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Canteen Restaurant

About

  • 4.7 (43 reviews)
  • 10-50
Day of the Week Opening Hours
Monday 06:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 15:00
Thursday 06:00 - 15:00
Friday 06:00 - 15:00
Saturday 06:00 - 15:00
Sunday 06:00 - 15:00

Dining Options

  • πŸ₯‘ Takeout
  • 🍽️ Table service
  • πŸͺ‘ Highchairs Available
  • 🍰 Dessert
  • πŸ‘₯ Groups
  • πŸ‘Ά Good for kids
  • 🍱 Catering
  • πŸ‘• Casual
  • 🧳 Tourists
  • 🏰 Historic

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4.7
43 reviews
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Mike Gell
2019-10-24 on google

Great food . Nice small cozy place

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Nicolas Jarvis
2019-09-07 on google

The place serves large portions and for affordable rates. kind owner. Keep it up.

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Dianne McKinley
2019-07-27 on google

The menu offers freshly offerings from fresh and raw ingredients, not canned or prepared. This place also offers items from the past like bananas foster, while is easy to make, requires individual attention by the chef. The food is tasty and spiced according to the type of dish. I highly recommend it for lunch or breakfast. The only downside is the small parking lot.

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Ellison Crisp
2019-07-02 on google

They have so much different items on there menu creeps are good . I didn't care for the corn beef hash.

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Rodney Bell
2019-06-15 on google

This place is a hole in the wall with outstanding food and quick, friendly and attentive service. Parking is limited but there is side street parking available. Great comfort food.

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Amy Meister
2019-01-28 on google

Great food! Great service! Happy belly!! Prices are average. I had the blueberry crepes and bacon and both were delicious!! Definitely going back!

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Dean C
2019-01-11 on google

Great vibes and super affable service. The food was crisp and yummy. Will surely recommend this spot to friends. Reasonable rates and large portions. Keep it up.

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raymond familar
2018-11-17 on google

Great spot for a father-daughter lunch after morning hike!

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Bill Wright
2018-11-04 on google

Always a great place for breakfast. The staff is always friendly and treat you like family. My server today is Camrin and today is her first day as a server. She found out it was my birthday and had the kitchen make me a treat. See the photo of the cherry crepe.

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Dale King
2018-10-20 on google

As a former Chef, this quaint little place in downtown Barrington is absolutely phenomenal!

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Donato Loleng
2018-09-07 on google

Good BBQ, but limited BBQ mune items.Unpretentious local spot.

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Ryan Bautista
2018-08-28 on google

The brisket benedict is my fav. I get it almost every time.

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Hungry Haus
2018-08-04 on google

I can't remember how I learned of this gem. I had them bookmarked and also on my calendar. I took the 50 minute excursion and was impressed. Over the years I have driven by and never noticed them.They've been there since the 40's. Pleasant surprise, they smoke their own meats and have a smoker in the parking lot for onsite pig roasts.I had the Ensalada de Pollo. Smoked BBQ pulled chicken on a bed of mixed greens, avocado, black beans, cucumber, pickled onions, tomato, mango salsa and tortilla strips with a drizzle of balsamic reduction dressing. It's an incredible dish.I look forward to a return visit for breakfast. Such a unique interior. If you build a model plane, they'll hang it from the ceiling. Nice to see they have a U shaped counter too.

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Rudy Gomez
2018-04-14 on google

Awesome food, welcoming staff, always awesome mood. They charge reasonable pricing and the food quality is fantastic. Highly recommended.

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Team Cahill
2018-02-25 on google

The Canteen Restaurant is a must stop place if in Barrington. The food was good and very filling. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The way old family restaurants should be. The Darcy Benedict was delicious.

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Brian Smith
2017-11-23 on google

The staff was friendly. The food was better than I expected. This pancake house advertised they were rated the best beef brisket, left me a little skeptical. BUT, once I bit into the brisket sandwich, I agree. The sandwich was delicious.

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John Loete
2017-11-04 on google

Great food. Not much to look at but had great food from friendly staff. The Croche Madame was superb. The model planes are very unique.

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Lane McConnell
2017-10-03 on google

A great find. Apparently a mainstay in the area and some of the best breakfast food I have had in a long time. If you are a fan of biscuits and gravy then you will fall in love. I actually went with a custom order and they had no troubles. Price is right and the flavor and service more than worthwhile.

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Dennis Hood
2017-09-23 on google

Fantastic unassuming diner just south of downtown Barrington. Food is great made to order with large portions. Excellent coffee. I found the wait staff to be extremely enjoyable and very attentive. Sit at the counter if you're there alone.

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Dave LoSavio
2017-08-17 on google

The Canteen consistently delivers a unique hometown dining experience. The smoked brisket & pork chops (pictured) are delicious. The soup dances in your mouth with each spoonful. Sammie, the cooks, and the rest of the crew give you spot on service. I just love sitting at the counter, as a local resident, chatting with patrons. Simply a great value for breakfast & lunch that's truly hometown cooking!

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Kelly
2017-07-02 on google

Expected better quality. Pulled pork was good but a quarter fat blobs, and served on burnt toast. Coleslaw delicious. Fresh cut fries just aren't my thing. Very friendly and accommodating staff, though.

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Amir Baxter
2017-04-16 on google

This restaurant is my preferable site. Of all restaurants I know I prefere it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to that place. Whenever I feel like having a superb lunchon, this place comes straightaway to my mind. excellent and varied food and a large menu.helpful staff, and pleasant vibes. In addition to that, the charge is reasonable. I suggest this spot with no doubt. ;

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Andrew Bohnenkamp
2017-03-22 on google

A great spot for breakfast. It was a packed house, but the servers kept everything moving. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth a trip.

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Deborah Rabine
2017-03-04 on google

Love the Canteen. It was been here forever! Great food, super staff just a bit loud inside. Be mindful of the time you go, there is often a wait on Sunday mornings.

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Burhan Shakil
2017-02-09 on google

OK. Let me start by the environment. It's crowded and congested seating arrangement and very warm temperature of the restaurant. But it's worth it once you see the fast and efficient service and extremely tasty breakfast. I ordered Portobello Benedict. It was one of the best breakfast I had. Will definitely come again.

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Rita Jarvis
2017-02-06 on google

forget other options!! this restaurant is soooooo good..authentic..delish!

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Jeannie Klaassens
2016-12-28 on google

We had an absolutely amazing experience at this truly hidden gem! The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and the setting was very comfortable. Home town feel with food we will not forget! We will become regulars!

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Jeffrey Cohen
2016-12-27 on google

A beautiful, local place for pancakes and breakfast food. Airplanes hang from ceiling. Kid friendly.

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Cooper Shields
2016-12-22 on google

A must visit if you're in Barrington. The model planes hanging from the ceiling provide a fun atmosphere and the food makes it even better.

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Richard Valerio
2016-12-19 on google

This place is my favorite. I go to plenty of restaurants but to this one I go the most. The team is very cordial and the cooking they cook is so good. I am always happy to have a decent dinner in this restaurant. I highly recommend this place.

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Jim David
2016-11-26 on google

Not cheap eats but good portions. Nice atmosphere.

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Mc Soundz
2016-11-07 on google

Not a bad spot had the chicken tacos. Good taste, no smoke which was weird. Could've been a bit warmer. Service could be better.

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Barbara Bellin
2016-10-06 on google

Food is really good, the people who work their are super nice & attentive. And I love the fact that the owner is a U.S Marine, semper Fi, from a MoM 💖

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Douglas Scott
2016-08-22 on google

Everything is great...I love this place!

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colleen bocain
2016-08-10 on google

Great restaurant with great food. The owner seems super sweet as well. Their food was very fresh and super good.

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Natalie Basgall
2016-08-09 on google

This is one of those places that has absolutely everything on the menu: crepes, omelets, salads, brisket...you name it! It has been there forever and the staff are always so welcoming! Great little gem that I would recommend to anyone!

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Kat Christie
2016-08-01 on google

Great service. The corned beef hash and eggs awesome. The brisket was ok needed salt as it was bland and had some big fat pieces but after salting it was good.

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Sophie Norton
2016-07-18 on google

Excellent selection of food, wonderful staff

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Alex Kaludis
2016-07-07 on google

Best food and service!

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Sandra Roberts
2016-06-25 on google

Love the Canteen. It was been here forever! Great food, super staff just a bit loud inside. Be mindful of the time you go, there is often a wait on Sunday mornings.

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Adam Gee
2016-05-13 on google

Great little restaurant with 50s movie posters on walls, model airplanes hanging from the ceiling serving great breakfasts and beef brisket entrees. Great service done all with a smile.reasonable price, tasty food. Surface parking lot available

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Arturo Alvarado
2016-03-15 on google

One of the best breakfast places I've been to in my entire life! The food and the service was outstanding! Might be a little pricey but is well worth it. The staff are superb and very welcoming. My wife and I really enjoyed it.

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Robert Carfagnini
2016-02-12 on google

A great breakfast at a great restaurant

Questions & Answers

According to their website, Chicago Tribune named them number one brunch in The Burbs.

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