All purpose food North Riverside/Berwyn
All purpose food North Riverside/Berwyn
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All purpose food North Riverside/Berwyn
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Post #1 - April 13th, 2011, 7:52 amContinuing my search for a suitable all purpose menu restaurant for a group of about 15-20 on a Sunday around 3pm post grave unveiling in North Riverside...
Any opinions on Yia Yias? Connies or a place Im having trouble finding ....Jelly Jams?
I know of a number of good Czech/Polish places around but time of day and limited scope of menu causing me to widen my search.
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Post #2 - April 13th, 2011, 8:47 amYia Yia's and Connie's are classic Greek coffee shops. 8 page menu, steaks to pancakes. I don't know the group, but it wouldn't be my idea of a place for a family gathering.
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Post #3 - April 13th, 2011, 9:11 amThat's a tough spot. Jimmy's Place in Forest Park is good for Italian. Don't know if they are open at 3PM though.i used to milk cows
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Post #4 - April 13th, 2011, 10:26 amI have not been there myself, but I wonder if Caffe De Luca in Forest Park would work for your group?
http://www.caffedeluca.com/forestpark/index.html
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Post #5 - April 13th, 2011, 12:42 pmI'm not sure if Jelly Jams is open yet. Just a hunch.
Connies is a solid Greek Diner, but the last time I went, they had prewrapped food service breads for the bread basket offering. I think I was there last one year ago. I like their pancakes, and the turkey is real.
You might want to check on Robert Nava's (of Depot Diner fame) new venture which is a few blocks E of Connie's. Not sure what their deal is on Sundays, but they have a varied menu - steaks, seafood, pasta, sammiches, and a full bar. Search for Olive Or Twist in Berwyn.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #6 - April 13th, 2011, 3:39 pmI can recommend The Chew Chew on Burlington in Riverside. They have very good food and they had no trouble accommodating our party of fourteen.
http://www.thechewchew.com/"Barbecue sauce is like a beautiful woman. If it’s too sweet, it’s bound to be hiding something."
— Lyle Lovett
"How do you say 'Yum-o' in Swedish? Or is it Swiss? What do they speak in Switzerland?"- Rachel Ray
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Post #7 - April 13th, 2011, 4:33 pmThanks, looks like Olive and Twist not open on Sunday. Chew Chew I had seen but seems closed the one hour (3-4) we would be showing up, also possibly too expensive for what we are looking for. Were thinking people would be more doing a coffee/and thing and not necessarily an entire meal.
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Post #8 - April 14th, 2011, 9:59 amI think Yia Yia's would be pretty good for your purpose. It is extremely busy on Sunday mornings, but should be quieter by 3 pm. Would call ahead to make sure they can reserve space to accommodate 14.- Katie
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Post #9 - April 14th, 2011, 10:05 amConnies has a party room which could keep you separate.
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Post #10 - April 14th, 2011, 3:32 pmWhich of these Yia Yias or Connies it the nicer place?
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Post #11 - April 14th, 2011, 3:43 pmTry the Village Pub just west of 1st ave on Cermak rd.Also Chef Shangrila at 26st and Desplaines ave.Good variety of chinese cooking
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Post #12 - April 14th, 2011, 9:01 pmHow about Lalo's
Lalo's Restaurant -
www.lalos.com - 3011 Harlem Ave, Berwyn
The one in oak park is not good but the one Berwyn could service a big group. Sometimes they have live music.
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Post #13 - April 15th, 2011, 8:01 amRe: Yia Yia's vs. Connie's: I prefer Connie's over Yia Yia's because I think Connie's is the better place in terms of value and food quality, plus, for your purposes, they have a party room available. I don't know if they charge for the use of the room, but a phone call would settle that.
