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    Yolk Diner

    3.4 (111 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Ana V.

    Had the ham and eggs, the ham was delicious very juicy, that's important. Coffee was awesome, the service was great, I got my favorite waitress so that's a plus.

    Omelette (ham, cheese, green pepper, mushroom) cheesy grits and pancakes!
    Christopher G.

    Had the chance to have breakfast at Yolk Oak Park today. There was another business at this location last time I was in the area but I decided to dine in anyway. I was seated in a spacious booth with a menu and water was brought immediately. Though there were several breakfast options I ordered an omelette with ham, cheddar cheese, mushrooms and green pepper. My sides were pancakes and cheesy grits. FOOD QUALITY Everything in the mean was done well. The eggs were fluffy, the veggies were fresh and but not undercooked, and the pancake were of good size and taste. I'm not a grits eater but the cheesy grits were delicious and something I would definitely order again. My meal was accompanied by a fresh glass of orange juice. SERVICE My server greeted me was attentive as she took my order. She checked in me a few minutes after I began eating to see if I was satisfied. OVERALL I would definitely recommend Yolk to anyone for breakfast. Not so busy that there's a wait. Upbeat 80's-90's music in the background that wasn't disturbing for someone who might prefer a quiet experience. NOTE: Yelp offered a 10% discount coupon (dine in) for "Checking in" but when I showed it to the server she was unaware of the offer and the owner stated they had no mean to process it (ie code or coupon number) so be sure to mention this if you get the same offer.

    Delicious!!!  Everything tastes incredible!
    Alexandria L.

    Delicious!!! Great food and service! Want too crowded and our waitress was incredibly sweet

    Yolk All-Star Combo, Cinnamon Roll French Toast
    Tracy W.

    First stop when I got to Chicago to one of my daughters favorite restaurants. We were seated immediately in a cute booth. Environment was nice and very clean. On to the food, there were so many great options. I ordered the corned beef hash, I must say it was only ok, the corned beef lacked seasoning, but potato's and eggs were great. My cousin had the build your own skillet with chorizo, spinach, and cheddar cheese it was amazing. My daughters had the Yolk All Star, which is 2 eggs, bacon and French toast of your choice. They got red velvet & cinnamon roll French toast and they both loved it. I definitely recommend this restaurant and I'll definitely go back.

    Dan M.

    Yolk is a great chain! The food is always so good! 1st time at the Oak Park River Forest location. I got the Rickey Omelet and my partner got the Corned Beef and Eggs. Our server was super sweet. The lady who brought out our food spilled the whole tray of our food; the 1st time brought out our food. My partner got syrup all over her shirt because of the error. She definitely should have brought the table/holder tray stand for bringing out the food. I do understand mistakes happen.

    It's was delicious

    Great service and great food they were fast to sit us down and very polite. Everyone was in a great mood cracking jokes with the customers having a decent conversation for the time being spent at the table. We asked for different sugar for the health issues we face and they were completely fine with giving us sugar free stuff. Amazing place and restaurant must try again.

    Five egg omelette with bacon, sausage, ham, onions, cheese, and mushrooms. "It was the biggest omelette I've ever seen!"

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    Great pancakes and nice service. Friendly staff and our food was delivered quickly. Everything was tasty.

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    It wasn't much better when it was grandmas a little too commercial for a local breakfast place too corporate cold & univiting

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    Food was okay. Bathroom was gross, my shoes stuck to the floor. Service was good, our server was very nice.

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    Enjoyed everything including service. Latte check, cheesy grits check.... Omelette with real ham. Will definitely be back.

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    The food was really good! I would definitely recommend it. The service was also great, but the restaurant was a little crowded.

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    Ask the Community - Yolk Diner

    Do you have discounts for veterans on Veterans Day?

    Yes, 20% off for Veterans today.

    Are you open on Veterans' Day 2024? and if so, what're your hours?

    Yes we are open regular hours... 7 AM to 2:30 PM.

    Is this location byob?

    Hi! We are working on getting our BYOB licenses from the city of River Forest. So for right now, we are not allowed to offer it.

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    Chili's

    Chili's

    (48 reviews)

    I love their Triple Dipper appetizer. Those Nashville Hot mozzarella and Honey-Chipotle chicken…read morecrispers are the bomb! My Tito's Watermelon Spritz cocktail was delicious. Greg at the bar is awesome! Service was great.

    It's been a while since I been to a Chili's and since most of the TGIF Fridays closed down near me…read morethis is the next best thing to good ole American food that brings variety and comfort..BUT this location was an ultimate let down. Upon entering there was already miscommunication on the hostess part about seating us because he claimed our whole party wasn't there but WE were and he genuinely apologized which I can appreciate because people do not know how to communicate when they are wrong. Anyway we were seated party of 6 and our waiter was so charming and down to earth. We called him T but for the life of me I cannot remember his real name. Anyway he took out drink orders and appetizers. He brought out our drinks and I cannot remember anyone complaining but boy is it coming. When the appetizer came out we ordered chips, salsa and gauc and the trio which was southwest eggrolls, cheese sticks and sliders.. no complaints about the chips, the southwest eggroll were good and I didn't get the chance to try the cheese sticks and the sliders (lil cheeseburgers) were over cooked and stale. We placed our orders and about 4 people from my group ordered a variation of the cheeseburger and someone had steak and broccoli and mashed potatoes and I had the Trio fajita which included steak, chicken and shrimp. As we waited for our order the restaurant loses power and I assume started running off the generator which was fine, it was busy so the system was overheating! As our order began to come out and everything was cold! From the all the burgers to the overcooked steak to my fajitas! How do you bring out a plate of fajitas that ain't sizzling?!? It's supposed to sizzle!!! How do you feed someone a cold cheeseburger? And if I'm paying 27 dollars for some fajitas I expect it to at least be hot!! I'm so upset about this because this was supposed to be my dinner and I ended up at McDonald and I don't even like McDonald's! Anyway no one at my table ate which was sad and we can say none of us will ever be back! And I thought about it, even if you lost power and that's the reason the food was cold you cold have easily remade the food. I think it would have been that simple

    Boston Market - 822

    Boston Market - 822

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    Sorry to say, looks like they went out of business. Went there on March 23, 2026. It's a shame…read morebecause I really liked their food.

    Well for once this was a restaurant that was popular in the 1990s for rotisserie and I never tried…read moreit cuz during that time it was super expensive and I wasn't making enough money it's still expensive now but the reason why I came here is to compare this place since they were the ones who originated the idea of rotisserie chicken before Sam's club and Costco started selling $5 chicken rotisserie style. A lot of these Boston markets are going out of business because of the trends uncertain franchises being overpriced especially with the cost of fuel in cars and other things that are so expensive Nationwide. I needed a bucket list despite that I bought Sam's club rotisserie chicken earlier but that's for dinner and I'm not going to eat the whole thing. Some of that chicken I got from Sam's club I'm going to make into my lunch tomorrow for my working day. Other than that if I compare the rotisserie chicken that they sell here for $12.99 versus the $5 chickens from Costco and Sam's club this really beats those two rotisserie chickens. The way they do their chicken here it's organic also they don't layer it with seasonings like Sam's club using Lawrysor a lot of salt in both Sam's club and Costco. I would have to come back to buying a whole chicken in regards to how it was cooked inside it wasn't dry like Sam's club or Costco it didn't have that two day old dryness that you know that it's not exactly fresh chicken that they had as a whole. As for the sides the cream spinach was delicious the cornbread was just meh ok. It wasn't bad but it wasn't like the best tasting cornbread that I would do cartwheels or say wow likewise with the chicken soup. Green beans was the same thing it was just meh good. It didn't have that crispiness for the green beans that I've tasted better with the freshness. No I ended it with the apple pie and surprisingly the pie was very delicious. I would expect the crust to be very dry and then the fillings was not too full of sugar for Apple neither was it too dry but it actually had the right juiciness or moisture in the apple pie I only order the slice especially since I'm in a pre-diabetic state of health that I have to be concerned about. Service was decent they were just opening at 11:00 I came in at 11:30 on a Sunday ambience was pretty quiet but amiable with the staff it was just one lady and one Young teenager. Other than that not all the sides where delicious where I would do cartwheels or say wow. Reason for 3 stars ask for server Hammit she is very friendly and amiable and will also enlighten you on all the selections on the menu

    Kettlestrings Tavern - BUFFALO WINGS (12PC)

    Kettlestrings Tavern

    (87 reviews)

    Kettlestrings is a great local bar with solid food and a welcoming neighborhood feel. It is a…read moresmaller space, so when it gets busy it can feel a bit tight, but we went around seven on a Saturday night and were able to get comfortable seats at the bar. They carry our favorite beer, Allagash, which was a nice bonus! The food was very good. Cheese curds to start, yum! I ordered a burger that was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, and John had the chicken sandwich, which he also really enjoyed. Everything came out fresh and well prepared. The corner location was quiet when we visited, and while it is winter now, the outdoor seating looks like it would be fantastic in the warmer months. I also loved learning that Kettlestrings is the name of the founding family of Oak Park. A thoughtful, well done neighborhood spot that we will definitely be back to.

    A native of Chicago, I have been residing in the Southwest for some time and was craving a quality…read moreburger. We had nearly planned to dine at Cooper's Hawk (CH), but instead chose this establishment after passing by it, as it appeared to be quite peaceful and inviting. My friend, her children, and I--forming a party of four--were all eager to try the fried cheese curds. They did not disappoint and provided sufficient portions for all of us. We placed our orders: the 12-year-old selected the house salad with chicken, which was generously-sized; the 10-year-old ordered chicken tenders with a side of fries, which was plenty for him. My friend opted for the bourbon-brined chicken sandwich with a side of fries and reported that it was delicious. I ordered the Oak Park burger, which was absolutely divine--juicy, flavorful, and satisfying enough to fill me without needing to consume all the fries. I am pleased we chose this restaurant over the overpriced and somewhat overrated Cooper's Hawk. I also enjoyed a couple of Old Cubans as part of the experience. The atmosphere was exceptionally relaxed; the background music and the TVs playing football allowed us to converse comfortably, creating a warm and cozy environment. If I did not live in what I consider the somewhat dull state of Texas, I would certainly return. I am hopeful to visit again soon, as I am already dreaming of that enjoyable experience. My gratitude goes to the chef, the young male server with glasses and curly hair (apologies for forgetting your name), and the female bartender that evening, for providing a warm, cozy, and memorable night along with a delicious dinner.

    Pop's Place - Stuffed pepper soup

    Pop's Place

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    Greetings my Foodzies, recently we tried out a restaurant called Pops Place at 8418 w Grand Ave…read more River Grove. It a small spot tucked away I a little strip mall at Grand Ave and Thatcher. There's a table and window seats for fine in, the young man who took our order was very friendly and polite. We ordered a steak sandwich with fries and a combo (beef and sausage) the steak sandwich was decent size it just needed a more seasoning, the fries were crinkle cut frozen fries (we prefer fresh cut) and needed to be a crispier. The combo was tasty and good size. I give this restaurant 4 stars nice little spot. Try it out and let me know what you think. Ciao, Ciao for now.

    Down-to-earth, humble spot for some Chicago fast food!…read more They have gyros, hot dogs, burgers, shish-kabob, Italian beef, fries, onion rings, and more. When I was here I got the #8 Greek chicken which was nicely seasoned broiled chicken, garlic bread, and rice. It came piping hot and fresh and served with a drink. I loved it! Their fries and onion rings were delicious, too. Pop's totally reminds me of a true Chicagoan spot for some grub - you'll see locals coming in and out while talking with the staff (because they're regulars) about the Bears, work, or construction nearby on I-90 (very Chicagoan). I loved the lowkey and charming feel here. Their pricing is affordable with most combos (including fries and a drink) being under $11. It's better to eat individually or with 1 person if you want to dine-in since they don't have tables inside, just a built-in tabletop against the walls so you're facing the window/wall when you eat. I recommend taking your food to-go. The 2 men at the counter helping me were personable and approachable. Located in a tiny stip mall off the busy street, this place is a small spot with convenient parking right out in front. Pop's is one humble fast-food place that serves up fresh menu items and Chicago classics. I'd recommend it!

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