Golden Griddle Serving Up Success on 95th Street

John and Gloria Arestis are 'still dancing' after 14 years in business.

John and Gloria Arestis opened Golden Griddle Restaurant and Pancake House with one goal in mind: help their two children and specifically, send them to college. Over fourteen years later, they have accomplished much more than that. In a time when independent, family-style restaurants seem to be shuttered everywhere, the Arestis have built a popular eatery at 3030 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. Times were tough in the beginning, with Gloria working another job to bring in a paycheck. John worked seven days a week to keep the business going. Times are tough again, with the great recession; but unlike other family owned restaurants, the Arestis are hanging in there. The couple works at the restaurant seven days a week, greeting and serving …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (3)

Mike F.

12:14 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012

I remember when that space was Dutchie's.   more ›