love it. this is a great place to eat especially for that small town feel. the locals are always at their same table and everyone is treated and treated like family. portions are decent and service is great. tell Tracy I said to try the Dino's skillet. read more

They have delicious breakfast! My husband and I have gone in once and ordered to go twice and every time has been great! The service is good and the people there are kind. We have had the pigs in a blanket, Swedish pancakes, bacon egg and cheese sandwich and we've loved it all. read more

Perfect breakfast diner experience. Prices are great, portions are huge, breakfast is yummy. Couldn't ask for more!

Great to support a small family owned establishment! Great homey feel, service was great and our food was delicious!! read more

Dino's Restaurant - Eggs over medium, Swedish pancakes with berries and sausage/bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marengo, Illinois

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Food and service is great. Friendly crowd and servers. Prices are also very reasonable!

Good food and service. Just closed the day we went. I'm glad to see business close for the holidays so employees can spend time with their families. read more

They have come a long way since my first review. The food is good and the service friendly. A nice place for breakfasts!

I wish I could give this place a zero star. the service we received was terrible. The food was alright but they messed up on of our orders even after one of the waiters sat down next to my father and my father clearly told her what she wanted, not to mention, took them TWO HOURS to get us our food. Another waiter just completely ignored us and only came to us when she felt like it. This place is absolutely terrible. read more

The food is always very good. The service is excellent they always make you feel very welcomed and they are all so wonderful. The mood is always happy there. I personally read more

I had a breakfast burrito and my boyfriend had a Greek scramble. They were hot and flavorful. The price is not to bad. The service was pretty slow. Waited about 25 minutes for our food, but we had just walked in after several other people. The ambiance is an old grungy well-used friendly bar restaurant with great wait staff. We will go back. I might want a Bloody Mary with my breakfast next time. read more

Dino's is the first place I think of when I want breakfast. But be ware that you should either be really Hungary or be prepared to bring some home with you. They now accept credit cards so that is a good thing. Although you do get a charge for it. But the food is great and service is excelent and the owner is really there and make sure things run smooth. read more

It has that old small town ambience. The menu is surprisingly large with reasonable prices. The staff were friendly and efficient. Even though it was crowded they made sure all our needs were taken care of. The food was definitely above average with large portions. I wish I could find a restaurant like that around where I live. I read more

I really love this place! It's your typical small-town breakfast/lunch place with a twist...a passageway to the bar next door! Sunday morning breakfast there is even more special with a Bloody Mary (: Food is delicious, and the plate comes to the table in plentiful portions. Prices are fair and the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Most folks dining are regulars, but no worries, whether it's you first time or 100th....the experience is always the same, SATISFYING. Get there at 5 am when they open and listen to the farmer chatter. You might learn something whilst filling your belly. read more

The man working there was recording me and my friends and made it extreme obvious, continued to record us as we walked out.

Great place to grab an early breakfast! I recommend trying out a Ham an Cheese omelette or Gryo omelette. Staff is pretty good for the most part. The man who seems to be a manager is really great, very nice and courteous. He makes up for the stereo typical crabby dinner waitress you get every once and a while. If you are passing through or don't live too far check this one out. read more

Last few visits I thought were just because of the crowd. Food is food nothing special. Last two times in here it took almost 40 minutes from order to getting food. The last time in here I watched people leave after placing their order because it was taking so long. I'll go across the street to Marengo Cafe from now on. read more

Great service! And a family friendly atmosphere! I won't say any names but I got breakfast from ...across the way... and it was so bad that we ended up leaving full plates behind! Tried out Dinos the next day, and we were so satisfied!! Food had lots of flavor & it was fast! Definitely recommend! I remember eating here as a kid and we now go in with our own daughter, it's awesome to see some things never changed! read more

Awesome little spot. Great food and top notch service. ashley was an amazing server. For sure coming back with my son Quinn

My boyfriend grew up in Marengo, and every time we go to visit his family we MUST go to Dino's!! We went this past Sunday and I swear I have never had a breakfast meal so hot upon arrival! (I live in Chicago proper). VERY impressed! They are being extremely careful for the Covid precautions also! Chris the owner is super nice and aware of everyone's safety! Highly recommend! read more

Had breakfast here and Dino's is a great small town restaurant that I would recommend to anyone. The food is really good, prices are about average, but the staff is very helpful and kind. Even the owner helps out and he really cares about his customers, overall I will definitely be coming back here and I love the connection this restaurant has with the town. read more

Ok I just have to throw this out there! If you don't like dinos, I don't like you! I have never had a bad meal here! My boyfriend I come in for breakfast every weekend and also the fish fry is AMAZING and literally the best fish fry in Marengo! They take their time and actually know our order by heart now! Such a great atmosphere and such amazing people! Chris has came and sat to socialize with us during our meals and it's just great to feel welcomed!!! read more

Hands down best breakfast around and lunch is phenomenal too! Great for kids/families! Amazing food and very friendly staff! We love this place! read more

What an excellent little place. Food was good, service is very downtown friendly, make's you feel at home. Keeping that charm of a diner type, that is hard to find anymore. But if all that doesn't get you hooked, well the owner will. Awesome guy and you can tell, its truly him that wants you to feel right at home and loves what he does, and it's his heart to serve you with that same charm. Enjoy everyone, we know we do. read more

Not from this area but were going thru Marengo, needed breakfast. Happened to see Dino's and stopped. It was a perfect choice! The waitress (I'm sorry I failed to get her name) was very friendly, brought coffee quickly - explained the specials. Our meals were delicious (hats off to the chef!), the coffee cups kept full! She shared the adjoining establishments, looks like fun! We will definitely return! Thanks you!! read more

This place used to be fantastic when I was a kid. It was called bubbas then, and Dino still owned the steakhouse down on 20. Once Bubba died Dino took over. I went here today for the first time since I was in high school, and it's not good anymore. The once large beautiful restaurant is now tiny and split with a tavern. I was here nearly an hour waiting for food and my check. The waitress was inattentive and too busy gossiping. It's sad to see a place I once loved to dine at before school in this state, and will pass coming here in the future. The food was good, but not worth the wait. read more

So cute a real Dinner experience. Super choice for breakfast. People are always so nice. Perfect small town grill. Cottage fries are delicious. read more

Came in this morning for my second time and it was a solid experience. Ordered chocolate chip pancakes with chocolate milk and a side of Texas toast. Very good food and some very top notch service. Highly recommend the pancakes! Definitely stop by when you're in town. read more

I was with a group of five and the restaurant was nearly empty and then filled up. A party of about eight got there about 30 minutes after us and received there food before us along with everyone in the entire town of Marengo. They take 10 years to cook eggs and hash browns apparently. Marengo cafe across the street is a better choice. read more

Have been going for a few years now. Can't wait till I can go back in. The staff is very nice and attentive. The owner Chris is the best, a very kind and friendly guy who makes you feel welcome. I am not in the best health and they always make me feel better when I come in with their warm attitudes, good food and hot coffee. Can't wait to be back. This diner is everything marengo! read more

Dino's doesn't get enough credit with the other reviews written on here. I got the Gypsy and it was OUTSTANDING. My mom got eggs and sausage with a side of hash browns and my dad got the Western Omelet; they were both delicious. The service was super, and everyone was friendly to us. We are from Texas and where we are from, you can't get breakfast quite this good. I recommend a visit to Dino's read more

It's always a pleasure to eat at Dino's Restaurant in the heart of Marengo! The food is great, the atmosphere is cozy, and its a great place to mingle with family and friends. A very nostalgic diner that we really enjoy. read more

I liked it for a long time when Bailey was working there, but the other servers are no where near as competent, nice, friendly, or good at serving as she was. It's clear new management has taken over and not in a good way. I will no longer be returning since my favorite, and the best, server is no longer working there. read more

My husband and I had to be in Union this past Sunday -- on our way back home to Schaumburg we stopped at Dino's. What a fabulous find! We didn't realize they close on Sunday's at 1P - it was 12:45 when we walked thru the door - the staff was super friendly - seated us and our waitress had coffee ready and took our order when we were ready - we were not rushed in any way which was amazing! My husband ordered a "custom" asparagus and Swiss cheese omelet with hash browns (nicely crisped) and wonderful buttered rye toast (most places we frequent back in the NW suburbs won't do this for us unless you ask and then they frown because it's extra work!). I had eggs, bacon (we like ours crispy and crunchy and this did not disappoint) hash browns and rye toast. Who could know anything so simple could taste this good. Many times when you walk into a restaurant right before closing you're not sure if you'll end up with soggy potatoes, etc. Not the case here, unbelievably, some of the freshest food we've tasted! My husband even asked if he might have a "to go" cup for his coffee and he was given a fresh cup for the road! We'll definitely make a trip back -- and you should definitely add this place to your list as a breakfast favorite!! read more