What a great indoor food court in historic downtown Elgin! Close to the tracks and the hustle and bustle of the city.We stopped in for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the variety of food options all at one counter. Almost like a restaurant co-op.There is also a bustling coffee counter and a huge full service bar.We had a Chicken Curry Bowl and Steak Fajita bowl. Both very tasty and large portions.We also ordered sides of fried plantains and plantain chips. The chips were a bit generic, thought they would be homemade and still warm. They were not the fried plantains were cooked to perfection. Slight crisp in the exterior and soft on the inside.Great industrial warehouse feel inside. 2 stories!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary Fournier
I love the coffee here. I've had a gyro so far to eat. The meat was cut thick the price was right and they used high quality lamb with a nice rich flavor and it came in at a reasonable price point. I knocked off one star because its mostly a breakfast lunch place and im usually looking for dinner but all and all it is a good place to beKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. The crowd is mostly younger adults but i can say you shouldn't have any issues with bringing your kids in the coffee shop sells hot chocolate as well.Wheelchair accessibility: There is seating on the first floor with an accessible bathroom.
Dream Hall is amazing. It has something for EVERYONE. I can't imagine arguing when this place is selected. ALL the staff have been respectful. ALL the food has been beyond delicious. ALL the pricing is affordable in an inflated society. Dream Hall is PERFECTION.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor D.
Food, drinks, service go above and beyond and they have some of the friendliest staff and I have not had one bad thing from here. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and the food/coffee is what gets you hooked
Yuliana Lozano
How could I not give them a 5 star when one of the gentlemen went out of his way to bring us our food after my Uber driver had already picked up the food and never showed up with it. Not only was he kind enough to deliver the food but they threw in some drinks. Thank you! The food is amazing and they have always had the best customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Fajita Bowl
Naotomo Y.
A gem in the Chicago suburbs, although it's in a food court, the quality and presentation of the food are impressive. We ordered the simplest things, an omelet and a waffle. Both were surprisingly good. The omelet was perfectly cooked, even though we chose tomato, it wasn't soggy or dry; it remained moist inside and tasted just right. It's one of the best I've tried in the past few years. The Belgian waffle was also perfectly made, and nicely set on a ceramic plate. The coffee at the corner was also very good, with many different specialty lattes available. I ordered the lavender latte, which went so well with the Belgian waffle.
evan
rude staff and horrible food. they even gave me a hard time because i asked for a cup of ice water on my way out! terrible place and i’d give it zero stars if i could.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Evan M.
terrible food, terrible service. the ambiance is dull and it smells old in there. tell me why did this place open again? how do you run a business with terrible workers? overpriced food just for it to be served overcooked? ask for soda and they give you something that tastes close to seltzer water. take your money elsewhere folks!
Edgar J Santiago
The food hall gives a delicious varied selection for groups to choose from including a full bar and coffee shop. The food is well presented and portioned. The party hall mezzanine accommodates guests comfortably yet intimately.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David McGraw
Love this spot. Great food, coffee and atmosphere.
Fun stop for a filling and affordable lunch after visiting Elgin museums. This variation on a food court IS a dream hall!I enjoyed the Mediterranean Bowl from Around The Bowl. I chose the "veggie" version with no meat. Didn't expect the freshly grilled veggies they added. Good protein combo (saffron rice + hummus). My bowl was filling without being heavy. Not overly spicy; yummy.My husband enjoyed the "veggie" version of the Fajita Bowl. Good protein combo (rice + black beans). Also fresh and filling; not overly spicy, so you can taste the flavors of the foods themselves.Very open feel to the space, yet pretty quiet. A few other people there when we were, but sound of voices wasn't annoying at all.Looking forward to coming back for breakfast from Brillo Breakfast too!Vegetarian options: Most of the bowls have a vegetarian option. Good proteins and fresh veggies. Also good veg choices for breakfast and for flatbread pizzas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Micaela Serediuk
I absolutely loved the concept of this place.My husband and I went out to lunch it was delicious.Will definitely be going back with my whole family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Snider
Never knew this was here until today. Super cool space and the food was great.
Natasha Roshanali
Great location and chill vibes. There is a bar inside and the drinks were good...the food, well....it was lacking. I feel bad saying this cuz I had high hopes but the tacos totally packed seasoning...if you want a nice place to chill and have a drink...go for it!
Terry Duggan
The food is always good and the service is fast and friendly.
What a great indoor food court in historic downtown Elgin! Close to the tracks and the hustle and bustle of the city.We stopped in for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the variety of food options all at one counter. Almost like a restaurant co-op.There is also a bustling coffee counter and a huge full service bar.We had a Chicken Curry Bowl and Steak Fajita bowl. Both very tasty and large portions.We also ordered sides of fried plantains and plantain chips. The chips were a bit generic, thought they would be homemade and still warm. They were not the fried plantains were cooked to perfection. Slight crisp in the exterior and soft on the inside.Great industrial warehouse feel inside. 2 stories!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the coffee here. I've had a gyro so far to eat. The meat was cut thick the price was right and they used high quality lamb with a nice rich flavor and it came in at a reasonable price point. I knocked off one star because its mostly a breakfast lunch place and im usually looking for dinner but all and all it is a good place to beKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. The crowd is mostly younger adults but i can say you shouldn't have any issues with bringing your kids in the coffee shop sells hot chocolate as well.Wheelchair accessibility: There is seating on the first floor with an accessible bathroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Latte Lavender Iced Latte
Dream Hall is amazing. It has something for EVERYONE. I can't imagine arguing when this place is selected. ALL the staff have been respectful. ALL the food has been beyond delicious. ALL the pricing is affordable in an inflated society. Dream Hall is PERFECTION.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food, drinks, service go above and beyond and they have some of the friendliest staff and I have not had one bad thing from here. Everyone is so warm and welcoming and the food/coffee is what gets you hooked
How could I not give them a 5 star when one of the gentlemen went out of his way to bring us our food after my Uber driver had already picked up the food and never showed up with it. Not only was he kind enough to deliver the food but they threw in some drinks. Thank you! The food is amazing and they have always had the best customer service.
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes: Veggie Fajita Bowl
A gem in the Chicago suburbs, although it's in a food court, the quality and presentation of the food are impressive. We ordered the simplest things, an omelet and a waffle. Both were surprisingly good. The omelet was perfectly cooked, even though we chose tomato, it wasn't soggy or dry; it remained moist inside and tasted just right. It's one of the best I've tried in the past few years. The Belgian waffle was also perfectly made, and nicely set on a ceramic plate. The coffee at the corner was also very good, with many different specialty lattes available. I ordered the lavender latte, which went so well with the Belgian waffle.
rude staff and horrible food. they even gave me a hard time because i asked for a cup of ice water on my way out! terrible place and i’d give it zero stars if i could.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
terrible food, terrible service. the ambiance is dull and it smells old in there. tell me why did this place open again? how do you run a business with terrible workers? overpriced food just for it to be served overcooked? ask for soda and they give you something that tastes close to seltzer water. take your money elsewhere folks!
The food hall gives a delicious varied selection for groups to choose from including a full bar and coffee shop. The food is well presented and portioned. The party hall mezzanine accommodates guests comfortably yet intimately.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this spot. Great food, coffee and atmosphere.
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Fun stop for a filling and affordable lunch after visiting Elgin museums. This variation on a food court IS a dream hall!I enjoyed the Mediterranean Bowl from Around The Bowl. I chose the "veggie" version with no meat. Didn't expect the freshly grilled veggies they added. Good protein combo (saffron rice + hummus). My bowl was filling without being heavy. Not overly spicy; yummy.My husband enjoyed the "veggie" version of the Fajita Bowl. Good protein combo (rice + black beans). Also fresh and filling; not overly spicy, so you can taste the flavors of the foods themselves.Very open feel to the space, yet pretty quiet. A few other people there when we were, but sound of voices wasn't annoying at all.Looking forward to coming back for breakfast from Brillo Breakfast too!Vegetarian options: Most of the bowls have a vegetarian option. Good proteins and fresh veggies. Also good veg choices for breakfast and for flatbread pizzas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I absolutely loved the concept of this place.My husband and I went out to lunch it was delicious.Will definitely be going back with my whole family
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Never knew this was here until today. Super cool space and the food was great.
Great location and chill vibes. There is a bar inside and the drinks were good...the food, well....it was lacking. I feel bad saying this cuz I had high hopes but the tacos totally packed seasoning...if you want a nice place to chill and have a drink...go for it!
The food is always good and the service is fast and friendly.