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 1. The Bongo Room

1470 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-0690

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

5.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

Always a favorite brunch spot! The key is to go right when they open at 9 am in order not to have to wait. We always get a savory and a sweet dish to share and they NEVER disappoint :)

Savory recommendations - blt benedict, breakfast burrito that has…More »

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 2. Longman & Eagle

2657 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-7110

Category: Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Logan Square

5.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

Oh Longman, how Iove thee!!! Although we've been here at least 10 times, recently it has been mostly for brunch, due to the long waits...

Brunch does not disappoint though and I love that they are always sprinkling in some new dishes while keeping my…More »

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 3. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 862-5555

Categories: American (New), Bars

Neighbourhood: Bucktown

5.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

Just had brunch there on 08/14 for probably the 10th time, but this one was just above and beyond yumminess, so I decided to write about it!   First of all - their coffee is the best in the neighborhood, just wish for a little larger cups!  We…More »

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 4. Birchwood Kitchen

2211 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2100

Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/19/2011

Went here over the weekend and got their special  - red hash HEAVEN!  Who ever thought about making hash cakes out of beets, potatoes and onions?  BIRCHWOOD!  Add some caramelized fennel and apples with 2 sunny side eggs = PERFECTION!  

Every time we…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/19/2011

    I know that there is no need for another 5 star review and I shouldn't be doing it in the first… Read more »

 5. The Publican

837 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-9555

Categories: Pubs, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Fulton Market, Near West Side, West Loop

5.0 star rating
  9/29/2011

Went here last night for a little birthday celebration and enjoyed everything about the place!

Attentive waiters, even though they spoke too fast about recommendations. Great unusual beer. The food. Ah, yes, the food...

Besides ordering (and getting…More »

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 6. Tweet

5020 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 728-5576

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Uptown

5.0 star rating
  12/27/2011

GREAT service, they really make it fun, especially if you interact with the staff.   Food is quite fantastic as well, can't go wrong with any latin flavored dishes (even vegan), lox and bagel or bennedicts.  THE BEST hashbrowns.

Free coffee while you…More »

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 7. m.henry

5707 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-1600

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New), Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater

5.0 star rating
  1/12/2012

We've been waiting to come here for a while, but the scare of long lines lingered over our heads...Finally, it had to be the first morning of 2012, when we capitalized on most of Chicago nursing a NY's hangover to dine at m. henry.

This place is…More »

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 8. Tre Kronor

3258 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 267-9888

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Scandinavian

Neighbourhood: North Park

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2011

Just went here for lunch today with a few coworkers... What a jem!  Didn't realize that it was so close to work AND they have a beautiful patio!

I had the hash, which was fanstastic and my coworkers had the special salmon/dill quiche and a special…More »

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 9. Feed

2803 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-4600

Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Humboldt Park

4.0 star rating
  10/3/2011

This place was recommended to us a few years back for 1 amazing dish. Every time we come here, at least one of us gets it and we are always impressed at the simplicity and goodness of it. What is it such wonder, you may ask?

PULLED PORK HASH. What…More »

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 10. JAM

3057 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 292-6011

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners

Neighbourhood: Logan Square

4.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

I love Jam. #1 because of the food. #2, because you can almost always get seated right the way and almost always outside. Of course, the earlier you go the better, but its a great option.

Yes, the service might not be the best, especially outside,…More »

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 11. Jane's

1655 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 862-5263

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Bucktown

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

This place is only a few blocks away from our house, so we love coming here with our dogs and sit outside!  I always get the quiche or the crepes, both always being very solid.   I do prefer the andoulli sausage vs. their turkey weird looking…More »

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 12. Handlebar

2311 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-9546

Categories: Vegetarian, Bars, Vegan

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

4.0 star rating
  10/20/2011

We typically come here for brunch with our vegan friends...and even though neither my husband nor I are vegan/vegetarian at this point, we always appreciate handlebar.

#1 for their wonderful patio

#2 for unique food selection that don't disappoint.  …More »

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 13. La Boulangerie

2569 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 358-2569

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, French

Neighbourhood: Logan Square

4.0 star rating
  1/8/2012

We came to the area with every intention of going to Jam for breakfast, but something about La Boulangerie just drew us in...  Maybe because we are going to France this summer, but we decided to grab breakfast here instead.  So glad we did!  We had 2…More »

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 14. Milk & Honey Cafe

1920 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 395-9434
3.0 star rating
  9/27/2011

I have heard friends rave about this place, so we finally decided to check it out this past weekend...and....don't tell anyone....ssshhhhhhhh

Ok, I will reveal a little secret - birchwood kitchen is soooooo much better.  But, its a secret, so don't…More »

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 15. Logan Square Farmers Market

N Milwaukee Ave at Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-3222

Category: Farmers Market

Neighbourhood: Logan Square

4.0 star rating
  10/3/2011

2 things to help you before you go to this farmers market -

#1 you must come hungry
#2 you must come with a list of some sorts, or at least some notions of what you want

Unfortunately we went here this time with my parents, after a brunch at Longman.…More »

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 16. Prasino

1846 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 878-1212

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/12/2011

Based on our brunch experience, I decided to upgrade my review to 4 stars this time around.  

MUST go and sit on the patio while there is still time.  I am hoping that this place will stick around for the next 7-8 months until its warm enough to chill…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    10/6/2011

    Las Vegas style Cheesecake factory.

    Really wanted to love this place and did in some respects -… Read more »

 17. Flo

1434 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-0477

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Latin American

Neighbourhood: Noble Square

3.0 star rating
  12/21/2011

This was pretty good, but not great.    Service was fantastic, but the food tasted good, but nothing to write home about.  

I had the portobello tacos, the homemade tortillas and the sauce was good, but not jump out of my seat.  Hubby had the GIANT…More »

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 18. NYC Bagel Deli

1001 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 274-1278

Category: Delis

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

2.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

Not sure how they can call themselves NY Bagel Deli...  Maybe in the prices?  Although I do think that NY may be cheaper :)  Had the lox and bagel and was NOT impressed, I can make a better one at home.  I will certainly put more lox on it as well...…More »

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 19. Dunlays On The Square

3137 W Logan Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-2400

Categories: American (Traditional), Bars

Neighbourhood: Logan Square

2.0 star rating
  8/23/2011

Decided to visit Dunlays last Friday night at about 8 pm to try to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful night and some good food.

The good news - we only had to wait 15-20 minutes for an outside seat, meanwhile we waited at the bar where a very nice…More »

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