Today I had a bizar encounter at this restaurant. I ordered a vegan burger. The waiter shared with me that it comes with a complimentary soup. I asked whether the soup also was vegan. The answer was that "it is almost vegan, but has a little bit of chicken stock." I replied that "being vegan does not stop at the main course". I have been to this diner dozens of times, and know that they routinely substitute sides with a small bowl of fruit. The waiter refused to do it.
So did the owner, who told me that if he allowed me to substitute, he would have to allow everebody else to do so. My plea that as I was paying for a vegan main course this should not be acompanied by a complimentary nonvegeterian starter rang for dead ears.
In short, one would not expect a pork starter, if one ordered a kosher main dish. Neither does one expect a meat based starter, when one orders a vegan main dish.
I would have expected more sensitivity from this small shop. I certainly expect a change in company's policy that gives vegans the same amount of product for equal pay.
Service: 1
Service was great but coffee was horrible, the pancakes were undercooked and the cream that goes on top of cinnamon swirl pancakes tasted rancid. Wife had red velvet french toast and it tasted like straight up freezer. I’ve returned to the oak park location a handful of times but this was the last straw for me. The place seems to have a fruit bug problem that doesn’t let you eat comfortably since they are always landing on your food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 1
I really do enjoy eating here. I tend to go during the week when it’s quiet. It does get very busy on the weekends. The staff here is friendly and welcoming. Give the biscuits and gravy a try, you won’t be dissatisfied.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Food was alright. Good serving sizes and friendly service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Food is wonderful, service is always nice and helpful, I love the waitresses I've been going for like 6 years and not planning on stopping thank you cozy corner
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Red Head Skillet
