1. Sweet Maple Cafe
8.5
1339 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Throop), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews
Renee Matthews: Home fries are heaven on earth!!!!
Time Out Chicago Kids: Fans of Southern food will rejoice at the menu's offerings: fresh homemade biscuits, homefries with unlimited mix-ins, and heavenly, thick-cut French toast. Read more.
Tony Vester: Mmm... home fries were delicious!
Crystal B: The French toast is good, but that is all we enjoyed here. The potatoes and home fries appeared to be identical. They seemed to just be boiled and not remotely crispy. Also: frozen vegetables = lame
Kristin Jacobs: I love it here, I make sure I visit every time I'm in the area. The omelet a with the home fries are really good
Dilara Keçeci: ❤️ I totally love the American breakfast. People are kind, restaurant is little, clean and pretty. Food is so delicious 😋 try anything here 👍
8. The Piggery
7.4
1625 W Irving Park Rd (at N Marshfield Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews
Leticia Rosales: The ribs with the green beens and home fries are delicious!! My boys went for the pizza, chicken strips, and mac n cheese and gave all three a thumbs up!! Great portions and great prices!
Jeff Canzona: Get the Elotes - Mexican corn w/lime n queso fresco.
s F: The southwest pulled pork salad is outstanding! Always a good time here!
Lucille Fisher: Very good coffee & tea, delish pastries & savories. Perfect place after the Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House tour.
Julia Park: Such a cute coffee shop. Hidden gem in hyde park. Cute interior, good coffee and pastries! Nice place to get some work done :)
Serious Eats: We like the Plein Continental Breakfast: cured ham, a biscuit or croissant, jam, butter, and a hard-boiled egg.
12. Flo
8.7
1434 W Chicago Ave (btwn Greenview Ave. & Bishop St.), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · West Town · 83 tips and reviews
Amy Graff: Excellent upscale twists on Southwestern food. Delicious chicken mole, incredible huevos verdes, and great specials. Try the spicy bloody marys and unique mimosas at brunch.
Jessica Striebich: get there early for brunch on the weekends, enjoy coffee on the house while you wait
Jon Steinback: FRUITY PEBBLE CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST!!!
13. Le Bar @SofitelChicago
7.6
20 E Chestnut St (@ Sofitel Chicago Water Tower), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 19 tips and reviews
Cordell Collins: Great atmosphere and service. Hands down one of the best Dark n' Stormy cocktails anywhere in Chicago.
Matty: Every Wednesday a live DJ is featured, nice time to grab a drink with a mix of pop, techno, and dance hits being played.
Kelly Carter: Nice ambiance...
14. Recess
7.3
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Fulton Market · 4 tips and reviews
Jon B.: Massive bar/restaurant featuring sizable indoor and massive outdoor dining areas.
Alison: Fun social place. There didn’t seem to be much to do indoors, so I’m sure it’s more lively in the summer with their outdoor area
Gary Grice: Fantastic Patio, Dog Friendly, and good food and drink