'It's the top of an period': Billy's Pancake Home in Palatine closes doorways after 5 a long time

After greater than 5 a long time as a Palatine eating mainstay, Billy’s Pancake Home at 440 N. Northwest Freeway has served its final meal.

Homeowners John and Tracy Bakopoulos broke the information to its loyal clients Tuesday on Fb.

In a brief message, they expressed their immense gratitude for the unwavering assist from the Palatine neighborhood.

“Our clients have been the cornerstone of this gathering place. Thanks for permitting us to be a part of your lives. We’re actually grateful for the chance to have served this excellent neighborhood,” they wrote.

Prospects expressed their appreciation for the meals and the welcoming, homey ambiance on the breakfast and lunch spot. Among the many dishes singled out for reward have been the skillets, lingonberry crepes, biscuits and gravy and ham and eggs.

One buyer, Algonquin resident Alan Uli, arrived Wednesday, solely to search out the place empty and locked.

He mentioned he has been coming for 15 years and particularly loved the biscuits and gravy. He additionally mentioned the meals was served at superb costs.

“I’ll need to discover a completely different place to go. In all probability McDonald’s,” he mentioned.

The enterprise had been working since 1971. However Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz mentioned the enterprise was initially known as the Palatine Home Restaurant and was positioned in a plaza in downtown Palatine.

When the plaza was changed by the downtown parking deck, the enterprise moved, he mentioned.

“It’s the top of an period,” Schwantz mentioned. “It was a staple in Palatine. It undoubtedly has an enormous place within the hearts of the individuals of Palatine.”