Whether you need to head off to work early or you have some time to kill before hitting the hiking trails on the weekend, there are plenty of great Elgin coffee shops and brunch spots to start off your day right. Below are some of our favorites that our team at Elgin CDJR raves about!
Don't let the name fool you. Burnt Toast does breakfast right! This restaurant feels like a modern locale with the relaxed comfort of a neighborhood diner, and their menu features food made fresh with an accent on breakfast classics. They're famous for their French toast and they also boast many healthy offerings for brunch. Elgin isn't their only location- you can also visit their location in Algonquin!
If a traditional coffee house is more your style, then kick back at Arabica Cafe. They bake everything in-house, including bread for their small menu of breakfast sandwiches. The real star here is their made-from-scratch pastries, including doughnuts and a rotating variety of scones and sweet rolls called Cyclones. They brew coffee that was roasted in Oregon and they also offer a large selection of espresso drinks at their Elgin coffee shop.
Venture over to East Dundee and linger over brunch at Benedict's Eggs and More, where they consider a fine brunch to be as important as any other meal. Get cozy in this brunch restaurant that is converted from a Victorian house, and enjoy their extensive selection of benedicts, skillets, omelettes, frittatas, stratas, and so much more. Sip fresh-squeezed orange juice or Intelligentsia coffee and espresso from Chicago.
Have a big appetite? Then, hit Big Skillet for a hearty brunch for the whole family. They source many of their ingredients from the Elgin farmer's market for maximum flavor and freshness. They make their biscuits from scratch every morning, which are perfect when topped with their mouthwatering sausage gravy. The pancakes, of course, are delicious, as are their crepes and breakfast skillets. Enjoy it with a bottomless cup of medium roast coffee before you commute to Bartlett for work or errands!
Elgin CDJR opens at 7am, so you can visit our dealership bright and early, and still make it in time for brunch! Whether you need to bring in your South Elgin ride for a quick service or you want the whole lot to yourself to shop for a new car, you can get a head start when you come in early. While you're at our Streamwood location, we can suggest you more of our go-to coffee shops in the area as well as activities to do after!