Absolutely delicious & everything the reviews here said are true. Service is incredible (so…read morefriendly), food comes out quickly, and the flavors are authentic. It feels like you're walking into your family's home. The space is no frills and the food is incredible. Easy street parking outside the place and it looked like most people had pick up orders. Portions are MASSIVE and it's quite a beautiful thing. I can't wait to order from here in the future!

I have been eating at Olympus Gyros in Mount Prospect ,IL (Fantastic) for 30+ years, but I stumbled…read moreacross this place doing in a corporate event in Evanston Illinois and was told about this place that has been in business for over 30 years now second generation owned by the daughter. The ambience is old school vibes just like you a picture in Chicago restaurant,very clean but absolutely fantastic delicious egg lemon soup the original and right way to Make lemon soup , Just flip'n fantastic as well as the Gyro sandwich..It doesn't get any better than this!!! And for the $22 bucks for soup and a sandwich , it's best deal in town and worth every penny highly recommend this place. FYI!!!!! *****It's Cash only!!! ***** Cheers!!!

Stopped here for breakfast, pancakes on the sign made the choice easy…read more I was promptly greeted and shown to my table. I then received my menu and a glass of water. My waitress came over and greeted me and asked if I wanted something to drink. I ordered a coffee while I looked over all the choices on the menu. I decided on the 3-egg breakfast which includes hash browns and your choice of toast, something else or pancakes. I immediately went with the pancakes. It doesn't come with meat so I ordered a side of sausage. The interior was old-school booths with the tv playing financial news. Tanya was my server and she was really cool. She brought my order over and asked if I need anything else. The pancakes were light and fluffy with a slight buttery flavor. Surprised that they come with warm syrup. The hash browns were crisp and hot. The link sausages were good with a hint of sage. The eggs were scrambled soft. Plus my coffee cup was always refilled. Can't wait to go back and try other items.

Great service and great food (sadly not many vegan or gluten-free options). Nice restaurant and…read morethey have booths. I went for my usual hashbrowns (these were cooked in oil, not butter so vegan by default). My husband had the Eggs Benedict. He enjoyed them but he has had better. The potatoes here were cut in a very unique way, similar to Bread and Butter. I think that they have a Robot Coupe vegetable machine. Long way from home, but if we are in the mood for good bagels, we shall return!

Good service ambience and says of my review needs at least 85 characters. I'm gonna make this…read moreshort. This is the absolute best restaurant get breakfast sandwiches in the morning.

I grew up in the northern Chicago suburbs, and Sarkis is an absolute institution. I'm pretty sure…read morethe original owner, Sarkis, is no longer involved and that the business was purchased by longtime employees years ago, but the soul of the place hasn't changed one bit. This is the quintessential no-frills neighborhood breakfast spot. It's a diner in setup and vibe, counter seating, quick service, familiar faces, but the menu is uniquely Sarkis. While they can make standard breakfast fare, they're truly known for their outstanding signature sandwiches. Two classics stand out. The Disaster is excellent and lives up to its reputation, but my personal favorite is the bacon Loretta with an egg. It's perfect. Bacon, cheese, diced peppers and onions, plus an egg if you order it, all served on a fresh Italian white roll. I add the hot sauce that sits on the table and pair it with a side of cheesy hash browns. From a health perspective, it's completely reckless. From a taste and nostalgia perspective, it's flawless. If I had to compare Sarkis to a movie genre, it's the John Hughes equivalent of a restaurant. It belongs in the same North Shore nostalgia collage as The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Home Alone, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. It's iconic in the way it marks transitions, junior high to high school, high school to college, first hangovers, and early adulthood. Over the years, Sarkis has made some thoughtful upgrades, including outdoor seating when the weather's nice, which is a great addition. It's cash only, though I believe there's an ATM on site. The staff is welcoming, kind, and efficient, and it's a natural reunion spot for people who grew up in the area. Prices are fair, the food is consistent, and it's just as delicious as you remember. The only minor note, and this is truly nitpicking, is the coffee. I believe the default is hazelnut. It's fine for a quick caffeine fix, but I'd personally love a plain regular coffee option as well. I absolutely love this place and make a point to meet old friends here every time I'm back in Chicago. Sarkis is a reminder of how special it was to grow up in this area. It's one of a kind, deeply nostalgic, and uniquely Chicago.

Although they need to work on their service speed, I found Land and Lake to be a quiet, pleasant…read moreoasis in which to chat with a friend and eat good food. The service, however, is s l o w!!

We visited Land & Lake Cafe recently. The food was pretty good. We're not sure if it was enough to…read morecome back though.

This place has the best French toast with bacon, great smoothies and awesome service…read more Thank you!

I have been wanting to try this place for while and had the opportunity to do so. It's a cute cafe…read morewith the nicest people and fresh tasty food. I ordered the salmon croissant sandwich and my friend had an egg one. We thought they were both delicious and filling. I'd love to try more options next time. I did notice they don't have a ton of meat options. Service was friendly and I like that you can pay on a portable machine while sitting. Plenty of free street parking.

Still love this place. We come here for trivia almost every time they have it. Vibes are always…read moreimmaculate. We always run into the owner and his family, and he's super nice. The patio is incredible. Last night we lost (after winning the previous time, but it's good to be humbled on occasion lol). But, I thoroughly enjoyed my free grilled cheese sandwich that I won as our previous trivia night prize. Sandwiches really are their specialty. Perfectly greasy, and the caramlized onions and spinach really elevated it. Another person in our group had the turkey on a pretzel bun and said it was amazing. Also, a great range of drink options. Always a good time, and I'm excited to come to one of their mahjong gatherings, since I recently learned how to play.

We stopped by the Fat Shallot on a whim. I had the turkey sandwich, which came on a very fresh,…read moresoft pretzel roll bun with lots of greens. The fish tacos were very good too and had two large pieces of fish! Worth trying if you're debating between options. The staff at the counter gave great recommendations. We went on a weekday afternoon and there were few people there. It's a good spot to hang out and relax without feeling rushed. The decor is fun and cutesy, with dried flowers at the tables. Would definitely go back if I'm in the area again.

This place always makes me sad I'm on a GLP-1. Service is friendly and efficient. The indoor space…read moreis bright, relaxed and colorful. The outdoor space is breezy and very comfortable. The En Cartagena dish is a true winner. Beautiful and deeply delicious. Stewed black beans with cotija cheese surround fresh gallo pinto on a crispy corn tortilla. Two eggs on top of that. Comes with their potatoes and two dipping sauces for those. The Ay! Way comes with plenty of spicy chorizo, fluffy eggs and pillowy flour tortillas. La Boricua omelet sandwich has ham on it that you will never, ever forget. We can't wait to go back and try the steak mushroom bowl, the Cowboy and a number of other things that caught our eye. This is a great stop before or after the Skokie Farmer's Market, or when you just need a great, low key place to take visitors from out of town or treat yourself to a high quality brunch without driving all the way downtown.

Situated in downtown Skokie, you wlll find Don Julio Cafe. Authentic recipes drawn from their…read moreGuatamalan roots, the food is delicious, comforting and authentic. Family run, you can feel the care in the service. You feel like you are invited to join the Julio family in the kitchen of their home. I ordered the Cowboy, a delicious blend of chorizo, bacon, and scrambled eggs, seasoned to perfection. They are accompanied with homemade guacamole and corn torillas, with a ranchera sauce on the side. The homemade tortillas are a perfect base for the dish, warm and rich with flavor. I've never had Chorizo with bacon but what a perfect addition. So latino with a touch of americano. Perfect. The Ranchero sauce had good flavor but really no heat, which was fine. Special requests are no problem at Don Julio. My brother-in-law asked for his favorite dish, Juevos Americano's. The Chef was happy to accomodate. A mix of scrambled eggs, the dish was served with black beans and white rice. It must have been good because before you know it, it was all gone!! My sister-in-law ordered what looked like a Steak dish. It was served with a Chimichurri sauce that was the perfect addtion the the steak. Her plate included a small salad, which balanced the steak nicely. My wife had a yogurt plate. Not exactly latino, but the yogurt was good and the fruit was fresh, firm and sweet. Delicious. If you are looking for latino cuisine with a Guatamalan twist, Don Julio is your place.

We came here for Monday BOGO pizza. At 5:30 it was kinda quiet. a half hour later the place was…read morepacked. The service was super. we ordered the deluxe 10". The crust was super crisp not floppy at all. packed with yummy tomato sauce an pepperoni, sausage and really juicy green peppers. The salmon looked really good. kid friendly not overly loud. Definitely will return.

I live nearby, and have been going to Bluestone for 10 months. Each and every time I would go--the…read moreservice just gets worse, Worse, WORSE...to the point of completely unacceptable (today). I sat at the bar, did not get so much as an icewater, let alone any eye contact, or even any acknowledgement that I have a pulse; I am at your bar; and at some point in time, down the line--I actually might want a MENU--which I had to personally ask for--over 20 minutes after seating myself. There were four workers on their staff, behind the bar. They did not seem to be doing much (of anything). I had to personally ask for my water refill, each and every time. The service is so completely slow and incompetent, I had to cancel an order and leave--it took so long, and I was having diabetes problems--still, however, for the price they try to charge for their drinks on tap, and the price they try to charge for their overrated (at best) food; the "bar talent" and/or professionalism/efficiency of their staff, from top to bottom--is considerably lacking. My experience at Bluestone is worse, Worse, WORSE--each and every following time I make the (poor) decision to go. I really wish Central and Prairie had other bars, with better culture, better professionals, and better "bar talent"--because a place like Bluestone would be GONE in FIVE MONTHS. As I checked out today, one of the bartenders, a young African-American male--made it a point--to tell me "he was giving me a great deal on my tab; half price off my second beer." There is a problem, though--I only ordered, and drank, one beer. He was clearly embarrassed (as he should be), when I explained this to him, and then he 1)stared me down, and 2) threatened me. That is a walking definition of U N P R O F E S S I O N A L. I will happily drive across the North Shore--than walk 200 yards to Bluestone. The food is decent. The beer on tap is solid...but the Glaring, overall lack of Bar Talent, along with the piss-poor and UNPROFESSIONAL service--I just...I can't...I can not, in good conscience--bring myself to ever go back there, again. I am 46 years old, and have worked in the restaurant/bar industry for 30 of them... It is "Amateur Hour" at Bluestone, every moment of every day. They do not even look at you (customers). Totally unaware, spaced-out, not-at-all focused...Not just (anybody) can be a decent bartender--it kind of helps to be somewhat "sharp", somewhat "alert", be somewhat cordial, friendly, or amiable...Nope! NONE of that, at Bluestone. What a waste--of perfectly-good real estate--in an otherwise beautiful part of Evanston. Bluestone is a STAIN on the Community.