Babcock's Grove House — Restaurant in Lombard

Secrets of the In-Crowd: Amazing flavorful homemade pies baked fresh daily with love by the owner. (Changes daily, Cannoli pie is a current favorite on nights where it makes an appearance, if you can imagine such brilliance.)

Hospitable Young Staff with friendly owner and managers that are always present and chatting with the locals.

Unique and functional identity as a restaurant in Lombard. American Food with a German influence- What the people want plus just enough craft specialty. Cuisine and restaurant identity matches the history of the town and the tasteful decor tells the story of Babcock's Grove (now known as Lombard).

Food is just the right amount of blue collar and straight forward, while still demonstrating a finer aspect, and showing the love of the chef.

Can't say enough good things about this well run, well stewarded, well staffed, restaurant from top to bottom. There's not a lot of turnover (which is rare!) and that's a definite sign of a well staffed, well run restaurant that takes care of it's workers. Busiest times are Thursday-Saturday Night, but there's a good dinner crowd every night. (Closed Sunday and Monday🙌, I whole heartedly approve!) This place is quickly becoming, or has already become one of the best restaurants in the area.

They do a few things well, while offering fun changes here and there, and don't try to get too big for their britches. (Have a burger, grab a beer, and be happy.) Guests leave happy and you can even reserve that piece of pie before your meal, if you're nice to your server. Guests also come back to eat or order take out night in and night out...

It's a great cozy place to go hang with family or friends for dinner or just to grab a local beer or glass of wine while chatting about your week. (Bar Space is limited to 5-7 seats, so they recently opened a brand new cocktail bar right next door 🍸to solve their lack of bar space!)

I've had the Beer Cheese Burger, Pork and Chicken Shnitzel, the Schnitzel Burger, Homemade Pretzel, Hummus, Smashed Potato Burger, and am steadily working my way through the menu. The Beer Cheese Burger is my favorite Burger, but the signature Shnitzel Dinner is just lights out delicious comfort food. Fries are good, though sometimes I swap out for the grilled and roasted vegetables. You also have the usual option of mixed spring greens. The Chicken Shnitzel sandwich is a staff favorite and has the perfect ratio of ingredients, chicken and bread to create a flavorful well designed sandwich that you can still hold with one hand. Everything I've...

An Absolute Gem – Babcock's Grove House Delivers Comfort Food Perfection!

If you're looking for a place that serves up unforgettable comfort food with a serious dose of flavor, Babcock's Grove House is your go-to spot. Every dish feels like it was crafted with heart, but let me highlight a few absolute standouts that deserve a special shoutout.

First off the cheese curds. These aren’t your average curds. They’re perfectly crispy on the outside, with that signature Wisconsin-style squeak when you bite in. Dunk them in the house sauce, and it's game over. Addictive in the best way.

Then there’s the pulled pork grilled cheese is hands down one of the most satisfying sandwiches I’ve had in ages. Gooey, melty cheese meets smoky, tender pulled pork, all grilled to golden perfection. It’s rich, savory, and totally comforting.

The mushroom and Swiss burger Juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The mushrooms are beautifully sautéed, the Swiss melts like a dream, and the bun holds it all together without getting in the way. A solid 10/10.

And finally, I have to talk about the garlic mushroom soup. Honestly, this soup could win awards. It’s rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful with just the right touch of garlic—it’s the kind of soup you remember long after the bowl is empty. I’d come back just for this.

Service is warm and friendly, the vibe is cozy and welcoming, and every bite feels like something you'd get at a great Midwestern family table. Babcock’s Grove House doesn’t just serve food—it serves memories.

Do yourself a favor and go hungry. You’ll...

Babcock’s Grove House is a gem hidden in plain sight on St. Charles Rd. in downtown Lombard. First, it’s located in a historical building, a hotel built in 1858 and when you step into the dining room, you do feel like you’ve stepped back in time with the décor and layout of the room. Their google description says comfort food and that’s very accurate, but it also has a very creative menu. I looked at their menu online and was instantly drawn to the blue cheese sriracha meatloaf as I was definitely in the mood for this kind of comfort food. After my wife and I got seated, we decided to order the pulled pork pie, a kind of shepherd’s pie with pulled pork, buttermilk potatoes, BBQ sauce, melted sharp cheddar cheese and veggies. It was served in an iron skillet and had great blend of ingredients and very comforting. We also had the "Really Gouda Burger." I have to say, this was the best burger I have had. No frozen patties or skimpy burgers here. Also, they layered the good-sized burger perfectly so that there was not an overwhelming taste of any toping and you could really enjoy the burger. To the owners of the restaurant, ENTER YOUR BURGERS INTO A CONTEST—YOU WILL WIN! Finally, a shout out to our server, Luke. He was attentive, friendly, helpful with the menu and made us feel valued. We will be coming back and...