Perched on a hill just one block west of the Fox River, the Aurora Pancake House is a local favorite offering an ambitious menu spanning all three meals of the day. Unlike Blueberry Hill Pancake House (on Eola) or Mother's Pancake House (on Galena), both of which close at 3pm, Aurora Pancake House is open until 10pm M-Sat and 9pm on Sunday. In addition to a wide range of yummy breakfast offerings, (including 25 kinds of World Famous Omelets and 25 specialty breakfasts, including German pancakes), there are 17 types of fresh salads (tuna-stuffed avocado gets my nod), plus ""Real Meal Deals"" for $4.99 for lunch and dinner. Of the Real Meal Deals, the pork loin sandwich is my favorite, which comes with fries and wonderful homemade soup, with the creamy chicken and rice topping my list. All meals are great values because they taste delicious and are generously portioned, so you won't walk away hungry. In fact, one of my favorite routines is having the baby back BBQ beef ribs then walking down the hill and along the Fox River to take in the sights! Plus, the Hollywood Casino and Paramount Theater are nearby as well, if you prefer indoor excitement!
Pros: Low prices, great service, extensive menu, great value/generous portions
Cons: None.
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