I came upon this café with my boyfriend a while back and I have to say, its the perfect mom and pop breakfast/lunch café. Located in a quiet quaint strip with ample parking. During the summer they even offer outdoor seating to those that would choose. Mimi is always on top of her customer care and knowledge of the menu. You will never have an empty coffee cup and you will always leave in a better mood because of her warm and bubbly personality. That kind of positivity is contagious! Even on slightly busy days, Mimi and her staff work very hard to learn their customers and welcome them back like family. Its very enjoyable observing how warm the staff is to nrw and returning cutomers. This is my favorite breakfast nook now and I know it will be for you too if you truly appreciate a family home-cooked atmosphere <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danette Bruno
George & Mimi are the best! Food's very good & reasonably priced. We will return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Truess
So glad I chose Prairie Cafe. Breakfast was delicious and my service was impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vicki Nederostek
Great little place! Ate breakfast here and was 100% satisfied with everything! Kudos to the owner here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lenore Capua
Local owners with good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
TrailBlazer426514
This breakfast and lunch place is the definition of cozy and homey. Mimi greets customers with a generous spirit of joy. Smiling, laughing and welcoming. My friend and I had traditional breakfasts foods, he two eggs, sausages, hash browns and toast, me, eggs Benedict. Portions were generous. My friend said his sausages were homemade and tasty. The hollandaise on the Benedict was scrumptious. The hash browns were seasoned just right and a nice relief to so many places now serving bland “breakfast potatoes”. All in as, a great food experience. We will be back and tell our friends.
Sarah Eisenmann
Friendly, relaxing, CHARMING atmosphere. Excellent service and delicious food. Delightful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zach Bull
I really enjoyed eating breakfast here All the food was cooked perfectly and tasted great! Staff is very friendly and courteous as well I would definitely recommend trying something on the menu here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jayne Harper
Eggs Benedict was delicious. Sweet cozy family place. Food & service were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitch Bare
The Prairie Café in Elmhurst is one of those rare gems hidden in plain sight. The husband-and-wife team are so amazing, we go out of our way once a year to when we are in Chicago to go there for breakfast. Mimi in the front of the house remembers what we like to the person for all five of us. The prices are on the low side and the portions generous. Two things stand out though the repartee with Mimi tops the list, but the nuanced flavors bring back memories of how my mother made it. Eating here is more than getting a great breakfast at a good price, it’s a step back, in time and attitude. It is a full-on experience. Tell Mimi you read the review from the guys that visit only once a year.
Cute little hidden café! Food and service are top notch, definitely a hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brianmQ203UK
The Prairie Café in Elmhurst is one of those rare gems; hidden in plain sight. The husband-and-wife team are so amazing. We go out of our way, once a year when we are in Chicago, to go there for breakfast. Mimi in the front of the house remembers what we like, to the person, for all five of us. The prices are on the low side while the portions are more than generous. Two things stand out though: the repartee with Mimi tops the list, but the nuanced flavors of breakfast bring back memories of how my mother made it. Eating here is more than getting a great breakfast at a good price, it’s a step back, in time and attitude. It is a full-on experience. Tell Mimi you read the review from the guys that visit only once a year.
Peggy Brushenko
Great food and service. friendly owners too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorna Lightle
Had my usual goto skillet, wasn't the best I've had. All else including prices where great. Lively service at this cute hidden cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Rob Andrea
My first time here and got a great big welcome from Mimi. She was all smiles and made me feel right at home. Ordered the Denver omelet with feta and it was amazing. I only get to the Chicago area a couple of times a year now, but when I do I will definitely be back!
I came upon this café with my boyfriend a while back and I have to say, its the perfect mom and pop breakfast/lunch café. Located in a quiet quaint strip with ample parking. During the summer they even offer outdoor seating to those that would choose. Mimi is always on top of her customer care and knowledge of the menu. You will never have an empty coffee cup and you will always leave in a better mood because of her warm and bubbly personality. That kind of positivity is contagious! Even on slightly busy days, Mimi and her staff work very hard to learn their customers and welcome them back like family. Its very enjoyable observing how warm the staff is to nrw and returning cutomers. This is my favorite breakfast nook now and I know it will be for you too if you truly appreciate a family home-cooked atmosphere <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George & Mimi are the best! Food's very good & reasonably priced. We will return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad I chose Prairie Cafe. Breakfast was delicious and my service was impeccable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little place! Ate breakfast here and was 100% satisfied with everything! Kudos to the owner here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Local owners with good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This breakfast and lunch place is the definition of cozy and homey. Mimi greets customers with a generous spirit of joy. Smiling, laughing and welcoming. My friend and I had traditional breakfasts foods, he two eggs, sausages, hash browns and toast, me, eggs Benedict. Portions were generous. My friend said his sausages were homemade and tasty. The hollandaise on the Benedict was scrumptious. The hash browns were seasoned just right and a nice relief to so many places now serving bland “breakfast potatoes”. All in as, a great food experience. We will be back and tell our friends.
Friendly, relaxing, CHARMING atmosphere. Excellent service and delicious food. Delightful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really enjoyed eating breakfast here All the food was cooked perfectly and tasted great! Staff is very friendly and courteous as well I would definitely recommend trying something on the menu here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eggs Benedict was delicious. Sweet cozy family place. Food & service were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Prairie Café in Elmhurst is one of those rare gems hidden in plain sight. The husband-and-wife team are so amazing, we go out of our way once a year to when we are in Chicago to go there for breakfast. Mimi in the front of the house remembers what we like to the person for all five of us. The prices are on the low side and the portions generous. Two things stand out though the repartee with Mimi tops the list, but the nuanced flavors bring back memories of how my mother made it. Eating here is more than getting a great breakfast at a good price, it’s a step back, in time and attitude. It is a full-on experience. Tell Mimi you read the review from the guys that visit only once a year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Cute little hidden café! Food and service are top notch, definitely a hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Prairie Café in Elmhurst is one of those rare gems; hidden in plain sight. The husband-and-wife team are so amazing. We go out of our way, once a year when we are in Chicago, to go there for breakfast. Mimi in the front of the house remembers what we like, to the person, for all five of us. The prices are on the low side while the portions are more than generous. Two things stand out though: the repartee with Mimi tops the list, but the nuanced flavors of breakfast bring back memories of how my mother made it. Eating here is more than getting a great breakfast at a good price, it’s a step back, in time and attitude. It is a full-on experience. Tell Mimi you read the review from the guys that visit only once a year.
Great food and service. friendly owners too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had my usual goto skillet, wasn't the best I've had. All else including prices where great. Lively service at this cute hidden cafe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
My first time here and got a great big welcome from Mimi. She was all smiles and made me feel right at home. Ordered the Denver omelet with feta and it was amazing. I only get to the Chicago area a couple of times a year now, but when I do I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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