The ambience is old fashioned country farmhouse. It's very nice and clean. Lots of seating…read more I ordered the nasty skillet, it came with sausage, ham, cheese, eggs, biscuit and gravy. It was delicious! And you get a lot! It's a huge dish you can split it with someone. The gravy and biscuit were very tasty. The whole dish was tasty. The waitress was very nice and attentive. Made sure my coffee cup was always filled.

DP and his entire team at The Southern Cafe were so wonderful to work with, and the food is…read moreAMAZING! When the caterer for our huge event of 120 people failed to show up at 6:30am, we were at a loss. I called around and the only restaurant able to assist on such a last minute-large scale event was The Southern Cafe. Without hesitation, DP said that he would do everything he could and cook not only our breakfast meals, but our lunch and two meals for the next day's event as well! In quick turnaround, he and his entire staffed worked hard and cooked up some great food. Thick bacon, great flavor, and phenomenal service. We nearly everything on the menu, and all of our guests loved everything! I can only imagine what they could do in restaurant if the food was this good and flavorful for 120 people on such short notice. So many people asked where the food was from so they can visit the restaurant and get more! I cannot express enough gratitude for the kind hospitality and delicious food service that The Southern Cafe provided. Truly, THANK YOU!!

I love the food here! First time at this location, but highly recommend asking for samples if you…read morehaven't been before, usually you can try a couple if you don't know what to order. The service was good, and I like the aesthetic of their restaurant. Random but- they have the best crackers. And I love that they give you a piece of lettuce, towards the end you can make yourself a nice chicken salad wrap!

Very yummy chicken & other specialty salads. So far, they are all delightful. Some might need a…read morelittle more of the signature featured flavor, a bit too subtle perhaps, but alway fresh, friendly service, reasonable prices. The grape salad is a delight!

All around had an amazing time! Visiting in town for work…read moreand wondered along this place that was delightful and charming. Henry was our server/bartender and gave us excellent service. He was naturally humorous and humble. The best part was my Tuna Tartare. I order it everywhere I go & I must say - it was the best I've had this year! Thank you Barrel + Rye!

Had an amazing date night here. Cocktails were great--loved the old fashioned. The salmon…read morebruschetta and birria egg rolls were out of this world. Crab cake sandwich was second only to one I had when I lived in Maryland. Dessert cocktails were a great night cap! The Tira-Miss-you and s'mores espresso martini were a great end of the night. The server was so kind and willing to give solid recommendations. The food came quickly and was great. 10/10. We can't wait to go back

Staff was very attentive, friendly service, it's a cute local gem, we got Pigs in a Blanket and…read moreWake Up Little Susie, the portions were HUGE, and delicious. Will be back. Staff was very attentive, friendly service, it's a cute local gem, we got Pigs in a Blanket and Wake Up Little Susie, the portions were HUGE, and delicious. Will be back.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast to go. Friendly owner, great made-to-order breakfast sandwich…read more Can't believe I've lived in Batavia 12 years and have never stopped in. Clean dining area, fun decor. Bonus: Was able to pay with tap to pay from my android smartwatch. Think I'll bring my dad in for pot roast soon!

Firewater BBQ delivers the kind of barbecue experience that feels both authentic and effortlessly…read morefun. The smoke is dialed in just right, the flavors are bold, and the atmosphere strikes a lively balance between rustic barbecue joint and polished night out. It's the sort of place where the aroma alone convinces you you've made the right decision. And the first bite confirms it.

We recently tried this restaurant and the experience was a bit mixed. When we first ordered, we…read morewere told they were out of ribs, which was disappointing but understandable, so we changed the order. Then they had to come back again to let us know they were also out of potato salad. We also noticed that many of the drink options were out of order. At checkout, I noticed an extra charge on the bill that wasn't explained upfront. When I asked about it, I was told it was an added fee to account for inflation instead of raising menu prices. I understand businesses needing to adjust pricing, but extra charges should be communicated ahead of time rather than being a surprise at checkout. While waiting for our food, I used the restroom and noticed there was no soap in either dispenser, and one dispenser was sitting broken on the counter. The back area you through was cluttered with boxes and open cleaning supplies. I was really hoping the food would turn things around. The price for the food was reasonable. My boyfriend enjoyed his meal, but my smoked chicken was a dry and overall I didn't find the food particularly memorable.

My son took me here for my birthday this past April and what a dining experience it was!…read moreFirst off, the ambience was extremely elegant and upscale. The preparation of our entrees was beautiful and the service was excellent. I highly recommend, especially for a special occasion.

Firstly, anyone saying the food doesn't taste good or they leave hungry is smokin crack ..... also,…read moresounds like you probably would of enjoyed a buffet instead. This place is incredible... the food is to die for. It's the first place I've been to and did not feel like bloated or so full to where I was sick because the portions were perfect. Nothing here fell short, in fact it's the first place in the burbs where the food wasn't overly salted or fried in some type of oil. Everything tasted fresh. The flavors were busting up in my mouth every bite I took, even down to snowball fight drink we had. I highly, highly recommend the bread cheese appetizer- this was something super unique to me as I've only had grilled up cheese one other time in Brazil, Queijo Coalho.... There was a beautiful twist on this cheese- crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory and the honey and tabbouleh were such a great finish to this dish. Pair this with the fresh bread and it was chefs kiss! We had the beer braised short rib and seabass- two completely different flavored entres that we absolutely perfect. The short rib you literally can't go wrong with- melted in my mouth with every bite - and hats off the the chef who cooked the onions so perfect to actually be able to taste them instead of just carmelizing or salting them! I would call this your typical Midwest comfort dish. The seabass was much different the salad was tangy with the lentils being rich- add a nice cooked crispy top seabass and you got yourself a unique dish of flavors that will have you thinking what's in it after hours! But the star of the show was dessert of course - OMFG - s'mores ice cream sunday ....... I died and went to heaven literally. I have never tasted ice cream that mimicked everything I've ever wanted my ice cream to taste like. It was the perfect temperature (trust me a lot of restaurants it's either rock hard or melted) this was epic. Creamy, almost pudding like and being able to taste every note was wild to me. The graham cracker - yes the freaking graham cracker was the best one I've ever tasted in my life. Clearly I've never had a graham cracker without preservatives before. The chocolate syrup .... Jeeze let me tell if I could swim in it I would.... The service was friendly, prompt and right on time. The server knew all the cues and timing of all the food to come out. She checked in everytime we got something to make sure everything was just right... you can tell she takes her job seriously but also knows how to interact with people - something a lot of servers lack these days so we really appreciated the service. As for the atmosphere- this place blows a lot of the chi city restaurants out of the water. The organic feel but fancy! Oh, and I can actually talk and hear myself think without blasting music over my head. We will be back ... but honestly please change nothing here- everything you're doing here is fantastic!

I'm gonna keep it short, food was great, service was great, nothing super exceptional but still…read moreabove average. Ambiance is pretty and cozy. I would've gave it 5 stars if it didn't take about an hour for the food to get here (this wasn't our first time and this was the only time this happened). The server was super nice and even told the manager who then offered desert on the house. Excellent customer service. If there was an option I'd give the place 4.5 stars.

Quick take: We stopped into The James for one round at the bar. The placed was pretty full on a…read moreSaturday afternoon but we were able to nestle ourselves at the end of the bar and partake. It's an upscale establishment with absolutely wonderful decor: an old house that harkens back to times of yesteryear. The ambiance is lively but not loud and it seems to host a slightly older (and more sophisticated?) demographic. We just had beers but did peruse the menu for fun and things looked very tempting. Although this visit was quick it left me wanting more on a return visit, of which there will be!

We had a great experience at Syrup in St Charles. The service was excellent from start to finish,…read moreand the food truly delivered. The omelets were fluffy, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The pancakes were also outstanding--fluffy, delicious, and easily some of the best we've had. We especially loved the country-style potatoes, with their thick-cut style and perfectly cooked texture. Overall, everything was well-prepared and satisfying. This is definitely my new favorite breakfast spot, and I'll be coming back again.

We drove 30 minutes to get here on a Saturday when neither one of us are working, solely based on…read moreYelp reviews. Our "motto" is try any place once. So I arrived in a wheelchair due to my recently broken pelvis. Thank goodness my husband Ed is giant, tall and strong and can easily carry me around when needed (in this case to and from the car). Inside, the Host was very accommodating for a table. She moved a chair somewhere else so there was room for Ed to park me and my wheelchair. We were able to get disabled parking (which I temporarily have), and there was a ramp at the entrance but no button to press to automatically open the double doors. . Onto the stuff Yelp readers care about. My husband loved the coffee and was offered a coffee for the road when we left. Pretty much I hate "American Breakfast" at 99% of places because the only vegan offering is potatoes. Sometimes not even that if the potatoes are cooked in butter, not oil. They were vegan by default here, cooked in oil My husband got his very favorite, Eggs Benedict. Whether he likes the Hollondaise or not pretty much determines if we shall return to a breakfast diner. He said there was nothing bad about the Eggs Benedict, but he would not return for them. There was nothing much for vegans either, so I would not return. We both (an omnivore and a vegan) both greatly disliked the breakfast potatoes. However, thservice was fantastic, especially as a first-time person in a wheelchair. Celeste, our server, could not have been more kind. Sandy, the Manager, stopped by every table to make sure things were going well. Honestly, that earned them the 4 stars. If I had rated them on the food alone, perhaps a 2 star. So for us, we will not be back. But I would suggest that others do not try this place out.

Standard pub grub with inventive items on the menu. I loved…read morethe Italian beef egg rolls with the nacho cheese for dipping. The mac and cheese, rich and delicious. The cobb salald wrap was perfectly wrapped and did not fall apart, with a good balance of ingredients (not overpowered by lettuce). Family atmosphere in the front with swinging chairs.

Flagship in the Fox is a cool spot in St. Charles with a fun atmosphere, but the food itself is…read morejust okay. Nothing really stood out, pretty standard bar-style fare. The chicken tenders were fine, but nothing special. Overall, it feels more like a place people come to drink and grab salty, fatty food to soak up the alcohol rather than a destination for the food itself. That's not necessarily a bad thing, just sets the expectation. Good vibe, decent food, but I wouldn't come here specifically for the menu.

The food here was great - we both ordered the steak frites. I appreciated that the drink list…read moreincluded non alcoholic options, as it's always nice to have the option for a fancy drink that isn't alcoholic. The service was both very attentive and never there when you needed it. Our waitress asked a LOT of questions and was really up in our business, asking about allergies that she thought she saw on our Resy account that did not exist and I didn't even know were an option. The place was a cool vibe, but pretty empty compared to all the other packed restaurants downtown. While the offer reservations, it didn't seem like you'd need one.

Came here today as I had the day off. My experience is from a late 1:00 pm, Thursday brunch just as…read moreSwedish Days started. Two people served, Bryanna K and another gentleman in the which I did get his name. Bryanna was our main server. Both were super nice and not overbearing which I liked. It was hot and I was in the sun all morning so we only ordered water no other drinks. My daughter got the beet salad and I got the Korean Tacos. A lot of places have good presentation without the flavor to follow up. This did not happened here. My daughter really enjoyed her salad and I equally enjoyed the tacos. I am a fan of steak fries, so I was excited to have some nice thick fries with my lunch. The tortilla soup was just as good. I have not set place in this spot since it was Nosh. I don't know why I waited so long. The service and food were great.