Goldy's is a gem! It's got that classic diner feel and the entire staff is incredible! Everything I've tried is great from their skillets to their soup, I have yet to try something I didn't like. It's cash only so keep that in mind but otherwise I cannot say enough good things about this place! I take my son sometimes when school is out or he gets out early and he loves it as well! Highly recommend. read more

This is my favorite breakfast place in the whole world - old school diner charm with reasonable breakfast prices. ~ specials every day and the staff is excellent! read more

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Good eggs, pancakes and waffles...The service is good but they are cheap on the coffee..To fill you up more than twice you will need to go look for them.. So it is intentional..No frills just good food... The prices are also decent and low for the quality and quantity...If they had more of and better coffee..( they need vanilla and hazelnut creamers like everyone else) And if they had more and better washrooms...Id give it 5 stars..The servers are really good. Too bad the management will not let them give out the coffee.... read more

I have to say that Goldie's food is good. The problem here is that their staff is very slow. They don't come back to give you coffee or see if everything's OK. They don't give you, your full order. You can't complain, because they are all related to each other. That's not good. A conflict of interest for sure. sometimes I'll pay more than other days and I'll be ordering the same thing. I will not be returning to this restaurant, their staff is very, slow, not consistent. read more

I've tried almost every diner in Park Ridge and was unhappy with their food until I tried Goldy's Grill. Why is breakfast so difficult. I had one egg, sausage links, hash browns and buttered rye toast. (They ask if you want your toast buttered.). I also had silver dollar pancakes. Everything was delicious. Goldy's is small so it gets crowded. Our server BeeBee was very nice. I'm looking forward to dining there again. PS. Mr Stacks was the absolute worst read more

Great food always ! Love the soups! Friendly cooks and staff! Love to come here once a week. best breakfast read more

This is it. To me this is a Northwest side treasure. An actual counter to eat and drink coffee at. What I also enjoy, is I meeting people from the neighborhood. Grab a newspaper and go get something to eat. read more

Wow! Glad we tried this place. Old school diner feel with a huge menu and cheap prices! Cash only spot; that's how you know the place is a gem! read more

Goldy's Grill - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

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This is very good, Goldy's has wonderful food, i got pancakes which were delicious. The service was wonderful the waiter was very very sweet. For kiddos at the end there is a bowel of candy!!!! which is very yummy!! read more

This is a great place for breakfast. Lots of great quality food at very reasonable prices. Constant hot coffee refills. I eat here every time I'm in town. read more

Goldy's Grill - Pork chops and eggs. Also came with two mini waffles. - Two white plates of breakfast food are placed on a gray diner table. One plate contains cooked pork chops with a knife underneath, and some gravy or juice around them. The other plate has fried eggs with runny yolks and a large portion of hash browns. In the background, there are small containers and a green bowl on the table. - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

Goldy's is the best breakfast & lunch spot in the area. Owner Florin is a short order cook extraordinaire! Friendly service, orders cooked to one's preference, and affordable pricing. Florin gets it right every time - never a miss! We've been coming to Goldy's on Sundays (and sometimes during the week) since they opened over 20 years. If you want a great breakfast - this is THE place! read more

Goldy's Grill - The image shows a breakfast setting with a stack of three pancakes on a white plate, a plate with scrambled eggs and bacon, a bowl of mixed fruit, and a hash dish topped with two poached eggs. Silverware and a glass of water are also visible on a dark outdoor table, indicating a meal served outdoors in a casual dining environment. - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

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I passed this place by whenever I was in the McDonalds drive-thru. One day I instead pulled into the parking lot and walked into Goldy's. I never went to McDonalds again. I always made sure I had cash before I went to Goldy's since it's "Cash Only." First of all always check the specials on the board. There is something different every day. Breakfast on one side and Lunch on the other. Worth a try. There is always today's "Sun-Times" on the counter if you are by yourself. The smell of bacon permeates the air. I have met lifelong friends there occupying the booths. The food is great. Never had a bad meal ever. Whether it be breakfast or lunch. They have excellent burgers. Love this place. A little cozy, friendly cafe. read more

Cute, small old-fashioned diner. It's a very different atmosphere from most modern restaurants. Super friendly service. There are many regular customers who just have friendly conversations with the servers the whole time, so it's a very sweet, warm, family kind of environment. The coffee is great, eggs, bacon, and french toast were good. Not expensive at all like most typical places you go to. Very friendly environment and nice, simple breakfast if you want something different from your norm. read more

Goldy's Grill - Bacon, eggs, fruit, toast, french toast, coffee - The image shows a breakfast meal with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, a small bowl of mixed melon and honeydew, toasted bread, and French toast with butter. There are two cups of coffee, a glass of water, and a small container of cream or milk on the table. The meal is arranged on white plates and cups on a light-colored table surface. - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

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Goldy's has the hardest working short order cook in the business. He is a show all in himself. I don't live in the area but my dentist does and I try to hit Goldy's every time I have an appointment. I'm real sad when they are closed or my dental work prevents me from eating. The food here is excellent. They do the basics but they innovate also. Last December I had a Cheese Burger Club. See picture. Where else could you get that? Listen it doesn't always work but I applaud the effort. Can't go wrong at Goldy's one of the best diners I ever been to. read more

Goldy's Grill - Cheeseburger Club. Yum! - A large sandwich with multiple layers of bread, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and meats is positioned on a green cutting board. The sandwich is held upright with toothpicks and appears to be in a kitchen environment, with metal surfaces and ingredients visible in the background. - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

This place is what acbreakfast place should be like. The food is fantastic without the crazy price other breakfast places charge. Very friendly staff and very clean. For a small place, their food is fantastic. read more

When you see CASH ONLY typically you know iy has to be , and Goldy's definitely is. I had the Biscuits and Gravy Benedict and it was delicious. read more

Goldy's Grill - The image shows a white oval plate containing two Salisbury steaks covered with gravy and a portion of hash browns. The plate is placed on a table with a glass of water and condiments in the background, indicating a casual dining setting typical of a diner or American restaurant. - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

Food was great. The service is even better. Super nice and quick service including refills.

Great place in Alamosa for dinner. Very local. Big menu. Huge burger selection, but lots of other items too. Food was excellent, served hot, and very tasty. Service was attentive and friendly too. Check it out! read more

A hidden gem. Great food, fast service. The prices are very fair for the portions and quality. Your meal always comes hot of the grill, a rarity. Super nice owner and staff. The only negative is that it is cash only. A fantastic place to eat. BTW, don't forget to try the crepes! read more

It's not fancy, but they get the job done. Nice portions--cooked as ordered and delivered hot. The menu is priced fairly. Good service. Plenty of off street parking. read more

Nice little diner. Good food, great service (extremely friendly). Wish it wasn't cash only.

This is an old fashion diner and it is really really good. Check out the menu they have a little bit of everything. It is cash only but there's an ATM right by the front door. Now that you know it's cash only be prepared dahhhh. read more

One of my favs, great food, great service, good vibe. Counter seats have a great perspective of the work that goes into running a diner. Reasonably priced (cash only, no CC). Enjoy! read more

Not from around the area but grabbed a bite for lunch. Really consistent. Make sure to bring cash as they do not accept card or they have atm but it charges. They have an adorable spot and I like that they offer outdoor seating as well. Everyone was kind and efficient. Would try again read more

The food was amazing and everyone makes you feel like you are right at home. Could not have been better! Highly recommend!!!

Finally!!!! I found a diner that I love in the area. Great food Great atmosphere Great staff One of the last oldies but goodies when it comes to the classic American Diner. Thanks Goldy read more

A classic, good ol' fashioned diner that keeps the coffee flowing and food the coming out quick. My pancake special was really tasty!

One of the best breakfast places around. Decent prices for the food. The main cook is awesome, such a hard worker and makes this place what it is! read more

Absolutely the best place for breakfast and lunch. Best soup in town from their chicken noodle and awesome beef barley. They have two brothers that are the cooks and they work together like a well oil machine. I am never disappointed read more

Been going there for 40+ years--since it was run my one of my teachers at Maine East--that should tell you something... Great breakfast & lunch menu, tasty specials, reasonably priced, excellent friendly service, always a selection of today's newspapers to read and a full candy dish on the way out! Cash only. read more

This is the authentic diner we grew up with. Great food with daily breakfast and lunch specials. Fast service with delicious food. The soups are outstanding. Eat in or take out, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy. read more

****PLEASE READ**** Goldy's has always been a nice family breakfast restaurant. However, the waitresses are very rude and not responsive at all. I asked for silverware because the table was short and I waited almost ten minutes before I can start eating my meal. On an occasion previously, I ordered raisin toast which was burnt and asked for another slice and the waitress scraped it with a knife and brought it back. I honestly couldn't believe it. I had to ask for water twice before she came to fill my glass. It's the small things and when I ask she gets fussy about it and rolls her eyes. The owner and her family are very nice, but the wait staff is the worst I've ever experienced. This is not a way a person wants to start their day or even be around when eating. To the Management/Owner, you have a good restaurant with a loyal customer base including myself, but I will no longer be eating here for a long time. At least until the wait staff has changed. I know it's a hard time to hire, but train them to be nice and to be conscious of your patrons. They make it very uncomfortable to be around. read more

It's hard to find authentic, owner run diners anymore. This little gem is great. Freshly made food, reasonable prices, excellent service. Cash only is perfect for me. Eggs Benedict is my go to. read more

Down home cooking, like mom would make. No frills diner with yummy food at reasonable prices. If you'd like a tasty meal at an affordable price, you'll love Goldy's Diner. read more

Consistently good food and service. It's not just comfort food. The place itself is cozy and comfortable. There are so many breakfast/lunch places now but Goldy's is just as good if not better than most of the places out there. Just keep in mind it's cash only. read more

Recommended by a friend. Good food, decent prices. Didn't get many coffee refills I had to keep flagging her down and CASH only? I don't get why they do that. Sure there's an ATM then you're double whacked by the ATM fee & your bank. I'd go back but bring my own cash read more

Goldy's is a hidden gem! No matter what you order, you know it's going to be good! Every time I come here though I MUST get the rueben sandwich because it is honestly the best I've ever had! Also their soups are always amazing!! I wish I could give more than 5 stars, honestly. Coming here will definitely be an ongoing routine for years to come! read more

Best pancakes in town and in our top 5 overall. We have been here twice and both the Western and Denver omelettes were good. We also had the veggie skillet with chicken breast both times. All of the ingredients in our food was perfectly cooked and proportioned which was impressive seeing that a second time. Every bite had a little bit of everything. Hash-browns are made with freshly cut potatoes and we asked for onions in ours. All of the food had a fresh taste. It's not a fancy joint esthetically but the waitresses we had were charming and full of class! read more

Just a plain old café in the suburbs of Chicago. Good food, good service and good value. It was loud and fun. I ordered a typical American breakfast fried eggs, hash browns, sausage patty with whole wheat toast. It was a very solid dish. Good place to try. read more

Goldy's Grill - The real Mr. K - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois

I have a thing for tiny cash-only breakfast and lunch joints where they still call you "kiddo". Sorry guys, I forgot to take pics of the food because I was so hungry. My wife got thick french toast, I got eggs over easy with ham. Eggs come with hashbrowns and your choice of toast or pancake. I opted for the pancakes and they are huge. The griddle guys are experts. This place really has it down. read more

Goldy's Grill - American Near Me - Park Ridge, Illinois