If you're looking for hot and fresh breakfast try Nikarry's. It's local and simply affordable. I heard from my coworker that they have good pancakes. I thought they were pretty good overall. The biscuits gravy and eggs were tasty. There's ample parking. Where we sat was light and airy facing lake street, although a bit crowded with another full table added in very close by. Worth the try if your looking for local eats for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Food is good, excellent pancakes. Service is above average. Booth seats could use some love, but overall a great place for a meal.

Comforting American fare for this diner spot. Visited during the weekday around brunchtime and had ample options for selection. Sadly the sausage gravy is kinda bland, and with only salt, pepper, and tabasco, there is not much room for remedying this at the table. The parking lot is a little close to the road, but there is enough space where it shouldnt matter too much! read more

Hi! I was welcomed when I came in. My server Trish was a delight. I got the chicken fajita skillet not realizing it comes with the frozen pack meat pre seasoned. It felt like fake meat but I asked my server about it and she let me know to ask for real chicken breast next time and I will definitely do that! Pancakes were great and I had them with the sugar free syrup which was surprisingly not bad at all. I'd definitely be back! Didn't take pics because my server so graciously put my dead phone on the charger. read more

We went here the other day after hearing the pancakes were really good. When we arrived, the waitress was very polite and funny, and both of our meals were excellent -- especially the pancakes. However, when we went to pay, we saw a sign stating there's a 4% fee added to all credit and debit card transactions. We weren't told about this ahead of time, and we rarely carry cash since we don't have time to stop at an ATM. I also don't like carrying cash -- if I ever lost my wallet, that money would be gone for good. Credit and debit fees are part of the cost of doing business -- they're what allow merchants to accept cards securely and protect them from fraud. It doesn't seem fair to pass that cost onto customers. Plus, debit card fees are much lower than credit card fees, so charging 4% across the board feels excessive. I also know people who deduct this type of fee from the tip, which ends up hurting the waitstaff (I don't do that myself, but it happens). Unfortunately, because of this policy, we probably won't be coming back. I own a business myself and would never charge my customers these fees -- it's just part of running a business. Bottom line: great food, great service, but disappointing business practice. read more

Great Restaurant... Have been here many times for lunch even though I don't live anywhere near there. I had the country fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. The soup was lentil bean . The country fried steak was hot and crispy and had the breakfast sausage gravy on top. Mashed potatoes were creamy and I had brown gravy on top. The soup was very tasty. Waitress was very friendly and prompt. The atmosphere of the restaurant Is your typical Greek owned restaurant... very busy and a lot of people eat and socialize there! I look forward to next time I'm in Aurora so I can have lunch there again . read more

Nikarry's Restaurant - Country fried steak with breakfast sausage gravy on top mashed potatoes with brown gravy and green beans. - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Pretty basic breakfast place. I didn't see anything on the menu that was unique and there is definitely not a healthy section. Coffee was just okay. Service, however, was really good and it seemed like there were a lot of regulars who knew the staff. read more

Nikarry's Restaurant - Veggie skillet - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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Food was served hot, and as ordered. Wait staff is very friendly and attentive, and they fill your coffee without having to ask for it. FANTASTIC!! read more

Food....plentiful...great taste Service....outstanding Prices.....reasonable...excellent Ambiance.....fantastic read more

Nikkary's Restaurant is a delightful gem that beautifully combines a sense of history with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Despite being an older establishment, it exudes a charm that is both comforting and inviting. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted by a warm and relaxed ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The decor, while nostalgic, is well-maintained and adds to the overall charm of the place. It's clear that Nikkary's takes pride in preserving its heritage while providing a comfortable dining experience. The real magic, however, lies in the food. Each dish is prepared with care, reflecting traditional recipes that have been perfected over the years. Whether you're in the mood for hearty comfort food or something a bit more adventurous, Nikkary's menu has something for everyone. The flavors are rich and authentic, and the portions are generous, making it a great value for the price. Would love to go back with my family. read more

I appreciate the family atmosphere and the friendly service. They are practically an Aurora institution on Lake Street.

At first the service was good and food ok. The ghetto waitresses started to gossip even while given good tips and kindness. eventually they act like a vindictive family with nothing better to do then act rude and stare interrupting eating. The food became horrible and soggy and poorly made. Some waitresses gossiped about the people they work with. I just found it unpleasant and small-time without rules for a proper business. i heard some foul words spoken loudly by a waitress. Definitely not good dining experiences. Skip it, there are better places nearby with exceptional professional service not all wrapped up in their personal problems and prejudices. read more

Ample, comfortable seating. Excellent service and an extensive breakfast/lunch menu. Adequate parking right outside the door.

I went here to be part of the Seniors breakfast for Batavia and Geneva. The restaurant set aside a place for us in the restaurant. The waitress was pleasant and helpful. She took our orders and left us alone to talk. I have discovered there is a method to the madness of schedule this monthly breakfast for two hours. The restaurant was hosting two large groups at almost the same time so cooking and preparation time was slowed down. The diversity of foods ordered by both groups slowed the process way down. The group I was part of ordered from breakfast to dinner food. As we waited the server plied us with coffee and water and remained pleasant. The eggbeater Omlet With Ham and cheese was excellent. The next time I will replace the hash browns with fruit. Almost way too much for one person.. If you are looking for the old fashioned American restaurant you might want to eat here. read more

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I just can't get past the musty smell, which I'm guessing is from the worn out carpet. The kitchen does a nice job on an omelet, but I left with a headache from the musty smell. Attentive staff, but I will not be returning. read more

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The food and service are excellent. Been coming here for a long time and look forward to each visit.

Food was excellent and service was superior. Have been there many times and have never had a bad meal.

Good food. Well priced. Great service! Every time I've been there, I've had all positive experiences. I've had both lunch and dinner. I'm especially a fan of their omelets and open faced turkey sandwiches! Highly recommend read more

Service and food was great!! Tina our waitress was so friendly. I ordered the Mexican omelette, which was very tasty, and the crepes with strawberries stuffed with cream cheese-- WOW! The ambience was calm. We will definitely come back! read more

Our server was great. Everything else?? Meh..... buss boys walking around in circles, never helped our server, never stopped at our table, never cleared our plates. When our server asked one of the hostesses for assistance, she lumbered slowly towards her, rolling her eyes as if she was totally put out. Actually there were two hostesses in front that stood around doing absolutely nada..NADA! Oxymoron is that they have a sign in the vestibule that states they are "short staffed". Truthfully, I would describe it as "poorly staffed." And who (?) serves hot tea in styrofoam cups?? Ridiculous. Absolutely do not recommend. Bathrooms were filthy. Doors locks installed improperly and you can't even lock the door on the women's bathroom. Those two "hostesses" need to get to work... have pride in their jobs, or be replaced. To the bus boy who just walks around the restaurant not lifting a finger, we see you.... read more

THE BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN!! Food is always good and fresh, reminds of my grandmother home cooked breakfast. And their chicken soup is HEAVEN! read more

Nikarry's Restaurant - Chicken Soup - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

The food was good and nice portions. It was busy though so the waitress took like 15 minutes to just bring coffee. Go when its slow. read more

Nikarry's Restaurant - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Great food, great service, large portions, the place is busy, busy, busy and with good reason

Food very good & staff are courteous wether you sit in to dine or take out the only thing I would appreciate if they would offer non contact delivery by their staff or other means of delivery also accepting cash? Food for thought. Thanks Aurora resident read more

Staff is always nice here, very attentive. I always come here every couple months. I like that the owner helps out a lot of his workers. Food is okay can't complain about the prices because it's affordable. read more

I've been coming here for years but food quality and consistency have dropped drastically in the last several years. The waitress has to tell the cook when I send back raw bacon to use his bacon press. Toast comes out still cold and no toast marks. the toast comes back perfect but bacon is crispy yet cold? perhaps precooked for rushes or who knows. Ive been coming here several times a week but that has been changing. used to be best breakfast in town and they still have the best pancakes and biggest omelets but they aren't even consistent on those. the cheese is never right in my omelet it's either all at one end or they put nasty American cheese instead of the cheddar I always request read more

Visited sis and family in Aurora. They brought me here for a late breakfast. It was ok. There wasn't anything to like and dislike about this restaurant. I thought the menu could've had more options besides carb and egg based food. Nothing really caught my attention so I ended up with blueberry pancakes with a side of bacon. Brother in law got the meat lover skillet: hashbrowns with bacon, ham and sausage topped with eggs and a side of pancakes. Sis got bacon and sausage skillet topped with scrambled eggs with cheese with a piece of garlic toast. Nephew got the same as me. Overall an ok experience. The food was descent but wasn't blown away by it. Thought the bacon could've been a bit crispier. Sis and husband enjoyed their skillets but sis didn't like the toast. Said the garlic tasted burnt. The decor was dated and the parking lot desperately needs to be repaved. I wouldn't go out my way to come back but if you're in a pinch for food then it'll do. read more

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You have to give credit to a place that stands up to the test of time. What better attribute can you give to a "Traditional American" restaurant other than consistency? The décor here is vintage...as in "real" or "authentic"! It's not old nor dirty, try "Classic". This is one of the few places that actually can deliver buttery moist scrambled eggs with perfectly cooked potato's. All breakfast items are consistently tasty. On a special note, if your an Egg Harbor Café patron, continue to do so!. read more

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The only word I can describe this place is blah. I came here with a group of people for brunch. I honestly don't know why they chose this place. The menu was unimpressive, I ordered some pancakes, with a side of scrambled eggs. Both of them were barely warm. The coffee I had was lacking in flavor, and gave me heartburn all day. I think if this place was upgraded, and had better food, it would be a nice place to eat. For starters, they could fix up the beat-up parking lot, and spruce up the main entrance, it looks very shabby. I will say that the server we had was very efficient, and friendly. I'm sure they have a revolving door of workers. It's not an easy job. read more

This place is a bit long in the tooth, could use a serious redo, but if I was judging just on food it would get 5 stars . Check out my Senior Julienne Salad! Awesome. Typical Greek owned menu, but everything has been good... read more

Nikarry's Restaurant - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Great homey feel with huge portions and amazing food. All of the staff were so nice and helpful. The owner was out serving food and checking on people. They seemed to be doing very good with cleaning and keeping up with covid guidelines. read more

Best pancakes I've ever had! We also had the scrambled eggs special and biscuits and gravy. Both were good, but we mainly come for the pancakes! My coffee was always full and staff is super friendly. read more

Nikarry's Restaurant - an omelet and hash browns - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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Best pancakes in town never a miss on their pancakes..... didn't like them putting my pancakes on top of my cheese eggs today though. That was ewwww read more

Stopped here for lunch before going to an interview. Nice little place to catch lunch. Had the meatloaf special and it was pretty good. Got meatloaf,mashed potatoes, green beans, soup and breadsticks for $8.50. it was a lot of food for the price. The server was really nice and let me camp out while I was doing some last minute prep for my meeting. I don't make it out to Aurora often but if I make here again I would stop in for lunch again. read more

We decided to make one more trek out prior to the birth of our son and on Saturday (12/01/2007), we just ran out for a quick stop at Nikarry's. Service was FANTASTIC and the food was very good as well. MK had a cheeseburger and I had a grilled chicken with cheese sandwich. Very attentive waitress, for a cold night out. Not sure about how it gets when it's crazy in there. This is your classic greek-owned diner with a very extensive menu and breakfast anytime. read more

I'm surprised by some of the reviews on here but have noticed a common trend... folks have only come once and written a 2 star review. I've been here at least a dozen times and have never had poor service or blah food. It's a diner with diner food. Good fries, BLT, enormous salads, excellent breakfast, incredible soups, etc. For those who criticize the decor, I find the dated decor charming. It reminds me of going to diners with my grandparents. read more

The hostess, Tina, was rude. The biscuits and gravy were bland. I might go there again and order something else. Other than the rude hostess the service was good. read more

Good fresh food. Excellent service. Friendly staff. Tina and Jen our outstanding at customer service.

One word: Unbelievable. Stopped in today for a light lunch and these portions were HUGE! So much value for the $. I had the Liver & Onions and my mom had a Julienne Salad. We both had to go boxes b/c we couldn't finish. If that's not enough, the flavor on the liver was phenomenal. Everything was fresh, and lots of flavor. We finished with a slice of carrot cake which was also generous in size. I will definitely be back as I live nearby and the flavor/price cannot be beat! read more

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Doesn't look like much from the outside but this diner has great soups and sandwiches. I really enjoyed it. read more

Nikarry's Restaurant - American Near Me - Aurora, Illinois