On our recent trip to the Chicago area, we stopped by the newly opened Subah Cafe. The café has a bright, modern atmosphere with a clean design and welcoming ambiance that makes it perfect for a relaxed breakfast or brunch outing. We started with the Southwest Heat Omelet, packed with flavorful ingredients and just the right amount of spice. The omelet was hearty, loaded with vegetables and meat, and paired perfectly with crispy hash browns. We also tried the Turkey Club, which was stacked high with fresh ingredients and served with a generous portion of fries. It was simple, satisfying, and executed really well. For something sweet, we ordered the Nutella Strawberry Waffles and Strawberry Nutella Crepes, and both were outstanding. The fresh strawberries, rich Nutella, and perfectly cooked waffles and crepes made for an indulgent treat without being overly sweet. The presentation was beautiful, and every bite was delicious. These menu items are among the café's featured waffle and crepe offerings. The drinks were equally enjoyable, from the expertly crafted latte with beautiful latte art to the refreshing strawberry matcha, which was as visually appealing as it was tasty. Overall: Subah Cafe delivers a great combination of atmosphere, quality food, and presentation. Whether you're craving a savory breakfast, a hearty sandwich, or a sweet brunch treat, this spot has something for everyone. If you're in the Lombard area and looking for a fresh brunch destination, Subah Cafe is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Came in on Father's Day for brunch and was very very disappointed. Restaurant was very busy ( understandably so but apparently they overbooked reservations) Was told wait for a table for 2 would be 20 minutes but were seated a few minutes before that but the hostess sat us outside (with out asking if that would be ok since it was pouring rain) we decided to go ahead a just go with it since we were pretty hungry. Upon seating, no one came around to offer us drinks for about 30-45min but other employees would swing by and promise that our waitress would be by soon. When a waiter came by he asked if we had been helped and when we told him no he said ok youre not my section but I'll take you. Which was very nice of him. At this point we had been waiting over and hour outside in the cold rainy weather and asked the waiter if we could sit inside since there was an empty booth that had been vacant for a while now and he said sure go ahead. 5 minutes later the "manager" comes out and tells us to move since that table was reserved. When we told him that waiter gave us the ok he said "he didn't ask and get permission" so he had us move to a different table and promised to check on the status of our drinks (matcha & latte) which we still hadn't received and the food. When we finally got our drinks, they were actually delicious. Some of the best matcha I've had. But they were pretty sweet and since we had been waiting ( at this point it felt like 2 hours + we were starving) I got very nauseous from the sudden sweetness and empty stomach. When we got our food, I couldn't stomach it. My husband (although not affected by nausea) took a few bites of the sweet chorizo skillet and said it was pretty inedible and tasted like pure sugar. The pancakes were also doused in syrup and very dry and crumbly. When the waiter came to check in we told him of the food and said he would comp it so we only had to pay for the drinks which again was very nice of him. I didn't catch his name but he was honestly the only positive experience of the restaurant. Honestly we won't be back to dine in and will probably only order drinks to go. (Upon leaving, the booth the manager told us to vacate was still empty. And when we left the restaurant, we saw the manager outside taking a vape break lol) read more

We decided to try out the recently opened Subah Cafe on Memorial Day since we were in the area. We went at lunchtime and parked down the street. Double check that you park somewhere that's allowed. Subah has a nice corner location. The interior is spacious and looks nice overall. It has a farmhouse look. The black & white theme was nice, but the fake brick wallpaper looked cheesy. It was relatively busy when we went (1 pm), and pretty loud because the sound really travels. When I reviewed the menu, I was a little surprised at the high prices, but a fancy halal breakfast/lunch place is rare. Still, $7.50 for a cappuccino is expensive, as that's a basic drink that some coffee shops offer for $4 to $5. Anyway, we ordered a sweet chorizo skillet, a Reuben sandwich with waffle fries, and a burger & fries from the kids menu. The skillet was amazing. The eggs were cooked as I requested, it had plenty of veggies, and the chorizo had a nice kick. The sweet potatoes were a nice touch. The included pancakes were surprisingly good with a nice crispiness to them. They weren't the large, floppy, dry ones that other breakfast restaurants serve. The Reuben was pretty good, but my wife wanted more sauerkraut and sauce. The amount of meat was generous, though. Also, the waffle fries were excellent. The burger was underwhelming. I suppose this is to be expected, as the purpose of a kids menu is to keep the children satisfied enough to let the grownups eat in peace. The meat was dry, and it was just the patty and cheese in a bun. No mayo, ketchup, lettuce, etc. The fries with this dish were decent, but not as good as the waffle fries. Overall, it was a good meal. A little pricey for the sandwich. Decent service. read more

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Came to Subah Cafe right when they opened at 7 AM and honestly had such a good experience. The place was super cute and very clean, and the staff was incredibly nice and welcoming from the moment we walked in. I noticed they're on OpenTable, but at that hour the restaurant was pretty empty so reservations definitely didn't seem necessary. Parking can be a little tricky since it's on a corner intersection, but there's street parking nearby and I believe there's also a parking garage in the area. For food, we got the steak fajita skillet and the walnut banana pancakes. I had actually heard mixed reviews about the skillet before coming, but I ended up really liking it. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. It's honestly nice having another halal breakfast/brunch option in the Lombard area. The walnut banana pancakes were also really tasty and had great flavor. Only small downside was the orange juice wasn't fresh squeezed, which was a little disappointing, but overall everything else made up for it. Great food, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Really beautiful, light and airy space. For drinks we got the subah date latte and mango cloud matcha. These were truly the standouts of the entire meal and some of the best specialty drinks I've had. For food qe got the eggs Benedict and chicken poblano omelette with upgraded sides of date pecan waffles and churro French toast. Standouts were the omelet and the waffles. Our waitress Courtney was wonderful - when some of my eggs in my benedict were overcooked, she made sure it got replaced in a quick, timely fashion. Overall good, quick service and good food. read more

The food, atmosphere and service were excellent! I had the Rueben and my daughter had the grilled chicken wrap. The sweet potato fries were not too salty. Will definitely come back again! read more

This review will be updated when the cafe is open for awhile because this place is brand new! So new that the floors are waxy and slippery, so be careful! The cafe has a coastal vibe and was packed when we went Thursday morning. The full menu is not available right now. Our table of 7 ordered coffee, fajita omelet, steak fajita skillet, sweet chorizo skillet, chorizo chilaquiles, Italian beef sandwich, grilled cheese from kids menu, and a biscuit and gravy. Coffee was bitter though but my nephew enjoyed his mocha cappuccino. The portions were perfectly sized, not too much or little, so you don't need to share an entree like you would at other breakfast places. Our food came randomly which is fine for new restaurants, but our toast and pancakes came out really late. My biscuit was dry but the gravy helped for sure, I don't think I would order the biscuit by itself. Parking is difficult so pay attention to when you arrive so you can use the parking left over after the morning rush for trains. Our server did not rush us which is nice. Upon check out, I asked to see the detailed bill. We were already charged tip but that was not clear until I asked for the detailed bill back screen. It said service and fees, I could not see what the fees were for. In terms of flavor, we would order the sweet chorizo skillet again and the steak fajita omelet! The buttermilk pancakes were worth the wait! I hope the coffee improves! read more

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We had such a great time today the food was so special and well thought out I got the poblano omelette and subah pancakes so good I want it again! They just opened so things took some time and not every item is Available but I recommend being flexible since they just opened had a great time and can't wait for the pink guava pancakes. Just wish they were a tad fluffier since I am pancake obsessed. read more

Subah Cafe - Poblano omelette and subah pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Our server Marwa was incredible she made sure to check on us throughout the meal asking us if we needed anything. The food itself was delicious but having a lovely conversation with Marwa was the highlight of the meal. I got the Steak Benedict & my friend had gotten the Shakshuka it was delicious. The matcha was heavenly & the steak was cooked to perfection I will be coming back to try it again. read more

Subah Cafe - Mango Cloud Matcha - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Love the vibe of the place! The steak Benedict's was amazing- the steak was high quality. Best of all was the service. I highly recommend this place and will be back soon! read more

We had a great experience at Subah Cafe! The food was fresh and flavorful, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff was very friendly ,Definitely a place we would visit again and recommend to others! read more

Subah Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Good service. Busy spot. Drinks were really good. Savory breakfast was 10/10 we had chilaquiles and gyro skillet. Pistachio and red velvet pancakes were ok. Will definitely come back to try the lunch items! read more

Subah Cafe - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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Nice brunch place, Inside sitting is nice, took a while to get seated on Saturday also need little more organize in their seating and waiting time, prices and quantity was good, we orders fajita omelets and fajita skillet they were about $22 each , they also add 20percent gratuity on a group of 4 and more. read more

Subah Cafe - Fajita omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE When we got there we were told it was an hour to hour and a half wait to be seated. Got sat at the hour mark closer to their advertised closing time. What they did not disclaim was that they were completely unprepared to the point where food was not being cooked! The table next to us waited nearly an hour and they said their food came out cold and about 3 other tables, along with ours, had been waiting an hour for as well as well after being sat. The server stated she kept being dismissed by kitchen staff when following up with orders, the manager couldn't even give anyone a clear explanation on what was going on and only offered a miserable 10% discount on next visit as if anyone would want to come back for that read more

Firs time to Subah and wont be the last. Food was excellent, even though the food is a bit pricey, it was beyond expectations in taste. I had the fajita omelette and the pistachio iced latte, both were excellent. Serving sizes were excellent as well and you will definitely be full. Service was very good, we did not have to wait long to be seated and we were a large group. My whole family enjoyed, cant wait to go back! read more

The service and ambiance was really good. Our server showed really good hospitality and service didnt take long. Would highly recommend the pancakes read more

My order was delivered and it looked like a plate of mess and didn't smell right. I asked the server if this is how things are supposed to look and was informed that normal cooks were out sick. Disappointing first/last visit. Bacon was good, probably won't try again anytime soon. Egg Harbor on the other side of the tracks has much better food and is a better value if you are looking for breakfast. read more