We just came in from a road trip starting around the Chicago area and had about ten minutes before they closed for the end of lunch hours...Even so, the hostess behind the counter still invited us in and said we could stay as long as we like...We were in a huge rush (trying to make a tour at the Red Gym) anyway...The environs were nice and comfortable without being stuck up. The mushroom soup we had was rich and delectable, and the Big John Burger was "marranito" and delicious (and the brown/purple chips...Yes, the place was not cheap but you get what you pay for...I highly recommend it (especially if you have more than ten minutes to eat!