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    Cafe 36

    4.0 (33 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Andrew H.

    Home visiting family and lucky to have stopped here for breakfast. I ordered Moroccan breakfast for myself and Mickey Mouse pancake for my daughter to go. The Moroccan breakfast was kofta, over easy eggs, and toast. The Mickey Mouse pancake was served with over easy egg. Only waited 10 mins for our food and the food was fresh, full of flavor and I wasn't expecting it to be that good living in the city of Chicago. Thank you, Cafe 36!

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    Gary G.

    Great hidden gem , hidden away just off Hwy 36. Heard great things about this place, so we decided to try it out after church. Great decorative little cafe, with a little patio outside. No frills, just great food with polite, professional staff. Prices are very reasonable, and menu quite extensive! They serve both breakfast and lunch. Times may depending on the day. Definite return trip!!!

    Pancakes and scrambled eggs with a side of maple syrup.

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    8 months ago

    Great service and food- will be back. Multiple workers said hello, was very friendly atmosphere.

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    1 year ago

    Food was good prices was fair a good place to go for some nearby breakfast very nice people

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    2 years ago

    Nice little cafe. I stopped after doing some shopping in Waterford and had a very enjoyable lunch. Friendly staff!​

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    2 years ago

    Always good food, great service and friendly people. We go there at least once a week for breakfast.

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    4 years ago

    Very good breakfast selection including Mediterranean breakfast. We always feel welcome here!

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    4 years ago

    After reading other reviews I decided to try this place. I have driven there twice only to find that they decided to close early.

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    7 years ago

    10 min wait for service. 10 min wait for food. Competition wants my business more. I won't be backed6

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    Cary Country Club

    Cary Country Club

    3.3
    (14 reviews)
    39.3 mi

    My son and I played Cary Country Club for the first time the Friday before the July 4th weekend…read more We were pleasantly surprised. The course was in great shape. We had a mid-morning tee time and pace of play was acceptable. I wouldn't want a later tee time as the course looked super packed when we left but that could have been the holiday. I deducted a star because the club house is a little run down on the inside and desperately needs a renovation. That said, what really made the experience and what separates Cary from other courses in the area are the elevation changes. I've never seen so many elevated tee boxes on a golf course in Illinois. The yardage is on the shorter side but the small sloping greens are challenging. Overall, we had a blast and will definitely come back.

    Myself and several golf buddies played Cary CC last week and had a fabulous time! Several great…read moreviews around the course! The course is pretty forgiving, but the greens can be challenging if caught in the wrong spot. The weather was great and the course in good condition for this time of year. Everyone we encountered was great to deal with and our group had lots of fun on the course. We teed off in the morning and never encountered any delays, nor did we have anyone pushing us from behind. The best surprise out on the course was their cart girl, Bailey... she was fabulous and made the rounds to our group several times. Even partaking in some pranks on our foursome that she was put up to, by our group ahead of us... She was a true sport and made our round, and the day, at Cary CC memorable! Shout out to Bailey!!

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    We have a beautiful oak dancing floor for your occasion.
    We have a beautiful oak dancing floor for your occasion.
    Our banquet room is welcoming and modern looking.
    Our banquet room is welcoming and modern looking.
    We offer white linen service and a large menu from our caterer.

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    DW Coffee

    DW Coffee

    4.8
    (24 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    It's my favorite coffee shop in the area. I drive 20 minutes out of my way for a coffee at DW.read more

    Well, I would call this almost a "perfect" coffee shop experience (read to the end for my very…read moresmall complaint). Been here several times before and it has always been a very good experience. This time came with a friend on a Wednesday morning. The place is cute with plenty of character. It's a converted bank and still has a vintage/old-time feel to it. Big windows in the front. There are doors in front, or the rear, with an outside patio area. Inside there are plenty of places to sit, ideally for groups of 2-4. Parking on the street, or they have their own lot in the rear. Got a super nice, genuine smile and greeting from the barista. Ordered a London Fog (little lavender, little vanilla, and extra foam). They didn't have any scones, so I ordered an amazing looking Morning Bun. Got the drink in a china mug, and the morning bun warmed up. Both of these items were made perfectly (maybe I am being to hard on this whole scone thing !) The place was busy, and there were people coming/going the entire morning (we were there for nearly 3 hours). Everybody was having quiet conversations, so it was easy for us to talk. And even though it was rainy/overcast, the big windows brought in plenty of sunlight. Definitely a place that I would recommend and return to. Now if they served a "real" scone that would be simply incredible ;)

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    Ham, Egg, & Cheese Bagel Sandwich
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    Cotton Exchange

    Cotton Exchange

    3.3
    (92 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    Came here for all you can eat Easter brunch buffet. It was very busy when we arrived for our 11am…read morereservation. Our table was ready, and we were seated. The variety of food choices was excellent (menu in pics). The staff did a great job of keeping the food filled. Place was decorated very cute for Easter. They did have a sign at hostess stand that if you were a party of 6 or less, you could have your table for 75 minutes. This made the older people I was with kind of "nervous" and worried about the time. The made-to-order omelettes were great. The carved ham had good flavor, but was cold. Everything else i tried was good. Brunch was $45/ person which seems high, but comparatively, seems like an ok price. However, on our party of 5, they added a "large party" charge which was 20% of the bill, which ended up being the tip. We didn't see our server much, but the people clearing dishes from the table did a good job coming around often.

    Have been to the actual restaurant a couple of times. I remember it being a good (but not great)…read moreexperience. I was happy to see that they were a vendor at the Waterford River Rhythms concert at the Village Hall Park. They offered a couple of sandwiches. We got one of each. The Italian Beef and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap. Both were good. The beef was tender, and so was the chicken. Couple of suggestions. They add the giardiniera into the beef. My preference is to have it available as a condiment, so you can add as little/much as you like. The wrap was large, and stuffed full of chicken, which would think was a good thing, but it could have benefited from having a bit more of the green salad fixings inside. To give it more textures and flavors. Also, they only have one type of potato chip, plain (and boring). How about offering another choice (Sea Salt and Vinegar)? Super nice service, and it's a reasonable value for what you get.

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    Cafe 36 - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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