Dapper’s West Family Restaurant
980 W Lake St, Addison, IL, 60101
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Address :
980 W Lake St
Addison, IL, 60101 - Phone (630) 543-2700
- Website https://dapperswest.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Manuela A.
My husband and I were there a few weeks ago! While the food was absolutely delicious the service was horrible. The host was grumpy, didn't greet us and literally slammed the menus on the table!! The waitress was very unfriendly! The cashier was rude, didnt give us any eye contact, nor thanked us for our business, nor said come back again! I wanted to talk to a manager and complain but my husband didn't think it was a good idea. His reason- staff is simply reflecting their administration!!
(1)Michelle N.
No bad, soup was good, salad ok. Very friendly place git seated quickly waitress was really nice.
(3)Karen R.
Dapper's used to be one of my go to always good places. Time has changed that. Stale old bread basket and oversized menu. No real specialties. BLT served with obvious breakfast left over bacon. When I complained cook yelled out at me. I could not believe it. It is a shame that a once nice little restaurant has went down. Great waitresses are a constant though. Owner is a nice guy.
(1)Nektaria R.
Note, I walked in and ordered to go, did not dine in. I was greeted quickly and asked to go to the counter to order when the waitress asked me to have a seat while she took care of some other tables. She was very nice, took my order then asked me if I wanted coffee. I didn't think I wanted coffee, but next thing you know, I wanted a cup. Coffee was very good. Food was very good. Ordered an egg white omelete for my cousin and eggs with pancakes for me. Very good choice. Everything was perfect. Prices were reasonable and super fresh. Will have to go back and eat in next time.
(4)Buster M.
Food & atmosphere very good, 4 Stars. Service 1 Star. Long time customers, future is somewhat uncertain. Our initial server, terrible, forgetful, poor attitude, and after throwing a straw at my wife, had to request management to replace the server. Never had an experience quite like this one before, and may be isolated to this one situation & server. Subsequent service was good, management did not follow up and inquire what the issues were.
(3)Olga B.
Best Monti Christo sandwich plate, love the soups, the service, the prices the size of the meals, you'll never leave hungry or disappointed! !
(5)Sarah S.
There's a plethora of similar restaurants in the area and this is my least favorite. TSome of the things I hate are small idiosyncrasies like the waitresses calling me "sweetie" or "honey" over and over. And wear less perfume. But really the food isn't great. The soup is always fantastic, I'll give them that. But the prices have gone up. I had the shirt steak which was way overcooked. The fish is bland. The kicker is that the owner sits behind the dessert counter and guards it like a bridge troll. He will absolutely let people walk out without their dessert if you don't ask for it. When you ask for it, he seems perturbed and cuts small slices. And forget about a bag, he won't want to give you one of those either.
(2)Jennifer P.
This place was so bad, I thought we were on camera. Seriously. As we walked in the door, I was explaining to the bf that THIS is a "Greek (-owned) diner" and to "pay attention to the outdated '80s furniture." And we walked in, and I squealed like a little girl when I saw the massive dessert display. (I've been on a sugar kick lately.) It doesn't revolve, but maaaan, is it extensive. I spotted the Choco Cake I wanted immediately. You know, the one on the faaaaar right that is ALL chocolate. People-watching was supreme: I saw a few nice 'stashes and mullets. The little old lady behind me was kicking me in the booth like a rambunctious kid. I saw all sorts of peeps of all age ranges, which seemed promising. Our waitress called us "Sweetie." Over.and.over. gahhhh. That should have been my first warning that things were awry in this joint. The inner menu has the soups listed as: "Soup of the Day, Pea Soup, Chicken Noodle: $3.50." I asked what the Soup of the Day was and was told "Pea Soup." Erm, alrighties. I went with it. I also ordered coffee and a slice of the cake. (He ordered the Chopped Steak in addition to the Key Lime pie.) The soup was insanely thick/condensed-ish and lukewarm. Ick. I'm usually a member of The Clean Plate Club and have NEVER left a bowl of soup go unfinished (even the condensed Campbell's I've made at home.). Not here. The rolls and croissants in our basket were super stale.. two bites in, I stopped eating the stuff. My coffee cup went empty despite our waitress checking on us (once), asking if I wanted a refill ("yes please!") and not coming back until she brought us the check. Another waitress - coffee pot in hand since she refilled HER customer's cups - refilled mine. I could hardly wait to get the check and GTFO. While The Guy went to the restroom, I went to pay. Aaaaand waited. And waited some more. The "manager" or whoever he was (he kind of walked around the place intermittently) finally put down the Coke he had at the counter area and moseyed on over to me. He didn't ask how anything was - just rang my card through. Bad, baaaad experience. We won't be back.
(1)Mario M.
Came in for the first time and the food was good. The server seemed unhappy, dull and never smiled. It's kinda awkward when people who take your order are like that. Like do you not want me here? As a server I've met so many people who judge their customers from the moment they come in and change their attitude, but that's stupid of them because they affect their tip in the end.
(3)Steve N.
I've been here at least 100 times. Best breakfast in the burbs. A plus is that the prices are reasonable. Clean establishment also. Ample parking. Super service. Only place to date I give 5 stars. Recommend this place. Yummy!!!
(5)Danielle W.
Interesting building, lots of tables but few staff. The whole front is chairs for waiting, long counters full of pies (they did look delicious) and the register. There were plenty of booths and tables, they were dated but comfy. One odd thing; when we walked up to the table there was a bread basket there that the hostess removed. I assumed it was there since dinner last night, I hope they don't regularly leave bread on the tables overnight. I had the pecan waffles, they were good, no butter but dusted with powdered sugar. Our waitress was attentive, constantly kept our coffees filled so that was great. We were the youngest people there by far, which was funny. ^.^ All in all I liked it, it's one of those comfortable breakfast places you can go with just about anyone and receive decent, consistent food.
(4)Jessica P.
Definitely Not a Fan... I've been here twice once for a brunch and once for lunch...both times.. I was not pleased with the food... The restaurant has a big selection of food items and portions are huge...but if I were going there for taste of food... not all that great.. :( Food: Philly Steak Sandwich ($9.05): the price has increased compared to the menu online...I think this is the worst Philly Steak Sandwich I've tasted in awhile..I sure won't be getting this again here....the quality of the food products seems to be not that great...low quality meat?...i wish it at least tasted good....(I mean I would rather get Taco bell then eat here--is that sad.?..).. Clam Chowder: creamy and good...but the clams tasted like it was from cans... FREE Bread Basket--but maybe there's a reason why...our waitress dropped a piece of bread on the table from the free bread baskets that they offer and then she went to grab it (my friend and I thought she was going to toss it out) and put it back on top of the bread basket...ew.. really?.. how do you know if the table wasn't dirty or not.....makes me not want to eat from the bread baskets....then we asked a waiter for another bread basket..but he clearly didn't understand us (doesn't understand English perhaps?) and took it away and never brought us a new one...so on our 3rd attempt we asked yet another waiter and he brought us a different bread basket (wouldn't know if it's a new one or not.. but yea).....I'm sure by this time.. we were halfway done with our soup... Food Portions: are pretty big...an entree comes with fries and soup... Customer Service: it was a-ok...not the greatest.. service was kind of slow... Atmosphere: older people atmosphere...like IHOP Parking: parking lot.. plenty of spaces... I don't think I'll come here again......nor would I recommend it to others..
(2)Peter G.
Food was great! I had steak and Eggs my wife had a but steak. The waitress was the best her name was Phyllis. She gave us the service you would receive at a top end restaurant that is the reason I wrote this review the waitress made our dinner the best. Try it out and ask for Phyllis for your waitress she will defiantly treat you right.
(5)Marc E.
This place has its bright spots, but it's definitely not the best around. Dappers is definitely ideal for breakfast, if you intend on going for breakfast feel free to disregard the rest of this and think of Dappers as a solid 4-4.5 star restaurant. However, my praise ends after around 11:30. I've been consistently disappointed in their lunch and dinner offerings. The service crew at night always seems to be changing and never that knowledgeable. The food is just average, from the frozen French fries to the overcooked burgers and chicken, oh, and let's not forget that I've gotten undercooked fish on at least 2 occasions. I've pretty much written Dappers off when it comes to anything other than breakfast. When it comes to Greek family diners I'd rather spend my money at several other similar places within 10 minutes from Dappers. If you absolutely must eat here after breakfast I'd suggest sticking to eating breakfast dishes for lunch/dinner.
(3)Roger Z.
My wife and I go to Dappers regularly for breakfast. Couple of my favorites are Baked Country Apple Oatmeal, Fresh Sliced Grapefruit (expertly prepared in pulp free sections). Service has always been excellent. The restaurant is clean and laid out well so you are not cramped next to other patrons. A well run professional operation.
(4)Laurie K.
We have gone to this restaurant for years, but the last few times have been just awful. Each time we've gone recently they are always out of something, for example potatoes, mashed or baked (out of both) roasted chicken, lamb, ham, etc. How can a restaurant operate when they are always out of something? Today we went and we had to wait 1 hour and 15 minutes to be seated. As I've done in the past, I've ordered my Apple Pancake in advance, as it takes 45 minutes to be prepared. So when we were seated I saw my apple pancake sitting up where the servers pick the food up the food. I told the server that I saw the apple pancake and she asked me if I wanted it right then, what would she think it's just sitting up there getting cold. Sure enough when she brought to the table it was room temperature not even hot anymore. That was $10.99 down the drain. My husband my father, and my husband's grandmother all wanted to order the roasted chicken, they were out of it. Then when they decided to pick something else their side item should've been a potato mashed or baked, the server said they were out of both, how can a restaurant to be out of both of them? Well needless to say this would be the last time will be going to this restaurant. Don't waste your time or money.
(1)Sherwin C.
Pretty good for a family restaurant -- good prices (soup/salad, entree, potato, and dessert for the price of just the entree at a normal chain), varied menu, plenty of parking, large portions, and many choices of desserts.
(3)Olga P.
My experience here was a great one. Staff is friendly the food is delicious!! And the owner is so social. This is the new place for me to get my breakfast or brunch!! I absolutely feel in love with this place! Best breakfast in town!! Better than SUNMIST by far!
(5)Yvonne M.
I really like Dapper's. I work very close to Dapper's so it's not unusual for me to come a few times a month. The soups at Dapper's are DELICIOUS!!! Every soup I've ever had was amazing! I also love their omelettes and some other items I usually get when I go there. The only reason that they got 4 stars instead of 5 is because there are some inconsistencies. I order an omelette pretty frequently and yet, I often get charged a different amount than another time. I don't appreciate that. When brought to the attention of the man ringing me up (presumably the owner), I'm told "you got charged extra because of this or that". The point is that if I'm to be charged extra for something, make it consistent! The swing in price on this omelette is $1.50. Pick a price and stick to it. Also, I have had an incident or two when I didn't feel very good after eating here...
(4)G. S.
Very slow service, food is just okay. We asked for refills and she must've forgotten because she never came back. We finally just finished our food and left. Unimpressed.
(1)Avery M.
This place is just very okay. Nothing special about it. The atmosphere and food is similar to that of sunmist but with awkward to no flavor. Definitely more pricey for far less portions. The last and only time I went, the soup tasted old and reheated and the bread in the basket was as hard as rocks! The only good thing about my dinner was the nice waitress. She was very sweet.
(2)Ira F.
First time very nice and large dining area. Service is friendly food is very good. The cream of chicken pot pie soup is to die for bought more to bring home and eat later. Give it a try.
(4)Gloriana C.
Love it here . Have been coming here since I can remember . Great food, great staff , and great customer service . Love Phyliss, the waitress. she is seriously the BEST !
(5)Hgr R.
If you don't want great customer service or any form of it, then you should eat here. I would never go here, we waited for 10min, then talked to the manager about the Lack of customer service, and he gave us the usual run around!!
(1)Rose D.
How on Earth have I failed to write a review for Dapper's? I've been here several times for lunch and here's what I like: -They are cool about separate checks, even for large groups - perfect for workday lunch outings! -HUGE menu - your standard family restaurant spare and a few surprises, I've never had a bad meal here. It's probably not going to blow you away either, but it's your average good food. -BIG portions - even the soup that comes with your "deluxe" sandwich or entree is a big bowl of soup. -Service is usually friendly and quick -They have a bakery counter which always has lots of yummy looking things but I've never had room to give any a try. A few downsides: -I don't know how long those baskets of bread/rolls sit out but I've never had a fresh basket on the table. Not sure if they are reusing rolls they've put out on other tables that went uneaten or what but usually the rolls are on the dry/stale side. -Regardless of how much food you are taking home they almost always bring you a little container to fit it all in. So unless you ate most of your food or don't mind piling your meal on top of your fries you may need to ask for a bigger container. -Some may say the prices can be on the high side for a family restaurant but they do give you a lot of food and they do have daily specials available with lower prices.
(3)Andrea C.
Food is always consistent everytime I go. I order the sirloin cezaer sandwich. I always ask for the fries to be extra crispy as well. BEST cezaer dressing I have ever had! Our waitress was so sweet and attentive...I loved her and even told the manager she did a great job! Desserts are very yummy also. You will not be disappointed because I have never been!! Ask for PHYLISS. Best waitress ever!!! Reading other reviews regarding the bread basket-ours was filled with crackers and fresh baked breads. Your going to a place to eat food, not bread people..really? You need lives!
(5)Bill C.
I live only 5 minutes away from Dappers as it's in my hometown. Probably been there 20 times in the last 13 years, and it's really never got beyond three stars at any one time. Foods fair, prices are fair, service is usually pushy pushy. I've done better at other restaurants in both quality and price. it's good for business meetings where food is secondary to important decisions, but it's middle of the road at best for quality and price of food.
(2)Sabrina C.
Ive been coming to Dappers for years and lately I feel like their food is slacking. Sometimes will get a bread bowl with only two rolls in it. The soup looks and taste like it comes out of cans and not homemade.
(2)Kelly C.
An excellent family restaurant! I've been going here for, well geez, a very long time. I remember when it went under construction and closed for a while and I was like, "NOOOOOO! Where will I get my saganaki now????" LOL. Anyways, it reopened after remodeling and all that and it was just as good, if not even better than before. The pricing is great because they give you a TON of food for what you pay, so to me, that's a great value. I went there for lunch the other day and our waitress, Cindy, was fantastic! She did the best saganaki flame I have EVER seen! I usually order the Roast Sirloin of Beef with some saganaki as an appetizer. You also get bread and soup with your Al la Carte dinner (even though it was lunchtime) ad the cream of potato soup is also pretty amazing! Their dessert cases right when you walk in are also pretty crazy and will have you drooling on the way to your seat if you weren't already hungry when you first showed up, haha. You should go check it out when you have a chance, it's pretty great.
(5)Caroline D.
Dapper's was packed on Easter, with harried waitstaff and kind of a . . . dirty dining room. Everyone seemed overwhelmed and grumpy. Our server warmed up during the meal, and the food was all good. I had a chicken sandwich and the chicken was grilled perfectly. As we were leaving, we left a cash tip on the table. The owner laughed and said, "Great, less work for us!" I thought he was just being jolly or whatever, but seeing the reviewers who commented on how he made servers pay for the kitchen's mistakes with food . . . Ech. Based on the beginning of our experience -- oh, and the men's room was out of paper towels, and the women's was out of TP! -- two stars. But good food, perfect chicken, and eventually nice service made up for it.
(4)Ruby O.
This is a great breakfast place, but only breakfast. Their specialty is definitely omelets. They have an entire menu for lunch. I have tried a lot of the items. Most of them are just decent, nothing special. The only thing that keeps my coming back is their breakfast, and the fact that their portions are very generous in terms of the prices. The service is kind of a hit or miss. Most of the time I don't have any complaints with my server, but I have gotten a couple bad ones a couple times. If you do happen to go on a day when they have the cream of chicken and wild rice soup.....you MUST not leave the place without trying it!! I usually order a couple pints to go when I don't feel like dealing with the morning weekend crowds.
(4)Marta P.
Dapper's is a nice place close by to go out for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We take our kids for pancakes there almost every Sunday and often order take out when the day is so busy there was no time to make dinner. What I like is that for $35.00 you can get two dinners (very generous size), soup or salad and complimentary dessert... and it is enough to share with kids! And we always order either ribs, salmon, greek chix or steak. The value is awesome and the food is really tasty and it is ready for pick-up in about 20 min. The service over the phone could be more polite, though.
(4)Paul K.
Pie is good The menu has a 1000 of choices on it. I usually always get a breakfast type of food when i been there.
(4)Care A.
I have been going to Dappers since high school! It was usually fun spot with good food and extended hours! Their soups are fantastic too! Last night, my family and I went out for a late dinner after returning from a graduation ceremony. Our waitress was very attentive, helpful, and accommodating. Otherwise... The experience was terrible. My mom ordered their tilapia on special and it was bland & had an off appearance. She's a trooper so she ate it. My BF has the sea food Alfredo he said that it was rubbery, but he was hungry so he ate the noodles. My dad had the gyro platter and he seemed to enjoy it. I ordered the veal cutlet... It was terrible. 1) my plate didn't come out until probably 5-7 minutes after everyone else's plates. I was patient and reassured our waitress that it was okay. When the dish came out I was so disappointed. The breading was pale without a golden look to it and when I cut into it the veal it was rubbery& had a grey color to it. I hadn't eaten all day and it was late so I gave it a try... disgusting. I said something to the waitress and she apologized. The owner took the price of the meal off, but still charged us for the soup that came with it. I found that to be rude. If your kitchen made a mistake you should come out and apologize and see how you can make it better. People will continue to come to Dappers because it's been around & the older folk like the bland food. If you do go maybe keep your order to soup, sandwiches, and breakfast items.
(2)David R.
The food is OK but staff is very good and on top of thing you shood go there and check it out.
(4)Andrew R.
We came for just desert. There were six of us and we unanimously agreed that this is definitely not a desert spot. But make sure and come for breakfast cause they serve a good one.
(3)Mike G.
I've eaten at Dapper's a few times. It has a good selection of breakfast skillets that I am a big fan of and it is pretty close to where I live. My experience with the restaurant was ok. The host would seat, me - water would come soon after. The waitress would bring a bread basket that was free. I usually didn't eat any of the bread basket as not to fill up before my meal :) Sometimes the bread looked like it might have been a little old too. The skillets were good. I enjoyed the food. The selection was good and the food was comparable other breakfast restaurants. The main thing I had a little problem checking out. The waitresses leave the checks on the table and then you pay at the counter. When I went to the counter I handed the gentleman my credit card and he asks would you like to leave a tip... Which I was a little surprised by. Most restaurants don't solicit you to tip... But no big deal at that point, I said, of course I would... So he says, how much... Which again I was surprised to be asked this... So I told him I prefer to write it out myself. This seemed to put him out as he insisted he could punch it in and he seemed unwilling or unhappy to print out the receipt so I could look at it, calculate my tip, and sign the slip. I had to sign the cc slip either way, I prefer to write out my own tip... The whole exchange really did upset me as he insisted 3 times he would do it getting more annoyed when I said I would like to write it out myself. I considered not tipping as well because of this, but it wasn't the waitresses fault. So I was given my receipt to sign and leave my appropriate 20%+ tip, with a huff and puff from the cashier and I went on my way. Had a similar experience checking out again, and now I'm not sure I'll go back. There has already been a few times when I get a feel for a skillet, Dapper's is not my first choice, and will drive a little further. The food was good, as good as other places, but with my experience, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth. If this wouldn't bother you, stop in the food was good.
(2)Lynn J.
Best liver and onions! If you love liver and onions, check this out. Other great food includes nightly specials and awesome dessert. Ask for Phyllis, great server. Creamy garlic salad dressing is to die for. I'd show you a picture of my meal, but too late now!
(5)ChicagoGuy O.
Rude,rude,rude!!!! 2nd time in two months i have eaten here waitress was slow.. Got bread basket half filled and picked over looking.. Asked for a new basket or to please have some more bread added.. Told owner does not want us to put to much bread in basket!!! There was one slice and crackers!! How cheap can you be!! Our Order arrived was wrong .. Blamed me for wrong order said thats what i wanted.. She never wrote anything down.. Sat wanting refills for 20 min...ahh..staff is soo rude!! Visit number 2-Went in in a sunday place was not even busy asked for a table.. Told no tables available asked how long of a wait young hostess looked at me in tired druggy looking eyes and said no clue!!! With that i said cya never again... P.S. The old man who runs register is the rudest old man no thank you no hello just takes your money and walks away!!! Dappers you are not dapper!!
(1)Brad M.
Hands down, the best breakfast in Addison and surrounding area I have had so far. Come in almost every Sunday. Great food, decent prices and amazing service.
(5)Beth Z.
One of my favorite places in the area for a traditional breakfast. Pancakes, french toast, eggs, skillets, hash-browns and thin, crispy bacon (I request it well done) are all excellent. Efficient service, nice variety of menu options and a clean, pleasant atmosphere keep me coming back.
(4)Jaclyn S.
This place is a family favorite. It's family owned and everyone is so nice here. The service is pretty good, but sometimes you get an off server. The food is pretty good and they give you a large serving. I love that dessert comes with your meal, which is usually brought home because you're so full with your meal. Overall for being a family diner, it's tasty and a good deal.
(5)Geri D.
Dappers is okay. The egg breakfast dishes are pretty good. Regular pancakes are also fine. But unless you like a can of warm pie filling dumped on your pancakes don't try the blueberry pancakes! It is a good family restaurant and the waitresses I've had wait on me are very nice and friendly.
(3)Cathrine Z.
I have been coming here for years. I love the variety of food they have and it's always so delicious. You can't really go wrong with anything you order. Sometimes I get breakfast, sometimes a burger, or sometimes their corned beef sandwiches. I also love their grilled cheese and all of their soups are always so good. I never leave disappointed. And their service is always fast and attentive. I have never had a problem like some of the other reviews have mentioned and I have been coming here forever. Great job dappers!
(5)Toni B.
This was our first dining experience at Dapper's and was pleasantly pleased. You get so much food for the money. With excellent service. We will being going back real soon.
(5)Christina C.
BEST CREAM OF CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP EVER. Great typical family restaurant, good food selection, and open late! I would have given 5 stars but its always super cold in there.
(4)Nichole C.
It may be the gyros coma or the turtle cheesecake (that I am currently stuffing my face with) talking, but I'm a fan of Dapper's. Honestly, it's a regular old Greek-style joint, but it offers a lot more than most. I'm going to make this one short: 1. CHEAP. You get a lot for the money. I just mangia'ed a soup, gyros platter, and a cheesecake for less than it costs to buy a decent drink at some places. 2. CLEAN. Enough said. 3. BIG. There are even bathrooms for each side of the restaurant. If you need reasons for why this is awesome, you have obviously don't have IBS. 4. GOOD. Food, that is. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all good. The only complaints I have, and by "I" I mean my husband, is that the bacon isn't thick enough. BACON SNOBS BEWARE! Otherwise, it's all good.
(4)Andrew G.
Last week I had the displeasure of dining at Dapper's West in Addison IL. Panic gripped my soul as I stared into the whirling hypno wheel of the menu, where adjectives and nouns spin in a crazy vortex. I have a few questions for you. Did you notice that the menu was an unreliable predictor of what actually came to the table? If you hadn't come up with the recipe yourself, would you ever guess that the shiny tissue of breading that exudes grease onto the plate contains either chicken fingers or fried mushrooms? The screwdriver. Any idea why it tastes like some combination of radiator fluid and formaldehyde? If servers arrive with main courses and find that the appetizers haven't been cleared yet, do they try to find space for the new plates next to the dirty ones? Do the Cadillac sized cockroaches count toward the fire code maximum occupant count? What is going on at this restaurant of yours?
(1)Marilyn B.
Good place for breakfast, lunch or dinner and a fair price. Soups are delicious. You won't go wrong eating at Dappers!
(4)Susan B.
Lately I've been eating at Dapper's at least once a week. I am usually here late evenings and there is never a long wait. I've been here on a Monday afternoon and the place was packed, it was during Christmas break so maybe everyone was off work/school. The food selection is great. There are a couple favorites that I usually get and I am never disappointed. The only negative I've come across is that they don't allow substitutions. I always get something that comes with soup and I didn't care for that day's selections. I asked if I could substitute a side salad and was told that they don't do substitutions. I asked again on a different visit thinking maybe it was a misinformed server but I was told the same thing. The place is super clean (I prefer Dapper's over other local family restaurants) and the prices are reasonable.
(4)D.M. M.
I wasn't too pleased when I asked if a particular ingredient was in their flour, they just said "if you are not sure you can eat it, then I suggest you try something else". Why couldn't they just go look at their flour package and look if Malted Barley was an ingredient?! Was that too much to ask?! Many flours have a lot of ingredients, some do not. If someone has an allergy I suggest that you do NOT go to this restaurant. They are not accomodating at all. I ended up just getting eggs, which was safe but I have a feeling the hash browns were from a frozen pacakge, I should have asked! Not going here ever again, sorry to say.
(1)Jamie M.
I go to Dappers quite frequently. I absolutely love coming to this restaurant. The food is great. I love their eggs Benedict or club sandwiches. My boyfriend loves their gypsy skillet for breakfast. Dappers is a great family restaurant, with alright service and good food. This place is always packed on weekend mornings. If you come here you must try the Oreo pie! So good.
(4)Catherine P.
As we said to my nephew when he was a toddler- "Icky BlaH!!" I use to come to Dapper's all the time. It was pretty good Greek restaurant quality food with great flavors, seasoning and service. I haven't been in a while and there was prolly a reason for this. It blows. I went on Father's day. I was not expecting good service by any means, because it was a holiday and good service for breakfast on a day like this, is next to impossible, but I did expect a little too much from Dapper's this particular day. We received 2 glasses of soda with actual bits of food floating in them. I believe one was bacon and mine was some bread or pancake. We probably should have left right then, but his dad wanted Dappers and we did wait 30 minutes to eat. I ordered off the lunch menu as I'm not a huge fan of breakfast at restaurants anyways. I got the french dip sandwich with fries and soup. Oh, no, wait! My soup never came. The server was about to serve us our food and I reminded her about my soup (and bread basket) that I never received...she thought she could bring it out with the sandwich. Heck no. I was not having it. I do not want my courses all piled on top of one another. I can not stand this especially after seeing her chat with other servers and even stand around at a few points. "Please just cancel the soup". "Well, do you want your fries because they come with the soup as part of ordering a 'deluxe' meal?" "No thank you, the sandwich will be just fine. I'll eat some of my boyfriend's hash browns". After all, we did order the hash browns 'well done' just like I like them. What a joke of a meal.... My boyfriend and I were served our meals. My sandwich came with the fries and the server said- "I'll pay the difference". Whatever the hell that means. I didn't really care because the fries were incredibly greasy and had no flavor. I had 2. Literally, two. My father-in-law sat there for about 7-10 more minutes waiting for his food after we were served ours. Grrrrr. My boyfriend's hash browns looked like I had reheated them from 2 days ago. They were under cooked, greasy and limp. Not 'well done' by any stretch of the imagination. After all was said and done, my father-in-law's breakfast was just fine for him and that's what matters because it was father's day, but shame on Dappers for allowing everything that took place, actually take place. I haven't been so disappointed in a restaurant in a long time. I will not be going back. ps. used the restroom before we left. Needed servicing- enough said.
(1)Katie M.
Just went to Dappers and loved it as usual but something was different, Phyllis was not there. We usually request her because she is a great waitress but I heard she is no longer at Dappers. Does anybody know what happened? Phyllis- If you are reading this then please respond and fast!!!! We miss you!!!
(5)Maria G.
I used to come here in the past and didn't like their food at all. But recently, their food has been pretty good. I really like their ranch dressing! The owners are really nice and service is good! It's a great restaurant for families. I recommend coming here.
(4)Zach J.
Alright, first let me get past the unimportant stuff that is actually a plus in this case. The staff was very friendly and the place was very nice, with a cool chandellier in the doorway. Now the important part, the food! I ordered the Pot Roast special for lunch and it was very OK. The meat was kinda tasty and the sauce was not very good. You get soup, pasta with the meal, potato pancakes, and desert, WOW! The Potato pancakes were pretty decent. The pasta was just boring noodles with that same not crappy sauce that was on the meat. I will repeat the meat was a little on the tasty side; however, it is not anything like pot roast, it is more like sliced roast beef. I love pot roast so I can slam on them all day for not making it the conventional way with the proper veggies and the beef bullion and chunks of juicy meat, but I choose not to. I choose not too because you get sooooo much freakin food for only $11.00! First you get a huge bread and cracker basket filled to the brim that is put on your table regardless of what you order, then comes the soup that comes with the meal. I ordered your conventional Chicken Noodle soup (I know I am boring) it was very OK, not that great but edible enough. Then came the main course which was the Roast beef with veggies on top mixed with that tomatoey sauce that had a slight sweet tang (yuck) all over the meat. Surprisingly it did not completely destroy the flavor of the meat. I also got two potato pancakes with sour cream on the side, and the cakes were decent. Then there was the boring cooked noodles with that crappy sauce again. Needless to say this was a huge meal. After I ate the whole meal I felt like a stuffed fat pig, which made me happy as a clam. But it wasn't over yet, the waitress said we get a free desert with the meal, O my god! I chose a chocolate mouse cake which was very ok, it was not that moist but it was ok. There were quite a few deserts to choose from which is a plus. Overall the food was very OK, but when you get those kind of portions for that little money, how can you complain? Yes, I will return here again, I was very happy, tons of OK food is just about equal to a small amount of GOOD food. This is why I give four stars.
(4)Tara E.
It's a nice restaurant, but they're only good for one entree: the gypsy steak skillet. I've tried so many other foods, and they don't compare to the gypsy steak. Perhaps it's my limited diet, but it's not enough for me to keep coming back. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated. The staff is pretty nice, but the food is just ok.
(2)Chris L.
An alternative to Omega diners, Dappers is a nice come-home place that is open later at night. Like many other greek-style diners, you can order your meals a la carte or deluxe and the desserts look delicious. The service here can be hit or miss, but all in all, I return when I am in the area. Everything I have had here (corned beef/pastrami sandwich, gyros, athenian skirt steak, etc.) has been excellent with one exception: The Chicken Kiev. When I cut it open, golden liquid started to pour out and I couldn't tell if it was butter (liquid shortening) or oil. This may be how the dish is supposed to be cooked, but I wasn't a fan. Otherwise, clean facility, friendly staff (although sometimes absent-minded), and easy access make this place a decent pick.
(4)Edward M.
Been to this place twice in the last 2 months. The prices went up about 40-80 cents between the two times but my friend said it's the first time they have changed prices in the many years he's been coming. Overall, if you want good service look for a waitress by the name of Phyllis, she's great. The first time I went it was not so good and it was someone else. The other person basically ignored us the entire time. Most entrees come with app, sides, and dessert Apps Chicken Veg Soup - both ppl that had it liked it NE Clam Chowder - mine was sour though I found a tomato in it, I wonder if it fell in while the Chicken Veg was being scooped, I will have to try it again next time to find out if it is always sour or if it was that. Sadly the waitress did not replace it when I mentioned it was sour. Manhatten Clam Chowder - I don't normally like this style (red) but it was actually pretty good Entrees Baked Perch - my friend loves this dish $9.50 Meatloaf - ok $9.50 16 oz King Prime Rib (secret: get it seared on both sides!) - Great! $17? 12 oz Queen Prime Rib - great! Both prime ribs were so easy to slice through and succulent. Both were cooked med rare. $16? Sides Hash Brows - I always get them extra crispy, they weren't bad but unseasoned Mashed potatoes - pretty smooth Garlic Mashed - mashed potatoes with a ladle of garlic and oil on it, wayyyy garlicy but I love garlic but it is way overwhelming Mac & Cheese (baked) only available Friday and Sat I think or Sat and Sun, I forget. It was not bad, but not great Fries not bad at all, pretty crispy Strawberry Shake $5 It was very sweet, it is made with either frozen yogurt or something from a machine then whole strawberries (lots of them) though I swear there is syrup in it because it was insanely sweet though the waitress claims there isn't any syrup, I def think there was. If it wasn't so sweet it would be perfect Desserts Oreo Cheesecake - This was more like a cream pie than a cheese cake, kinda mousy Peanut Butter Cup Cream Pie - I didn't get to eat this since I took it home and it somehow went bad by the time I had it 2 days later :(
(4)Susan D.
We came here for breakfast recently. First time we'd tried it. Typical family restaurant. Good attentive service. My only complaint was that I ordered a skillet with "light cheese" and it came out swimming in greasy cheese. The waitress saw that and stated the kitchen never listens to her. Apparently substitutions are not welcomed or accommodated here. Otherwise things came out quickly and we were happy with the service. Decent prices too!
(3)Aimee M.
I think I've failed you Dappers. Your vast menu offers daily lunch and dinner specials ranging from salads to chicken to steaks, yet I have only come here for breakfast. Your open spacing, natural light and friendly staff make it a nice, laid back place to enjoy breakfast. From the pancakes, waffles, egg-white omelets to the eggs benny, every visit has given me and my dining friends very consistent and delicious meals. The coffee is tasty, not very strong, but they're endless cups as they are constantly refilled if you so desire. There's nothing surprising or too inventive on the menu, but take a look at the cake and pie display case and that will for sure make your eyes pop. The desserts look so fresh and delicious.
(4)Tinyee H.
Flew into ORD late and was hungry. Drove aimlessly and wound up here. I did a quick read on Yelp in the parking lot before coming. At 11pm, there were only a few tables occupied. People were cleaning up, but they were still open for business, thank God! I was hungry. I ordered the Gyro platter dinner, because they ran out of that day's special - Texas ribs and bbq chicken, :-( . This included a soup, salad, side of potato and dessert. When you walk in, you pass by a long display of mostly cakes and pies (all made on the premises). I ordered the French onion soup. It did not come with melted cheese on top, but rather a dry toast. The soup was salty and the onions were underdone. I told the waitress and she was happy to replace it with a bowl of creamy chicken and rice soup. This soup would put any New England clam chowder to shame (well maybe not...), because it was so creamy [and heavy] - probably 100 calories per spoonful. The flavor was pleasant. Minutes later, the waitress brought in the Gyro platter. It was a huge plate of meat. A mound of sliced gyro meat sat on a round of pita bread with white onion slices, wedges of tomatoes, slices of cucumber, cubes of feta cheese, and kalamata olives. The meat was dry! Where's the tzatziki sauce; she forgot. The sliced meat looked like cardboard. After about a few bites, I was done. Probably because I filled up on soup and salad, plus I was tired. The reviews described this place as a friendly, Greek restaurant. It was friendly but not Greek. There were only a couple of items that were Greek, but where's the moussaka, pastitsio, etc. The rest of the menu was American and Italian. The food was mediocre. I wouldn't recommend coming here unless it's 11 at night and there's no where else to eat.
(2)Nina M.
I just love Dapper's. I came here last night with my dad. Before i get into detail I would like to clear up something, as I have been coming here since for almost 20 years. Some people's complaints below are ridiculous. They mention they would rather go to Denny's. I wouldn't trust a review from somebody who eats at Denny's. I also noticed somebody complaining about no pastichio. This is not a Greek restaurant. This is a family style restaurant with Greek owners. The menu is what it should be. Maybe it is because reviewers are not from Chicago, people don't understand how we do it here. Pastichio is not something you whip up, good pastichio you eat at home or decent at Greek Islands. - - - Onto the review - - - Like I said, I went here again last night with my dad. Ordered a thick juicy burger with feta cheese on there. I loved my burger and fresh, thick steak fries. I always order the meal so I can get a dessert from the case. I had the Oreo cream cheese pie. I don't even like cream cheese pie really but this was so good I ended up buying a whole one to take to work the next day. A coworker of mine is like a die hard cream cheese pie lover and he often bakes his own from scratch and he just loved this one. Will be back soon! :)
(5)Benjamin G.
With Millie's and iHop right down the street there is never a reason to go here. Service was super slow on a not busy Saturday afternoon. Pancakes are awful. Seriously go to Millie's. Blueberry Pancakes should have blueberries baked inside or come with a disclaimer that you're just getting a pile of what basically amounts to blueberry jelly or blueberry pie filling. Dumping a bunch of goop on top is cheap and gross. Skillet was ok. Basic diner fare. There are way better ones in the area. Even iHop is better. I'd take Denny's over this place. Another night we went in to get pie. 4 people, 4 different slices of pie and all were terrible. Peanut Butter Cup pie tasted like cleaning solution. Not sweet, chocolatey, or peanut buttery. Will never, ever return.
(1)David G.
The first thing you see when you walk into Dapper's is the wonderful dessert case. It's like seeing a trailer for the Empire Strikes Back before you even watch A New Hope. You kind of have to ignore it or else you'll be staring at it like Hypnotoad is embedded in the tiramisu. Dapper's has been around for a while. When I lived in Addison it was one of the go-to places in order to avoid hanging with chain smoking goths at Denny's. Back then it was a greasy family restaurant, but after it was made over it looks pretty classy. The menu is pretty huge. I only ever used to go to Dapper's for breakfast. They have great french toast and the coffee is of the Kona blend. A great way to start the day. Admittedly I've only been here for anything but breakfast once. I ordered a BLT, which came with some some fat cut french fries and a bowl of potato soup. You can't really screw up a BLT... actually yes you can. But Dapper's doesn't, which earns it an endorsement from myself. There's no dessert menu at Dapper's. Instead you just mosy on over to the case and take a look at the large selection of pie and cake and pastries. Last time I was here on Pi-day so I had to go with the pie. I went with coconut cream and got another slice to go (i.e. dessert for my girlfriend). It's an overall nice experience, with polite service and an attentive staff. I can't ask for much more than that. Other than maybe a job. But that's pushing the limits of what a restaurant can do for me.
(4)Andrew M.
It seems like the quality of food has been on a steady decline. Anything that is prepared by the cook tastes terrible, and the quality of their ingredients is barely acceptable. It seems like the owner has given up on life and this business. He has been seating me and my cousin for five years now, and every time we walk in it's like he has never seen us before. I am not asking for a warm welcome, just a look of recognition. He NEVER says hello or goodbye or even asks how the food was... NEVER. He just walks you to a table literally drops the menus on the table and walks away without saying a word or even looking at you. There are so many other better diners so no reason to ever come here again.
(2)Craig R.
I really don't know how this place gets a 4 star rating. The food is ok .. Standard diner fare but nothing to write home about. They do have awesome pies and cakes. Service is ok and place is usually pretty crowded. I had an open face turkey sandwich. It was ok - not great just ok. Wife had a salad and it was ok as well. I doubt I will return to this place. It isn't like they did anything terribly wrong it is just that I thi better options are out there for the money.
(2)Frank B.
It depends on what you order. Some of the things on the menu are very good others are average. Place has nice decor and service is very good. Over all a very good neighborhood diner.
(3)Sari L.
Been eating at Dappers for years. The food is pretty dependable and you can get a real value for a meal when you get a dinner with a soup and dessert. That's great to get to go btw..... Anyways,we went on fathers day and forget it was fathers day - so we sat at the counter. Pretty amazing to watch the cooks make 100's of plates of food. I had the blt club which is always just okay. It is definitely light on the bacon. My other half got the skirt steak sandwich and it was phenomenal. Tender, juicy, not chewy, great flavor, not fat and cooked perfectly and served on garlic bread. If any of you know Booby's in Niles, you know they are famous for their steak sandwich. My other half said this one blew Booby's away, I concurred. When we tried to get the secret, we were told the trick was in the in-fared broiler...whatever the trick is...keep it up!!
(4)Ben B.
Cake was dry and had sat out awhile I suspect, food is very much like colonial or anything else on that same wavelength... american food and ice cream shop
(2)Eva S.
I have eaten at Dappers ( Diappers ) Restaurant a few times in the past several years and their service is getting worse and terrible. Every time we go there, they are eager to take your order but not eager to give you great service. We had the Skirt steak sandwich, Jr. Turkey BLT sandwich, Corned beef hash with basted eggs and Broiled Perch Dinner. I asked for my skirt stk to be charbroiled and the french bread on the side, and the waitress said "I dont think we can do that". Ok, make the steak medium and bread on the side. She said i will try. When we were served the salad and soup everything seemed fine until we were done eating the salad and soup. Nobody picked up the dirty dishes, they were still on the table. The water glasses were never filled and the 2 coffees we had were only filled twice. We were by the kitchen so i was able to see when the food was placed under the warmer. I noticed the BLT Turkey sandwich under the warmer and it was sitting there for at least 10 minutes. When we got our food, thats when things went from bad to worse. The basted eggs were cold and overdone and they forgot the rye toast, the BLT Turkey sandwich was dry from sitting under the warmer for ten minutes and the Skirt Stk was greasy, I think they grilled it instead of broiling it. I finally got the owners attention or manager ( some 65 year old person ) after he was done playing with a young waitress by touching her hair and face and back ( creepy ). I told him about the incident and he quickly tried to remedy the problem, but the damage was done. Even he was at the table and did nothing about the dirty dishes from the salad and soup still on the table. I asked for the check and the waitress said can you take care of it because i am going home. She did get about a 20% tip but its not her fault she does not know how to serve. Its !!! The Dappers Management and Owners FAULT !!! The Management ( Owners ) did nothing about their mistakes and the service was terrible and the table was full of dirty dishes. DIRTY...DIRTY...LIKE DIAPERS...
(1)Max B.
Good Food! I am fairly particular when going out for "sit down dining". Dapper's breakfast menu is superior to any other restaurant I've been to in a long time including some up-scale hotel restaurants. They have an extensive menu and their omelets are some of the fluffiest that you can/may find. The staff is very friendly even when the place is packed, which is the "norm" on the weekends. Their lunch/dinner menu is vey good too. Especially their Spartacus salad and their Jr.Turkey Club. Great place to take people from out of town so they can get their choice without wearing out the cook at home. LOL. But really, it is a great place.
(4)Tony H.
That said, there are more items than you can shake a stick at. Breakfast includes: Eggs and side meats, omelettes, skillet breakfasts (with eggs, cheese potatoes, breakfast meats and veggies all served in a skillet), steaks/chops cold cereal, etc. Lunch includes: Breakfast, plus croissant sandwiches, burgers, salads, diet plates, etc. Dinner includes: Breakfast, Lunch, plus steaks, chops greek dishes (Athenian Chicken, Skirt steak, etc.) italian dishes, pot roast, and other daily specials. A complete dinner includes bread, soup/salad and dessert. You will not find many dinners over $15. Everything is priced and portioned generously. I'm serious when I say this- all biases aside, you'd be very hard-pressed to find a better value for your money anywhere else!
(5)Vee S.
Must try the Gypsy Skillet! It's the greatest thing ever! The prices are good for the quality and quantity of food. Cleanliness of restaurant and of bathrooms are good also. The hosts could be a bit friendlier, same thing about the waitresses. I enjoy a couple cups of coffee, a piece of bread, followed by my skillet. Unfortunately, I've been a customer for so long and have never tried their desserts. Mostly because that skillet is very filling! But they look incredible. The only thing I don't like: if you ask for toast, the waitresses are in charge of toasting them. They don't, however, use gloves, tongs, or anything to pick them up, except for their hands. Which I never noticed until I saw a waitress scratching her head, then taking a piece of toast from the toaster. Yuck! Other than that, definitely give them a try!
(4)Jeanette K.
Dear Dappers, Roses are Red Violets are Blue You have delicious soups and chicken kabobs too! I don't know why I waited so long to review Dappers. I've been going there for years now. They are definitely tied with Kappy's for my favorite diner in the area. Dappers always has 4 choices of soup, which makes me very happy. Some of my favorites are Cream of Chicken Rice, Split Pea, and Chicken Rosamarina. The bread basket is also always fresh, and the coffee is not burnt. These are 2 distinguishing factors in a good diner. As far as main dishes, I typically get the Greek chicken kabobs with a side of tzatziki and hot pita. Mmmm. I also will occasionally get the chicken sandwich, which is on a bagel with pineapple, cheese, and honey mustard. My BF thinks that's disgusting, but I love it. The salads are also not to be missed and the breakfast items are always good. I'm knocking down a star for the dessert case. Everything looks awesome, but the cakes and cookies are typically VERY dry. I will usually go for the baklava, which is better than average.
(4)Walter B.
Been coming here since I was in High School. Remodel looks awesome! Layout is much more pleasing, there's lots of room to sit if there's a wait, which there usually is, since the food is so good. They always bring you a bread basket before the meal (awesome), and it's almost impossible to leave here without being full. Soups? Can you say Cream of Chicken Wild Rice? yeah. . .seriously. . .the best. No Joke. Speaking of Jokes. Special note to reviewer "Joy." Maybe the booth was too small cause you're extremely overweight. I'm 200lbs, and me and three other grown men the same size could EASILY fit into a booth. Loose some weight, and try again. And how is your experience on ONE day 10 years ago relevant to today? It's not. Judging by your review. . .you were probably a serious pain to your server, and therefore deserved to get poor service. Stay home. . .order a KFC bucket, eat just the skin, and watch the Biggest Loser.
(5)Michael W.
If you come here expecting fine cuisine, you're going to be disappointed. It's your standard fare Greek restaurant with a huge menu, so if you order a meal that should prepared by a chef instead of the BLT or pancakes, blame yourself. What they do offer is a large, comfortable, spotless restaurant that is reasonably quiet, reliably decent breakfasts, and friendly service that keeps your coffee full. It reminds me of restaurants in retirement towns in Florida.
(3)Tina T.
After a long night of bits of appetizers, too many glasses of wine, and not enough real food, we set our in search of someplace - a hot dog stand or a taqueria, perhaps - where we could fill our bellies. Of course, being the burbs, everything closes up pretty early, so at midnight we found ourselves at Dappers! Dappers is one of those insanely popular Greek restaurants that have become so large over the years, it's like a shrine (think Omega). And this place gets so busy during the morning breakfast hour; and rightly so, as they do deliver a great product. My husband's skirt steak was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. My veg omelette was delicious. I always say that the best places for breakfast are Greek diners - forget about the fancy schmany breakfast places. And now open for our midnight pleasure as well!
(4)Michael D.
Okay, let me start off with this. I first went here maybe a month ago on a work lunch with some co-workers. I've been back 5 or 6 times since. This place is killer. Try the Gypsy steak bowl and Pork Chop dinner. Excellent service, great atmosphere, nice management. Quick service. I can't say enough good things about this place. And, just like all the great Greek diners, you gotta try the desserts. :)
(5)Susan marie C.
My 1st time here was yesterday for breakfast and it was my suggestion because I always see it and wanted to give it a try....and it gets worse from here. So we are seated right away, thats good. We didnt even have our asses in the booth when the waitress came to us. "do you want something to drink?" ok, bring us coffee. She does that right away...im thinking this could be good or bad...well guess what...this was as good as it gets. Before we ordered, my friend asked how their omlets were made. He does not like when the ingredients are incorporated into the eggs. He wants the egg cooked by itself then the cooked hash added on top of the cooked egg and folded over. Pretty clear, RIGHT? She had no clue what he was talking about so she went to the Mgr or someone, explained and came back and told him the ingredients are cooked first...alone. So he ordered and went to the washroom. While he was gone our food came out (I ordered the Gypsy Skillet) She puts his meal down and I looked at her and said "he is not going to eat this". Her suggestion: turn it over, tell him to shut up and eat it. I looked at her and said: im not touching his food and you tell him to shut up and eat it. He came back, took one look and told her: this is not what i asked for. so she took it back. Now my food is out and Im feeling bad eating and he has no food. He then ordered a Corned beef hash skillet with cheddar cheese, light onion and thats it. Well guess what, it came back with green peppers all over it which he told her only cheddar and light onion. So she took it back and had them remake it...i couldt eat so asked for a container to wrap mine. GUESS WHAT...YOU ARE RIGHT...WRONG AGIAN!!!!! This time loaded with mushrooms...and again he said: i told you only cheddar and light onion. then he said, Im done, bring us the bill. She brings back the bill and charges him for 2 of the 3 WRONG ITEMS, (mind you, he still has not eaten) and leans over and says: dont get mad at me, they wont take them off the bill. I FLIPPED. I SAID SENT THE OWNER OR MGR OVER HERE. Well, took him 7-10 minutes to come over. Big bellied Greek old man comes over and has an attitude even before we explain. So my friend begins to tell him what happened and the jerk says: YOU ORDERED THESE RIGHT? Well yeah, we came here to eat you idiot...but 3 times we told the girl, he stops my friend again and says: SO IM SUPPOSED TO LOOSE $50??? Thats when i said YES YOU ARE. you expect him to pay $35 for a meal that I didnt eat and was $7.5? He snatched the bill and said I'll take care of this and walked away. Not one time did he apologize. Then the dumb-ass waitress wanted to know what we said...She shouldnt be a waitress, or the kitchen staff can follow orders. Which ever was the problem, that owner needs to fix that, not expect customers to settle for their mistakes. OH BY THE WAY, FIRST TIME/LAST TIME THERE. My only issue with this rating of 1 star is they didnt even deserve that! this edit is on 1-7-12: after reading other peoples nightmares at this place, I believe my choice NEVER to return is the right one. As for the review that mentions the waitress stating "I'll pay the difference". Our waitress said something to that effect also because the owner makes the waitstaff PAY FOR ERRORS. What an ASS****.!!!!!
(1)Nari H.
Always come here for breakfast/brunch. Just came last Sunday around 1:30PM. Their breakfast food is pretty good for standard breakfast fare, though I wouldn't say it is an Egg Harbor. However, our server, Gretchen, was FABulous. Seriously, haven't had someone who was really enthusiastic, very accommodating and quick in a long time. I was impressed. Needless to say, I'm a fan and I'd be back. :)
(4)Adam S.
The remodel opened up the front of the restaurant quite a bit and gave people who have to wait a nice place to sit -- however, I've only had to wait to be seated here once or twice, and it was always on a weekend evening. This place offers traditional Greek and American fare and amazing deals on complete dinners. By the time you finish your entree you're unlikely to be excited about facing the generously portioned desserts they offer, but they're very obliging about boxing it up for you to take home. Great food, great price, nice atmosphere. They also offer a Senior menu with discounted prices on select items.
(5)Carrie W.
wow. I read the reviews. I went because of the reviews. The reviews still do not convey the truly astounding amount of food the folks at Dappers will bring you for a total bill right around $10. The "a la carte" entree includes a basket of bread (like a full basket...I was alone..), soup (not a cup, but a bowl), entree (with a side of vegetables), potato (or cottage cheese), AND dessert! And I was thinking dessert would be like a cup of jello - no it was a slice of pie or cake from the wonderful pie and cake display. This in and of itself would probably be enough to get a 5* rating from me. Food was generally quite good, I loved my soup and pie most of all. For the price, it'd be hard to do better. Might actually convince me to come back and stay at the same hotel just to be next door.
(5)R P.
Went here based on reviews and must say the reviews were all above board. Thanks fellow Yelpers. This place had good food, good friendly atmosphere, and good prices. The roasted chicken was excellent, chicken shish-kabobs were ok, the desserts were great. Hubby and I had full dinners (including entree, soup/salad, drinks, and dessert)- less than $30. We even had a huge take home box of food. Would definitely consider returning next time in the area.
(4)Nick P.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! No matter what time of day it is they always have great food. I usually go for breakfast everyday before work and im never disappointed. Soon as you walk in your greeted by andy or one of the other members of staff that been there since the beginning. They have a really great staff that always makes you feel welcomed. You can either read a newpaper or watch espn or the news in the morning which is great. O yea the SAGANAKI IS AMAZING! stop in sometime, guarantee you wont be disappointed!
(5)Joan K.
Go for: prime rib, shrimp dejonge, strip steak, hot turkey plate, breaded pork tenderloin.....AND DESSERT. (just be sure to check if it's fresh...90% of the time it is...but just ask!!!)
(4)Jason B.
My family and I have been going here for years. I would call myself a foodie, being that Chicago has some of the best restaurants in the States, and I've been to most of the best. Now I'm not saying this is the best restaurant in the Chicago metro area, however, it's a wonderful family restaurant that I go to for great consistent comfort food, and the relaxed atmosphere. In this economy of ours, it's nice to be able to get good food at a great price. Dinner includes soup or salad, your entrée, your choice of side, and dessert made fresh inhouse. I'm usually stuffed on bread and soup before the meal comes! I end up bringing home at least half the entree and dessert. The owners are friendly, as well as the servers. It's a great local family restaurant where you get more for your money, and totally beats out chains such as Applebees and TGI Fridays. In the last couple years they did a complete renovation, and the place is always extremely clean, especially the bathrooms (I won't eat somewhere if the bathrooms aren't spotless). I plan on going here for years to come.
(5)Liza P.
Pretty good. The restaurant itself is beautiful, lots of room. It is your typical Greek diner, with a huge menu, which is always a plus. Lots of choices for the kids, and they get a lot of food with the kids meals. We ended up taking a lot of food home, plus our desserts. Huge dessert selection! As for our food, it was good. I had a turkey club sandwich, which was not that great, but the fries were really good. The chicken soup with rice was good. My husband had a cheeseburger, which he said was good, but wasn't the best he ever had. I would probably try something else next time I go there. Our service was excellent! The host (or owner) was super friendly, and the waitress was also. She was really on top of things.
(3)Yvonne O.
You have to be from the midwest to really appreciate the "family-style" greek restaurant. I grew up going to Addison House and Sunmist and Dapper's and love the comfort of the identical menu and seven million items to choose from. I love that you can order breakfast all day and it is still quality. I love that you can get a "complete" dinner and pig out with soup, salad, the entree, a side and dessert and coffee - usually under $11. I think this place is where my addiction to 21 shrimp basket all started and I'm still going strong. Plus, the place always had strong ties to the town and supported sports groups and the local high school athletic teams when they went to State, etc. I haven't been back since they remodeled, but I am confident everything is just fine.
(4)Tammy L.
This place is nothing to rave about, if you are a soup person than don't come here the soups are terrible, the owner is not friendly at all, the son is friendly, we had came with a large group of people to celebrate a birthday, we had brought a cake to celebrate, we where told we could not have the cake there, I could not believe it, I will never go back for party's any more they lost are business for party's. my Daughter had order the fruit plate she dose not like cottage cheese asked if we could subtistude it for some jello or something, we where told no. most restaurants will change the cottage cheese. I had order a piece of pie to go and normally its a OK size. well the owner was at the register and had cut the piece he gave me half of what it should of been, I said something and all he mumbled was that is how they cut it.
(3)Davy K.
Ok. I didnt eat much while was here, but those that went with me had HUGE portions. I am only giving the 4 stars, because the service was mediocre and the spilt pea soup was small with hardly any ham in it. All in all not a bad experience.
(4)Thelma s.
Great place to eat and great price I love there fried perch dinner and baked Mac&Cheese they serve it on friday nights me and my sister can go there for dinner and eat 2 great dinners for less than $30.00 and we even get a desert of our choosing with the meal I just can't believe how good the food is and little the cost , Yes try this place I highly recommend it
(5)paul c.
Awesome Lunch, Great Prices
(5)Bennie R.
Very cost effective meals specially when you oftentimes take home portions big enough for a second meal. Delicious desserts, friendly wait staff.
(4)Jim L.
Yep, it's remodelled and even larger for those of you who haven't been back and it's better all around too!! Even on a recent Sunday morning, with a party of 10 including kids and Grandma, the wait was short. And while it WAS easily in my Top Ten Greek Coffee Shops List - it's survived, and grown better. I salute them for not changing their basic approach. The food is cooked to order, quickly. The portions are large. The prices stayed low. The staff is always (note: ALWAYS) friendly, attentive, and comfortable with kids spilling milk or Grandma's slow pace in eating AND walking. They just efficiently clean up the mess and provide a NEW glass of chocolate milk with a SMILE, at no charge. The lady with the HUGE tray of platters waited patiently for Grandma to shuffle past in front of her as if it happens all the time. But they get 5 stars for the subtle extras!! Dessert is included in the prices which means it is virtually free. Just go up to the counter display for your choice of chocolate covered strawberries, 8 different cheesecakes, 10 different layer cakes, an incredible assortment of eclairs, large cookies, ice creams, fudge toppings, nuts, cherries.......like the soda fountain of old! Did I say that dessert is INCLUDED in the price? And if you are too full from the huge meal, you get a ticket and a foam tray to pick your dessert to take home!! You gotta be kidding. A note about last Mother's Day I almost forgot. ALL the ladies received a beautiful long stem rose or bouquet of carnations FREE too. The owner/manager held open the door for our party and warmly greeted us. The tip is NEVER automatically included. The busboys whisk away empty plates invisibly. Do I have more room???
(5)Joy S.
I finally went back to the remodeled location after 10yrs away (stayed away for so long because of undercooked chicken and brown lettuce). While not as bad as I remembered, I still don't plan on going back again. The dessert and saganaki were the only redeeming qualities. The place was packed, which would make me think the food and waitstaff would be better. But service was slow, and most of the food was really bland. Our tiny booth really didn't have a big enough table for a party of four, either.
(2)Christine E.
I love this place. There is a wide variety of food to eat (though not too much that it would take forever to go through the menu) and everything I've had there was tasty. My favorite thing is that your entrees come with dessert, and their selection of dessert is incredible. If you don't have room for dessert, they give you a little ticket to take to the dessert area to get your choice boxed up to take home. A great local place to eat, especially with the family!
(5)Eliz G.
I'm obsessed with Dappers. I have been going there for almost ten years, and they never fail... Their omelettes are to die for. My fav: Spinach and feta omelette. it has become my standard..... Now that I live in California, NO ONE compares to them. I order the same exact omelette every where I go, and am constantly dissapointed. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right... Great atmosphere, friendly staff... I almost wish they were still open 24 hours.
(5)joey m.
Dam do I miss this place ! I`m in CA. now .Great food to go or dine in .......Very clean place . As soon as your seated you are given a nice basket of differant types of bread .They always have good soup. The best is there gypsy steak breakfast meal yummmmmmmmm..................................
(5)Joe B.
One of the best breakfast restaurants in the area!! I did try Dappers for lunch once, and it was really good also. The staff is very attentive and the food always seems fresh and very tasty. The owner/manager is always on site watching over the operation. I'll certainly be back!
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