Egg Harbor Café

Excellent breakfast/​brunch spot! The potatoes are to die for. Pretty much everything I’ve ever had on the menu has been delicious. Wait staff are friendly and attentive and the food comes super fast. One of my favorite spots for breakfast.

Other than the roach I saw on the barista espresso machine… the food is decent but could be better, service is great though but wouldn’t recommend the place.

Bring back the old pancakes! And the turkey sausage and broccoli. Until then. Goodbye and good luck.

I have been going to Egg Harbor in Barrington for years and I rave to everyone about their pancakes. Recently they made a change to preparing the batter off-​site, or so I was told. Whatever was done completely changed the pancakes. They are no longer a big, fluffy, melt-​in-​your-​mouth wheat pancake you can’t find anywhere else. Now they are a wheat version of every other rubbery, blah pancake at every other pancake house.
They also recently removed turkey sausage from their menu, but their new addition of chicken sausage is a good substitute.
It may sound ridiculous, but the pancake situation will literally take this place off my list for a while — I won’t be fighting for it when trying to pick a brunch place with friends or family. There are plenty of other places around with basic breakfasts in the area to choose from.
Apart from my pancake rant…
They have amazing strawberry-​orange juice! Great staff and quick service. Their new location offers more seating, so the wait seems to be shorter. They have a good deal of outdoor seating, which is really nice too. Most of the people I know would still highly recommend this place — they do have a lot of great breakfast and lunch options and have gourmet seasonal menu items, and a decently sized gluten-​free menu as well.

Our favorite breakfast spot — the staff treats you like family and food is always consistently good!

The food was absolutely delicious! Had ½ sandwhich and soup. My server Danielle was very attentive and friendly.

I eat here regularly… Fantastic SERVICE Great FOOD! Totally recommend to anyone!

I’ll make it short & simple:
Great location, great service, and most importantly– great breakfast!
The problem… price. With tip, $ 76 for two adults and two kids… NO breakfast is worth that much money. In Cleveland we have Jack Flaps, which is just as good, probably better, and it cost us less. If you don’t mind shelling out a small fortune for breakfast, then this is your spot. It is too bad because the food and service are both top notch.

Ive been to many egg harbors and this has to be my favorite one. Its located in dt barrington. The seating in this location is just so scenic. You have the option of being seated outside on the patio or inside. They had seating quickly available for two indoors so we did that. My cousin and i were seated right in from of a large window where we viewed downtown barrington as we ate. I had the most amazing breakfast EVER. I decided to try something new and ordered the lobster scramble OMG its what dreams are made of! I also ordered strawberry oj, that too was just great. I will be back soon!

A measure of what I think about this restaurant is that I have eaten here regularly for more than 15 years. I’ve probably been to Egg Harbor more than any other restaurant. It’s my ‘comfort food’ place. The food is good, the service is great, and it’s just a awesome way to start the day.
My only concern is that it seems that they changed out much of their staff when they moved locations recently. I’m not sure why this is, but I don’t see as many familiar faces. The new folks are fine so far… but I’ll be keeping my eye on them. ;-)

Awesome breakfast/​brunch food, only reason for four stars is because they forgot about our corn beef.

First time here since they moved. Much better location now with more parking and more seating. Still very good. Had the Matt’s Meaty skillet thing with fresh squeezed orange juice. Yes you will pay more here for breakfast but it’s Barrington and the quality of food is higher than average.

Service and good is very good. Every time I leave — I tell the manager that their servers are excellent. Food is fresh and some unique choices. I have gone here since it’s been open. Love this place!

I loved the atmosphere and feel of this place, even though when we visited it was super packed and busy. It still had that ‘homey’ and comfortable feel and the servers were very nice and attentive, which was extremely appreciated since we had a rather large party. The food was very good though my specialty coffee drink was just okay. Would definitely come back for the food!

I had the spinach pie and it was really good. Hubby had breakfast.
Good food, good service and clean.
I’m a fan!

Five stars is perfect and it is hard to give to any establishment. So my four stars is like many’s five. Great place overall! Easily 15 – 20 minute wait over the weekend… meaning, it’s good food and people go! Little noisy, coffee is great and food is to die for! Great choices from hangover killers to healthy freak food. Must go!

Came to the new location with my boyfriend for lunch it was pretty good. The strawberry Orange juice was freshly squeezed. I had the Belgian waffle and cheesy harbor potatoes, the potatoes were particularly delicious. My boyfriend said his ultimate skillet was just okay and a little cold. I like the more open atmosphere of the new location. We had a guy in training as our server but we was doing well.

5 stars. Food/​service was excellent. We had a party of 3 and was seated in less than 10 minutes even though the place was packed. Plenty of places to park. Will go back again that’s for sure.

The food is good, though the last time I was there, I experienced a few service miscues, none were really the fault of my server.
Shortly after being seated, I ordered my food then went to the restroom to wash my hands. When I returned to my table, it had been bussed. Mind you, all I had to that point was water, but poof — it was gone. So shortly after, they realized what had happened and I was restocked with H2O again.
Then I ordered lunch. My usual full order of Santa Fe Chicken Roll Ups and an order of the Chicken Wild Rice Soup. Soon after ordered, my server told me that they had a run on the soup and wanted to know if I wanted to wait. So I opted for that. Next, my roll-​up comes out… I looked and knew it couldn’t be right, so I asked if that was really what I ordered. Well, no, it was the «soup and sandwich» combo roll up size — which I specifically said I didn’t want. My server came up and was apologetic — the kitchen had made a mistake (that’s one of the problems with having people other than the server run food out — the server would have noticed the miscue). So I’m given another ½ of a roll-​up on a second plate.
So I finish both and no soup yet — that was several minutes later. It was good — quite hot as it had just been made.
I’ll go back as I love Egg Harbor food — hopefully no snafu’s the next time.

One of the best breakfast brunch to try if u are ever around this place. Definitely worth the wait. The service and atmosphere is great even people with kids. I had the egg omelet and it was amazing. I like how when u order tea, coffee, juice or water, they actually bring u the whole pincher. U don’t have to keep waiting to ask for a refill. Amazing service. Well worth the price and drive.

Food was ok but overpriced for the quality. They have so many employees it seems they had to increase their prices to cover their pay. We don’t want to pay more just to eat on Main St. in Barrington. Atmosphere at their previous site was way better!

This place is amazing! My only gripe is it’s only open to 2! How sad. Great service, delicious food. If I could, I’d move in.

This place is fantastic! Came here on Halloween for breakfast, and everyone was dressed in cute costumes! It was super festive!
The employees are all super sweet! We were introduced to our server, and I think we only saw her once, all the other employees had no problem jumping in to help with whatever was needed. (This place was super busy! It was a 30min wait to be seated.)
My husband got some kind of BBQ pulled pork skillet, and he loved it. We were told it was a seasonal thing, so hopefully we can get back here before it’s gone! I got the San Antonio skillet with avocado, fabulous! I love spicy food & this skillet was loaded with jalapeños! Yum!
Totally recommend this place & we’ll definitely be back to try some different things!

Absolutely Fantastic !!!
Great Food, Great Service
and all in a very Sweet Atmosphere

I can’t tell you how much I love this place. If you’re looking for a egg-​cellent wholesome breakfast with a cozy atmosphere and great service, you’ll find it at Egg Harbor Café.
I grew up in Barrington, so this place has always been known as the go-​to brunch spot. They recently moved to a new building, which is absolutely beautiful. I’m so relieved they kept their cozy country kitchen feel. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, and now an awesome full espresso bar for on-​the-​go or while you wait for your table.
Keep in mind — They’re usually packed, but the wait goes pretty quickly with their accommodating staff. I really hate when people complain about the wait, because that’s what you should expect during brunch hours on a weekend. Since it’s a new location, a lot of the staff is new and young. There’s a lot of unexperienced waiters and hostess’, so you’ll have to be patient for the newbies.
Overall, I highly recommend Egg Harbor if you’re grabbing brunch with a friend or family. My favorite dishes are the skillet (especially the skillet combo with banana bread french toast). You honestly cannot go wrong with any dish though, since they go above and beyond with every meal. Our waiter, Dan G. is awesome, and remembers my order every time I come in – so know you’re in good hands if he’s your server!
I’m really glad that I can feel like a regular at this place. Egg Harbor Café will always remind me of home.

So this Egg Harbor Café recently moved to a new location just a few blocks away from the previous location. It is in a brand new building & looks very nice from the outside. When I first pulled into the parking lot it reminded me of a circus because it was packed & there was no parking & no one could drive.
When I finally made it inside after circling the lot it was packed inside & it was a little chaotic. Once we were finally seated the experience was much better. The server was very attentive & kept checking up on our table. I ordered the biscuits & gravy & my wife ordered the chicken sausage & goat cheese scrambler.
The biscuits & gravy were very good & one of the better versions of that dish that I have had in the area. The eggs were a little bit cold but they were still tasty. My wife’s dish was very tasty as well.
Overall the restaurant was very nice inside & out & the food was tasty. The service here was also good & the place was clean. I would eat here again if I was in the area for breakfast.

It was our first time here and I loved the atmosphere. We were sitting on a patio on a marvelous Saturday. My girlfriend ordered Farmer’s Market Benedict and Corn Beef Harsh on the side. I ordered Cassie’s Crepes. She really loved the Benedict! I didn’t really enjoy the lack of meat in our meals :(. Corned beef was a good substitute. However, not quite satisfying ;). Crepes were simple and delicious. Service was great. The only thing I was missing — music. It would be nice if they would add that feature at the restaurant.

friends from barrington raved about this spot and i can see why.
food was great, atmosphere was buzzing, people were getting their food and drinks quickly, they really do an awesome job accommodating children, and the wait staff was phenomenal.
you really can’t got wrong with anything on the menu and the coffee’s are all great, though some of the drinks are a little much for me, I’m an iced coffee guy but settled for their version of a frappachino, maybe? i don’t remember but it was icy and sweet, but obviously i slammed that sucker down.
i can see people coming here over and over again thanks to the great menu and wide array of food choices.

This is hands down my favorite breakfast place in the area. On weekends there tends to be a wait, but it goes pretty quickly and it’s for sure worth it. The new location probably makes the wait less frustrating too, with a larger entry way and more seating in general. I really love that the new space has such a huge patio! However, the new building just doesn’t have the same homey, cozy feeling that their little cottage style house had.
For the food… I’ve never had anything that wasn’t just delicious. My favorites are the chicken sausage and goat cheese scrambler which I always add avacado to, the veggie skillet, and when I’m in the mood for something rich and over the top, the lobster scrammble. They also always feature a flavored coffee and bring a whole carafe of coffee to your table so youre never waiting for a hot refill! Also, be sure to try the seasonal french toast at some point. I can’t even begin to describe to you how amazing it is!
It’s great if you want to be in and out, but they also never rush you if you want to sit, drink every last drop of coffee and chat (they do drop off the check right away, but I’m never offended by it and they don’t seem to mind if you camp out, when it’s not a super busy weekend breakfast rush.)

I’ve eaten here once in their old location, once in the new one. While the food was delicious, I do find the booths to be a tad uncomfortable (they are a slatted bench style), and the booths are also very close together — if you or someone you are dining with is overweight/​likes room at a booth, I’d choose a table.
First time I ate here was on Valentine’s Day, and I got the special — a cinnamon roll french toast. I liked it, and it was indeed true to the description, but I discovered that Cinnamon Roll French Toast isn’t necessarily for me (I like regular french toast better). The second time, I got the special as well — a scrambler with ham, scallions, and cream cheese. It was good, though different. I’d probably order it again.
The new location has nice, large windows that let you look out onto traffic and people walking by — it made it nice and bright inside and would be great for people watching.

My fiancé and I visited Barrington’s Egg Harbor Café this past Saturday for a late breakfast (10:30 am). We walked into the restaurant and it was busy… which I don’t mind because it lets me know the restaurant must be doing something right. I walked up to a very polite hostess and I put my name in, they gave me a buzzer, and told me it would be about 20 minutes. It ended up being a little less than 20 minutes, which is always nice.
Once seated, a gentleman almost immediately came up to our table and starting talking about the menu specials and if we wanted a beverage. We were thrown off at first because we hadn’t even had 20 seconds to settle in and see what beverages were offered. Polite gentleman, but I just felt a little rushed.
We looked over the menu for a little longer than normal just because we had never been to an Egg Harbor before and also the menu is quite large and… has a lot of good options in my opinion. After we figured out what to get it took a long time to order our food. Another waitress actually came over to our table and took our order. She was very friendly and patient and gave good advice.
My fiancé is a vegetarian and she ordered the Black Bean Burger Wrap which came two sides: diced sweet potatoes (she loved) and a cup of fresh fruit and she stuck with water as her drink. I ordered the San Antonio Skillet that came with an English muffin and homemade blackberry jam and ordered a 12oz. glass of their freshly squeezed orange juice (a must-​have). My fiancé wasn’t thrilled with the black bean wrap as she said it wasn’t seasoned well and the black bean burger itself tasted a little off. I, on the other hand, really enjoyed the skillet. The potatoes were cooked to perfection, the veggies were fresh, and the eggs were perfection.
All-​in-​all we enjoyed our visit, but it is about a 20 minute drive so we probably won’t make it back out there too soon. The service was just okay and we weren’t wowed by the food. If you are in the Barrington area I recommend stopping in and giving it a try — just stick to their breakfast and pick out an option that has «their favorites» icon next to it. You won’t be disappointed.

This location gets a 1-​star because of the lack of concern over the bread bag clip found in my Roasted Tomato Bisque. I let the waitress know about the soup and she didn’t bat an eye. She said sorry and explained that the bread is stored on the rack over the soup — like it was no issue. Come on, I could have choked on this!

This place has fast become my go-​to option for breakfast. Located in downtown barrington in a historical building, the restaurant is a charming brunch spot that exudes a classic Midwestern house.
This place gets busy so plan accordingly. One superb perk is free coffee for those waiting for a seat. This is a nice touch and definitely adds to the overall experience.
As far as food is considered, the portions are generous, prices are competent and the tastes are excellent. The items to try are the Garden Omelette — Standard omelette with fresh vegetables, Swedish Pancakes (These are thinner pancakes topped with lingonberry jam and a decadent butter), whole wheat pancakes which are light, fluffy and buttery. They also serve intelligentsia coffee which is strong, fresh and a perfect complement to the overall menu.
Will keep coming back :)