The higher the restaurant is, the less likely I'm going to visit. That does not apply, however, to the Omega. This evening was my first visit, despite driving by it for over a decade. And it was nothing short of superb in all facets. My son ordered the Southwest Avocado Burger, which an earlier review this year praised. He agreed. He loved it. His mom had the Chicken Philly. Equally good. Both had large portions. I had the Russian Reuben. It was like 3X the size of a traditional Reuben sandwich one might get dining out. I was barely able to eat a third. It was huge beyond huge. It was spectcular. I wasn't sure corned beef would blend so well with turkey but both meats did. Sumptuous! The Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian horseradish sauce and 1000 Island dressing on top - OMG - it was so unbelievable! $2.00 more - you get your fries and soup (choice of 6 - wow - what eatery has 6 soup options)? The onion soup was $1 extra but who cares? It was all a ton for the buck. The basket of tasty dinner rolls upon arrival was delightful. Our waitress Terry was excellent thru and thru and worthy of a large tip, which we obliged. We got free refills on our drinks too, a big thing for us. We were all totally pleased with our visit and will be sure to return at least once or twice before moving out of state later this year. We wish we could clone this place and take it to where we all are moving. I truly don't understand those whining here and their posts. Everything we had was good throughout. If I had to nitpick, I would say the French onion soup itself was average and not rich but the large crouton in the soup and abundant melted yummy Swiss cheese well compensated with the grated topping over the cheese incredibly tasty, making it over the top. The raspberry iced tea could have been a bit sweeter but it wasn't bad either. And you automatically get water delivered to your table, a rarity among diners today. And yeah, I get to a degree the 3% (rounded off) card charge but when you're spending $80 to $100 for gargantuan portions of great food, come on, who really cares about an extra $2.50-$3, chump change? A church friend of the family told me she and her husband go to Omega periodically and recommended it. So this evening we all went. And not one bit disappointed. 24/7/365 diners are a dying breed these days but we are so glad Omega is still around and I say long live the Omega. A shout out to the crews working here as well as the owner. read more

Ok this one hurts. I ate here from the time they opened in 1984 until I moved to Florida in 2002. Also went back a few times over the years when I'd go back to visit. Always my go to for late night matzoh ball soup and bread. Just went to town to visit and of course had to take my boys here for their first time. Four of us did the all you can eat soup because we loved their soups. Welp we were disappointed. The soups were not good. I was sad I couldn't wait to go here I have so many amazing memories of this place. My kids loved their choices. My nephew ordered an omelette and it was really good. He said he only gets breakfast there. It's always good (he lives up the street). The cabbage soup was the best of the three we tried. The bread basket was still good. The service was still fantastic. The place looks the same as it did back in the day. But the soup was such a huge disappointment. read more

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I don't even know where to begin, well the baked French onion soup was Ok, my Lemon crusted white fish was one of the most awful Things anyone has put in front of me! A tiny piece of tasteless fish on a bed of mashed potatoes with some huge carrots and broccoli totally uncooked! Absolutely disgusting, and I'll Stop there read more

Omega Restaurant & Bakery - Lemon Crusted white fish - Bakeries Near Me - Niles, Illinois

5 stars for Omega Restaurant and Bakery. This is a huge restaurant that is open 24 hours every day - they have breakfast, lunch, dinner and a full service bar & bakery and a video gaming area if you want to gamble! The menu is massive - they have so many different choices, you might be looking at it for a while if you don't know what kind of food you want when you come in! We tried the corn beef omelette and the pesto flatbread with Cesar salad - both were excellent and huge portions! We also tried the baked French onion soup - a big portion and the melted cheese on top was excellent. Our server was very friendly as well. 24 hour anything's are a rare thing nowadays post COVID, so this was a nice, convenient find. I highly recommend a visit to Omega Restaurant if you want a good place to eat anytime - day or night! read more

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We stumbled onto this place by happen chance and I'm so glad we did. The food was good. The service also good. But the desserts? Omgoodness. Fabulous. So YUM. The bread basket with all different kinds of variety... this carb lovers dream come true. We ordered the Southwest Avocado Burger, Teriyaki Pineapple Burger and the Omega Sub. All pretty good. The fries and the Cole slaw. Also pretty good. But then we got sweets... Oreo Cheesecake, Omega Cheesecake and an amazing Chocolate Covered Strawberry. Omgoodness. Gasp. So good. There is a lot for parking. read more

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We had gryros platter dinner! It was delicious. We got the clown cake dessert! I've been coming here over 40 years and I always enjoy it. The parking is ample . I drive from WI. The servers are friendly! It is a family style resturant ! read more

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There were several bizarre things about this meal- they sat us in the torture booth which was by the bathrooms and the bus dump area. Why have a table here unless you are forming an experiment to see what people can tolerate? How could anyone enjoy a meal under these circumstances? Also, our server, I think, had herself reassigned. Wtf. Our new server was kind of nervous- both seemed overwhelmed. I don't see going back- another establishment that was better when I was a child. read more

Use to be a great place for late night food. Now new owners are charging for everything that use to be comped such as rolls before diner. The prices are high enough. The soup now is terrible so salty. Just not like it use to be. read more

Great dinner with a huge menu! You can get breakfast or lunch and a few steak items. Big portions and fast service. A little pricey but the portions make up for it! Nice atmosphere and family friendly place! read more

Ordered the pork tenderloin with matzo ball soup which was delicious, however the pork was overcooked and will never order again. I couldn't even cut with a steak knife. Irony of it waitress never asked how is everything paid $20.95 for a frisbee dinner. Host also walked around and saw I was trying to cut the over cooked entree and said nothing. Will be visiting other restaurants in area. To the to read more

Our party of 4 returned here to enjoy a senior discounted early bird dinner. I'll go with a 4.5 star rating for this outing as the value here really is exceptional. The senior discount which is now 15% (it used to be 20%) applies from 2-5pm M-F and you just have to be seated at your table by then, and not be rushed to order your dinner before 5pm. We had a nice, leisurely, and comfortable dinner with so much food and also leftovers. Terry was our excellent server and she is a veteran of 13 years here. We ordered the following and the prices are pre-discount: - lamb chops, $32.95 (my order) - spinach pie, $15.45 - salmon steak, $22.95 - chicken panini, $17.95 I also upgraded my meal for $5 to a "complete dinner" which includes a salad, coffee or tea, and a dessert of choice. Our meals came with soup, and the wife and I each had a huge hearty bowl of baked French onion soup, which a $1 upgrade. I finished the lamb chops but took most of the huge mound of delicious fries with Feta cheese home as a carryout as it was way too much. The lamb chops were very good except that 2 out of the 5 pieces were on the mildly chewy side, and that was my only reason for a 1/2 star deduct. When done with the entree I looked over the huge and enticing choice of pies and cakes in the bakery display, and picked out a slice of a delectable chocolate-strawberry cake with a decaf coffee and that was a nice finish to a big meal. We all enjoyed our meals and the wives had plenty of leftovers too. The salmon steak was also moist, tender, and delicious (I had a sampling). The table also gets to keep the big basket of breads as a carryout and that is yet another meal bonus here. Big thumbs up and we'll be back sooner or later! read more

Have good memories of the Greek diners around Illinois and Omega is one of the major ones... its been so long? It's not as great as I recall and way way pricer. The food was okay but not delicious though the desserts look good the fruit cheesecake since I took home was bland. I had a gyros plate dinner which allotted me an appetizer sides entree and dessert with coffee for a low add fee of $4. Good deal! Everything was meh together. Service was spotty but there was one server taking care of at least 10 tables if not more so I dont blame her. Ambiance was mostly boomer and decor looked like it had not been updated in the 10 years I haven't been here... but it survived the panic so... and they no longer serve saganak... WTFi read more

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Omegas has been around for years and years. We passed it so many times and were always curious about stopping in, but this was our first visit. They have a huge menu, as most Greek Diners do. And, it has a very wide selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. We visited for a late lunch and there were five of us. We were greeted at the door and seated right away. It took a few minutes for them to bring menus by, just a little too long. But we were pleased when we saw the variety of options they offer. I can't speak to what anyone else in my party had. I had a burger with fries. (I know, very original.) I thought it was fair. The fries were good, but the beef in the burger was kind of bland. They also had a variety of specials, which were kind of pricy. I probably should have tried one of those. Since they are specials, I would hope they were made with more love. If we return, I'll try a special next time. read more

Omega Restaurant & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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I've been looking for great diner type food and I finally think I found it. At first I was skeptical because I didn't think the freebees were great but I still remained hopeful. Then I tasted my hot beef sandwich. It was delicious and plentiful and even the mashed potatoes were acceptable. My sister had the special pot roast with egg noodles that was also great tasting with a lot of meat. Our server (I forgot his name) was excellent. He was concerned when we didn't like the soup or salad but was glad we liked our entrees. They also have a large case of desserts. We tried the baklava which was also delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

Our server, Hugo took such good care of us. My Monday Special Stuffed Peppers was horrible. The meat was dry and overcooked. My guests did not enjoy their food either. The first basket of rolls were hard and dry as if a few days old. Even worse, the furniture and fixtures are disgustingly old and worn down. I had nicer furniture at my childhood club house garage. What a dump. read more

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The girls and I were on our way to the children's museum and we made a stop here to pick up some baked goods. We tried the following: Eclair Cinnamon horn Elephant ears French twist Chocolate roll cake with chocolate mousse Napoleon Sweet roll with almond cream Chocolate flute We did not care for the chocolate roll cake with chocolate mousse. The cake was a tad dry and too sweet for our liking. But we thoroughly enjoyed everything else. My favorites are the cinnamon horn, elephants ears, and French twist. I can't wait to revisit and order another box! read more

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OMEGA as usual, my Turkey Island Melt sandwich with melted swiss was great! I also loved turkey(real breast) reuben. Dessert However.... the oreo cheesecake ( and same for the ricotta cheesecake) .... are mushy...and now rather tasteless so I wonder if ingredients have changed. PLUS Omega cheesecakes are stored in a glass display in front under lighting heat yet! --CHEESECAKE needs to be stored !Chilled! especially as these Omega large cheesecakes sold by the slice are stored for at least 7 days. after all these years at Omega no more cheesecake for me. I always love the bougatsa! The Godfather sandwich price increase made me decide today was not a 'take home extra'. Ill be back but new choices. Good service. C Aug 2026 read more

Bread are so hard and muffin are so dry. Server so slow never comes back and check. Food took so long to wait read more

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We were in the area today and just had to stop in for a late lunch / early dinner! We used to have a location by our house but it closed down. So happy to dine here today. The location is very busy... the parking lot was full but we were able to find one spot. We were expecting a wait and to our amazement there was no wait. The restaurant is huge and there is plenty of seating! The dinner items are around $20 and for $4 more you can get a soup, salad, dessert, and coffee or tea. It is well worth the money! Don't come here if you're not too hungry! The portion sizes are huge! All the food we had was delicious... it was under salted but that is how we like our food. They have plenty of condiments on the table too. My husband had the Corned Beef Omelette with hashed browns and pancakes with sugar free syrup! He liked it but said he would order something else next time! I really had a taste for corned beef and cabbage but that was yesterdays (Saturday) special so I could not order it. I picked the veal cutlet with mashed potatoes and it was delicious and exactly what I was expecting / hoping for. I ordered the dinner and split the Rosa Marina Chicken Soup and the dinner salad with ranch dressing with my husband. We also split the chocolate eclair for dessert. It was cold and so decadent! I would definitely order this again! The coffee was also really good (not bitter at all) If you're in the area you have to give this place a try! read more

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What a lovely place! Portions are generous and the pricing is great given all that comes with your meal. Fantastic complimentary bread basket is a great way to start - especially if you've just landed at O'Hare nearby after a looooong flight. Service is friendly. My standout item was the side of Greek lemon potatoes - PERFECTION. The bakery cases are massive and filled with so many delights. I think this might be new dining destination when I land at O'Hare! read more

Omega Restaurant & Bakery - Just a part of the bakery cases - there's a ton more and it all looks amazing! - Bakeries Near Me - Niles, Illinois

I passed this location but never had an opportunity to go in to dine. I went there today. Huge space with lots of parking. Staff was nice and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was very polite and friendly. Be prepared, the menu is like a book. Lots and lots of things to eat. I ordered the Gyros sandwich which came with fries. The plate looked delicious but upon trying the lamb, it was so dry. My guest also thought it looked very dry. Very disappointed in a meal that cost me a little over $24. Upon checking out noticed the bakery items. It is my understanding that they bake all their own pastries. Might try it again and order something else but not sure. read more

The food here has changed. 3rd time to get crappy food. Bus boy was a big jerk you should wait until people are leaving to clean tables. Will not go here again. Seriously go somewhere else keep your crappy food read more

Omega is now on our "not ever again" list. If you had minus stars we'd give it a m MINUS FIVE STARS!! We went today for Father's Day. Food & service were good. BUT the $60 check includes a 2% credit card fee so... we paid with a DEBIT card to avoid the credit card fee. At the cashier we said our debit card would avoid the fee since it's like cash. The restaurant gets its money immediately unlike a credit card. THEY REFUSED TO TAKE IT OFF & THEY WEREN'T VERY NICE ABOUT REFUSING! We're blessed to live in an area with lots of good and reasonably priced restaurants so do yourself & your family a favor & SKIP OMEGA. read more

Been going to Omega for 15+ years. Always had good service, but today, it was awful! 25 minutes before the server came to take our order. Mentioned this to the manager, he became defensive. I guess they don't want any negative feedback. Will not go the Omega anytime soon, if at all. read more

Disappointing. It's been several years since we've been here and overall, the food was mediocre at best. With the exception of the soup, my meal was lukewarm. The portions were still huge, which was a plus, but these are leftovers I'm not excited to eat. The prices were high for the quality. Our waiter was attentive and kind, which was the bright spot of the meal. Nitpicky, but both mine and my husband's chairs were wobbly with worn-down seat cushions. We won't be returning. read more

My personal favorite is gyro, but only when it's thinly sliced and has a nice crust. Sometimes I get thicker slices that aren't fried enough, and it's just not the same. Oh, the French toast is amazing. read more

A decent diner to get breakfast or dinner. Food quality is average. Service was prompt and efficient.

We hadn't been there in a couple of years. When we left, we told oursevles we will never eat there again! Our soup wasn't even warm. It was cold. The toast I ordered came cold and not fully toasted. It was very very lightly toasted, cold and hard. I asked for well done hash browns and they came burnt and more crispy than the bacon. Very stingy with the eggs and hash brown portions. The snobby cashier charged an extra 2.99% to our ridiculously overpriced bill for that horrible cold food we ate, and she topped it off by calling me "hun." I'm not her hun! McDonald's has a much better breakfast. The menus were filthy, torn, and falling apart. The floor carpet they have is gross and it makes the place look dirty and old. The waiter kept reaching over us without saying excuse me to grab stuff to refill such as the sugar packets. We couldn't enjoy our food with him reaching over our food. That' something he should do when no one is at the table! We could smell the bathrooms from where we were sitting. Just gross the whole experience. Waste of money! Never again! read more

Omega keeps getting worse and worse. Our table experienced three horrible lunches. How could they screw up tuna salad and chicken salad? They were piles of bad tasting mush on what was supposed to be toast but was warmed bread. Not even a piece of lettuce. Stuffed peppers were not even hot and tasted bad. Mushroom soup looked like wallpaper paste and one person said it tasted like artichokes. Prices were sky high. You get charged for using a credit card and a $4 charge for splitting. When the cashier asked how everything was, everyone said "horrible." The manager came over and said we should have told her when the food was presented. If we did, what would they have done? Everything was bad. We sure did not want to try anything else. read more

Went for lunch to this place we used to frequently have a good meal but it has gone down in service and taste and quality of the food. My wife ordered the Greek chicken with a complete meal and waited about 35 minutes or so which we were told by the waitress who had a poker face with no feelings of introduction or a hello, just asking are you ready to order, she loves her job , we could tell, anyways I ordered the corned beef with fries and matzo ball soup which was delicious, the sandwich was very dry with no taste even with mustard and ask for mayonnaise, still dry as a day old rye bread which was served on Maybe it was an off day for the restaurant on Fridays. read more

I like that they are open 24/7. It's a warm, welcoming beacon of comfort food. I'm a big fan of the creamy chicken rice soup featured on Sunday and Monday. It's a huge restaurant, with a large bakery in between the two dining rooms and the counter behind, if you're dining solo. The menu is huge. If you can't find SOMETHING you like, well you're too picky. Salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, meat loaf, and then there's the BREAKFAST MENU... breakfast available anytime. It's an institution. It's my go to after a late arrival at ORD. It's where I go after a Rosemont concert or casino outing. Plenty of parking. Great service. Great food! Highly recommend! read more

We took our Oma out to breakfast and she had the perfect place. She said she hadn't been here in 15 years and that it's probably be around for 40-50 years. She remembered it to be a good breakfast place and it still delivers great breakfast even today. We went on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and got seated right away. For being large restaurant it wasn't super busy and not super empty. Our waiter got us our drinks shortly after we got seated. Then they delivered some breakfast cake I think it was a rhubarb but it was delicious and free. Almost like a basket of bread you get at some places. We placed our orders and it probably came to our table within 10 minutes so they were super quick. The food tasted great and the waiter ensured our coffee and water was always full. The middle of the restaurant they have a pastry case that was filled with lots of tasty looking treats. We definitely will be back whenever we are down this way again. read more

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Very Class Act Restaurant. Every Time I go There The Food And Services Are Top Notch, Excellent Place. read more

We stopped here for lunch on a weekday. Service was quick and very capable, like she had worked there a long time. The food was pretty standard fare breakfast and lunch stuff. I was disappointed to find out that I had come on an alternating Monday, when they had asparagus soup instead of cream of mushroom. I plan to call ahead next time and make sure I'm there on the right Monday! I had the big dipper, and it was pretty good. I thought I would probably take half home for later, but I surprised myself by eating it all, along with the coleslaw I had as a side. My husband had the Monday special pot roast and matzoh ball soup and enjoyed them both. My only regret was not having dessert. The pies and cakes at the pastry counter looked delicious, so we'll have to go back and try some of those. read more

Omega Restaurant & Bakery - Lots of parking, and a large restaurant. When we were there, they only had half of it open, so quick and easy seating. - Bakeries Near Me - Niles, Illinois

This restaurant is amazing it's open 24 hours and serves amazing meals, soups, breads and incredible bakery desserts. Service is always outstanding. read more

It's harder to find restaurants that are cozy, have good food and have personality and charm. Usually feel comfortable here. Menu is extensive and desserts look good. Andrea and Helene are awesome servers. Service is usually friendly. read more

Amazing!!! Grew up in Niles, havent lived since 2001 but used to go all the time as a kid after church. Still the same. Great! Omega never disappoints. still tastes the same. After the name drop on the BEAR, I said to my husband, thats in Niles, he said can we go. So we took my 75 year Dad back to our after church spot. Great food, so many options! Great service, and do not forget, its open 24/7 read more

Used to be a great place for a terrific meal at a solid price. Wow, have things changed. The prices are ridiculous now but I guess they had to pay for the fancy new menus somehow. They actually use smaller bowls for the soup now, which is insulting. A meat side is no longer included with a basic breakfast. You want a side of bacon?? IT'S SEVEN DOLLARS NOW!! Our food today was 50/50. My Monte Cristo was excellent but the wife's chicken salad was bland. Even my chicken noodle soup was disappointing....not just the smaller portion, but the taste as well. We won't be back, sadly, after 30 years of patronage. read more

Omega Restaurant offers exceptional value and delectable dining experiences that keep customers coming back for more. The Black Peppercorn Burger stands out as a star on the menu, delivering a savory punch that satisfies taste buds with each bite. Paired perfectly with the endless soup bowl, which offers a comforting variety of flavors, this combo promises a fulfilling meal that leaves patrons fully satisfied. What's more, the burger comes complete with sides like soup, coleslaw, fries, and a pickle, ensuring a well-rounded dining experience. Families will appreciate the extensive kids' menu, where favorites like chicken tenders and grilled cheese are crafted to perfection, pleasing even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're craving a mouthwatering burger or seeking a family-friendly dining destination, Omega Restaurant exceeds expectations with its quality dishes and unbeatable value. Ambiance is casual and family friendly atmosphere. read more

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What are you doing Omega !!! Used to come here all the time to have bruch with a friend. Always have an egg French fries and toast Always make a "chip butty" dipped in egg yolk. Working class British. Amazing- the French Fries were clearly reheated . Not the usual wonderful experience. The toast was warm bread. Had to send back to get really toasted. The waitress seemed perturbed that I would send toast back. Came back and it was abysmal. Almost made me sick. Should have walked out . But stayed to chat with my friend who had driven in from Geneva. What a rubbish experience. Buck up Omega. You are usually brilliant. read more