It's a really beautiful establishment. They were busy but we were still able to get a table immediately. Our server was Eva and she was very friendly. It was our first time here so she broke down the menu and offerings for us. The hibiscus passionfruit mimosa was super yummy and we both ordered the brisket bowl which was also delish. Overall it was a great first time experience.

Food is delicious and hot and fresh. The food came quickly and the service was great. The server was understandably friendly. The ambiance is ladies back, no need to dress fancy for fancy food.

It's my first time here, but after checking out brunch spots in the Orland Park / Tinley Park region, this spot appeared on Google Maps a few times with high reviews. I liked it for a few reasons - the join the waitlist was very helpful for Sunday brunch. After a 30-minute drive, we literally walked in 1 minute before our table was ready. I don't know if this is a "sister" location, but the menu reminds me of The White Sheep in Orland Park - this is a "plus"! Coffee, juice and pastries were plenty. The service is really quick and the bathrooms are clean. My husband really enjoyed his steak sandwich. It featured house garlic bread, tenderloin steak, sweet peppers & bearnaise sauce. I loved the Créme Brûlée doughnut. It actually cracked when you put a knife through it. For my breakfast entree, I had the brisket hash bowl, which included brisket, bacon, red pepper, yellow squash, onion, pepper jack cheese, house roasted potatoes, maple bbq sauce, Jack Daniel's aioli, and scrambled eggs. I really wanted to enjoy this, but I didn't. It was mostly because I was expecting the brisket to be like BBQ brisket, and it was more like corn beef brisket. Also there's BBQ sauce on this as well as eggs... Not the best combination. I would go this place again, but I would choice a different meal.

Like Al Pacino in The Godfather 3, "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in". This is what happened to me and Latrice A (fellow Yelper). We were originally going to come here for a Sunday brunch meeting, but decided to go to someplace else we saw on Instagram, could not get into (another story for another time) and ended up driving all the day out to the outer world to eat at Darlene's. Once we walked into the joint, it was pandemonium! There were people everywhere waiting on tables, it was nuts. We were on the waitlist, but decided to try another place nearby and guess what happen: as soon as we left the parking lot, they told us our table was ready. Kind of like waiting on the bus: light a cigarette and one magically shows up. The restaurant itself gave off a diner vibe, but not in a bad way. Lots of tables and a nice size bar off to the side. As you enter into the restaurant, there is a small gaming section to the left. We were fortunately seated at a four-top, near the back of the restaurant. I could see the outdoor seating area...imagine that is a nice space when the weather is warmer. Me and Latrice started out with drinks, because after the morning we had we needed one. She got a Passionfruit Mimosarita, which was very interesting. A combination of a mimosa and margarita, it sounded intriguing and Latrice said it was very nice. I got a Strawberry mimosa, which had mashed strawberries at the bottom of the glass. It was very good, but the strawberry they used as a garnish was on the brown side. My second drink was Passionfruit Mimosarita and that was way better an tastier. For eats, we both got the skillets: the Veggie HB (Broccoli, yellow squash, zucchini, feta cheese, mushroom, bell pepper, avocado ranch, house roasted potatoes, fried eggs) and the Brisket HB (brisket, bacon, red pepper, yellow squash, onion, pepper jack cheese, house roasted potatoes, maple bbq sauce, Jack Daniel's aioli, eggs over easy for me). My skillet was very good, but I would have to say that the next time I will request no Jack Daniel's aioli as it was a little too sweet for me. There was a lot of food in my skillet, so much so, that while I thought I had eaten half of it, once I requested a to go box, I realized I had a whole meal in that box. The Doctor ended up having it for dinner the next day, In addition to the skillet, we both got the French Toast: mine with strawberries and cream cheese and Latrice's with bananas and salted caramel. Think they were using brioche bread as the pieces were thick. Our server was really nice and chatty and we had a fun time. Chatted with some customers behind us as they overheard me discussing that my b-day had been the couple of days ago and they wished a happy one. Table next to us also did the same thing, which was nice. Location is so far away for me since I live in the city. But I would be willing to make a trip back there again later in the year. Just have to plan the drive accordingly.

Perfect place for brunch after an all night of partying with the Girls! The service was good but server was not as attentive as we liked. Manager did come by and chatted with us to make sure everything was to our liking. She did accommodate us when we stated our issue. Food was awesome, cooked to perfection. I see myself visiting soon. Oan, those baked good are to die for!

Espresso Martini: 3/5 Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Prices: 4/5 Always enjoy myself at Darlene's

I came in on a Saturday morning, no wait and they were busy. It seems like they do a nice job keeping up with the weekend rush. They took our order quickly and the food came out fast. Service was friendly. My salted caramel latte was delicious. I really liked the biscuits and gravy with two eggs added. It was enough for two meals. The gravy was so flavorful. I would definitely get this meal again. Biscuits are really big and I don't think they need that much dough, but I still enjoyed them. Adding eggs is a must in my opinion. I really like the decor. I will definitely come back!

While visiting Chicago, I had the pleasure of checking out Darlene's. I ordered the strawberry cream cheese French toast meal along with the spritz featuring dragon fruit. The food was absolutely delicious. What really stood out was their bakery section it looked incredible! Since Darlene's is known for its pastries, it was no surprise that everything on looked really good. I'll definitely have to go back to try some of their baked goods next time.

Wed a place to eat brunch or breakfast you don't need to look any further than Darlene's. This place was right on time for a brunch spot in the busy morning and shopping around you have this restaurant in the middle. I was able to go into the restaurant and get great service by my waitress. The food was very fast to come to the table. I was able to order a tasty brisket bowl with a side of pancakes. My pancakes were so big that they were bigger than my plate. I enjoyed my time spent at the restaurant and I will say the aesthetics had me feeling like it was spring in the winter.

Hubby and I came for breakfast. We were greeted with a warm welcome upon entering and waited for a couple of minutes for a booth. The ambiance is open and pleasant. We both ordered the Egg breakfast. Hubby ordered his with pancakes, I got wheat toast, and we both added bacon. Breakfast was delicious. Their roasted potatoes are seasoned well and hubby really liked the pancakes. Their donuts and cakes looked decadent. Next time we come, we will try one of them!