Valois Restaurant - American restaurant in Chicago - 1518 E 53rd St, USA

Great service, good breakfast food - I had Obama's Favorite #3 with a side of toast at a reasonable price and other patrons friendly. I sat at Obama's Presidential Table. Overall a good experience. Cash only 💸

Basic but decent breakfast, amazing steak sandwich. Friendly people, fast service. Cash only. Fun place to visit in former President Obama's old stomping ground of Hyde Park.

Nice portions! Love the cafeteria concept. Food was diner-ish! The bisquit was interesting; it tasted like corbread w out the corn; the greek omelet was good; unfortunately, the pancake my daughter had crumbled. Loved the friendliness of the cooks! It was like an assmebly line! Prices are definitely reasonable, and folks of all walks of life and cultures were very present!

We stopped and grabbed breakfast here on our way out of town. I had the steak omelet and my partner had the everything omelet. Both were very good and service was quick. We sat by the window and people watched. The interior has some fun artwork and murals of the community and chicago. We would definitely recommend this spot if you are in Hyde Park

This was our first time eating at Valois. I got a Ham Sandwich on a bun, my husband got the Egg White Omelette with Grits and our son ordered Grilled Whitefish, Macaroni & Cheese, and Broccoli. We want to eat there again before we leave Chicago; the food is really good. Update: We had to go back again before we left Chicago. I got a Cheeseburger and Fries, and Carrot Cake, my son, a Hamburger and my husband got the Egg White Omelette with Grits again. My husband also ordered a plate to go for dinner later; Baked Tilapia, Canned Yams, and Broccoli.

This diner is really one of the best of its kind. It’s your classic no frills eatery but with a twist: There are lots of staff on deck, and when you order, you’re shocked to get handed the meal by the time you pay at the register. With their cafeteria system of food prep and delivery, you get your delicious and nostalgic meal quick without sacrificing any quality. And given how popular this place is, it’s needed! They’re often busy serving many friendly, longtime South side residents, and that just makes the place that much better. There’s a reason that Obama said it was one of his favorite eateries!

Anthony Bourdain’s Chicago flick brought us here and we loved it. Great food for cafeteria style and the ambiance was the classic diner. Loved watching the cooks take orders and move people along.

Came in on Saturday for delicious diner brunch. It’s cash only so make sure to bring cash, otherwise theres an atm. There’s a line and it’s like cafeteria style with tray and self-serving station. You ordered what you want at the beginning and pay at the end. The menu is long and vast so I ordered from the Obama’s favorite menu and got steak omelette + hash browns (absolutely delicious). I also grab rice pudding and key lime pie for dessert but they are not my favorite (not recommend). Food came up right away, simple, quick, affordable and delicious. Its crowded, hectic, and fast moving but absolutely worth it!