Rainbow Restaurant & Pancake House

Very friendly staff and great food! My boyfriend and I have become regulars here, and are fans of their country fried steak and eggs :)

The wait was very short even though the restaurant was filled. The staff was very friendly, especially the reception staff! The food was excellent! The only complaint is that the kids menu is on blue paper and we got 2 blue crayons with it LOL! If that’s the only complaint, you’re doing pretty well! We will DEFINITELY be coming back!

Food is fantastic. Best place to go grab breakfast hands down. The skillets are huge and delicious and the French toast is beyond yummy. Only complain is sometimes the service can be a little slow.

The good:
My husband enjoyed the Monte Cristo sandwich and the fries were amazing.
The navy bean soup is tasty and we even took some home because we liked it so much.
The portions are large
The service was friendly and attentive
They put a LOT of fresh avocado in my omelet.
The bad:
The omelet had a weird taste… I could not put my finger on it. I only ate half…
The crepes were the worst I have ever had in my life. Luckily my 4 year old is not picky and he ate them. They were absolutely DISGUSTING. They were gummy and tasted like they did not even have flour in them… like if they were made with cornstarch or something. Even syrup and butter could not improve them.

They serve a lot of food for a good price! I can never finish my food. And the waitresses are very prompt!

Good food. large portions, at a reasonable price.
The turkey club is the best in the area.

Good food. Friendly service. Clean. Great family place. Perfect for a late brunch or early breakfast. Their BLT is amazing and we love the warm muffins we receive on arrival.
They also have these amazing fries with their BLT. One time I did receive different ones which was very upsetting but the waitress assured me it was a one time deal.

Friendly staff… the crepes are the best and the wait time is never that long during their busiest times. Will continue to come here.

We’ve been here a couple times in the past few months and haven’t had a bad visit once. I usually stick to the breakfast side of the menu, and my favorites are the omelettes and pancakes. The omelettes are pretty big (4 eggs) and baked which makes them a little different. I most recently got the meat lovers omelette with feta, hash browns, and pancakes, which was super filling and a real value. The pancakes are the best and I wouldn’t go here without getting them. If you order a meal and you have the option of toast or pancakes, get the pancakes every time. I haven’t had them, but the crepes always look great. Outside of breakfast foods, I know the fries are pretty good (batter-​dipped, so lots of crunch).
They can certainly get busy on the weekends, but get there early and you’re fine. Or, just go around noon when it settles down a bit.
I had been to several diners while traveling recently, so now I appreciate how much better the service is here. The last few times we’ve had Ashley as our server, and she’s been the best. Super attentive and accommodating, quick with the food, and she never stopped. She was taking care of several tables alone and doing well by everyone, then cleaning and organizing stuff by the counters, then back to refilling drinks, etc. Very efficient. Definitely earned the tip that day.

Amazing Fries, The best one i have had ever.
So crispy on the out and the creamy within. Wow!
The server was sweet and management was quite nice.
Very crowded on a Saturday Morning and still a great place
Only bummer were the fruits. Some were soggy (cantaloupe) and some were bitter/​sour (strawberries) and some punctured and mashed (blueberries).
Apart from that everything is amazing. Looking forward to go back next week

The crepes are delicious, as is EVERYTHING ELSE we’ve ever ordered here. Omelettes, country fried steak, eggs with bacon or sausage, toast, pancakes or an English muffin — everything’s been great! The service is really good, too, and you’ll often see a manager (owner?) here on the weekends. I’m really not even a ‘breakfast’ fan but I love this place! Even if there’s a line (there usually is during brunch hours on a Saturday or Sunday), it’s worth the wait! Huge portions, comfort foods, and service with a smile — you can’t go wrong with Rainbow Restaurant!

Great little breakfast spot close to the house… go early on a Sunday or it is packed…

Service was Good, food was OK
I had the Two eggs, bacon & pancakes
Pancakes were really BAD

Besides the staff being nice I wouldn’t really recommend this place. When I went there my water cup was still dirty with some crud on the glass. When I asked the server for a new glass I did get one but same thing still dirty. The food was alright but I have had much better at other places in the area.

I made my first visit here earlier today and I have to make sure that I document the experience right away. I can only say this of a few places, but I genuinely have nothing but good to say about Rainbow Restaurant and Pancake House. It’s pretty nondescript from the outside, which is a big part of why I’d never gone before, but after that awesome experience that I had today, I will surely be back.
Most importantly, I came alone with my two very young sons (2 and 19 months), and they could not have been more gracious and accommodating. Our waitress particularly went out of her way to make the meal as enjoyable as possible. The kids weren’t misbehaving, just squirrely and wanting to grab most everything on the table. Even when a muffin ended up on the floor and some orange juice was spilled, she happily came to our table and helped. The icing on the cake was when one of them dropped his sippy cup on the floor and she picked it up for us and rinsed it off for him.
On top of all of that, the food was great. Very generous (and inexpensive) serving sizes, and it comes out hot and quickly. I highly, highly recommend this place.

My family and I tried this place. The service and food were excellent. The prices were perfect!

Great food. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.
We found this gem and starting going almost every Saturday morning for breakfast. It’s great home style food and the wait staff are really nice. You’ll meet the owner for sure, and if you have kids, he’ll make them feel welcome (sweet grandpa type).
We like this much better than Burnt Toast and some of the other local breakfast options. Only wish I had found it sooner.

Last time I reviewed, I reviewed our breakfast dining experience. This time, I am reviewing a lunch dining experience.
The kids and I stopped by here for lunch and we were blown away at our lunches. Young adult daughter had a chicken salad, I had a tuna salad and the littles had chicken strips/​fingers. Everything was so delish and fast and just perfect. The fries were the super hit of the meal.
The service at Rainbow never fails to amaze me. Everyone is always very nice.

This place is AWE-​SOME!
The service here is amazing and so is the food! The owner is very visible and visits all the tables to make sure that everything is up to his high standards.
Everything we have had on all of our visits have been delicious, from the country fried steak, chocolate chip pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, you name it.
The place doesn’t look like much from the outside, but don’t judge this book by its’ cover. Go inside and have an amazing meal, and great service!

Enjoyed it, typical «Greek» breakfast joint in Chicagoland, huge servings, friendly service by «Mary». Good coffee. Not too big a crowd on a Sunday if you arrive before 8A.