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    Red Oak Room at Cantigny

    3.6 (42 reviews)
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    Classy
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Entrance to the clubhouse
    Siobhan D.

    We were invited to join extended family for brunch today at Cantigny's clubhouse restaurant, Red Oak Room. I've never been here before- Cantigny nor the restaurant. The grounds are beautiful. The restaurant was fine, just very, very crowded with loads of kids everywhere, tightly packed tables, quite loud, and servers running to keep up. We had 11:00 reservations, but had to wait another 15 minutes for a table. I'm giving it 4 stars as the food was excellent, lots of vegetarian options, fresh omelette station, and sooooo many fresh berries (raspberry, strawberry, blueberry AND blackberries!) that I think I ate $18 worth of berries alone. Bread pudding, Quattro Formaggi pasta, and roasted potatoes also rocked. $18 for adults, $11 for children 4-11, I think. So that's a really good deal for a brunch in the Chicago area! Full bar. Really nice restrooms and lounge area. Free parking.

    Beautiful setting
    Vicky B.

    Cantigny is a beautiful and expansive park in Wheaton, which includes a very nice golf course, with a pro shop and a clubhouse restaurant called the Red Oak Room. The only time I have visited this establishment was for my niece's wedding reception two years ago. The private banquet/event space and the grounds around it are stunning. But the food and service was even better. I think it was the best wedding reception I've ever been to. With around 150 people, the space was laid out with room to spare so it felt luxurious and not at all cramped. There was a bar with excellent bartenders, room for the dance floor to remain empty so no tables had to be removed after dinner. And the food! Guests had a choice from 3 entrees - filet mignon, salmon and chicken. Not easy to offer 3 different meals and get them all done perfectly. Both a soup course and salad were served (after the cocktail hour which had a variety of tray-passed hors d'oeuvres). The filet was at least 7 ozs of pure perfection with accompanying potato and veg. Champagne was poured for a toast and a choice of red or white wine was served throughout dinner. A wonderful dessert buffet was served in addition to the wedding cake. The service was also perfection capped off with coffee service with really delicious coffee. The wait staff was very pleasant and professional and made sure the dining experience was stellar for each and every guest. A great DJ had the crowd dancing for hours and later in the night, more food - Chicago pizza and Italian beef sandwiches with all the fixings for anyone who wasn't still stuffed from dinner and served with to go boxes to take some with you if you were still too full. It was a very nice venue with wonderful food and service - it was perfect in every way!

    Omelette and prime rib!!
    Owen B.

    Enjoyed Sunday brunch here. Good variety of breakfast/brunch foods and very good quality. I really enjoyed my made-to-order omelette as well as some really well prepared prime rib. The kids in our party also found everything they liked with french toast and pancakes with plenty of toppings. The service from our waitress was spot on as any time we needed coffee or drink refills, she was right there. I would recommend if you're looking for a mid priced brunch with good food and nice view!

    Jim U.

    I'd go 2 1/2. This is for Mothers Day brunch in the le Jardin room. My family of 4 has been here before for brunch and enjoyed it a little more than this visit. Food is okay, nothing spectacular, a few things not done well (crab legs, desserts). The service was sub par. Continually ran out of water/other drinks and slow on plate removal. The venue is very nice, unfortunately this year spring is late and construction is fully underway. Love the park, the brunch is average.

    a plate of cooked shrimp
    Carolynne M.

    Definitely a solid three star breakfast. The setting is beautiful, with a great view of the golf course, and for $13.95, the buffet selection cant be beat. However, service is a bit flakey and some of the food is not so good because it doesnt get turned over enough. Good: Sausage Bacon Carved Meat (listed as ham on the placard but actually was turkey) fruit potatoes Bad: Johnny Cakes (small and dry) Grits (congealed and tasteless) Southern eggs benedict (had potential with the fried green tomato on it, but overall it was too dry and needed quite a bit of salt to make it palatable) DIdnt try: omelets (but the ones that passed by looked well made and they had a lot of ingredient choices) French toast Biscuits and Gravy cereal yogurt baked goods waffles All in all a pretty good brunch for the price. All drinks, aside from coffee, are extra.

    First Birthday Brunch at Cantigny! They gave us ice cream and a candle for her!

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    Five 0 Four Kitchen

    4.2(78 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    It's been on our list for a while and we finally tried it a few weeks ago. Cute place with…read morefabulous music playing in the background. 80's music that we loved with several remixes. For drinks, I started with the lychee martini and then moved to the Fire and Ice. I loved the Fire and Ice drink. My husband found a new Pinot Noir that he now loves - Submission! For starters - we got the Brussels Sprouts Crostini. Unique appetizer to try - if you love brussell sprouts. For entrees, we got the cauliflower steak and fried chicken. I loved my cauliflower - the hummus and pita bread with it made it perfect. I wasn't trying for an all veggie meal, but it truly hit the spot. Nothing too heavy at all. My husband liked his fried chicken but wished it was spicier. He took half home and was able to spice it up with a sauce. Overall - a great meal that we would go back to if we were in the area.

    What a cute little place, for breakfast or lunch in downtown Glen Ellyn! The food was freshly made…read moreand tasty. No reservations are needed for party of 4 or under. There is limited seating so it is primarily first come first serve. Their espresso machine was out of order while we were there. However, no big deal we still enjoyed everything else. The service was good. Our waitress was a little bit off, but no big deal. Parking is street parking. Worth the try while I'm Glen Ellyn.

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    Blackberry Market - Vegetarian breakfast sandwich

    Blackberry Market

    4.3(592 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    Blackberry Market is one of my favorite lunch spots. It's also a great place to grab a coffee and…read moredo some work. They have a decently sized seating area, and in the warmer months, there's a patio to sit outside. It can get a bit loud inside during the weekends and peak hours, so not ideal if you prefer quieter environments to do work. I absolutely love their brownies, especially their blackberry brownie, but they were out the day I went so I got the red velvet cupcake instead and it was perfectly moist and soft. You truly can't go wrong with any of their bakery items. I also got the pesto pasta salad, which I highly recommend.

    My sister suggested Blackberry Market in Glen Ellyn for lunch. They have a great selection on their…read moremenu for both breakfast and lunch, and they also have ready-to-go items in a refrigerated case. I had the pick two, which was a half a sandwich (grilled cheese) with a half salad (kale Caesar). The salad was so good! Fresh, crisp and lightly dressed. However, the grilled cheese was pretty sad. I opened it up and there was hardly any cheese. It was just like eating two pieces of grilled bread. They need to improve on that for sure. I also had their 12oz wildflower latte which was very tasty, but served lukewarm and not hot. If the milk is not steamed, it will bring down the temperature of the coffee. I like my specialty coffees served hot. I do have to say every staff member we came in contact with was friendly. They seemed happy and were there to help and answer questions. You place your order at the counter, and you receive a number which you display at your table. There are two dining areas with tables and a few booths to dine at next to where you place your order. Members of the staff bring your order to the table. We didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. Even with the sad grilled cheese sandwich which was disappointing and the lukewarm latte, I would definitely go back to Blackberry Market again to try other items on their menu. I'll pass on the grilled cheese, though.

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    Glen Oak Cafe

    Glen Oak Cafe

    3.8(115 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Glenn Oak feels like the kind of place where breakfast legends are born and diets quietly file for…read moredivorce. The atmosphere hits that perfect sweet spot, warm, welcoming, and buzzing with just enough energy to make you feel like you found the place. Cozy without trying too hard, friendly without being fake, and full of that comforting breakfast chaos that somehow makes coffee taste better. I ordered the biscuits and gravy and somewhere between the first bite and the shamefully aggressive scraping of the plate, I experienced personal growth. These weren't sad, cafeteria biscuits fighting for survival under mystery gravy. No. These biscuits showed up with confidence. Fluffy, buttery little clouds carrying gravy so rich and comforting it could probably talk me through my taxes and unresolved childhood issues. By bite three, I was mentally canceling my responsibilities and considering forwarding my mail to Glenn Oak. The dangerous part? I looked around and realized everyone else seemed equally possessed by whatever culinary wizardry is happening in that kitchen. Suddenly ordering one thing felt irresponsible. If the biscuits and gravy hit this hard, what else are they hiding back there? Glenn Oak is the kind of place that makes you want to tell everyone you know... and absolutely nobody at the same time because waiting longer for a table sounds emotionally devastating. 10/10. Bring stretchy pants, poor decision making, and don't make plans immediately after because you may emotionally commit to staying all day!

    The Glen Oak Cafe is a classic diner in downtown Glen Ellyn. My husband and I went there with some…read morefriends there to start exploring the downtown area. We ordered the chocolate chip pancakes and a flight of French toast. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and malty. Just the way I like them. The flight allowed us to try three styles of French toast at once. All three flavors were really good. I highly recommend Glen Oak Cafe!

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    Glen Oak Cafe - Not what I ordered.

    Not what I ordered.

    Glen Oak Cafe - Storefront

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    Moveable Feast

    Moveable Feast

    3.9(215 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    After spending the morning at the Saturday French market, we decided to stop in here on a whim…read morewithout reservations and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. Even though the restaurant was extremely busy with Mother's Day weekend and graduation celebrations, the atmosphere still felt warm, inviting and relaxed. The interior has a modern yet cozy feel with beautiful lighting, and the menu offers and an impressive variety of dishes, especially for those looking for a healthier options. Vegans, vegetarian, and gluten-free diners will have no problem finding plenty of delicious choices here. Since the kitchen was packed, our food took about 40 minutes to come out, but everything tasted fresh. 5/5 stars: Huevos Locos- the flavors are bold, rich, and perfectly balanced with every bite somehow better than the last. 5/5 stars:the Figgy Salad- my friend ordered their famous figgy salad, which was gorgeous and delicious. It had the perfect crunch, fresh ingredients, and a great mix of Sweet n Savory flavors that made it really stand out. 5/5 stars: Apple Ricotta Almond Cake- it was soft moist and practically melted in your mouth. Honestly, I tasted far too indulgent to be gluten-free and the best way possible. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would absolutely come back. There are still so many things on the menu I want to try next time.

    Tried this place today. Pretty good! I needed a place close…read moreto work for a quick lunch in Wheaton. Figured I'd try this place. I will say that I find parking in downtown Wheaton to be a nightmare. However I was able to find something and walked a little bit. This place was cozy - cute nice ambience and decor, very homey and inviting. My server was very pleasant and polite. I tried the turkey with fries which was fresh, generous and tasty. The flourless cake was excellent - moist, the strawberries were fresh, the mousse or whatever they put on top was delish! Beautiful presentation. The bathroom was very modern and nice too. Ha! Don't think I've commented on a bathroom before. Server as mentioned was polite, pleasant and helpful. A little bit pricey but overall a good find in Wheaton! would recommend and would try other stuff!

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    Bar area

    Moveable Feast - Garden salad with salmon

    Garden salad with salmon

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