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Yia Yia’s Pancake House & Restaurant (Harlem Ave) - North Riverside

YiaYia is the Greek word for grandmother, but regardless of where you're from or the name you use, grandmothers are woven into the fabric of our lives. For most people the tantalizing aroma seeping out of grandmother's kitchen brings back memories of fresh baked foods and mouth watering goodies. Here at YiaYia's Pancake House and Restaurant we honor grandmothers around the world by serving you the finest home cooked meals with generous portions, warm-hearted service and only the best and freshest ingredients. Just the way YiaYia would've wanted it. Grandmothers know the importance of a good meal and here at YiaYia's we couldn't agree more. So from our family to yours, welcome to YiaYia's.
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Yia Yia's Sensational Sandwiches

  • Rueben's Petter Paul

    • Default - $14.99
    Corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and swiss cheese served on grilled rye bread.

  • The Billy Club Triple Deckers

    • Default - $14.99
    Served with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

  • The North Riverside

    • Default - $13.99
    Seasoned grilled chicken breast, topped with crisp bacon and melted American cheese, served with mayo on a croissant.

  • Gyros Sandwich

    • Default - $14.99
    Gyros meat served on pita bread with fresh tomato, onions and tzatziki (gyros sauce).

  • Cajun Chicken Sandwich

    • Default - $13.99
    Char-broiled chicken breast with cajun seasonings, red and green peppers with monterey jack cheese, served on a toasted gourmet bun.

  • Soup & Half Sandwich

    • Default - $12.99
    Choose one of our homemade soups and a half sandwich. Complimentary french fries.

  • Tuna or Chicken Salad Sandwich

    • Default - $13.99
    Chef ted’s homemade albacore tuna or chicken salad served on your choice of bread.

  • Super Grilled Cheese

    • Default - $14.99
    Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on honey oat bran bread with crisp bacon.

  • Soup & Salad Combo

    • Default - $12.99
    Choose one of our homemade soups and our house or caeser salad.

Tasty Salads & Soups

  • Yia Yia's Famous Soup (Quart)

    • Default - $12.99
    Avgolemono (egg-lemon). Served every day (except Sunday).

  • Bowl of Homemade Soup

    • Default - $7.99
    Served with rolls, butter, and crackers.

  • Chopped Cobb Salad

    • Default - $16.99
    Char-broiled chicken breast with avocado, bacon bits, hard-boiled eggs, tomato, and crumbled bleu cheese over mixed greens chopped and served with your choice of dressing.

  • Cup of Homemade Soup

    • Default - $5.99
    Served with rolls, butter, and crackers.

  • Caesar Salad

    • Default - $10.99
    A classic caesar with crisp romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

  • Mediterranean Salad

    • Default - $14.99
    Grilled chicken breast with tomato, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, green peppers and crumbled feta cheese served over romaine lettuce with our signature dressing.

  • Mediterranean Salad with Slices of Gyros Meat

    • Default - $16.99
    Grilled chicken breast with tomato, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, green peppers, and crumbled feta cheese served over romaine lettuce with our signature dressing.

  • New Orleans Salad

    • Default - $14.99
    Grilled chicken breast, with cajun seasoning, with bacon, avocado, tomato, cucumber, crumbled blue cheese over mixed greens and ranch dressing.

  • Caesar Salad with Char-Broiled Chicken Breast

    • Default - $14.99
    A classic caesar with crisp romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and croutons.

  • Raspberry Grilled Chicken Salad

    • Default - $14.99
    Grilled chicken marinated in raspberry vinaigrette dressing, served with mixed greens, crumbled blue cheese, raspberries, blueberries and candied walnuts.

Charbroiled Burgers

  • Jalapeño Chedder Bacon Burger

    • Default - $14.99
    Topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and jalapeños, served with pico de gallo and guacamole on a gourmet toasted bun.

  • Yiayia's Original Burger

    • Default - $12.99
    Served on a gourmet toasted bun with fixings.

  • Patty Melt

    • Default - $13.99
    Served on grilled rye bread with sautéed onions and American cheese.

  • Avocado Bacon Blue Cheeseburger

    • Default - $14.99
    Our homemade burger mixed with bleu cheese throughout and topped with avocado, bacon and bleu cheese for good measure.

Homemade Pancakes

  • Strawberry Banana Pancakes

    • Default - $13.99
    Pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and bananas.

  • The Original Buttermilk

    • Default - $10.99
    Plain and simple! A stack of four fluffy pancakes.

  • Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    • Default - $13.99
    Pancakes filled with rich chocolate chips.

  • Short Stack

    • Default - $9.99
    Two fluffy pancakes.

  • The Original Buttermilk with Fruit

    • Default - $12.99
    Plain and simple! A stack of four fluffy pancakes. Three pieces your choice of fruit: strawberry, blueberry raspberry, black cherry, or cinnamon apple.

  • Multi-Grain Pancakes

    • Default - $12.99

  • Potato Pancakes

    • Default - $12.99
    Tasty idaho potatoes freshly ground and transformed into crisp tasty pancakes. Served with sour cream and applesauce.

  • Gluten-Free Pancakes (3)

    • Default - $13.99

  • Nutty Cakes

    • Default - $11.99
    Pancakes with your choice of bananas and walnuts or raisins and pecans.

Yia Yia's Kitchen Combinations

  • Alyce's Combo

    • Default - $14.99
    Two eggs, two bacon, two sausage, and two pancakes.

  • Sophia's Combo

    • Default - $14.99
    Two eggs, two bacon, two sausage, and two mini waffles.

  • Cinnamon Roll Combo

    • Default - $14.99
    Two eggs, 2 bacon, cinnamon rolls

  • Tina's Combo

    • Default - $14.99
    Ham off the bone between two pancakes, and topped with two eggs.

  • Susan's Combo

    • Default - $14.99
    Two eggs, two bacon, two sausages, and a half slice of french toast.

Side Kicks

  • Bacon

    • Default - $4.99

  • Sausage Links

    • Default - $4.99

  • Hash Browns

    • Default - $3.99

  • Hash Browns with Onions & Cheese

    • Default - $5.99

  • Sausage Patties

    • Default - $4.99

  • One Egg

    • Default - $2.50

  • Ham off the Bone

    • Default - $4.99

  • Toast

    • Default - $2.99

  • Corned Beef Hash

    • Default - $5.99

  • Turkey Bacon

    • Default - $5.99

  • Turkey Sausage Links

    • Default - $5.25

  • French Fries

    • Default - $4.99

  • Raisin Toast

    • Default - $2.99

  • English Muffin

    • Default - $2.99

  • Chicken Sausage Links

    • Default - $5.25

  • Canadian Bacon

    • Default - $4.99

  • Cinnamon Toast

    • Default - $2.99

  • Side of Sausage Gravy

    • Default - $3.99

  • Bagel

    • Default - $3.99

  • Bagel with Cream Cheese

    • Default - $4.99

  • Cottage Cheese

    • Default - $3.99

  • Cottage Cheese with Fruit

    • Default - $5.99

  • Side Salad

    • Default - $4.99

  • Side of Feta

    • Default - $4.99

  • Side of Salsa

    • Default - $1.99

Eggceptional Selections

  • Skirt Steak & 3 Eggs

    • Default - $24.99

  • 2 Eggs

    • Default - $10.99
    Your way.

  • 3 Eggs

    • Default - $10.99
    Your way.

  • Corned Beef Hash & 3 Eggs

    • Default - $15.99

  • Ribeye Steak & 3 Eggs

    • Default - $24.99
    New.

  • Gyros & 3 Eggs

    • Default - $14.99
    New.

French Toast

  • Traditional French Toast

    • Default - $9.99
    Light and fluffy, grilled to a golden brown.

  • Traditional French Toast with Fruit

    • Default - $12.99
    Light and fluffy, grilled to a golden brown. Your choice of fruit: strawberry, blueberry, raspberry or black cherry.

  • Banana Bread French Toast

    • Default - $12.99
    Topped with fresh bananas and pecans.

  • Grand-Mere's Stuffed French Toast with Fruit

    • Default - $14.99
    Filled with cream cheese and dusted with powdered sugar. Your choice of fruit: strawberry, blueberry, black cherry or cinnamon apple.

  • Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

    • Default - $13.99
    Baked with cinnamon swirl throughout.

  • Red Velvet French Toast

    • Default - $13.99
    With strawberries.

  • Very Berry Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

    • Default - $11.49
    Topped with apples and caramelized brown sugar.

  • Grand-Mere's Stuffed French Toast

    • Default - $12.99
    Filled with cream cheese and dusted with powdered sugar.

Wraps

  • Southwestern Wrap

    • Default - $13.99
    Grilled chicken breast, Mozzarella cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato with avocado and salsa wrapped in a spinach tortilla.

  • Honey Chicken Wrap

    • Default - $13.99
    Chicken Tender, honey dijon, lettuce, tomatoes and Jack and cheddar cheese

  • Big Papa's Wrap

    • Default - $17.99
    Grilled steak, Mozzarella cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato with avocado and salsa wrapped in a spinach tortilla.

  • Avocado Chicken Wrap

    • Default - $13.99
    New. Chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, Jack and cheddar cheese

  • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

    • Default - $13.99
    Fried chicken strips tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce with tomato, Bleu cheese, shredded lettuce, and Bleu cheese dressing.

Paninis

  • Breakfast Panini

    • Default - $14.99
    Scrambled eggs, avocado, roasted red pepper, cheddar cheese and bacon. Served with a side of hash browns or fruit.

  • Chicken Pesto Panini

    • Default - $13.99
    Breast of chicken with roasted red peppers and Mozzarella cheese with basil pesto sauce.

  • Ham and Cheese Panini

    • Default - $14.99

  • Malibu Panini

    • Default - $14.99
    Slices of smoked turkey breast, avocado, tomato, bacon, mayo, and Monterey Jack cheese.

  • Honey Chicken Panini

    • Default - $13.99
    Breast of chicken with red peppers, Mozzarella cheese, and honey mustard sauce.

  • Crispy Chicken Panini

    • Default - $15.99
    Tomato, lettuce, grilled onions and avocado

Yia Yia's Beverages

  • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

    • Default - $4.99

  • Strawberry Sensation

    • Default - $5.99

  • Strawberry Banana

    • Default - $5.99

  • Sodas

    • Default - $3.99

  • Ice Blended Coffee

    • Default - $5.25

  • Orange & Lemonade

    • Default - $4.99

  • Coffee

    • Default - $4.25
    We proudly brew for you South American Arabica beans.

  • Regular Iced Tea

    • Default - $3.99

  • Decaffeinated Coffee

    • Default - $3.75

  • Cranberry Juice

    • Default - $3.99

  • Apple Juice

    • Default - $3.99

  • Raspberry Iced Tea

    • Default - $4.99

  • Milk

    • Default - $3.75

  • Chocolate Milk

    • Default - $4.25

  • Milkshake

    • Default - $6.99

  • Cappuccino

    • Default - $5.25

  • Tomato Juice

    • Default - $4.25

  • Grapefruit Juice

    • Default - $3.75

  • Carafe of Orange Juice

    • Default - $20.99

  • Orange & Grapefruit

    • Default - $4.99

  • Orange & Banana Strawberry

    • Default - $5.99

  • Mango Fusion

    • Default - $5.99

  • Peachy Keen

    • Default - $5.99

  • Our Special Blend of Hot Tea

    • Default - $3.99

  • Plain Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

    • Default - $5.50

  • Cafe Mocha

    • Default - $5.99

  • Cafe Charger

    • Default - $5.99
    House blend with a shot of espresso.

  • Espresso (Single)

    • Default - $3.50

  • Espresso (Double)

    • Default - $5.00

  • Cafe Latte

    • Default - $5.25

Sizzling Skillets

  • Top Notch Skillet

    • Default - $18.99
    Skirt steak, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, American and swiss cheeses.

  • Grandma's Skillet

    • Default - $13.99
    Green peppers, onions, smoked sausage, and American and swiss cheeses.

  • Abuela's Skillet

    • Default - $13.99
    With fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato.

  • Gypsy Skillet

    • Default - $13.99
    Diced ham off the bone, green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese.

  • Country skillet

    • Default - $13.99
    Sausage, peppers, onions, Jack and cheddar cheese, topped with sausage gravy

  • Gyros Skillet

    • Default - $15.99
    Gyros meat, onions, tomato, and feta cheese.

  • The "Nasty" Skillet

    • Default - $15.99
    Country ham, sausage, cheddar cheese and biscuit topped with two eggs, country gravy and crambled bacon

  • St. Patty's Skillet

    • Default - $14.99
    Corned beef hash, onions and cheddar cheese.

  • Yiayia's Skillet

    • Default - $13.99
    Sausage, onions, tomato and feta cheese.

  • The Vegg-Endary Skillet

    • Default - $13.99
    Broccoli, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes with mozzarella, swiss and American cheeses.

  • Butcher Block Skillet

    • Default - $15.99
    Back, ham, sausage and Jack and cheddar cheese

  • Tuscan Skillet

    • Default - $16.99
    Chicken breast, Jack and cheddar cheese, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes

Appetizers

  • Chicken Tenders

    • Default - $14.99

  • Mozzarella Sticks

    • Default - $10.99

  • Onion Rings

    • Default - $10.99

  • Guacamole and Tortilla Chips

    • Default - $11.99

Specialty Menu

  • Stacked & Loaded

    • Default - $16.99
    3 thick slices of greek french toast soaked in vanilla infused buttermilk batter. one layer stuffed with country ham and cheese , the other stuffed with bacon and cheese then drizzled with warm maple syrup topped with 2 cheesey scrambled eggs.

  • The Nasty Biscuit

    • Default - $16.99
    Fluffy drop biscuit stuffed with our crispy Southern fried chicken breast topped with cheesy scrambled eggs and smothered in country gravy atop crispy hash browns.

  • The Nasty Skillet

    • Default - $15.99
    Country ham, sausage, cheddar cheese & biscuit topped with eggs your way, country gravy & crumbled bacon.

  • LumberJack

    • Default - $15.99
    Two large buttermilk pancakes, a slice of country ham, two hickory smoked bacon strips, two sausage links, 2 eggs your way & crispy hash browns.

  • French Toast Extreme

    • Default - $14.99
    Thick french toast stuffed with sweet cream cheese topped with fresh bananas , fresh blueberries , sea salt caramel , house made strawberry compote , pecans and whipped cream.

  • More S'mores

    • Default - $14.99
    If you love a campfire at night then youll love our sweet delight. chocolate chip pancakes drizzled with chocolate syrup with a nice zig - zag crossing of our ooey gooey marshmallow sauce . topped with graham crackers and whip cream.

  • Chilaquiles

    • Default - $14.99
    Corn Tortillas simmered in a spicy tomato salsa, topped with diced onion, sliced avocado, & queso fresco. Served with two eggs your way. Mexican rice, refried beans and sour cream on the side. Choose from Spicy Red Ranchero Salsa or Green Salsa Verde.

  • Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

    • Default - $13.99
    Delicious cinnamon infused pancakes topped with sweet cream icing along with our home-made cinnamon butter.

  • Tex Mex Po Lo

    • Default - $16.99
    no one does chicken fried chicken like we do. House-made biscuit with buttermilk fried chicken breast, smothered in our spicy, cheezy, chorizo country gravy topped with two eggs your way & scallions. Served with crispy hash browns & a roasted jalapeño.

  • Chix & French Toast Stack

    • Default - $16.99
    Two thick slices of our Brioche French toast stuffed with shaved country ham, hickory smoked bacon and cheese then topped with our famous Southern fried chicken breast drizzled with honey butter and two cheezy scrambled eggs then drizzled with maple syrup.

  • The Sugga Momma

    • Default - $16.99
    Our famous Southern-fried chicken breast drizzled with spicy honey sauce, topped off with cheezy scrambled eggs between two pearl sugar waffles. Served with crispy hash browns.

  • Chix and Bacon Waffle

    • Default - $16.99
    belguim waffle with bacon topped with our famous southern-fried chicken breast and two scrambled eggs with cheddar and a side of our country gravy.

  • Chicken Fried Chicken

    • Default - $16.99
    chicken fried chicken , with green bell peppers , onions bled of cheeses topped with eggs your ways , country gravy , crumbled bacon , shredded cheddar .

  • The Sugga Baby

    • Default - $16.99
    Waffle breakfast sandwich with cheezy scrambled eggs, house-made sausage patty, shaved country ham & hickory smoked bacon between two pearl sugar waffles glazed with maple syrup. Served with crispy hash browns.

Tasty Benedicts

  • Harbor Crab Benedict

    • Default - $15.99
    Two poached eggs on top of crab cakes and served with dill Hollandaise sauce.

  • Traditional Benedict

    • Default - $12.99
    Two poached eggs on top of an English muffin with Canadian bacon and Hollandaise.

  • Idaho Poato Benedict

    • Default - $14.99
    Two poached eggs with bacon on top of two potahollandaise sauceto pancakes, topped with

  • Southern Benedict

    • Default - $12.99
    Two poached eggs on top of a biscuit with sausage patties and country gravy.

  • Smoked SalmonBenedict

    • Default - $16.99
    Two poached eggs, smoked salmon on an English muffin, topped with Hollandaise sauce

  • Florentine Benedict

    • Default - $12.99
    Two poached eggs on top of an English muffin with fresh sautéed spinach, tomato, shredded Cheddar cheese, and Hollandaise sauce.

Frittatas

  • Santa Monica Frittata

    • Default - $14.99
    Mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, onions, avocado and mozzarella cheese.

Fluffy Omelettes

  • Make Your Own Omelette

    • Default - $13.99

  • Bandito Omelette

    • Default - $13.99
    Chorizo, green chilies, onions, avocado and cheese topped with sour cream and served with salsa.

  • Yiayia's Omelette

    • Default - $13.99
    Spinach, tomato, mushrooms, and feta cheese.

  • Classic Denver

    • Default - $13.99
    Ham, onion and green peppers.

  • Veggie

    • Default - $13.99
    Broccoli, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and tomatoes.

  • Avocado and Bacon Omelette

    • Default - $14.99
    Diced tomatoes, Jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa

  • Tinga Chipotle Omelette

    • Default - $15.99
    Onions, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken breast and Jack and cheddar cheese

  • Butcher Block Omelette

    • Default - $14.99
    Bacon, ham, sausage and Jack and cheddar cheese

  • Hawaii Five-O

    • Default - $13.99
    Pineapple, bacon, ham, and monterey jack cheese.

  • Gyro and Feta Omelette

    • Default - $15.99
    With tomatoes and onions

On the Lighter Side

  • Old Fashioned Oatmeal with Caramelized Fruit

    • Default - $10.49
    Slow-cooked oatmeal topped with raisins and brown sugar. With caramelized bananas or apples.

  • Old Fashioned Oatmeal

    • Default - $8.99
    Slow-cooked oatmeal topped with raisins and brown sugar.

  • Yogurt Parfait

    • Default - $10.99
    Yogurt with granola, fresh fruit and honey.

Cool Plates

  • Lots of Lox Platter

    • Default - $14.99
    Lox served with a bagel, cream cheese, onion, olives, and tomatoes.

  • Seasonal Fruit Medley

    • Default - $14.99
    Platter of fresh fruit and cottage cheese.

  • Avocado Supreme

    • Default - $14.99
    Avocado stuffed with your choice of albacore tuna or chicken salad.

  • Cool Chicken Platter

    • Default - $14.99
    Broiled chicken breast served with fresh fruit and cottage cheese.

  • Tuna Plate

    • Default - $14.99
    Tuna salad, served with sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and cottage cheese.

Crepes

  • Nutella Crepes

    • Default - $14.99
    With strawberries and bananas.

  • Banana Split Crepes

    • Default - $14.99
    Filled with strawberries, bananas, nutty pecans, drizzled with chocolate and topped with whipped cream.

  • Paradise Crepes

    • Default - $14.99
    Semi-sweet chocolate chips with strawberries and bananas blended with our homemade cream cheese filling.

  • Traditional Crepes with Fruit

    • Default - $12.99
    Simple and delicious! Your choice of fruit: strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, black cherry or cinnamon apple.

  • Traditional Crepes

    • Default - $9.99
    Simple and delicious!

  • Yiayia's Crepes

    • Default - $15.99
    Signature cream cheese, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and pecans, topped with more fruit and caramel sauce

  • All American Crepes

    • Default - $14.99
    Homemade crepes topped with strawberries, apples, and blueberries.

To Your Health

  • Aphrodite's Egg White Omelette

    • Default - $14.99
    Spinach, tomato, onions, and mushrooms. Choice of toast.

  • Spicy Guacamole Toast

    • Default - $14.99
    Two poached eggs atop of white toast, fresh guacamole, sundried tomatoes, red onions and chipotle aioli

  • Dr. Peter's Egg White Scrambler

    • Default - $13.99
    Broccoli, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and spinach. Choice of toast.

  • Avocado Toast

    • Default - $13.99
    Two poached eggs, smashed avocado, sundried tomatoes and bacon bits

  • Bonjour

    • Default - $10.99
    Whole wheat bread dipped in egg white batter, grilled golden brown and served with fresh fruit.

Belgian Waffles

  • Nana's Belgian

    • Default - $14.99
    Belgian waffle topped with strawberries, bananas, nutty pecans and vanilla ice cream.

  • True Belgian Waffle with Fruit

    • Default - $13.99
    Your choice of fruit: strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, black cherry or cinnamon apple.

  • True Belgian Waffle

    • Default - $9.99
    Dusted with powdered sugar and served with warm syrup

  • Chicken Waffle

    • Default - $14.99
    New. Belgian waffle topped with three chicken tenders.

  • Miniature Waffles

    • Default - $14.99
    Four mini waffles topped with blueberry, strawberry, peach and black cherry.

Country Kitchen

  • Country Biscuits & Eggs

    • Default - $12.99
    Two eggs - any style and freshly baked biscuits topped with our special sausage gravy.

  • Biscuits & Country Gravy

    • Default - $9.99

  • Country Fried Steak & 2 Eggs

    • Default - $15.99

Scramblers

  • Yiayia's Scrambler

    • Default - $13.99
    Scrambled eggs with diced potatoes and feta cheese.

  • Egg Croissant

    • Default - $13.99
    Your choice of bacon, ham or sausage topped with cheese.
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