This was so delicious! The food was enough for two meals…read more The servers for friendly and nice! It's a family type resturant. Busy but fun to meet friends! You can eat outside or in family style booths and tables . Ample parking in a strip mall. I will try lunch next time . Well worth it .

The feel/ambiance was more like a diner than a cafe. I was given a booth and immediately regretted…read moreit because the cushions were useless. I felt like a child sitting there because the seats were low. It doesn't help that I'm not very tall either. The food was okay, and the portions were generous. I ordered the sweet potato skillet, which came with diced ham, cheese, and eggs. It also came with a short stack of pancakes, which were also generously sized. Although you definitely need butter and syrup on the pancakes, it wasn't very tasty without them. I could only finish half of this meal and had to take the rest home. Do not order the coffee, it tasted terrible, as if it were burnt. The server was very friendly and attentive at first. But when the food arrived, he didn't check back very often. I had to flag down another server for a takeout container before he came with the check.

OMEGA as usual, my Turkey Island Melt sandwich with melted swiss was great! I also loved…read moreturkey(real breast) reuben. Dessert However.... the oreo cheesecake ( and same for the ricotta cheesecake) .... are mushy...and now rather tasteless so I wonder if ingredients have changed. PLUS Omega cheesecakes are stored in a glass display in front under lighting heat yet! --CHEESECAKE needs to be stored !Chilled! especially as these Omega large cheesecakes sold by the slice are stored for at least 7 days. after all these years at Omega no more cheesecake for me. I always love the bougatsa! The Godfather sandwich price increase made me decide today was not a 'take home extra'. Ill be back but new choices. Good service. C Aug 2026

The higher the restaurant is, the less likely I'm going to visit. That does not apply, however, to…read morethe Omega. This evening was my first visit, despite driving by it for over a decade. And it was nothing short of superb in all facets. My son ordered the Southwest Avocado Burger, which an earlier review this year praised. He agreed. He loved it. His mom had the Chicken Philly. Equally good. Both had large portions. I had the Russian Reuben. It was like 3X the size of a traditional Reuben sandwich one might get dining out. I was barely able to eat a third. It was huge beyond huge. It was spectcular. I wasn't sure corned beef would blend so well with turkey but both meats did. Sumptuous! The Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian horseradish sauce and 1000 Island dressing on top - OMG - it was so unbelievable! $2.00 more - you get your fries and soup (choice of 6 - wow - what eatery has 6 soup options)? The onion soup was $1 extra but who cares? It was all a ton for the buck. The basket of tasty dinner rolls upon arrival was delightful. Our waitress Terry was excellent thru and thru and worthy of a large tip, which we obliged. We got free refills on our drinks too, a big thing for us. We were all totally pleased with our visit and will be sure to return at least once or twice before moving out of state later this year. We wish we could clone this place and take it to where we all are moving. I truly don't understand those whining here and their posts. Everything we had was good throughout. If I had to nitpick, I would say the French onion soup itself was average and not rich but the large crouton in the soup and abundant melted yummy Swiss cheese well compensated with the grated topping over the cheese incredibly tasty, making it over the top. The raspberry iced tea could have been a bit sweeter but it wasn't bad either. And you automatically get water delivered to your table, a rarity among diners today. And yeah, I get to a degree the 3% (rounded off) card charge but when you're spending $80 to $100 for gargantuan portions of great food, come on, who really cares about an extra $2.50-$3, chump change? A church friend of the family told me she and her husband go to Omega periodically and recommended it. So this evening we all went. And not one bit disappointed. 24/7/365 diners are a dying breed these days but we are so glad Omega is still around and I say long live the Omega. A shout out to the crews working here as well as the owner.

Absolutely wonderful diner! The food was generous and tasty, the service really attentive, and we…read morefelt like we were welcomed home. Would highly recommend.

05/15/16 - I met my buddy here for lunch today. This is a cool restaurant I've been to before…read more It's located on a triangular site by Busse Hwy & Miner St in Des Plaines. They have a pretty large selection of breakfast & lunch items @ a reasonable price. I usually end up w/their skirt steak, hash browns, eggs & pancake which is outstanding. The other item I'm partial to is a skillet. Today I ordered the bacon, potato, onion, cheddar cheese & eggs over easy skillet. This is something that can't go wrong as bacon bacon bacon is my absolute favorite food. Great food, great service & reasonable price make this a winner winner chicken dinner in my book. I will definitely be back again

If you're looking for a good eat at a reasonable price that's quick. This is the place to go…read more Needed a quick stop after the airport on a Wednesday for brunch. Sat right away and the food was delicious and a lot of it! Also try their In house hot sauces. They were so good we bought some to go. (Steak and eggs skillet, and the carnivore skillet )

Brunch City Cafe is a gem not far from O'Hare without ORD pricing. There is ample free parking…read more The food portions are large. Probably enough to take some home. I had avocado toast and it was tasty and fresh. It came with crispy potatoes. My friend had a skillet which also looked great and was a good portion. Our server MoJo was super cool, professional and knowledgeable about the menu. Worth checking out.

Came here with hubby and our child on a weekday for brunch. There were a good number of open tables…read morebut some of them weren't cleaned and the first table we chose had a piece of the wall sticking out so we relocated. I had expected more pancake options on the menu since it is a pancake cafe but there are ~4 options available (aside from the standard buttermilk and gluten free ones). I had the California omelet (avocado, mushrooms, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese) with hashbrowns and pancakes. I upgraded to the berry pancakes (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries) for an upcharge. My child had the pancakes from the kid's menu which came with two small pancakes and a meat of her choice (she chose bacon). Food took some time to come out and we had to ask for water. My omelet was decent but the hashbrowns were overcooked and dry. The berry pancakes were just okay. There was fresh fruit on top but I didn't care for the berry drizzle on top of the pancakes as it tasted artificial. The kid's meal was very plain (I don't know what I expected) and I should have shared my meal with my child since she ended up eating all the berries off my pancakes anyway.

Great breakfast spot. I got biscuits and gravy with 3 eggs and hash browns. Food came out fast…read more Service on top of everything. Location was clean. Plenty of parking. I've been here a few times and it's always been on point.

Breakfast your way amazing. The food was cooked to perfection. Goes down perfect to the palate…read more Highly recommend

05/16/26 - I went here with my buddy this morning. Theres a big sign on the outside that said it…read morewas "Voted The Best Breakfast in Northern Illinois". Pretty bold statement considering we were the only 2 people eating there. I ordered the meat lover skillet. It was very good but the best breakfast in Northern Illinois is a bit of a stretch. The hash browns were cooked well crispy like I requested & the meat lover skillet had bits of sausage, ham & bacon all w/an egg over easy on top . My buddy got the vegetarian skillet. Sorry buddy I need my meat in my skillet. Andy's Cafe is located in a strip mall along Oakton Ave in Des Plaines. Good foot, good service but it was just breakfast food

Easy free 90 minute parking around the corner. When the host saw me taking a photo of the booths as…read morewe waited for him to talk to other patrons, he offered to take a photograph of my friend and me! He was very friendly and gracious. The place is far more modern and updated looking with fresh booths and pretty painted walls, despite being a long standing establishment. The coffee is strong and perfect diner coffee - just how I like it. The menu is ample and hard to choose. I had the French toast with berries and banana . The berries and banana were fresh and plentiful. French toast was standard - exactly what I wanted. And the maple syrup was served warm!

Down the street from Ron Onesti's DesPlaines theatre. This is an old skool joint--real gyros & feta…read moreomelette, great taters, good coffee in real china cups, decent service. Eat here soon...

Realllly yummy pancakes, and great Freddo Capp! Portions…read morewere big and filling. Didn't have to wait for a table!

I kicked myself since last night but wanted to take out my mom for Mother's Day lunch…read more We got there and it was crowded, but went to the front desk to get a table (parking lot was full, but had allot of space, btw) - surprisingly, they said give us 5-10 minutes, and yes it won't take long. WOW! To make a long story short, we got seated, our drinks, and orders taken, and after 15 minutes, our food was hot and piping and fresh. And it was tasty - my steak quesadillas and my mom got a house Cobb salad. Both were tasty and looked great. Our server Miriam was awesome with our orders, she came by to check on us and not too many times, and was there to help us with leftovers and leaving stuff. She struck a nice balance of not being there vs being here too often, so that's Ace's in my book. Since it was Mother's Day, it's crowded and a bit loud but not too loud where it was too obnoxious, except for a few people who had no manners at all on dress, but that's another topic I won't go to, for now. Tables, plates and silverware were clean, and one can still get around, even with one table behind us with a handicapped person, it didn't crowd up much at all - it was all very reasonably spacious. Definitely will come back here, though I do miss that older lady who was our server the last time before today, who was very nice - had a bit of an attitude to her personality but not too much to make it tasteless, some sass makes for an interesting day. (Hope you are doing well, ma'am!)

Food is amazing here! The mix between American and Mexican cuisine is superb. The portions are…read morelarge and the prices are very reasonable! Quality of the food is top tier, and the service is fast and friendly. Got the first order of the *Birria Skillet* because it was just added to the menu. It was phenomenal and exceptionally filling. Overall, I recommend this place to anyone that enjoys great breakfast and/or Mexican food. 5 Stars!

We continue to be regulars are Greenwood Grill. Located in Glenview off Glenview Road, it is a…read morediner with great breakfast/brunches, lunch, and dinner. The service has always been outstanding. They know us there and greet us when we come in, and if our usual table is available, they seat us there. Their prices are very reasonable, and the food is consistently good, as is the service. I generally go with my elderly mother who lives not too far from the Grill. She usually orders something simple. I try to select different things on the menu when I'm there, but if I get anything more regularly, it would be their taco dinner. But I've had breakfasts and various lunches there. We've never been there for dinner. If you have not tried the Greenwood Grill, give it a try!

Super cute little retro diner in Park Ridge. The food is delicious and service impeccable. I've had…read morebreakfast twice there and they do not disappoint.

My husband and I came here for the first time recently because we needed to fill some time before a…read moredoctor's appointment, and overall, we were content with the experience. The diner has a classic, retro feel with a checkerboard aesthetic that gives it a traditional diner vibe. It is not very modern or trendy, but it is clean and well-kept, which is really what matters. The space feels simple and comfortable, making it a place someone can visit regularly for a quick, reliable meal. The menu is very straightforward and features typical diner staples. The food was pretty good, but the dishes were very basic with nothing particularly unique about them. It felt like the kind of food you might make at home, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it wasn't especially memorable either. I ordered an egg sandwich with cheese and sausage ($9.95). I also ordered bacon on the side (3 for $4.25). The egg sandwich was okay, but the bagel tasted like those cheap bagels you would get at a hotel during their complimentary breakfast that come from a bag. The sandwich didn't have anything on it other than exactly what they called it on the menu: a bagel, sausage links cut in half, an egg, and cheese. Nothing on the sandwich was seasoned or flavorful. My husband enjoyed his food much more than I did, and he ordered the Big Texas Breakfast ($12.95). This came with country-fried steak with sausage gravy on top, 2 eggs your way, and hash brown potatoes. He also ordered sausage links on the side (3 for $4.25). The service was friendly, and everything came out in a reasonable amount of time, which worked well for us since we were on a bit of a tight schedule. Overall, Lola's Diner delivered a simple diner experience with homemade-style food. I would come here again, but it wouldn't be my first choice for breakfast.