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    Fresh Start Cafe

    4.0 (149 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Aricka D.

    Whenever I'm in Chicago I search for hidden gem foodie spots. I mean Chicago is literally foodie Heaven. We didn't dine in because we were trying to prepare for an event but I'm kind of glad we didn't. It's small and dark inside, and I felt like the tables were too close together. But they made up for it all with an AMAZING breakfast. I got the gyro skillet. Absolutely delicious!! The picture does it absolutely no justice.. I never thought of gyro as a breakfast item and now I know I need it often. There were huge portions of meat and amazing tzatziki sauce and nobody will ever call them stingy with the cheese because for every bite I got delicious feta cheese chunks mixed in. It was amazing. The pancakes were basic, there was nothing wrong with them but I'm not going to reminisce on them. But that gyro skillet!!! I can't wait to get it again

    Build your own including gyro, broccoli, onion, tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach
    Phil P.

    Been in this area for a while, first time here. Great spot for a good old fashion breakfast. Nice service. Loved their radio station . All about positive messages. Which is very much needed today. Enjoyed June's service and recommendations. Spot on!. Like I said, just a good old breakfast. I had pancakes, turkey patties and eggs. My gurl had a build your own omlette with gyro meat. I'll be back for sure!!

    Amazing California focaccia sandwich

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    OMG we selected this place due to rthe reviews and they did not disappoint. Great food and service at reasonable prices.

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    14 years ago

    Smells a little funny in here. Service is nice and swift. Ice tea wasn't too watered down.

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    CLEAN! Pleasant "country" atmosphere, prompt & friendly service. Large portions of good food.

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    Decent place, not so shabby breakfast. I ordered oatmeal pancakes and they were yummy. Might come back.

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    15 years ago

    Food was ok. Nothing special. I ordered eggs Benedict. The hollandaise sauce was too lemony. Straw crepe was good

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    The food was fantastic! Great place for breakfast or brunch. Waitress was friendly and kept checking up on us.

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    Consistently great food. A really pleasant experience from beginning to end. Very family friendly.

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    Absolutely loved this place. Dimitri the Greek, the Owner has a great place. I love the coffee, and their specials.

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