Long before they opened our first location, founders George Nikolopoulos and Steve Zervakis knew the restaurant business well. Both grew up in Greek immigrant families whose roots in the industry ran deep. Their parents came to the U.S. in the 1960s, building new lives through perseverance and long hours at work. As teenagers, George and Steve gained firsthand restaurant experience of their own, never forgetting the importance of warm hospitality their parents had instilled in them.
In 1994, those shared experiences became Blueberry Hill Cafe. They opened their first location in Bridgeview with a clear mission: serve really good breakfast and lunch, take care of people, and create a place they’d be happy to come back to.
The restaurant’s name came naturally, too, inspired by blueberry pancakes, the color blue, and a little nod to a classic American tune. More than anything, it felt like the right fit for the friendly, upbeat atmosphere they’d envisioned from the start.
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Our connection to the neighborhoods we serve extends beyond our doors. It means showing up for the causes that matter to the people around us.
That commitment has taken many forms over the years, from donating 500 turkeys every Thanksgiving through Solutions Church to supporting college scholarships through the Heritage Fund. We’ve also participated in Tip a Cop for Special Olympics and host monthly veterans’ breakfasts at our Homer Glen and Darien locations.
While each effort is different, the purpose is the same: to give back to the communities that have supported us since 1994.
Over the years, we’ve been grateful to be featured for our food, hospitality, and the people and traditions behind our restaurants.
WGN, 2020
An unforgettable La Grange moment where one server received a $2,222 tip.
Chicago Tribune, 2021
A look inside the monthly veterans’ breakfasts bringing people together in Homer Glen.
The Reporter, 2023
Celebrating the opening of our Oak Lawn location and the breakfast-and-lunch tradition behind it.
Village View, 2025
Blueberry Hill hosts Tinley Park’s Coffee with a Cop, bringing neighbors and local law enforcement together.
2025 Best of the West Awards, 2025
Blueberry Hill Cafe is named a Notable Favorite for Best Place for Breakfast in West Suburban Living’s 2025 Best of the West Awards.
Township of Lyons Chronicle, 2026
A feature on more than two decades of food, familiar faces, and community in La Grange.
Looking for a place where you can work hard, be yourself, and join a team that looks out for each other? We’re always eager to meet friendly, dependable people.
If you’re passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
We specialize in traditional American breakfast and lunch, with all the classics people know and love: pancakes, waffles, omelets, skillets, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and more.
Our team follows applicable local food-safety and sanitation requirements and holds the following certifications: Food Protection Certification, Allergens Certification, and ServSafe Alcohol certification.
Absolutely. With breakfast served all day and a full lunch menu, we’re proud to be a top-rated brunch spot in Chicagoland.
You bet! We’re proud to be one of the family-friendly restaurants Chicago parents can count on for hearty meals, excellent value, and food kids love. With lots of variety across the menu, there’s something to keep everyone at the table happy.
We stick to the breakfast staples people actually want, and we do them well. Nearly all of our food is homemade, orders can be customized, and the menu is broad enough to accommodate a wide range of tastes and preferences.
We have eight locations across Chicagoland. Visit our Locations page for addresses, hours, and ordering information for each restaurant.
The vast majority of the dishes and components we serve are made or prepared fresh in-house, including soups, gravies, glazes, toppings, and our famous marinated skirt steak. Our biscuits and gravy feature homemade gravy, and our banana French toast starts with banana bread made in-house before it’s dipped in egg batter and cooked to order. Yum!
