My second visit and I can't wait to come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CRAFTY GENES
Had brunch after my breast cancer awareness walk on 9/28/24. The little gem omelet and cornbeef hash was a hit with the group. The food was amazing! The atmosphere was spot on! And the service was impeccable! Even got a sweet treat on the house! Thank you so much, The Little Gem,for making this day a bit more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alexandrea Mika
I accidentally reviewed this as a 1 star initially (this was a typo). It was a 5 star experience.
Dayna Tooley
Lovely place in Oak Park. Was super hungry and didn't grab pics.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked French Onion Soup, Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis
Nancy
This restaurant is not open the hours that it states it is both on its own website and on Open Table. I made a last minute reservation on Open Table for 8:30 PM on Sat. based on their kitchen staying open until 9:30 PM and their bar until 11PM. When we walked in we were greeted with "we tried to call you because we are closing at 9 PM." (I didn't see the call/text). They tried to seat us next door at Encore, but they said they were already closed (at 8:30). We did stay, but we felt rushed. They did have people in the restaurant, so it wasn't that it was completely dead. Also, the air conditioning was blasting (and it was cold outside) and we asked for it to be turned down, but either they could not or would not do so. So we dined being cold and rushed. The food was actually quite good, but I probably would not return based on the hours that they are open. They really should correct their website and Open Table listings to reflect that.
Yvonne
Would go back if I'm in the area. Reconnected with friends I haven't seen in a long time. One of the was almost an hour late. We were never made to feel that we were there too long in waiting for the third person. Everything was so delicious. Everything was perfect. Ladies room was clean and your tp is soft. This IS a little gem.
Arthur
Celebrated my wife's birthday here and everything was perfect! The staff and server were so nice and accommodating, the musician was also amazing. An unforgettable night for all of us, highly recommend to anyone looking to have an intimate dining experience with their loved ones.
John
Truly a little gem this small intimate neighborhood spot. The service was great, the food (sea bass, stuffed pork chops, pastas) was loved by our table of five. It impressed my hipster kids and was perfectly located between western burbs and Logan Square. I would eat here again anytime!
Brandon DeLallo
Great service. Some of the food initially seemed overpriced. Then, one bite, and I realized how darn good it was and well worth every penny. Atmosphere is very cute and quaint.
I went here for brunch, food was absolutely delicious. I was not expecting this. The skillet was amazing. I also love the light jazz playing in the background of old-school Classics. The street parking with a parking garage a block away, but it would’ve been nice to find something closer. That’s Oak Park though. This place truly is a little gem.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Pancakes
Benjamin Schatz
Fantastic spot, great menu, food, and environment. Good french onion soup is hard to find, and it is great here! Huge portion also, worth the price.
Parking: Only had to pay for about 45 minutes of parking, op only charges until about 7pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Baked French Onion Soup
Linette Gary
I had the pleasure of visiting Little Gem Cafe a few weeks ago with friends, and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience. The live entertainment created a wonderful atmosphere that perfectly complemented the evening. The food was absolutely amazing, with every dish hitting the mark in terms of flavor and presentation. The service was equally impressive—attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. This is truly a gem in the area, and I can't wait to return for another great evening. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Baked French Onion Soup, Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis
Michael
We shared a Citrus Beet salad which was tremendous. Both my wife's salmon and my hangar steak were cooked perfectly and excellent - extra points for the amazing potato croquets. The service was great, as always.
Ginger
I had not had dinner at Little Gem in quite some time good range of menu options, range of wine prices, excellent service. I had the short rib with pasta. It was a good sized portion and the short rib was excellent. The sauce was good but just a bit too salty and greasy. We had a friend join us late and the server and kitchen were very accommodating to get her dish out not too long after ours had arrived. Restaurant was also good with us enjoying our cocktail before ordering dinner.
My second visit and I can't wait to come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had brunch after my breast cancer awareness walk on 9/28/24. The little gem omelet and cornbeef hash was a hit with the group. The food was amazing! The atmosphere was spot on! And the service was impeccable! Even got a sweet treat on the house! Thank you so much, The Little Gem,for making this day a bit more special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I accidentally reviewed this as a 1 star initially (this was a typo). It was a 5 star experience.
Lovely place in Oak Park. Was super hungry and didn't grab pics.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked French Onion Soup, Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis
This restaurant is not open the hours that it states it is both on its own website and on Open Table. I made a last minute reservation on Open Table for 8:30 PM on Sat. based on their kitchen staying open until 9:30 PM and their bar until 11PM. When we walked in we were greeted with "we tried to call you because we are closing at 9 PM." (I didn't see the call/text). They tried to seat us next door at Encore, but they said they were already closed (at 8:30). We did stay, but we felt rushed. They did have people in the restaurant, so it wasn't that it was completely dead. Also, the air conditioning was blasting (and it was cold outside) and we asked for it to be turned down, but either they could not or would not do so. So we dined being cold and rushed. The food was actually quite good, but I probably would not return based on the hours that they are open. They really should correct their website and Open Table listings to reflect that.
Would go back if I'm in the area. Reconnected with friends I haven't seen in a long time. One of the was almost an hour late. We were never made to feel that we were there too long in waiting for the third person. Everything was so delicious. Everything was perfect. Ladies room was clean and your tp is soft. This IS a little gem.
Celebrated my wife's birthday here and everything was perfect! The staff and server were so nice and accommodating, the musician was also amazing. An unforgettable night for all of us, highly recommend to anyone looking to have an intimate dining experience with their loved ones.
Truly a little gem this small intimate neighborhood spot. The service was great, the food (sea bass, stuffed pork chops, pastas) was loved by our table of five. It impressed my hipster kids and was perfectly located between western burbs and Logan Square. I would eat here again anytime!
Great service. Some of the food initially seemed overpriced. Then, one bite, and I realized how darn good it was and well worth every penny. Atmosphere is very cute and quaint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Brussel Sprouts
It is indeed a little gem.
Restaurantji Recommends
I went here for brunch, food was absolutely delicious. I was not expecting this. The skillet was amazing. I also love the light jazz playing in the background of old-school Classics. The street parking with a parking garage a block away, but it would’ve been nice to find something closer. That’s Oak Park though. This place truly is a little gem.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Little Gem Pancakes
Fantastic spot, great menu, food, and environment. Good french onion soup is hard to find, and it is great here! Huge portion also, worth the price.
Parking: Only had to pay for about 45 minutes of parking, op only charges until about 7pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Baked French Onion Soup
I had the pleasure of visiting Little Gem Cafe a few weeks ago with friends, and I have to say, it was a fantastic experience. The live entertainment created a wonderful atmosphere that perfectly complemented the evening. The food was absolutely amazing, with every dish hitting the mark in terms of flavor and presentation. The service was equally impressive—attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. This is truly a gem in the area, and I can't wait to return for another great evening. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Baked French Onion Soup, Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis
We shared a Citrus Beet salad which was tremendous. Both my wife's salmon and my hangar steak were cooked perfectly and excellent - extra points for the amazing potato croquets. The service was great, as always.
I had not had dinner at Little Gem in quite some time good range of menu options, range of wine prices, excellent service. I had the short rib with pasta. It was a good sized portion and the short rib was excellent. The sauce was good but just a bit too salty and greasy. We had a friend join us late and the server and kitchen were very accommodating to get her dish out not too long after ours had arrived. Restaurant was also good with us enjoying our cocktail before ordering dinner.
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