Why have I not written a review for this delicious place? Mr. Allison's is our go-to for delicious…read morebreakfast and lunch. The staff is always friendly and the seating is comfortable, clean, and welcoming. Hubs and I wanted something light for lunch and Mr. Allison's always hit for a tasty meal. They have an incredible ham sandwich with REAL HAM! Not those cheesy little slices from a package, but real thick sliced ham. Hubs gets a ham sandwich on white toast which is better than his childhood meal. It's packed with juicy ham, come with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and half of a pickle. I love their crispy bacon so a BLT Club is my go-to. It's not fancy, it's just good. I wish there were more bacon to each sandwich but it's still filling. They charge extra for fries or chips to go with, which the servers don't mention (the extra charge) when they ask if you want fries or chips. The soups are DELICIOUS! They serve good o' fashioned split pea soup with ham. I don't care for the croutons cubes because depending on the day, it can taste a little oily and stale to me. All of their creamed soups are yummy, my favorite being the Cream of Chicken Rice. Permanently on the soup rotation are Split Pea and Chili (which can have a little kick). The other soup rotates. Don't miss on the breakfast options too! I love their breakfast combos with eggs and ham or bacon. The pancakes are light and fluffy. The French toasts are crispy and thick! I don't think I've ever had a bad meal at Mr. Allison's. They also sell cooked ham by the pound, quarter, half, and whole for gatherings! We also get 2 pounds of thick cut ham & they make great sandwiches at home. Our sons will eat them as snacks. We order ham from Mr. Allison's for Easter and Thanksgiving. Why cook when theirs is tastier?

This is your go-to breakfast place if you are trying to shoot your cholesterol levels through the…read moreroof and kill yourself. They proudly claim to offer "The Biggest Breakfast" and they are true to their word! Since they offer ZERO fruit, I ordered a side of hash browns, which were served as a triple-sized portion. They seemed to be prepared in grease, not oil, and I found them inedible after 2 bites. My husband, who is a big, tall guy and could eat breakfast for every single meal, said that his omelette must have been made out of a dozen eggs. There was a "greasy" texture to all of his food and he found it inedible as well. This place offers some kind of ham that he was excited to try, but he spat it out into his napkin. The good? Very cute and charming "old school" diner feel, service was adequate and the prices, if you want to feel like you are eating from a dumpster, are quite good.

This is my favorite diner in the Chicago suburbs! They have indoor and outdoor seating on a covered…read morepatio. Also, they are serving up all the breakfast classic and milkshakes (which I can't wait to try next time I'm in)! The servers are always friendly and consistent. Also, I've never had to wait for a table. The look on the inside of the diner makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. You can't beat it. Note: it's cash only!

The guy now that owns sits there watching will not get up when buzy.They only take cash of course…read moreso the IRS wont kill him on taxs last 2 years prices have shot up he still says because of Covid.It is good food I had to stop going becaue of pricing and or I dont have cash that day.2 people tax drinks and food and a tip you have to go in with $50.00 cash at least

We took a loooooong break from this place after my first review in 2017; on subsequent visits, the…read moreplace was still TOO LOUD to have a pleasant dinner with a group of two or four. So it was off our list for a while. We've now started eating at the bar, which gets us away from much of the noise, and the food and service are still excellent. Today two of us came for lunch; our server Clarissa was very attentive to my guest's need for a gluten-free meal, and also cheerfully got the pounding music turned down so we could hear each other talk. If only there was a way to address the noise issue overall, I would be happy to give this place five stars...!

I rarely give 3 star reviews - Passero is closer to 3.5 why? The Food took time to show up…read moreAnd we got there around 11:40, before the lunch rush. Our server asked us way later how we're doing - I could almost sense she forgot she already took our order some time ago. I had the Kale Mango Salad with chicken. For a kale salad it was fine - but the mango pieces were far and few in between and tiny. There are fast casual restaurants with better mango salad. Just call it a kale salad. My co- worker had the double cheeseburger which was fine according to him. I had his fries they were fantastic. A lot of my coworkers go here so maybe this is a one off. Although the rare mango pieces in that salad still sounds like false advertising. This was my first. Take that for what it's worth.

Simple breakfast food, classic ambiance, and great service! Debbie was very thoughtful and…read moreattentive, food came out fast and was good, no complaints !

Best biscuits and gravy! Really good hamburgers too!…read more Wasn't a fan of their gyros or scones. Saw on nextdoor app they were struggling during the covid quarantine, so I ordered out a lot then. Last time we ate there, I over heard that they are still struggling, esp on week days. Glad they stayed opened. The door on the corner is wheelchair accessible, but narrow. The door in the middle has a small ledge.

You better be hungry because the food isn't only fantastic it's plentiful…read more I had a pork burrito and boy it was big enough to fly a license plate in it. Along with the burrito I had a hand full of onion rings which were good. Owner was walking around with a pan of bbq ribs which melted in your mouth Small dining area and even tougher parking but once you get past those little inconveniences the food is very good. We drove out from Chi which really only took 40 mins and it was well worth the trip If you like this kind of food do your taste buds a solid and take a ride. You'll be glad you did

Went to pick up food on the way home from a race. It was busy, so had to park across the street…read more The ordering was fairly quick, but took quite a while to get the food - but they were busy. I ordered the Rokka Pollo and it was VERY tasty, The garlic, olive oil, and rosemary combo was great. The chicken was also tasty and juicy, but somewhat of a rubbery/chewy texture unfortunately. The fries, as always, were also tasty and well seasoned. However, I do like my fries crispy - and these are on the soggier end. (I usually throw them in the oven for like 5-10 minutes to get them crispy.

The food and service are very amazing! The ambience is great because they feel like very young for…read morethose people who grew up in mid century of 20th Century. I grew up in that era, 1950 until 1989 which I was born near the end of that era, 1981 and Uncle Bill's Diner brought me memories of my era. Also, the menu is cheaper, especially when they offers the specials of the day each day.

Came in this morning and met friends for breakfast…read more Very brief. Great food Great service Great price Like I went back in time to Mel's Diner. If you love breakfasts you got to stop Conveniently located off I-390 at Roselle Rd

I have lived in the area my whole life and have never been to this gem! Shame on me because it was…read morephenomenal & I've been missing out! Extremely reasonable pricing, staff were so friendly- we had Chris and he went above and beyond to make our dinner nice. and the food... was so delicious!! We will be back... ASAP! If you're looking for a palatine gem... look no further!!

Had questilla - it was huge , delish with lots of salsa and sour cream. The service was kind - we…read morechatted for a while w coffee and took a bit to order and they were very patient. The place was packed on a weekday morning - and I barely could find a parking place- which is always a good sign! I would stop again for breakfast if I was in the area

Our first visit to the Egg House was a pleasant surprise. The food and The presentation was…read moreExcellent! Coffee outstanding and last but not least our Server Mishel was absolutely delightful. Also this place has such a charming atmosphere. We definitely will be returning.

Super cute cafe. I enjoyed the gluten free tres leches French toast. The service was very attentive…read moreand friendly. The restrooms could really be cleaner though. They were a bit unpleasant

There were five of us and we had a reservation. I highly recommend having one as the place is a…read morelittle on the small side with a small amount of tables, two to three counter height rounds, and a bar with about five to six seats. We ordered some drinks (no one got alcohol) and some appetizers. We got the Low Carb Yuka Fries and while that is not my bag, they were good. I was pleasantly surprised. We also had the roasted red pepper spread, which everyone enjoyed. Two of us ordered the Ultimate Steak Sandwich. I opted to removed the caramelized onions. The other person let them on. I also removed the garlic herb sauce but replaced it with a chimichurri sauce. That really kicked it up a notch and was good for dipping the fries in. They're fresh cut fries, so they were good on their own, but the chimichurri again kicked it up a notch. We also ordered the chicken bowl, the avocado salad, and the Greek style lamb chops. We all loved our food and were too full for dessert. It's a quaint little place, cozy for intimate conversation or a night out with family and friends. I think the night was made a little more fun when a couple came in and was seated at a counter height table and were making out all night. It was a lot and gratuitous. The table next to them were visibly uncomfortable and that made it all the more enjoyable to witness. Dinner and a show. Who knew?

Are you looking for a magical find in a location that's out of the usual? If so, this is that…read moreplace. Phoenix Flame was a fantastic find. We had fantastic boa boa sliders that you will regret not ordering. The octopus and maduros were great as well. For dinner, I had lamb chops with chimichurri that was delicious and tender. My colleague had the short ribs were tender. The Argentinian steak was "delicious " with not too much chimichurri and excellent vegetables. Should you come here? Yes!!

We came here looking for nearby dinner after attending a memorial just down the road. Average at…read morebest. The woman who sat us wanted to put us allllll the way in the far back. I had to explain that one of the people in our party has mobility issues and closer is better. I felt like I was bothering her, but she listened. Decor here really dated looking (lots of lacquered wood and Greek motif painted in the recessed ceilings) and could use a refresh. I had the chopped steak dinner on special. I asked for medium well cook and they did it right. The chicken seashell soup was OK but pretty bland. The rice I got with my food had hard pieces of uncooked rice mixed in with the cooked stuff. Yuck! I did like the cannoli cake I took home! Overall, this wasn't a bad meal and I might come back but I wouldn't exactly rave to my friends and family about this place.

This is a pleasant local family restaurant that has as its main distinction is that it's actually…read moreopen for dinner, unlike most of the similar businesses along Northwest highway in Palatine. The service here was efficient and extremely pleasant. On our visit this April we had two of the daily specials. The Grecian chicken was mildly flavored but well cooked and delicious. The stuffed cabbage, however, was extraordinarily bland and disappointing. A nice feature is that the specials come with actual desserts beyond the usual rice pudding and ice cream.