Big Apple Pancake House
The family-owned Big Apple Pancake House serves an extensive menu of breakfast and lunch items, all made to order, at affordable prices. Pancake selections include chocolate chip, potato, whole wheat and the Big Apple, which has fresh apples baked right into the batter. You can garnish your pancakes with a variety of toppings, including cherries, Georgia pecans, blueberries, bananas, peaches and strawberries. Other breakfast items include freshly made crepes, French toast, waffles, steak and eggs, omelets and sandwiches. If you're not in the mood for traditional breakfast food, the lunch menu has salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps. The fact that there is something for everyone helps explain the Big Apple Pancake House's popularity over the past 18 years.
Big Apple Pancake House
1425 Western Ave.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 747-7970
bigapplepancake.com
Carlo's Restaurant
This Italian restaurant offers both casual and fine dining for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The expansive menu features Italian and American cuisine. The lunch menu features appetizers, salads, sandwiches, chicken, steak, veal and pizza. For dinner, you can start your meal with items like crostini or oysters Rockefeller and then choose from dishes like fillet mignon, homemade lasagna and chicken picatta. Carlo's also offers pork chops sauteed in olive oil and garlic and topped with red wine, creme de cacao and brandy sauce, along with oven-baked shrimp stuffed with crab meat and mozzarella cheese and served with drawn butter. If you have any room left, the lounge area lets you top off your authentic Italian meal with a selection from the cocktail menu.
Carlo's Restaurant
560 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30)
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 747-9480
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Pepe's Tacos
The bar at Pepe's hosts live entertainment every Friday night. This Mexican restaurant provides dine-in and carry-out options for lunch and dinner. You can start your meal off with some jalepeno poppers, beef or cheese taquitos (miniature tacos) or chile con queso. The main dishes include beef, chicken or pork enchiladas with melted cheddar cheese and ranchera sauce; pork tamales smothered in ranchera sauce and wrapped in corn husks; and combination meals with your favorite Mexican foods. With the kid's menu and traditional American fare like hamburgers and hot dogs, Pepe's offers something for everyone. Guests can finish their meal off with fried ice cream, a sundae or some empanadas filled with blueberry or cherry filling.
Pepe's Tacos
470 W.14th St. (Rt. 30)
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 748-2400
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