Clarke's
Evanston, IL 60201-5604
Phone: (847) 864-1610
User Reviews for Clarke's
03/07/2008 Posted by angielo
All i have to say is that over the last 2 years the service there has improved big time the staff isnt the same there has been a couple of changes and i would say for the best. i dont understand why some people say that they have been there more than once and the service is horrible.... why would you keep returning if you've had a bad expericence? I agree that sometimes on the weekend there is a long wait but hey your not the only one thats waiting to be seated... the food is great and so is the service! This is a diner not a fast food resturant... if you want fast service walk over to burger king!
10/23/2007 Posted by evwebmaster
I agree with other reviews here about poor service...if you go there more than once, how can you not?? The food is decent, when it's served correctly (I've gone there many times for to-go orders and have luckily gotten in the habit of pulling it out of the bags to check it while I'm still there, as 90% of the time they get at least one order wrong). However, the place is definitely dirty, especially the back hallway leading to the bathrooms and the bathrooms themselves. They must get a barely passable rating from health inspectors. And yes, the manager takes your money with a scowl. I give it more than one star for the times (rare) when they don't screw an order up, for the one waitress who works there who always has a smile on her face (you know who I mean if you're a regular), and for the good variety of selections, especially breakfast fare.
Pros: one decent waitress, good selection, kitcshy decor
Cons: the rest of the wait staff and manager, cooks who perennially get orders wrong
