My boyfriend ordered the chicken fried steak with hashbrowns and egg as well as a biscuit. The…read morebiscuit was nice and fluffy, the chicken fried steak with gravey was flavorful and the hash browns were lightly crispy. Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean. Would definitely recommend this spot.

Rolled into Chatterbox Café in Kankakee because I saw a review talking about pastrami pancakes…read more Now, I'm always down for the weird-but-good food combos... except, plot twist--that review was for the wrong place. No pastrami pancakes here. Bummer. That said, breakfast was basic but good--eggs, bacon, coffee, the classics. Sometimes that's all you really need. The vibe is super local, definitely one of those "everybody knows your name" joints. Felt like I should've walked in wearing a nametag that said "Norm." points because my waitress was a Styx fan--nothing like sipping coffee while talking Come Sail Away. Rock and eggs? Solid combo. tip: you can't add your tip later on the receipt, gotta do it when you ring out. I just left a cash tip--felt right anyway. Kept it homie.Overall? Cozy, friendly, no-frills, and exactly the kind of place you want when you're eating with the locals.

Stellar service from Vickie (sp?) Great atmosphere, very…read moreclean, and efficient. The food speaks for itself.

I consider this one of the best breakfast spots in Illinois in its price range…read more I believe Gordan Ramsey would give Yolks and Berries a great review. Somehow, Someway, they make simple items like scrambled eggs and (buttery) hash browns taste better than the other guys. For the hungry man, I recommend the butcher's omelet or the meat lover's skillet. Deservedly so, this joint is usually busy, but the tableside atmosphere is relaxed. Food is delivered promptly, and your coffee cup will be refilled. The service is outstanding and competent. One reason is that many employees have worked there for over 10 years, and many for over 15. I am now a regular and visit once or twice a week. P.S. Their homemade potato chips are cooked per order and delivered warm to your table!

The beer and cocktail mine is huge! It's got an open seating area and a pretty large bar. The…read morebathrooms are at the back and off to the side, there is a very large room looking like it's for catered parties or large parties connected is the barrel room which serves breakfast. We sat at the bar and the bartender is super attentive 1 o'clock in the afternoon on a Thursday and it's not very busy The music is decent not too loud. There are a lot of TVs. We ordered Reuben combo with pastrami and corned beef with a side of macaroni and cheese and we also ordered a side of the cornbread casserole just because it's something unique and different to try. As for the sandwich we both enjoyed it although it's a little smoky Mac & cheese is okay. It definitely could use green onions on top to dress it And the cornbread casserole is a homemade cornbread that's soft with like a kind of cream filling and loaded with corn it was my least favorite We also ordered a couple old-fashioned. I don't like that they have the little ice cubes, butdrinks are tasty.

This restaurant is a hidden gem in our metro Kankakee area. The food and service were excellent…read more The ambiance is pleasant and relaxed. The menu is varied and reasonably price. We'll return soon!

6-21-26 Food good service very good…read more Questions when I recieved the check, had ordered an omelet, she asked what kind of potatoes I wanted. I really didn't want hash browns or potatoes because of diet. But I know other restaurants don't reduce the price if you don't want them. I figured I would get them anyways to bring home for someone else to eat. Well they them added on for 2.49. Now I know it's not very much but I didn't realize that any type of a potato with an omelet was an additional charge.

Good food family atmosphere good prices a great place to stop. Great chicken and noodles and mashed…read morepotatoes on Tuesday. Mark R

Came in after a long day at the Hot Rod Power Tour. Not only did this hard working staff cater…read morelunch at that event for a few hundred people, they still kept their doors open to many families from the Tour for dinner. Kim the manager is amazing! Took great care of us with a great sense of humor, even after a long day. The staff was hustling, well done! Food was great, we really enjoyed the nachos. The BLT was on point after a hot day. Not sure when we will be back in Rantoul, but I will definitely come back to ET's if we do.

Interesting place in this small town. Two sides to this restaurant; one a bar and the other a…read moredifferent bar. Seat yourself and you get a tablet to check out the menu....but you can't order from the tablet..,that's odd. Our food and drinks came out quickly, hot and delicious! The burgers were so good-- the caramelized onions were sweet and deep! I upgraded to the house Mac & Cheese; served in its own ovenware with a baked crust, wow was it good! For a small town, this place is legitimate!

The food is always delicious and the service is great. I love the hometown atmosphere and the fact…read morethat it's family friendly.

First things first, we got to pick our own seats. And baby, I love a little freedom. The tables?…read moreShockingly spacious. I know that's a weird flex for a restaurant, but listen, usually I'm playing Tetris with plates and elbows, so having actual room to breathe? I appreciated that. Now I started with the Wisconsin cheddar soup, and let me tell you, it came out HOT. I mean fresh off the stove, don't play with it hot. Flavor was there, but I'm not the biggest bacon fan, so I couldn't quite finish it. And that's okay, because the main event was waiting. The chicken stir fry? Oh, now THAT'S where things got serious. Best thing on the table, hands down. I even added my wife's eggs from her meal, yes, I mixed cuisines, yes I took risks, and baby, I was gone. I scarfed that plate down faster than a horse at the Kentucky Derby. No shame, no regrets. And let's not forget our server, such a sweetie. Always nearby, refilling waters, checking in, chatting just enough to make you feel taken care of without hovering. Exactly how it should be done. All in all? Great food, great space, great service. I'll definitely be back...probably for that stir fry alone.

Food, service are both excellent with a hometown vibe. Waitresses are very cheerful and always…read morecordial.

It seems these new restaurants should should take a lesson from this old school diner. Because they…read morehave everything right from the atmosphere, service to the food the saying goes if it's not broke don't fix it. Walking in you feel you stepped back in time greeted with a smile and the words have a seat wherever you want. The hours are limited to closing at 2pm so Breakfast is served all day. They are well known in the Breaded Pork Tenderloin world so I had to check it out and I will tell you for $8.99 and a cup of soup it didn't disappoint crisp tender and full of flavor

Great breakfast! We sat at the counter and got to watch all the cooking!! His Ott's Tots were so…read moregood! Crispy and seasoned! Eggs and sausage cooked perfectly. My pancakes should have been called Plate-cakes because they were so big and fluffy and delicious! A great spot with friendly servers! Worth a stop!

Have Not eaten there for a year and went yesterday. Food is very ordinary just as in the past…read more Prices are higher than everyone else in Rantoul. Was given the bill and when I went to pay the cashier tried to charge me for $13 and change more than the bill was. I showed her her the ticket and she goes I thought that sounded high and it was obvious she did it on purpose. Second time she tries to charge me $4 dollars more. I said in a firm tone try again.. It was so obvious what was going on.as this stems from an incident over 20 years ago. Very unprofessional and rude low life help. This place wouldn't get any business if all of the customers are treated like I am. I'm done!

Closed I know why prices were high for what you got. Service was poor. Was surprised when they…read moreclosed. Can't imagine the place will ever make a go of it. Can't remember how many people try to make a go of it

Basic diner grub. I had the Hot beef/beef Manhattan and it…read morewas great. Gravy was a bit salty but that's expected now days. Potatoes were perfect. Kiddo had the spaghetti and chicken, thinking it would be like a chicken parm kinda thing. Imagine her surprise when this plate came out with spaghetti and chicken . She said it was great though. We beat the lunch rush by about 15 minutes, and by rush i mean all 12 people. The waitresses were both sweet as pie and the prices were great! If we're in the area again, we'll definitely stop back by!

What a great find in a smaller central Illinois town! Incredibly well decorated and very warm/cozy…read morevibe inside. The service was very kind and prompt, and it was clear that the staff cared about our whole experience. Came here while visiting my sister, and she claimed this is their favorite local spot for both breakfast AND lunch/dinner! It certainly did not disappoint. They had about 5 specialty coffee drinks on the menu (all holiday themed). We got two (one peppermint and one gingerbread), and they were presented beautifully. For food we got a few breakfast sandwiches, European pancakes, a banana peanut butter toast, and some sides of bacon. All of it was VERY good and nearly all of it (including their bread) was scratch made. My favorite item was their croissant sandwich... if the croissants were homemade this place would easily have been a 5. All accounted for, I cannot wait to return for dinner. Thank you!

Came here for brunch on a Saturday a few months back, group of three. Had a mix of iced coffee and…read moreteas which were all delicious. Food also came out looking and tasting amazing. Super cute decor. I would be going back more frequently if I lived closer.