About Carmen's Pancake House

If you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a delicious brunch, Carmen's Pancake House in Waukegan, IL, is the place to be. Located at 488 N Green Bay Rd, this charming restaurant is known for its laid-back vibe, perfect for those looking to enjoy a quick bite or settle in for a relaxing meal. Whether you prefer to dine in, grab your food to go, or even have it delivered, Carmen’s offers all three service options, making it a convenient choice for any occasion.

Carmen's Pancake House is a go-to for comfort food lovers, with a menu that boasts a variety of mouthwatering offerings. From their freshly brewed coffee to their comforting small plates, there's something to satisfy every craving. The restaurant is especially well-loved for its pancakes, but the diverse selection of quick bites and small plates ensures there's always something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or a lighter snack, you’ll find exactly what you need to make your visit worthwhile.

The atmosphere at Carmen's Pancake House is perfect for a relaxed brunch with friends or family, offering a welcoming environment that makes you feel right at home. The service is friendly and efficient, and the menu provides a great balance between indulgent and healthy options. So, if you're in the Waukegan area and craving comfort food with a twist, Carmen’s Pancake House should be at the top of your list!

Special Menu

Fiesta Burrito

................................US$15.00

Scrambled eggs, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, jalapeños, ham, cheddar and provolone cheese with choice of potatoes or mixed fruit.

Chilaquiles & 2 Eggs

................................US$15.00

Served with rice and beans | add skirt steak 19 | add chicken 14.

Breakfast Enchiladas (3)

................................US$18.00

Scrambled eggs, chicken, green peppers, onions, wrapped in a corn tortilla, topped with ranchero sauce and melted Monterey jack cheese. Served with rice and beans.

Breakfast Sandwich

................................US$12.00

Choice of bread and meat, American cheese, choice of hash browns, red skinned potatoes or mixed fruit.

Emily's Garbage Plate

................................US$18.00

Sautéed onions, green pepper, bacon, ham and sausage mixed with hash browns and 2 eggs topped with cheddar cheese. Choice of one: pancakes, toast or mini waffles.

Strawberry Chocolate Cream Crepes (3)

................................US$15.00

Turtle Crepes (3)

................................US$16.00

Benedict Crepes (2)

................................US$16.00

(2) crepes filled with spinach and scrambled eggs, topped with hollandaise sauce.

Full Menu

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Business Info

Service options

+ Delivery

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

Highlights

+ Great coffee

+ Serves local specialty

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

+ Toilet

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

Crowd

+ Groups

+ Tourists

Planning

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

Monday: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Tuesday: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Wednesday: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Thursday: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Friday: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Saturday: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Sunday: 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM

488 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

Reviews

Come hungry, their servings are plentiful and will leave you so happy and full! My daughter and I just came here from out of town for a sporting event. We ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of chocolate chip pancakes, corned beef hash skillet and mini waffles. The food was so delicious, and the mini waffles were so cute and perfect! The staff is wonderfully amazing and very friendly yet professional. Will come here again next time we are in town!

- Crystal Perham -

If you aren’t going to Carmen’s for breakfast, you are missing out! We ordered several different dishes to try and they were all delicious. All homemade! I am not really an horchata person, but their horchata is amazing! The staff was very nice. 100% recommend.

- Isabel Rodriguez -

I was craving pancakes or French toast. Dennys took forever so my family and I were recommended to come here. It was the best decision we made that day! Straight to the point. Easy menu. Awesome waitress. Good energy. Smiling. My hunger was eased thanks to you all. Very good food at an affordable price.

- Ivan S -

Came here for breakfast this morning and with a group sponsored by Lake County Health Department We had a marvelous time and great tasty food! I been here before with family last year and we had a wonderful time! Fulfilling and delicious! Never disappointed! I had turkey bacon with rye and scrambled eggs with pineapple juice, something light but tasty. I just went today on 8-18 and our group has a marvelous time and wonderful meal and thanks for giving the coordinator of the program a treat for her birthday! I will and we will definitely keep coming back! Very delicious here and nice staff. This is the chicken fajita skillet it was fire banging lol

- Terrek Golliday -

Amazing service. I love the atmosphere. I am visiting from NY and this was definitely an awesome choice for first meal in Chicago. Great menu, great food, great service, great atmosphere. 10/10!

- Zuleyma E Portillo -

Great breakfast spot in Waukegan. Tons of options but I recommend a skillet. Large portions

- Tyler Williams -

This was a fantastic experience! Our son wanted to go to a local diner. He graduated from boot camp a few days prior and wanted comfort food. He got banana Nutella crepes and biscuits and gravy. My daughter got bacon waffles, and the bacon was even added into the waffle batter. I got a meat lovers omlette and hash browns, and my husband got raspberry lemon french toast, and they use real fruit! I will definitely say if you want to eat locally, this was a good place.

- karyn cubbin -

5+5+5 Carmen's, awesome! Clean bathrooms mean clean kitchens! The Skillet was awesome, a lot of cheese with the red potatoes, lots of veggies, good toast, excellent coffee, and gigantic sausage links. My wife had the eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon. Grapefruit juice, tomato juice, and coffee. Awesome ownership and awesome service. Couldn't find anything wrong if I tried! Capito?

- Johnny “El Dred” Gato -