Great spot with a lot of space for seating! It's colorful and nicely decorated with a lot of…read moretables, a lot of space, and a lot of food options. We went on a Saturday for late breakfast and was trying to determine what we wanted from all the options. I ordered the corned beef hash (CBH) skillet and a side of pancakes. A country fried steak (CFS) was also ordered on the table, with a side of toast. The CBH was homemade, not from the can. You can see it and taste it. It was very delicious, well made, and wonderfully seasoned. The CFS was covered in sausage gravy, sitting on a bed of hashbrowns and eggs on top. I was told it was delicious. We ordered coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice to drink. The coffee was great. The orange juice had a taste that I wasn't accustomed to, which is odd because I love fresh squeezed juices. Service was attentative and our server was nice. Everyone ensured we were ok and our coffee mugs were full. Glad I went to Elly's. It's one of my favorite places to go.

Amazing Food, A1 Service & a Wonderful Birthday Celebration!…read more We had another amazing experience at Elly's Brunch & Cafe on Cumberland Ave. We were also there celebrating my wife Yesenia's birthday, and the staff helped make the occasion even more special. The food was absolutely amazing--fresh, delicious, and everything came out perfectly. The entire staff is always friendly, welcoming, attentive, and knowledgeable. I especially want to give a big shout-out to our waiter, Victor, for his outstanding service and for taking such great care of us. I also want to recognize Garcia and Sergio, the busboys, who are always hardworking, attentive, and make sure everything is taken care of. Every time we come here, Victor, Garcia, Sergio, and the entire staff make us feel like family. They always welcome us with a great attitude and provide A1 service from beginning to end. Thank you for helping make Yesenia's birthday celebration such a wonderful experience! Great food, great atmosphere, and an incredible staff. We will definitely continue coming back and highly recommend Elly's to anyone looking for a great breakfast or brunch experience!

This breakfast house has PASSION & great service. The food…read moretastes very fresh: the salad was crunchy & balanced, the BLT wasn't too salty & full of flavor, and the chorizo hash had a great ratio of meat/veggies/egg. Their playlist curates a cozy vibe, 90s disco with modern flair. The seating was very comfortable. If you're looking to do some work here, there's an outlet accessible booth on the left side. You'll notice everyone wearing a shirt that says "Food is our LOVE language" & it really shows. This is the kind of spot you hope never changes.

I've heard rumors that this was the go to corner spot for a great meal. To my surprise it wasn't…read morewhat I expected , I arrived with guests as we all wanted to try something different. I chose the turkey sandwich and it was kind of a let down. The best thing was the nice crunch from the toast it came on. There were maybe two slices of turkey on the sandwich. The rest was crisp lettuce and fresh tomato. The fries were great. The breakfast burrito was good but overly saucy it took away the flavor from the ingredients inside. The French toast was great if you have a sweet tooth but the bread was slightly smaller than I expected. The ambiance isn't anything extravagant but also homely in a way. It's a solid 4 and not a back to back ,but will consider going again in the future.

Your patience will be rewarded. This is an excellent restaurant with old-school charm. Elegant and…read morefriendly. Casual enough for brunch, and fancy enough for a date. The services is top notch, attentive, and helpful. You may have to drive around to find a parking spot, but it is worth the second trip around the parking lot. This is a gem of a restaurant. I had a cup of creamy of broccoli and the Ruben sandwich. This place got everything right. It is what Cooper's Hawk aspires to be, and this place nails it. I wish I lived closer.

A solid non chain breakfast spot. They actually serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it seems…read morethey are most popular during the AM. They even have a banquet hall space too. A group of 20+ of us came in for brunch on a Sunday and everything went well. We thought we were getting placed in a private room since this event was coordinated ahead of time. We ended up in the maiming dining room, which made it hard for us to catch up with everyone. We were here for an annual family reunion, but it's fine. Service throughout was great, we were in and out within an hour and 15 mins. Staff members were on top of their game. I had the garden omelette and added cheddar cheese to it. It was pretty good. I had some skin from the onion which was off putting, but other than that it was OK. The portion was generous and I had leftovers for the following morning.

I live just two blocks away from this lovely restaurant and I wish I had the time and money to come…read morehere more often! The menu is massive and everything that I have tried has been delicious. I ordered the BLTSMA, or the BLT with avocado on multigrain bread. I paid $2 extra for the yummy sweet potato waffle fries. I also had a pumpkin spice latte. The restaurant is spacious, modern, and sun-filled. They have a free parking lot and valet parking. The staff were kind and attentive, even though I came an hour before closing on Labor Day. Service was quick as well. I will continue to walk over here whenever I want a quick breakfast or lunch, either by myself (like I did today) or with my family!

A group of us came here to check out this new gem in the Jefferson park . Food choices and…read moreservings was just perfect .Food was greatly season and plated well. It was crowded but enough to hear you talk. The ambiance was with in level. Only concern was that the manager on our take he was kinda of rude snf maybe upset that he has to accommodate 24 people??. His approach to us rude. They dont accept reservations thats fine , we understand. Thats why all 24 of us came on time so we can be seated as it gets croweded on weekends. He came on too strong stating I can't seat all of you together we dont have enough space???. Which is fine but we requested if we can be in the same zone at least. He said thats also impossible. But one of his staff offered the covered patio if it ok. As i saw there were empty tables on that end. We agreed as we didnt mind if we are seated separately but as long as were close. That was the point of us having a get together as we can as we dont see each other often. We've been friends for 35yrs and counting and our family is growing. He as a manager should know how to handle this situation or his should not be rude. Remember You have more then 10 paying customers. And their word of mouth is important. A few of those customers are a food critic. In most breakfast cafes we go to, to get together, managers will always go out of their way to accomodate and we appreciate that. I feel , they just dont want to pull the tables together and have to pull them apart after. Its quite a big task. I guess they have not experience having 24 people all at once. Its a learning curve. At least the servers were ok and attentive. Service was fast and overall food rating is A+

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!

Picked up my partner at O'Hare and decided to have a birthday breakfast! We get in the old diner…read morestyle restaurant, get seated at the bar and our waitress is ALREADY there with water and ready to take our order. I was impressed by that alone. We order eggs Benedict and the Mac wrap. They are out in less than 10 minutes. I give her and the cook props for the timing and the cook jokes, "all out of a microwave." HA! We knew that was not true. Looking at the menu, the ham off the bone looks like their specialty so we both were sure to get meals with that! We split the burrito and the Benedict. Both were lacking salt in my opinion but I understand under salting for the masses so us salt lovers can add our own with reckless abandon. Please note this is CASH ONLY! Which I missed despite the sign in the front. They do have an ATM with $2.75 fee. Pricing for the food did seem steep for a diner but it's 2025 and nothing is cheap. The food came out so fast I didn't get pics besides the rest of my burrito I ate at home.

Seriously ... this place rocks…read more I'm talking old school, flavor packed diner! I wish we had a place like this back in South Florida. You must check out if in the area.

Visited Blondies on a recommendation from a neighbor. Upon arriving there is plenty of off street…read moreparking in the lot next door to the relatively quaint establishment. The interior is decked out in old school decor with many memorabilia of comic/animation characters from a bygone era. The staff is friendly and direct, the cooks move competently and for food they have all of the expected classics at good prices, while also offering a rotating monthly specials with unique items that do really feel "special". The bathroom could use some updating and the space is a bit tight and warm from the kitchen. But overall the food is solid, the prices are fair, and the staff are friendly. If your local or visiting and looking for a classic diner , I would highly recommend you visit this unique and timeless establishment.

We've been to Eggsperience many times, and it truly never disappoints. But this visit was a little…read moreextra special, we came on Christmas Eve day, and the place was almost empty. Just us, a quiet room, and a whole lot of good energy. Every server working that morning was incredibly friendly and attentive. Maybe it was because we were the only ones there. Maybe it was the Christmas spirit. Maybe a perfect mix of both. Whatever it was, it turned a simple brunch into a genuinely lovely experience. And the food? As always, excellent and abundant, comforting, generous, and exactly what you want when you're settling into a holiday mood. Sometimes it's not just about what's on the plate, but how a place makes you feel. That morning, Eggsperience felt warm, welcoming, and just right.

A lot from this place can improve! We were there on New…read moreYear's Day. The seat we were sitting at was freezing from some draft to begin with. The service took a long time, also to begin with just to get a decaf coffee and a tequila sunrise that looked terrible, NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURE that gets displayed on the table. Then I ordered my breakfast with my eggs poached. The food took forever to arrive, and my eggs were fried. I made the waitress aware of it and she said that she would get them replaced. By time she got around to remembering my eggs I was at a point that I had eaten the rest of my breakfast and some of the whites of the fried eggs since I was hungry. She said that we're almost ready. Really?! Then she added that she would get them ready to go instead and not charge me. Who cares at that point? A few minutes later, some other waitress brings the eggs to the table on a plate with the doily to eat at the table. I am one of those people that are very patient, but I've had it at that point and asked for the check. I just threw the coach X into the to go boxes that a different waitress had gotten for me. I am even mad at myself for tipping decently. I'm never going back to this location and I don't know why I did. The one on Irving Park by six corners is 10 times better and closer to home. I just wanted to go for a little drive with my son on that day. Lo and behold, a friend of mine actually told me that a person that lived around at Elmwood Park one distinctly told about the bad service there. Horrible!

I was impressed as I walked in. It was very clean and organized, and every little area was.clean…read more They have breakfast specials in the morning from 6 AM to 9 AM which is called the Early Bird special and then they also have breakfast all day from 6 AM to 3 PM. They also provide lunch dessert and beverages and dinner. The seats are comfortable and easy to clean, so there is no milky smell because they don't have any carpets. The staff are very nice and very efficient. It's a great place to sit or take out. I like the mural art that has Norwood Park and honors Chicago and first responders like firefighters and police and city workers who makeup this city with hard work. Even the bathroom was clean.

Had some time to kill before a dentist appointment in the area and decided to stop in for a snack…read more Ordered the Caprese Chicken sandwich and I was blown away. Perfectly proportioned with chicken, tomato, arugula and mozzarella with mayo and balsamic glaze. Served on a grilled artisanal bread. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere for a pancake house, definitely planning on going back for breakfast.

I'm in the Red Hat society and 3 or 4 times a year we have a group of ladies meet for brunch. We…read morehave always had excellent service with separate checks. It's not always easy serving a group of talkative women but everyone who serves us is amazing and patient. Plus we get separate checks! Oh I almost forgot about the food . Plentiful, tasty and nicely presented. Love the option of fresh fruit over potatoes. The veggie wrap with fresh fruit was yummy.

Always the best…read more Though it's been strange getting used to eating without John coming out to work the room Today I had chicken/salmon stir fry with lentil soup and a raspberry iced tea. Yummy Service was Ramon and he is always the best along with everyone else Dining room has a new look since they took the wall down and I like it a lot better Always a great meal Thanks guys , I love you all like family !

Great addition to the Dunning neighborhood! This spot deserves more love. My husband and I enjoyed…read moreour first time dining in. To start, the restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. It felt very cozy inside. The menu is decently sized and lots of options. I got the chicha to drink since I thought it was similar to an horchata. The consistency was more like a smoothie/shake but the flavor was good. Not sure if I would order again. The arepas we ordered were fire! They do not skimp on the arepa fillings. Very flavorful and filling. The dough of the empanada was really good! I would definitely come back!

El lugar muy agradable, una excelente atención, Luis fue amable y la comida fue maravillosa. Me…read moregusta que los platos son con buen sabor, muy buena presentación, el lugar muy limpio. The place was very nice, excellent service, Luis was friendly and the food was wonderful. I like that the dishes are with good flavor, very good presentation, the place very clean.