Jem Cafe
- 31 Forest Ave.
- Riverside, IL 60546
- 708-447-2233
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Owners Mario and Joyce Mongello have transformed Riverside's Blue Parrot into the Jem Cafe, an upscale yet accessible neighborhood restaurant in this western suburb's downtown district. Gone is the funky, thrift shop-style interior, which has been replaced with elegant crystal chandeliers, gilded mirrors and candlelit tables. The owners have decided to keep things casual, however, by having orders taken at the counter, with servers bringing food to your table. The lunch menu offers soups, salads and sandwiches, such as the Cuban (marinated pork loin, smoked ham, Swiss cheese, sweet pickles and mayo) and the turkey cran (roasted turkey breast, herb cream cheese, mayo and cranberry sauce). Dinner highlights include butternut squash lasagna and Cajun chicken fettucini alfredo.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Metra Burlington Northern Santa Fe to Riverside stop
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American and American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Recommended. For parties of six or more
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Cash, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Covered dining area seats 25
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 45
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"Help!"
By Tina_and_Don from Riverside, December 27, 2008
They seriously need a support group for Jem Cafe's Cuban Sandwich. I can't get enough of them. They are well worth the price. The pork is extreme...
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"Jem is a real jem."
By sykorow from Chicago, April 6, 2008
Jem is an adorable restaurant. It has an intimate feel with attentive service and great food. Grilled tilapia is out of this world. Butternut ...
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"Jem is a real jem."
By sykorow from Chicago, April 6, 2008
Jem is an adorable restaurant. It has an intimate feel with attentive service and great food. Grilled tilapia is out of this world. Butternut ...
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