Golden Basket
2 W Naperville Rd, Westmont, IL, 60559
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Address :
2 W Naperville Rd
Westmont, IL, 60559 - Phone (630) 960-0626
- Website https://www.thegoldenbasketdiner.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Lana M.
Atmosphere isn't sensational, but there is something to be said for feeling like you're having breakfast in your grandma's eat-in kitchen from 20 years ago. The food is spectacular, the waitresses are local and friendly, and the prices are a value. Definitely a fan!
(4)Matthew F.
We've been going here for years. It's a great place and the food is always excellent. Highly recommended.
(5)Venkata V.
Excellent food. Good service. Ambiance and furniture ok. Better furniture will get this place a 5 star from me.
(4)Joseph C.
Seriously the very best breakfast spot in the Western Suburbs. I am really picky and I have tried them all. Great for the Kids and the price is right too!!!! It really comes down to Jimmy. He is the Owner/Chef and he knows what he is doing. It doesn't hurt that the staff is second to none when it comes to service. Try the eggs benedict, or the Big Al breakfast sandwich.
(5)Sunny D.
Affordable good breakfast. Smaller menu than places like Blueberry Hill but they still have anything you could really want at a breakfast place. I'd definitely recommend getting their house-made diced potatoes instead of going for the standard hashbrowns; their absolutely amazing. Usually go their every other week on a Saturday/Sunday. I have never tried the lunch items though.
(4)Patrick C.
Disappointing. My daughter and I were looking for a "proper breakfast" around 10 in the morning last Saturday and we ended up at Golden Basket because the Willowbrook Juicy-O had no parking available. Yelp looked good, so we wanted to give it a try. The place was packed and the hostess (owner?) suggested the counter seating. I'm going to guess that the counter does not have an assigned waitress because one person took our order for beverages, then another waitress asked us what we wanted to drink and then took our order. The food was just ok. I had a meat lover's skillet, which was quite meaty, although I noted that some of the sausage link slices had been burned on the grill. My daughter had Fruity Nutty French Toast and was unimpressed. I'd call it a basic breakfast, but don't expect freshly squeezed OJ, because they pour it out of the Prairie Farms gallon jug. The one particularly bothersome thing, however, was that one of the waitresses had brought her son to work. The poor kid (probably 8 or so) was bored stiff and had the run of the place. He was underfoot behind the counter and playing with his toy cars on the counter and across the prep area. I also noticed him opening some of the containers where garnishes were kept. I'll give the staff credit for wiping down the counters pretty frequently, but a sticky-fingered kid has no business back there. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but if you're looking for basic breakfast, it will do.
(2)Andrew T.
And this is why I Yelp. We need breakfast/brunch for, no kidding, 15 people. So we'll just descend, unannounced, on the closest well reviewed breakfast place I find in 15 seconds of searching on Yelp. And we have a winner. Like a plague of locusts, basically every college buddy I have plus wives arrived at The Golden Basket (no, not the Golden Nugget). We warned them it was a huge party, but within maybe 10 minutes, they had three tables prepped to accommodate 13 of us. And then, right as we were being seated, when the bride and groom call to ask what we're doing for breakfast (who'd have thought they'd be available), they managed to make it work for 15? Crazy. I've been in much larger restaurants with way less logistical ability. They have your standard array of omelettes, skillets, pancakes, and, according to the menu, "Belgium Waffles" which I assume contain actual bits of the sovereign nation. I went with a Mexican skillet, with hash browns, japanenos (plenty of them), pepper jack cheese, pretty good non-greasy chorizo, and two scrambled eggs. Hit the spot. I even ate the eggs, which is rare for me. It also came with toast, which I didn't need, but ate anyway. Our waitress was good - very quick to refill coffees and waters - I let a big tip, I hope others did too. Who knows when I'll be back in the area at breakfast time, but for a good breakfast and outstanding service, I would definitely come back.
(4)MT M.
Really loved this place because of the great breakfast deals now meat is an add on so no longer great deal still best breakfast around
(3)Stacy W.
Good service, good prices. But if you go on a busy Saturday morning, be prepared to have no place to wait for your table. Very "family friendly", meaning tons of loud and messy tables. A waiting area would improve this experience immensely. We were not greeted at the door. We stood awkwardly in the doorway and were ignored. When we finally did get a table, it was the worst one, right in front of all the other awkwardly waiting people who had nowhere to go. So we were stared at the whole time we ate. It was super loud, too. I never realized how important ambiance was for me until this bad experience.
(2)Jacky F.
I used to come here about once a month with my mother, because it's the closest diner to her house. We have a party of 3-4 people. The food has been pretty good, and would keep me coming back and deserves a higher rating than one star. The problem is the owner's 'customer service.' Last few times, we all ordered Coke products and it's tastes bad. We have complained a couple times, and the waitresses try to fix it but in the end we "shut up and settle." Today we went in with a party of 4, all ordered Cokes with breakfast, and it tasted again unpalatable. Syrupy, no CO2, I have no idea? The woman manager comes over angry that we are complaining again, and tells us all we are the only ones that complain! She said "I know what Coke tastes like and it's fine, okay?" in a very condescending tone. We disagree but go on with breakfast. She and a tall man are watching our table like a hawk for the rest of the breakfast, literally staring so hard we can feel it. At he end, my mom pays the bill, and when the cashier asks how everything was, my mom complained to the cashier. The woman manager/owner comes rushing over to let us know she's know we must be crazy because we're the only ones complaining...and she told us loudly NOT TO COME BACK TO THE RESTAURANT. She was so mad she was shaking. Is that really any way to talk to regular customers? Obviously, haha, ok, we will be fine eating at all the competition diners. :)
(1)Dave H.
I have been here a few times now. The wait is bad on the weekend (30-60min). MON - FRI There's no waiting ,that's when I would go. Otherwise it's just not worth it. The food is just okay. For example I ordered the challah bread french toast and the challah wasn't challah it was some commercial version of challah bread. This just makes me think that everything here is frozen off a truck. So for a greasy spoon diner it gets a 3 star's. On yelp it only deserves two.
(2)Muffadal S.
I keep saying I want to try this place. Today was the day and I don't know what took me so long. The restaurant is very inviting as it's breakfast menu. My son and I sat at the bar and we felt like we were served by family. Your staff is very kind. I don't mind waiting in line to be seated. Thanks for having a menu that has options for eating healthy.
(5)Erica C.
I had never been here before today and was very impressed! Dont let the look of the place fool you, it looks like a house and when you walk in its very small and not modern looking. I thought everything would be slow but it was quite the opposite. We waited for a table for 5 minutes, waitress came right over with waters and took our drink order. Once we put in our food order it was brought to us in 5 minutes! And it was delicious and alot of food! Our waitress was very attentive to us and the bill was so cheap! As i look around i see that the maybe 20 tables in there are constantly being turned, people leave, they get cleaned right away, and the next people are seated. No one waited long. Very impressed with what these people do with what looks like so little!
(5)Rod R.
My 2 teenage kids have traveled past your site for 2 summers now, back-n-forth to their summer jobs. 8/1/13 was their planned day to stop for the 1st time. I can't believe how much they both have praised your restaurant. Still to this day they continue to speak highly of their meals! Keep up the great service and products, as our family will be returning!
(5)Peter N.
My work mates and I roll in at 12:05, we're in business casual so it's clear we're on our lunch break. We get seated quickly (the place roughly half full), and then the waitress disappears. Fast forward 5 minutes, she asks for our drink order. Fast forward another 15 minutes, she finally gets around to asking for our food order. Mind you, we've already had our menus closed and stacked up to make it clear that we're in a hurry. Cream of potato soup is watery. The "rolls" that you get with your meal are those stale, old breadsticks that you see at other geriatric restaurants. Hard as a rock. I ordered the "big dipper". What I got was a hard roll with maybe 2oz of roast beef. The "au jus" tastes kind of like onion soup. And by no surprise, after they cleaned our plates it took another 10 minutes to get our check. We tried to make eye contact with the manager, but he seemed to ignore us every time he walked by. And now I'm back at the office, 90 minutes after we decided to try this place and get some quick sandwiches.
(1)Scott C.
I've lived in the area for awhile and I just went there for the first time with my kids. I was seated right away and our server showed up with menus immediately. I was impressed. We ordered juice and coffe and that came right away. Once we placed our order, our waitress came over with two bowls of sliced bananas for my 5 and 3 year olds - keep in mind I didn't order this nor pay for it - but got a "I bet they're hungry. Maybe this will hold them over." Huh? She obviously has kids. I took a chance and ordered the eggs benedict, and it was actually really good. Hash browns were crispy and the kids liked their food too. I like this place and will be going back!
(4)Martin D.
This place is a hidden gem. Been going here for a few years now and have yet to be disappointed. Only open to the early afternoon, te GBL caters to the the breakfast and lunch crowd. Now for the grub. The breakfast are awesome. Omelets and skillets are sensational. The coconut french toast and the heavenly pancakes are the reason I go here. Generally they are only available as specials, but I found if you ask they can almost always make them for you. The lunch is also delightful. The all you can eat shrimp on Fridays or the everyday burgers are incredible. Anyways, just go...thank me later!
(5)Chuck D.
What a great little diner! I'm so sick of going to the same place. A bunch of junk hung all over the walls (usually chickens and egg puns), virtually the same menu, so-so coffee, and so-so service. Too may tables crowded in to serve that one or two more parties making it uncomfortable for everyone involved. Well great news - this is all the great parts of the diner without all the crap. Still a comfortable diner feel, original design with minimal chickens, well spaced tables, thoughtfully put together menu (yes still all your favorites, but well done with some different things on the menu and specials all the time), and, to top it off, sincerely friendly service. Also, the true sign of a good diner, my cup of coffee was never less then half full!!!! I'll be back!!
(4)Amy F.
I've been eating at the Golden Basket for over 10 years now and I love it. You can not find better people than the owner's Jim and Dina. They treat us like family and we think of them in the same way. My parents birthday was last week and Dina even got them a huge cake and had the restaurant sing happy birthday to them. The food is amazing. They have typical breakfast items like pancakes and eggs, but the skillets are something you come back for over and over again. They always have daily specials that may or may not be typical menu items, so I suggest starting on the special board above the fire place. By now I think I've tried almost everything on the menu at one point in time and I haven't found one thing that I thought was bad. I remember when I first tried this restaurant on a lunch break whim and I'm now a weekly visitor. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.
(5)Meg K.
Friendly service. Clean. We were staying at a local hotel and went here for breakfast based on Yelp reviews. Food was fresh and satisfying, but not memorable.
(3)Mike M.
It's kind of like the sitcom, "Cheers!" where everyone knows your name. This is the best way to describe it as the staff and owners seem to know everyone, the customers know everyone and if your new, they make you feel welcome and try to make you feel like you're one of the gang. It's a bit of a throw back to the small town diner in this way. I alway judge my diners on their ability to make a delicious, fluffy and large omelet. Maybe it's the old football player in me but I simply hate a wimpy skinny, flat omelet! I had the spinach and feta cheese omelette (some places call it a Greek omelette) with the hash browns and toast. Yes, it was nice and fluffy, large and delicious! They have two choices of hash browns - home style potatoes or regular style. The coffee was hot and kept coming at a fast pace. They decor and atmosphere is nice, kind of reminds me of grandmas place in a small town. There is plenty of seating with many booths and interior tables. When I was there, most of the place was full. Seemed like people were meeting there instead of bringing family. Overall, it is now one of my favorites! It seems as though it's many people's favorite too. The parking lot looks like it's always full which have to make Jim and Dina happy. They're the owners as you can see from the sign on the street, they put their name on it proudly. It's nice to be known by name.
(5)Sue B.
My first time here! Had to wait a little bit for a table, being a busy Sat morning, but well worth the wait and I'm really glad they don't cram in more tables. (don't you just hate when the back of your chair hits the back of someone else's?) Anyway, great food, friendly service, comfortable, good prices, who could ask for more? I'll be back.
(5)Pamela S.
me and a friend have been going to the golden basket for years.(excellent food & staff!!) anyway,the menu changed & was wondering why you only have a few flavor choices for the crepes now. also,why aren't there specials anymore listed on the chaukboard that use to be on the wall? love the new coffee mugs and dishware & how the to go menu matches the business cards. can the coffee mugs be purchased if so how much? me & my friend were there on friday for lunch.i really enjoyed the seafood soup along with my philly chick sand. my friend liked the chicken balsamic sand. too & the chicken soup. is there still a senior discount? i saw on the website that you do have one but,on the take out menu i did'nt see it.keep up the great food,service & excellent staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S Did the prices go up allittle because of the new stuff in the restaurant
(5)Jeffrey D.
I've been here for breakfast several times and have always enjoyed it. Great kids meals and very friendly service. It's a fairly small place so there can be a bit of a wait on weekends.
(4)Chris W.
My omelet was bland, but fluffy. The employees were wonderfully friendly. The Golden Basket is a corner location and two walls are nothing but window which gives the place an open and airy feel. I'll try it again. Was there on a weekday morning and they were doing brisk business.
(2)Mike O.
I'm always on the lookout for tasty biscuits and gravy in the Chicago area. I first had the dish in Virginia, and don't think that us Yankees really do it justice for the most part. The Golden Basket's B&G ($5.25 for a full order) is good, but not spectacular. The gravy has more than a strong note of black pepper to go along with the sausage bits accompanying the gravy. I liked it, but it wasn't in the top quartile of what I've tasted. The service, however, was fantastic. My coffee cup never got close to the halfway mark before it was topped. I've heard good things about their omelettes and scrambles, and may give them a try on my next go-round. And there certainly will be a next one. I generally drive 20 or 25 minutes towards the city to get a tasty breakfast. I'm not sure I'll do that next time. The prices are more than fair for the quality of food. Check it out.
(4)Taeler H.
I was pleasantly surprised by this place that I pass so often and never thought to go in. My fiancé found this place (on yelp of course) and recommended it for us to try for breakfast. It was late Sunday morning and we were very hungry. We walked in around 1, they close at 2, and they were pretty busy. The place is not that big so it seemed we'd missed the early morning rush. The waitress sat us in a booth by the window. The place seemed clean and quaint which I liked. We ordered our food with our waitress who seemed nice and attentive. I ordered the spinach and feta omelette, my fiancé ordered the Latino omelette, and my cousin who was visiting us from out of town had the Belgian waffle. Now in the south, they really know how to put together an awesome waffle so I was a little worried about if it would meet her standards or not. Our food arrived promptly and everything was delicious! My omelette was well done as I asked but not burnt like I like it, my cousin's waffle came out perfect. It was crisp and fluffy and not hard but still hot like it should be, and my fiancés Latin Omelette and bacon were also good. It's safe to say I'll be back... sooner rather than later!
(5)P S.
So honestly, I had an Entertainment coupon and I had often driven past this restaurant but never ventured in. My mistake. I stopped by around 12:30pm for lunch. They were busy but not overly so. They had ample wait staff who were very attentive and seemed to know many of the other patrons through repeated visits. I ordered the French Toast Platter with eggs and fruit in lieu of bacon and sausage. It arrived very quickly and well presented on individual plates. I do dislike when other restaurants try to cram all the food on one plate. I also placed a to-go order of the Turkey and Bacon Club sandwich with fries for a friend. I really liked that they offered a cup of house made soup with the sandwich. Very few places offer a soup and I miss when they did. It made the meal. The soup was Tomato Bisque, a savory creamy tomato soup with rice. Came with a roll and saltine crackers. My friend thoroughly enjoyed his meal. We both discussed it and both plan to go back to try more of the menu. The restaurant was very clean and bright. Plates and silverware were clean (big pet peeve to get dirty utensils). Staff was smiling and attentive. Food was very good and a good value (even without the Entertainment coupon). Entire menu was reasonably priced. I plan to go back. Only downside, is that they are only open till 2pm.
(4)Julie V.
Great quaint breakfast and brunch place. Food is delicious. Service and staff very friendly and nice. Coffee is ok, I like it stronger. Will definitely come back.
(5)Lori W.
I cannot rave enough about this place. We have been meaning to go here for a few years since we saw it on TV. The service was the best I've ever had in a restaurant. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The food was out within 5 minutes of ordering, and it was delicious. I ordered the Avocado BLT wrap and my mom ordered pancakes and sausage. I don't drink coffee, but my mom said it was very good. We cannot wait to go back!!
(5)K M.
This is a really good bet for brunch! I think the chocolate chip pancakes here are the best around. So are the hashbrowns, which are crispy on the outside and savory on the inside. When there's a wait for brunch on the weekend, you can usually just walk up to the bar at the back and eat there, diner-style. The staff is really friendly and checks in often, but not to the extent of being annoying. Having been to Egg Harbor and a bunch of the breakfast joints in Westmont, Hinsdale, Downers, La Grange, etc., I totally recommend this one!
(5)Marty A.
Six of us stopped in after a biking on a Sunday morning and the place was pretty packed. We have driven by here for years and always noticed a crowd but had never stopped in. As we walked in they were singing happy birthday to one of the guests; the whole restaurant was singing. They quickly rearranged some tables to seat us together. The hash browns that I ordered were perfectly cooked. I also had very good biscuits and gravy (the half order was plenty). The price was very reasonable. Others in our party ordered omelets, pancakes, fruit salads, and breakfast steaks. Every one like their meals. Definitely give it a try. Note they are not open for dinner and close at 2pm.
(4)Ryan C.
We moved into the area 2 months ago and we have been here 4 times since! This is more of a breakfast brunch kind of place but the do serve dinner. Every time I go in they have a different special. The special is always good.
(4)Shahrooz E.
What a lil gem!! The decor and ambiance are very friendly and make you feel welcome and comfortable :) I ordered the Country Benedict and it was delish!! Portions are BIG so come hungry. As for the service... I stopped by on a random Tuesday morning at 6am and the experience I received was great!! Had my coffee topped off 3X's before I finally said "no more please" lol. By far the best meal I've had in the area and I'll be back!!
(5)Kavita B.
Golden basket is very popular joint for breakfast n brunch. We decided to give it a try, n had a perfect brunch. You have to wait for a while to get a table on weekends. There are a lot of options to choose from. We had Country Benedict, pancakes, chicken balsamic sandwich. All of them were great in taste.. Service is too good and quick. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere of this place is very healthy, the lady at the counter is customer friendly and very humble.
(4)NomNomNom H.
This place is a gem! Always wondered why it was alway packed and finally tried it out today for breakfast. The interior is beautifully decorated and welcoming. And everything looked cleaned and well organized. We were immediately greeted and informed that there's no tables available, but we were more than welcomed to sit at the bar, which we did. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. They seem to have a lot of regular customers whom she greeted by their name. We ordered banana nut French toast and the Denver skillet. It came out fast and looked fresh. I would have liked two thick pieces of toast instead of three thin slices, but no complaints on the taste. The Denver skillet had a lot of spinach. Usually the spinach is non existent at other places. All the condiments were readily available on the table and we were periodically checked up on. The best is the price. Overall, nothing on the menu was over $10. Will definitely come back here for lunch.
(5)Amy R.
My mom and I have been on a happy streak of weekly brunch outings and as such, our regular rotation of breakfast places has grown stale. I checked Yelp to see if I had overlooked anything good and noticed this place. My mom agreed to check it out with me, so off we went. If I had realized this place was in the location it's in, I might have declined prior to going... It's an awkward, busy corner restaurant that has been ten zillion different things in my lifetime alone. The parking lot is atrocious and entering/exiting is complicated. Still, we were already here and being that it was Saturday at 10:30AM, it wasn't brutally packed. We walked in and waited just a few minutes for a table for two and were seated at a booth near a window. It was insanely bright in there and my section of the booth was freestanding, which was scary. Twice during our meal I accidentally pushed the booth itself backward and had to straighten it. You can't take me anywhere. The menu is standard diner breakfast fare, boasting fewer options than some of our other favorite local spots but still plenty to choose from. My mom got a country gravy Benedict something or other and I got the corned beef hash skillet. the food was totally satisfactory. The coffee was fine, the service was fine. Everything was fine. Not outstanding, but pleasant. I notice a lot of the reviews here remark on how amazing the owners are and indeed, it was refreshing to see who I think we're the owners walking around on the floor, asking how meals were, and even gathering servers to sing happy birthday to a patron while we were there. I don't know the owners but they seem like lovely people, and they've certainly established quite a following for their restaurant. As for me, I'd certainly return to the Golden Basket, but I likely won't add it to our regular rotation for breakfast.
(3)Elle W.
Pretty good food, and decent pricing! They even have takeout which is awesome because this cute little place is packed full of people, and often times there's a wait. Worth a visit down here!
(4)Ryan C.
Very modern inside but a nice "home" feel. Our service was excellent. The food was portioned well and was very tasty. I will be going back again and again!
(5)I R.
They kept that coffee coming! The atmosphere is friendly and the service is great. Delectable apple french toast at a reasonable price.
(4)O. M.
From the service to the food...It was one of the best experiences we have had for a while.
(5)Kitty K.
After finally trying the Golden Basket after having driven by it for years, I can say that I am now a "regular." Anything I have ordered here has been fresh, well-prepared, and reasonably priced. Nothing is enveloped in grease or overcooked. All is just right. The menu is quite varied, from the standard breakfast items to sandwiches, wraps and salads. Service is always prompt and genuinely friendly. I have found that Sunday afternoons after 1:00 p.m. are a good time to stop by.
(5)Sandra S.
This is my favorite breakfast place. Service is fast. Food is cooked to order & tasty The place has been remodeled but the food is still the same--great!
(5)Bill R.
I can hardly believe that I have lived for 30 years, nearby and have never darker the door of this excellent, breakfast establishment. After my second visit, it's a keeper. The breakfast fare is pretty much the same items you'll find on the menus of other early morning restaurants. Omelettes, pancakes, skittles, etc. What separates Golden Basket from the rest, is the high level of friendly service. There is hardly a wait for that first cup of coffee. Throughout the rest of your meal, you never do that head turny thingy, where you scan the room for your server. You know, you need ketchup, another cup of coffee, or you are ready for your plates to be cleared. It's apparent to me that service is a team effort. Things happen, the place is always busy, yet no one seems stressed or rushed. They smile, look happy keep your cup full. What could be better? The speed which our food arrives to our table after placing our orders has been uncanny. I swear that the cooks listen in at the table while we placed our breakfast orders. A couple of other small touches. Coffee is served in the obligatory, stoneware mug. Also, with advertising! They also place your mug on an appropriated sized saucer. I dare you to find another "Greek Diner" that uses saucers. It's a nice place to set your stirring spoon instead of right on the table. The water glasses are also real glass. Pretty hefty also. Usually, your water is served in plastic. The food is terrific. One small (small) annoyance is the sound level. It is noisy. It's not the sort of place where you could negotiate a business deal. That is, unless you think the other guy is with the Feds and is wearing a wire. Then, you're good.
(5)J C.
Consistently good food, exactly what you would expect. Good coffee, eggs made to order as well as meats. Nothing fancy but a great no fail option for breakfast or lunch with a good variety of options. The service is always friendly.
(5)Paula F.
Popular breakfast spot for good reason. Attentive wait staff, friendly atmosphere. The food is tasty and the portions ample but not at the expense of quality. I liked the fact that the cheese on my veggie omelet was an enhancement, not the whole story. The pancake was tender and fresh. My only complaint is that it borders on deafening in there with a happy Sunday morning caffeinated crowd. I'd go back for sure, though.
(4)Alan L.
Awesome breakfast. Staff is friendly and always smiling. Busy but is a relaxing place for breakfast.
(5)Sonya A.
No greasy diner food here. Fresh ingredients, great variety on the menu and even a healthy selections section, this place has very good brunch options. Food: 4/5 Location: 3/5 Service: 4/5 - Even though it does get packed don't succumb to the temptation of sitting at the bar. Service was spotty and then they tried to overcorrect when they realized we were being ignored. I'll still give them a 4/5 because they tried, but I cringe to hear a boss scold an employee or a child in front of a customer.
(4)Grant P.
This isn't the place I intended to go for my birthday breakfast. The place I was going in Hinsdale apparently closed down and didn't notify me. That's just rude. So after a quick search of Yelp, I found the Golden Basket and decided to give it a try. The outside of the building is nothing spectacular, and if I were doing the book-by-its cover thing, I probably would never have stopped. But inside it's pretty cute. It looks to be recently remodeled and has plenty of intimate tables and booths. I sat at the counter because everything else was full (on a Friday morning!) so they obviously do good business. The menu is full of typical breakfast/brunch fare; diner food. But I appreciate that there's a full selection of healthy items too. That's awesome. Of course, being my birthday, calories and fat don't count. So I had the pork tenderloin eggs benedict. Yeah. It was delicious. The pork was seasoned nicely. They seem to specialize in pork dishes, as there's one or two in every category. I made a mistake in choosing the hash browns instead of the house potatoes. They had that frozen taste to them, and when they were cooked they didn't use enough oil and too much salt, so they had that dry, hot flavor they get when I make them at home. Get the home fries when you go. I'm sure they'll be better. Still the potato incident wasn't enough to negatively impact my rating. They get a solid four stars. I would've given five if not for the potatoes and that the waitress (who was incredibly bend-over-backwards friendly and welcoming) didn't get back to me to refill my drink until I finished eating. That was because they were so busy. Had I flagged her over, I'm sure she would've been happy to do so. Very nice place. I will definitely come back.
(4)Victoria K.
Golden Basket is ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! I have lived a couple blocks from this place for years, but never went here, until today. It is the perfect little breakfast place that has cheery and attentive staff. It is nice and cozy inside. You feel like you are going to your family's house for a meal. This will be our new staple breakfast place. My fiancé got the meat lovers skillet and said it is the best skillet he has ever had. I got pecan banana pancakes, and they were phenomenal. They are the fluffiest pancakes of all time. Also, the chicken noodle soup tasted exactly like homemade soup. We cannot WAIT to go back!
(5)Lauren S.
This place makes a mean Denver skillet and every time we come here none of us leave disappointed. The food is always good and it's a go-to spot for us when we want breakfast but don't want to go too far or have the meal take forever. The staff are always very friendly and it's a cozy environment, though not a very big place. Parking is not so great but it's not a deal breaker. They are worth a try!
(4)Frank K.
My favorite breakfast place in the area! Friendly staff and great food every time. A diamond in the rough!
(4)Jamie G.
Really good, really well priced, lots of creative options. Small local place. Way better than any chain.
(5)Ray T.
I had a taste for some French toast, but didn't want to make it at home. That means we have to go out for breakfast. The wife suggests the place on Cass that's on the corner. Anyway, ... We've driven by this place numerous times and finally decided to give its breakfasts a try. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside. Parking is chaotic. People park anywhere, any which way, when there are mounds of packed snow. Fortunately, we found a spot to park. The interior reminds me of small-town restaurants from the 60's and 70's. I am glad to see that the place is packed. An empty breakfast place on a Sunday morning is something you should never see. Service is friendly, both quick and slow. In other words, a bit sporadic in how fast/slow things are done. Our waitress liked to chitchat with other waitresses and wasn't the most efficient, but she was friendly and more often than not, busy, running around taking care of her tables. We had no real complaints other than it took a while to find and bring some tomato juice to the table. The owners can be seen in the kitchen and on the floor, filling coffee cups, making sure everything is running smoothly. The food is pretty good, We had a full-stack serving of the regular French toast and an order of the cinnamon-swirl French toast with links. Hot maple syrup is served with it. This meal was good. The prices are also great, lower than many breakfasts in the area. We will come back again for breakfast and maybe come here to try out their lunches.
(4)Christina F.
Jim & Dina's Golden Basket is wonderful! Delicious food and great service! The owners work in the kitchen and out on the floor so you know there is great care and love going into every order. I have never had a better skillet before in my life... Definitely going back as often as possible. :)
(5)Ann B.
This has THE best Breakfast around. Fresh ingredients at a great price. Atmosphere is not so much but the staff makes you always feel welcome!
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