Mr Allison’s

New owners, new staff, crowded restaurant. I was a huge fan of the prior owners and the food was outstanding. Came here for the first time after they transitioned and had my usual olé’ omelet. I’m not sure they even had my order right, had 2 other people in my party who ordered the same thing, not have the same comments. I am pretty sure they used ground beef and green peppers instead of the chorizo and jalapeño in our omelets. It was so bland. How can a spicy omelet be that bland! Anyway, the side of fruit was impressive and my daughters chicken sandwich was good so she was happy. The adults, however, not as impressed. I will have to drive further to Mr A’s new location to get the real deal. So sad they didn’t keep the ingredients the same as before :(.

Mr. Allison has left us, and his children only stop in once in awhile but this place has been caretaker-​run for years as if the spirit of Mr. Allison still watches over it.
It’s an everyman restaurant with authentic food: real chicken eggs, potatoes that come out if the ground, and ham that is THICK!
I love this place and highly recommend it. Since I am a vegan I’m cheating on the eggs but I haven’t died yet so I’ll keep comin’ back.

Classic breakfast diner. A true local business with a focus on quality ingredients and great values. I’ve never gotten anything I didn’t love here, it’s always just the right amount of grease and sugar, and all American portions if I’ve ever seen them. The ham here is just as good as they’re telling you. I walk here all the time with my boyfriend, but walking back is the always the struggle.

This place has all the makings of a place I would like.
Not a chain: check
Small town feel: check
Great value: check
In fact there is way too much food!
Only thing that prevented me from giving them 5 stars is when the server was bringing me my 14 plates of food, she dropped my English muffin on the table. Instead of offering a new one, she put it back on the plate with her hands.

We had some Split Pea soup from Mr. A today which was awful! The soup had a sour taste, perhaps from lemon juice which Greek restaurants use in some soups but this did not work at all. Unfortunately we ordered a large container to have as part of our dinner. It I had it at the restaurant I would have returned it immediately. Very disappointing.

Large portions and very reasonable price for a breakfast place. One of my new go to Sunday morning places

Always crowded always great food and very friendly staff. The portions are large the food is delicious and you always seem to be able to bring a doggy bag home with you. Great to eat in but very noisy also good for takeout. My favorite is the number one breakfast with eggs ham steak hash browns and toast.

Maybe it’s because I prefer pool halls and beers to clubs and martinis, but I really dig this place.
It’s easy to miss from the road. Keep an eye open south of Central just west of Busse and you’ll figure it out.
The food is awesome. My favorites are their biscuits and gravy and breakfast ham, four medallions the size of thick hamburger patties.
The service is great, even when it’s super busy (I got the last table this morning). It’s well worth a morning trip if you’re into old-​school diners.

Best breakfast place in the area… Period! Portions are HUGE and food is delicious. Come prepared for leftovers! NOT diet friendly, but who cares?!?
Be prepared to fall in love with this place!

Great place! Friendly staff. Good food. Large portions. Great prices! Been here many times and will keep coming back!

Expectation walking in: «greasy spoon diner restaurant»
Delivery: met expectation.
Solid breakfast/​lunch Greek dinner restaurant known for their ham. My father-​in-​law got the #1 while I ordered the ham and cheese skillet. Both of us were pleased with our food. Very large portions. Definitely won’t leave hungry. The above two meals with two drinks $ 21 (not including tip).

Great place for breakfast. Amazing meal size for the price. The ham was out of this world.

I came in at 12pm with my brother. No waiter or waitress. Nobody at the front. Stood there for 8 – 10 minutes and left. Horrible. Place looks broken down and don’t expect to be seated.

Great service even when they’re super busy. The food is really good. The staff is friendly.

Biggest and the best breakfast around. Good deal, good food. For me is always the Denver skillet with over easy eggs. I’ve sampled the plates of numerous others who I’ve brought, and never had a bad taste.

When I first walked into Mr. A’s I thought it was an old man restaurant (not saying that is a bad thing) But I was shocked on how awesome this restaurant truly is.
The food is straight out great. The number 4 that I get is like breakfast for a king or a queen. Pancakes/​French Toast, King Size piece of ham, and bacon or sausage links. The food is just great
My only issue and it’s not really an issue is that it closes too early. But Mr. A’s is a breakfast place. They do have really good lunch for those in need of a quick bite.
Overall Mr. Allisons is a must.

Heading our to the Arlington Hts area is one of my mid-​winter «outings». Now that should peak your interest to read further, right? I live downtown, but drive out that way when I’m bored as hell and its cold and gray outside. I eat a huge breakfast at Mr. A’s, and then go shopping for sashimi and other Japanese groceries at Chicagolands’s best Japanese store, Mitsuwa.
I’m a total freak for «quality» diner-​style breakfast and Mr. Allison’s is in my top 10. My favorite is the Ham & Cheese Skillet (because they are known for their baked ham on the bone). The skillet (actually served on a plate) is comprised of crispy hash browns, covered with no less than 8 oz of their awesome ham, 2 slices of ubiquitous American cheese singles, and (4) eggs, prepared any style. With a few slices of toast, ur good to go. I can never finish, but I always take the remains to go. Not only do I take my leftovers, but Mr. A’s also sells ham bones. For $ 4 you can get a mess of ham bones with meat on them, and throw together a delicious pot of beans or split pea soup.

Really nice food for a place to eat some good ham for breakfast! Old fashion but clean looking restaurant. Worth the try and better off stop going to ihop lol

I love this place and it has ruined me. My GF thinks i’m crazy when i bitch about the portions at some breakfast diners and say they are small. Mr. A’s hooks it up big time and i have yet to order anything that wasn’t awesome. I took for granted when i lived down the street from them and only went like twice.
Staff has always been nice, food has never been under or over cooked, the décor is simple traditional american diner, and the prices are fair.
Talking about it now, i just may be headed in today! Will update later

First restaurant to get 5 stars from me.
I’ve been here several times and get the same thing typically. 3 eggs over easy, American fries (extra crispy), King slice of ham and buttered English muffin. I’ve never been let down.
Servers are attentive and man they move. You will never see one just standing around. The food is prepared well, taste great and healthy sized portions. Best breakfast joint hands down.