Elly's, Milwaukee Northwest Highway
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Elly's receives breakfast recommendations across Chicago, with its Central and Milwaukee location specifically named. Diners recommend pancakes and savory skillets, including one visitor who values the variety of savory breakfast choices. Another was underwhelmed on an earlier visit. Cumberland has separate supporters, so those experiences are distinguished from the Jefferson Park recommendations rather than treated as identical branch menus.
Address
Elly's Brunch & Cafe (Jefferson Park), 5310 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Pancakes, Skillets
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Elly's, Milwaukee Northwest Highway, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/dmacEFC in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Suggests the Central/Milwaukee branch as an alternative.
- Recommendsu/RoyalBinch in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Says the pancakes are good and the savory options are plentiful.
- Recommendsu/cityxthelake in r/chicagofood · Oct 2026taste
Says the food was delicious, quick, and filling; both locations they tried were good.
- Recommendsu/Reasonable_Bed7858 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024
Would rank Elly's even above OPH, though it's a bit far for some people.
- Recommendsu/neverabadidea in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024variety
Says it offers the most varied savory breakfast choices near them and they will keep going.
- Recommendsu/juliuspepperwoodchi in r/AskChicago · Jul 2026
Suggests Elly's Pancake House as a pick.
- Caveatu/gabrielleduvent in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Asks what to order and says an earlier visit felt underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/BalloTheWise in r/chicagofood · May 2025taste
Agrees these are good pancakes.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.