Valois Restaurant

Valois Restaurant

★★★★★4.5(2,630 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Valois is a no-nonsense cafeteria-style institution where UChicago students, locals, and President Obama have all lined up for the same reason: massive, impeccably executed breakfast portions at prices that feel stolen. Cash only, lightning-fast service, and a genuinely warm staff make this a place people visit one to three times a week without hesitation, not because the coffee is exceptional, but because the hash browns, eggs, and links are so reliably perfect that you'd be foolish to go anywhere else.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available. Cash only.

Full breakfastPastriesSlow sitQuick grabFull breakfastCash onlyTraditional drinksMeetingsCash onlyLight foodFamily friendlyFamily friendlyParking

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Deasy Pasaribu
★★★★★3 months ago

Visited on weekend, quite crowded but still enjoyable. I ordered the Steak Omelette, listed as President Obama's favorite, huge brunch portion, and fairly priced. My friend had coffee and I had Kool-Aid. The restroom was relatively clean. Cash only.

Benjamin Bakaitis
★★★★★5 months ago

I’m here 1 to 3 times per week because the hash browns, eggs, and links are so good. It’s generous portions, wholesome food, and flawless every time. I always get a coffee no matter what time of day it is or what I’m ordering. They have very good coffee.

Jea Kim
★★★★★6 months ago

An iconic diner for UChicago people. Came here with a friend who went to UChicago, and he described this place as more of an institution than a restaurant. Somewhere students head after a long night out for a full, comforting meal. It’s also known as Obama’s favorite diner in…

Zinger Learns
★★★★★6 months ago

Lovely place. It is cafeteria style, it is cash only, it is a throwback. Prices are exceptional, the people are friendly and food comes very quickly. Loves the veggie omelet, and the potatoes are delicious!

Curtis Park
★★★★★7 months ago

Valois is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Gus and Manager Tom very nice. Obama’s favorite breakfast place. The restaurant is in good condition. The Obama table is cool. The…

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