I came here for a ladies' breakfast and had an amazing experience, thanks to our server, Trinidad!…read moreHe was incredibly attentive and helpful. They offer two very reasonably priced specials with massive portions. I ordered Special #2, which came with two sausages, a piece of bacon, two eggs, and two pieces of delicious brioche French toast. Highly recommend!

The management at Ellys need to look at reviews we have done…read morea review on what happened when my wife and a friend had lunch. The management should have a least responsed. They Didn't which tells me they don't care. When a customer has an issue a quick Response who have shown they care. They ruined a lunch and made no attempt to address the issue. I will think twice about taking a client To lunch at Ellys!!!

I ordered a country omelet without green pepper yet they put it on. I made a note that I was…read moreallergic to the peppers. I ordered for pick up and had to throw the food away

We went on Father's Day at 11 a.m…read more Tanna was our server. She was the best server I have had in a long time!!!!!! The place was busy, yet she always had a genuine smile on her face. She checked in on us frequently.

Want to be part of a family? This place is just that. Sooo many regulars here and the staff…read morerecognizes them immediately. From the outside of the building you can't really tell what is inside. The windows are all darkened and the entrance is set off from the dining side. But once inside, I weaved through the maze of tables to get to a booth on the other side. This was the quintessential family diner. Not fancy by any means, just an atmosphere where having a conversation with another table (which I did) is not unusual or extraordinary. The food was hot. The ham and cheese omelette was nothing special, it was a rolled omelette which I appreciate. The hash browns were fresh. When I say fresh, I suspect they actually shredded the potatoes that morning. They didn't have that frozen from a bag flavor. The one thing I wish they did, was shrink the menu. Choice fatigue made me choose my own standby this time. This menu is huge, I'd say it gives Cheesecake Factory a run for the money with menu size. Overall though, this is a place that you could easily make "your place" for local food spots.

I have been to Mauri's a few times before and had reviewed the restaurant in the past, but once…read moreagain, for whatever reason, my previous written review is missing. I'm not sure why this keeps happening. Mauri's is a family-owned, family-friendly restaurant that serves tasty breakfast/ lunch fare. They have omelets, skillets, pancakes, waffles, Mexican breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and more. Mauri's is a community staple and popular among the locals. They have a nice variety on their menu, and the pricing is reasonable. The restaurant is inviting and has a good ambiance. In the past, I had tried a couple of different varieties of their omelets, which were good, especially the Acapulco omelet and Azucena omelet. On my recent visit, I ordered their Country Chicken Skillet that had chicken, chorizo, onions, mushrooms, and green peppers mixed in with hash browns and topped with cheddar cheese and two eggs cooked your way. I also asked for tomatoes in my skillet, which was a $1 upcharge. My wife ordered the Western skillet that had ham, onions, tomatoes, and peppers mixed in with hash browns and topped with cheese and two eggs. We had a choice of toast or pancakes, and we both got pancakes. Mauri's offers a choice of regular pancakes or pumpkin pancakes (no upcharge), and we chose pumpkin pancakes. For my little guy, we ordered a kids' meal that had one egg scrambled, hash brown, sausage, and wheat toast with a side of butter and jam. We also ordered a Belgian waffle with cinnamon apples and pecans. Additionally, I had a hazelnut iced coffee, and my wife had an iced caramel cappuccino. Overall, the food and beverages were good in taste. We like our dishes. Initially, in my skillet dish, the hash browns were burnt, and the pumpkin pancakes were a bit overcooked. Thus, I requested my dish to be redone. One of the staff members promptly provided the desired response and service, and my new order was ready shortly. After re-cooking, my dish tasted delicious. It was exactly as I wanted it to be. I didn't ask for a redo in the pancakes. They were okay. I also like the Belgian Waffle a lot. The pecans were stuffed in the waffle, which was great, and there were plenty of semi-big pieces of cinnamon apples on the top. My hazelnut iced coffee was refreshingly delicious. I liked the use of flavored ice in my drink. We received good, friendly service (same as in the past). We like coming here occasionally and supporting the local business. Mauri's is a good place to get delicious breakfast/ lunch meal. It's definitely worth checking out if you haven't been here before.

We came here by chance, just driving by looking for a breakfast place, we just moved here from…read moreChicago. The owner herself took our order, she was very sweet, talking to every table while refilling coffee, that was almost 3 yrs ago, we love the food and the service and all the servers! The creamy chicken soup is my favorite! Of course the breakfast is always delicious!!

It's difficult to find a farm steak sandwich but they serve it here. I stopped in specifically to…read morehave this with hash browns as I've been eating this breakfast meal for some 40 years but it's only served in the Waukegan area and only a few restaurants offer it. This one was fantastic and better than a few other locations. I'll be back!

Going to First Watch on a weekday is much better than going on the weekend. Weekends, First Watch…read moreis very crowded and there is usually a wait. I checked the app before we went for Friday lunch to get on the waitlist and there was no wait. We arrived and were seated right away - no wait. Service was very good this time. Our server was pleasant and attentive. I ordered the Power Bowl - quinoa, kale, Italian sausage, basted eggs, no cheese. (There is probably something I'm missing.) The portion size was good - I was able to finish the whole thing and not walk out uncomfortable. All in all, this was a very good experience.

Service can definitely be improved. Hire servers that will actually check on you after the food is…read moreserved. Isnt that the bare minimum or have we lost that these days? Ambiance is wonderful. Clean. Food is delicious. Service just killed it for me. Will definitely not be going back. Wasn't even in the mood to take photos of anything to promote this place.

Bagel was good was had the THINNEST spread of cream cheese. :( For the price you gotta respect the…read moreshmear!

I bought two bagel sandwiches: a sausage egg and cheese on an everything bagel, and a bacon egg and…read morecheese on a sesame bagel. I have travelled a lot to include New York City, so my comparison will be against those. The bagels miss. The crisp chewy texture just isn't there. The everything bagel was too salty. The inside of the bagels are fine... not great, fine. The egg, sausage and bacon are cooked fresh so that is a huge plus. The interior is nice. It is open, and with the separation of the ordering and dining areas, it helps with the noise. They seem to do a lot of carry out as you'd expect. The service is counter service. Anyway, for the area it is a decent bagel. If you are looking for a New York bagel, this isn't it.

Was recommended this spot - so glad we tried it out. Great old school OG diner with lots of menu…read moreoptions. We came for breakfast and both got scrambles - the Bob and Anne's and the Denver. Delicious. If you like a kick, ask for the house salsa. I saw the seeds so definitely passed but my husband said it was really good. We chose pancakes and English muffins as our side. The muffin was ok but think we'll get the sourdough next time. Coffee was solid for a diner. Warning to anyone with lactose intolerance- they do not have alternate milk options. They also had a huge display of cakes and pies. They looked great so we got a few to try at home. Overall, it was a great experience. Waitress was really nice. It's not an aesthetic spot. It is an original diner that shows its decades of life - worn but clean! Will be back!

Been going here for years and it is never a disappointment. Food is always delicious and the prices…read moreare extremely reasonable. Service is fast and friendly. Classic atmosphere that doesn't feel outdated. One of the best breakfast spots in the area.

The food was tasty and service was A1. The ambiance was cute and quaint. The waitress was so…read moreattentive.

Staff is extremely kind and the environment is very cozy, but the food is overpriced and of poor…read morequality.