A step back in time! My husband and I were in town for a wedding when we chose Joni's Diner for a…read moreSaturday brunch. We had a quick ten minute wait for a table. It is clearly a beloved local place. We ordered a cinnamon roll, eggs Benedict, and banana bread French toast. For us, the cinnamon roll was just okay (thankful that our waitress warmed it up for us). Benedict's didn't have too much ham, but it had a great flavor. The highlight was the banana bread French toast and a side of biscuits and gravy. While the French toast, it was lighter than expected! The biscuits and gravy were unique and very savory. Service was prompt and kind and the ambiance was like a true throwback place.

Have you ever wished you could step back into 1975, when diners had shiny silver accents and cozy…read morebooths that looked just like the movies? This place brings that feeling to life! We came with the whole family, and wow--the décor is absolutely incredible. Every little detail makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. The staff? Truly some of the kindest people we've met. They made us feel so welcome, and their hospitality made the experience even better. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was unforgettable, and honestly... I wish I could pack this diner up and take it everywhere with me! If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and support this amazing place. We can't wait to come back!

Do not pass this spot up! Great hearty portions done to perfection by fast, friendly staff. Worth…read moredriving for! Thank you, Ray's for a perfect breakfast experience

The food is delicious and served hot & quick! Love the generous portions. However, my only…read morecomplaint is the coffee! I do enjoy a good cup of coffee with my breakfast & although they're always on top with refilling, it is a very light & weak coffee. I can see the bottom of the cup right through. Very weak & watery.

Loved it again!! Made a visit on a summer TH evening w out a reservation, but we seated right away…read more(it was packed) We live the "feel" of the place, elegant and a good spot to have a conversation....and then there is the food. First, it starts w the excellent homemade bread - the. I had the lasagna. It was huge (I enjoyed finishing the leftovers), thick and had a generous amount of ground beef. The cup of soup served before was awesome. The tortellini and gnocchi were loved as well. We can never make it to desert! Too full... Great time and excellent service

Absolutely incredible food, incredible staff, and incredible vibes. This is the perfect spot for a…read moreweekday dinner or a fun weekend night out. Couldn't recommend it enough. The Untraditional Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan was unreal, so flavorful and just done perfectly. The staff are amazing and truly make you feel so welcome. It's the kind of place you just want to keep coming back to.

People told us waking in that the breakfast was amazing. Told us to order anything for breakfast…read more We didn't listen and got a Reuben Sandwich which was amazing and the Chicken Salad Cranberry sandwich which was also very good. The homemade potato chips were the most amazing potato chips you could consume maybe ever. The decorations are also fantastic honoring America and Veterans. Can't wait to go back for breakfast if lunch is so epic!

A very off beat Resturant in an industrial mall, but a tribute to all our past and present…read moreveterans. That said, good seating and plenty to take in. Food was great, well presented, and delicious. Service by our server, attentive and very friendly. Totally recommend breakfast here. Only drawback, a bit difficult for the handicapped to get up the stairs, but with some assistance worth to see the true tribute to our US forces! Thank you again for being there!

A little pricey but the service and food is amazing! Even…read morehave a secret Pizza Menu too!! 100/100 stars!

Food is good. Pancake is a must to have…read more Service is excellent from everyone. Thank you to our server today. Emily or Miley. Ambiance is good.

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!

Fred's Diner is the very definition of a hidden gem. It's the kind of cozy, no-frills, family‑run…read morespot you might call a "hole in the wall," but the food and hospitality make it absolutely unforgettable. We stopped in for a simple breakfast, and it turned out to be one of the best we've had in a long time. I ordered an omelette loaded with every vegetable they offered, and they were more than happy to customize it exactly the way I wanted--something you don't always get at small diners. My husband had their ham and eggs, and he said it was the best he's had in years. Even the buttered wheat toast was exceptional, which really says something about the care they put into every plate. The service was friendly and genuine, the atmosphere was charmingly old-school, and the food was outstanding. We will definitely be back any time we're in the area. Highly recommend Fred's Diner to anyone visiting Grayslake or passing through--you won't be disappointed!

I had no idea what to expect but hoped for an actual diner... it was! If you are looking for fancy…read morego elsewhere. If you want great food, great service and great prices, check out this awesome hidden gem I discovered with my kid today. I told him that was the definition of a diner and how I grew up.

Whitney's continues to be that small town diner in downtown Grayslake. Perfect for breakfast and…read morelunch. Today we had the Quesadilla scramble with eggs and steak. Also a Savory Omelet with sausage, bacon, veggies and cheddar. Both were served hot and quickly and were really good and fresh. Our server was really good and always a smile. If you are looking for a very low-key, good food and enjoyable breakfast, you have to try Whitney.

This is the breakfast place to go that is super affordable. Love the old 1980s style restaurant…read more Had the veggie skillet and was very good. Only problem is they need to clean the bathrooms.