1. Sweet Maple Cafe
8.2
1339 W Taylor St (btwn Loomis & Throop), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · University Village - Little Italy · 72 tips and reviews
Ken Quandt: Try the pancakes at Sweet Maple. They've been voted among the best (#1) in the city. But don't neglect the catfish and eggs on Fridays, or the egg and cheeser with country sausage. Don't wait!
Ron Willis: My favorite spot for breakfast. You can't go wrong with the Sweet Maple Special and slice Tomatoes
Theo Downs: The Sweet Maple special alone is meal and then some. The biscuits are bigger that my fist. The home fries are just like Mom's.
2. The Publican
8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Suli Chong: Great brunch place although waits are understandably long. Had the braised lamb which was excellent but hands down, the best thing on the menu was their maple syrup-braised bacon!
Eater: Start with some fresh oysters from the east coast, then try the maple sausage corn dog, rock crab scramble, or duck confit. And as always, don’t forget the popular syrup-braised pub bacon.
Victor Marquez: Bacon with maple syrup is amazing
Kevin Dulin: Amazing Benedicts, particularly the southern one. The rosemary maple syrup is amazing. The Beignets are also delicious.
ISC Chicago: ART SMITH FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES (buttermilk waffle, rosemary maple syrup)
Geoff Balasi: Wonderful southern farm to table vibe. Brunch cocktails, Benedicts and Hashes galore.
6. Stan's Donuts & Coffee
8.6
259 E Erie St Ste 1-100 (N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Streeterville · 46 tips and reviews
Monti Bray: Deliciousness! Try the maple glazed doughnut.
Willie Smith: I had a maple cinnamon donut, that was great, tasty flavor, and the staff are uber polite and energetic
Mohsen Kofair: Plenty of flavors for donuts, great taste as well. Nice Green Tea. 👌🏼
Theo Ikari: Maple Latte and the Pumpkin Pie Latte are a a match made in heaven!
Shelley J: They use Dark Matter beans and know how to brew it, which means it's delish. Fresh Scone City scones and Do-rite Donuts round out their pastry selection.
Mike: Scones and donuts by Do-Rite, Dark Matter coffee on drip. Cool coffee house with lots of African-American focused art for sale. Very quiet inside so I'd imagine it's a great place to study.
9. Amitabul
8.5
6207 N Milwaukee Ave (Huntington), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Norwood Park · 17 tips and reviews
Bethany Lang: Ask for the maple cookies!
Amanda Conner: The vegan dumplings are awesome!
Time Out Chicago: Using “Zen meditation cooking energy,” chefs cook vegan dumplings, organic veggies and noodle soups to spicy curry and tofu dishes. The popular green tea vegan ice cream is available in Summer. Read more.
10. Longman & Eagle
9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews
Time Out Chicago: By the time I made my way from the brioche’s crisp exterior to its custardy interior, an odd mass of whipped cream revealed its true identity—whipped maple syrup—as it reduced to its original form. Read more.
Chicagoist: If you get there early enough on a day when they’re selling maple bacon donuts, grab one of those as well; they create a perfect precursor to the second half of the meal. Read more.
Eater: If you’re nursing a hangover, try the PBR breakfast—two eggs, bacon or sausage, maple glazed spam, house potatoes, can of PBR—along with a shot of whisky to help with the recovery process. Read more.
12. Drumbar
7.9
201 E Delaware Pl (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 68 tips and reviews
Chicagoist: Try the Hog Wild cocktail, with bourbon, ancho chili liqueur, artichoke liqueur, maple soy syrup, and Angostura bitters. The nose is smoky and more sweet than spicy, like an Old Fashioned with a kick. Read more.
Redeye Chicago: Hog Wild: Bourbon, ancho chili liqueur, artichoke liqueur, maple soy syrup and Angostura bitters ($13). The nose on the drink is smoky, it’s more sweet than spicy, like an old fashioned with a kick.
Dana Danielle: Great spot to grab cocktails with friends or a date! Line can be long during summer!
14. Batter & Berries
8.5
2748 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Diversey Pkwy & W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · North Side · 167 tips and reviews
cami j.: all the French toast is fantastic, the maple butter is delicious, and the crab benedict is one of the best I've had-the crab cakes had so much crab and the perfect amount of breading!
Eater: At this Lincoln Park café, guests can indulge their sweet tooth on a variety of decadent creations, such as caramel French toast topped with candied walnuts, caramel sauce and maple butter. Read more.
Lanny Fiorillo: French toast flight and the service is super friendly ❤️
15. THE CIRCLE Salon
8.1
2135 W Division St (Division & Hoyne), Chicago, IL
Hair Salon · Ukrainian Village · 10 tips and reviews
BetsyM: Magen, maple cookies, merlot... What's not to love?
Lindsey E.: Magan is a hair goddess! Her prices can't be beat for such quality work
Dawn G: Love, love, love this place. Terra is amazing.