I eat chicken noodle soup at most restaurants and found that Elly's has the best around. Their…read moreburgers are the bomb!

Great spot with a lot of space for seating! It's colorful and nicely decorated with a lot of…read moretables, a lot of space, and a lot of food options. We went on a Saturday for late breakfast and was trying to determine what we wanted from all the options. I ordered the corned beef hash (CBH) skillet and a side of pancakes. A country fried steak (CFS) was also ordered on the table, with a side of toast. The CBH was homemade, not from the can. You can see it and taste it. It was very delicious, well made, and wonderfully seasoned. The CFS was covered in sausage gravy, sitting on a bed of hashbrowns and eggs on top. I was told it was delicious. We ordered coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice to drink. The coffee was great. The orange juice had a taste that I wasn't accustomed to, which is odd because I love fresh squeezed juices. Service was attentative and our server was nice. Everyone ensured we were ok and our coffee mugs were full. Glad I went to Elly's. It's one of my favorite places to go.

Great food- honey mustard pecan salad a standout. Sandwiches are big and perfect. Juices are…read moreoutstanding! Good service. Decent prices for the portions.

This meal was so filling and delicious! After traveling into the area, first watch is a convenient…read moreplace to dine before/after the airport. The meal was healthy, filling, and so pretty on the plate. BARBACOA CHILAQUILES BREAKFAST BOWL Seasoned braised Beef Barbacoa tossed with Cheddar and Monterey Jack, salsa roja, crispy corn tortilla chips, fresh avocado, lime crema, Cotija cheese and scallions. Served with cheesy scrambled cage-free eggs and seasoned black beans with housemade pico de gallo. Ambiance is just like the other First Watch locations, and service was quick

My husband and I recently visited for the first time with his parents, and we absolutely loved it…read more My in-laws come here often since they live nearby, so when we were in the area, we decided to finally give it a try. (Sorry, no pictures this time! I was enjoying my food so much that I completely forgot.) The ambiance is welcoming, bright, and modern, and the restaurant is much larger than I expected. Everything was clean, and our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I ordered the Lox Plate, and it was outstanding. The salmon had the perfect texture and seasoning, the cucumbers and bagel were fresh, and all of the flavors paired together beautifully. I love seeing lox on a menu, but many restaurants either don't do it well or serve portions that are too small. Here, everything was spot on, and the portion was generous enough that I left completely satisfied. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal, and my husband and I have already said we'll be back very soon. This restaurant is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood, especially since there aren't many local breakfast spots nearby that aren't part of a chain. Highly recommend!

The Vanilla Iced Latte w/ Oatmilk was to my liking. It had no sugar and it was balanced flavor…read morewise. The Oatmilk always hits. The Corn Beef hash skillet was a good too. I will say a 4/5 - wish it had my Corned Beef and a bit more crisp. I liked that the onions & peppers were chopped the same size and had a good amount of cheese. Beautiful decor inside. Very bright and inviting. The staff is very nice but they definitely need more help in the dining room...maybe an extra waiter/waitress or 2. It does get very busy especially on the weekends. I will go there again.

I had a late breakfast here with a friend. It is a clean restaurant with comfortable seating and…read morevery pleasant people taking care of us. Their menu is eclectic, and they also have a bunch of specials on the blackboard. I had the Mexican Omelet, and it was delicious. I highly recommend.

Friendly neighborhood diner. Their hash is good, service was fast, and the overall dining…read moreexperience was spectacular. Plenty of street parking and my coffee mug was kept full.

Seriously ... this place rocks…read more I'm talking old school, flavor packed diner! I wish we had a place like this back in South Florida. You must check out if in the area.

Visited Blondies on a recommendation from a neighbor. Upon arriving there is plenty of off street…read moreparking in the lot next door to the relatively quaint establishment. The interior is decked out in old school decor with many memorabilia of comic/animation characters from a bygone era. The staff is friendly and direct, the cooks move competently and for food they have all of the expected classics at good prices, while also offering a rotating monthly specials with unique items that do really feel "special". The bathroom could use some updating and the space is a bit tight and warm from the kitchen. But overall the food is solid, the prices are fair, and the staff are friendly. If your local or visiting and looking for a classic diner , I would highly recommend you visit this unique and timeless establishment.

I wanted to write a review of how delicious everything was…read more Our server was amazing and everything was perfect. Just the gf and I and place gets packed quick, I think we got there around 9:45am. New breakfast spot close to home! Big shoutout from someone who works in food, everything was on point from the pancakes to biscuits and gravy to the salmon lox. Yummy!

This was an overall amazing café. We came here back in May. There were so many great-looking…read moreoptions on the menu that it took us a while to finally decide on the Southwest Breakfast Bowl and the Butterscotch S'mores Pancakes. Both dishes were flavorful and delicious. I was absolutely in love with the pancakes! They were gigantic, beautifully presented, and incredibly rich and satisfying. We were both very happy with our food. Our coffees, however, were just okay and not particularly memorable. The only downside, and the reason I'm taking off 1 star, was my bad experience with their seating policy. I had planned to stay for a while on a weekend to finish my coffee and get some work done. However, because the café was busy and completely full, a waitress politely came to my table and asked me to leave while I was in the middle of working. I understand that restaurants need to accommodate waiting customers, especially during busy hours, but I was still disappointed by the experience. I rarely have been asked to leave a café or coffee shop while I was in the middle of working. Because of this, I would probably choose another café in the future when I'm looking for a place where I can comfortably work for a while. That said, the food was fantastic, and I'd recommend coming here for the pancakes alone.

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've heard rumors that this was the go to corner spot for a great meal. To my surprise it wasn't…read morewhat I expected , I arrived with guests as we all wanted to try something different. I chose the turkey sandwich and it was kind of a let down. The best thing was the nice crunch from the toast it came on. There were maybe two slices of turkey on the sandwich. The rest was crisp lettuce and fresh tomato. The fries were great. The breakfast burrito was good but overly saucy it took away the flavor from the ingredients inside. The French toast was great if you have a sweet tooth but the bread was slightly smaller than I expected. The ambiance isn't anything extravagant but also homely in a way. It's a solid 4 and not a back to back ,but will consider going again in the future.

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!

Picked up my partner at O'Hare and decided to have a birthday breakfast! We get in the old diner…read morestyle restaurant, get seated at the bar and our waitress is ALREADY there with water and ready to take our order. I was impressed by that alone. We order eggs Benedict and the Mac wrap. They are out in less than 10 minutes. I give her and the cook props for the timing and the cook jokes, "all out of a microwave." HA! We knew that was not true. Looking at the menu, the ham off the bone looks like their specialty so we both were sure to get meals with that! We split the burrito and the Benedict. Both were lacking salt in my opinion but I understand under salting for the masses so us salt lovers can add our own with reckless abandon. Please note this is CASH ONLY! Which I missed despite the sign in the front. They do have an ATM with $2.75 fee. Pricing for the food did seem steep for a diner but it's 2025 and nothing is cheap. The food came out so fast I didn't get pics besides the rest of my burrito I ate at home.

Here's a cleaned-up version of your review that keeps your voice and message intact:…read more Had breakfast at Al and Andy's Restaurant this morning and it was very good! This is an old-fashioned mom-and-pop diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food was simple, homemade-style comfort food, and everything we had was delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive. I almost passed on trying this place because I saw a review mentioning rude staff and racist comments, but I'm really glad I gave them a chance. The majority of the kitchen staff was Hispanic, and one of the servers was as well, so I highly doubt those comments are accurate. The staff may be a little more mature/old-school, but they were absolutely not rude. BTW, my husband is Mexican, and everyone was very kind and polite to us. If you appreciate a full cup of coffee (they actually come around and top it off often!) and good, simple diner food, give them a try. Nice to see places like this still exist!

I absolutely love this place! The food is always delicious, the service is amazing, and I…read moreespecially appreciate that they're open late when so many other restaurants are closed. It's truly a neighborhood treasure and one of my favorite places to visit!

Mr stacks in Melrose park is perfect for breakfast or brunch after a trying morning!…read more The food is solid and the amount that you get for the price is excellent! My waitress was really knowledgeable in the menu and offered up recommendations! If you are in the mood for breakfast food swing over to Mr stacks in melrose park!

Busy Saturday morning after walking up & down river path for a couple hours... sat nearly…read moreimmediately. Orders taken, Drinks came quickly, food about 10 min later. Restaurant filling up about 10:30am. 2 egg breakfast was tasty. All good but Hash browns were not hot or crispy. Mr stacks pancakes did not disappoint. Service was really excellent. Attentive & on point. Good breakfast spot.