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    Grand Rising Cafe

    3.4 (15 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Fried chicken from Grand Rising Cafe.
    Jamie G.

    Walked over in hopes of grabbing a late breakfast/brunch while getting some work done. Was given a breakfast menu, which I perused in anticipation for 10 minutes before being told they were no longer serving lunch. Also, the AC is out so I'm melting at the counter. Ok. The server slides over the lunch menu. I order the fried chicken special. Greens, mac 'n cheese, bird fried hard--all that. And I wait. And wait. As I'm waiting, the server asks me if ordered meatloaf. Then she asks if I ordered fish. Eventually she returns with my correct order and when I see it, boooooy. I've included a photo for reference. I received a lightly fried chicken fillet and while the sides were proportionate (I only put a portion of them on the plate) this was not worth the $33.05 I was charged. Oh, and that muffin? Dry and tasteless. Now, I understand that every business has its off days and that there are things beyond their control (like the lack of AC) but this entire experience has left a less than pleasant taste in my mouth. Not sure I'll be returning.

    Chicken wings, spaghetti, and yams
    Goddess C.

    We came for the breakfast but there was an issue in the kitchen. We ended up getting the soulfood special they run on Sundays. The food was delicious. My mom said this may be her new breakfast spot.

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    Happy to have a neighborhood diner back. The food and service is fast. No wait time and lots of space for big parties.

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    8 months ago

    Ordered catfish and grits, the catfish was soggy and had no flavor and the grits were really thick with no flavor.

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    Great food and great prices! I used to go there when it was L & G and the food is even better now. Highly recommend!

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    Valois - NY Steak & Eggs

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    4.2(795 reviews)
    3.2 miHyde Park
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    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.

    If you want to step back to a simpler time where food was made with love and tasted like mom made;…read moreand when cash was king, head to Valois in Chicago! This place is right out of a SNL skit! The food was decent, especially the patty melt. Bring cash, no credit cards accepted!

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    Valois - Obama Specials @ Valois. 1518 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL  Old School  Cafeteria Style! Chicago GreekAmerican Breakfast/Lunch!...Cool!

    Obama Specials @ Valois. 1518 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL Old School Cafeteria Style! Chicago GreekAmerican Breakfast/Lunch!...Cool!

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    Every time I come here it's always the same, amazing food and amazing service. For it to be late,…read morethey were packed! I had a 930 reservation, and they closed at 10. Service was great as usual. They were very attentive. The ambiance is beautiful and inviting. I ordered the short rib which was amazing as always! I also got the cornbread and Mac n cheese. Loved both as usual lol. My friend ordered the ny strip, and it was delicious too! That was my first time trying it, and it was seasoned so well! I was very impressed by it because I don't hear people talk about the steak often when they go there. For dessert, I got the carrot cake which was good as well. Overall I enjoyed my experience, and I'll continue returning.

    5 stars, easily! Virtue is upscale establishment offering attentive service, high quality food, and…read morebold flavors. My friends and I visited on a Friday night and it was buzzing and lively! I highly recommend a reservation because it is THAT good so it will be packed! We were seated at the time of our reservation and greeted by the pleasant wait staff. Our server was able to offer us various highlights and recommendations! The food was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Bold in flavor, shareable portions, and filling! Checked every box, hit every spot! Everything we ate was amazing from the Biscuits, to the Short Rib, Chicken, Fish n Grits all the way to the Vanilla ice cream! No notes. I HIGHLY recommend and will certainly be back!

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    Salonica

    3.6(359 reviews)
    2.7 miHyde Park
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    This is a GREAT Hyde Park neighborhood Greek restaurant with delicious food, great service and a…read morevibrant atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoy having brunch here. Tried something different today--Salonica Omelette with spinach added. Feta, gyro meat, o IIs & green peppers. Highly recommended

    Honestly, I wanted to like this place--because who doesn't love a good old-school diner? But this…read moreexperience was very disappointing. First, it's good to note that if your entire party isn't present, they won't let you sit down. That was a little annoying, but okay--rules are rules. Once we were finally seated, the overall atmosphere didn't feel very welcoming. I didn't feel uncomfortable, just not particularly invited either. For this to be a Greek restaurant, the menu felt very Americanized, which I wasn't expecting. I found myself conflicted about what to order. I ended up getting a variety of dishes since I was there to film a video about the restaurant. I tried the homemade chili and their Greek lemon egg soup. The chili was served hot, but overall it was very bland and definitely needed more seasoning--at least for my taste. The lemon egg soup was interesting, but not my cup of tea. My friend ordered the patty melt, which was basically a burger on toasted buns. She said it was okay but, once again, needed seasoning. The turkey club was probably the best thing we tried, though it was a bit dry for my liking. The second-best item was the shredded lamb sandwich--the lamb was tender, the pickled onions were good, and the chimichurri added nice flavor, but even that dish could have used more seasoning. We also ordered the chicken pesto wrap, which surprisingly came with a side of Mexican rice and beans--an odd combination. Unfortunately, that too was greasy and bland. The biggest disappointment for me was the eggplant Parmesan. I love eggplant Parmesan, but I had a gut feeling I shouldn't have ordered it--and I should've listened. The eggplant slices were way too thick, and the spaghetti underneath was overcooked. When I finally cut into the eggplant and took a bite, it was the worst eggplant I've ever had. It tasted like water, oil, and bland tomato sauce. I've made eggplant parmesan before and you gave to extract the water from the eggplant before frying otherwise it's so nasty. This place has obviously been around for a long time and clearly has a loyal customer base. But honestly, those customers must really enjoy bland food. There seemed to be a certain crowd that typically doesn't season their food much, so I suppose it makes sense. As for me, I just know I won't be back.

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    Inside Salonica 1440 E 57th St, Chicago, IL Old Fashion Greek Dinner Place in HydePark. Nice Quick Service. Good Food . Cool!

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