What a great find in a smaller central Illinois town! Incredibly well decorated and very warm/cozy…read morevibe inside. The service was very kind and prompt, and it was clear that the staff cared about our whole experience. Came here while visiting my sister, and she claimed this is their favorite local spot for both breakfast AND lunch/dinner! It certainly did not disappoint. They had about 5 specialty coffee drinks on the menu (all holiday themed). We got two (one peppermint and one gingerbread), and they were presented beautifully. For food we got a few breakfast sandwiches, European pancakes, a banana peanut butter toast, and some sides of bacon. All of it was VERY good and nearly all of it (including their bread) was scratch made. My favorite item was their croissant sandwich... if the croissants were homemade this place would easily have been a 5. All accounted for, I cannot wait to return for dinner. Thank you!

Came here for brunch on a Saturday a few months back, group of three. Had a mix of iced coffee and…read moreteas which were all delicious. Food also came out looking and tasting amazing. Super cute decor. I would be going back more frequently if I lived closer.

Food, service are both excellent with a hometown vibe. Waitresses are very cheerful and always…read morecordial.

It seems these new restaurants should should take a lesson from this old school diner. Because they…read morehave everything right from the atmosphere, service to the food the saying goes if it's not broke don't fix it. Walking in you feel you stepped back in time greeted with a smile and the words have a seat wherever you want. The hours are limited to closing at 2pm so Breakfast is served all day. They are well known in the Breaded Pork Tenderloin world so I had to check it out and I will tell you for $8.99 and a cup of soup it didn't disappoint crisp tender and full of flavor

My boyfriend ordered the chicken fried steak with hashbrowns and egg as well as a biscuit. The…read morebiscuit was nice and fluffy, the chicken fried steak with gravey was flavorful and the hash browns were lightly crispy. Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean. Would definitely recommend this spot.

Rolled into Chatterbox Café in Kankakee because I saw a review talking about pastrami pancakes…read more Now, I'm always down for the weird-but-good food combos... except, plot twist--that review was for the wrong place. No pastrami pancakes here. Bummer. That said, breakfast was basic but good--eggs, bacon, coffee, the classics. Sometimes that's all you really need. The vibe is super local, definitely one of those "everybody knows your name" joints. Felt like I should've walked in wearing a nametag that said "Norm." points because my waitress was a Styx fan--nothing like sipping coffee while talking Come Sail Away. Rock and eggs? Solid combo. tip: you can't add your tip later on the receipt, gotta do it when you ring out. I just left a cash tip--felt right anyway. Kept it homie.Overall? Cozy, friendly, no-frills, and exactly the kind of place you want when you're eating with the locals.

Absolutely love Awaken! The drink selection has a nice variety. I really enjoy the flavor of their…read moreespresso, as well as the different flavored lattes. The add-ins don't overpower the coffee taste. The pricing is pretty on par with similar shops. I also can't leave without an açaí smoothie bowl. They're perfect every time! The staff are always friendly and helpful. The only slightly negative thing I can note is sometimes the wait has been a bit long, but it's always well worth it. This would be a great place to study or do remote work, as the interior has ample seating space. They always have relaxing music playing as well! I really can't say enough good things about this place. If you think Starbucks has good coffee, you really need to visit Awaken so they can open your eyes!

Awaken Cafe has got it right, they truly understand what a cafe is supposed to be like. For…read morestarters, their service is incredible. Dylan, the man who took my order, was super friendly and welcoming. Despite them being busy, he seemed to make a meaningful connection with each customer that came through. When I asked him questions he was more than happy to answer them. Rather than making me feel like an annoyance or "just another customer", he made me feel welcome. The cafe itself is busy, but not in an overwhelming way. If anything it is kind of exciting. There is no underlying current of stress and hurry in the air. Everything from the building to the upbeat music feels alive. I fell in love with the place before I even received my latte. And once I did get my latte? Mannn, I've got two words for you. Pistachio and tiramisu. Freaking genius. Truly the best latte I've had all year (and I drink a lot of lattes). Unlike many iced espresso drinks the flavor of the espresso was strong and flavorful. It was good, very good. And when the flavor of the espresso combines with the pistachio syrup, white chocolate, and cocoa powder? Forget about it. You're in a whole new world. Awaken cafe isn't just a coffeehouse, it's an experience.

Stellar service from Vickie (sp?) Great atmosphere, very…read moreclean, and efficient. The food speaks for itself.

I consider this one of the best breakfast spots in Illinois in its price range…read more I believe Gordan Ramsey would give Yolks and Berries a great review. Somehow, Someway, they make simple items like scrambled eggs and (buttery) hash browns taste better than the other guys. For the hungry man, I recommend the butcher's omelet or the meat lover's skillet. Deservedly so, this joint is usually busy, but the tableside atmosphere is relaxed. Food is delivered promptly, and your coffee cup will be refilled. The service is outstanding and competent. One reason is that many employees have worked there for over 10 years, and many for over 15. I am now a regular and visit once or twice a week. P.S. Their homemade potato chips are cooked per order and delivered warm to your table!

JAVA Chip Frappe - Nice end of morning kick off - Coffee, Teas , Energy Drinks and more…read more Convient Drive Through----

Being my first time trying Recharge, I was impressed by their menu selection. They serve hot and…read moreiced coffee, teas, refreshers, energy mixers, and smoothies. After waiting in the drive-thru line, the wait time from paying for your drink and receiving it is quite fast. I ordered a Berry Baby Shaken Tea and enjoyed it. The drink was not too sweet but also not too tart, just near perfect. At this location there is no indoor seating, just a drive-thru. The exterior of the building was clean, and the decor was hip and modern. Would 100% recommend to others visiting!

First off, if the name of your restaurant is henry's hot dog and pizza cafe...uhh maybe you should…read moreactually have pizza. Second, if you advertise vienna beef chicago style hot dogs you should use the real natural casing vienna beef dogs. Not the crappy store bought vienna beef skinless hot dogs. Food was way overpriced and cold. 2.50 for a small glass bottle of root beer? No thanks. Fries were soggy and greasy. Hot dog buns were really soggy and tasted stale. I definitely won't be back. A friend of mine went for lunch two days ago and said they were closed due to cold weather! Really!? People don't eat when its cold out? They might as well just save some time and money and stay closed for good because this place won't be open long anyway. Seems to be the theme for restaurants in this area.

The danger dog is awesome and so is the root beer. Now that it's warm out the picnic tables are…read moreperfect. It's nice being so close to my office for lunch. Definitely the spot to go on Broadway for lunch now.