If you want a great way to start your morning, don't pass up this hidden gem. The staff is amazingly friendly they make you feel right at home. This place makes you feel like part of their family, it's a cozy restaurant with great food. I love love love their waffles and I'm usually not a sweet breakfast person. You won't be disappointed.! read more

Great breakfast/lunch place. Family owned and run. Lots of choices. Well cooked and speedy. Easy in and out parking. Can't miss on 111th St. Just west of Roberts Rd. Open at 8am daily and 7am on weekends. read more

I drive by this diner everyday and I've always been curious to see what it was all about and I'm so very glad I did. This is a nice, simple family diner with a nice selection of meal options with very fair pricing for all that you're getting. Our meals even came with a dessert and I chose the jell-o. Nice friendly service and our food came at a very good amount of time with nice amounts of time checking our table. It wasn't crowded at all and the dining area had plenty of tables. I think it's more crowded during the breakfast rush. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of parking. The lot is TINY (about 12 parking spaces) and there's a sign saying to be cautious of parking in the nearby lot or risk being towed but, the crazy thing is the strip mall is completely empty most of the time because there are hardly any other businesses right there! read more

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Great menu; beautiful people. Real, American styled lunch. It's always full of people.

The food is good, just like moms and pops cooking. Service is also good. Food comes out pretty fast. They should consider upgrading at some point their dining. Otherwise, environment is friendly. read more

I've been to Europe a few times and I had goulash, but never like this Palos Dinner from far the best. instead of noodles I had mashed potatoes. Those were so so delicious places always clean. Girls are always friendly. I highly recommend this place. I think this is a family owned business support them read more

Palos Diner - Yummy to my tummy - Diners Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

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Food was greasy and very expensive!! Customer service was the worse ever!! I wouldn't recommend this place

Whenever we want some delicious skillet, omelette or your neighborhood diner, Palos Diner is definitely the place to be. We've been coming here for the last 17 years and food has always, I mean always, every single time, delicious. Not once have I gotten anything that isn't good. Our favorite is the skillet. House skillet, vegetarian skillet, Greek skillet, you name it, it's delicious hahaha It comes with pancakes or toasts and I love putting my sunny side up egg on a piece of buttered wheat bread. Yummmmm!!! I love seeing the kids grow up too where they used to be so little and now in their 20's helping out the family diner. I feel especially close to them like I've witnessed their kids growing up. Always polite and friendly. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Great service! This place is a gem.! We will definitely be regulars. I ordered the Greek omelette minus feta cheese and tomatoes and added jalapeño and American cheese the hash browns was the best I've ever had at any restaurant. The pancakes were also delicious. This place is definitely a staple for my family. I would rate this place 20 stars if I could. read more

Palos Diner - I ordered a Greek omelette - Diners Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

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12/13/24-Last time I was there was in November. Had the Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and a Coke. I've been going there since 1995 when I moved into the community. If the food wasn't good I'd not have been going there nearly 30 yrs. And friendly staff!! and good food! read more

A great family owned restaurant with food that tastes like a homecooked meal! The burgers are delicious!

Small family owned diner that has good food and everyone here is very friendly and welcoming. I have never been disappointed with anything I have ever ordered for breakfast or lunch. Palos Diner has my favorite fries around. Portion sizes are mostly reasonable and I rarely have leftovers to take home. Except when I order a Housestack for breakfast. It is delicious but I am never able to eat more than half at one time. It is a decent value and you get a little discount if you pay with cash. read more

Awful food and worst service from staff...charge on credit card 3.9 percent..come on really terrible food very greasy and unfriendly staff and to charge a lot for meals and service charge outrageous...stay away from this greasy overpriced place read more

Great food and service! Friendly staff. Love this place. I had the skirt steak and eggs!

This place has been in the community for some time now and I can't count how many times I've eaten breakfast/lunch and even dinner here either alone, on the go or with family dining in. The menu options are pretty great everything from BLT sandwich, or even a steak dinner. Breakfast choices are amazing. This family owned business knows what their doing when their in the kitchen and the hospitality is superb! They treat you like your one of the family members and constantly make sure you're being taken care of. Dean the chef is on point and comes to say hello to his guest which is very nice of him to do even during such a busy day. Overall I highly recommend this dinner to all families who enjoy breakfast foods, lunch and dinner options as well and their business hours are great coming from a guy who's work hours change so knowing this place is close to home and suitable makes me happy. Don't hesitate to check them out! read more

A great family owned restaurant an amazing breakfast with such unique dishes the staff is outstanding theyre very flexible with whatever you need read more

Wonderful family vibes from Palos diner, the family that runs this place has done a great job at making outstanding food and making it feel like a home cooked meal. Can't praise the food enough, can't wait to come back and try more dishes. read more

lovely diner food and amazing service. reasonable prices and great cozy vibes. our waiter was so sweet

The food is great and the waiters are awesome they are always friendly and helpful as well definitely my favorite restaurant

Thank you so much for your kindness today! Delicious meals and a fabulous staff of truly wonderful people! Still a family favorite. We'll see you again! read more

Found there menu online Ordered from it Got there lady charged double of what the menu said tells me there is no menu online! Huh? I won't even tell how the food was I'll just leave a pic Won't go back read more

Palos Diner - $15 - Diners Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Love going here for breakfast. Really great breakfast. Family owned. The are extremely friendly and quick with the food. What I like about this place is when I get eggs, the toast is always nice and hot! The hash browns are always fresh and not sitting in oil like other breakfast places. Feels very homey read more

man where do I start with this gem! me and my wife went here to try it out from a friends suggestion and we were not disappointed! we tried their soup of the day which is hands down the BEST soup I've ever had in my life! our taste buds were in heaven! we accompanied it with a salad that probably could've fed us and our kids! the staff was great, they were super friendly and helpful with suggestions, and the atmosphere was very down to earth! This is our new favorite spot, and we will be back! Shout out to the chef for the amazing food! read more

The lady wanted to charge me (Hispanic woman and my other friend of color) and my friend for straws silverware and 2 more pieces of lemon. My friend also was told to go TO the waiter order and she had to get our glasses of water from the counter. My friend shouldn't be doing your job. Be better. read more

BEST FOOD EVER!!!! DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP! Wonderful breakfast, you'll never go home unhappy or hungry!! The diner is owned by a wonderful family, who's service is impeccable and always served with a smile! They go out of your way to make sure you have an enjoyable experience! All around amazing food, have never had anything I haven't enjoyed here. If I could I would give the Palos Diner 20 stars, they are more than amazing! Favorite sit down place to enjoy with friends and family. read more

This is my favorite place to get chicken soup from because it is the only place that doesn't just douse it in salt. The people here are also very friendly and they have quick service. read more

I went there for breakfast one day. I ordered a belgian waffle and bacon. The bacon was fine but the waffle was possibly the worst I've ever had. This waffle had almost no taste and was undercooked I believe. It had a 'mealy' texture on the inside. I didn't complain but I won't return. read more

Let me first say that I can deal with bad food and coffee, but when it comes to service it must be top notch. My biggest complaints with the diner is that I have been coming here since they opened their doors, but every visit seems like a part of the movie "Groundhog Day". The owner never says anything but sit any where you want. Yes I know, I have been here dozens of times. Yet you go there and there are a couple of counter sitters that seem like part of the owners family. The second is their service, like I said before it can be spotty. The weekend waitresses walk around like somebody stored a 2x4 up their backside. In most of the visits here I do tip very well, hoping good service on future visits, I was wrong. During my last visit and I do mean my last visit, my waitress was busy doing everything in her power to avoid our table. I was dying for a coffee refill and she was MIA, and the other waitress (who also has been tipped well by me) just walked on by with the coffee pot. Would it kill you to throw some coffee in a couple of cups as you walk by? My partner asked for hard boiled eggs with their meal, asking for a spare kidney would have been easier. She sat there and argued that hard boiled eggs were impossible to get. What throwing two eggs in a pan of hot water for a couple minutes is some kind of burden. read more

Hungry? In one of the Palos'? Leaving MVCC? If you're on a budget, need something to eat, this place'll do it for ya. Food's ok, but it's really quiet in here, quite eerie. However, you'll be full, and you'll have spent MAYBE $15 for two people. Not bad. read more

I love this place. Nothing like good ol cooking. Great daily deals. I love eating here with my grandma and it's a great low key atmosphere. Family owned, friendly, clean, and great location. read more

The very definition of a quaint neighborhood diner, Palos Diner exists in a completely unpretentious realm of griddles and coffee. You sit, they pour all the coffee you could possibly want, while the "regulars" fill the seats and chat about their neighbors. Big portions of reasonably priced diner fare emerge from the kitchen window. Nothing too fancy, nothing to write home about, but gets that job done. You'll definitely have trouble going hungry here. Fast, friendly service. Leave a nice tip and a smile on the way out! read more

Nice family atmosphere, good food, and my little one loved their pancakes...would recommend for any family, Great appetizers read more

Palos Diner - Great burger very filling - Diners Near Me - Palos Hills, Illinois

Family owned and operated this restaurant has been a long time staple in the Palos area for years. Excellent food only surpassed by fast, friendly service. Very affordable with plenty of seating and parking just steps away. I can recommend the BLT Deluxe and the Belgium waffle. Make sure to stop in and try it for yourself. We frequent this establishment for breakfast on Sundays regularly. Make sure to beat the Sunday Mass crowd bc it can get busy. read more

This diner is the definition of "A-OK." It is a very normal diner. Nothing is that exceptionally good or bad. If you want a pile of food and don't want to pay too much for it, this would be a fine place to go. If you like people watching, and particularly are interested in watching old people, stop by in the morning. The old people here are hilarious. read more

Palos Diner is my go to breakfast restaurants. The service is always great and the food is always hot, fresh, and cooked with love. My favorite is the steak skillet, give it a shot, you won't regret it. read more

Terrible service! The taxes are outrageous. The price on the menu for the Mexican skillet was $9.55 and a large orange juice $2.75 (which wasn't a even in a large glass...my stuff came in a shot glass). My bill came out to $15.25....how Sway read more

Great liver covered in bacon and onion. Soup homemade, even added jello to our take out order, we will be back!

The Palos Diner is a great place to go to have a good meal. The owners are friendly and take the effort to make the diner welcome. It is a family business and regulars get to know the family. The service is generally good, but will vary by waitress. The atmosphere is that of a nice and clean diner, although it gets crowded on Sundays The food is good and the portions are generous. Most of the food you could get in other places, but it is always well made and tastes good. In a few dishes though the Palos Diner shines. The corned beef hash is excellent. The best dish on their menu, however, is their chopped steak. It is made from fresh ground beef and I have never had better. Overall, this is a nice clean diner with good food and a nice staff. read more

Pretty decent breakfast, but nothing to write home about. But after this restaurant changed names and owners at least four times in the last couple of years, I think this is the best yet. It is a small place, clean, and friendly staff. It's family owned and operated, and it is open for breakfast and lunch only. The best part about this place is that the prices are really cheap. read more

I was really impressed with my breakfast experience here. This is a very small place and they keep it exceptionally clean. Our waitress was great. She kept my coffee cup filled at all times. Although they were busy on this Sunday morning the food came out quickly and correct. I paid $4.50 for two eggs over easy with bacon, hash browns and toast. They did not skimp on the portions either. read more