Fred's Diner

225 Center St, Grayslake
(847) 223-9776

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J. L

I'm sad to give this place 3 star as it was once a 5 and the new owner is really trying to make it succeed. Please consider my advice... The new owner was the existing chef, which made great food. But now he's trying to run the place which he's not a very good at, and hired someone else to do the cooking which the new cook is not as good and they are loosing many long time customers because it doesn't taste the same and orders are often wrong. The owner should get back to being the chef, and a capable front-end manager should be hired. Not the owners wife, who I'm sorry to say, does not speak english, moves incredibly slow, and puts very little effort into helping customers. Sorry if this sounds rude, but I'm trying to give helping criticism to help this place survive.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Ricki Smart

Cool little off the path diner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex

Old time dinner and I believe new owners. Food is as good or better than it was. Service was great, Prices fair. Try it, you'll love it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Toast

Juanfra Dimas

An authentic place with very good pancakes. My favorite place for breakfast in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Veronica Espinosa

It's a small mom and pop shop. But these are the best places you can have the best delicious food. Service is amazing, and the food tastes delicious. Best of all the prices you can't beat. Flor and her husband are the best!!! Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch. ❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scrambled Eggs w Hashbrowns and Ham, Ham and Cheese, Veggie Egg White Omelette

Nicholas (I am in 3rd place)

Warm service, down-home cooking, and witty memorabilia on the walls make for a classic family diner. Everything down to the coffee is fresh and delicious. I also recommend the tuna melt!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egg and Cheese Sandwich W

Marco Rodriguez

Unfortunately since the new owners took over its not the same sad to say my favorite breakfast place sucks now.

Norma Borland

The food was great! Coffee was good and the service was good too. Prices are fair. Must try it out if you haven't.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennifer Klosinski

Classic Diner with fresh and delicious food!! Friendly service and nostalgic atmosphere! This is a cash only restaurant. Kid-friendly and close parking spaces right along Center Street!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Toast

Brad Billings

Still great breakfasts after all these years.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Scrambled Eggs w Hashbrowns and Ham, Eggs and Hash Browns

John Donlin

Great food excellent service and very pro military . Easy going and very affordable breakfast and lunch. Cash only no debit or credit cards.

Parking: Parking on street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs and Hash Browns

Cathy Cagle

Classic old school diner. Great food, fantastic service, reasonable prices. Charming...funky... fast.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Wienrank

Looks like the owners/staff has changed, but nothing else.

Great place to eat.

CASH ONLY.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ed Nichols

Great little diner right out of the 1950's.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brad Hemesath

One my family’s favorite breakfast spots of all time. Staff is fun, on top of things, and this place is an absolute staple in the community.

We’ve driven an hour to get breakfast here before!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potatoes, Country Fried Steak and Eggs, Eggs and Hash Browns

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