Gail's Carriage Inn | Breakfast & Lunch | Des Plaines, IL
⭐ Now Open on Mondays!  ·  Featured on Chicago's Best  ·  Est. 1983
Est. 1983 · Des Plaines, IL
Home of the
Original Spud Omelet
Often Replicated  ·  Never Duplicated
Monday – Saturday
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Phone
(847) 758-9407
Location
1145 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines

Real Home Cooking,
The Way It Was Meant To Be

At Gail's Carriage Inn you can enjoy real home cooking the way it was meant to be. We offer daily breakfast and lunch specials with a large menu where there is something for everyone. You won't leave Gail's hungry!

Our warm, friendly atmosphere is perfect for a morning meal with the kids or lunch with a friend. Come in and devour one of our famous Spud Omelets or enjoy one of our yummy sandwiches.

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Birthdays  ·  Showers  ·  Reunions  ·  Corporate Events

We have decades of experience in event planning. We provide you and your guests with a casual atmosphere and one of the best home cooked meals on the northwest side of Chicago.

Regular hours for smaller parties  ·  After hours available for large groups
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"There is no sincerer love than the love of food."

— George Bernard Shaw

Breakfast Favorites

Baby Blue Oatmeal

Made from scratch, topped with blueberries, bananas & brown sugar. Baked and served sizzling hot.

The Original Spud Omelet

Many can imitate but no one can duplicate. Gail's Original Spud since 1990 — a grilled omelet encased in shredded hash browns.

Kahlua French Toast

Make any day a little sweeter with this tasteful variation of French Toast infused with Kahlua liquor.

Baked Apple Pancake

Freshly baked from scratch with apples, butter, and cinnamon. Made to order, served piping hot.

The Carriage Way Omelet

Order your omelet the Carriage Way — served with skillet potatoes inside out.

Patty Melt

½ pound burger on marbled rye with American cheese, dripping with caramelized onions.

Lunch Favorites

Classic Reuben

Classic Reuben, just the way you like it. Served with cole slaw and pickle.

Patty Melt

½ pound charbroiled burger on marbled rye with American cheese, dripping with caramelized onions.

Chicken Philly Sandwich

Open-faced fresh chicken breast topped with sliced green peppers, onions, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Taco Salad

You have to see it to believe it. A Gail's classic that keeps customers coming back.

Crab Salad Croissant

Served with lettuce and tomato on a flaky croissant. Side of fresh fruit included.

BLT Club

A generous triple-decker club stacked with bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Served with cole slaw and pickle.

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Address
1145 Elmhurst Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Hours
Mon–Sat: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Phone
(847) 758-9407