PARADISE CAFE
| Address: | 5130 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA |
| Phone: | +1 630-724-0300 |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM 7AM–3PM |
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Logan Benteman
Stopped by for the first time on a Sunday after the lunch rush, it was almost 1 and there were more staff than customers. Immediately were seated and had glasses of water brought out without asking which was great...And thats where it stopped. Was 10 minutes until the waiter finally arrived after I think the entire staff had walked by three times as we sat with menus on the table. Sounded like they were training the waiter based on other conversation but it was an absurd wait for a place that was almost as dead as the historic cemetery two blocks south. Food arrived in record time(6:52...Yes I timed it) and was so so...Monte Cristo sammich and a breakfast quesodilla were good, but nothing to rave about. The cashier apologized to us and the couple in front of us who had lackluster service as we paid, but wasnt a great first trip at all. We will probably try it again, but unless we are blown away wont return...Lots of other options close by to fill the breakfast/lunch options that are excellent and dont disappoint for the same or less money.
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Nadine Carr
Whatever you do, do NOT go to Kristinas Cafe. New owners, new menu. Besides the fact the menu is crazy expensive. Last weekend they served my children under cooked pancakes. Like really undercooked. They recooked them and burned them. It was like the cook did it on purpose cause we complained. The potatoes in my skillet were almost raw. We told the mangers and what was his solution... take 20% off my meal; not even the entire bill. Are you kidding me! I am actually thinking of calling the health department because they didnt even seem to care about serving my kids undercooked food. The ONLY good part about this place is Denise the waitress. She was super nice!
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Danielle McGorman
I hate this place because A.) The food quality went from good to garbage, ordered a steak and eggs breakfast (medium) and they overcooked to well done TWICE and then served me cold rare steak and I wasnt being rude whatsoever. B.) The manager fired someone right in front of us for not removing Syrup from her table. C.) He literally fired every caucasian person but Denise because he only wants hispanic people to work there. D.) There are 12 year old kids working in the kitchen. Isnt that illegal?! E.) They only have one server on payroll. Everything about this place is a no no. NO THANKS.
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Mollie Colangelo
We ordered a couple frappe and some food through grubhub. The food showed up but the 9 dollar frappes did not. We called them and they said they would re send them out. Its been 50 minutes and a phone call with an apathetic manager and still waiting on the probably melted frappes. The food is already eaten and im down 9 bucks. The kitchen does great work but the customer service needs a complete overhaul. Thanks so much miss manager for the classic: not my problem attitude.
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Sue Bradley
We were pleasantly surprised. We were leery about coming here after the owner change because I had seen some bad reviews, but we decided to risk it. My husband and I ate outside. The waitresses were friendly, polite, and attentive. They both greeted customers by name. The food was great and creative - offering pumpkin pancakes and having a salmon eggs Benedict for example. Well definitely be back soon.
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Marty Ch
Very Very Poor Management I brought my service Dog in on August 13th 2017 at noon the manager told me and my friend that my service Dog was Not allowed and the Idiot Manager has a big Ego. I have reported him to several organizations Dupage Health Department, Downers Grove Business, Etc.. I will Never go in this Place again
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Anna Pizarro
Great food, the name is now Paradise Café! Its the same menu just different name. The food is delicious, especially the crepes and the skillets. They have an outdoor area where you can eat and enjoy the weather as well! On mothers day they handed out roses to every mother that came in which was awesome to watch!
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john diederich
Excellent Food, Excellent Service, i never felt more welcome and taken care of in a restaurant. A busy sunday afternoon, we walked in and were seated asap. friendly & gracious hostess. When we drive up to milwaukee to visit family, its out of our way but well worth the time spent
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Dan Philipp
Paradise Cafe had a staff that was sensitive to allergy affected customers. Service was a little slow because of short staff, but food was good and staff was friendly.
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Isabel F
Everytime I go I always find hair in my food and horrible service and owner very rude. I miss the old kristinia. They were amazing with food and service
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Charlotte Hughey
Food was brought out lukewarm and eggs need to be hot. Toast came out cold and could not butter service was lacking. Sorry wont be back
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angel morales
Food always fresh and tasty, friendly and attentive staff, diversity respected and treated with dignity, restaurant always clean.
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Benjamin Tam
Indoor smells waited for out door table, wait for next table bu they gave it to white customers first
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Matthew Louck
Pleasant service and consistently good food. Try it out!
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Robyn Ivanyi
Delicious food, great service. A nice & clean restaurant
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Ethan Grady
Yummy af
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Jeannine Zona
Fantastic customer service and delicious food.
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Kitty CS
Great food, great employees, short wait time
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Jennifer Brogan
Good food, quick. Beautiful murals inside.
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Tim Grady
Good food, service, and a short wait time
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Mary Lugo
Delicious food and amazing service
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Nerijus Cepronas
Friendly place and good food!
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Matt VT
Great food and service.
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Joyce Loechel
Really slow service.
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Tyler Vlna
Solid service, Tyler-
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Nina Shanklin
Community feel.
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Eva Mayhabal Davis
Great staff!
