Great service, good breakfast food - I had Obama's Favorite #3 with a side of toast at a reasonable price and other patrons friendly. I sat at Obama's Presidential Table. Overall a good experience.
Cash only 💸
Basic but decent breakfast, amazing steak sandwich. Friendly people, fast service. Cash only. Fun place to visit in former President Obama's old stomping ground of Hyde Park.
This was our first time eating at Valois. I got a Ham Sandwich on a bun, my husband got the Egg White Omelette with Grits and our son ordered Grilled Whitefish, Macaroni & Cheese, and Broccoli. We want to eat there again before we leave Chicago; the food is really good.
Update: We had to go back aga
Anthony Bourdain’s Chicago flick brought us here and we loved it. Great food for cafeteria style and the ambiance was the classic diner. Loved watching the cooks take orders and move people along.
Valois is great for breakfast, lunch or brunch! It’s a staple in the Hyde Park community. I visit every other Saturday for brunch after grocery shopping. I love their everything omelette made with turkey sausage. The staff is friendly, always service with a smile. There’s no other place I’ll go for
If you are an early bird like me and visiting Hyde Park, please visit Valois for breakfast. They do have a sign up front that says cash only. They also have a working ATM in doors. Staff treats you fair.
This diner is really one of the best of its kind. It’s your classic no frills eatery but with a twist: There are lots of staff on deck, and when you order, you’re shocked to get handed the meal by the time you pay at the register. With their cafeteria system of food prep and delivery, you get your d
Came in on Saturday for delicious diner brunch. It’s cash only so make sure to bring cash, otherwise theres an atm. There’s a line and it’s like cafeteria style with tray and self-serving station. You ordered what you want at the beginning and pay at the end. The menu is long and vast so I ordered f
Casual, cafeteria style restaurant. It took me back to my school days, only the food was WAY better! You have to have your order ready, because getting your food is a fast process. Cash only (ATM onsite). We went on a Sunday and it was packed. Got a tuna salad sandwich with a side of slaw and it was
A nice family restaurant style. Food is nice and the counter service are friendly.
Wonderful greasy-spoon in the Hyde Park area. Nothing that folks haven't already said and its famous patrons have made it a top rated must visit joint. We enjoyed Prez Obama's Favs #4, the hot chocolate, French toasts and the Turkey sandwich and all were fantastic. Prices have somehow stayed sane, e
Valois is a Chicago institution that has been around since 1921. It is located on East 53rd Street in Hyde Park and is known for its American breakfast and brunch dishes such as eggs, bacon, pancakes and omelets. Valois is also famous for being Barack Obama's favorite restaurant when he lived in Chi
The staff is quick, the portion size is good. The food is decent. Great prices. Cash only!
Note: there have been recent price hikes not yet reflected in the online menu (not to worry though, it’s still a great deal!)
The price point is the key to success. Nothing there is gourmet and if you paid t
Food was freshly prepared. Cook could care less about you being new! Move the line or no soup for you!! Really. Know what you want before getting in line! Other than that it was not a bad breakfast. I want to go back and give him a piece of my mind lol!
If you’re looking for great breakfast food that’s fast and affordable, this is the spot. There’s nothing fancy about it, but the food is excellent and the staff is friendly. It’s cafeteria style so you pick up your tray and get your food through the line. Cash only but they have an ATM on site.
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This is the best diner I’ve probably ever eaten at. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is homely, and the food is prepared really fast.
Nice service and American style breakfast.
look the food was just exceptionally normal but I'd eat there every day if I could. the atmosphere is quintessential diner. it's perfect, go now!
This place rocks! Cafeteria style breakfast. Very affordable. I got the egg white veggie omelette for $7.95 which comes with either rice, grits, or hash browns plus you get a side of toast or their biscuit which really tastes like a sweet cake near to corn bread. Coffee is amazing for $1.65. I wish
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