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3.4 (262 reviews)
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Catfish entree
Pamela O.

I recently had the catfish meal with scrambled eggs and hashowns. The meal was good but the wait time was extremely long. My party was there for more than one hour. Waitstaff was very busy which affected the customer service received. Ambiance was busy with music playing in the background. FYI, this place is BYOB, go to the market next door if you want alcoholic beverages. ​​

Crab cakes
Tara S.

Visited today and I am happy to say I will be back the next time I am in Chicago. We tried the French toast flight and our favorite was the caramel and lemon. Absolutely delicious. I had the Alfredo omelet and whoever came up with this idea I can'tthank them enough. On top of that my husband had the sausage omelet and he is very judgemental and he ate every bit of it. The crusted potatoes were awesome and the mini crab cakes were on point. If you are ever in Chicago and you like a good breakfast GO!

Chicken and Waffles
Peyton R.

I enjoy Batter & Berries a lot and have been here multiple times and plan to continue visiting in the future! This place usually always has a wait so be prepared by joining the waitlist or waiting around (in my experience). I love their revolving specials. Their mimosa flight is yummy too. I love using the inKind app where you can earn cash back and rewards for paying through their app too. Nothing notable about the ambiance, but I've had nothing but positive service experiences, all the servers are knowledgeable about the food and what's offered. I do feel like the food is on the pricier end, but as for taste I deem it worth it! They're chocolate covered strawberry waffle and mix they had available for Black restaurant week was the BESTTTTTT ever though, I hope they bring it back!!!

Banana-Walnut Belgique
Arielle J.

I will walk miles to get to the French Toast Flight. It is really that good! Overall, my visit went well. Short wait time on a packed day. The server was okay. I wished she would have checked on us a little more. The Good? The chicken sausage is packed with flavor. Don't be fooled by its appearance. It's so yummy. The Great? You can NEVER go wrong with ordering the french toast. It's amazing. The Okay? The banana waffle was drowned in sauce making it too soft for my liking. Not terrible, but not great. This is a restaurant I will definitely visit again.

Gerald H.

A short uber trip to Lincoln Park on Thursday AM, we chose here for our breakfast. Seeing they had several locations, I was concerned about it being a chain and not having that certain charm - but all that went out the window when upon walking up - the front glass door was boarded up from being broken. Large seating area - they do have a live waitlist on Yelp to utilize but we never had to as there was plenty of seats available. I ordered the breakfast burrito which had cheese hashbrowns, as well as eggs and bacon. The cheese wrap was soft and the ingredients were very good. Served with their own hot sauce - this was a very good start to the trip food-wise. I also picked at the French toast flight - which were very good and there were several flavors as well as a weekly flavor added. Our server was great - friendly and attentive.

B&B Chicken Sausage
Alzetta H.

I've avoided this location since it's opening bc I heard they had problems. Welp, I'm guessing they have resolved them because I truly enjoyed my breakfast. Restaurant is a lot larger than the city location and even offers outdoor seating. Service was very professional and personable. Wished the food had been hotter, but it was good.

Lamb chops, fried catfish, eggs fried hard with the yolks broken with house made sauces
Telle T.

This place is always consistent. The food is flavorful & made fresh to order. The customer service is impeccable. And the atmosphere is fun & vibrant whether you are getting carry out of brunching with friends

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10 months ago

Always a great time at Batter & Berries. Super French toast flight is top tier! Glad there are multiple locations now.

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7 months ago

Food not so good. Gravy from the biscuits and gravy was SWEET and the biscuits were hard.

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Customer service is not the greatest. The host is not inviting into the establishment.

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1 year ago

Service is slow. After the long wait, I had to settle for a carry out( coffee filled me up) . Food was good.

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The food was good, reasonably priced, there's a little more space than the NorthSide location & there's a free parking lot.

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The French Toast flight is not to be missed! Nothing fancy about this place but the food is amazing!

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1 year ago

Everything was great and I would recommend that people get the experience!! I took my family to enjoy my father's 77th birthday!

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1 year ago

Ensure you get there early or be prepared to wait, but gave a lot of great food for a reasonable price. Kind of loud!

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2 years ago

Food was delicious! Service awesome! Mimosa flight is top tier !! It's so good I took my sister

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Hidden Manna Cafe - Fried Green Tomatoes

Hidden Manna Cafe

3.7(513 reviews)
2.0 mi
•$$

I've been here twice, the first time on 2-16-19 and the second time on 8-31-26. This is a black…read moreowned establishment. The first time, a friend and I came in the middle of the day. It was a full house. I remember the food tasting good, especially the fried green tomatoes. The dessert was just meh but we found out that they came from an outside distributor so I can't put how the dessert was on them. The second time, my sister and I came to celebrate her birthday and came right when they opened which was nice. We had a nice comfy booth to sit in, wonderful waitress, she was attentive, funny and just really great. We started off with the soup of the day which was creamy chicken with rice which was hearty, creamy, good flavor and delicious. I got a bowl and took alot of that home. I got for my meal the shrimp and grits and got it mild as far as spice but it was still a bit too spicy for my taste. It was a huge portion, I worked on that for a few days. My sister got an omelette with sausage patties and hash browns. She really enjoyed her meal and the portions were big for that entree also. All in all, a good experience. They are located in Matteson, IL, a southwest suburb. Thanks Hidden Manna.

We went on a Saturday afternoon. We tried to enter from the front, but nope - signs on the door…read moresaid to enter from the side door by the parking lot. Okay. We make it in. Doesn't appear to be very busy, but there's no one to take us to a table. Ultimately the employee that was already off took us to the table. It was a little while before the server came to greet us, but she was nice. The menu had a range of options , but I'd say the food was just ok. They didn't have some of the items we wanted, so that was disappointing.Probably won't return.

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Maple Tree Inn - Fried Oysters

Maple Tree Inn

4.2(797 reviews)
2.3 mi
•$$$

It's no exaggeration when I say that my dining experience at Maple Tree Inn was one of the best…read morerestaurant experiences I've ever had! My niece and I couldn't believe this was our first visit, especially after hearing so many great things. This place is incredibly popular, so I definitely recommend making reservations. After checking in, we waited less than five minutes and struck up a fun conversation with two lovely ladies who were also first-timers. It was the perfect start to the evening. The atmosphere is warm, lively, and inviting, with Mardi Gras beads and colorful carnival masks throughout the restaurant that give it so much character. Our server was fantastic. Unfortunately, I didn't catch his name, but he was friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations made choosing from so many tempting options much easier. Now let's talk about the food... EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! To kick things off, I ordered the Creole Voodoo Zombie, and my niece had the Hurricane. Both cocktails were fantastic and set the tone for an amazing meal. My niece is an excellent cook herself and has dietary restrictions, so dining out can often be disappointing. That's what made this experience even more special--she genuinely loved every bite. We started with the crab cake appetizer and the BBQ shrimp appetizer, and both were packed with incredible flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the blackened ribeye, swapping the broccolini for the collard greens (worth the $3 upcharge!). The steak was perfectly cooked, and those collard greens were phenomenal. My niece chose the blackened red snapper étouffée, and she couldn't stop raving about it. Even though we were completely full, we couldn't leave without dessert. We shared the Mississippi Mud Turtle Brownie topped with marshmallow fluff and the strawberry shortcake. Our server suggested pairing the brownie with a butterscotch liqueur, and I'm so glad I took his recommendation--it was the perfect finishing touch and complemented the dessert beautifully. We've been talking about this meal ever since we left...and that's probably the biggest compliment I can give. In fact, we were so impressed that we made reservations for next weekend before we even left--and we're bringing two friends with us! Perfect for: Date nights, celebrations, or anytime you want a memorable meal that's worth planning ahead for. Maple Tree Inn absolutely lived up to the hype. 10/10--highly recommend!

Went in with my girls for dinner and it was amazing!! The service was amazing and the vibes were…read moreawesome! My food also was good which is a huge plus!!

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Maple Tree Inn - Dining area view from the end of the bar

Dining area view from the end of the bar

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Big Apple Pancake House

Big Apple Pancake House

3.5(129 reviews)
2.0 mi
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I stopped in with my family early on a Saturday morning. It was crowded, but there was no wait. We…read morewere greeted promptly and seated right away. Our waitress, Cindy, was polite and attentive. The restaurant is spacious and cozy. We sat in a booth that didn't feel tight. The cushion was also very comfortable. The menu is extensive, and you can order lunch even during the morning hours. I ordered bone-in ham, eggs, hash browns, and toast. Everything was excellent. The portion size is huge too! My sister had the corned beef hash, eggs, and toast. She loved her food as well. My brother had a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich and our godmother had waffles with a side of bacon. My godmother said the bacon wasn't crispy enough for her liking. Overall, we all enjoyed our food immensely. My brother added the grits for $1 to his sandwich. The grits were the only thing that was awful. They had no flavor whatsoever, which was disappointing. My godmother had coffee, waffles, & bacon. She wanted the bacon to be crisper, but other than that she was happy. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant. The restaurant was cozy and clean. It was packed but it was still reasonably quiet. I'd never been to Big Apple before, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it turned out to be pretty good.

Disappointing Breakfast Experience - Poor Food Quality and Hair in My Food!…read more I was extremely disappointed with my breakfast experience at this restaurant. Honestly, the entire meal was a letdown from beginning to end. I ordered the breakfast scramble, and when it initially arrived, there was no cheese. I wasn't asked whether I wanted cheese, so I had to send it back to have some added. The vegetables weren't cooked down enough to really enjoy, and the eggs had a brownish appearance, almost as if they had been cooked on a grill that had been used for other foods. Nothing about the scramble tasted particularly fresh or well-prepared. The turkey sausage was another disappointment. It was overcooked, dry, and not enjoyable at all. I literally ate one piece and left the rest. But what really did it for me was discovering a hair in my food! Absolutely disgusting! I took pictures of the food and the hair I found. I also photographed my own hair for comparison because the hair found in my meal was noticeably different. To make matters worse, my stomach has been upset ever since eating there. I can't say for certain what caused it, but it certainly adds to my frustration with this experience. I don't go out to eat expecting perfection, but I do expect food that is fresh, properly prepared, and served with basic standards of cleanliness. Between the undercooked vegetables, questionable appearance of the eggs, dry turkey sausage, and hair in my food, this was an extremely disappointing experience. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I would not recommend this restaurant or return for another meal.

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Big Apple Pancake House - Eggs, hash browns, & bone-in ham steak

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Eggs, hash browns, & bone-in ham steak

PoppinCorks Bistro - Blackened catfish with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

PoppinCorks Bistro

3.9(55 reviews)
0.2 mi
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A small bistro with tons to offer. The food was so good that I forgot to take a picture…read more Entertainment on this night was a dj who really set the mood. Service was quick and friendly:

I was recently looking for some restaurants to try that are black owned. Saw a video that The Black…read moreFoodies did on this establishment so my friend decided to go here on 3/25/25. It's in Flossmoor, IL. I'm so happy to do this review on them. We went on a Tuesday and although I had in mind what I wanted to order from the regular menu, we arrived while their Happy Hour was still going on so we decided to take advantage of their tacos for Taco Tuesday and their guacamole. The guac and chips came out first. It looked so fresh and when I tasted it, the angels were singing! Delicious. Then came the tacos - I was surprised how big they were, filled up with good stuff. I had the steak and the chicken. Both were good but I liked the steak best. I had had a challenging workday so I treated myself to the Lemondrop Flight as I love lemondrop martinis. You can pick three from the flavors of original, passion fruit, watermelon, mango and strawberry. The presentation is beautiful in what they bring it in. Toya, one of the owners made it herself and she is definitely a good at making drinks. I enjoyed them immensely. This place is a total VIBE - small, intimate and cozy. They play R&B that takes you back to the 80s and 90s - we were thoroughly enjoying it. Many come in and sit at the bar where there are two large screen TVs. They also have a small outdoor seating when the weather is nice. We were really enjoying our time there. We had the best wait staff - Chris was super cool, engaging and just plain nice. He was informing us of all the events they have there which piqued my interest. Toya also came over and talked with us and I complimented her on the restaurant and promised her that I would definitely be back and would bring others. I have already posted about them on social media and many of my friends are planning on seeing what they offer. For dessert, I ordered the Turtle Cheesecake. I'm kind of a cheesecake snob because my late Mother made the best cheesecake. The presentation of their cheesecake was gorgeous. The caramel drizzle and nuts on it was inviting. One bite and I was SOLD! I was too full to eat the entire big slice they gave me so I worked on it some more when I got home. This place opened in 2023. I wish them the best because they definitely have something there. I can't wait to come back there, it's a place to come, relax, eat good food and enjoy the positive environment that there. Check out their weekly events, brunch and live entertainment on Saturdays. Thank you Poppin' Corks, A+!!

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PoppinCorks Bistro - Turkey burger and fries

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Red Star Kitchen + Bar - Seasoned fries

Red Star Kitchen + Bar

3.5(100 reviews)
1.8 mi

Its so good, the jerk chicken wings are phenomenal the crispy chicken sandwich is a real…read morehandbreaded chicken patty. The service was amazing our server crystal gave us amazing recommendations. And the ambiance added a nice hue to the place and had lots of decoration.

I visited Red Star Kitchen & Bar yesterday around 5:30 PM with a group of seven coworkers for a…read morefarewell get-together, and overall we had a really good time! There was no wait, so I was seated right away while I waited for the rest of my group. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, and she did a great job explaining the specials. Drinks: We ordered the giant margarita flight, which was on special for around $125, and we actually ended up getting TWO! For a group of seven, I thought it was well worth it. The drinks were fun, definitely made for sharing, and added to the whole experience. Cajun Fried Shrimp: This was my favorite thing I ordered. The shrimp were crispy, flavorful, and that sauce was GOOD. I honestly should have just stuck with the appetizer because I would absolutely order these again. Cajun Seafood Pasta: This one was just okay for me. It had plenty of seafood and a generous portion, but it also had cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots, which I personally don't like. Had I realized how much they would affect the dish for me, I would've asked to have them removed. My other issue was that the shrimp in the pasta still had the tails on. With an appetizer like the fried shrimp, that's no problem, but in pasta it made eating the dish more work than it needed to be. I kept having to stop and remove shrimp tails while trying to eat my pasta. I probably wouldn't order this particular dish again. Atmosphere: This is definitely a place to come when you want music, drinks, food, and a GOOD TIME. The music creates a lively atmosphere, so I wouldn't necessarily choose it for a quiet dinner where you're trying to have deep conversations. But for a celebration, girls' night, coworkers getting together, or just going out to have fun? Absolutely. Service was good throughout our visit, parking was easy, and our group had a great time together. Overall: 4/5 I'd definitely return, but next time I'm getting those Cajun Fried Shrimp again and exploring something different for my entrée!

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Red Star Kitchen + Bar - Giant Margarita tower  Perfect for sharing with a group. We enjoyed it so much, we ordered two!

Giant Margarita tower Perfect for sharing with a group. We enjoyed it so much, we ordered two!

Red Star Kitchen + Bar
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