We took a loooooong break from this place after my first review in 2017; on subsequent visits, the…read moreplace was still TOO LOUD to have a pleasant dinner with a group of two or four. So it was off our list for a while. We've now started eating at the bar, which gets us away from much of the noise, and the food and service are still excellent. Today two of us came for lunch; our server Clarissa was very attentive to my guest's need for a gluten-free meal, and also cheerfully got the pounding music turned down so we could hear each other talk. If only there was a way to address the noise issue overall, I would be happy to give this place five stars...!

Flavors were good and the service was average…read more We ordered their "Our Chicken Parm" although the flavors were good, the plate did not have good temperature, there were parts of the chicken that were cold. It seemed like they had it made due to beating their top selling plate. The chicken had a rubbery feeling, for sure did not meet the hype. We ordered it and it was served very fast. In the other hand, their "Pesto Cavatappi" was served warmed and you could tell it was just made. The chicken on this dish tasted very good and the texture was very different from the Chicken Parm. I would recommend this dish instead of their number one as it was told to us by the server. We ordered two cappuccinos and their Flourless Chocolate Cake. Both cappuccinos were very milky and not warm enough. The dessert was really good but it also took a while to get it. We were half way done with our cappuccinos. Price - I feel they are priced too high for a chicken dish and pasta. Although it is a good portion it is still chicken and pasta. It was $31 for the chicken parm and $26 for the Cavatappi. The dessert was $12 It was a busy day but they should still keep their standards and serve food with the right temperature. I will give it another change for sure.

I'm originally from the PNW (Seattle). Moved to SoCal 35 years back then to Chicagoland almost 3…read moreyears ago. Loved Village Inn. And even SoCal had a few until they almost all petered out. And Baker's Square closed YEARS ago in SoCal. Missed their pies and baked goods! So imagine my (pleasant) surprise when I found this little place in Palatine! I decided to head there for a brekky on a cool May morning. Stepped in, saw all the breads, pastries, and pies along the front counters- wow. I was greeted warmly and seated instantly. My waitress came right away, and I ordered unleaded (decaf for those in the know). It came in a little pot, ala IHOP, and was really, really GOOD. Wow. Decaf has come a long ways from the Sanka days! I ordered the INN-CREDIBLE V.I.B. which allowed me to order 4 yummy items of my choice - I chose the french toast (yummy and spiced just right albeit w/room temp syrup- not a deal-breaker but notable), a strawberry crepe (totally awesome strawberries, but the crepe was a bit colder than expected); scrambled eggs (always a nice stalwart) and two turkey sausage links (as with the frenchie above, nicely flavored!). The ambience was modern, updated, and felt welcoming and (thankfully) a bit familiar. Brought back some good ol' memories even if only the Baker's Square part of the menu was just pies nowadays. But the Village Inn lives on! And that counts - and I'll return. You should check it out too if you enjoy a good brekky at a classic American diner!

We stopped in for brunch on a Sunday. The dining room has a contemporary design but also has…read moreelements that remind you of the prior Baker's Square. Overall it is cheerful and comfortable but the air conditioning was cranked up a little too much making me want to leave as soon as possible. The service was friendly and attentive although we were seated next to the kitchen so we overheard many of the staff's comments as they were going in and out of the kitchen. One of the waitstaff was clearly counting down the three hours left on his shift. The food was okay. While reviewing the menu you'll like notice the low prices. While that was nice to see you do get what you pay for. For 13 dollars and change I got the VIB breakfast where you pick four items from a few different categories. I chose scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, bacon and half a waffle. The portions were small and most of the food likely only needed to be reheated to be served. We are glad we gave Village Inn a try but will likely opt for a different place next time.

Went to Brunch Cafe for a family celebration breakfast. Total of 8 in the party. I made…read morereservations the night beforehand with ease. Our table was ready when we arrived. The waitress started taking our beverage orders the minute we sat down. She waited a reasonable amount of time to come back for our food order. Food came out quickly and correctly!! She was excellent in serving us never felt rushed even though the restaurant was packed. Very reasonably priced for a large party. The food at Brunch Cafe is always great! Good size portions and soup is always on!!

Two of us went to Brunch Cafe for a late breakfast. It had been a while since we went there so we…read morewere looking forward to our visit. 10 AM on a Friday morning is a great time to go - there were plenty of open seats and we were greeting and seated right away. Our server was attentive and we placed an order almost right after sitting down. My guest had eggs benedict and I had the avocado toast. The benedict looked great and was told it tasked wonderful. The avocado toast was also very good. Their portions are very large and a good value for the money. Even with open seats, it is loud in the restaurant. There doesn't appear to be any sound baffling so the voices echo. It can he hard to talk since they noise can be loud. Other than that, the visit was very nice. I don't usually comment on rest rooms, but had the opportunity to use it while there. The men's room was bright and clean. The big issue here is parking. There are not that many spots in front of the restaurant and they fill quickly - not just for Bruch Cafe customers, but for other stores in the plaza. It's very difficult to find a close spot, especially when your companion uses a walker. Before going, know the experience will be good, but it may be frustration trying to park.

Staff is incredibly kind and welcoming! 5/5 from the moment i walked in. Very inclusive and warm…read morespace, easy to find a cozy spot to work or outdoor seating with shade. Great music! Would come back just for the staff and vibe. But since we are here, cocktails were thoughtfully curated and executed to perfection! Espresso was well pulled and great flavor. Food menu has soo many delicious options. I'll definitely be back! Happy Pride!

Barista Tara is a rockstar!! I visited CoCo & Blu the other day and inquired about latte art. I was…read moretold that the amazing artist who'd once made my drink had moved out of state, but that everyone else there could make hearts and flowers. Enter Tara, who said she'd try her best to make something special. She delivered an adorable bear on my drink! She said she might be able to do better, but I loved her effort and enthusiasm. My friend and I headed outside to enjoy our drinks on the patio. Several minutes later, Tara came outside carrying another latte. She had PERFECTED the latte bear and gave it to us for free! She made my entire day. Thank you to Tara for the amazing art and for going above and beyond in your customer service!! I can't wait to go back for my next coffee and hope she's working when I do.

I absolutely loved it. First time dinning experience and the dinner was lovely. Stared off with a…read morecrab cake appetizer, which was very delicious, followed by french onion soup and steak dinner. I had my steak medium well and they did it perfectly 10/10. Delicious house wine followed by a gigantic key lime pie. Our server was so sweet, attentive and made this a very pleasant dining experience. The restaurant is very nice inside, we set in one of the booths which very cozy and intimate.

This is not the same palm court as it use to be. We went here for Father's Day brunch and being…read moredisappointed is not even the right expression. The buffet was dirty and messy, there was no food to choose from as the trays were empty- mind you we were there at noon. When my father went and said something the owner was a quite defensive but did not like his feed back. She was even worse to her employees. To top is all off she even came up to my dad and asked what it was exactly he was looking for and when he said better quality she went absolutely ballistic and ask him to pack him a bd his family of 10 and leave. The level of customer service was appalling. If you would like a messy, dirty and poor quality brunch this would it. WORST EXPERIENCE AND THE OWBER SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED. Update: I stand by my review and appreciate the reply from the business owner. Unfortunately this is not what had unfolded and she did ask my dad to leave... we could have left a tip, but there was no level of service provided that would have been gratuity worthy. If you would like a poor executed brunch and disappointing experience, please make a reservation.

I try to come here when I am in the area as the food is very good. I mostly eat the gyros when I…read morecome but have tried other items also none of which is disappointing. You get good sizes portions and the food is hot. The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is clean and has enough sitting. You will always see friends there sitting around talking and not being rushed. It's a neighborhood place and not a chain.

Back in town and had to stop. Lunch today was the chicken pita w/ coke. Delicious as always. Staff…read morewas smiling and the eating area spotless. Upbeat atmosphere. I hope they are around for another 70 years. Highly recommended!

Our first visit to the Egg House was a pleasant surprise. The food and The presentation was…read moreExcellent! Coffee outstanding and last but not least our Server Mishel was absolutely delightful. Also this place has such a charming atmosphere. We definitely will be returning.

Super cute cafe. I enjoyed the gluten free tres leches French toast. The service was very attentive…read moreand friendly. The restrooms could really be cleaner though. They were a bit unpleasant

Our Burger Club finally made it's way to Jimmy D's back in December of 2025. It was a Monday night,…read moreand kinda cold outside. There were seven of us and we all converged from Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. Jimmy D's doesn't come up on your normal burger place lists in and around the area, but we saw a post somewhere and knew we had to check this place out, especially if it ended up being across from the future home of the Chicago Bears. We'd probably end up hanging out there and wanted to make sure it was a good enough place to hang and be a part of the action, whilst not paying for said action. Anyhoo, we all pulled up to find a nice parking lot next to/behind the restaurant. It's a cool place with a couple entrances (one in the lot and the other from the street). It's a nicely adorned building and has the requisite sports decor on the inside with plenty of televisions to watch many games at once. There was plenty of seating for our group as it was quite empty on a Monday night and there wasn't any game of note when we were there. We called ahead letting them know our numbers and they accommodated us with a reserved table. They were attentive and constantly refilled out waters and sodas and brought more beer when needed/requested. The service was friendly and attentive. We were there for the burgers of which there are four options: the House burger, the Fried Egg Burger, the Mac Daddy, and a Black Bean burger. However, stipulations for being in our club is that you can only order a red meat-based burger. We did order the buffalo sauced wings as an appetizer to share. They were sauced nicely, not too hot, and quite good. I would definitely recommend getting them if you visit. I also ordered the cream of chicken soup. It was a perfect option for the cold night and I rank it among one of the better cream of chicken soup options in the suburbs. While not a sommelier of cream of chicken soup, I do rank it quite well: I think it matches Jameson's Char House for quality, thickness, and flavor. Mama clearly knows what she's doing with her soup. I opted for the Mac Daddy burger. It's prepared with: black angus beef, boom boom sauce, house mac n' cheese, bacon, fried onions, sliced jalapeños, toasted brioche. I normally don't opt for the special/signature house sauces as I've been burned before by these so-called "recommended" house sauces (I'm looking at you, Lucky Burger, with your terrible "dijonnaise" sauce - ugh, don't get me started on THAT sauce). However, I was told it's a hot sauce for the burger and figured it wouldn't overpower everything else on the burger. The mac n' cheese was a tad creamy, but so what, the bacon, fried onions, jalapenos, and boom boom sauce cut into the creaminess a bit and it worked. And it didn't overpower the flavor of the burger, which I thought it would, but somehow didn't. I really liked this burger, the bun held up, the bacon stayed crispy, and jalapenos and sauce added a nice kick but not overwhelmingly so. I would get this again. The sandwiches come with housemade fries or tots, but I know that if tots are offered, you can (generally) never go wrong with tots (I'd point out Puck's Pub but they closed and did the world a favor in doing so). Everyone generally liked their burgers and would return again. In our 5 point scale, Jimmy D's District got a 4.25. They have a nice brunch menu and drinks to match and I want to try them out someday. Let me know if you're going and I'll meet ya there if available.

Talk about a hidden gem! Jimmy D's sits in Arlington Heights - a Northwestern burb of Chicago…read more Having a heavy Greek influence, Jimmy Ds was started by Demetrios "Jimmy D" Demarakis, after he migrated to America from a small village in Greece back in 1968. In 1986, Jimmy D's was born. Food & drinks I tried: Buffalo mac & cheese Cream of chicken with rice soup The Mac Daddy Burger with Greek Fries Apple Walnut bread pudding Espresso martini Mapleberry breeze The Mac Daddy Burger deserves respect lol It comes with their boom boom sauce, mac & cheese, fried onions, bacon and sliced jalapeños on a brioche bun! The buffalo mac & cheese truly surprised me. It's covered with an ale cheese sauce that is full of flavor and on top, there are buffalo chicken crisps! So good! The Greek Fries were my other favorite! It has a roasted garlic aioli, crumbled feta and oregano. I could eat an entire plate of it with no problem! On Fridays and Saturdays in the evening, there is live music but outside of the live music, the environment is lively, the service from everyone was pleasant and attentive, and there are TVs everywhere, like literally! I can totally see why this place is a neighborhood favorite and if you visit, you'll understand why too! Stop by and tell em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you!