Nellie’s Restaurant
Dakota Trowbridge · 135 Google reviewsNellie’s Restaurant — solid, no-fuss american in Ukrainian Village. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. The flavors are genuine, nothing diluted. Solid veggie options. "The oatmeal is included with breakfast and I have to say it was the best I have ever had" — Dania Ramirez [$$]
What 1,425 diners keep saying
What 1,425 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Went for their brunch buffet. Everyone was super friendly . Was greeted right when we came in the door. When we sat down we were asked if we had been there before explained their buffet and a bit of their menu. Food was very good. Everything has great flavor. Oatmeal was definitely one of my favorites. Omelette bar was great as well. Chef was very kind and passionate about how he cooks and who he is cooking for. Definitely will be going back many times more to try other items but also to go back for that buffet.”
“Went for the buffet. Was told by the other customers about the oatmeal. Had two bowls. Coffe and oj included with the buffet. Wait staff was on the ball and courteous. Enjoyed all the food I tried but didn't get to the omelet station.”
“I got a omelette and was very pleased with it and the side of potatoes🤤🤤🤤 I feel a little Porto rican now 🥹 what a delightful place”
“i don’t know who’s complaining about the “slow service/wait,” because it’s damn well worth it and that’s how you KNOW the food is gonna be good! this ain’t no fast food, this is QUALITY <3 hugeeee portions, from the cafe con leche to the Nellie’s breakfast special! i could eat that avena de coco every day… amazing puerto rican cuisine, we were absolutely stuffed and so happy!”
“Came to Nellie’s with my family and this place did NOT disappoint. We ordered the jibarito and it was 11/10 — absolutely amazing. I literally came all the way from Colorado just to get a legit jibarito, and this one slapped harder than any I’ve had. Flavor on point, portions perfect, and the whole vibe feels like home. Highly recommend — Nellie’s is the real deal. 🙌🔥”
“This place is cozy the food is amazing the carne frita was amazing the rice was delicious 😋 the prices were perfect Forest location the service was good the server was nice and out going”
“I ordered a traditional Puerto Rican dish it was good but it missed on the salt and pepper. Besides that my friends I was here with said theirs was good. We ordered Coca Cola Zero and it came like after 10 min that was kind of really late. But I would still recommend it the pastry’s they had here the traditional ones look pretty delicious and good.”
“The steak Jibarito was amazing except that there was an overpowering amount of garlic. But the plantains and meat were cooked perfectly and I’m hoping I just got a bad batch. The yellow rice was delicious, the cafe was pretty cute and lowkey, and I would definitely return, but I was a little disappointed!”
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