Categories:
Vegetarian,
Bars,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
Today we tried Handlebar for the first time, and we met some friends for brunch. We were lucky that we showed up early enough that we did not have to wait for a table at all. We started with the fried pickles, and I was blown away by the vegan…More »
This place is on my walk home from work, so if I'm feeling like it has been a blah day, I always pick up a few treats to take home to cheer myself up. Actually, if it has been a great day, I still pick up a few treats to take home in order celebrate.…More »
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
This review is really 3.5.
My husband and I came here for brunch today for the first time. We'd never eaten here before and were excited to try it based on the reviews. We had basil lemonade, the GBLT (gravlax), spaetzle special, and a side of chicken…More »
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park
The only thing that I have ever ordered here is the french toast stuffed with mascarpone cheese. It is absolutely delicious. My husband has ordered eggs and omelettes here and they seem decent, but not mind blowing. I think this is a french toast…More »
This is my go to place for dim sum. The dim sum here is pretty tasty. The wait can get kind of long so go early! Also, if you go too late, they don't have as many carts, so there isn't as much selection. Happy Chef is another good option for dim sum…More »
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Near North Side
This place is one of the few 24 hour breakfast places in River North. It's great for grabbing some drunk food. The chocolate chip pancakes are pretty tasty. Anyways, this is solid traditional breakfast food..good for when you want a ham omelette or…More »
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
For croissants and breakfast pastries I give this place a 4
For cupcakes/macarons/other sweets I give this place a 3.5
On Saturday, my husband went and get massages at the Pain Stop, then we walked over to Mana for lunch and then we figured we should…More »
Categories:
Burgers,
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Printer's Row, South Loop
We used to live right across the street from Hackney's, so we would come here a lot. The food was always pretty consistent. It's nothing fancy or creative, but the portions are good and it's not too pricey. I used to always get a burger or i'd get…More »
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Noble Square
This place is great. The food is delicious and consistent. Come early so you don't have to wait. They're kind of strict about waiting in the roped off area. So come early if you don't want to deal with being huddled in a corner with 20 other people.…More »
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North
My husband and I were walking in search of a brunch place. The line at Yolk was long, but there wasn't a line at Karyn's so we thought we'd try Karyn's. My husband and I both eat meat...lots of meat. Yet amazingly, we loved the food at Karyn's. I had…More »
This place is great. When we used to live in Lincoln Park, my husband and I would walk up Clark Street. We'd start with lunch at Sultan's, then we'd walk next door to the Austrian bakery and have some Napoleons (in honor of our french bulldog,…More »
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New),
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater
Without a doubt in my mind, I can say this place has the best breakfast in Chicago. Get here really early, so the wait will be shorter. Everything is great. Get the bliss cakes for the table to share. I love the farmhouse egg sandwich...so delicious!
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76 Useful, 27 Funny, and 39 Cool
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