Best Brunch Restaurants in Harwood Heights
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Elly's Brunch & Cafe (Cumberland Ave.)
A big-menu brunch specialist that moves volume without losing the basics.
Notable Picks
A high-volume brunch shop built for classic American breakfast cravings and efficient daytime pacing. The strongest plays are their skillet-and-egg lane and sweet-leaning specialties, ordered with one coffee and one juice so the table stays focused and service stays fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dutch baby, Chilaquiles verdes, Steak skillet
What Makes it Special: A big-menu brunch specialist that moves volume without losing the basics.
8.1
A coffee-first brunch stop that works best when you treat it like a tight, well-built café meal: one savory handheld plus one pastry, then linger with a drink. The menu rewards simple, repeatable orders more than sprawling brunch-table variety.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast burrito, Chilaquiles, Cinnamon roll
What Makes it Special: Café brunch that pairs strong coffee with focused, savory plates.
8.1
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
A high-output all-day cafe that mixes diner comfort with a Greek-leaning menu, so you can go savory with skewers or keep it classic with breakfast and sandwiches. Locals use it as a dependable meeting spot where portions are generous and the menu is broad enough to satisfy mixed cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Greek burger, Pork souvlaki, Chicken shish kabob
What Makes it Special: Greek-leaning plates inside a reliable all-day neighborhood cafe format.
8
A neighborhood breakfast counter with a comfort-first menu where omelettes and skillet-style plates are the safest path to a satisfying meal. The smart order is one loaded omelette plus one shared side (pancakes or potatoes) so you get the full experience without turning it into a backlog of plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Veggie Omelette, Pancakes, Home Potatoes
What Makes it Special: Big-portion omelettes with a simple, reliable breakfast lane.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A long-running, all-ages breakfast-and-lunch spot built around straightforward diner comfort and big-portion classics. It’s strongest when you stick to the griddle lane—one sweet plate and one egg-based plate—so you get variety without over-ordering.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry crepes, Waffles, Patty melt
What Makes it Special: A neighborhood breakfast institution that keeps the diner classics steady.