Absolutely loved our breakfast here! My husband and I sat on the patio overlooking the river, and…read morethe view alone made it worth the visit! So peaceful, beautiful, and the perfect start to our morning! What truly made the experience exceptional was our server, Jenn. She was incredible from start to finish!! She was warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. She made great recommendations, checked on us at all the right times, and went above and beyond in ways you don't see often. My husband is picky about biscuits and gravy, and Jenn kindly brought him a sample of the gravy first to make sure he'd like it...such a small gesture to some people, but truly made it special for my husband. She even sent us off with coffee to go, which we really appreciated!! The food was just as impressive. I had the traditional breakfast. Everything was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were nice and crispy, Jenn recommended the ham, which was so flavorful and perfectly charred, so good!!! My husband ended up loving his biscuits and gravy! Between the amazing service, delicious food, and relaxing riverfront setting, this was easily one of our favorite breakfast experiences. Jenn truly made it memorable, and we'll definitely be asking for her every time we come back. Can't wait to return!!

What a charming cafe in the middle of a charming Downtown area!…read more It was freezing the morning we went in, but I was wanting breakfast - specifically pancakes. I had this place in the bookmarks and figured now was the best time to visit. Parking can be an issues in Downtown St. Charles since it is limited to street parking or public parking a few blocks away. We found parking right in front of FPC, mainly because it was a cold, Monday morning. We were greeted immediately, and inside was much smaller than I expected. We got seated right away though, and a good chance to really review the menu. I got a house coffee (delicious), and my husband got a Purple Haze Lemonade. We ended up getting a kid's pancake with bacon and scrambled eggs, Short Rib Breakfast Stack, and a Bomb Burrito. The pancake for my 2 year old was MASSIVE so it was a good day for him lol. The short rib stack was yummy - hash browns with runny eggs and meat on top. The burrito was also pretty good. Our breakfast entrees came with a side order of potatoes and while it was good, it got saltier over time so I might not get that next time. They advertise beignets, so we might go for that next time and try out their lunch menu!

I was playing hooky this day and wanted to try someplace new…read more I love books. And the way the shelves full of novels are used to break up the space? Loved it! I went with the chorizo Benedict, and added avocado. Absolutely excellent. Though I prefer my chorizo crispier, I'm just thrilled to find it on a menu. My server recommended a couple of beverages and I really enjoyed them. Fabulous location. Interesting menu. Neat decor. I'll definitely be making a return visit.

Super cute space, kind of rustic with bookshelves and books placed throughout. They have a big bar…read moreand offer a small room for a group. Our server was great, she was friendly and efficient. They have some unique offerings, and I have been eyeing the chicken and waffles online. Shared that and Avocado Toast with no Feta one of my daughters in attendance. Had a bite of my other daughter's chorizo biscuits and gravy. I liked the pearl sugar waffle and the chicken tender, I was glad to have gotten the sauce on the side, it was too sweet for me. It was also on the Avocado toast but I loved the fresh greans on that as well as the poached egg, it was yummy. Nice space, good food, friendly service

10 stars.fiod is great and always hot if you order hot meal.we have been going to ginghams for many…read moremany many years.

Never disappoints and always a real treat! Service is…read moreprompt and fast per usual! The new location is larger and spacious

Still a five star experience. Despite it being around 8 am on a Sunday morning when I visited most…read morerecently, I went for my usual BLT and added crinkle cut fries this time, for a small up-charge. I beat the breakfast rush, as it wasn't too busy yet, and didn't wait too long for my order. It's been a minute since I've been in, but it's comforting to know some things never change. Two of the long time servers I favor are still there: Morgan and Casey. The woman who waited on me today has been there since it opened - over two decades ago. Talk about longevity! It's always nice to go where everybody knows your... order!

Been waiting to visit Allin's Diner in St. Charles and had a great experience. Stopped by on a…read moreSunday morning and waited a few minutes for a table. A very popular place with locals and seating is limited. Our series quick to get our drink order while we reviewed the menu. Allin's has all the traditional diner food you'd expect to find and prices are very reasonable. Food was quick and very good, service was also great. Great time and will be back.

Wow! I can't believe I'm just now finding this gem!! Some…read morethings to know if it's your first time is it's cash only and you seat yourself! It's a small place so spots fill up quickly but service is quick so it won't take too long to get a seat. I ordered the kitchen sink omelette with gravy and chili on the side. My husband ordered the haystack and added chili to the top. The chili was SO good and made the meals so good. The kitchen sink omelette was the best omelette I've had.. I think ever! The staff were incredibly friendly and it was a place where it felt like everyone knew each other. We will definitely be coming back!

Haven't been here in years, so I was really excited to come and sat on the patio. The guy who…read morebrought me my water and coffee said a waitress will be with me shortly, but I sat there for 18 minutes without anybody approaching me so I threw five on the table and left. Disappointed

This coffee shop was such a fun and unique experience! The coffee drinks had creative names and…read moredistinctive flavors that made them stand out from the usual menu options. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my visit. When I'm back in town, I'll definitely be stopping by again!

People clearly love this place. At 8 AM on a Sunday morning, there was already a pretty good crowd…read more I've been doing meetups at local coffee shops for the past several weeks, and sometimes it's kind of a ghost town, even if the food and coffee is good. I'd suggest that people were there to visit downtown St. Charles, or whatever it's called, which has a certain old-timey charm to it, but everything else was closed--presumably until later in the day, but who knows. That fentanyl is a menace. Parking could be a pain, if it's not the wee hours of the morning on a weekend, and you're not ambulatory enough to walk from a block or two over, and yet you're going to get essentially the equivalent of a milkshake and a donut. Inside is rustic, inviting and larger than you'd think, with an upstairs area that I didn't bother to explore, due to lack of curiosity. We had a larger group and ended up pushing a few smaller tables together, plus a few chairs we borrowed from other tables. No one seemed to mind. The key is not to ask first. That mentality will take you far in both the world of finance and dating. I'm kind of over ordering food from coffee shops, where they're obviously just throwing something in the microwave and charging you $10 for it, but I needed something to eat. I'd just gone for a run. Their burrito looked like the textbook definition of cultural appropriation, but it also looked like it might not be half bad. I had their equivalent of an Egg McMuffin, called Ron's Breakfast Sandwich, or something to that effect. When I hear the name Ron, I of course think of Sasso from Carlito's Way, but that probably says more about me than anything else. I'm assuming he didn't have anything to do with this. Essentially, this was a store-bought English muffin, a surprisingly generous and delicious helping of cheddar cheese, a few slices of seemingly prepackaged black forest ham and a fried egg. It was fine for what it was. Could the egg have been salted, could the muffin have been buttered and could the ham been an actual slice of Canadian bacon, or even better, American bacon? Sure, but I went into this with low expectations. The cheddar was melty and delicious, and weirdly abundant, but processed American cheese would have been more fitting for this kind of sandwich. You'd think a guy named Ron wouldn't object to processed foods. The caramel frappe I had was amazing. I got it with whole milk and whipped cream. I didn't bother to check and see if they charge you extra for whipped cream, which is the kind of crap some of these places have been known to pull. I got the 16 oz instead of the 20 oz, but it was probably still enough to take a day off the end of my life (when I don't need it as much anyway fwiw). Sometimes, when a food item tastes good enough, you can just tell it's not good for you, and that was the case with this drink. It was decidedly rich. I'm never in this part of town, and if I were, it would be at night, natch, but if things ever get to the point where they're clearly trending in that direction, I might start stopping by on the reg and getting that caramel frappe just to speed along the process of my demise.

We had top notch service from Christian this morning! We…read moretypically visit Prasinos at least twice a month for Sunday brunch. The last two times we have one problem that keeps occuring. Food is coming out of the kitchen luke warm at best. We haven't complained yet, but this should not be the norm. If it is we'll have to Sunday brunch elsewhere. That'd be a shame because I love their Eggs Benedict better than anywhere else. Please get plates to table when the food is still piping hot. Thank you!

The chicken wings were great.Although a little too much seasoning. I also had the steak sandwich…read moreand it was very tender. Put the steakhead, no seasoning on it. Our waitress was very nice. They do have private rooms, but they are very small.

In our recent visit service was excellent -- attentive and friendly…read more Beyond that and the quasi-lodge feel of Black Bear, I don't find anything distinctive about the chain. That is not criticism. It's just to say that you can find similar expansive breakfast/lunch/dinner menus in other places -- like Denny's -- as well as independent diners. We two typically split a meal, but the Grizzz breakfast combo was still more than we could finish, allowing others in our party to graze on the leftovers. The combo included two each of sausage links, bacon strips, and pancakes; plus three eggs (cooked to choice), and a potato option (fries or hash browns). A good value for the price, the meal would easily feed two adults and a small child or two.

Went on a Monday at lunchtime. Got seated pretty quickly…read more First thing we noticed was portion size was huge! Everyone at our table got something different - breakfast, lunch and dinner were covered. Sandwiches were huge and delicious. The breakfast plate was loaded and was delicious! Pot roast was cooked well and tasted delicious. Overall this was a great experience. I don't know why it took us so long to try this one place!

Great food & service. They have huge terrific omelettes…read more Love the 'boozy' shakes, they are so yummy.

I had mixed feelings about my visit. The coffee was honestly the biggest disappointment it tasted…read morelike the beans had been roasted far too long, leaving it with a burnt flavor that made it hard to drink. The food, however, was much better. I ordered the "Mommy, Where Does Bacon Come From?" sandwich, and it was delicious. The pretzel bun was soft and fresh, and the sandwich had great flavor overall. I also tried the fried steak, which was cooked well and tasted great. The service was okay, but it was pretty slow. The ambiance was fine the walls are covered in writing, which is clearly part of the restaurant's design and gives it a unique character. Overall, the food was the highlight of the experience. If they improved the coffee and sped up the service, I'd be much more likely to come back.