Delicious food, great diner atmosphere. Busy and lively, service was on point. Hot coffee and stealing hot food. Sausage and biscuits were the bomb. Homemade shakes looked awesome. read more

Valentines Day Amazing Breakfast! Food was served hot, delicious and with great service. Ambience was a cute little corner diner downtown Geneva with a classic feel but amazing food and prices down to earth. So happy we stopped in for breakfast. Had the eggs Benedict was THE BEST Bennie's Iv ever eaten. Way to go State Street Diner, 5 stars for you all ! read more

Great breakfast burrito! The staff is very friendly and provides great service! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food. read more

Very Nice little diner off main drive. The food was great, and portions are large. Great service very attentive. I will be back again. read more

Stopped in for breakfast with my family at the Geneva State Street Diner and experienced great service with even better food. We all left satiated and had a quick trip. It is a small, intimate location with booths, tables, and bar style seating. Will most definitely visit again! read more

State Street Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

We are long time customers! This is THE breakfast place for us. Love the entire staff. The food is that kind of food that just makes you happy in side. I'm absolutely addicted to their Denver Skillets. You have got to try this place! read more

I have reviewed this awesome place before but the server we had today deserves a stand alone review. Ariana was our server and she was the best server we have had the pleasure of meeting in a very long time. Friendly and just so positive is something you don't see very often. If we didn't live so far away we would come (along with the incredible food) a lot more often if Ariana was our server. read more

This restaurant is great overall. I love the feeling of the place. The food was good but not something I'd return to just for that. The ambiance is worth the stop especially if you are close by and the wait staff was attentive and friendly. read more

Old school diner....from the staff to the delicious food, this comfortable little spot is a true gem! The cheese burgers, fries and soda pop will take you back in time. The breakfasts, no matter what you order are fresh and tasty! You are always greeted with a smile and such friendly, attentive staff! read more

Food is delicious, always is very warm welcoming environment! Wasn't too please with what I was charged for a side of Salas... it's absolutely delicious but was shocked by the charge.. read more

State Street Diner - Chorizo Scrambler - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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My love and I recently visited the town of Geneva, Illinois for a weekend date. It was time for lunch, so we wound up at State Street Diner, located on the relatively busy State Street in Geneva. I did not even go into the actual establishment, which I believe is a pretty compact venue. Fortunately, they were serving food outside at a few tables, so our table for two under a tent did the trick for us. Note that the dine-in option may have just changed at this restaurant thanks to the rising wave of Covid-19 in Illinois, so check ahead to see if you can still eat there (seems you can still dine outdoors below the tent). Though the menu has many breakfast faves, we both opted for lunch items. I am usually a bit skeptical of Mexican dishes served at an American-style diner, but I was sold on the Burrito Suizo based on its photo in the menu. Sure enough, my impressive-looking burrito came to our table looking bedazzled just like the depiction. I asked for chorizo in the burrito, which was topped with dollops of guacamole, drizzled crema, cheese, and Ranchero sauce. My love went with the Geneva Burger with crinkle-cut fries, and I barely had room to sample a bite of her dish. read more

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Wonderful small town family diner in Geneva. I've been here a few times and it's always been good with friendly people! It's a very small diner, so getting in during busy times such as a Sunday morning can take a little while. I've only had pretty standard fare while eating here but the specials look great and everyone seems happy with what they ordered! read more

Everything fantastic 5star we've gone in several times taking friends in they were visiting out of state and local and this place is fantastic gets crowded but they're real fast. This place is a gem five stars for sure.!!!!! read more

My parents and I absolutely love state street diner. We have been coming to this restaurant for 8 years at least!! All the servers are super friendly and attentive. The place has a beautiful mural and it's pretty to look at. It's a bit small of a place and the bathroom is through an awkward hallway past the kitchen but for that price of food and the amazing consistent service who can complain? read more

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Great service from the minute we walked in. Fast service and the food was great! I highly recommend! read more

State Street Diner - Classic Eggs Benedict, French Toast with Bacon and tall Large Stack Buttermilk Pancake! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Omg I can't believe it took to so long to come to this place. Food excellent and service was great!

Becoming a regular. Now my 'go to' place for breakfast. Accommodates solo diner at counter or booth. Fast friendly service and cooks. I go for veggie Benedict's, huevos rancheros, Chiliquiles with beans. Coffee is good. Water not so much. Geneva water? Love small size. Local feel. How home would feel if I could cook breakfast this good. read more

Great service, food is first class, always feel welcome and never pushy to leave. Summer time outside dinning and a feeling of being in a Europe country. read more

Disorganized and a very long wait. Don't bother unless you have at least 2 hours to spare for your meal. By the time you get there, wait for a seat, wait for table service, get the dirty silverware replaced, and place your order, you will need to wait yet another 45 mins for your food. After 45 mins went by (having been there for 90 mins and left for breakfast 2 hours prior), there still wasn't any food brought to the table - got up and politely left having placed enough cash on the table to more than cover my drink. As I left, I was told by the woman running the place that I should not come back unless I'm ready to expect at least a 45 minute wait for food on a Saturday. I have no idea if the food is any good.... I just know it can't be good enough to be worth all that trouble. I won't be back. read more

State Street Diner - Dirty spoon among the unclean table service placed on napkins and waiting at the table upon arrival. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Great food and better service! Ana is a delight! I come here to meet a friend that lives in Geneva. I am never disappointed. It can get busy -- plan ahead! :) read more

State Street Diner - Beautiful wall mural - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Tried this for the first time today 3/5/21. Quaint, dinner style place. Fantastic food. Do it... you know you want to! read more

State Street Diner - South wall - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Website not accurate for menu items or food prices. I came for a salad that was on their website (shrimp and avocado) and when i saw meals were close to $10! When seated and given menus, prices were about $4 more and the salad was not on it. I got the southwest salad and watched the cook microwave my chicken in a bag, it was small and grisly. Sadly, will not be recommending for food read more

I had a service call in St Charles and was looking for a new spot for breakfast. I enjoyed my veggie omelet with fruit, but found it very pricey. Server didn't inform me there was an upcharge for fruit vs potatoes. I asked for the whole egg vs egg whites and there seemed to be an upcharge for that too. Bonus point for having bar stools and a counter. I learned that this was actually the original Colonial Cafe. Certainly not a fancy interior, but it works. I'll try them again and bring some family and friends back to explore more of their menu. read more

State Street Diner - Veggie omelet with the whole egg and fruit. ©hungryhaus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

My husband and I love this place the food is always hot and fresh great coffee the staff is friendly the only thing I can say is prepare for a long wait to be seated and the food to be served it's expected the place is very small but worth the wait so we make sure we have plenty of time to spare always a great experience and great food read more

Tried this place for the first time today! I was pretty pleased with how quickly the food came out. The staff was very friendly and sociable. It's like a typical diner in terms of food and quality. The prices seemed a bit on the higher end for the portion, but overall, I'd definitely come back! I recommend checking this place out! read more

State Street Diner - Chorizo Skillet and Denver Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

This is a must do place. It's a tiny diner with great food. We are visiting Geneva and are breakfast there two days in a row. We sat at the bar to watch the action in the kitchen. We had two different servers and they were fantastic. All of the staff were friendly . Also, if you like spicy, their State Street sauce is Amazing!!! read more

My favorite breakfast place, love the food and the staff! Try the chorizo skillet and corned beef hash.

I love State St Diner! Or Mels, as some may still call it. I get the same thing here every time - which says a lot, because I am one to try something new every time I go somewhere... - and the lovely Pam even knows my order by heart. And I don't visit even once a month - so it's super sweet that she remembers! The place is tiny and can be cramped - There are a couple tables where the chair from one table and another back into each other and I've seen people awkwardly not be able to get in or out of their table because their chair is pushing on someone behind them. Could be uncomfortable. Note to self: Always aim for a booth. But the food here comes quick and is top-notch. I personally prefer their skillets. They're huge with perfectly crisp hashbrowns and are all around delicious. Get the white toast - it's thick-cut sourdough. I call it crack toast. YUM! read more

State Street Diner - Cheddar bacon skillet, eggs over easy, white toast aka sour dough aka heavenly. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Best diner in Geneva. The vegetarian omelette is awesome. Consistently good, and the service is always fast and friendly. If your are looking for a diner atmosphere, darn good food, state street is the place to go. The owner Noe is one of the cooks, and along with Fernando, make a great team on the grill. Pam is a great server, and hustles to make sure everything comes out right. I have been coming here every Friday for 9 years, and State Street Diner never dissappoints. If you want fancy schmantzy with bread and jelly, and a $20 omelette, then Buttermilk is better suited for you. But if you want a real diner omelette, endless coffee, and pay $8.95, I highly recommend State Street. My Go To: Avocado, Spinach, and Bacon Omelette with sliced tomatoes... the Keto Special! Enjoy! read more

Quality. Flavor. Service. They are the real deal. Every single time the meal is perfect and flavorful and fresh. Consistently. Wait staff is fun and pleasant. Can't wait for dine I service but we end up eating in the car on the way home. Always great. Soooooo yummy. Get the skillets or the chilaquiles. Hubby loves the omelettes. Truly what a small great diner SHOULD be. Keep up the great food! read more

It's 6:25 AM I am standing out in front of the restaurant the doors closed. Cove it or not it is extremely irritating to be in front of a business when they're listed time is that they should be open. So I got out of my hotel room took a shower got dressed woke up drove to this restaurant and it is closed. That's a one star in my book I'm sorry if you have hours listed on Yelp that you were open and 25 minutes later you're still closed you get a one star review. I really, really wish that they were open and then I could've tried their food and coffee and gave him ratings based on that, but they weren't so I can't so you get this one star review. Food for thought call first I've got my review to 3 stars because something really good came out of us not going there for breakfast. Because they were closed we had to find another restaurant so we chose Briana's pancake House in Batavia. While driving there we happened to pass the windmill that my wife wanted to see. We drove in took pictures with it everything was awesome it's off our bucket list thanks for being closed will try you sometime. read more

Our go to breakfast spot, the food is amazing. We have had most of the menu and everything is cooked to perfection. State street diner offers their own house salsa, the salsa amplifies the meal and the coffee is great. The layout of this diner makes you feel like went back in time. Lots of booths, small tables and a bar area with a great view of their cooking station. The staff makes us feel at home every time we walk in that door. Would highly recommend this place to anyone that wants some good food! read more

Love this little hidden gem! Well not so hidden anymore I suppose as it's always packed. The food is always hot and delicious. Staff is always super friendly and kind. My advise is to come early in the week to beat the rush read more

State Street Diner stands out in this area for one thing: making simple breakfasts at a great price. Oh, and the food is excellent. This is the diner you go to when you want great food without the two hour wait that so many other local places have. This is the place to go for fast and friendly service. If you want bourbon-infused avocado toast, this isn't your place; if you want classic American diner foods done right, this is your new favorite place. It is on the smaller side, but that doesn't seem to matter--I've never waited long for a table to clear. The skillets are a good size and don't leave you hungry, while also not leaving you unable to move. They do a very good eggs Benedict, and my wife loves the omelets. I like their French toast and often find myself ordering it whenever I come in. My only complaint is a minor one: the coffee could use a slight upgrade. It's not bad by any means, and it is definitely brewed strong enough for my liking, but it does leave me wanting for a little more flavor. This weekend, skip the long lines at the other places and check out State Street Diner. You'll be glad you did. read more

Great classic diner. It is a bit small, and dated but that is what I want in a diner. Good coffee, friendly service, and locals which are there apparently all the time. There is a nice countertop which seats 6. The total size of the place may seat 40. I had the platter, which is biscuits and gravy with hash browns and eggs. The biscuits were pre-made but don't seem to have been frozen. The gravy was Grey and thick and tasty. There could have been a little bit more of it. Everything was made to order, which was good. I had the sausage patties as well, they were ggod but not amazing. If you read more

First off: very nice place for breakfast with many excellent choices. Everything is fresh and the friendly staff makes you want to come back. Anyway, it's a great way to start your day here! I ordered omelet with gravy. The hash brown is wrapped inside instead. This was an incredible choice only for people who can handle this level of heavy food in the morning. I love it!! Their omelet is cooked just right and I'll definitely go back to try other menu items. They also offered cubed hash brown and it is just like French fries - they are delicious!! This place is crowded and besides those good things mentioned above, they also have reasonable prices. The only downside I personally don't like the most is that they cook in the same space, actually right by where customers' sitting area so the kitchen smell is strong. I wish there were some sort of separation in between. Otherwise, it's above and beyond choice to start your day! read more

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I loved this littler diner! When you walk in, the first thing you are sure to notice is the size. Or the lack thereof. It's itty bitty, and that's okay. The kitchen is right in front of you and the cooks are hustling that food out to you. The service is great, super kind staff are here to make your morning even more special. I had the country benedict, two fluffy biscuits with sausage patties on top, and all covered in an excellent gravy. The gravy is what separates the just okay breakfast joint, from the "oh my lord" that was good places. I highly recommend this joint. read more

State Street Diner - Cool painted walls - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

We found this place while in town for business and were certainly glad we did. The place is not huge but we got right in without a wait. The staff was great and our server was very attentive and took great care of us. Our portions were huge and very tasty. I ordered the "Special Omelet" and got a side of pancakes as well. The omelet was HUGE and it was great. The pancakes were very good as well. The place was clean and well maintained and overall it was a great experience and we definitely will go back when we are in the area ! read more

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Over the years, I have literally driven a million miles past this place, both east and west. Yes a million miles is accurate! I recall saying in my mind a million times "One day I'll check this place out". The fact is, the old name actually kept me away...Mel's Diner. "_uck that" with Alice chewing gum saying "kiss my grits"...I will not explain that! We're talking breakfast here...the plates are preheated, BINGO! This place is Professional... somewhat non-traditional to a Diner,,, "I should not like it!" "I am Impressed" read more

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Staff is friendly and have been there awhile Food is good nice little mix Cool little spot , nice old school breakfast Have been going for years read more