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    Merienda Café

    4.6
    (150 reviews)
    Merienda Café

    This Filipino restaurant offers a delightful dining experience featuring fresh, flavorful dishes and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the food, from savory ribs to unique loaded fries, and appreciate the attentive, polite service provided by knowledgeable staff. The establishment also impresses with its homemade drinks, including ube-based beverages, and maintains a clean environment with thoughtful touches like compostable containers and gender-neutral bathrooms. Overall, guests find the restaurant well worth the wait and the drive, making it a local favorite for authentic Filipino cuisine.

    Most Popular Items

    Adobo Ribs
    "The ribs were amazing. Flavorful sauce and falling off the bone. Portions were very good value too!"
    Loaded Fries (including Bulgogi and Tocino varieties)
    "Bulgogi Loaded Fries were also had amazing flavors. The regular spicy sauce was perfect for me. The fry to meat ratio was spot on."
    Silog Meals (Tapsilog, CBSilog, Tocilog)
    "I got the tapsilog meal which is marinated beef, and got it with garlic fried rice and an over easy egg. Every piece was great. The marination on the beef was top notch."

    Additional Insights

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    Environment

    The restaurant features a cozy and cute atmosphere with a tropical vibe and casual dining setting. Customers appreciate the non-English music, clean bathrooms, and the family-owned feel, though some note the music volume can be loud during peak hours.

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    Cleanliness

    Cleanliness is positively mentioned, including spotless bathrooms and the use of compostable carryout containers. The use of real plates, glasses, and utensils for dine-in is also appreciated.

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    Unique Elements

    The restaurant offers authentic Filipino cuisine rarely found in the suburbs, with fresh, made-to-order dishes and a focus on ube-based drinks and desserts. The family-owned nature, gender-neutral bathrooms, and absence of delivery apps add to its distinctive character.

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    Service

    The staff are consistently described as polite, helpful, and attentive, often going out of their way to explain the menu and check on customers' satisfaction. Service is prompt and professional even during busy times, with friendly interactions noted repeatedly.

    Store Information

    Address
    1822 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
    Phone
    +1 224-252-2106
    Website
    Visit Website
    Hours
    Monday Closed
    Tuesday Closed
    Delivery
    Takeout
    Dine-in

    Highlights

    Great coffee
    Great dessert

    Atmosphere

    Casual
    Cozy
    Trendy

    Amenities

    Restroom

    Accepted Payments

    Credit cards
    Debit cards
    NFC mobile payments
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