I work remotely for a company out of state, but two of my colleagues were in town for a conference…read moreat one of the many O'Hare/Rosemont area hotels. They asked if I wanted to meet for breakfast, and so after looking up the options close to their hotel (which was surprisingly limited), I stumbled upon Elly's. After looking at Yelp reviews, it seemed like a great option and would be easy for them to Uber to. And it was a great choice. We ordered coffee, which they promptly refilled multiple times for us, and then two of us got the crepes with either strawberries or blueberries on top, and the other got one of the omlettes. The crepes were extremely good. Portions are great and prices are reasonable given the amount of food. The staff was friendly at 6:45 in the morning (they were way more awake than I was) No photos of the food because it was my first time meeting one of my colleagues IRL (and only the second time meeting the other) and I didn't want to be weird haha. But trust me that the food looked great. I took my leftovers home to my parents' house (because I was visiting them afterward). I let my dad have them because I knew they wouldn't survive the extra 90 minutes back to my house when I was done with my visit. He told me later he put vanilla ice cream on them and they were delicious, so they held up well in the 45 minutes it took me to get from Elly's to their house, and being reheated later in the day. I'd definitely go back anytime coworkers are at a conference and want to meet up (which is surprisingly often. Perks of living near a hub!)

I've been to Elly's before (definitely the one in Jefferson Park, possibly this one too) but it's…read morebeen more than five years since. I don't remember it being this bad but... now I know, I guess. Food was not great. The pancakes were kind of--well, gummy is the word that springs to mind. Not pleasant to eat, at any rate. The omelet I ordered, the Southwestern Omelet I think, was ok. It was a bit thin, but maybe that's just because there were a lot of ingredients in it. The "Homemade" lemonade tasted like it was fountain lemonade. I left half of it, and the half that was consumed was mostly because my child wanted some. That was especially disappointing, because I don't order lemonade at restaurants unless it's not Minute Maid because that stuff is awful--and if Elly's truly has homemade lemonade, they should be embarrassed that it tastes identical to what Coke sells. I don't usually eat everything when I go out for breakfast and am happy to take half home for another breakfast, but I didn't want to take any of this home with me. I will say that they're fast--we were here less than an hour. I think it took fewer than 15 minutes from the time we were seated to when we got our meal, and we didn't order immediately upon being seated. We went on Saturday round 9:45 a.m. and it was half empty, though it was Easter weekend so I'm not sure if that had any impact.

Great food- honey mustard pecan salad a standout. Sandwiches are big and perfect. Juices are…read moreoutstanding! Good service. Decent prices for the portions.

First time and at this location and had a nice brunch. It was a very busy brunch on Saturday but it…read moreis expected. I joined waitlist ahead of time so didn't have much wait. The waiting area is rather small and it was a cold day out. Food came out much quicker than anticipated. Being such a full house, I thought it would take long, but it did not. However, the server seemed to have tables in different sections so it took awhile for us to get her attention if we needed something. She did not check on us. Host was very friendly. Overall, great experience and I'd return.

My husband and I recently visited for the first time with his parents, and we absolutely loved it…read more My in-laws come here often since they live nearby, so when we were in the area, we decided to finally give it a try. (Sorry, no pictures this time! I was enjoying my food so much that I completely forgot.) The ambiance is welcoming, bright, and modern, and the restaurant is much larger than I expected. Everything was clean, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the Lox Plate, and it was outstanding. The salmon had the perfect texture and seasoning, the cucumbers and bagel were fresh, and all of the flavors paired together beautifully. I love seeing lox on a menu, but many restaurants either don't do it well or serve portions that are too small. Here, everything was spot on, and the portion was generous enough that I left completely satisfied. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal, and my husband and I have already said we'll be back very soon. This restaurant is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, especially since there aren't many local breakfast spots nearby that aren't part of a chain. Highly recommend!

My friend and I are always looking for brunch places that are midway between us and stumbled upon…read more5800 N. The website doesn't really do the menu justice, it's kind of hard to read. That said, there are so many options, particularly for this vegetarian and egg hater. Pro tip: Make a reservation! The place had a solid wait from the time we arrived until we left. Service was ok, spotty at bits, but I also attribute it to the place being busy. We had to ask a second time for some missing items. To eat, I got the berry crepes and a side of hash browns with cheese. My friend got the eggs Benedict with a side of pancakes. The crepes were very good, but I preferred the bites without the berry mascarpone filling. The side of pancakes my friend got was huge, this would be plenty as a main. They are very good at accommodating larger parties, but do wait to seat you until your party is all there.

I had a late breakfast here with a friend. It is a clean restaurant with comfortable seating and…read morevery pleasant people taking care of us. Their menu is eclectic, and they also have a bunch of specials on the blackboard. I had the Mexican Omelet, and it was delicious. I highly recommend.

Friendly neighborhood diner. Their hash is good, service was fast, and the overall dining…read moreexperience was spectacular. Plenty of street parking and my coffee mug was kept full.

Down home in the best way, this greasy spoon has charm and hefty portions…read more Not fancy but not run down. Character and tastiness for days

Visited Blondies on a recommendation from a neighbor. Upon arriving there is plenty of off street…read moreparking in the lot next door to the relatively quaint establishment. The interior is decked out in old school decor with many memorabilia of comic/animation characters from a bygone era. The staff is friendly and direct, the cooks move competently and for food they have all of the expected classics at good prices, while also offering a rotating monthly specials with unique items that do really feel "special". The bathroom could use some updating and the space is a bit tight and warm from the kitchen. But overall the food is solid, the prices are fair, and the staff are friendly. If your local or visiting and looking for a classic diner , I would highly recommend you visit this unique and timeless establishment.

Amazing breakfast spot. Service was great and the food was even better served fast and fresh. The…read morepancakes are amazing. The only thing I didn't like was the ice latte had no coffee/espresso flavor.

A solid ok spot for me…read more I did feel rushed during my visit. Bussers kept trying to take plates when I still was eating. Eggs were small. Their cold brew coffee comes in a can. Pancakes were good. One stall bathrooms in a cramped area of the restaurant. Pricing is reasonable.

This breakfast house has PASSION & great service. The food…read moretastes very fresh: the salad was crunchy & balanced, the BLT wasn't too salty & full of flavor, and the chorizo hash had a great ratio of meat/veggies/egg. Their playlist curates a cozy vibe, 90s disco with modern flair. The seating was very comfortable. If you're looking to do some work here, there's an outlet accessible booth on the left side. You'll notice everyone wearing a shirt that says "Food is our LOVE language" & it really shows. This is the kind of spot you hope never changes.

I've heard rumors that this was the go to corner spot for a great meal. To my surprise it wasn't…read morewhat I expected , I arrived with guests as we all wanted to try something different. I chose the turkey sandwich and it was kind of a let down. The best thing was the nice crunch from the toast it came on. There were maybe two slices of turkey on the sandwich. The rest was crisp lettuce and fresh tomato. The fries were great. The breakfast burrito was good but overly saucy it took away the flavor from the ingredients inside. The French toast was great if you have a sweet tooth but the bread was slightly smaller than I expected. The ambiance isn't anything extravagant but also homely in a way. It's a solid 4 and not a back to back ,but will consider going again in the future.

I'm glad this place close. This place was a joke. The cooks like eating food straight from the…read moregrill into their mouths then you can watch them make your plate of food without washing hands or wearing gloves. They Charge extra for potatoes with your breakfast and use lowest quality products. My neighbors called this place a dinner an a show. every time you come here the waitresses are always arguing with each other and clearly feel the tension. This place won't be missed!!!

Super good little hole in the wall. Very friendly staff that welcomes you as soon as you walk in…read more They provide coat rack in the winter which is helpful. It's an old school diner feel - box cereal, pies in a cooler, cooks busting out great meal after meal. Takes you right back to the 90's. My first time here and brought my parents. We all loved it. Dined for $115 with tip and we all had an omelette with a protein, side of bacon, and coffees. I got the Spartan omelette. It was recommended and right up my alley with mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. I also added bacon and it was delicious! I was able to get it with a cut banana and it was perfectly ripe. My husband got the Denver omelette which is also know as a Western- ham, onion, bell pepper, and American cheese. He really liked his as well as my parents who ordered Corned Beef Hash omelette and Spartan. I will definitely be back! It was so good, we didn't even take a second to snap a pic!

Old school diner with extensive variety of dishes. Great Food Great Staff. Highly recommended.read more

If you're looking for a homey diner with good comfort food options, this is the place…read more We stopped for breakfast before a road trip, and we left with full stomachs and plenty of leftovers for the road. I went for the spinach and feta omelette with hash browns, and it was delicious. The spinach to cheese ratio in the omelette was perfect, and the hash browns were deliciously crunchy and salty. My guest ordered the banana French toast, and she noted that it was perfectly cooked and not overly sweet pre-syrup. We shared the Nutella crêpes, and they were delightful. The crêpes themselves were light and airy, and the Nutella was a great sweet pairing. Overall, we were very happy with our food. While I probably won't be back because I live six hours away, I highly recommend Al & Andy's if you're in the area!

Mr stacks in Melrose park is perfect for breakfast or brunch after a trying morning!…read more The food is solid and the amount that you get for the price is excellent! My waitress was really knowledgeable in the menu and offered up recommendations! If you are in the mood for breakfast food swing over to Mr stacks in melrose park!

Busy Saturday morning after walking up & down river path for a couple hours... sat nearly…read moreimmediately. Orders taken, Drinks came quickly, food about 10 min later. Restaurant filling up about 10:30am. 2 egg breakfast was tasty. All good but Hash browns were not hot or crispy. Mr stacks pancakes did not disappoint. Service was really excellent. Attentive & on point. Good breakfast spot.