Oh my God, seriously the best breakfast I've ever had. Ever. I repeat: BEST. BREAKFAST. EVER. I've had the Los Altos Eggs Benedict (my boyfriend's favorite all time breakfast as well), Wildberry pancakes and their gluten free honey cakes, any and all omelettes, delicious coffees, lunch sandwiches... you name it, I've had it. And they're all amazing! You can wait in a long line (30 minutes sometimes) but it's definitely worth it. The customer service is on point, the food is delicious, free parking... You seriously can't beat it. Did I mention the food is awesome? It's like a flavor bomb goes off in my mouth every time I eat there. I live in New York now and nothing compares- every time I'm in Chicago I have to go! It's like Portillo's- it's a definite Chicago food must! GO GO GO GO GO.
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Paul G.
Came in on for a new years day breakfast. As you can imagine there was a wait involved. After being seated we ordered some skillets. Both were above average and tasty. Pancakes were yummy. Definately a great place! Our waiter was ok, seems like he was disinterested and not very engaging. Not rude though. Definately will be back!
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David R.
Has very good food great selection of coffee little high in price but it OK for food you get.
(4)
Renata M.
Good but overpriced.
(4)
Ericka L.
I'm in love with their colorado omelet with feta cheese. OMG Pancakes are always good and consistent. Love the waitstaff - very friendly and funny.
(5)
Pk P.
The food here is delicious. I love their skillets and pancakes. The biggest dilemma is which one to choose after waiting an hour. That is my only complaint about this place is that the wait is typically 45 minutes or longer on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The quality of food may be worth the wait for those that don't have much going on for the rest of the day.
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Jess F.
Great breakfast place but I don't go as much as I would like because there is always a wait. They really should of taken the whole spot instead of having that fish/steak place connected. Breakfast is a little pricey but it is good.
(4)
Aly L.
Awesome place for breakfast food. The fresh squeezed orange juice will turn off the store bought juices for good. Loved my wild berry crapes today. We would have favored this place more often if not for the wait. I guess popularity comes with the price. The wait there today was over an hour. We got there at about 10:50 an didn't get seated until 12pm. It was nice outside, so we didn't mind hanging out while waiting. The girls upfront make mean lattes. All the staff is friendly and effecient. The wait is the only downside, but it kinda get on your nerves.
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Mike M.
Good specialty items. Meh is a perfect description for basic meals. Expensive. Loud. I've been to Wildberry a number of times but I'm likely done going there given the number of better options in the area. On the plus side (and the reason we went back), we find their special breakfast items are very good. Like french toast with a huge helping of fruity cream cheese topping? Great. Try it. Enjoy fresh orange juice? They squeeze it well. Looking for Intelligentsia coffee in the burbs? They serve it strong. the things they have that are different than most tend to be very good. On the other hand, their basic meals are nothing special yet carry a premium price. Want a basic two-egg and toast dish? Perhaps other places have a better value. Want a simple omelet? It's an off-menu item. So if you go, order the unusual items. Wildberry is certainly very popular. My last visit was at 9am on a Friday and it was full. When we left mid-morning, there was a short wait. It's rare we can get in quickly and considering their prices are likely the most expensive breakfast prices in the area, people seem to like it enough to wait to get in. They are doing something right. The biggest downside to all the people is the noise... It's LOUD in there. Yes, I used uppercase because I was shouting which is what you have to do when it's full. Their main room is tolerable, but if you are looking to talk with your table-mates, avoid the smaller side room at all costs since you just can't hear. Better yet, sit outside if you can. Road noise is nothing compared to the volume of the side room. It was so loud on our last trip that the waiter made a couple of mistakes that were obviously from his inability to hear. For example, we asked for a glass of ice to add to the ice tea we already had. He twice brought another full ice tea (with only three ice cubes in it). It's a minor, silly mistake but it shows how tough it is to hear. So, enjoy Wildberry for a special occasion and have the more decadent end of the menu. Just prepare to wait and be ready to talk loudly.
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Joel K.
Consistently good here, I can count on good chow. Love the Fresca omelette, just fantastic.
(5)
Taylor M.
The food is excellent! Everything is always fresh, overall just an awesome breakfast/lunch spot!
(5)
David A.
Was at here over the weekend for breakfast and once again...very good. It's a little bit of a wait but it's worth it!
(5)
Simit D.
Excellent food...by far the best omelette we ve had. great service and staff... only downside was the 45 minute wait but totally worth it.... will definitely visit again.
(5)
Lauren H.
Delicious spot in the burbs for breakfast. We both had egg dishes and were very satisfied. They also had lots of yummy looking pancakes, scrambles, etc. The portions are fairly large. There was quite a wait on a weekend morning for breakfast/brunch so be sure to plan ahead. I believe the take call aheads for groups. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes. They have a coffee bar in the front waiting area so you can get drinks while you wait.
(4)
Karen B.
My husband and I go to Wildberry every Sunday for a fabulous breakfast. As far as we are concerned there isn't a better place for breakfast! The front desk staff are quite friendly and accommodating. My favorite is the omelets. Their speciality pancakes and french toast are amazing too. Everything is fresh , the food comes out quickly and the service is top of the line. The portions are quite large, which means breakfast the next day. We have been there also for lunch and like the breakfast foods the lunches are amazing too. The sandwiches and salads are big enough to share. We always wait to have Michael as our server. He is friendly, quite knowledgeable about the menu and always quite eager to please. We go out to restaurants quite often and we have never had a server like Michael. He is the BEST!
(5)
Michelle F.
I have nothing but AMAZING things to say about Wildberry Cafe. Their service is fast, their food is excellent, there can be a wait, but they get the line moving quickly, and I love the food.; Everyone is polite, well-trained, and did I mention that the food is really good, too?? I have ordered/sampled pretty much everything on their breakfast menu, and I am here to tell you, you can't go wrong with anything!! My usual "go to" is the egg white veggie omelet with crispy hasbrowns and a side of windberry pancakes (upgrade charge--very nominal). My friend has gotten the mexican omelette and skillet, and I am here to tell you, they are both amazing!! the chorizo used in these is to.die.for. Yesterday, my friend and I went there at 9:30, were seated within 10 minutes and ordered. A couple minutes later, the manager comes up to us to ask us a huge favor--could we move to a different table because there was a HUGE surprisebaby shower coming in and we were seating RIGHT in the middle lol. Umm, sure, why not--totally not a big deal! Same server, same delicious food coming, whatever! It's all the same to us! Well the manager was so grateful we moved that he gave us each a $10 gift certificate for our next visit! WOW. I would have moved for free. You can tell that this guy takes pride in his job!! I will keep coming back over and over again!!
(5)
Mary E.
Food is fabulous the wait time is really long but worth it!
(5)
Taylor W.
My family and I got to breakfast here twice a month & they never miss. Great omelettes, salads and pancakes. It's always packed, but you will be seated quickly. So nice in summer when you can also sit outside.
(4)
JungleKittie A.
This place is fantastic. The service is good. The food is excellent. Definitely will be back!
(4)
Mike G.
I love breakfast and this place does it right. Super fast service although it's a bit loud due to the crowd. The food was so good I went back the next morning.
(4)
Anne F.
Love this place. Excellent little brunch spot. Food is always good.
(4)
Vivek R.
Took my wife for a surprise Breakfast date for her BDay - boy we were surprised. First and foremost there was a brief wait of 10 mins, which we did not mind, since it gave us some more time to spend together. After we were seated, the waiter took our order pretty quickly and the coffee's came out fast. We are vegetarians and he suggested couple of dishes that he said would be good - the Belgian Waffle, Veggie Panni and a side of toast. The toast came with Strawberry Preserve on the side. All the dishes ordered were excellent and we really enjoyed our visit. One thing that needs change is the ordering - we had ordered an extra maple syrup -which never came - had to ask for it twice and that came by the time we were more or less finished.
(4)
Sarah S.
I'm not a big breakfast fan but my friend wanted to here Saturday morning so we made our way in shortly after 8. Wildberry has a large parking lot & is filled with friendly workers. I had the Butcher's Block which was way too much food for me during breakfast and I ended up taking over half of it home. My sunnyside eggs were cooked perfectly and I loved the cheese, meat, and potatoes all mashed together in the skillet! Sometimes these types of dishes skimp on the cheese and the potatoes just seem bland and dry but that wasn't an issue with this dish. Loved it! As I said, I'm not a full breakfast kind of girl. However, if I had friends who wanted a nice sit down place to dine in the morning, I would definitely suggest going here.
(4)
Britt C.
Went here for breakfast the other day, and I was pretty happy with it. Outdoor seating? I'm in. For once I was glad the tables had an umbrella though, cuz it was freaking hot out! I tried one of their specials, it was a spinach and bacon omelette with caramelized onions and goat cheese. There were quite a lot of caramelized onions, and it started to get to be a bit much. Aside from that it was pretty good. Reminded me of a slightly more grown-up version of Le Peep's bacon, spinach, cream cheese omelette. I also got a large glass of the Wildberry orange juice. Fresh OJ with fresh berry juice mixed in. It was really good.
(4)
Andi S.
I went on a Tuesday the place was packed. I went on a Thursday the place was packed. So I went on a Saturday the wait was over an hour. Where I'm going with this is the place is worth the wait!
(5)
Rocio G.
I loved the food and everything was delicious! We had a terrible server who never checked up on us, plus our food had been dragging and he never said one word about it. We waited for 30 minutes then the manager came over and apologized. Not even the server did. He never even asked how out food was and it was just terrible service. I would def go back just not with the same server! I believe his name was mike.
(3)
Jasmin V.
Waited about 30 minutes on Saturday at 1130. Pretty packed. But very attentive service. Strawberry lemonade. Yum but I've had better no fresh chunks of strawberries! Many other flavors & free refills! Wildberry orange juice. Wow flavorful! Corned beef Benny. Napa Valley Fig Omlette. Mmm figs were sweet with salty of Bacon. Oh so good! Wild Berry Bliss Pancakes. Good pink strawberry cheese filling on it. Fresh fruit on top. Tip: upgrade side pancakes to special pancakes for $1
(3)
Jim S.
In town from LA visiting family in the burbs. Took an Uber 20 min just to come to Wildberry because we heard it is "The Breakfast spot in the suburbs" ....Called ahead at 2:26 and asked if we could still be seated and was told that they close at 2:30 and if we were parking we should absolutely come in. Walked in at 2:28 (on my sprint phone) and was turned away saying oh sorry the kitchen shut down right at 2:30. The hostess would not get a manager and could only apologize.....I'm sure the food is good or we would not have heard about it in the first place but what good is it if they don't accommodate guests who travel from afar to try it and are turned away because the kitchen decided to "shut down" 2 minutes early. I will not be back and preach from the mountain top for everyone to stay away and seek Egg Harbor instead!!! I know they would never do this. - Plus every social media outlet I own will be preaching the same!!!!!!! Definitely not the customer service I would expect from this place but what does it matter to a single employee who just wants to get off work ASAP? probably nothing. If the food is this good then raise your customer service standards!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Jim Saviano aka "Savi"
(1)
Irene Z.
Yep - upped a star. Breakfast on Labor Day...we got here early enough that we were seated immediately, and sure enough, there was a line forming in the short hour that we spent here for breakfast. Kids had the usual - Fruity Pebble Pancakes, Oreo S'mores Pancakes. We again shared an extra side of that amazing thick cut bacon. I went for a 2-egg special, hubs went for the biscuits and gravy. All stellar. Why the extra star? Because our server was extra terrific this day. My son dropped his Lightning McQueen car which proceeded to roll under the table, and our server made extra effort to rescue Lightning McQueen crawling under the table.. Service is already great here, but we appreciate the extra effort this visit. Always sunny, from the cheerful interior to the pleasant and efficient staff. It's no wonder why people love it here.
(5)
Tom C.
Wildberry is obviously known for it's pancakes, but the rest of their brunch menu definitely doesn't disappoint. The chicken salad sandwich and cream of chicken with wild rice soup is a great combo. And their variety of eggs benedict is always my default. The wait staff is very friendly, but the wait on Sunday's can be upwards of an hour so that may deter some. But all in all it's worth the wait!
(4)
Joy J.
At 11:30 am on Thursday, there was no wait at all. The portions were huge and tasty. It's a little loud in here despite not being jam-packed. The condiments arrive in little metal cups. Beware: you'll end up with one or more condiment on your fingers as a result. I didn't care for the toast arriving unbuttered. By that point, it cooked off enough that the airy whipped butter stuff didn't immediately melt which I dislike. The hash browns were perfect! The bacon was ... well, interesting. Very tasty but a strange cross between overcooked (very dark) and undercooked (some raw bits of fat) and it was chewy yet disintegrating. It wasn't crispy because it was too thick (which is good) but it wasn't fully chewy - it just kind of falls apart in your mouth. My constructed omelette was delicious. Not the best I've ever had but definitely in the top two! The toast was thick and good but not very "sourdough"ish in flavor. I still ate most of it - primarily because the wild berry jam was so delicious!
(4)
Debra J.
I came here on a Friday mid-morning in mid-May. I approached the front door to be greeted by a stream of people leaving the restaurant and a line waiting for a table. A very good sign. I waited less than 10 minutes for a table. The menu selections were very good. I always appreciate a breakfast restaurant the serves dishes that are a little more creative and unique. I can get skillets with eggs at just about any breakfast restaurant. The wild berry pancakes were yummy, but a bit sweet for me. The service was just OK, nothing special. The ambiance at first impression when walking into the restaurant was nice, but once seated I was a bit disappointed. We were pretty crammed in (too close to the tables next to us). I will go again if I'm in the area at breakfast time. I would give this 3 1/2 stars if I had the option.
(3)
J P.
Very Good, VERY, VERY LOUD, especially the side room (West side of building on Meacham)! But, the food is worth it. Been here 6 or 8 times, everything was good each time. Great choice of pancakes. It's a treat to go here for breakfast, otherwise, the neighborhood joints are fine.... and a little cheaper. HUGE wait lines at certain times, especially weekends as one would expect. SO, I just don't go on weekends.
(4)
Jeremy H.
Really good breakfast spot in Schaumburg. The menu won't have too many things that surprise you - they've got the usual pancakes, omelettes, crepes, etc. But they have really awesome renditions of those things, like the Berry Bliss Pancakes and the Banana Bread French Toast. And the portions are really big. They also have big scrambles in case you are hungry and want all of your breakfast food mixed together in a big smorgasbord. The Berry Bliss pancakes were amazing and I highly recommend them!
(4)
Michelle W.
The skillets were delicious, service was great and atmosphere very lively. A definite recommendation from someone out of town!
(5)
John V.
Timely seating, great service, AWESOME food with fresh ingredients. Definitely going back. I had a skillet and my girlfriend had a turkey burger. Both were perfect. Good atmosphere, nice patio seating. Good price range.
(5)
Toy S.
Fantastic food. Great location. They also have seating outside for when the weather is nice. I didn't like the long wait but it was worth it.
(4)
Nicole M.
I still loveeeee Wildberry! The Butcher Block Skillet is my usual. It's soo yummy and big portions! I always have left overs. My new fav is the Bliss Berry Crepes! Omg! Heaven in my mouth! So goooood! If you like sausage links, they are jumbo size and tasty... Probably the best I have ever had. And I love the Wildberry Jam! I wonder if there is a way I can get a jar of it? Hmmm... But really, this is my go to breakfast place. Still the only bummer... is the wait is always soo long! Oh and the coffee isn't that great, I'd rather have a Starbucks.
(5)
Katy W.
I can't say enough good things about this place. This is my official breakfast joint here in the suburbs. I have been here 4 times and every time the food and service have not disappointed. The fruit and vegetables that they use are always fresh. Serving size is huge so there is always some to take home. Last time we came I brought relatives from Texas. I ordered the special, loaded baked potato omelet and my relatives split a veggie omelet. When one of the kitchen staff brought us our food (not our waiter) he announced the plates wrong and said the special and I raised my hand. After I got my daughter situated with her food, I started to cut into my food and realized it was wrong. I thought maybe they just got my order wrong so I told our waiter and he looked at it and said that it was the veggie omelet which is what my relatives had ordered and they ended up with mine. They had already split it up on to two separate plates and as they offered it back to me, the waiter told me do not worry about it that he would make me a new one. So my lucky relatives got to sample their original veggie omelet plus the loaded potato omelet. Our waiter was so nice about it all even though it was our mix up and made sure to check in with me and let me know it wouldn't be too much longer. The place is amazing all around.
(5)
Alexis O.
Awesome breakfast! We just visited for the first time today. We avoided the crowds and came early on a Monday morning, so we thoroughly got to enjoy our breakfast without the hassle of waiting for a table. The menu is large and interesting. I love that there is freshly squeezed orange juice available, and that they let you substitute specialty pancakes with your meal for only $1 more! That's huge for me! So many times I am torn with getting one thing or another, but with the add on option, I get to try some amazing sounding pancakes with my meal. We had: Wildberry orange juice, which is freshly squeezed orange juice with berry flavoring; really delicious. The coffee was bitter, like Starbucks coffee, so I didn't like it, but you may. The homemade corned beef hash plate with a side of tiramisu pancakes was almost completely gobbled up by my husband (who saved a taste of his pancakes for his super taster wife). It was a large heaping serving, and he enjoyed every morsel. I had the Española omelet, which didn't look pretty, but it was delicious! The hash browns were dry, but then again, I almost never eat hash browns because of that. I had to try their signature "Berry Bliss" pancakes, and they were heavenly. I intended to just try them while they were still fresh, but they were so good, I finished them completely. Off to the gym I go! All in all, we loved the breakfast. The prices are very fair, especially when you factor in the awesomeness of letting you upgrade to specialty pancakes for a dollar. We will return.
(4)
Pachelbel C.
Average, good and nice breakfast restaurant but be aware of a long wait. I went in at 8:40 in Saturday morning. Wait time was 25 min. Parking lot was crowded but better around that time because if I waited a little too long, parking lot will be filled with Costco customers. Receptionists were very fridndly, service was ok. Ordered crepe for $9 and coffee, and the crepe was yummy. Good atmosphere to meet up with friends, and family friendly. Get there early as the waiting area was packed when I left at 10:30. Overall the restaurant satisfied my needs and wants.
(4)
Rishi S.
Veggie skillet + berry bliss pancakes for $11, amazing deal and soooo soooo good!!! Best thing in the northwest burbs
(5)
Dan T.
People have been raving about it. Don't get it. They must have been on drugs. Simply put, there are other places where you don't have to wait half an hours for so-so overpriced food.
(2)
D S.
Some things look good on the outside but on the inside not so good. Everything about this place on the outside looks great. The staff is friendly, the place is very clean & the crowd is very good. Talking about giving a place multiple times to get it right, I would go into Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg 2-3 times a week, because it was close to the office. I have received multiple comped meals and gift cards to keep me coming back. Each time it was for the same mistake, HAIR IN MY FOOD. Once is already bad, but multiple time is terrible and shows the lack of care amongst the management who has not been able to correct this issue. I mean how hard is to make your cooks & kitchen staff wear hair nets. Get it together!! FYI.... I'm not sure who voted this place as the best pancakes in Chicago, they really taste like the frozen pancakes from the grocery store.
(1)
Sammy H.
This has got to be the best breakfast place I've ever been to hands down. I'm so full, but I can't stop eating because it's so good. The skillets are huge and only for $1 more you can get one of the specialty pancakes... Wildberry Bliss Pancakes are a MUST HAVE! Besides the food, the service is great. The water was at our table ready for us when we sat down and our water glasses are never empty. The waitress was always checking on us to make sure we were satisfied and didn't need anything else. We wanted to try this place out on Mother's Day but it was packed! They were pretty busy today too, but the 15-20 min wait only ended up being about 5 minutes. Everyone is super friendly and the food is to die for. Will be returning soon again for sure!!
(5)
Ashley B.
We go here all the time! The food is always delicious and service is great! Beware on weekends though....wait time can be over an hour! The portions are large so there is often enough to take leftovers. I've tried many things on the menu but my favorites are the multi-grain berry crepes, fresca omlette, and the multi-grain pancakes. The bacon is also super yummy and the coffee is Intelligensia which is a favorite of mine and my husbands.
(5)
Ayesha L.
Extremely long wait times. Average food. And poor customer service. We were charged for adult portions for the kids - which they could only finish a quarter of - and management refused to take responsibility and adjust our bill. Will not return here. We have many options for breakfast places that have better food and respect for their customers.
(2)
Steven T.
Guess I should have read the reviews carefully. Came in with ~hour or so time frame to eat. OOPS. Place was PACKED! Wait was about 30 minutes leaving little left to order and scarf down our breakfast. I ordered the espanola omelette based on the recommendation of the barista while in the waiting area. He said "if you like spicy, this is for you." After years of spice abuse though... I'm afraid very little restaurants can truly make anything that is spicy to me. Anyhoo, the food came out pretty darn fast. We made sure that we knew what we wanted to order before sitting down to maximize our eating time. Literally took unader 10 minutes from order to on our table. The omelette itself was on the bland side. With the vast amount of different ingredients you would think it would have a little more flavor...It was as if they just forgot to salt the omelette all together. When it came to the hash browns, I wasn't getting the crispy potatoes everyone else was speaking of in their reviews. If anything, the potatoes were a tad undercooked with a few cirspy bits just on the outskirts of my taters. On a side note, my colleague had ordered an oj with his meal (ordered the same thing sans chorizo) which seemed to be freshly squeezed, but seemed to come out a neon orange. It was as if they added tang or food coloring to their orange juice, definitely didn't look like just orange juice. All in all the food was ok, the service was good, but was not really worth a wait.
(3)
Hayley H.
Fanciest breakfast diner I've ever been. His place has a feelinga like a snobby dennys, minus the snob. A cleaner less heavy taste from the skillet. Eerything fresh. Garden skillet plus chorizo was super yummy. Grapefruit juice was crisp, fresh tasting. Wheat toast with fresh jam and whipped butter. Coffee with an individual decanter for fresh cream. Fancy.
(4)
Somchai S.
Wildberry has been on my list of restaurants to try since Ive moved to Schaumburg. After 2 previous visits that ended with us leaving due to 45 min waits, my fiance woke me up at 9am on a Saturday morning and we ended over there. We got in with less than a 5 minute wait. I was so overwhelmed by the large menu. I came in for crepes, but ended up getting the veggie omelet with hashbrowns and pancakes. It was definitely a lot of food. The omelet was nothing special. I did not care for the broccoli and asparagus in it.... The hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. The pancake was great. My fiance had the skillet with raisin toast. He only finished half. The service was fast when bringing out food, but slow when it was time to leave. I will give it another chance and get the crepes.
(3)
Lois C.
Finally went to wildberry after many failed attempts due to the ridiculous long lines. My friend and I went on Thursday afternoon so not many people were there but it was still pretty full. Loved all the windows and simple decor, I also really liked the seats, booths, layout of the place. I got Mexican (cant remember the menu name) omelette and it was completely full of ingredients, they don't skimp out. My friend got the corned beef hash and she loved it. Service was good as well. This will definitely be a place I will return to.
(4)
Ami T.
This place is a great place for breakfast/brunch! Very nice atmosphere with a to-go coffee shop type thing in the front for while you're waiting. And be prepared to wait. We went on a Sunday around 10:30 and we were told the wait would be an hour. They don't take reservations but they do have a "call ahead" list which actually worked for us. I think our wait ended up being about 40 minutes for 6 people. The wildberry juice is delicious! It is a bit sugary but very very good. We also tried their honey toffee nut latte which was delicious as well. The coffee wasn't overly amazing but decent. Food--my cousins all got an omelette called the espinola i believe. they all loved it. I had hash browns (extra crispy) and the regular belgian waffle. Also very delicious. The waitress was very attentive and brought out a little tray with an assortment of jams, butter, salsa for all of the things we got which I thought was a nice touch. all in all, a great experience. Definitely check them out! The only downside I can see is probably the wait. the prices aren't bad either.
(5)
Ashish M.
Loved the food, hated the wait. It took 45 mins to get a table on a Saturday afternoon. Loved the food though, especially banana cream crepes. Do try Chicago roast coffee, different but good.
(4)
Maitri J.
I love this place awesome breakfast selections! Ambiance, staff and service is great!
(5)
Vladimir K.
I got take-out from this place. The girl who took my order was very, very nice. The skillet was swimming in an excessive pool of oil, was really greasy, had like 50 pounds of cheese on it, and the scrambled eggs were like a "slab." Not good. I did enjoy the berry jam that came with the toast though. To quote Jim Gaffigan, "did I just eat that or smear it on my face?"
(3)
Kristy L.
Caution! this place is addicting! You have to order the Wildberry orange juice, its amazing!!! They give you such a great portion size, i can never finish my food even if i tried. Service is always friendly. A reminder be cautious of the time you go, if you go before 10 there wont be a wait (weekdays not so bad, weekends good luck) on a Saturday around 10 i waited a hour and a half!
(5)
Gavin G.
Tried on Sunday morning hour wait came back 2day glad I did ..butchers skillet with cranberry pecan pancakes ummmmmmmm
(5)
Kat A.
My favorite breakfast place (so far at least)! I love their skillets. Personally, I think skillets are the best bang for your buck. You get hashed browns, eggs, whatever toppings and pancakes for just around $10. The pancakes that come with the skillet are amazing too. I usually go during lunch time on the weekdays and there's always a wait. What I've done is, while I'm waiting, I go next door to Westwood Tavern since the two restaurants are attached and get a drink. Might as well be productive!
(5)
Alex R.
I've heard that Wildberry Cafe gets long lines on weekends. After visiting on a Monday for brunch, I can see why. Wildberry is one of those glorious places where the quality of the ingredients shines through. I got the Butcher Block Skillet, and it was heavenly. Surprisingly, for as much meat as there was in this dish (ham, sausage, and bacon), it was perfectly balanced by the fluffy eggs and crispy hash browns that coat the bottom of the skillet. My girlfriend got the Corned Beef Hash Skillet, which was just as good. The pancakes and toast were amazing. The toast in particular is noteworthy because of its texture and because of the delicious preserves they serve with it. (They sell the preserves at the front counter if you simply can't get enough!). Wildberry also serves Intelligentsia coffee, which is my favorite. We definitely hit the jackpot on our visit!
(5)
Lucy A.
Excellent! I had the breakfast burrito with hashbrowns and my husband had the butcher block skillet. Both meals were fantastic! We also had a cappuccino and a latte. Very good. You do need to get there early on the weekend. We got there about 8:45 and were seated right away. However, within 10 minutes of being seated there was a room full of people waiting. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast. They have something for everyone. Pancakes, waffles, omelettes, skillets, biscuits and gravy, coffee drinks, you name it! The service was great as well.
(5)
Wayne P.
We went here for the first time in a Saturday morning for breakfast. The very first issue was there is no place to park. I had to park a half mile away. We brought our little dog with is because they have an outdoor patio. We put our name in and our dog was with us the entire time. After about 15 minutes of waiting we were seated at a nice table outside. We received our water and menus. Five minutes later we signaled the waiter to order, and he said that we have to leave because dogs aren't allowed on the patio. That would have been nice to know when we checked in. There were no signs saying such. And the least the waiter could have done is offer to take our order to go. Very rude and unprofessional.
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Pack C.
The place is ok.. it looks nicer compared with other brunch places in the 'burb. However, its taste is just average. the only thing i like about the place is its coffee. the service is great. A visit during the wkn may require 30 min to an hour wait.. i don't think it's worth the wait
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Bradley S.
This place is the best Breakfast place in Schaumburg, They have awesome Banana Bread French Toast. Eggs are excellent, Omelette's are awesome, there are no bad meals here at this location, but the problem here is management who is poor, unprofessional, and fake. Very poor host stand and Snotty. Great food here, but if you want to miss the wait, the poor management, and incredible poor parking. Get take out, or come during the week Mon-Fri before 10:00 Am. Stay away from poor George and his woman behavior with his host stand girl behavior.
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Quyen N.
I rarely roll out of bed early enough for breakfast, but I would do it for this place! Great customer service, clean and fun atmosphere. I don't even mind the long wait while I try out their mini coffee bar. The Berry Bliss pancakes are divine!!
(5)
Jess K.
This place is awesome. Best breakfast house I have ever been to in the United States, and I travel quite a bit. Anything from the menu will not disappoint. My personal favorites are Rocky Mountain crepes and the berry bliss pancakes, which you can order gluten free. My husband loves any of the skillets because they are never greasy and you can taste that the veggies are fresh. They have an array of menu options and it's always busy here. The only thing that would be better is if the wait was shorter, but hey good things are worth waiting for. My little tip is if you live nearby just order carry out on a Sunday or Saturday. Save time but you still enjoy the same unforgettable flavor.
(5)
Jessica A.
I dig this place. Very good food overall--I think the magic is in the specialty items, honestly (the flavored lemonades, for example, are amazing). Service is usually very good--only reason for the one star ding is if you get here after 9am on a weekend, the wait will be super long. Not their fault, but lessens the experience regardless.
(4)
tiffany c.
Love love love. There are alot of pancake houses / breakfast spots around here but this one is by far the BEST!
(5)
jeff F.
Love it. This is our go to breakfast place when we want something good and not walker bros expensive. Wild berry has done a good job adding a fresh spin to many over played items. My wife and I both find ourselves craving the banana bread French toast, which is a bit off the wall sounding but order it you will find yourself coming back for more. Have tried a few other French toast creations with berries and anglaise and all sorts of things which are all delicious but the banana shines in its own light. They also have a small coffee shop style counter at the front door that serves every latte and cappuccino you can think of. Drinks here could rival Starbucks any day. Overall good food, good coffee, staff is pleasant and attentive (for the most part)' prices are good, and the place seems clean. Check 'em out.
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Denise S.
This is the second time I have dined in this Schaumburg location. My husband and I were there at breakfast time. We were greeting immediately and seated in a booth (which I prefer). Our server was extremely nice and was attentive but not overbearing. The food was very good as has been in the past and I would recommend this location and dine here again.
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Deyu Z.
I like the place. For the price you pay, the food quality and portion is pretty good. I especially enjoys the Fall Harvest salad. The service is also solid. The only complaint is that you usually have to wait 15 to 20 minutes to be seated during weekend, but that is understandable. I will definitely recommend anyone who has not tried it to give it a shoot.
(4)
Jeremy P.
I went here today with my fiancee's family for a quick brunch. Location is very nice, clean, and inviting. You can definitely tell by the decor of this place that they really support fresh and local fruits and veggies. I had a difficult time deciding if i wanted something breakfasty or lunchy since everything sounded AMAZING! In the end I ordered the Espanola omelette with hash browns and a side of their specialty pancakes (glazed strawberry buttermilk). Let me tell you that it was A LOT of food. Not only do you get a choice of hash browns or fruit but then you get a choice of toast or pancakes. So unfortunately I could not resist adding $1 extra for their specialty pancakes which were delicious!!! My future mother in law and sister in law both got the wild berry signature bliss pancakes and crepes. Both said they were excellent!!!! Crepe portion is much smaller than the pancakes so its great for a smaller appetite! My fiancee ordered the Napa fig omelette which had figs, applewood bacon, aged havarti cheese, and scallions in it! She said it was phenomenal! But next time she might skip on the bacon (since she's not a big bacon fan). As her side she got fresh fruit, which was a mixture of fresh melons, strawberries and grapes. She also chose the wild berry signature bliss pancakes for a dollar extra as her side. She said that they were the best part of her meal!!! As for drinks, the OJ was excellent, fresh squeezed with lots of pulp! My fiancee ordered an iced cinnamon spice latte which was delicious!!! Better than SBUX! Overall, a great UNIQUE breakfast/brunch place with awesome options (too many almost!) Looking forward to coming here for lunch next time!!! Only negative that it was a bit pricey ($78 tab pre tip for 4) but you can at least see and taste the quality of the ingredients! DEFINITELY WORTH IT! And best part is that its right next to Costco so you can walk to it and burn off some of those pancake calories ;-)
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Todd L.
Good breakfast spot but overpriced, which is normal for these type of spots.
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Megan K.
The food is great and they have a huge menu! Only downfall is that while there seems to be a ton of staff on hand, they weren't very attentive with our table. We waited a while for drinks, food, extra napkins, etc. We would def visit again and hope for better customer service! :)
(4)
Betty H.
My kind of place...loved their menu selections and definitely will return
(5)
Cj Q.
Great friendly, attentive staff! Clean, happy environment. Everyone is smiling all the time! Definitely take advantage of their skillet and pancake offer.
(4)
Jibin T.
Whole experience was amazing. Good good and good service. Good place for breakfast. Must try their wildberry pancake with what seems like a wildberry cream cheese. Our waiter was also very friendly and spent $33 with 23% tip.
(5)
Kristen L.
Breakfast at Wildberry? YES, PLEASE! Went here with my mom when she had a day off and it is hands down the best breakfast place I've been to yet. I fancy myself as somewhat of a breakfast connoiseur and love to eat breakfast no matter what time of day and have been to quite a few breakfast joints. Wildberry is about a 30 minute drive from home, but it was definitely worth the drive and the 15 minute wait. We went when it was still warm out, so we were able to sit outside. Though it is a little bit loud because the restaurant itself is on Meacham which is a fairly busy road, it was still a lovely breakfast with the great food and the warm sun. I ordered a traditional breakfast which included pancakes, eggs, hash browns and a choice of meat (sausage, bacon, ham). The pancakes were delish--soft, fluffy, sweet but not too sweet and also a decent size. My eggs (over-easy) were cooked to perfection, the hash browns had a nice brown crisp on top and had just the right amount of salt. The sausage (2 patties) were huge (compared to other breakfast places). Overall, the portions are quite large and definitely filling. Five stars for the great food and friendly/quick/great service!
(5)
Eva J.
I don't understand all the hype for this place. I mean it's ordinary breakfast. Very few lunch selections and the service is mediocre at best. I ordered the blueberry pancakes and asked my waiter specifically if blueberries were in the batter. When the meal was dumped off, I noticed my pancakes looked plain with some nasty blueberries on top. Rude host and hostess and my coffee was empty the majority of the time. There are much better places with ample parking in the area.
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T G.
While the wait can be very long on weekends (usually a good sign in terms of the quality of the establishment) you can have a Bloody Mary at Westwood attached next door while you wait. Huge portions, reasonable prices, tasty food, and efficient service. What's not to like??
(5)
Danny M.
We came here on a Sunday and it was super packed (that was expected), so we ended up waiting about 15 minutes for our table, which wasn't that bad. I ordered the Corned Beef Benny. It sounded really good because I love Benedicts and I love corned beef hash. Maybe I was a little too excited, but when I got it, it was just okay. The Red Velvet French Toast was pretty good though and I will probably get this next time. Service was good and I will come back here again if I am close by.
(3)
Frank A.
My favorite brunch spot. Red Velvet french toast is my fav here. Been here multiple times. Eggs Benedict plates are really good. The gravy over biscuits or English muffins are almost like a comfort food to me. Menu has a large variety of the usual, plus specialty crepes / pancakes and other items. Skillets are generous with sausage or whatever meats you choose. Tiramisu pancakes were good... Mango lemonade... good. Great service... staff was super attentive... This is what a breakfast place should be. Oh and they have a nice selection of latte's, coffee, etc...
(5)
Valerie W.
Delicious. Delightful. Delovely. Wildberry cafe is a great experience from start to finish! I met my family for a late breakfast Thanksgiving morning (10am) and they were already seated when I arrived. When I arrived, the host, who had an uncanny resemblance to Hank Baskett, asked if I was Valerie, and walked me to the table, instead of letting me find my own way. He made small talk on the way to the table, joking about my reason for being late. Our server (whose name I regretfully didn't catch) greeted me right away and offered me coffee, and a minute to look over the menu. My mom had already asked him what his favorites were, and he said "anything with chorizo." Go figure, I adore chorizo as a breakfast option. So, between the four of us, we had: Southern Benedict with well done hash-browns Corned beef hash with 2 over medium eggs Corned beef hash skillet with easy poached eggs Mexicana skillet with easy poached eggs. The only thing that was *not* perfect were my sisters not well done hash browns, but as soon as our server put the plate down on the table he said "let me get you new ones, those aren't well done." A job well done, sir. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and I can speak for the mexicana skillet, it was perfect, and thank you to my mommy for reminding me that a poached egg would be delightful on top instead of over-easy. It had just the right amount of spice, and the avocado and cilantro were a nice touch to make this skillet different from other Mexican skillets I've had. I will definitely be back to work my way through the menu of this place... We all know how I feel about breakfast... I think my love of everything breakfast is only behind Chrissy W.'s love of everything breakfast...
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Sherwin C.
Great breakfast choice. They offer a lot of unique items here at a good price and great portion size. This is matched with excellent service and good coffee. The only real drawback is the long wait time, it is worth it if you have a Costco membership and can just take a quick shopping trip for half an hour. Otherwise Egg Harbor is just as good and has a bit shorter (still long though) wait time. They really need to open another location so that more people can enjoy their wonderful food.
(5)
Hang T.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!! I wish they had them in California. There were so many pancake houses in Illinois. This was one of the good ones. Never have I seen tiramisu or smore pancakes. Too bad I couldn't try their specialty, but if their regular food is a sample of what their pancakes are like, then you can't go wrong. I ordered the Chicken club sandwich. Wasn't expecting very much, but they had this yummy spicy mayo on it which made it so good. The chicken was well cooked and the portion was huge and all for under ten bucks. I got the sweet potato fries as well and they were crispy and well-cooked. My sister order Belgian waffles. Again, huge portion and nicely cooked. They had fresh strawberries that were perfect. Not one bruise on them. My brother order the Florentine eggs benedict. I hate drippy eggs, but I could not get enough of this. The sauce was so yummy. His hash browns were the best I had ever tried. Seriously! I wish I could go back soon. I would seriously drive an hour to eat here again.
(5)
Rach L.
Best pancakes I've ever tasted. Be prepared to wait if you go on the weekend.
(4)
Yane Y.
We went on Saturday morning around 9:30 am. Although it was busy, we were seated within 10 minutes and served immediately. Our server was extremely friendly; he gave us recommendations since it was our first time. My husband got the Mexicana Skillet and I ordered the Corned Beef Hash Plate. You will have to ask my husband about the Mexicana Skillet, but I believe he enjoyed it. The corned beef hash came with 2 eggs cooked to my liking (scrambled) and 'Idaho Potatoes' (aka hash browns). My plate was delicious. I was born and raised in the South (Atlanta), so I grew up on corned beef hash. My entire meal tasted fresh: the corned beef hash, hash browns, eggs. So, it was very nice.... The portion was extremely large. I cannot believe I ate my whole plate, but one dish would be big enough to feed 2 people and satisfy. We will definitely come back again... I only gave 3 stars because I'm a critic, but I definitely recommend!
(3)
Umair Q.
LOVE this place. the ambiance for a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant is perfect! This place is always full, and you will find out why once you step in and have a meal there. There portions are enough for two, and I would highly recommend the french toast or crepes. I've been back here twice since, and my guests were highly satisfied. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
(5)
Jennifer M.
Stopped in for lunch for the first time today. The fries are pretty close to the ones served at McDonald's and these were just as delicious. I ordered the Turkey Pepperjack Panini. The panini is filled with roasted turkey breast, Ancho pepperjack cheese, spicy Quervo mayonnaise, Applewood bacon & roasted bell peppers on sun-dried tomato focaccia. Jason ordered the Blackened Chicken Sandwich. The Chicken Breast is seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with mozzarella cheese, Applewood bacon, tomatoes and spicy mayo on a Sesame Seed Bun. Both entrees came with a choice of fries, chips or fruit. I had a coke. He had water.
(5)
Marlo P.
I love you, Wildberry. The atmosphere is friendly and the service is always great. I always have to have a glass of their wildberry orange juice. Try it. It's delicious. I've had all their breakfast items and their Espanola omlette is one of my FAVORITES. Their biscuits and gravy are mouth watering. I remember they have duck in their breakfast specials and I try to get their specials if I'm not feening for their biscuits and gravy. Their pot roast benedict is to die for. Hash browns with grilled onions are yummy. Pancakes, crepes, and french toast, they're ALL good. Just freakin' come here.
(5)
Matt B.
First time I went to wildberry I ordered the prime rib French dip. It was so good I am unable to order anything else when I go there. I'm sure there other food is great but if you find yourself here and in the mood for lunch get it!
(5)
Michelle D.
Such a cute breakfast place! Not to mention the super yummy and unique dishes...as in pancakes like no other. There is usually a wait during peak hours, but what do you expect. They also serve Intelligentsia drinks (score!) and I can tell you that the hot chocolate is a-mazing. Cute dining and waiting areas, friendly staff, not a lot of parking, but you can park at Costco and walk over. Kind of pricy, but worth it once in awhile.
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Ryne D.
I've been a city boy for a few years now, and Chicago prides itself on being a brunch city. When I do go back home to the burbs to visit family, we usually go to one of two places for Sunday morning eats - dim sum at Jockey in Schaumburg, or Savoury in Bartlett; both excellent places in their own rights. But when my roommate for life invited me to chill with his fam bam at Wildberry, I had to try it - I'd heard good things. But when I sat down with my friend, his sis, and her bf, they immediately said they were ready to order. Eh?? It's my first time! Apparently they had a routine, and I decided to join in since they seemed convinced it was the best route. Mexicano skillet (avocado, chorizo), with Berry Bliss pancakes subbing in for the regular pancakes. It sounded like a lot of food, so his sister split with her guy while I split with my hetero life mate. Then Wildberry pulled a pro move. They didn't bring out our two orders with extra plates, oh no. They actually split the food and served it up individually. We each got our own skillet with half the portion, and our own individual plate with one pancake each. I was sold on that alone. The skillet was decent (nothing too amazing - I'd switch it up next time I come), but damn, those pancakes. Generally I go the buttered toast route, but you kind of have to trust a place with "berry" in their name. The gamble paid off.
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Pat E.
We were seated in a really large booth, for two people, it was slow, so we got water right away. I decided to get a Cafe Americano instead of coffee, because I didn't want to jump off the walls, and I knew I was only having one cup, and the server (Hi, Lauren) brought it from the little coffee counter up front. Again, I being an idiot could have avoided that before being seated. Don't get between this guy and his omelet/pancakes. I will be like Rosie O'Donnell looking for a cupcake; absolutely insane! So now that you know what I was getting, I went with the Espanola omelet, but instead of cheese, I got tomato. I got it with egg whites, as well as EVOO, instead of butter. This is one of the only places where I have seen that offered. They charged a quarter for it, but it isn't like I was saving that for a gumball. I am not six years old, hahaha. I got a fresh fruit bowl, and decided to go with the Multigrain Pancakes, with Fig and Walnuts. The walnuts with sprinkled with cinnamon...AMAZING! Some of the best pancakes I've had in a while. I didn't know exactly what fig was before I ordered, but I FIGured it would be something like a Fig Newton. My brother tried to convince me they just pick them off a Fig Newton tree. What a funny guy. The omelet was fluffy, had a ton of flavors, and went well with house made salsa and the Cholula hot sauce I put in there (Insert Stacey King quote here about hot sauce). Total bill for two people, not including tip was reasonable. Will I be back? Hell ya! Wildberry might be out of the way for me, but it is absolutely worth it. This place is HUGE, too. I FIGured I could venture out to this place on the weekend, and it's probably packed. Sorry, had to get another intentional fig pun in there.
(5)
Deanna S.
Been here tons of times! It's my go-to breakfast spot any day of the week. Seems like you don't have much of a problem getting a table pretty quickly if you get there before 9 on either weekend day. After 9, you're looking at sometimes a 40-60 mins wait. One night thing is that they have a coffee bar in the waiting area so you can get a cup of coffee, latte, or a piece of crumb cake as you wait. Very smart on their part! The service has always been very good. There were two times when I had to ask for my sausage to be brought as it wasn't originally, but I don't know who's fault that was, and it was quickly remedied. I've gotten their Wildberry Bliss pancakes and their Tiramasu pancaskes as well as tried my niece's order of S'more pancakes. All three were out-of-this-world-good! Their typical eggs and bacon kind of breakfast items are good as well, but I'm a sucker for something you can't get somewhere else, and that's where their pancakes, crepes, waffles and french toast come into play. Their coffee is great, and they also offer a host of specialty coffee drinks for those of us who love mocha lattes and the like. The bathrooms are clean and well lit now that they're put brighter bulbs in there. You used to have to take a flashlight in with you to see if the toilet seat was clean or not. LOL Parking is a breeze as there are two lots to use. One never has to walk very far. The open patio is also nice for when you have a long wait and the weather's nice enough to sit outside. I recommend Wildberry's to ANYONE who loves breakfast. It's top notch!
(5)
Erika S.
Awesome breakfast and lunch! Large variety of food, some unique items as well. The crepes and specialty pancakes are delicious and the portions are generous. Service has always been good. The only downside is that everyone apparently agrees that this place is great and the wait for weekend breakfast is loooong! I went once during the week and the wait wasn't as issue. I recommend going and putting your name in before you are starving but they do have a speciality coffee bar in the waiting area so you can always grab one while you wait.
(4)
Jen L.
Stopped in here for Brunch with my cousin. When she suggested it, I yelped it and found my way there. So as suggested by other Yelpers, I tried the Tiramasu pancakes. Sugar overload! It was so sweet that I didn't even put sugar or syrup on it. You got 4 huge pancakes stacked on top of each other slathered in butter and Tiramasu sauce . For someone that has been limiting grains and sugars for the past few months, this was quite the sugar shock. It was pretty good, but not amazing. It didn't taste as unique as I expected it to be. I just couldn't get over the sweetness. Next time, I will go for the Eggs Benedict.....it looks like they have farm fresh and organic veggies. The V60 coffee was worth the wait. You got a huge mug (about 16oz) of awesome coffee. It was so good that you barely needed cream for it. This is the better choice for you coffee snobs out there. Our service was excellent. Even though we finished our breakfast early, she still allowed us to sit there till closing. She constantly checked in on us and kept our water glasses full. Not too bad for brunch on Black Friday!
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Aimee M.
Located near Woodfield there was no way I wanted to try to visit this place on a weekend. Visited on a weekday, 10ish in the AM--no line, no wait. Service was very friendly from beginning to end. I appreciated how they offered to split our bill for us. Some servers make it seem like such a hassle to do it, but I was pleasantly surprised that she offered to split it for us. I mean, there were only two of us--I hope we didn't look that dumb that we couldn't divide by 2--but it still a nice gesture. I also appreciated how they took the iced tea off our bill. They only offer a berry/herbal iced tea which I can't tolerate. I should have read the menu first before I asked for Iced tea. I asked the server if they just had regular iced tea and that I can't drink the berry stuff--she was more than cordial, apologized that they only offer the berry stuff and said she'd take it off our bill. On to the food. Delicious. I had the Wildberry Bliss French Toast--2 pieces of thick (really thick) soft french toast bread, creamy marscapone, topped with a berry coulis and creme anglaise. Very well made and flavorful. Side of turkey sausage patties--also well made, nice and peppery. The meal was quite large and there was enough for me to take home. The menu is quite large--lots of choices from bennies, to skillets, to crepes. There's a lunch menu as well. There is a small coffee stand in the front where folks can order coffee while they wait or take it to go. Nice space--worth future visits.
(4)
Joe E.
This place is awesome! My party was seated promptly, and our water/coffee was delivered quickly as well. I thought it was really cool how I was able to have my omelet cooked in olive oil for an extra 25 cents. I'm not sure why they charge that little, but I still liked having the option. I ordered an egg beater omelet with broccoli, asparagus, and avocado. I also had fruit and the multi-grain pancakes. The veggies in the omelet were very fresh! One of the best omelets I've ever had. The fruit cup was good; a bit small but still okay in my book! The pancakes were on the smaller side for what I usually get, but they were so sweet and delicious it didn't matter! I barely had to use any syrup! The total for the two of us was a bit over 24 dollars. Very reasonable for the breakfast that I usually order. The staff is friendly, and the food came out very quickly. I'd highly recommend this to anyone in the area. It is connected to Wildwood Restaurant/Bar, which looks like a cool place as well. I will definitely be back, even though it's a 20 minute drive!
(5)
Why W.
Lackluster food. Homemade potato chips that were soggy, old, and tasted like old grease. More importantly, terrible waiter who never checked in on the table once. Inexcusable. He tried to stay out of sight, I felt, so that he could get by with doing as little as possible. Could not figure out why there were so many people in this place, because it is nothing to write home about. Let alone a review this long. Avoid.
(1)
Diane L.
The corn beef hash was wonderful. The service was excellent. I will definitely return on my visit back to Schaumburg, Illinois.
(5)
Brian K.
FAMOUS FOR - Pancakes (or so they say) BUZZ - Designer Staff I TRIED: - Mexicana Skillet (10/10) - Espanola Omelette (6/10) - Buttermilk Pancakes (7/10) - Oreo S'mores Pancakes (7/10) Believe it or not, this place is in our lunch rotation...sorta. See, we only have an hour, so we don't have time to wait in line. That pretty much limits us to Monday-Thursdays, when the weather is depressing, before 11:15am. Anything outside of that, and this place is constantly packed! If we ever feel lucky, and decide to press that luck, it always ends with a beautiful and friendly hostess handing us a pager. Then, our lunch is ruined, and we go for $1.50 Hot Dog & Drink combos at Costco. Yeah, if that doesn't describe tragedy, I don't know what does (although, might I add, what an incredible price point!). So anyway, like a lot of people who wrote reviews, I'm not a breakfast person either; however, I really enjoy breakfast food. What does that mean? Well, I don't like the idea of waking up an hour earlier in the asscrack of dawn for the sake of eating, as opposed to getting the extra sleep and having a cereal bar instead. However, the idea of a breakfast skillet for lunch or the asscrack of dawn -- because we're still awake, OK (not that Wildberry is open that late)! MEXICANA SKILLET Now here's something you don't see at IHOP or Denny's! Chorizo, Jalapeños, Avocado, Onions, Cilantro, and Cheese. OMG, if you put those ingredients in anything, from popcorn to apple pie, you would have a winning dish! All of that is mixed in a bed of hashbrowns, and topped with a couple eggs. AND you get pancakes (or toast)! Chorizo obviously takes center stage here, flavors are sharp and lovely! And I need to give extra credit here, because chorizo is normally pretty salty and can be difficult to cook with, because you have to balance it so that your dish isn't too salty, but without smothering it. The rest of the ingredients blend so incredibly well, adding flavor, absorbing just enough of the seasoning, to make it an awesome dish! The onions are cooked perfectly (I hate raw onions) to have just enough flavor while not being mushy. The cilantro (I love cilantro) is spread across evenly, with that taste of freshness that only cilantro can bring. And the mixed in jalapeños give it a small but very welcomed kick too, of course, while offering its own flavors to the whole dish. I'm a Tabasco junkie, so after I sprinkle a few pints on every bite, OMG I'm-o In-o Heaven-o! (That's Spanish for all you uncultured folk!) Best Skillet Evar! ESPANOLA OMELETTE So, a lot of time went by since the first time, where I ordered the Mexicana, and I couldn't remember what I got. I knew the name was something Spanish/Mexican, but there's a freaking "Mexicana" and an "Espanola" in the menu. Fuuuuuu! I took a 50/50 chance, and picked Espanola. Wrong! It's basically the skillet, but in omelet form. Remember what I said about delicately balancing the Chorizo's seasoning? This is an example of adding too many other ingredients, thereby smothering the Chorizo's seasoning. Just tasted bland. The essence of some of the flavors lingered, but the seasoning was pretty much gone. BUTTERMILK PANCAKES I guess this is what they're famous for. In general, I think pancakes are swell. And other than Miss Shirley's Cafe in Baltimore, I think all pancakes rate the same. It's hard to mess 'em up. OREO PANCAKE I had been dieting for over 4 hours (um...before the skillet), so in a moment of weakness, I ordered the most undiet item on the menu. Pancakes are stuffed with marshmallow, and then even more is drizzled on top along with chocolate syrup and chips and Oreo crumbles. This is one of those things that look good on paper...but not so much on a pancake. The delicious toppings sort of take away from the pancake, and what you end up with is basically a side-grade from the regular pancakes with syrup. GO WILD! A solid place! The 5 star is for the Mexicana. I get a craving for that every now and then, and I've only seen the likes of it here. Like a lot of breakfast joints, just about anything you get here will probably be pretty good (though not 5 star good). I'd recommend this for anybody, not only because their food is good, but their menu is huge, so everyone'll probably find something to like on the menu.
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Andy M.
Nothing depicts hell like a Saturday morning in Schaumburg, or any day in Schaumburg for that matter. But due to a family obligation I was forced the visit the dreaded Western Burbs. My wife and I wanted to stop and get a bite to eat on the way. Considering our location, our options were kind of limited, but with her keen eye and genius cunning, she found the Wildberry Cafe. My senses were on overload when I got a whiff of the Pancakes, bacon and coffee that filled the air. After some deep thought (which I'm rarely capable of), I settled on the Strawberry Pancakes. It turned out to be the right choice. The flapjacks were generously portioned and covered with fresh strawberry's. It was just what the Doctor ordered. The next time I'm in strip mall land and need a good breakfast, the Wildberry cafe will be at the top of my list. The food was delicious, and service was fantastic. I can't recommend this place enough.
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anna p.
My favorite breakfast place!! Their menu is phenomenal and service is always great. It can get crowded on the weekends, usually about an hour wait time, however you quickly forget any wait after just one nite of the food. Vey highly recommend this place
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Erin D.
Went here with my family for a brunch before Christmas shopping. Pretty long wait (45mins), but was sippin on some intelligentsia coffee while waiting. Gotta love that. When we were seated, server was nice and attentive. We ordered the wildberry French toast (out of this world), Mexicana skillet (excellent chorizo), corned beef Benny (eggs benedict with a corn beef hash that was also very tasty) and an order of strawberry crepes (I've made better crepes at home following Julia child's recipe. I'm just saying). Overall the food and service was great. The wild berry crepes I ordered were decadent and rich, but the fresh berries made me somewhat less guilty about my choice. I almost ordered the red velvet French toast, which someone at the next table had and it looked/smelled amazing. I would compare this place to the bongo room. Pretty similar offerings and almost equally delicious. Plus they serve intelligentsia coffee. woot woot! Would definitely come back.
(4)
Jimmy T.
Had an amazing duck confit hash. Very clean, friendly attentive staff. Went in on a Friday morning around 7:30am and wasn't too busy.
(5)
John C.
The only thing preventing this place from being 5 stars is the price. Although the ambiance is nice, I think the food is on par with most other breakfast places. Portions are large and plentiful and you very easily can get two meals out of one. That being said, the a la carts are pricey and if you aren't careful your bill can spiral higher than expected quickly. Overall I give this place a two thumbs up. Would I eat breakfast hete by myself? No. Would I bring a date here? For sure.
(4)
Dr P.
4 of 5. Good breakfast.
(4)
Sanjay J.
Great place, I take my wife there for breakfast every birthday. It is now a tradition. Great omelets, nice ambiance, decent price.
(5)
Jerry L.
Ok first of all I have to ask, when did we all decide to start paying such high prices for EGGS!!! Eggs cost $1.50 - $3.00 a dozen. Come on people it just EGGS! Okay some potatoes too add another $0.25 for hash browns. $30.00 for breakfast?? isn't that what we spend for a good lunch. Or even dinner. This was my first and last visit. I was not impressed with the food at all. Although the service was good. I ordered what they called homemade corned beef hash skillet. Was to include 2 eggs of your choice, I wanted over easy. When it arrive one of the eggs were broken and cooked hard. This put a bad taste in my mouth right away. I'm thinking any cook in the kitchen that would let their eggs go out that way shows he does not take pride in his cooking. Also the corned beef hash what they call home made is simply their hash browns with some corn beef tossed in. Is that really home made? Come on, take the time to make home made if that's what you want to call it. I also opted for the pancakes in lieu of toast. I up graded to the specialty pancakes. I ordered the walnut and date multigrain pancakes, but nowhere in the menu description does it say cinnamon, brown sugar, candied walnuts and dates. If I would have known there was going to be candy on the pancakes I would have never ordered. My dinning guest who ordered one of the omelets had to make sure to advise the server that he did not want his omelet over cooked. As we noticed many of the omelets being served to other guest were dark brown. Maybe some people like there Omelets burned, we sure don't. He asked for white toast but received under toasted warm bread instead. FYI There is no Sunday Brunch here. Did those people even eat here?
(2)
Alexa E.
Wow! OMG! Could you please build more locations, maybe in Naperville or my backyard?? The boyfriend treated me to a yum-tastic breakfast at this wonderful gem not long ago. When we arrived there were quite a few people waiting outside, but because it was just the two of us we only waited about 20 minutes for a table. I was blown away by the swanky outdoor area, the coffee cafe right inside, and the wonderful ambience.... and we weren't even seated at our table yet! We were seated at a table in the side "porch" area, which is where I bring up my reasons for giving this awesome place 4 stars. The acoustics in our seating area were horrible! Every sound reverberated around the room making it difficult to hold a conversation or hear the waitress, yet you could hear every conversation going on around you. The place was gorgeous, aesthetically pleasing, but some ceiling panels would greatly benefit this seating area! Our waitress was a doll. She was very helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. She also spoke louder, as she too felt the acoustics of the room were insanely horrible. Our lovely waitress was also very attentive and just personable. I send her gratitude for my making my first Wildberry experience ever so wonderful! I ordered the Pecan-Cranberry pancakes. Holy ish! Soooo yummy, and these delicious flapjacks definitely melted in my mouth. The boyfriend got some berry pancakes (or something) which were out of this world as well. They have so many options that are much different from your mundane omelet, french toast, and pancakes. I loved the food, but the best part? Considering the location and clientele for this restaurant, I thought it would be on the pricey end. Nope, I was wrong. The prices were excellent, and definitely on the lower end considering the wonderful service, beautiful restaurant, and excellent food! Definitely coming back!!
(4)
Lauren P.
o.m.g. I came to Chicago to visit some friends and check out the C2E2 comic-con. My friend picked me up from the airport and took me directly to Wildberry's. As we walked to our table I ogled over everyone else's food. It all looks soooooo mouthwatering delicious. Where I'm from we have Elmos or maybe Rick's Diner, but ultimately I compared this to my tiny hole-in-the-wall breakfast place that I grew up with - Tex & Shirley's in Greensboro, NC. Wildberry's (and Tex & Shirley's) is the place where you can order a heart attack on a plate and a side of chocolate chip pancakes. However, you'll die with a smile on your face. I ordered the banana bread french toast. It's o.m.g.mouth.dropping.delicious banana bread fried up like french toast and then covered with more bananas. (If I were remaking this, I'd cover it with wild berries, but that's just me) And then you get to add butter & syrup. The waiter didn't laugh too hard when I asked for a second syrup container. I mean, if the french toast isn't soggy with syrup, then it ain't done right, am I right?? Plus, for those of you like me, there's a bar next door! How exciting?! I didn't check to see if Wildberry's serves breakfast all day (but golly I hope they do!) but nothing could be finer than to sit inside that diner and then go have a beer. You know, if you can walk out after your meal ;)
(4)
Tejas B.
The food was really good. We had to wait 10 minutes on a weekday to eat there. The weekend wait is much longer not sure i would wait an hour to eat there.
(4)
Sara M.
Yum! Go early because this place fills up fast and you can have quite the wait. I love meeting up with my girlfriends for brunch and love the outdoor seating area. I've had omelets and may varieties of the pancakes - all were out of this world. I love the coffee bar in the waiting area, which really helps make the longer waits more bearable.
(5)
Samra M.
The first time I had wildberry, the experience was pleasant, it was in the city and the service was fast and awesome! The second time, I went to the schaumburg location, it actually turned out very different, packed, corned beef was ok, i liked chicago's better for some reason, and it just seemed as tho we were rushed.
(3)
Lindsay B.
Enjoyed my meal with friends and family after a very long wait on a Sunday morning- thought about taking off, but they seemed to be moving people in and out fairly quickly. I thought my pancakes were good- a bit too sweet and heavy for me- but definitely edible and flavorful. Our service was good, not great, but definitely did not bother me at all. My family had the corned beef hash and loved it- and also loved their specialty pancakes. I would definitely go back at some point, but would definitely try and avoid peak times (I'm not very patient with waiting forever).
(3)
Brett S.
Our favorite place to get breakfast. They always serve up a good meal. My only issue is the prices. For a family of four it is easy to drop $50 -$60 bucks. Very good omelets, corns beef hash and pancakes (though I am not much of a pancake person). On the weekends don't be surprised if you need to wait 40+ minutes for a table. Overall a great breakfast restaurant.
(4)
Kavi D.
Absolutely delicious. I liken Wildberry Cafe to an upscale Denny's or iHop. Tremendous menu with a staggering variety of options all within a physical space that is a bit more upscale and well-appointed than your typical breakfast joint. Upon entering on a Saturday morning, our party of 6 was seated within 10 minutes. The overall service was fast, friendly and on-point. I ordered a garden vegetable skillet and was soon greeted by a blazing skillet of eggs, potatoes and veggies. The food was hot, crisp and fresh. Also note that most breakfast dishes do come with your choice of toast or pancakes. I was pretty hungry that morning, so I went with the pancakes that I found to be fluffy and done just right. What's not to like about this place? It's got great food, excellent service and dishes that hover around $10 or less. Check it out.
(5)
Holly H.
I want to preface this review by saying that the food at Wildberry is out of this world. I had the Classic Benedict and it was delicious. The guests I was with were also very satisfied with their meals--the yogurt parfait and the blueberry pancakes. Our experience with the customer service, unfortunately, was not as great. We didn't have to wait too long to be seating, but as soon as we were we sitting down, our waitress was not in sight. We had to call another server over to go find her. Lynn (our waitress) finally approached our table, no greeting, nothing. We ordered and the only other time she came to our table was when I had to wave her down to get a spoon. I would still recommend trying Wildberry out for a great breakfast, just don't sit with Lynn if you are expecting anything above decent service!
(4)
Jay V.
Best breakfast place ever? It just might be. Service was exceptional on a Monday and also on Sunday. Food quality wasn't the same on the weekend as it was during the week. That happens obviously as places gets busier. Go off peak hours!
(4)
Deepak N.
This was a super nice place for breakfast. Feels/looks great inside. Service was attentive, accommodating & friendly. Had paleo-friendly scrambled eggs w/ mushrooms & onions + sides of bacon & chorizo + side salad + hot tea = all tasted good. I think their eggs were cage free, which is a plus. No real negatives for the place, I'll go again. Oh yea, I guess the one "negative" is they close by 2:30pm - I tend to eat late. Not their fault.
(5)
Jenny V.
I've been trying to try wildberry since forever! This place is super crazy packed on weekends, we were told the wait would be 45 min to an hour long! Come here on weekdays and you'll be seated fairly quickly. You must try their speciality pancakes, i tried their tiramisu ones, delicious! its a nice twist to the classic pancake. I have also tried their strawberry cheesecake stuff french toast, yummy! not too sweet but maybe share them with a friend. I also loveeeee their corned beef benny, it comes with a chipotle sauce that ties it all together. they have different flavored lemonades and ice teas, free refills so try different flavors!
(4)
Christina L.
I ate there for the first time and was very satisfied! Food was great and the decor was very warm and inviting! The price was also very reasonable!! Very friendly and clean!
(4)
Jennifer Q.
Can I get an AMEN??? *FINALLY* a cute breakfast place near the mall! Do you realize how convenient the mall area is when you live in the city and your friends (and parents) are in the burbs? -And you need to meet somewhere in the middle? For YEARS (seriously) I have been thinking, "Why can't there be a decent breakfast place near Woodfield?? ARRRGGH" (Yes, that's a literal quote.) It's right off 90, 53 and 290 so it's a great location no matter where your peeps reside. Wildberry Cafe is not only a "breakfast place" but a really cute restaurant with all kinds of goodies, including lunch. I got my standard egg and hash brown breakfast, as I always do, but they had eggnog french toast. MMMMM. I am so needing to find some friends to return with so I can try THAT next time! Their menu was extensive and impressive and I'm really excited to make this my "meet up" spot when in the burbs so I can try many more of their featured items! Shout out to waiter Roy who was very pleasant, efficient and professional! Thank you, Wildberry, for coming to Schaumburg, near the Mecca (Woodfield) and offering a yummy option to fill my tummy before my mega suburban shopping excursions!
(4)
Minu B.
Oh my gosh! The Mexican skillet and berry pancakes were delicious!! Even though portions are large, we all ordered separate meals so we could have leftovers. How bad is that??
(5)
Kammie G.
This place simply rocks! The atmosphere is nice and casual and it is pretty big. It was not too busy on a tuesday morning that we went either, which was nice. Too bad the place is only open till 230pm but I guess that's the beauty of it - it's a typical breakfast place. I ordered the veggie omelette which was delicious. The hashbrowns were also just right, not too greasy. I upgraded to specialty pancakes for only $1 and i got the berry bliss pancakes which were simply amazinggg. my god, i loved the cream drizzle it had on top and the fresh strawberries. simply fantastic. my mom had the french toast which was good and fluffy. my dad had the sausage skillet which was very good and cheezy. He also upgraded to berry pancakes which were yummy as well. The pricing is normal, but the food was one of the best breakfast places I've been to and the fact that I was able to upgrade to specialty pancake for just $1 is the main thing that made me put 5 stars. Their service is nice, friendly, and welcoming.
(5)
Lyndsay K.
Quite possibly the best egg-white omelet I've ever had in my life...and I have them a lot. Delicious. Also, the whole wheat toast was made with a hearty grainy bread - my favorite. Again...delicious. Service was fast and efficient and the entire staff was nice and smiley. I like smiley in the morning. Great value at $10.50 for a huge egg white omelet, hashbrowns (didn't try them, so can't comment here) and toast. I'd go back.
(5)
Rick P.
So I cannot say anything about the food since I never got to Try it. But a wait time of an hour and a half is unacceptable. Especially for a table for 2. Was given a smug response when asking about our table. Went to egg'lectic cafe right up the road and I couldn't imagine a better breakfast place. So save your self the waste of a wait and go get a table elsewhere.n
(1)
Regina R.
Brunch is probably my favorite meal of the day; mostly because I HATE waking up early so I never catch the breakfast time slot. I went here earlier with my dad and my brother today since my dad was only on call today. I've been here once before with my boyfriend and I loved it then. Coming here a second time did not disappoint. Their brunch menu is fantastic, especially if you're looking for some place that has a bit more variety than the usual Denny's or IHOP. They are very generous with their portion sizes. The Belgium waffles I got were incredibly fluffy and the strawberry toppings weren't sour, which is a problem I often encounter with brunch restaurants. I wanted to try the Oreo S'mores pancakes and the Pecan pancakes but I settled for the Tiramisu Pancakes so I wouldn't go into a food coma in the car (I was driving.) I actually thought they had a tiramisu batter for the pancakes but it's just regular pancakes with a tiramisu like syrups. It was odd at first, but once you really mix the pancakes in with the syrup (which they give a generous amount of) it tastes amazing. Not only was the food fantastic, but the staff were very friendly and very accommodating. The atmosphere was very homey and comfortable. I didn't feel like I was being rushed to finish my food like I do when I go to Denny's or IHOP. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a good place for brunch.
(4)
K S.
I've had way better.... Too long of a wait for them to shove 4 adults and a 2 year old at a table for 4----because you know how two year olds sit still and don't need any room on a table filled with water glasses, coffee cups, and all that... Food took forever, came cold, and eggs had no flavor. None. Best part: they brought the kids pancakes last....way last. Again, 2 year olds are super patient in these situations.... Way too loud. I think people just come here bc they think its trendy.....not a good experience.
(2)
Gretchen G.
The food was so good! But the service sucked, our waiter disappeared I think we only sow him twice.
(4)
Brian B.
Super good breakfast here. Lots to choose from including waffles, crepes, pancakes and all sorts of eggs, skillets etc. Some really interesting combinations. It gets very crowded but it s a big place so you don't have to wait too long.
(4)
Lisa M.
OMG.....why should I spend almost two hours at a resturant for breakfast (and we got there at 11:15 on a Sunday)? The food is good, but I can get a good breakfast at a bunch of places in Schaumburg. The management is horrible! I will NEVER go back due to how poorly they turn over tables. We waited an hour (longer than I was originally told), once we sat down, we saw 4 other tables empty, but the waiter said they had 13 servers on duty....huh?The waitstaff was on top of cleaning off tables, the girls up front just didn't fill the tables fast enough. We watched two tables sit for almost 15 min empty, and the place was crowded. It was so aggravating, I could of had breakfast twice up the street at Walker Brothers Pancake House (which us where I will go next time!) if you want to sit and wait an hour for breakfast on the weekend, then this place is for you! No thank you, I have better things to do with my time!
(2)
Eileen V.
Food was good and fast! Very creative and natural menu. Great for kids! The French toast, waffles and fruit were good. The bar in the entrance is a good way to start since there's usually a long wait to eat. Server was very nice.
(4)
Erin M.
Yum!! With the exception of a screaming baby the whole time (I'm a very patient person, but about an hour long of nonstop screaming and I figured either the kid would go hoarse or the parents would take the check and finish eating at home, neither of which happened), we enjoyed ourselves. I took mum out for an early mother's day because I wasn't able to see her on mother's day, and it was nice. Pretty inside and out, very pleasant wait staff, and delicious food at reasonable prices. My favorite part was the little heart shaped swirl in my cappuccino, a brilliant touch that was so darn cute I had to snap a pic of it before I drank it. The only downfall is that this is the second time I've tried to go there, the first time was on a random weekend and it was insanely busy...the line to be seated was so long that there was a crowd of several families waiting outside, let alone what was inside. I'll definitely go there again but I think I'll stick to weekdays.
(4)
Jessica M.
Delish! Met a girlfriend for brunch and the place was hopping. I called ahead to see if I could reserve a table but they don't take reservations for 2 on weekends. We had a 30 minute wait but it didn't bother us much because there's lots of outdoor seating and it was a beautiful day. Everyone seemed to mention the Espanola omelet (jalapeños, avo, onion, chihuahua cheese served over a tortilla and with yummy salsa on the side) and it was awesome! Loved it. I'd definitely be back to try the (ahem) red velvet french toast.... zomg!
(4)
Jennifer S.
Wildberry is definitely a go-to for us, but only during the week. We tried twice to stop in on a Saturday morning, but we were told to expect a 45-50 minute wait both times. I get it - the food is good, but I would rather walk in during the week, get seated right away, eat my yummy breakfast and make it back out the door in 50 minutes. That being said, the pancakes are delish! Cooked perfectly with just the right amount of "fluff". The bacon is meaty and not overly fatty. My favorite item is the yogurt with honey, raisins, cranberries and granola. Simple, yet delicious. It appears on the specials list, but it isn't always listed, so you may have to ask for it.
(4)
Danielle S.
I've been to Wildberry a few times since my first review. Put it this way - if you want a place where you're going there to get in and get out quickly, this is not your place. I've come here on my lunch break 2 times, and both times we were rushed... and the service couldn't really accommodate that. However, if you're coming for a relaxing breakfast/lunch/brunch, then you should definitely come here. It gets PACKED, so be prepared for a wait, especially on the weekends. Their menu is full of great breakfast and lunch foods. I've never had anything here I didn't like. The presentation and taste are amazing. I'm sure none of it is good for me, but who cares....it's delicious. It's a little more expensive than other breakfast places I have been to (it's not a diner), but the tasty goodness is worth my cash.
(4)
Purvi-Sonia D.
Love love this place. There's always a long wait especially during the weekend and and really wish they would let you reservations but it's def worth the wait and bring your appetite. Their breakfast food is simply amazing the best I've had so far. I've tried their veggie omelet, breakfast burrito, Crepes, Waffles, French Toast and it was all delish. Obviously didn't try it all at once now that's some major food coma. But def recommend going to this place.
(5)
Nicole L.
Ever since I started coming to this restaurant I refuse to have breakfast anywhere else unless necessary. I love everything about Wildberry but the wait. The food is awesome and I love the cafe bar, which is perfect when waiting for a table or on the go service. I usually get the Mexican omelet (not what its really called). Anything with cheese and avocado is heaven. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and appealing.
(5)
Natalie F.
Big variety of crepes! Nutella crepes were the best!!! Be prepared for a long wait, if u decide to go there on sunday
(5)
Adlyyn Z.
I didn't think the food was amazing.
(3)
Mariam K.
I'm a huge fan of brunch restaurants... this is on my top 3 list. I got an omelette from here and the banana bread french toast. Both were really good.. i highly recommend this place. If only they had more locations closer to me!
(4)
Brandy L.
Butter butter butter this place is hiding it in every bite but dangerously good!
(3)
Richard C.
the best breakfast place in northwest suburb. everything i had so far from this place has been either amazing or pretty darn good. highly recommended!!
(5)
Dan K.
Best breakfast place in this area. Very reasonable prices. Been here dozens of times and haven't had a bad experience with the service or food. Only downfall is the wait times can get ridiculous. I guess that's how you know they're good!
(5)
Christy S.
A great place for breakfast! The food is amazing and customer service is even better! I highly recommend their berry bliss pancakes! YUMM!!!
(5)
Josh M.
Taking all things into account this place is a solid 3 stars but nothing more than that. The service was a bit on the slow side considering it was a weekday but the killer was the price I think. Maybe once again the chef in me kicks in but for 3 people it shouldn't have cost as much as it did. The price aside it was above average food. I got one of the specials which was nutella and pecan waffles with bananas. It was good combo but I'm fairly sure that those can go together in any form. We also tried the corn beef hash which seemed to have bagged hash browns in it and the potato latkes. They were average and I would pass on them next time. Overall not a good deal for the price you pay. The high check coupled with some so-so service makes me miss my crappy little diner down the street
(3)
matthew z.
Fathers Day, 90 minute wait. I had high expectations after reading reviews and the number of people willing to wait more than an hour. Excluding the kids means, my wife and I ordered and shared the following: Banana Bread French Toast Fig & Walnut Multi-Grain pancakes Napa Valley Fig Omelette The french toast was super rich, just what it says.
(3)
Michael T.
For a place in the suburbs, this place was spot on for good food and great price for a breakfast spot. We arrived between 11 and 12 on a Saturday afternoon as a group of four. The wait was between 15-20 minutes, but the place had so many tables it wasn't surprising that we got seated in a short amount of time. As soon as I opened the menu, that's when this place started to shine. The prices were fantastic for such a commercial looking place. I was expecting to pay 9-12 bucks for some pancakes and links, but the prices were in the $6-8 range. But just because the price was good, doesn't mean the place is worth coming back to. The food and drinks were amazing. My girlfriend and I were a little coffee'd out that morning for some reason (unusual), so we both dove into the hot apple cider. I would totally come back to the place just for this drink. The cinnamon stick swirler was a nice touch to a delicious blend of apple cider and caramel. It's not too sweet, but will warm from the inside. For the meal, I ordered pancakes with a cinnamon apple fruit topping and Amber ordered a southwestern skillet. The portions were very generous for the price. She seemed to really enjoy the egg on top of host of veggies and meats. As can so easily happen at some of these restaurants, the topping on the pancakes wasn't too sweet and the consistency was quite complementary but not overpowering. The fruit and cinnamon stole the flavor, instead of the topping glaze...so kudos for that. All in all it was a great experience for a great price. Definitely recommend Wildberry if you find yourself caught in the 'burbs.
(4)
Brenda V.
My favorite breakfast option in the region..great menu items, attentive service, crisp clean decor. The only drawbacks are the crowds, the long waits and not enough parking. But the house made jam, Intelligentsia coffee is well worth it.
(5)
Shelby B.
I have been coming here a couple years when i travel to IL which is 3 to 4 times a year the hostess is so nice always remembers my drink order. Food is fresh and quick always a stellar experience. The whole staff is friendly, helpful and accommodating to your needs.. Highly recommend
(5)
Marie G.
Classy place to eat brunch! I came here with my mom for a nice breakfast before going to the airport. I had some pumpkin pancakes - loved them! I also ordered a club sandwich to go for the plane (good thing too since my flight got cancelled and I ended up waiting hours for the next available flight!). The servers were friendly and kept checking up on us. The coffee refills were prompt and they even got us fresh coffee to go for when we left. I'll definitely come back!
(4)
Jim M.
Went to Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg for breakfast, and it was outstanding! Fast, friendly service in an outstanding atmosphere. I had farm fresh eggs over-easy with rye toast, and the waitress prompted switching to fresh fruit from hash browns. Just enough food, and a giant "medium" coffee! I will be going back when I'm in the area.
(4)
Amy R.
Would like to give this a 4, but was told they only have 1 kind of syrup. Maple. Ick. I know it's the traditional flavor, but I strongly dislike maple......for a breakfast, brunch place? Only 1 type of syrup? For the most part this place is pretty good. Generous size omelettes with generous ingredients ensconced into a fluffy layer of goodness. Pancakes I ended up giving to my husband. I was told they only had maple syrup which to me was surprising for a breakfast, pancake place.
(3)
Rachel B.
By far the best breakfast place around Schaumburg/Northwest suburbs. I always get the southern eggs Benedict from there and it is amazing. The food is great but, the staff isn't always so friendly. I understand they are busy a lot of the times but they could be a little more polite. Also, if you go there for breakfast on the weekends, be prepared to wait for a while as it is PACKED there on the weekends.
(4)
Marshall S.
Great food and a nice environment. While my family's favorite breakfast place is Egg Harbor (Lincolnshire), this is very close to my office so I come here occasionally for a work breakfast. I recently tried their lunch menu and found a number of great salad and sandwich choices, so I definitely plan on stopping in when I'm in the area.
(4)
Lucky D.
Visiting from out of town. Went with friends. Pancakes were good hash greasy. It all left a film on my tongue. The waiter was kind of slow & just a little spacey. A friend tried the banana bread French toast which we all thought was a tasty idea until we realized it was actual thick hunks of banana bread drenched in an eggy batter. Considering the fact that I have a traditional American palate which means I crave sweet and salty, the food was a little TOO rich & decadent. Not awful but next time I'm in town I'll pass.
(3)
Elizabeth W.
On a return visit, my husband and I gave the strawberry pancakes another shot. The proprietor of the restaurant messaged me here and told me that the strawberries are indeed fresh, and the glaze is put on separately. We could, he said, order them on the side, without the glaze. Well, it's true. Having tried them without the glaze, my husband does not understand why anybody would have them with it. The strawberries (I yanked a few off his plate) were at that perfect point where they are firm but soft, not hard or mushy. Also perfect were the veggies in the wrap I ordered. The avocado was, like the strawberries, at the perfect point of ripeness. I ordered it without cheese, but since everything inside the wrap was fresh and moist, it was not too dry. This time we also arrived for our meal later in the day, enjoying a late lunch about an hour before closing time. There wasn't an insane wait, and we were seated in a smaller dining room to the side of the main one, where it was much quieter. Unfortunately, the stellar service we experienced the last time we visited was not repeated. The service this time was not bad, but it wasn't excellent, either. For example, the waiter did not ask what kind of tea I wanted when I ordered it, and he rushed off to get our beverages before I could tell him. The water glasses were dirty, and several other little things popped up that, while they did not ruin the meal, made me wish that the server from our last trip would magically appear and take over for our waiter. Some of this might just be what happens when a new restaurant is working out the kinks in its system. I think this restaurant shows a lot of promise--they've raised the bar for wraps, in my mind--but isn't yet living up to its potential. I recommend coming in at a quieter time and being very specific when you order to get the most out of dining here.
(3)
G E.
Expect a wait time, but it is well worth it. For breakfast you can not go wrong. The atmosphere and service is above average and the food is excellent, this is my favorite breakfast place in the NW suburbs.
(5)
Francesca S.
OH yeah, baby! It's BRUNCH! So I'm a big breakfast/brunch person. This place is a great place for it! First impressions of the place was wonderful. From the moment we got their the staff was attentive and so friendly. It was my friend's birthday so we immediately greeted her happy birthday. The waiter already said to save room for dessert (Special bday treat! What What!). I have to say one of the friendliest staff and crew I've had in a long time. The place is so open and airy. It didn't feel crowded or too loud as some breakfast places can get. Food: WB Berry Bliss Pancakes. Thumbs up! I wasn't too sweet as I know some fruit pancakes could be. The fresh berry combination was delightful. The vanilla cream and coulis made the dish. Homemade Cornbeef Hash. Wasn't greasy or salty. Potatoes were just how I liked it. Espanola Omlette was great as well. Fresh ingredients. Tortilla got a little soggy but was still alright. Next time I'm in the area for a shopping fix I would definitely get my brunch fix here, too!!
(4)
Jonathan C.
625am 10/05/2009 a few coworkers arrive to try the new place out (and we want to be their first customers). They're closed. We go back to our heated car 631am 10/25/2009 we enter. There are like 15 people waiting around and then they all start moving once we get in. They pour us water. We order our coffee, one guy orders OJ (it was fresh squeezed according to their menu). Then he gets this pale yellow liquid. A minute later they realize it looks off, they come back with some nice pulpy looking juice. Apparently they make a few pitchers of it and they need to stir it before pouring. So not exactly freshly squeezed when you order it, but pretty fresh. I got a double shot of espresso, no cream. I need it strong and hard in the morning to get me going. It was served properly in a small espresso cup (as opposed to their latte, which another friend ordered, that was served in a to-go sippy cup). So we're still waiting for a few more to show up and we cannot decide what to eat. So we order a side of bacon, as an appetizer. The menu described it as "Extra thick, special recipe, applewood smoked bacon". Yup thats 6 descriptive words for their bacon. It was really good bacon, it was not overly fatty and just the right amount of crispy for my taste. I enjoyed it. So its ordering time..... like many suburban breakfast joints you have your basic meals of eggs, meat, toast or pancakes. But they also have a pretty extensive crepe menu (with a nutella/bananna crepe on the menu). I ended up choosing the Southern Benedict. Mainly because I was looking at thisiswhyyourefat.com and saw that a few days ago. Its your traditional eggs benedict but replace the canadian bacon with sausage patties and the holindase sauce with sausage gravy and a side of hash. I loaded mine with Chalua sauce and really enjoyed it. If I had to add one thing to the meal it would be to replace the english muffin with biscuts. Overall its a solid place for breakfast and will be good for Brinner if they're opened late enough.
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Angela M.
This place is probably more a 3.5 star rating. The food is decently good, with huge portions (on the breakfasts anyway) so you can share. It is a pretty nice ambience, nice service and I like that they have the cafe drinks. It is usually super crowded for brunch on weekends and you can only call-ahead reserve if you have a group of 6 or more.
(4)
Missy L.
We are here every weekend! It's so good that we are usually here Saturday AND Sunday! We love the service, the food and the atmosphere. What isn't there to love about a friendly staff, high quality food and its right down the street from us! Nino is always greeting us like we're family, he makes sure we are seated right away and that we're comfortable with where we are sitting. He's the greatest, we love swing him when we come in! He even worries about is when we haven't been there!
(5)
Sarah M.
I don't give out 5 stars casually, but this place was awesome. We've been wanting to come here for a long time, but refuse to wait an hour + for a table on the weekends. Finally, we were able to go for breakfast on Halloween. yay - I had a loaded baked potato omelet. I was torn because I really wanted to try the tiramisu pancakes, but imagine my delight when I found out I could order a side of them with my omelet! Okay - it is an obscene amount of food, but I just had a few bites of the pancakes, which were delicious :) The service was also great, I would come here more if it didn't get insanely busy for brunch on the weekends, will have to keep to sneaking in a few weekday breakfasts here and there. If you're a breakfast person, you need to go here.
(5)
Bill M.
After a scintillating business meeting in Schaumburg, my work colleagues and I wound up at Wildberry Cafe for brunch. We were all excited, as we have all enjoyed good dining experiences at their Chicago location previously. The good times also rolled at this airy Schaumburg location, decorated with colorful round lanterns above our seating area. The service is dependably pleasant from everyone that works here. I went with the breakfast burrito with a wheat tortilla wrapped around chorizo, egg, avocado, poblano pepper, and Chihuahua cheese. A heap of hash browns and a dollop of mild green salsa accompanied the burrito, which was hearty and reasonably healthy. My tablemates enjoyed selections such as corned beef hash and a substantial breakfast panini. As long as the vehicle you are riding in is not run over by other drivers who do not obey parking lot stop signs, then you should certainly enjoy some good food at Wildberry Cafe.
(4)
Shar S.
I love this place. I've been here 1000 times and they never disappoint. When in doubt, we always go to Wildberry. I love everything here. There's nothing on the menu that I didn't like, and it is all really affordable. Also, because they are connected to Westwood, we usually walk next door and grab mimosas from the bar and enjoy them with our brunch. Best of both worlds! One thing I highly recommend if you like sweets is the signature berry bliss (waffle or pancakes). Amazing!
(5)
Mahsa T.
I'm a big fan of Wildberry, but disappointed with the food and service at this location. I've dined at their Libertyville and Chicago locations many, many times and almost always order the Mexicana skillet. I always ask for "no onions," but they didn't get the note this time and put onions in it. I was starving so I decided to pick around the onions and not send it back. However, I did very nicely point out to our waitress that the kitchen didn't get her note about the no onions. She didn't apologize and just said oh. Then she disappeared and when we got our bill, to my disappointment, there had been no adjustments or comps for the error. It's customary to comp or deduct something from the bill if it's an error on the restaurant's part, but apparently this waitress and this Wildberry didn't have the etiquette to do so. Worst part about it was the skillet wasn't even good, the chorizo was surprisingly flavorless. Very sad.
(3)
Emily B.
What can I say? This place is so amazingly good! I have been to the Schaumburg location and the location downtown Chicago and both times I ate way too much. Most recently I came here with my sister and son for lunch. I ordered the white chocolate mocha to drink and oh my God! So delicious. For food I ordered the strawberry pancakes with a side of fries. Yes, fries, not hash browns. It's how I roll. It took extreme will power not to eat every bite. My sister got the fig omelet. I forgot the exact name but again, so delicious. She let me have a few forkfuls ;) We were cracking up when we paid the bill because my sister goes, "our waiter is probably like "daaang!" LOL because we seriously ate so much. The food and coffee are outstanding. I'll be coming here quite a few times, making sure I have time to run a couple miles. Yum Yum!
(5)
Tamanna P.
My family and I have been going here for years now and we don't regret it one bit! Unfortunately, the wait time is a bit long, but the food to come is worth the wait. While you wait somewhere between 15 minutes to an hour, you can get a drink from the cafe that has all sorts of espresso drinks, smoothies, and plain coffee. The atmosphere is nice and clean as there are all sorts of murals all over the walls. The nice thing about Wildberry is that it caters to both sweet and salty needs when it comes to brunch. If I'm in the mood for sweet, I tend to order the nutella crepes with bananas inside. If I want more of a salty/spicy dish, I order a skillet. Sometimes hash browns come on the side, but my family has found that they taste best if you request that the chefs make them well-done, otherwise they come out too mushy. We always come here with visitors from out of town. Overall, it's a great place to eat and enjoy nice conversation with anybody! Keep it up, Wildberry!
(5)
Lisa D.
This is my favorite breakfast place , came here with my mother on Sunday always a line of people , our wait time was 25 min we arrived there at 9 am . Coffee is awesome , juice is always fresh and food is always great . Your able to eat out side if you like but I prefer indoors . Waitress or waiter is always doing their best and lots of smiles
(5)
Sherry S.
Great food. We had the skillet breakfast and breakfast sandwich. I'd definitely come back. We should have ordered one breakfast and split it.
(5)
Babyy O.
Food is delicious but i think its a bit over rated and the place is always over packed so you have to wait for at least and hour and a half. They have the same food at Egglectic in Rolling meadows and the wait times are much shorter.
(3)
Monique N.
My review is based solely on the berry bliss waffle because once I started eating it I couldn't stop. Sure I had eggs, sausage patties and hash browns but I never touched them. That's just how good that waffle was. Yum.
(4)
Alvina C.
Went for the first time this past weekend with my daughters for some mommy and girls bonding time. Parking is premium on a Saturday morning at 9:30am but luckily we were able to scoot into a spot as someone was leaving. It was a lovely day out so that can only mean one thing...there's going to be ALOT of people...they inside waiting area and outside waiting area were all packed. I went in to get my pager and put our names on the list, they said the wait time would be about 20-25 mins...it was actually only about 15...not bad. After reading all the review we had to try the corned beef hash skillet, Oreo pancakes, and tiramisu pancakes. Service was prompt and efficient...as others mentioned didn't really get any warm fuzzy feelings but it's ok because everything ran smooth. Loved the corned beef hash, fresh and tasty! The Oreo pancakes were good to begin with, but after a few bites it was super chocolaty...the tiramisu pancakes were tasty too! Both had fluffy pancakes. We tried the dreamsicle smoothie, it was ok, we could've skipped it. It was pretty loud in there since it was super busy so kinda hard to keep a convo. Didn't have a bad experience or a super awesome one but it was A-OK, we'd give this place another visit.
(3)
Yesenia G.
Everything here was so delicious! I will definitely come here again! It's busy so be prepared to wait an hour.
(5)
Raj D.
Outstanding brunch option in the suburbs. Lines are typically long but fast moving and worth the wait. Mexican skillet with chorizo is perfect if you like a bit of spice. Tiramisu and chocolate chip pancakes are some of the best I've had. Outdoor seating is available for those beautiful summer afternoons but plenty of indoor seating as well. Some items are large enough to share and the service has always been wonderful. Dined here many times and will continue to do so.
(5)
Krys A.
Wildberry is alright. I don't care for their soggy hash browns and the bacon is a bit too thick for my liking. The inside is nice, the wait is long. Only go in the early AM. Their wildberry jam is great.
(3)
Darren L.
I really love this place! I've been to the one downtown Chicago but decided to head to Schaumburg this time to avoid parking difficulties. This place is just an awesome place to have breakfast. The food is delicious, the service is good, the people are friendly, and the environment is very welcoming. I would recommended to anyone who loves breakfast food. They also have a non-breakfast menu if you're craving other stuff such as signature sandwiches, paninis, and burgers. When I went, I ordered in advance for someone who was on their way. They offered to keep the food in the back so it didn't get cold. I thought that was a prime example of great service. My favorite dish is the eggs Benedict! It is amazing and you get a lot of food. I also love the butcher's block. You will definitely get your money's worth regardless of what ever you order. Highly recommend!
(5)
Kanoe D.
I was on my way home from a business trip in Itasca when I visited Wildberry Cafe. I have to say this place is amazing and I would visit this restaurant again if I was ever back in the Chicago suburbs. The service was great and they were very friendly. Always checking on our table and making sure our waters were topped off. I had the corn beef hash plate, I didn't know they had other ways of "fixing" corn beef. I had it my traditional way with eggs, toast, and fruit instead of hash browns this time. The corn beef was "homemade" and it had a crunch to it, just the way I like it. I asked for over-medium eggs and they made it just right and my wheat toast with what seemed like fresh butter and jelly rounded everything out. I had tea but I heard the coffee/espresso concoctions are amazing. I would say it is a great breakfast place to visit and I can't wait to stop by again.
(5)
Lupe D.
As others mentioned, there will be a wait. It was nice outside, so we waited in the yummy sun..time flew. Service was excellent, portions are huge, pancakes are heaven! I think I need to venture away from what I've been getting (one of their skillets with berry bliss pancakes), and try either a different flavor pancake, or their french toast. Hope to return soon!
(4)
Eva S.
So it was kinda crowded: And I was dazed and confused because I was pretty hungry. Wildberry shares a parking lot with Costco... And on a Saturday afternoon, I think that maybe half of the Costco parking lot was filled with cars/people destined for brunch. People had to scour the parking rows several times like vultures, keep their engines running and LURK to nab the next available spot. We were in the suburbs, so why was parking like pulling teeth!? Wildberry definitely has a following and faithful patrons. I got a Mexican skillet with chorizo and cheese and was looking forward to slices of avacado. It was certainly a hearty meal but they forgot to add slices of avacado, which was a huge bummer! Womp. The servers were all very busy, skirting around from tables to the kitchen. So even if I had asked (or maybe they ran out?) I got the feeling that I'd be done with my meal before they would have made the change. However, once my group was seated... the server was quick to get our drink orders in. My cup of hot coffee was on the table within a few minutes, and your server will get your blended/mixed coffees and teas asap (which you could also order from their cafe at the front of the waiting area). Their extra cafe in the waiting area is meant to appease the hungry crowds. The food wasn't too memorable and while a lot of people rave about this place, you can find equally great brunch items in the city. I think Wildberry's strong points are in their sweet breakfast items, but since I placed a savory order I didn't quite get the chance to let Wildberry shine for me. I must have made the mistake of not getting anything with berries in it! I know "wilberry" may just be part of the name but if you order something SWEET/full of berries for brunch what a cute yelp review you'd have: "I'm wild about wildberry's strawberry pancakes!" Unfortunately, the cutesy homey brunch vibes just never came. I usually like chirpy, bustling brunch places (even with long lines) but this one felt like I was stuck in traffic. I'm just wary of the (too long for my preferences) wait for brunch items that were just average. Bottomline: Avoid Saturday afternoons or come early! They also have a Chicago location, and though I've never been to that one, perhaps they might get more stars in the future.
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Ellie T.
Let me start out by saying that this place is definitely worth the wait- there's a coffee bar in the lobby and a spacious outdoor waiting area. Breakfast for me is tough, as diabetes runs in my family. We are constantly looking for low-sugar choices for meals. Breakfast is insanely difficult, almost everything has a lot of sugar-even bagels!! We were amazed at the menu-1/3 of the options had little sugar- eggs, hash, etc. I got a skillet, which was delicious, flavorful, and filling. The egg whites on top were fluffy and done just right. For the sweet tooths, there are plenty of fun and funky options-a few I can remember were cookies and cream pancakes, and bacon waffles. Yum! The service was just as a great breakfast place should be-quick, efficient, not intrusive, and polite. Our coffee and water was regularly topped off. The restaurant itself was clean, although very crowded for a Monday morning. This restaurant is incredibly popular in Schaumburg, and for a good reason! Completely worth a wait.
(4)
Nathan S.
I love a good breakfast. Wildberry has possibly the best breakfast i have ever had. As i was leaving the restaurant a lady asked me if it was worth a 45 minute wait (the line was long). I told her it absolutely was. Service was spot on, atmosphere is spot on, and the food is knock your dang socks of good. If you dig breakfast as much as me, you MUST have it here.
(5)
Gina Z.
Perfect breakfast great service!! Wednesday morning at 11:00 had a 10 minute wait and the place was packed!! Little On the loud side which is fine if you have kids bring them no worries!! Our server could see we were chatting away, gave us her suggestions and came around to see when we were ready she did not rush us at all!! The crepes were amazing!! Crispy yet tender, soft flavorful!! It's a must try! Omelette' huge!! Bacon, cartelized onion, spinach and goat cheese to die for!!! You get a side of toast, English muffin or pancakes with has Browns! Coffee was great! They offer lattes, caps, but the regular coffee smelled so good! It is only open til 2, the lunch dishes looked fantastic and plentiful I know I will be back and you should try!
(5)
James C.
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! There is no better place than Wildberrys for breakfast. There is ALWAYS a wait....for a reason. Staff is always friendly, the place is always impeccably clean, and the Fresca omelet is always the best!
(5)
Kyle D.
I'd have to say the best part of my breakfast was the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Thats not to say the skillet I had was not excellent. The large portions were great - we were also served an incredible Benedict and we had so much food we ended up taking quite a bit home. I had some pancakes with my skillet and they were the only part of the meal that didn't keep my attention. So forgo the pancakes and order some juice!
(4)
Daniel J.
Nice play to come for a family brunch. Always nice service and great food. Family like environment. Also it never seems to get dirty, they're pretty good with their cleanliness
(5)
Matt H.
Great place for breakfast. This is my top spot in schaumburg area for breakfast. Place has long waits (tells you something) so be aware of that.
(4)
Laurice M.
Love love love this place! This is my go to place for breakfast and so far, has not disappointed me. Been here 3 times already, with the hubby and the rest of the family. I always make it a point to come here before 8am because it gets packed pretty quickly esp on weekends. Great food! They have ample portion sizes and unique menu items. Can't go wrong with their egg dishes and skillets-I esp love the Rutherford omelette and butcher's block skillet. They both come with hash browns and toast or pancake. I usually upgrade it to their special pancakes (only $1 more). My personal favorite is the signature berry bliss. Not a fan of tiramisu or the oreo pancakes though. Great coffee as well! If I live closer, I would definitely buy my daily coffee fix from them. Forget Starbucks. As for service, I have no complaints. Very friendly and very efficient staff. They try their best to cater to what the customer wants. Really, can't complain. Overall, definitely recommend even if you're not a breakfast person!
(5)
Alison H.
Loved the place! My only complaint is that there is always a HUGE wait. But I guess that just means it is popular! Make sure to come early or expect to wait on weekends. It is well worth the wait though. Great cinnamon roll pancakes! They also serve Intelligentsia coffee while you wait.
(4)
Eric T.
5 stars because SPECIALTY PANCAKES. So, Wildberry has an upgrade to regular pancakes for just a dollar for breakfast menu items and let me tell you, it is SO worth it. Why can't more restaurants have this option?? Come here early or be prepared to wait for around 30 minutes. Interior is large though so seats become open pretty fast. In this occasion, I ordered a create your own omelet with egg whites and the banana cream pancakes with fresh fruit. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal. You get to choose two ingredients for the omelet and extra ingredients only cost 25 cents. I choose a mix of 5 items and I'm really surprised that they didn't skimp out on any ingredients. The banana cream pancakes blew me away. I just loved it. It wasn't too sweet and the cream probably had some yogurt because it was a bit sour to balance the sweetness and it was all in all amazing. I liked this better than the berry pancakes. Also, all the fruit were surprisingly sweet and fresh. I think they also serve intelligentsia coffee here, if you're a coffee person! Will be back! Priced well and tastes great!
(5)
Elijah W.
I absolutely love this place for breakfast they have the best pancakes in the whole world and also not to mention the best cup of coffee I recommend trying this signature Wildberry pancakes they are fabulous I give it five stars without a doubt
(5)
Patti C.
The food here is great. This is one of my favorite places to eat. The staff here is very nice and friendly.
(5)
Chelsea D.
My favorite brunch spot is becoming one of those places where the customer service makes the food taste bad. Upon walking in on a Wednesday afternoon around 12:45pm, I was greeted by a hostess asking how many would be in our party. It was 6 adults, 2 children, and 2 babies with high chairs. I also mentioned we were celebrating a birthday and the hostess said she would let our server know. The wait was minimal - 20 minutes, compared to a busy Sunday morning around 9-10am when the wait is 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We were seated within the promised time. Our server greeted us right away, asking what drinks we wanted and I told him it was my cousin's 4th birthday, signaling which child he was. The parents ordered for the 2 children and 2 babies at the time (2 orders of chocolate chip silver dollar pancakes, 1 order of buttermilk silver dollar pancakes, and scrambled eggs with an English muffin and seasonal fruit). 15 minutes passed and 3 of the entrees were delivered by food runners, but the 2nd chocolate chip pancakes order was missing. After 5 minutes passed, we got our servers' attention and mentioned the 2nd chocolate chip pancake order was missing and he said he was sorry and would go check on them. Another 10 minutes passed, the adults ordered, and the chocolate chip pancakes still hadn't come out and by then, all 4 kids had finished the 3 shared entrees. It was decided that the 2nd order of chocolate chip pancakes had to be canceled. I ordered the Venetian skillet (Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes with eggs and hash browns + a side of pancakes or toast). I substituted spinach for bell peppers and asked for my hash browns extra crispy. Our entrees came about 15-20 minutes later. The server put my skillet down in front of me and said what was in it, including bell peppers. I mentioned I had asked for spinach instead and he said "oh, no, there are no bell peppers in there," but my sister took her fork and she picked out a bell pepper. We also found another one in front of him. He immediately took my dish back to the kitchen. I waited another 10 minutes for my skillet to come back out and this time it had all the correct ingredients, but the hash browns were not fully cooked. It was distasteful. I had lost my appetite by now and I ate 1/4 of my skillet and took the rest home -- I put it in a skillet pan myself and tried to eat it, even though it would have been better to eat in the restaurant with my family (purpose of eating out and spending money). Another kicker is my 4 year old cousin never got his birthday treat. Our server was not attentive and our water glasses were never refilled (bus boy job). One great thing about Wildberry is they have "Tell Us About Your Experience" cards at the table so I filled one out and left it with the hostess at the front desk. My family and I have been coming here since 2011 and it's a shame that every time we come now, each experience is worse than the last.
(2)
Joanna W.
This is my favorite breakfast place! The skillets are amazing, as is everything else I have eaten there. Only problem is you need to get there early or the wait to get seated could be very long.
(5)
Ashley-Linda A.
Get here early! WHEEW we had a long wait but we knew the food would be delicious. This place never disappoints me. Great meal and service. We will be back!
(5)
Carol V.
Huge portions. Friendly and patient staff (I went with a friend I had not seen in a long time, so we took forever to order). Food was good, prices were right. Great place to try if you're in the burbs.
(4)
Maria K.
Excellent, just excellent. This is breakfast. Clean, solid portions, excellence menu and the coffee is phenomenal. You can eat your meal and not have butter and oil reminisce at the bottom of your plate. This is seriously good food - always impressed.
(5)
Ilona P.
Love this place! Nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food.
(5)
Emily W.
I'm a regular here because the food and service have been always excellent. However, my boyfriend, from New York, never ate at this place before, so when he was in town, we decided to have brunch with my parents during Memorial Day weekend so he could check it out. Upon arriving, we had to wait for 40 minutes, which was to be expected because it's a popular place to eat out, but once we were seated, the service was great and our food arrived at our table promptly. Our various orders of skillets and pancakes with toasts and drinks were delicious and overall, we had a satisfying brunch. My boyfriend gave this place two thumbs up as I suspected he would :)
(5)
Robert C.
Great food an portions are huge. Always a great experience. Just get there early for lunch as they fill the place quick.
(4)
Jacqueline W.
You know a place is good if it's jam packed every day with a 45 min wait. I typically just do carry out because of it. If your willing to be patient you will have a great dining experience. While your waiting for a table, you can order an amazing latte. Best pancakes you will ever eat in your life "BERRY BLISS". Fresh fruit and juices are a plus. I've tried many things on the menu and never been disappointed. Great omelets and breakfast burrito.
(4)
Selina W.
One of the few go to breakfast/brunch places in the area and the WHOLE town knows it. Trying to go here on a weekend is harder than getting into college. The average wait being 1.5 hrs for BREAKFAST. Definitely not an ideal situation to be in when you've just woken up and are hangry waiting for a table. The waiting space is limited, however it's nice that they have a coffee station accessible for people to order something prior to getting seated. Service is always nice and efficient (sometimes too much so). Food is always good and fresh. I always go for the skillets or their chicken salad with strawberry bread. I don't know how they make it but it's divine. Such an interesting combination, but it works. I would rate this place higher if the wait was really worth it. The whole dining experience at most lasts an hour which doesn't truly justify the fact that you've waited almost 2 to be seated. Wish they served mimosas or bloody's for brunch- might sway my opinion just a bit.
(3)
Mallory M.
I absolutely love this place! Great food! Only problem is, there is always a wait.
(4)
Tish D.
Can't say enough yumminess about this place! Everything is amazing and the only complaint I have is there is too much to choose from. Great for larger group so you can taste a little bit of everything. Their crepes and pancakes are so good and if you order fruit topping it's real fresh fruit! I ordered the spinach and bacon Benedict with hollandaise and it was soooo good! Make sure you go early and be prepared to wait at least half an hour.
(4)
Bill S.
Food was awesome, server was friendly. But the food took a long time. Don't eat here if you are in a hurry (which we weren't, thankfully). It was pretty busy for a Monday morning--we weren't expecting that.
(4)
M M.
My daughter and I arrived around 11:00, were seated around 12:00 and had our meal around 12:30. Everything tasted great. Brought most of it home and had some a bit later. However....7pm I started having cramping in my stomach.... was in the bathroom most of the night. Around 9, my daughter became extremely nauseous and vomited several times. We both had a rough night. The only common ingredient we shared were the eggs and cheese. Today, we are ok, still a little gurgling and not feeling the greatest. Called the restaurant and George the manager swore up and down it couldn't have been the eggs. I told him we hadn't eaten anywhere or anything else that day. He still believes it wasn't from there restaurant because no one else has called in. That is the only reason I am leaving this review. If you ate at Schaumburg Wildberry on August 30 and became ill, you need to call them. If not the eggs, then it is something else.
(1)
Andrea P.
Thank you so much for everything!!! Wildberry held lots of special occasions for me. Everyone in my family loves it. There are many different kinds of pancakes. There is Oreo, butter, regular, etc... Sadly, there is a bar right next to Wildberry and sometimes Wildberry is so busy you can't even go inside.
(4)
Amy J.
Been there many times and for all you VEGETARIANS: BE CAREFUL WITH ORDERING. Ended up getting meat in two of my meals!
(3)
Victoria E.
Hands down my go to breakfast spot. Things you should know: 1. They don't take reservations. 2. Weekends are busy. 3. They close early. 4. Skillets + Specialty pancakes are where it's at. 5. Prepare thine mouth for happiness. I'm a fan of their Berry Bliss pancakes. They have berry marcapone smeared between them, and I cry a little when eating them. They also serve intelligensia coffee! If you're stuck waiting for eternity, do yourself a flavor and try one of their lattes. They have a coffee bar in the waiting room. So good.
(5)
Alma C.
Wildberry is one of the best local traditional American breakfast/brunch chains in the Chicagoland area, which says a lot since the area happens to be brunch heaven with a ton of niches from ultra gourmet to grandma's fave greasy spoon. The various Wildberrys have all had consistently good food and it's definitely on the radar when I want brunch with a bigger group. The reason I do not rank this Wildberry higher is because their Intelligentsia coffee bar kind of torments me. This is the only Intelligentsia account in this particular neck of the woods that is also open before 8am and unfortunately I'm at the mercy of the baristas, many of whom need better training (or perhaps meditation class so they can still perform under crowd stress). If I happen to be in acute Intelligentsia withdrawal (a distressful condition), handing me a scalded cup of joe is blasphemy, especially since I'm driving out of my way driving past multiple coffee shops both independent and chain, in order to get my potentially glorious fix. If Wildberry can get the barista level up to par, this place is a solid four stars. If my Intelligentsia gets to me in less than 3 minutes, Wildberry baristas get 5 stars and avoidance of mop duty wiping off this coffee hound's tears of regret.
(3)
Stacy M.
I've always heard Wildberry was a great place but hard to get into. Since I work in Schaumburg I decided to take advantage of checking Wildberry Cafe out at an off-peak time. It was so hard to decide what to get because both breakfast and lunch looked great, but based on all the great pancake options I had to go the breakfast route. They were very accommodating for some of my co-workers requested changes to his meal. They also let us upgrade the pancakes to a flavored pancake. The food was all phenomenal. The only complaint I had isn't a real complaint at all, it's that I was so full and sleepy afterwards it was hard to go back to work! Will definitely be back, just maybe when I don't have to go back to work after.
(5)
Shajan K.
Food is great, but the wait sucks!
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Tommy M.
You must try the tiramisu pancakes! I had finished my skillet and thought there was no room left for more food. I was completely wrong. There will always be room for tiramisu pancakes!
(5)
A K.
Came here for lunch on a weekday. It was very busy and took a long time to get seated, but if you are comfortable with waiting this place may be good for you. The food looked so good coming out of the kitchen and I was definitely excited by the time I got my entree. I got the Mexican Omelette. It was super delicious and reasonably priced. I am a big fan of breakfast food and this was one of the best omelettes I have ever had. 10/10 would recommend.
(5)
Hannah H.
About a 2.5: My cousins and I came here for some brunch. I ordered the Homemade Corned Beef Hash Skillet (which came with potatoes, melted monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, with cubed corned been throughout; this was okay) and potato pancakes (these were decent, but a little too soggy); my sister had the Corned Beef Hash platter that came with 2 eggs, which was simple; my husband had the Biscuits and Gravy, in which the gravy was underseasoned, and the biscuits themselves were very dry; my cousins had the French Toast and the Turkey Bacon, both very simple, straightforward dishes. Service was friendly, and the restaurant itself was very cute - very cheerful and bright. +friendly staff
(3)
Kal E.
I ordered and Americano and the Espanola Omelette which came with hash browns and pancakes. It was delicious! One of the best breakfast spots in the country. Wait staff was also exceptional! We will defiantly be stopping here for breakfast whenever possible.
(5)
Xiangyi Z.
The signature pancake is beyond expectation, and the butchers skillet is sooooo nice! The portion is quite large, I cannot finish it. Good brunch place, just a bit too noisy.
(4)
Jenna D.
Yep, they finally earned the "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" 5th star! Extreme thanks to Michael for the excellent service on our 3 complicated to-go orders (Which all came out perfectly!!!) My coffee stayed hot, food came out fast, didn't break the bank and my boyfriend and I were in a food comatose the rest of the day. By the way, for a breakfast place, they serve amazing coffee. Its bold and definitely not the standard restaurant brew. Specialty pancakes are only ¢.99 extra... Do yourself a favor and try the Oreo s'mores or cinnamon roll pancakes; they're both out of this world.
(5)
Mark D.
A great breakfast place in the burb's! Their food is fantastic. You get great service, a huge amount of food, good coffee at a decent price. I had their pancakes and couldn't finish all of them they were so big. Other's in my party couldn't finish their meals because of the large portion size and many took home leftovers. if you go on a weekend though, be prepared for a wait. Ours was over an hour long and if the weather isn't nice, they don't have a lot of waiting space.
(4)
Ben Y.
Still the best breakfast around! Arrive early to beat the crowd (justifiably so). Wish they bring back the braised ribs and polenta. Now, that was a breakfast to remember.
(5)
Doris W.
Good Food, Good service! Signature Pancakes were on point! The fruit was fresh n sweet. They also get you in and out and your food comes out fast and hot! They gave us a 20 to 25 min wait but it was more like 15min . Will definitely be back!
(5)
Matt A.
Dear WildBerry, I just visited your place and I LOVE your food. The veg burger is amazing. So, why do I give you only 2 stars? Well, simple. When I ate my meal, I had dirty hands. That's because I went to the bathroom, and since I had to touch your door handles (no towels in the bathroom...only air dryer), by the time I returned to my table, my hands were dirty. Are you aware that about 75% of men do not wash their hands after using the toilet? (I do) That means that your door handles are not only dirty, but likely carry disease. In a restaurant!?! I should have the health department come take a swab sample from your door handles. I bet you would not appreciate that kind of press. Who designed your building? They should be fined and fired for spreading possible diseases.
(2)
Amy H.
Awesomely delicious. Everything down to the natural light, the open space, and the food- OF COURSE! It's an amazing place to have large groups come together and chat. Don't' should during peak hours because there is a long wait. We waited about 30 minutes for our table. Then again, we had a big group. The pancakes were fluffy and when you slather on that cold, whipped butter, heaven!
(5)
Glorinela D.
We came in with a big group on a Sunday morning. It was an hour wait but oh so worth it. The portions were big and I had more than enough to take home. I had the Mexicana Skillet with pancakes and it was delicious. Everyone else in the group had great things to say about their food. I will definitely come here again when I visit.
(5)
Amna S.
Great place if you have a big appetite. Everything is great just a little heavy feeling. My family loves it and its always packed. Less taste and more food!
(3)
Scott R.
Overall the food presentation is excellent and well prepared. This place is busy on weekends, but worth the wait. Excellent food quality and very fresh. If you are coming here for breakfast or lunch you will like the menu.
(4)
Marshneil D.
Awesome variety of breakfast items. Good quality and huge portions. It is quiet a busy place and have always had to wait to get seating but I do believe that it is busy because it is good. The service is quick and the crepes are really good!
(5)
Avinash K.
I have heard rave reviews about this place, so we had gone for Saturday brunch. Ordered an oreo smoothie, which was really really good, along with Fresca Omelette and Pancakes - Caramel Apple pecan. There was a side of hashbrowns too. It was really a lot, so I had boxed the omelette. But, a really nice environment, but the wait time was around 45 min. Think it was very well worth it. All round, everyone enjoyed their food. I don't think Omelette was great. Pancakes were pretty good, but let down was they just had the Maple Syrup and not any other varieties of maple syrup(unlike IHOP).
I always try to order eggs benedict anytime I go out for breakfast so I was excited that there were multiple specialty options on the menu. I tried the Corned Beef Benny benedict having never even tried corned beef in my life. Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVED this breakfast! The hash was outstanding and the chipotle hollandaise had the perfect amount of spice. I really wanted to try the Signature Berry Bliss pancakes too so my dear husband ordered them for his meal. They were heaven! The pancakes were sweet enough that we need any syrup but they weren't sugary enough to cause a stomach-ache...a hard balance to strike. I hope we make it back soon!
(5)
Emily H.
It seems like every place has a pumpkin item on their menu during this time of year -- not that I'm complaining. It's just that some of these are good fall eats and others are token food items. But I can say that Wildberry's pumpkin pancakes are worth the added calories and that you should take advantage of them while you can. They come sprinkled with cinnamon and with butter on top -- the best way to enjoy a cool fall morning. And Wildberry's delicacies don't stop there. I also got the Fresca omelet, which included olive-oil-infused sun-dried tomatoes, provolone, basil and avocado. It was ... ample, to say the least. It took up half of my large plate. And I got some fruit ... because ... well healthy food cancels out the effects of yummy, delicious, artery-clogging food, right? No? Damn, I should have gotten the bacon then. But I will say that the fruit was fresh and sweet. My breakfast at Wildberry definitely made my morning, if not making me want to take a nap in the afternoon.
(4)
MoMo K.
Went in on Wednesday morning and had to wait 45 minutes because it was so packed! They don't reservations. They give you huge portions for $10, I only finished half my food. If you don't eat meat (pork), you can request something on the menu that has meat but ask the waiter to take it out. That's what I did. My favorite was the Toast!!
(5)
Johnny A.
Easily the best crepes I've ever had. I had the banana creme pie crepes. The bananas, filling, and best of all the crumbly pie crust! Great portions (ordered hash browns too) only downside is its expensive. You have to expect that given the area. For a drink, has Browns, and crepes it was $16 +tip
(4)
Derek C.
I'm not sure why, but every time I come here I have terrible service, but the food is oh so good, and almost makes up for the shortcomings in the service. The first thing to be aware of is that there is always a wait! I've never had to wait for more than 30 minutes though even if I come at 8am or at 11am. so while you wait, they have a coffee bar up front, which is great because they serve intelligencia coffee and you can grab a cup while you wait. it's free refills at that counter or at your table too. the food, was awesome. I've tried a skillet, a corned beef benny and the pancakes. awesome, all the way around. pancakes come with the skillet and you can substitute out the regular buttermilk pancakes for any of their specialty pancakes for an extra charge. I've had their buttermilk pancakes and they are awesome, but if you want to try another flavor out, the option is there for you. I've also tried the cinnamon roll pancakes and they were awesome as well. it really doesn't look all that impressive, tbh, since they just put cinnamon and sugar on top, but it tasted so good. as for the corned beef benny... wow, that was awesome, came with a poached egg and a chipotle hollandaise sauce that was so good. the hash browns were also very yummy as they were the smaller crispy kind. I hate soggy hash browns, so these were nice and crispy and did not disappoint. now, if only the service were better, I could give this place 5 stars, but when I need to wait 10-15 min to be greeted by my server, there's a problem. it seemed like he had 5 or 6 tables that he was waiting on, so he was busy running back and forth and didn't have as much time for us on this recent visit. same issue on 2 prior visits as well, the server just wasn't around as much and there was some waiting to be done, especially if we needed something.
(4)
Sameer R.
Service is always a pleasure here. The decor is perfect and the food has always been delicious
(4)
Edward M.
What a great place to have breakfast, sadly only open until 2:30 pm. Ambiance: Great outdoors feeling while being entirely indoors in either booths or chairs. Very clean and pleasing to the eye while being relaxing. Service: Took a bit for them to get our food out, about 10 minutes? but it was ok since we it made us feel relaxed and enjoyed our time there, at no point did we feel rushed which was great :) Even though the place was packed to the brim. They do seat people right into a table as soon as people leave which was odd but efficient haha. Food: Baked Potato omelette (special of the day). Filled with everything in a baked potato (sour cream, bacon, cheese, green onions). So fluffy and tasted great! Hash Browns: perfectly crispy yet soft. Oreo S'mores Pancakes: for 1 dollar I upgraded to this and it was just a flavor explosion of oreo, melted marshmallow cream, and chocolate sauce. So entirely amazing! It now tops the Tiramisu pancakes they sell. Cost: It's about 10 bucks a person for just the main dish then another 4 bucks for OJ. Which btw is fresh and tastes amazing. So not cheap but you get so much food, I took half of it home. And it tastes great and there's a lot of attention to detail with plating.
(5)
Suzi Q.
Outstanding place to hold a Bridal Shower or a Baby Shower. I would highly recommend. Food tastes great, waiters are attentive and polite. I am coming back any time.
(5)
Amy P.
Not bad. My husband and I ate here New Year's Day. Not a very long wait considering the large crowd. Service was quick and efficient (though not very friendly- but then again the employees were working on New Year's Day), and the food was yummy.
(4)
Isabel K.
always yummy! great place to get food - always have to wait
(5)
Shakea H.
I had my experience this past Thursday and it was amazing... I had the corned beef Benedict and it was delicious. The waitress was attentive and never once had to ask for anything.. I will be going back again and again ;)
(4)
Billy O.
Great spot for Breakfast. Quality over quantity. Don't miss it.
(4)
Tina A.
One my favorite brunch places out in the 'burbs! The Mexicana skillet, (cheese, eggs, avocado, chorizo, and jalapeños over potatoes) is a favorite, especially if you're into spicy/savory breakfast items. They don't skimp on their avocado either, which is a plus. Comes with a side of salsa and sour cream. Their signature "Berry Bliss" Pancakes are also quite amazing, although I hear equally good things about the Banana Cream Pancakes and Tiramisu Pancakes. Pro tip: if you want a savory AND sweet breakfast, order an omelet, skillet, or benedict and upgrade to specialty pancakes for an extra couple dollars. It's totally worth it! Also don't forget to order a coffee because they serve a locally roasted and Chicago favorite, intelligentsia. This place is packed most mornings, so be sure to make a reservation in advance if you can!
(5)
lily l.
This place is amazing. The fresh squeezed orange juice is a great starter while you wait for your table...and there is usually always a wait so be prepared. The wait is worth it because the food is spectacular and generous in proportion. The blt is something you should try if you like delicious garlicy aoli. I also liked the skillets but the other options are so good that this would be what I got after trying the Benedicts first. The pancakes are amazing and my daughter hit the very berry ones and it was huge and amazingly priced. I can't wait to go again!
(5)
Disney S.
Received a 50.00 gift card in the mail for a return visit.... Thank you for the follow up and concern! We will try again and hope For the usual great service and food we have had in the past!!!
(3)
Sara B.
Come with an empty stomach and you will leave full, and with left overs. Go for what your server suggests. the pancakes with figs and walnuts were amazing but then the creme berry pancakes came and it make the others look like bisquick. Love it! Can't wait to take Mr W there!
(4)
Leonid A.
Great place and worth the long wait. If u get in early enough u might get seated quick but anything after 10am will have u waiting from 30 to 60 min just to get a table. But like I said its worth waiting. Food is delicious and the service is great.
(5)
Kat D.
Great breakfast food. Loved the specialty berry pancakes. The one con would be the bacon. It was thick sliced but not crispy. I thought crispy bacon would be a given but I'll know next time to request my bacon fried hard.
(5)
Shy Y.
My wife and I ate at two places while we were visiting Illinois One was a place called BBQ Hut for dinner which was around the corner( highly do not recommend this place) and the other was Wildberry for breakfast. All I can say is wild berry is a must to stop in if you are in town. From the beginning to and I can't say I'm not great things about this business establishment. Does service the wait staff to the guy that cleans the table to the food everything was perfect. I've never had breakfast like this ever. I wish we had one in my hometown here in Maryland. Id eat there every Sunday lol
(5)
Kayla F.
Three of us came here for breakfast after church, as did all of Schaumburg. It was super busy and we had to wait an hour to be seated, which was alright. They have a cafe up front, so we got drinks to tide us over 'til we sat down. Whenever we were seated, we were served quickly. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, so we got our food got to us swiftly. I ordered the veggie skillet with toast and I gotta say that it was tasty. The homemade preserves were delicious and my skillet was hot and exactly the way I ordered it. Everything (including the smoothie from the cafe) was awesome, so I do look forward to coming back. My only complaint is that we came on "big friggin' weirdo" day. A lady with a baby squeezed right next to our table to look out the window, so basically our table of three added an additional baby-talking butt at eye-level. Not amusing. Plus a guy at the table directly next to us was wearing flip-flops, but sat in his chair cross-legged and barefoot during his meal. Disgusting. AND another family (of approximately seven) sitting close to us were ALL chewing with their mouths open. That's classy. I know it's not Wildberry's fault that all the creeps came out at once, but this still made for an unappealing dining experience.
(4)
Kimsy S.
kimsy + eggs benny = a good morning! I'm not a typical breakfast eater. For me, breakfast is a hastily eaten hard boiled egg in the car on my way to work. But for some sick, twisted reason I woke up earlier than usual this morning. And I was suddenly in the mood for eggs Benedict. Then I remembered that I bookmarked Wildberry Cafe. My clothes practically flew on when I jumped out of bed. I arrived at 8:30, and saw that the restaurant was already busy. Fortunately, since I was a solo diner, I didn't have to wait long for a table. As soon as I sat down, the aroma of French toast hit me. I had to have some. I didn't care that I just came for eggs Benedict, I was getting French toast, too. Yep, two entrees. Happy fatty is going home happy. My food didn't take long to arrive; maybe 7 minutes. The eggs Benedict are DIVINE. The eggs are poached just right, and the Hollandaise sauce is rich and flavorful. The eggs came with hash browns, which were pretty tasty. Soft, but not soggy. The Brioche French toast is huge, and very good. It is more bready than I expected (I'm that weirdo that likes custard-like French toast), but it's delicious. My server was very sweet and helpful during my meal. Much appreciated. When I left an hour later, the place was jumping. Not only was the lobby full of waiting customers, but the outdoor patio was, as well. So come as early as possible! I had a lovely time. The next time I get my lazy behind out of bed on a lovely weekend morning, I'll be here!
(4)
Neal M.
Atmosphere is good, service is good when not to busy and poor when busy. I would give it a higher rating but the food, does not impress me. The only thing worthy there , are the berry bliss pancakes. I would recommend finding any local or family breakfast place.
(2)
Katie F.
My mom loves this place, so I've had two recent opportunities to give this place a chance and it just does not impress (except for our waiter one time who was great and the jam). The food is mediocre and expensive. The portion sizes are smaller than at some other local breakfast places, and expensive. I tried the waffles this most recent time and they were dry and flavorless. The french toast I had the time before was dry, and had only slightly more flavor. I got both of these plain/with berries and no syrup because I wanted to actually taste what they were about. I'm sure I will be back and have other opportunities to be wowed like others have been, but for now I would prefer to go someplace with more flavor, bigger portions, and less of a wait (ridiculous!)
(2)
Karen C.
I have came here a few times with friends and family. The most recent visit was today with my brother. We came for brunch. I ordered the Garden Skillet with added bacon and it came with a side of pancakes. The pancakes at this place is always legit, so no complaints about that. However, the skillet was a little bit bland. Even with cheddar cheese and bacon it in, it still lacked flavor. The asparagus was visibly not fresh, however, the spinach was fresh. To drink, I ordered a strawberry mango smoothie, which was okay. I'm not sure if they used real fruit? It was very overly sweet. The restaurant was busy, but there was no wait. We were able to get seated as we arrived. Service was good.
(3)
Genevieve L.
The food here is always great. It's hard to really mess up a breakfast. But if you go on a Sunday (which we tend to do), it's always packed. The one thing I like is that you can get coffee and a pastry while you wait. Their omelets are good to split between 2 people and their wildberry juice is a dream. It has berries and orange and is fresh squeezed in house
(4)
Anthony R.
Definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots. They have consistently good food. Good portion sizes, and the service is always great. The only thing that is bad here is the wait time. By being so good, Wildberry has a negative side effect of LONG wait times to get a seat. If you come on a weekend, expect to wait 30-45 minutes for breakfast. The wait can be a little crowded also as people bunch up in the waiting areas. But the wait for the yummy goodness almost makes the food taste even better when you finally get seated and get to order, lol. Parking is also a bit of a mess with the lot also being used by the Costco in the parking lot.
(5)
Mary B.
Have been here a couple of times. Be prepared for a long wait depending on when you arrive. The only reason for 4 stars. You be the judge. The atmosphere was aesthetics were very nice. Pleasant staff. Great food. My friend had mascarpone pancakes I believe and loved them. I had a veggie type omelet which was very good. Coffee choices are great and I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I've been here a couple times and will definitely be back.
(4)
Isac U.
this place is decent nothing to rave about. lines are insane, make sure you bring snacks for the wait.
(3)
Jane J.
This restaurant is fantastic every time! Highly recommend for out-of-towners not in a hurry. There can often be a 50 minute wait so plan ahead but it is very worth it. Great coffees to choose from, good fruit, freshly made everything.
(5)
Bina P.
This place was packed when we came in, and packed after we wobbled out after a full brunch. It was hustling and bustling! Despite that, service & food both were great! We had a veggie skillet and a side of Oreo pancakes. Both were good. If you can make it past wait, then you'll enjoy a good meal!
(4)
Jessica H.
This is my new favorite breakfast place, thank you fellow yelpers. Wildberry is tucked away behind Costco and I'm never really over in that area. But after reading all of the positive reviews on yelp I decided that trying it needed to go on my to-do list. My husband is pretty loyal to another breakfast place in Hoffman and I abhor wait times, so I didn't want my first time to be on a weekend. But my mom visited from Hawaii last week and she was down for a new breakfast adventure so we tried it on Tuesday. Then again on Thursday. And if she were still here we would be going again on Monday. I love that you can get skillets or an omelette and upgrade to specialty pancakes for a buck. TOTALLY WORTH IT! The portions are generous; we could have shared a skillet and pancakes and have left full. But on Tuesday we didn't know better and so my mom ordered the butcher skillet with the wildberry pancakes while I ordered the fig omelette with bacon and havarti cheese with the tirimisu pancakes. Both meals were fantastic but the pancakes were definitely the star. We brought my husband for meal #2 on Thursday and I freaked out when he didn't order breakfast but decided on the burger with carmalized onions, havarti cheese and bacon. WE HAD GONE THERE FOR BREAKFAST, NEVER MIND THAT IT WAS 1 pm! His burger was really good, huge and juicy and cooked perfectly. The chips were homemade, crisp and delicious. My mother and I were going to just share the Mexican skillet and banana cream pie pancakes but got curious and greedy when we saw the pumpkin french toast. The skillet and banana cream pie pancakes were awesome but the french toast made me think that if I could wrap fall (my favorite season) into a delicious dessert and stuff it into my FACE, i would call it this dish. They make their own bread which is more like a dense cake and it is perfectly complimented by the candied walnuts and pumpkin spice butter. No joke, my husband has never ever liked pumpkin- but he liked this delicious pumpkin french toast dish. My mother and I both agree that Wildberry has the best breakfast we've ever eaten and my husband is down with going again, sooner rather than later. The fact that the prices are reasonable is a bonus.
(5)
Tina G.
Well worth the wait! Food was fantastic!! My Mom and I came here while visiting (we are from Schaumburg but now live in Missouri) and she loved the coffee so much! We even delayed leaving so we could eat here again our last day in town.
(5)
Shrinath P.
This place is absolutely the best. We came here for brunch and it didn't disappoint! I had a Omelette with the Oreo Smores pancakes, so worth the extra the $1. We also had the Strawberry Bliss French Toast, which was also amzing. Our waitress was Sophia, she was very quick at getting us everything we needed.
(5)
Rocky B.
I've been breaking my wallet here lately. Even if I know I can't eat what I'm about to order because everything here is good. Their pancakes are the shit. The eggs benedicts are bomb. All the hashes.. Everything. Oreo pancakes and the wildberry with tons of butter and syrup. Classic and southern Benedict's are my favorite. Fuck it. I'm going back here tomorrow.
(5)
Mark T.
Love this place eat here all the time. Food and services is always amazing. I am a big fan of the coffee and juices they have. I usually get the Eggs Benedict or an omelet, both are a must have. The only down side is there will be a long wait.
(5)
Stefanie B.
The corn beef hash skillet was good no complaints. What I love most about this place that is different than other breakfast joints is that you can upgrade your regular pancake side for a specialty pancake for only $1!! I upgraded to "The Berry Bliss" and boy was it worth the extra dollar over plain pancakes!!
(4)
Marisa A.
Never go here on a weekend! 1-2hr wait in large lobby or outdoor patio. They have a coffehouse style bar where you can purchase specialty coffee drinks (in addition to your meal) during your lengthy wait. This was my second visit to Wildberry which is populated with crowds of tourists to the Greater Woodfield area. I had the corned beef hash skillet just like my first visit because it was fantastic. Only this time, my skillet had a mound of hash browns and perhaps only a tablespoon of corned beef hash. It was hard to tell by sight since it was mixed into the hash browns. I cetainly couldn't taste any corned beef. When I asked the server, she explained that I must have had my first visit on a weekday. (It was.) She said that the kitchen takes better care on weekdays because on the weekends they just want "to push food" out of the kitchen. She offered to have the kitchen remake my dish, but after an hour and half wait- I just ate it anyway. On the way out, I checked the menu description of the "corned beef hash skillet." It made no mention of the hash browns but the hostess said that all of the skillets have hash browns. They offered me a $10 gift certificate when I explained my dissapointment and my waitresses comments. "She shouldn't have said that" they explained truly sorry for my experience. I have other favorite pancake houses just minutes from Wildberry that have great consistent food and terrific servers. I doubt I will ever return because this time, it definitely wasn't worth the wait. The large tourist population will keep them in business as everyone wants to try a restaurant that has 30-40 people waiting outside.
(2)
Mark H.
YES!!! I haven't even eaten here yet... But... After reading all the reviews... I finally found a place to grab breakfast while I'm in town for work!! See you tomorrow guys... At 6:30am. I'll be the first guy you sit. And... I'll have the pancakes.
(5)
Fernando E.
Great place to have breakfast my daughter invited me today they have great service and great food.
(4)
Bob M.
Learn how to take reservations so the weekend wait isn't an hour plus - and the parking lot full. The food is good but not that good.
(1)
Odranre B.
Best pancake ever. This place is always packed with waiting customers. Always so difficult and long wait to be seated but the food is worth the wait. I'm not that patience however. Located on a strip mall but always hard to find parking.
(4)
Cynthia R.
I wanted to give Wildberry Cafe a 4.5. but since I couldn't, 5 it is! The only reason for the .5 is the long waits everytime I go. However, when a place is good, that's what you have to contend with! The food is always delicious.....really delicious. From the pancakes, which are amazing, the mouthwatering skillets, the delectable omelettes, and even down to the coffee, we've never had anything less than stellar preparation. Another thing that is worth noting is the service. It has always been consistent. The host staff is friendly and acknowledging, and the wait staff is really great. We always feel a sense of pride from the staff - that they enjoy working there and that they care about the customer experience.
(5)
Patty F.
I usually have good things to say about this cafe, but this morning's experience was so unpleasant, I feel the need to give management some feedback. Our food was fine, our server was fine, but the young women up front, hosting, are in dire need of some more training - specifically, in workplace professionalism. Especially, the young woman with the short, brown hair... My son left his iPad at our table and we didn't realize it until we got to the car. I went back in, asked the hosts if I could go back to the table to get it and the short-haired woman, asked if it was in a green case. To be specific in my description so she knew the iPad was actually mine, I described it as a mint color. I WAS NOT CORRECTING HER. I was politely describing it in further detail. She made such a big deal about me calling the case, mint, that she carried on, rolling her eyes at me...."Oh! Apparently, I don't know my colors! It's MINT, Of course!" The two other girls around her awkwardly laughed - they were obviously uncomfortable with her behavior. I took the iPad, shrugged off her strange reaction, but she still was carrying on about it as I walked through the door, ridiculing me as I left the business she represented. Keep in mind, my family and I had just eaten there, paid our check and had, what we thought, was a nice experience. She ruined all of that, with what her own weird affectation of bravado. It was just enough to inspire me to leave this negative review and leave a bad taste in our mouths about Wildberry. NOTE: if you arrive on the weekend and the wait is insane, head just up the street to Egglectic Cafe on Algonquin Rd in Rolling Meadows. The cafe is darling, the menu is charming and comparable, but most importantly, they make you feel like family.
(2)
Zoey K.
I had high expectations from this place. But it was like any other breakfast place. The quantity and presentation were nice but it didn't taste good. My French toast tasted a bit burned and my apples were too hard. The hot chocolate was too watery. The service was too slow and there was tons of waiting. I suggest going to honey and jam instead
(3)
Brian F.
I've never had a complaint about this place. Food is consistently above and beyond expectations. Try out the Signature Berry bliss French toast. It is heavenly!! There is normally about a 45 minute wait on weekends, but well worth it.
(5)
Joe R.
Strawberry berry bliss pancakes were scrumptious and the coffee was freshly roasted. I will definitely be back to try more! Just an FYI, make sure to get here early or during lunch hours because it's not as packed. Enjoy!
(5)
Manya A.
I like Wildberry and have been going for the past 2 years. The food is good (not extraordinary), the service is good (again not extraordinary) and the ambience is ok. The prices are higher than regular breakfast places and the menu is limited. It is a good spot on weekday mid-mornings when the entire suburb doesnt show up. At other times, be prepared for a 45 min-1 hr wait. Lunch entrees are ok and if nothing else appeals, this place is a good bet.
(3)
Enza M.
Food and customer service was great. Our server had a great personality and made us feel welcome. Only downside to this place is they don't take reservations. Plan on an hour wait every visit, for just two people! But totally worth is.
(5)
Anna K.
I don't understand what the hype is about. We visited for the first time at 11am on a Saturday, and there was a 45 minute to an hour wait. That's fine, I was excited to finally try this place since it was so highly rated. We stood around with the rest of the crowd and ordered a mango smoothie at the cafe while we waited. After 45-50 minutes, we were finally seated. The waiter didn't introduce himself and asked if we knew what we wanted already. We asked for a few minutes to look over the menu. I decided on the corned beef benedict and my boyfriend ordered some kind of farmland panini. The waiter took a while to get back to us to grab our order, and when our food finally came it wasn't right. After it was fixed, the waiter walked away without asking if we needed anything else. He stood by the table next to us chatting with a group of girls, so we eventually flagged down a bus boy to get us some hot sauce. The food itself tasted good and fresh, but not amazing to justify the 45-50 minute wait. There are no chairs for waiting either, so I would not be able to bring any elderly relatives. Service was bad. I would eat here again if there was a 15 minute wait or less, but otherwise I'd pass. Not worth my time and money.
(3)
Saidy G.
We went for breakfast with my husband and we had a great experience, from a very pleasant hostess to my husband second favorite eggs Benedict's to our server Lisa everything was extraordinary. Thank you all!
All I can say is just go! You will not be disappointed. The food is worth the wait. If you love breakfast then you will love Wildberry.
(5)
Kyla S.
Mocha coconut was amazing. Very cute cafe with great food. The coffee bar at the front while you wait is a great idea. Loved this place!
(5)
Nicole W.
I was bold enough to finally change up my order and tried the Mexicana Skillet, making sure to sub the specialty Berry Bliss pancakes. It is one of the best breakfasts of all time. Salty and sweet. Cheesy and fruity. Magical and delicious. Get yourself to Wildberry, order up and you'll surely have leftovers for another meal.
(5)
N C.
Love this brunch place. You can't go wrong with any dishes. Everything is tasty and fresh. Coffee is great too! The atmosphere/environment is good for group gathering and/or couples. The only drawback is to be prepared for a 45-60 minute wait during the weekend morning.
(5)
Rebecca M.
Sunday morning wait on a gorgeous day was 45 minutes, so not too bad for a brunch loving crowd. We had a coffee from the coffee bar (hot, cold, tea, smoothies) up front and enjoyed a little sunshine chat while waiting. It was a good thing we chatted outside since it's SO LOUD inside. The location is huge with tables and booths. The variety of flat surfaces, large capacity and lofted ceilings make it sound like a stadium. As it turned out, our orders were fast and delicious, so there wasn't much talking anyway! Mike was our waiter, and he was awesome: fast, accurate and quick to correct anything we needed. There were 6 of us and I think we tried about every category on the menu. Two ordered "Butcher Block" skillets - decent serving size, but a little dry on arrival. One had the Espanola omelette - HUGE plate with great flavor: fresh avocado and jalapeno, spicy chorizo and a ton of cheese. One strawberry cheesecake French toast: huge, delicious and desserty. One biscuits and gravy - needs more gravy! One Fresca omelette - delicious with great, fresh ingredients. We also shared a "Signature" crepe just to see and it was heavenly! The house-made berry jam for the toast was killer. Total was about $94, so pretty on par for the style and flavor. I have to keep one star for some room in food improvement and small annoyances like serving ketchup, butter and jam in cute little containers...but having sugar in packets. Really? Also, for not having much seating inside the large waiting area. There is a nice area outside, but it's painful to watch elderly people suffer for a lack of comfortable indoor seating. If you have a coffee bar in the waiting room, you KNOW it's going to be some time! I'd certainly go back.
(4)
Represent the P.
I am not a breakfast person but if I was this would definitely be my go to spot. The service is outstanding. VERY Friendly, and attentive, and the food is quite good. I had the South West Veggie wrap which tasted very fresh. Only thing missing was salsa on the wrap, which does not come with it but I think it would have been better if it was. I would recommend Wildberry.
First time at Wildberry and I loved it. Skillets are delicious and also gotta try the pancakes! Service is very friendly, starting from the front desk people to the servers. Morning time is packed with business associates and babies. Plan accordingly to avoid lines. Loved the fresh squeezed orange juice!
(5)
Peter G.
While in Chicago we were looking for a place for breakfast. I checked reviews and saw wildberry was highly rated and the food pics looked great. To say the least we were not disappointed! The pancake toppings were incredible, the sausages were huge, and the hash browns were great. Service was attentive but not disrupting. We want you to open in Madison WI
(5)
Basma Y.
This place is an awesome breakfast/brunch spot! Everything about this place is great food, drinks, location, and service. This place is extremely popular so there will be a wait but guess what they have a coffee bar in front so that you at least have a delicious drink to sip on while you wait which basically makes up for it. I usually have the white chocolate mocha. I also have the fresh squeezed orange juice with my meal yum. I always have the Espanola omelet because it so delicious that I don't even want to try anything else. I get a side of the signature berry bliss pancake which is only an extra dollar I believe instead of toast and wow is that a perfect ending to the meal.
(4)
Jessica P.
I have been here quite a few times for brunch with friends and/or co-workers in the past and the food and customer service is good... Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich (~$7) -comes with your choice of fries or fruit... tastes good...but not AMAZING amazing...the fries were delicious though warm and seasoned perfectly! Skillets ($8-10) - tried it in the past (not sure which one I ordered), but it was good and they give you a lot a lot.. Omelettes ($8-10)- tastes delicious..definitely will have leftovers... Food Portions: big, will leave heavy eaters content and light eaters content with leftovers (yay to leftovers!! ) Costs: Ranges from ~$4 (something really small) -$15 (?)... Atmosphere: great to come with friends and/or family (kid/child friendly) Customer Service: good, no complaints Yes I would come here again if I'm craving breakfast foods!! and YES I would recommend that you try this place!! :) :) :)
(4)
Nelson M.
Restaurant Review Number one pancakes in Illinois, check! They were not kidding when they gave them that rating. I came here per Edward M another yelper who has given great praise for breakfast food. This place is always packed and even on a weekday we had to wait 30 minutes for a table. The server was quick and friendly. I ended up with the butcher block skillet which was good, but still does not beat west egg. They use a metal bowel with hash on the bottom. The multiple types of beef/sausage in the butcher block was great. It could have used some more cheese though. The highlight though was for 1 dollar more you can upgrade your pancakes to the specialty variety and the WB Signature "Berry Bliss" PancakesButtery Pancakes Stuffed with Fresh Maine Blueberries & Layered with Wildberry Mascarpone. Topped with Fresh Blackberries, Strawberries, Vanilla Cream Anglaise & aFresh Blackberry Coulis was simply hands down the best pancakes I have ever tasted. So light and fluffy with a well balance vanilla cream anglaise sauce and lots of fruit. I am already drooling waiting for my next visit. I can't wait. Pro- Best pancakes in Illinois Con- Long wait time Hidden deal- Sign up for the rewards club to get 20 dollar back after spending 200 dollars. The only downside is you have to provide them with your credit card number. Also after you spend 500 you will get VIP status which may get you special offers. I have not spent that much money here yet, but I will keep you informed!
(5)
Sweeny Y.
THE BEST BREAKFAST! Absolutely delicious. Long wait times but realistically, they over estimate on their wait times. So you end up being pleasantly surprised when you're seated sooner than expected. Fresh squeezed OJ, yummy skillets, great omlettes, and really good pancakes. Their prices are also very good for the amount of food. Definitely our favorite breakfast place!!
(5)
Elizabeth S.
Great food!!!! The skillets are my fave & I love the gluten free pancakes with honey. Unique dishes with fresh ingredients. The staff are all very friendly too!! Love this place :)
(5)
dee l.
I've been here two weekends in a row. Their service is fantastic, they have a great variety of breakfast dishes, and pancakes come with each dish. The Rutherford (as a skillet) and cinnamon roll pancakes are must-haves.
(5)
Nicole M.
Per my usual was meeting a friend for breakfast and since my friend is city and i am suburban I let him pick a place. I was thrilled with his choice! The food here was amazing. I had the veggie omelette and easily could have shared. The portions size was huge. The eggs were light and fluffy and there were so many veggies in the omelette. The service was excellent. I look forward to coming back here again!
(4)
Adam D.
Busy busy busy ... but it's busy for a reason The food is delicious and nutritious and appears to be portioned appropriately. Although it isn't delivered as quickly as most other brunch restaurants, its not to terribly long of a wait. It seems to be a good amount of time to gather and converse with your party in attendance. The staff was pleasant enough and the service was 'standard', but at time seemed to be new at their position. I'm use to brunch being about prompt service where my coffee cup is never empty; but the lack of attention is to be expected due to how busy the restaurant seems to get, and to be honest, being left to enjoy my food was a pleasantry I wasn't use to. Two major down sides to the restaurant: Table upon table and row upon row of people. There is very little that separates you from the table next to you, and the volume as everyone is trying to talk tends to get a bit high, making it a battle for all parties to hear one another. Want a Mimosa or Bloody Mary? Go for a walk. Because the restaurant itself doesn't have a liquor license, if you desire one of the typical breakfast alcohols, you'll have to walk next door to the adjoining restaurant to get it. Not much of a bother as it's not a far walk, but it is a bit of an inconvenience. Overall... It's a decent place to eat; however, because I'm more of a chill breakfast type; I'll most likely venture toward a quieter venue in the future. If I had one recommendation for the owners; it would be more space... and perhaps more partitions.
(3)
Sarah E.
"Gluten free" my a**. As a diagnosed celiac, I'm always really excited to see a pancake place with gluten free offerings. Went there today with a friend and ordered all supposedly gluten free foods and ended up with a nasty cross contamination reaction. NOT gluten free food obviously. Or prepared on the same surfaces as other stuff. Either way, I'm very sick from eating here...
(1)
Mira V.
Took the 3 year old, our Aunt and myself for breakfast. We had eaten at Wildberry over a year ago and weren't that impressed. I don't know what's happened in the past year but everything clicked and the stars aligned. First off...best damn pecan waffle I've had in awhile. It was malty, cooked to perfect and beautiful. The 3 year old had the silver dollar pancakes and you would have thought these pancakes were plated during an episode of Iron Chef. The 3 year old was impressed and gave a thumbs up and ate ALL of her pancakes...BRAVO!!! Next to our Aunt's Eggs Benedict. I hate eggs and even I thought her Eggs Benedict look like it walked off the cover of Martha Stewart home. Aunt said it was wonderful and tasty. Coffee, plentiful, strong and with individual cups of creamer for all...well except the 3 year old, she had chocolate milk in a kid's cup. Every item was perfect, service was quick, prompt and never caught me with my mouth full of waffle. Also had a huge quantity of sausage patties. They were mighty tasty and a bit spicy but I loved them. I am so glad that I gave Wildberry a 2nd chance.
(5)
David H.
One of the past, if not the best breakfast we've ever had! I had the incredibly amazing and creative tiramisu pancakes, my wife had a great day and a sausage hashbrowns and Wildberry pancakes, my kids were able to have cinnamon roll pancakes and Wildberry pancakes and some great flavorful lemonades... We are going back the next day, couldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy that again
(5)
Robert S.
Not a whole bunch to add that other people haven't already said. I got the Berry Bliss pancakes which were absolutely delicious. Now, as far as plain pancakes, I can do lighter, fluffier at home with Pioneer Baking Mix. But with all the extras (berries, mascorpone, coulis) on this stack, there was little need for syrup. And the plate was full. I could only eat about 2/3s and I'm a pretty good size guy. I like my bacon crisper than what was presented but the applewood smoked strips were still very tasty. And the coffee was excellent as well. It will probably be a very long time before I'm back in the Chicago/Schaumburg area, but if I ever am, I know where I'm going for breakfast.
(4)
Connie L.
This is one of my favorite brunch places in the area. I highly recommend the bliss berry pancakes. If your meal comes with pancakes, you can also substitute them for any specialty pancakes for $2 more. I came here on a Sunday and it was super packed--the wait was over an hour even though it was raining.
(5)
Amy S.
Great juices and coffees!
(5)
Tasty K.
This is a nice, "nicer" breakfast place in nice Schaumburg. It's an more upscale alternative to local greasy spoons or low end chains. A big plus is their outdoor seating, weather permitting, of course.
(5)
Violet M.
Always a good experience here. Food is fresh though on the pricey side but I don't mind paying for better quality food. It's always a good idea to come early because of the long wait esp. for weekend brunch hours. Love their pancakes and orange grapefruit juice.
(4)
Charity T.
Probably the best breakfast place in the area. Id give it 5 stars except for the wait on weekends and the fact they don't take reservations or allow you to put your name in early. I get that they are busy enough to not need to but it is very frustrating all the same. Basically it's a weekday place only for me. Everything I've had on the menu has been good, Just expect to wait 1.5-2 hours if you go on the weekend.
(4)
Will F.
Worst parking ever, small lot and this place does not care about its customers or else it would have ample space. We had to fight for parking over 30 minutes, then was told inside the wait was 45 minutes to an hour. Are you kidding me? No breakfast is worth that. What a joke. Get a bigger staff and better parking. Instead you make your customers suffer for mediocre food. Great business ethic...
(1)
Happy C.
Their menu is a tad bit different from other pancake houses, so I found that refreshing. Flavors are amazing! Try their butcher's block skillet.
(4)
Kathryn G.
The only place with pancakes that taste like my Mom's homemade buttermilk! Delicious food, but be prepared to wait for a table. Their specialty pancakes are amazing. Red Velvet yes please!
(4)
T L.
Fantastic breakfast! Wether you get pancakes, crepes, or omelets you can't go wrong. This place is only open early until 2. There can be quite a wait to be seated on the weekends.The earlier you arrive the better.
(5)
Gemma K.
Sunday brunch anyone? You better believe it. But beware; expect to wait for two things: your table and more than likely a parking space because sweet Wildberry competes with an adjoining restaurant, as well as a fully loaded Costco store. Not to worry. Once you enter and get going; your dining experience will put that 3 block hike to the door completely out of your mind. The menu is huge! The portions are huge! The flavors are huge! The coffee is huge! Our group of 4 shared one of the center booths (also huge) and our waiter was phenomenal, but not huge. Order up! This is where snooping at everyone around you can be helpful. It was easy for me to decide: the wild Wildberry French Toast came covered in fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries and was not cloying or sweet. It came with a side of chicken sausage links that had that fennel flavor I absolutely love. Nice job! My cousin opted for the Florentine omelet that included spinach, sun dried tomatoes, jack cheese and though this looked delicious I was intrigued by the Spanish omelet staring at me across the table. From olives to sweet peppers to salsa and Chihuahua cheese to the size of the skillet it was amazing. Though we had decided to take our Moms out; they never seem to disappoint in the appetite department thanks to that Sicilian to the core, core. Ma ordered up the Granddaddy ... eggs, browns, links, silver dollar cakes ... I have never seen a bigger plate of food in front of someone who is 5 feet tall. My Aunt, with her bigger than the average bear sweet tooth chose the Apple Cinnamon crepes. They looked delicious and were more of a fruit and nut confection than simply crepes with meager stuffing's. Another plus: the portions are so wild plan on taking half your brunch home in the best take home carriers I have seen in a long time. Make no mistake: we went wild at Wildberry and I'm sure you will too!
(5)
annette d.
Could be a great place if they stepped up their game. It's good to have Intelligentsia coffee, but a refill is never offered--in fact, even when requested, it never came. Pancakes don't have the extras in the batter; they're just sprinkled on top. The dried cranberries just fell off them. Food was not hot. We got there early, so we didn't wait, but the waitress, though nice, was whisking our food away while we paused between bites. We had not had our food that long either! I guess they REALLY wanted us to go. Portions were generous and prices were not outrageous. We had omelettes, pancakes and crepes. Plenty of ham on the egg combo.
(3)
Erica H.
I can never refuse an offer to eat breakfast/brunch. I went for the first time with some family friends and Wildberry happily didn't disappoint. This place was bumpin' so expect some wait time. The portions are huuugee and I'm from Texas so trust me, I know BIG. I ordered the Mexican skillet which came with yummy chorizo and avocado. I love anything with avo so I was drooling as I waited for everyone's elses order to arrive at the table before I could dig in.... mama taught me some good manners, I guess. The skillet easily would have filled me up (if i actually finished it) but it also came with a side of their buttermilk pancakes. Pancakes were alright, nothing to make me go crazy over though. I did have a bite of someone else's omelette which was a bit bland. Could have used something else... but that's what he gets when he orders the healthiest thing on the menu -- an egg white veggie omelet. WHO DIETS ANYMORE?!?!
(4)
Jun K.
Wildberry is my favorite, I really mean THE top of my breakfast/brunch joints to go to. Thinking about it, it really just has to be the food, which is awesome. The place really isn't anything special, nor is the forever wait time they have most days. I can't say I've had anything that I didn't like here, yet that is but I have tried a lot. The big skillets are always my favorite but sometimes you feel like a sweet cheesecake french toast or some good old fashion corn beef and hash. They also have a caffeine bar with some good coffee choices!
(5)
Ashley T.
I love breakfast and used to come here all of the time when I attended AI. Eggs Benedict is my go to and they never fail! I came back when I was in town and depsite the wait, it was delicious! Service is on point and friendly. The menu is extensive and filled with yummy, flavorful options! Prices are a little high but I'm not one to complain about that if the food is above and beyond! Its worth it evertyime! I always recommend this place to out of towners looking for a good breakfast or lunch too!
(5)
Tara E.
We go here when we're not starving for food right away. This restaurant is clearly popular because the average wait times can range from 30 min. to an hour. The restaurant is known for it's innovative pancakes, but being gluten-free I only stick to the honey cakes. We come here occasionally when we have time to relax. The service is pretty great. They even have baristas in the front, so you can grab a drink while waiting for your table. I only knock it down a star because the gluten-free pancakes are too sweet for me. Other than that, it's good to go to for brunch!
(4)
Muja B.
This place is hands-down amazing! I've been there twice already and I can't seem to find any other comparable place. The food is so fresh delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is wonderful warm and the staff are friendly. The service is excellent. Their pancakes French toast omelettes and skillets are to die for! You won't go wrong by picking anything off the menu here.
(5)
Nona K.
Let me start by saying the food here is great. The pancakes are good I've had better but overall the food is excellent. What would be great is if the manager can do something about the excessive wait and the waiting area. No matter what day we have decided to visit there is always a 45 minute wait. Also the waiting area is chaotic with never enough chairs to seat twenty five percent of the folks waiting. I understand this place is popular but the lengthy wait times can be managed better.
(4)
Amanda T.
This place is worth the wait! The food is delicious, portions are big although almost any menu item can be ordered as a side, therefore you can do lots of sharing. Prices are also very reasonable. The wait on weekends can be long but the timing is accurate. Overall great experience.
(5)
Amanda L.
Wildberry is packed anytime you go on a weekend (and often during the week as well), for good reason. With a huge selection of fresh and refreshing breakfast and lunch options, plus a spacious, warmly modern interior, and a coffee and smoothie bar, this is the place to be. Definitely a fan, anytime a friend suggests meeting for breakfast, this is where I suggest! This last go, I tried the Espanola omelette. Huge omelette filled with chorizo, jalapeños, chihuahua cheese, mushrooms, onions, and cilantro, with salsa on the side, this was definitely an amazing choice. I just wish I had more room to finish it ;) The hash browns are better than any I've had - seems likely they are actually made in house. Add two big fluffy pancakes to that, and I could've rolled out of the place! The fresh squeezed OJ was amazing as well. In the past, I've had oatmeal with berries and nuts (the specific menu item was seasonal, but they have tons of oatmeals all the time), it was great, hot with lots of toppings. Totally filling and delicious. My dining companions today had the Fresco omelette, biscuits and gravy, and a 2-eggs meal, and all said they enjoyed their meals as well.
(5)
Cloryssa P.
I literally want to move to Chicago just so I can live closer to this place! No joke this is the best breakfast place I've ever had! Whenever we're in town I make sure to make time to stop at this delicious little piece of heaven! Everything I've ever gotten has been wonderful! The best thing would have to be the blueberry bliss crepes! The strawberry banana smoothies are also super yummy! Even the orange juice is good! The wait is always long so go early!! Definitely worth it though! I would recommend going to this one over the one in the city just because the wait is longer downtown. The also have one north of Chicago that is similar wait to this one. I've been to three locations and they are all wonderfully the same!
(5)
Jason R.
I have been coming here for years. The food is always fresh with great service when I dine in or take out. The best breakfast in the Suburbs.
(5)
Christina R.
I absolutely love this place! The food is amazing. I have ordered quite a few different things and I would recommend almost everything on the menu. I have even had a salad which I am usually a breakfast person when it comes to "breakfast" places. The staff is friendly and attentive. I have even ordered out and had a great experience that way as well. I would recommend ordering out if it's the weekend because the church crowd is intense. The little cafe portion with you walk in is cute. You can order a coffee, late, or cappuccino while you wait. I am not a cappuccino kind of girl but I tried the raspberry one and love it. I am a barista at Starbucks and still can't replicate that taste. Their syrups are amazing there. I also love how they give you the butter, syrups, creams, all on a little plate with tiny little metal containers. Portion sizing matters here and that is really nice they consider that.
(5)
Scott N.
Hands down the best breakfast place. You have to get the "Signature Berry Bliss" pancakes. Incredible!
(5)
Shaun H.
We went on a Monday morning at 9am. No wait time and the food was cooked and served within 10 minutes. I had Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with scrambled eggs and my girlfriend had the French Toast with fresh berries. The biscuits and gravy were the best I've ever had. The eggs were nice and fluffy. The French Toast was really good too. The coffee was some of the best restaurant coffee I've ever had. The hostess and waiting staff courteous and polite. We will definitely be coming back every time we visit Chicago
(5)
Matt B.
Been coming here for years. Amazing food, good service. Lengthy wait on the weekends, plan accordingly but definitely worth it. I don't like pancakes normally but they are delicious here. But her block skillet is also incredible.
This place is a little more money than you would usually pay but it is so worth it. Food is delicious and and very diverse and the drink selection is great! I love the tiramisu pancakes and the blackberry lemonade.
(5)
Joe P.
This place never gets old for us. I also guess this is true for everyone else that has been here because it is always packed! Don't get me wrong this is a good thing because that means they'll stick around and they seem very conscious about the food they put out. The food has always been amazing and prompt and they have pour over coffee-if you've never had it, you must!
(5)
Nic Z.
+ Cappuccino was on par with Italy. Makes Starbucks look like a joke. It had proper foam, tasted of high quality espresso.. phenom. + Choc chip pancakes - my friend devoured the entire plate, had his face covered in chocolate, and kept saying, "This is so
(4)
Mina H.
So this place has been on the list for a looooong time. There's always a long wait, and all that hype. So yeah, went to brunch there on Sat, the 45min wait was okay because I went and browsed at Nord Rack and saw some interesting bargains. Back to the restaurant. Its okay inside but nothing great. Same deal with the Spanish Omelet I got, minus the chorizo sausage - maybe the spinach substitution was detrimental to the taste. Food was okay, I liked the presentation and individual creamer but the food and coffee was nothing special. Prices are super-reasonable, but I think I have had better at Egg Basket or even IHOP. Maybe I needed to have a special to feel the special. Color me dis-appointed.
(3)
Joni L.
I had a really long (but expected wait) here for brunch on a Sunday. You can pop over to the bar next door and grab some mimosas for the wait. Once our buzzer rang we were seated. The menu is rather large but that wasn't a bad thing. I had an egg white omelet with their signature Wildberry pancakes. Omelet was good but the pancakes were fabulous. Hot, fluffy, with berries and a cream sauce on top. I will return again just for those yummy pancakes! They were worth the wait.
(4)
David P.
I have gone here many times with friends and family. They have Great service and it is always worth the wait. I have never had a bad meal here and I highly recommend going here! A+++++
(5)
Angel R.
Really good brunch place. Nice atmosphere, good service, good food, potato hash is cooked perfectly to me (and I'm picky when it comes to it). Sucky part is they don't offer a lot of seating, you could be waiting for an awful long time on Saturdays
(4)
Yutong C.
This place, as a business, is horrible. I have never came to Wildberry with a waiting time shorter than 1 hour, yet they do not let you make reservations. The food is overpriced and not worth it. Horrible service also, and before you even sit down, you are jam packed in a waiting area with 50 other people. I would never EVER step into this excuse for a classy breakfast restaurant again.
(1)
Usman I.
Hands down the best breakfast in Chicagoland! Be mentally prepared to spend at least half an hour for a seat, but well worth the wait.
(5)
Christophe C.
One of the few good brunch places in the area. Nothing too special about the place, but it's got a healthy stream of folk (gets a little crowded on the weekends) and it has a nice open layout with plenty of sun.
(3)
Amy T.
First time at this location. The restaurant is a lot smaller compared to the one they have in Libertyville. We went in on a Sunday around 11am and of course the restaurant was already packed with customers (they do not take reservations on weekends). The wait was about 30min so not too bad. For some reason, they only have 4-5 chairs in the waiting area and at least 30 people waiting. The weather was pretty nice the day we went, so most customers waited outside by the front entrance. What happens when winter comes? One thing that was kind of strange is this Wildberry Cafe shares restrooms with the restaurant/bar next door. They do not have their own restroom area. Maybe I'm wrong....? Overall, the service and food were both excellent at this location but I prefer the Libertyville location over this location.
(4)
Mike P.
First off, we went on a Thursday AM. While they were busy the whole time, there was never a wait. I say this because so many posts said there is always a 30 minute wait... Average menu price is $8-10.(great value!!) Our server was friendly and got our orders correct. The servings are huge and HIGH QUALITY!! The French toast is a must! Two at our table ordered the Wildberry French toast and neither of us needed any syrup!! Someone ordered an Omelet that was huge and was very happy as was my wife who ordered the Wildberry Crepe (the hash browns were tasty too!) The restaurant is spacious and clean. After eating here, I don't know if I would every go anywhere else for a GOOD breakfast if I lived in this area- period! Think of the super tasty and huge portioned breakfast items you find at many New York Deli's or Chicago area Greek Diners but insert a cleaner, more spacious inside with an average price tag of $8-$10!! If you like First Watch type breakfast spots, you will also really like this place. Personally, I think Wildberry is WAY better! If you want a great breakfast go here!! FYI- I uploaded pics of their menu to give a better idea on prices and options. there are a lot of pics, so go to around # 200 or so... Please thumb up/comment if you liked this review and I would count it a privilege if you chose to follow me as I review places I travel and visit. Thank you for taking the time to read! ~mp
(4)
Kristina J.
Really good biscuits and gravy, excellent quality, fast service and friendly! We're coming back!
(5)
Sazsha M.
A new favorite breakfast spot for me. Decided to try it out based on all of the positive reviews and it definitely lives up to them. So far I've tried the Berry Bliss Pancakes and the Banana Bread French Toast. Both were out of this world! No need for syrup or anything extra on either. Super high stack of pancakes loaded with fruit on top and creme anglaise. French toast was literally banana bread slices cooked up french toast style topped with tons of bananas. See pics for both. The coffee bar in the front is a nice touch and the drinks are great. The servers have been very friendly and helpful everytime I've gone there. Now to address the big issue everyone seems to keep bringing up. THE WAIT TIME. I've gone there on a Friday afternoon, wait time was under 10 mins. And I just got done eating there now, Sunday morning. Zero wait time today! So there is NO issue from my experiences there so far. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Jolly S.
Wildberry was delicious. I had the meat lover's skillet, with scrambled eggs and no cheese. It was so delicious didn't even need any ketchup for the entire thing. I the different meats were exactly what I needed to satisfy my carnivorous soul and the best part was that it was not too salty, and the hash browns still crispy.
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Matt D.
This place was great! The wait time is long but totally worth it if your looking for a good breakfast/brunch place. I would recommend trying one of their flavored lemonades. Very refreshing on a hot summers day. Personally, I had the strawberry one which was delicious! The wait time for the food was short for my party of 4 and everything is reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and were close to accurate with our wait time. We were told 35 minutes and waited 40. The Southwest hollandaise sauce was amazing on my eggs Benedict over homemade hash.
(4)
Brian K.
The best Breakfast place around. Great food that came out fast even though it was super crowded. Great service and many Gluten Free options. great place for the family as well. Only reason I didn't give 5stars was the 2hour 36min wait to get seated I dam near watched the entire Bears game on the TV in the waiting area. At least they played the Bears lol
(4)
J T.
I had eaten here 5 or more times at least. I wanted to make sure to see if this places was really as good as everyone said it was. The food is ok but not great. I've came there with large parties with kids too and they're not as accommodating. Sometimes I think the long wait would be worth it but it's not. I kind of like going to other local places instead because the waiters and waitresses seem nicer and more attentive at other local restaurants. I do like how everything is very clean and modern looking but to be honest for the money I rather take it to some other local breakfast places. The food pricing is OK and not great. I feel like I'm just paying for a nice clean place to eat where the food can be picture perfect but tastes OK. If you're thinking OMG this food is amazing then it's because you've been waiting a really long time for your table and you're really freaking hungry. Granted things do taste better when you're hungry so maybe they're on to something.
(3)
Rebecca R.
If I could give half starts, this would be a 4 1/2. Usually this place is packed, but this time I went after the lunch crowd on a weekday and was able to walk right in. My sister and her new baby was able to fit at one of the tables no problem. It was nice because there was no stairs or levels that presented any issues for her sleeper in the stroller. The server was nice and although they were closing soon, she was always around to refill our drinks and be sure we were happy. Our food came out quickly and we were both very happy with our choices. The hardest part is deciding between sweet and savory, then breakfast or lunch. I will be back here until they turn me away to try all the delicious sounding things on their menu!
(4)
Emilee S.
The espanola omelette is fantastic, service was great, went here with my kids and they got the pancakes which they devoured. Clean, attentive & will definitely go again!
(4)
Erick P.
Food is great!! Pancake is amazing! and their service was good! Def going back.
(5)
David A.
Travelling and found this on yelp. A great recommendation. Thanks. Fantastic breakfast in an open, airy space. Friendly and quick service made it even better. I had an egg white omelette with vegetables. It was light and fluffy. Best of all it came with a side of any type of pancake. The server recommended a multigrain with walnuts and figs. They were awesome. They also had a brown sugar glaze and had candied walnuts and super sweet dried figs. More like a dessert but no complaints here! The omelette was large and there were two pancakes. If I wasn't alone I could have easily shared this and two people would have been full and satisfied. Wish I had one of these in my town.
(4)
Jessica R.
Never in my life so far have I ever not been able to finish a meal because it was so disgusting in my life until today. There's a first for everything I suppose. Being a big fan of red velvet cupcakes I figured I'd try their red velvet French toast. Assuming that because it was a breakfast item it would not be as though I was actually eating cake for breakfast. I was wrong. It wasn't even French toast. It was a thin layer of cake shaped like French toast with some waxy middle layer and then another thin layer of cake. It was absolutely disgusting! I had a couple others at my table try it to see if maybe it was just me. The look of disgust was immediate as they put some in their mouths. I can only hope this place does the right thing and gets this item off their menu ASAP! On top of shitty food, the server never once asked how our food was. Something I get asked by every server I've ever had once you receive your food. She came to our table only to take our order, bring our drinks, and bring the checks. That's it! Our table was 7 twenty some year olds, but we are good tippers. She was left all together I believe a $30 tip. Which I strongly don't believe she deserved. I had heard such good things about this place, but honestly I don't know that I'd come back. Too expensive to pay for shitty food and shitty service. Incredible disappointment! I really wanted to like this place...
(1)
Maria E.
Love having brunch here. Can't really complain about the long wait because it's definitely worth it. I've tried the corned beef hash skillet a few times with buttermilk pancakes, always perfectly cooked and love it. Service is good and atmosphere is nice. They also have other non breakfast options like burgers and fries but never tried them so can't comment on that.
(4)
Ike R.
My parents live in Wheeling/Arlington Hts/Buffalo Grove area and I visit couple times a year and I look foward to eating at Wildberry Cafe. Even though Walker Bros is just a mile away from their home, I prefer the trek to Schaumburg to eat at Wildberry.
(5)
Kaye D.
Either go early or go later to avoid the breakfast crowd. Otherwise, you can find yourself waiting for 45 minutes to get seated. Luckily, we're early morning risers, and got a table right away. We've also found luck in the outdoor seating when it's pseudo-cooler outside (spring/fall time: when it's warm when the sun hits, but cooler in the shade) to be seated right away. Most people still prefer to be seated indoors during this time. The food portions are large. Bring out the take home boxes to have 2 meals out of 1 entree! All the food tastes fresh, and depending on what you decide on eating, the food can taste really rich (ex. french toast and pancakes). I'm more into breakfast menu items, so I can't say what the lunch items are like. My current breakfast faves are skillets (garden & venetian) and benedicts (classic). Service and attentiveness was great. I wonder if that changes when the restaurant is completely full. In our duration, we've had pleasant experiences here with the servers and with the food.
(4)
Kelly B.
A must stop when we are in Chicago! My oldest and I adore the Corned Beef Benny, while the little guy can't get enough of the Fruity Pebble Pancakes - it is one of the few breakfasts that he never leaves a bite behind. Hubby tried the Apple pancakes he was underwhelmed, I told him he should have had the Wildberry version - duh. We have been very lucky with timing our visits just right so that I don't think we have ever waited more than 10 minutes, but one trip we did pass on our second visit since the wait was about 45 minutes and we needed to get going. Yes, it is on the pricier side, but it is a lovely spot for breakfast, and honestly if there was a location near me, I would be there ALOT.
(4)
Tammy F.
I love this place!! Food is great!! The only negative thing is you have to wait especially on the weekends for a table. They get really busy especially Sunday mornings.
(5)
Erin S.
Amazing food and great staff! Make sure to go early as the place is packed after 8:00am on the weekends. The skillets and omelets are always flavorful perfection and if your feeling like an indulgent breakfast, give the tiramisu pancakes a whirl!! Super delicious!
(5)
Carrie C.
Delicious. Always a wait for a table but worth it. Fig and walnut pancakes a must have!
(5)
Amy K.
Wonderful pancakes! This isn't someplace I could eat often, (and since I live in Seattle this will not be an issue,) but definitely a treat. The portions are huge, consider sharing. Over two visits I tried the cinnamon roll pancakes (YUM!), and the corned beef hash with two eggs and two pancakes (enough food for an army!) My normally picky three year old ate her silver dollar pankcakes!
(5)
Yolanda T.
Food, great! Price, wonderful! Our server Jordan, pleasant! Turtle Mocha, delicious! Will definitely go again.
(5)
Gregory B.
Back on track. Everything was wonderful.
(5)
Charlie C.
A great breakfast place. Big portions, delicious food, and Intelligentsia coffee - you can't go wrong. The servers were very friendly and we got seated within 20 minutes despite coming mid day on a Saturday. Definitely recommend this place to anybody looking for a breakfast fix.
(5)
Eric H.
My first time and it was excellent. I had the corned beef hash skillet- meat, cheese, potatoes, and eggs. A pretty standard skillet but the Corned beef makes it. She had wild berry french toast. It's Texas cut, nice crisp to it and covered with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, some whip cream and syrup. It was quite tasty. It all depends if you like sweet or savory for breakfast. Prepare to wait during peak times. We were quoted 45 but in actuality it was about 20. Pretty prompt service as they like to get you in and get you out. I would go back for sure.
(4)
Candice G.
Why is everyone that works here so damn good looking? Schwing! I guess that's why it's called morning woo...uh, nevermind. So this little, ahem- I mean GIANT breakfast place was somewhere I had foolishly been avoiding for a while now. Something about the size and being amidst a bunch of big box chain Schaumburg businesses made Wildberry Cafe an unlikely candidate for a business I would go out of my way to patronize... that and the fact they close at 2pm on the weekends and I'm lucky if I've even gotten out of bed for my first morning whiz at that point on the weekends. Well, shaaaaame on me. The first time I ate here was Saturday and less than 24 hours later I was begging my morning companion (ooh la la) if we could go back... but then I ended up falling back asleep. Wah, wah. The point is- my intentions were pure and made me totally rethink why I was initially going to give WbC 4 stars--- and it was because I was jealous. Positively green with envy that over 140 people gave this place glowing reviews before I got a chance to get my grubby little (now) sausage fingers on that french toast. Now on to the nitty gritty... and keep in mind that I am NOT a breakfast person. We arrive at some ungodly hour (noon-thirty) and the parking lot is jam packed and there's a 15-20 minute wait once we get inside. No worries, they actually sat us much sooner than that and to be honest, the wait here is very bearable considering the large waiting area with chairs and the coffee/juice bar (also serving banana and strawberry bread) in the foyer. We perused the menu while we waited and were able to number our possible order down to 3 things... that we *maybe* didn't want. My advice: Get everything. Just do it. You know those times you over order and nothing's as orgasmic as your hungry eyes thought it'd be? Well that ain't gonna happen here. You'll just NomNomNom your way to the happiest hemorrhage in the history of breakfast. I got a standard Chai tea latte to drink and I'd say that was my only let down. I saw a bunch of people drinking out of mugs, mine came in a lame-o paper cup with a lid. :::sad panda face::: I dunno if there's a certain drink or size you have to order to get the real deal ceramic china but next time imma ask. Things just taste better that way. Moving on... For NomNomz, my morning companion and I split 2 meals. The Espanola (Combo of Jalapeño Peppers, Avocado, Onions, Cilantro, Mushrooms & Chihuahua Cheese, Atop of a Tortilla. Served with Salsa) and the Bliss Berry French Toast (Thick Cut Brioche Stacked with Wildberry Mascarpone, Fresh Blackberries, Strawberries and Blueberries. Topped with Vanilla Cream Anglaise & Blackberry Coulis). See Pics. See Pics. See Pics. See Pics. HUGE. Savory. Sweet. Everything I could have ever wanted in a meal, right at my fork tips. We finished every last giant bit on our monster plates. Full disclosure: There was post meal plate lick-age happening. I am not ashamed. On the agenda for next time: *S'mores pancakes *Red Velvet french toast *Tiramisu Pancakes *Fig and Walnut Pancakes *Rocky Mountain Crepes *Caramel Apple Pecan French Toast *Stuffed Strawberry Cheescake French Toast *Swedish Pancakes ... alright, enough's enough. This 'want/need' list this is going in the To Be Cont'd pile. I'd like to leave with one final parting offer to Wildberry: Wildberry Cafe- I would do dirty dirty filthy things if you'd just open up a late night/dessert breakfast version of WbC for us night owls. Pretty please with S'mores pancakes on top?
By far my favorite breakfast place in the area. Food is always top notch and you get a good amount of food for your money. Most people end up taking some of their meal home with them. Service is usually good and food comes out in 10-15 minutes generally. My only complaint is that they aren't open later. Definitely could go for some brunch at dinner time.
(5)
Raj V.
Overhyped breakfast place. Wonder why it's always crowded . Is it because if the location or is it because it's next to costco with high human foot traffic . Pondering the reasons
(3)
Magnus L.
It was hard to not have high expectations of this place based on the reviews. We got here at 8 am on a Wednesday morning and there was no wait at all to be seated. I started with coffee, i love Starbucks coffee so I'm usually disappointed when I get coffee elsewhere but their coffee is awesome. I ordered the Denver skillet, their serving is BIG! It was a wonderful mix of onions, bell peppers, ham, onions and egg. It was really tasty and one of the best skillets I've had. I chose their banana pancakes with it and their pancakes are awesome! Really moist and tasty, I just wished they had mixed the bananas into the batter as well. This place is in the top 3 of diners I've been to.
(5)
Mia M.
We heard about Wildberry and read great reviews so we had to come try it! We were quoted a 45 minute wait but were seated within 30 minutes! Great for Easter weekend! The waiting area was very cramped, so we were stuck waiting near the coffee bar. I noticed a couple things about the barista working while we were there. She had her phone propped up on the bar area which is really dirty who knows where her phone has been! Her hair was down to her waist and only pulled back halfway so we saw it brush over the lids and other equipment multiple times... yuck! She kept fixing her hair then going right back to making drinks without washing her hands which was pretty gross to me-- and the reason why I ordered normal coffee instead of an espresso drink. After the wait the two of us were seated in a booth that could fit 8 to 10 people which was a little weird but we were starving so we took it! Aside from that the food was amazing. I ordered the wildberry chocolate chip pancakes and was very impressed. My boyfriend one of the specials which was equally good. The waitress we had was very attentive with the coffee refills which was very nice. It was strong coffee and tasted a lot better than most breakfast places! I loved the little plate of condiments they brought out with the entree! Overall it was a great breakfast spot and the portions are huge and the food tasted very fresh!
(4)
Roseanne S.
I normally wouldn't give a place I have just been to a 5-star rating but this place is so freaking awesome! Why are you hiding in a little corner on Meacham Road, Wildberry? Come out and play! This place is bumpin'. Both times I've been here, I've waited 45 minutes (on a Saturday and Sunday). However, they have a little coffee nook off to the side where you can order anything from a coffee to a smoothie to tide you over while you wait to be seated. Good idea for all those coffee addicts out there. Once I was able to order, I requested the Wildberry french toast. What a great decision that was. Two big pieces of french toast, drizzled with vanilla and berry creme, and topped off with strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Yummers! I didn't even need syrup. It was to die for. Probably my favorite french toast ever. The second time I was in an eggy mood, so I ordered a simple eggs, bacon, and hash browns breakfast. Pretty basic. The toast is real wheat toast, though. Like the kind where you can actually see the grains on the bread. Not that poser wheat bread. The second time I went was really loud, but that's because I was seated next to a group of 11 guys celebrating a birthday. Who celebrates a birthday at breakfast? The guy even gave a speech! But, I digress. Overall, I think this is my new favorite breakfast place. It is my favorite meal of the day, and the most important, and I think Wildberry does a great job of satisfying my breakfast needs. Tummy=happy!
(5)
Kimberly S.
I adore the coffee at this place... I always order a caramel latte and it is heaven!! Service is quick, food is also delicious. I don't eat pork, so I ordered eggs Benedict without the pork product and it was actually very very good... I also came back and tried a couple other breakfast items ...pancakes and skillets and all were excellent... But again, I cannot say enough good stuff about their lattes!! This is my favorite breakfast place hands-down!!
(5)
Scott E.
On a Sunday morning we got here at 10am with a 45 min wait. Be sure to get here early if you don't want to wait in line. They don't take reservations. Food was exceptional! Service is great. Wait staff is friendly! I would come back for sure!
(4)
Stephanie C.
Fantastic. Had to wait about 15min but it was very worth it! Got wild berry OJ (so-so), strawberry cheesecake French toast and applewood bacon. The French toast looked and tasted amazing. Service was good, and food was pretty fast for how busy they were.
(5)
Rachel R.
We arrived at about 11am on a Thursday and got seated right away. My husband got the chocolate chip pancakes with the 2 eggs any style and I got the oreo s'mores pancakes with the 2 eggs any style. Both were delicious. My husband was extremely impressed that they actually got his order of "bacon extra crispy" correct (most places rarely do). There were so many choices ... we wish we had a Wildberry in Northern VA!
(4)
Gus I.
Great food.. Better service. Next level breakfast experience.. These guys do it right..
(5)
Jesse M.
This place is amazing. My favorite place to go for breakfast. The food tastes so good. I highly recommend getting the veggie omelette it's fantastic. Not sure why people complain about the long wait. I've gone here over 5 times already and never had to wait. Even if you do wait trust me it's worth it! Did I mention they also got Oreo pancakes!
(5)
Ed C.
The food is very good and they have a diverse menu. Service is satisfactory. I went there on a late afternoon before they closed. Otherwise they are always busy(45 minute wait easily) and parking is a challenge. While I would go back, I would never wait the 45 mins.
(3)
Courtney M.
Well slap me down and shave me naked, this place was delightful. There is a reason that Wildberry is so busy- it's delicious. My family and I recently visited this delightful place a few weeks ago to enjoy brunch and we left fat and happy! The building is very pretty and is filled with tables and happy people. Our waiter was very kind and did not fuss when it took me forever to decide what I was actually going to consume. I ended up going with a skillet filled with the most delightful assortment of hash browns, ham, eggs, etc. Not only that, but I had some amazing, fluffy pancakes coated lightly in powdered sugar AND a bowl of strawberries. I understand that this is not the best season to purchase strawberries and so I was a bit apprehensive about the freshness that would be available. Boy was I wrong! The bowl (which was supposed to be a side bowl) was massive and was filled with the most delicious, fresh and juicy strawberries. My pregnant self was practically drooling all over the table when my food arrived! I honestly cannot say anything negative about this place. Granted there is a long wait, but they do accept reservations if you have at least 6 people in your party. And if not, it is WORTH THE WAIT!!! Promise.
(5)
Melissa A.
My friends and I arrived at Wildberry around noon on a Saturday. We didn't have to wait too long to be seated even though it was pretty busy. I ordered the mexicana skillet and it was delicious! The skillets come with a side of pancakes or toast but I was able to substitute vegetables in place of it without any problems! The waiter was great and very attentive. I love this place for brunch and will be back soon!
(5)
Eumi C.
This is my favorite brunch place to go in the burbs. My mom lives around here so we like to go often. The only thing is the wait is SUPER long on the weekends. Either go wayyyy in the morning, or later after 1 ish. I've tried multiple items on the menu and each have been great. The portions are good for the price. Coffee refills are up to the minute, and the servers are always fantastic. JAM. Make sure and try their Wildberry JAM. SO GOOD. No matter what I order, omelette, waffles, pancakes, ham, etc... JAM
(5)
Amman A.
Been going here for years and years even before the long wait times on the weekends. My favorite breakfast brunch place period!!! No place has served food this amazingly delicious consistently! They need another location ASAP so this one isn't as busy!
(5)
Carmella M.
GREAT place for breakfast and great food. never had a problem staff is friendly and service is good and the food is as well.
(3)
Matt C.
Huge heavy heapin' portions of good ol' murican breakfast. Good hearty breakfast. It's always packed but a good spot for brunch with the S/O or family. Wouldn't wait in line for it though.
(3)
Cathy M.
Good food, good service. Went on a weekday for lunch. There was a short wait, which was surprising, though I suppose it speaks to the popularity of this place. All three of us had sandwiches- chicken salad, veggie wrap, and cranberry turkey. We were all pleased with our choices. Drink refills were prompt. The only negative would be it is kind of a loud atmosphere. Great choice - good food, prompt service, and inexpensive for what you get!
(4)
Kristine R.
Would have given 5 stars except for the fact when I went to pay for our meal it took so long and I was the only one in line to pay. There were 4 employees crowding the register all talking about George Clooney and how the "man whore" is off the market. I asked for a different pen because the first one wouldn't work and they all looked at me like how dare I interrupt their conversation. It's too bad because other than that everything was great. People need to learn to be professional. FOOD IS ALWAYS GREAT HERE.
(3)
Thomas F.
Excellent place for breakfast!!! The corned beef hash was the best I've ever had, and they have specialty pancakes for just about everyone. If you want to fulfill your sweet tooth I suggest the Oreo S'mores pancakes!!! Very clean and modern on the inside and makes you feel comfortable. Service was friendly and fast the only thing I didn't like was my scrambled eggs (just a bit bland). If you're in Schaumburg or anywhere close this place is def worth a visit!!!
(4)
Michael L.
This places gets 5 stars b/c they give you lots of food for your money and the food is pretty darn good. I got the homemade corned beef hash and girlfriend got the wildberry french toast. I added tiramisu pancakes for $1. I think the tiramisu pancakes were the best part of the meal. Best pancakes I've ever had. I usually eat a lot and can easily clear my plate. However, I had to admit defeat because I could not finish my meal. I always love it when I get a good, filling meal for a good price.
(5)
Cristie F.
YUMZ. I love me some Wildberry Cafe!! Wildberry is definitely one of the best breakfast joints in the NW 'burbs. I love everything, well, almost everything about it. Loves: - Wildberry preserves (omg.) - Fig and Walnut Multi-grain Pancakes - Ham & Cheddar Eggs - Cranberry Turkey on a Pretzel Roll - Cozy and lively atmosphere - Friendly and FAST service Hates!: - Weekend waits - If you're planning on brunching here on a Saturday or Sunday, expect an hour wait. Unless you like having brunch at 6am. Reservations aren't excepted either. boo. - Resisting the sugary sweet menu items In addition to coming to Wildberry regularly for brunch, I also held my sister's bridal shower here. Although settling on logistics was frustrating, they did a PHENOMENAL job. Not only was the pricing reasonable, but you got to create your own customized menu with 5 items from the main menu. Every guest was satisfied...and raved on how good the food was. Since it was later in the afternoon, I chose more lunch type options. The Wildberry Salad and Cranberry Turkey on a Pretzel Roll were the biggest hits. The service was top notch. The staff bent-over-backwards to get each of the guests whatever they needed. If tables needed to be moved, they moved them. If special dietary requests were made, it was done - no questions asked. They cut the cake for us and helped to box it up. We were even there past the allotted time - and nothing was ever said. I can't say enough good things about Wildberry...I just wish those weekend wait times weren't so long.
(4)
Annie L.
I would give it 5 stars, but my fig & honey pancakes weren't anything special. Service was good, interior is nice, my americano was tasty, but man those pancakes could've been better. Next time, Mexican skillet. Definitely call ahead because this place is packed all the time.
(4)
Scott S.
This place is ridiculous. I get the whole Sunday morning thing but this place tells you about a 1/2 hour wait and it took over an hour. I wasn't going to give up after waiting sooooo long. For those who say it is worth the wait..BS, the food is no better than any diner that I could get into and enjoy my breakfast in under an hour . The atmosphere is loud and reminded me of a high school cafeteria. The waitstaff is pleasant but I'll stay away. Way too aggravating...ruined the experience!
(1)
Saba A.
#1 Breakfast Spot Few Tips! -Always best with a large group. Well, if you have patience to wait up to an hour on a weekend morning. Maybe not best for grandparents. -Go ahead and order the coffee at the coffee bar. It'll make it easier to pass time by. Then you can change it up and get a mix of their delicious lemonades once you sit. -SHARE! I love ordering a sweet french toast or pancakes at the table and then spitting omelettes with my husband. We went with a group of 8 people and we all shared. -BEST SERVICE. Please tip 20 percent- they deserve it. Plus they are so nice. -If you come around 12, sit at 1, hang till 3, that's the best!
(5)
K M.
The lines are insane. Get a reservation or get ready to futz around for an hour while you wait. That being said, the cooks are working overtime and are aces at their craft- I had a skillet, was not disappointed! Come hungry- the servings are generous. Only complaint is the price- it's pricey for breakfast food. That's a margin call complaint, though- it's Chicago! Home of the $20 pizza, everything's pricey. Would 100% recommend. You'll enjoy it.
(5)
Joe P.
Descriptive phrase: the epitome of suburban brunch. Luckily we called in our brunch order to-go at Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg, because when we arrived on a Sunday morning there had to have been 100 people milling about outside waiting for tables in the already-large interior. They had our food ready to roll, so kudos to for that. At Wildberry Cafe you're in for huge-mongous portions of whatever you order, all of which is good-not-great food. They have standard to interesting offerings, but it's all like a sanitized version obviously tailored to please as many suburban palates as possible. My Breakfast Burrito ($9.75) was passable but unremarkable, filling but unsatisfying. It's hard to argue with the portions and the prices, and obviously Wildberry Cafe is a popular place catering to the right audience, but I was less than impressed.
(3)
Christina G.
We came here for a brunch to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday. We wouldn't normally head out to Schaumburg, but it's about halfway between our houses. There were four of us, and even though we got to the restaurant fairly early, there was a wait. Nothing too long - maybe 20 minutes or so, but I was surprised to wait at all. The inside of the restaurant is very cute - made to look rustic. We were seated at a table and the one knock is that it was kind of cramped. My chair was bumped just about every time someone needed to squeeze by. Everything else was wonderful. Our server was kind and helpful. She really knew the menu. I ordered an omelette (and ended up taking half of it home because it was so huge!). It came with pancakes, and I spent the extra $1 to make them blueberry. 100% worth it. My husband had the side cinnamon roll pancakes, and those were good too. Service was pretty quick for how busy it was. I think we were in and out (including wait time) in a little over an hour and a half. As we left, the wait looked to be pretty significant though.
(5)
Iris T.
Why isn't there a Wildberry Cafe in Houston? :( I honestly didn't have too many high expectations, to be quite honest. I love breakfast places and I crave breakfast foods time and again, but it is just breakfast. Not 'just' breakfast (it's the so-called important meal of the day, after all!) but there are only so many things you can eat... or more specifically, I can eat. Quick background: I'm vegetarian, but also don't consume onions, garlic, leeks, chives, or anything else in that lovely family. However, this place seemed local and I do love trying local things when traveling. We got there at around 8:45 AM or so. There was no line but the place was already filled up to around 70%. We were greeted by two ladies and lead up to a large booth by the waiter station. Didn't bother me much since it was located in a corner of sorts so I could people watch. Then it occurred to me: it's Monday and should be commute-to-work time... why were there so many people?? It simply amazed me how popular this place was and according to the reviews, it was bound to get busier. Our waiter was really nice and helpful when he came by a couple of minutes after we were seated. Sorry, forgot his name but he looked like someone I know (who is currently living abroad so I know they're not one and the same). We asked him what we could eat (sadly, not the hash browns). We tried to order the Fresca Omelette and the Signature Berry Bliss Waffle. Then he told us we could just get the omelette and then add on the waffle as a side for just $3 instead of the $10.25 we would have paid just for the waffle (I'm hoping it also comes with its own sides with that price). That's what we ended up going with... so we had the omelette with a side of fruit and the waffle. IT WAS AN AWESOME DEAL. We were pretty content afterwards. The omelette was like an omelette I had never seen or had before. The way it was made, the ingredients were folded into the egg and there was a good amount of avocado in it. My husband loved it (saying it was less greasy than IHOP, this breakfast chain we have in abundance of down south), which is saying something since he'll eat anything as long as it's edible and vegetarian and never looks anything other than indifferent when I ask him if he liked something and he'd do a half shrug and say something generic like, "It was nice." I really enjoyed my omelette. A lot. The waffle was a legit-sized waffle (see photo) and it was nice and fluffy. They said it would be topped with berry mascarpone and I really think they actually use real mascarpone. It was full topped with fresh berries that were just so juicy and cute and was the perfect (and indulgent) side to a savory breakfast. I would totally come back again if I ever had the chance and I might just get the exact same thing. I'd probably try something new if I could, but some of the other items I was interested in were off limits. Also: a special thank you to that waiter for letting us know we could just add a special waffle for just $3 extra!
(5)
Jawad M.
Signature Berry bliss waffle, grilled cheese sammich with fries and a side of hash-browns with jalapeños and mozzarella cheese on top. Everything tasted really good. Service was fast even tho there were plenty of customers! Wildberry Cafe never lets you down when it comes to breakfast!
(4)
Lindsey S.
I didn't have high expectations for this place, as it looked ultra trendy I just assumed the food would be boring and overly priced. Wrong. Wrong wrong wrong. We waited 40 minutes for a table, which went by quickly while I people watched and counted how many times a little girl threw a tantrum. I was tempted to get a coffee drink from the coffee bar counter at the front of the place, but I didn't want to be full before I even had any food. By the way, the to go coffee bar area is genius. Order a drink while you wait, Wildberry keeps racking in the dollars! So I ordered corned beef hash. It's one of my favorite breakfast items and I have to say, this was the best I've ever had. I also splurged on my pancake side and upgrades to an Oreo S'mores pancake. Seriously. It was ridiculous. Portions were big, and the prices were average, nothing outrageous. Service was adequate, tables got cleaned off quickly. My only wish is that they took reservations so I didn't have to spend quality time with a screaming toddler. Can't wait to go back on a weekday when it isn't as busy!
(4)
Trae P.
Great experience overall, friendly's Greeters and servers . Nice restaurant with plenty of seating A wide range of menu options for breakfast or brunch oh man am I stuffed!
(5)
Tammy N.
A great breakfast/brunch gem in the Chicago area that really delivers on quality and taste! Impeccably nice and attentive service? Yes. Fresh fruit and vanilla anglaise on their signature berry bliss entrees? Heck yes. Short waiting time? Sadly, no, but I felt that the wait (30+ minutes) was well worth it. There are plenty of chairs inside and outside of the restaurant and there are convenient buzzers for when your party is ready to be seated. I ordered the signature berry bliss crepes and the florence eggs benedict and despite being almost completely different flavor profiles, both were equally delicious and fresh. The chefs really know how to season their food here and it shows in how the ingredients compliment each other well in each entree! I ended my meal with a tasty cup of chai latte and left with a happy stomach. I would love to come back if I am ever in the area.
(5)
Madhurima N.
The pancake I ordered looked amazing!! I ordered a skillet and their special berry pancake (I think that was the name, can't recall the exact one), along with coffee. The portions were enormous! The food was great and the service was too good. The place was clean and orderly. The coffee was very tasty as well. I've been there only once and would highly recommend it for breakfast/brunch.
(5)
Hiram C.
This place is great! Hands down one of the most elite breakfast restaurants in the area. I would highly recommend this place for a good old fashion American breakfast. It's all really affordable, and there's nothing on the menu that I haven't liked. Their signature berry bliss (waffle or pancakes) is amazing!! I would definitely recommend this place. Great service, great food, and overall. great experience! This place is extremely popular so be prepared to wait a bit, but one of the great things about this place is they have a coffee bar in front so that you at least enjoy one of their many delicious coffee options while you wait. Staff is always very friendly and the place is always impeccably clean. Two thumbs up!
(4)
Nader A.
Nice place for breakfast but not exceptional. They serve generous portions, and they offer a nice ambiance. Coffee (from Intellegencia) is very good especially when they provide warm milk or cream with it. We tried their Denver Sizzling Skillet, Florence Eggs Benedict and build you own Omelette, and we shared a Creamy Nutella with banana slices at the end. The food was not too salty but their hash brown was not crispy. In all fairness we caught them in a very busy holiday. Lastly, service was good, we had to wait for 45 minutes at around noon, and prices were okay.
(3)
Stephanie M.
This place is amazing! My husband and I both had one of their skillets and couldn't finish it! The food was outstanding and will be back again! Totally worth the wait!
(4)
Brad R.
Great breakfast and a great burger too. It's always super busy for a reason. Get there early because there is a wait pretty much no matter what.
(5)
Rob N.
This place was great! 2 things that would have made it better would be mimosa or Bloody Mary and not waiting 1hour to sit. Waitress was very friendly and helpful!
(4)
Garrett R.
Great food. Friendly wait staff. A bit noisy and about 20 minute wait on busy Saturday morning. Large open space nicely accented with brick and stone and tile floors. They also have outdoor patio seating with outside fireplace. Waiter took good care of us in spite of being busy and even offered to give us coffee to go. I had Corned beef hash with signature wildberry pancakes. Highly recommend.
(5)
M. H.
Four words: HONEY TOFFEE NUT LATTE. Hands down, the best latte I've ever had. I could drink 10 of them ... Light airy foam, perfect balance of milk to coffee, bright honey and toffee flavor. Just so delicious. I've never had a bad meal at Wildberry. Everything we've ever had is fresh, flavorful, and downright delicious. Today I decided to stray from my usual pancakes or crepes to have the Rustic Farm Egg Panini. Absolutely delicious! Eggs perfectly cooked to over easy, light fresh ciabatta bread, thick cut bacon, fresh tomato, creamy Havarti cheese, bright pops of basil. Yum, yum, yum! We live 45 minutes away from Wildberry and are happy to make the drive to eat here. Oftentimes there's a wait, and it can be noisy during busy hours, but the food totally overrides that. On a weekday, if you get there before 8:30, you're pretty much guaranteed to walk right in. It gets busy after that.
(5)
Christopher E.
I've never been disappointed whenever we decide to visit place. It's on the top of my list and it's one of my favorite breakfast and brunch spots in Illinois. What can I say I love the food here and so do my family. I've been here three times and we always enjoy it. I took my family that was visiting from New York City and Tennessee and they loved the food and the service. From now on this place is my go to spot and I think my family would strongly agree.
(5)
Señorita Rodrigue Z.
This was my first time coming here and I def want to go back. I loved the atmosphere especially on the bar side but we were there for breakfast. We ordered and our food was brought to is fairly quickly. I ordered the florence eggs benedict and my sis ordered Los Altos benedict. I loved it. I even tried some of hers. My only complaint was my hash browns they were under cooked and tasted smushy on the bottom part of the crispy part. I def want to return to try those sweet potato fries n their lunch menu which looked tasty. My only bad thing was my waiter kept refilling my coffee cup. Im picky. You know how when you have a good tasting coffee and its at half and they ask would you like more and you say no because the taste will ruin it? Well i told him 3 times no. On the fourth time of making his round he filled it without even asking. But thats nothing. Its just one of my pet peeves. I will def return....yum!!!!
(4)
Maya A.
Love this place but busy and a struggle for parking on weekends since its next to Costco. But either way, worth the food!!!! Good service good food decent price.
(5)
Kristina K.
Hands down best breakfast around. The place is clean, the servers are efficient, the food is to die for, the menu is creative, they're jellies are great and homemade. I'd like to point out I don't eat jelly. That says something no? Everything about this place screams quality. I have visited this Wildberrys and all the locations at least 20 times (i did not exaggerate one bit) and I have yet to have bad food or be disappointed with anything in this joint. Sure the wait is long but in the summer time they have tables and chairs for people to sit and wait. If you are in a hurry then I don't suggest going here but if you want a great breakfast then suck it up, wait 45 minutes and you'll have amazing food. I am Kristina and I approve this message.
(5)
Natalie M.
Went here Monday around 10:30... told us it would be a 10 min wait which turned out to be around 3 mins. AWESOME! We were greeted by a super smiley waitress her name is Evelina. Took our drink order and She deliver it right away. She then took our food order. It was served very fast. I've been here so so so many times before I always get a Blahhh service . Not today she was on top of things and very attentive. Thank you for making my daughter graduation meal super nice.
(5)
Charisse O.
This was the BEST breakfast place I ever ate at. And I've been to quite a few, so this is saying a lot. When I arrived, it was around mid morning on a weekend. So the wait was RIDICULOUSLY long. I think it was at least an hour or more. They gave us a buzzer, so we would know when our table was ready. They were really accurate with their time estimate too, so we left to do a quick errand in that hour wait (lucky us that we didn't miss our table). I think if you are coming on a crowded morning, bring something to do or have a plan. Even though the wait was really long, I thought the food was SO WORTH IT! I had their omelette with feta cheese, bacon, and spinach. Oh dear god it was so delicious. If I had a bigger stomach, I would have ate more. The omelette was so big that it could have easily fed two small people like me. I also had a side of their signature berry pancakes. I am not a big fan of sweet stuff in the morning, but their pancakes are to die for. My dad got their strawberry lemon pancake. It was also super delicious, but more on the tart side (obviously with the lemon). If I had to choose, I would stick with their signature berry pancakes. Overall impression, this was DELICIOUS and so worth the ridiculously long wait. I am looking forward to eating here again!
(5)
Gina W.
This place is simply outstanding! Went on a Tuesday morning at 9 am, place was bustling with many folks, but we were seated right away. The interior design and atmosphere are very welcoming. Now let's get to the food-wow!! I had the garden skillet which was delish!! Huge portions, fresh and delicious, served in a metal pot. Most definitely the best skillet I have ever enjoyed! My son had the cinnamon French toast which was JUMBO sized, I sampled some- whoa, damn good! Mom had veggie omelet and Dad had eggs, ham, pancakes and hash browns. Everyone enjoyed their meal, great coffee too. I will return! It's worth the drive!!!!
(5)
Gordon G.
If there was no wait, I would give this place 4 stars, maybe 5. But the wait kills the entire enjoyment of eating out for breakfast. Once you get inside after your hour+ wait, you won't see any old people, which is the typical clientele of Sunday morning breakfast. I would imagine that most of them died while waiting for a table outside in the sun. Maybe that is why the menu does not include a senior's special section.
(2)
Frank N.
Came here during the holiday weekend and not truly surprised to see a crowd waiting outside. There had to be 100 people waiting for a table!! But since I've been to other Wildberry restaurants, I knew the wait would be worth it. Even with the hordes of people there, the wait was reasonable. The staff is more than friendly and does a great job getting people in and out. The food is good and I opted for the breakfast burrito which was more than generously sized. Who doesn't like a chorizo, egg, avocado, and cheese burrito?? I don't get out to Schaumburg often enough but I'm a fan of breakfast places lately and this one needs to be on everyone's list.
(4)
Azhar S.
Excellent place for sure! Everything was orderly, clean and delicious. It can get very busy especially on the weekends but it has a very good, positive vibe to it. I've been there only once and would highly recommend it. I usually get a loaded omelet with pancakes or whole wheat toast and hash browns on the side. Coffee is also very tasty there. Enjoy!
(5)
Mike M.
Whether you're curing a hangover the next day after a rough night, or just savoring the last bit of the weekend on a lazy Sunday, breakfast at Wildberry is always a good idea. This seems to be one of the more popular breakfast spots in the area. It doesn't matter if it's a weekend or a random Wednesday...you can expect a wait. We rolled up later in the morning on a Sunday and already prepared for the worst when we couldn't even find parking deep into the Costco lot. Just as expected, the lobby was jam packed and the wait was about an hour. Luckily, Wildberry is attached to Westwood Tavern and you can easily hang out at the bar while you wait. We knocked back a couple beers (it was 12:05...don't judge us haha) and the next thing we know our table is ready. Food: Whenever I go out for breakfast, it's always so hard deciding between corned beef hash and eggs benedict. Well, Wildberry simplified that debate for me with their corned beef hash benny. The minute I saw it on the menu, I knew I just gotta have it. I'm a breakfast fiend and this is probably one of the tastiest breakfast dishes I've had. While nothing will ever beat a stack from Merry Ann's in Champaign, this is pretty damn close. The corned beef had just the slightest amount of crisp from the grill top and the flavor overall was just all around salty, meaty goodness. The hash browns were nice and crispy on the top and the egg yolks ran beautifully down the mounds of corned beef like rivers of gold. The real star of this whole dish though was the chipotle hollandaise sauce. It was creamy and had the slightest kick to really give the traditional eggs benedict a unique spin. I mashed everything together and then cleaned the plate. Overall, Wildberry is just one of those places that you're willing to tough out a long wait for because the food is that good.
(5)
Andrea K.
Lesson learned! Don't go on a Sunday or a holiday weekend! Unless you want to spend half of your day waiting around. But for good food and decent service, The food is good. Service can be hit and miss. To be honest I would rather go to Walker Brothers. I prefer their food.
(3)
Janine K.
I most definitely came here for my first visit on the wrong day...Mother's Day brunch. I came here with my Mom, sister, and my Mom's co-worker after a 5K in Barrington. We arrived around 9:30 to a packed full lobby as well as others hanging out waiting for a table in the rain. We figured every place was going to be packed on this day, during this time so why not wait it out... my sister had been here before, and my mom's friend googled "Best Brunch in the Northwest Burbs" and found this place ... such a long line, it HAD to be good. They did NOT take reservations for Mother's Day either. We were told an hour and a half wait...so we waited some of the time in the car just because of the rain and packed lobby. We went in to check on our names on the list and we were told another 20 minutes. Although this place was a zoo, the staff seemed to be keeping their cool with the mass crowd so kudos to them!!! I have two suggestions for this situation... a new system of texting rather than giving out those buzzers because one could kill some time in Costco with such a long wait. Also, they ran out of buzzers and told people to come back in an hour to get one while their names were on the list. My other suggestion is for the staff to say "there are 5 parties ahead of you in line" rather than giving out a time ... that only ticks off hungry people. Most of the time it's a guesstimate, rarely are they right on, this time our wait was longer than an hour and a half. The good thing is, every table in this place was taken...the worst thing is a long wait and eyeballing all kinds of empty tables. Not the case yesterday...although I saw a few tables really overspending their time there, with such a long wait, it would have been nice to see the staff politely prodding these guests hanging out to leave with the amount of people waiting. Onto the food... great menu full of LOTS of different things, I really wanted a pancake or french toast specialty, but I just finished a 5K so I ended up with an egg paninni - very good. We were all satisfied with our meals. Sometimes you can't avoid craziness at breakfast places, though there is always room for improvement!
(4)
Anooj S.
This was my first experience at Wildberry and it was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment my friend and I walked in we were promptly greeted and seated. This was a shock because most brunch places usually have a wait of at least 25 minutes. After being seated our server came and took our order for drinks (2 waters). After giving us time to look at the menus she came back and took our order. We shared the red velvet French toast and southwest veggie wrap. The wrap came with a side of fries, some of the best I've had. They were crispy, warm, golden, and seasoned. The wrap had black beans, corn, avocado, scallions, pepper jack cheese, etc. The French toast had a filling of cream cheese. All of the food was perfect. I would definitely recommend this place. Great service, food, and experience!
(5)
Gin G.
Always go for breakfast. (Never tried their lunch menu.) The good... Food is pretty darn good! Never had a meal I was disappointed with. Banana cream pancakes and the Rutherford omelette is amazing!! Our faves. But all of their omelette, pancakes, waffle, crepes are pretty much all good! The bad... They don't take resv. and you may have to wait a while for a table. We don't go on weekends unless it's super early. And even when we go on weekdays we still end up waiting like 10-20 min. And the ugly... (just noticed on our last visit cuz we have usually been seated in booths). Tables are pretty close together. I get it. They wanna fit as many as possible (maybe to lessen the wait times?) but not a whole lotta room to squeeze in between tables/chairs. We were seated in the middle of the main dining room on this visit. The bus boys are lifting chairs/high chairs over their heads n over our heads walking thru between the tight spaces. This is a bit gross to me. Chairs that have touched the floor, being pushed pack n forth, may even have food stuck on it, dirt, lint or HAIR n it's being held over our tables n over our food. Who knows what is falling off these chairs as they swish by. I would rather the wait be a bit longer and have them remove some tables so that chairs/high chairs could be moved easily without being lifted over the tables n over our food. Just me. Just sayin. Other than that the food is good!
(4)
Susan W.
I always enjoy having breakfast at Wildberry Cafe. The food is always incredible. I enjoy the variety of ingredients offered for the delicious skillets and omelettes. I really loved the Rutherford omelette and the cranberry pecan pancakes!
(5)
P J.
Other than the long waits at this place, everything else is stellar. Consistency and quality is what sets them apart from most other places. Very clever to put a coffee kiosk in the front for waiting patrons. Pancakes are huge, skillets never disappoint and they have a great unique menu for kids.
(4)
KW W.
The food at Wildberry was really good. We both had omelets with hash browns. Next time I'll try something new. The chairs at the Schaumburg location are too low for most people. The friend dining with me is 6'7" and felt like he was sitting in a kid's chair - the seat was too close to the ground for him. I, on the other hand, am 5'3" and felt like I needed a booster seat in order to be at the correct height for the table. Someone didn't do their homework well when they chose these seats. The "seat" part needs to be about 3 to 5 inches higher. On a Friday morning, the restaurant was busy at 9 am when we arrived. When the restaurant is full, it is quite noisy. My friend and I had to talk louder than we wanted in order to be heard by each other. If the chairs were normal and if we didn't have to speak loudly to hear each other over the din, I would have given it 5 starts.
(4)
Drew C.
I officially declare this place The Best Breakfast in the Suburbs. Every visit is includes delicious quality, excellent service (it's FAST) and a very casual ambiance. Once you go here, you don't go elsewhere because the high-end ingredients can't be matched with the same value by others.Speaking of which, show up early or you're going to wait an hour with 60+ other people (that tells you a lot right there -- people are willing to wait one hour for a breakfast that arrives to your table within 8 minutes usually). So yeah, I've now been here 20+ weeks in a row, not including some mid-week visits with my to-go orders. It's a great tradition and well worth the early-morning effort on a Saturday or Sunday.
(5)
Jacqueline B.
OH my goodness. Where do I even begin? Wildberry Cafe is a breakfast lovers dream. You literally can't go wrong with your choice. Such an amazing variety and everything looked phenom. It's honestly in your best interested to probs just get everything. Seriously, just do it. SO GOOD. I was here during the week and although the place was packed we didn't have to wait for a table which was great. I started with a cup of coffee (just regs) because it was my natural morning reaction to ask for a cup - but I really should have took my time with the menu and splurged for a fancier morning pick me up. For starters, they have Intelligista coffee which is fab and they have a whole list of espresso concoctions. Honey Toffee Nut Latte? Yes, please. I'll see you next time sweet dream in a mug. On to food... I ended up going with the Napa Valley Fig Omelette which included California eggs, scallions, applewood smoked bacon, aged havarti cheese all tossed with extra virgin olive oil and served with a side of hash browns and toast. This combination was out of this world. I have never had figs in an omelette before - oh what a delight! Abso loved this heavenly breakfast. My only complaint is that I should have gotten something sweet to accompany my delish omelette (rookie mistake)! So many dreamy pancake choices. Next time for sure :)
(5)
Sravya M.
The French toast and pancakes were insane. Also had an omlette which was fluffy, soft and just melts in your mouth. Can't wait to go back!
(4)
Gena D.
This place is so freaking good. The skillet was incredible and had the exact ingredients that I wanted. Also their hash browns come in a generous portion, -so good! And you can get any of the specialty pancakes on the side of your entree for just a small up charge. Totally worth it though because their pancakes are wonderful. highly recommend this place, just have to go at the right time.. Earlier is best.
Wow, can I get some breakfast like this everyday? The service is impeccable and it's no wonder why there's such a long wait almost all the time. - Western skillet was amazing and the portion size is huge. I can usually eat a lot and I couldn't finish all the food. They were flexible enough to let me add in mushrooms as well which was great. - It came with a side of pancakes which I flexed into the pancakes with strawberries. WOW. WOW. WOW. I think they are the best pancakes I've ever had in my life. I was still raving about it a week later. - The service was tremendous. They kept coming over to refill our coffee and water. Can I give you a 6th star?
On a whim, my fiance and I decided to have breakfast here (as we are not in Schaumburg much). I had coffee and their tavern burger whereas he had a skillet and wildberry pancakes. Very good service, and very good food. A pleasant experience, but not necessarily one I would go out of my way for. Although, I did see that they have a tiramisu pancake, so I may have to come back just for that!
(4)
Jennifer V.
Great food - I've only eaten here 2 or 3 times but I always leave happy (and full!). This place gets 100% packed during the lunch hour and on weekends (they do not accept reservations) but if you're not in a hurry, it's worth the wait! The cranberry turkey sandwich was delicious and so was the ham/cheese egg white omelette and hashbrowns I ordered at their Chicago location (near Millennium Park). Overall, it's a little on the pricier side but I would definitely recommend that you give them a shot - your taste buds will thank you!
(4)
Von A.
Quick Service - Crappy Food - 2 star rating because the servers were friendly. I got the Corned Beef Benny simply because someones photo on Yelp looked extremely good - however, my dish was far from my expectations. The menu description said that this was homemade or house made Corned Beef, from that i would expect this to be actual brisket, slow cooked, then shredded or diced, mixed in with onions etc. This was FAR FAR FAR from my expectations, the Corned Beef in this dish was definitely from a can, and had a soggy wet texture to it. The hash browns were definitely burnt, and am pretty sure this was from a frozen bag. The only decent part of the dish was the poached egg and the chipotle hollandaise. I wouldn't waste my calories on this place - at least for this dish.
(2)
Donna R.
This prego lady is LOVING some pancakes and when our friends wanted to make a brunch date at Wildberry, I was ALL for it. The hubby has been here a couple of times, but alas I have not. Now I am one happy woman to have experienced Wildberry. This place is busy folks... on a Monday (granted it was MLK) we still had a 30 minute wait at 11. We were sat earlier than that, which is always nice, and our waiter was super attentive and nice. I am kind of picky right now with what I eat, I don't like super rich and I like things to be on a the fresher side. So I asked about the Signature Berry Bliss Pancakes, to see if they were super sweet and he said no, the berries really level out the flavors. And he was so right, plus they barely needed any syrup! The portion was HUGE, I only got through half of it. Hubby and Friend got skillets that came with pancakes as well. Other friend got a burger that looked amazing. It is a little more pricey than a diner, but the quality is there and I truly left super happy. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Gina K.
*** Don't go on a Sunday Morning!!*** We waited an hour for a party of 3 for brunch. Their waiting room is standing room only. It was so full people were standing shoulder to shoulder. It did not make for a pleasant experience for sure. Standing while holding coats and purses for an hour being brushed up against by strangers while we have a flu epidemic going on. We ordered the Chilequiles, almond pancakes with bourbon maple syrup. The Chilequiles was kind of gringo-like in that the tortilla chips were too crunchy and there wasn't any beans. It felt too healthy. We were underwhelmed with the Almond pancakes. They sprinkled some almonds slices after it was done and then we were so looking forward to the Bourbon Maple syrup. Where was it? They poured the tiniest bit over the pancakes. So tiny it didn't even make a runny dent into the pancakes. Our server brought us more and when we tasted it. We were like. Where's the bourbon?! This Preggo lady satisfies cravings of alcohol with foods that had the alcohol burned off. For example rum raisin ice cream. Totally non alcoholic but it's enough to satisfy. So when they brought this bourbon maple syrup with no bourbon. I'm thinking dude!! Someone's been drinking the bourbon because it never made it to the syrup! Boo!
(2)
Haley S.
Wish they had dinner hours so I could get breakfast for dinner. That being said, came here for a weekday brunch and it was great. Service was fast and food was good! Even thought I had eggs and sausage, the pancakes looked amazing
(4)
Martin K.
One of the best breakfast restaurants we've eaten at. I had the wildberry French toast and wife had the omelet. Both were outstanding!! Thumbs up! Service was excellent too.
(5)
Dimple M.
Great place. Although I'm a vegetarian I had a variety of options to choose from. We visited at peak hours on Sunday morning therefore had a long wait time (about 1 h). But I guess in the end it was worth the wait. Also, Service was very swift. Strongly recommend!
(5)
Tony G.
Best breakfast anywhere. The menu is HUGE, with all sorts of traditional and crazy recipes. It takes forever just to decide what to get, but I'm never disappointed. Managers are very helpful as well, you always see them running around helping the servers and hostess out, that's a good sign! For as nice as this place is (very upscale for a breakfast place), the menu variety and huge portions they give you, it's still surprisingly well priced.
(5)
Anne P.
Out of all the restaurants nearby...this was the last place I thought I'd pick. Boy - was I happy I did. It was an early lunch on a weekday with no wait. Sat down right away. Couldn't imagine parking in that lot if it was super crowded. You'd probably be somewhere near Costco if you went for a Sat morn breakfast or went during prime business lunchtime. Noticed how refreshing the decor was. Very "not like a breakfast diner" ambiance. Hope that makes sense. :) Very pleasant dining experience. Attentive wait staff. Blueberry pancakes. YUM. I'm hungry right now just thinking about it. Think I'll go visit sometime this week.
(5)
Ali R.
Wildberry gets insanely busy on the weekends. One Saturday morning, our party of 3 arrived at 10 a.m. 1 hour wait. Sigh...1 hour until I can have my beloved homemade Corned Beef Hash. After 30 minutes, our buzzer rang...score! We were seated promptly thereafter with a little bit of a hustle but still a friendly attitude. The bussers are extremely busy but filled our waters and coffee quickly. I was with my Yelp Twin (literally!) and Mom so we knew we were going to share everything. We ordered the Corned Beef Hash Benedict, Corned Beef Hash Skillet (yes, we love the corned beef hash), and Strawberry Banana Bread with Eggs. Pros: Excellent Corned Beef Hash...did you predict that? It's made fresh by them however I noticed they changed their corned beef. But it was still delicious and with the Chipotle Sauce on my benedict...amazing. Eggs are always prepared well. Hash browns are crispy. Cons: Hash browns are crispy but drenched in butter. Maybe that's your thing but not mine. The Strawberry Banana Bread was refrigerator cold. Major bummer. We ended up just taking it home to let it cool to room temperature. Service was efficient but not personal. I can understand this due to the extremely high turnover but it would have been nice to be treated with a little more care. All in all...Wildberry is good but be prepared for a wait. And don't forget to take home your own jar of the Wildberry Jam. It's worth it.
(4)
Jenny R.
My girlfriend & I decided to eat here on Valentine's day. ^_^ The wait was about an hour or so. Very cute that there is a starbucks-esque counter in front. Seems great for a long wait, or someone who wants to come in just to get a coffee/latte/frappucino. They had a selection of drinks similar to Starbucks. The wait was def. worth it! The waiter was very nice, and seemed on top of everything. It was busy and actually...all the waiters were on top of everything. We split the wildberry french toast. It was DELICIOUS! Really, best french toast I have had, I'd have to say! Fresh fruit topping...not the fake glaze-y canned stuff. They were nice enough to split our french toast onto two plates for us, because we were sharing it. We also ordered sides of corned beef hash, hash browns with cheese, applewood bacon, and jumbo sausage. It was quite a large amount of food, we got about half of all that to go, lol. We are sort of small sized girls...we can't eat that much in one sitting. Anywho...I had the special "heart throb latte" which had chocolate, strawberry and whip cream in it. My girlfriend ordered the vanilla berry latte, it was like vanilla berry coffee...different and very good also. ^_^ Great, friendly and attentive service. Very pleasant, comfortable, inviting, and more upscale atmosphere for a breakfast place. Definitely would like to go back and try the cheesecake french toast. They had quite a few interesting and different selections on the menu, not only breakfast either. Sharing one large breakfast item with a few sides was perfect for us. Not too expensive either. For the entire meal it was around 30$. (not including tip) Worth it for a really, really good breakfast!
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Sandra L.
I've been to this location (Schaumburg) and the one downtown (twice both times...yup). It is super crowded on weekends and no reservations are taken, so be prepared to wait. We had a huge group of 13 and were seated after about a 30 minute wait, which was not too bad. It helps that there's a coffee bar at the front so that you can get a drink while waiting. Service has always been great every time I've gone, and we've always gotten our food quickly. You're given HUGE portions with so many different choices! I like pairing a savory dish (like an omelette or skillet) with one of their specialty pancakes (for only $1 more!) The Berry Bliss pancakes are always popular. I've gotten a few different skillets (Mexicana, The Garden) which have all been pretty tasty. I've also tried the Red Velvet french toast, which is basically fried red velvet cake! A bit sweet for me, but it was fun to try. All in all, a great breakfast place!
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Hunter B.
Crepes are best I've had!! Very enjoyable culinary experience.
(5)
Carmen N.
I went here on a Sunday arpund 12:00 for a birthday brunch with my mother and sister. This was my first visit and might I say, I was very please. Pro's -The food is delicious( I had the Espanola Omelette, yumm!) -The space is small and cute -The staff was friendly -Right by the Woodfield Mall Con's -The wait was long. 35mins. I was impatient and hungry lol -The traffic around the area is horrible. It shares the parking lot with Costco. UGH Other than that, I really liked this place and would definately go again. Next time ill make sure I'm not starving.
(4)
Andrew T.
I had a very good impression of this place the very moment I walked in. It was spacious, well-lit and VERY clean. Despite not having the best of locations, this place is a definite must go. I arrived early, and was warmly welcomed and quickly seated by a beautiful young hostess, and began one of my greatest breakfast experiences. I decided to order the butcher's block skillet since it consists of three of my favorite things; meat, potatoes and eggs. Every ingredient played its' part and made its' presence on my taste buds. The three meats, Ham off the Bone, Jumbo Sausage & Applewood Bacon, all had their distinct flavors. The ham was slightly sweet, the jumbo sausage was delectably full of sass, and the applewood bacon was thick and soulful. The potatoes had an amazing consistency, one which I have yet to replicate in my own kitchen, and the eggs were soft and warm. I ordered over-medium eggs, and they were not overdone like many restaurants are prone to do so. Two thumbs up! Unfortunately, this place closes at 2pm. You have no idea how elated I would be if this place was open late night. Also, next time I go, I will bring a food friend with me, instead of flying solo. In all honesty, I was also quite impressed with the furniture at this place. Random, yes I know. Next time I hit this joint, I am ordering: Oreo S'More Pancakes WB Signature "Berry Bliss" Pancakes Swedish Pancakes Tiramisu Pancakes Chocolate Chip Belgian Whole Wheat Crepes With Fresh Berries Bliss Berry Crepes Bliss Berry French Toast Red Velvet French Toast Seriously, I may as well just order the entire menu. All in all though, AWESOME breakfast place that makes me happy just by being there. I love places like that. Again, this location is not the best, but definitely, give it a shot! Cheers.
(3)
Nick S.
Wildberry deserves a 5-star rating. It's a great looking place, high quality food and great value. It's rare to find that combination. It's a breakfast and lunch place, so I think they close at 3pm. Good omlettes, good coffees and a nice size menu. It can get pretty busy on the weekends. We went next door to the Westwood Tap and ate last Sunday b/c of the wait was too long. It's the same owners, so the food quality was very similar. They should put a few breakfast items on the menu for Saturday and Sunday. It couldn't hurt. I hope they make it b/c it's a great place. This location is a dog. Nothing can stay open here. Prarie Stone and Pete Millers were the previous tenants. One last note, I don't understand people that complain about waiting at a restaurant. Typically, you're waiting b/c the place does NOT suck and it's reasonably priced. Go to Denny's. They'll seat you right away.
(5)
Day C.
My parents brought my grandparents here and the experience was scary. My mom's coat was taken off her chair and when we put the employees "on the spot" they were (not) surprisingly able to locate it for her in a place she did not leave it. To make matters worse, after using our American Express card at wildberry, we received a call from American Express moments after leaving, saying someone in California tried to charge $200 to the card. Because of the series of unfortunate events experienced, I dont think I can go back, I just dont think it's safe.
(1)
AJ M.
This is prb my favorite breakfast/brunch spot with Walker Bros coming a close second. The reason y this place tops my list is its large menu, and so many different types of pancakes. Everything on the menu is good. If u like a little flavor like me, my faves are the espanola omlette, or mexicana skillet (i love chorizo). I also always substitute original pancakes to the Oreo Smore ones with strawberry syrup on top WOW!!! Prepare to wait during busy days, but totally worth it! Great location right by woodfeild mall.
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Insun M.
I think this makes my top 3 favorite breakfast places of all time! For 2 people we got 3 dishes. Thats how we roll. Southern eggs benedict: Sort of on the salty side but still really good. Tastes exactly like biscuits and gravy but on an english muffin. Delicious! Cinnamon apple belgian waffle: This was the loser dish of the table. Waffle was way too overcooked and wasn't fluffy at all. Corned beef hash with an upgraded tiramisu pancakes: The corned beef hash were perfect with my sunny side up eggs. If I had toast it would have made a stellar little breakfast sandwich. The glorious tiramisu pancakes were the BEST pancakes I have ever had in my entire life. Coffee: Super delicious coffee. So good that I would come to the cafe in the front to get a coffee to go. Only bad part of the meal was that the waitress never told me that my coffee was not bottomless. Before my cup was empty (there was half still left) she asked if I wanted more and of course I said yes. When the bill came I was charged for 2 cups. $4.50 for less then 2 small mugs of coffee is no bueno. I've never been to a breakfast place that did not have bottomless coffee. You're better off ordering the large coffee for $2 at the cafe before you get seated.
(4)
vivian t.
My chicago trip felt like ages ago, yet i'm finally coming around to writing reviews.... I had the veggie omelet, which hit the spot for american breakfast ---but what I think I should've ordered was the spinach eggs benedict? not too sure, but my friend ordered it and it looked SO good! I'm a big coffee person - no i dont drink Foldgers or any of that crap - but this tasted like it. I was not a big fan. Early morning, I was cranky and was extremely excited for my morning coffee - so disappointed. There were just such great variety in the menu, it was very hard to choose. We ordered a banana french toast? or something to that extent, which tasted like banana bread which was very good. TIP: If you're staying at the Schaumburg Convention Center, the shuttle takes you here!
(4)
Kate L.
Wildberry is great if you want to be a little classier or you're out with someone who you'd like to impress. However, personally, I didn't think the food was any better than what you would find at any other breakfast place-- just pricier and possibly displayed better. I've come here twice-- once with my boyfriend, and once with my best friends and our moms-- and both times it was crowded, noisy, and we were pushed up right against another table after waiting for at least half an hour. The food was good, but next time, especially for the money, i'd rather go to Billy's or Walker Brother's.
(2)
Nari H.
Came on a Saturday morning (10AMish), waited less than 20 minutes for a table of two. Here's what we got: - Fresca Omelette with added Goat Cheese - ABSOLUTELY DIVINE (if you are a big cheese person, the goat cheese with the basil went perfectly) - Intelligentsia Hazelnut Americano - PERFECT - Fig Omelette (can't remember the name now) - Light and refreshing - Intelligentsia Cappuccino - my friend got this one, she just about died and went to heaven. I liked it so much, I came back the next day, just to step in and get another Americano before heading out. Best breakfast I've had in awhile!! Service was very good and decor was nice, open and bright. One of the few places in the burbs you can get Intelligentsia coffee on the go. In short, I'd come totally come back!!
(5)
Eric H.
I've eaten her twice now and both times have been excellent. First time I got the Wildberry Pancakes, and they were some of the best pancakes I've eaten in quite a while. I got eggs on the side as well, and they tasted like eggs, so props on not messing that up; I'm sure some other restaurant has. I also tried the Apple Cider and Orange Juice, both of which were good. The second time I got the Espanola omelet, and it was just as good, if not better than the pancakes I'd gotten the previous time. I even got a side of pancakes, and for only a dollar, upgraded them to Apple Cinnamon pancakes; Worth it. This time I only got coffee to drink, and although it wasn't Starbucks, it cured my caffeine fix. The only negative would be that the servers I had were just average. They didn't really seem to care. They just wanted to get my order and move on to the next table to get more tips, even though quality will always triumph quantity. Unless the service is truly awful though, I don't count it against a place with food this good.
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Liz O.
It was pretty good... My husband and I were in the area on Sunday afternoon (around 1:00pm) and we were starving. He went on Yelp to find a brunch spot and came across this restaurant. Despite the fact that we knew it would be a wait, we decided to pursue it. As we walked in we noticed a few patrons waiting and we were told it would be a 20 minute wait (it was quite accurate). We were seated and the service was great. My meal choice was pretty simple- eggs, turkey patties and toast. My husband raved about the tiramisu pancakes. I also enjoyed the coffee. Typically, I do not have high expectations of coffee served at breakfast joints cause they are usually watered down, but i was pleasantly surprised. I also noticed they had other great food selections on the menu. Maybe next time we can go there for lunch. It was a nice brunch in a family style environment. It was also a bonus having Woodfield mall close by to walk off the meal :)
(4)
Janiele B.
The best banana bread french toast I've ever had! You HAVE to try it. You'll have a little bit of a wait, and it's noisy but the food and the service are awesome!
(5)
Courtney W.
I lived in Barrington for about ten years before I moved to the city to attend college. I guess I'm just spoiled by brunch in the city. They told us that the wait would be thirty minutes and it was closer to an hour and fifteen minutes for two. When we finally sat down, the services wasn't the greatest and it took 10 minutes to get a cup of coffee. I also consider myself an expert when it comes to eggs benedict and their traditional wasn't the best I've ever had.
(2)
Gerri H.
We returned a few weeks after our intial visit to try a little more standard breakfast dishes. I had the corned beef hash breakfast, which came with hashbrowns and a side of pancakes. I chose to try the tiramisu pancakes. The corned beef hash was excellent, the best I've ever had. The tiramisu pancakes were very good, but heavy. I also tried their pineapple lemonade, which pretty much tasted like plain old lemonade. Stick to the strawberry lemonade. I've come to the conclusion that Wildberry is excellent at almost everything they do.
(4)
Nelson A.
Wildberry is the best breakfast in Arlington hts. I love the corned Beef with scrambled eggs. The kids love Mickey mouse pancakes. Great staff, great food, and very family friendly. It our breakfast spot ever weekend.
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R T.
Loved it! we went in for a weekend brunch. And yes, it was super crowded. Thanks for the warning. :) We didn't have to wait long though. The seating hostess was organized and very pleasant. We were seated within 10 minutes at a well-lit booth. Our waiter was prompt and very friendly and was so excited about this being our first time there. I ordered the Mexican skillet and my sister ordered the french toast. Both dishes were great but perhaps mine could have used a touch more salt. Our waiter was very attentive and kept our drinks filled. Overall a great experience. Will definitely go back.
(4)
Nick D.
Its a busy place but its big, I've never had to wait for a table. The food comes fast and is very good. Had the short rib benedict and it was insanely good. I've had a few good egg dishes and some good pancakes as well. Probably the best breakfast in Schaumburg.
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Kay N.
i love wild berry. for breakfast or for lunch, if you are looking for something just a little different,heres the place to be. sure, its eggs...but with goat cheese and cilantro and CARMELIZED onions. yes, its an english muffin...but its an inch high english muffin...with homemade jam on the side! ive never had a bad meal her, the service is always friendly and prompt. if you are going on a sunday, get up super early, or be prepared to wait 2 hours. only reason its not 5 stars, is cuz its quite spendy for breakfast...46 bucks for 2 of us... if not for the price, this would be my every sunday place!
(4)
Shannon O.
I have been to Wildberry for brunch a few times. The times I have been the wait has always been about 40 minutes to an hour, and there is no option to call ahead for a smaller party. One time we went with my 2 year old and the wait was a bit much for him, he was so hungry by the time we sat down. The food is always wonderful but sometimes the service is just ok. Overall the place has great food but the wait is long and depending on the server you get the service is just ok.
(4)
Carolynne M.
I usually like to keep my time in Schaumburg down to the absolute minimum - like driving through. I will extend it in order to stop at IKEA but honestly, that's it. However, two things forced Andy and I to spend a longer stint of time here last Saturday. The fact that his brother lives out this way and we were supposed to go visit him, and the fact that we had driven out here without having breakfast first. So we were stuck. Normally, when presented with a problem such as this, I am all over Panera or Starbucks. In and out, basic, does the job, somewhat healthy, etc. etc. Except darling husband does not like either of these two places so it was up to me to find something more substantial. After ignoring all of the typical chains, I found this on Yelp. Driving up to the building I realized it seemed familiar, and then yes, it came back to me. About 2 years ago I had been at the Libertyville location where I had the most awesome breakfast item ever, a fig, bacon, leek and brie omelet. Ugh, SO delish. Except that had been a special, and there was no such luck today of recreating that dish. I went, instead, with another special, the Sonoma omelet, which was sundried tomatoes, asparagus and goat cheese. It was good, but it was no fig, bacon, leek and brie omelet. We were seated right away, which was great for a Saturday at 12:30, and service was prompt and efficient. The interior was similarly obnoxious and overdone, and the clientele consisted of mainly families. But hey, for this area, I cant recommend it any more highly. Oh also be prepared for ridiculously big portions here too. I had enough for another breakfast the next day!
(4)
L F.
After reading good reviews, we went to Wildberry last Saturday. We went around 12:45 pm figuring the crowd might have cleared out. Wrong! It was packed - a 45 to 60 minute wait. The coffee shop in the waiting area made the wait more tempting so we put our name down. The coffee was delicious and reasonably priced! The waiting area was very noisy, crowded & awkward - where to stand so you're not in the way? Nowhere. They could use a few more chairs. When you walk in, it's hard to tell where you go because of the crowd which keeps the host stand hidden. We did find it odd that they had 4 hostesses but didn't seem to be turning tables over quickly enough to require 4 people to seat. Other than stand around, they didn't seem to be doing much of anything. After 40 minutes, I approached one hostess to ask how much longer the wait would be. She tersely replied "you were quoted 45-60 minutes." Thanks, but that wasn't what I was asking. Finally, after OVER an hour, we were seated. The waiter was not overly friendly but got the job done. We were leary about the entire experience because once seated it appeared that no one around us had food. However, our food arrived within 15 minutes of ordering (and by that point - THANK GOODNESS). The food - well, it was indeed good. Wait over 60 minutes good? No. But we weren't disappointed either. The seasonal pancakes were delicious as was the bacon! The food (and coffee!) was a 4. The entire experience (service, waiting, front of the house staff) a 2. I'll settle on a 3.
(3)
Mark S.
Wildberry is fantastic! I didn't want to like it, I never did, but I just cannot help it, it is just that good. At first glance Wildberry appears to be just another over priced, over packed, breakfast/brunch restaurant but it is so much more. Wildberry will make it fat and happy with their huge portions of absolutely delicious meals. They have a wonderful list of savory and sweet dishes all of which I have never been disappointed with - though some are better than others. The service is very friendly and the food comes out fast and hot and there is more than you can normally finish so come hungry! There presentation is fantastic and the food is actually not over priced at all, it has the look that it will be but I think that you get what you pay for at Wildberry. As for savory dishes my favorite is the Espanola omelet which is very similar to one of their skillets but comes with a tortilla on the bottom which seals the deal for me. The flavors of the omelet seem to stand out with the tortilla with a mild salsa that comes on the side. Wildberry's sweet dishes are often basically the same thing in different forms; pancakes, French toast, crepes...however a few things really stand out. The red velvet French toast is fantastic, it is not as sweet as you might think and when split with a savory dish it seems perfect. Also there is a fresh fruit crepe which is very straight forward - not too sweet not too filling. However, with so many good choices it is hard to go wrong, or to pick sometimes - I think the best method is to go several times! Also it is very nice that they will substitute just about anything in a dish for no charge and do it with a smile. However, there is one major problem - the wait. With good company (which I hope you are in when you go) it is no big deal, a nice 30-60 minutes of conversation. The nice thing about Wildberry's waiting area is the drink bar; when you grab a drink and go outside you feel a bit like you just went to a coffee shop while waiting to sit down for breakfast. Basically, If you are in a rush just don't go, there are several other place in the area that are good, fast and cheaper - come to Wildberry with the knowledge that you will wait but that it will be worth it!
(5)
Arlene G.
this place has totally raised the bar 4breakfast so im a bit spoiled now. i went here 4 the 1st time this past sunday with some friends. we got there at 11am but there was an hour wait. no big deal cuz we werent in a rush. i had the fresca omellete which had spinach, tomatoes, provolone & basil. it was soooooo delicious! it also came with 2pancakes on the side. those were both yummy 2! that was seriously the best breakfast ive had in forever! even though i dont leave out in schaumburg anymore i would come here jus 4 this damn restaurant! (plus it helps that the mall is across the street!) this place is very trendy lookin and its huge! we received good service & even better food so no complaints from me at all!
(5)
ChicagoGuy O.
great breakfast food!! with a ton of gourmet pancakes and french toast!! get there early it gets very busy around lunch time!! try the banana bread french toast it is awesome!
(4)
Tracy L.
Went around 12:30, no lines, and we were greeted warmly by 4 staff members already with menus in hand to seat us right away. Wildberry OJ is fresh squeezed and looks like a deeper orange than OJ from the bottle, it's delicious! Upon recommendation I tried the corned beef benny (thanks jasmin =] ) it's got Chipotle hollandaise sauce on top MMM! The bf got the corned beef skillet which had melted cheeses in it. We upgraded his pancakes to the Tiramisu pancakes ....yes. tiramisu! At first I asked for the red velvet but that's seasonal =[ (december-february). Tiramisu pancakes were delicious, they had some filling between the pancakes like marscapone or a sweet cream with cinnamon and something mixed in, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with powered sugar. Service was attentive and polite, and you get a friendly vibe. cons: the pancakes are too thin and gummy for my liking. They're like a thick crepe. And my hashbrowns were a little burnt =\ I like my hashbrowns crispy...but I did have black spots of hashbrowns.
(4)
M K.
Thoroughly reliable for moderately priced enjoyable breakfast. Unless you are stuck on a specialty item from Walker/Walkers Bros this is a better option - and less expensive too. As with any location that is "good" be prepared to wait if you are after 8:30.
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Mimi W.
We happened on this place thanks to yelp while waiting for the mall to open. We got in within 10 minutes on an early Sunday am and had a great meal. Portion sizes were good, always has drink refills, attentive service and great menu choices. Would definitely go back!
(4)
Jimma J.
I really wanted to like Wildberry. The decor is fancy and everything looks new, but the wait it unbearable. I've always had to wait at least 30 minutes every time I've gone. Call aheads are dodgey and I'm pretty sure they won't accept them on the weekends. After finally sitting down, I was astounded by the price of everything, especially with cheaper breakfast places within a 10 minute drive, but I accepted the price hike, expecting really good quality, good tasting food. I guess that's too much to ask for tho. After a handful of visits and several different dishes tried, I have given up on Wildberry, the wait and price are not worth the experience.
(2)
Jean C.
This is my kind of place. The selections are plentiful and the decision to order the perfect thing is very difficult. I was meeting my girlfriend and her daughter for brunch and since we meet in Schaumburg (it's the halfway point for the both of us) we tend to frequent the same places. I noticed that this location had opened up and suggested coming here. Luckily, she loves breakfast as much as I do so we meet at noon. This place was hopping and we had to wait for about 15 minutes before we got a table. We had a lovely server and he didn't rush us as we were here to chat and visit. After looking at the menu, I knew I wanted breakfast but had to make a tough decision. Normally I go for eggs benedict but the omelet was screaming my name. I got the made to order omelet with bacon, mushrooms and bell peppers with hash browns and pancakes. My friend got an omelet with pancakes and a side of bacon and ordered chocolate chip silver dollar pancakes and a scrambled egg for her daughter. The portions are massive. We both looked at our plates and dug in. The omelet was superb. I could have used more mushrooms though. The hash browns were perfectly browned and the pancakes were light and fluffy. Surprisingly, we almost finished everything! The coffee was delicious and everything was lovely. I'm definitely coming back here when I am in the burbs again. The selection is extensive and they have a list of different coffee beverages. The atmosphere is great and the restaurant is very spacious. I can't wait to come back and try the other breakfast options!
(5)
Big t.
The place Alright at best. The food is mediocre , nothing really stands out. I think people get sucked into the hype that it's good cause you have to wait forever to get a table. If you go there on a weekend good luck finding a parking spot and expect to wait at least an hour if your lucky. To me it's not worth all the waiting and driving around for 15 minutes trying to find parking and all to end up eating mediocre breakfast.
(3)
arlene c.
Our experience with the customer service, was dissapointing. I saw the busboy more than I saw our waitress. I could of given him the tip instead. Also I ordered a make your own omelette cost me $11. and I expect a lot of sausage but has I open the omelette I didn't even get a full link. I've been eating here for 2 years and it's the first time I had a problem, ok no big deal right I tell my waitress to make another one that's worth $11. Some older dude comes and accused me of eating the sausage (what an ass) didn't want to embarrass my family nor I didn't want to get mad cause my food is in their hands who knows what the'll do. So I didn't walk out and I calm down.
(2)
Ryan H.
We went here with our good friends and their toddler this morning for breakfast. Our food was delicious and you get so much for the price. One of the wait staff dropped a container of ketchup and it got on our friends so the manager came right over after multiple people helped clean up and gave them a gift certificate along with comping all of our drinks. The staff is very friendly and the service is very fast! I will be returning to wildberry in the future.
(5)
Anna B.
First impression, this place is aiming to be an upscale breakfast place. It has a cool modern vibe, miles away from the traditional breakfast places like Denny's or IHOP. The menu is huge, and the portions match. Very tasty breakfast fare. They serve really good coffee, I think it may be Inteligensia. Go early if you don't want to wait. After 10:30 the place gets packed and the wait is long.
(4)
Meghan B.
Yummy AND creative. I love the seasonal selections (the pumpkin spice pancakes are so good!!!!!). If you do go during typical breakfast/brunch hours, be prepared to wait. It's worth it though... portion sizes are large and the food is delicious. I've been twice: once with a girlfriend to catch up and once with my family, so I'd say it's good for any occasion.
(4)
Vannie N.
Im a fannn! And i wish there was a place that could compare to this place back home in the dc metro area. Omg the red velvet frenchhh toasttttt is to die for and i love there lattes. Its got great service. Menu is really creative :) highly recommended for brunch... They close early though so check the hours.
(5)
Deepika B.
Our favourite brunch place. We loveee this place. There is always a wait for minimum 15 mins that we dont mind at all cz the food is worth it. I always order the belgian waffles here and they are always amazing with the same quality and crispiness. They never disappoint on this one. The veggie omlette is my favorite here with the asparagus, mushrooms and other veggies. Even the sides taste great (sausage patties and gravy). I always plan to order sumthing diff, but end up ordering the same things. Thats how well made the food is here. Overall, the service and the ambiance is good. A great place for a perfect lazy sunday brunch.
(5)
Abe A.
I first visited this location earlier in the year in downtown Chicago. I recently tried the same restaurant in the suburbs. Very good service at both locations. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere. The decor was modern. The food was excellent. This is one of my favorite breakfast style restaurants. I would highly recommend this place for a good old fashion American breakfast.
(4)
Sam G.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BREAKFAST!!!!! (Yes, I'm yelling!) The Wildberry French Toast was OFF THE HOOK. The Banana Bread French Toast was delicious. I can't wait to go back to try some of their pancakes and breakfast skillets, which looked delicious! Just be prepared for a 1 hour wait if you get there after about 9:30am! Worth it though!
(5)
Matthew M.
Overall, while the food is pretty good, the atmosphere and service leave a bit to be desired. Good breakfast fare. I had a tasty omelet special with spinach, goat cheese and caramelized onions, and the hash browns were good as well. Mysore particularly liked the homemade preserves. Unfortunately, this is not a place to come if you are looking for an intimate setting. Lots of crowd noise due to the high ceilings and no fabric. We had to ask each other to repeat things in conversation, because we couldn't hear each other over the noise. Our waiter was business-like and not very warm. I was particularly concerned that he reached across the table and directly over my smartphone with a dripping pitcher to refill my iced tea.
(3)
John M.
My wife and I went to Wildberry for breakfast a couple of weeks ago. I had the Mexicana skillet. It was pretty good - just enough heat from the jalapenos to make me start sweating but not painfully hot, so heat-wise it was just about right for me. It was a mountain of food and I almost gave up on finishing it a couple of times, but i persevered and finally ate it all. My wife had two eggs with bacon. Again, she thought it was good but nothing really any better than making it at home. Well, except for having to do dishes if we made it at home. We both had 2 pancakes with our meals. As noted in other reviews, the pancakes were thin and a bit tough. They weren't bad though. Service was good and the food came out quickly. All in all everything was ok. We'll probably go back and try other things.
(3)
Kimberly G.
Very busy on the weekends and it's biggest draw in is the great location and modern look. Most breakfast places in the suburbs are diners and are older looking. This is fresh, bright, and open which is a strong appeal. The staff have been great and once your seated the wait for food is not long. I love their breakfast food because it is light and fresh. They offer healthier options with their omelettes and they are super tasty. I have had a side of their pancakes and they were light and had just a little bit of homemade whip cream on them.. very good! I am a huge fan of breakfast and this is definitely one of my favorites.
(5)
Cole A.
The BEST breakfast place; GREAT food, reasonable prices and quick service. Try the skillets, they're delicious!
(5)
Laura C.
Absolutely LOVE this place. They have the tastiest brunches I've ever had. I tend to get the berry crepes, which are perfect. Today I got the red velvet french toast which would have been the sweetest, most decadent desert I'd ever tasted if I didn't have a bite off my brother's plate of Oreo s'mores pancakes. WOW! Probably a little too sweet for my tastes normally. But being home for the holidays I thought I'd indulge. I could only eat about half of my serving, but I'm pretty tiny. My brother downed his pancakes and had the rest of my french toast. The mint mocha lattes are also a favorite of mine. yumyumyum.
(5)
Stephanie B.
Holy overwhelming menu! I swear their menu is almost as big as Cheesecake Factory! They offer a bevy of breakfast items including fresh-made omelets bursting with fresh ingredients, waffles, skillets, crepes and more! The place was completely packed. I can understand considering Schaumburg doesn't have many breakfast places. We waited for almost 30 minutes before we were seated. I thought it was a nice touch that they had a freestanding coffee/tea bar in the lobby area. Many people were inclined to purchase a coffee, tea or espresso. Nice touch! My friend and I were simply overwhelmed with the options, and I think our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs. I asked for suggestions from the server who wowed us with the Fresca omelet and Signature WildBerry pancakes. We were told that we could upgrade the pancakes that come alongside the omelet could be any of the signature pancakes for just 1 buck. Since my friend and I couldn't just pick a sweet or savory breakie item; we decided to split. Within minutes we were presented with our piping hot omelet chock full of fresh, creamy avocado, sun-dried tomato, spinach and provolone cheese, perfectly crisp hash browns and a single pancake topped with vanilla anglaise and WildBerry puree. Our coffee cups were always topped up with perfectly temperated coffee-- I opted for the hazelnut. There are definitely some unique items on the menu such as the Napa Fig Omelet that I can't wait to go back and try! All in all, the experience was comfortable and the food was delicious.
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George D.
Wow!! What an improvement over the past couple of times I have been here.. Food was good as always and the service was a lot better. ( fast & accurate ). The one problem they won't solve is the ridiculous amount of time you have to wait to get a table.. ( up to one and half hrs).
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Sarah B.
I went last weekend for the first time and it def won't be the last!! It was excellent! I had the biscuits and gravy and it is the best recipe for the dish that I have ever tasted. Love the paper lanterns on the wood cabin-feeling ceiling. My gf had the denver skillet and loved it. The fruit was fresh and the coffee was hot. Great customer service and it was verry crowded, which tells you many people love it :)
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Hideo M.
Being an omelette kind of guy for breakfast, I had to try their pancakes since it seems like they're really good at making that. Had the Berry Pancakes packed with strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. In between the pancakes there was a spread of yogurt. Pancakes were super fluffy, didn't need the syrup since the there were plenty of berries and sauces lathered on pancakes.
(4)
Sharon P.
Everytime I've gone here, the waitor/waitress/hostess have been overly friendly, and the food is great! My only wish is for Wildberry to be open for dinner!
(5)
Dan N.
We are always on the look out for a new breakfast place (the best meal to eat out) and seeing the comments on Yelp we decided to give it a chance. It was a Saturday morning pretty early but there was already a decent waiting list, but we didn't let that stop us. They have a large waiting room with a Coffee stand ...am much to my surprise there were serving Intelligentsia Coffee, That a big plus in my book, I got a very reasonably priced Mocha that as good as anything I have gotten anywhere it blew my normal Starbucks out of the water. My go to first try at a new place dish is a skillet I am a sucker for good hash browns and normally you get the largest portion in a skillet. Here is where the problems started the hash browns had no color and no crunch I understand it was a Saturday and their very busy but they have the makings of something excellent but they need to spend alittlemore time and care on the dishes. The Eggs were cooked unevenly one cook to perfection the other had very runny whites. Plus the skillet seemed to be only cooked on one side the other had cold unmelted cheese and raw vegetables. Theres nothing I hate more then raw green peppers in my skillet and one side had cold raw ones and the other side was well browned overcooked. They have a nice presentation serving the skillets in a frying pan. I just wish there would not rush the dishes out and put allittle more care into each plate. I understand people may have to wait alittle longer and it may take alittle more time, but the quality of the food need to be the most important thing
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Maria P.
I went here on a Sunday with my husband around 8:45. This place was a zoo and the wait was 25 minutes, so we figured we should try it. They have a coffee and bakery station set up while you wait which makes the waiting period that much less painful. The coffee at the coffe station is fabulous and for some odd reason tastes much better than what they serve you in the restaurant. The coffee is great, decent service, cute dining area, OK food. The portions are humongous! There is quite a large menu, so if you're looking for a creative twist on pancakes, crepes, waffles, and omelets, this is the place to try.
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Rachell E.
Arrived here on a whim for a late morning/early afternoon brunch and this place was PACKED. That's always a good sign, so my husband and I decided to brave the wait, we were famished when our buzzers went off... Seated, greeted, and tweeted (Corny, I know :)) we were ready to eat and boy oh boy was I excited to see red velvet french toast on the menu. I make it a point to try RV french toast whenever I see it on anyones menu and this was hands down THE BEST RED VELVET FRENCH TOAST I've ever had. Not only was it fantastic tasting, not to sweet, cooked to perfection, but it was sooooooo much I had to take some home for the next morning. AMAZING RVFT. My husband had the pecan pancakes and he loved them, he said that he can see why they were voted some of the best pancakes in the Chicagoland Area. Breakfast for two plus two premium drinks was 35 bucks including tax. Pricey for breakfast but soooooooooooo delicious, we will make the drive to Schaumburg again and again now.
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Missy H.
I was in Chicago for the weekend, visiting my sister. She told me this place was amazing and that my mind would be blown. I was skeptical, but it was just as she said. The fig omelet, tiramisu pancakes, and eggs Benedict were all phenomenal. The orange juice was fantastic, even with the pulp. The service was great. The food was prepared and brought to the table really quick. We ate here twice while I was in town for 5 days. Highly recommended!
(5)
Nicole S.
Best breakfast I have ever had! A must try you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Elyse C.
Love Wildberry! I usually go to their location in libertyville but we were in the area and need breakfast, I had the los Altos benni and it was awesome! Chorizo is my most favorite breakfast meat besides the usual bacon, and the chipolte hollandaise was a great touch, I still want to conquer the Oero smores pancakes!
(5)
Jane K.
Mmmm~!!! So deliciously good here you'll be happy that you woke up early for breakfast! I've been here few times and every time I went, it never failed to please me. One of the best breakfast places I have been to! Got picked up at the airport and went straight here to start my day back at home! We couldn't decide what to get because everything is so great. So what do hungry people do in times like this? Order basically everything! Napa Valley Fig Omelette, Wildberry Belgian Waffle, Wildberry Pancakes, Corn Beef Hash Skillet, Tiramisu Pancakes, and...toast. Everything tastes so amazing, fresh, and perfect. By the end of the meal, nothing was left over, not even a crumb. Every time I come here, I try something different, and it's always delicious. Food does not take long to come out, and the service is great! Not sure what else I can tell you about this place, it's great. The place is big and busy, but the service is great and fast. The price is decent and everything tastes wonderful!
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E S.
YUM YUM, everything on their menu is tasty! The only bad thing is the wait. It sucks.
(4)
Rita B.
Heard great things about this place. Read reviews on Yelp (which were mostly positive). Went Sunday morning with my husband. There was a 30-40 minute wait. We waited, patiently. In the sitting/waiting area there is a little coffee shop/area. The drinks were OK. Coffee was smooth, not bold (which I like) but the price was way too much for it not being Starbucks. Finally seated after 35 minutes. Server was very kind and helpful. Had no problems with him. The food was just OK. My husband had to send his food back because it was not cooked through. My food was just OK but I had to picked around to the better looking stuff. I've had better food at IHOP. Honestly, there was nothing special about this place. Not worth our time. I do have to say, they did give us a $10 gift certificate for our inconvenience.
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Roshni P.
Nice food, staff, and great service. We were told a 30 minute wait and we were called within 10. There were a lot of people and we were serviced quickly. I had the chocolate chip pancakes and the boyfriend had a veggie omelette. We were both satisfied.
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Kasia K.
Seems like anything you get will be delicious, very nice menu. WIll definitely be coming back.
(5)
Gayle S.
I love their breakfast, it is not cheap but you get what you pay for. Fresh cut veggies in my skillet and the Carmel latter was amazing. I have been here 3 different times and it has been good all 3 :-)
(5)
Dana M.
I checked out reviews before I had brunch for the first time here! I thought I had decided on the Corned Beef Hash but when I got there, the special was Red Velvet Pancakes. I love red velvet cupcakes so I thought pancakes could only be amazing, right? After careful consideration and wanting a more savory meal, I settled on the Hash and was NOT disappointed. The mix of corned beef, hash browns, and two eggs over medium was perfection! I had the sides of buttermilk pancakes and fresh fruit. I also ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice everyone was talking about but I thought it was SO sour. It made my throat hurt. No wait during the weekday = happy me!
(5)
Michael P.
This is my favorite breakfast restaurant. I've been to this location and the chicago one and they are both awesome. I love their skillets and its always a ton of food. definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(5)
Sarah D.
The other Yelp reviewers did not disappoint me! We arrived a little after 9am on a Saturday and were seated right away. Just as suggested, we were seated right away. (By 10am there was a large wait.) I had a hard time deciding what I wanted but settled for what they seem to be known for - their signature pancakes. They were truly out of this world. Best I've ever had. Who knew creme anglaise could make pancakes so wonderful? The bacon was a disappointment but the pancakes were so good that my 5 point rating remains. This is most definitely our new breakfast place.
(5)
Kelly S.
We enjoyed the food at WildBerry. I had the delicious Napa Valley Fig omelette. The whole family enjoyed their meals, including the sliced strawberries, hot chocolate, and outstanding preserves. A food theme at WildBerry is berries -- and that's a great one for breakfast. The decor is modern and aesthetically pleasing, except for the cheesy pictures of big fruit in the back room. The music was just silly -- muzak played without the synethesizers. The waitstaff was competent and professional, if a bit restrained. My only real criticism of WildBerry, and it is a big one, is price. Breakfast for 3 (2 adults, 1 child, no big ticket items) was $50. That is about $20 too much for our average breakfast at a good pancake house. Go early or you will have a wait. Located near many hotels, as well as the Woodfield Mall. Separate building (very attractive stone), ample parking.
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Frances J.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!!!! My girlfriends and I went here for brunch yesterday and it was perfect! Our server was great and our food was DELICIOUS! The prices are very reasonable. The Tiramisu pancakes are out of this world! We will definitely be going here again!
(5)
Kathy O.
Our first time there this past weekend as I had coworkers giving Wildberry Kudos! Glad I checked it out, tons of yummy food for cheap! It was busy so was a 30mins wait and well worth it! Great service, great atmosphere Many food options to pick from, we had breakfast and it was very good, served quickly also! You gotta check this one out! They also have a bar/grill next door that is part of it. The outdoor beer garden looked nice. Also there was an out door type of fireplace so I think it would be great to check that out too!
(5)
Sarah S.
Wildberry is my favorite breakfast place! I go here two or three times a month and I am never disappointed. I usually get an egg white omelet while my fiancee gets the banana bread french toast. Both are very good. They usually have great specials as well. Last month they had pretzel bread french toast that was amazing! I find their staff to be great as well. When I thought my omelet was made with too much better, not only did they remake the it with Pam but they gave me a ten dollar gift certificate! My only complaint is that there is usually a long wait. This past weekend we had to wait 45mins to get seated and other costumers had to wait an hour. That being said, I think it is worth the wait!
(5)
George B.
Great breakfast place! Wildberry has a great staff, and even better food. Prices are similar to other places in the are, but portions are very good. Absolutely delicious food! I used to be a fan of Richard Walker's, but after going here, I am now a convert! Good coffee, good portion sizes (3 crepes instead of 2 at walker's), good front of house (Walker's has dropped significantly).
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Jenny C.
Love this place. Very cozy and welcoming on the inside. Banana packcakes were larger than expected! Always a pleasant surprise. They have great variety and unique items. And everything I have ever tired was great! (I'm vegetarian, so it's nice I have a ton of options!)
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Jisha J.
My cousin and I decided to get breakfast here on a Sunday morning. The wait time was horrendous (over an hour and forty minutes, after they had told us it would be an hour) but once we finally got seated the food was delicious! We split an order of the chocolate chip pancakes (bittersweet chocolate chips) which was absolutely amazing. They were moist and very sweet. We ordered bacon and hash browns on the side which were also great, but nothing you can't order somewhere else. The service was great and I will definitely come back again.
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Sam N.
Service was good. There was a wait so we went over to Wildwood next door to have a drink. The menu is abundant. We had the eggs Benedict which were ok,the poached eggs were way overcooked. We told the server and she immediately corrected it. We also had some chocolate chip pancakes which were amazing. They truly have the best pancakes in Schaumburg. I'd go here again.
(5)
Christine F.
Love this place. My husband and I come for breakfast once a month or so. great environment, friendly staff and fair pricing.
(4)
Stefanie K.
I ordered a make it yourself omelette: cheese, mushrooms, and avocado. DELICIOUS. Very fluffy and perfectly cooked. I didn't get the hash browns, but it came with a nice fresh fruit cup, and a side of yummy buttermilk pancakes. My boyfriend got the butcher something or other skillet that he took out super fast, he thought it was delicious as well. The price was spot on for the food, I also ordered a small chai tea latte and definitely think it was better than the one I normally get at Starbucks. My only complaint -- be careful about substituting sides! I should have asked how much it was, instead of the hash browns I wanted turkey bacon, and our waitress did say it would be an extra charge... but $3.25 for THREE slices of turkey bacon?! I don't think a buck and some change per slice is worth it, so make sure you ask! But all in all, I would definitely go again.
(5)
Mark E.
We visited while staying in Schaumburg on vacation. Their signature berry bliss pancakes were so good we came back for another round before we left. Other high spots included great service, their skillet breakfasts and their corned beef hash. My wife also spoke highly of the chicken salad. Highly recommended!
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Chrystina Z.
Berry bliss pancakes are excellent, and if you're not already diabetic, you soon will be :) Went here for a wedding shower. We were seated in a private room on the restaurant's western side (tons of windows flood the place with light). It's a clean, modern, yet cozy place that's perfect for social gatherings on an early Sun afternoon. They make tons of smoothies/drinks too. I would go back here for brunch if I lived in the area.
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Doe L.
The only thing I have against this place is the wait! wow... make sure you're not hungry yet because you will be by the time you get seated! I'm a little skeptic though... I don't usually like checking our wait status but since it was ridiculously long, I decided to just check... I went up there and asked how far down the list we were and i noticed our name was already highlighted... he told me some random wait so i went back outside... and then 2 seconds later, our notifier went off... hmmm. tricky tricky. but the food and service is great. everything we got was very delicious and very large portions. I barely finished half my dish (corned beef benny... very yum). and had to take it to go and finish it the next day. (still yum)
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Tim K.
Try Richard Walkers instead. Getting seated here was a disaster. Hostess was very rude. They wouldn't seat 2 people that had been waiting 35 minutes at a 4 top but would seat 3 people that walked right up. Food was sloooow and mediocre at best.
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Linda K.
Finally made it to WildBerry Cafe after hearing about it from several people. Went on a Sunday late morning so, of course, there was a wait...about 35 minutes. We waited outside in the sun so it wasn't too bad. The menu is huge and I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted. Everything sounded so good! Decided to share with friend the Rocky Mt. Crepes (scrambled eggs, ham, onion, pepper) and the Cinnamon Pumkin Pancakes (from the specials menu). Got our food relatively quick considering how busy it was. Both items were quite decilious and generous in size!! Service was promt and friendly. Prices were decent. Looking forward to going back and trying other items. Maybe for lunch next time.
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Adam H.
This place rocks. There is usually a wait, but there is a coffee bar in the lobby if you want your java immediately. They make their own jelly/jam which is awesome, and they make some mean eggs. I will definitely call first before I return because the wait is rough if your stomach is growling when you walk in.
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Jennifer C.
Went in this morning for brunch. I had a chai tea latte and my hubby had a strawberry lemonade. The strawberry lemonade was really good, but I wouldn't recommend the chai tea latte. To eat my hubby had the taffy apple crepes and I had the bliss berry pancakes. The pancakes were amazing! I don't even really like pancakes, but these were awesome. My husband's crepes were pretty good. I am giving this place 4 stars because I will definitely go back and have the pancakes. The service was pleasant and adequate.
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Lori W.
Here on fathers day. Crazy busy and a 35 minute wait with probably 100 people waiting outside. I had the Colorado omelet and a side of applewood thick smoked bacon. My date went sweet and had the berry bliss Crepes. Both of us very happy with the freshness and flavor of the food. mine has big chunks of fresh green peppers and ham. His strawberry marscapone filling made him moan with delight. Portions are generous, but not so huge you feel stuffed when done. Service was excellent. We watched a table for six turn over in less than 4 minutes. Great place. Worth the wait. Even offered us coffee to go!
(5)
Hannah K.
I've never had pancakes as good as the Oreo'Smores chocolate chip pancake! It was the best I breakfast I've ever had. In addition to the white mocha. The omelet and hash browns were good.
(5)
Mary J.
The food is fantastic, although I will say I have only had a few items on the menu because I order the same thing every time. I recommend the Berry Bliss French Toast and the Florence Benedict (eggs benedict with bacon and spinach). I also like their bacon, and their Wildberry Orange juice, which is a mixture of fresh juices - real, actual juice from actual fruit - you can taste it.
(5)
Katrina G.
Finally got to try this place out and I'm glad that I did. We came around 9:00am on Sunday and we were seated fairly quickly, although when we left it looked like the crowd waiting had tripled. I ordered a standard two egg breakfast; the eggs, toast and hashbrowns were good, however the bacon was not. I left bacon on my plate, and that says a lot. I can't really even say why...it was thoroughly cooked even some charred parts but was all limpy and weird. Not a fan...anywhoo...we all shared an order of bisquits and gravy (meh) and the tiramisu pancakes....what a heavenly creation. Service was very good. Coffee was good. I'll come back and try a sinful pancake concoction again, but I really do like a more savory breakfast. I'm thinking about deducting another star for bad bacon, so I'm ending this now.
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L H.
I hate how much I enjoy this place. We almost always do take out because the wait is so long. But the food is wonderful for a breakfast place. Fantastic berry jam.
(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 Wildberry a 4 overall. The food was good and pancakes were great, but you'll pay a few dollars more for the franchise setting and may wait a while to be seated. The servers are very attentive. Pancake (original) **** great taste Sausage (links) *** good Eggs (scrambled) **** good Coffee **** great coffee Venetian skillet ***** excellent!
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Drew D.
A friend and I decided to head over to Wildberry for brunch the other day. From the moment we walked in, I was impressed with the ambiance of the place. It was very comfortable and clean. We both had omelettes, and they were so very good. They were light and fluffy, and HUGE!! Neither of us were able to finish all of it, but we kept on picking at the food because we really *wanted* to finish it because of the quality. Then, of course, there were the pancakes. Oh sweet baby Jesus. We were happy to find out that we could substitute regular pancakes for any other kind of pancake or crepe on the menu for a very nominal charge. I know other places that won't let you do this, so I appreciated the flexibility. My friend got the Nutella crepes, and I opted for the tiramisu pancakes. The flavors were lovely, but not overstated, and the texture was perfect. I would most definitely come here again. There are far too many varieties of pancakes to be had, and that alone will make it worth the return trip! :)
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Shannon S.
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like breakfast with your family. I guess my wife and I were trying to be unique but it seems that every family in the Northwest Suburbs had the same idea. Oh well... The space is open and clean while the food hit the spot. Here's a rundown of what the family ordered: Wife: Crepes with Nutella, bananas, and strawberries. - anything with Nutella is chocolate creamy awesomeness. for the Kids: A stack of chocolate chip pancakes and a side of sausage links. - I wasn't sure if they were just hungry but it was all gone between the 2 toddlers. Me: Colorado Omelet, hash browns, and raisin toast. - Let's just say that it stood no chance against my appetite. So why the 4 stars? The service was slow and I'm pretty sure it was our waiter and not the fact that the place was buzzin' at 8 am on a Sunday. Knowing the fact that there are 2 locations (1 in Libertyville and 1 in Schaumburg) I have a feeling that WildBerry may be frequented more often by my family.
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Lisa C.
I have been here on several occasions and each time the food was phenomenal! I've had the Corned Beef Hash twice and a traditional Eggs Benedict and loved them. A word of caution, you will have to wait at least 30 minutes and the atmosphere makes it difficult for conversations. Service is prompt and friendly and the food plentiful.
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Alanna K.
Woohoo for Wildberry! So my friend and I went for a girl's day out for v-day...and boy was this place packed! The wait was about an hour, and yes, they do have this big waiting room, but it seemed like it wasn't big enough because of all the people that were waiting to be seated! Anyways, the service was really good. Our waiter was super friendly, attentive, and was able to answer any questions that we had. My friend had the corned beef and hash skillet, and I had a leek/brie/mushroom/bacon/something sweet like dates or something omelet...it was one of their specials going on. Fan freakin tastic!! I'm not a big egg person, but I wanted to try it...and I was so glad that I did! Next time I go back I really want to try some of their special pancakes because they looked pretty scrumptious!
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steven c.
our new breakfast/brunch place from now on! The menu had a ton of stuff, and it took us a little while to decide because we all wanted more than one thing :-) We eventually settled on their Wildberry Belgian Waffle (where you get fresh berries in Chicago at the end of December is beyond me) and the Corned Beef Hash Skillet. Most palces have corned beef hash that's just too salty but this place was great. Service was supper quick and attentive. What more can I say, if you are in the area and can make it in before they close, go check it out!
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Lisa G.
I won't go here on the weekend the place is a madhouse! But during the week it's great! I had the wheat berry crates great for my diet!!! Hubby had a steak sandwich and loved it the kids both enjoyed their pancakes! We will come back but only during the week we don't care for the 45-1 hr wait!!
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Josh J.
I've been here multiple times and it has become one of my favorite breakfast spots. The staff is always friendly, the service is attentive and the food is great! I'd recommend the Espanola omelet, Berry Bliss pancakes or the Tiramisu pancakes. If you've never been here, put this on your list of "gotta try."
(5)
Johnny B.
I do not give out 5 stars very often, but for breakfast (and sandwich) this is great. Of course I did not go on a Sat or Sun. It was noonish on a Wednesday. Staff was really rolling. The woman of the day suggested this place. Very visible off Meacham. EZ ot get in and out. Lots of parking! The place is BIG in size. Excellent service started with a welcome greeting and immediately taken to our table. Sat in the airy Florida room with all the windows. We perused the extensive menu of breakfast treats and lunch entrees. Very Varied! My lady ordered the Turkey sandwich with the works. Chock full of moist turkey, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Of course on a Freshly baked pretzel roll. Yum, Yum!! I ordered a skillet with 3 different meats. Eggs over EZ were perfect as ordered. Great hash browns and toast to boot. Our entrees came out in 5 minutes! Piping HOT! Best skillet I have had in years. Dana, our server, was very helpful and efficient. I congratulate the Wildberry Team for a great lunch. Johnny Chitown
(5)
andy p.
I love this place!!!!! To really get some good food go on a weekday where it isn't that busy and you get seated right away. The food has been consistent all the way around. I spilled my fresh squeezed orange juice and with a blink of an eye the server was there with a fresh cup, and new order of my food, the bus boys cleaned and reset out table and there was not a second of hesitation!!! They also have the best chicken sausages and turkey bacon I have ever had!!!! Must go and def worth the wait on the weekends!
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Mary M.
stay away on sundays but any other day YOU MUST GO HERE!!!! IM SOO GLAD I FOUND THEM. EVERYTHING I CAN ASK FOR IN A DINING EXPERIENCE. I'LL BE COMING BACK FOREVER. THANKS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!
(5)
Kristen W.
I loved this place! Yes, I was having stomach issues that day, but will go back again. The server was great and understanding that I didn't feel well. She tried her best to make sure I had a great experience no matter what. I did not get stomach issues from this restaurant though, just to let everyone know. I was having a reaction to medication, not food poisoning. I had the pancakes with berries and they were out of this world. Definitely will go back!
(5)
Muj A.
Went here for Easter Brunch with my wife. It was really good. I had the breakfast burrito with turkey sausage and the thing that stood out to me was the green salsa they use for the burrito. Just the right kick in terms of spice. The turkey sausage was seasoned very well also. My wife had an Omelette which she thought was really good. Then we had to try the red velvet french toast, that was really tasty. Really rich, almost a little too rich. I've had brunch places that are definitely a lot better, but this place is great because it's local for me and really good. I'll be back to try out more of their menu.
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Rebecka S.
I was so disappointed in the food here. We went on a sunday and waited about 45 minutes which I expected. We were able to have good coffee from the coffee bar and sit outside until we got a table. Everything sounded so good on the menu and it has received such great reviews here on yelp...We were all so excited for brunch but the food we got was bland, Seasonless, and flavorless. It was so noisy inside we couldnt hear each other and kind of gave up on talking too much. They could definately benefit from installing some acoustic panels! I noticed there were chunks of dirty honeydew melon under the table next to us when a new table was seated, so it didn't seem that clean in the crowded part of the dining room but I'm sure it must be hard to notice all those things when you are turning tables so fast and it is so busy. Our waitress was a sweetheart though and gave us great service. The intelligentsia coffee bar was a nice touch with delicious coffee and more offerings than just a cup of coffee. My latte was delicious! And of course it's nice to be able to get intelligentsia in the burbs finally! I'm not sure they serve you the same coffee once you are seated though. The barista didn't say hello or anything just looked at us blankly until we asked if we could tell him what we wanted but he definitely lit up when his friends came by the coffee bar. Im not sure if I'll go back here, it just didn't seem worth it.
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Todd M.
The only reason I knocked a star off is because it can sometimes take forever to get in. But that's more of a compliment to their food...because it's delicious. All of the staples are good, but my favorite on the menu is the breakfast burrito. It's Chipotle sized but filled with chorizo and all of the good stuff. Too good...
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Andrea R.
The food at Wildberry is awesome and the service is usually decent. Any place that serves Intelligentsia is good in my book. They have excellent breakfast choices and wonderful salads. The weekend wait SUUUUUCKS big time, so we don't go as often as I'd like. Also, I need to take away one star because their bathrooms are DISGUSTING. They are always dark, damp, and look and smell dingy. There are always leaks on some of the toilets, they are frequently out of toilet paper, and the floor is often littered with tp and paper towels. It is definitely a turn off for an otherwise lovely brunch spot.
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Kim M.
I only go to Wildberry during the week at lunch time. I hear the weekends are always packed. A great go-to spot for pancakes and eggs. They offer some sophisticated versions of the classics that go down well with their signature Wildberry juice.
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M P.
I've been here twice already and I'm definitely a fan. The first time I had the banana bread french toast and it was yummy. The banana bread was dense and flavorful. The second time I went, I had the wildberry waffle and was in heaven. The waffles came with a sugery glaze that was just sweet enough to where I didn't even need to drench it in maple syrup. The waffle itself was cut into 4 pieces topped with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. The best part was that the waffle never got soggy, so I was able to enjoy it. The wildberry orange juice is definitely my favorite. I normally find OJ very acidic, so the wildberry OJ is a great alternative. Overall, this place is great and I love that it's in Schaumburg.
(4)
L Z.
Overpriced and LOUD . Don't come here if you want to converse with anyone... Large open eating space that feels like you're dining in a warehouse.
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Brittany W.
I was in the area on business and read some of the reviews - so I woke up early to try it out before attending my meeting. As I was waiting for the restaurant to open, a waiter (Sal) that worked there yelled out his car window that me and a friend were losers. I was pleased with the service and food. However, I was not happy with the conduct from their waiter and informed management. Management assured me that "Sal" would be dealt with - hopefully this happened. Overall, the server and food were decent for the price but was disappointed in the other staff.
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katrina d.
This place has the best breakfast food I have ever had in my life! They have a wide menu so you don't have to have breakfast but I suggest you do. They also have lunch items like sandwiches burgers and wraps. I had the Española Omelette with pumpkin bread French toast and if you think that sounds good, it was better than you could imagine! It is comfortable, warm, and inviting. I went there with my girlfriends and our children and everyone loved it. We will defiantly be going back!
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Juan M.
OK. Nothing special. Fancy plates, not much flavor. Healthy options seems limited (or menu does not point them out clearly). Better choices in the area, with much more flavor (Panera). Tables are to close together when you have coats hanging off the chair.
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Maryam S.
I was really looking forward to going to this place since I'd been craving for a good Belgian waffle for a month now. So when hubby suggested we try it on a Sunday morning I lept. It has a good location, although it doesn't seem to have it's own parking lot. It was very crowded when we got in at around 10 AM and we were told it would be a 45 minute wait. So wait we did. I got a wild berry latte from the cafe in the waiting area in the mean time which on hindsight was the best part of my experience. We were seated before the 45 minutes was up and the service was good. Our waitress did not ask if we wanted anything to drink (which may have been due to the fact that I was holding my latte cup but hubby had not had anything to drink). We debated on whether or not she should have asked and we decided if he wanted a drink he would have asked for one! So there we go, settled! I suddenly decided I wanted the veggie omelette since it came with a side of hash browns. Husband tried to have me get the waffles I'd been talking about for a month with a side of hash browns, but who has waffles and hash browns???!!! So I ended up with the veggie omelette, hash browns, and whole wheat toast. Good sized portions (maybe a bit too much, I couldn't eat lunch that day), but EXTREMELY lacking in salt and pepper. I mean, no flavor what so ever! I should have gone with the waffles, although they may have lacked sugar as well. :(( Any way, it was nice trying a new place, but I would not go back.
(2)
Joe B.
The boss treated us to some Wildberry since it is very close to my job. The food was excellent! I tried the tuscan chicken sandwich and it was incredible. I would recommend this place every time if you are close to it. They even have a pretty decent lounge that I visited with coworkers a while back. So its definitely worth a trip
(4)
Sarah P.
Had a delicious breakfast at Wildberry today. The restaurant was right near our hotel. The wait was about 20 minutes, but they have a large waiting area with a coffee bar. After we got seated, the service was prompt. I started with delicious fresh squeezed orange juice. I enjoyed crispy smoked bacon, eggs and blueberry pancakes (don't judge, I was hungry). Everyone I was with enjoyed their meals. I tasted the french toast, which was satisfying and tasty. Would definitely go back here!
(5)
Monica L.
The menu is as expansive as the dining room. I enjoyed the "special" omelet with spinach, thick apple-smoked bacon and chèvre cheese. It had lots of flavor -- whatever they're frying this stuff in, it's great. My honey had the breakfast burrito with this amazing green salsa that must had avocado mixed in it -- spicy but not obnoxious. Coffee was strong but smooth. Saw lots of smiles on servers' faces -- busboys, too; must be good management. Saw a lot of families with small children so there must be a lot to appeal to the tots, too.
(5)
Pamela M.
Food quaility doesn't matter when the service is so poor. How about a party of 20 with reservations seated at opposite ends of the restaurant and "if we didn't want to take the tables there were plenty of others waiting". Is that how they train their managers on customer service? The noise level was just below a shreik.
(1)
Brad L.
The service is fantastic and the food is even better. Price was very reasonable. My fiance and I wanted to try this place after seeing it on Chicago's Best and we were not disapointed. They are known for their specialty pancakes and french toast, cranberry pecan is phenomenal, but you can get anything from fried eggs to eggs benedict. I highly recommend Wildberry Cafe to anyone who enjoys breakfast food!
(5)
Lababe V.
I'm so so soooo going back! I live about 30minutes away aahs heard about it by a customer at my job that's an hour away, I looked up the reviews wanted to give the breakfast joint a shot & I fudging loved it! Totally going back for pancakes & the amazing mocha!
(4)
Emm S.
Okay, went back a second time after the manager had contacted me about my previous review, and I have to say... it was quite good the second time around. The server seemed a bit busy so he had a couple of oopsie moments, but he was friendly and the food was really quite good. Be sure to come early as it was quite busy on a Saturday morning at about 10am. I would go back again!
(4)
Nirali S.
I love the food here! I've been twice now, on Sundays, and this place is always packed! My friends and I split Florence Eggs Benedict, Espanola Omelette, Oreo S'Mores Pancakes, and Red Velvet French Toast on my most recent visit. I wasn't too impressed with the omelette, but everything else was awesome! I couldn't have asked for more savory or sweet foods all in one meal. I also had a Peppermint Mocha with my meal, it was a perfect December brunch drink, and it was huge! I love going to Wildberry when I'm in the burbs, great food!
(4)
Danielle S.
Delicious. The menu is very varied and everything that my party of eight ordered was amazing. The staff is great and well trained. It was a really great environment.
(5)
H. W.
Okay so this was my first time here. The place looked great when walking in and we were seated promptly. Service was quick and polite. I ordered the wildberry o.j. which was awesome, and a cup of coffee (also super tasty). That is where the positive experience ended. I ordered biscuits and gravy with eggs (two, over medium), and a side of bacon. The food came out pretty quickly which was nice. My eggs were a joke! One was over done and the yolk was a gross color of yellow. The other was under cooked?!?! Not sure how that us even possible. The biscuits were totally over cooked and the gravy was regular at best. I also had broccoli bits on my plate (sure didn't order that) As for the bacon 3 pieces, two cooked fairly well the third was burnt to a crisp. All in all a disgusting experience. I would never go back. Now I'm just hoping I don't get sick.
(1)
Erik H.
I would recommend getting here before 9am on a Saturday or you will be standing in a large crowd of people waiting to get in. And for good reason - everything here is fresh, homemade and tasty. I got the homemade corned beef hash (which didn't taste like it came out of a can) and for a dollar extra got a side of specialty pancakes, in my case their signature Wildberry pancakes. Holy tastebuds Batman, those were fantastic! Whatever fruity, cream-cheesy sauces they pour over those things belong in a restaurant that should be twice the cost. The next time I'm up at 7 on a Saturday I will come again.
(5)
Tammy T.
My son and I had a chance to eat here twice while in the Chicago area. It was absolutely fabulous.
(5)
Elena A.
I wavered between 2 and 3 stars because the food is meh, but the service was good. But since food is more important, I went with 2 stars. The waiting area was pretty busy, but has a coffee bar in the front if you want to just grab some coffee to go. Once seated, I ordered their Almond Joy coffee, light on the coconut. It was pretty tasty, although almost too sweet. I didn't like that the coffee was served to me in a to-go cup. I'm not really sure why they do that, but if I'm sitting for a meal, getting my coffee in a to-go cup made me feel awkward, like they were already anticipating my leaving. I asked for a mug, and the waitress was kind enough to essentially remake it for me in a mug. The waitress was obviously at the end of her shift (you could see she was tired) but was very accommodating and friendly. The food, however, wasn't that amazing. I tried their bacon which was good, but not exactly memorable. I ended up with a corned beef hash skillet which wasn't that great. It was overly salty, and I could barely finish half of it. They did cook the egg properly, though. My friend got the veggie skillet, which she said was just decent, and the other friend got the Southern Benedict, which he polished off. Overall, I thought it was alright, and wouldn't mind having to eat here again, but given a choice, I would probably choose to go to Egglectic on Algonquin instead.
(2)
Kati H.
Breakfast on a Saturday morning at 9am... with a 2.5 year old.... can be torturous. This was our first time at Wildberry and we will definitely be going back. There were quite a few folks waiting when we stepped in but its nice and wide open (with a coffee bar if you can't wait!). We only waited maybe 10 minutes and we were seated in the side porch area. It is not cramped or crowded and while it was pretty noisy in the main area, it was pleasant where we were. Our waitress was friendly and speedy... our food came out lightning quick (all great with a little one!). DH had a benedict plate and I had the breakfast burrito. Both were great.... but not so sublime that we won't try something else next time we're there. Coffee was the big hit.... you can tell its not the standard bean. Portions were generous We'll definitely go back if only to work our way through the interesting breakfast menu!
(5)
Val D.
Fabrulous breakfast!! I had the whole wheat fresh berry crepes and my husband had the fig and walnut multi-grain pancakes, both of which were magnificent . Wonderful attentive service. The waiters had each other's backs (using their words) and were all charming and friendly. Al fresco dining on a beautiful summer day with no waiting. The line of people were waiting to eat inside but we got seated outside immediately. This is my new favorite place for breakfast.
(5)
Queen J.
What a nice pleasant breakfast spot. So many choices, I wanted Pancakes when I walked in the door. After going over the menu 3X, I finally decided on the Southern Benedict. English Muffins. Flluufffie...top with an sausage patties an egg lightly poached and some delicious Sausages Gravy. Pretty Good If I do say so myself. Never had Eggs Benedict. Glad I was adventurous and tried it. When in Chi Town, look up Wildberry's You'll be pleased.
(5)
Melissa B.
Ho hum, just another somewhat pricey breakfast joint. I say this because prices for say, pancakes or crepes were decent, but all of the extras one normally expects with breakfast (like sausage, bacon, or hashbrowns) are available on the side for a separate charge and our bill quickly added up. The price for OJ and coffee was very high too. My Nutella crepes were WAY too sweet- as in hurt my cavities sweet. And I am the sweets queen! Also they were just plain not very good- I've come to a realization- only order crepes from a FRENCH restaurant where they know how to make them. I tasted my hubby's pancakes which were just OK. I did enjoy the bacon, cheesy hashbrowns, and the look of the place. Very friendly service too. But I would never go out of my way to return which was what I did to initially visit.
(2)
J S.
I had late brunch at this place one weekend.. The place looked very nice considering that this is a breakfast/lunch place. The plating looked pretty nice too. I am used to having family restaurant breakfast food but this place was pretty fancy. The service was great. My dish had some eggs and I told the server that the portion of my egg looked small and he brought another egg with no charge. I was super full after finishing my dish. The food was yummy!!! I would want to go back again.. It's little pricey though and that's why I gave 4 stars. If you have some craving for nicer brunch, this is the place to go.. This place is only open for breakfast and lunch so remember that..
(4)
Pal S.
One of the best breakfast places in town. Everything here is great. The staff is extremely helpful and try to customize your order as much as possible to suite your taste. Highly recommend the Nutella creeps and Oreo S'mores pancakes. Never been disappointed here. There is a long wait to be seated on weekends. So plan to get there early.
(5)
suzanne a.
We go out for breakfast at least once a week. For years tried new places but ever since finding this place... it's ALWAYS where we go now! Best food,I mean hash browns done to order! Great service! And the choices.... you could never get tired of this place. We drive 25 mins to get here. Worth it :)
(5)
Roy A.
I was not expecting to give Wildberry 5 stars and I kind of am looking for reasons to downgrade it to 4, but I really can't. That should prove that it's a good place to go to for breakfast. I generally prefer eggs more so than pancakes or french toast for my breakfast and although Wildberry has obviously has both, it seems that they are much more known for their pancakes, french toast, crepes, etc. Every one I've had from here was very, very good and the eggs certainly did not disappoint as well. The coffee is very good also and they generally have some different specials that will pique your interest. All in all, a great and surprising breakfast place with a variety of dishes that stand out.
(5)
Nix F.
AMAZING. Sure its loud and crowded and you gotta wait a while, but it is SO worth it!! Best pancakes we've ever had and they have different types of eggs benedict, including mexican style with chorizo!! so good!! I live in downtown but would SO drive out there for their food!
(5)
Kae C.
Good strawberry pancakes.
(4)
Jeremy B.
Great place for breakfast. I get the standard eggs, bacon hash browns so you cant mess that up, but the girlfriend got some tasty french toast with berries. Super delicious!
(5)
Mae S.
Service was great, love the mushroom and ham skillet. Love the French toast. Apple cider was ok.
(4)
Al K.
when we went to wild berry for breakfast i had a lot of expectations from it..the huge crowd waiting to be seated did everything to increase them further. Its cozy and the staff was very friendly. we had tiramisu pancakes and espaniol eggs. I was slightly disappointed in the food. My pancakes lacked that tiramisu flavor and were more like cinnamon flavored, nonetheless they were fluffy and yumm.. the eggs were a lil dry too. hazelnut coffee was good. overall it was a good comfy experience but i would go to a place closer to my home than to wildberry.
(4)
Zack G.
The best breakfast place around. The food is wonderful and they have THE BEST lemonade ever... i get passion fruit lemonade YUMMMMMM!!!!!!
(5)
Angelina C.
Yum! Great French toast, amazing skillets, and I love their wildberry orange juice. The only thing that made me give them four stars is their hours; sometimes you want breakfast for dinner!
(4)
Shanna V.
First time here...I got a Veggie Skillet and my husband got the Corned Beef Hash. The berry OJ I started with was a nice treat and the food was amazing! Loved the toast and berry jam. I have to come back so I can try the French Toast or a Crepe.
(4)
Sharon L.
what the french toast! if i could give this place 4.5 stars, i would. this place has a plethora of different breakfast foods to choose from to satisfy all taste buds. my eyes quickly become bigger than stomach whenever i'm here. reigning supreme of all the dishes, in my opinion, is the french toast. my mom can't even make it better than theirs. that's definitely sayin' sumptin'. if you drink coffee, be sure to order a cup to compliment your breakfast. it's always fresh and never burnt. and they serve only the best! an intelligent choice of intelligentsia. the food comes out surprisingly fast. and what's even more surprisingly is that their food is always on point. this alone is worth at least 1 star. :) one last note: be prepared to wait at least 45 minutes during their peak weekend breakfast hours (usually starting from 10am). come before 9:30am to beat the rush.
(4)
Nikki M.
Very delicious! The wait was crowded, but worth it. Eggs Benedict is fabulous!
(4)
Esther K.
i love this place and i take my family here when i get the chance. they love this place as much as i do. the ambiance, the service and the food are all great! you have to try the corned beef benny, salads and skillets.
(4)
George S.
Our breakfast club tried out Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg yesterday. First the bad. We were seated then had to wait too long to be greeted and get our coffee ordered. Then we had to wait even longer to actually get it and it wasn't even that crowded yet. Good restaurants train their wait staff to take care of that right away. The hot sauce that I had asked for when I placed the order wasn't delivered until 5 min after the meal was delivered. That should be on the table prior to the arrival of the meal. The prices are a little expensive too. Other than that I had a Colorado Omelette that was good and opted for the upgrade to the Wildberry pancakes. My friends raved about the Tiramisu pancakes. The waitress was fun and friendly and it was a good experience over all. I will probably try the Libertyville location at a later date. Also, the coffee is quite strong. I am sensitive to caffeine and had 3 cups and was buzzing all day! On a Saturday, you should probably get there before 9:00 am. We got there around 8:30 am and it wasn't crowded at all. When we left at 9:30 am, the line was to the door.
(3)
Lauren R.
Great food & selection. Staff is great. A little small but I know the other side has a restaurant as well and they share the kitchen with them. I had the omelette and is was cooked perfectly and came with hashbrowns and a side of fruit.
(4)
Jeff L.
the food is great , the wait staff has always done a great job. Ime giving the place 4 stars instead of 5 because its so expensive.... The other thing that bothers me is... they give you a card to fill out at the end of the meal how you feel about your food , service etc etc and there is a comment area . The thing that bothers me is they want to read the card WHEN YOU BRING IT UP TO THE COUNTER... when your standing there... IMe sorry but your not going to get honesty from your customers like that.... that should be read after you have left.. In defense of the place they say its to ( RECTIFY ) the situation if there is a situation... I just think its better if the customer goes to a websight or something...
(4)
Sandy E.
This is THE breakfast place if you have no idea what you want for breakfast and need choices that are large, and fun.
(5)
Josh L.
I went here on New Years Day with my wife, and it was crazy good. I ordered the Venetian skillet, and substituted the sausage for bacon, and had a side of pancakes. It was incredible good. The pancakes were so light and fluffy, and the skillet mixed in with the vegetables was outstanding. My wife ordered the cinnamon apple crepes, which were also very good. The only downside to this restaurant is that they are only open until 2:30pm. Other than that, I honestly believe that this place could become a regular spot for us to have breakfast. If you go here, I promise you will not be disappointed.
(4)
Vivian L.
French toast is delicioussss. There can be a long wait if you go at peak weekend breakfast hours but it's worth it.
(4)
Ann W.
I absolutely love breakfast/brunch restaurants! I wanted to eat out for breakfast once during the week I stayed in the Schaumburg area. Wildberry was the lucky restaurant I picked to try. I got there a little after 7am. My waitress was fantastic! Wildberry's OJ is fresh-squeezed. Fabulous! The OJ tasted out of this world. I don't even know how to describe it. It was just amazing. So if you go to Wildberry, be sure to order a glass of fresh-squeezed OJ. I ordered the corned beef hash as my entree with two eggs over-medium. I substituted the whole grain pancakes instead of buttermilk. For being a pancake place, the pancakes were average (not as fluffy as most pancakes and tasted like they could have been cooked on the griddle a little longer). Surprising, I know. On the other hand, the corned beef hash was probably the best corned beef hash I have ever eaten. I could tell it was freshly-made. Large, crumbled pieces of corned beef mixed with shredded potatoes and onions. I actually ate the entire portion of corned beef hash and the 2 eggs. I didn't eat the side of hash browns since there were already potatoes mixed into the hash. Wildberry has homemade preserves, so I may have been better off getting toast with the preserves instead of the pancakes. They might have gotten a 5-star rating. The only reason they're getting 4 stars is because the pancakes weren't that great.
(4)
Jen L.
Fantastic selection of cappuccino, latte etc. My husband ordered the berry blast pancakes and LOVED them. I ordered the Florentine Benedict and wasn't in love with it. The eggs came out too hard boiled...not runny the way they should with Benedict. Although the Hollandaise sauce was pretty good. Service was OK. I would go back and give it another shot though.
(3)
Maria C.
Pleasantly surprised with this suburban place. I have to admit that I am a little skeptical of Breakfast Restaurants in the burbs. They tend to attract a strange crowd and most of the times I walk out wondering if I shouldn't have made my own scrambled eggs. This is different. The place is nice and open, high ceilings and great food and service. Not as cool as Eggsperience in Glenview but a good option in Schaumburg. Of course, if you're looking for posh, you have to go to the Renaissance. But this is a nice option for an unpretentious yet yummy brunch. Just get there early. It books up quickly!
(4)
Sandhya N.
Drool. Everything I've ordered from this place= bomb.com . I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine and it was the best damn breakfast I've ever had.
(5)
Scott B.
My wife and I tried Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe this morning based on the positive reviews of others here on Yelp. We were staying at the nearby Renaissance Hotel for our anniversary, and I wanted a nice place for us to eat rather than at the hotel. I was a bit nervous at the other reviews that indicated that waits on the weekends could be more than an hour. What a relief when we showed up a little after 9:00 a.m. that the wait was only 10 minutes for the dining area, but if we wanted a table on the patio, we could be seated immediately. We decided to have breakfast on the patio as the weather was perfect for sitting outside! I highly recommend the patio as the dining area inside can get loud. My wife and I both ordered a made to order omelettes and we both ordered a side of biscuits and gravy. The omelettes included hash browns and a choice of toast or two pancakes (my wife and I both had the pancakes). The omelettes were fantastic and the biscuits and gravy were the best that I have had!! The best part was that when I finished my meal I felt satisfied and did not feel like laying down for the rest of the day. If you are in the Woodfield area and need a place for breakfast, you cannot go wrong with Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe!!
(5)
Carolyn K.
Great breakfasts. Friendly service. Quick on an early Sunday morning.
(5)
Irene O.
It's always hoppin' so i always expect to wait about 20 minutes. it's a good addition to the schaumbug brunch scene
(4)
James M.
The food was great! I had the Espanola omelette with a strawberry-banana smoothie and Wildberry OJ. My friend had the Wildberry French toast. Long wait to get in was the only negative.
(4)
Jin Joo L.
Last Sunday we went instead of our usual Honey Jam Cafe in Bolingbrook. I've always wanted to try this place. We had to wait a half hour!!!! It was only around 1pm when we got there! Parking is a pain in the but because the parking is so far from the actual building. No big because you get to walk off your meal afterwards. Once seated it took a while for the server to come. She didn't even introduce herself so I still have no idea what her name is. I just had to wave her down everytime. We had the Veggie Skillet and the Fresca Omelette. Wow both were amazing but the Veggies Skillet was our fave. The Potato soup was very watered down with barely any potatoes. The oyster crackers made the soup better. With the pancakes they serve butter and syrup with wildberry jam. Wow that's awesome jam!!!! I had the rye toast which was very burnt. I would;ve requested it to be redone but we were very hungry and I didn't want to bother the server. I was already requesting extra settings, napkins, catsup, lemons, and extra butter. =P Afterwards we finished it off with Tiramisu Pancakes. Wow... very good fluffy and really tastes like Tiramisu because of the batter and sauce they place inbetween. We figured out the best way to eat this one is to butter and syrup each layer and then eat each bite with at least three or two layers at once. Yum! We walked it off on our walk back to the car. I will definitely be going back to try some other yummy dishes but I tend to stick to things I like. Too bad you can't make reservations.
(3)
Windea H.
I went here for the first time after reading the reviews on Yelp. I must admit that this restaurant was pretty spot on. This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and a very friendly staff. I ordered the bacon and onion skillet. Everything from the eggs to the onion to the bacon were cooked perfectly. The side order of pancakes had a nice flavor to them, not as fluffy as I typically like them but still very good. WildBerry also has lunch and dinner menus as well. I look forward to coming back and trying something new.....4 stars!
(4)
Isabelle L.
OK, maybe the key to a better experience here is to avoid weekends. Got there at 1:30 PM on a Sunday for a late brunch. The parking lot is shared with the adjacent sports bar and Costco so we turned around for a few minutes for a parking spot (unusual scene for the burbs unless it's Christmas shopping time at nearby Woodfield mall). Finally got a spot, parked and walked in and waited 40 min for a table. So was all this hassle worth it? well, not really. The place is big so it gets quite noisy and it's hard to carry a conversation unless you are playing the game of let's shout louder than the folks seating at the table next to us. The service: hurried with waiters running around between tables and sweating: not a pretty sight. The coffee: good. They serve Seattle Best dark roast so you know what to expect. The food: OK but nothing really memorable or out of this world, just good quality usual breakfast fares: omelets, pancakes, skillets... Overall, OK food but certainly not a relaxing brunch spot.
(3)
Doug T.
Wildberry Cafe is the current trendy breakfast place in the suburbs and, in fact, is only open for breakfast hours (more or less) until 2:30pm. Being a popular place, there was quite a large crowd waiting for tables, and I stood for about 20 minutes for mine. Aside from a large breakfast menu, they also have a variety of sandwiches and salads. The food is excellent (thusfar I've stuck mainly to the breakfast menu items). The prices are a little high for a breakfast place and/but the portions are fairly large. ($7-$8 for pancakes/waffles, no sides.) Browse the side dish menu, however. This morning I had a fairly large portion of very tasty corned beef hash and bacon for about $8 total. The hostess and waitstaff was very friendly and professional, not intruding on my morning magazine reading beyond refilling my drink and checking once or twice to see if I needed anything. So, Wildberry is more expensive than your typical IHOP, but I think the step up in quality is quite worth it.
(4)
Asya K.
My bf was raving about the food at Wildberry and convinced me to give it a try. The wait was long on a Sunday but the quoted time was accurate. I guess I should mention that I have been a server for many years now and my attention to detail is on a higher level. Hence, when our server showed up chewing gum while speaking to us, I had doubts about how great the experience was going to be. I ordered "Two eggs any style" that came with hash browns and a choice of pancakes or toast. I upgraded my pancakes to the "Fig and Walnut Multi-grain". My bf ordered the "Strawberry Cheesecake Toast" and we also ordered their signature "Berry Bliss crepes" to go for my sister. The server told us that he will place the to go order when we are almost done eating since I wanted to prevent it from getting soggy and cold. When the food arrived, everything looked delicious and I didn't need any extra condiments since the server had brought them before the food. My bf's french toast was amazing, my pancakes delicious. However, my eggs were undercooked and so were my hash browns. I ate the eggs, no big deal but my favorite part of breakfast the hash browns were inedible. I was super disappointed not so much that they were undercooked but from the fact that our server never checked on how the food was, not once. In addition, when he came to give us the bill and took the dirty plates, he didn't even bother asking why I haven't touched my hash browns. Now every server will tell you that no matter how busy you are, you have to check back to ensure that the order is accurate and the customer is happy with the food. In the case that you are too busy to check and the food has been eaten, as a server you still have to ask "how was everything". I know that I am being too picky but come on, I could not enjoy my breakfast. If the server had come to check on us, they could have cooked the hash browns a bit more and I would have been happy, mistakes happen end of story. And lastly, the to-go order that I was promised it would be taken care of, arrived half way through our meals in regular plates not in a box. When we told the server at the end when we paid, he blamed it on the kitchen and never apologized. My bf was encouraging me to fill up one of the cards on the table (provided for you to rate the experience) but I didn't want to get our server in trouble, I was just hoping by writing a review here, the owner could take note and improve the overall quality of service. I know I would come back eventually since I did enjoy the flavored pancakes, however if the service is bad again, it would be my last.
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Blaise S.
I definitely would not consider myself a morning person, but WildBerry makes an early rising worth it! I've been here twice now, the first was a Sunday brunch at noon, where we had about a 20 minute wait. The second was a Sunday around 9 am, and there was no wait at all. Both times the food was great! Ordered Eggs Benedict, one of my favorites, and it was soooo good. My girlfriend got the blueberry pancakes, and loved them. Second time around I ordered the taffy apple crepes, so I'm two for two in great breakfasts. And to top things off, we both got the hot apple cider, very refreshing covered in whipped cream and a cinnamon stick. The place itself is great too. Fireplace in the lobby, nice and cozy. There is a coffee stand serving Seattle's Finest in the lobby too in case you can't wait for your caffiene rush. And it's connected to a bar, meaning you can grab brunch then a mimosa. This will be a place I go to again and again.
(5)
Jeff D.
I have been here about 6 times in the last 6 months. I love it. 5 out of 6 breakfasts were great. The specialty pancakes are to die for and omlettes are very good. The only meal that was average was a skillet that was really greasy.
(5)
Nathan W.
Best omelette I've every had. I think they may use buttermilk in the eggs or something... I've been 2 times thus far and have been thoroughly impressed each time. Haven't had any of their specialty pancakes but I hear they are pretty good, and the waffles are quite tasty. A definite must-try breakfast joint.
(5)
Stacy S.
we were in today for breakfast. It was busy for a monday morning but we were sat right away. The place has interesting decor but its loud and not a real warmth to it. I got simple eggs and turkey sausage. It came out all cold, the french toast wasnt anything to write home about either. My husband liked his create your own omellette but i dont like have baked omelettes so I wasn't a fan. The bacon is applewood smoked but seems to lack really any flavor. Infact thats how all of it seemed, It was good to see that they had a great variety of lemonades for the kids and a good coffee menu but other than that, for $40.00 I can find alot better places to eat my breakfast at. I will say that our server was very nice.
(2)
Matt B.
Very nice breakfast restaurant (not sure about other meals since I have only had breakfast there). Friendly, attentive service, nice atmosphere, good food. As far as meals, our table had Espanola omelet (delicious but spicy so beware), cheesecake French toast (delicious and decadent), and their signature craisin and pecan pancakes (good pancake recipe). Reasonably priced - slightly more than your standard IHOP, but much better and worth it. They serve Seattle's Best coffee and also fix fancy espresso drinks. We will definitely go back; I recommend the place.
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Gina D.
Became my favorite breakfast place :) glad they opened in Schaumburg much closer than the drive to their Liberyville location, but well worth the trip! The food is amazing, always fresh and can be customized, always a plus. The Wildberry orange juice is great and they make great lattes! It's worth trying, you'll get hooked as we did!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Melissa Z.
Oh my God, seriously the best breakfast I've ever had. Ever. I repeat: BEST. BREAKFAST. EVER. I've had the Los Altos Eggs Benedict (my boyfriend's favorite all time breakfast as well), Wildberry pancakes and their gluten free honey cakes, any and all omelettes, delicious coffees, lunch sandwiches... you name it, I've had it. And they're all amazing! You can wait in a long line (30 minutes sometimes) but it's definitely worth it. The customer service is on point, the food is delicious, free parking... You seriously can't beat it. Did I mention the food is awesome? It's like a flavor bomb goes off in my mouth every time I eat there. I live in New York now and nothing compares- every time I'm in Chicago I have to go! It's like Portillo's- it's a definite Chicago food must! GO GO GO GO GO.
(5)Paul G.
Came in on for a new years day breakfast. As you can imagine there was a wait involved. After being seated we ordered some skillets. Both were above average and tasty. Pancakes were yummy. Definately a great place! Our waiter was ok, seems like he was disinterested and not very engaging. Not rude though. Definately will be back!
(4)David R.
Has very good food great selection of coffee little high in price but it OK for food you get.
(4)Renata M.
Good but overpriced.
(4)Ericka L.
I'm in love with their colorado omelet with feta cheese. OMG Pancakes are always good and consistent. Love the waitstaff - very friendly and funny.
(5)Pk P.
The food here is delicious. I love their skillets and pancakes. The biggest dilemma is which one to choose after waiting an hour. That is my only complaint about this place is that the wait is typically 45 minutes or longer on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The quality of food may be worth the wait for those that don't have much going on for the rest of the day.
(3)Jess F.
Great breakfast place but I don't go as much as I would like because there is always a wait. They really should of taken the whole spot instead of having that fish/steak place connected. Breakfast is a little pricey but it is good.
(4)Aly L.
Awesome place for breakfast food. The fresh squeezed orange juice will turn off the store bought juices for good. Loved my wild berry crapes today. We would have favored this place more often if not for the wait. I guess popularity comes with the price. The wait there today was over an hour. We got there at about 10:50 an didn't get seated until 12pm. It was nice outside, so we didn't mind hanging out while waiting. The girls upfront make mean lattes. All the staff is friendly and effecient. The wait is the only downside, but it kinda get on your nerves.
(4)Mike M.
Good specialty items. Meh is a perfect description for basic meals. Expensive. Loud. I've been to Wildberry a number of times but I'm likely done going there given the number of better options in the area. On the plus side (and the reason we went back), we find their special breakfast items are very good. Like french toast with a huge helping of fruity cream cheese topping? Great. Try it. Enjoy fresh orange juice? They squeeze it well. Looking for Intelligentsia coffee in the burbs? They serve it strong. the things they have that are different than most tend to be very good. On the other hand, their basic meals are nothing special yet carry a premium price. Want a basic two-egg and toast dish? Perhaps other places have a better value. Want a simple omelet? It's an off-menu item. So if you go, order the unusual items. Wildberry is certainly very popular. My last visit was at 9am on a Friday and it was full. When we left mid-morning, there was a short wait. It's rare we can get in quickly and considering their prices are likely the most expensive breakfast prices in the area, people seem to like it enough to wait to get in. They are doing something right. The biggest downside to all the people is the noise... It's LOUD in there. Yes, I used uppercase because I was shouting which is what you have to do when it's full. Their main room is tolerable, but if you are looking to talk with your table-mates, avoid the smaller side room at all costs since you just can't hear. Better yet, sit outside if you can. Road noise is nothing compared to the volume of the side room. It was so loud on our last trip that the waiter made a couple of mistakes that were obviously from his inability to hear. For example, we asked for a glass of ice to add to the ice tea we already had. He twice brought another full ice tea (with only three ice cubes in it). It's a minor, silly mistake but it shows how tough it is to hear. So, enjoy Wildberry for a special occasion and have the more decadent end of the menu. Just prepare to wait and be ready to talk loudly.
(2)Joel K.
Consistently good here, I can count on good chow. Love the Fresca omelette, just fantastic.
(5)Taylor M.
The food is excellent! Everything is always fresh, overall just an awesome breakfast/lunch spot!
(5)David A.
Was at here over the weekend for breakfast and once again...very good. It's a little bit of a wait but it's worth it!
(5)Simit D.
Excellent food...by far the best omelette we ve had. great service and staff... only downside was the 45 minute wait but totally worth it.... will definitely visit again.
(5)Lauren H.
Delicious spot in the burbs for breakfast. We both had egg dishes and were very satisfied. They also had lots of yummy looking pancakes, scrambles, etc. The portions are fairly large. There was quite a wait on a weekend morning for breakfast/brunch so be sure to plan ahead. I believe the take call aheads for groups. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes. They have a coffee bar in the front waiting area so you can get drinks while you wait.
(4)Karen B.
My husband and I go to Wildberry every Sunday for a fabulous breakfast. As far as we are concerned there isn't a better place for breakfast! The front desk staff are quite friendly and accommodating. My favorite is the omelets. Their speciality pancakes and french toast are amazing too. Everything is fresh , the food comes out quickly and the service is top of the line. The portions are quite large, which means breakfast the next day. We have been there also for lunch and like the breakfast foods the lunches are amazing too. The sandwiches and salads are big enough to share. We always wait to have Michael as our server. He is friendly, quite knowledgeable about the menu and always quite eager to please. We go out to restaurants quite often and we have never had a server like Michael. He is the BEST!
(5)Michelle F.
I have nothing but AMAZING things to say about Wildberry Cafe. Their service is fast, their food is excellent, there can be a wait, but they get the line moving quickly, and I love the food.; Everyone is polite, well-trained, and did I mention that the food is really good, too?? I have ordered/sampled pretty much everything on their breakfast menu, and I am here to tell you, you can't go wrong with anything!! My usual "go to" is the egg white veggie omelet with crispy hasbrowns and a side of windberry pancakes (upgrade charge--very nominal). My friend has gotten the mexican omelette and skillet, and I am here to tell you, they are both amazing!! the chorizo used in these is to.die.for. Yesterday, my friend and I went there at 9:30, were seated within 10 minutes and ordered. A couple minutes later, the manager comes up to us to ask us a huge favor--could we move to a different table because there was a HUGE surprisebaby shower coming in and we were seating RIGHT in the middle lol. Umm, sure, why not--totally not a big deal! Same server, same delicious food coming, whatever! It's all the same to us! Well the manager was so grateful we moved that he gave us each a $10 gift certificate for our next visit! WOW. I would have moved for free. You can tell that this guy takes pride in his job!! I will keep coming back over and over again!!
(5)Mary E.
Food is fabulous the wait time is really long but worth it!
(5)Taylor W.
My family and I got to breakfast here twice a month & they never miss. Great omelettes, salads and pancakes. It's always packed, but you will be seated quickly. So nice in summer when you can also sit outside.
(4)JungleKittie A.
This place is fantastic. The service is good. The food is excellent. Definitely will be back!
(4)Mike G.
I love breakfast and this place does it right. Super fast service although it's a bit loud due to the crowd. The food was so good I went back the next morning.
(4)Anne F.
Love this place. Excellent little brunch spot. Food is always good.
(4)Vivek R.
Took my wife for a surprise Breakfast date for her BDay - boy we were surprised. First and foremost there was a brief wait of 10 mins, which we did not mind, since it gave us some more time to spend together. After we were seated, the waiter took our order pretty quickly and the coffee's came out fast. We are vegetarians and he suggested couple of dishes that he said would be good - the Belgian Waffle, Veggie Panni and a side of toast. The toast came with Strawberry Preserve on the side. All the dishes ordered were excellent and we really enjoyed our visit. One thing that needs change is the ordering - we had ordered an extra maple syrup -which never came - had to ask for it twice and that came by the time we were more or less finished.
(4)Sarah S.
I'm not a big breakfast fan but my friend wanted to here Saturday morning so we made our way in shortly after 8. Wildberry has a large parking lot & is filled with friendly workers. I had the Butcher's Block which was way too much food for me during breakfast and I ended up taking over half of it home. My sunnyside eggs were cooked perfectly and I loved the cheese, meat, and potatoes all mashed together in the skillet! Sometimes these types of dishes skimp on the cheese and the potatoes just seem bland and dry but that wasn't an issue with this dish. Loved it! As I said, I'm not a full breakfast kind of girl. However, if I had friends who wanted a nice sit down place to dine in the morning, I would definitely suggest going here.
(4)Britt C.
Went here for breakfast the other day, and I was pretty happy with it. Outdoor seating? I'm in. For once I was glad the tables had an umbrella though, cuz it was freaking hot out! I tried one of their specials, it was a spinach and bacon omelette with caramelized onions and goat cheese. There were quite a lot of caramelized onions, and it started to get to be a bit much. Aside from that it was pretty good. Reminded me of a slightly more grown-up version of Le Peep's bacon, spinach, cream cheese omelette. I also got a large glass of the Wildberry orange juice. Fresh OJ with fresh berry juice mixed in. It was really good.
(4)Andi S.
I went on a Tuesday the place was packed. I went on a Thursday the place was packed. So I went on a Saturday the wait was over an hour. Where I'm going with this is the place is worth the wait!
(5)Rocio G.
I loved the food and everything was delicious! We had a terrible server who never checked up on us, plus our food had been dragging and he never said one word about it. We waited for 30 minutes then the manager came over and apologized. Not even the server did. He never even asked how out food was and it was just terrible service. I would def go back just not with the same server! I believe his name was mike.
(3)Jasmin V.
Waited about 30 minutes on Saturday at 1130. Pretty packed. But very attentive service. Strawberry lemonade. Yum but I've had better no fresh chunks of strawberries! Many other flavors & free refills! Wildberry orange juice. Wow flavorful! Corned beef Benny. Napa Valley Fig Omlette. Mmm figs were sweet with salty of Bacon. Oh so good! Wild Berry Bliss Pancakes. Good pink strawberry cheese filling on it. Fresh fruit on top. Tip: upgrade side pancakes to special pancakes for $1
(3)Jim S.
In town from LA visiting family in the burbs. Took an Uber 20 min just to come to Wildberry because we heard it is "The Breakfast spot in the suburbs" ....Called ahead at 2:26 and asked if we could still be seated and was told that they close at 2:30 and if we were parking we should absolutely come in. Walked in at 2:28 (on my sprint phone) and was turned away saying oh sorry the kitchen shut down right at 2:30. The hostess would not get a manager and could only apologize.....I'm sure the food is good or we would not have heard about it in the first place but what good is it if they don't accommodate guests who travel from afar to try it and are turned away because the kitchen decided to "shut down" 2 minutes early. I will not be back and preach from the mountain top for everyone to stay away and seek Egg Harbor instead!!! I know they would never do this. - Plus every social media outlet I own will be preaching the same!!!!!!! Definitely not the customer service I would expect from this place but what does it matter to a single employee who just wants to get off work ASAP? probably nothing. If the food is this good then raise your customer service standards!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Jim Saviano aka "Savi"
(1)Irene Z.
Yep - upped a star. Breakfast on Labor Day...we got here early enough that we were seated immediately, and sure enough, there was a line forming in the short hour that we spent here for breakfast. Kids had the usual - Fruity Pebble Pancakes, Oreo S'mores Pancakes. We again shared an extra side of that amazing thick cut bacon. I went for a 2-egg special, hubs went for the biscuits and gravy. All stellar. Why the extra star? Because our server was extra terrific this day. My son dropped his Lightning McQueen car which proceeded to roll under the table, and our server made extra effort to rescue Lightning McQueen crawling under the table.. Service is already great here, but we appreciate the extra effort this visit. Always sunny, from the cheerful interior to the pleasant and efficient staff. It's no wonder why people love it here.
(5)Tom C.
Wildberry is obviously known for it's pancakes, but the rest of their brunch menu definitely doesn't disappoint. The chicken salad sandwich and cream of chicken with wild rice soup is a great combo. And their variety of eggs benedict is always my default. The wait staff is very friendly, but the wait on Sunday's can be upwards of an hour so that may deter some. But all in all it's worth the wait!
(4)Joy J.
At 11:30 am on Thursday, there was no wait at all. The portions were huge and tasty. It's a little loud in here despite not being jam-packed. The condiments arrive in little metal cups. Beware: you'll end up with one or more condiment on your fingers as a result. I didn't care for the toast arriving unbuttered. By that point, it cooked off enough that the airy whipped butter stuff didn't immediately melt which I dislike. The hash browns were perfect! The bacon was ... well, interesting. Very tasty but a strange cross between overcooked (very dark) and undercooked (some raw bits of fat) and it was chewy yet disintegrating. It wasn't crispy because it was too thick (which is good) but it wasn't fully chewy - it just kind of falls apart in your mouth. My constructed omelette was delicious. Not the best I've ever had but definitely in the top two! The toast was thick and good but not very "sourdough"ish in flavor. I still ate most of it - primarily because the wild berry jam was so delicious!
(4)Debra J.
I came here on a Friday mid-morning in mid-May. I approached the front door to be greeted by a stream of people leaving the restaurant and a line waiting for a table. A very good sign. I waited less than 10 minutes for a table. The menu selections were very good. I always appreciate a breakfast restaurant the serves dishes that are a little more creative and unique. I can get skillets with eggs at just about any breakfast restaurant. The wild berry pancakes were yummy, but a bit sweet for me. The service was just OK, nothing special. The ambiance at first impression when walking into the restaurant was nice, but once seated I was a bit disappointed. We were pretty crammed in (too close to the tables next to us). I will go again if I'm in the area at breakfast time. I would give this 3 1/2 stars if I had the option.
(3)J P.
Very Good, VERY, VERY LOUD, especially the side room (West side of building on Meacham)! But, the food is worth it. Been here 6 or 8 times, everything was good each time. Great choice of pancakes. It's a treat to go here for breakfast, otherwise, the neighborhood joints are fine.... and a little cheaper. HUGE wait lines at certain times, especially weekends as one would expect. SO, I just don't go on weekends.
(4)Jeremy H.
Really good breakfast spot in Schaumburg. The menu won't have too many things that surprise you - they've got the usual pancakes, omelettes, crepes, etc. But they have really awesome renditions of those things, like the Berry Bliss Pancakes and the Banana Bread French Toast. And the portions are really big. They also have big scrambles in case you are hungry and want all of your breakfast food mixed together in a big smorgasbord. The Berry Bliss pancakes were amazing and I highly recommend them!
(4)Michelle W.
The skillets were delicious, service was great and atmosphere very lively. A definite recommendation from someone out of town!
(5)John V.
Timely seating, great service, AWESOME food with fresh ingredients. Definitely going back. I had a skillet and my girlfriend had a turkey burger. Both were perfect. Good atmosphere, nice patio seating. Good price range.
(5)Toy S.
Fantastic food. Great location. They also have seating outside for when the weather is nice. I didn't like the long wait but it was worth it.
(4)Nicole M.
I still loveeeee Wildberry! The Butcher Block Skillet is my usual. It's soo yummy and big portions! I always have left overs. My new fav is the Bliss Berry Crepes! Omg! Heaven in my mouth! So goooood! If you like sausage links, they are jumbo size and tasty... Probably the best I have ever had. And I love the Wildberry Jam! I wonder if there is a way I can get a jar of it? Hmmm... But really, this is my go to breakfast place. Still the only bummer... is the wait is always soo long! Oh and the coffee isn't that great, I'd rather have a Starbucks.
(5)Katy W.
I can't say enough good things about this place. This is my official breakfast joint here in the suburbs. I have been here 4 times and every time the food and service have not disappointed. The fruit and vegetables that they use are always fresh. Serving size is huge so there is always some to take home. Last time we came I brought relatives from Texas. I ordered the special, loaded baked potato omelet and my relatives split a veggie omelet. When one of the kitchen staff brought us our food (not our waiter) he announced the plates wrong and said the special and I raised my hand. After I got my daughter situated with her food, I started to cut into my food and realized it was wrong. I thought maybe they just got my order wrong so I told our waiter and he looked at it and said that it was the veggie omelet which is what my relatives had ordered and they ended up with mine. They had already split it up on to two separate plates and as they offered it back to me, the waiter told me do not worry about it that he would make me a new one. So my lucky relatives got to sample their original veggie omelet plus the loaded potato omelet. Our waiter was so nice about it all even though it was our mix up and made sure to check in with me and let me know it wouldn't be too much longer. The place is amazing all around.
(5)Alexis O.
Awesome breakfast! We just visited for the first time today. We avoided the crowds and came early on a Monday morning, so we thoroughly got to enjoy our breakfast without the hassle of waiting for a table. The menu is large and interesting. I love that there is freshly squeezed orange juice available, and that they let you substitute specialty pancakes with your meal for only $1 more! That's huge for me! So many times I am torn with getting one thing or another, but with the add on option, I get to try some amazing sounding pancakes with my meal. We had: Wildberry orange juice, which is freshly squeezed orange juice with berry flavoring; really delicious. The coffee was bitter, like Starbucks coffee, so I didn't like it, but you may. The homemade corned beef hash plate with a side of tiramisu pancakes was almost completely gobbled up by my husband (who saved a taste of his pancakes for his super taster wife). It was a large heaping serving, and he enjoyed every morsel. I had the Española omelet, which didn't look pretty, but it was delicious! The hash browns were dry, but then again, I almost never eat hash browns because of that. I had to try their signature "Berry Bliss" pancakes, and they were heavenly. I intended to just try them while they were still fresh, but they were so good, I finished them completely. Off to the gym I go! All in all, we loved the breakfast. The prices are very fair, especially when you factor in the awesomeness of letting you upgrade to specialty pancakes for a dollar. We will return.
(4)Pachelbel C.
Average, good and nice breakfast restaurant but be aware of a long wait. I went in at 8:40 in Saturday morning. Wait time was 25 min. Parking lot was crowded but better around that time because if I waited a little too long, parking lot will be filled with Costco customers. Receptionists were very fridndly, service was ok. Ordered crepe for $9 and coffee, and the crepe was yummy. Good atmosphere to meet up with friends, and family friendly. Get there early as the waiting area was packed when I left at 10:30. Overall the restaurant satisfied my needs and wants.
(4)Rishi S.
Veggie skillet + berry bliss pancakes for $11, amazing deal and soooo soooo good!!! Best thing in the northwest burbs
(5)Dan T.
People have been raving about it. Don't get it. They must have been on drugs. Simply put, there are other places where you don't have to wait half an hours for so-so overpriced food.
(2)D S.
Some things look good on the outside but on the inside not so good. Everything about this place on the outside looks great. The staff is friendly, the place is very clean & the crowd is very good. Talking about giving a place multiple times to get it right, I would go into Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg 2-3 times a week, because it was close to the office. I have received multiple comped meals and gift cards to keep me coming back. Each time it was for the same mistake, HAIR IN MY FOOD. Once is already bad, but multiple time is terrible and shows the lack of care amongst the management who has not been able to correct this issue. I mean how hard is to make your cooks & kitchen staff wear hair nets. Get it together!! FYI.... I'm not sure who voted this place as the best pancakes in Chicago, they really taste like the frozen pancakes from the grocery store.
(1)Sammy H.
This has got to be the best breakfast place I've ever been to hands down. I'm so full, but I can't stop eating because it's so good. The skillets are huge and only for $1 more you can get one of the specialty pancakes... Wildberry Bliss Pancakes are a MUST HAVE! Besides the food, the service is great. The water was at our table ready for us when we sat down and our water glasses are never empty. The waitress was always checking on us to make sure we were satisfied and didn't need anything else. We wanted to try this place out on Mother's Day but it was packed! They were pretty busy today too, but the 15-20 min wait only ended up being about 5 minutes. Everyone is super friendly and the food is to die for. Will be returning soon again for sure!!
(5)Ashley B.
We go here all the time! The food is always delicious and service is great! Beware on weekends though....wait time can be over an hour! The portions are large so there is often enough to take leftovers. I've tried many things on the menu but my favorites are the multi-grain berry crepes, fresca omlette, and the multi-grain pancakes. The bacon is also super yummy and the coffee is Intelligensia which is a favorite of mine and my husbands.
(5)Ayesha L.
Extremely long wait times. Average food. And poor customer service. We were charged for adult portions for the kids - which they could only finish a quarter of - and management refused to take responsibility and adjust our bill. Will not return here. We have many options for breakfast places that have better food and respect for their customers.
(2)Steven T.
Guess I should have read the reviews carefully. Came in with ~hour or so time frame to eat. OOPS. Place was PACKED! Wait was about 30 minutes leaving little left to order and scarf down our breakfast. I ordered the espanola omelette based on the recommendation of the barista while in the waiting area. He said "if you like spicy, this is for you." After years of spice abuse though... I'm afraid very little restaurants can truly make anything that is spicy to me. Anyhoo, the food came out pretty darn fast. We made sure that we knew what we wanted to order before sitting down to maximize our eating time. Literally took unader 10 minutes from order to on our table. The omelette itself was on the bland side. With the vast amount of different ingredients you would think it would have a little more flavor...It was as if they just forgot to salt the omelette all together. When it came to the hash browns, I wasn't getting the crispy potatoes everyone else was speaking of in their reviews. If anything, the potatoes were a tad undercooked with a few cirspy bits just on the outskirts of my taters. On a side note, my colleague had ordered an oj with his meal (ordered the same thing sans chorizo) which seemed to be freshly squeezed, but seemed to come out a neon orange. It was as if they added tang or food coloring to their orange juice, definitely didn't look like just orange juice. All in all the food was ok, the service was good, but was not really worth a wait.
(3)Hayley H.
Fanciest breakfast diner I've ever been. His place has a feelinga like a snobby dennys, minus the snob. A cleaner less heavy taste from the skillet. Eerything fresh. Garden skillet plus chorizo was super yummy. Grapefruit juice was crisp, fresh tasting. Wheat toast with fresh jam and whipped butter. Coffee with an individual decanter for fresh cream. Fancy.
(4)Somchai S.
Wildberry has been on my list of restaurants to try since Ive moved to Schaumburg. After 2 previous visits that ended with us leaving due to 45 min waits, my fiance woke me up at 9am on a Saturday morning and we ended over there. We got in with less than a 5 minute wait. I was so overwhelmed by the large menu. I came in for crepes, but ended up getting the veggie omelet with hashbrowns and pancakes. It was definitely a lot of food. The omelet was nothing special. I did not care for the broccoli and asparagus in it.... The hashbrowns were cooked perfectly. The pancake was great. My fiance had the skillet with raisin toast. He only finished half. The service was fast when bringing out food, but slow when it was time to leave. I will give it another chance and get the crepes.
(3)Lois C.
Finally went to wildberry after many failed attempts due to the ridiculous long lines. My friend and I went on Thursday afternoon so not many people were there but it was still pretty full. Loved all the windows and simple decor, I also really liked the seats, booths, layout of the place. I got Mexican (cant remember the menu name) omelette and it was completely full of ingredients, they don't skimp out. My friend got the corned beef hash and she loved it. Service was good as well. This will definitely be a place I will return to.
(4)Ami T.
This place is a great place for breakfast/brunch! Very nice atmosphere with a to-go coffee shop type thing in the front for while you're waiting. And be prepared to wait. We went on a Sunday around 10:30 and we were told the wait would be an hour. They don't take reservations but they do have a "call ahead" list which actually worked for us. I think our wait ended up being about 40 minutes for 6 people. The wildberry juice is delicious! It is a bit sugary but very very good. We also tried their honey toffee nut latte which was delicious as well. The coffee wasn't overly amazing but decent. Food--my cousins all got an omelette called the espinola i believe. they all loved it. I had hash browns (extra crispy) and the regular belgian waffle. Also very delicious. The waitress was very attentive and brought out a little tray with an assortment of jams, butter, salsa for all of the things we got which I thought was a nice touch. all in all, a great experience. Definitely check them out! The only downside I can see is probably the wait. the prices aren't bad either.
(5)Ashish M.
Loved the food, hated the wait. It took 45 mins to get a table on a Saturday afternoon. Loved the food though, especially banana cream crepes. Do try Chicago roast coffee, different but good.
(4)Maitri J.
I love this place awesome breakfast selections! Ambiance, staff and service is great!
(5)Vladimir K.
I got take-out from this place. The girl who took my order was very, very nice. The skillet was swimming in an excessive pool of oil, was really greasy, had like 50 pounds of cheese on it, and the scrambled eggs were like a "slab." Not good. I did enjoy the berry jam that came with the toast though. To quote Jim Gaffigan, "did I just eat that or smear it on my face?"
(3)Kristy L.
Caution! this place is addicting! You have to order the Wildberry orange juice, its amazing!!! They give you such a great portion size, i can never finish my food even if i tried. Service is always friendly. A reminder be cautious of the time you go, if you go before 10 there wont be a wait (weekdays not so bad, weekends good luck) on a Saturday around 10 i waited a hour and a half!
(5)Gavin G.
Tried on Sunday morning hour wait came back 2day glad I did ..butchers skillet with cranberry pecan pancakes ummmmmmmm
(5)Kat A.
My favorite breakfast place (so far at least)! I love their skillets. Personally, I think skillets are the best bang for your buck. You get hashed browns, eggs, whatever toppings and pancakes for just around $10. The pancakes that come with the skillet are amazing too. I usually go during lunch time on the weekdays and there's always a wait. What I've done is, while I'm waiting, I go next door to Westwood Tavern since the two restaurants are attached and get a drink. Might as well be productive!
(5)Alex R.
I've heard that Wildberry Cafe gets long lines on weekends. After visiting on a Monday for brunch, I can see why. Wildberry is one of those glorious places where the quality of the ingredients shines through. I got the Butcher Block Skillet, and it was heavenly. Surprisingly, for as much meat as there was in this dish (ham, sausage, and bacon), it was perfectly balanced by the fluffy eggs and crispy hash browns that coat the bottom of the skillet. My girlfriend got the Corned Beef Hash Skillet, which was just as good. The pancakes and toast were amazing. The toast in particular is noteworthy because of its texture and because of the delicious preserves they serve with it. (They sell the preserves at the front counter if you simply can't get enough!). Wildberry also serves Intelligentsia coffee, which is my favorite. We definitely hit the jackpot on our visit!
(5)Lucy A.
Excellent! I had the breakfast burrito with hashbrowns and my husband had the butcher block skillet. Both meals were fantastic! We also had a cappuccino and a latte. Very good. You do need to get there early on the weekend. We got there about 8:45 and were seated right away. However, within 10 minutes of being seated there was a room full of people waiting. Definitely recommend this place for breakfast. They have something for everyone. Pancakes, waffles, omelettes, skillets, biscuits and gravy, coffee drinks, you name it! The service was great as well.
(5)Wayne P.
We went here for the first time in a Saturday morning for breakfast. The very first issue was there is no place to park. I had to park a half mile away. We brought our little dog with is because they have an outdoor patio. We put our name in and our dog was with us the entire time. After about 15 minutes of waiting we were seated at a nice table outside. We received our water and menus. Five minutes later we signaled the waiter to order, and he said that we have to leave because dogs aren't allowed on the patio. That would have been nice to know when we checked in. There were no signs saying such. And the least the waiter could have done is offer to take our order to go. Very rude and unprofessional.
(1)Pack C.
The place is ok.. it looks nicer compared with other brunch places in the 'burb. However, its taste is just average. the only thing i like about the place is its coffee. the service is great. A visit during the wkn may require 30 min to an hour wait.. i don't think it's worth the wait
(3)Bradley S.
This place is the best Breakfast place in Schaumburg, They have awesome Banana Bread French Toast. Eggs are excellent, Omelette's are awesome, there are no bad meals here at this location, but the problem here is management who is poor, unprofessional, and fake. Very poor host stand and Snotty. Great food here, but if you want to miss the wait, the poor management, and incredible poor parking. Get take out, or come during the week Mon-Fri before 10:00 Am. Stay away from poor George and his woman behavior with his host stand girl behavior.
(4)Quyen N.
I rarely roll out of bed early enough for breakfast, but I would do it for this place! Great customer service, clean and fun atmosphere. I don't even mind the long wait while I try out their mini coffee bar. The Berry Bliss pancakes are divine!!
(5)Jess K.
This place is awesome. Best breakfast house I have ever been to in the United States, and I travel quite a bit. Anything from the menu will not disappoint. My personal favorites are Rocky Mountain crepes and the berry bliss pancakes, which you can order gluten free. My husband loves any of the skillets because they are never greasy and you can taste that the veggies are fresh. They have an array of menu options and it's always busy here. The only thing that would be better is if the wait was shorter, but hey good things are worth waiting for. My little tip is if you live nearby just order carry out on a Sunday or Saturday. Save time but you still enjoy the same unforgettable flavor.
(5)Jessica A.
I dig this place. Very good food overall--I think the magic is in the specialty items, honestly (the flavored lemonades, for example, are amazing). Service is usually very good--only reason for the one star ding is if you get here after 9am on a weekend, the wait will be super long. Not their fault, but lessens the experience regardless.
(4)tiffany c.
Love love love. There are alot of pancake houses / breakfast spots around here but this one is by far the BEST!
(5)jeff F.
Love it. This is our go to breakfast place when we want something good and not walker bros expensive. Wild berry has done a good job adding a fresh spin to many over played items. My wife and I both find ourselves craving the banana bread French toast, which is a bit off the wall sounding but order it you will find yourself coming back for more. Have tried a few other French toast creations with berries and anglaise and all sorts of things which are all delicious but the banana shines in its own light. They also have a small coffee shop style counter at the front door that serves every latte and cappuccino you can think of. Drinks here could rival Starbucks any day. Overall good food, good coffee, staff is pleasant and attentive (for the most part)' prices are good, and the place seems clean. Check 'em out.
(4)Denise S.
This is the second time I have dined in this Schaumburg location. My husband and I were there at breakfast time. We were greeting immediately and seated in a booth (which I prefer). Our server was extremely nice and was attentive but not overbearing. The food was very good as has been in the past and I would recommend this location and dine here again.
(4)Deyu Z.
I like the place. For the price you pay, the food quality and portion is pretty good. I especially enjoys the Fall Harvest salad. The service is also solid. The only complaint is that you usually have to wait 15 to 20 minutes to be seated during weekend, but that is understandable. I will definitely recommend anyone who has not tried it to give it a shoot.
(4)Jeremy P.
I went here today with my fiancee's family for a quick brunch. Location is very nice, clean, and inviting. You can definitely tell by the decor of this place that they really support fresh and local fruits and veggies. I had a difficult time deciding if i wanted something breakfasty or lunchy since everything sounded AMAZING! In the end I ordered the Espanola omelette with hash browns and a side of their specialty pancakes (glazed strawberry buttermilk). Let me tell you that it was A LOT of food. Not only do you get a choice of hash browns or fruit but then you get a choice of toast or pancakes. So unfortunately I could not resist adding $1 extra for their specialty pancakes which were delicious!!! My future mother in law and sister in law both got the wild berry signature bliss pancakes and crepes. Both said they were excellent!!!! Crepe portion is much smaller than the pancakes so its great for a smaller appetite! My fiancee ordered the Napa fig omelette which had figs, applewood bacon, aged havarti cheese, and scallions in it! She said it was phenomenal! But next time she might skip on the bacon (since she's not a big bacon fan). As her side she got fresh fruit, which was a mixture of fresh melons, strawberries and grapes. She also chose the wild berry signature bliss pancakes for a dollar extra as her side. She said that they were the best part of her meal!!! As for drinks, the OJ was excellent, fresh squeezed with lots of pulp! My fiancee ordered an iced cinnamon spice latte which was delicious!!! Better than SBUX! Overall, a great UNIQUE breakfast/brunch place with awesome options (too many almost!) Looking forward to coming here for lunch next time!!! Only negative that it was a bit pricey ($78 tab pre tip for 4) but you can at least see and taste the quality of the ingredients! DEFINITELY WORTH IT! And best part is that its right next to Costco so you can walk to it and burn off some of those pancake calories ;-)
(4)Todd L.
Good breakfast spot but overpriced, which is normal for these type of spots.
(3)Megan K.
The food is great and they have a huge menu! Only downfall is that while there seems to be a ton of staff on hand, they weren't very attentive with our table. We waited a while for drinks, food, extra napkins, etc. We would def visit again and hope for better customer service! :)
(4)Betty H.
My kind of place...loved their menu selections and definitely will return
(5)Cj Q.
Great friendly, attentive staff! Clean, happy environment. Everyone is smiling all the time! Definitely take advantage of their skillet and pancake offer.
(4)Jibin T.
Whole experience was amazing. Good good and good service. Good place for breakfast. Must try their wildberry pancake with what seems like a wildberry cream cheese. Our waiter was also very friendly and spent $33 with 23% tip.
(5)Kristen L.
Breakfast at Wildberry? YES, PLEASE! Went here with my mom when she had a day off and it is hands down the best breakfast place I've been to yet. I fancy myself as somewhat of a breakfast connoiseur and love to eat breakfast no matter what time of day and have been to quite a few breakfast joints. Wildberry is about a 30 minute drive from home, but it was definitely worth the drive and the 15 minute wait. We went when it was still warm out, so we were able to sit outside. Though it is a little bit loud because the restaurant itself is on Meacham which is a fairly busy road, it was still a lovely breakfast with the great food and the warm sun. I ordered a traditional breakfast which included pancakes, eggs, hash browns and a choice of meat (sausage, bacon, ham). The pancakes were delish--soft, fluffy, sweet but not too sweet and also a decent size. My eggs (over-easy) were cooked to perfection, the hash browns had a nice brown crisp on top and had just the right amount of salt. The sausage (2 patties) were huge (compared to other breakfast places). Overall, the portions are quite large and definitely filling. Five stars for the great food and friendly/quick/great service!
(5)Eva J.
I don't understand all the hype for this place. I mean it's ordinary breakfast. Very few lunch selections and the service is mediocre at best. I ordered the blueberry pancakes and asked my waiter specifically if blueberries were in the batter. When the meal was dumped off, I noticed my pancakes looked plain with some nasty blueberries on top. Rude host and hostess and my coffee was empty the majority of the time. There are much better places with ample parking in the area.
(2)T G.
While the wait can be very long on weekends (usually a good sign in terms of the quality of the establishment) you can have a Bloody Mary at Westwood attached next door while you wait. Huge portions, reasonable prices, tasty food, and efficient service. What's not to like??
(5)Danny M.
We came here on a Sunday and it was super packed (that was expected), so we ended up waiting about 15 minutes for our table, which wasn't that bad. I ordered the Corned Beef Benny. It sounded really good because I love Benedicts and I love corned beef hash. Maybe I was a little too excited, but when I got it, it was just okay. The Red Velvet French Toast was pretty good though and I will probably get this next time. Service was good and I will come back here again if I am close by.
(3)Frank A.
My favorite brunch spot. Red Velvet french toast is my fav here. Been here multiple times. Eggs Benedict plates are really good. The gravy over biscuits or English muffins are almost like a comfort food to me. Menu has a large variety of the usual, plus specialty crepes / pancakes and other items. Skillets are generous with sausage or whatever meats you choose. Tiramisu pancakes were good... Mango lemonade... good. Great service... staff was super attentive... This is what a breakfast place should be. Oh and they have a nice selection of latte's, coffee, etc...
(5)Valerie W.
Delicious. Delightful. Delovely. Wildberry cafe is a great experience from start to finish! I met my family for a late breakfast Thanksgiving morning (10am) and they were already seated when I arrived. When I arrived, the host, who had an uncanny resemblance to Hank Baskett, asked if I was Valerie, and walked me to the table, instead of letting me find my own way. He made small talk on the way to the table, joking about my reason for being late. Our server (whose name I regretfully didn't catch) greeted me right away and offered me coffee, and a minute to look over the menu. My mom had already asked him what his favorites were, and he said "anything with chorizo." Go figure, I adore chorizo as a breakfast option. So, between the four of us, we had: Southern Benedict with well done hash-browns Corned beef hash with 2 over medium eggs Corned beef hash skillet with easy poached eggs Mexicana skillet with easy poached eggs. The only thing that was *not* perfect were my sisters not well done hash browns, but as soon as our server put the plate down on the table he said "let me get you new ones, those aren't well done." A job well done, sir. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and I can speak for the mexicana skillet, it was perfect, and thank you to my mommy for reminding me that a poached egg would be delightful on top instead of over-easy. It had just the right amount of spice, and the avocado and cilantro were a nice touch to make this skillet different from other Mexican skillets I've had. I will definitely be back to work my way through the menu of this place... We all know how I feel about breakfast... I think my love of everything breakfast is only behind Chrissy W.'s love of everything breakfast...
(4)Sherwin C.
Great breakfast choice. They offer a lot of unique items here at a good price and great portion size. This is matched with excellent service and good coffee. The only real drawback is the long wait time, it is worth it if you have a Costco membership and can just take a quick shopping trip for half an hour. Otherwise Egg Harbor is just as good and has a bit shorter (still long though) wait time. They really need to open another location so that more people can enjoy their wonderful food.
(5)Hang T.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!! I wish they had them in California. There were so many pancake houses in Illinois. This was one of the good ones. Never have I seen tiramisu or smore pancakes. Too bad I couldn't try their specialty, but if their regular food is a sample of what their pancakes are like, then you can't go wrong. I ordered the Chicken club sandwich. Wasn't expecting very much, but they had this yummy spicy mayo on it which made it so good. The chicken was well cooked and the portion was huge and all for under ten bucks. I got the sweet potato fries as well and they were crispy and well-cooked. My sister order Belgian waffles. Again, huge portion and nicely cooked. They had fresh strawberries that were perfect. Not one bruise on them. My brother order the Florentine eggs benedict. I hate drippy eggs, but I could not get enough of this. The sauce was so yummy. His hash browns were the best I had ever tried. Seriously! I wish I could go back soon. I would seriously drive an hour to eat here again.
(5)Rach L.
Best pancakes I've ever tasted. Be prepared to wait if you go on the weekend.
(4)Yane Y.
We went on Saturday morning around 9:30 am. Although it was busy, we were seated within 10 minutes and served immediately. Our server was extremely friendly; he gave us recommendations since it was our first time. My husband got the Mexicana Skillet and I ordered the Corned Beef Hash Plate. You will have to ask my husband about the Mexicana Skillet, but I believe he enjoyed it. The corned beef hash came with 2 eggs cooked to my liking (scrambled) and 'Idaho Potatoes' (aka hash browns). My plate was delicious. I was born and raised in the South (Atlanta), so I grew up on corned beef hash. My entire meal tasted fresh: the corned beef hash, hash browns, eggs. So, it was very nice.... The portion was extremely large. I cannot believe I ate my whole plate, but one dish would be big enough to feed 2 people and satisfy. We will definitely come back again... I only gave 3 stars because I'm a critic, but I definitely recommend!
(3)Umair Q.
LOVE this place. the ambiance for a breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurant is perfect! This place is always full, and you will find out why once you step in and have a meal there. There portions are enough for two, and I would highly recommend the french toast or crepes. I've been back here twice since, and my guests were highly satisfied. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!
(5)Jennifer M.
Stopped in for lunch for the first time today. The fries are pretty close to the ones served at McDonald's and these were just as delicious. I ordered the Turkey Pepperjack Panini. The panini is filled with roasted turkey breast, Ancho pepperjack cheese, spicy Quervo mayonnaise, Applewood bacon & roasted bell peppers on sun-dried tomato focaccia. Jason ordered the Blackened Chicken Sandwich. The Chicken Breast is seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with mozzarella cheese, Applewood bacon, tomatoes and spicy mayo on a Sesame Seed Bun. Both entrees came with a choice of fries, chips or fruit. I had a coke. He had water.
(5)Marlo P.
I love you, Wildberry. The atmosphere is friendly and the service is always great. I always have to have a glass of their wildberry orange juice. Try it. It's delicious. I've had all their breakfast items and their Espanola omlette is one of my FAVORITES. Their biscuits and gravy are mouth watering. I remember they have duck in their breakfast specials and I try to get their specials if I'm not feening for their biscuits and gravy. Their pot roast benedict is to die for. Hash browns with grilled onions are yummy. Pancakes, crepes, and french toast, they're ALL good. Just freakin' come here.
(5)Matt B.
First time I went to wildberry I ordered the prime rib French dip. It was so good I am unable to order anything else when I go there. I'm sure there other food is great but if you find yourself here and in the mood for lunch get it!
(5)Michelle D.
Such a cute breakfast place! Not to mention the super yummy and unique dishes...as in pancakes like no other. There is usually a wait during peak hours, but what do you expect. They also serve Intelligentsia drinks (score!) and I can tell you that the hot chocolate is a-mazing. Cute dining and waiting areas, friendly staff, not a lot of parking, but you can park at Costco and walk over. Kind of pricy, but worth it once in awhile.
(4)Ryne D.
I've been a city boy for a few years now, and Chicago prides itself on being a brunch city. When I do go back home to the burbs to visit family, we usually go to one of two places for Sunday morning eats - dim sum at Jockey in Schaumburg, or Savoury in Bartlett; both excellent places in their own rights. But when my roommate for life invited me to chill with his fam bam at Wildberry, I had to try it - I'd heard good things. But when I sat down with my friend, his sis, and her bf, they immediately said they were ready to order. Eh?? It's my first time! Apparently they had a routine, and I decided to join in since they seemed convinced it was the best route. Mexicano skillet (avocado, chorizo), with Berry Bliss pancakes subbing in for the regular pancakes. It sounded like a lot of food, so his sister split with her guy while I split with my hetero life mate. Then Wildberry pulled a pro move. They didn't bring out our two orders with extra plates, oh no. They actually split the food and served it up individually. We each got our own skillet with half the portion, and our own individual plate with one pancake each. I was sold on that alone. The skillet was decent (nothing too amazing - I'd switch it up next time I come), but damn, those pancakes. Generally I go the buttered toast route, but you kind of have to trust a place with "berry" in their name. The gamble paid off.
(4)Pat E.
We were seated in a really large booth, for two people, it was slow, so we got water right away. I decided to get a Cafe Americano instead of coffee, because I didn't want to jump off the walls, and I knew I was only having one cup, and the server (Hi, Lauren) brought it from the little coffee counter up front. Again, I being an idiot could have avoided that before being seated. Don't get between this guy and his omelet/pancakes. I will be like Rosie O'Donnell looking for a cupcake; absolutely insane! So now that you know what I was getting, I went with the Espanola omelet, but instead of cheese, I got tomato. I got it with egg whites, as well as EVOO, instead of butter. This is one of the only places where I have seen that offered. They charged a quarter for it, but it isn't like I was saving that for a gumball. I am not six years old, hahaha. I got a fresh fruit bowl, and decided to go with the Multigrain Pancakes, with Fig and Walnuts. The walnuts with sprinkled with cinnamon...AMAZING! Some of the best pancakes I've had in a while. I didn't know exactly what fig was before I ordered, but I FIGured it would be something like a Fig Newton. My brother tried to convince me they just pick them off a Fig Newton tree. What a funny guy. The omelet was fluffy, had a ton of flavors, and went well with house made salsa and the Cholula hot sauce I put in there (Insert Stacey King quote here about hot sauce). Total bill for two people, not including tip was reasonable. Will I be back? Hell ya! Wildberry might be out of the way for me, but it is absolutely worth it. This place is HUGE, too. I FIGured I could venture out to this place on the weekend, and it's probably packed. Sorry, had to get another intentional fig pun in there.
(5)Deanna S.
Been here tons of times! It's my go-to breakfast spot any day of the week. Seems like you don't have much of a problem getting a table pretty quickly if you get there before 9 on either weekend day. After 9, you're looking at sometimes a 40-60 mins wait. One night thing is that they have a coffee bar in the waiting area so you can get a cup of coffee, latte, or a piece of crumb cake as you wait. Very smart on their part! The service has always been very good. There were two times when I had to ask for my sausage to be brought as it wasn't originally, but I don't know who's fault that was, and it was quickly remedied. I've gotten their Wildberry Bliss pancakes and their Tiramasu pancaskes as well as tried my niece's order of S'more pancakes. All three were out-of-this-world-good! Their typical eggs and bacon kind of breakfast items are good as well, but I'm a sucker for something you can't get somewhere else, and that's where their pancakes, crepes, waffles and french toast come into play. Their coffee is great, and they also offer a host of specialty coffee drinks for those of us who love mocha lattes and the like. The bathrooms are clean and well lit now that they're put brighter bulbs in there. You used to have to take a flashlight in with you to see if the toilet seat was clean or not. LOL Parking is a breeze as there are two lots to use. One never has to walk very far. The open patio is also nice for when you have a long wait and the weather's nice enough to sit outside. I recommend Wildberry's to ANYONE who loves breakfast. It's top notch!
(5)Erika S.
Awesome breakfast and lunch! Large variety of food, some unique items as well. The crepes and specialty pancakes are delicious and the portions are generous. Service has always been good. The only downside is that everyone apparently agrees that this place is great and the wait for weekend breakfast is loooong! I went once during the week and the wait wasn't as issue. I recommend going and putting your name in before you are starving but they do have a speciality coffee bar in the waiting area so you can always grab one while you wait.
(4)Jen L.
Stopped in here for Brunch with my cousin. When she suggested it, I yelped it and found my way there. So as suggested by other Yelpers, I tried the Tiramasu pancakes. Sugar overload! It was so sweet that I didn't even put sugar or syrup on it. You got 4 huge pancakes stacked on top of each other slathered in butter and Tiramasu sauce . For someone that has been limiting grains and sugars for the past few months, this was quite the sugar shock. It was pretty good, but not amazing. It didn't taste as unique as I expected it to be. I just couldn't get over the sweetness. Next time, I will go for the Eggs Benedict.....it looks like they have farm fresh and organic veggies. The V60 coffee was worth the wait. You got a huge mug (about 16oz) of awesome coffee. It was so good that you barely needed cream for it. This is the better choice for you coffee snobs out there. Our service was excellent. Even though we finished our breakfast early, she still allowed us to sit there till closing. She constantly checked in on us and kept our water glasses full. Not too bad for brunch on Black Friday!
(4)Aimee M.
Located near Woodfield there was no way I wanted to try to visit this place on a weekend. Visited on a weekday, 10ish in the AM--no line, no wait. Service was very friendly from beginning to end. I appreciated how they offered to split our bill for us. Some servers make it seem like such a hassle to do it, but I was pleasantly surprised that she offered to split it for us. I mean, there were only two of us--I hope we didn't look that dumb that we couldn't divide by 2--but it still a nice gesture. I also appreciated how they took the iced tea off our bill. They only offer a berry/herbal iced tea which I can't tolerate. I should have read the menu first before I asked for Iced tea. I asked the server if they just had regular iced tea and that I can't drink the berry stuff--she was more than cordial, apologized that they only offer the berry stuff and said she'd take it off our bill. On to the food. Delicious. I had the Wildberry Bliss French Toast--2 pieces of thick (really thick) soft french toast bread, creamy marscapone, topped with a berry coulis and creme anglaise. Very well made and flavorful. Side of turkey sausage patties--also well made, nice and peppery. The meal was quite large and there was enough for me to take home. The menu is quite large--lots of choices from bennies, to skillets, to crepes. There's a lunch menu as well. There is a small coffee stand in the front where folks can order coffee while they wait or take it to go. Nice space--worth future visits.
(4)Joe E.
This place is awesome! My party was seated promptly, and our water/coffee was delivered quickly as well. I thought it was really cool how I was able to have my omelet cooked in olive oil for an extra 25 cents. I'm not sure why they charge that little, but I still liked having the option. I ordered an egg beater omelet with broccoli, asparagus, and avocado. I also had fruit and the multi-grain pancakes. The veggies in the omelet were very fresh! One of the best omelets I've ever had. The fruit cup was good; a bit small but still okay in my book! The pancakes were on the smaller side for what I usually get, but they were so sweet and delicious it didn't matter! I barely had to use any syrup! The total for the two of us was a bit over 24 dollars. Very reasonable for the breakfast that I usually order. The staff is friendly, and the food came out very quickly. I'd highly recommend this to anyone in the area. It is connected to Wildwood Restaurant/Bar, which looks like a cool place as well. I will definitely be back, even though it's a 20 minute drive!
(5)Why W.
Lackluster food. Homemade potato chips that were soggy, old, and tasted like old grease. More importantly, terrible waiter who never checked in on the table once. Inexcusable. He tried to stay out of sight, I felt, so that he could get by with doing as little as possible. Could not figure out why there were so many people in this place, because it is nothing to write home about. Let alone a review this long. Avoid.
(1)Diane L.
The corn beef hash was wonderful. The service was excellent. I will definitely return on my visit back to Schaumburg, Illinois.
(5)Brian K.
FAMOUS FOR - Pancakes (or so they say) BUZZ - Designer Staff I TRIED: - Mexicana Skillet (10/10) - Espanola Omelette (6/10) - Buttermilk Pancakes (7/10) - Oreo S'mores Pancakes (7/10) Believe it or not, this place is in our lunch rotation...sorta. See, we only have an hour, so we don't have time to wait in line. That pretty much limits us to Monday-Thursdays, when the weather is depressing, before 11:15am. Anything outside of that, and this place is constantly packed! If we ever feel lucky, and decide to press that luck, it always ends with a beautiful and friendly hostess handing us a pager. Then, our lunch is ruined, and we go for $1.50 Hot Dog & Drink combos at Costco. Yeah, if that doesn't describe tragedy, I don't know what does (although, might I add, what an incredible price point!). So anyway, like a lot of people who wrote reviews, I'm not a breakfast person either; however, I really enjoy breakfast food. What does that mean? Well, I don't like the idea of waking up an hour earlier in the asscrack of dawn for the sake of eating, as opposed to getting the extra sleep and having a cereal bar instead. However, the idea of a breakfast skillet for lunch or the asscrack of dawn -- because we're still awake, OK (not that Wildberry is open that late)! MEXICANA SKILLET Now here's something you don't see at IHOP or Denny's! Chorizo, Jalapeños, Avocado, Onions, Cilantro, and Cheese. OMG, if you put those ingredients in anything, from popcorn to apple pie, you would have a winning dish! All of that is mixed in a bed of hashbrowns, and topped with a couple eggs. AND you get pancakes (or toast)! Chorizo obviously takes center stage here, flavors are sharp and lovely! And I need to give extra credit here, because chorizo is normally pretty salty and can be difficult to cook with, because you have to balance it so that your dish isn't too salty, but without smothering it. The rest of the ingredients blend so incredibly well, adding flavor, absorbing just enough of the seasoning, to make it an awesome dish! The onions are cooked perfectly (I hate raw onions) to have just enough flavor while not being mushy. The cilantro (I love cilantro) is spread across evenly, with that taste of freshness that only cilantro can bring. And the mixed in jalapeños give it a small but very welcomed kick too, of course, while offering its own flavors to the whole dish. I'm a Tabasco junkie, so after I sprinkle a few pints on every bite, OMG I'm-o In-o Heaven-o! (That's Spanish for all you uncultured folk!) Best Skillet Evar! ESPANOLA OMELETTE So, a lot of time went by since the first time, where I ordered the Mexicana, and I couldn't remember what I got. I knew the name was something Spanish/Mexican, but there's a freaking "Mexicana" and an "Espanola" in the menu. Fuuuuuu! I took a 50/50 chance, and picked Espanola. Wrong! It's basically the skillet, but in omelet form. Remember what I said about delicately balancing the Chorizo's seasoning? This is an example of adding too many other ingredients, thereby smothering the Chorizo's seasoning. Just tasted bland. The essence of some of the flavors lingered, but the seasoning was pretty much gone. BUTTERMILK PANCAKES I guess this is what they're famous for. In general, I think pancakes are swell. And other than Miss Shirley's Cafe in Baltimore, I think all pancakes rate the same. It's hard to mess 'em up. OREO PANCAKE I had been dieting for over 4 hours (um...before the skillet), so in a moment of weakness, I ordered the most undiet item on the menu. Pancakes are stuffed with marshmallow, and then even more is drizzled on top along with chocolate syrup and chips and Oreo crumbles. This is one of those things that look good on paper...but not so much on a pancake. The delicious toppings sort of take away from the pancake, and what you end up with is basically a side-grade from the regular pancakes with syrup. GO WILD! A solid place! The 5 star is for the Mexicana. I get a craving for that every now and then, and I've only seen the likes of it here. Like a lot of breakfast joints, just about anything you get here will probably be pretty good (though not 5 star good). I'd recommend this for anybody, not only because their food is good, but their menu is huge, so everyone'll probably find something to like on the menu.
(5)Andy M.
Nothing depicts hell like a Saturday morning in Schaumburg, or any day in Schaumburg for that matter. But due to a family obligation I was forced the visit the dreaded Western Burbs. My wife and I wanted to stop and get a bite to eat on the way. Considering our location, our options were kind of limited, but with her keen eye and genius cunning, she found the Wildberry Cafe. My senses were on overload when I got a whiff of the Pancakes, bacon and coffee that filled the air. After some deep thought (which I'm rarely capable of), I settled on the Strawberry Pancakes. It turned out to be the right choice. The flapjacks were generously portioned and covered with fresh strawberry's. It was just what the Doctor ordered. The next time I'm in strip mall land and need a good breakfast, the Wildberry cafe will be at the top of my list. The food was delicious, and service was fantastic. I can't recommend this place enough.
(4)anna p.
My favorite breakfast place!! Their menu is phenomenal and service is always great. It can get crowded on the weekends, usually about an hour wait time, however you quickly forget any wait after just one nite of the food. Vey highly recommend this place
(5)Erin D.
Went here with my family for a brunch before Christmas shopping. Pretty long wait (45mins), but was sippin on some intelligentsia coffee while waiting. Gotta love that. When we were seated, server was nice and attentive. We ordered the wildberry French toast (out of this world), Mexicana skillet (excellent chorizo), corned beef Benny (eggs benedict with a corn beef hash that was also very tasty) and an order of strawberry crepes (I've made better crepes at home following Julia child's recipe. I'm just saying). Overall the food and service was great. The wild berry crepes I ordered were decadent and rich, but the fresh berries made me somewhat less guilty about my choice. I almost ordered the red velvet French toast, which someone at the next table had and it looked/smelled amazing. I would compare this place to the bongo room. Pretty similar offerings and almost equally delicious. Plus they serve intelligentsia coffee. woot woot! Would definitely come back.
(4)Jimmy T.
Had an amazing duck confit hash. Very clean, friendly attentive staff. Went in on a Friday morning around 7:30am and wasn't too busy.
(5)John C.
The only thing preventing this place from being 5 stars is the price. Although the ambiance is nice, I think the food is on par with most other breakfast places. Portions are large and plentiful and you very easily can get two meals out of one. That being said, the a la carts are pricey and if you aren't careful your bill can spiral higher than expected quickly. Overall I give this place a two thumbs up. Would I eat breakfast hete by myself? No. Would I bring a date here? For sure.
(4)Dr P.
4 of 5. Good breakfast.
(4)Sanjay J.
Great place, I take my wife there for breakfast every birthday. It is now a tradition. Great omelets, nice ambiance, decent price.
(5)Jerry L.
Ok first of all I have to ask, when did we all decide to start paying such high prices for EGGS!!! Eggs cost $1.50 - $3.00 a dozen. Come on people it just EGGS! Okay some potatoes too add another $0.25 for hash browns. $30.00 for breakfast?? isn't that what we spend for a good lunch. Or even dinner. This was my first and last visit. I was not impressed with the food at all. Although the service was good. I ordered what they called homemade corned beef hash skillet. Was to include 2 eggs of your choice, I wanted over easy. When it arrive one of the eggs were broken and cooked hard. This put a bad taste in my mouth right away. I'm thinking any cook in the kitchen that would let their eggs go out that way shows he does not take pride in his cooking. Also the corned beef hash what they call home made is simply their hash browns with some corn beef tossed in. Is that really home made? Come on, take the time to make home made if that's what you want to call it. I also opted for the pancakes in lieu of toast. I up graded to the specialty pancakes. I ordered the walnut and date multigrain pancakes, but nowhere in the menu description does it say cinnamon, brown sugar, candied walnuts and dates. If I would have known there was going to be candy on the pancakes I would have never ordered. My dinning guest who ordered one of the omelets had to make sure to advise the server that he did not want his omelet over cooked. As we noticed many of the omelets being served to other guest were dark brown. Maybe some people like there Omelets burned, we sure don't. He asked for white toast but received under toasted warm bread instead. FYI There is no Sunday Brunch here. Did those people even eat here?
(2)Alexa E.
Wow! OMG! Could you please build more locations, maybe in Naperville or my backyard?? The boyfriend treated me to a yum-tastic breakfast at this wonderful gem not long ago. When we arrived there were quite a few people waiting outside, but because it was just the two of us we only waited about 20 minutes for a table. I was blown away by the swanky outdoor area, the coffee cafe right inside, and the wonderful ambience.... and we weren't even seated at our table yet! We were seated at a table in the side "porch" area, which is where I bring up my reasons for giving this awesome place 4 stars. The acoustics in our seating area were horrible! Every sound reverberated around the room making it difficult to hold a conversation or hear the waitress, yet you could hear every conversation going on around you. The place was gorgeous, aesthetically pleasing, but some ceiling panels would greatly benefit this seating area! Our waitress was a doll. She was very helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. She also spoke louder, as she too felt the acoustics of the room were insanely horrible. Our lovely waitress was also very attentive and just personable. I send her gratitude for my making my first Wildberry experience ever so wonderful! I ordered the Pecan-Cranberry pancakes. Holy ish! Soooo yummy, and these delicious flapjacks definitely melted in my mouth. The boyfriend got some berry pancakes (or something) which were out of this world as well. They have so many options that are much different from your mundane omelet, french toast, and pancakes. I loved the food, but the best part? Considering the location and clientele for this restaurant, I thought it would be on the pricey end. Nope, I was wrong. The prices were excellent, and definitely on the lower end considering the wonderful service, beautiful restaurant, and excellent food! Definitely coming back!!
(4)Lauren P.
o.m.g. I came to Chicago to visit some friends and check out the C2E2 comic-con. My friend picked me up from the airport and took me directly to Wildberry's. As we walked to our table I ogled over everyone else's food. It all looks soooooo mouthwatering delicious. Where I'm from we have Elmos or maybe Rick's Diner, but ultimately I compared this to my tiny hole-in-the-wall breakfast place that I grew up with - Tex & Shirley's in Greensboro, NC. Wildberry's (and Tex & Shirley's) is the place where you can order a heart attack on a plate and a side of chocolate chip pancakes. However, you'll die with a smile on your face. I ordered the banana bread french toast. It's o.m.g.mouth.dropping.delicious banana bread fried up like french toast and then covered with more bananas. (If I were remaking this, I'd cover it with wild berries, but that's just me) And then you get to add butter & syrup. The waiter didn't laugh too hard when I asked for a second syrup container. I mean, if the french toast isn't soggy with syrup, then it ain't done right, am I right?? Plus, for those of you like me, there's a bar next door! How exciting?! I didn't check to see if Wildberry's serves breakfast all day (but golly I hope they do!) but nothing could be finer than to sit inside that diner and then go have a beer. You know, if you can walk out after your meal ;)
(4)Tejas B.
The food was really good. We had to wait 10 minutes on a weekday to eat there. The weekend wait is much longer not sure i would wait an hour to eat there.
(4)Sara M.
Yum! Go early because this place fills up fast and you can have quite the wait. I love meeting up with my girlfriends for brunch and love the outdoor seating area. I've had omelets and may varieties of the pancakes - all were out of this world. I love the coffee bar in the waiting area, which really helps make the longer waits more bearable.
(5)Samra M.
The first time I had wildberry, the experience was pleasant, it was in the city and the service was fast and awesome! The second time, I went to the schaumburg location, it actually turned out very different, packed, corned beef was ok, i liked chicago's better for some reason, and it just seemed as tho we were rushed.
(3)Lindsay B.
Enjoyed my meal with friends and family after a very long wait on a Sunday morning- thought about taking off, but they seemed to be moving people in and out fairly quickly. I thought my pancakes were good- a bit too sweet and heavy for me- but definitely edible and flavorful. Our service was good, not great, but definitely did not bother me at all. My family had the corned beef hash and loved it- and also loved their specialty pancakes. I would definitely go back at some point, but would definitely try and avoid peak times (I'm not very patient with waiting forever).
(3)Brett S.
Our favorite place to get breakfast. They always serve up a good meal. My only issue is the prices. For a family of four it is easy to drop $50 -$60 bucks. Very good omelets, corns beef hash and pancakes (though I am not much of a pancake person). On the weekends don't be surprised if you need to wait 40+ minutes for a table. Overall a great breakfast restaurant.
(4)Kavi D.
Absolutely delicious. I liken Wildberry Cafe to an upscale Denny's or iHop. Tremendous menu with a staggering variety of options all within a physical space that is a bit more upscale and well-appointed than your typical breakfast joint. Upon entering on a Saturday morning, our party of 6 was seated within 10 minutes. The overall service was fast, friendly and on-point. I ordered a garden vegetable skillet and was soon greeted by a blazing skillet of eggs, potatoes and veggies. The food was hot, crisp and fresh. Also note that most breakfast dishes do come with your choice of toast or pancakes. I was pretty hungry that morning, so I went with the pancakes that I found to be fluffy and done just right. What's not to like about this place? It's got great food, excellent service and dishes that hover around $10 or less. Check it out.
(5)Holly H.
I want to preface this review by saying that the food at Wildberry is out of this world. I had the Classic Benedict and it was delicious. The guests I was with were also very satisfied with their meals--the yogurt parfait and the blueberry pancakes. Our experience with the customer service, unfortunately, was not as great. We didn't have to wait too long to be seating, but as soon as we were we sitting down, our waitress was not in sight. We had to call another server over to go find her. Lynn (our waitress) finally approached our table, no greeting, nothing. We ordered and the only other time she came to our table was when I had to wave her down to get a spoon. I would still recommend trying Wildberry out for a great breakfast, just don't sit with Lynn if you are expecting anything above decent service!
(4)Jay V.
Best breakfast place ever? It just might be. Service was exceptional on a Monday and also on Sunday. Food quality wasn't the same on the weekend as it was during the week. That happens obviously as places gets busier. Go off peak hours!
(4)Deepak N.
This was a super nice place for breakfast. Feels/looks great inside. Service was attentive, accommodating & friendly. Had paleo-friendly scrambled eggs w/ mushrooms & onions + sides of bacon & chorizo + side salad + hot tea = all tasted good. I think their eggs were cage free, which is a plus. No real negatives for the place, I'll go again. Oh yea, I guess the one "negative" is they close by 2:30pm - I tend to eat late. Not their fault.
(5)Jenny V.
I've been trying to try wildberry since forever! This place is super crazy packed on weekends, we were told the wait would be 45 min to an hour long! Come here on weekdays and you'll be seated fairly quickly. You must try their speciality pancakes, i tried their tiramisu ones, delicious! its a nice twist to the classic pancake. I have also tried their strawberry cheesecake stuff french toast, yummy! not too sweet but maybe share them with a friend. I also loveeeee their corned beef benny, it comes with a chipotle sauce that ties it all together. they have different flavored lemonades and ice teas, free refills so try different flavors!
(4)Christina L.
I ate there for the first time and was very satisfied! Food was great and the decor was very warm and inviting! The price was also very reasonable!! Very friendly and clean!
(4)Jennifer Q.
Can I get an AMEN??? *FINALLY* a cute breakfast place near the mall! Do you realize how convenient the mall area is when you live in the city and your friends (and parents) are in the burbs? -And you need to meet somewhere in the middle? For YEARS (seriously) I have been thinking, "Why can't there be a decent breakfast place near Woodfield?? ARRRGGH" (Yes, that's a literal quote.) It's right off 90, 53 and 290 so it's a great location no matter where your peeps reside. Wildberry Cafe is not only a "breakfast place" but a really cute restaurant with all kinds of goodies, including lunch. I got my standard egg and hash brown breakfast, as I always do, but they had eggnog french toast. MMMMM. I am so needing to find some friends to return with so I can try THAT next time! Their menu was extensive and impressive and I'm really excited to make this my "meet up" spot when in the burbs so I can try many more of their featured items! Shout out to waiter Roy who was very pleasant, efficient and professional! Thank you, Wildberry, for coming to Schaumburg, near the Mecca (Woodfield) and offering a yummy option to fill my tummy before my mega suburban shopping excursions!
(4)Minu B.
Oh my gosh! The Mexican skillet and berry pancakes were delicious!! Even though portions are large, we all ordered separate meals so we could have leftovers. How bad is that??
(5)Kammie G.
This place simply rocks! The atmosphere is nice and casual and it is pretty big. It was not too busy on a tuesday morning that we went either, which was nice. Too bad the place is only open till 230pm but I guess that's the beauty of it - it's a typical breakfast place. I ordered the veggie omelette which was delicious. The hashbrowns were also just right, not too greasy. I upgraded to specialty pancakes for only $1 and i got the berry bliss pancakes which were simply amazinggg. my god, i loved the cream drizzle it had on top and the fresh strawberries. simply fantastic. my mom had the french toast which was good and fluffy. my dad had the sausage skillet which was very good and cheezy. He also upgraded to berry pancakes which were yummy as well. The pricing is normal, but the food was one of the best breakfast places I've been to and the fact that I was able to upgrade to specialty pancake for just $1 is the main thing that made me put 5 stars. Their service is nice, friendly, and welcoming.
(5)Lyndsay K.
Quite possibly the best egg-white omelet I've ever had in my life...and I have them a lot. Delicious. Also, the whole wheat toast was made with a hearty grainy bread - my favorite. Again...delicious. Service was fast and efficient and the entire staff was nice and smiley. I like smiley in the morning. Great value at $10.50 for a huge egg white omelet, hashbrowns (didn't try them, so can't comment here) and toast. I'd go back.
(5)Rick P.
So I cannot say anything about the food since I never got to Try it. But a wait time of an hour and a half is unacceptable. Especially for a table for 2. Was given a smug response when asking about our table. Went to egg'lectic cafe right up the road and I couldn't imagine a better breakfast place. So save your self the waste of a wait and go get a table elsewhere.n
(1)Regina R.
Brunch is probably my favorite meal of the day; mostly because I HATE waking up early so I never catch the breakfast time slot. I went here earlier with my dad and my brother today since my dad was only on call today. I've been here once before with my boyfriend and I loved it then. Coming here a second time did not disappoint. Their brunch menu is fantastic, especially if you're looking for some place that has a bit more variety than the usual Denny's or IHOP. They are very generous with their portion sizes. The Belgium waffles I got were incredibly fluffy and the strawberry toppings weren't sour, which is a problem I often encounter with brunch restaurants. I wanted to try the Oreo S'mores pancakes and the Pecan pancakes but I settled for the Tiramisu Pancakes so I wouldn't go into a food coma in the car (I was driving.) I actually thought they had a tiramisu batter for the pancakes but it's just regular pancakes with a tiramisu like syrups. It was odd at first, but once you really mix the pancakes in with the syrup (which they give a generous amount of) it tastes amazing. Not only was the food fantastic, but the staff were very friendly and very accommodating. The atmosphere was very homey and comfortable. I didn't feel like I was being rushed to finish my food like I do when I go to Denny's or IHOP. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a good place for brunch.
(4)K S.
I've had way better.... Too long of a wait for them to shove 4 adults and a 2 year old at a table for 4----because you know how two year olds sit still and don't need any room on a table filled with water glasses, coffee cups, and all that... Food took forever, came cold, and eggs had no flavor. None. Best part: they brought the kids pancakes last....way last. Again, 2 year olds are super patient in these situations.... Way too loud. I think people just come here bc they think its trendy.....not a good experience.
(2)Gretchen G.
The food was so good! But the service sucked, our waiter disappeared I think we only sow him twice.
(4)Brian B.
Super good breakfast here. Lots to choose from including waffles, crepes, pancakes and all sorts of eggs, skillets etc. Some really interesting combinations. It gets very crowded but it s a big place so you don't have to wait too long.
(4)Lisa M.
OMG.....why should I spend almost two hours at a resturant for breakfast (and we got there at 11:15 on a Sunday)? The food is good, but I can get a good breakfast at a bunch of places in Schaumburg. The management is horrible! I will NEVER go back due to how poorly they turn over tables. We waited an hour (longer than I was originally told), once we sat down, we saw 4 other tables empty, but the waiter said they had 13 servers on duty....huh?The waitstaff was on top of cleaning off tables, the girls up front just didn't fill the tables fast enough. We watched two tables sit for almost 15 min empty, and the place was crowded. It was so aggravating, I could of had breakfast twice up the street at Walker Brothers Pancake House (which us where I will go next time!) if you want to sit and wait an hour for breakfast on the weekend, then this place is for you! No thank you, I have better things to do with my time!
(2)Eileen V.
Food was good and fast! Very creative and natural menu. Great for kids! The French toast, waffles and fruit were good. The bar in the entrance is a good way to start since there's usually a long wait to eat. Server was very nice.
(4)Erin M.
Yum!! With the exception of a screaming baby the whole time (I'm a very patient person, but about an hour long of nonstop screaming and I figured either the kid would go hoarse or the parents would take the check and finish eating at home, neither of which happened), we enjoyed ourselves. I took mum out for an early mother's day because I wasn't able to see her on mother's day, and it was nice. Pretty inside and out, very pleasant wait staff, and delicious food at reasonable prices. My favorite part was the little heart shaped swirl in my cappuccino, a brilliant touch that was so darn cute I had to snap a pic of it before I drank it. The only downfall is that this is the second time I've tried to go there, the first time was on a random weekend and it was insanely busy...the line to be seated was so long that there was a crowd of several families waiting outside, let alone what was inside. I'll definitely go there again but I think I'll stick to weekdays.
(4)Jessica M.
Delish! Met a girlfriend for brunch and the place was hopping. I called ahead to see if I could reserve a table but they don't take reservations for 2 on weekends. We had a 30 minute wait but it didn't bother us much because there's lots of outdoor seating and it was a beautiful day. Everyone seemed to mention the Espanola omelet (jalapeños, avo, onion, chihuahua cheese served over a tortilla and with yummy salsa on the side) and it was awesome! Loved it. I'd definitely be back to try the (ahem) red velvet french toast.... zomg!
(4)Jennifer S.
Wildberry is definitely a go-to for us, but only during the week. We tried twice to stop in on a Saturday morning, but we were told to expect a 45-50 minute wait both times. I get it - the food is good, but I would rather walk in during the week, get seated right away, eat my yummy breakfast and make it back out the door in 50 minutes. That being said, the pancakes are delish! Cooked perfectly with just the right amount of "fluff". The bacon is meaty and not overly fatty. My favorite item is the yogurt with honey, raisins, cranberries and granola. Simple, yet delicious. It appears on the specials list, but it isn't always listed, so you may have to ask for it.
(4)Danielle S.
I've been to Wildberry a few times since my first review. Put it this way - if you want a place where you're going there to get in and get out quickly, this is not your place. I've come here on my lunch break 2 times, and both times we were rushed... and the service couldn't really accommodate that. However, if you're coming for a relaxing breakfast/lunch/brunch, then you should definitely come here. It gets PACKED, so be prepared for a wait, especially on the weekends. Their menu is full of great breakfast and lunch foods. I've never had anything here I didn't like. The presentation and taste are amazing. I'm sure none of it is good for me, but who cares....it's delicious. It's a little more expensive than other breakfast places I have been to (it's not a diner), but the tasty goodness is worth my cash.
(4)Purvi-Sonia D.
Love love this place. There's always a long wait especially during the weekend and and really wish they would let you reservations but it's def worth the wait and bring your appetite. Their breakfast food is simply amazing the best I've had so far. I've tried their veggie omelet, breakfast burrito, Crepes, Waffles, French Toast and it was all delish. Obviously didn't try it all at once now that's some major food coma. But def recommend going to this place.
(5)Nicole L.
Ever since I started coming to this restaurant I refuse to have breakfast anywhere else unless necessary. I love everything about Wildberry but the wait. The food is awesome and I love the cafe bar, which is perfect when waiting for a table or on the go service. I usually get the Mexican omelet (not what its really called). Anything with cheese and avocado is heaven. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean and appealing.
(5)Natalie F.
Big variety of crepes! Nutella crepes were the best!!! Be prepared for a long wait, if u decide to go there on sunday
(5)Adlyyn Z.
I didn't think the food was amazing.
(3)Mariam K.
I'm a huge fan of brunch restaurants... this is on my top 3 list. I got an omelette from here and the banana bread french toast. Both were really good.. i highly recommend this place. If only they had more locations closer to me!
(4)Brandy L.
Butter butter butter this place is hiding it in every bite but dangerously good!
(3)Richard C.
the best breakfast place in northwest suburb. everything i had so far from this place has been either amazing or pretty darn good. highly recommended!!
(5)Dan K.
Best breakfast place in this area. Very reasonable prices. Been here dozens of times and haven't had a bad experience with the service or food. Only downfall is the wait times can get ridiculous. I guess that's how you know they're good!
(5)Christy S.
A great place for breakfast! The food is amazing and customer service is even better! I highly recommend their berry bliss pancakes! YUMM!!!
(5)Josh M.
Taking all things into account this place is a solid 3 stars but nothing more than that. The service was a bit on the slow side considering it was a weekday but the killer was the price I think. Maybe once again the chef in me kicks in but for 3 people it shouldn't have cost as much as it did. The price aside it was above average food. I got one of the specials which was nutella and pecan waffles with bananas. It was good combo but I'm fairly sure that those can go together in any form. We also tried the corn beef hash which seemed to have bagged hash browns in it and the potato latkes. They were average and I would pass on them next time. Overall not a good deal for the price you pay. The high check coupled with some so-so service makes me miss my crappy little diner down the street
(3)matthew z.
Fathers Day, 90 minute wait. I had high expectations after reading reviews and the number of people willing to wait more than an hour. Excluding the kids means, my wife and I ordered and shared the following: Banana Bread French Toast Fig & Walnut Multi-Grain pancakes Napa Valley Fig Omelette The french toast was super rich, just what it says.
(3)Michael T.
For a place in the suburbs, this place was spot on for good food and great price for a breakfast spot. We arrived between 11 and 12 on a Saturday afternoon as a group of four. The wait was between 15-20 minutes, but the place had so many tables it wasn't surprising that we got seated in a short amount of time. As soon as I opened the menu, that's when this place started to shine. The prices were fantastic for such a commercial looking place. I was expecting to pay 9-12 bucks for some pancakes and links, but the prices were in the $6-8 range. But just because the price was good, doesn't mean the place is worth coming back to. The food and drinks were amazing. My girlfriend and I were a little coffee'd out that morning for some reason (unusual), so we both dove into the hot apple cider. I would totally come back to the place just for this drink. The cinnamon stick swirler was a nice touch to a delicious blend of apple cider and caramel. It's not too sweet, but will warm from the inside. For the meal, I ordered pancakes with a cinnamon apple fruit topping and Amber ordered a southwestern skillet. The portions were very generous for the price. She seemed to really enjoy the egg on top of host of veggies and meats. As can so easily happen at some of these restaurants, the topping on the pancakes wasn't too sweet and the consistency was quite complementary but not overpowering. The fruit and cinnamon stole the flavor, instead of the topping glaze...so kudos for that. All in all it was a great experience for a great price. Definitely recommend Wildberry if you find yourself caught in the 'burbs.
(4)Brenda V.
My favorite breakfast option in the region..great menu items, attentive service, crisp clean decor. The only drawbacks are the crowds, the long waits and not enough parking. But the house made jam, Intelligentsia coffee is well worth it.
(5)Shelby B.
I have been coming here a couple years when i travel to IL which is 3 to 4 times a year the hostess is so nice always remembers my drink order. Food is fresh and quick always a stellar experience. The whole staff is friendly, helpful and accommodating to your needs.. Highly recommend
(5)Marie G.
Classy place to eat brunch! I came here with my mom for a nice breakfast before going to the airport. I had some pumpkin pancakes - loved them! I also ordered a club sandwich to go for the plane (good thing too since my flight got cancelled and I ended up waiting hours for the next available flight!). The servers were friendly and kept checking up on us. The coffee refills were prompt and they even got us fresh coffee to go for when we left. I'll definitely come back!
(4)Jim M.
Went to Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg for breakfast, and it was outstanding! Fast, friendly service in an outstanding atmosphere. I had farm fresh eggs over-easy with rye toast, and the waitress prompted switching to fresh fruit from hash browns. Just enough food, and a giant "medium" coffee! I will be going back when I'm in the area.
(4)Amy R.
Would like to give this a 4, but was told they only have 1 kind of syrup. Maple. Ick. I know it's the traditional flavor, but I strongly dislike maple......for a breakfast, brunch place? Only 1 type of syrup? For the most part this place is pretty good. Generous size omelettes with generous ingredients ensconced into a fluffy layer of goodness. Pancakes I ended up giving to my husband. I was told they only had maple syrup which to me was surprising for a breakfast, pancake place.
(3)Rachel B.
By far the best breakfast place around Schaumburg/Northwest suburbs. I always get the southern eggs Benedict from there and it is amazing. The food is great but, the staff isn't always so friendly. I understand they are busy a lot of the times but they could be a little more polite. Also, if you go there for breakfast on the weekends, be prepared to wait for a while as it is PACKED there on the weekends.
(4)Marshall S.
Great food and a nice environment. While my family's favorite breakfast place is Egg Harbor (Lincolnshire), this is very close to my office so I come here occasionally for a work breakfast. I recently tried their lunch menu and found a number of great salad and sandwich choices, so I definitely plan on stopping in when I'm in the area.
(4)Lucky D.
Visiting from out of town. Went with friends. Pancakes were good hash greasy. It all left a film on my tongue. The waiter was kind of slow & just a little spacey. A friend tried the banana bread French toast which we all thought was a tasty idea until we realized it was actual thick hunks of banana bread drenched in an eggy batter. Considering the fact that I have a traditional American palate which means I crave sweet and salty, the food was a little TOO rich & decadent. Not awful but next time I'm in town I'll pass.
(3)Elizabeth W.
On a return visit, my husband and I gave the strawberry pancakes another shot. The proprietor of the restaurant messaged me here and told me that the strawberries are indeed fresh, and the glaze is put on separately. We could, he said, order them on the side, without the glaze. Well, it's true. Having tried them without the glaze, my husband does not understand why anybody would have them with it. The strawberries (I yanked a few off his plate) were at that perfect point where they are firm but soft, not hard or mushy. Also perfect were the veggies in the wrap I ordered. The avocado was, like the strawberries, at the perfect point of ripeness. I ordered it without cheese, but since everything inside the wrap was fresh and moist, it was not too dry. This time we also arrived for our meal later in the day, enjoying a late lunch about an hour before closing time. There wasn't an insane wait, and we were seated in a smaller dining room to the side of the main one, where it was much quieter. Unfortunately, the stellar service we experienced the last time we visited was not repeated. The service this time was not bad, but it wasn't excellent, either. For example, the waiter did not ask what kind of tea I wanted when I ordered it, and he rushed off to get our beverages before I could tell him. The water glasses were dirty, and several other little things popped up that, while they did not ruin the meal, made me wish that the server from our last trip would magically appear and take over for our waiter. Some of this might just be what happens when a new restaurant is working out the kinks in its system. I think this restaurant shows a lot of promise--they've raised the bar for wraps, in my mind--but isn't yet living up to its potential. I recommend coming in at a quieter time and being very specific when you order to get the most out of dining here.
(3)G E.
Expect a wait time, but it is well worth it. For breakfast you can not go wrong. The atmosphere and service is above average and the food is excellent, this is my favorite breakfast place in the NW suburbs.
(5)Francesca S.
OH yeah, baby! It's BRUNCH! So I'm a big breakfast/brunch person. This place is a great place for it! First impressions of the place was wonderful. From the moment we got their the staff was attentive and so friendly. It was my friend's birthday so we immediately greeted her happy birthday. The waiter already said to save room for dessert (Special bday treat! What What!). I have to say one of the friendliest staff and crew I've had in a long time. The place is so open and airy. It didn't feel crowded or too loud as some breakfast places can get. Food: WB Berry Bliss Pancakes. Thumbs up! I wasn't too sweet as I know some fruit pancakes could be. The fresh berry combination was delightful. The vanilla cream and coulis made the dish. Homemade Cornbeef Hash. Wasn't greasy or salty. Potatoes were just how I liked it. Espanola Omlette was great as well. Fresh ingredients. Tortilla got a little soggy but was still alright. Next time I'm in the area for a shopping fix I would definitely get my brunch fix here, too!!
(4)Jonathan C.
625am 10/05/2009 a few coworkers arrive to try the new place out (and we want to be their first customers). They're closed. We go back to our heated car 631am 10/25/2009 we enter. There are like 15 people waiting around and then they all start moving once we get in. They pour us water. We order our coffee, one guy orders OJ (it was fresh squeezed according to their menu). Then he gets this pale yellow liquid. A minute later they realize it looks off, they come back with some nice pulpy looking juice. Apparently they make a few pitchers of it and they need to stir it before pouring. So not exactly freshly squeezed when you order it, but pretty fresh. I got a double shot of espresso, no cream. I need it strong and hard in the morning to get me going. It was served properly in a small espresso cup (as opposed to their latte, which another friend ordered, that was served in a to-go sippy cup). So we're still waiting for a few more to show up and we cannot decide what to eat. So we order a side of bacon, as an appetizer. The menu described it as "Extra thick, special recipe, applewood smoked bacon". Yup thats 6 descriptive words for their bacon. It was really good bacon, it was not overly fatty and just the right amount of crispy for my taste. I enjoyed it. So its ordering time..... like many suburban breakfast joints you have your basic meals of eggs, meat, toast or pancakes. But they also have a pretty extensive crepe menu (with a nutella/bananna crepe on the menu). I ended up choosing the Southern Benedict. Mainly because I was looking at thisiswhyyourefat.com and saw that a few days ago. Its your traditional eggs benedict but replace the canadian bacon with sausage patties and the holindase sauce with sausage gravy and a side of hash. I loaded mine with Chalua sauce and really enjoyed it. If I had to add one thing to the meal it would be to replace the english muffin with biscuts. Overall its a solid place for breakfast and will be good for Brinner if they're opened late enough.
(4)Angela M.
This place is probably more a 3.5 star rating. The food is decently good, with huge portions (on the breakfasts anyway) so you can share. It is a pretty nice ambience, nice service and I like that they have the cafe drinks. It is usually super crowded for brunch on weekends and you can only call-ahead reserve if you have a group of 6 or more.
(4)Missy L.
We are here every weekend! It's so good that we are usually here Saturday AND Sunday! We love the service, the food and the atmosphere. What isn't there to love about a friendly staff, high quality food and its right down the street from us! Nino is always greeting us like we're family, he makes sure we are seated right away and that we're comfortable with where we are sitting. He's the greatest, we love swing him when we come in! He even worries about is when we haven't been there!
(5)Sarah M.
I don't give out 5 stars casually, but this place was awesome. We've been wanting to come here for a long time, but refuse to wait an hour + for a table on the weekends. Finally, we were able to go for breakfast on Halloween. yay - I had a loaded baked potato omelet. I was torn because I really wanted to try the tiramisu pancakes, but imagine my delight when I found out I could order a side of them with my omelet! Okay - it is an obscene amount of food, but I just had a few bites of the pancakes, which were delicious :) The service was also great, I would come here more if it didn't get insanely busy for brunch on the weekends, will have to keep to sneaking in a few weekday breakfasts here and there. If you're a breakfast person, you need to go here.
(5)Bill M.
After a scintillating business meeting in Schaumburg, my work colleagues and I wound up at Wildberry Cafe for brunch. We were all excited, as we have all enjoyed good dining experiences at their Chicago location previously. The good times also rolled at this airy Schaumburg location, decorated with colorful round lanterns above our seating area. The service is dependably pleasant from everyone that works here. I went with the breakfast burrito with a wheat tortilla wrapped around chorizo, egg, avocado, poblano pepper, and Chihuahua cheese. A heap of hash browns and a dollop of mild green salsa accompanied the burrito, which was hearty and reasonably healthy. My tablemates enjoyed selections such as corned beef hash and a substantial breakfast panini. As long as the vehicle you are riding in is not run over by other drivers who do not obey parking lot stop signs, then you should certainly enjoy some good food at Wildberry Cafe.
(4)Shar S.
I love this place. I've been here 1000 times and they never disappoint. When in doubt, we always go to Wildberry. I love everything here. There's nothing on the menu that I didn't like, and it is all really affordable. Also, because they are connected to Westwood, we usually walk next door and grab mimosas from the bar and enjoy them with our brunch. Best of both worlds! One thing I highly recommend if you like sweets is the signature berry bliss (waffle or pancakes). Amazing!
(5)Mahsa T.
I'm a big fan of Wildberry, but disappointed with the food and service at this location. I've dined at their Libertyville and Chicago locations many, many times and almost always order the Mexicana skillet. I always ask for "no onions," but they didn't get the note this time and put onions in it. I was starving so I decided to pick around the onions and not send it back. However, I did very nicely point out to our waitress that the kitchen didn't get her note about the no onions. She didn't apologize and just said oh. Then she disappeared and when we got our bill, to my disappointment, there had been no adjustments or comps for the error. It's customary to comp or deduct something from the bill if it's an error on the restaurant's part, but apparently this waitress and this Wildberry didn't have the etiquette to do so. Worst part about it was the skillet wasn't even good, the chorizo was surprisingly flavorless. Very sad.
(3)Emily B.
What can I say? This place is so amazingly good! I have been to the Schaumburg location and the location downtown Chicago and both times I ate way too much. Most recently I came here with my sister and son for lunch. I ordered the white chocolate mocha to drink and oh my God! So delicious. For food I ordered the strawberry pancakes with a side of fries. Yes, fries, not hash browns. It's how I roll. It took extreme will power not to eat every bite. My sister got the fig omelet. I forgot the exact name but again, so delicious. She let me have a few forkfuls ;) We were cracking up when we paid the bill because my sister goes, "our waiter is probably like "daaang!" LOL because we seriously ate so much. The food and coffee are outstanding. I'll be coming here quite a few times, making sure I have time to run a couple miles. Yum Yum!
(5)Tamanna P.
My family and I have been going here for years now and we don't regret it one bit! Unfortunately, the wait time is a bit long, but the food to come is worth the wait. While you wait somewhere between 15 minutes to an hour, you can get a drink from the cafe that has all sorts of espresso drinks, smoothies, and plain coffee. The atmosphere is nice and clean as there are all sorts of murals all over the walls. The nice thing about Wildberry is that it caters to both sweet and salty needs when it comes to brunch. If I'm in the mood for sweet, I tend to order the nutella crepes with bananas inside. If I want more of a salty/spicy dish, I order a skillet. Sometimes hash browns come on the side, but my family has found that they taste best if you request that the chefs make them well-done, otherwise they come out too mushy. We always come here with visitors from out of town. Overall, it's a great place to eat and enjoy nice conversation with anybody! Keep it up, Wildberry!
(5)Lisa D.
This is my favorite breakfast place , came here with my mother on Sunday always a line of people , our wait time was 25 min we arrived there at 9 am . Coffee is awesome , juice is always fresh and food is always great . Your able to eat out side if you like but I prefer indoors . Waitress or waiter is always doing their best and lots of smiles
(5)Sherry S.
Great food. We had the skillet breakfast and breakfast sandwich. I'd definitely come back. We should have ordered one breakfast and split it.
(5)Babyy O.
Food is delicious but i think its a bit over rated and the place is always over packed so you have to wait for at least and hour and a half. They have the same food at Egglectic in Rolling meadows and the wait times are much shorter.
(3)Monique N.
My review is based solely on the berry bliss waffle because once I started eating it I couldn't stop. Sure I had eggs, sausage patties and hash browns but I never touched them. That's just how good that waffle was. Yum.
(4)Alvina C.
Went for the first time this past weekend with my daughters for some mommy and girls bonding time. Parking is premium on a Saturday morning at 9:30am but luckily we were able to scoot into a spot as someone was leaving. It was a lovely day out so that can only mean one thing...there's going to be ALOT of people...they inside waiting area and outside waiting area were all packed. I went in to get my pager and put our names on the list, they said the wait time would be about 20-25 mins...it was actually only about 15...not bad. After reading all the review we had to try the corned beef hash skillet, Oreo pancakes, and tiramisu pancakes. Service was prompt and efficient...as others mentioned didn't really get any warm fuzzy feelings but it's ok because everything ran smooth. Loved the corned beef hash, fresh and tasty! The Oreo pancakes were good to begin with, but after a few bites it was super chocolaty...the tiramisu pancakes were tasty too! Both had fluffy pancakes. We tried the dreamsicle smoothie, it was ok, we could've skipped it. It was pretty loud in there since it was super busy so kinda hard to keep a convo. Didn't have a bad experience or a super awesome one but it was A-OK, we'd give this place another visit.
(3)Yesenia G.
Everything here was so delicious! I will definitely come here again! It's busy so be prepared to wait an hour.
(5)Raj D.
Outstanding brunch option in the suburbs. Lines are typically long but fast moving and worth the wait. Mexican skillet with chorizo is perfect if you like a bit of spice. Tiramisu and chocolate chip pancakes are some of the best I've had. Outdoor seating is available for those beautiful summer afternoons but plenty of indoor seating as well. Some items are large enough to share and the service has always been wonderful. Dined here many times and will continue to do so.
(5)Krys A.
Wildberry is alright. I don't care for their soggy hash browns and the bacon is a bit too thick for my liking. The inside is nice, the wait is long. Only go in the early AM. Their wildberry jam is great.
(3)Darren L.
I really love this place! I've been to the one downtown Chicago but decided to head to Schaumburg this time to avoid parking difficulties. This place is just an awesome place to have breakfast. The food is delicious, the service is good, the people are friendly, and the environment is very welcoming. I would recommended to anyone who loves breakfast food. They also have a non-breakfast menu if you're craving other stuff such as signature sandwiches, paninis, and burgers. When I went, I ordered in advance for someone who was on their way. They offered to keep the food in the back so it didn't get cold. I thought that was a prime example of great service. My favorite dish is the eggs Benedict! It is amazing and you get a lot of food. I also love the butcher's block. You will definitely get your money's worth regardless of what ever you order. Highly recommend!
(5)Kanoe D.
I was on my way home from a business trip in Itasca when I visited Wildberry Cafe. I have to say this place is amazing and I would visit this restaurant again if I was ever back in the Chicago suburbs. The service was great and they were very friendly. Always checking on our table and making sure our waters were topped off. I had the corn beef hash plate, I didn't know they had other ways of "fixing" corn beef. I had it my traditional way with eggs, toast, and fruit instead of hash browns this time. The corn beef was "homemade" and it had a crunch to it, just the way I like it. I asked for over-medium eggs and they made it just right and my wheat toast with what seemed like fresh butter and jelly rounded everything out. I had tea but I heard the coffee/espresso concoctions are amazing. I would say it is a great breakfast place to visit and I can't wait to stop by again.
(5)Lupe D.
As others mentioned, there will be a wait. It was nice outside, so we waited in the yummy sun..time flew. Service was excellent, portions are huge, pancakes are heaven! I think I need to venture away from what I've been getting (one of their skillets with berry bliss pancakes), and try either a different flavor pancake, or their french toast. Hope to return soon!
(4)Eva S.
So it was kinda crowded: And I was dazed and confused because I was pretty hungry. Wildberry shares a parking lot with Costco... And on a Saturday afternoon, I think that maybe half of the Costco parking lot was filled with cars/people destined for brunch. People had to scour the parking rows several times like vultures, keep their engines running and LURK to nab the next available spot. We were in the suburbs, so why was parking like pulling teeth!? Wildberry definitely has a following and faithful patrons. I got a Mexican skillet with chorizo and cheese and was looking forward to slices of avacado. It was certainly a hearty meal but they forgot to add slices of avacado, which was a huge bummer! Womp. The servers were all very busy, skirting around from tables to the kitchen. So even if I had asked (or maybe they ran out?) I got the feeling that I'd be done with my meal before they would have made the change. However, once my group was seated... the server was quick to get our drink orders in. My cup of hot coffee was on the table within a few minutes, and your server will get your blended/mixed coffees and teas asap (which you could also order from their cafe at the front of the waiting area). Their extra cafe in the waiting area is meant to appease the hungry crowds. The food wasn't too memorable and while a lot of people rave about this place, you can find equally great brunch items in the city. I think Wildberry's strong points are in their sweet breakfast items, but since I placed a savory order I didn't quite get the chance to let Wildberry shine for me. I must have made the mistake of not getting anything with berries in it! I know "wilberry" may just be part of the name but if you order something SWEET/full of berries for brunch what a cute yelp review you'd have: "I'm wild about wildberry's strawberry pancakes!" Unfortunately, the cutesy homey brunch vibes just never came. I usually like chirpy, bustling brunch places (even with long lines) but this one felt like I was stuck in traffic. I'm just wary of the (too long for my preferences) wait for brunch items that were just average. Bottomline: Avoid Saturday afternoons or come early! They also have a Chicago location, and though I've never been to that one, perhaps they might get more stars in the future.
(3)Ellie T.
Let me start out by saying that this place is definitely worth the wait- there's a coffee bar in the lobby and a spacious outdoor waiting area. Breakfast for me is tough, as diabetes runs in my family. We are constantly looking for low-sugar choices for meals. Breakfast is insanely difficult, almost everything has a lot of sugar-even bagels!! We were amazed at the menu-1/3 of the options had little sugar- eggs, hash, etc. I got a skillet, which was delicious, flavorful, and filling. The egg whites on top were fluffy and done just right. For the sweet tooths, there are plenty of fun and funky options-a few I can remember were cookies and cream pancakes, and bacon waffles. Yum! The service was just as a great breakfast place should be-quick, efficient, not intrusive, and polite. Our coffee and water was regularly topped off. The restaurant itself was clean, although very crowded for a Monday morning. This restaurant is incredibly popular in Schaumburg, and for a good reason! Completely worth a wait.
(4)Nathan S.
I love a good breakfast. Wildberry has possibly the best breakfast i have ever had. As i was leaving the restaurant a lady asked me if it was worth a 45 minute wait (the line was long). I told her it absolutely was. Service was spot on, atmosphere is spot on, and the food is knock your dang socks of good. If you dig breakfast as much as me, you MUST have it here.
(5)Gina Z.
Perfect breakfast great service!! Wednesday morning at 11:00 had a 10 minute wait and the place was packed!! Little On the loud side which is fine if you have kids bring them no worries!! Our server could see we were chatting away, gave us her suggestions and came around to see when we were ready she did not rush us at all!! The crepes were amazing!! Crispy yet tender, soft flavorful!! It's a must try! Omelette' huge!! Bacon, cartelized onion, spinach and goat cheese to die for!!! You get a side of toast, English muffin or pancakes with has Browns! Coffee was great! They offer lattes, caps, but the regular coffee smelled so good! It is only open til 2, the lunch dishes looked fantastic and plentiful I know I will be back and you should try!
(5)James C.
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! There is no better place than Wildberrys for breakfast. There is ALWAYS a wait....for a reason. Staff is always friendly, the place is always impeccably clean, and the Fresca omelet is always the best!
(5)Kyle D.
I'd have to say the best part of my breakfast was the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Thats not to say the skillet I had was not excellent. The large portions were great - we were also served an incredible Benedict and we had so much food we ended up taking quite a bit home. I had some pancakes with my skillet and they were the only part of the meal that didn't keep my attention. So forgo the pancakes and order some juice!
(4)Daniel J.
Nice play to come for a family brunch. Always nice service and great food. Family like environment. Also it never seems to get dirty, they're pretty good with their cleanliness
(5)Matt H.
Great place for breakfast. This is my top spot in schaumburg area for breakfast. Place has long waits (tells you something) so be aware of that.
(4)Laurice M.
Love love love this place! This is my go to place for breakfast and so far, has not disappointed me. Been here 3 times already, with the hubby and the rest of the family. I always make it a point to come here before 8am because it gets packed pretty quickly esp on weekends. Great food! They have ample portion sizes and unique menu items. Can't go wrong with their egg dishes and skillets-I esp love the Rutherford omelette and butcher's block skillet. They both come with hash browns and toast or pancake. I usually upgrade it to their special pancakes (only $1 more). My personal favorite is the signature berry bliss. Not a fan of tiramisu or the oreo pancakes though. Great coffee as well! If I live closer, I would definitely buy my daily coffee fix from them. Forget Starbucks. As for service, I have no complaints. Very friendly and very efficient staff. They try their best to cater to what the customer wants. Really, can't complain. Overall, definitely recommend even if you're not a breakfast person!
(5)Alison H.
Loved the place! My only complaint is that there is always a HUGE wait. But I guess that just means it is popular! Make sure to come early or expect to wait on weekends. It is well worth the wait though. Great cinnamon roll pancakes! They also serve Intelligentsia coffee while you wait.
(4)Eric T.
5 stars because SPECIALTY PANCAKES. So, Wildberry has an upgrade to regular pancakes for just a dollar for breakfast menu items and let me tell you, it is SO worth it. Why can't more restaurants have this option?? Come here early or be prepared to wait for around 30 minutes. Interior is large though so seats become open pretty fast. In this occasion, I ordered a create your own omelet with egg whites and the banana cream pancakes with fresh fruit. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal. You get to choose two ingredients for the omelet and extra ingredients only cost 25 cents. I choose a mix of 5 items and I'm really surprised that they didn't skimp out on any ingredients. The banana cream pancakes blew me away. I just loved it. It wasn't too sweet and the cream probably had some yogurt because it was a bit sour to balance the sweetness and it was all in all amazing. I liked this better than the berry pancakes. Also, all the fruit were surprisingly sweet and fresh. I think they also serve intelligentsia coffee here, if you're a coffee person! Will be back! Priced well and tastes great!
(5)Elijah W.
I absolutely love this place for breakfast they have the best pancakes in the whole world and also not to mention the best cup of coffee I recommend trying this signature Wildberry pancakes they are fabulous I give it five stars without a doubt
(5)Patti C.
The food here is great. This is one of my favorite places to eat. The staff here is very nice and friendly.
(5)Chelsea D.
My favorite brunch spot is becoming one of those places where the customer service makes the food taste bad. Upon walking in on a Wednesday afternoon around 12:45pm, I was greeted by a hostess asking how many would be in our party. It was 6 adults, 2 children, and 2 babies with high chairs. I also mentioned we were celebrating a birthday and the hostess said she would let our server know. The wait was minimal - 20 minutes, compared to a busy Sunday morning around 9-10am when the wait is 1 1/2 to 2 hours. We were seated within the promised time. Our server greeted us right away, asking what drinks we wanted and I told him it was my cousin's 4th birthday, signaling which child he was. The parents ordered for the 2 children and 2 babies at the time (2 orders of chocolate chip silver dollar pancakes, 1 order of buttermilk silver dollar pancakes, and scrambled eggs with an English muffin and seasonal fruit). 15 minutes passed and 3 of the entrees were delivered by food runners, but the 2nd chocolate chip pancakes order was missing. After 5 minutes passed, we got our servers' attention and mentioned the 2nd chocolate chip pancake order was missing and he said he was sorry and would go check on them. Another 10 minutes passed, the adults ordered, and the chocolate chip pancakes still hadn't come out and by then, all 4 kids had finished the 3 shared entrees. It was decided that the 2nd order of chocolate chip pancakes had to be canceled. I ordered the Venetian skillet (Italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes with eggs and hash browns + a side of pancakes or toast). I substituted spinach for bell peppers and asked for my hash browns extra crispy. Our entrees came about 15-20 minutes later. The server put my skillet down in front of me and said what was in it, including bell peppers. I mentioned I had asked for spinach instead and he said "oh, no, there are no bell peppers in there," but my sister took her fork and she picked out a bell pepper. We also found another one in front of him. He immediately took my dish back to the kitchen. I waited another 10 minutes for my skillet to come back out and this time it had all the correct ingredients, but the hash browns were not fully cooked. It was distasteful. I had lost my appetite by now and I ate 1/4 of my skillet and took the rest home -- I put it in a skillet pan myself and tried to eat it, even though it would have been better to eat in the restaurant with my family (purpose of eating out and spending money). Another kicker is my 4 year old cousin never got his birthday treat. Our server was not attentive and our water glasses were never refilled (bus boy job). One great thing about Wildberry is they have "Tell Us About Your Experience" cards at the table so I filled one out and left it with the hostess at the front desk. My family and I have been coming here since 2011 and it's a shame that every time we come now, each experience is worse than the last.
(2)Joanna W.
This is my favorite breakfast place! The skillets are amazing, as is everything else I have eaten there. Only problem is you need to get there early or the wait to get seated could be very long.
(5)Ashley-Linda A.
Get here early! WHEEW we had a long wait but we knew the food would be delicious. This place never disappoints me. Great meal and service. We will be back!
(5)Carol V.
Huge portions. Friendly and patient staff (I went with a friend I had not seen in a long time, so we took forever to order). Food was good, prices were right. Great place to try if you're in the burbs.
(4)Maria K.
Excellent, just excellent. This is breakfast. Clean, solid portions, excellence menu and the coffee is phenomenal. You can eat your meal and not have butter and oil reminisce at the bottom of your plate. This is seriously good food - always impressed.
(5)Ilona P.
Love this place! Nice atmosphere, great service and delicious food.
(5)Emily W.
I'm a regular here because the food and service have been always excellent. However, my boyfriend, from New York, never ate at this place before, so when he was in town, we decided to have brunch with my parents during Memorial Day weekend so he could check it out. Upon arriving, we had to wait for 40 minutes, which was to be expected because it's a popular place to eat out, but once we were seated, the service was great and our food arrived at our table promptly. Our various orders of skillets and pancakes with toasts and drinks were delicious and overall, we had a satisfying brunch. My boyfriend gave this place two thumbs up as I suspected he would :)
(5)Robert C.
Great food an portions are huge. Always a great experience. Just get there early for lunch as they fill the place quick.
(4)Jacqueline W.
You know a place is good if it's jam packed every day with a 45 min wait. I typically just do carry out because of it. If your willing to be patient you will have a great dining experience. While your waiting for a table, you can order an amazing latte. Best pancakes you will ever eat in your life "BERRY BLISS". Fresh fruit and juices are a plus. I've tried many things on the menu and never been disappointed. Great omelets and breakfast burrito.
(4)Selina W.
One of the few go to breakfast/brunch places in the area and the WHOLE town knows it. Trying to go here on a weekend is harder than getting into college. The average wait being 1.5 hrs for BREAKFAST. Definitely not an ideal situation to be in when you've just woken up and are hangry waiting for a table. The waiting space is limited, however it's nice that they have a coffee station accessible for people to order something prior to getting seated. Service is always nice and efficient (sometimes too much so). Food is always good and fresh. I always go for the skillets or their chicken salad with strawberry bread. I don't know how they make it but it's divine. Such an interesting combination, but it works. I would rate this place higher if the wait was really worth it. The whole dining experience at most lasts an hour which doesn't truly justify the fact that you've waited almost 2 to be seated. Wish they served mimosas or bloody's for brunch- might sway my opinion just a bit.
(3)Mallory M.
I absolutely love this place! Great food! Only problem is, there is always a wait.
(4)Tish D.
Can't say enough yumminess about this place! Everything is amazing and the only complaint I have is there is too much to choose from. Great for larger group so you can taste a little bit of everything. Their crepes and pancakes are so good and if you order fruit topping it's real fresh fruit! I ordered the spinach and bacon Benedict with hollandaise and it was soooo good! Make sure you go early and be prepared to wait at least half an hour.
(4)Bill S.
Food was awesome, server was friendly. But the food took a long time. Don't eat here if you are in a hurry (which we weren't, thankfully). It was pretty busy for a Monday morning--we weren't expecting that.
(4)M M.
My daughter and I arrived around 11:00, were seated around 12:00 and had our meal around 12:30. Everything tasted great. Brought most of it home and had some a bit later. However....7pm I started having cramping in my stomach.... was in the bathroom most of the night. Around 9, my daughter became extremely nauseous and vomited several times. We both had a rough night. The only common ingredient we shared were the eggs and cheese. Today, we are ok, still a little gurgling and not feeling the greatest. Called the restaurant and George the manager swore up and down it couldn't have been the eggs. I told him we hadn't eaten anywhere or anything else that day. He still believes it wasn't from there restaurant because no one else has called in. That is the only reason I am leaving this review. If you ate at Schaumburg Wildberry on August 30 and became ill, you need to call them. If not the eggs, then it is something else.
(1)Andrea P.
Thank you so much for everything!!! Wildberry held lots of special occasions for me. Everyone in my family loves it. There are many different kinds of pancakes. There is Oreo, butter, regular, etc... Sadly, there is a bar right next to Wildberry and sometimes Wildberry is so busy you can't even go inside.
(4)Amy J.
Been there many times and for all you VEGETARIANS: BE CAREFUL WITH ORDERING. Ended up getting meat in two of my meals!
(3)Victoria E.
Hands down my go to breakfast spot. Things you should know: 1. They don't take reservations. 2. Weekends are busy. 3. They close early. 4. Skillets + Specialty pancakes are where it's at. 5. Prepare thine mouth for happiness. I'm a fan of their Berry Bliss pancakes. They have berry marcapone smeared between them, and I cry a little when eating them. They also serve intelligensia coffee! If you're stuck waiting for eternity, do yourself a flavor and try one of their lattes. They have a coffee bar in the waiting room. So good.
(5)Alma C.
Wildberry is one of the best local traditional American breakfast/brunch chains in the Chicagoland area, which says a lot since the area happens to be brunch heaven with a ton of niches from ultra gourmet to grandma's fave greasy spoon. The various Wildberrys have all had consistently good food and it's definitely on the radar when I want brunch with a bigger group. The reason I do not rank this Wildberry higher is because their Intelligentsia coffee bar kind of torments me. This is the only Intelligentsia account in this particular neck of the woods that is also open before 8am and unfortunately I'm at the mercy of the baristas, many of whom need better training (or perhaps meditation class so they can still perform under crowd stress). If I happen to be in acute Intelligentsia withdrawal (a distressful condition), handing me a scalded cup of joe is blasphemy, especially since I'm driving out of my way driving past multiple coffee shops both independent and chain, in order to get my potentially glorious fix. If Wildberry can get the barista level up to par, this place is a solid four stars. If my Intelligentsia gets to me in less than 3 minutes, Wildberry baristas get 5 stars and avoidance of mop duty wiping off this coffee hound's tears of regret.
(3)Stacy M.
I've always heard Wildberry was a great place but hard to get into. Since I work in Schaumburg I decided to take advantage of checking Wildberry Cafe out at an off-peak time. It was so hard to decide what to get because both breakfast and lunch looked great, but based on all the great pancake options I had to go the breakfast route. They were very accommodating for some of my co-workers requested changes to his meal. They also let us upgrade the pancakes to a flavored pancake. The food was all phenomenal. The only complaint I had isn't a real complaint at all, it's that I was so full and sleepy afterwards it was hard to go back to work! Will definitely be back, just maybe when I don't have to go back to work after.
(5)Shajan K.
Food is great, but the wait sucks!
(4)Tommy M.
You must try the tiramisu pancakes! I had finished my skillet and thought there was no room left for more food. I was completely wrong. There will always be room for tiramisu pancakes!
(5)A K.
Came here for lunch on a weekday. It was very busy and took a long time to get seated, but if you are comfortable with waiting this place may be good for you. The food looked so good coming out of the kitchen and I was definitely excited by the time I got my entree. I got the Mexican Omelette. It was super delicious and reasonably priced. I am a big fan of breakfast food and this was one of the best omelettes I have ever had. 10/10 would recommend.
(5)Hannah H.
About a 2.5: My cousins and I came here for some brunch. I ordered the Homemade Corned Beef Hash Skillet (which came with potatoes, melted monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, with cubed corned been throughout; this was okay) and potato pancakes (these were decent, but a little too soggy); my sister had the Corned Beef Hash platter that came with 2 eggs, which was simple; my husband had the Biscuits and Gravy, in which the gravy was underseasoned, and the biscuits themselves were very dry; my cousins had the French Toast and the Turkey Bacon, both very simple, straightforward dishes. Service was friendly, and the restaurant itself was very cute - very cheerful and bright. +friendly staff
(3)Kal E.
I ordered and Americano and the Espanola Omelette which came with hash browns and pancakes. It was delicious! One of the best breakfast spots in the country. Wait staff was also exceptional! We will defiantly be stopping here for breakfast whenever possible.
(5)Xiangyi Z.
The signature pancake is beyond expectation, and the butchers skillet is sooooo nice! The portion is quite large, I cannot finish it. Good brunch place, just a bit too noisy.
(4)Jenna D.
Yep, they finally earned the "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" 5th star! Extreme thanks to Michael for the excellent service on our 3 complicated to-go orders (Which all came out perfectly!!!) My coffee stayed hot, food came out fast, didn't break the bank and my boyfriend and I were in a food comatose the rest of the day. By the way, for a breakfast place, they serve amazing coffee. Its bold and definitely not the standard restaurant brew. Specialty pancakes are only ¢.99 extra... Do yourself a favor and try the Oreo s'mores or cinnamon roll pancakes; they're both out of this world.
(5)Mark D.
A great breakfast place in the burb's! Their food is fantastic. You get great service, a huge amount of food, good coffee at a decent price. I had their pancakes and couldn't finish all of them they were so big. Other's in my party couldn't finish their meals because of the large portion size and many took home leftovers. if you go on a weekend though, be prepared for a wait. Ours was over an hour long and if the weather isn't nice, they don't have a lot of waiting space.
(4)Ben Y.
Still the best breakfast around! Arrive early to beat the crowd (justifiably so). Wish they bring back the braised ribs and polenta. Now, that was a breakfast to remember.
(5)Doris W.
Good Food, Good service! Signature Pancakes were on point! The fruit was fresh n sweet. They also get you in and out and your food comes out fast and hot! They gave us a 20 to 25 min wait but it was more like 15min . Will definitely be back!
(5)Matt A.
Dear WildBerry, I just visited your place and I LOVE your food. The veg burger is amazing. So, why do I give you only 2 stars? Well, simple. When I ate my meal, I had dirty hands. That's because I went to the bathroom, and since I had to touch your door handles (no towels in the bathroom...only air dryer), by the time I returned to my table, my hands were dirty. Are you aware that about 75% of men do not wash their hands after using the toilet? (I do) That means that your door handles are not only dirty, but likely carry disease. In a restaurant!?! I should have the health department come take a swab sample from your door handles. I bet you would not appreciate that kind of press. Who designed your building? They should be fined and fired for spreading possible diseases.
(2)Amy H.
Awesomely delicious. Everything down to the natural light, the open space, and the food- OF COURSE! It's an amazing place to have large groups come together and chat. Don't' should during peak hours because there is a long wait. We waited about 30 minutes for our table. Then again, we had a big group. The pancakes were fluffy and when you slather on that cold, whipped butter, heaven!
(5)Glorinela D.
We came in with a big group on a Sunday morning. It was an hour wait but oh so worth it. The portions were big and I had more than enough to take home. I had the Mexicana Skillet with pancakes and it was delicious. Everyone else in the group had great things to say about their food. I will definitely come here again when I visit.
(5)Amna S.
Great place if you have a big appetite. Everything is great just a little heavy feeling. My family loves it and its always packed. Less taste and more food!
(3)Scott R.
Overall the food presentation is excellent and well prepared. This place is busy on weekends, but worth the wait. Excellent food quality and very fresh. If you are coming here for breakfast or lunch you will like the menu.
(4)Marshneil D.
Awesome variety of breakfast items. Good quality and huge portions. It is quiet a busy place and have always had to wait to get seating but I do believe that it is busy because it is good. The service is quick and the crepes are really good!
(5)Avinash K.
I have heard rave reviews about this place, so we had gone for Saturday brunch. Ordered an oreo smoothie, which was really really good, along with Fresca Omelette and Pancakes - Caramel Apple pecan. There was a side of hashbrowns too. It was really a lot, so I had boxed the omelette. But, a really nice environment, but the wait time was around 45 min. Think it was very well worth it. All round, everyone enjoyed their food. I don't think Omelette was great. Pancakes were pretty good, but let down was they just had the Maple Syrup and not any other varieties of maple syrup(unlike IHOP).
(4)Sarah N.
With Tom-Tom, it was easy to find. One mistake we made was to come here at 11am. The wait was 45 minutes and we were starving. My cousin, his girlfriend, my fiancé, and I were contemplating on going to Costco just to eat their hotdog that came with a drink for $1.75. But, with all the rave reviews I saw on Yelp, I really wanted to try it. All I could think about was, this better be worth it. The front desk personnel were very friendly and with all the people in the lobby waiting, kept their composure and was very calm. I'm sure Wildberry Café was busy like today, every day, nothing new for them. At the 45th minute, we were seated in a nice large booth with a lot of room. We were very excited as our stomachs were just rumbling from the starvation. Our server, was really nice and attentive. Her personality wasn't too perky or over bubbly, not serious or stressed out, but just right. She knew which food was ordered frequently and what was popular, which helped out a lot since we have never been there before. We all agreed that she was great. My fiancé ordered the Minced Ham and Eggs with Sharp Cheddar that consisted of 3 Eggs Scrambled, Sharp Cheddar & Minced Honey Glazed Ham. $8.75. My cousin ordered the Hudson Valley Chicken Club - Bacon, Pepperjack Cheese, Romaine, Avocado, Red Onion, Sun-Dried Tomato Mayo & Tomatoes on Wheat Toast. $10.75. His girlfriend ordered the Rutherford - Baby Spinach, Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese, & Bacon. $9.75. As for myself, I ordered the Denver - Hash Browns, Cheddar & Jack Cheese, 2 Eggs, Ham, Bell Peppers & Onions. $8.95. My fiancé loved his scrambled eggs. I had a taste and the eggs were cooked just perfectly. The blend with the cheese and ham was just right. My cousin said his sandwich was just okay. He felt that the bread should have been cooked better and it was not even heated up for him. He also commented that it was very wasteful to put sauces in the saucer cups when they could just bring out the bottles for us. I advised him that it could just be for presentation. His girlfriend liked the omelet but did not like the goat cheese with it. It gave it an after taste that did not please her pallet. As for my Denver, it was good. The cheese was a little over cooked, but the combination of the ham with the belle peppers and onions made it good. I asked my eggs to be cooked over-medium and they did that perfectly! I also ordered a white chocolate mocha. Who ever prepared it, did justice to the drink. It was not too sweet and had the right amount of whip cream. My overall experience was an awesome one. I would come back again just to try something else. The service was just perfect with a friendly server and professional hosts. Our food was not perfect and could have been better but it was still worth the wait for myself with what I ordered, The Denver.
(4)Tiffany B.
I always try to order eggs benedict anytime I go out for breakfast so I was excited that there were multiple specialty options on the menu. I tried the Corned Beef Benny benedict having never even tried corned beef in my life. Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVED this breakfast! The hash was outstanding and the chipotle hollandaise had the perfect amount of spice. I really wanted to try the Signature Berry Bliss pancakes too so my dear husband ordered them for his meal. They were heaven! The pancakes were sweet enough that we need any syrup but they weren't sugary enough to cause a stomach-ache...a hard balance to strike. I hope we make it back soon!
(5)Emily H.
It seems like every place has a pumpkin item on their menu during this time of year -- not that I'm complaining. It's just that some of these are good fall eats and others are token food items. But I can say that Wildberry's pumpkin pancakes are worth the added calories and that you should take advantage of them while you can. They come sprinkled with cinnamon and with butter on top -- the best way to enjoy a cool fall morning. And Wildberry's delicacies don't stop there. I also got the Fresca omelet, which included olive-oil-infused sun-dried tomatoes, provolone, basil and avocado. It was ... ample, to say the least. It took up half of my large plate. And I got some fruit ... because ... well healthy food cancels out the effects of yummy, delicious, artery-clogging food, right? No? Damn, I should have gotten the bacon then. But I will say that the fruit was fresh and sweet. My breakfast at Wildberry definitely made my morning, if not making me want to take a nap in the afternoon.
(4)MoMo K.
Went in on Wednesday morning and had to wait 45 minutes because it was so packed! They don't reservations. They give you huge portions for $10, I only finished half my food. If you don't eat meat (pork), you can request something on the menu that has meat but ask the waiter to take it out. That's what I did. My favorite was the Toast!!
(5)Johnny A.
Easily the best crepes I've ever had. I had the banana creme pie crepes. The bananas, filling, and best of all the crumbly pie crust! Great portions (ordered hash browns too) only downside is its expensive. You have to expect that given the area. For a drink, has Browns, and crepes it was $16 +tip
(4)Derek C.
I'm not sure why, but every time I come here I have terrible service, but the food is oh so good, and almost makes up for the shortcomings in the service. The first thing to be aware of is that there is always a wait! I've never had to wait for more than 30 minutes though even if I come at 8am or at 11am. so while you wait, they have a coffee bar up front, which is great because they serve intelligencia coffee and you can grab a cup while you wait. it's free refills at that counter or at your table too. the food, was awesome. I've tried a skillet, a corned beef benny and the pancakes. awesome, all the way around. pancakes come with the skillet and you can substitute out the regular buttermilk pancakes for any of their specialty pancakes for an extra charge. I've had their buttermilk pancakes and they are awesome, but if you want to try another flavor out, the option is there for you. I've also tried the cinnamon roll pancakes and they were awesome as well. it really doesn't look all that impressive, tbh, since they just put cinnamon and sugar on top, but it tasted so good. as for the corned beef benny... wow, that was awesome, came with a poached egg and a chipotle hollandaise sauce that was so good. the hash browns were also very yummy as they were the smaller crispy kind. I hate soggy hash browns, so these were nice and crispy and did not disappoint. now, if only the service were better, I could give this place 5 stars, but when I need to wait 10-15 min to be greeted by my server, there's a problem. it seemed like he had 5 or 6 tables that he was waiting on, so he was busy running back and forth and didn't have as much time for us on this recent visit. same issue on 2 prior visits as well, the server just wasn't around as much and there was some waiting to be done, especially if we needed something.
(4)Sameer R.
Service is always a pleasure here. The decor is perfect and the food has always been delicious
(4)Edward M.
What a great place to have breakfast, sadly only open until 2:30 pm. Ambiance: Great outdoors feeling while being entirely indoors in either booths or chairs. Very clean and pleasing to the eye while being relaxing. Service: Took a bit for them to get our food out, about 10 minutes? but it was ok since we it made us feel relaxed and enjoyed our time there, at no point did we feel rushed which was great :) Even though the place was packed to the brim. They do seat people right into a table as soon as people leave which was odd but efficient haha. Food: Baked Potato omelette (special of the day). Filled with everything in a baked potato (sour cream, bacon, cheese, green onions). So fluffy and tasted great! Hash Browns: perfectly crispy yet soft. Oreo S'mores Pancakes: for 1 dollar I upgraded to this and it was just a flavor explosion of oreo, melted marshmallow cream, and chocolate sauce. So entirely amazing! It now tops the Tiramisu pancakes they sell. Cost: It's about 10 bucks a person for just the main dish then another 4 bucks for OJ. Which btw is fresh and tastes amazing. So not cheap but you get so much food, I took half of it home. And it tastes great and there's a lot of attention to detail with plating.
(5)Suzi Q.
Outstanding place to hold a Bridal Shower or a Baby Shower. I would highly recommend. Food tastes great, waiters are attentive and polite. I am coming back any time.
(5)Amy P.
Not bad. My husband and I ate here New Year's Day. Not a very long wait considering the large crowd. Service was quick and efficient (though not very friendly- but then again the employees were working on New Year's Day), and the food was yummy.
(4)Isabel K.
always yummy! great place to get food - always have to wait
(5)Shakea H.
I had my experience this past Thursday and it was amazing... I had the corned beef Benedict and it was delicious. The waitress was attentive and never once had to ask for anything.. I will be going back again and again ;)
(4)Billy O.
Great spot for Breakfast. Quality over quantity. Don't miss it.
(4)Tina A.
One my favorite brunch places out in the 'burbs! The Mexicana skillet, (cheese, eggs, avocado, chorizo, and jalapeños over potatoes) is a favorite, especially if you're into spicy/savory breakfast items. They don't skimp on their avocado either, which is a plus. Comes with a side of salsa and sour cream. Their signature "Berry Bliss" Pancakes are also quite amazing, although I hear equally good things about the Banana Cream Pancakes and Tiramisu Pancakes. Pro tip: if you want a savory AND sweet breakfast, order an omelet, skillet, or benedict and upgrade to specialty pancakes for an extra couple dollars. It's totally worth it! Also don't forget to order a coffee because they serve a locally roasted and Chicago favorite, intelligentsia. This place is packed most mornings, so be sure to make a reservation in advance if you can!
(5)lily l.
This place is amazing. The fresh squeezed orange juice is a great starter while you wait for your table...and there is usually always a wait so be prepared. The wait is worth it because the food is spectacular and generous in proportion. The blt is something you should try if you like delicious garlicy aoli. I also liked the skillets but the other options are so good that this would be what I got after trying the Benedicts first. The pancakes are amazing and my daughter hit the very berry ones and it was huge and amazingly priced. I can't wait to go again!
(5)Disney S.
Received a 50.00 gift card in the mail for a return visit.... Thank you for the follow up and concern! We will try again and hope For the usual great service and food we have had in the past!!!
(3)Sara B.
Come with an empty stomach and you will leave full, and with left overs. Go for what your server suggests. the pancakes with figs and walnuts were amazing but then the creme berry pancakes came and it make the others look like bisquick. Love it! Can't wait to take Mr W there!
(4)Leonid A.
Great place and worth the long wait. If u get in early enough u might get seated quick but anything after 10am will have u waiting from 30 to 60 min just to get a table. But like I said its worth waiting. Food is delicious and the service is great.
(5)Kat D.
Great breakfast food. Loved the specialty berry pancakes. The one con would be the bacon. It was thick sliced but not crispy. I thought crispy bacon would be a given but I'll know next time to request my bacon fried hard.
(5)Shy Y.
My wife and I ate at two places while we were visiting Illinois One was a place called BBQ Hut for dinner which was around the corner( highly do not recommend this place) and the other was Wildberry for breakfast. All I can say is wild berry is a must to stop in if you are in town. From the beginning to and I can't say I'm not great things about this business establishment. Does service the wait staff to the guy that cleans the table to the food everything was perfect. I've never had breakfast like this ever. I wish we had one in my hometown here in Maryland. Id eat there every Sunday lol
(5)Kayla F.
Three of us came here for breakfast after church, as did all of Schaumburg. It was super busy and we had to wait an hour to be seated, which was alright. They have a cafe up front, so we got drinks to tide us over 'til we sat down. Whenever we were seated, we were served quickly. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, so we got our food got to us swiftly. I ordered the veggie skillet with toast and I gotta say that it was tasty. The homemade preserves were delicious and my skillet was hot and exactly the way I ordered it. Everything (including the smoothie from the cafe) was awesome, so I do look forward to coming back. My only complaint is that we came on "big friggin' weirdo" day. A lady with a baby squeezed right next to our table to look out the window, so basically our table of three added an additional baby-talking butt at eye-level. Not amusing. Plus a guy at the table directly next to us was wearing flip-flops, but sat in his chair cross-legged and barefoot during his meal. Disgusting. AND another family (of approximately seven) sitting close to us were ALL chewing with their mouths open. That's classy. I know it's not Wildberry's fault that all the creeps came out at once, but this still made for an unappealing dining experience.
(4)Kimsy S.
kimsy + eggs benny = a good morning! I'm not a typical breakfast eater. For me, breakfast is a hastily eaten hard boiled egg in the car on my way to work. But for some sick, twisted reason I woke up earlier than usual this morning. And I was suddenly in the mood for eggs Benedict. Then I remembered that I bookmarked Wildberry Cafe. My clothes practically flew on when I jumped out of bed. I arrived at 8:30, and saw that the restaurant was already busy. Fortunately, since I was a solo diner, I didn't have to wait long for a table. As soon as I sat down, the aroma of French toast hit me. I had to have some. I didn't care that I just came for eggs Benedict, I was getting French toast, too. Yep, two entrees. Happy fatty is going home happy. My food didn't take long to arrive; maybe 7 minutes. The eggs Benedict are DIVINE. The eggs are poached just right, and the Hollandaise sauce is rich and flavorful. The eggs came with hash browns, which were pretty tasty. Soft, but not soggy. The Brioche French toast is huge, and very good. It is more bready than I expected (I'm that weirdo that likes custard-like French toast), but it's delicious. My server was very sweet and helpful during my meal. Much appreciated. When I left an hour later, the place was jumping. Not only was the lobby full of waiting customers, but the outdoor patio was, as well. So come as early as possible! I had a lovely time. The next time I get my lazy behind out of bed on a lovely weekend morning, I'll be here!
(4)Neal M.
Atmosphere is good, service is good when not to busy and poor when busy. I would give it a higher rating but the food, does not impress me. The only thing worthy there , are the berry bliss pancakes. I would recommend finding any local or family breakfast place.
(2)Katie F.
My mom loves this place, so I've had two recent opportunities to give this place a chance and it just does not impress (except for our waiter one time who was great and the jam). The food is mediocre and expensive. The portion sizes are smaller than at some other local breakfast places, and expensive. I tried the waffles this most recent time and they were dry and flavorless. The french toast I had the time before was dry, and had only slightly more flavor. I got both of these plain/with berries and no syrup because I wanted to actually taste what they were about. I'm sure I will be back and have other opportunities to be wowed like others have been, but for now I would prefer to go someplace with more flavor, bigger portions, and less of a wait (ridiculous!)
(2)Karen C.
I have came here a few times with friends and family. The most recent visit was today with my brother. We came for brunch. I ordered the Garden Skillet with added bacon and it came with a side of pancakes. The pancakes at this place is always legit, so no complaints about that. However, the skillet was a little bit bland. Even with cheddar cheese and bacon it in, it still lacked flavor. The asparagus was visibly not fresh, however, the spinach was fresh. To drink, I ordered a strawberry mango smoothie, which was okay. I'm not sure if they used real fruit? It was very overly sweet. The restaurant was busy, but there was no wait. We were able to get seated as we arrived. Service was good.
(3)Genevieve L.
The food here is always great. It's hard to really mess up a breakfast. But if you go on a Sunday (which we tend to do), it's always packed. The one thing I like is that you can get coffee and a pastry while you wait. Their omelets are good to split between 2 people and their wildberry juice is a dream. It has berries and orange and is fresh squeezed in house
(4)Anthony R.
Definitely one of my favorite breakfast spots. They have consistently good food. Good portion sizes, and the service is always great. The only thing that is bad here is the wait time. By being so good, Wildberry has a negative side effect of LONG wait times to get a seat. If you come on a weekend, expect to wait 30-45 minutes for breakfast. The wait can be a little crowded also as people bunch up in the waiting areas. But the wait for the yummy goodness almost makes the food taste even better when you finally get seated and get to order, lol. Parking is also a bit of a mess with the lot also being used by the Costco in the parking lot.
(5)Mary B.
Have been here a couple of times. Be prepared for a long wait depending on when you arrive. The only reason for 4 stars. You be the judge. The atmosphere was aesthetics were very nice. Pleasant staff. Great food. My friend had mascarpone pancakes I believe and loved them. I had a veggie type omelet which was very good. Coffee choices are great and I'm not much of a coffee drinker. I've been here a couple times and will definitely be back.
(4)Isac U.
this place is decent nothing to rave about. lines are insane, make sure you bring snacks for the wait.
(3)Jane J.
This restaurant is fantastic every time! Highly recommend for out-of-towners not in a hurry. There can often be a 50 minute wait so plan ahead but it is very worth it. Great coffees to choose from, good fruit, freshly made everything.
(5)Bina P.
This place was packed when we came in, and packed after we wobbled out after a full brunch. It was hustling and bustling! Despite that, service & food both were great! We had a veggie skillet and a side of Oreo pancakes. Both were good. If you can make it past wait, then you'll enjoy a good meal!
(4)Jessica H.
This is my new favorite breakfast place, thank you fellow yelpers. Wildberry is tucked away behind Costco and I'm never really over in that area. But after reading all of the positive reviews on yelp I decided that trying it needed to go on my to-do list. My husband is pretty loyal to another breakfast place in Hoffman and I abhor wait times, so I didn't want my first time to be on a weekend. But my mom visited from Hawaii last week and she was down for a new breakfast adventure so we tried it on Tuesday. Then again on Thursday. And if she were still here we would be going again on Monday. I love that you can get skillets or an omelette and upgrade to specialty pancakes for a buck. TOTALLY WORTH IT! The portions are generous; we could have shared a skillet and pancakes and have left full. But on Tuesday we didn't know better and so my mom ordered the butcher skillet with the wildberry pancakes while I ordered the fig omelette with bacon and havarti cheese with the tirimisu pancakes. Both meals were fantastic but the pancakes were definitely the star. We brought my husband for meal #2 on Thursday and I freaked out when he didn't order breakfast but decided on the burger with carmalized onions, havarti cheese and bacon. WE HAD GONE THERE FOR BREAKFAST, NEVER MIND THAT IT WAS 1 pm! His burger was really good, huge and juicy and cooked perfectly. The chips were homemade, crisp and delicious. My mother and I were going to just share the Mexican skillet and banana cream pie pancakes but got curious and greedy when we saw the pumpkin french toast. The skillet and banana cream pie pancakes were awesome but the french toast made me think that if I could wrap fall (my favorite season) into a delicious dessert and stuff it into my FACE, i would call it this dish. They make their own bread which is more like a dense cake and it is perfectly complimented by the candied walnuts and pumpkin spice butter. No joke, my husband has never ever liked pumpkin- but he liked this delicious pumpkin french toast dish. My mother and I both agree that Wildberry has the best breakfast we've ever eaten and my husband is down with going again, sooner rather than later. The fact that the prices are reasonable is a bonus.
(5)Tina G.
Well worth the wait! Food was fantastic!! My Mom and I came here while visiting (we are from Schaumburg but now live in Missouri) and she loved the coffee so much! We even delayed leaving so we could eat here again our last day in town.
(5)Shrinath P.
This place is absolutely the best. We came here for brunch and it didn't disappoint! I had a Omelette with the Oreo Smores pancakes, so worth the extra the $1. We also had the Strawberry Bliss French Toast, which was also amzing. Our waitress was Sophia, she was very quick at getting us everything we needed.
(5)Rocky B.
I've been breaking my wallet here lately. Even if I know I can't eat what I'm about to order because everything here is good. Their pancakes are the shit. The eggs benedicts are bomb. All the hashes.. Everything. Oreo pancakes and the wildberry with tons of butter and syrup. Classic and southern Benedict's are my favorite. Fuck it. I'm going back here tomorrow.
(5)Mark T.
Love this place eat here all the time. Food and services is always amazing. I am a big fan of the coffee and juices they have. I usually get the Eggs Benedict or an omelet, both are a must have. The only down side is there will be a long wait.
(5)Stefanie B.
The corn beef hash skillet was good no complaints. What I love most about this place that is different than other breakfast joints is that you can upgrade your regular pancake side for a specialty pancake for only $1!! I upgraded to "The Berry Bliss" and boy was it worth the extra dollar over plain pancakes!!
(4)Marisa A.
Never go here on a weekend! 1-2hr wait in large lobby or outdoor patio. They have a coffehouse style bar where you can purchase specialty coffee drinks (in addition to your meal) during your lengthy wait. This was my second visit to Wildberry which is populated with crowds of tourists to the Greater Woodfield area. I had the corned beef hash skillet just like my first visit because it was fantastic. Only this time, my skillet had a mound of hash browns and perhaps only a tablespoon of corned beef hash. It was hard to tell by sight since it was mixed into the hash browns. I cetainly couldn't taste any corned beef. When I asked the server, she explained that I must have had my first visit on a weekday. (It was.) She said that the kitchen takes better care on weekdays because on the weekends they just want "to push food" out of the kitchen. She offered to have the kitchen remake my dish, but after an hour and half wait- I just ate it anyway. On the way out, I checked the menu description of the "corned beef hash skillet." It made no mention of the hash browns but the hostess said that all of the skillets have hash browns. They offered me a $10 gift certificate when I explained my dissapointment and my waitresses comments. "She shouldn't have said that" they explained truly sorry for my experience. I have other favorite pancake houses just minutes from Wildberry that have great consistent food and terrific servers. I doubt I will ever return because this time, it definitely wasn't worth the wait. The large tourist population will keep them in business as everyone wants to try a restaurant that has 30-40 people waiting outside.
(2)Mark H.
YES!!! I haven't even eaten here yet... But... After reading all the reviews... I finally found a place to grab breakfast while I'm in town for work!! See you tomorrow guys... At 6:30am. I'll be the first guy you sit. And... I'll have the pancakes.
(5)Fernando E.
Great place to have breakfast my daughter invited me today they have great service and great food.
(4)Bob M.
Learn how to take reservations so the weekend wait isn't an hour plus - and the parking lot full. The food is good but not that good.
(1)Odranre B.
Best pancake ever. This place is always packed with waiting customers. Always so difficult and long wait to be seated but the food is worth the wait. I'm not that patience however. Located on a strip mall but always hard to find parking.
(4)Cynthia R.
I wanted to give Wildberry Cafe a 4.5. but since I couldn't, 5 it is! The only reason for the .5 is the long waits everytime I go. However, when a place is good, that's what you have to contend with! The food is always delicious.....really delicious. From the pancakes, which are amazing, the mouthwatering skillets, the delectable omelettes, and even down to the coffee, we've never had anything less than stellar preparation. Another thing that is worth noting is the service. It has always been consistent. The host staff is friendly and acknowledging, and the wait staff is really great. We always feel a sense of pride from the staff - that they enjoy working there and that they care about the customer experience.
(5)Patty F.
I usually have good things to say about this cafe, but this morning's experience was so unpleasant, I feel the need to give management some feedback. Our food was fine, our server was fine, but the young women up front, hosting, are in dire need of some more training - specifically, in workplace professionalism. Especially, the young woman with the short, brown hair... My son left his iPad at our table and we didn't realize it until we got to the car. I went back in, asked the hosts if I could go back to the table to get it and the short-haired woman, asked if it was in a green case. To be specific in my description so she knew the iPad was actually mine, I described it as a mint color. I WAS NOT CORRECTING HER. I was politely describing it in further detail. She made such a big deal about me calling the case, mint, that she carried on, rolling her eyes at me...."Oh! Apparently, I don't know my colors! It's MINT, Of course!" The two other girls around her awkwardly laughed - they were obviously uncomfortable with her behavior. I took the iPad, shrugged off her strange reaction, but she still was carrying on about it as I walked through the door, ridiculing me as I left the business she represented. Keep in mind, my family and I had just eaten there, paid our check and had, what we thought, was a nice experience. She ruined all of that, with what her own weird affectation of bravado. It was just enough to inspire me to leave this negative review and leave a bad taste in our mouths about Wildberry. NOTE: if you arrive on the weekend and the wait is insane, head just up the street to Egglectic Cafe on Algonquin Rd in Rolling Meadows. The cafe is darling, the menu is charming and comparable, but most importantly, they make you feel like family.
(2)Zoey K.
I had high expectations from this place. But it was like any other breakfast place. The quantity and presentation were nice but it didn't taste good. My French toast tasted a bit burned and my apples were too hard. The hot chocolate was too watery. The service was too slow and there was tons of waiting. I suggest going to honey and jam instead
(3)Brian F.
I've never had a complaint about this place. Food is consistently above and beyond expectations. Try out the Signature Berry bliss French toast. It is heavenly!! There is normally about a 45 minute wait on weekends, but well worth it.
(5)Joe R.
Strawberry berry bliss pancakes were scrumptious and the coffee was freshly roasted. I will definitely be back to try more! Just an FYI, make sure to get here early or during lunch hours because it's not as packed. Enjoy!
(5)Manya A.
I like Wildberry and have been going for the past 2 years. The food is good (not extraordinary), the service is good (again not extraordinary) and the ambience is ok. The prices are higher than regular breakfast places and the menu is limited. It is a good spot on weekday mid-mornings when the entire suburb doesnt show up. At other times, be prepared for a 45 min-1 hr wait. Lunch entrees are ok and if nothing else appeals, this place is a good bet.
(3)Enza M.
Food and customer service was great. Our server had a great personality and made us feel welcome. Only downside to this place is they don't take reservations. Plan on an hour wait every visit, for just two people! But totally worth is.
(5)Anna K.
I don't understand what the hype is about. We visited for the first time at 11am on a Saturday, and there was a 45 minute to an hour wait. That's fine, I was excited to finally try this place since it was so highly rated. We stood around with the rest of the crowd and ordered a mango smoothie at the cafe while we waited. After 45-50 minutes, we were finally seated. The waiter didn't introduce himself and asked if we knew what we wanted already. We asked for a few minutes to look over the menu. I decided on the corned beef benedict and my boyfriend ordered some kind of farmland panini. The waiter took a while to get back to us to grab our order, and when our food finally came it wasn't right. After it was fixed, the waiter walked away without asking if we needed anything else. He stood by the table next to us chatting with a group of girls, so we eventually flagged down a bus boy to get us some hot sauce. The food itself tasted good and fresh, but not amazing to justify the 45-50 minute wait. There are no chairs for waiting either, so I would not be able to bring any elderly relatives. Service was bad. I would eat here again if there was a 15 minute wait or less, but otherwise I'd pass. Not worth my time and money.
(3)Saidy G.
We went for breakfast with my husband and we had a great experience, from a very pleasant hostess to my husband second favorite eggs Benedict's to our server Lisa everything was extraordinary. Thank you all!
(5)Emily J.
If you're in the mood for some awesome breakfast and a heck of a lot of carbs, Wildberry is the place for you. I went here with my friend who is from the area and grew up on Wildberry's famous pancake breakfasts, so I was excited to try her childhood haunt. We got there around 1:00pm on a Saturday, thinking there would be less of a wait, but we still waited for about 30 minutes for a table. We didn't mind though as we got lattes from the cute lobby café and chatted the whole time. When we did sit down, our server was so kind and very helpful with the menu. If you haven't seen the menu, be prepared as it is rather large-meaning that there is something for everyone. I am a spicy brunch kind of girl so I got the Mexicana skillet with the choice of hash browns, toast, pancakes, muffins, any carb you can imagine! The portions here are gigantic, especially for only $10 a plate! My skillet was great and made even better by copious amounts of hot sauce. My friend got the pumpkin spice pancakes with hash browns, toast, and extra crispy bacon. Warning-they take extra crispy very seriously at Wildberry! It was pretty much completely fried, but it was very very crispy. After we were done pigging out, we had to sit in the booth for a minute to let everything digest and settle, it was a long minute. I wasn't hungry until breakfast the next day....and then I wanted Wildberry again! I think I started a vicious cycle of brunchy goodness-I regret nothing!
(5)Rusty M.
Absolutely love this place! Every time we've come here there has always been a 30min wait minimum, and I'm telling you it's completely worth it! The stuffed french toast is awesome, for the longest time I never ordered anything else. The last few times I've been here I've ordered the mexicana skillet! If you like avocado it's amazing! My fiancé swears by the butchers block skillet! The amount of food you get is insane, totally worth the price!
(5)Rhonda R.
All I can say is just go! You will not be disappointed. The food is worth the wait. If you love breakfast then you will love Wildberry.
(5)Kyla S.
Mocha coconut was amazing. Very cute cafe with great food. The coffee bar at the front while you wait is a great idea. Loved this place!
(5)Nicole W.
I was bold enough to finally change up my order and tried the Mexicana Skillet, making sure to sub the specialty Berry Bliss pancakes. It is one of the best breakfasts of all time. Salty and sweet. Cheesy and fruity. Magical and delicious. Get yourself to Wildberry, order up and you'll surely have leftovers for another meal.
(5)N C.
Love this brunch place. You can't go wrong with any dishes. Everything is tasty and fresh. Coffee is great too! The atmosphere/environment is good for group gathering and/or couples. The only drawback is to be prepared for a 45-60 minute wait during the weekend morning.
(5)Rebecca M.
Sunday morning wait on a gorgeous day was 45 minutes, so not too bad for a brunch loving crowd. We had a coffee from the coffee bar (hot, cold, tea, smoothies) up front and enjoyed a little sunshine chat while waiting. It was a good thing we chatted outside since it's SO LOUD inside. The location is huge with tables and booths. The variety of flat surfaces, large capacity and lofted ceilings make it sound like a stadium. As it turned out, our orders were fast and delicious, so there wasn't much talking anyway! Mike was our waiter, and he was awesome: fast, accurate and quick to correct anything we needed. There were 6 of us and I think we tried about every category on the menu. Two ordered "Butcher Block" skillets - decent serving size, but a little dry on arrival. One had the Espanola omelette - HUGE plate with great flavor: fresh avocado and jalapeno, spicy chorizo and a ton of cheese. One strawberry cheesecake French toast: huge, delicious and desserty. One biscuits and gravy - needs more gravy! One Fresca omelette - delicious with great, fresh ingredients. We also shared a "Signature" crepe just to see and it was heavenly! The house-made berry jam for the toast was killer. Total was about $94, so pretty on par for the style and flavor. I have to keep one star for some room in food improvement and small annoyances like serving ketchup, butter and jam in cute little containers...but having sugar in packets. Really? Also, for not having much seating inside the large waiting area. There is a nice area outside, but it's painful to watch elderly people suffer for a lack of comfortable indoor seating. If you have a coffee bar in the waiting room, you KNOW it's going to be some time! I'd certainly go back.
(4)Represent the P.
I am not a breakfast person but if I was this would definitely be my go to spot. The service is outstanding. VERY Friendly, and attentive, and the food is quite good. I had the South West Veggie wrap which tasted very fresh. Only thing missing was salsa on the wrap, which does not come with it but I think it would have been better if it was. I would recommend Wildberry.
(4)Kristen H.
After reading all of the wonderful reviews on Yelp, my boyfriend and I had ants in our pants to try this place out. Its hard to find wonderful breakfast places that serve moist pancakes. The décor is rather cute and modern. Our server acted as though we were wasting his time and that he was too good to even talk to us. The strawberry smoothie I ordered tasted as though I was drinking more sugar than actual fruit. I ordered the wildberry pancakes, and I must say that yes, they were moist and not dry and quite good, BUT not amazing. Sigh.
(3)Surim H.
First time at Wildberry and I loved it. Skillets are delicious and also gotta try the pancakes! Service is very friendly, starting from the front desk people to the servers. Morning time is packed with business associates and babies. Plan accordingly to avoid lines. Loved the fresh squeezed orange juice!
(5)Peter G.
While in Chicago we were looking for a place for breakfast. I checked reviews and saw wildberry was highly rated and the food pics looked great. To say the least we were not disappointed! The pancake toppings were incredible, the sausages were huge, and the hash browns were great. Service was attentive but not disrupting. We want you to open in Madison WI
(5)Basma Y.
This place is an awesome breakfast/brunch spot! Everything about this place is great food, drinks, location, and service. This place is extremely popular so there will be a wait but guess what they have a coffee bar in front so that you at least have a delicious drink to sip on while you wait which basically makes up for it. I usually have the white chocolate mocha. I also have the fresh squeezed orange juice with my meal yum. I always have the Espanola omelet because it so delicious that I don't even want to try anything else. I get a side of the signature berry bliss pancake which is only an extra dollar I believe instead of toast and wow is that a perfect ending to the meal.
(4)Jessica P.
I have been here quite a few times for brunch with friends and/or co-workers in the past and the food and customer service is good... Food: Chicken Salad Sandwich (~$7) -comes with your choice of fries or fruit... tastes good...but not AMAZING amazing...the fries were delicious though warm and seasoned perfectly! Skillets ($8-10) - tried it in the past (not sure which one I ordered), but it was good and they give you a lot a lot.. Omelettes ($8-10)- tastes delicious..definitely will have leftovers... Food Portions: big, will leave heavy eaters content and light eaters content with leftovers (yay to leftovers!! ) Costs: Ranges from ~$4 (something really small) -$15 (?)... Atmosphere: great to come with friends and/or family (kid/child friendly) Customer Service: good, no complaints Yes I would come here again if I'm craving breakfast foods!! and YES I would recommend that you try this place!! :) :) :)
(4)Nelson M.
Restaurant Review Number one pancakes in Illinois, check! They were not kidding when they gave them that rating. I came here per Edward M another yelper who has given great praise for breakfast food. This place is always packed and even on a weekday we had to wait 30 minutes for a table. The server was quick and friendly. I ended up with the butcher block skillet which was good, but still does not beat west egg. They use a metal bowel with hash on the bottom. The multiple types of beef/sausage in the butcher block was great. It could have used some more cheese though. The highlight though was for 1 dollar more you can upgrade your pancakes to the specialty variety and the WB Signature "Berry Bliss" PancakesButtery Pancakes Stuffed with Fresh Maine Blueberries & Layered with Wildberry Mascarpone. Topped with Fresh Blackberries, Strawberries, Vanilla Cream Anglaise & aFresh Blackberry Coulis was simply hands down the best pancakes I have ever tasted. So light and fluffy with a well balance vanilla cream anglaise sauce and lots of fruit. I am already drooling waiting for my next visit. I can't wait. Pro- Best pancakes in Illinois Con- Long wait time Hidden deal- Sign up for the rewards club to get 20 dollar back after spending 200 dollars. The only downside is you have to provide them with your credit card number. Also after you spend 500 you will get VIP status which may get you special offers. I have not spent that much money here yet, but I will keep you informed!
(5)Sweeny Y.
THE BEST BREAKFAST! Absolutely delicious. Long wait times but realistically, they over estimate on their wait times. So you end up being pleasantly surprised when you're seated sooner than expected. Fresh squeezed OJ, yummy skillets, great omlettes, and really good pancakes. Their prices are also very good for the amount of food. Definitely our favorite breakfast place!!
(5)Elizabeth S.
Great food!!!! The skillets are my fave & I love the gluten free pancakes with honey. Unique dishes with fresh ingredients. The staff are all very friendly too!! Love this place :)
(5)dee l.
I've been here two weekends in a row. Their service is fantastic, they have a great variety of breakfast dishes, and pancakes come with each dish. The Rutherford (as a skillet) and cinnamon roll pancakes are must-haves.
(5)Nicole M.
Per my usual was meeting a friend for breakfast and since my friend is city and i am suburban I let him pick a place. I was thrilled with his choice! The food here was amazing. I had the veggie omelette and easily could have shared. The portions size was huge. The eggs were light and fluffy and there were so many veggies in the omelette. The service was excellent. I look forward to coming back here again!
(4)Adam D.
Busy busy busy ... but it's busy for a reason The food is delicious and nutritious and appears to be portioned appropriately. Although it isn't delivered as quickly as most other brunch restaurants, its not to terribly long of a wait. It seems to be a good amount of time to gather and converse with your party in attendance. The staff was pleasant enough and the service was 'standard', but at time seemed to be new at their position. I'm use to brunch being about prompt service where my coffee cup is never empty; but the lack of attention is to be expected due to how busy the restaurant seems to get, and to be honest, being left to enjoy my food was a pleasantry I wasn't use to. Two major down sides to the restaurant: Table upon table and row upon row of people. There is very little that separates you from the table next to you, and the volume as everyone is trying to talk tends to get a bit high, making it a battle for all parties to hear one another. Want a Mimosa or Bloody Mary? Go for a walk. Because the restaurant itself doesn't have a liquor license, if you desire one of the typical breakfast alcohols, you'll have to walk next door to the adjoining restaurant to get it. Not much of a bother as it's not a far walk, but it is a bit of an inconvenience. Overall... It's a decent place to eat; however, because I'm more of a chill breakfast type; I'll most likely venture toward a quieter venue in the future. If I had one recommendation for the owners; it would be more space... and perhaps more partitions.
(3)Sarah E.
"Gluten free" my a**. As a diagnosed celiac, I'm always really excited to see a pancake place with gluten free offerings. Went there today with a friend and ordered all supposedly gluten free foods and ended up with a nasty cross contamination reaction. NOT gluten free food obviously. Or prepared on the same surfaces as other stuff. Either way, I'm very sick from eating here...
(1)Mira V.
Took the 3 year old, our Aunt and myself for breakfast. We had eaten at Wildberry over a year ago and weren't that impressed. I don't know what's happened in the past year but everything clicked and the stars aligned. First off...best damn pecan waffle I've had in awhile. It was malty, cooked to perfect and beautiful. The 3 year old had the silver dollar pancakes and you would have thought these pancakes were plated during an episode of Iron Chef. The 3 year old was impressed and gave a thumbs up and ate ALL of her pancakes...BRAVO!!! Next to our Aunt's Eggs Benedict. I hate eggs and even I thought her Eggs Benedict look like it walked off the cover of Martha Stewart home. Aunt said it was wonderful and tasty. Coffee, plentiful, strong and with individual cups of creamer for all...well except the 3 year old, she had chocolate milk in a kid's cup. Every item was perfect, service was quick, prompt and never caught me with my mouth full of waffle. Also had a huge quantity of sausage patties. They were mighty tasty and a bit spicy but I loved them. I am so glad that I gave Wildberry a 2nd chance.
(5)David H.
One of the past, if not the best breakfast we've ever had! I had the incredibly amazing and creative tiramisu pancakes, my wife had a great day and a sausage hashbrowns and Wildberry pancakes, my kids were able to have cinnamon roll pancakes and Wildberry pancakes and some great flavorful lemonades... We are going back the next day, couldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy that again
(5)Robert S.
Not a whole bunch to add that other people haven't already said. I got the Berry Bliss pancakes which were absolutely delicious. Now, as far as plain pancakes, I can do lighter, fluffier at home with Pioneer Baking Mix. But with all the extras (berries, mascorpone, coulis) on this stack, there was little need for syrup. And the plate was full. I could only eat about 2/3s and I'm a pretty good size guy. I like my bacon crisper than what was presented but the applewood smoked strips were still very tasty. And the coffee was excellent as well. It will probably be a very long time before I'm back in the Chicago/Schaumburg area, but if I ever am, I know where I'm going for breakfast.
(4)Connie L.
This is one of my favorite brunch places in the area. I highly recommend the bliss berry pancakes. If your meal comes with pancakes, you can also substitute them for any specialty pancakes for $2 more. I came here on a Sunday and it was super packed--the wait was over an hour even though it was raining.
(5)Amy S.
Great juices and coffees!
(5)Tasty K.
This is a nice, "nicer" breakfast place in nice Schaumburg. It's an more upscale alternative to local greasy spoons or low end chains. A big plus is their outdoor seating, weather permitting, of course.
(5)Violet M.
Always a good experience here. Food is fresh though on the pricey side but I don't mind paying for better quality food. It's always a good idea to come early because of the long wait esp. for weekend brunch hours. Love their pancakes and orange grapefruit juice.
(4)Charity T.
Probably the best breakfast place in the area. Id give it 5 stars except for the wait on weekends and the fact they don't take reservations or allow you to put your name in early. I get that they are busy enough to not need to but it is very frustrating all the same. Basically it's a weekday place only for me. Everything I've had on the menu has been good, Just expect to wait 1.5-2 hours if you go on the weekend.
(4)Will F.
Worst parking ever, small lot and this place does not care about its customers or else it would have ample space. We had to fight for parking over 30 minutes, then was told inside the wait was 45 minutes to an hour. Are you kidding me? No breakfast is worth that. What a joke. Get a bigger staff and better parking. Instead you make your customers suffer for mediocre food. Great business ethic...
(1)Happy C.
Their menu is a tad bit different from other pancake houses, so I found that refreshing. Flavors are amazing! Try their butcher's block skillet.
(4)Kathryn G.
The only place with pancakes that taste like my Mom's homemade buttermilk! Delicious food, but be prepared to wait for a table. Their specialty pancakes are amazing. Red Velvet yes please!
(4)T L.
Fantastic breakfast! Wether you get pancakes, crepes, or omelets you can't go wrong. This place is only open early until 2. There can be quite a wait to be seated on the weekends.The earlier you arrive the better.
(5)Gemma K.
Sunday brunch anyone? You better believe it. But beware; expect to wait for two things: your table and more than likely a parking space because sweet Wildberry competes with an adjoining restaurant, as well as a fully loaded Costco store. Not to worry. Once you enter and get going; your dining experience will put that 3 block hike to the door completely out of your mind. The menu is huge! The portions are huge! The flavors are huge! The coffee is huge! Our group of 4 shared one of the center booths (also huge) and our waiter was phenomenal, but not huge. Order up! This is where snooping at everyone around you can be helpful. It was easy for me to decide: the wild Wildberry French Toast came covered in fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries and was not cloying or sweet. It came with a side of chicken sausage links that had that fennel flavor I absolutely love. Nice job! My cousin opted for the Florentine omelet that included spinach, sun dried tomatoes, jack cheese and though this looked delicious I was intrigued by the Spanish omelet staring at me across the table. From olives to sweet peppers to salsa and Chihuahua cheese to the size of the skillet it was amazing. Though we had decided to take our Moms out; they never seem to disappoint in the appetite department thanks to that Sicilian to the core, core. Ma ordered up the Granddaddy ... eggs, browns, links, silver dollar cakes ... I have never seen a bigger plate of food in front of someone who is 5 feet tall. My Aunt, with her bigger than the average bear sweet tooth chose the Apple Cinnamon crepes. They looked delicious and were more of a fruit and nut confection than simply crepes with meager stuffing's. Another plus: the portions are so wild plan on taking half your brunch home in the best take home carriers I have seen in a long time. Make no mistake: we went wild at Wildberry and I'm sure you will too!
(5)annette d.
Could be a great place if they stepped up their game. It's good to have Intelligentsia coffee, but a refill is never offered--in fact, even when requested, it never came. Pancakes don't have the extras in the batter; they're just sprinkled on top. The dried cranberries just fell off them. Food was not hot. We got there early, so we didn't wait, but the waitress, though nice, was whisking our food away while we paused between bites. We had not had our food that long either! I guess they REALLY wanted us to go. Portions were generous and prices were not outrageous. We had omelettes, pancakes and crepes. Plenty of ham on the egg combo.
(3)Erica H.
I can never refuse an offer to eat breakfast/brunch. I went for the first time with some family friends and Wildberry happily didn't disappoint. This place was bumpin' so expect some wait time. The portions are huuugee and I'm from Texas so trust me, I know BIG. I ordered the Mexican skillet which came with yummy chorizo and avocado. I love anything with avo so I was drooling as I waited for everyone's elses order to arrive at the table before I could dig in.... mama taught me some good manners, I guess. The skillet easily would have filled me up (if i actually finished it) but it also came with a side of their buttermilk pancakes. Pancakes were alright, nothing to make me go crazy over though. I did have a bite of someone else's omelette which was a bit bland. Could have used something else... but that's what he gets when he orders the healthiest thing on the menu -- an egg white veggie omelet. WHO DIETS ANYMORE?!?!
(4)Jun K.
Wildberry is my favorite, I really mean THE top of my breakfast/brunch joints to go to. Thinking about it, it really just has to be the food, which is awesome. The place really isn't anything special, nor is the forever wait time they have most days. I can't say I've had anything that I didn't like here, yet that is but I have tried a lot. The big skillets are always my favorite but sometimes you feel like a sweet cheesecake french toast or some good old fashion corn beef and hash. They also have a caffeine bar with some good coffee choices!
(5)Ashley T.
I love breakfast and used to come here all of the time when I attended AI. Eggs Benedict is my go to and they never fail! I came back when I was in town and depsite the wait, it was delicious! Service is on point and friendly. The menu is extensive and filled with yummy, flavorful options! Prices are a little high but I'm not one to complain about that if the food is above and beyond! Its worth it evertyime! I always recommend this place to out of towners looking for a good breakfast or lunch too!
(5)Tara E.
We go here when we're not starving for food right away. This restaurant is clearly popular because the average wait times can range from 30 min. to an hour. The restaurant is known for it's innovative pancakes, but being gluten-free I only stick to the honey cakes. We come here occasionally when we have time to relax. The service is pretty great. They even have baristas in the front, so you can grab a drink while waiting for your table. I only knock it down a star because the gluten-free pancakes are too sweet for me. Other than that, it's good to go to for brunch!
(4)Muja B.
This place is hands-down amazing! I've been there twice already and I can't seem to find any other comparable place. The food is so fresh delicious and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is wonderful warm and the staff are friendly. The service is excellent. Their pancakes French toast omelettes and skillets are to die for! You won't go wrong by picking anything off the menu here.
(5)Nona K.
Let me start by saying the food here is great. The pancakes are good I've had better but overall the food is excellent. What would be great is if the manager can do something about the excessive wait and the waiting area. No matter what day we have decided to visit there is always a 45 minute wait. Also the waiting area is chaotic with never enough chairs to seat twenty five percent of the folks waiting. I understand this place is popular but the lengthy wait times can be managed better.
(4)Amanda T.
This place is worth the wait! The food is delicious, portions are big although almost any menu item can be ordered as a side, therefore you can do lots of sharing. Prices are also very reasonable. The wait on weekends can be long but the timing is accurate. Overall great experience.
(5)Amanda L.
Wildberry is packed anytime you go on a weekend (and often during the week as well), for good reason. With a huge selection of fresh and refreshing breakfast and lunch options, plus a spacious, warmly modern interior, and a coffee and smoothie bar, this is the place to be. Definitely a fan, anytime a friend suggests meeting for breakfast, this is where I suggest! This last go, I tried the Espanola omelette. Huge omelette filled with chorizo, jalapeños, chihuahua cheese, mushrooms, onions, and cilantro, with salsa on the side, this was definitely an amazing choice. I just wish I had more room to finish it ;) The hash browns are better than any I've had - seems likely they are actually made in house. Add two big fluffy pancakes to that, and I could've rolled out of the place! The fresh squeezed OJ was amazing as well. In the past, I've had oatmeal with berries and nuts (the specific menu item was seasonal, but they have tons of oatmeals all the time), it was great, hot with lots of toppings. Totally filling and delicious. My dining companions today had the Fresco omelette, biscuits and gravy, and a 2-eggs meal, and all said they enjoyed their meals as well.
(5)Cloryssa P.
I literally want to move to Chicago just so I can live closer to this place! No joke this is the best breakfast place I've ever had! Whenever we're in town I make sure to make time to stop at this delicious little piece of heaven! Everything I've ever gotten has been wonderful! The best thing would have to be the blueberry bliss crepes! The strawberry banana smoothies are also super yummy! Even the orange juice is good! The wait is always long so go early!! Definitely worth it though! I would recommend going to this one over the one in the city just because the wait is longer downtown. The also have one north of Chicago that is similar wait to this one. I've been to three locations and they are all wonderfully the same!
(5)Jason R.
I have been coming here for years. The food is always fresh with great service when I dine in or take out. The best breakfast in the Suburbs.
(5)Christina R.
I absolutely love this place! The food is amazing. I have ordered quite a few different things and I would recommend almost everything on the menu. I have even had a salad which I am usually a breakfast person when it comes to "breakfast" places. The staff is friendly and attentive. I have even ordered out and had a great experience that way as well. I would recommend ordering out if it's the weekend because the church crowd is intense. The little cafe portion with you walk in is cute. You can order a coffee, late, or cappuccino while you wait. I am not a cappuccino kind of girl but I tried the raspberry one and love it. I am a barista at Starbucks and still can't replicate that taste. Their syrups are amazing there. I also love how they give you the butter, syrups, creams, all on a little plate with tiny little metal containers. Portion sizing matters here and that is really nice they consider that.
(5)Scott N.
Hands down the best breakfast place. You have to get the "Signature Berry Bliss" pancakes. Incredible!
(5)Shaun H.
We went on a Monday morning at 9am. No wait time and the food was cooked and served within 10 minutes. I had Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with scrambled eggs and my girlfriend had the French Toast with fresh berries. The biscuits and gravy were the best I've ever had. The eggs were nice and fluffy. The French Toast was really good too. The coffee was some of the best restaurant coffee I've ever had. The hostess and waiting staff courteous and polite. We will definitely be coming back every time we visit Chicago
(5)Matt B.
Been coming here for years. Amazing food, good service. Lengthy wait on the weekends, plan accordingly but definitely worth it. I don't like pancakes normally but they are delicious here. But her block skillet is also incredible.
(5)Rafiq R.
This place was awesome despite the hour wait which was fine since we had some stuff to do and they were nice enough to save our spot. I ordered the southern style comfort and I must say it was awesome. My fiancé ordered the egg Benedict and also awesome. The mocha was great as well nothing bad to say about this plus but awesome food with awesome service because our waiter was great and helpful. We will be back for sure
(5)K M.
This place is a little more money than you would usually pay but it is so worth it. Food is delicious and and very diverse and the drink selection is great! I love the tiramisu pancakes and the blackberry lemonade.
(5)Joe P.
This place never gets old for us. I also guess this is true for everyone else that has been here because it is always packed! Don't get me wrong this is a good thing because that means they'll stick around and they seem very conscious about the food they put out. The food has always been amazing and prompt and they have pour over coffee-if you've never had it, you must!
(5)Nic Z.
+ Cappuccino was on par with Italy. Makes Starbucks look like a joke. It had proper foam, tasted of high quality espresso.. phenom. + Choc chip pancakes - my friend devoured the entire plate, had his face covered in chocolate, and kept saying, "This is so
(4)Mina H.
So this place has been on the list for a looooong time. There's always a long wait, and all that hype. So yeah, went to brunch there on Sat, the 45min wait was okay because I went and browsed at Nord Rack and saw some interesting bargains. Back to the restaurant. Its okay inside but nothing great. Same deal with the Spanish Omelet I got, minus the chorizo sausage - maybe the spinach substitution was detrimental to the taste. Food was okay, I liked the presentation and individual creamer but the food and coffee was nothing special. Prices are super-reasonable, but I think I have had better at Egg Basket or even IHOP. Maybe I needed to have a special to feel the special. Color me dis-appointed.
(3)Joni L.
I had a really long (but expected wait) here for brunch on a Sunday. You can pop over to the bar next door and grab some mimosas for the wait. Once our buzzer rang we were seated. The menu is rather large but that wasn't a bad thing. I had an egg white omelet with their signature Wildberry pancakes. Omelet was good but the pancakes were fabulous. Hot, fluffy, with berries and a cream sauce on top. I will return again just for those yummy pancakes! They were worth the wait.
(4)David P.
I have gone here many times with friends and family. They have Great service and it is always worth the wait. I have never had a bad meal here and I highly recommend going here! A+++++
(5)Angel R.
Really good brunch place. Nice atmosphere, good service, good food, potato hash is cooked perfectly to me (and I'm picky when it comes to it). Sucky part is they don't offer a lot of seating, you could be waiting for an awful long time on Saturdays
(4)Yutong C.
This place, as a business, is horrible. I have never came to Wildberry with a waiting time shorter than 1 hour, yet they do not let you make reservations. The food is overpriced and not worth it. Horrible service also, and before you even sit down, you are jam packed in a waiting area with 50 other people. I would never EVER step into this excuse for a classy breakfast restaurant again.
(1)Usman I.
Hands down the best breakfast in Chicagoland! Be mentally prepared to spend at least half an hour for a seat, but well worth the wait.
(5)Christophe C.
One of the few good brunch places in the area. Nothing too special about the place, but it's got a healthy stream of folk (gets a little crowded on the weekends) and it has a nice open layout with plenty of sun.
(3)Amy T.
First time at this location. The restaurant is a lot smaller compared to the one they have in Libertyville. We went in on a Sunday around 11am and of course the restaurant was already packed with customers (they do not take reservations on weekends). The wait was about 30min so not too bad. For some reason, they only have 4-5 chairs in the waiting area and at least 30 people waiting. The weather was pretty nice the day we went, so most customers waited outside by the front entrance. What happens when winter comes? One thing that was kind of strange is this Wildberry Cafe shares restrooms with the restaurant/bar next door. They do not have their own restroom area. Maybe I'm wrong....? Overall, the service and food were both excellent at this location but I prefer the Libertyville location over this location.
(4)Mike P.
First off, we went on a Thursday AM. While they were busy the whole time, there was never a wait. I say this because so many posts said there is always a 30 minute wait... Average menu price is $8-10.(great value!!) Our server was friendly and got our orders correct. The servings are huge and HIGH QUALITY!! The French toast is a must! Two at our table ordered the Wildberry French toast and neither of us needed any syrup!! Someone ordered an Omelet that was huge and was very happy as was my wife who ordered the Wildberry Crepe (the hash browns were tasty too!) The restaurant is spacious and clean. After eating here, I don't know if I would every go anywhere else for a GOOD breakfast if I lived in this area- period! Think of the super tasty and huge portioned breakfast items you find at many New York Deli's or Chicago area Greek Diners but insert a cleaner, more spacious inside with an average price tag of $8-$10!! If you like First Watch type breakfast spots, you will also really like this place. Personally, I think Wildberry is WAY better! If you want a great breakfast go here!! FYI- I uploaded pics of their menu to give a better idea on prices and options. there are a lot of pics, so go to around # 200 or so... Please thumb up/comment if you liked this review and I would count it a privilege if you chose to follow me as I review places I travel and visit. Thank you for taking the time to read! ~mp
(4)Kristina J.
Really good biscuits and gravy, excellent quality, fast service and friendly! We're coming back!
(5)Sazsha M.
A new favorite breakfast spot for me. Decided to try it out based on all of the positive reviews and it definitely lives up to them. So far I've tried the Berry Bliss Pancakes and the Banana Bread French Toast. Both were out of this world! No need for syrup or anything extra on either. Super high stack of pancakes loaded with fruit on top and creme anglaise. French toast was literally banana bread slices cooked up french toast style topped with tons of bananas. See pics for both. The coffee bar in the front is a nice touch and the drinks are great. The servers have been very friendly and helpful everytime I've gone there. Now to address the big issue everyone seems to keep bringing up. THE WAIT TIME. I've gone there on a Friday afternoon, wait time was under 10 mins. And I just got done eating there now, Sunday morning. Zero wait time today! So there is NO issue from my experiences there so far. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Jolly S.
Wildberry was delicious. I had the meat lover's skillet, with scrambled eggs and no cheese. It was so delicious didn't even need any ketchup for the entire thing. I the different meats were exactly what I needed to satisfy my carnivorous soul and the best part was that it was not too salty, and the hash browns still crispy.
(4)Matt D.
This place was great! The wait time is long but totally worth it if your looking for a good breakfast/brunch place. I would recommend trying one of their flavored lemonades. Very refreshing on a hot summers day. Personally, I had the strawberry one which was delicious! The wait time for the food was short for my party of 4 and everything is reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and were close to accurate with our wait time. We were told 35 minutes and waited 40. The Southwest hollandaise sauce was amazing on my eggs Benedict over homemade hash.
(4)Brian K.
The best Breakfast place around. Great food that came out fast even though it was super crowded. Great service and many Gluten Free options. great place for the family as well. Only reason I didn't give 5stars was the 2hour 36min wait to get seated I dam near watched the entire Bears game on the TV in the waiting area. At least they played the Bears lol
(4)J T.
I had eaten here 5 or more times at least. I wanted to make sure to see if this places was really as good as everyone said it was. The food is ok but not great. I've came there with large parties with kids too and they're not as accommodating. Sometimes I think the long wait would be worth it but it's not. I kind of like going to other local places instead because the waiters and waitresses seem nicer and more attentive at other local restaurants. I do like how everything is very clean and modern looking but to be honest for the money I rather take it to some other local breakfast places. The food pricing is OK and not great. I feel like I'm just paying for a nice clean place to eat where the food can be picture perfect but tastes OK. If you're thinking OMG this food is amazing then it's because you've been waiting a really long time for your table and you're really freaking hungry. Granted things do taste better when you're hungry so maybe they're on to something.
(3)Rebecca R.
If I could give half starts, this would be a 4 1/2. Usually this place is packed, but this time I went after the lunch crowd on a weekday and was able to walk right in. My sister and her new baby was able to fit at one of the tables no problem. It was nice because there was no stairs or levels that presented any issues for her sleeper in the stroller. The server was nice and although they were closing soon, she was always around to refill our drinks and be sure we were happy. Our food came out quickly and we were both very happy with our choices. The hardest part is deciding between sweet and savory, then breakfast or lunch. I will be back here until they turn me away to try all the delicious sounding things on their menu!
(4)Emilee S.
The espanola omelette is fantastic, service was great, went here with my kids and they got the pancakes which they devoured. Clean, attentive & will definitely go again!
(4)Erick P.
Food is great!! Pancake is amazing! and their service was good! Def going back.
(5)David A.
Travelling and found this on yelp. A great recommendation. Thanks. Fantastic breakfast in an open, airy space. Friendly and quick service made it even better. I had an egg white omelette with vegetables. It was light and fluffy. Best of all it came with a side of any type of pancake. The server recommended a multigrain with walnuts and figs. They were awesome. They also had a brown sugar glaze and had candied walnuts and super sweet dried figs. More like a dessert but no complaints here! The omelette was large and there were two pancakes. If I wasn't alone I could have easily shared this and two people would have been full and satisfied. Wish I had one of these in my town.
(4)Jessica R.
Never in my life so far have I ever not been able to finish a meal because it was so disgusting in my life until today. There's a first for everything I suppose. Being a big fan of red velvet cupcakes I figured I'd try their red velvet French toast. Assuming that because it was a breakfast item it would not be as though I was actually eating cake for breakfast. I was wrong. It wasn't even French toast. It was a thin layer of cake shaped like French toast with some waxy middle layer and then another thin layer of cake. It was absolutely disgusting! I had a couple others at my table try it to see if maybe it was just me. The look of disgust was immediate as they put some in their mouths. I can only hope this place does the right thing and gets this item off their menu ASAP! On top of shitty food, the server never once asked how our food was. Something I get asked by every server I've ever had once you receive your food. She came to our table only to take our order, bring our drinks, and bring the checks. That's it! Our table was 7 twenty some year olds, but we are good tippers. She was left all together I believe a $30 tip. Which I strongly don't believe she deserved. I had heard such good things about this place, but honestly I don't know that I'd come back. Too expensive to pay for shitty food and shitty service. Incredible disappointment! I really wanted to like this place...
(1)Maria E.
Love having brunch here. Can't really complain about the long wait because it's definitely worth it. I've tried the corned beef hash skillet a few times with buttermilk pancakes, always perfectly cooked and love it. Service is good and atmosphere is nice. They also have other non breakfast options like burgers and fries but never tried them so can't comment on that.
(4)Ike R.
My parents live in Wheeling/Arlington Hts/Buffalo Grove area and I visit couple times a year and I look foward to eating at Wildberry Cafe. Even though Walker Bros is just a mile away from their home, I prefer the trek to Schaumburg to eat at Wildberry.
(5)Kaye D.
Either go early or go later to avoid the breakfast crowd. Otherwise, you can find yourself waiting for 45 minutes to get seated. Luckily, we're early morning risers, and got a table right away. We've also found luck in the outdoor seating when it's pseudo-cooler outside (spring/fall time: when it's warm when the sun hits, but cooler in the shade) to be seated right away. Most people still prefer to be seated indoors during this time. The food portions are large. Bring out the take home boxes to have 2 meals out of 1 entree! All the food tastes fresh, and depending on what you decide on eating, the food can taste really rich (ex. french toast and pancakes). I'm more into breakfast menu items, so I can't say what the lunch items are like. My current breakfast faves are skillets (garden & venetian) and benedicts (classic). Service and attentiveness was great. I wonder if that changes when the restaurant is completely full. In our duration, we've had pleasant experiences here with the servers and with the food.
(4)Kelly B.
A must stop when we are in Chicago! My oldest and I adore the Corned Beef Benny, while the little guy can't get enough of the Fruity Pebble Pancakes - it is one of the few breakfasts that he never leaves a bite behind. Hubby tried the Apple pancakes he was underwhelmed, I told him he should have had the Wildberry version - duh. We have been very lucky with timing our visits just right so that I don't think we have ever waited more than 10 minutes, but one trip we did pass on our second visit since the wait was about 45 minutes and we needed to get going. Yes, it is on the pricier side, but it is a lovely spot for breakfast, and honestly if there was a location near me, I would be there ALOT.
(4)Tammy F.
I love this place!! Food is great!! The only negative thing is you have to wait especially on the weekends for a table. They get really busy especially Sunday mornings.
(5)Erin S.
Amazing food and great staff! Make sure to go early as the place is packed after 8:00am on the weekends. The skillets and omelets are always flavorful perfection and if your feeling like an indulgent breakfast, give the tiramisu pancakes a whirl!! Super delicious!
(5)Carrie C.
Delicious. Always a wait for a table but worth it. Fig and walnut pancakes a must have!
(5)Amy K.
Wonderful pancakes! This isn't someplace I could eat often, (and since I live in Seattle this will not be an issue,) but definitely a treat. The portions are huge, consider sharing. Over two visits I tried the cinnamon roll pancakes (YUM!), and the corned beef hash with two eggs and two pancakes (enough food for an army!) My normally picky three year old ate her silver dollar pankcakes!
(5)Yolanda T.
Food, great! Price, wonderful! Our server Jordan, pleasant! Turtle Mocha, delicious! Will definitely go again.
(5)Gregory B.
Back on track. Everything was wonderful.
(5)Charlie C.
A great breakfast place. Big portions, delicious food, and Intelligentsia coffee - you can't go wrong. The servers were very friendly and we got seated within 20 minutes despite coming mid day on a Saturday. Definitely recommend this place to anybody looking for a breakfast fix.
(5)Eric H.
My first time and it was excellent. I had the corned beef hash skillet- meat, cheese, potatoes, and eggs. A pretty standard skillet but the Corned beef makes it. She had wild berry french toast. It's Texas cut, nice crisp to it and covered with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, some whip cream and syrup. It was quite tasty. It all depends if you like sweet or savory for breakfast. Prepare to wait during peak times. We were quoted 45 but in actuality it was about 20. Pretty prompt service as they like to get you in and get you out. I would go back for sure.
(4)Candice G.
Why is everyone that works here so damn good looking? Schwing! I guess that's why it's called morning woo...uh, nevermind. So this little, ahem- I mean GIANT breakfast place was somewhere I had foolishly been avoiding for a while now. Something about the size and being amidst a bunch of big box chain Schaumburg businesses made Wildberry Cafe an unlikely candidate for a business I would go out of my way to patronize... that and the fact they close at 2pm on the weekends and I'm lucky if I've even gotten out of bed for my first morning whiz at that point on the weekends. Well, shaaaaame on me. The first time I ate here was Saturday and less than 24 hours later I was begging my morning companion (ooh la la) if we could go back... but then I ended up falling back asleep. Wah, wah. The point is- my intentions were pure and made me totally rethink why I was initially going to give WbC 4 stars--- and it was because I was jealous. Positively green with envy that over 140 people gave this place glowing reviews before I got a chance to get my grubby little (now) sausage fingers on that french toast. Now on to the nitty gritty... and keep in mind that I am NOT a breakfast person. We arrive at some ungodly hour (noon-thirty) and the parking lot is jam packed and there's a 15-20 minute wait once we get inside. No worries, they actually sat us much sooner than that and to be honest, the wait here is very bearable considering the large waiting area with chairs and the coffee/juice bar (also serving banana and strawberry bread) in the foyer. We perused the menu while we waited and were able to number our possible order down to 3 things... that we *maybe* didn't want. My advice: Get everything. Just do it. You know those times you over order and nothing's as orgasmic as your hungry eyes thought it'd be? Well that ain't gonna happen here. You'll just NomNomNom your way to the happiest hemorrhage in the history of breakfast. I got a standard Chai tea latte to drink and I'd say that was my only let down. I saw a bunch of people drinking out of mugs, mine came in a lame-o paper cup with a lid. :::sad panda face::: I dunno if there's a certain drink or size you have to order to get the real deal ceramic china but next time imma ask. Things just taste better that way. Moving on... For NomNomz, my morning companion and I split 2 meals. The Espanola (Combo of Jalapeño Peppers, Avocado, Onions, Cilantro, Mushrooms & Chihuahua Cheese, Atop of a Tortilla. Served with Salsa) and the Bliss Berry French Toast (Thick Cut Brioche Stacked with Wildberry Mascarpone, Fresh Blackberries, Strawberries and Blueberries. Topped with Vanilla Cream Anglaise & Blackberry Coulis). See Pics. See Pics. See Pics. See Pics. HUGE. Savory. Sweet. Everything I could have ever wanted in a meal, right at my fork tips. We finished every last giant bit on our monster plates. Full disclosure: There was post meal plate lick-age happening. I am not ashamed. On the agenda for next time: *S'mores pancakes *Red Velvet french toast *Tiramisu Pancakes *Fig and Walnut Pancakes *Rocky Mountain Crepes *Caramel Apple Pecan French Toast *Stuffed Strawberry Cheescake French Toast *Swedish Pancakes ... alright, enough's enough. This 'want/need' list this is going in the To Be Cont'd pile. I'd like to leave with one final parting offer to Wildberry: Wildberry Cafe- I would do dirty dirty filthy things if you'd just open up a late night/dessert breakfast version of WbC for us night owls. Pretty please with S'mores pancakes on top?
(5)Ashley P.
Best breakfast ever, absolutely amazing and delish! Definitely my favorite breakfast place, if not my favorite place to go eat of all time! The service is amazing, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the food is the most top notch breakfast food I have ever experienced! No matter what breakfast dish I order, I always upgrade my pancakes to the Berries Bliss pancakes with vanilla "anglaise". Omg, they are breath taking, basically like an orgasm for your taste buds. Since they added it to the menu, the Rutherford Omelette is my absolute favorite! I customize it to make it my own by having it cooked with only egg whites, and in addition to the amazing applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, stellar goat cheese, and spinach, I add tomatoes to make it simply divine! Their breakfast dishes are of a hearty size and after I finish my two Berry Bliss Pancakes, I only have room for a few bites of my favorite omelette, which is totally okay with me... because then I have breakfast for the next few days and I get to enjoy my favorite omelette again and again, OooOooooOOOH it is SO mouth wateringly delicious!!! A definite MUST-TRY if you love the tangy amazing goat cheese! As for the beverages to wash down your delicious breakky with, we loooove the Intelligentsia coffee they brew-up here. Among my personal favorites are their Turtle Mocha, the seasonal Pumpkin Mocha, and my new found favorite the White Chocolate Mocha (which I am currently still sipping as I write this because they were so kind as to put it into a to-go cup for me because I take forever-and-a-day to drink my coffee) We have been here several times and always have such kind, warm, and attentive servers, but today our server Jesus H. was exceptionally sweet and gave us absolutely wonderful service, he really took care of us! Thank you so much Jesus H., you're the best! Also the server today with the short brunette pixie-ish haircut cut, was a super sweet gal and full of smiles! My husband and I love love LOVE coming here! It is one of our top favorite places of all-time, we are just simply in love with Wildberry Café! Keep up the great work guys, you're the best! We most definitely will be back again and again and again!
(5)Brent Z.
By far my favorite breakfast place in the area. Food is always top notch and you get a good amount of food for your money. Most people end up taking some of their meal home with them. Service is usually good and food comes out in 10-15 minutes generally. My only complaint is that they aren't open later. Definitely could go for some brunch at dinner time.
(5)Raj V.
Overhyped breakfast place. Wonder why it's always crowded . Is it because if the location or is it because it's next to costco with high human foot traffic . Pondering the reasons
(3)Magnus L.
It was hard to not have high expectations of this place based on the reviews. We got here at 8 am on a Wednesday morning and there was no wait at all to be seated. I started with coffee, i love Starbucks coffee so I'm usually disappointed when I get coffee elsewhere but their coffee is awesome. I ordered the Denver skillet, their serving is BIG! It was a wonderful mix of onions, bell peppers, ham, onions and egg. It was really tasty and one of the best skillets I've had. I chose their banana pancakes with it and their pancakes are awesome! Really moist and tasty, I just wished they had mixed the bananas into the batter as well. This place is in the top 3 of diners I've been to.
(5)Mia M.
We heard about Wildberry and read great reviews so we had to come try it! We were quoted a 45 minute wait but were seated within 30 minutes! Great for Easter weekend! The waiting area was very cramped, so we were stuck waiting near the coffee bar. I noticed a couple things about the barista working while we were there. She had her phone propped up on the bar area which is really dirty who knows where her phone has been! Her hair was down to her waist and only pulled back halfway so we saw it brush over the lids and other equipment multiple times... yuck! She kept fixing her hair then going right back to making drinks without washing her hands which was pretty gross to me-- and the reason why I ordered normal coffee instead of an espresso drink. After the wait the two of us were seated in a booth that could fit 8 to 10 people which was a little weird but we were starving so we took it! Aside from that the food was amazing. I ordered the wildberry chocolate chip pancakes and was very impressed. My boyfriend one of the specials which was equally good. The waitress we had was very attentive with the coffee refills which was very nice. It was strong coffee and tasted a lot better than most breakfast places! I loved the little plate of condiments they brought out with the entree! Overall it was a great breakfast spot and the portions are huge and the food tasted very fresh!
(4)Roseanne S.
I normally wouldn't give a place I have just been to a 5-star rating but this place is so freaking awesome! Why are you hiding in a little corner on Meacham Road, Wildberry? Come out and play! This place is bumpin'. Both times I've been here, I've waited 45 minutes (on a Saturday and Sunday). However, they have a little coffee nook off to the side where you can order anything from a coffee to a smoothie to tide you over while you wait to be seated. Good idea for all those coffee addicts out there. Once I was able to order, I requested the Wildberry french toast. What a great decision that was. Two big pieces of french toast, drizzled with vanilla and berry creme, and topped off with strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Yummers! I didn't even need syrup. It was to die for. Probably my favorite french toast ever. The second time I was in an eggy mood, so I ordered a simple eggs, bacon, and hash browns breakfast. Pretty basic. The toast is real wheat toast, though. Like the kind where you can actually see the grains on the bread. Not that poser wheat bread. The second time I went was really loud, but that's because I was seated next to a group of 11 guys celebrating a birthday. Who celebrates a birthday at breakfast? The guy even gave a speech! But, I digress. Overall, I think this is my new favorite breakfast place. It is my favorite meal of the day, and the most important, and I think Wildberry does a great job of satisfying my breakfast needs. Tummy=happy!
(5)Kimberly S.
I adore the coffee at this place... I always order a caramel latte and it is heaven!! Service is quick, food is also delicious. I don't eat pork, so I ordered eggs Benedict without the pork product and it was actually very very good... I also came back and tried a couple other breakfast items ...pancakes and skillets and all were excellent... But again, I cannot say enough good stuff about their lattes!! This is my favorite breakfast place hands-down!!
(5)Scott E.
On a Sunday morning we got here at 10am with a 45 min wait. Be sure to get here early if you don't want to wait in line. They don't take reservations. Food was exceptional! Service is great. Wait staff is friendly! I would come back for sure!
(4)Stephanie C.
Fantastic. Had to wait about 15min but it was very worth it! Got wild berry OJ (so-so), strawberry cheesecake French toast and applewood bacon. The French toast looked and tasted amazing. Service was good, and food was pretty fast for how busy they were.
(5)Rachel R.
We arrived at about 11am on a Thursday and got seated right away. My husband got the chocolate chip pancakes with the 2 eggs any style and I got the oreo s'mores pancakes with the 2 eggs any style. Both were delicious. My husband was extremely impressed that they actually got his order of "bacon extra crispy" correct (most places rarely do). There were so many choices ... we wish we had a Wildberry in Northern VA!
(4)Gus I.
Great food.. Better service. Next level breakfast experience.. These guys do it right..
(5)Jesse M.
This place is amazing. My favorite place to go for breakfast. The food tastes so good. I highly recommend getting the veggie omelette it's fantastic. Not sure why people complain about the long wait. I've gone here over 5 times already and never had to wait. Even if you do wait trust me it's worth it! Did I mention they also got Oreo pancakes!
(5)Ed C.
The food is very good and they have a diverse menu. Service is satisfactory. I went there on a late afternoon before they closed. Otherwise they are always busy(45 minute wait easily) and parking is a challenge. While I would go back, I would never wait the 45 mins.
(3)Courtney M.
Well slap me down and shave me naked, this place was delightful. There is a reason that Wildberry is so busy- it's delicious. My family and I recently visited this delightful place a few weeks ago to enjoy brunch and we left fat and happy! The building is very pretty and is filled with tables and happy people. Our waiter was very kind and did not fuss when it took me forever to decide what I was actually going to consume. I ended up going with a skillet filled with the most delightful assortment of hash browns, ham, eggs, etc. Not only that, but I had some amazing, fluffy pancakes coated lightly in powdered sugar AND a bowl of strawberries. I understand that this is not the best season to purchase strawberries and so I was a bit apprehensive about the freshness that would be available. Boy was I wrong! The bowl (which was supposed to be a side bowl) was massive and was filled with the most delicious, fresh and juicy strawberries. My pregnant self was practically drooling all over the table when my food arrived! I honestly cannot say anything negative about this place. Granted there is a long wait, but they do accept reservations if you have at least 6 people in your party. And if not, it is WORTH THE WAIT!!! Promise.
(5)Melissa A.
My friends and I arrived at Wildberry around noon on a Saturday. We didn't have to wait too long to be seated even though it was pretty busy. I ordered the mexicana skillet and it was delicious! The skillets come with a side of pancakes or toast but I was able to substitute vegetables in place of it without any problems! The waiter was great and very attentive. I love this place for brunch and will be back soon!
(5)Eumi C.
This is my favorite brunch place to go in the burbs. My mom lives around here so we like to go often. The only thing is the wait is SUPER long on the weekends. Either go wayyyy in the morning, or later after 1 ish. I've tried multiple items on the menu and each have been great. The portions are good for the price. Coffee refills are up to the minute, and the servers are always fantastic. JAM. Make sure and try their Wildberry JAM. SO GOOD. No matter what I order, omelette, waffles, pancakes, ham, etc... JAM
(5)Amman A.
Been going here for years and years even before the long wait times on the weekends. My favorite breakfast brunch place period!!! No place has served food this amazingly delicious consistently! They need another location ASAP so this one isn't as busy!
(5)Carmella M.
GREAT place for breakfast and great food. never had a problem staff is friendly and service is good and the food is as well.
(3)Matt C.
Huge heavy heapin' portions of good ol' murican breakfast. Good hearty breakfast. It's always packed but a good spot for brunch with the S/O or family. Wouldn't wait in line for it though.
(3)Cathy M.
Good food, good service. Went on a weekday for lunch. There was a short wait, which was surprising, though I suppose it speaks to the popularity of this place. All three of us had sandwiches- chicken salad, veggie wrap, and cranberry turkey. We were all pleased with our choices. Drink refills were prompt. The only negative would be it is kind of a loud atmosphere. Great choice - good food, prompt service, and inexpensive for what you get!
(4)Kristine R.
Would have given 5 stars except for the fact when I went to pay for our meal it took so long and I was the only one in line to pay. There were 4 employees crowding the register all talking about George Clooney and how the "man whore" is off the market. I asked for a different pen because the first one wouldn't work and they all looked at me like how dare I interrupt their conversation. It's too bad because other than that everything was great. People need to learn to be professional. FOOD IS ALWAYS GREAT HERE.
(3)Thomas F.
Excellent place for breakfast!!! The corned beef hash was the best I've ever had, and they have specialty pancakes for just about everyone. If you want to fulfill your sweet tooth I suggest the Oreo S'mores pancakes!!! Very clean and modern on the inside and makes you feel comfortable. Service was friendly and fast the only thing I didn't like was my scrambled eggs (just a bit bland). If you're in Schaumburg or anywhere close this place is def worth a visit!!!
(4)Michael L.
This places gets 5 stars b/c they give you lots of food for your money and the food is pretty darn good. I got the homemade corned beef hash and girlfriend got the wildberry french toast. I added tiramisu pancakes for $1. I think the tiramisu pancakes were the best part of the meal. Best pancakes I've ever had. I usually eat a lot and can easily clear my plate. However, I had to admit defeat because I could not finish my meal. I always love it when I get a good, filling meal for a good price.
(5)Cristie F.
YUMZ. I love me some Wildberry Cafe!! Wildberry is definitely one of the best breakfast joints in the NW 'burbs. I love everything, well, almost everything about it. Loves: - Wildberry preserves (omg.) - Fig and Walnut Multi-grain Pancakes - Ham & Cheddar Eggs - Cranberry Turkey on a Pretzel Roll - Cozy and lively atmosphere - Friendly and FAST service Hates!: - Weekend waits - If you're planning on brunching here on a Saturday or Sunday, expect an hour wait. Unless you like having brunch at 6am. Reservations aren't excepted either. boo. - Resisting the sugary sweet menu items In addition to coming to Wildberry regularly for brunch, I also held my sister's bridal shower here. Although settling on logistics was frustrating, they did a PHENOMENAL job. Not only was the pricing reasonable, but you got to create your own customized menu with 5 items from the main menu. Every guest was satisfied...and raved on how good the food was. Since it was later in the afternoon, I chose more lunch type options. The Wildberry Salad and Cranberry Turkey on a Pretzel Roll were the biggest hits. The service was top notch. The staff bent-over-backwards to get each of the guests whatever they needed. If tables needed to be moved, they moved them. If special dietary requests were made, it was done - no questions asked. They cut the cake for us and helped to box it up. We were even there past the allotted time - and nothing was ever said. I can't say enough good things about Wildberry...I just wish those weekend wait times weren't so long.
(4)Annie L.
I would give it 5 stars, but my fig & honey pancakes weren't anything special. Service was good, interior is nice, my americano was tasty, but man those pancakes could've been better. Next time, Mexican skillet. Definitely call ahead because this place is packed all the time.
(4)Scott S.
This place is ridiculous. I get the whole Sunday morning thing but this place tells you about a 1/2 hour wait and it took over an hour. I wasn't going to give up after waiting sooooo long. For those who say it is worth the wait..BS, the food is no better than any diner that I could get into and enjoy my breakfast in under an hour . The atmosphere is loud and reminded me of a high school cafeteria. The waitstaff is pleasant but I'll stay away. Way too aggravating...ruined the experience!
(1)Saba A.
#1 Breakfast Spot Few Tips! -Always best with a large group. Well, if you have patience to wait up to an hour on a weekend morning. Maybe not best for grandparents. -Go ahead and order the coffee at the coffee bar. It'll make it easier to pass time by. Then you can change it up and get a mix of their delicious lemonades once you sit. -SHARE! I love ordering a sweet french toast or pancakes at the table and then spitting omelettes with my husband. We went with a group of 8 people and we all shared. -BEST SERVICE. Please tip 20 percent- they deserve it. Plus they are so nice. -If you come around 12, sit at 1, hang till 3, that's the best!
(5)K M.
The lines are insane. Get a reservation or get ready to futz around for an hour while you wait. That being said, the cooks are working overtime and are aces at their craft- I had a skillet, was not disappointed! Come hungry- the servings are generous. Only complaint is the price- it's pricey for breakfast food. That's a margin call complaint, though- it's Chicago! Home of the $20 pizza, everything's pricey. Would 100% recommend. You'll enjoy it.
(5)Joe P.
Descriptive phrase: the epitome of suburban brunch. Luckily we called in our brunch order to-go at Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg, because when we arrived on a Sunday morning there had to have been 100 people milling about outside waiting for tables in the already-large interior. They had our food ready to roll, so kudos to for that. At Wildberry Cafe you're in for huge-mongous portions of whatever you order, all of which is good-not-great food. They have standard to interesting offerings, but it's all like a sanitized version obviously tailored to please as many suburban palates as possible. My Breakfast Burrito ($9.75) was passable but unremarkable, filling but unsatisfying. It's hard to argue with the portions and the prices, and obviously Wildberry Cafe is a popular place catering to the right audience, but I was less than impressed.
(3)Christina G.
We came here for a brunch to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday. We wouldn't normally head out to Schaumburg, but it's about halfway between our houses. There were four of us, and even though we got to the restaurant fairly early, there was a wait. Nothing too long - maybe 20 minutes or so, but I was surprised to wait at all. The inside of the restaurant is very cute - made to look rustic. We were seated at a table and the one knock is that it was kind of cramped. My chair was bumped just about every time someone needed to squeeze by. Everything else was wonderful. Our server was kind and helpful. She really knew the menu. I ordered an omelette (and ended up taking half of it home because it was so huge!). It came with pancakes, and I spent the extra $1 to make them blueberry. 100% worth it. My husband had the side cinnamon roll pancakes, and those were good too. Service was pretty quick for how busy it was. I think we were in and out (including wait time) in a little over an hour and a half. As we left, the wait looked to be pretty significant though.
(5)Iris T.
Why isn't there a Wildberry Cafe in Houston? :( I honestly didn't have too many high expectations, to be quite honest. I love breakfast places and I crave breakfast foods time and again, but it is just breakfast. Not 'just' breakfast (it's the so-called important meal of the day, after all!) but there are only so many things you can eat... or more specifically, I can eat. Quick background: I'm vegetarian, but also don't consume onions, garlic, leeks, chives, or anything else in that lovely family. However, this place seemed local and I do love trying local things when traveling. We got there at around 8:45 AM or so. There was no line but the place was already filled up to around 70%. We were greeted by two ladies and lead up to a large booth by the waiter station. Didn't bother me much since it was located in a corner of sorts so I could people watch. Then it occurred to me: it's Monday and should be commute-to-work time... why were there so many people?? It simply amazed me how popular this place was and according to the reviews, it was bound to get busier. Our waiter was really nice and helpful when he came by a couple of minutes after we were seated. Sorry, forgot his name but he looked like someone I know (who is currently living abroad so I know they're not one and the same). We asked him what we could eat (sadly, not the hash browns). We tried to order the Fresca Omelette and the Signature Berry Bliss Waffle. Then he told us we could just get the omelette and then add on the waffle as a side for just $3 instead of the $10.25 we would have paid just for the waffle (I'm hoping it also comes with its own sides with that price). That's what we ended up going with... so we had the omelette with a side of fruit and the waffle. IT WAS AN AWESOME DEAL. We were pretty content afterwards. The omelette was like an omelette I had never seen or had before. The way it was made, the ingredients were folded into the egg and there was a good amount of avocado in it. My husband loved it (saying it was less greasy than IHOP, this breakfast chain we have in abundance of down south), which is saying something since he'll eat anything as long as it's edible and vegetarian and never looks anything other than indifferent when I ask him if he liked something and he'd do a half shrug and say something generic like, "It was nice." I really enjoyed my omelette. A lot. The waffle was a legit-sized waffle (see photo) and it was nice and fluffy. They said it would be topped with berry mascarpone and I really think they actually use real mascarpone. It was full topped with fresh berries that were just so juicy and cute and was the perfect (and indulgent) side to a savory breakfast. I would totally come back again if I ever had the chance and I might just get the exact same thing. I'd probably try something new if I could, but some of the other items I was interested in were off limits. Also: a special thank you to that waiter for letting us know we could just add a special waffle for just $3 extra!
(5)Jawad M.
Signature Berry bliss waffle, grilled cheese sammich with fries and a side of hash-browns with jalapeños and mozzarella cheese on top. Everything tasted really good. Service was fast even tho there were plenty of customers! Wildberry Cafe never lets you down when it comes to breakfast!
(4)Lindsey S.
I didn't have high expectations for this place, as it looked ultra trendy I just assumed the food would be boring and overly priced. Wrong. Wrong wrong wrong. We waited 40 minutes for a table, which went by quickly while I people watched and counted how many times a little girl threw a tantrum. I was tempted to get a coffee drink from the coffee bar counter at the front of the place, but I didn't want to be full before I even had any food. By the way, the to go coffee bar area is genius. Order a drink while you wait, Wildberry keeps racking in the dollars! So I ordered corned beef hash. It's one of my favorite breakfast items and I have to say, this was the best I've ever had. I also splurged on my pancake side and upgrades to an Oreo S'mores pancake. Seriously. It was ridiculous. Portions were big, and the prices were average, nothing outrageous. Service was adequate, tables got cleaned off quickly. My only wish is that they took reservations so I didn't have to spend quality time with a screaming toddler. Can't wait to go back on a weekday when it isn't as busy!
(4)Trae P.
Great experience overall, friendly's Greeters and servers . Nice restaurant with plenty of seating A wide range of menu options for breakfast or brunch oh man am I stuffed!
(5)Tammy N.
A great breakfast/brunch gem in the Chicago area that really delivers on quality and taste! Impeccably nice and attentive service? Yes. Fresh fruit and vanilla anglaise on their signature berry bliss entrees? Heck yes. Short waiting time? Sadly, no, but I felt that the wait (30+ minutes) was well worth it. There are plenty of chairs inside and outside of the restaurant and there are convenient buzzers for when your party is ready to be seated. I ordered the signature berry bliss crepes and the florence eggs benedict and despite being almost completely different flavor profiles, both were equally delicious and fresh. The chefs really know how to season their food here and it shows in how the ingredients compliment each other well in each entree! I ended my meal with a tasty cup of chai latte and left with a happy stomach. I would love to come back if I am ever in the area.
(5)Madhurima N.
The pancake I ordered looked amazing!! I ordered a skillet and their special berry pancake (I think that was the name, can't recall the exact one), along with coffee. The portions were enormous! The food was great and the service was too good. The place was clean and orderly. The coffee was very tasty as well. I've been there only once and would highly recommend it for breakfast/brunch.
(5)Hiram C.
This place is great! Hands down one of the most elite breakfast restaurants in the area. I would highly recommend this place for a good old fashion American breakfast. It's all really affordable, and there's nothing on the menu that I haven't liked. Their signature berry bliss (waffle or pancakes) is amazing!! I would definitely recommend this place. Great service, great food, and overall. great experience! This place is extremely popular so be prepared to wait a bit, but one of the great things about this place is they have a coffee bar in front so that you at least enjoy one of their many delicious coffee options while you wait. Staff is always very friendly and the place is always impeccably clean. Two thumbs up!
(4)Nader A.
Nice place for breakfast but not exceptional. They serve generous portions, and they offer a nice ambiance. Coffee (from Intellegencia) is very good especially when they provide warm milk or cream with it. We tried their Denver Sizzling Skillet, Florence Eggs Benedict and build you own Omelette, and we shared a Creamy Nutella with banana slices at the end. The food was not too salty but their hash brown was not crispy. In all fairness we caught them in a very busy holiday. Lastly, service was good, we had to wait for 45 minutes at around noon, and prices were okay.
(3)Stephanie M.
This place is amazing! My husband and I both had one of their skillets and couldn't finish it! The food was outstanding and will be back again! Totally worth the wait!
(4)Brad R.
Great breakfast and a great burger too. It's always super busy for a reason. Get there early because there is a wait pretty much no matter what.
(5)Rob N.
This place was great! 2 things that would have made it better would be mimosa or Bloody Mary and not waiting 1hour to sit. Waitress was very friendly and helpful!
(4)Garrett R.
Great food. Friendly wait staff. A bit noisy and about 20 minute wait on busy Saturday morning. Large open space nicely accented with brick and stone and tile floors. They also have outdoor patio seating with outside fireplace. Waiter took good care of us in spite of being busy and even offered to give us coffee to go. I had Corned beef hash with signature wildberry pancakes. Highly recommend.
(5)M. H.
Four words: HONEY TOFFEE NUT LATTE. Hands down, the best latte I've ever had. I could drink 10 of them ... Light airy foam, perfect balance of milk to coffee, bright honey and toffee flavor. Just so delicious. I've never had a bad meal at Wildberry. Everything we've ever had is fresh, flavorful, and downright delicious. Today I decided to stray from my usual pancakes or crepes to have the Rustic Farm Egg Panini. Absolutely delicious! Eggs perfectly cooked to over easy, light fresh ciabatta bread, thick cut bacon, fresh tomato, creamy Havarti cheese, bright pops of basil. Yum, yum, yum! We live 45 minutes away from Wildberry and are happy to make the drive to eat here. Oftentimes there's a wait, and it can be noisy during busy hours, but the food totally overrides that. On a weekday, if you get there before 8:30, you're pretty much guaranteed to walk right in. It gets busy after that.
(5)Christopher E.
I've never been disappointed whenever we decide to visit place. It's on the top of my list and it's one of my favorite breakfast and brunch spots in Illinois. What can I say I love the food here and so do my family. I've been here three times and we always enjoy it. I took my family that was visiting from New York City and Tennessee and they loved the food and the service. From now on this place is my go to spot and I think my family would strongly agree.
(5)Señorita Rodrigue Z.
This was my first time coming here and I def want to go back. I loved the atmosphere especially on the bar side but we were there for breakfast. We ordered and our food was brought to is fairly quickly. I ordered the florence eggs benedict and my sis ordered Los Altos benedict. I loved it. I even tried some of hers. My only complaint was my hash browns they were under cooked and tasted smushy on the bottom part of the crispy part. I def want to return to try those sweet potato fries n their lunch menu which looked tasty. My only bad thing was my waiter kept refilling my coffee cup. Im picky. You know how when you have a good tasting coffee and its at half and they ask would you like more and you say no because the taste will ruin it? Well i told him 3 times no. On the fourth time of making his round he filled it without even asking. But thats nothing. Its just one of my pet peeves. I will def return....yum!!!!
(4)Maya A.
Love this place but busy and a struggle for parking on weekends since its next to Costco. But either way, worth the food!!!! Good service good food decent price.
(5)Kristina K.
Hands down best breakfast around. The place is clean, the servers are efficient, the food is to die for, the menu is creative, they're jellies are great and homemade. I'd like to point out I don't eat jelly. That says something no? Everything about this place screams quality. I have visited this Wildberrys and all the locations at least 20 times (i did not exaggerate one bit) and I have yet to have bad food or be disappointed with anything in this joint. Sure the wait is long but in the summer time they have tables and chairs for people to sit and wait. If you are in a hurry then I don't suggest going here but if you want a great breakfast then suck it up, wait 45 minutes and you'll have amazing food. I am Kristina and I approve this message.
(5)Natalie M.
Went here Monday around 10:30... told us it would be a 10 min wait which turned out to be around 3 mins. AWESOME! We were greeted by a super smiley waitress her name is Evelina. Took our drink order and She deliver it right away. She then took our food order. It was served very fast. I've been here so so so many times before I always get a Blahhh service . Not today she was on top of things and very attentive. Thank you for making my daughter graduation meal super nice.
(5)Charisse O.
This was the BEST breakfast place I ever ate at. And I've been to quite a few, so this is saying a lot. When I arrived, it was around mid morning on a weekend. So the wait was RIDICULOUSLY long. I think it was at least an hour or more. They gave us a buzzer, so we would know when our table was ready. They were really accurate with their time estimate too, so we left to do a quick errand in that hour wait (lucky us that we didn't miss our table). I think if you are coming on a crowded morning, bring something to do or have a plan. Even though the wait was really long, I thought the food was SO WORTH IT! I had their omelette with feta cheese, bacon, and spinach. Oh dear god it was so delicious. If I had a bigger stomach, I would have ate more. The omelette was so big that it could have easily fed two small people like me. I also had a side of their signature berry pancakes. I am not a big fan of sweet stuff in the morning, but their pancakes are to die for. My dad got their strawberry lemon pancake. It was also super delicious, but more on the tart side (obviously with the lemon). If I had to choose, I would stick with their signature berry pancakes. Overall impression, this was DELICIOUS and so worth the ridiculously long wait. I am looking forward to eating here again!
(5)Gina W.
This place is simply outstanding! Went on a Tuesday morning at 9 am, place was bustling with many folks, but we were seated right away. The interior design and atmosphere are very welcoming. Now let's get to the food-wow!! I had the garden skillet which was delish!! Huge portions, fresh and delicious, served in a metal pot. Most definitely the best skillet I have ever enjoyed! My son had the cinnamon French toast which was JUMBO sized, I sampled some- whoa, damn good! Mom had veggie omelet and Dad had eggs, ham, pancakes and hash browns. Everyone enjoyed their meal, great coffee too. I will return! It's worth the drive!!!!
(5)Gordon G.
If there was no wait, I would give this place 4 stars, maybe 5. But the wait kills the entire enjoyment of eating out for breakfast. Once you get inside after your hour+ wait, you won't see any old people, which is the typical clientele of Sunday morning breakfast. I would imagine that most of them died while waiting for a table outside in the sun. Maybe that is why the menu does not include a senior's special section.
(2)Frank N.
Came here during the holiday weekend and not truly surprised to see a crowd waiting outside. There had to be 100 people waiting for a table!! But since I've been to other Wildberry restaurants, I knew the wait would be worth it. Even with the hordes of people there, the wait was reasonable. The staff is more than friendly and does a great job getting people in and out. The food is good and I opted for the breakfast burrito which was more than generously sized. Who doesn't like a chorizo, egg, avocado, and cheese burrito?? I don't get out to Schaumburg often enough but I'm a fan of breakfast places lately and this one needs to be on everyone's list.
(4)Azhar S.
Excellent place for sure! Everything was orderly, clean and delicious. It can get very busy especially on the weekends but it has a very good, positive vibe to it. I've been there only once and would highly recommend it. I usually get a loaded omelet with pancakes or whole wheat toast and hash browns on the side. Coffee is also very tasty there. Enjoy!
(5)Mike M.
Whether you're curing a hangover the next day after a rough night, or just savoring the last bit of the weekend on a lazy Sunday, breakfast at Wildberry is always a good idea. This seems to be one of the more popular breakfast spots in the area. It doesn't matter if it's a weekend or a random Wednesday...you can expect a wait. We rolled up later in the morning on a Sunday and already prepared for the worst when we couldn't even find parking deep into the Costco lot. Just as expected, the lobby was jam packed and the wait was about an hour. Luckily, Wildberry is attached to Westwood Tavern and you can easily hang out at the bar while you wait. We knocked back a couple beers (it was 12:05...don't judge us haha) and the next thing we know our table is ready. Food: Whenever I go out for breakfast, it's always so hard deciding between corned beef hash and eggs benedict. Well, Wildberry simplified that debate for me with their corned beef hash benny. The minute I saw it on the menu, I knew I just gotta have it. I'm a breakfast fiend and this is probably one of the tastiest breakfast dishes I've had. While nothing will ever beat a stack from Merry Ann's in Champaign, this is pretty damn close. The corned beef had just the slightest amount of crisp from the grill top and the flavor overall was just all around salty, meaty goodness. The hash browns were nice and crispy on the top and the egg yolks ran beautifully down the mounds of corned beef like rivers of gold. The real star of this whole dish though was the chipotle hollandaise sauce. It was creamy and had the slightest kick to really give the traditional eggs benedict a unique spin. I mashed everything together and then cleaned the plate. Overall, Wildberry is just one of those places that you're willing to tough out a long wait for because the food is that good.
(5)Andrea K.
Lesson learned! Don't go on a Sunday or a holiday weekend! Unless you want to spend half of your day waiting around. But for good food and decent service, The food is good. Service can be hit and miss. To be honest I would rather go to Walker Brothers. I prefer their food.
(3)Janine K.
I most definitely came here for my first visit on the wrong day...Mother's Day brunch. I came here with my Mom, sister, and my Mom's co-worker after a 5K in Barrington. We arrived around 9:30 to a packed full lobby as well as others hanging out waiting for a table in the rain. We figured every place was going to be packed on this day, during this time so why not wait it out... my sister had been here before, and my mom's friend googled "Best Brunch in the Northwest Burbs" and found this place ... such a long line, it HAD to be good. They did NOT take reservations for Mother's Day either. We were told an hour and a half wait...so we waited some of the time in the car just because of the rain and packed lobby. We went in to check on our names on the list and we were told another 20 minutes. Although this place was a zoo, the staff seemed to be keeping their cool with the mass crowd so kudos to them!!! I have two suggestions for this situation... a new system of texting rather than giving out those buzzers because one could kill some time in Costco with such a long wait. Also, they ran out of buzzers and told people to come back in an hour to get one while their names were on the list. My other suggestion is for the staff to say "there are 5 parties ahead of you in line" rather than giving out a time ... that only ticks off hungry people. Most of the time it's a guesstimate, rarely are they right on, this time our wait was longer than an hour and a half. The good thing is, every table in this place was taken...the worst thing is a long wait and eyeballing all kinds of empty tables. Not the case yesterday...although I saw a few tables really overspending their time there, with such a long wait, it would have been nice to see the staff politely prodding these guests hanging out to leave with the amount of people waiting. Onto the food... great menu full of LOTS of different things, I really wanted a pancake or french toast specialty, but I just finished a 5K so I ended up with an egg paninni - very good. We were all satisfied with our meals. Sometimes you can't avoid craziness at breakfast places, though there is always room for improvement!
(4)Anooj S.
This was my first experience at Wildberry and it was nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment my friend and I walked in we were promptly greeted and seated. This was a shock because most brunch places usually have a wait of at least 25 minutes. After being seated our server came and took our order for drinks (2 waters). After giving us time to look at the menus she came back and took our order. We shared the red velvet French toast and southwest veggie wrap. The wrap came with a side of fries, some of the best I've had. They were crispy, warm, golden, and seasoned. The wrap had black beans, corn, avocado, scallions, pepper jack cheese, etc. The French toast had a filling of cream cheese. All of the food was perfect. I would definitely recommend this place. Great service, food, and experience!
(5)Gin G.
Always go for breakfast. (Never tried their lunch menu.) The good... Food is pretty darn good! Never had a meal I was disappointed with. Banana cream pancakes and the Rutherford omelette is amazing!! Our faves. But all of their omelette, pancakes, waffle, crepes are pretty much all good! The bad... They don't take resv. and you may have to wait a while for a table. We don't go on weekends unless it's super early. And even when we go on weekdays we still end up waiting like 10-20 min. And the ugly... (just noticed on our last visit cuz we have usually been seated in booths). Tables are pretty close together. I get it. They wanna fit as many as possible (maybe to lessen the wait times?) but not a whole lotta room to squeeze in between tables/chairs. We were seated in the middle of the main dining room on this visit. The bus boys are lifting chairs/high chairs over their heads n over our heads walking thru between the tight spaces. This is a bit gross to me. Chairs that have touched the floor, being pushed pack n forth, may even have food stuck on it, dirt, lint or HAIR n it's being held over our tables n over our food. Who knows what is falling off these chairs as they swish by. I would rather the wait be a bit longer and have them remove some tables so that chairs/high chairs could be moved easily without being lifted over the tables n over our food. Just me. Just sayin. Other than that the food is good!
(4)Susan W.
I always enjoy having breakfast at Wildberry Cafe. The food is always incredible. I enjoy the variety of ingredients offered for the delicious skillets and omelettes. I really loved the Rutherford omelette and the cranberry pecan pancakes!
(5)P J.
Other than the long waits at this place, everything else is stellar. Consistency and quality is what sets them apart from most other places. Very clever to put a coffee kiosk in the front for waiting patrons. Pancakes are huge, skillets never disappoint and they have a great unique menu for kids.
(4)KW W.
The food at Wildberry was really good. We both had omelets with hash browns. Next time I'll try something new. The chairs at the Schaumburg location are too low for most people. The friend dining with me is 6'7" and felt like he was sitting in a kid's chair - the seat was too close to the ground for him. I, on the other hand, am 5'3" and felt like I needed a booster seat in order to be at the correct height for the table. Someone didn't do their homework well when they chose these seats. The "seat" part needs to be about 3 to 5 inches higher. On a Friday morning, the restaurant was busy at 9 am when we arrived. When the restaurant is full, it is quite noisy. My friend and I had to talk louder than we wanted in order to be heard by each other. If the chairs were normal and if we didn't have to speak loudly to hear each other over the din, I would have given it 5 starts.
(4)Drew C.
I officially declare this place The Best Breakfast in the Suburbs. Every visit is includes delicious quality, excellent service (it's FAST) and a very casual ambiance. Once you go here, you don't go elsewhere because the high-end ingredients can't be matched with the same value by others.Speaking of which, show up early or you're going to wait an hour with 60+ other people (that tells you a lot right there -- people are willing to wait one hour for a breakfast that arrives to your table within 8 minutes usually). So yeah, I've now been here 20+ weeks in a row, not including some mid-week visits with my to-go orders. It's a great tradition and well worth the early-morning effort on a Saturday or Sunday.
(5)Jacqueline B.
OH my goodness. Where do I even begin? Wildberry Cafe is a breakfast lovers dream. You literally can't go wrong with your choice. Such an amazing variety and everything looked phenom. It's honestly in your best interested to probs just get everything. Seriously, just do it. SO GOOD. I was here during the week and although the place was packed we didn't have to wait for a table which was great. I started with a cup of coffee (just regs) because it was my natural morning reaction to ask for a cup - but I really should have took my time with the menu and splurged for a fancier morning pick me up. For starters, they have Intelligista coffee which is fab and they have a whole list of espresso concoctions. Honey Toffee Nut Latte? Yes, please. I'll see you next time sweet dream in a mug. On to food... I ended up going with the Napa Valley Fig Omelette which included California eggs, scallions, applewood smoked bacon, aged havarti cheese all tossed with extra virgin olive oil and served with a side of hash browns and toast. This combination was out of this world. I have never had figs in an omelette before - oh what a delight! Abso loved this heavenly breakfast. My only complaint is that I should have gotten something sweet to accompany my delish omelette (rookie mistake)! So many dreamy pancake choices. Next time for sure :)
(5)Sravya M.
The French toast and pancakes were insane. Also had an omlette which was fluffy, soft and just melts in your mouth. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Gena D.
This place is so freaking good. The skillet was incredible and had the exact ingredients that I wanted. Also their hash browns come in a generous portion, -so good! And you can get any of the specialty pancakes on the side of your entree for just a small up charge. Totally worth it though because their pancakes are wonderful. highly recommend this place, just have to go at the right time.. Earlier is best.
(5)Andi G.
I was out on a delivery with a co-worker about a month ago, and we drove past a place called "Wildberry Café," which sounded awesome because I'm always a fan of breakfast places. I asked her if it was good and she enthusiastically replied, "Oh my gosh, it's so good! I need to go back there soon!" Obviously with an endorsement like that, I knew I had to eat here before I went back home to California. Well, today was the day and let me tell you, I was not disappointed! I love that the coffee bar is up front so you can have a coffee while you wait, and the honey toffee nut latte was quite delicious. My friend got a white chocolate raspberry latte that she said was equally good. She ordered the española omelet and I got the garden skillet with a side of the signature berry bliss pancakes. Now, normally I'm not a huge fruit fan, but the vanilla anglaise really put them over the top! They were INCREDIBLE! The skillet was huge and Dana's omelet looked good as well. The only real downside was that the tables are super close together and it was pretty loud because it was busy. But who cares? With pancakes that good, I'll gladly come back!
(4)Peter K.
Wow, can I get some breakfast like this everyday? The service is impeccable and it's no wonder why there's such a long wait almost all the time. - Western skillet was amazing and the portion size is huge. I can usually eat a lot and I couldn't finish all the food. They were flexible enough to let me add in mushrooms as well which was great. - It came with a side of pancakes which I flexed into the pancakes with strawberries. WOW. WOW. WOW. I think they are the best pancakes I've ever had in my life. I was still raving about it a week later. - The service was tremendous. They kept coming over to refill our coffee and water. Can I give you a 6th star?
(5)Candi P.
Wildberry rarely disappoints. There aren't really any comparable breakfast places in the area. Wildberry does breakfast and brunch only, and it does it well. My picks vary from the various omelettes, to the breakfast specials or giant brunch salads. My fiancé always gets the corn beef hash skillet. Call me crazy but I will always have a spot in my heart for simple IHOP pancakes but wildberry pancakes are great, too. The best breakfast I ever had was at Wild Eggs in Louisville, Kentucky but since Schaumburg is a few thousand miles closer, I'll settle for here! Downsides are the incredibly long wait on the weekend and every so often you'll be waiting on weekday mornings, too.
(3)Jessica N.
On a whim, my fiance and I decided to have breakfast here (as we are not in Schaumburg much). I had coffee and their tavern burger whereas he had a skillet and wildberry pancakes. Very good service, and very good food. A pleasant experience, but not necessarily one I would go out of my way for. Although, I did see that they have a tiramisu pancake, so I may have to come back just for that!
(4)Jennifer V.
Great food - I've only eaten here 2 or 3 times but I always leave happy (and full!). This place gets 100% packed during the lunch hour and on weekends (they do not accept reservations) but if you're not in a hurry, it's worth the wait! The cranberry turkey sandwich was delicious and so was the ham/cheese egg white omelette and hashbrowns I ordered at their Chicago location (near Millennium Park). Overall, it's a little on the pricier side but I would definitely recommend that you give them a shot - your taste buds will thank you!
(4)Von A.
Quick Service - Crappy Food - 2 star rating because the servers were friendly. I got the Corned Beef Benny simply because someones photo on Yelp looked extremely good - however, my dish was far from my expectations. The menu description said that this was homemade or house made Corned Beef, from that i would expect this to be actual brisket, slow cooked, then shredded or diced, mixed in with onions etc. This was FAR FAR FAR from my expectations, the Corned Beef in this dish was definitely from a can, and had a soggy wet texture to it. The hash browns were definitely burnt, and am pretty sure this was from a frozen bag. The only decent part of the dish was the poached egg and the chipotle hollandaise. I wouldn't waste my calories on this place - at least for this dish.
(2)Donna R.
This prego lady is LOVING some pancakes and when our friends wanted to make a brunch date at Wildberry, I was ALL for it. The hubby has been here a couple of times, but alas I have not. Now I am one happy woman to have experienced Wildberry. This place is busy folks... on a Monday (granted it was MLK) we still had a 30 minute wait at 11. We were sat earlier than that, which is always nice, and our waiter was super attentive and nice. I am kind of picky right now with what I eat, I don't like super rich and I like things to be on a the fresher side. So I asked about the Signature Berry Bliss Pancakes, to see if they were super sweet and he said no, the berries really level out the flavors. And he was so right, plus they barely needed any syrup! The portion was HUGE, I only got through half of it. Hubby and Friend got skillets that came with pancakes as well. Other friend got a burger that looked amazing. It is a little more pricey than a diner, but the quality is there and I truly left super happy. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Gina K.
*** Don't go on a Sunday Morning!!*** We waited an hour for a party of 3 for brunch. Their waiting room is standing room only. It was so full people were standing shoulder to shoulder. It did not make for a pleasant experience for sure. Standing while holding coats and purses for an hour being brushed up against by strangers while we have a flu epidemic going on. We ordered the Chilequiles, almond pancakes with bourbon maple syrup. The Chilequiles was kind of gringo-like in that the tortilla chips were too crunchy and there wasn't any beans. It felt too healthy. We were underwhelmed with the Almond pancakes. They sprinkled some almonds slices after it was done and then we were so looking forward to the Bourbon Maple syrup. Where was it? They poured the tiniest bit over the pancakes. So tiny it didn't even make a runny dent into the pancakes. Our server brought us more and when we tasted it. We were like. Where's the bourbon?! This Preggo lady satisfies cravings of alcohol with foods that had the alcohol burned off. For example rum raisin ice cream. Totally non alcoholic but it's enough to satisfy. So when they brought this bourbon maple syrup with no bourbon. I'm thinking dude!! Someone's been drinking the bourbon because it never made it to the syrup! Boo!
(2)Haley S.
Wish they had dinner hours so I could get breakfast for dinner. That being said, came here for a weekday brunch and it was great. Service was fast and food was good! Even thought I had eggs and sausage, the pancakes looked amazing
(4)Martin K.
One of the best breakfast restaurants we've eaten at. I had the wildberry French toast and wife had the omelet. Both were outstanding!! Thumbs up! Service was excellent too.
(5)Dimple M.
Great place. Although I'm a vegetarian I had a variety of options to choose from. We visited at peak hours on Sunday morning therefore had a long wait time (about 1 h). But I guess in the end it was worth the wait. Also, Service was very swift. Strongly recommend!
(5)Tony G.
Best breakfast anywhere. The menu is HUGE, with all sorts of traditional and crazy recipes. It takes forever just to decide what to get, but I'm never disappointed. Managers are very helpful as well, you always see them running around helping the servers and hostess out, that's a good sign! For as nice as this place is (very upscale for a breakfast place), the menu variety and huge portions they give you, it's still surprisingly well priced.
(5)Anne P.
Out of all the restaurants nearby...this was the last place I thought I'd pick. Boy - was I happy I did. It was an early lunch on a weekday with no wait. Sat down right away. Couldn't imagine parking in that lot if it was super crowded. You'd probably be somewhere near Costco if you went for a Sat morn breakfast or went during prime business lunchtime. Noticed how refreshing the decor was. Very "not like a breakfast diner" ambiance. Hope that makes sense. :) Very pleasant dining experience. Attentive wait staff. Blueberry pancakes. YUM. I'm hungry right now just thinking about it. Think I'll go visit sometime this week.
(5)Ali R.
Wildberry gets insanely busy on the weekends. One Saturday morning, our party of 3 arrived at 10 a.m. 1 hour wait. Sigh...1 hour until I can have my beloved homemade Corned Beef Hash. After 30 minutes, our buzzer rang...score! We were seated promptly thereafter with a little bit of a hustle but still a friendly attitude. The bussers are extremely busy but filled our waters and coffee quickly. I was with my Yelp Twin (literally!) and Mom so we knew we were going to share everything. We ordered the Corned Beef Hash Benedict, Corned Beef Hash Skillet (yes, we love the corned beef hash), and Strawberry Banana Bread with Eggs. Pros: Excellent Corned Beef Hash...did you predict that? It's made fresh by them however I noticed they changed their corned beef. But it was still delicious and with the Chipotle Sauce on my benedict...amazing. Eggs are always prepared well. Hash browns are crispy. Cons: Hash browns are crispy but drenched in butter. Maybe that's your thing but not mine. The Strawberry Banana Bread was refrigerator cold. Major bummer. We ended up just taking it home to let it cool to room temperature. Service was efficient but not personal. I can understand this due to the extremely high turnover but it would have been nice to be treated with a little more care. All in all...Wildberry is good but be prepared for a wait. And don't forget to take home your own jar of the Wildberry Jam. It's worth it.
(4)Jenny R.
My girlfriend & I decided to eat here on Valentine's day. ^_^ The wait was about an hour or so. Very cute that there is a starbucks-esque counter in front. Seems great for a long wait, or someone who wants to come in just to get a coffee/latte/frappucino. They had a selection of drinks similar to Starbucks. The wait was def. worth it! The waiter was very nice, and seemed on top of everything. It was busy and actually...all the waiters were on top of everything. We split the wildberry french toast. It was DELICIOUS! Really, best french toast I have had, I'd have to say! Fresh fruit topping...not the fake glaze-y canned stuff. They were nice enough to split our french toast onto two plates for us, because we were sharing it. We also ordered sides of corned beef hash, hash browns with cheese, applewood bacon, and jumbo sausage. It was quite a large amount of food, we got about half of all that to go, lol. We are sort of small sized girls...we can't eat that much in one sitting. Anywho...I had the special "heart throb latte" which had chocolate, strawberry and whip cream in it. My girlfriend ordered the vanilla berry latte, it was like vanilla berry coffee...different and very good also. ^_^ Great, friendly and attentive service. Very pleasant, comfortable, inviting, and more upscale atmosphere for a breakfast place. Definitely would like to go back and try the cheesecake french toast. They had quite a few interesting and different selections on the menu, not only breakfast either. Sharing one large breakfast item with a few sides was perfect for us. Not too expensive either. For the entire meal it was around 30$. (not including tip) Worth it for a really, really good breakfast!
(5)Sandra L.
I've been to this location (Schaumburg) and the one downtown (twice both times...yup). It is super crowded on weekends and no reservations are taken, so be prepared to wait. We had a huge group of 13 and were seated after about a 30 minute wait, which was not too bad. It helps that there's a coffee bar at the front so that you can get a drink while waiting. Service has always been great every time I've gone, and we've always gotten our food quickly. You're given HUGE portions with so many different choices! I like pairing a savory dish (like an omelette or skillet) with one of their specialty pancakes (for only $1 more!) The Berry Bliss pancakes are always popular. I've gotten a few different skillets (Mexicana, The Garden) which have all been pretty tasty. I've also tried the Red Velvet french toast, which is basically fried red velvet cake! A bit sweet for me, but it was fun to try. All in all, a great breakfast place!
(4)Hunter B.
Crepes are best I've had!! Very enjoyable culinary experience.
(5)Carmen N.
I went here on a Sunday arpund 12:00 for a birthday brunch with my mother and sister. This was my first visit and might I say, I was very please. Pro's -The food is delicious( I had the Espanola Omelette, yumm!) -The space is small and cute -The staff was friendly -Right by the Woodfield Mall Con's -The wait was long. 35mins. I was impatient and hungry lol -The traffic around the area is horrible. It shares the parking lot with Costco. UGH Other than that, I really liked this place and would definately go again. Next time ill make sure I'm not starving.
(4)Andrew T.
I had a very good impression of this place the very moment I walked in. It was spacious, well-lit and VERY clean. Despite not having the best of locations, this place is a definite must go. I arrived early, and was warmly welcomed and quickly seated by a beautiful young hostess, and began one of my greatest breakfast experiences. I decided to order the butcher's block skillet since it consists of three of my favorite things; meat, potatoes and eggs. Every ingredient played its' part and made its' presence on my taste buds. The three meats, Ham off the Bone, Jumbo Sausage & Applewood Bacon, all had their distinct flavors. The ham was slightly sweet, the jumbo sausage was delectably full of sass, and the applewood bacon was thick and soulful. The potatoes had an amazing consistency, one which I have yet to replicate in my own kitchen, and the eggs were soft and warm. I ordered over-medium eggs, and they were not overdone like many restaurants are prone to do so. Two thumbs up! Unfortunately, this place closes at 2pm. You have no idea how elated I would be if this place was open late night. Also, next time I go, I will bring a food friend with me, instead of flying solo. In all honesty, I was also quite impressed with the furniture at this place. Random, yes I know. Next time I hit this joint, I am ordering: Oreo S'More Pancakes WB Signature "Berry Bliss" Pancakes Swedish Pancakes Tiramisu Pancakes Chocolate Chip Belgian Whole Wheat Crepes With Fresh Berries Bliss Berry Crepes Bliss Berry French Toast Red Velvet French Toast Seriously, I may as well just order the entire menu. All in all though, AWESOME breakfast place that makes me happy just by being there. I love places like that. Again, this location is not the best, but definitely, give it a shot! Cheers.
(3)Nick S.
Wildberry deserves a 5-star rating. It's a great looking place, high quality food and great value. It's rare to find that combination. It's a breakfast and lunch place, so I think they close at 3pm. Good omlettes, good coffees and a nice size menu. It can get pretty busy on the weekends. We went next door to the Westwood Tap and ate last Sunday b/c of the wait was too long. It's the same owners, so the food quality was very similar. They should put a few breakfast items on the menu for Saturday and Sunday. It couldn't hurt. I hope they make it b/c it's a great place. This location is a dog. Nothing can stay open here. Prarie Stone and Pete Millers were the previous tenants. One last note, I don't understand people that complain about waiting at a restaurant. Typically, you're waiting b/c the place does NOT suck and it's reasonably priced. Go to Denny's. They'll seat you right away.
(5)Day C.
My parents brought my grandparents here and the experience was scary. My mom's coat was taken off her chair and when we put the employees "on the spot" they were (not) surprisingly able to locate it for her in a place she did not leave it. To make matters worse, after using our American Express card at wildberry, we received a call from American Express moments after leaving, saying someone in California tried to charge $200 to the card. Because of the series of unfortunate events experienced, I dont think I can go back, I just dont think it's safe.
(1)AJ M.
This is prb my favorite breakfast/brunch spot with Walker Bros coming a close second. The reason y this place tops my list is its large menu, and so many different types of pancakes. Everything on the menu is good. If u like a little flavor like me, my faves are the espanola omlette, or mexicana skillet (i love chorizo). I also always substitute original pancakes to the Oreo Smore ones with strawberry syrup on top WOW!!! Prepare to wait during busy days, but totally worth it! Great location right by woodfeild mall.
(5)Insun M.
I think this makes my top 3 favorite breakfast places of all time! For 2 people we got 3 dishes. Thats how we roll. Southern eggs benedict: Sort of on the salty side but still really good. Tastes exactly like biscuits and gravy but on an english muffin. Delicious! Cinnamon apple belgian waffle: This was the loser dish of the table. Waffle was way too overcooked and wasn't fluffy at all. Corned beef hash with an upgraded tiramisu pancakes: The corned beef hash were perfect with my sunny side up eggs. If I had toast it would have made a stellar little breakfast sandwich. The glorious tiramisu pancakes were the BEST pancakes I have ever had in my entire life. Coffee: Super delicious coffee. So good that I would come to the cafe in the front to get a coffee to go. Only bad part of the meal was that the waitress never told me that my coffee was not bottomless. Before my cup was empty (there was half still left) she asked if I wanted more and of course I said yes. When the bill came I was charged for 2 cups. $4.50 for less then 2 small mugs of coffee is no bueno. I've never been to a breakfast place that did not have bottomless coffee. You're better off ordering the large coffee for $2 at the cafe before you get seated.
(4)vivian t.
My chicago trip felt like ages ago, yet i'm finally coming around to writing reviews.... I had the veggie omelet, which hit the spot for american breakfast ---but what I think I should've ordered was the spinach eggs benedict? not too sure, but my friend ordered it and it looked SO good! I'm a big coffee person - no i dont drink Foldgers or any of that crap - but this tasted like it. I was not a big fan. Early morning, I was cranky and was extremely excited for my morning coffee - so disappointed. There were just such great variety in the menu, it was very hard to choose. We ordered a banana french toast? or something to that extent, which tasted like banana bread which was very good. TIP: If you're staying at the Schaumburg Convention Center, the shuttle takes you here!
(4)Kate L.
Wildberry is great if you want to be a little classier or you're out with someone who you'd like to impress. However, personally, I didn't think the food was any better than what you would find at any other breakfast place-- just pricier and possibly displayed better. I've come here twice-- once with my boyfriend, and once with my best friends and our moms-- and both times it was crowded, noisy, and we were pushed up right against another table after waiting for at least half an hour. The food was good, but next time, especially for the money, i'd rather go to Billy's or Walker Brother's.
(2)Nari H.
Came on a Saturday morning (10AMish), waited less than 20 minutes for a table of two. Here's what we got: - Fresca Omelette with added Goat Cheese - ABSOLUTELY DIVINE (if you are a big cheese person, the goat cheese with the basil went perfectly) - Intelligentsia Hazelnut Americano - PERFECT - Fig Omelette (can't remember the name now) - Light and refreshing - Intelligentsia Cappuccino - my friend got this one, she just about died and went to heaven. I liked it so much, I came back the next day, just to step in and get another Americano before heading out. Best breakfast I've had in awhile!! Service was very good and decor was nice, open and bright. One of the few places in the burbs you can get Intelligentsia coffee on the go. In short, I'd come totally come back!!
(5)Eric H.
I've eaten her twice now and both times have been excellent. First time I got the Wildberry Pancakes, and they were some of the best pancakes I've eaten in quite a while. I got eggs on the side as well, and they tasted like eggs, so props on not messing that up; I'm sure some other restaurant has. I also tried the Apple Cider and Orange Juice, both of which were good. The second time I got the Espanola omelet, and it was just as good, if not better than the pancakes I'd gotten the previous time. I even got a side of pancakes, and for only a dollar, upgraded them to Apple Cinnamon pancakes; Worth it. This time I only got coffee to drink, and although it wasn't Starbucks, it cured my caffeine fix. The only negative would be that the servers I had were just average. They didn't really seem to care. They just wanted to get my order and move on to the next table to get more tips, even though quality will always triumph quantity. Unless the service is truly awful though, I don't count it against a place with food this good.
(5)Liz O.
It was pretty good... My husband and I were in the area on Sunday afternoon (around 1:00pm) and we were starving. He went on Yelp to find a brunch spot and came across this restaurant. Despite the fact that we knew it would be a wait, we decided to pursue it. As we walked in we noticed a few patrons waiting and we were told it would be a 20 minute wait (it was quite accurate). We were seated and the service was great. My meal choice was pretty simple- eggs, turkey patties and toast. My husband raved about the tiramisu pancakes. I also enjoyed the coffee. Typically, I do not have high expectations of coffee served at breakfast joints cause they are usually watered down, but i was pleasantly surprised. I also noticed they had other great food selections on the menu. Maybe next time we can go there for lunch. It was a nice brunch in a family style environment. It was also a bonus having Woodfield mall close by to walk off the meal :)
(4)Janiele B.
The best banana bread french toast I've ever had! You HAVE to try it. You'll have a little bit of a wait, and it's noisy but the food and the service are awesome!
(5)Courtney W.
I lived in Barrington for about ten years before I moved to the city to attend college. I guess I'm just spoiled by brunch in the city. They told us that the wait would be thirty minutes and it was closer to an hour and fifteen minutes for two. When we finally sat down, the services wasn't the greatest and it took 10 minutes to get a cup of coffee. I also consider myself an expert when it comes to eggs benedict and their traditional wasn't the best I've ever had.
(2)Gerri H.
We returned a few weeks after our intial visit to try a little more standard breakfast dishes. I had the corned beef hash breakfast, which came with hashbrowns and a side of pancakes. I chose to try the tiramisu pancakes. The corned beef hash was excellent, the best I've ever had. The tiramisu pancakes were very good, but heavy. I also tried their pineapple lemonade, which pretty much tasted like plain old lemonade. Stick to the strawberry lemonade. I've come to the conclusion that Wildberry is excellent at almost everything they do.
(4)Nelson A.
Wildberry is the best breakfast in Arlington hts. I love the corned Beef with scrambled eggs. The kids love Mickey mouse pancakes. Great staff, great food, and very family friendly. It our breakfast spot ever weekend.
(5)R T.
Loved it! we went in for a weekend brunch. And yes, it was super crowded. Thanks for the warning. :) We didn't have to wait long though. The seating hostess was organized and very pleasant. We were seated within 10 minutes at a well-lit booth. Our waiter was prompt and very friendly and was so excited about this being our first time there. I ordered the Mexican skillet and my sister ordered the french toast. Both dishes were great but perhaps mine could have used a touch more salt. Our waiter was very attentive and kept our drinks filled. Overall a great experience. Will definitely go back.
(4)Nick D.
Its a busy place but its big, I've never had to wait for a table. The food comes fast and is very good. Had the short rib benedict and it was insanely good. I've had a few good egg dishes and some good pancakes as well. Probably the best breakfast in Schaumburg.
(4)Kay N.
i love wild berry. for breakfast or for lunch, if you are looking for something just a little different,heres the place to be. sure, its eggs...but with goat cheese and cilantro and CARMELIZED onions. yes, its an english muffin...but its an inch high english muffin...with homemade jam on the side! ive never had a bad meal her, the service is always friendly and prompt. if you are going on a sunday, get up super early, or be prepared to wait 2 hours. only reason its not 5 stars, is cuz its quite spendy for breakfast...46 bucks for 2 of us... if not for the price, this would be my every sunday place!
(4)Shannon O.
I have been to Wildberry for brunch a few times. The times I have been the wait has always been about 40 minutes to an hour, and there is no option to call ahead for a smaller party. One time we went with my 2 year old and the wait was a bit much for him, he was so hungry by the time we sat down. The food is always wonderful but sometimes the service is just ok. Overall the place has great food but the wait is long and depending on the server you get the service is just ok.
(4)Carolynne M.
I usually like to keep my time in Schaumburg down to the absolute minimum - like driving through. I will extend it in order to stop at IKEA but honestly, that's it. However, two things forced Andy and I to spend a longer stint of time here last Saturday. The fact that his brother lives out this way and we were supposed to go visit him, and the fact that we had driven out here without having breakfast first. So we were stuck. Normally, when presented with a problem such as this, I am all over Panera or Starbucks. In and out, basic, does the job, somewhat healthy, etc. etc. Except darling husband does not like either of these two places so it was up to me to find something more substantial. After ignoring all of the typical chains, I found this on Yelp. Driving up to the building I realized it seemed familiar, and then yes, it came back to me. About 2 years ago I had been at the Libertyville location where I had the most awesome breakfast item ever, a fig, bacon, leek and brie omelet. Ugh, SO delish. Except that had been a special, and there was no such luck today of recreating that dish. I went, instead, with another special, the Sonoma omelet, which was sundried tomatoes, asparagus and goat cheese. It was good, but it was no fig, bacon, leek and brie omelet. We were seated right away, which was great for a Saturday at 12:30, and service was prompt and efficient. The interior was similarly obnoxious and overdone, and the clientele consisted of mainly families. But hey, for this area, I cant recommend it any more highly. Oh also be prepared for ridiculously big portions here too. I had enough for another breakfast the next day!
(4)L F.
After reading good reviews, we went to Wildberry last Saturday. We went around 12:45 pm figuring the crowd might have cleared out. Wrong! It was packed - a 45 to 60 minute wait. The coffee shop in the waiting area made the wait more tempting so we put our name down. The coffee was delicious and reasonably priced! The waiting area was very noisy, crowded & awkward - where to stand so you're not in the way? Nowhere. They could use a few more chairs. When you walk in, it's hard to tell where you go because of the crowd which keeps the host stand hidden. We did find it odd that they had 4 hostesses but didn't seem to be turning tables over quickly enough to require 4 people to seat. Other than stand around, they didn't seem to be doing much of anything. After 40 minutes, I approached one hostess to ask how much longer the wait would be. She tersely replied "you were quoted 45-60 minutes." Thanks, but that wasn't what I was asking. Finally, after OVER an hour, we were seated. The waiter was not overly friendly but got the job done. We were leary about the entire experience because once seated it appeared that no one around us had food. However, our food arrived within 15 minutes of ordering (and by that point - THANK GOODNESS). The food - well, it was indeed good. Wait over 60 minutes good? No. But we weren't disappointed either. The seasonal pancakes were delicious as was the bacon! The food (and coffee!) was a 4. The entire experience (service, waiting, front of the house staff) a 2. I'll settle on a 3.
(3)Mark S.
Wildberry is fantastic! I didn't want to like it, I never did, but I just cannot help it, it is just that good. At first glance Wildberry appears to be just another over priced, over packed, breakfast/brunch restaurant but it is so much more. Wildberry will make it fat and happy with their huge portions of absolutely delicious meals. They have a wonderful list of savory and sweet dishes all of which I have never been disappointed with - though some are better than others. The service is very friendly and the food comes out fast and hot and there is more than you can normally finish so come hungry! There presentation is fantastic and the food is actually not over priced at all, it has the look that it will be but I think that you get what you pay for at Wildberry. As for savory dishes my favorite is the Espanola omelet which is very similar to one of their skillets but comes with a tortilla on the bottom which seals the deal for me. The flavors of the omelet seem to stand out with the tortilla with a mild salsa that comes on the side. Wildberry's sweet dishes are often basically the same thing in different forms; pancakes, French toast, crepes...however a few things really stand out. The red velvet French toast is fantastic, it is not as sweet as you might think and when split with a savory dish it seems perfect. Also there is a fresh fruit crepe which is very straight forward - not too sweet not too filling. However, with so many good choices it is hard to go wrong, or to pick sometimes - I think the best method is to go several times! Also it is very nice that they will substitute just about anything in a dish for no charge and do it with a smile. However, there is one major problem - the wait. With good company (which I hope you are in when you go) it is no big deal, a nice 30-60 minutes of conversation. The nice thing about Wildberry's waiting area is the drink bar; when you grab a drink and go outside you feel a bit like you just went to a coffee shop while waiting to sit down for breakfast. Basically, If you are in a rush just don't go, there are several other place in the area that are good, fast and cheaper - come to Wildberry with the knowledge that you will wait but that it will be worth it!
(5)Arlene G.
this place has totally raised the bar 4breakfast so im a bit spoiled now. i went here 4 the 1st time this past sunday with some friends. we got there at 11am but there was an hour wait. no big deal cuz we werent in a rush. i had the fresca omellete which had spinach, tomatoes, provolone & basil. it was soooooo delicious! it also came with 2pancakes on the side. those were both yummy 2! that was seriously the best breakfast ive had in forever! even though i dont leave out in schaumburg anymore i would come here jus 4 this damn restaurant! (plus it helps that the mall is across the street!) this place is very trendy lookin and its huge! we received good service & even better food so no complaints from me at all!
(5)ChicagoGuy O.
great breakfast food!! with a ton of gourmet pancakes and french toast!! get there early it gets very busy around lunch time!! try the banana bread french toast it is awesome!
(4)Tracy L.
Went around 12:30, no lines, and we were greeted warmly by 4 staff members already with menus in hand to seat us right away. Wildberry OJ is fresh squeezed and looks like a deeper orange than OJ from the bottle, it's delicious! Upon recommendation I tried the corned beef benny (thanks jasmin =] ) it's got Chipotle hollandaise sauce on top MMM! The bf got the corned beef skillet which had melted cheeses in it. We upgraded his pancakes to the Tiramisu pancakes ....yes. tiramisu! At first I asked for the red velvet but that's seasonal =[ (december-february). Tiramisu pancakes were delicious, they had some filling between the pancakes like marscapone or a sweet cream with cinnamon and something mixed in, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and sprinkled with powered sugar. Service was attentive and polite, and you get a friendly vibe. cons: the pancakes are too thin and gummy for my liking. They're like a thick crepe. And my hashbrowns were a little burnt =\ I like my hashbrowns crispy...but I did have black spots of hashbrowns.
(4)M K.
Thoroughly reliable for moderately priced enjoyable breakfast. Unless you are stuck on a specialty item from Walker/Walkers Bros this is a better option - and less expensive too. As with any location that is "good" be prepared to wait if you are after 8:30.
(4)Mimi W.
We happened on this place thanks to yelp while waiting for the mall to open. We got in within 10 minutes on an early Sunday am and had a great meal. Portion sizes were good, always has drink refills, attentive service and great menu choices. Would definitely go back!
(4)Jimma J.
I really wanted to like Wildberry. The decor is fancy and everything looks new, but the wait it unbearable. I've always had to wait at least 30 minutes every time I've gone. Call aheads are dodgey and I'm pretty sure they won't accept them on the weekends. After finally sitting down, I was astounded by the price of everything, especially with cheaper breakfast places within a 10 minute drive, but I accepted the price hike, expecting really good quality, good tasting food. I guess that's too much to ask for tho. After a handful of visits and several different dishes tried, I have given up on Wildberry, the wait and price are not worth the experience.
(2)Jean C.
This is my kind of place. The selections are plentiful and the decision to order the perfect thing is very difficult. I was meeting my girlfriend and her daughter for brunch and since we meet in Schaumburg (it's the halfway point for the both of us) we tend to frequent the same places. I noticed that this location had opened up and suggested coming here. Luckily, she loves breakfast as much as I do so we meet at noon. This place was hopping and we had to wait for about 15 minutes before we got a table. We had a lovely server and he didn't rush us as we were here to chat and visit. After looking at the menu, I knew I wanted breakfast but had to make a tough decision. Normally I go for eggs benedict but the omelet was screaming my name. I got the made to order omelet with bacon, mushrooms and bell peppers with hash browns and pancakes. My friend got an omelet with pancakes and a side of bacon and ordered chocolate chip silver dollar pancakes and a scrambled egg for her daughter. The portions are massive. We both looked at our plates and dug in. The omelet was superb. I could have used more mushrooms though. The hash browns were perfectly browned and the pancakes were light and fluffy. Surprisingly, we almost finished everything! The coffee was delicious and everything was lovely. I'm definitely coming back here when I am in the burbs again. The selection is extensive and they have a list of different coffee beverages. The atmosphere is great and the restaurant is very spacious. I can't wait to come back and try the other breakfast options!
(5)Big t.
The place Alright at best. The food is mediocre , nothing really stands out. I think people get sucked into the hype that it's good cause you have to wait forever to get a table. If you go there on a weekend good luck finding a parking spot and expect to wait at least an hour if your lucky. To me it's not worth all the waiting and driving around for 15 minutes trying to find parking and all to end up eating mediocre breakfast.
(3)arlene c.
Our experience with the customer service, was dissapointing. I saw the busboy more than I saw our waitress. I could of given him the tip instead. Also I ordered a make your own omelette cost me $11. and I expect a lot of sausage but has I open the omelette I didn't even get a full link. I've been eating here for 2 years and it's the first time I had a problem, ok no big deal right I tell my waitress to make another one that's worth $11. Some older dude comes and accused me of eating the sausage (what an ass) didn't want to embarrass my family nor I didn't want to get mad cause my food is in their hands who knows what the'll do. So I didn't walk out and I calm down.
(2)Ryan H.
We went here with our good friends and their toddler this morning for breakfast. Our food was delicious and you get so much for the price. One of the wait staff dropped a container of ketchup and it got on our friends so the manager came right over after multiple people helped clean up and gave them a gift certificate along with comping all of our drinks. The staff is very friendly and the service is very fast! I will be returning to wildberry in the future.
(5)Anna B.
First impression, this place is aiming to be an upscale breakfast place. It has a cool modern vibe, miles away from the traditional breakfast places like Denny's or IHOP. The menu is huge, and the portions match. Very tasty breakfast fare. They serve really good coffee, I think it may be Inteligensia. Go early if you don't want to wait. After 10:30 the place gets packed and the wait is long.
(4)Meghan B.
Yummy AND creative. I love the seasonal selections (the pumpkin spice pancakes are so good!!!!!). If you do go during typical breakfast/brunch hours, be prepared to wait. It's worth it though... portion sizes are large and the food is delicious. I've been twice: once with a girlfriend to catch up and once with my family, so I'd say it's good for any occasion.
(4)Vannie N.
Im a fannn! And i wish there was a place that could compare to this place back home in the dc metro area. Omg the red velvet frenchhh toasttttt is to die for and i love there lattes. Its got great service. Menu is really creative :) highly recommended for brunch... They close early though so check the hours.
(5)Deepika B.
Our favourite brunch place. We loveee this place. There is always a wait for minimum 15 mins that we dont mind at all cz the food is worth it. I always order the belgian waffles here and they are always amazing with the same quality and crispiness. They never disappoint on this one. The veggie omlette is my favorite here with the asparagus, mushrooms and other veggies. Even the sides taste great (sausage patties and gravy). I always plan to order sumthing diff, but end up ordering the same things. Thats how well made the food is here. Overall, the service and the ambiance is good. A great place for a perfect lazy sunday brunch.
(5)Abe A.
I first visited this location earlier in the year in downtown Chicago. I recently tried the same restaurant in the suburbs. Very good service at both locations. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere. The decor was modern. The food was excellent. This is one of my favorite breakfast style restaurants. I would highly recommend this place for a good old fashion American breakfast.
(4)Sam G.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING BREAKFAST!!!!! (Yes, I'm yelling!) The Wildberry French Toast was OFF THE HOOK. The Banana Bread French Toast was delicious. I can't wait to go back to try some of their pancakes and breakfast skillets, which looked delicious! Just be prepared for a 1 hour wait if you get there after about 9:30am! Worth it though!
(5)Matthew M.
Overall, while the food is pretty good, the atmosphere and service leave a bit to be desired. Good breakfast fare. I had a tasty omelet special with spinach, goat cheese and caramelized onions, and the hash browns were good as well. Mysore particularly liked the homemade preserves. Unfortunately, this is not a place to come if you are looking for an intimate setting. Lots of crowd noise due to the high ceilings and no fabric. We had to ask each other to repeat things in conversation, because we couldn't hear each other over the noise. Our waiter was business-like and not very warm. I was particularly concerned that he reached across the table and directly over my smartphone with a dripping pitcher to refill my iced tea.
(3)John M.
My wife and I went to Wildberry for breakfast a couple of weeks ago. I had the Mexicana skillet. It was pretty good - just enough heat from the jalapenos to make me start sweating but not painfully hot, so heat-wise it was just about right for me. It was a mountain of food and I almost gave up on finishing it a couple of times, but i persevered and finally ate it all. My wife had two eggs with bacon. Again, she thought it was good but nothing really any better than making it at home. Well, except for having to do dishes if we made it at home. We both had 2 pancakes with our meals. As noted in other reviews, the pancakes were thin and a bit tough. They weren't bad though. Service was good and the food came out quickly. All in all everything was ok. We'll probably go back and try other things.
(3)Kimberly G.
Very busy on the weekends and it's biggest draw in is the great location and modern look. Most breakfast places in the suburbs are diners and are older looking. This is fresh, bright, and open which is a strong appeal. The staff have been great and once your seated the wait for food is not long. I love their breakfast food because it is light and fresh. They offer healthier options with their omelettes and they are super tasty. I have had a side of their pancakes and they were light and had just a little bit of homemade whip cream on them.. very good! I am a huge fan of breakfast and this is definitely one of my favorites.
(5)Cole A.
The BEST breakfast place; GREAT food, reasonable prices and quick service. Try the skillets, they're delicious!
(5)Laura C.
Absolutely LOVE this place. They have the tastiest brunches I've ever had. I tend to get the berry crepes, which are perfect. Today I got the red velvet french toast which would have been the sweetest, most decadent desert I'd ever tasted if I didn't have a bite off my brother's plate of Oreo s'mores pancakes. WOW! Probably a little too sweet for my tastes normally. But being home for the holidays I thought I'd indulge. I could only eat about half of my serving, but I'm pretty tiny. My brother downed his pancakes and had the rest of my french toast. The mint mocha lattes are also a favorite of mine. yumyumyum.
(5)Stephanie B.
Holy overwhelming menu! I swear their menu is almost as big as Cheesecake Factory! They offer a bevy of breakfast items including fresh-made omelets bursting with fresh ingredients, waffles, skillets, crepes and more! The place was completely packed. I can understand considering Schaumburg doesn't have many breakfast places. We waited for almost 30 minutes before we were seated. I thought it was a nice touch that they had a freestanding coffee/tea bar in the lobby area. Many people were inclined to purchase a coffee, tea or espresso. Nice touch! My friend and I were simply overwhelmed with the options, and I think our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs. I asked for suggestions from the server who wowed us with the Fresca omelet and Signature WildBerry pancakes. We were told that we could upgrade the pancakes that come alongside the omelet could be any of the signature pancakes for just 1 buck. Since my friend and I couldn't just pick a sweet or savory breakie item; we decided to split. Within minutes we were presented with our piping hot omelet chock full of fresh, creamy avocado, sun-dried tomato, spinach and provolone cheese, perfectly crisp hash browns and a single pancake topped with vanilla anglaise and WildBerry puree. Our coffee cups were always topped up with perfectly temperated coffee-- I opted for the hazelnut. There are definitely some unique items on the menu such as the Napa Fig Omelet that I can't wait to go back and try! All in all, the experience was comfortable and the food was delicious.
(3)George D.
Wow!! What an improvement over the past couple of times I have been here.. Food was good as always and the service was a lot better. ( fast & accurate ). The one problem they won't solve is the ridiculous amount of time you have to wait to get a table.. ( up to one and half hrs).
(3)Sarah B.
I went last weekend for the first time and it def won't be the last!! It was excellent! I had the biscuits and gravy and it is the best recipe for the dish that I have ever tasted. Love the paper lanterns on the wood cabin-feeling ceiling. My gf had the denver skillet and loved it. The fruit was fresh and the coffee was hot. Great customer service and it was verry crowded, which tells you many people love it :)
(5)Hideo M.
Being an omelette kind of guy for breakfast, I had to try their pancakes since it seems like they're really good at making that. Had the Berry Pancakes packed with strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. In between the pancakes there was a spread of yogurt. Pancakes were super fluffy, didn't need the syrup since the there were plenty of berries and sauces lathered on pancakes.
(4)Sharon P.
Everytime I've gone here, the waitor/waitress/hostess have been overly friendly, and the food is great! My only wish is for Wildberry to be open for dinner!
(5)Dan N.
We are always on the look out for a new breakfast place (the best meal to eat out) and seeing the comments on Yelp we decided to give it a chance. It was a Saturday morning pretty early but there was already a decent waiting list, but we didn't let that stop us. They have a large waiting room with a Coffee stand ...am much to my surprise there were serving Intelligentsia Coffee, That a big plus in my book, I got a very reasonably priced Mocha that as good as anything I have gotten anywhere it blew my normal Starbucks out of the water. My go to first try at a new place dish is a skillet I am a sucker for good hash browns and normally you get the largest portion in a skillet. Here is where the problems started the hash browns had no color and no crunch I understand it was a Saturday and their very busy but they have the makings of something excellent but they need to spend alittlemore time and care on the dishes. The Eggs were cooked unevenly one cook to perfection the other had very runny whites. Plus the skillet seemed to be only cooked on one side the other had cold unmelted cheese and raw vegetables. Theres nothing I hate more then raw green peppers in my skillet and one side had cold raw ones and the other side was well browned overcooked. They have a nice presentation serving the skillets in a frying pan. I just wish there would not rush the dishes out and put allittle more care into each plate. I understand people may have to wait alittle longer and it may take alittle more time, but the quality of the food need to be the most important thing
(3)Maria P.
I went here on a Sunday with my husband around 8:45. This place was a zoo and the wait was 25 minutes, so we figured we should try it. They have a coffee and bakery station set up while you wait which makes the waiting period that much less painful. The coffee at the coffe station is fabulous and for some odd reason tastes much better than what they serve you in the restaurant. The coffee is great, decent service, cute dining area, OK food. The portions are humongous! There is quite a large menu, so if you're looking for a creative twist on pancakes, crepes, waffles, and omelets, this is the place to try.
(3)Rachell E.
Arrived here on a whim for a late morning/early afternoon brunch and this place was PACKED. That's always a good sign, so my husband and I decided to brave the wait, we were famished when our buzzers went off... Seated, greeted, and tweeted (Corny, I know :)) we were ready to eat and boy oh boy was I excited to see red velvet french toast on the menu. I make it a point to try RV french toast whenever I see it on anyones menu and this was hands down THE BEST RED VELVET FRENCH TOAST I've ever had. Not only was it fantastic tasting, not to sweet, cooked to perfection, but it was sooooooo much I had to take some home for the next morning. AMAZING RVFT. My husband had the pecan pancakes and he loved them, he said that he can see why they were voted some of the best pancakes in the Chicagoland Area. Breakfast for two plus two premium drinks was 35 bucks including tax. Pricey for breakfast but soooooooooooo delicious, we will make the drive to Schaumburg again and again now.
(4)Missy H.
I was in Chicago for the weekend, visiting my sister. She told me this place was amazing and that my mind would be blown. I was skeptical, but it was just as she said. The fig omelet, tiramisu pancakes, and eggs Benedict were all phenomenal. The orange juice was fantastic, even with the pulp. The service was great. The food was prepared and brought to the table really quick. We ate here twice while I was in town for 5 days. Highly recommended!
(5)Nicole S.
Best breakfast I have ever had! A must try you won't be disappointed!
(5)Elyse C.
Love Wildberry! I usually go to their location in libertyville but we were in the area and need breakfast, I had the los Altos benni and it was awesome! Chorizo is my most favorite breakfast meat besides the usual bacon, and the chipolte hollandaise was a great touch, I still want to conquer the Oero smores pancakes!
(5)Jane K.
Mmmm~!!! So deliciously good here you'll be happy that you woke up early for breakfast! I've been here few times and every time I went, it never failed to please me. One of the best breakfast places I have been to! Got picked up at the airport and went straight here to start my day back at home! We couldn't decide what to get because everything is so great. So what do hungry people do in times like this? Order basically everything! Napa Valley Fig Omelette, Wildberry Belgian Waffle, Wildberry Pancakes, Corn Beef Hash Skillet, Tiramisu Pancakes, and...toast. Everything tastes so amazing, fresh, and perfect. By the end of the meal, nothing was left over, not even a crumb. Every time I come here, I try something different, and it's always delicious. Food does not take long to come out, and the service is great! Not sure what else I can tell you about this place, it's great. The place is big and busy, but the service is great and fast. The price is decent and everything tastes wonderful!
(5)E S.
YUM YUM, everything on their menu is tasty! The only bad thing is the wait. It sucks.
(4)Rita B.
Heard great things about this place. Read reviews on Yelp (which were mostly positive). Went Sunday morning with my husband. There was a 30-40 minute wait. We waited, patiently. In the sitting/waiting area there is a little coffee shop/area. The drinks were OK. Coffee was smooth, not bold (which I like) but the price was way too much for it not being Starbucks. Finally seated after 35 minutes. Server was very kind and helpful. Had no problems with him. The food was just OK. My husband had to send his food back because it was not cooked through. My food was just OK but I had to picked around to the better looking stuff. I've had better food at IHOP. Honestly, there was nothing special about this place. Not worth our time. I do have to say, they did give us a $10 gift certificate for our inconvenience.
(2)Roshni P.
Nice food, staff, and great service. We were told a 30 minute wait and we were called within 10. There were a lot of people and we were serviced quickly. I had the chocolate chip pancakes and the boyfriend had a veggie omelette. We were both satisfied.
(4)Kasia K.
Seems like anything you get will be delicious, very nice menu. WIll definitely be coming back.
(5)Gayle S.
I love their breakfast, it is not cheap but you get what you pay for. Fresh cut veggies in my skillet and the Carmel latter was amazing. I have been here 3 different times and it has been good all 3 :-)
(5)Dana M.
I checked out reviews before I had brunch for the first time here! I thought I had decided on the Corned Beef Hash but when I got there, the special was Red Velvet Pancakes. I love red velvet cupcakes so I thought pancakes could only be amazing, right? After careful consideration and wanting a more savory meal, I settled on the Hash and was NOT disappointed. The mix of corned beef, hash browns, and two eggs over medium was perfection! I had the sides of buttermilk pancakes and fresh fruit. I also ordered the fresh squeezed orange juice everyone was talking about but I thought it was SO sour. It made my throat hurt. No wait during the weekday = happy me!
(5)Michael P.
This is my favorite breakfast restaurant. I've been to this location and the chicago one and they are both awesome. I love their skillets and its always a ton of food. definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(5)Sarah D.
The other Yelp reviewers did not disappoint me! We arrived a little after 9am on a Saturday and were seated right away. Just as suggested, we were seated right away. (By 10am there was a large wait.) I had a hard time deciding what I wanted but settled for what they seem to be known for - their signature pancakes. They were truly out of this world. Best I've ever had. Who knew creme anglaise could make pancakes so wonderful? The bacon was a disappointment but the pancakes were so good that my 5 point rating remains. This is most definitely our new breakfast place.
(5)Kelly S.
We enjoyed the food at WildBerry. I had the delicious Napa Valley Fig omelette. The whole family enjoyed their meals, including the sliced strawberries, hot chocolate, and outstanding preserves. A food theme at WildBerry is berries -- and that's a great one for breakfast. The decor is modern and aesthetically pleasing, except for the cheesy pictures of big fruit in the back room. The music was just silly -- muzak played without the synethesizers. The waitstaff was competent and professional, if a bit restrained. My only real criticism of WildBerry, and it is a big one, is price. Breakfast for 3 (2 adults, 1 child, no big ticket items) was $50. That is about $20 too much for our average breakfast at a good pancake house. Go early or you will have a wait. Located near many hotels, as well as the Woodfield Mall. Separate building (very attractive stone), ample parking.
(3)Frances J.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!!!! My girlfriends and I went here for brunch yesterday and it was perfect! Our server was great and our food was DELICIOUS! The prices are very reasonable. The Tiramisu pancakes are out of this world! We will definitely be going here again!
(5)Kathy O.
Our first time there this past weekend as I had coworkers giving Wildberry Kudos! Glad I checked it out, tons of yummy food for cheap! It was busy so was a 30mins wait and well worth it! Great service, great atmosphere Many food options to pick from, we had breakfast and it was very good, served quickly also! You gotta check this one out! They also have a bar/grill next door that is part of it. The outdoor beer garden looked nice. Also there was an out door type of fireplace so I think it would be great to check that out too!
(5)Sarah S.
Wildberry is my favorite breakfast place! I go here two or three times a month and I am never disappointed. I usually get an egg white omelet while my fiancee gets the banana bread french toast. Both are very good. They usually have great specials as well. Last month they had pretzel bread french toast that was amazing! I find their staff to be great as well. When I thought my omelet was made with too much better, not only did they remake the it with Pam but they gave me a ten dollar gift certificate! My only complaint is that there is usually a long wait. This past weekend we had to wait 45mins to get seated and other costumers had to wait an hour. That being said, I think it is worth the wait!
(5)George B.
Great breakfast place! Wildberry has a great staff, and even better food. Prices are similar to other places in the are, but portions are very good. Absolutely delicious food! I used to be a fan of Richard Walker's, but after going here, I am now a convert! Good coffee, good portion sizes (3 crepes instead of 2 at walker's), good front of house (Walker's has dropped significantly).
(5)Jenny C.
Love this place. Very cozy and welcoming on the inside. Banana packcakes were larger than expected! Always a pleasant surprise. They have great variety and unique items. And everything I have ever tired was great! (I'm vegetarian, so it's nice I have a ton of options!)
(5)Jisha J.
My cousin and I decided to get breakfast here on a Sunday morning. The wait time was horrendous (over an hour and forty minutes, after they had told us it would be an hour) but once we finally got seated the food was delicious! We split an order of the chocolate chip pancakes (bittersweet chocolate chips) which was absolutely amazing. They were moist and very sweet. We ordered bacon and hash browns on the side which were also great, but nothing you can't order somewhere else. The service was great and I will definitely come back again.
(4)Sam N.
Service was good. There was a wait so we went over to Wildwood next door to have a drink. The menu is abundant. We had the eggs Benedict which were ok,the poached eggs were way overcooked. We told the server and she immediately corrected it. We also had some chocolate chip pancakes which were amazing. They truly have the best pancakes in Schaumburg. I'd go here again.
(5)Christine F.
Love this place. My husband and I come for breakfast once a month or so. great environment, friendly staff and fair pricing.
(4)Stefanie K.
I ordered a make it yourself omelette: cheese, mushrooms, and avocado. DELICIOUS. Very fluffy and perfectly cooked. I didn't get the hash browns, but it came with a nice fresh fruit cup, and a side of yummy buttermilk pancakes. My boyfriend got the butcher something or other skillet that he took out super fast, he thought it was delicious as well. The price was spot on for the food, I also ordered a small chai tea latte and definitely think it was better than the one I normally get at Starbucks. My only complaint -- be careful about substituting sides! I should have asked how much it was, instead of the hash browns I wanted turkey bacon, and our waitress did say it would be an extra charge... but $3.25 for THREE slices of turkey bacon?! I don't think a buck and some change per slice is worth it, so make sure you ask! But all in all, I would definitely go again.
(5)Mark E.
We visited while staying in Schaumburg on vacation. Their signature berry bliss pancakes were so good we came back for another round before we left. Other high spots included great service, their skillet breakfasts and their corned beef hash. My wife also spoke highly of the chicken salad. Highly recommended!
(5)Chrystina Z.
Berry bliss pancakes are excellent, and if you're not already diabetic, you soon will be :) Went here for a wedding shower. We were seated in a private room on the restaurant's western side (tons of windows flood the place with light). It's a clean, modern, yet cozy place that's perfect for social gatherings on an early Sun afternoon. They make tons of smoothies/drinks too. I would go back here for brunch if I lived in the area.
(4)Doe L.
The only thing I have against this place is the wait! wow... make sure you're not hungry yet because you will be by the time you get seated! I'm a little skeptic though... I don't usually like checking our wait status but since it was ridiculously long, I decided to just check... I went up there and asked how far down the list we were and i noticed our name was already highlighted... he told me some random wait so i went back outside... and then 2 seconds later, our notifier went off... hmmm. tricky tricky. but the food and service is great. everything we got was very delicious and very large portions. I barely finished half my dish (corned beef benny... very yum). and had to take it to go and finish it the next day. (still yum)
(4)Tim K.
Try Richard Walkers instead. Getting seated here was a disaster. Hostess was very rude. They wouldn't seat 2 people that had been waiting 35 minutes at a 4 top but would seat 3 people that walked right up. Food was sloooow and mediocre at best.
(5)Linda K.
Finally made it to WildBerry Cafe after hearing about it from several people. Went on a Sunday late morning so, of course, there was a wait...about 35 minutes. We waited outside in the sun so it wasn't too bad. The menu is huge and I had a hard time figuring out what I wanted. Everything sounded so good! Decided to share with friend the Rocky Mt. Crepes (scrambled eggs, ham, onion, pepper) and the Cinnamon Pumkin Pancakes (from the specials menu). Got our food relatively quick considering how busy it was. Both items were quite decilious and generous in size!! Service was promt and friendly. Prices were decent. Looking forward to going back and trying other items. Maybe for lunch next time.
(4)Adam H.
This place rocks. There is usually a wait, but there is a coffee bar in the lobby if you want your java immediately. They make their own jelly/jam which is awesome, and they make some mean eggs. I will definitely call first before I return because the wait is rough if your stomach is growling when you walk in.
(4)Jennifer C.
Went in this morning for brunch. I had a chai tea latte and my hubby had a strawberry lemonade. The strawberry lemonade was really good, but I wouldn't recommend the chai tea latte. To eat my hubby had the taffy apple crepes and I had the bliss berry pancakes. The pancakes were amazing! I don't even really like pancakes, but these were awesome. My husband's crepes were pretty good. I am giving this place 4 stars because I will definitely go back and have the pancakes. The service was pleasant and adequate.
(4)Lori W.
Here on fathers day. Crazy busy and a 35 minute wait with probably 100 people waiting outside. I had the Colorado omelet and a side of applewood thick smoked bacon. My date went sweet and had the berry bliss Crepes. Both of us very happy with the freshness and flavor of the food. mine has big chunks of fresh green peppers and ham. His strawberry marscapone filling made him moan with delight. Portions are generous, but not so huge you feel stuffed when done. Service was excellent. We watched a table for six turn over in less than 4 minutes. Great place. Worth the wait. Even offered us coffee to go!
(5)Hannah K.
I've never had pancakes as good as the Oreo'Smores chocolate chip pancake! It was the best I breakfast I've ever had. In addition to the white mocha. The omelet and hash browns were good.
(5)Mary J.
The food is fantastic, although I will say I have only had a few items on the menu because I order the same thing every time. I recommend the Berry Bliss French Toast and the Florence Benedict (eggs benedict with bacon and spinach). I also like their bacon, and their Wildberry Orange juice, which is a mixture of fresh juices - real, actual juice from actual fruit - you can taste it.
(5)Katrina G.
Finally got to try this place out and I'm glad that I did. We came around 9:00am on Sunday and we were seated fairly quickly, although when we left it looked like the crowd waiting had tripled. I ordered a standard two egg breakfast; the eggs, toast and hashbrowns were good, however the bacon was not. I left bacon on my plate, and that says a lot. I can't really even say why...it was thoroughly cooked even some charred parts but was all limpy and weird. Not a fan...anywhoo...we all shared an order of bisquits and gravy (meh) and the tiramisu pancakes....what a heavenly creation. Service was very good. Coffee was good. I'll come back and try a sinful pancake concoction again, but I really do like a more savory breakfast. I'm thinking about deducting another star for bad bacon, so I'm ending this now.
(4)L H.
I hate how much I enjoy this place. We almost always do take out because the wait is so long. But the food is wonderful for a breakfast place. Fantastic berry jam.
(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 Wildberry a 4 overall. The food was good and pancakes were great, but you'll pay a few dollars more for the franchise setting and may wait a while to be seated. The servers are very attentive. Pancake (original) **** great taste Sausage (links) *** good Eggs (scrambled) **** good Coffee **** great coffee Venetian skillet ***** excellent!
(4)Drew D.
A friend and I decided to head over to Wildberry for brunch the other day. From the moment we walked in, I was impressed with the ambiance of the place. It was very comfortable and clean. We both had omelettes, and they were so very good. They were light and fluffy, and HUGE!! Neither of us were able to finish all of it, but we kept on picking at the food because we really *wanted* to finish it because of the quality. Then, of course, there were the pancakes. Oh sweet baby Jesus. We were happy to find out that we could substitute regular pancakes for any other kind of pancake or crepe on the menu for a very nominal charge. I know other places that won't let you do this, so I appreciated the flexibility. My friend got the Nutella crepes, and I opted for the tiramisu pancakes. The flavors were lovely, but not overstated, and the texture was perfect. I would most definitely come here again. There are far too many varieties of pancakes to be had, and that alone will make it worth the return trip! :)
(4)Shannon S.
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like breakfast with your family. I guess my wife and I were trying to be unique but it seems that every family in the Northwest Suburbs had the same idea. Oh well... The space is open and clean while the food hit the spot. Here's a rundown of what the family ordered: Wife: Crepes with Nutella, bananas, and strawberries. - anything with Nutella is chocolate creamy awesomeness. for the Kids: A stack of chocolate chip pancakes and a side of sausage links. - I wasn't sure if they were just hungry but it was all gone between the 2 toddlers. Me: Colorado Omelet, hash browns, and raisin toast. - Let's just say that it stood no chance against my appetite. So why the 4 stars? The service was slow and I'm pretty sure it was our waiter and not the fact that the place was buzzin' at 8 am on a Sunday. Knowing the fact that there are 2 locations (1 in Libertyville and 1 in Schaumburg) I have a feeling that WildBerry may be frequented more often by my family.
(4)Lisa C.
I have been here on several occasions and each time the food was phenomenal! I've had the Corned Beef Hash twice and a traditional Eggs Benedict and loved them. A word of caution, you will have to wait at least 30 minutes and the atmosphere makes it difficult for conversations. Service is prompt and friendly and the food plentiful.
(5)Alanna K.
Woohoo for Wildberry! So my friend and I went for a girl's day out for v-day...and boy was this place packed! The wait was about an hour, and yes, they do have this big waiting room, but it seemed like it wasn't big enough because of all the people that were waiting to be seated! Anyways, the service was really good. Our waiter was super friendly, attentive, and was able to answer any questions that we had. My friend had the corned beef and hash skillet, and I had a leek/brie/mushroom/bacon/something sweet like dates or something omelet...it was one of their specials going on. Fan freakin tastic!! I'm not a big egg person, but I wanted to try it...and I was so glad that I did! Next time I go back I really want to try some of their special pancakes because they looked pretty scrumptious!
(5)steven c.
our new breakfast/brunch place from now on! The menu had a ton of stuff, and it took us a little while to decide because we all wanted more than one thing :-) We eventually settled on their Wildberry Belgian Waffle (where you get fresh berries in Chicago at the end of December is beyond me) and the Corned Beef Hash Skillet. Most palces have corned beef hash that's just too salty but this place was great. Service was supper quick and attentive. What more can I say, if you are in the area and can make it in before they close, go check it out!
(4)Lisa G.
I won't go here on the weekend the place is a madhouse! But during the week it's great! I had the wheat berry crates great for my diet!!! Hubby had a steak sandwich and loved it the kids both enjoyed their pancakes! We will come back but only during the week we don't care for the 45-1 hr wait!!
(5)Josh J.
I've been here multiple times and it has become one of my favorite breakfast spots. The staff is always friendly, the service is attentive and the food is great! I'd recommend the Espanola omelet, Berry Bliss pancakes or the Tiramisu pancakes. If you've never been here, put this on your list of "gotta try."
(5)Johnny B.
I do not give out 5 stars very often, but for breakfast (and sandwich) this is great. Of course I did not go on a Sat or Sun. It was noonish on a Wednesday. Staff was really rolling. The woman of the day suggested this place. Very visible off Meacham. EZ ot get in and out. Lots of parking! The place is BIG in size. Excellent service started with a welcome greeting and immediately taken to our table. Sat in the airy Florida room with all the windows. We perused the extensive menu of breakfast treats and lunch entrees. Very Varied! My lady ordered the Turkey sandwich with the works. Chock full of moist turkey, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Of course on a Freshly baked pretzel roll. Yum, Yum!! I ordered a skillet with 3 different meats. Eggs over EZ were perfect as ordered. Great hash browns and toast to boot. Our entrees came out in 5 minutes! Piping HOT! Best skillet I have had in years. Dana, our server, was very helpful and efficient. I congratulate the Wildberry Team for a great lunch. Johnny Chitown
(5)andy p.
I love this place!!!!! To really get some good food go on a weekday where it isn't that busy and you get seated right away. The food has been consistent all the way around. I spilled my fresh squeezed orange juice and with a blink of an eye the server was there with a fresh cup, and new order of my food, the bus boys cleaned and reset out table and there was not a second of hesitation!!! They also have the best chicken sausages and turkey bacon I have ever had!!!! Must go and def worth the wait on the weekends!
(5)Mary M.
stay away on sundays but any other day YOU MUST GO HERE!!!! IM SOO GLAD I FOUND THEM. EVERYTHING I CAN ASK FOR IN A DINING EXPERIENCE. I'LL BE COMING BACK FOREVER. THANKS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!
(5)Kristen W.
I loved this place! Yes, I was having stomach issues that day, but will go back again. The server was great and understanding that I didn't feel well. She tried her best to make sure I had a great experience no matter what. I did not get stomach issues from this restaurant though, just to let everyone know. I was having a reaction to medication, not food poisoning. I had the pancakes with berries and they were out of this world. Definitely will go back!
(5)Muj A.
Went here for Easter Brunch with my wife. It was really good. I had the breakfast burrito with turkey sausage and the thing that stood out to me was the green salsa they use for the burrito. Just the right kick in terms of spice. The turkey sausage was seasoned very well also. My wife had an Omelette which she thought was really good. Then we had to try the red velvet french toast, that was really tasty. Really rich, almost a little too rich. I've had brunch places that are definitely a lot better, but this place is great because it's local for me and really good. I'll be back to try out more of their menu.
(4)Rebecka S.
I was so disappointed in the food here. We went on a sunday and waited about 45 minutes which I expected. We were able to have good coffee from the coffee bar and sit outside until we got a table. Everything sounded so good on the menu and it has received such great reviews here on yelp...We were all so excited for brunch but the food we got was bland, Seasonless, and flavorless. It was so noisy inside we couldnt hear each other and kind of gave up on talking too much. They could definately benefit from installing some acoustic panels! I noticed there were chunks of dirty honeydew melon under the table next to us when a new table was seated, so it didn't seem that clean in the crowded part of the dining room but I'm sure it must be hard to notice all those things when you are turning tables so fast and it is so busy. Our waitress was a sweetheart though and gave us great service. The intelligentsia coffee bar was a nice touch with delicious coffee and more offerings than just a cup of coffee. My latte was delicious! And of course it's nice to be able to get intelligentsia in the burbs finally! I'm not sure they serve you the same coffee once you are seated though. The barista didn't say hello or anything just looked at us blankly until we asked if we could tell him what we wanted but he definitely lit up when his friends came by the coffee bar. Im not sure if I'll go back here, it just didn't seem worth it.
(2)Todd M.
The only reason I knocked a star off is because it can sometimes take forever to get in. But that's more of a compliment to their food...because it's delicious. All of the staples are good, but my favorite on the menu is the breakfast burrito. It's Chipotle sized but filled with chorizo and all of the good stuff. Too good...
(4)Andrea R.
The food at Wildberry is awesome and the service is usually decent. Any place that serves Intelligentsia is good in my book. They have excellent breakfast choices and wonderful salads. The weekend wait SUUUUUCKS big time, so we don't go as often as I'd like. Also, I need to take away one star because their bathrooms are DISGUSTING. They are always dark, damp, and look and smell dingy. There are always leaks on some of the toilets, they are frequently out of toilet paper, and the floor is often littered with tp and paper towels. It is definitely a turn off for an otherwise lovely brunch spot.
(4)Kim M.
I only go to Wildberry during the week at lunch time. I hear the weekends are always packed. A great go-to spot for pancakes and eggs. They offer some sophisticated versions of the classics that go down well with their signature Wildberry juice.
(4)M P.
I've been here twice already and I'm definitely a fan. The first time I had the banana bread french toast and it was yummy. The banana bread was dense and flavorful. The second time I went, I had the wildberry waffle and was in heaven. The waffles came with a sugery glaze that was just sweet enough to where I didn't even need to drench it in maple syrup. The waffle itself was cut into 4 pieces topped with blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. The best part was that the waffle never got soggy, so I was able to enjoy it. The wildberry orange juice is definitely my favorite. I normally find OJ very acidic, so the wildberry OJ is a great alternative. Overall, this place is great and I love that it's in Schaumburg.
(4)L Z.
Overpriced and LOUD . Don't come here if you want to converse with anyone... Large open eating space that feels like you're dining in a warehouse.
(2)Brittany W.
I was in the area on business and read some of the reviews - so I woke up early to try it out before attending my meeting. As I was waiting for the restaurant to open, a waiter (Sal) that worked there yelled out his car window that me and a friend were losers. I was pleased with the service and food. However, I was not happy with the conduct from their waiter and informed management. Management assured me that "Sal" would be dealt with - hopefully this happened. Overall, the server and food were decent for the price but was disappointed in the other staff.
(3)katrina d.
This place has the best breakfast food I have ever had in my life! They have a wide menu so you don't have to have breakfast but I suggest you do. They also have lunch items like sandwiches burgers and wraps. I had the Española Omelette with pumpkin bread French toast and if you think that sounds good, it was better than you could imagine! It is comfortable, warm, and inviting. I went there with my girlfriends and our children and everyone loved it. We will defiantly be going back!
(5)Juan M.
OK. Nothing special. Fancy plates, not much flavor. Healthy options seems limited (or menu does not point them out clearly). Better choices in the area, with much more flavor (Panera). Tables are to close together when you have coats hanging off the chair.
(3)Maryam S.
I was really looking forward to going to this place since I'd been craving for a good Belgian waffle for a month now. So when hubby suggested we try it on a Sunday morning I lept. It has a good location, although it doesn't seem to have it's own parking lot. It was very crowded when we got in at around 10 AM and we were told it would be a 45 minute wait. So wait we did. I got a wild berry latte from the cafe in the waiting area in the mean time which on hindsight was the best part of my experience. We were seated before the 45 minutes was up and the service was good. Our waitress did not ask if we wanted anything to drink (which may have been due to the fact that I was holding my latte cup but hubby had not had anything to drink). We debated on whether or not she should have asked and we decided if he wanted a drink he would have asked for one! So there we go, settled! I suddenly decided I wanted the veggie omelette since it came with a side of hash browns. Husband tried to have me get the waffles I'd been talking about for a month with a side of hash browns, but who has waffles and hash browns???!!! So I ended up with the veggie omelette, hash browns, and whole wheat toast. Good sized portions (maybe a bit too much, I couldn't eat lunch that day), but EXTREMELY lacking in salt and pepper. I mean, no flavor what so ever! I should have gone with the waffles, although they may have lacked sugar as well. :(( Any way, it was nice trying a new place, but I would not go back.
(2)Joe B.
The boss treated us to some Wildberry since it is very close to my job. The food was excellent! I tried the tuscan chicken sandwich and it was incredible. I would recommend this place every time if you are close to it. They even have a pretty decent lounge that I visited with coworkers a while back. So its definitely worth a trip
(4)Sarah P.
Had a delicious breakfast at Wildberry today. The restaurant was right near our hotel. The wait was about 20 minutes, but they have a large waiting area with a coffee bar. After we got seated, the service was prompt. I started with delicious fresh squeezed orange juice. I enjoyed crispy smoked bacon, eggs and blueberry pancakes (don't judge, I was hungry). Everyone I was with enjoyed their meals. I tasted the french toast, which was satisfying and tasty. Would definitely go back here!
(5)Monica L.
The menu is as expansive as the dining room. I enjoyed the "special" omelet with spinach, thick apple-smoked bacon and chèvre cheese. It had lots of flavor -- whatever they're frying this stuff in, it's great. My honey had the breakfast burrito with this amazing green salsa that must had avocado mixed in it -- spicy but not obnoxious. Coffee was strong but smooth. Saw lots of smiles on servers' faces -- busboys, too; must be good management. Saw a lot of families with small children so there must be a lot to appeal to the tots, too.
(5)Pamela M.
Food quaility doesn't matter when the service is so poor. How about a party of 20 with reservations seated at opposite ends of the restaurant and "if we didn't want to take the tables there were plenty of others waiting". Is that how they train their managers on customer service? The noise level was just below a shreik.
(1)Brad L.
The service is fantastic and the food is even better. Price was very reasonable. My fiance and I wanted to try this place after seeing it on Chicago's Best and we were not disapointed. They are known for their specialty pancakes and french toast, cranberry pecan is phenomenal, but you can get anything from fried eggs to eggs benedict. I highly recommend Wildberry Cafe to anyone who enjoys breakfast food!
(5)Lababe V.
I'm so so soooo going back! I live about 30minutes away aahs heard about it by a customer at my job that's an hour away, I looked up the reviews wanted to give the breakfast joint a shot & I fudging loved it! Totally going back for pancakes & the amazing mocha!
(4)Emm S.
Okay, went back a second time after the manager had contacted me about my previous review, and I have to say... it was quite good the second time around. The server seemed a bit busy so he had a couple of oopsie moments, but he was friendly and the food was really quite good. Be sure to come early as it was quite busy on a Saturday morning at about 10am. I would go back again!
(4)Nirali S.
I love the food here! I've been twice now, on Sundays, and this place is always packed! My friends and I split Florence Eggs Benedict, Espanola Omelette, Oreo S'Mores Pancakes, and Red Velvet French Toast on my most recent visit. I wasn't too impressed with the omelette, but everything else was awesome! I couldn't have asked for more savory or sweet foods all in one meal. I also had a Peppermint Mocha with my meal, it was a perfect December brunch drink, and it was huge! I love going to Wildberry when I'm in the burbs, great food!
(4)Danielle S.
Delicious. The menu is very varied and everything that my party of eight ordered was amazing. The staff is great and well trained. It was a really great environment.
(5)H. W.
Okay so this was my first time here. The place looked great when walking in and we were seated promptly. Service was quick and polite. I ordered the wildberry o.j. which was awesome, and a cup of coffee (also super tasty). That is where the positive experience ended. I ordered biscuits and gravy with eggs (two, over medium), and a side of bacon. The food came out pretty quickly which was nice. My eggs were a joke! One was over done and the yolk was a gross color of yellow. The other was under cooked?!?! Not sure how that us even possible. The biscuits were totally over cooked and the gravy was regular at best. I also had broccoli bits on my plate (sure didn't order that) As for the bacon 3 pieces, two cooked fairly well the third was burnt to a crisp. All in all a disgusting experience. I would never go back. Now I'm just hoping I don't get sick.
(1)Erik H.
I would recommend getting here before 9am on a Saturday or you will be standing in a large crowd of people waiting to get in. And for good reason - everything here is fresh, homemade and tasty. I got the homemade corned beef hash (which didn't taste like it came out of a can) and for a dollar extra got a side of specialty pancakes, in my case their signature Wildberry pancakes. Holy tastebuds Batman, those were fantastic! Whatever fruity, cream-cheesy sauces they pour over those things belong in a restaurant that should be twice the cost. The next time I'm up at 7 on a Saturday I will come again.
(5)Tammy T.
My son and I had a chance to eat here twice while in the Chicago area. It was absolutely fabulous.
(5)Elena A.
I wavered between 2 and 3 stars because the food is meh, but the service was good. But since food is more important, I went with 2 stars. The waiting area was pretty busy, but has a coffee bar in the front if you want to just grab some coffee to go. Once seated, I ordered their Almond Joy coffee, light on the coconut. It was pretty tasty, although almost too sweet. I didn't like that the coffee was served to me in a to-go cup. I'm not really sure why they do that, but if I'm sitting for a meal, getting my coffee in a to-go cup made me feel awkward, like they were already anticipating my leaving. I asked for a mug, and the waitress was kind enough to essentially remake it for me in a mug. The waitress was obviously at the end of her shift (you could see she was tired) but was very accommodating and friendly. The food, however, wasn't that amazing. I tried their bacon which was good, but not exactly memorable. I ended up with a corned beef hash skillet which wasn't that great. It was overly salty, and I could barely finish half of it. They did cook the egg properly, though. My friend got the veggie skillet, which she said was just decent, and the other friend got the Southern Benedict, which he polished off. Overall, I thought it was alright, and wouldn't mind having to eat here again, but given a choice, I would probably choose to go to Egglectic on Algonquin instead.
(2)Kati H.
Breakfast on a Saturday morning at 9am... with a 2.5 year old.... can be torturous. This was our first time at Wildberry and we will definitely be going back. There were quite a few folks waiting when we stepped in but its nice and wide open (with a coffee bar if you can't wait!). We only waited maybe 10 minutes and we were seated in the side porch area. It is not cramped or crowded and while it was pretty noisy in the main area, it was pleasant where we were. Our waitress was friendly and speedy... our food came out lightning quick (all great with a little one!). DH had a benedict plate and I had the breakfast burrito. Both were great.... but not so sublime that we won't try something else next time we're there. Coffee was the big hit.... you can tell its not the standard bean. Portions were generous We'll definitely go back if only to work our way through the interesting breakfast menu!
(5)Val D.
Fabrulous breakfast!! I had the whole wheat fresh berry crepes and my husband had the fig and walnut multi-grain pancakes, both of which were magnificent . Wonderful attentive service. The waiters had each other's backs (using their words) and were all charming and friendly. Al fresco dining on a beautiful summer day with no waiting. The line of people were waiting to eat inside but we got seated outside immediately. This is my new favorite place for breakfast.
(5)Queen J.
What a nice pleasant breakfast spot. So many choices, I wanted Pancakes when I walked in the door. After going over the menu 3X, I finally decided on the Southern Benedict. English Muffins. Flluufffie...top with an sausage patties an egg lightly poached and some delicious Sausages Gravy. Pretty Good If I do say so myself. Never had Eggs Benedict. Glad I was adventurous and tried it. When in Chi Town, look up Wildberry's You'll be pleased.
(5)Melissa B.
Ho hum, just another somewhat pricey breakfast joint. I say this because prices for say, pancakes or crepes were decent, but all of the extras one normally expects with breakfast (like sausage, bacon, or hashbrowns) are available on the side for a separate charge and our bill quickly added up. The price for OJ and coffee was very high too. My Nutella crepes were WAY too sweet- as in hurt my cavities sweet. And I am the sweets queen! Also they were just plain not very good- I've come to a realization- only order crepes from a FRENCH restaurant where they know how to make them. I tasted my hubby's pancakes which were just OK. I did enjoy the bacon, cheesy hashbrowns, and the look of the place. Very friendly service too. But I would never go out of my way to return which was what I did to initially visit.
(2)J S.
I had late brunch at this place one weekend.. The place looked very nice considering that this is a breakfast/lunch place. The plating looked pretty nice too. I am used to having family restaurant breakfast food but this place was pretty fancy. The service was great. My dish had some eggs and I told the server that the portion of my egg looked small and he brought another egg with no charge. I was super full after finishing my dish. The food was yummy!!! I would want to go back again.. It's little pricey though and that's why I gave 4 stars. If you have some craving for nicer brunch, this is the place to go.. This place is only open for breakfast and lunch so remember that..
(4)Pal S.
One of the best breakfast places in town. Everything here is great. The staff is extremely helpful and try to customize your order as much as possible to suite your taste. Highly recommend the Nutella creeps and Oreo S'mores pancakes. Never been disappointed here. There is a long wait to be seated on weekends. So plan to get there early.
(5)suzanne a.
We go out for breakfast at least once a week. For years tried new places but ever since finding this place... it's ALWAYS where we go now! Best food,I mean hash browns done to order! Great service! And the choices.... you could never get tired of this place. We drive 25 mins to get here. Worth it :)
(5)Roy A.
I was not expecting to give Wildberry 5 stars and I kind of am looking for reasons to downgrade it to 4, but I really can't. That should prove that it's a good place to go to for breakfast. I generally prefer eggs more so than pancakes or french toast for my breakfast and although Wildberry has obviously has both, it seems that they are much more known for their pancakes, french toast, crepes, etc. Every one I've had from here was very, very good and the eggs certainly did not disappoint as well. The coffee is very good also and they generally have some different specials that will pique your interest. All in all, a great and surprising breakfast place with a variety of dishes that stand out.
(5)Nix F.
AMAZING. Sure its loud and crowded and you gotta wait a while, but it is SO worth it!! Best pancakes we've ever had and they have different types of eggs benedict, including mexican style with chorizo!! so good!! I live in downtown but would SO drive out there for their food!
(5)Kae C.
Good strawberry pancakes.
(4)Jeremy B.
Great place for breakfast. I get the standard eggs, bacon hash browns so you cant mess that up, but the girlfriend got some tasty french toast with berries. Super delicious!
(5)Mae S.
Service was great, love the mushroom and ham skillet. Love the French toast. Apple cider was ok.
(4)Al K.
when we went to wild berry for breakfast i had a lot of expectations from it..the huge crowd waiting to be seated did everything to increase them further. Its cozy and the staff was very friendly. we had tiramisu pancakes and espaniol eggs. I was slightly disappointed in the food. My pancakes lacked that tiramisu flavor and were more like cinnamon flavored, nonetheless they were fluffy and yumm.. the eggs were a lil dry too. hazelnut coffee was good. overall it was a good comfy experience but i would go to a place closer to my home than to wildberry.
(4)Zack G.
The best breakfast place around. The food is wonderful and they have THE BEST lemonade ever... i get passion fruit lemonade YUMMMMMM!!!!!!
(5)Angelina C.
Yum! Great French toast, amazing skillets, and I love their wildberry orange juice. The only thing that made me give them four stars is their hours; sometimes you want breakfast for dinner!
(4)Shanna V.
First time here...I got a Veggie Skillet and my husband got the Corned Beef Hash. The berry OJ I started with was a nice treat and the food was amazing! Loved the toast and berry jam. I have to come back so I can try the French Toast or a Crepe.
(4)Sharon L.
what the french toast! if i could give this place 4.5 stars, i would. this place has a plethora of different breakfast foods to choose from to satisfy all taste buds. my eyes quickly become bigger than stomach whenever i'm here. reigning supreme of all the dishes, in my opinion, is the french toast. my mom can't even make it better than theirs. that's definitely sayin' sumptin'. if you drink coffee, be sure to order a cup to compliment your breakfast. it's always fresh and never burnt. and they serve only the best! an intelligent choice of intelligentsia. the food comes out surprisingly fast. and what's even more surprisingly is that their food is always on point. this alone is worth at least 1 star. :) one last note: be prepared to wait at least 45 minutes during their peak weekend breakfast hours (usually starting from 10am). come before 9:30am to beat the rush.
(4)Nikki M.
Very delicious! The wait was crowded, but worth it. Eggs Benedict is fabulous!
(4)Esther K.
i love this place and i take my family here when i get the chance. they love this place as much as i do. the ambiance, the service and the food are all great! you have to try the corned beef benny, salads and skillets.
(4)George S.
Our breakfast club tried out Wildberry Cafe in Schaumburg yesterday. First the bad. We were seated then had to wait too long to be greeted and get our coffee ordered. Then we had to wait even longer to actually get it and it wasn't even that crowded yet. Good restaurants train their wait staff to take care of that right away. The hot sauce that I had asked for when I placed the order wasn't delivered until 5 min after the meal was delivered. That should be on the table prior to the arrival of the meal. The prices are a little expensive too. Other than that I had a Colorado Omelette that was good and opted for the upgrade to the Wildberry pancakes. My friends raved about the Tiramisu pancakes. The waitress was fun and friendly and it was a good experience over all. I will probably try the Libertyville location at a later date. Also, the coffee is quite strong. I am sensitive to caffeine and had 3 cups and was buzzing all day! On a Saturday, you should probably get there before 9:00 am. We got there around 8:30 am and it wasn't crowded at all. When we left at 9:30 am, the line was to the door.
(3)Lauren R.
Great food & selection. Staff is great. A little small but I know the other side has a restaurant as well and they share the kitchen with them. I had the omelette and is was cooked perfectly and came with hashbrowns and a side of fruit.
(4)Jeff L.
the food is great , the wait staff has always done a great job. Ime giving the place 4 stars instead of 5 because its so expensive.... The other thing that bothers me is... they give you a card to fill out at the end of the meal how you feel about your food , service etc etc and there is a comment area . The thing that bothers me is they want to read the card WHEN YOU BRING IT UP TO THE COUNTER... when your standing there... IMe sorry but your not going to get honesty from your customers like that.... that should be read after you have left.. In defense of the place they say its to ( RECTIFY ) the situation if there is a situation... I just think its better if the customer goes to a websight or something...
(4)Sandy E.
This is THE breakfast place if you have no idea what you want for breakfast and need choices that are large, and fun.
(5)Josh L.
I went here on New Years Day with my wife, and it was crazy good. I ordered the Venetian skillet, and substituted the sausage for bacon, and had a side of pancakes. It was incredible good. The pancakes were so light and fluffy, and the skillet mixed in with the vegetables was outstanding. My wife ordered the cinnamon apple crepes, which were also very good. The only downside to this restaurant is that they are only open until 2:30pm. Other than that, I honestly believe that this place could become a regular spot for us to have breakfast. If you go here, I promise you will not be disappointed.
(4)Vivian L.
French toast is delicioussss. There can be a long wait if you go at peak weekend breakfast hours but it's worth it.
(4)Ann W.
I absolutely love breakfast/brunch restaurants! I wanted to eat out for breakfast once during the week I stayed in the Schaumburg area. Wildberry was the lucky restaurant I picked to try. I got there a little after 7am. My waitress was fantastic! Wildberry's OJ is fresh-squeezed. Fabulous! The OJ tasted out of this world. I don't even know how to describe it. It was just amazing. So if you go to Wildberry, be sure to order a glass of fresh-squeezed OJ. I ordered the corned beef hash as my entree with two eggs over-medium. I substituted the whole grain pancakes instead of buttermilk. For being a pancake place, the pancakes were average (not as fluffy as most pancakes and tasted like they could have been cooked on the griddle a little longer). Surprising, I know. On the other hand, the corned beef hash was probably the best corned beef hash I have ever eaten. I could tell it was freshly-made. Large, crumbled pieces of corned beef mixed with shredded potatoes and onions. I actually ate the entire portion of corned beef hash and the 2 eggs. I didn't eat the side of hash browns since there were already potatoes mixed into the hash. Wildberry has homemade preserves, so I may have been better off getting toast with the preserves instead of the pancakes. They might have gotten a 5-star rating. The only reason they're getting 4 stars is because the pancakes weren't that great.
(4)Jen L.
Fantastic selection of cappuccino, latte etc. My husband ordered the berry blast pancakes and LOVED them. I ordered the Florentine Benedict and wasn't in love with it. The eggs came out too hard boiled...not runny the way they should with Benedict. Although the Hollandaise sauce was pretty good. Service was OK. I would go back and give it another shot though.
(3)Maria C.
Pleasantly surprised with this suburban place. I have to admit that I am a little skeptical of Breakfast Restaurants in the burbs. They tend to attract a strange crowd and most of the times I walk out wondering if I shouldn't have made my own scrambled eggs. This is different. The place is nice and open, high ceilings and great food and service. Not as cool as Eggsperience in Glenview but a good option in Schaumburg. Of course, if you're looking for posh, you have to go to the Renaissance. But this is a nice option for an unpretentious yet yummy brunch. Just get there early. It books up quickly!
(4)Sandhya N.
Drool. Everything I've ordered from this place= bomb.com . I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine and it was the best damn breakfast I've ever had.
(5)Scott B.
My wife and I tried Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe this morning based on the positive reviews of others here on Yelp. We were staying at the nearby Renaissance Hotel for our anniversary, and I wanted a nice place for us to eat rather than at the hotel. I was a bit nervous at the other reviews that indicated that waits on the weekends could be more than an hour. What a relief when we showed up a little after 9:00 a.m. that the wait was only 10 minutes for the dining area, but if we wanted a table on the patio, we could be seated immediately. We decided to have breakfast on the patio as the weather was perfect for sitting outside! I highly recommend the patio as the dining area inside can get loud. My wife and I both ordered a made to order omelettes and we both ordered a side of biscuits and gravy. The omelettes included hash browns and a choice of toast or two pancakes (my wife and I both had the pancakes). The omelettes were fantastic and the biscuits and gravy were the best that I have had!! The best part was that when I finished my meal I felt satisfied and did not feel like laying down for the rest of the day. If you are in the Woodfield area and need a place for breakfast, you cannot go wrong with Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe!!
(5)Carolyn K.
Great breakfasts. Friendly service. Quick on an early Sunday morning.
(5)Irene O.
It's always hoppin' so i always expect to wait about 20 minutes. it's a good addition to the schaumbug brunch scene
(4)James M.
The food was great! I had the Espanola omelette with a strawberry-banana smoothie and Wildberry OJ. My friend had the Wildberry French toast. Long wait to get in was the only negative.
(4)Jin Joo L.
Last Sunday we went instead of our usual Honey Jam Cafe in Bolingbrook. I've always wanted to try this place. We had to wait a half hour!!!! It was only around 1pm when we got there! Parking is a pain in the but because the parking is so far from the actual building. No big because you get to walk off your meal afterwards. Once seated it took a while for the server to come. She didn't even introduce herself so I still have no idea what her name is. I just had to wave her down everytime. We had the Veggie Skillet and the Fresca Omelette. Wow both were amazing but the Veggies Skillet was our fave. The Potato soup was very watered down with barely any potatoes. The oyster crackers made the soup better. With the pancakes they serve butter and syrup with wildberry jam. Wow that's awesome jam!!!! I had the rye toast which was very burnt. I would;ve requested it to be redone but we were very hungry and I didn't want to bother the server. I was already requesting extra settings, napkins, catsup, lemons, and extra butter. =P Afterwards we finished it off with Tiramisu Pancakes. Wow... very good fluffy and really tastes like Tiramisu because of the batter and sauce they place inbetween. We figured out the best way to eat this one is to butter and syrup each layer and then eat each bite with at least three or two layers at once. Yum! We walked it off on our walk back to the car. I will definitely be going back to try some other yummy dishes but I tend to stick to things I like. Too bad you can't make reservations.
(3)Windea H.
I went here for the first time after reading the reviews on Yelp. I must admit that this restaurant was pretty spot on. This restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and a very friendly staff. I ordered the bacon and onion skillet. Everything from the eggs to the onion to the bacon were cooked perfectly. The side order of pancakes had a nice flavor to them, not as fluffy as I typically like them but still very good. WildBerry also has lunch and dinner menus as well. I look forward to coming back and trying something new.....4 stars!
(4)Isabelle L.
OK, maybe the key to a better experience here is to avoid weekends. Got there at 1:30 PM on a Sunday for a late brunch. The parking lot is shared with the adjacent sports bar and Costco so we turned around for a few minutes for a parking spot (unusual scene for the burbs unless it's Christmas shopping time at nearby Woodfield mall). Finally got a spot, parked and walked in and waited 40 min for a table. So was all this hassle worth it? well, not really. The place is big so it gets quite noisy and it's hard to carry a conversation unless you are playing the game of let's shout louder than the folks seating at the table next to us. The service: hurried with waiters running around between tables and sweating: not a pretty sight. The coffee: good. They serve Seattle Best dark roast so you know what to expect. The food: OK but nothing really memorable or out of this world, just good quality usual breakfast fares: omelets, pancakes, skillets... Overall, OK food but certainly not a relaxing brunch spot.
(3)Doug T.
Wildberry Cafe is the current trendy breakfast place in the suburbs and, in fact, is only open for breakfast hours (more or less) until 2:30pm. Being a popular place, there was quite a large crowd waiting for tables, and I stood for about 20 minutes for mine. Aside from a large breakfast menu, they also have a variety of sandwiches and salads. The food is excellent (thusfar I've stuck mainly to the breakfast menu items). The prices are a little high for a breakfast place and/but the portions are fairly large. ($7-$8 for pancakes/waffles, no sides.) Browse the side dish menu, however. This morning I had a fairly large portion of very tasty corned beef hash and bacon for about $8 total. The hostess and waitstaff was very friendly and professional, not intruding on my morning magazine reading beyond refilling my drink and checking once or twice to see if I needed anything. So, Wildberry is more expensive than your typical IHOP, but I think the step up in quality is quite worth it.
(4)Asya K.
My bf was raving about the food at Wildberry and convinced me to give it a try. The wait was long on a Sunday but the quoted time was accurate. I guess I should mention that I have been a server for many years now and my attention to detail is on a higher level. Hence, when our server showed up chewing gum while speaking to us, I had doubts about how great the experience was going to be. I ordered "Two eggs any style" that came with hash browns and a choice of pancakes or toast. I upgraded my pancakes to the "Fig and Walnut Multi-grain". My bf ordered the "Strawberry Cheesecake Toast" and we also ordered their signature "Berry Bliss crepes" to go for my sister. The server told us that he will place the to go order when we are almost done eating since I wanted to prevent it from getting soggy and cold. When the food arrived, everything looked delicious and I didn't need any extra condiments since the server had brought them before the food. My bf's french toast was amazing, my pancakes delicious. However, my eggs were undercooked and so were my hash browns. I ate the eggs, no big deal but my favorite part of breakfast the hash browns were inedible. I was super disappointed not so much that they were undercooked but from the fact that our server never checked on how the food was, not once. In addition, when he came to give us the bill and took the dirty plates, he didn't even bother asking why I haven't touched my hash browns. Now every server will tell you that no matter how busy you are, you have to check back to ensure that the order is accurate and the customer is happy with the food. In the case that you are too busy to check and the food has been eaten, as a server you still have to ask "how was everything". I know that I am being too picky but come on, I could not enjoy my breakfast. If the server had come to check on us, they could have cooked the hash browns a bit more and I would have been happy, mistakes happen end of story. And lastly, the to-go order that I was promised it would be taken care of, arrived half way through our meals in regular plates not in a box. When we told the server at the end when we paid, he blamed it on the kitchen and never apologized. My bf was encouraging me to fill up one of the cards on the table (provided for you to rate the experience) but I didn't want to get our server in trouble, I was just hoping by writing a review here, the owner could take note and improve the overall quality of service. I know I would come back eventually since I did enjoy the flavored pancakes, however if the service is bad again, it would be my last.
(3)Blaise S.
I definitely would not consider myself a morning person, but WildBerry makes an early rising worth it! I've been here twice now, the first was a Sunday brunch at noon, where we had about a 20 minute wait. The second was a Sunday around 9 am, and there was no wait at all. Both times the food was great! Ordered Eggs Benedict, one of my favorites, and it was soooo good. My girlfriend got the blueberry pancakes, and loved them. Second time around I ordered the taffy apple crepes, so I'm two for two in great breakfasts. And to top things off, we both got the hot apple cider, very refreshing covered in whipped cream and a cinnamon stick. The place itself is great too. Fireplace in the lobby, nice and cozy. There is a coffee stand serving Seattle's Finest in the lobby too in case you can't wait for your caffiene rush. And it's connected to a bar, meaning you can grab brunch then a mimosa. This will be a place I go to again and again.
(5)Jeff D.
I have been here about 6 times in the last 6 months. I love it. 5 out of 6 breakfasts were great. The specialty pancakes are to die for and omlettes are very good. The only meal that was average was a skillet that was really greasy.
(5)Nathan W.
Best omelette I've every had. I think they may use buttermilk in the eggs or something... I've been 2 times thus far and have been thoroughly impressed each time. Haven't had any of their specialty pancakes but I hear they are pretty good, and the waffles are quite tasty. A definite must-try breakfast joint.
(5)Stacy S.
we were in today for breakfast. It was busy for a monday morning but we were sat right away. The place has interesting decor but its loud and not a real warmth to it. I got simple eggs and turkey sausage. It came out all cold, the french toast wasnt anything to write home about either. My husband liked his create your own omellette but i dont like have baked omelettes so I wasn't a fan. The bacon is applewood smoked but seems to lack really any flavor. Infact thats how all of it seemed, It was good to see that they had a great variety of lemonades for the kids and a good coffee menu but other than that, for $40.00 I can find alot better places to eat my breakfast at. I will say that our server was very nice.
(2)Matt B.
Very nice breakfast restaurant (not sure about other meals since I have only had breakfast there). Friendly, attentive service, nice atmosphere, good food. As far as meals, our table had Espanola omelet (delicious but spicy so beware), cheesecake French toast (delicious and decadent), and their signature craisin and pecan pancakes (good pancake recipe). Reasonably priced - slightly more than your standard IHOP, but much better and worth it. They serve Seattle's Best coffee and also fix fancy espresso drinks. We will definitely go back; I recommend the place.
(4)Gina D.
Became my favorite breakfast place :) glad they opened in Schaumburg much closer than the drive to their Liberyville location, but well worth the trip! The food is amazing, always fresh and can be customized, always a plus. The Wildberry orange juice is great and they make great lattes! It's worth trying, you'll get hooked as we did!
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