Ordered the Sabroso Burrito. Â I'm pretty sure they subbed green peppers for jalapenos--yuck! Â And worse, the salsa was awful and clearly jarred or canned. Â I swear I got fresh salsa here during my last visit a year or two ago. Â Probably won't return for a long time after this disappointing visit.
Review Source:Anyone who gives this place less than four stars is an asshole. I grew up down the street from Georgie V's, and over the past 10+ years, it has become a staple for my family. The food is great - whether you're in the mood for breakfast or lunch, it's all good. The owner and his family are lovely, and are present in the restaurant all the time. Perhaps the best thing about this place is the consistency. You always know what you're going to get, and it's always great. Sometimes, on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you may have to wait. Oh my. It is a diner, people. And one of the best.
Sadly, I live in the city now, so I don't get to frequent Georgie's as much as I'd like, but I always look forward to it when I'm in the burbs.
Best omelets ever! Â
That is really all you need to know. Â They'll cost you between $10-15, but they are outrageously good. Â There are other menu items, but why bother? Â My only suggestion for Georgie would be to make better hash browns!!! Â Overall it's one of the best breakfast spots in Chicago.
Enjoyed this place. Â Food seemed slow to arrive, but not exuberantly. Â My breakfast burrito was huge, not too cheesy with a good balance of all veggies and meat. Â My wife's gluten free banana pancakes (which I tasted) were some of the best, we've tried anywhere and almost could not be identified as gluten free. Â My wife is able to accept light sickness from cross handled food, but her pancakes did not make her slightly sick which means they must have been careful about cross-contamination.
Review Source:I am not a big breakfast person but this was closeby and we were looking for a place to accomodate our large party. Â Parking is ample... Â service is okay but the food takes a while to come out (and they messed up on one of our orders so one person waited a while.. that person was me).
Their omelettes are indeed huge... big enough for two people. Â I didn't think it was terribly tasty though... so I wasn't that impressed.
I liked their soup the most.. cream of spinach which had pieces of spinach in it. Â And that was $4 per bowl... so thumbs up on that.
The skillet is what I had.. it wasn't what I was expecting. Â Served in a metal pan instead of a skillet... and when I say metal pan, you definitely don't cook in that pan.. just decorative. Â The chorizo was good but the eggs were not.
They messed up on my side of toast instead of pancakes... so again, service is just meh. Â
Reasonably priced.
The food is good and the decor is clean and comfortable. Â The prices are on the high side especially for any kind of juice for breakfast - $3.95 for an orange juice.
The French Toast is made with French bread and is very good. Â The sausage patties are more like ground pork chops - quite good, and the service is very good.
Overall a good place to stop.
There is nothing fantastic about this place. Â It's bigger and cleaner than I expected it to be upon walking in, but that is really unfortunately the only compliment I can give to Georgie V's.
After getting the menu, we notice that though the selection is a little larger than standard, the prices here are also higher for a typical diner. I ordered the 2x2x2 which is basically 2 eggs, 2 bacon or sausage and 2 pancakes under the "egg" section and that cost about $7, without hashbrowns, fruit or toast. The bacon was thin and the pancakes were gross tasting. They had this like fake vanilla taste or something in the batter- I was not a fan. Â My husband ordered the breakfast wrap, and he liked it even though it was close to $10 just for the wrap and a sad little fruit cup, again with no hashbrowns or toast. Â We also ordered the coffee and it was pretty tasteless. I mean, really, one of the worst cups of coffee I had in a long time. Sad to say , but the coffee in the vending machine in the hospital that I had a couple months back was tastier than this, which is ridiculous for a diner.
This place is pretty average, but there is no reason to come out here unless you are in the area and are in the mood for just a regular breakfast.
We had breakfast at this place before heading back home.This place was pretty busy when we arrived but we got seated within minutes.They had quite a bit on there menu for breakfast like German pancakes & danish pancakes.I got the bacon & cheese omelet and it was real good. This thing was loaded with cheese & bacon and they did not skimp on it. My dad got the German pancake which was gigantic and tasted great also.The coffee was good and they came around often for refills. The prices were a little higher than some places but they served a great breakfast.
Review Source:Finally! A nice restaurant in Northbrook. I cannot believe I never found it sooner after living here so long.
This is a great little place. Good food, GOOD portions, good pricing.
Everytime we go, we bring home enough food for another meal, which I love.
Friendly and caring waiters every time we've went.
My girlfriend and I try to make it out here at least once a week.
The Berry Blast pancakes are just MMMMM!!! They sure blasted it with fruits and berries :D
The Sante Fe omelette was very big and very delicious!
Solid breakfast joint with big portions. Â Omelets are 2 inches thick. Â Skillets come in a small stainless steel bucket. Â Somehow, none of this is gross. Â In fact, the food is quite fantastic. Â Delivered hot and fresh by very friendly servers. Â A great place for kids, as well.
Love coffee? Â they set you up with your own pot when you order so no waiting, no worries. Â Sleepy little Northbrook has a real gem on it's hands here.
I CAN NOT believe that I have not reviewed this place yet. This is our absolute favorite place to get breakfast.
Don't think, just go, you will NOT be disappointed.
Warning: Â the omelettes are HUGE (meaning that WAY too big for one person) Think football.
Everything is good, no losers I have found.
What are you waiting for?!
Since moving to Northbrook, Georgie V's has become a routine part of our weekend. Â The food is always delicious. Â I have yet to try a menu item I did not like (try the new skillets). Â Perhaps the service isn't as efficient as it could be, but we also don't dine there for a McDonald's-like experience. Â We choose Georgie V's for the quality food and the personal service that make small, locally-owned restaurants so wonderful. Â
Recently, my daughter and I were part of a Girl Scout cookie sale in front of Georgie V's. Â Georgie and several members of the staff came outside to greet us, encourage us and move our table into the sun where it was warmer. Â You aren't going to find neighborly commitment like that from Walker Brothers.
Service is acceptable, food is acceptable, prices are a bit high for what you get.
Breakfast for two should be in the range of  $13-18 plus tip, not the $22 plus tip that you get here.
I usually favor local eateries to chains, but I'd like an IHOP to open in the vacant storefront across the street from them, so that they have to compete.
I hate when there are no places to compete with a restaurant and as a result they don't have to work at being any good. Â
We had a pathetic breakfast of soggy hash browns (asked for crisp), mushy corned beef hash, over browned scrambled eggs (how hard is it to scramble and egg without browning it!!!) Â
My husband asked for buttered wheat toast - came un-buttered. Â When he said, "I'm sorry I asked for buttered toast", the waiter said, "can't do - against the rules." Â ?? Â
When my breakfast came, it wasn't anything that I ordered. Â The waiter set it down and I said, "That's not what I ordered" and the waiter said, "yes it is - I heard you." Â I said, I ordered sausage and eggs and that is a ham omelet, and the waiter said, "Oh, ok." Â Snatched the breakfast away - and a few minutes later came back with my breakfast which was now cold and just set it down and didn't say anything, like here you go - or sorry about that.
But the kicker came when we were paying and my husband decided to ask to speak to a manager. Â He told him how disappointing the breakfast was, and for $30.00 Â And the manager said, and I quote, "so don't come back."
Consider it done. Â
Here's hoping we can save other people from the same experience.
In a strip mall by Sunset Foods.
If you are facing Sunset Foods, it's on the right side behind the brick wall.
It's hard to locate from the street, while you are driving if you've never been here before...
Came by on a Thursday early afternoon for brunch.
We waited for about 5-10mins before getting seated.
I'm a big French Toast person.... but the French Toast that I ordered was "just ok" ...really... the bread was a bit flat and it lacked a little something...
Omelet was pretty decent.
As I've read in the other reviews, the omelets were huge!
We did have left overs...
Service was also "just ok"... the server did bring me things that I asked for eventually...
I may come back again if I have to be in the area, since a good brunch place is hard to find around this neck of the woods...If I'm back again, I may want to try a different omelet and perhaps their waffles?
Georgie V's is a wonderful place to go if you're feeling omeletty. They make the perfect omelettes- generous with portions and the meat/veggies that give omelets their wonderful flavor. Â The Eileen was... just way too much. After coveting it on the menu for a long time, my friend and I tried it together. Â What a disappointment! It said "featured on ABC." Well, ABC- it may be all white and full of veggies but the taste is ... lacking. Â I'd go with the California.
I give the other omelets 5 starzz.
The owner is pretty friendly, the coffee is really good, nice cozy atmosphere.
Overall, a 4.5 star experience.
Great option for a no frills diner style  brunch if you're in the suburbs. Pros: strip mall parking, friendly service, selection of brunch items
Cons: not super imaginative entree options, average hash browns, no coffee drinks
Got there early 1045, so didn't have a wait. Crowded by the time we left. Decent brunch spot but not worth making a special trip especially if you live in the city. I went with the eileen omelette, which was huge. Bring your appetite. They don't skimp on portion sizes here!
The food was fantastic. Â The only thing keeping this from a five was their inability to make adjustments to certain combinations. Â A member of my party wanted potato pancakes versus hashbrowns. Â It was otherwise wonderful. Â I had the Blue Cheese and artichoke omlett. Â It was delicious as were the side of pancakes. Â Yes, they were small, but yes, they were a side item. Â The food and service was quick, but fresh, and the cost was certainly reasonable.
Review Source:The  best breakfast and lunch place!   Service is outstanding. If you look up because you need something - someone will be at your table in seconds.   George is always there and sharply aware of insuring everything is running smooth.    All the wait staff  are warm and friendly. Â
Food is delicous, Â great selection of wraps, salads, and anything you'd want. Â Everything is very fresh and just great.
 If you haven't tried the Apple Pancake, it is out of this world.   It is a thick crust of cinnamon pancake around delicious cinnamon apples.  I've had apple pancakes at numerous other places around the Chicagoland area, there's no comparison. Â
Highly recommend this place.
Meh. Â For some reason, when I go eat in Northbrook, I have expectations higher than I would in other burbs like say, Niles. Â So when we hit GV's for brunch, I expected more.
The Migas omelette had chorizo, salsa, cheese, and was served atop a tortilla. Â The chips on top were stale. Â FAIL. Â The blueberry waffle was alright, but the accompanying blueberry sauce that it came with was artificial. Â Service was okay.
Skip.
I love a good, simple breakfast place, and this one does not disappoint. Â And from the crowds I've seen on weekends, I'm not the only one who enjoys the food here. Â I generally stick to breakfast items like omelettes (I'm boring and order the ham & cheese) and pancakes, but you can also order lunch here. Â Not much else to say... but if you're in Northbrook for whatever reason, check this place out.
Review Source:This is not a review based on the food so much as it is based on the service we experienced. My parents have been loyal customers since the opening of the restaurant, and they know Georgie V. quite well. On a recent visit, my wife asked for a glass of hot water, as she does at pretty much every establishment. We were told by the waitress that there would be a $2.50 charge for it. When asked why, we were told that everything costs Georgie V., the electricity to heat the water and the person who cleans the cup. Does this mean we should also pay for the toilet paper and the seats (don't they cost money too). We argued with Georgie to no avail. He attempted to explain how people bring their own tea bags, or use the free lemon and sugar to make their own hot-lemonade. Well, that's their issue...this man knows we're not asking for anything more than a cup of hot water to drink.
Living in California, where the water is LESS plentiful and more expensive, we have yet to be charged for a cup (hot or cold).
My coworkers and I like to play the "Whose meal looks the best?" game when we come here for lunch. Â We always have the hardest time deciding what to get because everything always looks so good. Â They apparently have this really huge, egg white omelette that everyone raves about. Â
Our personal favorite is the chicken salad plate. Â It comes with a TON of fruit. Â I mean, a huge pile of fresh fruit - peaches, strawberries, pineapple, kiwi. The chicken salad as walnuts, apple pieces, with mayo...It's sooo good. Â For their carb fill, my coworkers always order it with two pieces of toast. Â I've also gotten the breakfast wrap with chorizo...delish.
We always come with a big group and we've NEVER had to wait for a table. Â That's pretty impressive for downtown Northbrook during lunch time. Â Also, they never give us grief when we want to split the bill 6 ways. Â Awesome. Â We love this place!
My husband and I (and a small crowd) waited 10-15 minutes to be shown to a table. I understand that there were people waiting to pay their bills but come on! Get another body up front to seat people while you work register. Â It's not like they were jam packed with people. Another patron noitced at least five empty tables...I counted eight. Â Surely a server could have seated us, and three or four other parties during that time. Â My husband is refusing to go back after this display of mismanagement.
The coffee was pretty good this time. Pancakes a little gummy but tasty. Corned beef hash looked sad-like it was fried up earier in the morning and thrown back into the oven to crisp up...but it was good, just not enough.
Wow this place may give Egg Harbor a run for it's money! Â Great food, service, and prices! Â I definitely recommend the Portabello mushroom cap omelette concoction - with andouille sausage it has a great spicy flavor. Â Huge portions and I don't know how they make the food not greasy. Â This has been one of the few breakfast joints where my potatoes are light and crispy and not swimming in a sea of oil. Â
Will definitely be back again!
Georgie V's owner, Georgie V, is a great guy, willing to share his paper or soduku with you if the restaurant has run out. Â The place has a varied menu with breakfast and lunch dishes, not really brunch. Â Good and varied omelets, stuffed french toast, mexican churro toast with cinnamon and fried bananas, ground sirloin burgers, interesting salads and sandwhiches, and my favorite, a Shrimp Club on Whole Wheat with garlic mayonnaise, and fries on the side; get some extra mayonnaise for dipping (I dip the sandwhich and the fries, very healthy). Â Good Coffee. Â Warning-really noisy with screaming North Shore kids common on weekends.
Review Source:i really love this place for breakfast AND lunch, which is hard to find. i'm not big on the pancakes, waffles, french toast kind of breakfast, so i usually go for their omelettes if it's before noon. they're huge so you can take half home and i really like that they offer a choice of fruit or hash browns. my favorite lunch item is their Tuscan salad that has lots of green and kalamata olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, and artichokes with toasted pitas around the sides...add a scoop of tune and use a little bit of the tomato balsamic vinaigrette and you're set!
Review Source:Awesome breakfast/brunch place!!!!!!!!! If you haven't been here and you live in Northbrook or close to it, you're missing out. The food could be considered to be a bit pricey for breakfast food, but it's the best. I've heard a lot of people say you can't really mess up breakfast, and while I agree, you can certainly make it memorable by having classics on the menu but also adding some interesting twists to it, which Georgie's has definitely done.
The omelette's are huge and awesome. They have a couple that are served with a tortilla and stuffed with various Mexican ingredients. They also have portabello mushroom cups stuffed with an omelet mixture of goodness that includes veggies and cheese. YUM! The breakfast burrito is a big winner for me as well.
The best thing there......the corned beef hash, You have to get it. Always crispy on the outside and hot and moist on the inside. Always full of flavor. You can get it as a side or as a breakfast w/ eggs. DO NOT PASS UP THE HASH!
Great service, cozy suburban environment. Thanks Georgie V's. I hope you are around for quite a while.
I kind of call this place my mom's and my little secret. Â We come here for brunch every now and then, and the food is FANTASTIC. Â They've got everything from omelettes, pancakes, wraps, sandwiches, and burgers. Â There are a lotta delicious "healthy" options too, which is what I usually go for. Â The service is great, and the owners are friendly! Â It is a cute and bright place! Â It has that beach-house feel. Â Be prepared for a small wait right around lunchtime.
Review Source:First thing I need on a Saturday or Sunday morning is coffee, and at Georgie V's they bring you your very own pot of Kona coffee almost as soon as you are seated. Â Ahhhh.... never cold, never scalding, never weak, never burnt, never bitter.
Service is prompt and efficient by a professional waitstaff - and they work hard, so tip them 20% you deadbeat!
The breakfast menu has a good offering of basics (including a tasty eggs benedict), crepes, and giant pancake creations, but I think their omelettes are the biggest draw. Â There are probably about 20 different varieties - sometimes I'm in the mood for the Migas (with tortilla chips and chorizo) or their Greek Kayana (tomato, onion & feta). Â With one exception, I have been very, very pleased with everything I have ordered - the one exception was an omelette with avocado... heat from the cooking turned the avocado from creamy to bitter.
On the weekend, expect to wait... especially if you show up between 11 and noon on Sunday. Â Typical weekend wait times are around 15-20 minutes and I've never had to wait over 40 minutes. Â If you have a large party (6 or more) call ahead.
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