My wife and I stopped by for a late breakfast the other day. We were seated quickly. Restaurant was clean. Menu was pretty basic diner fare. I had the Louisiana skillet, which was underwhelming. It was basically all potatoes. I did appreciate they gave me three eggs, but even for someone who loves carbs, it was too much. The little bit of sausage and veggies I had were good, but just not enough. My wife had the French Toast and Eggs, which she liked, but commented they weren't anything special. Overall, it was ok, but probably won't be back. read more

Lumes - Louisiana Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

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Ample portions, quick service, a very large menu of choices for everyone and a kids menu. That's all you need from a breakfast shop.

I had the steak and eggs. They must of rn out of steak because my steak didn't even cove half the plate. Anywhere else the steak covers the entire plate end to end the long way! Cmon really? read more

I'm sure at one point the food was good here. It was my first time here and as much as I wanted to enjoy it I couldn't. I can not get past the roaches crawling on the tables and booths. It is extremely unappealing and I quickly lost my appetite. If they are in the dining room they are in the kitchen!!!! Clean your restaurant. read more

My husband and I love this place. The owners and waitress are so friendly! Been going here for years and I feel like it's family when we eat here. Food is amazing!! Soup is made fresh daily! Burgers are awesome! read more

This place was amazing, the food was delicious. The people that worked here were very nice. The runny eggs were delicious and the silver dollar pancakes are good. Non dairy creamer for anyone with lactose intolerance read more

Service very rushed no help negative attitude no refill on coffee, did not like fees and many extra charges read more

While the food was good and the portions were huge, the manager left a very sore taste in my stomach. He was very rude and condescending to the staff. He was calling the hostess old lady, and was very rude to 2 other servers. I was a waitress for over 25 years and was appalled at how he was treating the staff. read more

Every time we go to Lumes, we are very happy with the service and food. Today was breakfast with our grandson and it was amazing.

My Dad and I have made this a regular Sunday stop. Everything is so good. Service is excellent. The pancakes (pictured) are SO good. The server will always recommend a short stack - and there is no way anyone could finish a regular stack but if you like left overs go for the full stack. I have also tried French toast - also excellent. Last weekend I tried a BLT. It came with soup which I didn't think I'd eat since it is so hot but man was it good! I'd go back just for the soup! The BLT and fries were great. This is definitely a gem. We used to go to Lums when it was on Rt 64 in StC when I was really young (think it's the same). read more

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Holy frijole! Yummmmmmmmmmmm. This place satisfies. I found them through yelp and stopped in for breakfast with my wife. What a beautiful diner! Staff was excellent! And the food! My vegetables were fresh and they were so flavorful. The sausage was so good and added to the scrambler. Pancakes were on point! You have to visit this place! So good! Oh and when you leave, they refresh and refill your coffee in a to go cup! You're welcome! read more

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The best part of this place is it's conveniently located and easy to get in and out. I would say the service isn't bad but the food is extremely basic with minimal seasonings. $39 for two people to have a sandwich and water is absurd - I recognize everyone's prices are going up. But if I'm gonna spend that want the food to be tasty, otherwise I'll go to Jimmy John's and spend half read more

Breakfast here was wonderful! The dining room is big and clean and coronavirus safety panels and sanitizer are present. Our server was really polite and helpful, as were other staff. Coffee was bottomless, warm enough and decent but not flavorful. We ordered nutella-banana crepes and peach crepes, with a side of fresh fruit and a size of breakfast sausages. The crepes came two per order and they were massive and stuffed filled with cream cheese and the other fillings, with fresh whipped cream on top. The crepes themselves had the right slightly chewy go with gently pan-fried exterior. They were fantastic! The side of fruit was also a large portion with fresh pineapple, honeydew and watermelon. The side of breakfast links came with three and they were not the typical skinny links. In fact, these were more flavorful and plump. Prices were a little high but we were stuffed for the rest of the day amd brought home leftovers. read more

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Wednesday morning....aka hump day and I'm in a Zoom meeting and starving!!!! I've tried a couple places in my area for work for breakfast and something always didn't quite hit the mark, so I tried out Lume's as several coworkers have raves about them. Lumes has showed up and showed out. I door dashed their Denver Omelette and substituted the onion and green peppers for cheddar cheese and spinach...and I chose the potatoes option. The potatoes is what I was going to judge the whole meal on as my previous experience were always soured by dry potatoes or burnt hashbrowns. Lumes snapped!!!! Potatoes were perfectly cooked, seasoned and complimented my delicious omelette perfectly. I turned off my video in the zoom and went to town!!! Thank you Lume's for saving my morning!! read more

Lumes - Spinach, cheddar cheese and ham omelette with potatoes....sorry I started eating so fast I didn't take a picture before I jumped in lololol - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

good place to eat whether your up to breakfast or lunch it is an good place to eat there. kinda 90s style but still good i loved their french toast read more

Stuffed French toast with fresh strawberries is awesome. They are willing to individualize your order ie adding onions to hash browns etc. read more

Completely mediocre breakfast Portions are not very big, But the bill is $18 per person in our group, for a couple skillets & my pancakes w/eggs. Pancakes with a couple eggs should be $10. Scrambled eggs were pretty good though 3 breakfasts with no drinks (we had water) was over $50 b4 tip read more

This place had good food and Karen was a very good server. Cute Greek style establishment, mom and pop shop. Our waitress, Karen was awesome! Karen is far from a "Karen". She was great on refills for water and my decaf coffee. She noticed I liked the French vanilla creamer and brought me more. Dallas omelette (minus the jalapeño) fluffy style was delicious. I prefer shredded hash browns but these were ok. The wheat toast was buttered. My friends Belgium waffle was good. She's picky about the batter and said she really liked the batter. Not keen on the plastic utensils but it makes sense, COVID. Plexi glass was up separating the booths. Social distancing was being practiced. We did visit on a Monday morning at 8am so not busy at all. All staff wore masks. read more

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George and his lovely wife are welcoming and cordial. Always glad to see you and always remember me from previous visits. The food is always great and there is a very extensive menu with plenty of breakfast and lunch choices. The wait staff is friendly and the decor is attractive. I always come back. I've been coming to Lumes since 2003 read more

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I joined the Senio Breakfast club of Geneva and Batavia today for brunch. I have not been to this restaurant for a few years. As I enter I am reminded of a restaurant meeting the needs of middle and older aged people. The food is safe and plentiful. It is not over or under cooked and not spiced. One of the bonus items of the restaurant is their use of egg beaters. The wait person was superb as she remembered everyone's order. The cashier was gracious. If you need a place with American food, try it out. read more

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I'm so glad they are open. Right next to Trader's Joe after shopping with my friend we stopped for brunch. Outside seating, simple, delicious food and friendly service read more

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This was our first and last time here.. I had to give two starts because the service was really good, our waiter was really nice, but the food was bad. This is the picture of the omelette with two pieces of American cheese that wasn't even melted, really really bad. The coffee was so bad it tasted like water, the pancakes were not fresh, and the toast was soak in butter.. I paid $50 for 3 people, not a good breakfast. read more

Lumes - Meat lover omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

I had Barbara Eldridge as a server she was amazing the food was amazing I was very pleased with the food and the service

My friend ordered a nice salad and I ordered the chicken Panini...with cottage cheese instead of fries, (2.00 upcharge). Her salad looked good and ok. The chicken breast on my burnt toasted Panini was over cooked and very dry. Two tiny little pieces of avocado, could hardly eat this 15.99 meal. The cottage cheese was watery and warm. Worst ever meal. Waitress charged us for the 3.50 coffee (that my friend never got) then took off bill when we brought to her attention. I showed her the chicken. Nothing was taken off the bill. Never go back...prices insane!! Almost 40.00 with tip wasted!! read more

Great service and friendly owner! Had the Florentine breakfast and a special made omelette that were delicious! Would highly recommend this place for breakfast or lunch. read more

Lumes - Great service and food. The Florentine Breakfast and special order omelet were fabulous! Would highly recommend! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

I am so delighted to be dining once again at Lumes! I have missed the cherry crêpes! The booths have been updated with clear dividers that are held in place by acrylic frames. It looks very nice and even adds to the restaurant! The booths now provide more privacy for conversations and block out the noise of other patrons. Well Done, Lumes! You are always #1! read more

Even through these tough times, Lumes continues offers a consistent menu of comfort food. The owner and staff are always gracious and thankful to their customers. A good meal, good service, and friendly staff keep us coming back. read more

Figured we'd try this place, service and wait was excellent but the food is average at best, really no favor and the coffee tasted watered down. There are better places for the price read more

Was here back on the original opening day of this Lumes and have been here many times. I love the omelette's and skillets. I was here yesterday with Jr for lunch. Great food! Quick service. Friendly service. Same as always! Will return! read more

Jr apple pancakes are hard to find and they have them on the menu. I called ahead and ordered a pancake as they can take about 30-40 minutes to cook and let them know I would have a party of seven. When we got there the table was ready with water and everything. The food was delicious and the staff was very accommodating. read more

We have been going to Lumes since it opened. Consistently excellent food, servers are awesome & and the family owners are gracious and really care about your dining experience. Large portions. Everything delicious. During Covid they are very careful with social distancing, disinfecting after each customer and use disposable items for practically everything. We are moving to Chicago, but whenever we are back we will for sure see our friends at Lumes! read more

Love love LOVE Lumes. This place is your stereotypical American diner...except for the fact that it is home to some of, if not THE best, pancakes I've ever had. I have not sampled their lunch menu, but breakfast is absolutely wonderful. Aside from the pancakes, the corn beef hash and the omelettes are delicious. I also have had very positive experiences with service. You will be alarmed at how busy this place is, but don't let it deter you. I have never waited more than 10-15 minutes for a table (even when it's packed). The Lumes staff is very efficient. The wait staff is also very patient and friendly, even when they have every reason to be overwhelmed. Definitely recommend you check out Lumes! read more

Lumes - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Went to for breakfast today with my husband and grandson, who btw is almost 7, and high functioning Autistic! We were seated in the back booth, opposite the kitchen and work area for the servers, needless to say quite a busy and loud, understandably so - my grandson sat quietly, order his own food, ate, said thank you - he was very appropriate! He also brought his iPad to keep busy, and we adjusted the volume, idk why because the restaurant was busy and active with large tables of families and kids! The both behind us, a small child was standing up and pounding on the plexiglass dividers. Suddenly, the female manger/owner pops in and using her hands goes to lower my grandsons iPad!! We were like, ok - but believe me it wasn't loud! We are respective of others and we could hardly hear anything with the people, talking, and enjoying their breakfast and the staff and normal kitchen noise - we were irritated with her being all she did was walk past us not more than twice. We are regular customers, patronized their business. My husband and I are there for breakfast at least 2-3x a week, and my grandson has accompanied us as well. The server and co manager was lovely, and breakfast was good as always, but I won't tolerate their Insensitivity and her treatment of not only my autistic grandson, but anyone! read more

Great food and service. Always consistent in food service. Family owned place. And it is great to help out local family businesses.

We stumbled into Lumes and we're so pleasantly surprised. Amazing food - the scramblers and delicious. Great service - so friendly, so fast and so attentive. We didn't have to wait at all and sat at the bar. We'll come back for sure!!! read more

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This restaurant definitely does not cater to my age group. We met my mother in law for brunch on a Saturday and we were able to get a seat right away. Most of the patrons there were her age or older. The service was fast and nice enough. I had the fresh squeezed OJ, which was good. However, the food wasn't memorable and for lack of a better word, very basic. I had my typical corned beef and hash (its my thing, okay?) and that was fine. But the potatoes were overly burnt and my eggs were overly runny. Those weren't my jam. With so many breakfast options in the area, I don't think I would willingly come here. I also wouldn't have a problem going here though if someone invited me. read more

My husband loves coming to Lumes, but if given the choice, I think there are better brunch options in the area. One thing Lumes does have going for it is the speed at which it is able to seat customers. The restaurant does not look that large inside or out, yet they somehow seem to seat even the largest groups with a minimum wait time. Often, even when it is crowded, my husband and I are able to get seated right away. The servers are not overly friendly, but they are mostly attentive. Because of the speed at which customers are moving in and out, I get the impression that they are a bit frazzled, and therefore do not have time for chit chat or multiple check-ins. Unfortunately, the food is lacking. It's not bad, but it's not great either. It really is your middle of the road Greek diner fare, and sometimes that is absolutely okay! If you want eggs and bacon, or a skillet, or a club sandwich, Lumes has you covered. The portion sizes are enormous, and you will probably end up taking half of it home, even if you are not dying to eat it again. All in all, Lumes is a decent place with average-tasting food. read more

Nothing was bad but this place and their food are dreadfully boring. For my $40 we could've gone to Cracker Barrel or Bob Evans and fed another person. Did I mention the food was really boring? read more

Breakfast places with coffee to make me happy are rare. This place knocks it out of the park. So, yeah. Coffee is what inspired this review. Those of you who understand will just understand. Fresh juices. I'm drinking fresh squeezed grapefruit at the moment. Dutch baby pancake with berries. Mmmmm. Incredible breakfast selections. Good service. Spacious. A very happy find. read more

Lumes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Nice neighborhood '70s like, sit down coffee shop. Friendly staff, super clean accommodations, great service, HUGE menu that is filled with delicious food. The whole feel is a bit dated, but that is part of the charm. And despite their name, this is more than just a breakfast restaurant. Breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late night stack. You can mix and match too. No problem getting a cup of chicken noodle soup added to your morning chocolate chip pancakes. Don't judge me until you've tried it. read more