Jelly Cafe Palatine

Great food and service. Reasonable prices and adequate portions. Everything the establishment prior to this wasn't. The lox and bagel plate is heaven, Reuben sandwich is excellent. Glad to have a good place close to home!

Good new place with a very comfortable atmosphere. Rose, our server, was so friendly, warm, attentive, and accommodating. I love her! Ordered the beignets for a starter and they were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The berry jam that it wasserved with put it over the top. So good! I also ordered the chicken and waffles, which is dangerous for me because that is oneof my favorite dishes that I order at restaurants whenever it's on the menu. At Jelly it's served with gravy. Don't get thegravy. It doesn't really go with the dish. What makes chicken and waffles so good (to me) is a waffle paired with savory chickenand a sweet sauce/syrup. The salty gravy makes more sense with biscuits and gravy, which is also on the menu. The chicken hadway too much breading which made it a little difficult to eat. I doused everything with maple syrup and all was well with theworld. But what do I know ?! Maybe others like it the way it's served at Jelly. Overall, a really good place and will return!

When this restaurant first opened, I thought I had found a great spot to take my family. However, after my last three visits, I don’t think I’ll be returning. The food is good, but the service leaves much to be desired. On one occasion, I had to ask the waitress ten times for my pancakes, and she only brought them to me after I asked yet again. That was just one issue I encountered. It used to be good, but in my opinion, it just isn’t anymore.

We had a wonderful first experience at Jelly Cafe. I'm particular about my corned beef hash plates, and I haven't had one that surpasses the one I had here! The only drawback was that it seemed like they were a bit understaffed during our visit. We were seated right away, but it took about 10 minutes for our server to come over. Despite that minor setback, the food was delicious, and our server was very pleasant!

Fantastic breakfast spot! The food is delicious, and the service is outstanding. The new ownership has really done a fantastic job. They present breakfast beautifully.