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    Hillview Restaurant

    2.7 (111 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Salad
    Open 6:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Broken Plate
    David B.

    Overall, the food didn't taste too bad, but clearly, the restaurant is not upkept properly. I should have taken pics of the paper menu, which was stained. The ceiling tiles were absolutely filthy from air blowing on them. I will not be returning, and I hope not to get sick judging from the condition of the facility. Not only was the seating very worn but the lack of cushion was overwhelmingly apparent. The server was okay but unremarkable. I ordered swiss cheese instead of the cheddar in the omelet, which didn't happen. The hot sauce was Frank's Red Hot, and it was definitely watered down. I wish it had been a better experience. I am looking for a new breakfast place.....this clearly isn't it. I believe the owner cashed me out; he was a ray of sunshine. This could have easily been a 1 star review. I try to look for the positives but there wasn't many. The lack of cars in the parking lot says a lot.

    Chicken Souvlaki Omlette
    Sara K.

    Came in on a Saturday morning and although busy, we were seated right away and our food came out very fast! Service was good too. I ordered the chicken souvlaki omelette which has feta cheese, peppers, and onion. It was pretty good. I'd probably go back to a traditional breakfast though, such as pancakes or French toast. I also got hot chocolate which was excellent.

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    Steven C.

    This diner is a favorite of mine. Along with the other diners owned by the same family. The food is good, the menu is deep enough to satisfy anyone, but most significantly, the service is truly excellent. Today, Michelle waited on us and checked on us every few minutes to make sure our glasses were full and the orders were good, and she is typical of the excellence of the Hillview diner. They know how to prepare eggs and omelettes, fried chicken and fish and meatloaf and hot stuffed banana peppers and the list goes on and on. I have never had a bad meal here. It is a decidedly Greek diner with American fare with a "Greek accent". The portions are large and if you have saved room for dessert, I recommend everything on their dessert menu. The restrooms are clean, their dishes and silverware are appropriate and clean, and there is plenty of parking. You really can't go wrong with the Hillview diner.

    Chicken finger salad
    Douglas S.

    Hillview is a local restaurant that has been in Depew forever, it has gone through many changes throughout the years all for the better. You can order anything from breakfast at any time of day to a chicken souvlaki salad to full dinners! My favorite is the chicken souvlaki breakfast. They never used to charge you for substitutions but I noticed that changed this year, I tend to always change my breakfast from home fries to French fries but now they charge you an extra $1.25 - kinda weird. It's a great spot to stop at after playing pool at the pool hall next door.

    Open chx souvlaki. But just how open is it? I think it's more conservative that it pretends to be.
    Fox E.

    If you'd like to view my hill, just text me. You must have my number by now, I've given it to at least 42,717 people on Yelp and most of them were male. If you're female, well, you'll probably have to ask me for it but I'm still okay with sending you a view of my hill. I don't do what the other guys do, and take pix of it from an angle which is particularly flattering. On the contrary. I said "contrary." Calm down. I just take "straight up" pictures of it. No I didn't mean it like that. Well yes I did. But not intentionally. Anyway never mind. On with the review. What to get: Chocolate Shake and Chicken Souvlaki Dinner What else: Show me your hills and I'll let you view my hill I saw the guy from Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters here. But there were so many people around him I could hardly see him. I had a sh*tty "Billview." This place is 24 hours and is near my house and for these facts alone, it should score a 5. And does. But it's more than just the convenience. It's got some great shakes and some damn good food, as it turns out. There are two other "somethingview" diners that are owned by the same people. This is the one that's only 10 mins from where I live, and 5 mins from El Aeropuerto. I dropped my amazing choc shake all over my lap. The waitress just stared at my lap endlessly. I guess she lived the "Spillview." So I reviewed this place before based on the iffy American diner food which is overpriced, and the amazing Chocolate Shake which earned the place a 5. Since then I have been back many times, and I have two more things to report on. But first let's reiterate. Chocolate Shake - this is one of the best shakes in town. It's fluffy and dreamy and delicious and amazingly is still under $4. Buffalo makes some of the best choc shakes in the country and this place is a very good example of that. Come and give one a try, see what you think. American Diner Food - skip it. Had some steak, had some typical diner fare. Go with the Greek instead. I like their Greek Oil to some degree, but I prefer to look at their cucumber sauce. I stare and stare, as long as I have a good "Dillview." Now for the items I only discovered recently. Strawberry Shake - I'm not as much into Straws as I am into just sipping right from the cup. Oh no. I mean, I'm not so into Strawberry as much as Chocolate, Banana, Coffee and even Vaniglia (it's a thing). But the girl I was on a date with recently, loves SB shakes, so we got one. Oh my goodness. It was really fluffy and milky and delicious! And unlike most SBS it was not too sweet at all! If you like SBS then I highly recommend you give TOAT. (This one a try. Keep up.) I once saw the Fresh Prince here. I switched seats with my date so I could get a better "Willview." Open Chicken Souvlaki - so here's the thing. It's not on their damn menu. Which is why I told you in the old review you can't get it here. Oh how wrong I was. You absolutely can get it here, and it's excellent! It's not one of the best 10 in town, but the open is under 10 and the dinner is under 15, and it's competitive in terms of price and taste with a lot of the good ones in the area. You can compare it favourably to Olympic nearby. The salad might not be quite as fresh though. Do not, whatever you do, forget to get a Chocolate Milkshake. So f***ing good. If you go in the bathroom and someone is using mouthwash, you might get a "Swillview." As I've said, if you've read other reviews of mine, Buffalo does better Greek Diners and better Chicken Souvlaki than anywhere else in North America. Here, we marinade the chicken for days, and then it's extraordinarily juicy instead of dry on a stick. It's just a better taste and a juicier flavour. Some places do it better than others. Come here and try it. If it's 3am you're not going to find a better Souvlaki in the suburbs. Royal and Sport Of Kings are good and Alton's and Towne are the best late night options, but this one is up there and if you're a fan of Buffalo style Souvlaki, give it a try. And don't let anyone see all your drugs and meds lying all over your front seat or in your handbag. You don't want to give people that sort of "Pillview." Don't forget to text me bb.

    Souvlaki Shrimp Salad
    Tina N.

    I thought I ordered a Souvlaki Style Salad with Grilled Shrimp that I have ordered in the past but it looked more like sub. BTW I wanted a Soulvlaki style Salad with Grilled Lamb Chops but no longer offered. The waitress. I think her name was Sandy. Major attitude. Like my questions where a inconvience and she walked away talking under her breath like I couldn't hear her. Unprofessional! I don't mind paying for what I order. But if your charging ,$14.99 it should be better than what I was severed and leave the tude at home. I will not be supporting this food establishment again as my money spends any where and as I give good service, I want good service and food that is thrown to gether with cheap product. Shrimp soggy. Cheap lettuce mix the kind with purple cabbage and slivers of carrots and a handful of romaine. It used to be severed with all romaine. Wedges of tomatoes and a fresh pita. Not a stall one tossed on grill. Very sad.

    Nicole R.

    I've been meaning to write an updated review for Hillview. This has been my go to place when I get out of work on Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. The two waitresses working the overnight on the weekend are amazing! (Karen & Terry) I definitely recommend Hillview if your in the area or passing through the area around midnight to 5am, it's quiet, you occasionally get that one rowdy drunk, but nothing too extreme. The food is hot, fresh, feels like comfort food. Along with Karen & Terry, the rest of the staff I have encountered make you feel welcomed, there's no rush to clear the table. I've never had any problems with the food in recent times, lately I've really been enjoying their MASSIVE Salads! They have so many options to choose from, my favorites have been the Pittsburgh Salad, the waffle style French fries are the best & you can't beat adding steak to top it all off! I've also really been enjoying your basic Chef Salad, I add crumbly bleu cheese & creamy bleu cheese along with a few chicken fingers. Big enough for two. After you're done feasting, make sure you indulge in one of their homemade desserts! Their Raspberry Vanilla Cake was mouth watering!

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    Good food , good service but political ""news" stations on while trying to enjoy a meal is not enjoyable

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    Service was very unwelcoming when we arrived. Waitress was unfriendly and we felt very rushed to finish & leave. Will def not return.

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