Service phenomenal…read more Ambiance always clean and bright in there. Food amazing per usual made some updates on my own meal. But I needed to hit all the macros. Food was on target. Portions are huge. If you need a great spot come here and always come here early. Ive been here 11-12 and gets pack if you're a early riser you'll be seated quickly.

Eat at Syrup delivers very good breakfast fare with an eclectic menu that feels more at home in the…read morecity than the suburbs. The dishes are creative and well-executed, offering a refreshing departure from the standard breakfast lineup. Prices are on the higher side, but if you don't mind spending around $50 for two, it stands out as one of the better breakfast spots in the area.

Bella's Short Stack came highly recommended from people on Yelp. I personally live 300 miles away…read morein St. Louis, but my extended family lives in this area. So, when visiting them, we decided to stop by here for breakfast. The atmosphere is cute, I guess. Neighborhood greasy-spoon/diner vibe, with obvious regulars and staff greeting them. Our waitress was brash and frankly, barely came around, so maybe they favor the regulars here? Not sure. I asked for an Iced Coffee, was given bland cold brew. The food was decent but not great. The Irish Benedict was very heavy, and the hollandaise sauce tasted like grease. My Dad got a Traditional Breakfast. He said the eggs were fine but the sausage was slick with grease. The best item was the pancakes, so I guess this restaurant is named accordingly. No, I wouldn't come back, due to the mediocre service and food. However, this location has shut down/is shutting down since I visited a few weeks ago. Can't say I'm surprised!

As soon as we walked in we were seated. Coffee and a Coca-Cola were on the table within seconds…read more Several waitresses waited on us. Refills were plentiful and frequent. We put our order in and received it within minutes. I ordered an ham and cheese omelette with Wheat bread. My wife got an egg fried hard and sourdough bread. The hash browns were hot, salty and crispy. Just the way they should be. The place is new and decorated with old antique toasters. It has about ten or more counter seats. The overall experience was excellent. Reasonable prices. Nice

I was in the area visiting friendly. We tried an unsavory (well-known) breakfast restaurant the day…read morebefore, so we tried to re-do it with a new spot. Buttered Toast is a cozy, chic bistro in the Algonquin/Crystal Lake area. Our waitress's was prompt, although she did disappear when we wanted our check. A simple flag down and someone else was able to help us. The food wasn't bad either. My Dad got a Breakfast with 2 Eggs, Ham and Pancakes. He said it wasn't anything remarkable, but wasn't bad. I enjoyed my Chilaquiles but the chips were rather soggy. It was pretty filling. Very limited coffee options. More staff is needed to have quicker service. We would come back if need-be.

Stopped for breakfast before a fun day of holiday shopping. The restaurant was already decorated…read morebeautifully for the holidays. Amanda was our server and she was delightful. The menu was expansive but it was the seasonal specials that really grabbed my attention. We opted for two oatmeal cookie chai lattes, crepes and a yummy seasonal eggs bendict dish. Great food + great service + great ambiance= great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch!

Solid coffee shop…read more Breakfast sandwich (sausage), Cortada, black coffee is my go-to. My wife gets the: royal milk tea and or matcha green tea with lavender cold foam. We enjoy the drinks and coffee without a doubt! Service is great and exceptionally fast. I have had some weird service experiences in the past but usually they get corrected quickly. My wife has also and I won't go into that. The place is pretty well kept.

I ordered myself 2 drinks because I just couldn't decide. I ordered the midnight moon lemonade, and…read morethe café au lait. The midnight moon lemonade lasted oks absolutely beautiful. The coffee is my favorite basic coffee drink. Definitely a win in both choices. The staff greeted us upon arrival didn't take long to take an order and promptly started making our drink drinks My husband ordered a the peanut butter mocha hot and he didn't even share so it must have been good!

Best place for breakfast, I go every Friday with my dad. Excellent food and service, always very…read moreattentive and welcoming.

Went for the first time and wondered why we don't frequent TBC more often. Food was good. Plenty of…read morechoices to pick from and huge plus when you have breakfast food that also comes with sides like eggs, side of meat, hash browns, even biscuits and gravy!!! Many restaurants make you order à la carte- which can add up real quick with an entree. Love me some chicken fried steak and can't seem to find it at many breakfast joints anymore, so made sure to order some. It came with eggs, hash browns, and I chose pancakes as a side. Loved my meal and definitely recommend the CFS. The place was clean. Service was fast. It was busy for a week day so I can only imagine a wait on a Saturday/Sunday morning.

Chef Patrick slayed our brunch dishes on this beautiful Sunday morning. This was our first time…read morestopping for brunch. We started with mimosas (only way to start a Sunday morning breakfast). What we ordered: * Steak Hash- my husband said this is his new favorite breakfast meal. This is a man who loves breakfast over any other meal. Order the steak hash, you will not be disappointed. * Piquant sausage crostata- I absolutely loved this dish. It was bursting with flavor in each bite. Definitely had a kick of spice, which I love. I think we have found our new Sunday brunch spot! Thank you Chef Patrick and Kathleen for giving us wonderful food and a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy our early Sundays.

Cute restaurant in East Dundee with a very open space. Its bar takes up most of the indoor space,…read moreand covered seating outside in downtown East Dundee. The menu isn't overwhelming which is nice. They have a variety of plates but not enough of a choice to make you look for days. We ordered cocktails, which were nice and strong, but also refreshing. The open air made it feel like we were in a vacation resort. Our server was polite and would go and check about anything we had questions about. Real top notch fella. We started with raw oysters which were good. I ordered the gnudi (gnocchi) with red sauce and beef short rib (server's recommendations). My spouse had the lab chops. We both loved our meals. The presentation and flavors were all there. I think it's a nice place to go to on occasions because it's a bit more expensive than I expected, but the flavors and meals made it worth the cost. Staff was great, space was clean and airy, food was great.

The service was great, our kids were given little toys to play with and you get an incredible…read moreamount of food for the price

Food is always outstanding, we had the blueberry crepes. Service excellent…read more Only drawback the acoustics in the main dining room is bad. Very loud. A group of 6 behind us was so loud we couldn't hear one another.

I am surprised that this restaurant is closed down. It had a great location, friendly service, and…read morea good breakfast. Also, its decor was homeynd it was always packed.

We have never been here before. We were at Heiders Berry Picking and looked for a place to have…read morelunch. Our first choice was closed on Tuesdays so we ended up here. The restaurant is very cute and there are booths and tables. Our waitress was extremely rude. She acted like we knew the menu. My mom was asking her questions and she said I will be right back when your ready and walked away. We were ready to order. My mom is deaf in one ear and the waitress was not facing her so much mom was confused why she left the table. When we were ready to leave the waitress was nice to us. We did not get straws until our food came and I am surprised because it was not even busy. The food was excellent and made up for the horrible service. I think our waitress was just having a bad day (based on other reviews) I don't think I would come out of my way to eat here again, but if your in the area looking for good food, you won't regret dining here.

Lunch on the water is always enjoyable…read more Today we stopped in and as usual the experience was a success Service was excellent I had fish tacos on flour tortillas. Along with calamari apps Not a cloud in the sky and washed down my lunch with a rum draped mai tai Always a pleasure to take the drive from the city out to the Fox Thanks guys for an excellent lunch

Saw this place on our drive and decided to go in for a drink. Had the bloodmary and appetizers,…read morethey were amazing. Service was great and nice view.

We went to Montarra last minute yesterday for dinner and we were able to grab a table…read more This was our first time and the food was wonderful. I was a bit underdressed since this was an unprepared dinner. The ambiance is a nicer steak house. I would say most wore business casual at least. The prices were fair for the portion we got. I really liked their bacon wrapped scallops as well as the crème brûlée. I would for sure recommend for nicer meals.

Montarra is the kind of restaurant that doesn't just serve a meal, it creates a moment. If you're…read morelooking for an elevated, upscale experience without heading into Chicago, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, or Naperville, this is the place. Period. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance with dim, intimate lighting and a clean, modern presentation. It feels polished without being stiff, refined but still welcoming. Most importantly, it delivers where it counts, on the plate. We started with the lamb lollipops, cooked precisely to temperature and finished with crushed pistachios, pomegranate, and a rich demi-glace. Each bite delivered depth, brightness, and texture. The Dungeness crab croquettes were equally impressive, crispy on the outside with a delicate, herbaceous interior. Rich, but never heavy. The French onion soup is an experience in itself, served in a hollowed onion. Bold, deeply savory, and incredibly comforting. Service elevated the night even further. Our server, Karra, asked if we'd sharing and had the kitchen split our entrées into individual portions, a thoughtful touch. The steak arrived perfectly cooked, and exactly as ordered. We finished with the English sticky toffee pudding, warm, gooey, and unapologetically decadent. Montarra doesn't chase trends. It executes upscale dining with precision, care, and genuine hospitality. That is exactly why it stands out, and why I'll keep coming back. Go experience it for yourself.