I wanted to write a review of how delicious everything was…read more Our server was amazing and everything was perfect. Just the gf and I and place gets packed quick, I think we got there around 9:45am. New breakfast spot close to home! Big shoutout from someone who works in food, everything was on point from the pancakes to biscuits and gravy to the salmon lox. Yummy!

Everything was so delicious. It was very filling bring your appetite. I live to far to bring it…read morehome so I left some . It was worth it! The servers were so helpful. The waitress explained a dish when I asked about it! It's a large resturant many tables. There are a lot of windows! The coffers look delicious. They have many drinks ! There's a coffee bar! Parking is street parking. It's in a cute neighborhood town setting !

Cozy, quaint and cute with excellent service!…read more Somehow in this limited space, they managed to accommodate a party of 8! Very low prices - 2 may dine for under $20 What more needs to be said?

It's a small family-owned spot. The orange juice I would skip, it's straight from a jug and it…read moretastes the part but everything else is as expected for breakfast food. The service was fast and we were in and out of there in no time.

Six of us, from all parts of the country, visit each other in Chicago once a year. We go out of our…read moreway to eat at this unassuming culinary bit of excellence. We're anything but regulars to this place, yet she remembers each of us, like we're her precocious kids. "Let's see Coffee for you four and black tea for you two weirdos, Irish Benedict for you, 2x2x2x2..." Is she guessing, I dont know, but she make me feel like she knows me and cared about. This gem is the polar opposite of a creative, avant guard, posh restaurant, which we also love to go to. Instead, this place is a down-to earth 'warm sweater' sort of a restaurant. There's no caviar or truffles here. Instead, if you like a classic breakfasts, like you ate when you were a child, put on your way-back shoes; and try this place. They make their own corned beef hash and serve it in a myriad of variations. I prefer the 2+2+2+2. Two tender golden pancakes, two eggs basted, two strips of bacon and two sausages. I dont like the sausages but offer them to the others and woof they're gone. Is this a fancy place with 'ambiance', ummm... no. Are my eggs basted, by ladling hot bacon grease over them, like how my mother made them; no - that would be too much to ask. My Mom used to make corned beef and cabbage for dinner the night before, then make corned beef hash the next morning. Again, too much to ask, but this is as close to those paradigms as I'll ever dream of getting. Thank you Mimi!

Our hostess and server, Mimi was so sweet and full of joy…read more I had the vegan hashbrowns and my husband had the Western omelette with an English muffin and hashbrowns. This place is really tiny, tables only, no booths. The food was not anything special and we would not return. They are really a 3-star place but I bumped it up a star for Mimi's kind service. The menu really does not offer foods for those of different dietary wants/needs.

Had a great brunch at Blackberry Market. This place features a to-go market with freshly prepared…read morefood as well as breakfast/lunch specialities and a coffee shop with fresh pastries. The coffee is very strong and very robust. Walk up to the counter and order to go or dine in. Space is comfortable and clean. Nice washrooms. Give this place a try and see if you can find a new to-go favorite.

We ordered a sandwich and it was super expensive like $17 we split it. It tasted OK but for 17 I…read moreexpect perfect. And maybe a side It took about half an hour to make that sandwich This is like a Panera, but without the words, Panera. Or the free chips We will not return

Walking in, the energy was amazing. Everyone was cheerful and it made the experience better. This…read morebreakfast spot gave off very homey vibes. The wait time wasn't bad for it being packed, around 30 minutes but we were seated in 10. The wait staff was so kind, they were quick and ready for us to order, even interacting with us and making conversations. I had came here a few weeks ago and ended up getting the same server, who actually remembered me. I ordered the Frozen Cocoa and it did not disappoint! It had an amazing flavor and really tasted like the cocoa you had when you were at home, during winter watching movies. The food was amazing, I ordered the Cherrywood Avocado Toast recommended by our server Jazmin and I have to say, I was not disappointed! It had amazing flavors and it paired up perfectly together. My parents had the Ultimate Scrambler with sweet potatoes and the Sweet Potato Skillet, they looked amazing and tasted amazing as well. The meals are well-priced, they won't break the bank. There is a good amount of food on the plate that makes the price worth it. I will say this, this food is worth it.

This place is a nice little take on small menu , higher quality. The service is excellent and…read moreattentive. The ambiance is nice for a busy corner restaurant. My only complaint would be the small menu , I understand the reason. It's better to have a small menu served with quality rather than a lot of menu items but less quality. It's a great spot for a decent skillet or French toast.

Such a sweet surprise David just disappeared and returned with gluten free carrot cake! I haven't…read morehad this since we were last in town caring for my mom. "You might not get another chance before we go back home and I know you like it." I do. It's a dense and not overly sweet cake and the serving size is such that can stand in for a meal. And just look at that crumb!!

Needed a pick me up and knew Courageous Bakery is what I needed. I've been getting The Lorraine…read moresince high school and it never disappoints. I'd go so far as to say it's the best breakfast sandwich in Elmhurst. I would order it without the greens since I personally don't like how soggy they get on the sandwich. Tried the dirty chai for the first time and dare I say it may be better than a certain local coffee shop's. I do think $22 for a sandwich and coffee is a bit expensive, but I'm always very satisfied with my meal. It does come with a large side of home fries, but I usually end up not eating them, so I'd love to see more side options to choose from. Also had cupcakes catered a few months back including some gluten free options and they were all a big hit. Definitely on the expensive side, but they were good quality and absolutely devoured. The environment is always welcoming and open plus the staff are very kind.

As breakfast spots go, this one takes the... muffin!…read more A large, well-light dining room with numerous tables, a packed menu, and a friendly staff make this spot a winner! Even when busy they get you in, seated, and fed very quickly. And that's exactly what we are looking for on a Sunday morning; we got things to do! Our waitress understood the assignment and treated us well. As did the kitchen because our food was TASTY and really hit the spot. Portions?... big enough the fuel you all. day. long. While this spot is a bit further than I normally venture for breakfast it is worth the drive, without a doubt!

I came for father's day with my dad, and it was packed. We waited around 45 min for a table, and we…read moreended up getting sat on the patio - just as it started raining. Although there were umbrellas, the rain was still dripping over the tables, but our server kept a positive attitude even though we weren't able to change our seats to be inside. My dad enjoyed his skillet, and I got a panini, and I'm amazed by the huge portion sizes. The panini was good, with juicy chicken and a delicious subtle apricot spread. The fries are huge as well, and super crispy. Buttermilk's pancakes are probably my favorite pancakes, as they are light, soft, fluffy, and subtly sweet. This was a good spot for a casual brunch with family.

So good I had to return for brunch. The portions here are huge and you'll have enough to share or…read morebring home. I love that there are unique Southern dishes like chicken and waffles, Southern fried chicken, and shrimp and grits. The coffee is hot, strong and accompanied by cute little baskets with individual creamers. The pancakes are super fluffy and served with a warm bottle of syrup. I am not a big fan of hot sauces as I don't eat spicy foods but had to dip a bite of chicken in the jalapeno hot sauce. It was really tasty and a tolerable amount of heat. I look forward to returning and trying even more versions of waffle or egg dishes here.

Went to Southern Cafe and overall it was a mixed experience…read more I got the veggie skillet and it was sooo good--definitely the highlight, super flavorful and honestly fire. The frappe was also really good. My friend ordered the avocado toast, which she liked, but her caramel macchiato was off at first it tasted mostly like milk with a little caramel. They did fix it though, so I'll give them credit for that. Only downside was she ended up feeling like she got food poisoning afterward. The egg on her dish had a thin film on it, so we're thinking it might not have been fully cooked, which is concerning. Service itself was good and the staff was nice. Parking was also easy, which is always a plus. Good food overall, but that situation definitely threw things off a bit.

Went to Berrylicious after nearly a month again. Though it was the Labor Day holiday, the place was…read morequite packed. The hostess found a nice table and we settled down quickly. Ordered their Berry special - Salmon, on toasted Muffin and porched eggs, with coffee. This is excellent, very well made and delicious - full makes to the chief. Cannot do without their Berrylicious crepe, it was amazing. Service was prompt and ambiance very good.Enjoyed and over ate. Will go there any time again.

My BFF and I had noon reservations to kick off my birthday celebration, and unfortunately, the…read moreexperience ended before we ever had an opportunity to try the food. We were seated within about five minutes, and shortly afterward our server came to the table, did not introduce himself, took our water orders--and never returned. What made the situation especially uncomfortable was watching him remain attentive to the tables surrounding us while we continued to sit there without being acknowledged. At one point, he and I even made direct eye contact, yet he still did not come over or check on us. After nearly 20 minutes of being ignored, we finally decided to leave. I was genuinely disappointed, particularly because this was supposed to be the beginning of my birthday celebration and the menu looked fantastic. Unfortunately, I can't comment on the food because we were never given the opportunity to order. I understand that restaurants get busy and service can sometimes be delayed, but what bothered me most wasn't the wait--it was the lack of acknowledgment. A simple, "I'll be with you shortly," would have made an enormous difference. Unfortunately, the experience left us feeling unwelcome, and because of that, we won't be returning.