We have dined here and ordered take out over a dozen times. if i could give it 4.5 stars; I would. 5 stars would have to be a once in a yr experience. I am addicted to dolmades, and I only know one place with better dolmades (in Clarendon at much higher price than grapevine). The homemade pastitsio is very good. I would prefer a slightly modified sauce but still think it is very very good. I certainly do NOT go to a restaurant for bread. But Their Greek style break is very good and excellent for dipping into the lemon (or other) sauces. Prices are very good considering the quality is excellent. The place itself is informal. Clean with an open kitchen (which i like very much prefer). Also very good for takeout. Have not tried many other of their dishes because i love the dolmades and pastitsio so much. read more

Fantastic counter order cafe with great service and outstanding Greek food. We came for a late lunch and ordered a few things to share. We had the chicken and artichoke sandwich. It was phenomenal, we also had the portobello mushroom sandwich. It was equally delicious. The sandwiches came with a side each, so we tried a small village salad and they serve served it with fresh bread and butter and we also got them lemon chicken soup and it was very delicious. 10 out of 10. read more

I don't know if these recipes came down in the family or what but, their food is fabulous! The service is welcoming and warm and efficient. And it's a very cute, clean, simple dine in restaurant. read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Penne Carbonara - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Absolutely do not go here. I was here with my finance ordered two entrees, when her meal came she tasted it and told me it was bad. I then tried it and agreed, so I called over the owner to which she said that's impossible that she tasted the food mind you she's probably in her late 70s early 80s. She told me it was our imagination and told me I needed to take it home. This was probably due to her, not wanting to make a scene in her own restaurant. She offered my fiancé bread in exchange for a $20 dish. What an absolute disgrace of a restaurant and a person. read more

Items listed as vegetarian are apparently NOT. I inquired about the base of a soup which was not vegetarian. Then ordered the spanakopita which is listed as vegetarian but was told there is chicken stock in the preparation. IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES OR FOOD SENSITIVIES PLEASE ASK FOR EACH ITEM ON THE MENU. Do not rely on the markings. read more

Great place with. Good food. Always pleased chicken lemon rice soup the best and the bread is the topper read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Desserts rice and bread pudding - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Excellent food and service. Will be back for sure. Loved the bread, sandwiches, salad and dip trio. Great spot for a quality lunch.

Greek food isn't any better when it comes to LaGrange. It's about the only option really. The Grapevine can be somewhat limited in things. Mostly it has the more traditional items. Salads are a big thing, and they have plenty of pastas. A pretty casual place even though it looks kind of fancy. It's order at the counter, so it's certainly not upscale. The prices are pretty good on most things, whether it's appetizers or whatever. Plenty of appetizers. Salads are good at lunch, or whenever. It's about $7 for the Greens Salad. Pretty simple one with mixed greens, and there's a light balsamic dressing, along with peppers and tomatoes. It's about $7 for the Hummus. This is rich and creamy and comes with a good amount of pita triangles. Chill atmosphere that makes a good place for casual Greek food. It's got lots of traditional items. There's plenty for meat and seafood eaters as well as vegetarians. read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - The Greens Salad And Hummus - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

We were greeted promptly and provided instructions on how to order (you take your time to sift through the menu after seating yourself and walk up to the counter to place your order and pay). The atmosphere was bright and relaxing; I appreciated the thoughtful wall decor including photographs showcasing Greece's beauty. There is a wide variety of hot and cold sandwich options as well as pastas and other entrees. I opted for the Chicken Pepperonata hot sandwich which came with a soup. I had to experience their Avgolemono (lemon, chicken & rice) and the flavor did not disappoint! My partner got the Shrimp Angelica which consisted of a well-balanced variety of vegetables (broccoli, fresh tomatoes, etc.) in a creamy sauce. Our server was considerate in offering us salt & pepper and parmesan cheese, and diligent in clearing off our used plates. read more

Where is the octopus? Supposed to be a Greek restaurant. Kind of mixed up Italian and Greek... read more

The food here is delicious! I always go home with a doggie bag so I can enjoy more later. Walk in, place the order at the counter, and sit while you wait for the delivery of your food. It's very efficient. There are glasses and lemons for water and iced tea. Water is free, but all other drinks you purchase (including bottles of soda). The ambiance is casual as people sit to eat or come in for to-go orders. read more

Stopped for lunch with friends and we really loved the food. Had Mediterranean chicken salad which was like salad nicoise except with chicken. I know I will be coming back for this. One friend also had the special of the day vegetarian frittata which was served like a lasagnas. She really enjoyed it. They also gave us great Greek bread. Order and pay at the counter and they deliver it! read more

This is a place I have been alout over the years good staff THEY DESERVE MORE STAFF. like the I had bad service was due to lack of employees. Other than that, the food is really good. The kids cheese pizza is fire along with the margarita pizza. Also, I love the old-fashioned theme. It feels like I am in ancient Rome or Italy, but I have no idea what it's seemed to. Also all of the 1 star reviews are Baced one 1 experience go 3 times to any place since they could just have a off day if you're gonna write a review. read more

Delicious food, great pastries. The service is fast, and everyone is nice and polite.

The forno panini is my favorite, and the smoked salmon pasta is another fav! Good range of delicious menu options, cozy atmosphere and kind staff! Don't miss this place! read more

An overall disappointment. We are native Chicagoans who flew in from L.A. for a memorial service and were looking forward to great Greek food. This place had good reviews and was close to our hotel, so we figured, why drive all the way to Greektown (Taylor and Halsted area) when we could eat here? BIG MISTAKE. The woman at the counter was curt, but I figured, hey, as long as the food is good, who cares, right? Unfortunately, the food was not good. My husband's Greek chicken was lukewarm, but okay. But my plate was terrible. I ordered the combo plate of pastitsio, spanakopita, and dolmades. The pastitsio was a square of overcooked noodles, no meat, topped with what tasted like a thin layer of ricotta (NOT a thick custardy layer of bechamel). Basically a mushy, flavorless square. The spanakopita has only one layer of filo on top, nothing in between or on the bottom, and the spinach tasted bitter. The dolmades was bland and had no lemon sauce as described. All of it tasted old and overcooked (but not quite reheated all the way through!) I tried to be polite, because I assumed this was a small, family-owned restaurant. I didn't want to tell the waiter I didn't like his mom's or grandma's cooking. I barely touched my food. When the waiter asked me if I wanted a take out container, I said "no." Then he asked me, "Was it just too much food for you?" I said, "no." He asked, "Were you just not in the mood?" "Um, no." "Not your thing?" Not my thing? Like their bad food is my fault? Or that I never had good Greek food before? Really? Now I had to be honest. "Um, I'm sorry, but since you keep prying . . . it's not very good." I waited for an apology. But instead, he stared at me silently for a moment, then said, "Can I take it away, or are you still nibbling?" Nibbling? Like it's my thing to nibble on bad food? "You can take it away," I said. And he did. My husband finished his cola while I waited for the waiter or his mother/grandma to come to our table and offer an apology, a free dessert, a coupon for 10% off our next meal, something, anything. But we got nothing. Next time we visit Chicago, we're going to Greektown. read more

I ordered spanakopita for take out only to get home and discover absolutely raw phyllo dough (top and bottom) with a cold spinach center. It was thrown directly into the trash. How does kitchen staff not recognize that you are placing an uncooked meal in a to-go container. Was I expected to ask for my meal to be cooked? read more

Food is fantastic and plenty of vegetarian options available! Prices are reasonable for a large hearty meal. The ambiance is warm and cozy. Highly recommend for adults and kids! read more

We came here based on all the great reviews, but we were so disappointed. We ordered chicken carciofi (pasta dish) and chicken kabobs. The chicken carciofi was inedible. The pasta was so mushy it almost tasted water logged and the chicken, artichokes, and capers came on top cut up like baby food. It was bland and mushy. The chicken kabobs were at least edible, but the vegetables were so mushy they fell apart when picked up with the fork. The folks working were not friendly either. There are many good places in La Grange I recommend giving this a pass and trying those! read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Chicken carciofi - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

The Grapevine, oh sweet childhood. This has been a place we have gone for years and is always a fan favorite in my family. I cannot say that I have ventured out of my "regular" meals when it comes to the Grapevine since I stick to my good ole favorites. You can never go wrong with menu choices such as Vegetarian Moussaka or the Smoked Salmon and Penne Pasta. You can always compliment these meals with a nice red or white wine or a beer. Personally after a meal I love a warm cappuccino to call it a night and they never disappoint. The owner of the The Grapevine always makes an appearance and she is so friendly to talk to, she even remembers me from when I was little and my dad would always take me to go pick up our food. It is a great place to enjoy an intimate meal with family and friends with savory food. read more

Ordered a large carry out order for a meeting at work during a weekday which included kabobs, veggies, rice, salmon and couscous entree, and some desserts. All of the food was packed very nicely and organized. Lots of cutlery and napkins were included. Overall the food and service was great, will definitely dine in soon. read more

I am writing this review for my boyfriend's mom, who never writes reviews and loves Grapevine but had such an incredible terrible experience here last time that she feels needed to be said. This review is for the service at the restaurant, not the food. On Monday June 26th my boyfriend's mom came here to get lunch to go when there wasn't anyone in the restaurant. The middle aged woman behind the register was extremely rude and seemed agitated by everything. While the food was preparing, my boyfriend's mom sat down to wait and was checking her emails on her phone. After what seemed like a much longer time waiting for the food than usual, she looked up and saw that the bag of food was just sitting there. She asked one of the cooks there if the order was hers and he said that he believes so while the whole time the women behind the counter just stood there in the corner and glared. read more

Wanted to love this place especially because it was so close to our house and we're looking for a amazing Greek place. Unfortunately we got the grilled chicken and it was literally SO dry, like I couldn't even chew it. And then the chicken kabab was the same thing. The bread was good but the chicken was so disappointing. read more

Seriously great local spot. The more I come in here the more I appreciate it. Always some compelling specials that change daily. So clean and service is amazing. I can't figure out who are the owners but I get the feeling that they are there all the time. All the little things, like the sugar packets lining up perfectly on each of the tables really impress me. Be sure to try the lemon rice soup. It's amazing. Also the bread that comes with it, so good. Fresh, warm, crispy on the outside soft on the inside, covered with sesame seeds. And the ice tea is really really yummy. Fresh brewed, unsweet, but fruity taste. Have not tried the desserts. The sandwiches are solid portion, fresh, warm and yum. Garlic potato salad is *really* garlicky. read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Perfectly stacked lemons by the serve yourself (if you want or are waiting for take out) water and ice tea section. - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

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Grapevine is a family favorite. I've been ordering the same thing here for the past 12 years: the chicken, artichoke feta sandwich with lemon chicken rice soup as my side. It sounds simple, but this sandwich and soup combo is SO good that my mom and I try to get it once a week. Sometimes we eat out and sometimes we'll sit down in the restaurant. If you dine in you go up to the counter, place your order and then get a number and sit down to wait for your food to be brought out to you. The best part of dining in is the amazing bread they bring out while you wait for your food, oh and the amazing iced tea. Most recently, we ordered out and got the usual, amazing as always! read more

We've ordered carry out from The Grapevine many times. Our first time dining in was with a family group for my son's birthday. I called ahead to make sure it was no problem to bring a birthday cake. There was a large table reserved for us. It is counter service, so we ordered at the counter, but the staff was so helpful with our meal service and also cake service. The menu is large and varied - great for a group. The avgolemono soup was excellent with authentic Greek bread. The other soups were delicious as well. The restaurant does a lot of take-out, so it was not overly crowded for a Saturday lunch, which was perfect for a group including children. read more

Only been here a few times but very nice little restaurant. Best lemon chicken rice soup I've ever had!! Their entrees have a sweetness to them and always taste fresh. Plentiful meals, not pricey, smaller restaurant but very open. You have to order at the counter first when dining in. Highly recommend if you're in the neighborhood or live local. read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Spanakopita with rice, salmon and penne pasta, lemon soup, pastisto. Very tasty! - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

I really wanted to like this place since it's in a great location nearby, however both times I've gone the food was just mediocre and lukewarm. We were there last week with a few friends and on Google and Yelp their closing time states 9:00pm, however apparently they are only open until 8:00pm. The cashier let us in at 7:40pm and said the owner could accommodate our group of six, however we were rushed by the owner during our entire dining experience, and they she made us leave at 8:30pm. We were still walking out the door and they had even already begun vacuuming! The cashier was super nice however it seemed he wasn't too familiar with the menus or wines and wasn't helpful with any recommendations. read more

I enjoyed my lunch of Special Couscous with roasted vegetables and Mediterranean salad. My favorites though were the bread with sesame crust and the baklava. Can't wait to return! read more

Reliably good Mediterranean food. Greek and Italian influences, primarily. Prices are reasonable for the generous portions and quality of ingredients. Walk up service is quick and convenient. We always tip our "server" at the table. Never a wait for a table, and quick and paced food service. Friendly staff throughout. Nothing negative to say about one of my favorite restaurants in LaGrange. Flavor intensity perhaps varies a bit, but nothing too intolerable. Made from scratch soups are a yummy appetizer. read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Dining area / cashier - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

We live a few blocks away and I always forget this place. We have been in many times for lunch and it has always been very tasty. Tons of options whether you are looking for something light, or a bigger meal. The avgolemono soup is delicious, and I have enjoyed several of the salads. Many of the sandwiches are great too. Tonight we came in for dinner and tried a trio. It was a great way to try several different things. The kids enjoyed their pasta too. We will be back for dinner more often! Tip: you order at the counter and take a number and a very nice lady brings your food. They have plenty of beer and wine options. read more

Dropped in for lunch. Nice clean establishment. I ordered the spinach and greens salad. I substituted the shrimp for chicken. Very fresh cuisine. I believe they broiled the chicken which made it flavorful and juicy. They give you a nice amount of food. The greens were plentiful. The tomato based sauce was delicious not over powering and just the right amount of seasoning. One thing is they placed sliced tomatoes on the plate I would have preferred they chopped them up on the salad. I don't like to work hard to eat. Also if you decide to eat in make sure you bring cash to tip the waitress because you order at the counter. read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

My parents and I have been going to this grapevine since they opened. They are a wonderful easy going family style Mediterranean restaurant. We always have good food with lots of good leftovers. Good coffee, lovely staff, and good prices for the amount you eat! If you can't decide what to eat go hear because pasta is always a good choice! read more

This place is a must!!! Very accommodating to the party of 6 that we brought. Started off with three appetizers that were portioned just right. We had bruschetta, the trio dipping platter, and foccasia bread with whipped feta cheese. We ordered two pizzas to share with the table we had the inferno and a 4 cheese kind. Both were equally amazing! As if we didn't order enough!! We ordered entres!! The flavors were out of this world! Everything was balanced and prepared very well. I highly recommend this place to everyone!! Elena was very helpful and attentive! read more

Where do I begin, best chicken sandwich I have ever had, lemon chicken soup was great, definitely going again and taking my daughter this time. BTW best banana cake ever!!! read more

Best soup in town!! I can't tell you how many times I've ordered their Lemon Chicken & Rice soup in just the last few months. An absolute gem in downtown La Grange! read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Thinking a mediterranean restaurant would have a great Greek salad, I ordered theirs. I was VERY disappointed. Iceberg lettuce, 4 cucumber slices, 4 olives, 4 tomato slices, no anchovies, no pepperonici (as it stated in the menu) and only 2 small pieces of feta cheese. I called after I left. The lady on the phone was unapologetic. She said, that's just the way we do it. Well, I'll go somewhere else from now on. read more

Adventure Fridays have tapered off due to my daughter being employed full time. (Yay!) But my sister and I have done a few Adventure Fridays, "sisters only" and when we went here it was to celebrate her birthday. I was glad to have her with me as the ordering, getting your drinks, procedure might have been confusing. We split the frittata and the appetizer platter and both were good but what we did not split was the soup. I was thrilled to have the delicious bowl of lemon chicken rice soup all to myself. It was a nice time, we got to sit and talk undisturbed and eating the appetizer plate. I wish I had some of that feta cheese and olives right now. I would go back even if it wasn't my sister's birthday. read more

Another little gem in downtown LaGrange! Been going to this place for years, we randomly stumbled upon it one day while searching for someplace new to have lunch. The best thing on the menu? The lemon chicken rice soup!! I would come here for this alone!! You seat yourself, and order at the counter, and your food is brought to your table - along with a loaf of delicious bread! Yes, it's mediterranean food, but the menu has many, many options. I've had pizza, pasta, and sandwiches here and they've all been great. On my most recent visit here this past Saturday, I decided to try the chicken kebob pita- grilled chicken, onions, veggies, a perfect pita and the most AMAZING tzatziki sauce! I'm so in love. I'm actually craving this again as I type. We also tried their bruschetta this time, which is a garlicky delight piled high with perfectly seasoned tomatoes. Loved it! Grapevine is closed Sundays :( - but please check this out Monday through Saturday! You will not be disappointed- great food at decent prices in an excellent location - can't go wrong! read more

Stopped in here for lunch. There menu was surprisingly large for a lunch menu. For a lunch place the price is a little high but the food was totally worth the value. The staff was very nice and I really liked the exposed wood/brick concept of the interior felt like Greece inside. I had the greek pork souvlaki along with the ham/corn creme soup. They where both very good. read more

The Grapevine Mediterranean Gourmet Cafe - greek pork souvlaki - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois