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    4.2 (303 reviews)
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    Inside
    Miranda L.

    I've heard great things about Darlene's Brunch in Orland Park and finally was able to visit to enjoy. The inside is nicely renovated to play into the modern, magnolia brunch style. I enjoyed that their menu wasn't overwhelming but still had a good variety of options. They make their doughnuts fresh every morning but they are "while supplies last". I visited on a Saturday mid-morning and there was no wait. I started with a latte and the server recommended the Tiramisu Latte if I didn't want anything too sweet. I also got it with almond milk ($1 upcharge) and without whipped cream. It was the perfect morning pick me up coffee! For food, I tried their Biscuits and Gravy. I loved their gravy flavor and the amount they gave to complement the three biscuits. The biscuits themselves tasted like perfect layers of fluffiness. My husband tried the Buenos Dias Skillet which was hearty and savory. He opted to upgrade his side to a Boston Cream doughnut to try. The flavors were good but tasted a bit dried out. My dad customized an omelette which also came with pancakes and another side. My mom was able to upgrade his side to the Cream of Chicken Soup she wanted for only $2 extra. All the food came out with beautiful presentations. We also enjoyed that they leave water carafes at the tables. Overall, this was an enjoyable brunch spot that the area needs. The menu items can be a bit pricey but quality of ingredients are there. Service can be a bit slow but food comes out fast. Definitely enjoyed giving Darlene's a try! Tip: Check out their sister restaurant locations of White Sheep in Orland Park and Naperville. Pro Tip: Check/Join the waitlist off their website before heading over. Helps save time!

    Matcha Pistachio Latte
    Roxy H.

    My new spot while in Orland for my doctor at Northwestern. It's literally minutes away. Cute spot with WiFi. I was in at about 8 and traffic was light. By the time I left they were almost filled. It's a large restaurant so you know the food is good. I got a brisket skillet. It was delicious and HUGE! I would not get the bbq sauce drizzle next time but I enjoyed the skillet. It is a lot of food! The matcha was delicious and whipped on top just right.

    French Toast side
    Mireya F.

    The service was very good! The food even better! I loved their fresh baked doughnuts. The restaurant looks very modern and the staff were very friendly! The French toast was my favorite! They also roast their own coffee beans so the salted caramel coffee was excellent

    Salted Caramel Latte
    Jodi S.

    Very friendly service. Nice and big and bright inside. Very clean. Bacon was awesome. Pancakes good. Eggs were just ok. Not my style. Coffee is good.

    De'Anna W.

    This is a great place to come for brunch. My mom and I decided to stop in last Sunday afternoon around noon. We added ourselves to the waitlist via the tool on Google and were able to track our status. When it came time to be seated, I got a text message and headed right in. The host was very nice. He walked us to our tables, waited until we were seated to place the menu and said our server would be right over. The place was packed, very crowed and loud noise levels. In order to have a decent conversation you too have to raise your voice so others can hear you. They did have open outdoor seating but it was way too hot for that. Our waitress Jill was nice and present. Despite the crowd our food and drinks came out in a reasonable time and the food dishes were hot. I really enjoyed my eggs. They were some of the fluffiest I've ever had. The pancakes were very tasty as well and the berries I added were fresh. I chose to order a side of potatoes but didn't care for them. They had (to me) an excessive amount of chopped onions. I actually asked to swap them out for a different side dish. When I asked you could sense the hesitation from our waitress. She had to get persimmon to do the swap so I'm guessing it's not something they normally do but I appreciate the customer service and accommodation during my visit. If you're in the area I would definitely add Darlene's to your list. Weekend afternoons are pretty crowded so maybe next time I will try to come during the week.

    Maple Pecan Donut
    Patrice B.

    Darlene's is such a cute brunch place and has great service and decent food! I tried the steak HB and thought it was pretty decent however the steak was different from what I was expecting. The maple pecan donut was delicious and all are made by an in house chef daily. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside and gives such a vibe. Overall I would definitely return to this location!

    Outside
    Ayana H.

    Our waitress was absolutely amazing, she had a great sense of humor and was super helpful when it came to explaining the menu. We sat outside on the patio, which had a really nice vibe. The waffle flight was a standout. We couldn't get enough of it! Even though I was full, I kept going back for more. The Veggie House Bowl was packed with flavor, and the strawberry ginger refresher (with alcohol) was incredibly refreshing. When the food is this good, you don't even think about the price, it's worth every penny. Great value all around. I'll definitely be back, and I'll be ordering the exact same things again!

    Brisket HB
    Mark M.

    Sunday afternoon vibes had time to stop in at Darlene's. Quick and friendly staff. Brisket hash was full of flavor. Check out the pastries menu, took a Nutella donut home. Also housemade juice blends. I had a strawberry lemon mint combo that was .

    April A.

    Tried out Darlene's for the first time. The biscoff cookie latte was super yummy! French toast is incredible! My husband dug in before I got a pic. The server we had was phenomenal, had great suggestions. Looking forward to trying some other yummy things off the menu!

    Strawberry Lemonade Refresher
    Angela V.

    It's my first time here, but after checking out brunch spots in the Orland Park / Tinley Park region, this spot appeared on Google Maps a few times with high reviews. I liked it for a few reasons - the join the waitlist was very helpful for Sunday brunch. After a 30-minute drive, we literally walked in 1 minute before our table was ready. I don't know if this is a "sister" location, but the menu reminds me of The White Sheep in Orland Park - this is a "plus"! Coffee, juice and pastries were plenty. The service is really quick and the bathrooms are clean. My husband really enjoyed his steak sandwich. It featured house garlic bread, tenderloin steak, sweet peppers & bearnaise sauce. I loved the Créme Brûlée doughnut. It actually cracked when you put a knife through it. For my breakfast entree, I had the brisket hash bowl, which included brisket, bacon, red pepper, yellow squash, onion, pepper jack cheese, house roasted potatoes, maple bbq sauce, Jack Daniel's aioli, and scrambled eggs. I really wanted to enjoy this, but I didn't. It was mostly because I was expecting the brisket to be like BBQ brisket, and it was more like corn beef brisket. Also there's BBQ sauce on this as well as eggs... Not the best combination. I would go this place again, but I would choice a different meal.

    Denyce M.

    Like Al Pacino in The Godfather 3, "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in". This is what happened to me and Latrice A (fellow Yelper). We were originally going to come here for a Sunday brunch meeting, but decided to go to someplace else we saw on Instagram, could not get into (another story for another time) and ended up driving all the day out to the outer world to eat at Darlene's. Once we walked into the joint, it was pandemonium! There were people everywhere waiting on tables, it was nuts. We were on the waitlist, but decided to try another place nearby and guess what happen: as soon as we left the parking lot, they told us our table was ready. Kind of like waiting on the bus: light a cigarette and one magically shows up. The restaurant itself gave off a diner vibe, but not in a bad way. Lots of tables and a nice size bar off to the side. As you enter into the restaurant, there is a small gaming section to the left. We were fortunately seated at a four-top, near the back of the restaurant. I could see the outdoor seating area...imagine that is a nice space when the weather is warmer. Me and Latrice started out with drinks, because after the morning we had we needed one. She got a Passionfruit Mimosarita, which was very interesting. A combination of a mimosa and margarita, it sounded intriguing and Latrice said it was very nice. I got a Strawberry mimosa, which had mashed strawberries at the bottom of the glass. It was very good, but the strawberry they used as a garnish was on the brown side. My second drink was Passionfruit Mimosarita and that was way better an tastier. For eats, we both got the skillets: the Veggie HB (Broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini, feta cheese, mushroom, bell pepper, avocado ranch, house roasted potatoes, fried eggs) and the Brisket HB (brisket, bacon, red pepper, yellow squash, onion, pepper jack cheese, house roasted potatoes, maple bbq sauce, Jack Daniel's aioli, eggs over easy for me). My skillet was very good, but I would have to say that the next time I will request no Jack Daniel's aioli as it was a little too sweet for me. There was a lot of food in my skillet, so much so, that while I thought I had eaten half of it, once I requested a to go box, I realized I had a whole meal in that box. The Doctor ended up having it for dinner the next day, In addition to the skillet, we both got the French Toast: mine with strawberries and cream cheese and Latrice's with bananas and salted caramel. Think they were using brioche bread as the pieces were thick. Our server was really nice and chatty and we had a fun time. Chatted with some customers behind us as they overheard me discussing that my b-day had been the couple of days ago and they wished a happy one. Table next to us also did the same thing, which was nice. Location is so far away for me since I live in the city. But I would be willing to make a trip back there again later in the year. Just have to plan the drive accordingly.

    Lydia W.

    Second time coming in and was great again. Cute spot with fresh donuts and french toast. Service was good and fast. Great drink options for those who don't drink and for those that do. Would definitely recommend making a reservation and coming in early.

    Bailey M.

    I came in on a Saturday morning, no wait and they were busy. It seems like they do a nice job keeping up with the weekend rush. They took our order quickly and the food came out fast. Service was friendly. My salted caramel latte was delicious. I really liked the biscuits and gravy with two eggs added. It was enough for two meals. The gravy was so flavorful. I would definitely get this meal again. Biscuits are really big and I don't think they need that much dough, but I still enjoyed them. Adding eggs is a must in my opinion. I really like the decor. I will definitely come back!

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