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Hours
Sun
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mon
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Hispanic/Latinx-owned
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CUISINES
American, Latin, Cafe, Spanish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Hispanic/Latinx-owned
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About
We are a small upbeat diner that provides an enjoyable dining experience to downtown Skokie. Sweet or savory... Our mission is to offer a wide variety of unique breakfast, lunch and brunch options. With our selective cuisine, bright atmosphere and friendly staff we are sure that you find something to please your appetite.
CUISINES
American, Latin, Cafe, Spanish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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4.5
72 reviews
Excellent
43
Very good
22
Average
5
Poor
2
Terrible
0
Christos A
1 contribution
May 2023 • none
This food is just the best and the staff isn’t even that bad if anyone says the staff is bad they are trippin. The food is just the absolute best on god I really gotta make that clear. The restaurant is a good size and the staff is fast. Outside seats are fire 🔥. This restaurant is just so good like just come you have to see how good it is. Just sit down order your food and wait so worth it even if it’s busy.
Written May 19, 2023
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Jnjtiger
New Jersey509 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
Restaurant is in central Skokie on a corner. Street parking, which could be a challenge. Some outdoor seating, which appeared quite popular. Pros: food very good, clearly freshly prepared, with excellent ingredients. Cons: very slow service. Appear short staffed, but also confusing. No menus when we went - late July - had to scan a QR code, which was not immediately obvious and not told upon arrival. Would be very tough with small children due to wait times after seated. Food good if you don’t mind wait and can find parking.
Written July 30, 2021
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OurCrazyJourney
Wisconsin307 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Absolutely one of the best breakfast we had in a long time. If you find yourself around stop in and give them a try you won’t be disappointed.
Written June 1, 2024
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KSIG1971
Skokie49 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
I met 3 other friends on Christmas Eve at 9 in the morning to catch over breakfast. The menu has a lot of very interesting choices and the food when it came was very good from omelettes to waffles everything as delicious. The one down side was that the service was painfully slow. I get that it's a busy time for breakfast, but not having enough wait staff is a great way to lose repeat customers.
Written February 11, 2020
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Gmanbumpy
Chicago981 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
I came here with a friend. I had the French omelette and they had the tofu scramble. Both were delicious. The service was excellent. The wait time was reasonable. Portions are good. I would definitely come back.
Written October 2, 2023
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Michael T
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
We have been regulars at Alexander's for years, it was one of our favorite breakfast restaurants.
Went this morning and EVERY portion had been reduced by about half, my wife's French Toast was especially ridiculous: two pieces of thin "bread" about 3" on a side, it would have been small for a children's portion, afterward she went home and had breakfast.
On my side of the table, the side of potatoes with my omelet was around half of the previous portion and the toast came with two microscopic tubs of butter and barely enough jam to thinly cover one slice of bread.
I don't know if this is a case of new management, or if current management had panicked and is enforcing draconian portion control, but whatever the reason neither of us require more than an average-sized breakfast, and we both left hungry.
Never again.
Written June 9, 2023
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Bill T
Chicago253 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
Excellent food, nice portions, and good pricing in an attractive bright and colorful environment with friendly staff assured this restaurant received 5 stars! The bacon and asparagus sandwich and the carnitas hash were delightful and highly recommended as is a visit to this wonderful Skokie restaurant!
Written February 17, 2023
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Joe19492019
Skokie4 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
Great restaurant for a hearty breakfast or lunch, large menu, good food and the service is Great !. There may be lines to get in on weekends.
Written November 6, 2019
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Christian F
10 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
The place is always busy so get your breakfast on the weekends before the 10am crowd accumulates. The food is always extremely well done with a great variety of dishes to choose from. The service is warm and consistently positive.
I personally like 3 or 4 meals that I can never choose between and they never disappoint.
My only complaint is the coffee. I personally don't like it at all and I like my weekend coffee choices. I do wish they had a full coffee bar. If they only knew how often I would go there if they had better coffee options.
Written November 5, 2019
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jif95chesed
132 contributions
Sep 2019 • none
To be honest, I may have reviewed this place many years ago. If so, let me begin by saying my wife and I went there yesterday and it's still every bit as good. The menu items are often unique and inspired, the portions are ample, the prices are reasonable, and the service is great. (We really need to get there more often!)
Written September 10, 2019
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BethKDChi
Chicago9 contributions
Jun 2019 • none
If you want good brunch food, this is a great pick; if you want a quiet brunch and attentive waitstaff, look elsewhere, especially on the weekends. The place is always hopping, often with a line out the door, which speaks well of the food but also means it's an energetic noise level and the staff is hustling (and you won't feel welcome to dawdle).
Written September 3, 2019
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Daydream14157386500
Thank you for the kind words can wait to see you soon thanks again.
Written April 18, 2020
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CSamSmith
Evanston89 contributions
Aug 2019 • solo
Wonderful Mexican restaurant that is posing as a breakfast spot. I encourage that you order something from their Mexican menu for breakfast. Que Bueno!
Written August 12, 2019
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Lois F
60 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
I love this place because they offer such interesting menu items, not just the usual boring sandwiches and eggs. Today we tried carnitas eggs Benedict and a balsamic glazed chicken sandwich. The eggs Benedict were served on a slice of cornbread & topped with a p,wntiful helping of pork carnitas, avocado, and hollandaise with a side of brunch potatoes, The sandwich consisted of a large chicken breast, goat cheese, sautéed spinach, and tomato drizzled with a balsamic glaze on toasted sourdough bread, it came with a choice of sides, I opted for the cream of broccoli soup. Everything was absolutely delicious,
Written August 8, 2019
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Lenore C
Chicago's North Shore9 contributions
Mar 2019 • friends
Unusual pairings. Terrific. If you’re tired of the same old ham & eggs for breakfast or lunch, try Alexander’s. Pretty good parking in Skokie making it easily accessible. Everything I’ve tried was delicious.
Written March 30, 2019
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mark s
Skokie27 contributions
Dec 2018 • friends
Been here a few times for breakfast and each time the food and service has been very good. Very good coffee too. My only issue is that when it is busy the noise level is loud. Also, when it is busy there is no place to wait. It makes you feel a bit awkward standing and waiting very close to the customers eating their meal.
Written January 15, 2019
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