Tried this place for the first time today. Read the reviews beforehand so I was hopeful... And deservedly so! The service was very friendly and attentive. It's definitely diner style vibes with a lunch counter and decor. Felt very bright and homey. Now for the food - the grilled chicken sandwich was SOOOOOO good! The chicken was juicy and flavorful. One of my favs I've had at a restaurant, honestly. Combined with the mushrooms avocado and melted cheese - it was amazing. My BF got the Willy's skillet and I tried a couple bites and it was definitely good. Fluffy eggs, perfect temp - loved it. The pancakes were fluffy and not too greasy (as some can be when cooked on a flat top with all the other things). The prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity. We will definitely come back! read more

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Taste great, good service,relaxing not to loud. Come give it a chance tell me what u think read more

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As I've done before, I love to review and often write my reviews in real time. Great little spot I found in Elgin just driving through town. Do quaint and real. A true Americana diner. Upon entering the two young ladies were exceptionally friendly and sincere with smiling faces. They sat me at a cool old school booth. There is plenty of natural light coming in the large windows making the dining experience even nicer. The decor is original from likely decades ago but super clean and kept up. Plenty of people of all ages walk through the doors and know each other. A really homey comfortable legit diner. I went with the Hot Patty Special. Two eggs any style, buddies halves and homemade sausage gray with two sausage patties. Pretty bomb. Per the exceptionally good and cool server Alicia. Willy is behind the wall on the line cooking next to his son Miguel. She mentioned Willy been cooking here 35 years in several previous diners and took it over fur himself about two and a half years ago. Good on Willy!! He definitely knows what he's doing and so does his staff. Super happy folks here! I would definitely stop out here in Elgin again specifically to come eat here at Willy and Grace! read more

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Let me start off by saying the friendliest of the staff is second to none. The food came out hot and fast and was absolutely amazing. The original dinner design was a step back into history and brought a little nostalgia for a time when things seemed a little more peaceful. Thank you for the opportunity to experience the love and friendship. Keep doing what you are doing it is beautiful read more

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Great food and service. Charming ambiance of a 50s diner. Had a great breakfast of eggs, sausage and American potatoes served by a friendly charming waitress. The value was great. Lots of great food for a fair price. There is parking available across the street at the lot of Walnut Speakeasy. Well worth the visit and we plan on returning. read more

Willy and Grace Diner - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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The servers are quick and efficient. The soup is always good. Sometimes I pick up a quart to go is always a great feed the family for dinner. Getting ham with dinner or lunch is awesome. read more

Food is delicious every time! Fast friendly service and reasonable prices. Would highly recommend.

Staple of elgin, food is great and place is such a local legend of a breakfast spot in Elgin. Highly recommend for its food and the local hospitality it brings to this town. read more

As my very first experience here, I witnessed amazing staff, hospitality, and atmosphere. Food was amazing; it came out hot and fresh, and also came out so quick! It was so delicious, I highly recommend, they did not disappoint, I will be back! read more

Eggs were on point. Again I'm very picky with my eggs. No brown spots and cooked perfectly. Country fried steak was delicious the gravy on top was very flavorful. My wife had the steak and eggs she enjoyed it her only comment was just a touch more seasoning. Service was fast and helpful. You can tell they have a lot of regulars as the server knew just about everyone who walked in the door. Two older men who seem to come here a lot were too darn cute and seemed like family to the staff. The inside has a truck stop feel to it but definitely older diner feel and that's right up our alley. We will be back and give them a second try. Oh yes the chicken soup was perfect. I'm a soup freak!! read more

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Stopped in here again today to try something new! Huevos Rancheros! Woot! Another perfect meal. The place was packed, but I got a little table in the back of the restaurant and had amazing service again. I'm off tomorrow so I am planning another meal! I'm going to try and remember to take pics! Great place, casual dining, family oriented read more

Willy and Grace Diner - Huevos Rancheros - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

It's great service and the food is so delicious and tasty no matter how busy they are the customer service is great !!!

The food, the service, absolutely everything is amazing, such a warm cozy spot, we love it here! Our go to weekend breakfast spot

Breakfast perfection. This location was formerly Lark and Owl, and before that, Kendalls Kountry Kitchen. I last visited when it was the latter, in 2014. The good news? The chef thru all those years is now the owner and has plastered his own name on the front. Bravo. Congrats. Best wishes for years of success. A lengthy menu offers breakfast and lunch choices, plus daily specials. Open 7A-2P. I went with the country fried steak and eggs, which, as is the Chicago custom, came with three eggs, gravy, potatoes (choice of American fries or hash browns) and your choice of pancakes or toast (white, wheat, rye, Greek). As is also the Chicago custom, a heaping bowl of butter graced the table along with other condiments. Eggs were done as ordered, steak was flavorful and a large ladle of sausage gravy adorned it. I like Greek toast (similar to "Texas") for it's bulk. Coffee is great and service was superb. I try and support local businesses like Willy's. You should too. read more

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Food was amazing , service was excellent and the ambiance great. There very attentive and a lot of regulars come in daily , says a lot about a place . read more

Friendly / Delicious / Old School Diner. What more can you ask for. The menu is huge and the portions are even larger.

First time back for us under the new name. I had been coming often enough when it was Lark and Owl and the restaurant was always good. Under the new name we got in on a Sunday morning. It's a small restaurant and this time it was full, very nice to see. Plenty of wait staff so the service was excellent. Willy and Grace has a very full breakfast menu and the food did not disappoint. Omelettes, biscuits & gravy and the eggs Benedict were all very good. Five stars read more

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Good food with very reasonable prices! Great daily menu prices too! Service Was good too! Small town Diner feel too!! read more

love the price. great service. open at the perfect time. If I could I would say 10 STARS. Other than that I Willy and grace. 50% tip. It was exquisite read more

The service is great and the food is the best. Try Grace's Special Benedict or Chicken Fried Steak. Nothing fancy, just yummy food and friendly staff. read more

My favorite go-to breakfast spot in Elgin. The food is delicious, it has that homestyle taste you crave for. Staff is very friendly, Jackie is awesome. My favorite menu item here is the avocado toast. Best I've ever had. read more

Willy and Grace Diner - Avocado Toast with poached eggs, spinach and feta cheese. - Diners Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Had a late breakfast there and food and service was excellent. Skillets are very good. All food at our table was great and cooked just right. Upscale diner design and very clean. Would definitely recommend. Very attentive service. Prices are reasonable. read more

Nice little diner warm and friendly. Food is very comforting with good selections. Service staff is great and friendly!!

Great food and friendly service! Classic diner atmosphere at good prices. A lil investment in the decor would make this place a fun local go to! & make 5 stars possible. Note: the Gs says it's on the opposite side of the street. With the banner sign flat on the front of the building, it's easy to miss. read more

my wife, my children and my friends all love the food here, the service is excellent and the ambience is super old school coffee shop. It's absolutely perfect. read more

I was sad to hear that Lark and Owl Eatery had closed, but then I learned that the chef became the owner! Their Mexican breakfast is insanely good. Try it - you won't be disappointed!! read more

They have a great and fantastic staff and the owner is the cook and a fantastic chef It's like having a family that owns the restaurant The waitresses are great they are on top of everything quick too They are asking all the time if you need anything I usually don't give stars to anyone because I haven't from anyone restaurant that deserves the five star This restaurant doe's deserves a five stars restaurant They earn the compliments of five stars Go ahead and try them you will see what I am talking about Thank you, The Prochaska's read more

This is my favorite breakfast spot I highly recommend Great service everybody's so friendly read more

Best in town. Homemade food, everything fresh. Love the girl, very respectful and friendly

Its good but not gonna lie their chilaquiles is great but i noticed they dont come with cheese!! I called and they told me they took the cheese off because people complained about it but a traditional chilaquiles they have to have cheese!! I dont know what kind of people they get but i think the employees should let them know if they would like cheese or not beside staying quiet and not telling you they dont come with cheese. If your gonna serve chilaquiles do it the right way dont do it the texmex style! This aint texas! read more

We often come here to have breakfast or order online thru Ubereats. Our favorites so far are their breakfast skillets, omelets and crepes. Food tastes really good. We love the homey atmosphere here, the place is neat and clean. Service is excellent, we get coffee refills right away and they are attentive to our needs and requests. Highly recommended! :) read more

First off, the food is amazing. Never disappointed by anything that has their sausage gravy, but they offer great specials and everything has a great home made taste. It's a small place but the vibe is very calm, and open. The paint on the walls makes this place feel so much bigger, I wish it was. You can always look forward to quick, on the nose service. Will always come back here whenever I can. read more

This is a really cute neighborhood diner. I got a burger to go today and it was good. A nice big patty, fresh toppings, and some crispy crinkle cut fries. I have not yet tried their breakfast, but based on the quality of the burger, and the photos I've seen online I'm sure that is good too. I'm only giving 4 stars since I haven't tried other items on the menu yet. But I will be back. read more

Boy oh boy Elginites we have another winner!!! Willy is in the house! What a breakfast we had, huevos rancheros what a sauce, super yummy. Eggs Benedict, I'll be honest I wasn't quite sure on this pick but can we all say muy delicious!! Coffee was better than most. Elginites let's support this business so Willy & grace are the last owners & stay in our hood. A great meal at an honest price, way to go!!!!! read more

Amazing breakfast! Very friendly service and welcoming atmosphere! Highly recommend Willy and Grace's for breakfast.

Great atmosphere the staff was very attentive and professional, the pancakes were delicious , highly recommend.

We loved the old fashion atmosphere of this place and had enjoyed the good diner food when it was run by previous owners, but under the new ownership of Willy and Grace the quality of the food has become so inferior that sadly we will not be returning. The atmosphere and service is still good but too many corners have been cut in the quality of ingredients that none of us enjoyed our meal. read more

Great food and low prices. Good family atmosphere. Nice to have a place that's not all corporate. I come weekly and haven't had any issues. read more