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Homer's Cafe

4.1 (88 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Vegetable panini
Romy A.

Though outside won't give you the awe-factor appearance nor will the inside decor, but everything else will. The restaurant staff's service and friendliness is always 100%. Also, for being post COVID pandemic their prices are very excellent compared to neighboring breakfast places. This is my third time back and today it's for Father's Day. Of all the places we can drive to, my dad really loves them! He raves about their hash browns: perfectly crunchy yet soft in the right places. I've had a few items at this point and everything always tastes great. They're very popular so there seems to always be a wait in my every visit. The smaller parties get seated quicker like any place. Very family friendly: from the very young to the very old (who use a cane). The bathroom isn't wheelchair accessible from a glance today. If this is not a factor for you or for your party, Homer's Cafe is definitely worth a visit!

Back of the menu some Mexican stuff
Kevin D.

#14/2022 Well it's really two and a half stars but I'm giving the benefit of the three. This place has been in the shopping plaza for a long time this is the first time I've ever come down for breakfast and I was not very impressed. There was really nothing that stood out. I walked in I sat down ordered up some coffee I saw that they had Xfinity Wi-Fi tried to log on to it said you needed a code. I asked a waitress for it and she said oh it's a very long one and I don't know what it is I'll try to get the cook to get it to me. Well that never happened the whole time she was kind of aloof about the whole thing but it is what it is. I ordered a traditional eggs benedict with hash browns. The eggs were nicely poached the Hollandaise sauce was standard good the hash browns or a little on the greasy side but they were okay too but nothing to really rave about. This is a small storefront classic strip mall not big at all very quaint but when you open the door it does bring in a draft many people had their jackets on. It definitely gears towards locals for the most part but I have a usual place I prefer when I'm home but it was a little crowded on the Saturday morning so I opted to have someplace else and I thought I'd try this place had been here I don't know close to 10 years maybe or so. Only open in the mornings like many places strictly for breakfast into early lunch and close by 2:00 p.m.. But all in all first impressions it's just small Cafe with decent food but nothing that really stands out but I gave it the three stars instead of two and a half. Will I return? It's nothing I would make a point to say oh boy I can't wait to come down here and go eat again but if I end up here then I do but it wouldn't be one of my top choices got to be honest.

BLT with extra Bacon and Chicken Pita.
Ivy V.

Quick service, great tasting breakfast dishes. Very friendly staff! Our go to place for quick satisfying breakfast.

Breakfast wrap with chorizo and cheddar cheese. Side of fruit instead of hash browns.
Andrea N.

This place is a secret little gem in Homer Glen. It's small but packs a fresh homemade punch. The food is delicious. I have not had a bad meal here. They have these home fries that are amazing. The pancakes are like my Mom's: Fluffy and amazing. The breakfast wrap is by far my favorite dish. The servers are friendly and accommodating. The coffee is always fresh and hot. Whenever I'm here, I see neighbors reminiscing and catching up. It's truly a Locals place.

Breakfast!
Julie O.

Very casual breakfast/lunch spot in Homer Glen, IL. Service is attentive but not overbearing. Food has always been very good. Portions are plentiful. Plenty of free parking.

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4 months ago

the service is alway good thefood is good The prices are fair you feel like its grandmas cooking

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The food and services are top notch a 10 all the way .great food and great service friendly people working there we will come back for sure.

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My go to spot for lunch, never disappointed! Friendly staff, quick service and reasonable pricing!

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If you're hungry this is the place for you! Loved my breakfast. Friendly service. Feels like a little neighborhood diner.

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2 years ago

Prices are reasonable- always finish my plate, 5 stars. Try getting breakfast items, hash-browns are crispy and staff is nice!

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Classic diner with great food! A variety of options on the menu makes for a difficult choice but always successful result!

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Love going here , great service and wonderful food, I go here everytime I'm in Illinois

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4 years ago

Homers cafe is great their food is so good I had the sunrise burger and it was one of the best burgers I have ever had

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4 years ago

This place is a gem. The food is old school diner. Prices are cheap. Service is solid. Better than all the franchise places.

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Nothing fancy, just some good 'home type' cooking at a reasonable price. Service was friendly and attentive.

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I love their weekly menu but they also add new items to regular menu!!! I had 2 new items this time…read moreand both were delish. The crepe on weekly special was perfect size for me to enjoy another dish, their new smoked carrots... wooooow!!! I usually sit at the bar... Roo, Lynda, Jilian, everyone is wonderful... like eating at your BFFs house so can't say better than that for service. You can come in with your company group, family, or by yourself and you'll be sure to enjoy a friendly smile giggle or chat with someone. Check out their daily specials, they're not happy hour... it's the whole evening! Delish ingredients, unique combinations to your palette, amazing crafted drinks, a nice wine menu. Fun dinner, working and eating dinner, or romantic... come visit!

Disclaimer: I won't even pretend I know what I am talking about. Take this review with two grains…read moreof salt, and add one of them to the food. I had the opportunity to try the Pork Belly 'little snacks', Oysters Rockefeller, Smoked Prime Rib (Fri/Sat Special), as well as the Raspberry No-hito (non-alc) and the Smoked Old Fashioned. The Oysters Rockefeller were phenomenal. While I typically take my oysters raw, I am glad I ventured out of my comfort zone on this one. While the oysters themselves were a little on the smaller side, the sauce was savory, creamy, and all around excellent. I also love how they were baked in their wood-fired over, bestowing not only delectable browning, but also a little bit of smoke (this will be a common theme, just you wait!). One word of caution: the bed of salt makes it easy for a few extra sprinkles to make it into the oyster, making it considerably salty. Next come the Pork Belly snacks. These were cooked perfectly, with the meat tender and the fat rendered ideally. They weren't completely melt-in-your-mouth, but this isn't a complaint. I believe these too were cooked in the over or over the fire, as opposed to whatever preparation makes pork belly so soft it might as well melt in a pan. Also enjoyable was the Red Pepper Jelly. I was expecting something similar to the jarred stuff I have in the fridge, but was instead pleasantly surprised with a lightly sweet and hot, seemingly house-made pepper jelly. Before continuing, I have to once again admit that I can't speak authoritatively, and make no claim that my thoughts originate in the mind of greatness. The Smoked Prime Rib is where I must be less of a raving fan. I want to give credit where credit is due: this is a big, honking piece of meat! I also want to recognize that it is just about the smokiest steak I've ever had, similar to a top-notch BBQ joint. With the help of the smoke, I cannot deny it was a tasty piece of meat! However, I have three complaints. First, I requested it medium-rare; this felt like something between a medium-rare and a medium. Second, the jury is still out on the fat content. The marbling did not feel incredible, and the very large bits of untrimmed fat felt unnecessary in my opinion. Finally, there is the matter of seasoning, as the steak felt under-salted. Given that the horseradish sauce gave the opportunity to add a new dimension of flavor, but salt is the magic that helps elevate everything. This dish also came with Brussels sprouts and smashed potatoes. The potatoes were cooked and seasoned well. The sprouts, however, fell short of the mark for me. For them to go from good to great would need a little more fat and salt. Good news is that there is plenty more food to go around! The drinks, the service, and the vibe. For beverages, I ordered a Raspberry No-jito (non-alcoholic) and a Smoked Old Fashioned. The No-jito was done very well; it was minty, refreshing, a little tart, and not overpoweringly sweet. The Old Fashioned was hands-down phenomenal. Not only was the use of smoke great to add smoothness, but the quality of ingredients and their balance were all top-notch. The kind of drink that takes me back to the decade ago when I reached drinking age and fell in love with Old Fashioneds. Next, we have the service. The bar-servers were all extremely welcoming, attentive, professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Points also for the manager/owner checking in to see how I was going and if I was happy with everything. Mega points for all the food coming out quickly and with appropriate timing. Real talk: having eaten at Smyth, while their team is great, they could learn a thing or two from the service team here. Regarding the vibe, which is modern and upscale without being stuffy. The kind of spot where I'd love to spend a few hours with friends, a date, or alone. While the prices are a little on the high side, given the price of everything, and especially beef, I think the value is on the high side of fair. Final verdict: The Phoenix Kitchen delivers excellence with their staff, vibe, drinks, and most of their food. While the steak fell a little short for me, this could be a one-time fluke, or a matter of preference and/or ignorance. While Homer Glen is a bit out of the way, and this isn't *quite* a destination, I'd happily return, and give it my recommendation.

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3.8(77 reviews)
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Food is sooo good, options for everyone and they aren't picky with requests…read more Service, NO waiting and no matter where you decide to sit, someone will come great you right away. Everyone is genuinely welcoming/friendly. Everyone takes care of you the same way! Ambiance is fun, by yourself or as a family there's plenty of seating options and it's not too loud. Also, a lot of TVs with different options. Ask and thou shall get... drinks are generous and there isn't anything the bar can't make either.

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FULL bar... everything!

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3.5(94 reviews)
1.3 mi
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I did not know this place had a great grilled blackened chicken sandwich! That thing is delicious!…read morePlenty of flavor and spices placed on a juicy sizeable boneless breast in between a soft tasty bun. Lettuce, tomato and mayo are doing its job. Comes with a side, all for $11. It's worth it!

We visited Pelican Harry's specifically to try their AYCE Friday Fish Fry. It is advertised on the…read moreFacebook page as AYCE battered Haddock with fries and coleslaw. We sat at the bar a were greater in a timely manner by a friendly bartender. I should mention that the entire bar area was full. Our bartender took our drink orders. Tye alcohol special for Friday was $3.50 Imported bottles. We ordered wine and a draft beer. The drinks arrived right away and we were asked if we were ready to order. We both ordered the fish special. We were happily surprised when our server said we could pick any side if we wanted something other than fries. This included the option of picking one of the 2 soups they had available. We elected to pick a cup of the soup of the day which was lasagna soup and waffle sweet potato fries with the other dinner. The lasagna soup arrived first. It was excellent. It was served at a nice hot temperature with a rich seasoned tomato base that had little lasagna pieces in addition to some vegetables. Our fish dinners then arrived. There was an impressive amount of first serving fish at least 5 pieces each plate. The taste of the pollack fillets was fresh and tender. We both felt that the breeding was too thick and very salty for our taste. Unfortunately we noticed the taste of the breading was probably also negatively affected because the oil being overused. We enjoyed the fish by pulling off the majority of the breading and just eating the fish. We did not order any additional fish because the initial portion was enormous. The accompanied waffle sweet fries were not our favorite. They were pretty this which didn't allow for much sweet potato taste. They also absorbed the oil taste which was unappealing. The coleslaw was fresh but seasoned to lightly with very little sauce. Final thoughts were that the soup was our favorite. The pricing is definitely value for AYCE pollack. Fish was fresh and flakey. Too muck breading and salt with an unpleasant oily taste.

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Pelican Harry's Bar & Grill - The flags hung above the bar

The flags hung above the bar

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