Greenhouse Inn

What a homey place! They have a great AYCE brunch as well as off the menu items. The staff are super friendly. We walked in around 12:30 and got seated without a wait. The buffet is set out well. The food is fresh unlike a lot of places where the food is sitting out in steam trays. They have a great selection of hot and cold items. The bacon is crispy and the sausage is really tasty. better than store bought. They had these great cheese potatoes that were really tasty. The eggs are scrambled and fluffy. again not like other steam table eggs. They carve roast beef and ham. buffet includes juices and a chocolate fountain for fruit and puffed rice marshmallow cakes. Yummy. They also had crepes, garlic bread slices with carrot hummus. Waffles. you can order french toast and all the classic breakfast items off the menu. The staff are so friendly and attentive. You can't ask for more.All the proceeds supports this great institution that helps disabled kids. We'll definitely return.

I've been meaning to go to Misericordia Greenhouse Inn and I finally did yesterday. It looks like you're in a resort area. I couldn't get over how big it is inside the restaurant, it's a perfect spot for large groups. The waitstaff is very friendly and helpful with the menu items and the buffet. The menu board is right at the front entrance. This particular day it was the pasta buffet. The room is bright and airy, and we asked for the window seats. I chose the Reuben Sandwich on Marble Rye, but I had to send it back because it was fatty and chewy, the waitress said she'll take it back and show it to the chef so I decided on a Grill Cheese Sandwich with fries, cole slaw, and dill pickle. For dessert, I tried the Whip Cream & Fresh-Cut Strawberries on a sweet biscuit. Their coffee is on the strong side. I'm going to try the buffet next time.

Went late on Sunday (1 p.m.?) and brunch buffet was $20 per person. Brisket was a little dry and so was the french toast, but go earlier and it should be better. Otherwise salad bar and rest of hot table was great along with fruit that has been cut for best flavor relative to the season. (why serve it if it is terrible). Don't be afraid of asking servers for anything that you need, they are more than happy to.For the quality of items and the buffet, it's a good value for the price.

I missed the Greenhouse Inn during Covid. This is our first time we've been able to come back after they reopened.

A great cause & a great meal! Beautiful buffet for Sunday. Lunch looks fabulous too. Buffet even had brisket & shrimp. Such kind people. I'll definitely go back.

Yesterday I was invited to lunch w/my buddy from the gym. He suggested Greenhouse Inn located on corner of Ridge Ave & Devon. I'm always open to trying something new and different. Greenhouse Inn is part of Misericordia Home. Misericordia Home is a not-for-profit developmental home for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities in Chicago, Illinois. It is run by the Sisters of Mercy and operated under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Chicago.Many of the people that work there are residents of the home which I'm told has an 8 year waiting list, but once you are accepted you are there for life. The Greenhouse Inn is located on the campus and is part of the home. The Greenhouse Inn was packed when we got there with a large dining area seating perhaps around 100 people. They serve a buffet lunch Tuesday - Friday. I'm told the menu changes everyday so it's best to call about 11am to find out what is being served on that particular day. Yesterday at the salad bar they had leaf salad, a broccoli salad, pasta salad, cole slaw & green beans cooked to perfection. There was also jello & a dessert salad with fruit, coconut and whipped cream. The main entry was baked chicken, potatoes & vegetables w/cooked carrots & green beans. The chicken was delicious cooked to perfection, very moist & seasoned very well. In addition you can order items ala cart like burgers or sandwiches. We both ordered the buffet. They also have baked goods for sale that looked delicious (maybe next time) They also have an outdoor dining area which we should have eaten at since the weather was near perfect for being outside

First time I've been to Greenhouse Inn since the pandemic started and it's the same as I remember it: a clean and neat place for no-frills comfort food. (The only difference now is that all the workers are wearing face masks.) By supporting this restaurant you are helping the Misieracordia organization in its services for the disabled but also you are also interacting with the disabled workers, encouraging them in their work. Here you are required to be kind and patient with the staff. Great place for lunch get-togethers for those in Rogers Park and the nearby suburbs - there's plenty of parking and it's easy to get to, between Devon and Peterson.

My husband and I were on the lookout for a casual lunch spot over the holidays and The Greenhouse Inn came to mind. The food was good and the service was excellent! Post meal, this was worth the trip up to West Rogers Park.The Greenhouse Inn is a quaint, cafeteria style restaurant. It can hold at least 100 guests. The overall ambiance makes you feel as if you've just stepped into grandmas house. The servers are warm, accommodating, and they escort you to your table. The tables are set with formal place settings. We visited around Christmas and the restaurant was decorated from end to end with holiday decor. Even my placemat had Santa on it! The festive atmosphere really got me in a holiday mood.You have a choice to choose from their daily specials or from their menu. As other Yelpers have mentioned, they have a clever ordering system. At every table, there are colored sheets of paper categorized by courses (I.e. Appetizers/Main Courses/Specials/Drinks/Dessert). These colored sheets allow you to check off what item you'd like to have. When you're finished ordering, hand the paper over to your server to get the ball rolling. It's a great ordering system to help staff keep track of who ordered what. (See pics below).There are lots of options to choose from. There are several affordable dishes (ranging from $7-15) that can suit anyone's preferences. Whether your a vegetarian or pescatarian, it's nice to know that you can choose a vegan or gluten free dish in addition to their regular menu. I ordered the Fish and chips basket and Ben ordered Shrimp Alfredo pasta from the buffet. Both were good and the servings were just the right amount! We didn't get anything from the bakery but next time, I would like to purchase a chocolate chip loaf! There is ample parking in the Misericordia compound. They only serve lunch so check their hours of operation.

Well, I wanted to eat here, but we were not able to even enter the building. There was nothing on the website about needing reservations or special events We assumed it was regular seating. We arrived to a crowded parking lot and parked a block away from the restaurant. Our son just recovered from RSV so the cold air was not the best for him.We walk up to the building and asked how to enter the restaurant. The parking attendant asked if we had reservations and we said no. He stated we needed them and I said that there was nothing on the website about reservations not special events. He then said, "Yeah, we need to let them know to do that. Same thing happened last year." How can a legit charity not keep up with listing information? I was told to come back in January. Not sure if I will.

Outstanding food ; delicious daily buffet created by Chef Felix!The bakery is phenomenal; brownies, cookies, sweet breads, cakes and Cicada " cupcakes. My favorites are the brownie bites and gluten freechocolate chip cookies.Friendly volunteers and staff; very welcoming.Love the attached gift shop too; beautifully staged and the staff whoselect the gift shop items have excellent taste. I always find the perfect gifts there. Definitely worth a trip to the Greenhouse Restaurant and gift shop!