I always busy but the staff are quick and the food will definitely fill you up. I love cinnamon…read morepancakes

Stellar service from Vickie (sp?) Great atmosphere, very…read moreclean, and efficient. The food speaks for itself.

My boyfriend ordered the chicken fried steak with hashbrowns and egg as well as a biscuit. The…read morebiscuit was nice and fluffy, the chicken fried steak with gravey was flavorful and the hash browns were lightly crispy. Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean. Would definitely recommend this spot.

Rolled into Chatterbox Café in Kankakee because I saw a review talking about pastrami pancakes…read more Now, I'm always down for the weird-but-good food combos... except, plot twist--that review was for the wrong place. No pastrami pancakes here. Bummer. That said, breakfast was basic but good--eggs, bacon, coffee, the classics. Sometimes that's all you really need. The vibe is super local, definitely one of those "everybody knows your name" joints. Felt like I should've walked in wearing a nametag that said "Norm." points because my waitress was a Styx fan--nothing like sipping coffee while talking Come Sail Away. Rock and eggs? Solid combo. tip: you can't add your tip later on the receipt, gotta do it when you ring out. I just left a cash tip--felt right anyway. Kept it homie.Overall? Cozy, friendly, no-frills, and exactly the kind of place you want when you're eating with the locals.

The beer and cocktail mine is huge! It's got an open seating area and a pretty large bar. The…read morebathrooms are at the back and off to the side, there is a very large room looking like it's for catered parties or large parties connected is the barrel room which serves breakfast. We sat at the bar and the bartender is super attentive 1 o'clock in the afternoon on a Thursday and it's not very busy The music is decent not too loud. There are a lot of TVs. We ordered Reuben combo with pastrami and corned beef with a side of macaroni and cheese and we also ordered a side of the cornbread casserole just because it's something unique and different to try. As for the sandwich we both enjoyed it although it's a little smoky Mac & cheese is okay. It definitely could use green onions on top to dress it And the cornbread casserole is a homemade cornbread that's soft with like a kind of cream filling and loaded with corn it was my least favorite We also ordered a couple old-fashioned. I don't like that they have the little ice cubes, butdrinks are tasty.

We came for breakfast and the hash is amazing! Food was piping hot and service was friendly. We…read moreliked it so much we went back for lunch.

Friendly diner along the I-55 corridor. Older building that feels a little like grandma's house…read more Bathroom was clean and set up nicely. We stopped in for breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Our hash browns were the best we've ever had at a restaurant. Seriously amazing and crisp. Fresh soup daily! Daily specials! Adult beverages! Hostess and wait staff were friendly and attentive. A great diner for satisfying your road trip hunger.

Good and plentiful food and friendly waitstaff. It's a quaint little restaurant in downtown Manteno…read moreIl

Food, service are both excellent with a hometown vibe. Waitresses are very cheerful and always…read morecordial.

It seems these new restaurants should should take a lesson from this old school diner. Because they…read morehave everything right from the atmosphere, service to the food the saying goes if it's not broke don't fix it. Walking in you feel you stepped back in time greeted with a smile and the words have a seat wherever you want. The hours are limited to closing at 2pm so Breakfast is served all day. They are well known in the Breaded Pork Tenderloin world so I had to check it out and I will tell you for $8.99 and a cup of soup it didn't disappoint crisp tender and full of flavor

What a great find in a smaller central Illinois town! Incredibly well decorated and very warm/cozy…read morevibe inside. The service was very kind and prompt, and it was clear that the staff cared about our whole experience. Came here while visiting my sister, and she claimed this is their favorite local spot for both breakfast AND lunch/dinner! It certainly did not disappoint. They had about 5 specialty coffee drinks on the menu (all holiday themed). We got two (one peppermint and one gingerbread), and they were presented beautifully. For food we got a few breakfast sandwiches, European pancakes, a banana peanut butter toast, and some sides of bacon. All of it was VERY good and nearly all of it (including their bread) was scratch made. My favorite item was their croissant sandwich... if the croissants were homemade this place would easily have been a 5. All accounted for, I cannot wait to return for dinner. Thank you!

Came here for brunch on a Saturday a few months back, group of three. Had a mix of iced coffee and…read moreteas which were all delicious. Food also came out looking and tasting amazing. Super cute decor. I would be going back more frequently if I lived closer.

Took a shot at this place and was nicely surprised. Big…read moremenu so everyone can order what they like. Steak, pasta, and pizzas are all available. We went with pizza and a daily special. Entrees came with a really good salad and some type of bread nuggets that were really good. Both were so good there wasn't much room left for the main courses. Magarita pizza was great and the parpadelle pasta were enormous in quantity. Three meals here. Overall, a nice place with big portions. Pricing is on par with that. **3% surcharge fee** Always take a star off for that and will not be back. At $28 for a bowl of pasta I think $.84 is a little ridiculous for how I pay for it...

Birthday dinner out and this was a great choice. The server was careful to help make our evening…read more They explained how the chops were normally cooked, medium, to be sure that was fine. The chops were perfect, in fact, the whole meal was delightful. The atmosphere is always great and our evening was comfortable and had a family feel.

Good home cooked meals is always the way to go! Village Grill is a brunch spot. My daughter and I…read morewent a few times and had to do a review. We actually enjoy this joint! Decent menu and good comfort food. Favorite servers were Patty and Kelly. They're always so welcoming and very attentive. They make the breakfast spot a hit with their service! We ordered the Minnie pancakes for the kiddo and I ordered the regular cakes, easy over eggs and sausage pattie. Order was placed and ready to eat in 15-20mins. Love the quick service ! Seating area was great and spacious. Gotta check em out!

Food: had the meatloaf again (huge piece), mashed potatoes , and the corn . Wonderful food cooked…read morefresh daily Service: 90 percent of the staff here is (old school) Very friendly, always attentive Ambiance: nice small diner in the truest tradition. I love small town America Overall A+

Vegan sausage and great omelets Service is always great…read more Stop through on the way to Danville from Chicago regularly

Ignored and Disrespected -- A Terrible Experience…read more My mother and daughter visited this IHOP location in Bourbonnais, IL today around 12:30 PM hoping for a nice lunch. Unfortunately, they were completely ignored from the moment they sat down. After waiting about 10 minutes, my mother went to the restroom. When she returned, she asked my daughter if anyone had come to the table -- no one had. They waited another 10 minutes after that. Still, not a single employee approached them. No water, no menus, no acknowledgment -- absolutely nothing. Meanwhile, other tables were being served around them. The lack of service, the blatant disregard, and the feeling of being unwelcome can't be chalked up to a "busy shift." It felt discriminatory. This kind of behavior is unacceptable. No one should be made to feel invisible when they're simply trying to enjoy a meal. IHOP needs to address this location's standards -- or lack thereof -- immediately.