This place! Been looking for a breakfast diner like this for a while. No frills, great food and…read morelots of variety. The counter service is set up like your old school lunchroom cafeteria. Takes me back to grade school. They take your order up front where the chefs cook your food right in front of you. You then take your tray and scoot on over, add beverages and whatever else to your order and at the end of the line - you pay. Everyone was super nice and friendly - gives off that old school diner where everyone is family. Just got a basic breakfast meal that consisted of eggs, sausage, and a side of pancakes. Ordered some bacon on the side. Everything was really good and the sausage was deliciously crisp and had that "snap". The pancakes were soft and fluffy. The price is also very reasonable. Also, they have Barack Obama breakfast specials. So cool as it looks like our former President frequently ate here as he has pictures up on their wall with the workers. I highly recommend and will be back.

This was absolutely one of our go-to spots while in Hyde Park! Easy, convenient and tasty, Valois…read moreis a great way to start the day. The location is prime when staying at the local hotels and is central to other shops, restaurants and things to see in the area. It can be a bit tricky trying to order at first, and the line can get long but it wasn't anything that would stop be from returning!

Oddly, our favorite place we ate in Chicago was this lil Southern-style eatery on the south side of…read moretown. The ordering setup is overwhelming: long ass line where you take a number. Luckily, the food comes out FAST. We got various very varied dishes: everything from Chicken and Waffles to salads...all were excellent, dare-I-say "best-in-class"! It took everything in us to not just keep coming back here for lunch...every damn time.

The set up of the restaurant was quick and efficient. You order when you enter and your food is…read moredelivered to your table. Everything is pretty self service. The wait time for the food wasn't long, and the food was delicious. Shrimp and grits were hearty and savory. Breakfast potatoes were the perfect consistency. The beignets served as a nice cap on breakfast.

Loved how quiet, comfortable, and relaxed our visit was on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated…read moreimmediately, and although there were only a few other parties, I was honestly surprised by how empty it stayed. We ordered the crab linguine and the steak sandwich, and both were delicious. The cocktails were fresh, flavorful, and definitely boozy! I'd come back for those alone. The space is cozy but roomy enough for both date night and larger groups. It's also connected to a hotel, which was news to me, and parking was easy. Definitely a place worth checking out!

Excellent restaurant at the street level of the Study hotel. After a long day at the Obama…read morePresidential center, we stopped by on a Tuesday night for dinner without a reservation, and then on Wednesday morning to catch breakfast. Dinner was wonderful - a deliciousl crab pasta dish in a light lemon sauce, along with a very tasty dessert. Service from Simone was very good. Since we had such a good experience at dinner, we stopped by in the morning and got a yogurt parfait with granola and fruit - also quite tasty. The server that morning was (I believe) Andrea, who had an amazing energy and a wonderful attitude. She was quite confident in running the whole restaurant front of the house. When I return to the area, I will definitely be visiting Truth be Told.

Food was DELICIOUS!!!! First time here, and I'm so glad my brother made reservations since it was…read moregetting busy. Upon arrival, we were greeted by two friendly greeters. We arrived 20 minutes before our scheduled reservation, but we were seated within five minutes of arriving. The server, David, greeted us promptly when we were seated. He mentioned that if you're ordering appetizers, they should be ordered with the main meal. While we looked over the menu, water was offered. I ordered Blackened Catfish over brown rice and carrots. The catfish was tender and perfectly seasoned. My brother had grilled flounder with creamed corn. Like the catfish, the trout was tender and well-seasoned. The corn had a slight sweetness. Roger had Short ribs and mashed potatoes. The ribs were tender and did not need any sauce because they were seasoned well. We also ordered a side dish of Macaroni and Cheese. It was delicious! A mixture of Gouda cheese and other cheeses. Very creamy! The top layer cheese was baked perfectly! If you know, you know, it's all about the top layer of cheese The APPETIZERS: The Gumbo was spicy but delicious! You only taste the spice at the end . It's not overly spicy; it's just right. The fried chicken gizzards were tender but could have used a bit more seasoning. It was served over brown rice and gravy. If I'm not mistaken, there were maybe 8 or 9 gizzards. The fried green tomatoes were perfect! From the seasoning to the grilled shrimp on top. Oh yes, grilled shrimp with this delicious sauce drizzled over the tomatoes. 3 or 4 shrimp. They were delicious! I've never had fried green tomatoes served w/grilled shrimp--definitely a must-try if you've never had it. For dessert, pineapple upside-down cake with coconut cream on the side. It was soooo good! They could have removed the coconut cream, as it was not needed. And it was a shareable portion for 2-3 ppl. There were other desserts, such as Blueberry Cobbler, Key Lime Pie, and Vanilla Ice Cream. If you're in the Hyde Park area, give these folks a try Oh yeah, the Manager, Louis, was walking the floor. I spoke with him briefly From what I observed, it's a very casual dress code--jeans, shorts, blazers, etc. And I loved the quotes on the outside window of those who were killed, like George Floyd and Sandra Bland. This place was nice! The dining area was clean and decorated nicely. The choice of decor fit the overall scheme I look forward to visiting again, possibly next Spring.

Another awesome visit. This time, my friends and I decided to order several entrées and extra…read moresides so we could have a little tasting experience and try a variety of dishes. One person in our group has dairy restrictions, and the restaurant did a great job accommodating her. All of the dishes that included dairy was served deconstructed so she could enjoy the components that worked for her dietary needs without compromising the rest of the dishes. For our mains, we ordered the beef short ribs with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and gravy, along with the half chicken with baby squash and green beans. For our additional sides, we had the cornbread with honey butter, collard greens with smoked turkey, and creamy mac and cheese. Everything was good, and everyone enjoyed their meals. You can really taste that home-cooking influence in the food. The flavors are comforting and familiar, but you're still getting that elevated restaurant experience. The half chicken was the standout dish of the night. It was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Everyone at the table agreed that it was our favorite. Our least favorite was the short rib. It was tender and cooked well, but we all felt like it was missing something. We couldn't quite put our finger on what it needed. After looking at photos from other diners, I noticed the gravy was incorporated in the rib. That may have been the missing element that brought the short rib together and given it that extra layer of flavor we were looking for. Overall, another good experience. I look forward to returning to try a few more things from the menu.

Oh yea, I can totally see why this spot is popular amongst Hyde Park folks! Friendly and helpful…read moreowners when I asked for recs. There's even a community board towards the bathroom, which gives this spot a community-based vibe. It's a quick, casual spot with several tables open for grabs when people leave. I got a traditional everything bagel w cream cheese to start the day, which had the RIGHT amt of cream cheese. Sometimes places give wayy too much, ruining the exp. I also ordered their popular Sumac Chicken sandwich on their Dutch Crunch bread, which was really good!! The bread had a slight sweetness to it that was satisfying and the flavors altogether were soo yummy. I waited ~12 min for my order, since they were rightfully packed. No outside food/drinks allowed if you're grabbing a table to eat. There's WiFi and a restroom in the back. Lots of neighborhood regulars. Bonus points that their food is halal for those w dietary restrictions. Great neighborhood spot!!

Had my eye on this cafe for a while but never stepped in. Finally did and it was worth it. It's…read morepretty small inside but they make it work with enough seating in the front and back. Downside to sitting in is the music is loud so if you need a quiet space this probably isn't it. The service is good. Very swift and to the point. I ordered an iced coffee that I wouldn't get again but not a harsh judge on that. Don't think drinks are their strong-suit. Naturally, best part is the sandwiches. I had a corned beef breakfast sandwich on croissant and it was fantastic. Will definitely be back!

Live the food very polite folks the service is great! The menu is wide so you can enjoy several…read moredishes and feel the love in every bite.

I bought the jerk catfish and jerk chicken plates…read more The jerk fish was old and hard. Told me I had a 15 min wait for old fish? Made no sense why we waited for any food and all of it was food that had been sitting. The only jerk chicken they had that night was white meat and it was super dry. The greens for both dishes are canned greens so they were barely seasoned and super salty. The only good thing was the yams. Spent 50$ on old ass food. The lady who took my order was cool , but don't waste ya money or time on Dirty Tiffs. I shoulda knew when I saw the mop bucket in the kitchen while they were cooking. Dirty Tiffs is RIGHT!!! && This is a honest review.

Food was good! I had the veggie skillet for breakfast, and my only complaint was the broccoli…read more Broccoli for breakfast just threw me off a little. Now those biscuits? They were DELICIOUS!! Just needed some apple butter. Ms. Lynn took great care of us, and every staff member we came across was friendly and welcoming. We did have to wait a little while to be seated, but once we got in, everything was smooth. Overall, I'd definitely come back and eat here again!

I've been meaning to make this review for a while now I ordered three salmon croquette meals and a…read moregrilled turkey melt the problem I have with the salmon croquette is that it wasn't freshly made salmon it was frozen salmon patties that was horrible!!!! Stop selling people frozen stuff like they ain't going to know it was frozen!!!! It wasn't even canned salmon!!! those croquettes were not worth a dime of my money and the way the young lady pre-packaged the food made it all messy and Spilled Out especially for the Grits the Grits should have been in a regular separate container which they were not... All I know is you live you learn you learn I will never order that again I've had better items off the menu such as their pancakes and French toast but yeah do not order the salmon croquettes you will be highly upset

It's a cute Greek diner. I'd never been to a Greek diner. Are there diners for other ethnicities in…read morethis world? I had grilled cheese and a hibiscus drink. It wasn't tea and it wasn't juice... or was it? Whatever. It was yummy! We went late on a Sunday morning and we were pleased that they were able to seat us right away.

I'm disappointed with what Salonica has become. There was a new owner a few years ago. For a while,…read morenothing obvious changed, but now it's a completely different restaurant and not in a good way. They used to serve a bread basket with amazing bread. Now just plain white with a crunchy crust. There was delicious olive oil on every table for dipping. Gone. The Greek Spaghetti used to be one of my favorite meals. Last visit, it was lacking the details that made it good. Pasta was not sautéed, no garlic that I could discern, very bland and boring. Sadly, one more place I used to love that I won't go out of my way to visit again.

Fried Catfish and Chicken Wings excellent. I need to go to the restaurant in person because I was…read moregiven the food.

The food was good and the customer service was amazing. I got a two piece chicken with fries and a…read moreginger ale for under seven dollars!

I loved everything about this restaurant. Yes, the wait is long, so only go if time is not an…read moreissue. When I tell you I'm in love, I'm in love the decor, the music, the exposed brick, live plants, tea pot collection, book shelves with actual books and varied seating. It was all a cool, laid-back vibe. It is very community oriented with regulars hanging at seats next to end tables. The food was like my momma's from the 1970's. Toast under the broiler with butter, bacon tasted just like hers. The chai was THE BEST, I've had, including some Indian spots. They have a Jamaican rum coffee I will try next. The chef came out and apologized for everything taking so long, but she said she doesn't believe in food sitting on a grill and cooks everything to order (which is why it tasted like my momma's!)

Collard green gumbo was mostly liquid hardly no gumbo ingredients barely any collards. Sautéed…read morezucchini and squash was ok. Smoothie was ok.