Greta place to chill, there are lots of tables in the back… keep walking in and swing left. The coffee order before ours was incorrect, so they had to remake it. Then our matcha latte was pretty mid. Obviously, this is not a matcha specialty place, but the blackberry dessert bar that we had and the bla berry brownie were both good. They have gluten free options as well and salads and sandwiches. The ordering is a bit tedious because it was just one guy when we went in yesterday. Lots of seating outdoors on both street sides of the store. Families, students studying, individuals and groups hanging out.
This is a small family owned restaurant. It reminds me of restaurants I have been to in Italy. I was at the restaurant for a birthday gathering of 11 people. I had the spaghetti carbonara. The pasta's flavor was fabulous! The limoncello cake is light & smooth tasting. My husband doesn't like pasta but, enjoyed a tender and flavorful steak. My 6 yr old grandson can't eat gluten or dairy. He was delighted with their gluten & dairy free pasta with sauce. The waitstaff was attentive to our requests. Fantastic experience that I would highly recommend!
Cozy diner atmosphere with delicious food (both the regular and gluten-free pancakes were delicious), in generous sized portions, and very good coffee. Servers are always very kind, sweet, and check on your table regularly. This is the kind of breakfast, brunch, & lunch restaurant that almost takes you back in time just slightly making you feel at home. Minimum noise. No loud clanking dishes coming from the kitchen. There is an interesting mural on the wall towards the ceiling in the middle of the restaurant that adds to the theme of Darby Station.
Walk into Joy Bar and you feel a boost of health and satisfaction immediately. Smoothies, toasts with gluten free options, power shots, and generously portioned salads. They also have drip intelligentsia coffee and a turmeric ginger tea that I come back for regularly. The employees give good suggestions according to the health benefit you’re looking for. Prices are fair for the quality of ingredients. All this in a sweet downtown Glen Ellyn environment across from the metra station.
Celiac friendly