Food great I had some awesome waffles. The service was pretty consistent and kind. The place is very old timey and cool. The only thing I would note is that they do give the check after you order but that's all! read more

All salty foods taste the same, also they use way too much oil on food. Service is ok. Ambience is great, restaurant very clean. read more

I love the Cherry Pit. Their Belgian waffles with strawberries are otherworldly. I don't know how they do it - they're just waffles - but there's a puffiness and an underlying sense of...vanilla, maybe? that I think makes them some of the best waffles everrrr. Love the atmosphere - pretty much an old school diner. and they're really attentive to my coffee mug. Staff seem happy you're there and hve a good low-key energy. Only complaint are the prices. It can get steep so I only go every few months. Always worth it. read more

05/06/25 - I stopped by here twice before. I was in the neighborhood so i met my sister up here for breakfast. I popped in again & ordered the Chorizo skillet. This came w/chorizo, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheddar cheese & eggs over easy on top. This was all served over a large very thin tortilla. I tour off piece of tortilla & put the pieces of the chorizo skillet on top & popped it into my mouth. It was delicious as usual. My sister ordered a Greek Skillet that came w/chicken gyros, spinach, tomato, onion & feta cheese that looked delicious. The staff @ Cherry Pit Cafe is awesome friendly w/great service. The only thing missing was I was hoping to run into former Chicago Bear Matt Suhey again who I met the last time I was here. Great food, service and an occasional ex Chicago Bear read more

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From the pictures it looked like a cute retro diner. The front has that look, but the back looked like a country cafe. Not what I expected. The food was good. But the service was so bad. We were seated and got to order pretty quickly, but they NEVER came back to check on us even once while we there. I tried to get anyone's attention because my partner had ordered a fruit salad with his omelette and it never came. I had the oatmeal pancakes which definitely were exactly as described. read more

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Food was delicious. The crispy French toast was amazing and service was outstanding. Great cafe to eat at.

YES-EAT HERE! Three of us ate here today and we all loved the food. The service was great too! Cute little diner with plenty of variety on the menu. We ordered breakfast, a Turkey Avocado panini and chicken quesadilla w/ house made tortilla chips & salsa. No complaints from any of us. Love a true diner with great food! read more

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Great diner. Used to go here when it was Kevin's Place and went back recently with my family. Kids loved sitting at the counter to watch our food get cooked. I cleaned my plate. I ordered an egg white omelette and it was delicious. They also have cold brew which was excellent. Portions are large so come hungry. Owners now are so nice! Lots of regulars came by for Sat brunch. Ambiance is good, diner feel with black and white checkered floors. Will come back when I'm in the area. read more

Cherry Pit Cafe - American Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

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Great service, good food. Went midweek in the am and had plenty of seating options. Tasty basic Mex American breakfast food staples (chilaquiles, bf burrito, chorizo n eggs), as well as more typical breakfast options. Probably would not go out of my way to try again unless in the area. read more

I've driven past this place several times and I only found out the other day that it existed. I had the two eggs with bacon and it was great! I'm definitely coming back here again read more

Excellent service and food, although the fries aren't to my liking. Cute place with a friendly atmosphere

This is a solid, no-frills diner. When I walked in, there was nobody else there but over the course of my meal, two more parties trickled in. The coffee left much to be desired but this is an OK option if you want something basic and fairly fast. read more

Cherry Pit Cafe - American Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

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Place to small , en a he chilaquiles where very sour , couldn't eat them , but may the place way yo small my back was touching some one else very uncomfortable,I would not go there anymore. read more

This cute cafe/diner is perfect for an early morning breakfast. We arrived before 9 am on a Sunday, the ideal time because there were many open tables. There's a pretty extensive menu, and one of us went for the Lucy's Waffle special, a crispy Belgian waffle with Nutella, bananas, strawberries, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Another picked the buttermilk pancakes (2) and kept saying that it was cooked perfectly. Normally a light eater, they ate every bit of their pancakes. I ordered the Greek skillet with eggs, chicken gyros, onions, spinach, tomatoes and feta on top of fried potatoes. This was hearty and generously sized. The ambience is similar to a retro diner, with fifties tunes playing. The staff is very welcoming and friendly and our orders were up quickly. It's a little tight to navigate past the counter seating and once the place fills up it can get loud. We had a very enjoyable breakfast and my companions had a great time. They kept telling me how much they loved their breakfast. We'll come back again soon! read more

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Food was good and simple, gave me a sense of nostalgia eating chorizo and eggs tacos. It was a little crowded when we arrived but it was a small space with larger parties so it was definitely expected. Loved the service as all workers were kind! read more

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We can't get here often amd it is a shame. Everything is just better. Today we ordered chicken mole enchiladas with 2 eggs, which was some of the best mole sauce IMO. My daughter order her favorite, huevos rancheros and said they were her favorite anywhere. But the oatmeal pancakes with coconut and blueberries that was on the specials menu was some of the best pancakes I ever had. Totally unique in texture and flavor. The pop you get from the blueberries mixes so well with the coconut. The service is fantastic. The place is very cute with oldies playing over the sound system. Bryan and Joseph took great care of us. Do not miss! read more

So fresh and homemade. We were from out of town and saw the reviews and decided to come. I had the oatmeal pancakes and they were filing without making you feel too full. My wife had the corn beef hash. She loved the crispy bits on the hash. They had a nice selection of Mexican breakfast dishes, I would love to try. read more

I always have such an incredible experience eating at the Cherry Pit. It's such a welcoming and cozy dining experience, and all of their staff members are so kind and friendly. They have tons of food options, including gluten free toast for the gf crowd- there's truly something for everyone. An extra shout out to Matthew- who is the friendliest and most attentive server I've ever had! He made our dining experience even greater with his positive attitude and friendliness. read more

We really enjoyed our first breakfast here. Diverse menu, portions were generous, service was good and people were attentive. The only thing missing was more people! This place should be busier on a Sunday morning! read more

Great service love the fact that they have half orders food Steph was extremely helpful with our gluten-free accommodations read more

Cherry Pit Cafe - American Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

My friends and I were in town for a wedding a randomly came upon Cherry Pit when looking for good breakfast/brunch spots. Upon arriving, we were greeted so warmly, we felt like we were walking into an auntie's kitchen. The food was absolutely incredible, the service was excellent and very fast, and we found a place I know we will return to for years to come. Cherry Pit is obviously a beloved neighborhood staple and it's easy to see why. I look forward to returning. read more

Best breakfast and lunch ! Friendly family service. Foods always delicious and Freddy and his staff make everyone welcome!

Excellent food, fast service, made to order omelet was perfect. Potato's needs some help. A good hash brown would be better. Sourdough toast had great SD flavor. read more

Cherry Pit Cafe - Made to order 4 egg omelette - American Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

This place has such a wonderful concept, and it fails to deliver so much. We were charmed to find a local diner with a name like the "cherry pit." We fully anticipated finding warm cherry pie on the menu, but were disappointed that this is nothing more than an anachronism (perhaps from previous owners). No pie, and in fact, no cherries on the menu. Knowing this ahead of time, we decided to try the place out anyway, and unfortunately were left further disappointed. The food is bland, the ingredients are cheap, and the quality is low. The good news is, the portions are huge, so if you're hungry, you'll at least leave full (if you have an appetite). I ordered the chorizo skillet but found very little chorizo on my plate; what was there was so underseasoned I could not distinguish it from a mild Italian sausage. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. We wanted so much to enjoy this place, because we find diners to be charming, but unfortunately the only charm this place has left is the service, which is friendly and down to earth. Maybe it was an off day, but if you read through reviews, they'll generally align on portion sizes being large but food being under-seasoned. The sweeter breakfast items may be what we missed - perhaps that's where the charm is to be found. We'll come back around sometime to check out the French toast and oatmeal pancakes - maybe it'll change our minds. read more

Greek Skillet was delicious, coffee excellent in the carafe, service was quick and friendly. Lastly, the price was very reasonable for high quality food. what's not to like? read more

Always a hit with the kids and grandkids. Good affordable diner food. Gets crowded so plan ahead and perhaps find either an early or late arrival. read more

Everything is great at the Cherry Pit. The food is wonderful, service lovely and ambiance is a community based restaurant where you feel at home read more

A coworker was in town, and we were looking for a local area to check. To say that after eating here for lunch, we immediately came back the next day is an understatement. On the first day, I could only enjoy my meal a couple of hours later; the food was still surprisingly warm and enjoyable. We were fortunate enough to meet the owner on the second day, and you can tell that he cares about the customers and his employees. He covered down where needed and ensured that service was the best. read more

The best chilaquiles!!! Terrific omelettes!!! Pleasant diner environment and great service. read more

Food was not to bad. Something you would expect at a typical diner. Quick service but no table touches until the very end there was only about three or four tables. Tea selection was nice not something I would normally see at a diner. Mixed menu selection mostly Spanish style food with some classics. Parking in the back is free and accessible. Two burgers with fried one coke and one hot tea $36 before tip. We might come back and try a breakfast item. We were in and out so forgot to take pictures. read more

WOW! Such a great little cafe. When you walk in you can't see the whole back area where most people were seated. We only got breakfast but the lunch looked just as good!! I got the triple berry crunchy French toast - this wasn't listed on the menu but you can ask for it. It seemed like it was a little twist to their originally crunchy French toast. AMAZING. I am going to dream about this French toast... We also got the Big B - it truly is big! The potato's were so yummy as well. Kind of an inbetween of hash browns and potatoes. As we were leaving, someone had ordered a shake which looked delicious but large. read more

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I'm a bit disappointed but I did like my food and my brother said he's been here a few times and liked it so I'm giving it the benefit of doubt. I wouldn't come here for a holiday as they can get overwhelmed as it's a small place. It's Mother's Day so it was super busy and I also have to take that into consideration as well. Even though we had a reservation, it took longer to be seated and get our food (but again, it was Mother's Day). I loved my French toast and bacon. My mother loved her corn beef and hash even though they originally got the order wrong but fixed it pretty quick. My brother's waffle was literally burnt and he couldn't eat it. My dad enjoyed his omelet. Overall it was a negative experience but I would definitely come back and give it another try. I think it's worth it. read more

We found the food was good and the service was good. The atmosphere was also very pleasant.

We parked in the parking lot in the rear of the establishment and you have to walk around the building to the entrance. We came in just after breakfast rush and we sat in the dining room at the back, instead of the counter in the front. The wait staff was very friendly and made us feel welcomed. I had the Apple Chicken Sausage skillet and my wife chose the Deerfield Omelet. The food arrived promptly and piping hot. Both meals were delicious and we will be returning to try out more of the menu. read more

Well, my wife remembered the Cherry Pit Cafe more fondly than I did, so we gave the place another shot. I have to say, this time was delightful. The staff was friendly and super helpful, and the food was very good. I was hesitant to give them three stars before, but this time I have no hesitation in giving them four. read more

An old school breakfast place that features lots of Mexican style options. I had the breakfast burrito, it was large and filled with lots of yummy goodness. The French toast was pretty standard and the bacon was done extra crispy, the way we like it. Wish they had more choices of teas for us tea drinkers. read more

How have I not been here before??? This gem of a diner has the typical delicious breakfast fare. But do yourself a favor and order from their Mexican inspired options. This is where they shine! I ordered the chorizo skillet - hello heaven. Good and spicy with the right flavor. There's a reason this place is packed on the weekends. Just go. Your tastebuds will thank you. read more

5/5 stars I had the Chilaquiles, super delicious. The green salsa is definitely homemade. The service was attentive and very friendly. It felt very cozy and family oriented! read more

Cherry Pit Cafe - Chilaquiles - American Near Me - Deerfield, Illinois

Great service, great food, and fun "local" ambiance. It's a throwback to the small town diner where they know your whole family.

Gotta say I was a little disappointed. Popped in mid week before Christmas, nice and quiet. Was out with my daughter and met two friends for lunch. My kid got her pancakes, my friends (who ordered after me) got their omelettes and I had to politely ask where my omelette was... forgotten entirely. When it came it seemed rushed, no toast, and missing ingredients. Did not send back as it was supposed to be a quick bite to eat. Been here before when they were busy and know they can do better, just seemed like they were phoning it in. read more