Anytime I've eaten here, I always seem to get sick or feel just awful after, Now I know why. The food isn't freshly made in house. A lot of it is either in cans, or sitting in containers that aren't even sealed. The owner is extremely rude and unfriendly. Never understating the real emphasis of customer service. The menu is way over priced and I always seem to see such unhappy staff. Not exactly the dining experience I'd like to have again. Lums is honesty sounding like a better option for my breakfast where the staff actually enjoy their job and the food actually tastes freash. read more

The Classic Diner with the Quality an Executive Chef can bring... Scott Beltran Left the "Big Place" to run his own little Classic Truly Family diner with His Spouse Terry the Creative Artist and their other family members! The Friday Fish Fry with all the trimmings is World Class! I have NEVER Haddock This Wonderful (on Repeated Visits!) and The Lake Perch is Awesome as Well! Great Diner, Great Family, Great Experience... The Real Deal! Make the Trip Out from anywhere in Chicago Land... You will be Well-Rewarded!!! Go EARLY if you go on Fish Fry Friday!!! - Lyle Anthony Klein, Jr. PS: I have sent several suggestions to The Cooking Chanel and other Foodie Shows! Daddio's is World Class. Thanks to My Father and Sandy for introducing me to this Institution of Americana! read more

I don't know why this place gets such good reviews. Went for breakfast and the place is a dump. It's tiny and uncomfortable and greasy. The service is bad and the wait staff can be described as "salty" at best. The food was mediocre and because everything is cooked out in the open behind the bar I had a hard time eating it seeing the debris and grease that littered the food prep area. The coffee was awful (straight up deal breaker for me right there) There is very little seating available and you get the stare down of the people crammed just inside the door hovering like vultures to get the next available table. The theme was cute and kitschy and they played great music, but I'm going to have to give it a big thumbs down. read more

Love this local gem! The food is to die for, the staff are always friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Highly recommend Daddio's! read more

If I was just rating the hashbrowns this would be an advanced solid 5. They are shredded old school unhealthy, buttery and crispy. If you ever went to Rennebohms in Madison, WI era 1970, you will know what I mean. We have been here twice, first visit, really brown omelet, not so good. Next visit it was perfect. Consistancy is important. The hash browns alone drew us back! We will be back again. read more

This is one of our family's favorite places to go for breakfast. There are so many options in the area and we always end up back at Daddio's! We have never had a bad experience with them. The staff is wonderful. My son loves to play eye-spy as we wait for our food. Unless something drastic changes we will be loyal customers to the diner! read more

Meh. The food is inexpensive, but it tastes inexpensive. I know a lot of families in the area enjoy this place for Breakfast, but I think Geneva Diner does a better job. I ordered the Pecan Waffles. I thought I'd get chopped up chunks of Pecans in the waffles, instead I got whole pecans. This poor balance between waffle and nut made the thing barely edible. The hash browns my sister ordered were clearly frozen and lacked any distinguishable flavor besides catsup. Even though it was 10 am, the restaurant ran out of steak and eggs. The service was friendly and prompt. It was family friendly, although there didn't seem to be a lot of room for larger groups. If your on a budget, you can eat here for cheap, but it will taste that way too. read more

The BEST diner in the Tri-City area. Great food, good portions, and fast service. It's a small diner, but well worth the short wait. I have never had a bad breakfast here, and now it is our regular Sunday stop after church. read more

Nothing else compares for breakfast food! We have tried so many other places, but the food is never as good as it is at Daddio's every time. The only reason they didn't get the fifth star from me is that since the kitchen is in the front of the house, you go home smelling like the food for the rest of the day. Not sure if they need new hoods of what. read more

The pot roast is exceptional. Servings are large and food is very tasty. Unique atmosphere will bring back memories. Have had several different meals and they are all great. read more

The ambiance is great for us 60's-nostalgic folks. You can't do better to have Beach Boys and Beatles playing in the background for the entire time we were there. But the food is worth a visit.by itself. We've only gone so far for dinner, not breakfast, which appears to have gotten rave reviews, and we've found that the sandwiches and Friday fish fry are as good or better than anywhere else we've tried. The lake perch fish fry is pricier than the alternatives, but the perch was really fresh, cooked perfectly, and well worth the premium. We expect to be regulars from now on, even if it's a bit of a haul from St. Charles. read more

The wait staff is very rude here, the owners are also bullies and their food is not cooked well. The diner itself is dirty and if you take a peek back behind the front to the rest of the kitchen you will be repulsed by how it is taken care of. read more

I've been having breakfast here for several years. From the start I was hooked on the Popeye skillet, but really found that the Mexican style dishes are my favorite: Locomotion, La Bomba, No Way Jose...Staff and servers are friendly and attentive. Happy to have this as my Batavia staple. read more

From the time this diner opened as Kathy's Riverwalk Diner and just about every Sunday for the next 11 years as it became Daddios Diner, we have loved every single brunch without exception. We have recently moved to another state and have yet to find the small town ambience of this cozy and super friendly diner with awesome service and hot-off-the-grill delicious meals. The crowd lining up for a table on Sunday mornings speaks to their popularity and the speedy and attentive service is well worth the wait. In fact, we have sometimes been served our meal less than five minutes after ordering. We sure do miss our friends and our breakfasts at Daddios! read more

I've been here plenty of times, usually it is great food and great value, however I think the economy has taken it's toll. I feel like the last few times I've been in there they've "nickel and dimed" me excessively. One time I asked for a pancake instead of toast: $1.95 up charge. The pancakes are good but not that good. Today I went in for lunch, asked for a cup of chili instead of soup: $1.00 up charge... asked for cheese and onion on the chili: $1.00 up charge - for a pinch of shredded cheese sliced onion. For that price the cheese better have been made from the golden calf's milk. Overall the sour taste left in my mouth is from the server asking if I want cheese and onion, but they fail to say there will be an up charge to put it on there. Same goes for the pancake, I ask to have it instead of toast and they say "sure" but neglect to tell me it's going to be $1.95 extra. Point is, this is a diner not a fancy restaurant. For the prices they are charging you might as well go somewhere fancier- at almost $30 for a kid's lunch and 2 adult sandwiches with soup , this place has priced themselves out of my market for good. They are sweet people and best of luck to them in finding new customers who are willing to pay that price for typical diner food. read more

Worst Reuben Sandwich EVER! While the majority of my visits here have been fine my last was quite a disappointment. I ordered a simple Reuben Sandwich, what I received was a partially cooked greasy travesty with chewy stale homemade chips . It was overloaded with sauerkraut and had minimal Corned Beef, enough to make a half sandwich. Oddly enough that is where it all was, on one half of the sandwich. To make matters worse, the meat was grey in color . Things seem to have taken a turn for the worse here as the quality of food is not what it once was. As a local I wish them all the best but recommend they step up their game as word is travelling about the decline. read more

First time visiting and the service and food were both fantastic! If you're looking for great breakfast...this will hit the spot!! I will certainly be back.. :-) read more

Totally enjoyed it, especially since it was my first visit. I met a friend for breakfast. Everything was very good & staff really friendly!

I'm a big fan of this spot. It would be a great fit for "Diners Drive ins and Dives". The breakfast is dynamite. The sausage is the best I have had in IL. service is always pleasant and food comes fast. It's a small spot so get there early on the weekend. Yum. read more

Nice, clean diner with great service and decent prices. Yes it's nothing fancy but as a diner its up there

This is my first review on this site and have to say that it is an honor to say it's Daddio's. The family run business has very fresh, fast, and hot American food. My first experience was the crab cakes and just moving from the East Coast, they had more crab then ones I have had in a long time. The staff is friendly and quick. I love Saturday/Sunday mornings sitting outside with my morning coffee. read more

On Sunday morning three of us went to Daddio's. It was, as always, a good experience. I have been going there for years and have yet to have a bad meal. Sunday was no exception. We sat at the counter, which is my favorite spot. Since it has become Daddio's it has added a lot of memorabilia from the 50's and 60's. Finding the different items helps pass the time until the food gets there. The food was wonderful. Lots of food, lots of flavor. The service is usually top notch, which is also a big plus. There is something about going to a place that knows what it is supposed to do and then does it....every time. No doubt, we will be back. read more

Awesome hometown diner with great food and friendly service. I am a regular and love when I walk in and they know what I want. Scott & team have done a great job! read more

Classic sandwich - BLT. Bacon done just right and YES Mayo! Go for the homemade chips over fries. Been here before and will be back!

This is my favorite hole in the wall. Everything I've ordered off the menu has been delicious. My favorite is the chicken and biscuits. Don't let the size fool you the place is small the food awesome. read more

We had breakfast today at Daddos and it was perfect!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much to the girl working she made it that much better!! My 4 year old had the "BIG " mickey mouse pancake and she loved it! Great food and great people! read more

The waitresses are really nice people. The owner and food not at all. The owner was awful to my young daughter who worked for him as a waitress and clearing tables. May still report it to the police. I know from talking with patrons that they really appreciated the service my daughter privided. We try to support local establishments and there are many others around our area. Please dine at places that have nice and fair owners and better food. read more