Reader recommendation: Chatterbox Cafe
A reader named Elizabeth called to tell me about Chatterbox Cafe (140 S. Schuyler Ave.) in Bradley. She says they have great food and service, and her favorite dish is The “Mess.” It’s a combination of scrambled eggs, American fries, onions, green peppers and meat (your choice of sausage, bacon and/or ham), which is then covered in sausage gravy. It comes in full and half portions, and after trying it for myself, and can tell you that the half order is very generous and plenty for most appetites.
Chatterbox Cafe is “a friendly place to chat and enjoy home cooking at its finest,” according to the menu. It’s open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Delivery is available. Their phone is (815) 937-4402.
