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Illinois, United States Food Guide: 5 Cafe food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Plano
Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Plano. Plano is a city in Kendall County, Illinois, United States near Aurora, with a population of 10,856 at the 2010 census, nearly doubling its size from 2000. The city was home to the Plano Harvester Company in the late nineteenth century, as well as the Plano Molding Company more recently. In 2011, downtown Plano was used as a set for Man of Steel.
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1. Plano Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B
For several years, even before the current owner took over the business, my wife and I have noticed something curious while we were driving past the Plano Cafe on Highway 34 between Plano and Sandwich on Sunday mornings on our way to my mother's house. The restaurant was always crowded. There hardly was a vacant space in the parking lot. Nothing has changed. The place is as popular as the McDonald's down the street. And now they have installed a drive-through to accommodate for people who like to eat in their cars at 60 miles per hour. We left our condominium in downtown Chicago early so we could have breakfast. We always have been impressed with the food at the Plano Cafe, so much so that we have celebrated Mother's Day there on two occasions. But the breakfast menu is special. I am partial to Eggs Benedict, a classic offering with two poached eggs on an English muffin with Canadian bacon, Hollandaise sauce and hash browns. Add a side of corned beef hash and a toasted pecan roll with a big glass of fresh squeezed orange juice and I'm in heaven. My wife prefers Belgian waffles or cinnamon French toast with sausage, an English muffin and black coffee. Service is always fast and friendly. I noticed that one critic complained that "because it was crowded doesn't make it OK." Do you stop at a restaurant where there are no cars in the parking lot? In my experience, there is a reason why a restaurant is popular. It's the food.
2. Dearborn's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Taylor B
Dearborn's Cafe has added a new and welcome taste to the culinary community in Kendall Country and its surroundings. Located in a remodeled old Pizza Hut building at 220 Indian Springs Drive in Sandwich, Illinois, just off US. Route 34 between Plano and Sandwich, some local food lovers have created a popular breakfast/lunch restaurant that specializes in breakfast but also offers delicious specials six days a week. Open from 7 to 3 daily except Tuesday (closed), Dearborn's Cafe specializes in breakfast fare such as Eggs Benedict with corned beef hash, vegetable omelets with raisin toast and hash browns, eggs with pancakes and hash browns and sausage, biscuits and gravy. Fried chicken is highly recommended for lunch. The daily lunch specials are outstanding-- home-made meatloaf on Monday, pot roast on Wednesday, chicken pot pie on Thursday, deep fried haddock on Friday, fried chicken on Saturday and roasted turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes and vegetables, soup or salad, on Sunday. It's an old school, traditional style of home cooking that the fast-food set dearly misses.
3. Grace
Reviewed By Lauralyn T
We checked out this place, after seeing a friend's FB posting. Good sized building, serving coffee, food and wine. We visited for coffee, which was delicious as well as the blueberry muffin. They serve breakfast until 11, and lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is so welcoming, featuring a couple of fireplaces, comfy chairs, offering an attractive and welcoming atmosphere.
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4. Panera Bread
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
From focusing on quality, clean ingredients to serving our food to you in a warm and welcoming environment, Panera Bread is committed to being an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our
Reviewed By cazlyn7
So whenever me and my sweet grandson head for Yorkville, we usually always stop at Panera for lunch. He always has the childs Mac n Cheese meal and literally eats every bite. Which he did this time as well. I also get the same thing. The turkey/bacon/avocado (half) sandwich with a bowl of broccoli/cheddar soup. The food was good, but the soup wasnât very hot. (which I hate). The Mac n Cheese wasnât very hot either, but my grandson didnât seem to mind at all. I do think theyâre very overpriced. It cost me almost $20 just for the two of us. Thatâs crazy to me. Especially since thereâs very little Mac n Cheese in the dish. He could definitely eat way more than what they put into it. Itâs kind of a rip off. But, what can ya do?
5. Big Rock Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Rick1953
This place is a hidden gem, been here forever (except when the car went through the front a while back). Always friendly service, reasonable prices, LOTS of specials and the food is really good. Everything is prepared fresh...Menu will satisfy any appetite. Try the Chicken Salad sandwich...to die for !! The double yolk eggs are an unexpected special treat Highly recommended.
