Kevin's Place owner Kevin Quigley is all smiles Saturday while interacting with his customers. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Kevin's Place waitress Samantha Katz, a Deerfield resident, shares a laugh with a customer Saturday at the Deerfield diner. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Kevin's Place owner Kevin Quigley takes an order Saturday at his Deerfield diner. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Kevin's Place owner Kevin Quigley takes an order from Talia Bravy of Highland Park. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Highland Park 10-year-old Sarah Lowenthal enjoys hot chocolate Saturday at Kevin's Place diner in Deerfield. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Deerfield brothers Cooper and Ryder Spector enjoy some whipped cream Saturday at Kevin's Place diner in Deerfield. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Kevin's Place waitress K.K. Feid, a Deerfield resident, smiles Saturday at the Deerfield diner. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Kevin's Place waitress K.K. Feid, a Deerfield resident, smiles as she delivers breakfast Saturday at the Deerfield diner. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media

Kevin's Place owner Kevin Quigley greets a large group Saturday at his Deerfield diner. | Joel Lerner~Sun-Times Media