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3.5 (71 reviews)
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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Annette M.

The restaurant has completely transformed from when it was a dark Irish Pub place. It is light and bright with a huge amount of seating. I was surprised how empty it was on a Saturday morning. It did get busier by the time we left so maybe they weren't overstaffed. I counted at least ten servers standing around chatting. The bathroom could have been cleaner. Food was good and exactly as ordered. I started with a fresh green juice called Kale Tonic and it was really refreshing. I also had the BLT Benedict but subbed gluten free toast for the ciabatta it is usually served on. Someone other than our server brought out the food (pet peeve) so I had to ask her if it was gluten free bread (better safe than sorry). My husband had Biscuits and Gravy with eggs and potatoes. He said it was good but nothing special. He was grumpy because the waitress brought the check while he was still eating and he had to stop to explain he had a birthday coupon so she had to see it and re-figure the bill (pet peeve). I don't blame him for not wanting to eat cold food.

John M.

Went on a Saturday morning to redeem a birthday BOGO offer. The Geneva Illinois location is huge. There were more staff than there were customers which was surprising for a Saturday morning. They have their regular menu items as well as Seasonal Specials plus a juice bar and iced coffee bar. Unfortunately drink prices were not listed on their menu. Service is very fast...almost too fast since they were not crowded. My wife had the Kale Tonic Fresh Juice which she said was very tasty .Since she is Gluten Free she had the BLT Benedict on gluten free bread for no additional charge. It comes with fresh greens. I had the Biscuits and Gravy with eggs and seasoned potatoes. Very good..nothing special about this dish but still satisfying. We received our check as we were halfway thru our meal which was surprising and it seemed the staff was more interested in taking amongst themselves than the customers. With so many breakfast areas in the area, I might go back for lunch next time as breakfast was just OK.

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Rupali K.

Big space and no wait on the weekend. Avoid any seats across the door as you feel cold air from the door. Our server was nice. But the food was not that great. Not much options for vegan. You get free coffee pot, but no other hot coffee selection. We have ordered a veggie omelet. Also ordered a market hash skillet with quinoa and no mozerlla. It was dry for me. May be the modification I have made to make it more to my taste did not work well. Bread was thick and felt dry.

Pork schnitzel special with potato pancakes and spaetzle.
Paul H.

Sunday 2:15pm during The Bears game. Parking lot is a bit small. We both had the October special (see picture). Crispy pork plus large portions. had to roll ourselves out of the place after lunch! TV's to view in both rooms. Always a Favorite in Gilbert, Illinois.

french toast with a side of bacon
Edward P.

food is always decent here. parking a little rough, tight spots but there's a bunch at least around the side too. one big open room, some interesting south of the border menu items and your normal american fare. i went with the french toast this time. it was pretty good....the potatoes are so so, some just are too big and then cooked in the middle enough, cubed. bacon is alright...it's pretty hit or miss, but if u are over there and wanna give it a try i'd say do it. but definitely not that big of portions for what u pay and nothing really special about the atmosphere. service is good, i like that leave a pot of coffee on the table. i like the plates too.

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Miranda C.

Good breakfast! Place was busy, but we added our names to the virtual line and were seated quickly once we arrived. Will go back again! PROS: -Great menu! Was hard to decide on what to order. Happy with the healthy, pescatarian options :) -Spacious. Even though there were a lot of people, we didn't feel super close to the customers next to our table. -Convenient checkout process. You take your bill up to the host once you're done! -Nice location with tons of parking. CONS: -Our waitress was not friendly. -Pricey.

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Neilly B.

First time trying this place and it impressed me it had a juice bar while you wait. The food was very reasonable and great portions. The hot chocolate is yummy and the million dollar bacon had great flavor. I order a skillet and it was seasoned perfectly. My husband got the waffle and it was full flavor and light. Will definitely go again the place is decorated modern and has an outside dining area for summer as well. Great atmosphere

Me and the Duck. Enjoying a americano coffee and a chocolate mint doughnut. Made fresh.to order. Fast and fresh!

A very good donut and coffee for under $10.00 Fast custom donut. Cool place to enjoy your day at.

First Watch dining area - not busy enough to justify the level of chaos on this day.

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Went in for breakfast this morning! Breakfast was great! I ordered The Traditional!! One nice thing is buttered in back toast!! Love it!

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Love the patio, amazing healthy food, and Sandra was an outstanding server! First time here and it was a win on all fronts!!

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Good food, service was good. The menu has some different choices not seen elsewhere. It is fairly loud inside however.

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Fresh tasty food. Great service. Been there twice and really enjoyed the variety they offer.

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Good food, but very limited menu. The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere is decent.

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Nice assortment of choices, service was good and prompt, ambiance was nice, a bit noisy

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Recently opened in Geneva. Excellent food, coffee and atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful. Plan on going back with my family.

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The Goat

The Goat

4.1(93 reviews)
3.4 mi

I've been here twice, once this past fall, and the other just last week - it was great both times!…read more This most recent time I was there with a group of teachers, having pre-comedy show lunch & drinks, and everyone (there were 6) loved their food, and really enjoyed their drink options. Our server was fab, super friendly and quick (shout-out to Brody!), and had great suggestions from his menu faves. The previous time I came was post-comedy show, just for drinks, and the 3 of us all enjoyed our drinks then, as well. I also love the decor vibe, especially as a (elder) millennial, because MJ IS the GOAT. Stop by and try it, definitely worth a shot!

We stopped in on a Friday night and this place was crowded! We were told there would be about a 20…read moreminute wait but we were fortunate to be seated in 5 minutes. We were greeted by Ian our server immediately which was very nice. We noticed they have Happy Hour Tues-Fri from 4-6pm so we took advantage of their half off cocktails and a few food specials. I had the Wisconsin Old Fashion and my wife had the Poli Old Fashion which was tequila based. Both were fantastic! We started with an order of their Street Corn Deviled Eggs which were amazing..super creamy. They do have a GF menu so my wife had a bowl of their homemade chili and I had their Italian Beef Bao trio. Both were delicious and very meaty. They have an extension whiskey/bourbon list plus their burgers looked amazing. We will definitely be back!

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The Goat - Delicious bacon burger with egg

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Nobel House - Half 1/2 Chicken

Nobel House

3.8(387 reviews)
1.7 mi
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A group dinner at Nobel House left us hungry for more (in a good way!)…read more This is a pretty sizable restaurant with a bar along half of one wall and plenty of tables of varying sizes that can accommodate whatever you throw at them. There is ample lighting and the staff is welcoming and friendly. The food is BBQ and they have a little bit of everything to offer. That is great, but makes it hard to choose what you want! We certainly had that problem but ultimately were very happy with our meals. They pretty much cover all the bases as far as BBQ and the sides. The flavors were very tasty! Having one in Glen Ellyn won't have us running back to this location but that is only on account of circumstance.

Thought we give Noble another shot, post visi from anniversary where we ordered drinks to start and…read moredidnt know if we were dining or not, was asked a few times in the case of dine or leave attitude. Today, 5/30, we had a large part celebrating a birthday. Resturant half empty. Kelli our waitress, not the most pleasant. A toddler spilled water and ice, the eye rolling and the other waitress gossip while looking at our table. Not appreciative. To flag Kelli down, was a full time job. I understand serving others, but if we have to get up to chase you down, it becomes a problem. Food overall was fine, prices seemed increased, burgers use to be larger, lastly the drink department. Yeungling flight, $8 draft for 12oz, yikes. End all, wont be back. We are from St Charles, plenty of options that have better service and great food for a night out. Sorry Noble, but step up.

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Stockholm's Restaurant & Brewery - Pub Burger and Viking Red Ale

Stockholm's Restaurant & Brewery

3.8(316 reviews)
1.7 mi
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Always friendly service and I love their homemade soups. This month they have an asparagus soup,…read moreand I really enjoyed it. I came in for lunch and went with the half sandwich and soup combo. The chicken salad sandwich comes on a croissant and I have always enjoyed their chicken salad and also tuna salad sandwiches here. The meal is perfect for lunch. When in doubt, always get the Stockholm's Small Batch Root Beer- it's great! My lunch came out quickly and they even have outdoor patio seating too.

My friends and I arrived for an early dinner after spending an unseasonably beautiful day in…read moredowntown Geneva. We sat down immediately and were given menus. We asked to have a small sample of two beers to make sure we'd enjoy one or the other. The sample was appreciated and helped us decide on the Kolsch. For food we went with half Turkey sandwich with Chicken Tortilla Soup, half Reuben Sandwich with Chicken tortilla soup, and a Pub Burger. The food was very good. Our friend was still eating when the server took the other plates away and left the check, never asking if we wanted another drink or dessert etc. A few minutes later the server returned and asked if we were ready to pay the bill and again our friend was still eating to which we pointed out and said no. Approximately 10 minutes after that we were ready to finish up. We were there less than an hour. We put our card in the check wallet and each of us proceeded to use the washroom separately as it was only one stall/bathroom. I was the last one to use the washroom and as I came out my friends were standing near the door with my purse and coat as they were told they needed the table. I understand the place is small and people were waiting but to be rushed out is ridiculous. Especially to be rushed while still eating. The food was great but the lack of allowing us to enjoy the experience left us very disappointed.

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Preservation - Steak skewers

Preservation

4.1(428 reviews)
1.8 mi
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A nice spot to grab a drink on a nice weather day - the outdoor patio is fantastic!…read more The fellas and I grabbed a round of brews here while roaming around downtown Geneva and we had zero complaints. It was really nice out so, naturally, we were at the outdoor bar/patio. What a delightful space: open, airy, ample seating, great staff. The biggest bummer is navigating inside for the bathroom but everything else is top notch. We're fans and will return again!

I'd love to share my full experience at Preservation but alas, there isn't much in the way of food…read moreor drink I can report on. The service however, is a different story. My friend and I arrived around 7:15pm this evening, Tuesday night, a weekday. We were greeted by a hostess in a full winter jacket and completely empty front room. She gave us the option to sit in said empty room or to follow her back to a "cozy heated area." We couldn't decide so we asked her to choose, and she led us down a long, narrow hallway to the back. There were three parties total in the indoor patio--us, another table of 2 and a large party of 8. Their outdoor patio was open, and with a view of it from the cozy room. The outdoor patio was festive with holiday lights, heaters and perhaps 3 people sitting at the bar. Many employees bustled back and forth through the door linking our two spaces. Our waitress brought us two glasses of water and food menus, pointed out the QR code menu on our table and walked away. That was our ONLY interaction with her. We proceeded to then sit for 15 minutes, watching our waitress, along with 3 other employees walk back and forth, attentively serving the large party, cleaning up a recently vacated back booth, chatting with one another and even saw another employee take a moment to vape inside near the POS system. We were ignored. No eye contact, no smile, no acknowledgment. It's as if we were not even there. For a slow Tuesday night, with ample staff, this was unacceptable. It grew so uncomfortable that we gathered our jackets and began to walk out. As we made our way back down the long hallway, the hostess, carrying a tray of waters, thanked us for coming in. Clearly there is a lack of awareness--or attention to detail. In what world would we have been able to order drinks, eat and pay our bill in less than 30 minutes since you seated us? But Finally! Someone noticed us. Too bad it was too little too late. We walked a block down to a different restaurant, and had an amazing time, spending more time & money than originally anticipated at that establishment, as a direct result of the poor hospitality and lack of service received at Preservation. Their loss was the Alchemist's gain.

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Preservation - Pretty storefront for the "Front Lounge". Rest of place is more open air concept but with class!

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Pretty storefront for the "Front Lounge". Rest of place is more open air concept but with class!

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