I asked the order taker on many occasions NOT to put my toppings on my pancakes. It makes them too soggy before I eat and I was having my food delivered. If course they did exactly that. I called and told them immediately. I also explained that I used a delivery service. I was told that I could come up there and pick up some more now. I asked could he give me some in another day because I had no way to get them. He responded "No"." We are very just here." Poor customer service for someone who spends at least $40 a week with the establishment. I am very unhappy . read more

I was very disappointed in this place. First issue Starlight Restaurant doesn't offer military discounts, the owner said that they only offer police discounts. He said no military or first responder discounts only police. I would visit Starlight Restaurant whenever I visited Chicago and have noticed the quality of food has seriously declined over the years. The coffee taste like brown water, not coffee. The eggs I ordered were not correct, had to send them back twice. I asked for Greek toast but they brought me regular toast, had to send it back. Basically, this was the third time my order was messed. I did not argue with the staff, I have decided that this is the last time I would patronage this dinning establishment. When they first opened this place was great, but now the quality of the food is awful and Starlight does not support the military. read more

Starlight is the place to be for a nice comfortable meal. Delicious salmon croquettes, full of flavor omelettes, fluffy pancakes...my Nephew says he always order the T-bone. (I know.. from a neighborhood restaurant? It's got to be good!!) Friendly service also. read more

This neighborhood restaurant is a great location. The staff are always friendly. The food preparation and prices are great! I highly recommend this restuarant. I wish that I took a photo of my food earlier so that I could've posted it. The food was delicious.... I was too busy eating it. read more

Starlight Restaurant - a plate of food with an omelet - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food and service is awesome the ppl are very nice I really love the salmon croquette

My family and I went there for brunch today. I bragged about the restaurant's excellent atmosphere and delicious food. Today my food was obviously cold after having been out for a while, because both the pancakes and the grits had hardened. I selected the fifteen-minute catfish breakfast. All of the platters were delivered cold, I had three guests. The hot item was the fish! The owner was there and he knew that food had been sitting out for a long time, yet he still served it. When I spoke to him about it, he was rude and disrespectful. Value your dollar and go where you will be respected. read more

Food was pretty good. We had breakfast. The portions are very nice. You could possibly feed two people with one plate. Just visiting but would definitely return if back in town. read more

We came here since we were in the area. Service was good, but the food did take a bit to come out. Food was okay, but I've had better. Bathroom was clean, but they need to change out that carpet in the dining area. I probably wouldn't return though. read more

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The manager was so rude, nasty and over talking me I sent my food back and the cook had the nerve to not make my food fresh... he just reheated it..... the manager didn't accommodate me at all... His tone was rude and he didn't care... I'm spending my money and y'all serving suck.... I never had a problem coming here.... Now you giving problems because I was complaining about my food... I won't be back. read more

I had breakfast and it was good. Friendly staff and fast service. Seemed like a lot of locals go there and it doesn't seem to get over crowded much. I would suggest this place. Staff also had a sense of humor and that is always pleasant. read more

My son ordered breakfast from here today and it was horrible. I used to go here years ago and the food was really good. I had a veggie omelette (which they got wrong) and my son ordered a omelette as well that he didn't like. I would not recommend going here. read more

Today's my birthday and my daughter treated me to a takeout breakfast. I ordered an omelette, hash browns and wheat toast. Plenty of food and everything was good except for the toast which was burned. The server/cook saw that the toast was burned when they wrapped it and put in the takeout bag. It was inedible and I threw it in the garbage which is what they should have done at the restaurant. I've stayed away from restaurant food and eating out during the pandemic but, hey, today's a special day. You obviously don't care about your customers when you serve burnt food. read more

Me,my mom,and one of my cousins latest restaurant visit together.This is a restaurant my cousin likes.It was 2018 since the last time she came here.Based on how good the Fried Catfish breakfast looked that she ordered again,i can at least see why she came back here.Her "breakfast" also came with grits.My mom ordered the chicken and waffles.The chicken portion of her "breakfast" was very good looking,and crispy pieces that looked more like chicken fingers instead of old-fashioned pieces of fried chicken.The waffle was a decent looking Belgian one.My cousin told me that mom ate her entire meal.It looked like something i would finish personally.I ordered their gyro omelette.I chose their hash browns and 2 buttermilk pancakes as my side choices to eat with it.I got "feta cheese" added to my omelette.The taste of the "feta cheese" was so powerful,i couldn't really taste the flavor of the gyro meat in the omelette.That's very strange to me,unless the gyro meat wasn't freshly made the day of my order.The so-called "hash browns" were substandard aka tasteless and inferior.The 2 buttermilk pancakes were kind of fluffy and not that bad.I am still shocked nowadays whenever i find out that a restaurant i have never been to before has "soda water".This restaurant has it fortunately.Our waitress was obnoxious,rushing me to decide what i wanted from the menu.She wasn't rude to my mom and my female cousin though.She acted like this after i clearly said that i was ready to order.Unless she has hearing issues as a senior citizen female,she heard me nice and clear when i said i was ready to order.One of the urinals in the restroom was disgustingly filthy with somebody's hair on the bottom front part of it.The seating was a combination of chairs that were not to comfortable looking and decent enough bench seating.Unlike a certain deeply racist pizza restaurant in Chicago that was on the local news very recently,we was actually able to get a comfortable bench for our seating fortunately.If you're a certain demographic of color,you don't have to worry about being placed in a "Rejection Section" only for the most deliberately uncomfortable seating,because they don't have one. read more

Love too meet up with the fellas for delicious breakfast I had super #2 2 pancakes 2 sausage 2 bacon , friend had corn beef n hash other chopped steak 1/2 grits 1/2 hash browns with green peppers what a wonderful breakfast under $40 read more

Love this place. Their food and service is amazing. Go at least once a week. I've tried many breakfast spots but this one is my #1 pick.

Great food overall don't like their salmon crokets but other that breakfast is pretty cool

I absolutely love this restaurant clean, delicious food, over the top customer service trust me you'll this place to. I've been coming here over 8yrs read more

I called the police so I could peacefully leave L & M Starlight restaurant w/out any charges against me!! My French toast wasn't stuffed, I did not eat, owner wouldn't remove from bill and then waitress wanted to pay out of her pocket. WTH!! Police called, bill adjusted, owner (father and son) Mad. Won't be receiving my money, not charging me theft for services!! Do Not patronize read more

Starlight has been a staple for our family for years for breakfast. Happy they are surviving in the era of COVID.

I used to visit this restaurant quite often years ago and was treated out to breakfast this past weekend. I ordered the turkey skillet with pancakes but I must say they definitely changed some things. The skillet was somewhat tasty but they don't give you as much as they used to. 5 stars for how quick they brought my food out (literally like 7 minutes) and 3 stars for the overall quality. Would I come back? Possibly but not by choice. I've had better. read more

My granny just made 65 and the chicken was as old as her ....my bacon was raw, my eggs runny the pancakes have a hole in it like the waitress tooth. my friend ordered the supreme club and the Turkey was gray read more

Starlight Restaurant - Gray - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice atmosphere awesome service you're greeted coming in and leaving out very enjoyable time there

I finally had time set aside from my busy schedule to sit and enjoy breakfast. I just wish I had gone to another establishment. The French Toast was so "eggy" it should have been called Egg Toast. I informed the kitchen and management immediately that I didn't like the smell or the look of the toast. They told me I had to still pay for it and could not get a substitute like pancakes. The cheese would not melt on the eggs and I was told that they now use a cheaper cheese product; and have received many complaints about it. It's not okay as a hospitality restaurant to not take into consideration the needs of those you serve. I have been to upscale places as well as holes in the wall and never been told that the kitchen can't substitute an item with an apology. I'm never going back!!!! read more

Neighborhood staple for years. They always provide excellent and fast service. One of my go to restaurants for breakfast.

I've been in the neighborhood for years! Always the go to spot! Pancakes are amazing! From the servers to the receptionist, are all very pleasant! A neighborhood favorite for sure!! read more

Classic Chicago neighborhood Greek-owned diner that's a total throwback to the 70s/80s in decor, right down to the jar of Pearson's Mint Patties and rack of gum and mints at the cashier stand (one reason I love it), but it's also always very clean and neat, bright and sunny. The waitresses are always pleasant, the food is ok (usual menu of what you expect at a place like this, and the quality and presentation really does not vary much among this genre of restaurants), and a nice racially mixed group of patrons, mostly middle aged and older, from the vicinity. read more

This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant! Service is good and the food is great. The Mexican Skillets are the BEST I've ever had! The pancakes are pretty delicious as well! I just love having a nice, friendly, good service with even better food to match restaurant right here in the community. read more

My family and friends have been coming to this restaurant for years (10 years)! Greek family owned restaurant / diner. Good staff and good food!! = ) It's a nice brunch/lunch and dinner place...very Chicago. = ) Check it out! read more

While you may not get the top-of-line breakfast experience you would get at someplace like OHOP, and may not the same lunch and dinner experience you'd get at a place like Applebee's, what you will get is a slightly better than average breakfast, lunch, and dinner experience combined. The wait to be seated is never too long and you always get your food exceptionally quick too. With decent food at decent prices and kind waitresses, I'd say that Starlight is a solid diner to visit if you're in the neighborhood. Try the meatlovers omelette if you get the chance too. read more

I was in the area and gave it a try. The menu has a good selection, the prices are fair and the service is great. The restaurant is clean, the service is quick. The specials that ordered were good and very filling. I will definitely come back again. read more

Worse Customer service I have seen in a long time. I was not dining in, this was for a take out. I called to place my order . The woman who answered the telephone stated her name was Tammy. I was placed on hold so long, I hung up. I did make the effort to call back and the phone remained busy. Finally, when the line became free, Tammy stated " Oh, i forgot you were on hold " No apology given to me. Needless to say, I took my business elsewhere. read more

My favorite neighborhood restaurant, been coming here for at least 20 years and never had a bad meal or experience! Love the Cream of chicken soup! read more

The food isn't good but it's very convenient and the staff is nice. It's only restaurant within the neighborhood, so I can see why people eat here but I can do without it. I ate here for the first time over 10 years ago when I moved to Wrightwood and hadn't eaten there again until this month. It may be another 10 years or so before I eat here again. read more

This place is average at most. There is nothing outstanding about this eatery. I have lived in this area for close to twenty years and I have eaten there quite a few times, the main reason being that it is the closest in the area. read more

we placed two orders today trying to support our neighborhood restaurant. i asked for grilled onions on both omelets and got raw onions. i called to explain. the owner was rude as fuck and would not get on the phone stating he doesn't have time. but took our money. then the lady whom answered the phone said sorry hunny and hung up in my face. i called back the mgr still didn't get the phone. just disrespectful and rude with no concern for your health... if i breake out you will get a law suite.. point blank... read more

This place is a Terrible establishment to spend your money they say they do exchanges if they miss your order up but when it comes down to it they wants to give you an attitude and they also does not want a refund your money and says they will spit in your food so if you like establishment like that by all means you can go there but it's something that will never invest my money into ever agian read more

First time at this restaurant and the very first thing I noticed was the extremely dirty carpet. If they don't care to clean and put forth a good first impression, then I didn't want to think about the kitchen. Food was ok and service was ok, although I did see a server pour the decaf coffee into the regular coffee pot. How am I suppose to get my caffeine fix in the morning when the servers mix it up. I will not be going back. read more

I'm a resident of the Ashburn Community for over 20 Years and I'm also a Retired Banker. I frequently for years visit this place of business on Sunday afternoons. Today I stopped by in between visiting another Church and just wanted to get dinner as a carry out, I ordered a full meal and a side meal, I asked the waitress prior to ordering how long would it be she stated about 15 minutes so 45 minutes later I'm still waiting for order to be completed but greek potatoes was not ready the waitress repeatedly asked the chefs where's the potatoes in which they had never started preparing so I asked what else could I get in the potatoes place and she said Mashed potatoes I asked her what do you do to compensate the customer for a long carry out and not having the order originally placed? the waitress looked at the co-owner and he rudely said to me quote" you're not special and you get nothing and ask me who did I think I was and there's no set time on orders" un quote I said you don't need to be to me in the Tone, he was very, very, nasty and as an African American Women and his facial expression he felt privileged that it was ok to speak to me in this manner... I will no longer patronage them and will let my Church know not to and the Alderman of our ward, we keep these people in business and they treat us like dirt behind the smiles... read more

We have been going to Starlight for years. The food in good. It is a neighborhood spot and my grand kids love it because they know them. The service has always been good and the staff friendly. The kids like breakfast and the chicken soup. read more

We have been going to Starlight with our family for years. Great service and a friendly staff. Nick is the best! The thing that puts them on top is the soup. read more