So good I had to return for brunch. The portions here are huge and you'll have enough to share or…read morebring home. I love that there are unique Southern dishes like chicken and waffles, Southern fried chicken, and shrimp and grits. The coffee is hot, strong and accompanied by cute little baskets with individual creamers. The pancakes are super fluffy and served with a warm bottle of syrup. I am not a big fan of hot sauces as I don't eat spicy foods but had to dip a bite of chicken in the jalapeno hot sauce. It was really tasty and a tolerable amount of heat. I look forward to returning and trying even more versions of waffle or egg dishes here.

Went to Southern Cafe and overall it was a mixed experience…read more I got the veggie skillet and it was sooo good--definitely the highlight, super flavorful and honestly fire. The frappe was also really good. My friend ordered the avocado toast, which she liked, but her caramel macchiato was off at first it tasted mostly like milk with a little caramel. They did fix it though, so I'll give them credit for that. Only downside was she ended up feeling like she got food poisoning afterward. The egg on her dish had a thin film on it, so we're thinking it might not have been fully cooked, which is concerning. Service itself was good and the staff was nice. Parking was also easy, which is always a plus. Good food overall, but that situation definitely threw things off a bit.

customer service and food was top notch. our hostess Anna K was absolutely fantastic, very…read morewelcoming and warm and also extremely friendly and accommodating to my child with special needs. she did a lovely jo. the food was extremely good and for a very reasonable price. 10/10 customer service and 10/10 food it doesn't get better than that

My best friend took me here for my birthday and I loved it! We arrived early so there was no wait…read moreand that was a smart move because when we were leaving it was getting packed! Our waitress was adorable and super helpful. The menu is large and the food came out fast in large portions. I got a skillet and had ample leftovers. Most entrees come with huge homemade biscuits. We had mimosas, which they have in different flavors. We had peach. Yummy! They sang to me and delivered a delicious "bonut" platter for my birthday. Worth the drive to Arlington Heights. Will be back!

You know, - I saw their barbecue sauce in the stores for years - even out in Southern California,…read morewhere I lived for 32 years. I had no idea that they actually ran a restaurant. Seriously! So, imagine my surprise when I found out they had a restaurant on Irving Park Road in Wooddale - and I would occasionally pass it going to and from work! Well, it was time to try it for lunch today. There wasn't a big line of people, but boy did the food smell like barbecue when I walked in! I quickly ordered the two meat combo with chopped brisket and pulled pork. I got the green chili, Mac and cheese as a side, as well as the classic coleslaw. All right - the ambience was just perfect for a small barbecue place. The food came quickly, but I noted it wasn't quite right. I had asked for chopped brisket not sliced brisket. Not a crime against humanity, true, but still I didn't complain and I decided to go ahead and eat it anyway. So how was it? Well, I slathered on sweet rays barbecue sauce, and ate like crazy. The meat was pretty darn good! The green chili mac & cheese was delicious- can't say that the coleslaw was to my taste, but there was nothing wrong with it. The cornbread was fantastic. The only reason for the demerit? Was that I ordered chopped brisket and got sliced. Will I come here again? Yes, yes I think I shall! And I think you should try it too if you like barbecue.

The food is outstanding. The lady at the register was a total sweetheart. The place is old…read moreschool and so nostalgic. The past is great to revisit

Food was really good!!!! I got the "El Cubano" and it was very good!…read more The pastry was really good too! It's a must try definitely!

Everything Awful room service and food…read more The lighting and utensils sub standard. Cuban food.... Nada

My favorite thing here was the fried pork chops... this isn't what the use to serve. It's still…read moreseasoned well but not the cut/size the use to have. I hope y'all bring it back

I actually like the food here, but I changed my rating because my oxtails have been TRASH on my…read morelast 3 visits. As much as I pay for oxtails they need to be fresh and perfect! I cant get jiggy with old spoiled bogus oxtails! Thats a no no. When they correct this, I'll let yall know! Then we haven't been able to get drinks because theyre always too busy when we've gone in the last few visits. Im giving them a break for awhile!

I was really hopeful, but I thought the ribs were dry, as was the pulled pork. The fries were over…read morespiced. The bbq sauces were mediocre I wasn't impressed.

I recently had an unexpected Suprise! Some really good ribs from Secret Sauce BBQ in Schaumburg!…read moreI've been looking for some for a while. I'm not going to mention any names but every place for takeout to the Palatine area has Sucked. Too dry, overcooked, no meat, weird sauce, small portions, you name it, BAD. I took a chance on SSBBQ. They had a special promo in the Uber Eats App so I ordered a Slab +1/4 of Ribs, fries, Cole slaw and Beans. It was delivered quickly, warm and delicious! The Ribs were THICK and juicy with not too much sauce! All of the sides were fresh and really good. My wife and I both really loved the dinner and will be ordering again when we get the BBQ urge. Hats off to Secret Sauce and Uber Eats for getting us a great meal Fast...... Thx Jeff.

Solidly five stars with great service and solid food. We had a business meeting and it was a great…read moreplace to meet for lunch. Not too busy, not too loud, waitstaff super respectful and the food was delicious. I wish they had a bit more for the order of truffle fries, but probably for the best. Looking forward to the next meeting there! Thank you for a great lunch last week.

Maize + Mash is a place i recommend to everyone I know!…read more The service is always incredible and the food is the best! I love how diverse their menu is!

We order from here once and a while usually the family dinner. Everything is always flavorful and…read morethe chicken is juicy and seasoned perfectly. I was pregnant this time so it hit extra hard. We will definitely be back!

Looking outside reminds me of Kenny Rogers roasters. They have variety of choices not just chicken…read moreand ribs, they have mexican food like tacos. We ordered the roasted chicken and ribs and very tasty but a little on the dry side. The sides we ordered are corn, mac and cheese and spanish rice taste good. I think the chicken would taste better if they add the salsa to the order just like pollo loco. It is a self service place so the food is quick.

Surf's Up -- are you in Mt Prospect, or your favorite seaside shack by the water? Santa Cruz, Cocoa…read moreBeach, Cabo, Surfer's Point? The restaurant is small, with limited seating, but brightly decorated and immersive on the surf decor. I ordered the fish n chips, and they let me know it would be about 12 minutes, because they make everything fresh. No problema, dude. Beach Boys, surf music and other mellow tunes play overhead while you wait. It wasn't long at all, and I was presented with three (3!!!) crisply battered fish filets on a mound of seasoned shoestring fries. It was hot (prepared to order, remember), and delicious. The fries were awesome as well. I thought it was a little pricey, but the portions were large and I had plenty to take away. My fish was delish -- and I'd be glad to come back and try some of the other combos. The people who worked here were chill and friendly. Good vibrations!

This little, unassuming restaurant should not be missed! Surf's Up in Mt. Prospect is conveniently…read morelocated right next to the AMC Theater in Randhurst and this is the perfect place to grab a bite before the movies! This is a cute little restaurant with a few tables, window seats and seating along the wall. With the weather being nice there are tables outside too. Hubby and I wanted some seafood and we passed by Surf's Up a few times so it's long overdue for us to stop and try the food today. The owner, Lisa, was working behind the counter. She is so sweet and certainly very proud of her restaurant! We asked her for recommendations and she was happy to share some of the top preferred items of guests. She gave us time to look over the menu. I settled on the fried catfish dinner with a side of grits, greens & a roll. Hubby wanted fish and chips with a roll. Lisa told us that everything is made fresh to order so it would be about 15-20 mins. We weren't in any hurry, but we appreciated the heads up and the fact that it was all freshly made. The food arrived crispy and hot and oh so delicious! My catfish was so flakey. The grits and greens were the perfect sides to go with it. Hubs really enjoyed his fish and chips. The fries were so good, we couldn't stop eating them. Lisa also sold us on the fresh bread pudding, but we so full so we had to take it go. Just finished it tonight and it was even more delicious than she described! We will certainly be returning to try the shrimp po' boy and other items on her menu! Plus more bread pudding. Don't pass up this cute little place with delicious fresh seafood and desserts plus friendly service.

Been going here since I was a kid. Definitely a suburban staple. I LOVE the Priscilla's punch. My…read morego to is the shrimp dinner.

Ok. I'm officially done. Before I start, yes I know Sundays are busy for any restaurant especially…read moreafter church. I came in at 330 on a Sunday to order cornbread. That's it. But I entered the soul food circus. The parking lot!!! As much money as they bring in it is night time to refigure the parking situation. It's cramped, no flow of in and out and it takes forever to get out. Or in. Once in, I waited to place the order but there was so much chaos! Wrong orders, orders never made, customers ordered items, waited only to be told the item they had been waiting on was sold out, changed the item and wait some more. Door dash and pickups were extremely chaotic and the waiting room was crowded. One woman was literally waiting 30 min on an extra order of potato salad. It seems like ordering ahead did not help cut down on anyone's wait time. I had no issues with staff. They remained professional in the midst of this chaos but I would just like to see more organization to their set up!!! I truly want to support local, especially POC, but I can't waste any more time hoping for them to get it together or revamp their systems. I can't speak to the taste of the food because I only order cornbread. After today, Jiffy Mix will be back in rotation because I can't handle this much chaos and stress.