Valois

Whenever I go to Hyde Park I always say I'm going to try something different but I always just end up going here. I got addicted to this place when I was attending Kenwood highschool. I always get a bacon and cheese omelette or the baked chicken. I love this place. Sometimes the employees can get a little impatient with you which is why I'm not giving that 5th star.

LOOOOOVE Valois. I am lucky enough to live in the neighborhood.  Being a grad student, the price is right.  If you come often enough they start treating you like a regular, which I guess I am. I'm usually solo and don't get any pity looks for that fact, but rather feel the respect I deserve for being cool with eating alone.  Except you're not eating alone, because seated around you are nice, happy, friendly and dare I say interesting folks.  The food by the way is solid.  Love the turkey sausage, pancakes and french toast.  The potatoes are yummy and crispy as well.  The ham and cheese omelet is pretty old school, the way my mom would make it. The Obama thing is a plus, not the motivator.  Go.

We were staying in Hyde Park for a few days and were told we HAD to check out Valois. Apparently it's President Obama's favorite place to eat when he's home.

We were told it's fast-paced, cash-only, and to know what we wanted before stepping up to the plate. It was the weekend of Lollapalooza so we just assumed it would be super packed. Luckily, it wasn't horribly busy. We walked in, looked over the menu, stepped up and ordered, paid and sat down.

That's when it hit us: We had both ordered a breakfast plate, a biscuit on the side, juice AND coffee...for $8. Hell. Yes.

It was also super delicious. They made these simple breakfast meals incredibly tasty and it felt even better going down knowing it hadn't left a hole in our wallet.

Next time we're in town, we'll definitely be back.