We came here for a late breakfast on a Thursday morning. It wasn't very crowded. It's a large restaurant that I'm sure gets busy on the weekends. Loved the decor. Cute patio outside too. The server showed us the extensive drink list. So many choices. I had already had many cups of coffee, so we only had water to drink. I ordered the house made brioche french toast. My husband got the eggs over medium with potatoes & ham. With a pancake for his side dish. The French toast was amazing. So soft & thick. The portions are good sized. Friendly, fast service. Can't wait to try more menu items. read more

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First for as large of a place it only has 1 handicapped parking. We called earlier to see if they offer champagne. They said yes when we sat down. I asked for a bottle of champagne. They said they didn't have it. Everything was pre-mixed. We ordered two mimosas. She came back and said yes we could just give us glasses. My wife and I shared a short stack of pancakes, which were nothing spectacular. They were a little hard we shared a omelette, which basically was OK nothing to brag about they come with potatoes I had asked for crispy potatoes. They brought us semi raw potatoes, and when I asked about redoing them, she said that's the best they can do because it has onions in it would not recommend this place at all read more

The coffee is the worst I've ever had, which is surprising, given the number of specialty coffee drinks that they offer. I went in for breakfast on a Thursday morning, and ordered a regular coffee with my breakfast. What I got was a watered-down, slightly vegetal tasting, hot beverage that was reminiscent of coffee. The food was very good - creative, well prepared, and large portions. The atmosphere was bright, airy and immaculate. The service, excellent! I'm sorry, I can't get past how bad the coffee was. Hotel room coffee is WAY more palatable than that charade of coffee. If like me, you require a solid cup of coffee to balance your breakfast, DO NOT waste your time there. As for eating there at a non-coffee time, meh. It's called, "Darlene's Breakfast & Brunch". Other places would come to mind first. The bill was fairly priced (even a little lower than expected). Except for the "coffee". $4.00 for that?! They should pay me $4.00 for enduring it. I even gave it a second chance with a refill, after forcing down the first cup, thinking that it might have been a bad pot. Nope! The fresh pot was equally underwhelming. Now that I'm back in the car. I'll need to stop somewhere else for an actual cup of coffee. read more

INSANELY GOOD BREAKFAST 5/5 Second time coming here and the food just slaps. It's super cute inside and the staff is top notch. The moscavado brown sugar latte is also incredibly delicious. Can't wait to visit again in the near future! read more

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Beautiful space, nice and cozy. Love all of the unique decor; hanging plants in the ceiling. Custom coffee roasters, beautiful bar area and friendly staff happy to serve. My best friend and I were first timers. We both chose the french toast and shared the ham. She even admitted that she enjoyed her choice more than this other restaurant. It was certainly delicious. We will definitely return to try something different. By the way, the drinks are pretty special too. read more

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The food was okay. I made the mistake of noticing the big brownies at the register. $3.30 a piece. When I got them home they were hard and dried out. Tried putting them in the microwave that didn't help. I wonder how many days they had been sitting there. I would go back for the food but would definitely not buy any baked goods. read more

The service was very swift, the staff was extremely pleasant and the food was good. We went spontaneously on a Saturday - my 1st time here and my mom's 2nd. We both had lattes: I had an iced brown sugar latte while my mom had a hazelnut latte - both tasted really good and were crafted nicely. I had a 2 egg breakfast and substituted a pancake for the turtle donut. The donut was fine and my disappointment was getting a yeast donut when I was expecting a cake donut (solely because cake is what I've had before with a turtle donut) but the flavor was good. My eggs were cooked exactly like a like them, a soft scramble, and the hashbrown potatoes and sausage links rounded out the meal extremely well. My mom made her own omelette but thought they were a little heavy handed on the cheese. While she loved the breakfast potatoes she was pretty let down that neither her pancake not the syrup was warm. My mom did make our waitress aware of the pancake temp and she was offered a new one but my mom thanked our waitress but declined. All in all, we might be return but it's basically the same menu as another place nearby. read more

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I've heard great things about Darlene's Brunch in Orland Park and finally was able to visit to enjoy. The inside is nicely renovated to play into the modern, magnolia brunch style. I enjoyed that their menu wasn't overwhelming but still had a good variety of options. They make their doughnuts fresh every morning but they are "while supplies last". I visited on a Saturday mid-morning and there was no wait. I started with a latte and the server recommended the Tiramisu Latte if I didn't want anything too sweet. I also got it with almond milk ($1 upcharge) and without whipped cream. It was the perfect morning pick me up coffee! For food, I tried their Biscuits and Gravy. I loved their gravy flavor and the amount they gave to complement the three biscuits. The biscuits themselves tasted like perfect layers of fluffiness. My husband tried the Buenos Dias Skillet which was hearty and savory. He opted to upgrade his side to a Boston Cream doughnut to try. The flavors were good but tasted a bit dried out. My dad customized an omelette which also came with pancakes and another side. My mom was able to upgrade his side to the Cream of Chicken Soup she wanted for only $2 extra. All the food came out with beautiful presentations. We also enjoyed that they leave water carafes at the tables. Overall, this was an enjoyable brunch spot that the area needs. The menu items can be a bit pricey but quality of ingredients are there. Service can be a bit slow but food comes out fast. Definitely enjoyed giving Darlene's a try! Tip: Check out their sister restaurant locations of White Sheep in Orland Park and Naperville. Pro Tip: Check/Join the waitlist off their website before heading over. Helps save time! read more

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If food was an art pallete . Food so pretty you almost don't want to eat it. I had brunch here with my mom. The food was TOP NOTCH! They give you so much to enjoy. Its a perfect atmosphere for a first date, brunch with mom or just catching up with friends. The waitress was friendly and very attentive. The menu items are ala carte. I do wish they provided a typical breakfast combo. Aside from that I have no complaints. I can't wait to eat here again. read more

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Ok. I went back. The service was amazing. Shout out to Noelia. She was outstanding and made up for the experience I had last time. The food was great, of course and they added some new items. I hate I stayed away so long. read more

Darlene’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

My new spot while in Orland for my doctor at Northwestern. It's literally minutes away. Cute spot with WiFi. I was in at about 8 and traffic was light. By the time I left they were almost filled. It's a large restaurant so you know the food is good. I got a brisket skillet. It was delicious and HUGE! I would not get the bbq sauce drizzle next time but I enjoyed the skillet. It is a lot of food! The matcha was delicious and whipped on top just right. read more

Darlene’s - Matcha Pistachio Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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Darlene's is such a cute brunch place and has great service and decent food! I tried the steak HB and thought it was pretty decent however the steak was different from what I was expecting. The maple pecan donut was delicious and all are made by an in house chef daily. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside and gives such a vibe. Overall I would definitely return to this location! read more

Darlene’s - Maple Pecan Donut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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This is a great place to come for brunch. My mom and I decided to stop in last Sunday afternoon around noon. We added ourselves to the waitlist via the tool on Google and were able to track our status. When it came time to be seated, I got a text message and headed right in. The host was very nice. He walked us to our tables, waited until we were seated to place the menu and said our server would be right over. The place was packed, very crowed and loud noise levels. In order to have a decent conversation you too have to raise your voice so others can hear you. They did have open outdoor seating but it was way too hot for that. Our waitress Jill was nice and present. Despite the crowd our food and drinks came out in a reasonable time and the food dishes were hot. I really enjoyed my eggs. They were some of the fluffiest I've ever had. The pancakes were very tasty as well and the berries I added were fresh. I chose to order a side of potatoes but didn't care for them. They had (to me) an excessive amount of chopped onions. I actually asked to swap them out for a different side dish. When I asked you could sense the hesitation from our waitress. She had to get persimmon to do the swap so I'm guessing it's not something they normally do but I appreciate the customer service and accommodation during my visit. If you're in the area I would definitely add Darlene's to your list. Weekend afternoons are pretty crowded so maybe next time I will try to come during the week. read more

Darlene’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

Our waitress was absolutely amazing, she had a great sense of humor and was super helpful when it came to explaining the menu. We sat outside on the patio, which had a really nice vibe. The waffle flight was a standout. We couldn't get enough of it! Even though I was full, I kept going back for more. The Veggie House Bowl was packed with flavor, and the strawberry ginger refresher (with alcohol) was incredibly refreshing. When the food is this good, you don't even think about the price, it's worth every penny. Great value all around. I'll definitely be back, and I'll be ordering the exact same things again! read more

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Sunday afternoon vibes had time to stop in at Darlene's. Quick and friendly staff. Brisket hash was full of flavor. Check out the pastries menu, took a Nutella donut home. Also housemade juice blends. I had a strawberry lemon mint combo that was . read more

Darlene’s - Brisket HB - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

Ah-Mazing breakfast and Awesome service too(Marida-sorry for spelling). She gave great selection and highly recommended 10/10! read more

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Great brunch place with many options to choose from. The food is delicious and drinks are great. The service is excellent and staff friendly. The ambiance and atmosphere is very pleasant and decor is nice. Overall I enjoyed this place. read more

Tried out Darlene's for the first time. The biscoff cookie latte was super yummy! French toast is incredible! My husband dug in before I got a pic. The server we had was phenomenal, had great suggestions. Looking forward to trying some other yummy things off the menu! read more

Darlene’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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The service was very good! The food even better! I loved their fresh baked doughnuts. The restaurant looks very modern and the staff were very friendly! The French toast was my favorite! They also roast their own coffee beans so the salted caramel coffee was excellent read more

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It's my first time here, but after checking out brunch spots in the Orland Park / Tinley Park region, this spot appeared on Google Maps a few times with high reviews. I liked it for a few reasons - the join the waitlist was very helpful for Sunday brunch. After a 30-minute drive, we literally walked in 1 minute before our table was ready. I don't know if this is a "sister" location, but the menu reminds me of The White Sheep in Orland Park - this is a "plus"! Coffee, juice and pastries were plenty. The service is really quick and the bathrooms are clean. My husband really enjoyed his steak sandwich. It featured house garlic bread, tenderloin steak, sweet peppers & bearnaise sauce. I loved the Créme Brûlée doughnut. It actually cracked when you put a knife through it. For my breakfast entree, I had the brisket hash bowl, which included brisket, bacon, red pepper, yellow squash, onion, pepper jack cheese, house roasted potatoes, maple bbq sauce, Jack Daniel's aioli, and scrambled eggs. I really wanted to enjoy this, but I didn't. It was mostly because I was expecting the brisket to be like BBQ brisket, and it was more like corn beef brisket. Also there's BBQ sauce on this as well as eggs... Not the best combination. I would go this place again, but I would choice a different meal. read more

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Very friendly service. Nice and big and bright inside. Very clean. Bacon was awesome. Pancakes good. Eggs were just ok. Not my style. Coffee is good. read more

Darlene’s - Salted Caramel Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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Like Al Pacino in The Godfather 3, "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in". This is what happened to me and Latrice A (fellow Yelper). We were originally going to come here for a Sunday brunch meeting, but decided to go to someplace else we saw on Instagram, could not get into (another story for another time) and ended up driving all the day out to the outer world to eat at Darlene's. Once we walked into the joint, it was pandemonium! There were people everywhere waiting on tables, it was nuts. We were on the waitlist, but decided to try another place nearby and guess what happen: as soon as we left the parking lot, they told us our table was ready. Kind of like waiting on the bus: light a cigarette and one magically shows up. The restaurant itself gave off a diner vibe, but not in a bad way. Lots of tables and a nice size bar off to the side. As you enter into the restaurant, there is a small gaming section to the left. We were fortunately seated at a four-top, near the back of the restaurant. I could see the outdoor seating area...imagine that is a nice space when the weather is warmer. Me and Latrice started out with drinks, because after the morning we had we needed one. She got a Passionfruit Mimosarita, which was very interesting. A combination of a mimosa and margarita, it sounded intriguing and Latrice said it was very nice. I got a Strawberry mimosa, which had mashed strawberries at the bottom of the glass. It was very good, but the strawberry they used as a garnish was on the brown side. My second drink was Passionfruit Mimosarita and that was way better an tastier. For eats, we both got the skillets: the Veggie HB (Broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini, feta cheese, mushroom, bell pepper, avocado ranch, house roasted potatoes, fried eggs) and the Brisket HB (brisket, bacon, red pepper, yellow squash, onion, pepper jack cheese, house roasted potatoes, maple bbq sauce, Jack Daniel's aioli, eggs over easy for me). My skillet was very good, but I would have to say that the next time I will request no Jack Daniel's aioli as it was a little too sweet for me. There was a lot of food in my skillet, so much so, that while I thought I had eaten half of it, once I requested a to go box, I realized I had a whole meal in that box. The Doctor ended up having it for dinner the next day, In addition to the skillet, we both got the French Toast: mine with strawberries and cream cheese and Latrice's with bananas and salted caramel. Think they were using brioche bread as the pieces were thick. Our server was really nice and chatty and we had a fun time. Chatted with some customers behind us as they overheard me discussing that my b-day had been the couple of days ago and they wished a happy one. Table next to us also did the same thing, which was nice. Location is so far away for me since I live in the city. But I would be willing to make a trip back there again later in the year. Just have to plan the drive accordingly. read more

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The experience at Darlene's was outstanding from start to finish. The service was fast, the food was excellent, and the doughnuts were as fresh as they could be. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great breakfast or lunch with friends and family. Our server, Jenna S., was incredibly friendly, attentive, and quick with everything we needed. Even though the restaurant was busy (which is expected on a weekend), she made sure we were well taken care of the entire time. I'd gladly ask for her again on my next visit. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with comfortable indoor seating as well as a nice outdoor patio. The staff worked together efficiently, and it was clear that management was actively involved and keeping everything running smoothly. For the quality of the food, service, and overall experience, the prices were more than fair. Easily a 10/10--I will definitely be coming back! read more

Walked in on a Friday afternoon and this place was packed, but we were seated right away. The online pics and reviewed were enough to get me here. The ambience is very nice, and the outdoor patio is a plus. The food was good, it came relatively quick. My only issues were that the potatoes were undercooked, but no worries I took them home to finish the job. And that the drinks were sweet. Although I mentioned I don't like sweet prior to ordering and was told the Traditional Mimosarita would be good but it was kinda too sweet for my liking so I asked for the drink to be topped off, instead I got another class of champagne and was charged full price, wow. Breakfast can be really expensive. Otherwise, the food was flavorful and the presentation was becoming. They were out of the "Dough You Knead" in the Carmel pecan flavor (I didn't knead it anyway, lol). But I hope return at a later date. Enjoy! read more

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Second time coming in and was great again. Cute spot with fresh donuts and french toast. Service was good and fast. Great drink options for those who don't drink and for those that do. Would definitely recommend making a reservation and coming in early. read more

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I came in on a Saturday morning, no wait and they were busy. It seems like they do a nice job keeping up with the weekend rush. They took our order quickly and the food came out fast. Service was friendly. My salted caramel latte was delicious. I really liked the biscuits and gravy with two eggs added. It was enough for two meals. The gravy was so flavorful. I would definitely get this meal again. Biscuits are really big and I don't think they need that much dough, but I still enjoyed them. Adding eggs is a must in my opinion. I really like the decor. I will definitely come back! read more

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Came here on a weekend and it was like 15 mins wait but was able to get a table. Tried their buenos dias house bowl with no meat and upgraded the side to Nutella French toast with cream and it was delicioussss! Their service was great too. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Darlene’s - French toast with Nutella and cream and house bowls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

Place was bussin!! But we were in and out in a little over half hour. Service was very good. Andrea was super friendly. Husband got the smash burger. Was great. I got corned beef house bowl. Was ok. Wish potato's were cooked a little longer, I like a little brown on my taters. The corned beef was very disappointing. It was cut in cubes and were very tough. Need to cook longer if you're gonna cut that way. Some shredded corned beef would've been much better. And did not see much Swiss cheese. Only one piece of toast as well. Very cute place and some great outdoor eating areas. read more

Darlene’s - Chefs Chef's Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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While visiting Chicago, I had the pleasure of checking out Darlene's. I ordered the strawberry cream cheese French toast meal along with the spritz featuring dragon fruit. The food was absolutely delicious. What really stood out was their bakery section it looked incredible! Since Darlene's is known for its pastries, it was no surprise that everything on looked really good. I'll definitely have to go back to try some of their baked goods next time. read more

Darlene’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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Exceptional! This was my first visit but not the last. On a Sunday morning, there's a rush of people dining in and taking out. As a party of 1, I got to sit at the bar next to the kitchen, without wait. This was an amazing view of the kitchen, seeing all the delicious meals made. The person who was over the kitchen, and all the staff are extremely efficient. They have a system and it works to provide fast and quality service/food. The latte is one to remember!! Huge parking lot and ample seating with a nice ambiance. Other patrons at the bar were so kind, 1 was also a first timer and another was a re-rounder. The menu could expand to include more dishes made for people who don't eat beef, pork or any meat. read more

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I called there this morning asking if they can accommodate a party of 18 and was told yes but there might be a wait. Once we arrived there we were told they would accommodate us but we needed to break our party into groups of 4 and we would scattered around the restaurant. Why would we go out to eat as family to not sit together or close together. Will not visit this establishment again read more

Great food- really good gravy on the biscuits and gravy but if I were going to be cortical I would say the gravy to biscuit ratio should be 2:1 I stead of 1:1 (more gravy) everything else was stellar read more

Darlene’s - Biscuits and gravy and crème brûlée donut - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

Haven't had a breakfast this good in a while! It was our first time here so our waiter helped us out on the menu. She recommended the French toast and/or biscuits and gravy which we ended up ordering both. They were amazing! We don't live around the area so it's a bummer we won't experience this place as much but will definitely try again if ever in the area. read more

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Hubby and I came for breakfast. We were greeted with a warm welcome upon entering and waited for a couple of minutes for a booth. The ambiance is open and pleasant. We both ordered the Egg breakfast. Hubby ordered his with pancakes, I got wheat toast, and we both added bacon. Breakfast was delicious. Their roasted potatoes are seasoned well and hubby really liked the pancakes. Their donuts and cakes looked decadent. Next time we come, we will try one of them! read more

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This restaurant was a great spot for a high quality breakfast meal. The building itself was very modern and well kept and seating was great as well. I ordered the one of their lattes, a donut, and the brisket breakfast skillet. They all tasted great, and the skillet portion was huge. The service was excellent as well, everyone was very friendly and polite. Overall, I thought that this was a very well run business with incredible food! read more

Darlene’s - Brisket Breakfast Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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Was on the hunt for a breakfast spot nearby. Darlene's showed up. I ordered the brisket bites. Brisket and slaw over mini waffles. They were delicious. Didn't need any syrup. I also had scrambled eggs with cheese on the side. Darlene's is a large restaurant. There is plenty of space so that people aren't all on top of you. There also seems to be a good number of servers. Darlene's turned out to be a good distance from my house, but I will keep them in mind if I am in the Orland Park vicinity. read more

Darlene’s - Brisket Bites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

Perfect place for brunch after an all night of partying with the Girls! The service was good but server was not as attentive as we liked. Manager did come by and chatted with us to make sure everything was to our liking. She did accommodate us when we stated our issue. Food was awesome, cooked to perfection. I see myself visiting soon. Oan, those baked good are to die for! read more

Darlene’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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We went to Darlene's for brunch a few Saturdays ago and had a great first time experience. Great service, food, large portions and good drinks. read more

Darlene’s - Omelet with a side of breakfast potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

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Espresso Martini: 3/5 Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Prices: 4/5 Always enjoy myself at Darlene's read more

Darlene’s - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Orland Park, Illinois

The specialty coffees and good were great. We go here periodically and are always pleased. The staff is friendly and attentive. This is our favorite breakfast restaurant in the area. read more