The food is really good. Breakfast & Lunch. The atmosphere:…read moreCharming...it is a Real Diner with stainless steel construction and original Formica tables. It has all the ambience of era gone by. It was relocated to Lake Geneva from the East Coast several years ago, and has been popular here ever since. Small, but mighty. Can be loud, due to the size. but not always. It's just fun. The service has always been very good too. The owner is very friendly and a nice lady.

A step back in time! My husband and I were in town for a wedding when we chose Joni's Diner for a…read moreSaturday brunch. We had a quick ten minute wait for a table. It is clearly a beloved local place. We ordered a cinnamon roll, eggs Benedict, and banana bread French toast. For us, the cinnamon roll was just okay (thankful that our waitress warmed it up for us). Benedict's didn't have too much ham, but it had a great flavor. The highlight was the banana bread French toast and a side of biscuits and gravy. While the French toast, it was lighter than expected! The biscuits and gravy were unique and very savory. Service was prompt and kind and the ambiance was like a true throwback place.

If you want a good home style breakfast this is the place to go. Everything made to order & fresh…read more homemade jams are made by the owner & the biscuits & gravy are great! Fresh ham off the bone & meats are sourced from the local butcher & the place is decorated with many pictures & Knickknacks which are so interesting to look at.

Feels like home. The food is all home style and made with love. The staff is super friendly and you…read morecan tell from the moment you walk through the door that they are proud of their business. Has an old country diner feel and a calm atmosphere. We were brought fresh homemade apple butter and strawberry rhubarb jam to the table and it was delectable. We will be back!

Ordered the Sweet and Spicy Hash with pancakes on the side. Kids enjoyed the grilled cheese and…read morefries. The hostess and waitress were friendly and welcoming.

Nice restaurnt with easy airplane parking. Swift and professional staff. Food is plentiful and…read moredelicious. Worth a stop if you are in southern WI, or you need an excuse for a $100 hamburger flight. If you forget to get your WI GA passport stamp (like i did), it's a nice reason to return for another visit. Really fun model airplanes on the ceiling and great decor over the bar. https://www.bessiesdiner.com https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/travel/air/pilot-info/flywi.aspx

An old friend and I decided on trying this place for lunch. We both decided on the Eggs Benedict -…read morewith hash browns and corned beef hash instead of the usual ham slices. Oh. My. Gosh. Cooked to perfection... best breakfast or lunch Eggs Benedict I've had in my long life. Whoever made these is a master at cooking. The waitress was pleasant and kept coming with hot coffee and the prices were not excessive at all. This is a tiny hidden treasure 500 feet north of the tracks on the east side of 47; blink and you'll miss it and only open till 14:00hrs.

Great service, really good coffee, and delicious breakfast selection. I ate here a few mornings…read morewhile visiting family. Nice little cafe vibes! And my Eggs Benedict were perfect.

This place is a treasure. You can tell it's been around for a long time, very nostalgic ambiance…read more Food is simply amazing. Shout out to Franks' Famous Garbage Plate and the irresistible homemade bread. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town.

You've seen them on DIners and Dives. Its both of those. I mean that in a good way…read more Absolutely nothing creative on the menu - just the basics. The rail car makes for a fun experience but you run out of elbow room fast. You might have trouble if you suffer from claustrophobia =) Staff keeps the orders coming up fast and with a good attitude.

Fred's Diner is the very definition of a hidden gem. It's the kind of cozy, no-frills, family‑run…read morespot you might call a "hole in the wall," but the food and hospitality make it absolutely unforgettable. We stopped in for a simple breakfast, and it turned out to be one of the best we've had in a long time. I ordered an omelette loaded with every vegetable they offered, and they were more than happy to customize it exactly the way I wanted--something you don't always get at small diners. My husband had their ham and eggs, and he said it was the best he's had in years. Even the buttered wheat toast was exceptional, which really says something about the care they put into every plate. The service was friendly and genuine, the atmosphere was charmingly old-school, and the food was outstanding. We will definitely be back any time we're in the area. Highly recommend Fred's Diner to anyone visiting Grayslake or passing through--you won't be disappointed!

Average greasy spoon diner. Not good or bad. Exactly what you'd expect…read more Interior was dated and busy, but occupied your attention while waiting on the food. Food and service was fast to almost rushed, but not in an unfriendly way

We were seated quickly and took a minute to order, but that's where the service stopped. We didn't…read moresee our waitress again until our food arrived, and that took a whopping 45 minutes. Our orders were simple, nothing out of the ordinary, so it's baffling that it took so long. The restaurant was small, with three servers on duty, so there's no excuse for the lack of service or the wait. The ambiance was the one bright spot - it felt like a classic old-school diner. But the food was a major letdown. I ordered a $14 plate and expected a decent portion size, but what I got was laughable. It was like something I'd whip up at home or grab from McDonald's. And the 'gourmet' touch? Sandwich cheese on top of the omelet. My partner's country fried steak was overcooked and burnt to a crisp. Given the wait, you'd think they'd at least try to get the food right. It's especially egregious considering we're talking about Lake Geneva, where people pay for parking and expect a certain level of service. We spent 1.5 hours at the restaurant, and most of that time was wasted waiting for subpar food. Needless to say, we won't be back. Photos of the food are included to give you an idea of the portion size (or lack thereof). Don't say I didn't warn you.

I have been here before and had a good experience so 10 years later I brought back friends to try…read moreit again. It was so disappointing. The woman running the restaurant it seemed was so rude to people looking to eat here. She would constantly belittle people for wanting to eat there. They turned away large parties (I get it, it was busy and it's a small place) but you just felt so unwelcome waiting. Once we did get our table we ordered and it took forever for the food to come out. It was clear this place isn't staffed for the large crowd Lake Geneva brings in. We even heard the woman who was running the place make a joke about going across to simple if they didn't want to wait. The food was also mediocre. It was fine, but you don't get a lot for it being 12.99 for almost every dish. Service was slow. You can tell they are understaffed. The ambiance is cool. I liked that part.

Just a great place to eat and have conversations!! Pumpkin pancakes are delish, eggs are perfect.read more

Classic diner chairs and tables and lots of 50s decor on the walls. Pretty hopping on a Saturday…read moremorning but we got sat right away luckily. Enjoyed my Western croissant and crispy hashbrowns. Ladies kept the coffee flowing with a smile. Well staffed. Decent stuff but basic ingredients and execution, nothing fancy.

Very accommodating in seating with wheelchair accessibility, fast friendly service, and fabulous…read morefood. get the unique offerings like pancake of the month, potato pancakes, and corned beef hash. We want to go back asap!

Great food, home style ambiance, great service, great prices. I am definitely going back again.read more