After spending all my life living in the Chicago-area I found nothing more ubiquitous in the local food scene than the Greek Coffee shop/Pancake House type establishment. So named because the vast majority of these places were run by mostly Mediterranean people, most of whom hailed from Greece. There is nothing revolutionary about these restaurants and their menus. Breakfast anytime. Your burger, club sandwich, open-faced sandwiches nestled next to a generous helping of fresh mashed potatoes, salads, dinner specials that change daily and usually a pie and cake display showcasing a variety of delicious choices.

Sunrise Family Restaurant fits squarely in that category. There is nothing fancy, just a huge selection of choices that will surely leave everyone in the party with a palatable decision when the waitress arrives to take the order. Nice portions, prices that can fit into the most modest budget. Generally, there are always a few tables open except for weekend breakfast. Then expect to wait a little bit.

This is a place that doesn't try to be anything other than what it is, a place to eat a meal that doesn't suck and won't get you sick. Sunrise easily passes in that regard that is why I give it 3 STARS.