Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House
Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House — dependable chinese in Uptown. Old-school in the best sense, with zero pretense. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. Affordable, quick and efficient. "The corned beef was perfectly seasoned, and the eggs were cooked just right" — Ari Nguyen [cash only]
What 1,346 diners keep saying
What 1,346 diners keep saying
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“This is the kind of neighborhood restaurant that keeps people coming back. The food is flavorful, reasonably priced, and served quickly, making it an excellent choice when you're looking for a satisfying meal without a long wait. It's especially a great place for breakfast, with a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're stopping in before work or enjoying a relaxed morning, this spot delivers great food, friendly service, and a reliable dining experience every time.”
“The breakfast reminds me of my hometown diner. It was hoppin’ so I sat at the counter and it was great.”
“One of those rare places that actually kind of affordable, for just one person eating food and a coffee. My bill was $14 drop to twenty and that's it. Everyone wins and I enjoyed my breakfast.”
“I love their continental breakfast, its cheaper than most places and they give you four big wedges of french toast when a lot of places only give you three. The price for the food and beverage is cheap and a huge deal. You get endless refills of coffee. The service is really good, they are quick with orders and you don’t even have to ask for a refill or look for them they come around often but not too much either. It’s very beautiful inside and I love sitting by the windows as the view is also beautiful. They play a lot of millennial type music which personally I love at a low volume which is nice because if you don’t like a song it won’t bother you and you can still converse easily.”
“Parking behind the restaurant is free, have to drive through the alley to get there. Service and food were excellent. Looks very similar to the way it did on Shameless on the inside.”
“Excellent spot for breakfast! It had an old school diner feel. These potato pancakes are really good. I was told by a local I was dining with to eat them with sour cream or applesauce. The biscuits and gravy were decent. I’m from a southern country state where we are born eating this delicacy and this would pass. Cash only here.”
“Golden House Restaurant on N. Racine Ave in Uptown Chicago is a true neighborhood gem. The location is perfect, right next to the Riviera Theatre. The food is excellent and the service is always outstanding. I’ve been visiting this place for over 30 years, and it’s always delivered the same great, old-school service every time. Highly recommended.”
“The absolute best pancakes in Chicago! These pancakes taste so natural and homemade. Almost like as if your own mother made you breakfast in the morning, that’s I how I always feel when eating here. Your traditional breakfast in the morning with some honey golden glaze pancakes. Some fresh scrambled or over easy eggs as complement. Then a well seasoned steak to finish it off. Everything is very affordable as well! The prices will have you shocked because that hoe it had me. The owners are all very kind and welcoming. A very classic diner to have some great breakfast before a day of work. I highly recommended!”
“Solid old school vintage diner. When you walk in you are taken back to the 80s. In a city full overpriced and overdone breakfast fare it is nice to be able to go to a vintage neighborhood staple for a delicious diner style breakfast or lunch. I had the Belgian waffle with a scoop of ice cream.”
“This is a great neighborhood spot. Flavorful food that is affordable and comes out quick. The “country breakfast” is my go-to breakfast dish with a side of coffee. This place just feels right, especially for breakfast.”
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