Breakfast served all day long and huge plates and portions! If you're looking for breakfast all day, every day, then Colonial Café is exactly what you need! Lots of options for everyone, including vegetarian options. They have a relatively large dining room and a very classic breakfast diner feel. Our servers were very kind and food didn't take too long to arrive. I ordered the crispy chicken tenders and they were great! The white meat was very juicy and the crispy outside had a great crunch and flaking us to it. I love that you can choose two sauces because I'm a sucker for trying different sauces I got the honey mustard and the special secret sauce which kind of had a barbecue honey mustard taste. My sister ordered the Cinnamon Roll pancake as an upgrade onto her eggs and WOW even the single pancake upgrade was HUGE I can't imagine how big the standalone order is! It was surprisingly light and delicious and truly did taste like the inside bites of a cinnamon roll! We will definitely order that again. read more

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Service is always great - the staff is kind - Portions are perfect Definitely a go-to for Breakfast or Lunch! read more

The coffee cups here told me that colonial cafe loves me and I have taken that to heart. There were SO many options (which is often hard for me because I don't eat meat!) it was so hard to choose, and when I wanted a little salty and sweet breakfast (at 2pm mind you), the menu had just the option: a scrambler with a side Cinful Cinnaroll Pancake. Our waitress said it's one small pancake on the side, and then proceeded to bring out the largest pancake I've ever seen with my already full plate of veggie egg scrambler. It was straight out of a dream. A cozy, grandma's kitchen vibe and a boatload of amazing food!! read more

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First time here and it was a great experience. Service by Peggy V was excellent. Thank you Peggy. The food was delicious and service was quick. We had ordered a variety of items off the menu and had to top it off with some ice cream sundaes. Thanks again. read more

Stopped in today while on the job. Food was excellent, I had an egg white type omelette excellent food and the service was fantastic. What a nice group of people here and the price point was excellent. This is a must stop if you're in the neighborhood enjoy. read more

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Colonial Cafe has been around forever. A staple in Naperville. My family came here every Sunday after church my entire childhood. I live across the country now, but stopping here is mandatory when I'm in town. The wait staff are as nice as they always have been, the food is delicious, the ice cream is even better! Hehe! They have really updated the place while keeping the charm it always had. read more

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I have a lot of fond memories of Colonial ice cream, so on a recent trip to Chicago, we decided to get a quick meal and treat ourselves to some of their delicious ice cream. Boy, were we surprised. The food was delicious! My husband ordered the chicken and waffles, and said it was the best he had ever had. The chicken was crisp and juicy, and the waffles were soft and tasty. The chipotle butter, maple syrup, and pieces of bacon complemented the dish. I had the onion soup, and it was rich and tasty, and covered with a layer of toasted cheese. It really hit the spot. Then came the ice cream, which lived up to expectations. I had a two-scoop turtle sundae with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel, and pecans. I was disappointed they didn't have any butter pecan ice cream, but I quickly got over it. The place has a cozy, old-fashioned ice cream parlor feel, and the staff was friendly and quick to help. Prices are reasonable for the portions, and it's a fun stop whether you're with family, friends, or just treating yourself. read more

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Honestly, Colonial Cafe was just... okay. The food was really standard, nothing that stood out or felt worth the price. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely wasn't memorable either. For what I paid, I expected a little more flavor or something unique. Overall, kinda disappointing, and not sure I'd go back. read more

We stopped in on a Wednesday for an early dinner while waiting for new tires to be installed at Firestone. The restaurant wasn't crowded and we were seated immediately. The server greeted us immediately with menus and took our drink orders. My bride ordered the Pot Roast dinner and for myself it was the salmon. While waiting one couldn't help but notice how sparkling clean the restaurant was. Both entrees arrived quickly and we were surprised with how generous the portions were. The pot roast and vegetables were excellent and the salmon, red potatoes and green beans/carrots were also very good. Portions so generous that a doggie bag was needed too. It was the first time dining at Colonial as we just went there for an ice cream fix. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Colonial Cafe to friends and family. Fellow Yelpers too!! read more

Everything was clean, tasty and inviting! Service tends to be on the slower side, but all our requests were attentively taken care of (except for "gravy on the side" - we got gravy on the side, but also gravy on top... my poor lactose intolerant hubby) read more

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Quick service, big portions, and clean! The food is tasty too - good diner food, and their cinnamon roll pancakes taste just like cinnamon rolls. Great spot for families with kids. read more

Colonial Cafe - Naperville - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Fast service/good food. Restaurant was clean and well lit. Had the pot roast french dip. Very yummy, but a little too much salt. Hubby had the all American patty melt. Said it was very good. Had roasted spuds--just so so. Great dessert menu, but way too full to partake. Wide selection of entrees, appetizers, etc. A little bit of everything for everyone. We'll be back to try breakfast and dessert. read more

The food and service were both really good it was my first visit had lunch can't wait to go back and try breakfast

Went to Edward's Hospital so my wife and l decided to stop by Colonial Cafe for breakfast Fix Colonial DIDNOT disappoint great breakfast place always And Hot JAVA read more

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When my kids were little, we came here often. I mean ice cream and burgers are a kid's dream dinner. This isn't going to be a mind blowing meal, but for little ones it's great. Edward Hospital is really close by. Eons ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and we left the hospital, baby in tow, and stopped at Colonial Cafe because I had no food at home. Baby tucked safely in her carrier with a blanket over her, so no one would breathe on her. I always think of that day when I drive by. The food is mid. The ice cream is mid. Not bad by any means, but not out of this world. This place is iconic in Naper though. It's been around for ages and kids love it. Recently, my daughter came home for a visit and we'd been shopping at TJ's which shares the same parking lot. On a nostalgic whim, we decided to eat there so she could relive her childhood. Besides better buns, it hasn't changed at all and I hadn't been there in close to 15 yrs. We all had burgers except for my youngest who daringly ordered salmon. I questioned her judgment in ordering salmon at Colonial Cafe, but she swore she liked it. I guess I'll have to take her word for it. I'd return if one of my kids requested it. It's not a date night for adults though. read more

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I've been coming here since the I was in my teens and it has been such a staple and reliable place to go for a comforting and filling meal or amazing ice cream desserts, including their Kitchen Sink. It's great for kids and families, a great casual dining spot for all meals. We always have an excellent time. read more

Pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. I had the meatloaf served after 4pm with corn and mashed potatoes. The portion size was great. It included three mini meatloafs. I liked the spiced ketchup they included. It also came with cornbread and honey butter. Delicious! I would get this meal again! Kids meals were very affordable. My son had chicken nuggets with broccoli. It came with milk or choice of drink. My son was very happy with his meal. We were eyeing all the sundaes coming out. I definitely want to come back for dessert! read more

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Great food and excellent service. Pumpkin pancakes are the best but a many seasonal delights available. Generous proportions are available that even my teenage grandson could not finish. Pick 2 for soup and half a sandwich are another favorite. read more

Steak and eggs were a delight only $24.99! In addition to their pancakes which we do huge. And the server was very attentive and friendly. I can't wait to come back and try their omelette! I love their spuds. Perfectly cooked roasted spuds. read more

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We were very happy with our breakfast! The portions are very generous (you definitely won't leave hungry). My husband got the sausage skillet which came with 3 eggs and homemade potatoes- he loved it! I got the classic eggs Benedict which was flavorful. My daughter loved the sausage and pancakes! We'll definitely be back. read more

We have heard SOOO much about Colonial Cafe from our local Napervillers so we knew we had to check it out!! Ended up going for breakfast today, Sunday morning, with no reservations. We probably waited only for 15-20 minutes, which was great! We ordered Swedish crepes combo and a breakfast burrito for 2 people! If you're thinking of trying the breakfast burrito, let me say that it's definitely shareable! It comes with TONS of potatoes and beans on the side!! The burrito has chorizo, chicken, cheese, eggs, avacado, and so much other good stuff! Pair it with some hot sauce and you've got the perfect bite! The flavors were so amazing - the sauce on top of the burrito was perfectly tangy and flavorful! The Swedish crepes were unfortunately not as great as we were expecting. Even though the portion size was great, the crepes felt a little over cooked, and the lingerberry topping was not as flavorful as we expected. We did get the Nutella crepes to go which were a lot better but again, we have definitely had more flavorful crepes in the area. Overall, had a pretty good experience for our first time. If I were to come again, the burrito would definitely be my go to! read more

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Was in this area for a check up. Wanted to try something new so we ended up here. Great place. The ambiance is very nice. Seems like and old place and they did a great job in keeping the place nice and tidy. Food is great too. I tried their sandwich with salad and it was awesome. Service was very fast and parking was not a problem. read more

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This is one of the staples, especially breakfast food. I take my little people there because they love the ambience. But the prices are so exorbitant to spend $60 on two people eating and one of those people was 10 years old, was a bit over the top. We will no longer be regulars. read more

Another visit . . Brought my nephews who ordered an Oreo Shake and a mint fudge shake. They loved their shakes. They also ordered the world famous chicken tenders... The boys said they were just "okay". I ordered the BLT and I have say it was one of the best BLTs I ever had - 5 stars! The egg and avocado took it to a different level. Hubbie ordered the nachos which were also very good good. read more

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Not the best but consistently better than average. Good selection of burgers and sandwiches sourced from a semi local butcher shop. Ice Cream Sundaes all looked delicious. read more

We have always liked this restaurant & location. Our food was very disappointing this visit. My son ordered the crispy chicken tenders and they were either reheated or way overcooked. The were very dry and tough. I had the shrimp tacos and they tasted fishy and not seasoned well. We have had both of these selections in the past and previously to this visit they were good. Don't know if it was a new cook or what, but what a disappointment from previous visits. Not sure we will go back. read more

the waitress was amazing! however, the manager there has no idea what he is doing. not only have I seen him insult his employees, but he is incapable of properly checking people out and has been creepy. i truly love this place, but he has ruined my experience multiple times. read more

I can't complain . This is the best breakfast restaurant in the town of Naperville. The staff in the restaurant are and more than friendly kind and joyfully . One more thing to mention about this delightful restaurant is the environment it's beautiful ,cozy and feels like home. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Naperville for the first time it's truly a joy to go to this restaurant and i look forward to it. read more

My Bride and stopped in for a quick bite. It was dinner time, the food is good. We walked in and noticed a large gaggle of kids in the restaurant. These youngsters are between 3-5. We all know what happens with children at dinner time. Screaming, throwing things, parents not giving a dam what their demon spawn do. The worst part is, it's like this EVERY Monday night because KIDS EAT FREE EVERY MONDAY NIGHT. SO IF YOU CANT STAND THE SCREECH OF KIDS STAY AWAY. read more

Have been here a few times and every time I come, they don't disappoint. Just a good, classic, local breakfast joint in the area. They are practicing social distancing and CDC guidelines and I'm happy to see they are providing indoor dining for folks, like myself, that are happy to still dine in. Tables were well spread out, plastic barriers were on booths, and employees were seen cleaning tables consistently. I felt plenty safe during my visit. I ended up with the California Benedict and swapped the bacon for ham with roasted spuds (cubed potatoes). My boyfriend got the supreme omelette which has a whopping 5 eggs! Plenty filling. Thanks for the positive dining experience during these hard times! read more

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I've been coming to Colonial as long as I can remember. Places like this stay in business for years because of three things: excellent management, wonderful customer service, and incredible food. The restaurant itself is very cozy and inviting. It's always clean and the servers are so knowledgeable. They have a wonderful breakfast menu as well as lunch and dinner. Of course, the dessert menu is a must! All the sundaes, shakes, and ice cream make for The perfect ending to any meal! We absolutely love the burgers! All the soups and sandwiches are delicious as well. As far as desserts, anything with chocolate and peanut butter is a 100% bonus! read more

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Pretty good. Could be better. The bbq burger was a good size but no seasoning on the patty. A little salt would go a long way. The special sauce is good but not really special. Pretty much a good honey mustard. The ice cream, while expensive, come in large servings and was very good read more

We had limited options nearby and boy did we luck out here! Meghan was our server and she did great. We ordered breakfast for dinner, and it did not disappoint. The place is a little tight but feels like a real neighborhood joint. read more

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There website mentions kids eat free on Mondays. When I went to pay the bill the hostess said they stopped this a couple of months ago. The hostess was very aloof of the issue. Well, they lost a customer! read more

I like coming here and maybe come 3 times per month but there has been a sever (Becky) who continues to treat my family with racism and today drew the line. We came in and she had the usually angry face to us. She stated sit where-ever and she would follow us. I then said you didn't even greet us and she argued and stated that she was so glad she isn't serving us. Every-time we came prior my wife was always respectful no matter how rude she was but today was the last time. Someone like that should not be allowed to get away a with this as customers should always be treated with respect. read more

We arrived around 10:30 and were seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and super helpful. I have the BLTE sandwich and it was perfect. The pesto mayo was a nice add. The cheesy grit patties were also delicious. I also tried their chicken strips and they were perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. I will be back. We come here often and everything is delicious. read more

My husband and I arrived 7:20 which is 40 mins before closing time. I ordered Turkey sandwich. Since I'm allergic to dairy and eggs, I have to customize my order. They didn't have a bread w/o them, so I asked for a flour tortilla. The waitress was so good (and nice) that she did my order perfect. The tortilla was soft and warm, turkey was juicy and thick. I will definitely come back. read more

Came here for an early breakfast on a Sunday. I ordered pancakes and bacon, as did my dad. My sister got an omelet of some kind (probably a vegetable one). My brother in law got a chicken and waffle thing, I think. He let us all have a bit and I'm shocked at how much I enjoyed it. I'm very surprised that I haven't been here before, considering its in a location I frequent because of Trader Joe's. The waitress was great, very personable. read more

This is our go to Sunday brunch spot! The food and service is incredible! I don't know that I have ever had a bad meal here! Our servers have always been very attentive and kind- even when they have been short staffed like most restaurants right now. Our favorite thing to get is the loaded chicken and waffles. The fried chicken is the crispiest, juiciest chicken ever! The chicken lays on a big, fluffy waffle and topped with chives, bacon, brown sugar butter, chipotle aioli, and warm syrup. It truly is to die for! We highly recommend Colonial for anything- they have delicious ice cream as well! Check this place out, you won't regret it! read more

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LOVED THIS PLACE FOR OUR SATURDAY MORNING HUNGER! Clean, friendly, and Southern comfort -ish. Waitress was friendly, knowledgable, and informative. Very morning person type of place, which I love as a morning bird myself. Diverse demographic, down-to-earth, family-friendly. Never disappointed with their customer service. Ordered biscuit and gravy. The gravy was amazing, the biscuit was average. My build-your-own skillet was not only loaded with flavor and spice, the potatoes at the bottom were cooked to crispy perfection. That really just brought the whole skillet together. They have like 15 different tops you can add to your skillet, making your creations limitless. This is a great breakfast spot to keep in your pocket. The skillets will not disappoint you. read more