I've lived in this neighborhood for 25 years but I didn't discover Yellow Rose Cafe until five years in. I feel like I wasted five years. It's a great neighborhood diner. The food is consistently great . The owner and chef Angelo and staff are always friendly and greet you. Hands-down they have the best corned beef hash in the city... or anywhere I've ever been. Our own little "Cheers" Yours truly, Cliff Claven read more

This is a great neighborhood diner/cafe. I have been going here on and off since 1990. Great breakfast! This week only- starting 3/30/26 celebrating 30 years in business with their original side walk special priced as it was 30 years ago! $5.99 read more

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Yellow Rose is CASH ONLY! They don't make diners like this anymore. Beautiful, old school breakfast spot with an incredibly friendly staff and cheap, delicious food. I got the steak skillet, which initially felt a bit small for me but actually was incredibly filling. With some salt, pepper and the homemade hot sauce, it was perfect. My friend and I shared some banana pancakes, which were also delicious. The toast came with some kind of fig jam which I do not try but my friend did and demanded I mention how good it was. So, the fig jam is good. A delicious glimpse into America's past, places like Yellow Rose are a dying breed and deserve to be supported. read more

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This place is small, but cozy. It's such a cute diner. The prices are really good. I ordered the scrambled eggs, 2 sausage links, and 2 pancakes. It's good breakfast. The pancakes are almost like crepe style. The scrambled eggs need a little seasoning. The sausage were ok. Overall the breakfast is good. Service excellent. Cute little neighborhood diner. Very friendly staff. read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Pancakes, scrambled Eggs Any Style with Breakfast Meat (2 Pcs) - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yellow Rose Cafe is a true hidden gem. Cash-only breakfast spot with signature lunch plates that are absolutely worth coming back for. The service is super fast, the food comes out hot and fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. The homemade salsa is delicious--easily one of the highlights of the meal. Simple, authentic, and done right. If you're looking for a no-frills place with great flavor, quick service, and a local vibe, this spot delivers every time. Highly recommend! read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Menu - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We're staying in Chicago for the first time, and we found this gem down the road from where we were staying. And this was hands down the most comforting atmosphere and delicious breakfast! Staff is great and welcoming. Definitely recommend their banana French toast and House omelette. read more

**CASH ONLY** Classic breakfast joint known for their corned beef. They were featured on Chicago's Best for this. The corned beef was very tasty and the jelly for the toast was great. Very friendly and speedy service. read more

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Once again... great food, great service Yellow Rose Cafe never disappoints!! Warms the heart and fills the stomach read more

06/11/24 - Jest anudder day in paradise 73 degrees & sunny. Walked to Express Auto to check on my cars body work then Moised on down to Yellow Rose Cafe 1.3 miles from my house w/my brother in law to grab some breakfast. We both ordered the Sidewalk Special for $8.99. What do you get for $8.99 you might ask? Well I'm going to tell you. 2 eggs, 2 sausage, hash browns, 2 pieces of toast & coffee. Yellow Rose is a quaint little cafeteria style joint with/a counter & bar stools & tables. Good server that's friendly &. Chatty. Nice place, good vibe & good inexpensive food read more

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Such a small town homey feel and friendly diner! Place is pretty small and they were busy but we were able to snag two seats at the counter. Everyone seemed to know each other, and our waitress made us feel like we were part of the family. Listening to the banter between locals and staff was pretty entertaining during our meal. Food was good, you can tell it was fresh. Only thing that caught us off guard was the CASH ONLY sign on the wall halfway through our meal. We will be sure to be better prepared next time! read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for a retro cafe with delicious, fresh food and a laid back atmosphere, this is it! We went in around 10 on President's Day and got the last two tables to push together for our group of 4. Immediately for drinks and menus which had so much great sounding stuff we were immediately overwhelmed - in a good way! Luckily I noticed the "cash only" sign as one of our couples needed to find an ATM. Took me almost as long as he was gone to decide what I wanted! Cool was right there making our food old school and I loved that it was all fresh to order. Waitress was patient with us and thankfully explained the cook's idea of "sunny side up" and we all changed our eggs a little to ensure they were the done-ness we preferred! Food came out fast and everything was fantastic' Would highly recommend if you're looking for the opposite of stuck up and sophisticated - lol! read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - My husbands Mexican steak (honestly don't remember the actual name). - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The perfect Chicago diner. The prices are good, the service is quick and courteous, and very straightforward and the place is not fancy at all. We love that we have such a great little spot in the neighborhood where we can get good food and chat with our neighbors. Also, their house made hot sauce is delicious! read more

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Is a cute and cozy place.. is pretty small but the people that work there are super nice... the food was amazing.. it tasted so good. Definitely going back. It is only CASH read more

Owner was sour when I walked in. Just not welcoming. Saw price on outside board and wanted to give it a try but with that welcome I wasn't interested. You the face of the place find someone that might smile once in awhile. read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Outside building. - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Chicago Special is fantastic tasting you get a sample of a little bit of everything and Angelo and Gus are on top of the ball, as for the service Colleen and helping her is Roger. The place is so homey it make you feel like your in you moms kitchen because everything is homemade in there. The food is always fresh and hot and tasty I have yet to experience a bad meal there yet. Thanks to everyone who works there they're all a wonderful working team Kudos especially Angelo and Rula . read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Yellow Rose Cafe is a family owned restaurant. I have been going there for years and the food is just excellent! The owners are very nice and the service is very good. The waitress get to you quickly and takes your order, the food arrives at your table or the counter quickly and is hot. The restaurant is very nice inside and the specials are listed on the walls. You can't beat this restaurant so give it a try!! read more

I've been here a few times and would love to revisit. It's a homey, friendly place with great food and excellent service.

We take each other out to restaurant of their choice for birthdays, usually someplace fancy, celebratory, that we wouldn't normally go to. So she was surprised when I said Yellow Rose on Elston. See, I'm 73, not complaining but could be in better health, so I'm doing things always meant to do. in the late 1970's and 80's I worked down the street. Always attracted to it but i was still in stumble out of bed and get to work last minute years, and the guys, from top to bottom, drank lunch at the Irish bar down the street. They are a breakfast - lunch place. So this many years later I wanted to check out the corned beef hash they've been known for in recent years. It has a parking lot, looks like as many spots as tables! Everyone from staff to patrons were very friendly and helped with doors for my lady and walker. When people came in needing a larger table and walker then got in the way, the busboy moved it and later brought it back to her before we had a chance to ask. The menu looks great, I'd try most of it if we lived closer. Prices are about normal but quality or size is better on most dishes from what I saw. We just don't eat a lot anymore but their combos, omelets, and stuff all looked so tempting and well worth the money. But she was full on the biscuits and gravy. We are big fans of biscuits and gravy from a lot of travel in the south. It's not bad for Chicago, no doubt nice homemade biscuits. I had to try the corned beef hash, A side and one egg over easy on top, a large OJ and coffee and I was full. I cooked breakfast in New Orleans in my youth, The egg was perfect which wont impress most people but over easy... And a side of corned beef was plenty for me. And yes, this is not your run of the mill corned beef hash. Not some kind of mush with potato squares that you get even in most restaurants. Plenty of lean corned beef chopped and shredded and looking more like a pulled pork ind of thing but with perfectly soft but firm potatoes clearly cut fresh, a few specks of red bell pepper and onion and a whole lot of natural flavor. But remember they only take cash, Definitely recommended for a working persons hearty breakfast or lunch for the neighborhood, a great friendly place for retirees too. Just really good truly home cooked diner food at a fair price. read more

Their food is great the service is excellent and it's a little bit of old school breakfast and lunch cafe today Angelo and Gus made me a charcoal broiled full chicken breast sandwich with grilled and raw onions and tomatoes , lettuce and pickle on the side also the great fresh French fries with and Ice Cold Ice Tea with a slice of lemon in it delicious all around served by one of the best that serve there Colleen and helping her out was Roger thanks again . read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Charcoal grilled chicken breast - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came to the diner after arriving early in the morning at O'Hare and coming inside looks like a total local place which I totally love!!! The houses were super nice and friendly and took our orders. I had the Chicago best special with homemade corn beef and hash and eggs... food was so so very good and you can tell it was homemade!!! The waitress so many peoples names coming into the restaurant and would always come by and ask if we needed anything and refilled coffee like a pro!!! This place is a TOTAL MUST GO!!!! Love it!!!! read more

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What a nice find. A nice, clean, comfortable neighborhood restaurant with good food, very reasonable prices, lots of chatter going on of people enjoying themselves, and good friendly service. AND a huge parking lot for customers!!! read more

Today we sat at the counter. I prefer it to a table. It makes it a true a diner experience for me. read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Top portion of breakfast menu - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A classic diner, with great food at a very reasonable price. It's a smaller place so there is just one waitress per day. They are all wonderful. There are a whole lot of regulars that show up nearly everyday, including me. They have a meal advertised on a board outside the restaurant, 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, hash browns, and toast and coffee. "The sidewalk" with tax included for$10. They have homemade corned beef sandwich's that are lean and stacked high. Corned beef hash, homemade, that is awesome. It's a smaller place with 4 booths and three tables plus two counters. It's classic old school diner and the people that work there are likely to become your friend or at least remember your name. I give it 2 thumbs up. read more

First timer! Came in today and met the owner Angelo and the server Sarah! The ambiance is as cute as can be when you think of an iconic Chicago diner. While I waited for the my food I had a few cups of coffee and then they gave me a to go cup. There were so many reviews about the corned beef so I had to try it. I ordered corned beef hash as well as split pea soup. Everything is homemade and delicious. I can't wait to come back asap! read more

I have gone to Yellow Rose for years, always for breakfast. It's a real nice/friendly neighborhood restaurant, food is very good. Prices are reasonable, portions are ample, plenty of food. read more

Run, don't walk to this fantastic one of a kind neighborhood restaurant. Angelo, the owner/chef, takes great care in preparing fresh and delicious food. The daily specials are a great bargain, featuring homemade soup, sandwiches and full dinners. Look for delectable breakfasts, corned beef. turkey, , ham off the bone, chicken and beef. This intimate spot features less than 30 seats and ample free parking. Sara is the most efficient and fun waitress you'll ever meet. But everyone who works at Yellow Rose treats you like family. One tip -- bring cash, they don't take plastic. read more

This is home! Whenever I come back to Chicago to visit I have a list of friends I have to visit, a couple restaurants I might go to and ALWAYS Yellow Rose. At this point in my life I have given corned beef a chance at many places, I'm done, theres no point. The only place to eat corned beef and hash is here. Add some over easy eggs, toast with strawberry jelly and some of their homemade spicy habanero sauce. I love the crowd, the booths, the staff. It feels like what diners are supposed to be, good food for a fair price. read more

Go here. Unless you hate wonderful food, friendly service, and low prices. Then don't go here. The waitress Lori introduced me to the owner and you can see the chef making your eggs. It's tiny. Lot of regulars. I was told that if I sit at the counter I will have conversations with people who start out as strangers. And did I say the food was perfect? Breakfast and lunch. Mostly fifties American diner with some Mexican options. I had eggs over hard, crunchy hash browns, sausage patties, rye toast, homemade strawberry jam, and coffee. I'm going back tomorrow. read more

Bring cash. Definitely tastes like home cooked. Only opened limited hours so check before you go but definitely go. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food is GREAT!! Service is so friendly and family oriented!! And the ambiance is the perfect, cute little retro diner! I couldn't recommend this place enough. I've been looking for a nice nostalgic diner and I found it. Every time I've come here, I've only had great and fast service. Everyone is so friendly and lost of regulars come in! Music is always 60s-80s hits also which is cool. I just Love this place, I come every week. Prices are also fantastic especially in this economy lol I HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have gone here many times. Great food. Great service. Very friendly! (You must bring cash.) Thanks a lot!

My "Yelp search" for breakfast spots off the Kennedy between O'Hare and Chicago yielded this delightful cafe in the Jeff Park neighborhood. I feasted on a delicious Mexican skillet (poached eggs, chorizo, potatoes, jalapeno), tortillas, housemade hot sauce, and continually replenished coffee. YRC is clean as a whistle with plenty of off-street parking. I'll be back for the food and gracious service! read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Photo doesn't do this Mexican skillet justice. - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good food good service fresh food it's old school dinner no foo foo here can get busy at times worth the wait CASH ONLY!!!THK YOU

Excellent service, the women that helped me was great the menu is good the service was great, I look forward to coming back and trying other items in the menu. Very friendly staff , they had meat loaf and turkey that I'll have to come back and try. Cute little homey diner. It seems like a favorite among the locals read more

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A friendly spot, with plentiful coffee, really good food, and reasonable prices. Their homemade jam is delicious. It's the perfect diner.

Perfect waitresses regular coffee customers like family. Food excellent. The owner very nice parking in back. Well maintained parking lot

We just got home from today's brunch at Yellow Rose Cafe and they made our day! This is our absolute favorite place to have Saturday brunch. The owner puts his heart and soul into the food and you can tell. He pays attention to detail, flavor & quality. And the prices are ridiculously low!Every single thing we've had here is FRESH, FROM SCRATCH & DELICIOUS! My outstanding chicken melt with bacon, cheese, avocado, lettuce and tomato on sourdough was today's special and came with fries, drink & tomato basil soup (Heirloom tomatoes are from his garden) for a super great price and my boyfriend's corned beef hash was everything and more than what Chicago's Best portrayed on TV. Lori is a great server and had us laughing. They're doing an excellent job providing customers with delicious food & service during COVID crisis by practically safety & social distancing guidelines. They're wearing masks and gloves, enforcing customers to wear their masks when inside the cafe and when engaging with staff outdoors, l hand sanitizer is provided, they have a thick plastic shield up where you pay and have tables outside in the shade as well as tables socially distanced on the inside. They do takeout and delivery as well. Plenty of parking on street & in their lot. Angelo & his wife Rula came out to greet us because he remembered us and spent time talking with us. They even sent us home with his bomb pico de gallo, a huge tomato variety and Serrano, jalapeño and Mexican Piquant peppers all from his garden. THANK YOU SO MUCH ANGELO & RULA! You have made us foodies happy and lifelong customers! #SupprtLocalFamilyOwnedBusinesses #FreshFlavorful #Foodies read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - California Omelette was YUMMY - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow!! This is an awesome breakfast spot for the classics! Affordable, large portions and everything cooked perfect! Delicious meal! I had the 3x3x3. 3 perfect pancakes, 3 sausages (really good by the way) and 3 large eggs cooked PERFECT and we're huge! We also got a side of cornbeef hash that was the best I've ever had. We will definitely be ordering again soon! read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Cornbeef hash (incredible) - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a small, Mom and Pop, truck stop type diner that has a high recurring customer base. I read the reviews on Yelp and decided to try it though I think my wife may have brought us something home from here before. It was originally recommended by a lady at another restaurant nearby. The dining area is small but there was seemingly enough seating for everyone and there wasn't a line to wait for seating either. I actually got my food to go. There is plenty of parking - either in the parking lot behind the building or on the street (Elston). The place seems family owned and seems to be ran like a well-oiled machine. The staff is friendly, accommodating and patient. The woman who was serving me gave me a menu and allowed me to look it over until she could tell I had made a decision all while she juggled multiple dishes and plates in each arm. Prices are VERY reasonable and the helpings are a little larger than average. I got the 3,3,3 which was 3 eggs, 3 sausage links, your choice of 3 pancakes or hashbrowns (I got hashbrowns) with a side of wheat toast. My wife got the ham off the bone, eggs, pancakes and hash browns. That was only $18 and some change. They put plenty of napkins, utensils, and condiments in the bag. The food was tasty! Good, old fashioned breakfast food. I've had better breakfast (that certainly isn't a negative thing against them since I've eaten almost everywhere) but this definitely is a diner I'd come back to. The wait time was a little longer than usual for this kind of diner. I waited about 20 minutes for just 2 to go trays. They could use some extra staffing - especially on the weekends. It wasn't terribly long but longer than usual. All in all, a solid diner with great customer service and tasty, old fashioned breakfast food. Tip: This place is CASH ONLY. Which by the way, I really hate. I know places like this want to keep that classic feel of just handing them raw money but it's an inconvenience these days. Most money is electronic now and it'd be so much easier to just swipe my card and go. read more

Yellow Rose Cafe - Cash only!! - Diners Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Friendly place but be sure to bring cash. We were out of town and it seemed like it has its regular customers in there often. Food was good and the place was clean. read more