perfectly!
(5)Jim L.
I went into Apple Villa feeling down and somewhat depressed due to something that happened before I got there. I left Apple Villa feeling up and happy. The turn around in my mood was due to outstanding service by my waitress Ashley B. She was super helpful and took time to explain the menu as well as general friendly conversation. I will return!
(5)Johana K.
Im giving this place 3 stars. The service is great and food looked great as well. But seeing strands of unedible stuff on one of our meal without checking before its given to customers is unacceptable. They were nice enough to comp the meal.
(3)L K.
Breakfast menu has many options. Their skillets are now plates and still very satisfying. The wait staff is the best. They have always gotten our order right, even with my substitutions. Don't forget to pick up a frozen Apple Pancake to take home, it will fill your home with the best smell after baking.
(5)Andy G.
This is a mixed bag. This was once my favorite breakfast place in the area. But it seems things have gone down hill a bit. Specifically the pancakes. When you ordered the pancakes in the past it came arranged on the plate. With the blueberry. On each one now they stack them and there's not enough to go around which left half my food dry and unpleasant. Honestly I am super disappointed as a year ago this place would have got 5 stars.
(3)Omar C.
They thought of all the details. Very fresh crab cake Benedict, fluffy pancakes, and great coffee and real cream!
(5)Joe P.
When I first walked in I was reminded of a Perkin's. For those not familiar with that imagine a high class Denny's (ok, ok, picture a better Denny's). We went during the week it was a very slow every afternoon, but they must get pretty busy on major food days because they had a sign with a "waiting time from here not more than 15 minutes" or something to that affect. The menu has a good variety and being our first time here I decided to go with an omelette...pretty risque! I also ordered a regular coffee. The coffee refills were excellent and the server was very kind and helpful throughout the whole meal. I ordered the Al Fresco omelette and it was ok. The main reason for being only ok was that about half of the avocado had turned which should have been caught in the kitchen. I picked out the pieces of avocado that seemed a little too far gone and put them to one side of the plate, but the server didn't catch onto my subtle hint. The pancakes on the side were very tasty and enjoyable. I choose the hash browns on the side which were perfectly crispy for me. I really enjoyed their regular coffee with free refills and the pancakes. The omelette was where there could have done better in this case. Overall a nice place to go for breakfast or brunch with a friendly staff that really seemed to enjoy working together.
(3)Mimi S.
Have been to Apple Villa about a dozen times. This last time will be our last time. The server Kelly never brought us water. I had to ask another server. I ordered the egg white whole wheat French toast. I was served multi grain French toast. It was over cooked. It almost tasted like it was done in a deep fryer. Don't put an item on the menu and think it's okay to change it and the customer should just eat it. The waitress never came back to ask us how was our breakfast. The waitress left our check, we put the credit card in right away. She was too busy to come back and get it. We asked the host who walked by our table if we could bring it up to the front and he said sure. The hostess at the front desk did not appreciate it! She said she was going to give it to our server. I told her we were told we could bring it up front. She snapped at us and said it has been this way for 3 years. Well you can keep it that way because we will never be back! She never asked us how our breakfast was either. Adios!
(2)Keith F.
"Good things come to those who wait." It should be no wonder why this place is packed more often than not, the food is that good and the same can be said for their service staff! I wouldn't consider myself a "breakfast guy" but Apple Villa is my go to place when I have a craving for breakfast fare. The only coffee I would place above Dunkin Donuts coffee would be theirs. I haven't had anything from their menu that I didn't like, and it only tastes better when it's my wife's turn to pay! Hahaha
(4)Chloe H.
I went here with my coworkers for breakfast. It's comparable to Brunch Cafe in Roselle. Portions were ample. I appreciate the so-called small portions people keep complaining about; I ate enough and was full. I had no desire to eat a 6-egg omelette and take it home only for it to turn into rubber in the microwave. But I digress. I ordered the goldie lox: an omelette made of "smoked salmon" (was really salmon from a can) , cream cheese, cheddar cheese (really American), and of course scrambled eggs. The special included hash brown and pancakes. I opted for some chicken links too. All in all, I enjoyed my meal. But it cost me $15 for all that when they were clearly cutting corners with the salmon and cheese. The dead giveaway about the salmon was fluorescent red--no fresh or frozen salmon looks like that. Apple Villa, please either lower your prices or raise your standards.
(3)Kristin R.
Delicious food, fast service! Rhonda and owner very helpful and accommodating to a large group (approx 50) on a Sunday morning! Helped create special menu for our event. We will be back!!
(5)Edgar R.
I had lunch at Apple Villa today with my cousin. I ordered The Dutchess, a dutch pancakce filled with veggies including broccoli, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms, and topped with loads of havarti cheese. This is a good choice if you are looking for something that isn't super sugary. The pancake is enormous; you'll almost certainly want to take some home. My cousin thought it didn't have enough mushrooms, but I'm not a mushroom enthusiast, so it seemed fine to me. We arrived early (before noon) and didn't have to wait to be seated, but the pancakes take 30-40 minutes to prepare because they are made from scratch. We had a lot to catch up so the time passed quickly, and it was worth the wait. Service was otherwise prompt and attentive. I would recommend Apple Villa for a treat. They also have a regular sandwich menu for those not wanting pancakes or breakfast items. One note; you can buy pancakes frozen to heat up at home. Apparently they are also sold in some area Jewel and Mariano's Food Stores.
(5)Sharon S.
I had the sausage and cheese omelet. It was alright, didn't really like the sausage and all the cheese seemed to be in one spot (husband got the same dish, made the same way). Our server bragged about the corned beef hash but I didn't like that either. Luckily hubs did. We really enjoyed the plain pancakes. That saved this place for me. Also the guy behind us got the jambalaya breakfast and didn't like it. So to appease him they obviously took it off his bill and gave him a coupon for a free breakfast. I'd come back to give it another try.
(2)JT T.
This place is always packed when we drive by , this time we decided to stop in at end of the day when it wasn't so busy. Now I see why this place is always busy. Service and food TOP NOTCH. The best pancakes I have ever eaten. My wife had the egg white omelette and she says it's the best she's ever eaten. Portions and price is perfect.
(5)Rachel C.
Absolutely amazing! My mom, sisters, and I flew in from richmond and stopped here on our way to my MIL's house. Our server, Tracey, was phenomenal! Every time I visit my in-laws, I will stop her and request her! Even if the food was only mediocre, which it wasn't (it was delicious), I'd come back just for the incredible service!
(5)Adam B.
A group of six of us showed up on a Sunday morning around 10:45. We were in a hurry, but thankfully, they were able to seat us within a few minutes. First of all, when my orange juice comes freshly squeezed, they get major points. Unfortunately, that was the highlight of the meal. We didn't have time for an apple pancake, but I ordered the banana bread French toast. I got three square-shaped pieces of dark, thick homemade banana bread, covered with powdered sugar and surrounded by sliced bananas and pecans. The toast tasted pretty dry, I had to use a decent amount of butter to get it moist. More disappointing was that the bananas and pecans were served raw. I would have expected them to be caramelized in a pan to help bring all the flavors together. I did get a taste of my friend's cinnaswirl pancakes and enjoyed it very much. Maybe I just ordered the wrong item. I'd probably give the place another chance, but I'd definitely pass on their French toast. So I'd say it's an average place, but there are certainly better breakfast options around, ie Egg Harbor...
(2)Tony D.
The place seems very nice. The staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy. They were average, if not slightly above average.
(4)Samantha V.
If you want their "famous" German baked pancakes, better give yourself an hour and a half. Takes nearly an hour for them to make it. This place is really over priced. Everything is a la carte so if you want pancakes, eggs and sausage you are gonna spend a bit. Not worth it imo. It's your standard diner fare with a few "specialties" added in. I had banana pancakes with pecans and it was rather bland. I am not a fan of syrup, so I usually get fruit infused pancakes because they tend to be sweet enough on their own or with whipped cream. But I was underwhelmed by the flavor, even with whipped cream added. And the texture was a little bit dry and uninteresting. The sausage links were pretty good, though. Really thick and juicy. The wait was pretty long on a weekend, which is to be expected,but you're really crammed in by the door, held back by a line rope where there really shouldn't be one.
(2)Jasmine M.
This place has delicious food but is a bit pricey. I had the pumpkin pancakes and they were yummy. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend but couldn't eat afford it everyday.
(4)Mia J.
Great menu. Great service. I love their breakfast, but lunch is great too! Clean, friendly, great portions. Skillets and crepes are delicious!
(5)Michelle F.
There was NOTHING wrong with this place!! I don't understand the other reviews because my food was amazeballs only overshadowed by the stellar service we received!! Thanks to freaking-United-Airlnes-and-their-"Michelle's-mom-Âworks-for-a-department-that-is-24/7-therefore-she-Âhas-to-work-on-Christmas-Eve" we decided to take our mom out to breakfast before her shift started at 3 pm. My mom wanted to beat the crowds (just in case there were any) and we met on Christmas Eve at 7:30 with a group of four of us. Parking was a breeze, and the place was wide open (and busier as we left). But we were seated immediately and were greeted by our waitress, Mary. Let me just say, she was incredible!!! She was friendly, sweet, fast, and my kids loved her. Now I am not saying that's a sign of being a good waitress or anything, but they don't warm up that quickly to just anyone. But anything we needed, she was there. If we had a question, she had the answer. Difficult order? No problem for Mary!! But we all got something different at the table. I got the veggie egg white omelette with hash browns (upgraded to pumpkin pancakes for a slight upcharge), my dad got the Belgian Waffle, my mom got an omelette, too. The kids got pancakes (the kids portion was massive!) and biscuits and gravy, and my husband ordered eggs, bacon, and pancakes. Everyone who has mentioned how amazing the bacon is was absolutely correct! So delicious! My omelette was delightful, and the pumpkin pancakes were very flavorful (although I think my hash browns could have been cooked a little longer!). The waffle was delicious, and the biscuits and gravy were SO good! I loved the gravy that came with it, and I don't even LIKE gravy!! Also, the biscuits have this "crunch" at the top like they were slightly fried--fine by me!! Our total bill for the six of us came to $63, and three of us were able to make two meals out of it. Not too shabby! I cannot wait to come here again. And if she is there, I will only sit in Mary's section! :)
(4)Nicole W.
Family friendly, extensive menu and easy parking. A pretty solid trifecta at Apple Villa! A few weeks back, I met a few lady friends and their kiddos here for a mid-week breakfast. While I'm sure Apple Villa is completely packed during the weekend breakfast/brunch hours, it was quite slow during the week. Score. If you have children in tow, this would be a fine place to take them - expect spacious tables and booths, high chairs, crayons, coloring sheets, etc. As we played with the kiddos and gabbed, our nice server took our order. I went with the strawberry crepes which turned out to be the epitome of a-ok. They were generous in size, light and stuffed with a fair portion of fresh strawberry. The crepe itself was adequate, if a bit chewy. Typically, said crepes come with a side of what Apple Villa deems "tropical sauce." Said sauce was super saccharine sweet, so I decided to forgo the liquid topper and just snack on the crepes as in. Solid choice. If I ordered the crepes again I'd probably ask for a side of strawberry puree...mmm, strawberry on strawberry. If you seek a clean, nicely laid out and spacious place for a solid breakfast, give Apple Villa a try - especially if you're dropping by during the week!
(3)Dave L.
Popular place and had to wait a bit, but oh was it worth the wait! Great food, huge portions, and friendly staff. Will be back again!
(5)Phill C.
I like places like this, that serve breakfast foods all day and have a specials menu with some interesting choices. Friendly service and good food. The Le Nozze di FIGaro! caught my eye and that's what I got. The oven baked omelette was stuffed with creamy goat cheese, figs, apples, and pancetta. It all went together very well and I was surprised how good it was (it tastes a lot better then it looks from my pic). A side of crispy hash browns and fluffy pancakes... it was a good start to the weekend. I think I'll try the Red Velvet Pancakes next time...
(4)Joshua B.
I liked how Apple Villa looked but it was very cramped and overcrowded. The wait to be served was short. I ordered the worst burger ever. The bun and meat were too soft and didn't have much of a taste to it. My mom ordered an omelet with hash browns. The hash browns were half overcooked and half under cooked. When we left we noticed most people had the same issue and left their hash browns uneaten. Bread Basket in Barrington is way better. Never again will I come here to Apple Villa.
(1)Nick S.
The crab cake Benedict is delicioso.
(5)Scott M.
Nothing clever to say. A "Greek" with decent service and decent food. Nothin' worth shouting or complaining about. A fine place to have Breakfast.
(3)Phil S.
Just another breakfast joint to me. I only ever order the meat and potato type items since I'm not a fan of sweet food in the morning or any other time of the day so I can't comment on how their pancakes or other sweeter items are. There is usually a line out the door at peak weekend morning hours which would be understandable if there weren't many other great choices in the immediate area. Nothing I've had here really stands out but the quality is standard although the prices may be a little higher than standard. It's a breakfast joint for the masses that is way better than the next closest option down the street, IHOP. I live closer to Richard Walker's now so I usually get my breakfast food cravings squashed there or other places further south. Overall, decent but nothing to write home about.
(3)Nic Z.
I've been to Apple Villa roughly 10 times over the course of a few years, and I always loved it. The food is imaginative from the ingredients to the dish names, and it's equal parts tasty. One thing I vividly remember is portions being gigantic -- the pancakes were brought out on larger than average plates and still dropping off the edges! I came with friends and even dragged my family, half of whom aren't really American-style breakfast fanatics, and it was a hit all around. I can't imagine this place dropping off so badly. After all, it's pancakes. How difficult can that be? (Yes, I know, we say that about pizza, and even that can be screwed up... but c'mon!) I definitely will go back some day when it's convenient. I wish there was another one nearby!
(4)Andrew G.
The underlying issue with most breakfast places is that they have to compete with places like Denny's that offer relatively similar meals for a fraction of the price. Don't let that fool you with Apple Villa, as that is very much the case here as well, however the quality is noticeably better in comparison to most breakfast eateries. In the wake of a relatively long Saturday night, my fiance and I glanced through the Yelp app to make heads or tails of what breakfast food was within a ten minute drive amid brunch hours on a Sunday morning. It was either Denny's, IHOP or Apple Villa and on this morning, we decided on to give Apple Villa a shot. As we drove towards the diner, we called ahead to see what kind of wait to expect and was told there was none. Oddly enough, we imagined they were in-between rushes and upon arriving, got in several minutes ahead of a wave of hungry patrons. We were seated fast as we quickly ordered and were served two large glasses of orange juice. By the time they arrive, Apple Villa was packed again proving our suspicions correct. The orange juice tasted significantly better than your typical Minute Maid flair peddled as freshly squeezed and I suspected was the genuine article. It was some of the best I'd ever had at a restaurant and well worth the three successive glasses we each ordered throughout the course of our meal. As our waitress returned to take our order, she patiently answered ever last question about the little ins and outs of the menu before my fiance and I finally decided what we were going to eat. I opted for a cheese omelette, sold because of the pancakes on the side, and my fiance chose her favorite, eggs benedict. As the server left, we looked around the tables, taking in the sights of food as far as the eye could see. Every place setting looked packed with food. Right before that magic moment when you wonder where exactly your food is, our server arrived and delivered our scrumptious breakfast. The eggs benedict were some of the finest we'd ever seen, let alone tasted, and made me feel like I was a kid again sitting in my grandmother's kitchen on a Sunday morning. Cooked with such skill that the eggs dribbled perfectly, coagulating sumptuously with the ham and English muffin. I had to fight the urge to order some of my own. The omelette was just as fantastic, loaded to the veritable brim with cheesiness so much so that it spilled out onto my plate as soon as my fork severed the first bite. I didn't even dare spoil the majesty of the dish with ketchup as I'd typically do, instead savoring every last bite. I've never had an omelette melt in my mouth before that day, but by Great Odin's Raven, it did and amazingly so. The sides were adequate, leaving each of us happily full and in need of being rolled home as each bite was its own particular brand of sleep-inducing delight. By the time the waitress brought our check, I was polishing off the last of our meal, struggling not to bring it home to sit idly in the refrigerator, lest it get seized by my dear fiance. Overall, the staff was immensely friendly and the food, while admittedly a bit pricey was well worth the cost of admission. Certainly enough, it's easy to walk into a Denny's or IHOP and get the same old thing day in and out without much surprise or spoil, but if those are places one goes to nurse a hangover then Apple Villa is one such locale to go and experience a well-crafted breakfast that you'll look fondly back upon when pouring yourself coffee and grabbing a doughnut come Monday morning back at the office.
(4)Jim G.
WOW!! All I can say is I like a simple breakfast. Just a simple Spinach and Feta omelet. I will say the best I have had in years! I was surprised. I am a salesperson who is always on the go.Apple Villa was busy. Usually you when I dine at these places and they are busy you food come s out with something messed up. Not here. My omelet was made to perfection and I could tell the ingredients were fresh! The server was a guy named Anthony. My water and coffee were always full. His service made me want to come back. Really felt like they cared about me the customer. Apple Villa is in no way you average coffee/ pancake place. Service was wonderful and I have to say I have never seen a place this clean... I know I'm gonna get hell from my wife but the floors shined more than my floors at home. LOL I will be back!!
(5)Rita B.
Eh....this is my second visit ever and it's been a few years but now I remember why. The hostess (which I think may have been the owner or related to the owner) was chomping on something as she seated us. Mouthful she spoke to us rudely. Two seconds of having been seated and handed our menus the waitress came over and asked if we were ready to order. I told her we were just seated so yes, we do need more time. Finally, we placed our order and the food was quickly brought out. I was impressed by how fast we got our meals. Too bad the meal sucked. We both had the ace of clubs aka turkey club sandwich. The bread was kinda stale and the bacon was obviously previously cooked and reheated...gross. The waitress never came over to check on us. The owner sat at a table near us and was on her cell phone the entire time. I actually heard the entire conversation about a credit card dispute. So unprofessional and annoying. Service sucked, food was blah and once I walked out I felt sick. Not coming here again.
(1)Rosie F.
This has become our go-to Sunday morning breakfast default....and I'm not complaining. Mind you, breakfast for us on a Sunday morning is really about 1:30 in the afternoon! To start, the coffee is the best - even better than Dunkin' Donuts...and if you know me, then you know that DD coffee is like crack to me....cheap and highly addictive! I usually get the veggie omelet with jalapeno cheese, pancakes with butter and syrup, and a fresh squeezed OJ. I leave feeling like a whale, but it's so worth it! There are two reasons that they only get four stars. The first reason is that their menu is pretty much a carbon copy of Richard Walkers. From the Dutch baby, the apple pancake, even the veggie pancake with havarti cheese...all ripped off! The second reason is that the owner is kind of a douche. He is an older man by the name of Kosta and he treats his waitstaff and busboys like they are beneath him and he has no issues yelling at them on the floor making it uncomfortable for everyone around. Come on guy, have some class. All in all, I'm always down to go to Apple Villa for breakfast! Especially when it's my husband's turn to pay!
(4)Erik H.
Apple Villa has a few things going for it. First of all, it's clean, bright, spacious and contemporary - not in a cool, sleek sense, but in more of a sanitized, suburban sense. That's not always bad, and here it seems to work. The other thing Apple Villa has going for it is the unique food. It's main menu falls into the classic breakfast restaurant trap of plain food cooked unexceptionally. However, their specials list was spectacular, and I had one of the more odd dishes I've ever tried for breakfast. It was a fig, goat cheese, apples & pancetta omelette that was all at once sweet, salty and savory. The figs did get overwhelming (it would've been nice if they were cut up), but overall it was surprising and successful. I've only been once, but hopefully other specials are as, well, special!
(4)Christine K.
I've been here a few times now and every time I go, the food is excellent and the staff is extremely friendly. The traditional buttermilk pancakes are so fluffy and tasty and the OJ is definitely worth paying a little extra for. My boyfriend ordered the Chilaquiles twice and he won't get anything else when he goes because they are just that good. Hint: ask for extra salsa with that. :)
(4)Lisa L.
Love this place. Great food. Comfortable and clean. Good coffee. Good prices. Very friendly waitress (Evelyn I think her name was). My new favorite breakfast spot.
(5)Jennifer M.
When I first walked in, I was immediately drawn to the decor. In the center of the room, a canopy surrounded a few tables; Tiffany ceiling lamps hung over them. A mural decorated one of their walls. It wasn't until we were seated that I discovered it was 3-Dimensional; the apples and trees were carved from wood. My boyfriend ordered the French Connection French toast - Cinnamon spiral bread dipped in French toast batter and topped with cinnamon apples, raisins and pecans. He also ordered a side of bacon and coffee. I ordered the 2 eggs over easy with corned beef hash (made from scratch), hash brown potatos and a side of pancakes, Their coffee is delcious with some cream and sugar. The waitress ignored my request for the pancakes to be flattened so they were served flluffy. I didn't complain. The fact they were chewy and stuck to the roof of my mouth made me consider the batter was meant for their specialities and not as a side dish.
(3)Carolyn W.
I used to be a regular customer here but after today, I will probably never return. When I walked in, no one was in line and there where several tables and booths open. I told the gal at the front I was a party of two. She looked around, came back and said it would be a few minutes. A family of four came in behind me and was seated immediately. Then, a group of three came in and they too were seated right away. I was still waiting and there were still open tables. I asked why people coming in after me were being seated before me and was told "they have 3 people and we have a three persons table." So, they were going to have us wait until a 2-person table became available. All the time, there were open tables. Unbelievable! Needless to say wee left, went to another restaurant and were seated immediately at a 4-person table! I will not be returning to Apple Villa; even if I am a party of four.
(1)John L.
There were barely any ingredients in the omelets we ordered. There was barely any fruit in their sides of fruit and plus they charged extra for substituting the fruit!
(1)Adwait K.
I really this like place. They have plenty of variety on their menu and something for everybody even if you don't eat the usual breakfast meats and are looking for something egg-etarian. I usually get the 2 eggs with chicken sausages, toast and hash browns maybe, and I love it. Usually have to work out extra hard after eating here but its worth it anyway. :) I'd definitely pick this place over IHOP anyday. Even if I have to wait a few minutes. Parking is never an issue.
(4)George B.
I'll cut straight to the point...Apple Villa is a formerly good restaurant which has fallen into complacency and mediocrity. If you are just sipping on your first cup of coffee and about to look for a breakfast place, then let me use more simple words: This place is the suck. I went here two times in the last two months, and each time they failed to produce a decent breakfast. First meal: Taffy Apple Crepes which were cold, featuring half frozen apples and microwaved creps. Second meal: Country Skillet which was served cold with raw potatoes. Service is very hit or miss. Prices are high, and the Hoffman Estates tax rate raises your overpriced icky meal into the "big rip-off" category. I cannot recommend this place!
(1)Jeff P.
Nice menu with a lot of choices. Nice big portions. If you go for breakfast you can skip lunch. They do a good job of turning over the tables fast.
(4)Robert D.
Great food, can be a wait. Prices seem to be in line with quality and portion. Part like the best is pancakes are a option with the omelets. The German pancake is awesome.
(4)Gerry A.
We decided we would try Apple Villa Sunday since several friends had recommended them in spite of Yelp reviews about inconsistent service and improperly prepared food. If you miss peak hours, look past the overdone interior, highish prices for breakfast, and inconvenient location, they at least had nice BIG sunny windows. OK, we are not really into foofoo breakfasts but we LIKE big booth windows, so we'll TRY it, but NOT meant to be... We arrived about 1:30 on a Sunday (they close at 3:00). They don't look that busy, but busy enough for a slight wait for seating, I point & request a booth by the window on the North Side surrounded by other occupied tables to the 16-year old hostess who tells me they are closing that section down. I said "ok then, we'll leave", and did. Pick ONE... 1. Improperly trained 2. They really don't care that YOU wait as long as THEY can start to vacuum earlier and kick some dust into the air while you are still eating 3. Inconsistent service. Intuit early, vote with your feet. READ the yelp reviews. IHOP, Steak & Shake (bright sunnier booths & BREAKFAST COUPONS!) both just South, & don't forget The Red Apple in Palatine and The Continental in Buffalo Grove (on-line coupons on BOTH their websites:)
(1)Rose D.
Two words: Eggs Benedict! Sign me up for some of their heavenly hollandaise, please! They have several kinds of Eggs Benedict and all are scrumptious. My fave's are the Veggie Benedict and the Crab Cake Benediction. Seriously heaven on an English muffin! I've also tried their specialty pancake, "The Dutchess" which is mighty tasty. It's a baked pancake with veggies and havarti cheese. Quite delicious but you do have to wait about a half-hour for it to cook. One downside is their regular pancakes. I myself have not tried them but my husband is a big pancake fan and he doesn't like theirs. Like in Kevin W's review - too heavy and wheaty tasting. They can get pretty busy at peak times so you may have to wait. All the wait staff we've had are friendly and it's a nice, bright and clean restaurant.
(4)Julia P.
I wasn't a fan of Apple Villa. It seemed like when I went with a gf a couple months ago, everything was just whipped together and put on a plate, no real presentation at all. I also got a very sloppy egg white omelet. I also felt the price did not add up with what I received...there are better options in the area for breakfast imo.
(2)Jean C.
As the hubby, brother in law and myself were heading to Dubuque, IA, we stopped here for breakfast because Wildberry had too long of a wait. We all ordered the eggs Benedict even though red velvet pancakes were on the menu. I figured they couldn't be as good as the Bongo Room. Service was fast and the coffee was reasonable. The bennys came out and the plate looked huge compared to the food on the plate. I'm not saying I wasn't full but it made the meal look meager. The verdict was the same for the bennys. Good but we have all had better. Not enough hollandaise sauce and the canadian bacon was too thick and chewy. Like it says with the two star rating "Meh, I've experienced better." Much better. I won't be in this area very often any way but I'll pass.
(2)Jenny V.
this place was HUGEEEE omelets! i saw they had RED VELVET PANCAKES. i was sooooo excited and when it came...they werent even RED!! wtf. i would give the pancakes a 2. the cream cheese dressing was what saved it. big portion of pancakes too. i think i would go back to try their omelets, they had a big menu with many choices
(3)Cecilia T.
I had the Eggs Florentine last week because a running buddy of mine always ordered it and it looked really tasty! Mmmmm they do a really good job on this dish. All my friends were like "ooo that looks really good." And it is! Tasty poached egg served on a warm toasted english muffin with a cushion of fresh spinach. Their Hollandaise sauce is really yummy! if you dont want too much of it, ask for it on the side or ask them to go easy on the sauce. I gobbled up the whole thing. Also got a side of peaches & cottage cheese. While i wish they didn't charge $3 for this dish, they do give a good portion and a nice presentation of even this side dish. =)
(4)Scott P.
Pecan pancakes this place is great!
(5)Jennifer S.
Mother's Day 2011 and my Dad wants to take us out for breakfast/lunch at noon. What was he thinking?!?!? I know, he was thinking that Apple Villa has awesome food and it will be worth the wait. Well, after waiting a bit over an hour and listening to him tell me about the Apple Villa Pancake, I was pretty excited to be seated. We were a party of seven and I acknowledge that we are a pretty needy group. The waitress kept up pretty well until the Apple Villa Pancake Debacle. We had a little of everything - red velvet pancakes, skillets, omelets, a burger, a chicken sandwich, etc and we were supposed to have the Apple Villa Pancake to share. The AVP didn't arrive with the rest of the food even though it had been almost an hour since we ordered the food. We asked the waitress and she said that the kitchen was backed up, but it would be out in five minutes. Five. Ten. Fifteen minutes. Oh yes, it will be just a bit longer. We waited almost another forty five minutes for this specialty item. Sadness. She brought the Dutch Baby for seven of us to split. This is the smaller version of the Apple Villa Pancake that brought us from Carpentersville and Bartlett. My parents were not happy. After asking the waitress, we learned that to avoid overserving this delicious pancake, they automatically send out the baby version instead of the regular version. She told us that we could buy a frozen version of the regular size to take home. This makes no sense to me. The items have different names: Apple Villa Pancake vs. Dutch Baby. The waitresses should ask if they don't know what the customer wants. Bottom line - great food, lack of common sense, longest visit to Apple Villa ever.
(4)Sheila L.
This is a great place for breakfast. The Eggs Benedict were delish and came in many varieties. Our group ordered Swedish Pancakes, a breakfast skillet, 2 regular Eggs Benedict and a 10 inch baked apple pancake for the table. It was all so delicious and the coffee also excellent. Everything was cooked properly, served hot and with a smile, The coffee was poured graciously and non stop if you wanted it. It was a remarkably pleasant experience for a Sunday morning. It is a busy place and people wait in line to get in. We arrived at a good interval, did not have to wait and found a parking place right by the front door. You will enjoy it.
(5)David E.
Great Breakfast place - I highly recommend the Bacon Omelette with Pepper Jack cheese - delicious! Sunday mornings are very busy between 9:45 and 11:30 - prepare to wait.
(5)C C.
Used to be great, but has gone downhill. Last visit was on a Sunday morning, and they were busy. However, my table was so sticky the waitress literally peeled the menus from the table. I'm not one to raise a fuss in a restaurant, I was shocked she did not offer to have the table cleaned with the effort she used to get the menu off the table. I was hoping my eggs and pancakes would be worth not touching the table. Gordon Ramsay would have flipped out though. My eggs were raw, and undercooked, pancakes were underdone with no vanilla. To make matters worse we never saw a waitress again. We had to ask another waitress to please see to us getting a bill. Really sad, as they used to have excellent food & service. I doubt I will return any other time after this dreadful experience.
(2)Evelyn Z.
So the boy and I wanted some breakfast, he wanted to go somewhere new, so I pull out the old iPhone and bust out the Yelp app. Where to go that was close by....Apple Villa. Not to shabby, I must admit. They did not do anything wrong but it just wasn't memorable. Its a good neighborhood place. Decor is cute, food is good and service was good. I had a shortstack the boy had a steak skillet, like I said it was good but sometimes I need great :\
(3)Bob S.
We went there for lunch had 2 items and they are 5-star!
(5)Kevin W.
I consider myself a pancake critic. I've tried over 15 pancake restaurants in the Chicago area. My rating below is based on a basic breakfast sampling of regular (original) pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee. I rate Apple Villa a 3.5 overall. The atmosphere and service was great, but I've had better pancakes. The food and service is great for the extra price, but I expected better pancakes. Pancake (original) *** too heavy and wheaty taste Sausage (links) *** Eggs (scrambled) **** Coffee ***** awesome coffee!
(3)Chris S.
My wife and I hads some time to kill before an appointment and stopped in for breakfast. In spite of the famous apple pancake, we had never heard of the place. We were suprized at the level of the food on a weekday. The omlet was over stuffed and the Feta was very flavorful. My wife enjoyed the pancakes and some of the options. It was a bit pricey for two breakfasts and drinks. The service was good and the staff friendly. The decor and bathrooms were very nice.
(4)Elaine C.
I have to say I like this place. But only "like". It really is A-OK. I ordered the country skillet and it was delicious for a skillet, but not the best I've ever had. They did put lots of thick-cut bacon and ham in it which I enjoyed very much. I also enjoyed the regular pancakes very much. I think I liked the "wheaty taste" that everybody is talking about. My friend ordered the "oatmeal pancakes" (?). It was on the "specials". It sounds strange, and the taste was OK. Like oatmeal that was made into pancakes and cooked a little more on each side. Eh. Shrug.
(3)Trey M.
This may be my new favorite breakfast place. We went for a late breakfast on Friday and the food was very good. I had the ham & cheese omelet and my wife had the apple crepes. Both were very good and a large amount of food for the price. Atmosphere is very bright and open and the wait staff is very nice and friendly. We'll definitely be back and probably regulars.
(4)Koizumi Y.
We were seated almost immediately, and the waitress miraculously appeared in seconds to take our order. Food arrived promptly thereafter. The Eggs Florentine Benedict and potatoes I ordered were quite tasty, though the omelettes ordered by accompanying clients were as big as my head. Really, who needs twelve wiggling chicks on a plate to make it through a late lunch? In any case, the place was clean and airy...not much pomp or ado. Three stars for getting 'er done, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to frequent.
(3)Jennifer Q.
This place is really good! Since I've brought my mom here, she got my dad sold on it and apparently they've been going every day now to have breakfast! It's a newer place, so it's really pretty inside, the staff is fantastic and the food is really good. May I suggest the Cinnamon Swirl (bread) French Toast or the Crabcakes Benediction. Everything me or my family has ordered has been great. Quick service (but they don't rush you) and good food makes this place really good in my book!
(4)Esther K.
tried their corned beef hash and it look like a pink omelette when they server brought it out. the thing looked like it had been smashed in the pan... and it didn't look appetizing. it lacked flavor as well. also, ordered the crab cake benediction. the crab cakes were under cooked and the whole dish lacked flavor. did they run out of salt and pepper or something?
(2)Cindy R.
I was the first to review Apple Villa, and after 2 solid years of eating here & other suburban breakfast joints, I have come to appreciate this place even more. Good waitstaff, consistently delicious breakfast, pretty good coffee. No other place near my house is as good*. This isn't even super close to me, but I pass by other places to go here. And I still love the Gold Rush pancakes. *No, I don't live near Walker Bros. That is still my absolute favorite of all.
(5)Courtney W.
When this place came into town, I was suspicious. There are so many great breakfast places in town why should I even try something new? This place is amazing! The service is great, the food is always quick and fresh, and people are kind and friendly. It kind of looks like a chain since it is at the end of a strip mall, but don't let that deter you, it really is quality. Of course, I always order the Eggs Benedict and they come with hash browns. I loved the benedict here because of the hollandaise, I've never had any so light and fresh tasting. The coffee is good but the OJ is better. If you ask for Rhonda as your server, you can't go wrong. The Apple Villa pancake is something that should not be missed, it takes about 45 minutes to come out so make sure to order right when you sit down. The red velvet pancakes are also divine so be sure to share with your group! The lunch options also all look good as well.
(4)Jason H.
Coffee was excellent. I had 2 scrambled eggs which were a tad bit runny but delicious. The wheat toast was of good quality and tasty. 4 strips of bacon came with my meal. Easily some of the best bacon I've ever had--nice thick cut. I'm not a huge pancake fan but these pancakes were scrumdiddlyumptious! Highly recommended! My girlfriend had eggs benedict with ham. I had never tasted eggs benedict before this. I did try hers and I must say that now I am a fan for life. Totally tasty! Service was perfect. Atmosphere was bright and cheery. I highly recommend this place for breakfast. I also look forward to trying some of their lunch food as well.
(5)Georgina K.
Went there today for breakfast. We were seated right away...GREAT! Our server comes over just as our rears hit the cushions and asks us what we want to drink......OK nice that she is there, but it would have been nice if she let us at least settle in to the booth before saying ....what can I get you. She was abrupt and far too much in a hurry so she never truly heard anything we said. When I asked her a question she actually interupted me before I could even finish the question. HOW RUDE. When our order came out. well, she got 2 out of the 3 orders correct. When I informed her that I did not order what she placed in front of me she quickly got defensive and said, " that is what you order." She tried to show me what she wrote down on her ticket...... of course I was upset and told her that it was incorrect. She just stood there and stared at me as if she was using some sort of Jedi mind trick to convince me that what she placed in front of me was correct. ahahahahaha! She continued to be defensive everytme I merely asked a question. I have severe food allergies........I explained that to her prior to asking my questions....she still chose to interupt me each time. Very annoying and rather unpleasant. The food was just ok. The service was TERRIBLE!!!!!! Even though this restaurant is just down the street from where I live, I will NEVER go back there.
(1)Ericka L.
Pancakes and coffee are to die for. We didnt wait either of the times I've been here so cant complain there. Service efficiency was decent.
(5)Heather J.
I love the cheese blintzes. Good service and atmosphere. And they always have a lot of yummy specials.
(4)Sarah M.
This was a great spot for brunch/breakfast. We went here on a weekend and went pretty late so we wouldn't have to wait. I had pumpkin pancakes which were so yummy. The omelets also looked delicious. The service was also great - overall good spot - I will be back here soon.
(4)Jasmine C.
This was disappointing. I ordered tea with half and half. I asked my waitress and two other servers for it. It took 15min and my tea was luke warm. The staff was pretty unfriendly. Otherwise the restaurant was fine. The food was good but the decor was a bad amalgamation of 80's and children's decor.
(2)Garrett P.
With a standard pancake house atmosphere, this breakfasting restaurant doesn't disappoint. The staff were friendly and courteous, and we were seated almost as soon as we got in the door (after hearing horror stories about long lines and waits - I think we narrowly missed the crowd). The food is tasty, portions are a bit too big, and everything is reasonably priced. While I enjoyed my meal here, I wouldn't particularly go out of my way to return.
(3)Auj S.
My family and extended family has been going to this location for many years, but the last couple of times we have noticed that the service has not been as good as it has been. Today we went and since we were going to have 2 people out of seven ordering the apple pancake we ordered it as soon as we sat down before everyone was even there. We know it takes about 30 minutes so we planned this. Unfortunately, we had to wait well into an hour for them. Our waitress served everyone else at the table and when we asked about the missing apple pancakes she went to the kitchen only to report back to us that it would be two more minutes. It was 45 minutes since we ordered the pancakes so it was assumed ours went to some other person's table. After ten more minutes we flagged down the waitress to be told by her that she was sorry for the delay but the kitchen was slammed with apple pancake orders and they had to go in order. Looking at her funny, she continued that a lot were to go orders. So we sat another 5 minutes waiting and by now the other 5 people have finished their meals. It was an hour when since placing the order that the waitress served us what did NOT at all look like the picture on all the tables. It looked like someone actually took out the middle as there was zero pancake except for around the edges. It was not what was expected! At that point I asked to see a manger who did come by and I showed her, this is the picture and this is what was served. No pancake at all except the edges. She then told us that the help in the kitchen dropped the 1st ones and that they probably did take out the middles to rush it. Now my problem is not that the help dropped the order, it happens. My issue is why did the waitress lie about it and not give us the opportunity to change our order rather than leaving us watch the other eat and then serve us an inferior product? I like many HATE when people lie to me about things that the truth would have been so much easier. I will NEVER order the apple pancake again because of how terrible it was without the pancake. I also, for the record, would have prefered the truth and would have ordered something else. I would have liked to be given the choice.
(3)D M.
My wife and I went here today. They were quick to seat us (it was lunch time and they were not very busy). After we were seated, service was fairly quick. I ordered 2 eggs, hashed browns, bacon, and 2 pancakes. They had pumpkin pancakes as a seasonal option, so I asked to have those substituted for the normal buttermilk pancakes and they did that for me for a small extra charge. My wife had a burger melt... I forget the name of it... with fries and soup. My food was excellent. The eggs were perfectly scrambled. They were not over or under cooked. The hashed browns were good. The bacon was very good. I'm not a huge bacon fan honestly, but this was good bacon and it was cooked just perfect for me. And the pumpkin pancakes were excellent also. The only thing that i'd have liked better is cinnamon butter rather than cinnamon sugar on top. But, still, excellent. My wife liked her melt, and she's not a big burger person. The soup before was chicken noodle. She said that it was excellent. I didn't get an opinion on the fries. Overall, we were very pleased with the place though. The prices were very reasonable, the service was good, and the food was great. We'll definitely go back (and i'll definitely be ordering breakfast again). :D
(4)Jeremy S.
The best eggs Benedict I have ever had.
(5)ryan f.
Skillet I had was awesome!
(4)Jennifer V.
Mmm...Blueberry pancakes. Sometimes I just crave breakfast food. Good breakfast food. Apple Villa has good breakfast food! I got the eggs Benedict (never had hollandaise sauce this good in my life - Thanks Rose D.) and the boyfriend got the corn beef skillet. We shared the blueberry pancakes that I mentioned in the beginning. Staff was friendly, always had perfect timing to refill a drink or ask if you needed anything else. Very clean! Great atmosphere...perfect for when you're just craving some pancakes, eggs, and orange juice. Kinda pricey...but hey...it's only once in a while people will make it out for breakfast these days it seems.
(4)Yvette C.
Food & service is good but there are better places in the area that give you more bang for your buck. This place is like an a la carte breakfast place.
(3)Stacey D.
Lots o' churchy folk. They seemed to get better service than us. But whatever, we weren't in a rush. Food was decent, fair prices. Cutely decorated and clean. There was a bit of a wait, about 30 minutes. Poor guy in front of us decided to order his breakfast to go, and was told it would be "5 minutes". He was still waiting for it when we sat down. Yep, 30 minutes later. Poor sucker. Our breakfast took like 30 minutes to come out, which was way too long, even the server admitted it shouldn't have taken that long. But she asked if I wanted "crispy" or "regular" bacon. I got it crispy and she was right -- it certainly was crispy. Nothing spectaular, nothing tragic. I'd come back, but there are other places I'd more eagerly wait 30 minutes for.
(3)R S.
We came to this place with relatives from out of town. They were thrilled with the food and thought the fresh squeezed orange juice was stupendous. They approached the owner and told him that the meal alone was worth the three hour drive they had made. He went in the kitchen and emerged with a frozen apple pancake for them to take home. It was a great experience all around. Try the turtle pancakes. They're out of this world.
(5)Franklin D.
When I saw the almost full parking lot I thought we'd be in for a wait but there wasn't one. Tons of seating, clean and busy but fast everything. Very good breakfast food. The crabcakes benedict thing was fantastic. Of course the kids loved the pancakes and are already asking when we can go back.
(4)Chris S.
The food here was okay. Breakfast definitely seemed to be there specialty, so it might have what I ordered (the Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich). The service was a little slow, too, considering that they weren't that busy. Overall, I'd go there again with a large group because of the variety on their menu.
(3)Lori C.
Wow....the best breakfast we have had in a very long time! We ordered the South of the Border Omelette and one of the specials...Pumpkin Pancakes. Both of these were amazing....the flavor was so good! Service was great! The food was worth the price! The coffee was good, but not worth $2.50......We will be back!!!!!
(5)Dave P.
great place for breakfast a tad more expensive then some but its worth it, the thick bacon is awesome, staff is friendly and if there is a wait the line seems to move pretty quickly. this place is my favorite place to go and my favorite waitress was Rhonda but haven't seen here the last couple of times I was there. excellent place
(5)Sebius M.
Good food, good service. Love the Dutch Harvest.
(4)Ella D.
i realize that i had a hamburger and not breakfast but when i saw they had "char-grilled" burgers, i thought it sounded good. unfortunately it was not. honestly, it was one of the worst burgers i have had in recent memory. i ordered a bacon cheeseburger. i wanted avocado on it, not lettuce or tomato. when i ordered it the waitress curtly snapped at me "we can't do that. my manager won't let me". i was confused as they had a cheeseburger with avocado on the menu. so i said i would pay for the substitution and she said "you have to". great attitude i thought - this doesn't bode well. not that i expected it for free but i felt like me ordering my burger how i wanted it was an imposition. the service was slow. when the burger came i took a bite and was amazed at how bland it was. i highly doubt their claim that the burger was char grilled. honestly, i think mcdonald's burgers are probably more char-grilled and flavorful than what i was served at apple villa. to add insult to injury, they were very stingy with the cheese (it didn't even cover the whole patty). the avocado was fine but the bacon was not. this was the first time i ever remember removing bacon from a meal. it was thick and tough. it really was an unappetizing burger. definitely not a place i would go to again - between the poor service and food - i could spend almost $10 on a burger somewhere else and enjoy it alot more.
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