This is not just a diner, breakfast at Fred's diner is an experience to remember and return to. The diner was busy as it should be on a Saturday with patrons coming in and going out. A small space and everyone knows each other. Greeted by a friendly server who helped me find a perfect booth to enjoy my breakfast.
My breakfast was served exactly like I ordered it ; especially the best crispy bacon ever. I highly recommend checking out Fred's Diner whenever you are in Grayslake, IL!
Flavor: A
Service: A
Tea: A
Solo dining: A
Hands-down the best meal we had in Grayslake! This is quite the tiny diner serving up all the classics in top-notch form. Regulars abound but it wasn’t long before even us out-of-towners felt right at home. Our server was delightful - in the most harsh way. Everything we had was great and I’m not sure you could go wrong with a selection. If I lived here, I’d be eating at Fred’s all the time.
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A COMMUNITY STAPLE!
We've been to Fred's many times years ago but then we moved away. Now that we've moved back, we were hoping COVID-19 didn't close them down. We are so grateful that it's still there! Same great service from the same staff, same classic American menu, same feel-good/feels-like-home vibes.
There's cool art pieces and pictures to commemorate local servicemen and women.
Things we've ordered and enjoyed: Eggs Benedict, Spanish Omelette, Corned Beef Hash, Steak & Eggs, pancakes, waffles, and all the classics.
Great family-owned business to support!
Family went here to pick up food for the rest of us while they were visiting from out of town. The food was perfect, best hash browns I’ve ever had. And the eggs were cooked perfectly and consistent each time. Wait staff was so incredibly friendly and funny. 100% recommend for amazing breakfast.
This was such a fun little place for breakfast. The service is fast considering it's a small little place and the servers are working really hard along with the cooks. We sat at the bar because there were no tables available and I am glad we did. It was fun talking to the staff as they were getting orders prepared. The breakfast was a breakfast. Simple and easy. Nothing fancy. But we'll definitely come back. The prices are extremely fair in today's economy!
Great food, great staff, cheap food, and quick service. I have been going here since I was a kid, and every time I go it’s always as great as the first time. Would recommend anyone who come to town gets some cash (cash only restaurant) and have a great breakfast and/or lunch.
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Not necessarily from the area but I was happy that unfortunate circumstances led me to find this gem of a place. As soon as I walked in, I was mesmerised by the ambiance and the inviting atmosphere. It took only a matter of seconds to appreciate the charisma, humour, and the absolute bundle of joy Gina was. It was nothing short of contagious because her attitude not only allowed every person to share a laugh but lit up the entire room.
Despite it being busy, she took the time to sympathise with the bad day I was having and after taking my order, it took only a few minutes for my big American breakfast to make its way onto my table. Everything was great, starting from the scrambled easy eggs to the crispy bacon and finishing with the fluffy pancakes smothered in butter and drizzled in maple syrup. A word of advice?Mix some sour cream with a little bit of salsa and housemade Diablo sauce; your hashbrowns will thank you for it.
Just as I was thinking that my dining experience couldn't get any better, I ask for my bill to which Gina responded that she took care of my breakfast and how she wishes for my day to have at least one positive note. A part of me wanted to tear up (thankfully I kept it together), but I can't express how much it meant to me at that moment. Gina not knowing me treated me with thoughtfulness and went out of her way to do such a kind-hearted gesture.
In conclusion, I am very grateful for finding Fred's Diner. At the very first chance given, I made my way back to here and it confirmed everything I had felt the first time. Thank you for everything, and a special thank you to Gina!
This place is awesome!! It's definitely a HIDDEN GEM that everyone needs to experience. Their food is really good and to top it off, all the employees are great! We will definitely keep coming back. 😊
You have to love this place, it's inexpensive, it's always crowded, but the fruit is always so good. This is a must try small little place in grace Lake. That you would never know about unless you get this review, so please try this restaurant
Marie-Sharrane DeCarlo Anderson
+4
Fred's Diner is a nice establishment to grab a bite at 225 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030. Be aware that it's first come, first serve. There are a few booths in the front with a bar countertop as well as two seater booths along the wall. We ordered the vegetable omelette and the ham & cheese omelette. To add cheese is 50 cents more and to add meat is a $1.00 more. You can have either three pancakes or two pieces of toast with your omelettes. Feel free to have cottage cheese or hash browns too. The pancakes were soooo fluffy. Note, they don't have ice cream to enjoy with your pancakes.
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