De Mar's Family Restaurant — Restaurant in Calumet Township

Mannnn LOOK!!! Put some RESPECK on DE MAR's RESTAURANT!!! Hmmkay!!!! For about a month or so, Husbae & I like to try out different lil restaurants around the South part of the city. We went to this other lil cafe first but they didn't have pancakes which Husbae had a craving for so we left. I put pancakes in Google Maps and De Mars came up as the closest restaurant to us that was still open. It's crazy how many restaurants close @3 on a Saturday! But not De Mar. Bless his heart! They were open til 7 & we were starving so we headed over. Immediately cuz we were starving. Boy were we NOT disappointed! The place wasn't flashy nor appealing to the eye so I was a lil hesitant. I'm here to say, do not judge a book by its cover cuz you will miss out! Glad I didn't let that deter me. Plus this place got 4.3 stars. I was staying put. Cute decor is so overrated! Anywho I got the steak skillet. It had butt steak, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs (to your liking. I got scrambled med), cheddar cheese, green peppers and sweet onions. There aren't enough words to explain the joy to my mouth and tummy at first bite! It was love at first bite y'all!! The steak was thick, tender and flavorful! I love sweet onions! They use sweet onions!! Anybody using sweet onions is good with me! So sweet onions, grn peppers, potatoes, chddr cheese and their special seasonings makes a delicious dish! Just magically delicious y'all! I was stuffed but couldn't leave any on my plate. It was that good, LOL! Man my mouth is watering trying to type this. I need y'all to understand this joy I had cuz of this meal! But I'm not descriptive enough LBS. Y'all take my word & meet me at De Mars tomorrow, Hmmkay?!!! I'm gonna go for my morning run and then run right up there! Oh yea and they have $5 mimosas! Yes, good and strong! I was tipsy when I took a pic of it for y'all. Take a look. I think I had three good sips when I started feeling real niiiice! If you're gonna get one and you're driving, get a designated driver. Maybe I'm a lightweight but I couldn't drive. But I dnt have to ever drive when Husbae is wit me anyway sooooo (Lol) Oh yea he had, I cnt remember the name but it consisted of 2 pancakes, bacon and eggs. He ordered an extra short stack cuz he's greedy. He was wounded cuz he loved his food too. He was full before the extra short stack but he ain't no punk either. So yea we ate everything but the plates, LBS! You get good helpings too. Now the hubby and I in the past month have never went to the same restaurant TWICE. We haven't had a reason to but now?!! Shiiiidddd... De Mar has left a special impression on us! Just stuck. We ain't going nowhere except that first booth looking out that restaurant! Bow your heads urr'body! Let us pray. Father God, I come to you as I humbly know how. I ask that you bless the De Mar family and their family restaurant. Bless the cook father God. Keep him/her covered God. They are doing the Lord's work! Bless them abundantly for many years to come! This is my prayer! Thank you father God! AMEN!!! See y'all tomorrow. Dnt meet me there,...

I HAD THE WORST DINING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE THIS MORNING. I ordered a egg breakfast and instead of toast they offer a $2.00 upcharge for a short stack of pancakes. I said ok I'll have that. Then I will also order a extra side of toast..... now here's where it gets CRAZY. This mean older waitress with gray straw witchy hair tells me NO. I'm not allowed to buy toast!! I said huh?? Wait what?? I said can i buy a extra egg, bacon, hashbrowns, sausage?? She says yes. But I can't buy toast. She said that's right they won't sell me toast. Yes this is a restaurant in the business of selling food but wouldn't sell me toast. Because of the breakfast I selected, I can't be allowed to buy toast! This mean unstable women got so irrationally irate because I expressed how insane and illogical this business practice was and in all my life have never been told such nonsense.... she then screamed at me, are you going to eat this breakfast.? I said yes as soon as you get away from me and stop arguing with me like a spoiled child so I can. Well that was to much for her ego to handle... she snatched my breakfast out from my arms and dumped it out. I was never treated with such horrible disrespect and ignorance in all my life from a waitress. It was truly despicable. I have this interaction on video and will be posting it to YouTube and with local media outlets. So the locals of this area can see where not to go. Ok I'll explain it one last time just because it's that crazy!? TOAST..... they wouldn't sell me an order of toast. Because I purchased a breakfast with pancakes instead of toast in which they charge you for this option, it's written on their menue as a breakfast choice.... and yes i could purchase any other menue side item at this time but TOAST WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION. I don't know how else to explain the insanity in this thinking. Felt like i was in the twilight zone! The man behind me said well how bout i buy some toast and give it to him.... lol. De Mar's is horrible, it's an aging dinosaur of a restaurant that has lost the...

De Mar's in Blue Island, IL is a must-visit for anyone in the mood for classic American diner fare. The restaurant has a cozy, old-school feel that instantly transports you to a simpler time. Every time I sit down in a booth it makes me feel like i can talk about nothing, (a Seinfeld reference). The menu is full of classic diner dishes, from hearty breakfast options to juicy burgers and sandwiches to homemade soups and salads. I particularly enjoyed the Tuna melt, which was perfectly put together with just the right amount of cheese and tune on white bread. The French toast was also excellent, with a soft and fluffy texture that melted in my mouth. But if you want the traditional, just order the all American breakfast, 2 eggs sunny side up, bacon, hash browns and two slices of bread, along with a cup of coffee. Everything was delicious, outstanding. The staff at De Mar's are friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. They were quick to offer suggestions on what to order and were always on hand to refill drinks or answer any questions. The restaurant itself is clean and well-maintained, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. There is plenty of seating, so you won't have to wait long to be seated, and the prices are reasonable for the quality of the food and service. Overall, I highly recommend De Mar's to anyone looking for a traditional American diner experience. So if you are in the area of Blue Island this restaurant is a gem, that I plan on returning to...