The food here is EXCELLENT. I eat here weekly!!!! Wide variety of options and great staff. Irviread more

This spot is a hidden gem. The food is delicious! My favorites are the salmon skillet & the chicken…read morecobb salad. Everything is good, so you can't go wrong. Generous servings too.

We stopped at Maple Tree Inn for a pre-concert dinner, and I found myself asking: why did I wait so…read morelong to come back? My last visit was when they were still on Old Western Ave in Blue Island--way overdue for a return. Let's start with the food--absolutely delicious. The three of us kicked things off with the Cast Iron Cornbread, and trust me, don't skip it. Perfectly done and a great start to the meal. For mains, we went with the Pitmaster's N'awlins Gumbo, Hickory Buttered BBQ Shrimp, and Burnt Ends. Every dish was spot on--flavorful, well-executed, and clearly made with care. The restaurant itself is pristine--clean, polished, and classy without feeling stuffy. Service was just as strong. Our server, Nick, was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Safe to say, it will NOT be another 30 years before my next visit. Highly recommend.

The original location of Maple Tree Inn was located in Blue Island. This location was unfortunately…read moredestroyed in 2018 by a fire. My coworkers and I would go to the old location from time to time. Their new location opened in 2019, but this is the first time that I got to check it out. The restaurant is gorgeous! One thing that I noticed was all staff that I encountered generally looked happy. The host was super friendly and offered vegan or gluten free menus if we needed. The person that seated us also was running food and ensuring tables were kept clean. Since it had been so long since I dined here, the menu appeared smaller. I appreciated that our server Adam explained some of his favorites. The cocktail that I got was excellent. The cornbread appetizer was huge. I went with the gumbo and it was full of meat pieces. It was really flavorful. Adam was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Parking lot is tight, but they also offer valet. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some Louisiana style cusine.

I'm very conflicted about my meal here. The hostess/manager was borderline apathetic about me…read morebeing there. My waitress was friendly and on point always. My little table was a wobbly trial. I spilled my coffee just by adjusting my position. Also my coffee cup had that large starburst crack in the bottom of it. Do they know that the glaze protects people from harmful substances in the ceramic leaching into the coffee? The coffee was very rich and tasty though. My wait time and my food were great. It was well plated as well. So the kitchen staff did a good job. Even the hash browns were how I like them. I was just so turned off by other issues that it was hard to enjoy the food. What a frustrating experience! Based on the service staff I would give them another try but based on maintenance and upkeep issues and management attitudes probably not! I cannot recommend this establishment, unfortunately. I am hesitant to return myself.

Giving this a 3/5 only because it felt very mediocre. We didnt wait long for a Sunday 10:30/11am…read moretime which was great. Hostess didnt really greet us with a smile, however. Our table was dirty/sticky/crumby when we sat down, the busser wiped only a portion of the table when he should have wiped the entire table clean. We saw ants near the window & on the floor. Waitress was kind, but didn't offer up much (ask us if we wanted coffee, other drinks, etc). Water glass was dirty at the bottom. Food came out hot, but chicken (chicken sandwich) was undercooked on the thicker end of the breast. We did mention this and they did comp us which was nice. This place is family-friendly however there is no changing table for babies/those in diapers. Food was fine, place was fine, but probably won't be back.

Stopped in since I was in the vicinity. For months, I thought the cafe was closed. I walked around…read morethe corner and saw the entrance. All this time, I had been missing out. I had a cappuccino and a slice of pound cake. Along with that, I had great service. Nice and spacious on the inside. I may go back at a later date and spend a few hours relaxing while trying some other items from their menu. They won me over on my first visit.

My husband and I visited this cute cafe on a Saturday morning and instantly fell in love with the…read morecozy vibe. Ms. Christine makes the best pound cake--moist, buttery, and unforgettable. Her cappuccino is just as amazing--smooth and rich. Warm atmosphere, great coffee, and even better service. A hidden gem on the in Hazel Crest.

This is my first time going to this establishment. It's nothing I can say ill about this place. The…read morefood was very fresh. Very well seasoned customer service was really great tentative definitely will be a repeat customer.

finger nails in the breakfast burrito! clipped finger nails i had to fish out of my mouth…read more absolutely revolting.

I enjoy Batter & Berries a lot and have been here multiple times and plan to continue visiting in…read morethe future! This place usually always has a wait so be prepared by joining the waitlist or waiting around (in my experience). I love their revolving specials. Their mimosa flight is yummy too. I love using the inKind app where you can earn cash back and rewards for paying through their app too. Nothing notable about the ambiance, but I've had nothing but positive service experiences, all the servers are knowledgeable about the food and what's offered. I do feel like the food is on the pricier end, but as for taste I deem it worth it! They're chocolate covered strawberry waffle and mix they had available for Black restaurant week was the BESTTTTTT ever though, I hope they bring it back!!!

Excellent food and inviting atmosphere. My friend had the waffle flight and I got the Jambalaya…read moreOmelet which came with a half order of the waffle of the week: Oreo. The creole sauce was AMAZING and so delicious. The waffles were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Excellent chocolate and vanilla marscapone. Service was attentive and friendly.

I placed an order online for pick up. Very seamless experience with customization options. My food…read morewas ready by the time indicated. Upon entry I was greeted immediately and both ladies were extremely nice. They have a few slot machines off to the side, which I didn't realize. Because it was takeout, I can't provide any feedback on the full dining in experience, but there's a lot of parking available outside. Very nice location. My jambalaya skillet was delicious. It comes with two decent sized pancakes. Between the two pancakes and the skillet, I was able to get three meals out of it. Everything was seasoned to perfection. The pancakes were cooked perfectly. If and when I find myself in Homewood, IL again I'm definitely going back to Grady's

I recently visited Grady's Snack N' Dine for the first time while in the area looking for a quick…read morebreakfast, and I'm glad I decided to give it a try after seeing the Yelp reviews. I ordered the corned beef hash skillet, and it did not disappoint. I always appreciate when a restaurant makes their corned beef hash in-house--it makes a difference--and this one was full of flavor and served piping hot. It also came with a side of pancakes, which were some of the fluffiest I've ever had. One small touch I really appreciated was the variety of flavored coffee creamers available at the table. It's nice to have options beyond the usual half-and-half. A fun surprise: my food was delivered by a robot! I'd heard about this but had never experienced it in person--definitely a cool and memorable touch. Service was fast, friendly, and welcoming. If you're in or near Homewood and looking for a solid breakfast spot, this place is absolutely worth checking out. #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad

As usual, I enjoy searching for Black-owned restaurants and bars to frequent and this was a great…read moreaddition to my list. I visited during a Saturday afternoon and was surprised with how empty it was. It was one other family that were in the middle of their meal so I was a little nervous. Luckily, the emptiness wasn't related to the quality of the food because it was good. The crawfish etouffee was well seasoned and had a bit of a kick to it if you enjoy spice. They do have a full service bar with cocktails; I ordered a mixed drink and while it tasted fine, I could hardly taste any alcohol in it. The service was also a bit slower than I'd imagine considering that it was empty when I dined. Despite those minor shortcomings, I enjoyed my dining and would keep it on my list of places to consider in the future.

We ordered lunch for pickup at Hidden Manna Cafe 3 of 4 in my party had catfish poboys with greens…read moreand beans and rice. They enjoyed the poboys and thought the fried green tomato on it was an interesting touch. I ordered the vegetarian jambalaya, fried green tomatoes, and fried buffalo mushroom. Overall, I feel like everything, I ordered, was lacking in seasoning. The fried green tomatoes were good with dipping sauce. The batter on the mushrooms were on the soggy side; they might do better to cut the mushrooms instead of serving them whole. The jambalaya was too soupy. Traditional jambalaya doesn't have a liquid/soup to it. The jambalaya was more like a veggie étouffée. I would visit again to try the vegetarian jambalaya and, maybe, have the fried green tomatoes again.