We love this place. We come here every few months for either a date night or family dinner. As soon as we arrive we ask about what pie they have and hopefully snag a piece. This time we had s'mores pie, mushroom soup, and the beet salad. All hits and pleased with service & food. Will be back! read more

Babcock's Grove House - Mushroom soup was new to me and fantastic! - Comfort Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

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I went here for the first time.. it will be my last.I first want to say that the staff was extremely friendly that was the only positive and it being a historic building was the the other. I had a classic Cheeseburger with fries.. the meat was extremely dry not juicy at all the fries were so over salted I literally had to brush it off. I was so hoping to like it.I was also shocked that they don't serve dessert till after 4 .. dessert is not just an after dinner treat.One more thing they didn't even come around for refills felt very rushed out. I'll stick with Shannon's and Grove Tavern. read more

Great beer cheese burger. The meat had a nice crust on the outside. The pretzel roll was nice and soft. I "little" greasy. Fries were plentiful, crispy and hot. Nearby public parking. Not a lot of tables but we were there before any crowds. Outdoor seating was available but we thought it might be marred by traffic and trains so we ate in. Plenty of servers to take care of us. Others in my party had chicken schnitzel, chicken salad and a classic burger and they all enjoyed the food. We'd go again if we're up that way. read more

Came in on a Lombard Cruise Night, which was a fun surprise--they had a special menu for it. I got the prickly pear lemonade with vodka, but I don't think there was any vodka in it. It tasted like a mocktail, though I was charged for the real thing. I had the Green Goddess sandwich--simple but fresh. There was a paste on the toast I wasn't expecting, but the server said it was their in-house dressing, which helped since I have allergies (wish the menu mentioned it). We shared the hummus plate, and it was delicious--especially the feta and olives. Extra bread was no problem. My partner got the Gouda burger and loved it. We also tried the salmon bowl, which was flavorful and fresh. It was a hot day and the doors were open--would've preferred AC, but it was manageable. Overall, a good experience. I'd come back to try more--and hopefully get a proper cocktail next time! read more

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We were in the area for an art walk and stopped in for a mid day meal after reading reviews on Yelp. Located in a historic building, is a cozy, family owned restaurant. We placed our order at the counter and food was served . I had the chicken apple brie sandwich. It was a but underwhelming. The bread was sourdough ,but was thin and lacked flavor. My husband had the chicken shnitznel dinner with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. Overall, the food and service was ok. read more

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I have been here a few times now and love their burger. It's my new favorite place for a burger. I love all the history on the walls too and that they don't encourage using technology or have any TVs or gaming machines to distract you. The fries are good too but I prefer them well done. They were a bit soggy when i didn't say well done but it does say Belgian fries so maybe they are supposed to be? They have great pies! And very original flavors but they can sell out quick. They have a limited amount and they change daily. read more

Super quaint little restaurant with a charming atmosphere of painted murals and tea lights strung across the ceiling. They have extended seating outside weather permitting as well. The pretzel appetizer comes with 2 big pretzels and 3 sauces. German mustard, beer cheese, and a cheddar and gruyere fondue. All were good especially the fondue but the trio would have been better if the mustard was a thick grainy mustard. The chicken schnitzel was good as it had a good thick crust, I honestly didn't care for the lingonberry sauce that would normally cover it but it had good enough flavor in the crust to stand on its own. The mashed potatoes that accompanied the dish were delicious as well. Shout out to my server Heather who was fantastic. read more

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My fiance and I came here for dinner on a Friday night. This restaurant is housed in a cozy vintage building, but accessibility is a bit difficult because there are large front steps and the railing does not extend all the way down to the sidewalk level. It's a small space inside (unless there's another hidden area I didn't notice!) The host was able to quickly clear a table for us and we were seated toward the nook at the back of the room with a lilac mural (Lombard is the lilac city) and strings of fairy lights overhead (perhaps this area needs a bit more lighting: an older couple at an adjacent table spent a significant amount of time using the flashlights on their phones to read their menus, with the side effect of them flaring into my eyes repeatedly for about 15 minutes). Our waitress was friendly but a little scattered, and it took her quite a while to acknowledge us or even bring water (at some point we were wondering if we were in a zone between servers or what). The manager who was circulating around later was very warm and interested in everyone's experience. Our food was great. I especially loved the creamy mushroom garlic soup: so velvety and flavorful! For entrees my fiance had the bacon beer cheeseburger, which he said was good but the pretzel bun was a little meh, and I had the brie lingonberry grilled cheese on sourdough, which was tasty. They also are "locally famous" for pie according to their website, so we knew we had to get something, and it ended up being Meyer lemon pie for both of us: think key lime but a bit less tart, very smooth with whipped cream on top and a slightly-too-thick but very tasty spiced cookie crust (the thickness made it difficult to hew through with a spoon or even a knife). Overall, the food was good enough that I'm sure we will return. read more

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Life is never dull or boring at Babcock's Grove House. A Lombard staple where not only do they have amazing burgers, but delightful desserts and super fast service. A nice patio is the Spring, Summer and early Fall. Dog friendly on the patio. read more

Babcock's Grove House - Sheppard's pie burger and a boatload of fries, take out with super easy process. - Comfort Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

the food and service are excellent. The atmosphere is cute, the downtown is buzzing and really fun on a summer night.

Very good and creative food, cozy atmosphere, excellent service! Very convenient right downtown. Will be back next time I'm in the area.

Honest review from an honest guy. Starting with the area. Super cute little place. Went with my g/f and the place is small so we were kinda cramped in our seats. Service was fast and nice. Food had a home cook meal taste to it, but was more on the mid side. Buffalo cheese curds were pretty fire (8.7/10 modified with ranch and feta tho) Grilled cheese pull pork was very meh like a 6/10 Barley any meat. BBQ sauce was very popularized regular brand taste. Fries were good. Salmond salad girlfriend said was a 7 or 8/10 (women always indecisive) read more

I just had a wonderful meal. I had the blue cheese sriracha meatloaf with the chive buttermilk mashed potatoes. just a touch of heat on the topping of the meatloaf, i wish i had more mashed. My friend had the Schnitzel BLAT(breaded chicken) which he loved, he really enjoyed the balsamic vinegar dressing that came with the side green salad. Overall a really good meal read more

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I really like this place and it's close enough to work. Chicken schnitzel dinner is great...would prefer something else than the berry sauce. Burgers are very tasty even the turkey shallot. Fries are great but for health reasons I get the mixed greens that are worth it. Brie grilled cheese is pretty good but for the price the chicken apple brie sandwich. Freebird buffalo chicken: not a fan...dry shredded chicken breast. Would love to come for dinner and try the wine and beer. read more

Babcock's is truly a gem in a historic building set right on the corner in Lombard. I love that everything is made in house, the service is down to earth, and in the summer the outdoor seating is lovely! I'm also now a huge fan of the speakeasy-style cocktail bar attached to the restaurant! Love this place all around! read more

The fries were cold and the salmon salad is kinda gross. I thought it would be whole piece of salmon but it was shredded, like canned salmon. I should have had a burger, which is usually very good. The mushroom is soup is very good. read more

We celebrated my 49th birthday here last night along with sending two of our four kids back to college. We had been here previously just a few times. We got seated right away (I know it was a Tuesday night....not too busy). The food was absolutely delicious! We got burgers and bowls. The cheese curds were fried to perfection...light and airy. The fries were so good! Our server was patient and so easy to work with. He never made us feel rushed or uncomfortable making requests to alter our meals. As a mom of teenagers, I love that this establishment has no TVs and that the food is made fresh. There needs to be more places like this! We will be eating here again soon. read more

Very cute inside and outside sections. We did have to order at the counter but then our food was delivered to our table. Very nice staff. The food was very fresh and delicious. read more

Babcock's Grove House - Asian honey smoked salmon bowl - Comfort Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Stopped by for an early dinner....Rosie our server was very nice . I ordered the apple Brie chicken sandwich, worst ever . My friend ordered the turkey burger which was okay. We got the key lime pie for dessert. When I informed Rosie my sandwich was bad she graciously removed it from the bill. They need to improve the sandwich or take it off the menu . read more

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First time here. Love the location first off. On the corner in downtown Lombard. The restaurant is a bit small, I went around noon on a Thursday so seating was no issue. You seat yourself and order at the front counter when ready (no traditional waiter/waitress). The girl at the front was very friendly and explained how their service worked. I got the breakfast burger and it was one of the better burgers I've had. All the ingredients were fresh and the burger was hot fresh off the grill. I got the balsamic greens on the side and that was also tasty. Will definitely be back read more

Babcock's Grove House - Breakfast burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

Absolutely the best service. I didn't take any photos but food was fresh with amazing flavors. The owner came around twice to be sure everything was perfect. I wish we had this place closer to home. Will be back next time we are in the area. read more

Had an early Thursday dinner,Abby are server great, once seated gave us a few minute to look at the drink menu, brought us the wine and beer we ordered right away. Place a corn fritter appetizer, they came in5-7 minutes hot, fresh and were very good. Dinner was the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and seasonal fresh veggies. And the second entree was pulled pork grilled cheese with fries both items come within 15-20 minutes. Mashed potatoes were fresh mashed not something out of a package. Abbey and the rest of the staff were all great fast service, ice and were there when Needed.paid our bill and were able to sit talk and enjoy are drinks. Will be back soon read more

The environment of this restaurant is amazing. There are too many great options on the menu it makes it hard to choose. Such a great place to go- will be back again! read more

What an amazing place! I was in the area and just checked Yelp for a lunch spot and landed on this page. I am so glad I did because this was a fantastic experience. We got there a little before noon and sat down to figure out our order, then went to the counter and placed it, getting a number for them to bring it to the table. Literally everything we had was amazing, from the cheese curds that they somehow make taste light (!) to the schnitzel sandwich on perfectly toasted bread to the delightful grape soda and lilac floats. The place is cozy, but there is more space around the back corner because as we sat, tons of people piled in and they never ran out of room. Service is also fantastic with the owner making time to talk to everyone and making people feel very welcome. You need to try this place and then put it on your regular rotation! read more

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Quick service and a friendly atmosphere! The burgers were absolutely delicious, and the outdoor seating made for a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience. I really appreciated the menu--nicely balanced with plenty of good options without being overwhelming. Definitely a spot I'd recommend for anyone looking for great food in a relaxed setting. read more

We were looking for decent food before heading to the Enchanted Castle and found this fairly nearby. We're were surprised to find a small, well designed menu of affordable dishes. We started with the corn fritters - light and tasty. My wife had the smoked salmon bowl (a bit too salty for her taste), younger son had the pulled pork pie (basically shepherds pie) which he loved, older son had the Bab's classic burger which was quite a mess to eat but delicious, and I had the veggie chicken shallot bowl that was light and delicious. Including tip, came to just under $100, which is rare these days. Service was prompt and effective. Ambiance gave you the feeling of a neighborhood restaurant with a strong base of regulars. The owner / manager dropped by to welcome us, ask how we were, and even talked a bit about the history of the building. read more

This place is awesome. The atmosphere, the service and the food were all perfect. So happy we tried it and so excited we found a new place we will want to go to again. Always looking for a new place to go. I had the Sweet Potato burger, which was out of this world. The creamy mushroom soup was delicious, too. And the pie at the end was the perfect way to end an amazing meal. read more

I know I'm going to regret this but here goes...this place is awesome. Ellie was our server and she was wonderful. Our food was so tasty and fresh and their prices are reasonable. I will be back. The menu is small but that's OK. they can be great at fewer items versus being good at many items. You get what you pay for here and the atmosphere is quirky but not! The food will bring me back again, and they are not price gauging their customers. I've sworn off many restaurants for that very reason. I will regret posting this review because it will be harder to get ia table after everyone reads the review, but I'm happy to support this local and family owned business. Way to go Babcock's‼‼ truly a great night out!! One thing...please get your air conditioner fixed. It was hot as heck in your establishment. 5 for sure!! read more

I haven't been to Babcock's since before the pandemic; Lombard is a 45 minute drive on a perfect traffic day, and this area of town has a parking situation that's not ideal, so I'm so glad that there was parking available when we stopped by on a weekday afternoon! Tables were available outside which is good since the steps would have been an insurmountable challenge for the person I was with. They didn't have root beer (insert crying emoji here) but I did have my favorites smashed potato burger. Service was good. My family is coming to visit in a couple months and I may suggest driving out to Babcock's because I like it that much. I'm so glad they made it through the pandemic. read more

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We went here to get dinner midweek and what a pleasant surprise. The service was excellent- felt like you were warmly welcomed to someone's home. Our server, Shannon was knowledgeable about the menu and had a beautiful personality. We got appetizer, entree and thankful to have ordered their homemade key lime pie for dessert. Everything was just on point, freshly made and delicious. We had such a great time- will definitely return read more

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Pretty good for a small buisness! The styles is very cozy and makes me feel nice inside. Unfortunately, when I took my mom with me, she could not get up the stairs and I had to have my son help lift her and her wheelchair up, so being more wheelchair friendly is a definite solution. The food is about average. read more

Great food! friendly staff, and quick service. also, great prices stopped in with the family. We were all happy with our individual meals.

What a gem! Fantastic little spot in downtown Lombard. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Service was amazing. Ambience cozy. Will return. read more

The pulled pork casserole was excellent! The carrot soup was also very good. My friend said her burger was above average. My only complaint was that when we sat down we asked about the pies- we were very interested. And by the time we were finished, the pie we wanted was gone. I wish our server had given us a heads up and had us order it when we ordered our dinner! read more

Love the coziness and casual atmosphere. Great service. Great food. Unique food options, good drinks & beer. Wish you could make reservations ‍ read more

Our server Heather C. was friendly, quick and efficient. The food was really good. It was our first time here. We had the mushroom Swiss burger and the bacon and beer cheese burger both were delicious. We will definitely be back. Thanks! read more

Cozy American fare at a good price. Good beer selection, good burger with a pile of fries. Not sure how they got the fried pickles so dilly, but glad they did. read more

Babcock's Grove House - A little ambiance - Comfort Food Near Me - Lombard, Illinois

I've been meaning to try Babcocks for a long time and we found ourselves in Lombard again so we put our name on a waitlist on a Saturday night. We were told 30 minutes and sat down in 20. Super friendly staff and really welcoming and cozy atmosphere made the wait seem like 2 minutes. Menu is excellent and is good for omnivorous and vegetarians alike. Great beer and wine selection with a laid back small bar area. We enjoyed a Noon Whistle local brew ale and a Une Femme sparkling rose. Our food was in front of us 11 minutes after we ordered. Chicken BLAT (bacon lettuce avocado and tomato) served with delicious house made fries and a Mediterranean salad for me. Chicken BLAT was on tender and delicious. The chicken is pounded thin with a light breading on brioche bread YUM. Fresh cut French fries perfectly seasoned. My salad was fresh and tasty to the last bite. Definitely would order both items again. For desert we had a pear pie WOW didn't know pears could be this good! Solid 5 stars on everything! read more

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Went to Babcock's for the first time last week. It is smaller inside than it looks. This probably would be a best during warm weather where you can sit outside. The menu is not bad and the drinks are very good. The drinks are a bit pricey. I do recommend going next door for drinks while you wait for your table. Note the drink menu is not the same in babcocks versus the speakeasy next door so you may have to get up and order your drink next door and bring it with you. I will be back read more

Came here on a Friday night. Brought my husband and 12 year old son here. Parking wasn't bad. I parked behind the Metra station. It was busy, but we were promptly seated. Had a very sweet server. Our son ordered a Coke float, which he loved since he had never had one before. Really cute atmosphere, and I loved the history of Lombard. I ordered the Schnitzel BLAT (chicken Schnitzel with bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato) Very fresh and tasty. My husband got a cheese burger and side salad with a balsamic, which he loved. Our son had their adult size, breaded chicken sandwich, which he LOVED. He even said, "This place deserves a Michelin star!" He told our server this too. Had some fries with our meals, which were hot and tasty. Prices are reasonable and we will definitely be back. read more