I've been to Elly's before (definitely the one in Jefferson Park, possibly this one too) but it's…read morebeen more than five years since. I don't remember it being this bad but... now I know, I guess. Food was not great. The pancakes were kind of--well, gummy is the word that springs to mind. Not pleasant to eat, at any rate. The omelet I ordered, the Southwestern Omelet I think, was ok. It was a bit thin, but maybe that's just because there were a lot of ingredients in it. The "Homemade" lemonade tasted like it was fountain lemonade. I left half of it, and the half that was consumed was mostly because my child wanted some. That was especially disappointing, because I don't order lemonade at restaurants unless it's not Minute Maid because that stuff is awful--and if Elly's truly has homemade lemonade, they should be embarrassed that it tastes identical to what Coke sells. I don't usually eat everything when I go out for breakfast and am happy to take half home for another breakfast, but I didn't want to take any of this home with me. I will say that they're fast--we were here less than an hour. I think it took fewer than 15 minutes from the time we were seated to when we got our meal, and we didn't order immediately upon being seated. We went on Saturday round 9:45 a.m. and it was half empty, though it was Easter weekend so I'm not sure if that had any impact.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this one. I'd been hearing about this chain for some time and we…read morefinally decided to give it a go. We got A LOT of food at a very affordable price. All the food we got was up to par as far as quality and quantity. They also had these Cinnabuns that looked absolutely delicious a few people around us got to try. Service was good and attentive. The restaurant in itself is rather large with ample seating. Becoming more of a breakfast person throughout my lifetime and this was definitely better than any ihop I've ever tried!

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.

What a pleasant surprise to find such a great family restaurant in Norridge ( a bit outside…read moreChicago)! We were looking for a gathering for an Easter dinner ( a the midpoint for some family coming from burbs) and I was blown away by everything . The food portions were massive and filling . Service was great ! They have huge banquet halls for large groups and it was busy that day!. Our menu was Easter focused but some of the same things are on the regular menu . I had a delicious ham steak. Not out here this often but would absolutely come back #familystyle #chicago

First time at The Blossom Cafe & what a delightful experience! Fantastic place for large family…read moregatherings. Love that they had Easter specials and everyone could order à la carte, even including from the regular menu. The freshly baked warm bread delivered to the table had super spreadable butter. Every entrée came with a soup or salad, I agree with the recommendation to upgrade to French onion soup. The leg of lamb special was super tender. They definitely know how to do their sides well, from the fresh made mashed potatoes, to the chunky, steamed vegetables. I had enough for a full meal in leftovers afterwards! Despite being busy during the holidays, service was very attentive, and we felt very well taken care of.

Loved this spot in Jefferson Park! The food was really good, and I recommend the Chicken and…read moreWaffles, Crème Brûlée French Toast, and La Mexicana. My favorite was the Chicken and Waffles because the sauce paired so well with the breaded chicken. Service was great considering how busy it was on a Saturday morning. Our waitress gave thoughtful suggestions and was very kind. I also loved the natural light in the space, it was such an amazing start to my day! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good brunch spot in Jefferson Park!

My niece recommended Sweet Café, and it turned out to be a lovely choice. As soon as we walked in,…read morethe hostess greeted us warmly and asked if it was our first visit. After confirming it was, she offered us the option of sitting indoors or out on the heated, covered patio. We chose the patio, which was comfortable and inviting. The menus arrived quickly--breakfast, lunch, daily specials, and a full coffee drink menu. Water was served right away, and we were asked for our beverage order. We decided on breakfast and chose the Denver omelet and the Mexicana omelet. Each entrée comes with your choice of fruit or hash browns, plus toast or pancakes. Our food arrived surprisingly fast. The hash browns were a bit overdone but still enjoyable. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, and my iced tea was refilled twice without needing to ask. The restaurant was spotless and had a steady flow of customers for a Tuesday mid‑morning, which says a lot about its popularity. As we were leaving, the hostess checked in to make sure everything was good--which it was. We definitely plan to return, especially to try their lunch menu next time.

Super good little hole in the wall. Very friendly staff that welcomes you as soon as you walk in…read more They provide coat rack in the winter which is helpful. It's an old school diner feel - box cereal, pies in a cooler, cooks busting out great meal after meal. Takes you right back to the 90's. My first time here and brought my parents. We all loved it. Dined for $115 with tip and we all had an omelette with a protein, side of bacon, and coffees. I got the Spartan omelette. It was recommended and right up my alley with mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese. I also added bacon and it was delicious! I was able to get it with a cut banana and it was perfectly ripe. My husband got the Denver omelette which is also know as a Western- ham, onion, bell pepper, and American cheese. He really liked his as well as my parents who ordered Corned Beef Hash omelette and Spartan. I will definitely be back! It was so good, we didn't even take a second to snap a pic!

I'm glad this place close. This place was a joke. The cooks like eating food straight from the…read moregrill into their mouths then you can watch them make your plate of food without washing hands or wearing gloves. They Charge extra for potatoes with your breakfast and use lowest quality products. My neighbors called this place a dinner an a show. every time you come here the waitresses are always arguing with each other and clearly feel the tension. This place won't be missed!!!

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.

We've been to Eggsperience many times, and it truly never disappoints. But this visit was a little…read moreextra special, we came on Christmas Eve day, and the place was almost empty. Just us, a quiet room, and a whole lot of good energy. Every server working that morning was incredibly friendly and attentive. Maybe it was because we were the only ones there. Maybe it was the Christmas spirit. Maybe a perfect mix of both. Whatever it was, it turned a simple brunch into a genuinely lovely experience. And the food? As always, excellent and abundant, comforting, generous, and exactly what you want when you're settling into a holiday mood. Sometimes it's not just about what's on the plate, but how a place makes you feel. That morning, Eggsperience felt warm, welcoming, and just right.

A lot from this place can improve! We were there on New…read moreYear's Day. The seat we were sitting at was freezing from some draft to begin with. The service took a long time, also to begin with just to get a decaf coffee and a tequila sunrise that looked terrible, NOTHING LIKE THE PICTURE that gets displayed on the table. Then I ordered my breakfast with my eggs poached. The food took forever to arrive, and my eggs were fried. I made the waitress aware of it and she said that she would get them replaced. By time she got around to remembering my eggs I was at a point that I had eaten the rest of my breakfast and some of the whites of the fried eggs since I was hungry. She said that we're almost ready. Really?! Then she added that she would get them ready to go instead and not charge me. Who cares at that point? A few minutes later, some other waitress brings the eggs to the table on a plate with the doily to eat at the table. I am one of those people that are very patient, but I've had it at that point and asked for the check. I just threw the coach X into the to go boxes that a different waitress had gotten for me. I am even mad at myself for tipping decently. I'm never going back to this location and I don't know why I did. The one on Irving Park by six corners is 10 times better and closer to home. I just wanted to go for a little drive with my son on that day. Lo and behold, a friend of mine actually told me that a person that lived around at Elmwood Park one distinctly told about the bad service there. Horrible!

Had some time to kill before a dentist appointment in the area and decided to stop in for a snack…read more Ordered the Caprese Chicken sandwich and I was blown away. Perfectly proportioned with chicken, tomato, arugula and mozzarella with mayo and balsamic glaze. Served on a grilled artisanal bread. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere for a pancake house, definitely planning on going back for breakfast.

OMG it was a Monday once again for the 100th time we had breakfast with our favorite waiter Mike…read more And a very professional manager named Mimi. Couple other staff members you got Alex you got the best bus boy named eldo always there with the hot coffee and a smile and a waiter named Juan he is definitely number one thank you we'll be back

Always the best…read more Though it's been strange getting used to eating without John coming out to work the room Today I had chicken/salmon stir fry with lentil soup and a raspberry iced tea. Yummy Service was Ramon and he is always the best along with everyone else Dining room has a new look since they took the wall down and I like it a lot better Always a great meal Thanks guys , I love you all like family !

Very pleased with this breakfast location. The food was actually very impressive. I definitely…read morerecommend trying this place out if you're ever looking for a good breakfast spot.

El lugar muy agradable, una excelente atención, Luis fue amable y la comida fue maravillosa. Me…read moregusta que los platos son con buen sabor, muy buena presentación, el lugar muy limpio. The place was very nice, excellent service, Luis was friendly and the food was wonderful. I like that the dishes are with good flavor, very good presentation, the place very clean.

Great addition to the Dunning neighborhood! This spot deserves more love. My husband and I enjoyed…read moreour first time dining in. To start, the restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. It felt very cozy inside. The menu is decently sized and lots of options. I got the chicha to drink since I thought it was similar to an horchata. The consistency was more like a smoothie/shake but the flavor was good. Not sure if I would order again. The arepas we ordered were fire! They do not skimp on the arepa fillings. Very flavorful and filling. The dough of the empanada was really good! I would definitely come back!