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22 | August 17, 2017 | The lake forest leader dining out LakeForestLeader.com Quick Bites Nothing square about these choices Waffles abound at North Shore eateries Staff Report Among one of breakfast’s most popular — and heartiest — menu items is the waffle. However you like yours — Belgian-style, with a helping of fried chicken or drizzled with chocolate chips — waffles are a fun batter alternative to ordinary flapjacks. Waffles continue to dominate the breakfast scene, with many restaurants dedicating entire menu pages to the squareriddled food. With National Waffle Day on Aug. 24, our 22nd Century Media editorial staff decided to visit restaurants across our suburbs to see which places had the most unique spins on the waffle. Read our suggestions, let your mouths water and then head on over to grab one of these waffles near you. Waffle a la mode — Full Moon Family Restaurant, Lake Bluff If you are looking for a filling and sweet breakfast to start your day, look no further than Full Moon Family Restaurant. Full Moon not only offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, but they offer a variety of waffles ranging from plain to its Belgian-style waffle a la mode ($9.95). The waffle a la mode comes with one large Belgian-style waffle topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whip cream, a cherry and Full Moon Family Restaurant’s waffle a la mode ($9.95), is served with orange juice or coffee. Alyssa Groh/22nd Century Media your choice of bananas or strawberries. When I stopped into the family-owned restaurant and was served the waffle a la mode, I could not believe how big the portion was. The one waffle with all of its toppings is more than enough to fill you up, but the soft waffle paired with ice cream, fruit and sweets is a great combination making you want more. I tried my waffle with fresh bananas, which paired well with the chocolate and ice cream. Next time you are looking for a place to eat breakfast, stop by Full Moon Family Restaurant and give one of their many waffle options a try. Full Moon Family Restaurant is located at 1300 Skokie Highway, Lake Bluff, and is open 24 hours, seven days a week. For more information, call (847) 689-0733. Story by Alyssa Groh, Contributing Editor Bacon chocolate chip waffle — Country Kitchen, Highland Park You may recognize the name Country Kitchen, but this one isn’t the chain restaurant found in 16 U.S. states (and one Canadian province). This Country Kitchen is homegrown right in Highland Park, and it’s been there for the past 40 years. Ruby Iliopoulos, daughter of Country Kitchen founder Peter, manages the restaurant. Iliopoulos said the restaurant has a lot of loyal patrons that come in on a daily basis. And the waffles? “They’re pretty popular, I mean we sell a lot of them.” Waffles from Country Kitchen come plain, with fruit, chocolate chips or even with bacon cooked right into the middle of it. If you ask for it, the restaurant will do its best to make it happen. In terms of ingredients, there’s no crazy twists or secret flavors, Iliopoulos said. “They’re just pretty simple, we keep things simple. There’s nothing fancy on them,” she said. “They’re good, so you don’t have to do a lot of stuff when it’s good.” A lot of people come in looking for healthier options, and that’s available too, Iliopoulos said. If you’re looking for a bacon and chocolate chip waffle with whipped cream on the side, however, you can get that for just shy of $8. Country Kitchen is located at 446 Central Ave., Highland Park, and is open from 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. every day of the week. For more information, call (847) 432-7500. Story by Xavier Ward, Contributing Editor Egg Harbor Cafe’s Belgian waffle ($6) is topped with butter, confectioner’s sugar and an array of syrups. Dylan San Roman/22nd Century Media Country Kitchen’s bacon chocolate chip waffle ($8), served with whipped cream on the side, is one of many waffle options on the restaurant’s menu. Xavier Ward/22nd Century Media Belgian waffle — Egg Harbor Cafe, Glenview For years, a battle has been raging for the breakfast plate: pancakes vs. french toast vs. waffles. The big three of breakfast. For Glenview residents looking to silence the waffle-haters, Egg Harbor Cafe has a mouth-watering entree that leaves the competition in the dust. Egg Harbor Cafe, 2350 Lehigh Ave., offers a multitude of options in gourmet breakfast and lunch creations, however, only one option hails from the culinary touchstone of Brussells — the Belgian waffle ($6). Topped with butter, confectioner’s sugar and an array of syrups, the Belgian waffle offers a full range of flavor, fluff and freshness to sway even the pickiest of palates. The large squares of the waffle offer both a satisfying crunch and deep pockets for the syrup-junkies among us. John Gallagher, a patron of Egg Harbor Cafe and selfdescribed waffle enthusiast, described the waffle as “scrumptious and satisfying.” If the waffle is not your preferred breakfast meal, Egg Harbor Cafe also offers five different flavors of pancakes ($7-9), three different flavors of french toast ($7-9), and a variety of skillets and scramblers. Egg Harbor Cafe is open from 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. To learn more or plan a waffle party for National Waffle Day on Aug. 24, visit www.eggharborcafe. com or call (847) 998- 1101. Story by Dylan San Roman, Editorial Intern
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