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The Lucky Platter in Evanston is a two star American restaurant. This restaurant has been around for the last 4 years, and you'll find it's one of the popular places in the area. The menu is also unpredictable. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, breakfast, and brunch. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food generally quite good.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot, all due to their portobello burger. It's topped with roasted red pepper, goat cheese and other goodies. And any place that serves mac and cheese as a side is pretty amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, isn't this probably the weirdest place I've been to in a bit. The food is pretty good here, good variety and comes fairly fast from the kitchen. The menu itself is definitely a bit small on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Lucky Platter is a perfect example of the fact that you don't really need to be good at anything to have a constant breakfast crowd waiting outside your door every weekend. I have been here many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that this place has such great reviews...? It was OK the first few times I ate here (but not great), now the food they serve seems...well, tired. I don't really trust that they clean...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought my mom and sister here for brunch yesterday for the first time, and my mom and I agreed that it was the best we've ever eaten. My sister, the very picky one, wasn't equally enthused, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has very good food. I'll put up with it when I've got plenty of time to spend, necessary since it always seems to take an eternity to get seated. Also, the orders always seem to get lost...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Montana Hash. I always get the Montana Hash when I go here. Its soo good. The decor is fun and strange and the wait staff are cool and laid back. But seriously, get the Montana Hash.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Besides from the weird ambiance the food was really good. I had the mac & cheese with broccoli that was well seasoned and made. I also had the salad with bits of indian chicken and articokes in it,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love their corn bread...the lamb was very tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found The Lucky Platter to be well more than okay, but not great. We got a Tandoori Chicken Sandwich and the Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict. The crab cakes on the Benedict were tasty, the eggs were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was back in Evanston this afternoon having lunch with a friend. The Lucky Platter is not too far from his work so why not? Been here before for lunch and had a decent meal. Decided to go with a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food ranges from (mostly) pretty good to (sometimes) outright yucky. Their strength is definitely breakfast. Decor is self-consciously bizarre and headache-inducing, but one kind of gets used to it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Big ol' MEH.The decor is pretty fun. They reused a lot of materials and made fun animal shaped items and other little kitschy items. And they decorated the ceiling tiles with foil balls. Fun. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service/staff kind of creeps me out, but the food is amazing. Service is odd, with weird rules and regulations to their menu. But, I'll brush that aside for some delicious food! Love their custom...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky Platter is definitely a local institution! Sure, it's not perfect, but given the quality of the food and the prices plus the fun decor, it's a great place, an absolute must! In addition to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cute decor, so much potential but I have been here 3 times and there is always something very wrong...*1st time: I tried their "new cappuccino" and they obviously didn't go through some sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get up to Evanston as often as I'd like so when I do, I'm pretty much spoiled for choice about where to eat. Fortunately a friend brought me to The Lucky Platter this afternoon with a promise...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best place to eat in Evanston. The food is to die for albeit a bit difficult to describe. Think of the food as a cross between diner, experimental and comfort food all with the love of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always wanted to try this place. I love breakfasts and it looked like they had a good selection compared to dinner and lunch. I made it just in time before the 2 p.m. cut-off. I decided to try the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Evanston. The super-weird yet super-awesome scenery, complete with random portraits, aluminum foil balls, and bizarre sculptures, you never get bored looking around...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky Platter is a fun little place with traditional American fare with a twist. It is a casual neighborhood type place with very funky decor and 50's diner style tables. Their tuna melt with cheddar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. I went there for the second time this weekend. I love the decor in this place... I want to take everything and use it to decorate my apartment. I had the "Omelette No. 1" with avocado,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Lucky Platter, you of the weird collection of Art! Your weird collection of Art alone makes you worthy, so much more worthy of attendance, of worship, of visitation than a million other places...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Lucky Platter is never lucky for me. I stopped in with a friend just recently, jonesing for some breakfast food, only to find out that they stop serving breakfast at 2. I'm not docking any stars...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am fond of this funky place. I've been here a few times for weekday lunches with friends, and I've always left satisfied. I am still thinking of the excellent blueberry pancakes I had recently, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if I went on a bad day, but I had a really awful experience. First our waiter just seemed as if he didn't want to be there at all. He was really slow in taking our order. Then I started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Convenient place to have brunch. I like the interior design because it's cute and original. I ordered the Cinnamon Raisin French Toast today and it tasted good! I love the raisin all over my toast!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When considering all the dining options in Evanston, The Lucky Platter is an absolute must at some point. It's unique, moderately priced, easy to get to (right off the L or Metra Main St stop), and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this funky american ecletic restaurant. Great for breakfast and lunch/dinner. Absolutely love the corn bread.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Chicago for the holiday and met up with a buddy of mine that I used to work with when I lived in town. My lady, brothers, and friend decided to have brunch at the Lucky Platter - he has been,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, see. . . I didn't find this place objectionable for the price at all. $15 for a hearty breakfast with unique elements AND beer? I think that's reasonable. None of us left hungry and we were all...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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One day I was just craving a burger and decided to give the lucky platter a try. I ordered a takeout burger and sweet potato fries, and walked to go pick them up. Service was good, and the food was ready...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service and outstanding breakfast. #1 omlette is stellar! Will be repeat customer.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky Platter is my favorite, hands down. I can't even comment. Between the amazing pizza toppings and Don Knots lookalike art, I'm in heaven. Nom Nom Nom as the cats say in LOZL land.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In general I consider myself a fan of the food that the Lucky Platter puts out; the items on their menu are electic, fun & overall pretty good. I enjoy the variety of food items. The quality is in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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I like to joke that I moved to Evanston because of the Lucky Platter. Their...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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great for breakfast! the food is good and the value is great! the prices aren't too bad and the portions are pretty good. the staff are always nice and friendly!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What else do I need to say? There is a so-so selection of vegetarian options available here. They are a "post-Hippy" restaurant after all. The food is average and the portions are on the smaller side....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a three-star place. It's extremely average in terms of what you get for what it costs. But, it is an Evanston restaurant, so I expected it to be a little overpriced. It gets four stars though...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I'm all sorts of in breakfast lust with this place...After many diverted attempts to eat here, I finally made it! And yes, I am yelping live. That's how I roll, omelette-filled, caffeine-driven...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried this place out with a few sorority sisters on Saturday (I KNOW... I was in a sorority). So the place was full, and really kitchy, but the food was amazing. I had the tuscan omelet with the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had a friend visiting recently who is particular about what she likes to eat, but once she finds something favorable, she's destined to be a regular. for instance, when i lived in san francisco, i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here fairly regularly for many years, most of the time it's good, although I can't say I've ever had exceptional service. A few of the waiters are really surly while some others...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like the concept, and my family enjoys. for the most part, dining here. Electic food offerings, that put a twist on the usual. The problem is that you can't get just the usual. No simple burger....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went on a Saturday morning (11:30 or so). The wait was short, the decor kitschy and cute. The food was excellent. The service.....not so much. It took forever to get our order taken, we only got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now, first time with friends and second time with my mother. Both times two thumbs up! The decor is awesome and the food is tasty. My mojito was definitely strong too! I'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love , LOVE this place. The food is always delicious and fairly cheap. The atmosphere is funky and the staff is friendly. Who could ask for anything more?
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, totally not bad. I went for Saturday brunch with Karen G. and got the diced turkey hash. It had a ton of mozzarella, so if that's your thing then you'll be pleased. The raisin scone that came...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you've ever walked down Main St. regularly and never eaten at The Lucky Platter, all the name means to you is ten feet of windows lined with huge planters at the corner of an alley.But it is SO...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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This is my standard spot for brunch when I have company. The restaurant makes great eggs benedict, and also has other breakfast options that scored high with my guests. The atmosphere is casual and funky, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet potato fries. Awesomeness. This is a great causal spot to bring your friends, and it's vegetarian friendly to boot (although I'm not vegetarian friendly so I don't know why I said that).
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is okay but the service acts like you're interferring with their day. The menu is strange - they'll have seven kinds of salmon which is great if you want salmon. Other choices seem pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate introduced me to this wonderful restaurant for brunch on a Sunday morning. It has a college-artsy feel with the aluminum balls on the ceiling, a large fake fish above the door, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went out on a limb and decided to try this place and I am so glad we did! When we walked in, the first thing I noticed were the aluminum foil balls glued to the ceiling. Ok, weird. As I looked...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Apricot cheese flakey and cinnamon-glazed bacon.If I could have a meal out of those two things, I would. I know the former sounds confusing, and honestly, I can't really explain it. If I hadn't been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only come here for brunch and it is great every time. You can't go wrong with an omelette - I had a Mexican omelette today with chorizo, black beans, avocado, and pepperjack cheese. Yum! And...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Great breakfast spot (also great for lunch and dinner but I mostly seem to go there for breakfast). Flaky scones, well seasoned sweet potato fries. Big portions of food and eclectic art adorning every square...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine and I went for brunch on Saturday. She kept telling me how great the place was, so I finally trekked up north for the goods.I knew there was going to be a long wait, so I had brought...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great, friendly place for brunch or lunch. Veggies and carnivores alike can find something to love. I've had delish food every time I've been here.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at Lucky Platter several times and had some very good meals there. Unfortunately a few of the dishes are seasonal and my favorite (the open-faced Mexican polenta sandwich) is only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to have breakfast! The waitstaff is generally accommodating most of the time, but their food is eclectic and GOOD. The decor is a little bit much, but it makes for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom lives down the street from this little joint so I've been going for years. Echoing another Yelpers sentiments about the service...I'm convinced the wait staff are told by management (or at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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fun eclectic decor. creative vegetarian friendly menu. real hot chocolate...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat at the LP when it was downtown. If its anything like that one the sweet potatoe fries and salads are awesome......so sad it closed! Please come back closer to the city!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck, Yuck and Yuck. This place has to be one of the worst places I have eaten in my life. Aside from all the mediocre restaurants in Evanston this one is just bad. The pancakes are worse than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live a couple of doors down from this establishment. While the food is generally pretty tasty, I kind of resent paying $8.25 for a salad with no meat in it.They do a mean breakfast/brunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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This is probably the best decorated place in Evanston. The metal fish, the bad art, it all makes me think this place will be great. Even the menu looks great. But the food. Not so great. Bad Diner food at...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i work down the street from lucky platter, and for people that know the neighborhood, there's not that many food choices compared to downtown evanston. because of this, i have ordered from lucky...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, he's lucky, I'M lucky, YOU'RE lucky, we're ALL LUCKY!!! ha hhahahhahahaaha!!!He is lucky because the Lucky Platter is clean and has interesting kitschy decor that keeps young children busy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Lucky Platter is a fun place to go for a casual dinner. They have a very creative take on a classic American diner menu. The mixed drinks are great too.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Awesome breakfast and great for dinner too. Fresh, healthy ingredients and fine for kids too. Try the pizzas and mac n cheese for the kids.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait can be long for a big party, but I think the food is delicious. I had jerk chicken and mac/cheese though I tried all five other entrees at the table and everything was very good... Much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place makes me happy! Quirky art on the walls, nice atmosphere, some unusual things on the menu, and pretty good food.We tried a few things today:- Pumpin Soup (SO GOOD!)- Mac & Cheese (yummy)-...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I need a half star damnit, this is a 3.5 for sure. Quirky, interesting menu... not sure if I had the best of what they had to offer. The sweet potato fries were good, but I like a little saltier...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp, I've found another source of good food near my new place! I took food to go since I always feel weird eating in restaurants by myself, so I can't say much about the service, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in the region. The menu is as interesting as the decor (and that's a feat). It's usually not quite as crowded as the raw food markets of Blind Faith and I prefer the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live around the corner from the Lucky Platter. And I used to host a bunch of insane booze-filled parties that resulted in lots of pals sleeping over on my floor. So that equation turned...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For starters, I went here with a group of 7 including myself at a 11am on a Monday; it was not particularly crowded and so we had none of the food mix-ups or poor service that others noted. In fact my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great, the service is hot or not- I recently ate here and the waitress only came to take our food order and never refilled coffee or even asked how the food was. The apricot flaky...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Lucky Platter came highly recommended to me by several Evanstonians as a good breakfast place, so I had to check it out. With an eclectic nouveau-southern cuisine, and vintage remix decor, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Evanstonian" is a good way to describe both cuisine and the place; except unlike viva le crepe or clarke's, lucky platter manages to escape the smorgosphere of northwestern univ student culture and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this is what's called "Evanstonian" cuisine, and I think I kinda like it for its peculiarity. As already pointed out by my fellow yelpers, it's an interesting place - in terms of both decor (don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decorated in crazy photos, painting and sculptures, this place is great for breakfast or lunch. You are bound to come across almost every variety of people that Evans ton has to offer. From artsy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow - what a great experience - this place was the location for our first Evanston yelp group brunch! It was definitely a great location, we had our table all set up before we got there and everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quirky place and a nice find away from what is quickly becoming "cosmopolitan" chain-ridden downtown Evanston. What is happening with Evanston anyway? Talking about building a 50-story tower in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't written a review of Lucky Platter yet, because it's such a staple in my diet and my life! The best adjective for Lucky Platter is "reliable." I've never had anything bad here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times and it's generally pretty good but not absolutely terrific.They have a nice mix of vegetarian items along with stuff an omnivore would end.Definitely get their pumpkin...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Go for the ambience, if hipster kitsch is still your thing. The food is reasonably tasty but diminutive of portion for the price, and last time I was there, our waitress was adorably indie rock but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like breakfast at Lucky Platter - the service is fast, the food is great, and the place has a fun kitschy atmosphere. I've only been for breakfast, and all the food has been great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i use to own a cell phone store right next door on Main street, so i've had everything on the menu, love the place, people and food, oohh i miss the tilapia horseraddish thing, mmm soon soon we will...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love eclectic places. It's one of the perks of living in this area. The Lucky Platter is one of the more eclectic places that can be found on the North Shore. We both enjoy the cozy atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live down the block from the old Lucky Platter, and used to go there quite a bit on weekends... the first time I got food poisioning I figured it was an oddity, then I take a friend from out...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Evanston and didn't want to go to Blind Faith Cafe (brunch spot #1) this was my brunch spot of choice. The food simply tastes better than Clarke's (or whatever it is called) and is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work at the Starbucks across the street from this place and I'd hear food poisoning stories from my fellow coworkers. But growing up with family members with fickle stomachs, I usually...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very interesting place, try out the breakfast! Many options and combinations offered from omelettes and other breakfast dishes. I found the lunch and dinner items to be okay, very different variety....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My lunch favorities here are the portobello mushroom sandwich or the (seasonal) eggplant sandwich. The port is enormous with tasty goat cheese and a wonderful bun. The eggplant is grilled, no bread,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky Platter has been around for quite some time now, and there is a reason. They seem to always be packed, at all times of the day. Great omelettes, also burgers with sweet potato fries that kick...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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A fun little spot, especially for lunch. I personally like my breakfasts a lot more basic, but lots of creative a.m. items here. Most everything is highly and distinctly flavored--often in slightly u...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm....sweet potato fries. Need I say more? Ok, their menu is full of American comfort food options with emphasis on southern dishes like fried green tomatoes and pecan pie. Lucky Platter is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"funkalicious superfood"-You can't have a bad meal at this place. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and every bite is wonderful. Breakfast items include apple ricotta blintzes, whole wheat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu here is limited and the descriptions aren't too great, but everything you get here is really tasty. I got the barbeque chicken sandwich and it was unbelievable -- chicken cooked to perfection...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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This is the perfect Evanston hideaway for breakfast. The restaurant is slightly off, but that's a good thing. The walls are filled with artwork that resembles garage sale rejects; you'll have fun deci...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to get some breakfast. They have all the usual breakfast dishes -- hash browns, french toast, and pancakes -- but everything has a unique twist to it, making it one of a kind....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Lucky Platter is an ecclectic neighborhood diner with food that's a step above and beyond a traditional diner menu. The decor is fun and frivolous, highlighted by tin-foil balls that cover the ceiling...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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I just went here 2 wks ago, the restaurant decor is average but food is unique but good. I had the raisin french toast and hash browns, the toast was encrusted with cereal, made it crispy and unique, had...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2005
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Words cannot describe how this place makes you feel. It's a little like going to a great friends dinner party. Relaxing, and fun to look around at the great decor. The food is so varied from pancakes to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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if there's one word that describes this popular evanston restaurant, it would have to be "eclectic" owners eric singer and ken pospiech have filled the restaurant with one of chicago's largest assortment of...
metromix.com - user review
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decorated with kitchen knickknacks and thrift-store art, this is a whimsical setting for down-home diner cooking that features lots of options for vegetarians. the menu rarely changes, but owner eric singer...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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i love this place. the waitstaff is friendly, the prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere is cozy and fun (with a whole lot of tacky art seemed to be picked out of garage sales mixed in with some...
centerstage.net - user review
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hearty food at a good price. nothing is terribly special, but it all sticks to your ribs. they no longer start you out with complimentary cornbread, which is a shame because it's really good cornbread...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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it's right on the menu: funkalicious superfood...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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i used to always go to lucky platter, but the last 4 visits have all been awful experiences: on each occasion, i brought someone who had never been there, and each time, i was mortified by the terrible...
metromix.com - user review
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