Such a nice cozy brunch spot! Very busy but they handle the table turnovers well so the wait isn't too long. The service was really nice and friendly and they were on top of their game. The food came out fast enough and it's all a big portion. Everything tasted good but not great unfortunately, and my table found ourselves adding salt and pepper a lot throughout the meal. I got the veggie skillet and it just tasted like unseasoned hashbrowns with barely boiled vegetables on top and then eggs on top of that. Didn't really get the skillet part so i would recommend ordering something else. The pancakes were really good without being overly sweet too. We got customized sides and didn't even get upcharged for them! And the server did a good job of splitting the bills without too much trouble. Affordable food that does the job so overall can't complain! read more

Cafe Fourteen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Best breakfast Mimosa on the Plant Earth! Your choice of CAVA Champagne directly from Spain with your choice of many juices (pineapple cranberry and orange was my personal order) Our server/bartender was Angie was so sweet and friendly! The food and service and old-school atmosphere were simply sublime! We shall definitely return read more

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I have lived in the area my whole life and have never been to this gem! Shame on me because it was phenomenal & I've been missing out! Extremely reasonable pricing, staff were so friendly- we had Chris and he went above and beyond to make our dinner nice. and the food... was so delicious!! We will be back... ASAP! If you're looking for a palatine gem... look no further!! read more

Cafe Fourteen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Service was very friendly and fast. The food was very fresh and delicious! The inside is neatly decorated and has a very welcoming feeling. The table over also got a delicious looking steak! Will return soon! read more

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I could not believe that I haven't been to this spot until recently! I used to pass by a lot, but never decided to go in until this past weekend. Let me just say it's definitely a place to go check out. The whole restaurant had a cozy feel to it, and the staff was so greeting. We got sat right away and I loved all the plants in the restaurant. The menu was really nice with options to add flavors into your coffee plus they are more than willing to modify your dish. The food was really good and definitely would recommend checking this place out!! read more

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Cafe Fourteen lived up to its reputation as a cozy local gem with friendly service and a welcoming vibe. I had the breakfast sliders and hashbrowns, and they were really good, well cooked, and great portions. It is easy to see why people keep coming back for breakfast and brunch here. read more

Cafe Fourteen - Breakfast Sliders Hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

My wife and I have lived in Palatine for close to 20 years. As such, we've been to Cafe Fourteen a bit more than once. Always for breakfast. Every time, service was wonderful. Good mix of options. There are standard egg dishes, omelets, biscuits and gravy. and french toast. Yet also different ethnic skillets - like "latina" or "greek". Can also get crepes, lox and bagel, and avocado toast. The eggs are cooked well - yet not dry! read more

Had questilla - it was huge , delish with lots of salsa and sour cream. The service was kind - we chatted for a while w coffee and took a bit to order and they were very patient. The place was packed on a weekday morning - and I barely could find a parking place- which is always a good sign! I would stop again for breakfast if I was in the area read more

Cafe Fourteen is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere .The staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive, ensuring you feel right at home. The menu is thoughtfully curated, offering a delightful mix of options for all tastes. As a vegetarian, I was thrilled by the creative and flavorful plant-based choices. . For coffee lovers, their lattes are perfectly brewed, and indulgent. What sets Cafe Fourteen apart is the attention to detail--every dish is beautifully presented, and the flavors are well-balanced. The ambiance, with its soft lighting and tasteful decor, makes it an ideal spot for both relaxing solo visits and casual gatherings with friends.pancakes really good. If you're looking for a cafe that combines exceptional food, great service, and a welcoming vibe, Cafe Fourteen is the place to be. Highly recommend stopping by--you won't be disappointed! read more

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Ok, first of all. Get a booth, they can be moved enough to accommodate most larger people. If you dare you can sit at one of the tables but I strongly suggest the bar or a booth if you don't want to have a sore arse by the end of your dining. Cafe 14, REPLACE THESE CHAIRS! Each chair is worth $40,000 a month if you run the tables at full turnover. I never see the tables busy because, the seating sucks. Bar seats nice soft and good place to chill talk some business and politics with the folks and chew. Booths nice soft place to chill and eat. Tables? Let's eat and run. (After paying) If this is how you increase turnover you're doing it wrong. Making it so uncomfortable people will never return to the tables is bad. It restricts us in areas usable of the restaurant. Replace The Chairs These things are original to the restaurant I think! Bathrooms are impressively clean (I'm female so didn't check the men's room) The food is as usual the classic Cafe 14 originals The new coffee selection is impressive, lavender honey mocha, yummy. Not strong like usual coffees, extremely smooth and flavorful, hints of the coffee bean are well hidden behind the smoothing honey and milk along with the lavender essence. Definitely a good drink and at this price be prepared to drink two of them as they're economical tasty and come in tons of flavors to experiment with. The crepes require some assembly, and extra asking for ingredients that used to be standard. These things used to come with a gravy boat of whip cream on the side. And often they'd serve it with whip cream across each piece. Now you have to ask for it, but it's still offered. Yum! They probably would done it my way if someone I know was working the kitchen but this is a weekday mid day and we usually hit afternoon or early morning. Hitting for lunch is unusual. So them not having "the usual" for me is excused. Replace the bloody chairs. Then we talk five stars. read more

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I started coming here for breakfast and later discovered that they have an excellent dinner menu too on Fridays and Saturdays only. The service is always spot on and the food is delicious. Their prices and portions are what they should be. read more

I came here today with a party of 6. When we first walked in I was concerned we'd have a long wait because the place was hopping! Once we saw there was a back area for larger tables I was relieved. They have fresh squeezed OJ that was so tasty- a deep orange color - not light yellow and not watered down. They must use really good oranges. The food was delicious and they had a lot of choices. It looked like maybe they made their preserves too or sourced good stuff- it wasn't smuckers "jelly" packs. (Its the little things you notice in a Sysco food world) Food quality is a step or 2 above a regular breakfast/lunch place. Staff was super friendly. The parking looks like it can be a challenge on peak times but luckily someone was leaving when we pulled in. We will be back. read more

Another amazing brunch at Cafe Fourteen. The food is consistently good. The host always greets us with a smile, the servers are so friendly and it's such a cozy place to enjoy my favorite meal of the day. You'd think eggs are easy to get right, but I've been to a ton of new breakfast spots, many of which didn't have good omelettes - the omelettes here are always fluffy and perfectly cooked. It's still at the top of my list for a diner! read more

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Food was served so quickly! The food tasted great. They sat us very quickly. Even though it was crowded they did a great job managing tables. read more

Delicious, reasonably priced breakfast! 2 eggs with ham and a side of pancakes-wow! 1 Healthy with 2 poached eggs, cottage cheese, tomatoes and an English muffin- perfect! Service was great! It's a clean, lovely place. I'm happy we stopped. read more

Good food at good prices. Went for a brunch on a Sunday at 11 a.m., and it was super crowded by local people catching up. I recommend reservations. Ambiance: it's an average diner, but the service is very friendly and efficient, and our server was great. read more

Cafe Fourteen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

You cannot beat this place for breakfast or lunch in the area. The food is extremely fast and hot and not to mention delicious. I've had probably 25% of the menu. We come almost weekly but it's hard to bring myself to stray away from the greek skillet. the pancakes are incredible. lattes are delish. service is always beyond. it's extremely kid friendly - they bring you crayons and coloring sheets and they have a spot where there are games and books to entertain your little ones. they also sell booze! 10/10 experience every time read more

Stopped in after a basketball game and what a great stop. Old school feel as you walk thru to be seated. Our server took our orders and was awesome The food was excellent Service was excellent Prices very good Easy to park. I had a shrimp burger that was awesome If you're up in the area make sure to stop by read more

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I haven't been to Cafe Fourteen in over two decades. Truth is, it hasn't changed much! I ordered the deluxe oatmeal with big red strawberry slices and blueberries--wow, it was a sight to look at. And everything was fresh and delicious. This place has the feel of an old time diner--the decor is a bit outdated, but both the food and service are good. I would recommend, but not highly. read more

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We had dinner here for the first time yesterday. My husband and I both had Italian dishes. I had PorkVesuvio, he had Risotto. Food was very good. Large portions! Brought so much food. Prices are very reasonable. Only open for dinner Friday and Saturday. We will be back. read more

Food is delicious, their soups are home and awesome, Friday they have cream of tortillas that you will crave. The service is so friendly, the staff treats us like family. The restaurant is clean and decorated so sweet, for all occasions, and the lady's restroom has the nicest little touches! read more

I came here with my friends for brunch, and the food was delicious! I got the Southwest Skillet, which comes with avocado, bacon, onion, peppers as well as your choice of either 2 pancakes or toast on the side (i got the pancakes). I really enjoyed my meal and actually decided to save some for later despite having a large appetite because they give you just that much food :) It was also very reasonably priced! I have no complaints about service - everything arrived promptly and our server was helpful. The inside of the restaurant is well decorated with plants. I'm not totally sure why some people say it feels old fashioned inside, but my friends and I didn't feel like it was outdated at all. I would definitely come back here again!! read more

Cafe Fourteen - Southwest Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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The food was excellent, the portions were large, and the service was very friendly. How did I just discover this place? We will certainly be coming back here. read more

We decided to try this restaurant again after a bad experience several years ago. I'm so glad we did. We had wonderful service, really good food, and an accommodating staff. They seem to have worked out all the kinks and are back to serving good quality food at a reasonable price. So happy that we have one of our regular spots back! read more

Now we know why the parking lot was not full. Just overall bad experience. We were seated right away. Waited 15 minutes for the server to just come to the table, another 35 minutes for the food to arrive. The winner of dinner ordering was my 6 year old with Mac and cheese. My turkey burger was not edible, from smell, to texture and finally taste. The cream of chicken and rice soup tasted sour, minestrone taste was decent but more like a vegetable bean broth than minestrone. To be as fair as I can, they appeared short staffed, 1 maybe 2 servers, 2 cooks, bus boy, and front of house. Slim down the menu and I feel like it could be better, just stick with a short list of well executed items. Would not recommend for dinner. Maybe mornings are better, not sure I will take the chance though. read more

My whole family goes here frequently and we all love it for the coziness and how they treat you like family. Their menu during the week has wonderful choices such as my favourite, marscarpone and berries pancakes. For lunch they're burgers, sandwiches, and awesome soups are especially good. They make most everything from scratch, even the blackberry jam that came with my order. I had to enquire about the jam because it was so good. Friday and Saturday evenings they offer some of the best Italian dishes I have ever had. The eggplant parmigiana and the chicken parmigiana are awesome. They often offer choice of sauces and I have happily tried most of them. We were so thrilled to find this super friendly family place in town that to me and anyone we bring there has remarkable food and service. Ellise, Resident In Palatine for almost 40 years. read more

Came here for a Sunday breakfast, and it was quite popular and packed this early! Our service was quick with frequent refills on my coffee too. I got the veggie skillet and added bacon and a side of fruit. This was such a scrumptious meal, and I finished my leftovers later that day because I was craving it! We also tried the Ube pancakes, and these were lightly sweet. Great price point for how much food you're getting and the quality and taste! read more

Cafe Fourteen - Veggie Skillet with Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

It has been many years since we went to Cafe Fourteen in Palatine. Since we were there, the owner retired and sold the diner to their chef. Except for weekends, they are only open for breakfast and brunch. They are open two nights a week, providing Italian Dining. The ambiance is still "diner." They have counter seating as well as tables and booths. Their menu was nice, providing ample selections for people with food allergies. (As I do.) Initially, they serve bread. There was a combination of Italian Bread and Tomato Bread. These are both off of my diet, but everyone else loved both types. For Dinner, I had Chicken Piccata, the Quinoa Bowl, Minestroni, a House Salad, and mixed vegetables. We also had wine (a white Pino Noir and a red Pinot Noir). I can't say enough about the food. It was well prepared, and it tasted great. The wines were also quite good. The servers were great, but they were a bit understaffed so our server (and the others) had trouble keeping up. Their sense of humor about it was excellent. We also understood the situation and were in no hurry. For a diner known for Breakfast and Brunch, we feel as if this was a nice choice for dinner and are ready to return. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by this lunch location. For some reason I was reluctant to stop by here since moving to the area about 10 yrs ago. My wife convinced me to give it a try the other day and I am glad I did. It is only open for breakfast/lunch hours, but I am able to order lunch anytime of the day. Which is awesome b/c I'm not the biggest lunch person. Tried the french dip and it was pretty good. Also being able to sub french fries for hash browns is great, definitely give it a try :) read more

Delicious food. Fresh and well prepared. Large portions. Homemade soups and bread. Staff is the best.

My husband and I met some friends for breakfast at Cafe Fourteen. Despite the restaurant being very packed on a Sunday, our group of six were able to be seated right away. Our server was very nice and friendly. I ordered the avocado omlete with fruit and pancakes. The food was delicious. You get a lot of food for the money. The only downside was the wait. It took over twenty minutes to get our food from the time we ordered. Getting boxes and taking care of our checks also took longer than expected. Overall, this was a great experience and I can't wait to come back and try more. I recommend Cafe Fourteen. read more

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A nice, clean, comfy and cozy atmosphere restaurant that serves delicious breakfast and lunch meals. I have been here twice and both the times I received good service and tasty food. This place is busy during the peak breakfast and brunch hours. You have to wait to be seated. They have a big menu and it has a good variety on it. The items are reasonably priced. In my recent visit, my family and I ordered a couple of omelets with pancakes and a kids meal of eggs overeasy with side of bacon, hash browns and pancakes. We also ordered a cup of regular coffee, pumpkin spice cold coffee that came with whipped cream and toppings and hot chocolate with whipped cream and toppings. The drinks were good. The hot chocolate was PIPING HOT. I mean it was ridiculously hot. Probably the hottest hot chocolate I have seen in a while. The mason jar was super hot and even after putting a few ice cubes in it, a lot of steam was still coming out. Wish our server would have told us how hot this hot chocolate was. The food was tasty. I liked my Greek Omelet and the accompanying pancakes. It had good flavor and was fluffy. The Sunrise Omelet had spinach, onions and sun dried tomatoes. It was nice but a bit bland for my liking. The pancakes were delicious. I like this restaurant for their good food, nice variety and reasonable prices. On certain days they are open for dinner as well. I would like to check that out sometime. I definitely recommend checking out this restaurant. It's a popular spot among the locals. read more

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There isn't a downside to breakfast here. The coffee is premium and one of the best I have ever tasted - AND they kept it coming! My omelet was PERFECT. I have never had an omelet so fluffy. The amazing thing is that the eggs were totally cooked but still moist. The breakfast is HUGE. Service is prompt and your meal comes quickly and is HOT. There is a slight discount for paying in cash. read more

The food, the service, the atmosphere, it was great. Couldn't ask for anything more. Please check this place out.Give it up for enjoying

I have enjoyed many dishes from Cafe 14. When I'm not feeling 100% of myself, I order a Harvest Salad, it is delightful salad with strawberries and blueberries and blue cheese, and mixed greens. The salad makes me feel myself again. The cheerful wait staff give you a feeling of being at home. Esmeralda one of the hostess's greets you, the surroundings of green plants of all kinds, as you see an assortment of cacti, and house plants I overlook in my busy day. Esmeralda is happy to share her experience and names of cacti and succulent plants and if anyone loves her plants she will let them go home with them. It's a pleasure to hear one of my friends say they bought one and with Esmeralda's help how well it's doing in their home. I love pancakes, Cafe 14's are light and fluffy, they also have gluten-free options. On Friday and Saturday nights, they are open late and change the menus to Italian food, and some other ethnic dishes. I fell in love with the chicken parmesan. When I'm with friends and the ask where's a good spot. Cafe 14 is always number one in my book. read more

This place never disappoints! They have the best breakfast in town! Really good size portions and good prices. 10/10

Ok I finally went for dinner which they only do on Friday and Saturday. So good!!!! Pasta Carbonara is excellent. Second visit I had the meat sauce with spaghetti. Best I've had at a restaurant. Amazing. read more

Our family loves going here for breakfast and lunch regularly. Many food choices and options that can meet dietary needs. Coffee specials always delicious, fun and won't break the bank. Right-sized portions, friendly service and cute decor. Spouse and I are never disappointed on casual date night (or night we just don't want to cook!) for dinner on a Friday or Saturday night. We have gone both nights occasionally bringing friends who were curious and delighted. Authentic dishes proportioned generously. Wine and beer available, too (spouse gently suggests a chianti to go with Italian red sauce/gravy, please). We've ordered various dishes and always good. Grilled calamari...yum! Give Cafe Fourteen a try. read more

One of the fine restaurants in Palatine. Good food, clean atmosphere, good service easy to get to. read more

We were pleasantly surprised when choosing to have dinner here. Typically my family and I frequent this location for breakfast but decided to give their dinner experience a try after word of mouth. The ambiance was more intimate for dinner time compared to breakfast. It still felt like a mom and pop joint, which my family and I prefer over franchise style restaurants. Dinner began with complimentary bread accompanied by oil, Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar. (We knew by offering balsamic that this would be a good experience). They have a rotating Dinner specials menu that updates every couple of weeks. All the options sounded delicious with a creative spin. We began with the Sesame Seed Calamari appetizer. Delicious, however the spice level was overpowering. Would prefer if the Sesame Seed chili sauce was more of a drizzle to keep the crisp of the calamari. Def would get it again with less sauce. Our kids shared a fettuccine Alfredo, which was delectable. Definitely better than your average Olive Garden. My wife and I decided to share the Herbs Grouper. Incredible dish. The fish was cooked perfectly and all the flavors married together nicely. The bed of risotto was a great pairing. Our dinners also came with a choice of soup or salad. We had the cream of chicken and rice soup. Probably our favorite in the area. We will definitely be back for dinner again. Kudos to the chef! read more

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