This was my wife and my first visit to this restaurant. It was recommended by our Hampton Inn…read morenearby during a stopover at O'hare. Food: everything served was fresh, tasty, and plentiful! Service: Candace was our server and did a fantastic job. She was very familiar with everything on the menu and, oh so helpful. Her service really complimented the meal. What a lovely lady! Ambiance: Very comfortable. It really was a great escape from the hustle and bustle you experience with so many restaurants. We will return in the future. It's that good!

The only reason this restaurant is receiving 2 stars instead of 1 is the fantastic hostess who…read morestepped in as our server. We were there with a large group for a conference. The room is ready for us immediately, however, it took an entire hour for me to get my beverage. We were told that our server had a family emergency so the hostess stepped in. She was very attentive and pleasant. When I finally received my dinner, they served me the plate of shish kebabs with only the beef kebab telling me that they had to put the chicken kebab back on the grill because it was not ready. I think they may have removed the vegetables from the kebab with the undercooked chicken because they tasted funny. I only took a few bites and had the rest of it wrapped up. I got very sick that night. Pretty sure I had a tinge of food poisoning.

I been here twice; one time for breakfast then dinner. Both times the experience was amazing. The…read moreEggs Benedict are one of the best I had. It is a very cute restaurant. I would also recommend getting the Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis.

We had a special brunch/lunch here as a group this summer. While we were seated quickly and had no…read moreissues with our reservation, service left much to be desired. We had children with us and asked for their menu items to come as fast as they could. However, the server was extremely short with us and didn't even bring drinks quickly. While the restaurant was not very busy, it too a very long time to get our food - especially one in our group who didn't get food until almost everyone else was done. The food itself was ok, but I would say that nothing was exceptional - somewhat bland entrees and lacking originality. Could be what we ordered...as I know many people find the food here to be quite good. The prices are reasonable for the area but I was disappointed with the general unfriendly service and time to receive food. I've been here previously and we had a somewhat lackluster meal that time also. The previous time, they were pleasant enough but food was only ok - entrees were not very hot when we received them. All in all, there are friendlier spots in the area.

This breakfast house has PASSION & great service. The food…read moretastes very fresh: the salad was crunchy & balanced, the BLT wasn't too salty & full of flavor, and the chorizo hash had a great ratio of meat/veggies/egg. Their playlist curates a cozy vibe, 90s disco with modern flair. The seating was very comfortable. If you're looking to do some work here, there's an outlet accessible booth on the left side. You'll notice everyone wearing a shirt that says "Food is our LOVE language" & it really shows. This is the kind of spot you hope never changes.

I ordered the chilaquiles and they were pretty good, and my little one liked them a lot as well…read more But unfortunately, I found the restaurant was rather forgettable. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant itself is small but they take orders online. Parking is pretty tight. They only have about seven parking spots in their lot; however, there is copious amounts of parking in the surrounding neighborhood on the side streets.

Went here before a game and had a cocktail and some apps, meal and apps were awesome…read more I could downgrade the review because the churro wasn't great, but I can also maybe say it's cause it was in the bag for a little bit since I took that to go. Beverages, ceviche, meal, all really good!

I'm going to be dreaming of the French toast here for a long time. Some of the best I've ever…read moretasted. My wife had a dish with black beans, corn chips, eggs, etc. She loved it and wants to go back. Our server was great. One note....my latte was way too strong! More milk and less coffee needed. Really cool place, a little bit expensive for breakfast!

Was looking for German food again when I came to Chicago for a work trip. I already tried the one…read morein the loop so I ventured out to this place. The reviews advertised authentic German food. As a German I had to try it. The potato pancakes were a good start, tasted like mom used to make. The Platter had a lot of food. I don't know what region this place is from, the sauerkraut and Blaukraut were not Bavarian, the Spätzle felt ready made and not home made. The Bratwurst was too fine for me, I'm thinking north German. The strudel was good tho. The service was fantastic! From host to server they took care of me and made sure I wanted for nothing, so I can't complain there. Decor wise this looks like what you'd imagine a German restaurant looking like in the US. Lots of banners advertising beer and German flags hanging on the walls with a collection of steins everywhere you look. Overall it's not "authentic" for me, but the food tasted good and the service was exceptional.

The Staff here at Edelweiss Restaurant is dressed up nicely in Bavarian, Black-Forest, Rhineland,…read moreand Saxon-German outfits, like Lederhosen, Dirndls, and other Disneyland-style Costumes, which makes things extra fun, especially when the accordion starts being played in an "Um-Pah" way. At Christmas time (Weinachten), the staff at Edelweiss Restaurant decks the entire places out like a Christmas Market (Weinachtmacht) in Munich. It is Delightful. I have eaten here many times, over numerous decades. It is a 5 minute drive from the cemetery where my entire family is buried. Oktoberfest 2025 begins on Saturday Sep. 6 and goes until Sunday Nov. 2 (it is a lot of fun if you like beer and live traditional German songs. I almost always order one or more of the following: Steak Tartar (as a starter), followed by Leberknodel Soupe (liver dumpling soup), and then either the Bavarian Pork Shank, or the Sauerbraten, or the Wiener Schnitzel (a breaded & fried veal cutlet that's as big and pounded flat as a large pancake) as my main. Get these with the Spätzle and the sweet stewed Red Cabbage for the best experience. There is truly no reason to order the burger or the salmon.

We stopped by 4 Jokers for dinner and ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken kebab, and mango…read morelassi. The dishes were a little more spicy than the spice levels we requested but they had great flavor, so maybe order down one spice level than usual. The naan has a beautifully soft texture and is very fresh. Our server was helpful and attentive. The place has a comfortable feel to it but the lighting was a bit too blue/cool. Portions were reasonable for the price. Would come back to try other dishes on the menu.

Greetings my Foodzies, today we went to 4 Jokers (Rutiv said that when him and his three brothers…read morewere growing up in India, people in the neighborhood gave them the nickname of jokers, they were poor, but dreamt of having a restaurant so when their dream came true, they named it 4 jokers) ; 8347 w Grand Ave. in Rivers Grove. I met the owner Rutiv who is very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming at Taste of Elmwood Park (which by the way is a great way to preview foods from local restaurants) when I tried their Philly steak sandwich, we had it again today. The sandwich was delicious, I would have liked the bread toasted to a crunchy element but was still a good sandwich. For an appetizer we had Samosa (similar to an empanada in concept) this was filled with peas and potatoes which were seasoned nicely and when accompanied with the turmeric sauce was awesome. The turmeric sauce added spice and a new level of flavor. We also tried the marsala fries, they were regular crinkle, cut fries, but with a special flavor of marsala; also very tasty. I ordered the Goat Curry marinated goat cooked in a homemade cashew gravy. I also ordered garlic naan which was phenomenal; the goat was season well and very tender, it also came with Jeera which is a light rice that you can literally sprinkleon the curry instead of being clumpy like regular white rice. Using the naan as a vessel to eat, the dish, took it to a whole new level. Glenda tried the mango lassi, which is basically a shake made with mango, ice cream, and shaved almonds on top. That drink was cool and refreshing. We will definitely return to this restaurant, there are a few more things that I would like to try. I give this restaurant 5 stars, Ciao Ciao for now. please give it a try and let me know your opinion.

Stopped in for lunch and was glad I did! They have a wide variety of things on the menu; I opted…read morefor a gyro and fries, which was a great choice. They have plenty of seating and a parking lot making this an easy spot to pick up or dine in at.

Super friendly fast food joint that offers all the classics that you would find at a typical spot,…read morehowever, what makes this place unique is the extensive items they carry, melts and club sandwiches that are not typical for this kind of quick place. Very reasonably priced and really decent portion sizes. Great meal deals and the platter comes with a choice of soup or salad so definitely makes sense to go with that option. Ended with a classic twist cone, can't go wrong! Clean, and spacious!

Down home in the best way, this greasy spoon has charm and hefty portions…read more Not fancy but not run down. Character and tastiness for days

Good Chicago eats located in Chicago adjacent west suburban River Grove. Good solid breakfast. The…read moreservice is friendly and quick by local gals and guys. Neighborhood folks. They turn the tables over quick and it seems they always have a full room on weekends. Decent breakfast and good sized portions. It's a really clean place. They have ample parking which is always a huge plus around here. The decor is what does it here. It's Blondie's and anyone who remembers or has seen the old 50's cartoon knows the scoop. Blondie, Dagwood & the whole gang. They were rough around the edges cartoon characters and Blondies Diner seems to emulate this feel. From the decor and staff personality to the neighborhood patrons it's a straight forward they take no bullsh*t kinda joint. They expect you to be kind and well mannered to staff and patron alike. The grub is good and the menu offerings appropriate for the Chicago diner scene. It's a family feel good kinda place.

Food was great. Coffee is perfect!!! Service is on par. Great experience yesterday when I met w my…read moregirlfriend to catch up. We also had the blueberry cornbread for dessert. It was so yummy. Came for breakfast so there was plenty of parking at that time. When we left parking looked chaotic. So plan accordingly. Must try and not worry about parking. It'll be ok. Enjoy!

Popped in for lunch and was served by Desiree…read more She was AWESOME!! I have a power wrap with avocado and broccoli and cheese soup Yummy Great service Cool dining room Great price. All around perfect visit Keep up the great work guys See you soon

I cannot comment on the food. I tried to hire Serna's food truck for an event and after numerous…read morepromises to get back to me with pricing, menus, I never received anything. I even called the restaurant and via the person answering the owner was made aware of the situation. It is very frustrating to have someone not follow through.

Serna's has reopened with a revamped menu that has increased the Mexican food items, transforming…read moreits image as more than your average beef/hot dog/burger stand. I had the gyros sandwich a few weeks ago, and I must say that they don't skimp on size here. On that visit, the 1/2 lb. Barbacoa caught my attention, so I returned today to give it a try. The barbacoa comes with three larger, house made corn tortillas, onions , cilantro, lime wedges and both red and green salsas. Everything was fantastic. If a flaw was to be found, it would be that the salsas seemed geared toward extra mild. The red had a little bit of zip, but still was quite heat challenged. Botha salsas had excellent flavor. They also have daily specials, like the $1.89 Thursday taco special. I look forward to sharing the 1 lb. Barbacoa with someone soon.