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Egg Harbor Cafe

About Egg Harbor Cafe

Egg Harbor Cafe in Barrington, IL is a breakfast restaurant that makes the first meal of the day feel like a true highlight. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and dependable quality, this casual daytime dining spot brings together American comfort food, friendly service, and a family-friendly setting that suits every kind of guest.

Whether you are stopping in for a quiet solo breakfast, meeting friends for brunch, or gathering the family for a relaxed meal, Egg Harbor Cafe offers a comfortable experience that feels easy from the moment you arrive.

Its strong reputation is reflected in its excellent customer feedback, with a 4.50 out of 5 rating from hundreds of reviews, showing that guests consistently value the quality, consistency, and warmth they find here.

The menu is designed to make mornings, middays, and everything in between more satisfying. Guests can enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dessert, along with a broad selection that includes comforting classics, healthier choices, quick bites, and local specialties.

Great coffee and a thoughtful tea selection help complete the experience, while those looking for something more indulgent can also choose from beer, cocktails, spirits, and alcohol options. With fast service, table service, and comfortable seating, every visit is designed to feel smooth and enjoyable.

The atmosphere blends casual comfort with a cozy, quiet, and trendy feel, creating a space where people can unwind, connect, and enjoy a meal that feels both familiar and fresh.

Convenience and accessibility are a major part of what makes Egg Harbor Cafe such a dependable choice. Guests can dine outdoors, order takeaway, use kerbside pickup, choose delivery, or enjoy the full dine-in experience based on what fits best into their day.

The restaurant also supports a wide range of needs with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, helping make the space welcoming to more people.

Added comforts like restroom access, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi make it easy to stay a while, while reservations and modern payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments keep planning and paying simple.

Located at 125 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, and reachable at +1 847-304-4033, Egg Harbor Cafe stands out as a trusted breakfast destination where quality food, genuine comfort, and everyday convenience come together beautifully.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (986 reviews)
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Egg Harbor Cafe interior
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Katherine Merrill

Katherine Merrill

6 years ago

Egg Harbor Barrington is a family favorite! Whenever we’re in town, we like to come here for Sunday breakfast! I love the scrambles and the omelettes. Their english muffins w/ homemade jam are magical. The service is always very quick, even though you may have to wait for a table at peak times. Love Egg Harbor!!

Ian Petersen

Ian Petersen

4 years ago

After many years of driving past when they were closed after 2 PM, we decided to wake up early and try it out. Both of our breakfasts were packed with so much flavor. I got the Barrington Eggs Benedict and my partner got the Aztec Omelette. We devoured our food in a matter of minutes. Nothing else was needed to add to the dish, it was delicious as is. Their famous strawberry orange juice was also delectable as it had pieces of strawberries mixed in. The service was great and fast. We are so glad that we decided to finally go!

Deborah Rabine

Deborah Rabine

3 years ago

We visited the Barrington location this week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. First of all, they have delicious espresso based drinks! And their regular coffee and iced teas are great too. We were warmly greeted and shown to a table by a friendly hostess (kudos to Egg Harbor for employing people in the front of the house who some would consider "disabled"). Our server was friendly and very efficient. I had the lobster and seafood omelet that was filled with chunks of seafood and very delicious. My husband had the San Antonio skillet and he loved it! Very spicy and flavorful. We both loved the house made jam on our English muffins. I read another review that said the portions are small and I must disagree - we both took boxes home. Great experience!

Rika Winters

Rika Winters

3 months ago

The staff are wonderful! I’m a regular and the food is always good. I have my favorites of course but always love trying new menu items as well. Egg harbor is my go to place for a great meal!

Daniel Ritchie

Daniel Ritchie

4 years ago

This is one of my favorite breakfast places. On my most recent visit, I ordered the ultimate skillet and one of their current specials, lemon ricotta french toast. The skillet was delicious and the English muffin and house made jam that it comes with equally scrumptious. Truly, I wish I could have that muffin and jam every morning. The french toast was pretty good but I kinda thought it would be better than it was. Service is great and I recommend you join the online wait-list before you reach the restaurant because there is ALWAYS a wait since it is a well loved place. They turn tables over very quickly so the wait isn't long.

Sudeep Davis

Sudeep Davis

year ago

We stopped in for brunch on a Friday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised to see that the restaurant was pretty much full on one end. It was quite happening with people of different age groups and everyone was having a good time. We ordered 1. Avocado chicken grill sandwich (8.5/10) 2. Gregg's chili and eggs omelet (6.5/10) The bread was toasted to perfection on the sandwich which I enjoyed throughly. Potato fries were okay. Chili and omelet was fine, we should have taken other skillet / omelet. Would certainly visit again. Note for management: kindly pay attention to the water glasses. They do smell.

Vivek Babbar

Vivek Babbar

year ago

We recently visited this charming spot and were blown away by the quality of both the food and service. Our experience began with a cup of coffee that arrived in the most amazing coffee cups. Not only was the presentation delightful, but the coffee itself was rich, smooth, and exactly what we needed to kickstart our morning. For breakfast, we ordered the Eggs Benedict, and it was simply fantastic. The perfectly poached eggs were accompanied by crispy, golden-brown potatoes that added the right amount of texture to the dish. Next up was the Veggie Skillet Garden Scrambler, a fresh and flavorful combination of vegetables cooked to perfection. Each bite was packed with garden-fresh taste and seasoned just right, making it an excellent option for vegetarians like us. To top it all off, we indulged in the Blackberry and Banana Pancakes, and they were heavenly. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and paired wonderfully with the fresh blackberries and bananas. It was the perfect mix of sweet and tart, and we couldn’t have asked for a better ending to our meal. Overall, the entire breakfast experience was superb. The attention to detail in the food presentation, combined with the cozy ambiance and friendly staff, made our visit memorable. If you're looking for a place that offers a diverse menu and great vegetarian options, this is it. We will definitely be coming back.

Laurie Arslani

Laurie Arslani

7 months ago

First time here! Friendly staff! Great food! They didn’t rush us. I would highly recommend.

Matt

Matt

3 months ago

If you are in the area or even kind of far away, I highly recommend you stop in here for breakfast. I’ve been here many times and they never ever disappoint. The food is amazing and is always served fast and hot. The service however is where they really shine. Lilly is the absolute bestest. Super friendly and extremely attentive. She really made us feel like we were appreciated for being there. In an area full of options for breakfast, I will continue to visit Egg Harbor and will ALWAYS ask to be in Lilly’s section. Cheers!!

Mary Biancalana

Mary Biancalana

6 months ago

Egg Harbor Cafe in the heart of downtown Barrington was a wonderful place for us to meet and have breakfast. The staff here were very helpful and the menu is varied and unique. They have lots of specialty coffee drinks as well as loose leaf tea. We had the pot roast skillet as well as the gluten-free skillet and gluten-free cinnamon roll and all our food was served hot and fresh. We appreciate that they have a gluten-free menu and many gluten-free items. Erica was our server and she was friendly and accommodating. We loved l all the food that we got here and we definitely will be back!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

125 W Main St, Barrington, IL 60010, United States

Reservations

+1 847-304-4033

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 7 AM-2 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-2 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-2 PM
Thursday 7 AM-2 PM
Friday 7 AM-2 PM
Saturday 7 AM-2 PM
Sunday 7 AM-2 PM
Monday 7 AM-2 PM
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