Modest eatery serving American & Greek specialities, including breakfast all day & classic desserts.
Erik Pollmann
This place absolutely exceeded my expectations! From the outside, it looks like your regular basic strip mall restaurant. When you get inside, you’re treated to a warm, inviting, family diner atmosphere.
Our server, Jennifer, went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience possible. She was kind, attentive and very detail oriented, especially after mentioning that my girlfriend had limitations on what she could eat.
The menu offers something for everyone. Our food came out quickly, was delicious and the portions were very large, especially given the price.
10 out of 10 would recommend. We will definitely be going back!
… moreFabian Pineda
unpretentious diner from the outside, and incredible food on the inside. A group of about 30 of us went for a post funeral service and the food was GREAT. Crunchy veggies, outside skirt steal, chicken, and raviolis…. Would highly recommend others rent out their banquet hall for small/medium sized events. best buffet style food ive had ton a long time.
THEY DO NOT use cheap ingredients. 90% of all the skirt steak you’ll have at restaurants is inside and this place uses outside skirt.
… moreRomney Dodd
First time here, and it was great! Fast and friendly service with good portions. Had the chopped steak and scrambled eggs, and they were both delicious. Nice seating by the windows. Overall, it was a fantastic breakfast at a reasonable price!
… moreCharles Noe
“Continental Restaurant in Buffalo Grove is operating with a level of hospitality and precision that is absolute Godnews. It is rare to see such a high-velocity kitchen maintain a fluent and welcoming atmosphere for every guest. This institution stands as a gold standard witness to the quality that defines the Northwest Corridor. From the diverse menu to the elite service, every detail is handled with undeniable authority. If you want the best seat in the region for a consistent, top-tier experience, this is it. A verified, iron-clad 10/10.”
… moreK Krewer
This is a family style restaurant with a WIDE variety on the menu — I had a hard time narrowing down my choices but finally settled on the gyro. I had a lovely bread basket to munch on while I waited, but I didn’t have to wait long — my meal arrived quickly. The gyro was HUGE and very tasty. I also got fries, cole slaw, and opted for a side salad instead of soup. The salad was just a bit disappointing — the lettuce wasn’t the best and hadn’t been drained well — but the garlic dressing was excellent. My server was new and eager to please, very attentive. They are open until 10, which was lucky for me as I got there after 8. There were a number of large groups there, and it seems to be a very popular spot — lots of regulars who were greeted by the staff. Prices were typical for the area. Overall, GREAT place — was recommended by staff at hotel about 10 minutes away, over other closer places, so I thought it must be good — and it was! Highly recommend.
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Lived in the area for 10 years, 1st time. My daughter and I went out for breakfast dinner. She had the pancakes and bacon. I had BLT with matzoh ball soup. The pancakes were great. Bacon wasn’t as fresh as it would have been in the morning. BLT was a BLT. It was good. Matzoh ball soup was great. We went on a Saturday night and it was packed and people kept on showing up. Staff was nice. Extremely clean. No dust on the lights or ceiling vents!
… moreJ Abbs
The parking lot is usually packed due to being next door to Garden Fresh grocery store, so I had to park far away.
The restaurant is older, but the service is friendly and quick. We were seated immediately after asking table or booth.
It was noon, but we still ordered breakfast.
The skillets here are a larger portion than the other places I’ve reviewed. The skillet was delicious but could’ve used more meat than potatoes and veggies…there is no meat lover skillet here. The coffee was bold and good quality.
… moreNoelle Warren
Been going to this place forever! Had our rehearsal dinner here. Peter, the owner, is amazing and wonderful to the community, and they have the BEST matzah ball soup ever!
… moreSteve August
This place is a bit hidden but the food was excellent and the service was fast and friendly. I was there at lunchtime and had the veggie soup and the Grecian chicken. The soup was outstanding; a generous serving. The chicken was tasty and moist…fries were good too. Will be back for sure!
… moreKelly Kuhn
I worked at the Continental for about 10 years. Still go in there. The food still great! The owner Pete is fantastic. Today had my parents 50th wedding anniversary they’re absolutely amazing. Pete thanks for making the day phenomenal.
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