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 ordered the chilaquiles and they were pretty good, and my little one liked them a lot as well…read more But unfortunately, I found the restaurant was rather forgettable. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant itself is small but they take orders online. Parking is pretty tight. They only have about seven parking spots in their lot; however, there is copious amounts of parking in the surrounding neighborhood on the side streets.

Decided to drop in on a Friday afternoon after reading some cool reviews. Located in Elmwood Park,…read morethis cafe/ reading room/ miniature slot machine cafe offers local patrons a space to visit. When I entered there was no one there but the owner. I decided to order Bodega Combo #3 with an upgrade to a Horchata. I was told there were no Columbian empanadas (Bodega combo # 2) so that is what led me to order the other. I swear it took the owner 15 - 20 minutes to make both the empanadas and horchata. The empanadas were frozen, not fresh, and placed in an air fryer. The drink made had tons of ice and just as much cinnamon. Personally, there was no balance. I did not enjoy it. The empanada choices: are spinach & artichoke, chicken, and vegetarian. The best was the vegetarian, then the chicken followed by the spinach and artichoke. In my honest opinion, for an $11.50 meal, you would have been better off grabbing a $3 bag of tostinos pizza rolls and coke from the dollar tree and being more filled and satisfied. I was not impressed and I honestly believe that the space has so much more potential to draw in a larger crowd if the food choices were improved.

Cute, socially acceptable. Great food and service. Will still continue to patron Ashley's.read more

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!

My husband and son took me to Hemmingway's Bistro on my birthday last Saturday. We sat at a…read moresecluded table in a little nook that was perfect. Right away we were brought water in a basket of warm crusty bread with butter. Then we met our server, Axel. He was a young man with lots of knowledge of the menu. He was personable and engaging. We started out with drinks. I asked our server Axel if the bartender could make a bees knees, and he said if they had the ingredients they would make one. It turned out Axel was the one who made my cocktail and it was spot on. We shared the chicken liver pate hors d'oeuvre. The pate was served with three small crostini toasts, cornichons, cubes of clear jelly which we couldn't figure out what it was, and Dijon mustard. The pate was very good but it was disappointing to only receive three small crostinis on the plate because the ratio of pate to crostini was way off. We had to ask for another basket of bread so we could finish the pate. For dinner my husband had beef wellington, my son had lamb chops and I had the special for Saturday, soft shell crabs. Each of us enjoyed our dinners. My son asked for creamed spinach instead of the ratatouille that came with the lamb chops, and Axel was happy to make the substitution. I'm so glad I went with softshell crabs because I hardly ever see them offered on a menu. They were delicious! We ended sharing a mango soufflé - after I made a wish, of course! I forgot how much I love dining at Hemmingway's. I definitely recommend this bistro for lunch or dinner or even their jazzy brunch on Sundays. It was the perfect place to celebrate my birthday.

Went for the champagne brunch and had a nice overall experience, though with a few caveats. The…read morebrunch is $52 per person, which includes one moderately sized brunch entrée, one glass of champagne, and unlimited access to the buffet. The buffet was okay--not bad, but not especially memorable. It included crab claws, shrimp, oysters, smoked salmon, bagels, a wilted salad, pasta salad, and a handful of dessert options. The savory items were fine but didn't feel elevated for the price point. Quiche was served cold which is not my preferred temperature. That said, the desserts were the highlight. The crème brûlée and lemon tart were excellent and definitely the standout items of the buffet. One downside was the service, our waiter was MIA for a while, which made things feel a bit disjointed, especially when trying to get the check. Overall, it's an okay brunch with a nice atmosphere and solid dessert offerings, but for the price, the buffet selection felt a bit underwhelming. Worth trying once, especially if you're there for a leisurely brunch and good sweets, but not a must-repeat for the food alone.

I have stopped by here numerous times, it gets 2 stars for cleanliness, but everything else is god…read moreawful.. these Machines are super super tight, the maximum you can bet is to dollars, but because the machines give you zero pay back $100 can go in a matter of minutes.. One time I was at this location and the girl upfront kept leaving to go in her car and use her cell phone, when she arrived back in she reeked of marijuana, I physically had to go by the door and wave at her to come back in the location because the ATM stopped working.. There are many other options for these little pop-up slot machine shops, this one is not very good. But go check it out for yourself this is just my opinion.

They have free cookies and snacks a good place to go , tea, coffee is not expensive and the…read morepersonal is great

I been here twice; one time for breakfast then dinner. Both times the experience was amazing. The…read moreEggs Benedict are one of the best I had. It is a very cute restaurant. I would also recommend getting the Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis.

We had a special brunch/lunch here as a group this summer. While we were seated quickly and had no…read moreissues with our reservation, service left much to be desired. We had children with us and asked for their menu items to come as fast as they could. However, the server was extremely short with us and didn't even bring drinks quickly. While the restaurant was not very busy, it too a very long time to get our food - especially one in our group who didn't get food until almost everyone else was done. The food itself was ok, but I would say that nothing was exceptional - somewhat bland entrees and lacking originality. Could be what we ordered...as I know many people find the food here to be quite good. The prices are reasonable for the area but I was disappointed with the general unfriendly service and time to receive food. I've been here previously and we had a somewhat lackluster meal that time also. The previous time, they were pleasant enough but food was only ok - entrees were not very hot when we received them. All in all, there are friendlier spots in the area.

Went here before a game and had a cocktail and some apps, meal and apps were awesome…read more I could downgrade the review because the churro wasn't great, but I can also maybe say it's cause it was in the bag for a little bit since I took that to go. Beverages, ceviche, meal, all really good!

I'm going to be dreaming of the French toast here for a long time. Some of the best I've ever…read moretasted. My wife had a dish with black beans, corn chips, eggs, etc. She loved it and wants to go back. Our server was great. One note....my latte was way too strong! More milk and less coffee needed. Really cool place, a little bit expensive for breakfast!

I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Blue Fire Restaurant recently! From the moment…read morewe walked in, the vibe was fantastic--chic, cozy, and perfect for a night out. ​The service was top-notch; our server was incredibly attentive and actually baked us fresh bread that brought to the table piping hot. It was such a special touch! ​We ordered a spread of amazing food: ​Appetizers: We started with the bruschetta and the fried calamari, both were crispy, delicious, and fresh ​Main Courses: The pizza had a perfect crust, and the pasta with salmon and broccoli was rich, creamy, and cooked perfectly. ​Drinks: The cocktails were not only beautiful (look at those garnishes!) but tasted amazing as well. ​To top it all off, we had the Napoleón and a layered chocolate cake for dessert, which were both incredible. ​If you are looking for a spot with delicious food, great ambiance, and staff that truly goes above and beyond, Blue Fire Restaurant is the place to go. I will definitely be back!

I came here last night with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I was super excited because we often…read morepass by this place. Unfortunately, we were kind of let down by the service. They were definitely not prepared for the crowd of couples. A few minutes after we sat down, a waitress who was not ours came by and asked if we had ordered already. We said no, thinking that she would help get us started. Instead, she took my boyfriend's menu to hand to her table. This left a bad impression on us. Food wise, it was delicious and all food came out in a timely manner. They were being pretty strict about only being seated for 1.5 hours max due to the rush. Our waitress was fine, checked in on us in a timely manner. I love the interior design of this place, and it looks really nice in their patio. I don't think I'll be coming back though, at least not during any nights I know it'll be crowded.

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.

I am moving into the area soon and looked up bakeries and this place popped up and has great…read morereviews. The curb appeal is adorable and kitschy, right up my alley. I ordered online, never tasted any of the bakery and did not disappoint, I ordered the birthday chocolate cake, moist and delicious with selection of cupcakes which were also very good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be coming back with friends. Thank you

Second chances are not always a good idea.. I should have…read morefollowed my gut. So the first time I came in to give them a try I got a cupcake and croissant warm, my wife got a fancy coffee and some egg thing. She was happy with her order other than the iced coffee came hot.. so not really what she ordered after the long wait we didn't want to wait any longer. My order on the other hand was quite a disappointment, to me a fresh croissant should be light flaky and fluffy hot. This one .. this one was more like it was made at a beef shop it was flatted out and soggy.. I think it was over cooked in the electro zapper.. aka the food killer microwave.. just what I wanted to over pay for some microwaved slab of dough..thanks.. Now.. let's get to the second chance before reviews.. Wife ordered an iced coffee, I ordered a few donut holes.. The vanilla glazed was a wreck, dried out, stale, hard.. this should have been tossed out.. Let's try the chocolate.. meh, almost dried as bad but the after taste was meh.. like cooking oil. My wife's coffee showed up hot.. after like 15 minutes wait.. overall this place is meh.. should have stuck with Starbucks or Dunkin even.. Cleanliness was also a question.. enjoy the pictures of the semi busy place with a long wait and dirty floors/tables/chairs.. wonder what the back of the house looks like..