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    The Little Chef

    4.2 (87 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    THE LITTLE CHEF ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Cliff W.

    Bland bland bland! If you're afraid of flavor in your food, this is the spot for you. I do not say that as disparagement. If you're looking for a place that keeps almost everything as close to neutral tasting as possible you may want to consider going here. The disparagement comes with discussing the service: I asked basic questions like "do you know whether the biscuits have lard or shortening" and "do you know whether the omelette is made with adulterants like cornstarch, milk, flour, etc?" And rather than tell me that she didn't know she broke away from the conversation to go to the kitchen. I was asking whether SHE knew not whether she could find the answer. This made the interaction ridiculously long and frustrating. When I finally finished placing my order, I was relieved. When the order came it was missing one of the two biscuits so when she asked if we needed anything I said "yes, can I get some butter, mayonnaise, and my other biscuit please?" The server pulled two lukewarm buttter packets out of her pocket and slapped them onto the table and walked away. When I opened the packet (the little tubs with a foil covering) the butter was runny, not completely melted but runny. Not very appealing. I spread the melty "pocket cream" on my biscuits and mustered up the courage to take a bit and it was like someone had taken a hockey puck and dressed it up to look like bread. Oh and when the second biscuit was brought out it was separated on a plate with the top half face down allowing all of the steam from the bottom half to escape. This one was undercooked and the top half was basically glued to the plate it was served on. Not the worst dining experience ever but certainly any place I'd ever be inclined to patronize in the future. The final straw was when the bill was brought to the table. Rather than place it in the middle it was put on the half of the table closer to my date. I don't want to assume any malicious intent, but the optics of a black male sitting down to eat with a presumably white female , and then the bill being placed in front of her instead of me Seems insensitive at best. This is to say nothing of the fact that we weren't asked if we wanted anything else. They just dropped the bill off as if to suggest that we hurry up and leave because we're not welcome. I left the following as a note on, the credit card receipt: Service was abysmal Biscuits were rock hard I asked for two got one and When I asked for the other, the attitude was palpable. Never returning. Be well. - Cliff

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    Arthur M.

    10/10 black coffee. authentic black coffee the best not even starbucks can beat this.

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    Liane R.

    Had the breakfast platter for 2 and it was great! Came with plenty of everything to share. Even let you split the eggs, 3 over easy for him, 1 scrambled for me. The biscuit wasn't great but the sausage gravy made up for it. The service was friendly. They don't serve alcohol but we were able to fetch a Bloody Mary from the bar next door. Will be back!

    Nothing better than breakfast with Texas toast and great friends!

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    1 year ago

    Food is great service is good friendly you can get good food at a reasonable prices can't beat the friendly atmosphere

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    1 year ago

    Food is always excellent. Old fashioned diner. Have always had great service. Everyone loves the specials.

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    5 years ago

    THE FRENCH TOAST WAS GREAT I can't stress this enough it was awesome and I love diner feel to it:)

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    5 years ago

    Great place for breakfast and awesome service. Love that you can get breakfast anytime!

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    3 years ago

    Potato pancakes were delicious! Quality food and quickly delivered which is nice with a toddler!

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    4 years ago

    One of the most slept on restaurants in the area, perfect breakfast spot. Staff are prompt and friendly.

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    4 years ago

    Love this restaurant. Always good food and good service. This was my dad's favorite place to go in the morning before he went to work.

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    6 years ago

    I stop in for hamburger but I have to gave my. Order to both server. And I still have hour to get my order and it. Wasn't busy

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    6 years ago

    Really love this little spot. Classic breakfast that's always very good! My favorite breakfast spot in mchenry

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