The beloved segment “Dishing with Diane” makes its return, bringing viewers a taste of the most popular breakfast spots in the area.

In this series, Diane explores beloved diners and cafés, sampling their offerings and sharing her experiences. We asked our audience to share their favorite breakfast locations—and you certainly delivered!

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Our breakfast journey takes us west on Dempster, just off the Edens Expressway, to our first featured establishment.

Since 1979, Kappy’s has been a cornerstone of the Morton Grove community, serving up breakfast classics that keep locals coming back for more.

For decades, this treasured spot has been delighting patrons with delicious morning meals. Yet, the secret to Kappy’s enduring appeal is something that doesn’t appear on the menu.

Dishing out breakfast favorites for decades, Kappy’s is a local treasure here, and the most ingredient that makes them shine is not even on the menu.

Here it’s all about family first.

“My dad was really adamant about treating people like family,” Kappy’s owner George D. Alpogianis said.

“Everyone is treated like family here,” manager Marianthe Zervas said.

And the staff, is family.

“Staff is phenomenal, my egg-man has been with me for 44 years,” Alpogianis said. “My head waiter has been with my 45 years and we were all busboys together…we value them, we let then know how important they are to us.”

Family means so much to the staff here at Kappy’s. It’s embedded into décor, each face on this wall, a happy customer.

“The food is very good here and the service is outstanding,” customer John Maentianis said.

Speaking of food, here quality matters.

“Our omelets are very, very popular,” Alpogianis said. “We run the eggs into a milkshake blender and then put them in with the ingredients, roll them and throw them in the oven.”

“Kappy’s traditional crepes are pecans, bananas and fresh berries on it…our ham off the bone that recipe has been in my family since 1954.”

Tradition, dedication to family and customers, is what keeps Kappy’s going strong.