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    Sher Main Grill

    3.9 (61 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    A breakfast plate includes crispy hash browns, two fried eggs with runny yolks, and a portion of corned beef hash with diced potatoes and meat. Additional dishes are visible in the background, suggesting a hearty breakfast setting.
    Kevin N.

    This place is an old style breakfast/diner joint that has great food and seems to have a ton of regulars, which is a great sign for any business. ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 8/10 Nothing impressive here, open grill with bar seating and several booths scattered around. Seats maybe 20-30 people and has that classic diner look. The menu is simple and straightforward. SERVICE: 7/10 Service is fine, the food came out quickly. Please know that this place is cash only so plan accordingly. FOOD: 9/10 Corned Beef & Hash - 9/10 - Classic no thrills or frills, corned beef with hashed potatoes. It was really good, not overwhelmingly salty and something that would make a good Saturday morning brunch regular item. French Toast - 10/10 - Simply fantastic. Their french toast is the best that I have ever had from a food place anywhere. The perfect balance of toast to egg, they have it down pat. This is the best thing on the menu which was a pleasant surprise to me. Pancakes, Omelette, Eggs & Sausage - 7/10 - Average. All of the other standard breakfast flair is basic. Nothing to write home about here. VALUE: 8/10 Food is relatively cheap. But do note, cash only. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10 TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Yes, go and try it. OVERALL: 8/10

    $3.95 = two pieces of toast, hashbrowns, and an egg of your choice (mine is "over hard")
    Kate S.

    My current roommate told me about this little gem around the corner from our apartment, and I'm glad she did. I have a soft spot for greasy spoon diners that serve me brunch. My college roommate does to, so she came up to Evanston and we had a brunch date last week here. For $3.95/person, we each had 2 full pieces of toast, one egg of our style choice, and hashbrowns (see photo). It doesn't get much better than that. It was just what I had been craving, and it was easier than going out and buying the ingredients myself. The ambiance is nothing to write home about, but that's to be expected in a diner, and it's what I wanted. A few booths, a counter where there were several people seated, and then my friend and I grabbed a two person table. The waiter was prompt with refilling our water, service was quick but not rushed, and the food was great. I really wish I had been able to get here earlier. I move out of my apartment next week and will be gone all summer and living somewhere else next year. I'm going to try to come back at least once before I go...maybe make my dad and brother come here before/after they help me move my stuff out of my apartment. And my roommate is right. Thus far, these are the best hashbrowns I've had in Evanston.

    Sher main omelet with English muffin
    Plenty F.

    2 stars. Kinda unremarkable. Nothing stellar about this joint - AT ALL. Not 'greasy', though. Not as 'cheap' as other reviews might suggest, either. Kinda pricey, actually. Spent $11 for a sub-par omelet, sub-par, sub-cooked hash, a delicious english muffin, and a super-thin, runny, milkshake. I never once saw anyone wash their hands. But, I did see 'Emma', lady at the counter, pick up someones bread with her hands... right after she had taken payment from another customer. Yuck. Don't sit at the bar - you can see into the kitchen. It's worse than Waffle House - and they are open 24/7 - at least I can use that as an excuse. I'm sure other restaurants have greater health infractions, but these I witnessed with my own four eyes! The staff seemed personable enough. But, I don't think I'll go back. Cash only.

    Perfect patty melt.
    Hip S.

    A staple in my life for over 25 years, this hole-in-the-wall gem delivers exactly what it should: quick, delicious, reasonably priced, grilled food. Nothing has changed in all these years (not even the manager!). Why mess with perfect?

    Pancake special with sausage
    Anne D.

    This is my absolute favorite Evanston breakfast spot. My favorite items to order: the Patty melt, the veggie omelette, and the pancake special with sausage. The service is extremely fast and friendly. If your order comes with toast, you can have pancakes instead of toast at no extra cost. Their pancakes are delicious! It's not super fancy, but it hits the spot and the price is extremely reasonable (like 6 to 8 dollars for a huge plate of food). If you want an authentic diner experience, this is your place. Get ready for old school booths, phosphates, old candy dispensers, and original counter stools. I come here almost every weekend. The one thing you have to remember is that it's cash only.

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    Food was good until I found a long gray hair in my hashbrowns...Gross. Next time, there won't be a next time.

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    Evanston staple. Been coming here since I can remember. Always a good hearty meal. Nice neighborhood. Near Main st "L" station.

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    This is a classic greasy spoon. Food is cheap and it comes out fast. No complaints.

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    The Decour is out of date but the food is wonderful. The service people are extremely friendly

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    The Hilton Orrington has historic charm, is in a great location, and the staff are extremely…read morefriendly. That said, over two different stays, rooms and the general experience of the hotel are notably poor to the point where I would avoid this hotel. In my first stay, I was checked into a room that had a large HVAC unit directly outside the only window in my room, with no view at all to the outside. That HVAC unit loudly ran all day and all night throughout my stay. I left feedback and was contacted by the front office supervisor, who apologized. I then decided to give the hotel a second chance. I arrived late (1am) and was checked into a room with a squealing air conditioner. I went back down the front desk and changed rooms, which resolved the issue until 8am the next morning, when loud banging (see video) started directly outside my door due to ongoing elevator maintenance. I tried to go back to sleep and even attempted to block the space at the bottom of my door with pillows to reduce the noise, but the banging continued for at least *five hours* until I finally gave up and went to a coffee shop to work. I wrote to the front office supervisor and never did receive a response. I finally went to the front desk to ask for another room change. After staying in four different rooms at the Hilton Orrington over two stays, only one of the rooms was comfortable and allowed me to sleep comfortably. There are a few other very nice hotels nearby the Hilton Orrington. It is worth the extra money to stay at one of them.

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