What are your favorite breakfast places in and around the Windy City? This is mine:

Egg Harbour Café
200 N Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL
847.253.4363
Open 6:30AM to 2:00PM.

(This happens to be the one I frequent. They also have locations in Naperville, Barrington, Wheaton and Northbrook, among others.)

Whenever I'm in Chicago, I try to swing by Egg Harbor for a bite to eat in the morning. Their orange juice tastes freshly squeezed and their entrees are served quickly and with a smile! It's a very comfortable place to sit and have an early meeting without feeling invaded by people around you. It's also a very family-friendly place to eat with large bench boothes and a wide variety of menu items.

Last time I was there, I feasted on their seasonal Pumpkin Pancakes that are deliciously baked with pecans and topped with whip cream and served with cinnamon butter. (Don't tell my doctor!) Well, they definitely try to come up with interesting, unique creations based on breakfast standards, and they rotate a seasonal menu in and out as well. Another thing I like is that they give their patrons the choice to select healthier turkey sausages instead of the fatty pork ones. Similarly, there are many healthy breakfast combos if you are so inclined.

So, that's my favorite. What's yours?