West River Cafe
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About
West River Cafe — straightforward brunch & breakfast in Albany Park. Order the Hashbrowns. Big plates at fair prices.
Experience Breakdown
Andy Le
127 reviews
“We ordered a skillet and an omelette which was amazing”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Just ate here this morning.
It’s alright (I say generously). Ive been in for both breakfast and lunch options. The food is VERY mediocre and bland.
I have been going here for maybe a year and each time was a decent experience.
Specialties
- Hashbrowns
Location
4400 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
What 484+ diners say about West River Cafe
“Love love love this place, prices are good for BIG portions of food and the interior was so cute.”
Love love love this place, prices are good for BIG portions of food and the interior was so cute. Goood vibes.
Morgan Holmes
Jan 2026
“Had great burgers and good service!”
Alex Villaseñor
Sep 2025
“No nonsense neighborhood diner.”
No nonsense neighborhood diner. Finally able to come after 20 some years of seeing it on my way home. Basic diner fare. Waffles had a nice crispy texture. Strawberries fresh. Accommodating servers.
chintot
Jul 2025
“Milano chocolate macchiato!!”
Milano chocolate macchiato!!! Been eating here for over 15yrs the food is amazing, the service exceptional! Never fails
Josh lopez
Apr 2025
“My go-to breakfast spot.”
My go-to breakfast spot. Always great food and great service. (as evidenced by my clean plate and free tiny shake)
Emily Oliver
Sep 2024
“Came for brunch, leaving with a new favorite place.”
Came for brunch, leaving with a new favorite place! West River Cafe has the diner charm that other places are missing, with lots of seating and great food: I will be returning. We ordered a skillet and an omelette which was amazing. Highly recommend getting the Mayan Skillet + Chorizo + Jalapeño (it’ll put you at around 20$). Food was flavorful with large portions. The waitstaff were awesome: all friendly and willing to talk to you! Highly recommend sitting at the bar in the front to really chat it up with them!
Andy Le
Jun 2024
“Sugar shakers are a plus.”
Sugar shakers are a plus! Piping hot biscuits and gravy were great with two eggs! Service is top notch!
Googler
Sep 2023
“We are almost coming every weekend.”
We are almost coming every weekend. I recommend to Gyro Skillet And California Omelette. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast.
Sanem Ceren YİĞİT
Nov 2022
“This place has been my work lunch spot all the days I’ve worked near this area, and this is a good quick eat.”
This place has been my work lunch spot all the days I’ve worked near this area, and this is a good quick eat. The chicken Caesar salad is AMAZING! Truely the main reason I wrote the review. Service could me a tinge better, but good experience. Parking is also easy.
Travis Stoia
Jun 2022
“Delicious Food, Excellent Service over 30 years.”
Alam Moran
Jun 2021
“This is an awesome neighborhood diner.”
This is an awesome neighborhood diner. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, delicious food. They have your standard diner favorites, and an awesome selection of breakfast skillets. Great portions for your dollar - you’ll leave full and happy.
Rachel Maguire
Feb 2020
“Very good breakfast, I loved the pancakes from here.”
Very good breakfast, I loved the pancakes from here. Very clean and comfortable environment. Very good service.
Veronica Sotelo
Sep 2018
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