Best Breakfast Sides in Northbrook, IL
The 14 top-rated breakfast sides in Northbrook, IL, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is lox at Upper Crust Bagels - Northbrook (2831 Dundee Rd), with a flavor score of 86 out of 100 from 7 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
- Ranked #1At Upper Crust Bagels - Northbrook2831 Dundee Rd
- Ranked #2At Upper Crust Bagels - Northbrook2831 Dundee Rd
Fresh bagels with a crispy exterior and delicious smoked fish, paired with friendly service, make this shop a favorite.
- Ranked #3At Once Upon A Deli2774 Dundee Rd
Bagels are fresh with good cream cheese options, but some found them occasionally not as fresh or lacking in flavor.
- Ranked #4At Once Upon A Grill2758 Dundee Rd
Bagels are consistently praised for their freshness and flavor, especially when paired with whipped chive cream cheese.
- Ranked #5At Pinstripes1150 Willow Rd
Bacon is crispy and well-prepared, but some found it greasy and the buffet experience crowded and disorganized.
- Ranked #6At Once Upon A Grill2758 Dundee Rd
- Ranked #7At Georgie V's1139 Church St
Hash browns often fell short, being described as oily, soggy, or lacking seasoning, despite some enjoying their crispiness.
- Ranked #8At Butterhills Cafe Northbrook4195 Dundee Rd
The bacon often arrives overly salty or stale, and many dishes suffer from poor seasoning and unappetizing presentation.
- Ranked #9At Upper Crust Bagels - Northbrook2831 Dundee Rd
- Ranked #10At Butterhills Cafe Northbrook4195 Dundee Rd
The grits received mixed feedback, with some noting they were good while others found them unappealing and lacking flavor.