Fred's Place Inc.

544 W Lake St, Elmhurst
(630) 834-2426

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Dan Riggio

I drive by this place all the time and have never tried it. Today, I was able to stop in. I was greeted right away by friendly staff. The place definitely has the feeling and appearance of a greasy spoon dive. I was hoping for the buttery hash browns that dives are known for, and I was not disappointed. The omelet was huge! Had to take over half home with me. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Even the other guests were very friendly.Great food, great people. Will definitely be back again.Thank you for starting my day off on the right foot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garbage Omelette, Hash Browns

Patricia OBrien

Ordered for the first time and prices online were way off!! That is not a good thing at all. I would have went elsewhere for what i paid on a breakfast and a beef sandwich. Presentation and quality of food were not as expected. Would not recommend. However the girl working there was very nice!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Mike Horwath

REALLY tasty food. This spot is the epitome of a greasy spoon restaurant. Fantastic food, but it could use a (really) deep cleaning. One item was forgotten on my order, but they brought it out right away.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hash Browns, Biscuits and Gravy

DeAirra Harris

I order a delivery order through Uber eats. My family and I have a sensitivity to pork and beef. I myself am pescatarian so I ordered a vegetarian omelette. As I was eating my omelette I noticed a piece of HAM in my order and I was immediately alarmed since I ordered a veggie omelette that should not have contained any meat. I called to the restaurant to address this issues and I become very sickly whenever I consume meat and my issue was not addressed in a professional manner. The receptionist did not apologize or try to compensate me for the inconvenience of my food being cross contamination instead she advised they are busy and there wasn’t anything she could do about it . I requested to speak with a manager who advised me to me he was too busy to speak to me about the issue and to call him back at 2pm. This is unacceptable for any restaurant. I will not order from this place again. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Dietary restrictions: They did not follow my dietary restriction.

Food: 2

Service: 1

Gary May

Best Bacon and Egg on toast Ive had in over 20 yrs.

Food: 5

DeAirra Harris

I order a delivery order through Uber eats. My family and I have a sensitivity to pork and beef. I myself am pescatarian so I ordered a vegetarian omelette. As I was eating my omelette I noticed a piece of HAM in my order and I was immediately alarmed since I ordered a veggie omelette that should not have contained any meat. I called to the restaurant to address this issues and I become very sickly whenever I consume meat and my issue was not addressed in a professional manner. The receptionist did not apologize or try to compensate me for the inconvenience of my food being cross contamination instead she advised they are busy and there wasn’t anything she could do about it . I requested to speak with a manager who advised me to me he was too busy to speak to me about the issue and to call him back at 2pm. This is unacceptable for any restaurant. I will not order from this place again. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: None

Peter Benne

This is by far my favorite breakfast place, the "garbage omelet" is my go to order.The perfect hole-in-the-wall for any tradesman, great food at a great price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pat Annoreno

God food, but absolutely filthy, needs a total clean up and healthy inspection.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 4

John Samaan

Great food nice people need to close the place for 2 days needs a major

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 4

Marthe Thowes

Everything delicious! The cocktails are next level good; one of the best mojitos I've ever tasted!

Sean McClain

Thuroughly enjoyed the skirt steak & eggs. Very friendly service & good food. What else does one need?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hash Browns, Steak and Eggs and Pancake

Sean Haptas

Nice waitress, but food was disgusting.( Gagged) It's been a long time since I sent food back. Sry won't be

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Adam A. Cisneros

I like the old fashioned Truck Stop Dinner look. The food is original burger joint style, like back in the day's...! ??,?, ??. + they also have burritos & ribs...! ?, ?.

Vegetarian options: If you like burritos, they also make veggie burritos, or chicken burritos are available made fresh...! ?,??.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hash Browns

Dusty Glass

Fred's great. There is not one thing bad on the menu everything is phenomenal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hash Browns, Pancakes, blt Club Sandwich, Country Fried Steak Breakfast, Biscuits and Gravy

victor urbina

Very nostalgic old school.diner feeling everytime I come here. Food is great and service is as well. I hear people complaining about prices but inflation has been across the board in the food industry. I say if you don't want to spend the extra money for good quality service and food then stay home and cook it yourself!

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