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Manny’s Café

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Brunch restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Carol Stream


Address

184 N Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188, United States

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+1 630-949-2981

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (379 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 2 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (15) breakfast (14) Manny (14) good (10) time (10) staff (9) potatoes (9) service (8) family (7) friendly (7)
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  • 4/5 Paolo T. 1 year ago on Google
    Ok so if you rate strictly in the service, Manny's is a 5 star. They are very welcoming and really pay attention to their customers, which I appreciate. However, once you rate the food, I would have to honestly say it's just a4 Stars at best. I go to a lot of brunch places and once you start benchmarking and tasting the best, it's harder to give a 5 star unless it is exceptional. But if you are looking for a small hole in the wall, no frills, amazing customer service, and decent food. This is the place to go.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian P. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down this is the best place for breakfast I have ever been. Small place, but Manny and his team make you feel like family. If you are anywhere near, this is a must stop place for breakfast. You won't leave still feeling hungry. I had the BBQ Brisket Skillet with Scrambled Eggs and my son had the All American. Everything was cooked to perfection! I will be visiting Manny's again for sure. Even if I have a 3 hour drive. Well worth it. Thanks for the great food Manny.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clint F. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. My daughter got the Cheese Burger and devoured it. I got the Biscuits and Gravy which had just the right amount of spice to it. Will be back.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 IRAM 2 years ago on Google
    We are from out of town and found the good reviews in Google. Reviews are correct. Delicious food and friendly staff. We had Bananas Foster, traditional chilaquiles and the kids breakfast. Portions are big enough to share.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriella S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent customer service at this café, the waitress was very polite and quick! We ordered a bacon cheddar cheese burger and the banana foster french toast, our drinks were unlimited and the food tasted great! And if you keep your receipt you get $10 off your next bill. We look forward to coming again soon :)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert S. 6 months ago on Google
    Another amazing gem! It's kinda small and gets packed really quickly but definitely worth it!! I think it's family owned and operated and the staff are all so very kind! The food was TOP NOTCH!!!! We couldn't stop ordering food!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth N. 8 months ago on Google
    We ordered eggs Benedict, smoked salmon Benedict and a tall stack of chocolate chip pancakes. (Thank you to the reviewer that posted the menu! Online menus didn’t have the entire menu available.) Mom says the eggs Benedict and potatoes are a 5/5. I agree with the salmon benny. (The salmon benny being the reason we chose this place.) I would suggest adding an avocado or fresh tomatoes to the top of the salmon Benny but all in all, food is delicious. I don’t even like potatoes but these breakfast potatoes are 🔥! They are so flavorful, veggies are grilled, I assume the potatoes are too but not sure. The grilled green peppers and onions with the potatoes are really out of this world. (Remember I don’t even like potatoes like that!) The smell of the chocolate chip pancakes filled the car. (We ordered to go.) it smelled AMAZING. Daughter says they are delish and might have overdone it with the tall stack! But the great thing about Choco chip pancakes is how great they taste cold as well as hot. They don’t take Apple Pay and sadly I only had enough cash to cover the order itself so I wasn’t able to tip but Maria said, it’s ok, next time. So darn, I guess we have to go back next weekend so I can make it right with her. 😂 They have 6 tables that seat 4 and one table that seats 2. It’s a bit of a tight space but you know, sometimes the “hole in the wall” restaurants have THE best food and I would say that’s the case with Manny’s! If you found this review helpful, please be sure to give me a thumbs up!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandro S. 2 years ago on Google
    Had to try this place with those ratings. Didn't disappoint. Top 3 chilakiles I've ever had. Tasty & crunchy just how they got to be. Ordered them with skirt steak on top. Steak was great & portion on point. Pancakes were amazing taste & texture. 👌 Def coming back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina F. 5 months ago on Google
    The food here is made with amazing ingredients and the taste and quality are 5 star!! I come here as often as I can. The veggie omelet is the best I’ve ever had. It’s like home cooking.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary V. 10 months ago on Google
    I like this place. Its typically Mexican but with some American food. Last time the taco plate was stunning! Sorry for pick with already started food, but I wanted to share with u. Great job, guys.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L R. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by for breakfast this morning after seeing the positive reviews and it didn’t disappoint. Ordered the chicken and waffles and the bbq brisket skillet and both were really good. The waiter was attentive and friendly - had a great breakfast! Will definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie P. 2 years ago on Google
    Manny’s Café is incredibly delicious! Their place is everything! Perfect restaurant to grab some quality food for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. You can bring here your family and friends. This place has lots of selection, huge variety, and everything on their menu is really worth a try. The staff here is so welcoming, helpful, nice, friendly, and very professional. They treat all of their customers so right, they all know how to properly talk to the customers, and also they are willing to answer some questions that customers will ask them. Very personable staff. They really made my experience much better and happy. This Manny’s Café got the perfect location, it is very accessible, so near to other places, and they are popular. You can easily find their location. If you are here in this city you must visit and give this place a try. This place never disappoints. Excellent food. Great prices. Awesome deals. Amazing staff. Wonderful service. Everything at this place is perfection. I would really love to go back again when I have some free time. I am really amazed with the service they have here as well as their food. Thank you Manny’s Café! You all did a really great job! Keep it up! Cheers!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Have dined in, taken out orders, and have had events catered. All options have been phenomenal! Never disappointed with the food. Always feel a part of the family from the staff to the chef, Manny! Have eaten here since 2018 and it's now 2022, and our family has no intention of stopping! Great restaurant and hope that, if possible or if desired by Manny, that he would be able to get a larger building or open another location so that even MORE people would have the privilege to experience his exquisite menu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bradford S. 10 months ago on Google
    We went because of all the 5 star reviews and we weren’t disappointed. It only has about 10 tables so we had to wait 15 minutes, but it was well worth the wait. My wife and I both absolutely loved the Traditional Chilaquiles, and the berry crepes were excellent. We had to have it without caramel, because my wife doesn’t like caramel- I know, weird right? - but they were still excellent. We will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Razz C. 10 months ago on Google
    Manny’s Cafe is a small family owned restaurant that has been in business for five years in Carol Stream, Illinois. It is one of those hole in the wall joints that is a jem. Had the pleasure of going their today and trying it out. We had the steak and egg meal and the Greek Omelette with house breakfast potatoes and chocolate chips pancakes. Our drink of choice was coffee and some water. The owner Manny was very helping, friendly and caring. He took the time to speak with us about our food choices and how to make the tasty. The rest of the staff was so kind and thoughtful about everything that was needed. I will be going back there again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael B. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I had a fantastic breakfast at Manny's. We watched as Manny talked to each guest making sure their food was as they expected. Everything was made from scratch and tasted great. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alvaro O. 2 years ago on Google
    Every time I eat here I have a great experience. Best breakfast food around Carol Stream. Manny made fresh hollandaise for my meal. Haven't tried the lunch items but something tells me it's ALL good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacqueline N. 1 year ago on Google
    First time and definitely coming back ! Mari and her sister are amazing Great customer services The food is delicious Best chilaquiles ever ! And the pancakes have a great texture, they are delicious 🤤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivian F. 2 years ago on Google
    The chicken waffle is good. I like to eat the waffle with some syrup and some fruits but their chicken waffle definitely changed my mind. There is a chicken waffle on other many spots but it is my first time to try it in this place. The waffle is good perfectly cooked. The chicken is in between dry and juicy kind of but it is more on the juicy side and the outside is crispy! I absolutely love it. The place is also clean and it feels cozy inside. The staff are warm, accommodating and friendly too. The coffee I had is also good not too strong and not too sweet either. I've been here for a few times and with those times I never been disappointed with their food and their service. I only try few from their menu and there is still a lot to know and discover.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer V. 2 years ago on Google
    I had breakfast with my sister there yesterday. IT WAS PHENOMENAL! I ordered the Greek omelet with breakfast potatoes. Every part of it was fresh and flavorful. The potatoes and onions were chopped fresh .The fruit cup had berries instead of the usual unripe melon. My sister had the Spanish omelet and she loved it. The server was wonderful and Chef Mannie came out to chat with us.We can't wait to go back !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azucena A. 1 year ago on Google
    Recently ate here with the family while on vacation. Were seated after a 15 minute wait time, but can clearly see why people love it. The food was very good, it was prepared quickly, presentation was great, but most importantly it tasted great. The coffee was good. The place was very clean. The cook came out to check on all his tables and get feedback. Service here is second to none. Will definitely return when in this location again.

  • 5/5 Tony T. 1 year ago on Google
    Small place, but the food was amazing. I ordered the original chilaquiles with chorizo, and it was very tasty. The tortillas soaked up the green salsa but still retained the crispyness. Overall, it is the best chilaquiles that i have tried.

  • 5/5 Steve E. 1 year ago on Google
    Tiny little place, but exceptionally friendly service, and fresh, deliciously prepared food. I enjoyed a veggie skillet with no cheese, and subbed avocado instead of egg. My wife had a BYO omelette. Everything was excellent, and my coffee cup was never empty.

  • 5/5 Matthew H. 1 year ago on Google
    Not sure if I've ever had a better experience at a diner. One couldn't ask for a better server; she was kind, thorough and attentive. And our order came out in a reasonable time. The coffee was good (big deal for me) and the meal I had was phenomenal. I didn't want to let one bite go to waste! It was a great start to my day... can't go wrong with Manny's Cafe!

  • 4/5 Tyler K. 7 months ago on Google
    Let me start by saying absolutely awesome people that work here. They understand cusotmer service and put the customer first. I order a veggie omelet with American cheese and they had a coupon for 20% online. Very reasonably price and don't over inflat there prices due to covid. I wish we had more establishment like this. Food was excellent and ingredients were fresh. Portion size was perfect for the price. I recommend if you want a good breakfast at a great price, come too Manny's Cafe. I promise they will not let you down.

  • 5/5 Desiree H. 8 months ago on Google
    The food was very delicious! Farm to fresh food. Manny and the staff were very kind and attentive. Manny came over to the table afterwards and said hi and asked our opinion about the great food. He was super friendly. The waitress was very nice, and made sure we were taken care of. The place is small, but that did not matter to me and the group I went with. The food is delicious and you can tell it was made with care- no burnt food or overdone veggies like you get at those fast paced breakfast places. I’m glad we found this place! It’s a definitely a gem.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cheques
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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