Breakfast in Chicago

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These are the places that I will wake up early for on the weekends.

 1. Handlebar

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

Categories: Vegetarian, Bars, Vegan

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

4.0 star rating
  2/6/2011

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 »

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 2. Vanille Patisserie

131 N Clinton
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 575-9963

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Near West Side

5.0 star rating
  1/26/2011

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 »

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 3. Birchwood Kitchen

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

Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

4.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

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 »

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 4. Toast

746 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-5600

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

4.0 star rating
  1/26/2011

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 »

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 5. Phoenix Restaurant

2131 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0848

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  1/26/2011

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 »

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 6. Eggsperience

35 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 870-6773

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

3.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

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 »

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 7. Alliance Bakery & Cafe

1736 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-0366

Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Wicker Park

4.0 star rating
  4/19/2011

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 »

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 8. Hackney's Printers' Row

733 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 461-1116

Categories: Burgers, Bars, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Printer's Row, South Loop

4.0 star rating
  2/11/2011

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 »

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 9. Flo

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

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Latin American

Neighbourhood: Noble Square

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2011

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 »

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 10. Karyn's Cooked

738 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 587-1050

Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan

Neighbourhoods: Near North Side, River North

4.0 star rating
  2/3/2011

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 »

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 11. Austrian Bakery

2523 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-9922

Categories: Bakeries, Delis

Neighbourhood: Lincoln Park

5.0 star rating
  2/7/2011

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 »

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 12. 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
  2/8/2011

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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