Joshua Rapoport: The best bacon you'll ever have. Go to pancakes: potato, apple, 49'ers, dutch baby. Best waitress: Brooke! Also, get the Chicken Andoille hash as a side. No visit here is complete without coffee.
John R Dallas Jr: "Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother's house we go..." for apple pancakes & other scrumptious comfort food. I hope this place never modernizes its front-of-house. Worth wait in-line.
Matt Lawson: Yes!! The apple pancakes are legendary for a reason and don't feel bad if you can't finish them.
3. Hoosier Mama Pie Co.
8.4
1618 W Chicago Ave (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · East Ukrainian Village · 67 tips and reviews
DailyCandy: Tiny retro pie shop serves ginger cream, apple cranberry, Key lime, quiche, potpie, and scones with farm-fresh ingredients. Read more.
Time Out Chicago: Try seasonal creations (from strawberry-rhubarb in spring to apple and pumpkin in fall) and signatures (like the incomparable banana-cream) with a coffee. The pies are, in a word, extraordinary.
Time Out Chicago: Try seasonal creations (from strawberry-rhubarb in spring to apple and pumpkin in fall) and signatures (like the incomparable banana-cream) with a coffee. The pies are, in a word, extraordinary. Read more.
4. Firecakes Donuts
9.2
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 165 tips and reviews
John: Classic apple fritters made with two kinds of apples, perfectly prepared
DailyCandy: Traditionalists feast on gently sweet apple fritters, tangy buttermilk, classic jelly, and chocolate iced, while donut enthusiasts opt for the fancier stuff.
Sam S: Delicious donuts, freshly baked. While the crazier ones may tempt you, they can be a bit dry. Stick with a standard (old fashioned, apple fritter) and you'll be much happier.
6. First Slice Pie Café
8.9
5357 N Ashland Ave (at W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Pie Shop · Andersonville · 21 tips and reviews
Rob Freedman: Pie is exquisite. Had classic apple (so good!) and the Pecan (would make any southerner proud).
Stephen: I got the apple pie - OMG. Massive and delicious. The star of the show was definitely the crust. So good.
Leia Nichole: The blueberry cheesecake pie was AMAZING. Love this spot, tucked on Ashland and begging you to stop in. Homey, friendly, generous.
7. Green City Market
9.4
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 57 tips and reviews
Lauren: honey crisp apples, delicious strawberries, wisconsin cheese, smoothies, and crepes... just amazing. wed and sat from 7:00 am- 1:00 pm.
Claire Concannon: Make sure you try the zeppoles (apple cider doughnuts)!
Dina: Everything looks so fresh and good! On sat I deff recommend getting here before noon for a better selection. Coming back to try the crepe stand.
ZaarlyChicago: Try the blue apple salad it's a must!! Tender arugula,, Gorgonzola, cranberries, and granny smith apples!
Edtra Flowers: Blue apple salad to share and volcano sushi are a must!!!
Pete Lats: House Maki Super Crunch and Chicago Fire...MMM good!
Jennifer Ribble: Apple fritter and cinnamon roll are both really good, but the best is the peanut butter filled chocolate!
Daniel K.: Wonderful apple fritters, particularly when fresh from the kitchen
Maike Plotnik: A classical glazed one is always a good idea, otherwise: Apple fritter or cinnamon roll! Glazed and infused hasn't survived this store ;)
13. Gather
9.0
4539 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Wilson Ave & Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 42 tips and reviews
Molly E: Obsessed! Best meal in a long time. Brussel sprouts, steak tartare, raviolo, sirloin, and apple fritters all amazing. Try to sit at bar seating overlooking kitchen.
Mary Phillips: Interesting menu with plates to share so you can try multiple dishes. Try the gnocchi and the harvest apple salad, mmm. The cocktails are tasty esp The Count and Basil Smash. Great staff!
Genie B: The brandade on potato blini is outstanding. Creamy. Perfect.
15. Cafe Selmarie
4729 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Lawrence & Leland at Giddings Plaza), Chicago, IL
Café · Ravenswood · 65 tips and reviews
Joanna Flamm: Great brunch spot, The chicken sausage with apple and gouda is local and delicious!
Helen Park: Apple galette is amazing - will come back to try the apple strudel
Time Out Chicago: Don’t miss the corned-beef hash: heavy on the smoky-salty beef, easy on the potatoes, flecked with fresh herbs and topped with two perfectly poached eggs.