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Harner's Bakery Restaurant, a beloved American restaurant in North Aurora, IL, offers a unique dining experience that combines the warmth of a bakery with the comfort of a restaurant. Located at 10 W State St, our cozy eatery serves up delicious breakfast favorites, freshly baked goods, and mouthwatering American classics. As a popular Bakery, we take pride in our handcrafted bread, pastries, and desserts, made fresh daily in-house. Our Breakfast restaurant menu features fluffy pancakes, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches, all made with love and care. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a satisfying dinner, our Restaurant has something for everyone. Our friendly staff, warm atmosphere, and commitment to using only the freshest ingredients make us a local favorite. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself!

Harner's Bakery Restaurant Review Summary

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Pros

Harner's Bakery Restaurant is a hidden gem with a wide variety of sweet and savory options. The bakery case is filled with an assortment of freshly baked goods, including croissants, muffins, and cookies. The restaurant's breakfast menu is particularly popular, with dishes like eggs benedict and quiche. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual breakfast or brunch with friends.

Cons

Some customers have reported that the service can be slow, especially during peak hours. The menu can be overwhelming, with too many options to choose from. Additionally, the prices are a bit higher than expected, especially for lunch and dinner items. The restaurant can also get quite busy, making it difficult to find a table during peak hours.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Rose
Rose -Local Guide
2 years ago
Oh lordy where to start, the breakfast was scumptous along with Jennifer being a amazing waitress.The half order of biscuits & gravy was as good as mine, that's a first for me.Now the Bakery is da bomb, so so many choices.You have to go there...Read More
Max S
Max S -Local Guide
a year ago
Ordered the corned beef farmers breakfast, it was good! First time being here, and learned that they roast a whole pig at the 1st Friday of the month! Will come back again.The place seems pretty popular. It was Saturday brunch when I went. They have...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sara Latta-Young
Sara Latta-Young -Local Guide
a year ago
🥞 ☕ Nostalgia Served Fresh at Harner's: A Beloved Local Gem Since 1960! 🍰 🍳First, let's talk breakfast. 🍳 🥓 Harner's serves up classic morning delights that transport you back to simpler times. From fluffy pancakes and hearty omelets to crispy bacon and golden hash...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Samantha Baldyga
Samantha Baldyga -Local Guide
a year ago
Went for dinner, and we won't be back. We waited about 20 minutes on a Friday evening, which wasn't too bad but after having the food, a waste of our time and money. The iced tea tasted watered down, the split pea soup was thin,...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
enc travel
enc travel -Local Guide
a year ago
Good home style breakfast and brunch. Nice big country style atmosphere.Bakery is famous and some already ran out. The cranberry nut is OK, sticky and chewy, little salty.Friendly service.The payment is done at the cashier and it is slow. There’s only one card machine and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Bb Three
Bb Three -Local Guide
a year ago
Grandma's kitchen, homestyle food. If that's what you are looking for this is where you want to go. Their bread/biscuit not sure what to call it is amazing. They also have a bakery and I am sure you will find something sweet you love just...Read More
J. Newman
J. Newman -Local Guide
9 months ago
I've only ever gone here for the donuts, they are delicious. Very crispy and light and airy on the inside. They also sell cake donuts and other pastries. Get here early if you like custard donuts since they are the first to sell out. Definitely...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Heather Braker
Heather Braker -Local Guide
a year ago
When we arrived to the the smell of pork and chicken on the pit outside… only to be greeted by cases of baked goods inside! Service at the bakery was top notch, and we picked 3 dozen donuts to take back to the group of...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kireibianx
Kireibianx -Local Guide
3 months ago
Had a great dinner here at Harner's had never been before, had done some research and found this place online and so happened to see the Pork Roast deal this Friday (Sept. 6th). My husband was off that day so thought it was perfect and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Grace Gamboa
Grace Gamboa -Local Guide
3 years ago
This is one of my favorite breakfast place to go. We usually sit at d counter. The Hobo omelette one egg, wheat toast, hash browns & side of their homemade cranberry jelly. It’s DeliciousBefore covid if u had to wait in line you could...Read More
Bryan Gay
Bryan Gay -Local Guide
7 years ago
Excellent. I went for lunch and had the Wednesday special, Chicken Pot Pie. Yum.I also indulged with the salad bar, which was very fresh, well stocked and it had a lot of options.Bonus, this restaurant also has a full bakery with pies, cookies, donuts and...Read More
T Mason
T Mason -Local Guide
2 years ago
Great food and always fast & friendly service Mon _ Fri. and very busy on the weekends it's definitely worth the 25 minute wait in lineKid-friendliness: Yes they have a kid friendly menuWheelchair accessibility: Yes they have wheelchair accessibility but on the weekend...Read More
Sara Sunshine
Sara Sunshine -Local Guide
a year ago
On a cold and misty Saturday evening in October I traveled north on 31 toward Geneva. I saw a tall tower lit up in the night sky near the Fox River Trail and remembered that Harner’s was open for dinner. I arrived a bit...Read More
Michelle Foy
Michelle Foy -Local Guide
5 years ago
Winner winner Chicken dinner! We came here specifically for the chicken dinner as we saw Harner’s on TV and it looked like THE place for fried/broasted chicken. It did not disappoint. While you’re waiting to be seated, the bakery is adjacent so you can get...Read More
Amethyst Holman
Amethyst Holman -Local Guide
a year ago
The biscuits and gravy were amazing. I gotta be honest, they were probably the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Everyone from the staff to the people at the table beside ours was friendly, the food was great, and I just felt completely at...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Paul Zatorski
Paul Zatorski -Local Guide
6 years ago
Had breakfast today at Harner's for the first time. I hope it won't be my last! Our waitress recommended the chicken fried steak to me. It came with 2 eggs and a large order of hash browns that were cooked to perfection plus toast. My...Read More
Victoria Joseph
Victoria Joseph -Local Guide
3 weeks ago
After all these raving reviews I had high expectations and was excited to try out this cute spot for breakfast. Let's just say we won't be coming back. The service we had was terrible and the food was the okayest. You can ask for modifications...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Flip
Flip
a year ago
Incredible food. I was seated in a pretty bleak side room not near any of the windows overlooking the river, so didn't get much of the ambience of the main dining area, but it certainly didn't detract from the DELICIOUS food! Stocked homemade soup and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
W. Sam Donnell
W. Sam Donnell -Local Guide
5 years ago
The cinnamon raisin french toast was awesome. Service was quick and the staff was friendly. Very small town vibes here. Menu seemed a bit limited, but that's ok. Would have like to see a breakfast skillet option.Their donuts and baked goods are second to NONE!...Read More
Angela
Angela -Local Guide
6 years ago
Harner’s is great 90% of the time! The food is always great. I highly recommend that if your meal comes with toast, you get the RAISIN toast. It’s amazing!Sometimes the waiters/waitresses seem to be spread too thin. That causes me to rate it 4 stars...Read More
Steve Weindorf
Steve Weindorf -Local Guide
8 months ago
We stopped in to pick up a pre-made birthday cake. All we needed was the recipient's name written on it in frosting. We waited 20 min for them to do that! The cake was moist and delicious.Parking: Expect to park farther away from the door,...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 5/5
MyFavKev Cathelyn
MyFavKev Cathelyn
5 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mandy Hoskins
Mandy Hoskins -Local Guide
a month ago
Harner's has the best donuts around! Whenever I bring them in to work they're always a huge hit.Some friends and I had dinner in the restaurant for the first time recently, and it was great! I got the roast beef dinner and it was excellent...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Laura Steele
Laura Steele -Local Guide
a month ago
This place is known for their butter pecan coffee cake. It's unbelievable! They have a wide variety of other bakery items- donuts, pies, cookies and more.Their is also a dining room and they have really good food. Service has always been good over the years-...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rachel Xyn
Rachel Xyn -Local Guide
3 months ago
Food was less than okay, restrooms clean. Had one BIG issue, I ordered from the kids menu, and was told they wouldn't fulfill my order because I'm not a child. I explained that I had gastric bypass surgery and can only eat a small amount....Read More
William Over
William Over -Local Guide
5 months ago
Old-school, family-owned restaurant with a country kitchen feel. We ordered their homemade specialty “Butter Pecan Coffee Cake” to share. It came out warm and was absolutely delicious! Neither of us were a big fan of the pancakes and sausage patties but the coffee cake made...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Trevor Keveloh
Trevor Keveloh -Local Guide
2 months ago
The is the perfect example of a breakfast diner!The food, prices and ambience were OUTFAWKNSTANDING!Country fried steak, eggs, spaztle, biscuits n gravy, with that quintessential diner coffee and mug. 10/10...To end it all. The pecan coffee cake was remarkable...But. The absolute best of this all...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Amy Goldstein
Amy Goldstein
5 months ago
I recently bought a cake for a graduation party. First, the staff is super kind and helpful which I was having a hard time finding at other places. Second the cake was DELICIOUS! people at the party were asking me where it was from and...Read More
Melissa Gluth
Melissa Gluth
6 months ago
This was without question the worst decision I’ve made in a long time. Generally, we’ve been happy with Harner’s. Today, I ordered the French toast. Being a bakery, I suppose it’s my fault for assuming I’d have some nice, thick French toast-style bread. I got...Read More
Katie Bee
Katie Bee -Local Guide
5 months ago
It hasn't changed in the 38 years I've been alive and that consistency keeps me coming back. Great no frills restaurant with the best old school Midwestern bakery and donut counter and the prices are incredibly reasonable.Parking: Multiple lots, in case the first is full.Kid-friendliness:...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Michael G.
Michael G. -Local Guide
6 months ago
Went for breakfast since we had not been there before. Quickly seated. Ordered a Mushroom and Cheese Omelet and Sausage and Cheese Omelet along with a slice of Butter Pecan Coffee Cake to start.The Coffee Cake was very good, omelets...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5

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