Super good little hole in the wall. Very friendly staff that welcomes you as soon as you walk in…read more They provide coat rack in the winter which is helpful. It's an old school diner feel - box cereal, pies in a cooler, cooks busting out great meal after meal. Takes you right back to the 90's. My first time here and brought my parents. We all loved it. Dined for $115 with tip and we all had an omelette with a protein, side of bacon, and coffees. I got the Spartan omelette. It was recommended and right up my alley with mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. I also added bacon and it was delicious! I was able to get it with a cut banana and it was perfectly ripe. My husband got the Denver omelette which is also know as a Western- ham, onion, bell pepper, and American cheese. He really liked his as well as my parents who ordered Corned Beef Hash omelette and Spartan. I will definitely be back! It was so good, we didn't even take a second to snap a pic!

I'm glad this place close. This place was a joke. The cooks like eating food straight from the…read moregrill into their mouths then you can watch them make your plate of food without washing hands or wearing gloves. They Charge extra for potatoes with your breakfast and use lowest quality products. My neighbors called this place a dinner an a show. every time you come here the waitresses are always arguing with each other and clearly feel the tension. This place won't be missed!!!

I have only had the steak and eggs and it is excellent. The service is very nice and pleasant…read more Definitly worth a detour - at least for the steak and eggs!!

Old school diner with extensive variety of dishes. Great Food Great Staff. Highly recommended.read more

I've been to Elly's before (definitely the one in Jefferson Park, possibly this one too) but it's…read morebeen more than five years since. I don't remember it being this bad but... now I know, I guess. Food was not great. The pancakes were kind of--well, gummy is the word that springs to mind. Not pleasant to eat, at any rate. The omelet I ordered, the Southwestern Omelet I think, was ok. It was a bit thin, but maybe that's just because there were a lot of ingredients in it. The "Homemade" lemonade tasted like it was fountain lemonade. I left half of it, and the half that was consumed was mostly because my child wanted some. That was especially disappointing, because I don't order lemonade at restaurants unless it's not Minute Maid because that stuff is awful--and if Elly's truly has homemade lemonade, they should be embarrassed that it tastes identical to what Coke sells. I don't usually eat everything when I go out for breakfast and am happy to take half home for another breakfast, but I didn't want to take any of this home with me. I will say that they're fast--we were here less than an hour. I think it took fewer than 15 minutes from the time we were seated to when we got our meal, and we didn't order immediately upon being seated. We went on Saturday round 9:45 a.m. and it was half empty, though it was Easter weekend so I'm not sure if that had any impact.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this one. I'd been hearing about this chain for some time and we…read morefinally decided to give it a go. We got A LOT of food at a very affordable price. All the food we got was up to par as far as quality and quantity. They also had these Cinnabuns that looked absolutely delicious a few people around us got to try. Service was good and attentive. The restaurant in itself is rather large with ample seating. Becoming more of a breakfast person throughout my lifetime and this was definitely better than any ihop I've ever tried!

Down home in the best way, this greasy spoon has charm and hefty portions…read more Not fancy but not run down. Character and tastiness for days

Good Chicago eats located in Chicago adjacent west suburban River Grove. Good solid breakfast. The…read moreservice is friendly and quick by local gals and guys. Neighborhood folks. They turn the tables over quick and it seems they always have a full room on weekends. Decent breakfast and good sized portions. It's a really clean place. They have ample parking which is always a huge plus around here. The decor is what does it here. It's Blondie's and anyone who remembers or has seen the old 50's cartoon knows the scoop. Blondie, Dagwood & the whole gang. They were rough around the edges cartoon characters and Blondies Diner seems to emulate this feel. From the decor and staff personality to the neighborhood patrons it's a straight forward they take no bullsh*t kinda joint. They expect you to be kind and well mannered to staff and patron alike. The grub is good and the menu offerings appropriate for the Chicago diner scene. It's a family feel good kinda place.

Always delicious. Always open…read more Friendly service and great food open 24 hours. Best hidden gem in the west. GRAVY.

Amazing backup for thanksgiving dinner. Had a last minute disaster and this place came in the…read moreclutch. Delicious onion rings, mashed potatoes, and ham!!!!

What a pleasant surprise to find such a great family restaurant in Norridge ( a bit outside…read moreChicago)! We were looking for a gathering for an Easter dinner ( a the midpoint for some family coming from burbs) and I was blown away by everything . The food portions were massive and filling . Service was great ! They have huge banquet halls for large groups and it was busy that day!. Our menu was Easter focused but some of the same things are on the regular menu . I had a delicious ham steak. Not out here this often but would absolutely come back #familystyle #chicago

First time at The Blossom Cafe & what a delightful experience! Fantastic place for large family…read moregatherings. Love that they had Easter specials and everyone could order à la carte, even including from the regular menu. The freshly baked warm bread delivered to the table had super spreadable butter. Every entrée came with a soup or salad, I agree with the recommendation to upgrade to French onion soup. The leg of lamb special was super tender. They definitely know how to do their sides well, from the fresh made mashed potatoes, to the chunky, steamed vegetables. I had enough for a full meal in leftovers afterwards! Despite being busy during the holidays, service was very attentive, and we felt very well taken care of.

Amazing quality food. The place was packed out despite the below zero temperatures. It's close…read moreto O'Hare airport conveniently. The servers were attentive and the inside was modern and spacious.... More spacious than the parking lot.

First time and at this location and had a nice brunch. It was a very busy brunch on Saturday but it…read moreis expected. I joined waitlist ahead of time so didn't have much wait. The waiting area is rather small and it was a cold day out. Food came out much quicker than anticipated. Being such a full house, I thought it would take long, but it did not. However, the server seemed to have tables in different sections so it took awhile for us to get her attention if we needed something. She did not check on us. Host was very friendly. Overall, great experience and I'd return.

Great diner ambience. They offer anything from omlettes to skillet to pancakes and waffles. What…read moremakes them stand out as they also offers Swedish pancakes. My omelette was standard, but I upgraded to shredded hashbrowns and French toast, which were amazing. Although average is definitely worth a stop and giving five stars for the amazing service.

My husband and I came here for the first time recently because we needed to fill some time before a…read moredoctor's appointment, and overall, we were content with the experience. The diner has a classic, retro feel with a checkerboard aesthetic that gives it a traditional diner vibe. It is not very modern or trendy, but it is clean and well-kept, which is really what matters. The space feels simple and comfortable, making it a place someone can visit regularly for a quick, reliable meal. The menu is very straightforward and features typical diner staples. The food was pretty good, but the dishes were very basic with nothing particularly unique about them. It felt like the kind of food you might make at home, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it wasn't especially memorable either. I ordered an egg sandwich with cheese and sausage ($9.95). I also ordered bacon on the side (3 for $4.25). The egg sandwich was okay, but the bagel tasted like those cheap bagels you would get at a hotel during their complimentary breakfast that come from a bag. The sandwich didn't have anything on it other than exactly what they called it on the menu: a bagel, sausage links cut in half, an egg, and cheese. Nothing on the sandwich was seasoned or flavorful. My husband enjoyed his food much more than I did, and he ordered the Big Texas Breakfast ($12.95). This came with country-fried steak with sausage gravy on top, 2 eggs your way, and hash brown potatoes. He also ordered sausage links on the side (3 for $4.25). The service was friendly, and everything came out in a reasonable amount of time, which worked well for us since we were on a bit of a tight schedule. Overall, Lola's Diner delivered a simple diner experience with homemade-style food. I would come here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice for breakfast.

I am a meat eater however I do eat Vegetarian meals twice per week…read more I placed my order to go and felt welcome the second I stepped into restaurant! Staff was super nice. Private parking lot with plenty of spots. Easy access into the restaurant. I opened the container and immediately smiled. The smell of the dishes were amazing! Falafel bites were the star of the show. The place is not close to home, however I'd travel to get another dish. Cheers!~

Really enjoyed the food at Boon! My friend and I got the cheese curds and the Dunkt Butter Chicken…read more The cheese curds are breaded really nicely - not super thick, so you can really focus on enjoying the cheese (just the way I like it). The Dunkt Butter Chicken had great flavor! I was expecting a sandwich type of thing, but was pleasantly surprised that they cut up the pita and line the bowl with it. The spices were on point, and the chicken was excellently tender. The ambiance is casual, almost has a kind of local cafeteria feel, but it's very comfortable and clean. Service was quick and the staff was very friendly. The owner came out as we were wrapping up, he seems like a really nice guy who loves what he does. Highly recommend checking this place out, they have a LOT of different options on the menu and I absolutely plan to go back and try more!

Let me just start by saying that I am a food snob. So it takes a special kind of yummy to make me…read morewant to order again, let alone write a review. I was not sure if this would be just another place that you get some mediocre sandwich that was just meh. Most places that I've ordered from are just meh, I feel. But this place...I ordered the Hot Mess Melt Combo and EVERYTHING was really dang yummy. The meat was so tender, the bread was toasted perfectly with a crunch and a softness and a bit of garlic butter. The caramelized onions were just the perfect amount. The fries were absolutely fantastic with such a tasty flavor and thickness. For traveling I was expecting something much less and I was so happy to get a good meal that was so delicious. And they are open 24 hours so this is a bonus for those late-night munchies!

From the owner: From a love of all things cheesy and the idea that mealtime should fit your mood, The Meltdown is…read morethe new go-to for handcrafted melts with fresh ingredients and a side of attitude. With flavor combinations you didn't see coming, we've got you covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any snack time in between. And did we mention it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's Diner (excuse the humble brag)? So sit back, order through our exclusive delivery partner, DoorDash and go ahead...have a meltdown....you earned it.