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.

Went to Virtue for the first time 2 weeks ago. Our son had gone with his girlfriend in the fall and…read morefound the food to be terribly salty, but he wanted to give it another try. Service was very slow, but the place was busy so we understood. Kitchen was extremely slow. Again we understood. Our food was very good. After watching desserts pass by our table all night we flagged down our waiter to order. We were told that we'd have to leave without dessert or coffee because our 90 minutes was almost up. We told him that most of that 90 minutes was spent waiting to order and waiting for our food. He spoke to his manager who confirmed that we'd have to leave. Terrible business model. With so many restaurant choices in Chicago, we won't be returning.

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.

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!

When my ex-wife came in town to see her godmother, we met for lunch at Dawn AM Eatery before having…read morea go of the town. We shared the smoked salmon deviled eggs. The yolk didn't have a strong mustard base, but it was still good. The saltiness of the capers would have been a bit much on them. My ex ordered the catfish with collard greens and a side of slaw. I must admit that they scored high for the crust in terms of crunchiness and flavor. The greens could have used a little more seasoning. I am no fan of slaw, so I cannot speak to how it tasted. I ordered the pot roast and jalapeno grits. You can have shrimp and grits. Give me pot roast and jalapeno grits any day. The pot roast was tender and the grits were creamy without being runny. Dawn AM Eatery packs out fast. The website recommends making reservations. Because we were playing by ear, we went as a walk-in and had a 30-minute wait. It was well worth the wait, from service to good eating. Next time we will make a reservation. Note: I was so in the moment that I didn't photograph our other dishes.

We decided to eat here after visiting the Presidential Obama Center, my first time. The service was…read moregood but I think the chefs were struggling with the orders as something was missing from each of our entree or added something that we omitted. Anyway I got the Gumbo and by golly it was delicious and had a nice kick to it. I also got the shrimp po-boy it was okay but I asked for onions and there were none. I will come back for breakfast/brunch and try again though! It's nestled at the bottom of a beautiful condo building and parking on the street.