We heard about this place and dropped in for breakfast. This was formerly the Dog Hub which was a…read moreclassic, loved Rochelle restaurant. It was sold to another family. Now it's different. The kitchen is the same, the layout is different - it's much larger now as they expanded it to the west unit, so it has plenty of seating. The flooring is nice (no longer sticky) and new, and the divider between the old and new spaces is nice and clean. I ordered a glass or orange juice and my wife had coffee. It was breakfast, so I wanted to try their roasted apple fruit pancakes with a side order of sausage patties (the breakfast side orders are on the left side of the sandwich menu by the way), and my wife had their farmer's skillet. Ambiance is a typical family restaurant. Big glass windows in the front, a clean, nice interior with nice comfortable booths, and the service was very good. Our waitstaff checked as to whether the food was good, and if we needed anything several times. The temperature inside wasn't hot or cold. I took my coat off and was comfortable, as did my wife, who is very intolerant to cold. This also had several law enforcement people eating there, which is always a good sign. We'll be back. I'll try their lunch or dinner next.

Stopped by today and think this is a great addition to the Rochelle dining options. Homemade soup…read moreand ranch, both very tasty. The credit card fee mentioned in the previous review is standard for the area. If you want to avoid it you can pay cash. We will back!

We stopped here while estate sale shopping and we didn't regret it. I ordered their Mexican skillet…read moreand my wife ordered their Chicago Bear skillet which is basically a meat lovers skillet. It comes with either toast or pancakes. The food was great! The salsa had a definite Mexican salsa flair to it and the pancakes were perfect. Our servers were friendly and helpful and the restaurant was clean and well decorated. This gem also serves dinner if you're wanting something other than breakfast.

This is hands down our favorite breakfast spot in the country. We visit regularly for breakfast,…read morewhich is consistently delicious, comforting, and made with care. Their lunch menu is just as impressive--full of hearty, home-style dishes that never disappoint. If you're craving quality, home-cooked food in a welcoming atmosphere, great service, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

After dropping off my brother at the race I needed some breakfast. This place was a little bit of…read morean unassuming building, that almost looked like a truck stop. Wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but I gave it a try. I had biscuits and gravy, American fries, and corn beef hash. Pros: + Biscuits and gravy were solid and it wasn't cheap on the gravy , sometimes places get a little cheap on the meat. It was satisfying. + The American Fries were pretty great after just a little salt. Cooked just the way I like it. + For a side of the road diner, this place was very well kept and clean on the inside. I could tell it was important to the staff. + Benny's is deceptive large with ample seating, and can handle larger groups with a back room. Parking lot was pretty big too. + Something about the atmosphere here. The staff and customers here were easily 90% on a first name basis on a Saturday morning. Very relaxed and casual atmosphere. Very old school. Cons: - Speaking of old school, NO credit or debit card use as of the date of this review. They post a sign for this right on the door. It isn't an issue for me personally, but it can be for potential diners in 2024. - The corned beef hash was a miss for me, but I don't know if it was the establishment or if I'm the problem. I've just been used to eating Hormel corned beef hash a specific way for 30 years, and maybe it wasn't what I expected. Regardless, while worth mentioning this does not factor in my review. Bottom Line: This would easily be a frequent stop if I was a local. Small diners like this are a dime a dozen in the United States. They all have very similar menus and ambience, but it is a question of execution that separates them. Typically the credit card thing would bump down to a 4, but I have a lot of respect for this place and atmosphere, so I side with the locals and go with the 5 stars.

Exactly what you expect from a family restaurant. Super friendly staff! I usually get the house…read morechicken and it is always fantastic! The hamburgers are good as well. I wish they would make homemade onion rings and take cards but those are my only suggestions. Great value at a great price.

We were in the area and wanted to eat breakfast. The restaurant had a lot of people. We had a very…read morefriendly waitress . I ordered the 3 meat omelette with cheesy grits,pancake , and a cup of coffee. They have Farmer's Brothers Coffee, my favorite. My sister had eggs with turkey bacon , potatoes and a pancake. We both loved our meals. The grits were the best I've had. The omelette had the right amount of meat and cheese . The pancake was delicious. It reminded me of the black bear diner's pancakes , if you know you know.

When visiting for breakfast, I had the BEST pancakes I have ever encountered. The scent of vanilla…read moreentices you before you even take your first bite. The syrup is served warm, which is the best way to have it. Alongside my pancakes, I got an orange juice. Fresh squeezed and absolutely delicious. I don't typically like orange juice, but Mom's orange juice change the whole game. The wait staff is incredibly friendly and has eagerness to deliver exactly what you're craving.

A family owned coffee shop with an eclectic and funky flair for the area, polite and welcoming…read morestaff, who also offer fresh and delicious food options. People work, study and socialize here, no pressure just able to be. They didn't bat an eye when I requested an off menu item.

The customer service was disappointing. My husband and I love trying quaint coffee shops around the…read moreByron and Oregon area, so we were excited to visit Hazels. I ordered a London Fog with lavender cold foam, but the majority of the drink tasted like milk and was tasteless. I politely asked if it could be remade or if I could simply get a different coffee instead. I was told that if I wanted another drink, I would need to pay for a new one because they believed the drink had been made correctly. Three employees then argued with me about the drink, insisting that an Earl Grey concentrate "couldn't be messed up." The interaction felt very hostile and unprofessional. I wasn't asking for anything fancy -- I simply requested a replacement black coffee. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled left a very negative impression. $17 for two coffees that tasted like milk is diabolical.

This place is fun. We went during a lunch rush where every seat was taken and there was only one…read morewaitress and one cook. They gave us 10% off the bill because it was slow. Music was on point. Floating umbrellas on the ceiling. Good margarita. Fantastic home made tortilla chips. Rice and beans were pretty good. Steak was all gristle and really hard to eat.p op

We wanted to venture out for Cinco de Mayo and the restaurant we were wanting to try (on the same…read moreblock) was closed so we found Leo's, what a treasure! We must've meant to find them (Puerto Rico is close to our hearts as we said goodbye to our Puerto Rican brother almost 2 years ago). Leo's was very welcoming, had good margaritas and delicious Puerto Rican/Mexican fusion offerings for entrees. We all had something different, and it was all very tasty. To top it off, the flan was to die for! First timers but we will be back.

Came here on a Sunday evening, so it wasn't super busy but our service was quick and friendly. The…read moreplace is surprisingly upscale inside. I had the chicken George with onion rings, both were really good but I think maybe I chose a little too much fried foods! Either way, food was good, (and lots of it) service was quick, but as always; they have Pepsi products, so I gotta give em demerits for that.

Known for their "famous" Chicken George which was basically lightly breaded chicken strips…read more Interior was upscale for the area. Fried chicken was good but nothing that blew me away. Did half with buffalo and enjoyed that.

As some of the other reviews have already claimed, chicken strips are probably the best meal to get…read morehere. The place is nice and I definitely will be coming back again. They also have an event called Walton fest every year in September, and I will be showing up to that to see what its all about.

We arrived at 3:50. Was told the kitchen opens at 4. We ordered a drink then went to the table…read more Ordered food at 4:15 There were 2 other tables besides us. Food started coming out to tables that arrived after us. After the 3rd table I said are you kidding me. She came over to the table and said I will look to see when you placed your order and if the cook did them out of order it's not my fault! She looked and we order at 4:15. The food came at 5:20 and she never came to the table again! Poor service and attitude!!!! She seemed to know everyone in the place and talked about her hair and what she was doing. Beware