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Bongo Room
Breakfast Spot$$$$
Wicker Park, Chicago
Go here. Experience the pancakes. It's worth it.
"Order the chocolate tower French toast for a sinful breakfast!"(7 Tips)
"Red Velvet Pancakes are seasonal, grab them while you can!"(8 Tips)
"White chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes are good Damn delicious"(4 Tips)
"... you can order a single pancake."(4 Tips)
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It's not on the menu, but any of the pancake options can be ordered as a side of a single pancake, rather than a full order of 4. The Lemon Blueberry is the perfect compliment to any egg dish
I was recommended to have the Deconstructed Lobster Roll Benedict, and it was pretty good. Though, next time I'll definitely be trying one of the decadent looking pancake recipes.
Abril VelaMarch 4, 2016White chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes are a must!! I've been going here for years and they're still my favorite sweet dish, you'll love them! For vegetarians, the breakfast sandwich is great!
ENGMAAugust 17, 2022Customizable fruit plate and potatoes loaded with cheese, what more could you ask for? My only complaint was the grounds in the coffee, but fantastic place otherwise!
Erika DavisMay 28, 2016I recommend the eggs Benedict for savory, and chocolate waffle tower for sweet. I don't really like the atmosphere of the restaurant though, it's so noisy I can barely hear anything
Adrienne WallerJune 19, 2014The white chocolate and carmel pretzel pancake is the best! Please do try it! Also, be sure to have your whole party here or they won't seat you. The person can't even arrive later and join.
Steve PolandSeptember 7, 2012The breakfast here is AMAZING! You better have a sweet tooth! Expect to wait in line. I haven't been in years, but it would open at 9:30am and a line would form by 9 to get in on weekends.
Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013giant wait sometimes! Banana flapjacks filled w/ crumbled bacon, topped w/ praline sauce & creme anglaise. BLT benedict, red velvet pancakes. you can order 1-3 per order. check out all day specials
Matt KnustJuly 8, 2017Entire breakfast menu is awesome. Just went back for first time in 5+ years....still amazing
SumSumOctober 20, 2015I asked for a plain pancake and they encouraged me not to order it because "they're not very good without the toppings".
Emily S.October 25, 2014Pumpkin spice pancakes are to die for, along with the breakfast burrito!!! Get the raspberry pear mimosa as well!!
Angelica SernaMay 26, 2014Oreo Praline Flapjacks are delicious!! Just the right amount of sweet, without overpowering your tastebuds! Order them, you'll truly enjoy!!! :D
Rachel SicaMarch 26, 2013Order the specialty pancakes. It sounds like it will too decadent but it will be just right. I had the white chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes. They were amazing.
Adrianne CacalJuly 26, 2012It gets busy so come on a weekday or check in early and stop at any one of the cute shops near by while you wait for your table. Red velvet pancakes are a must try!
Marisa RuizMarch 26, 2014Holy amazing chorizo, avocado and potato omelette! Also, they use soy margarine for everything - so no conflict for dairy allergies or vegans there :)
Mark BurstinerNovember 20, 2014French toast and all the Benedicts are so good. Pricey drinks but phenomenal food quality and quantity.
Draconidas Andrades ColonSeptember 16, 2013The food and drinks are phenomenal. Be prepared to wait up to an hour for a seat. Service is decent; wish the waitress didn't present the check while I was waiting. But it was well worth it!
Ghordan McManusJune 15, 2014Try the lemon & blackberry pancakes, as well as the avocado & chorizo omelette - in a word? Divine. You're welcome.
Emily KrollNovember 5, 2011Shrimp Benedict is the best thing in their menu. Better come early if you want a table. And visit the Wormhole Cafe next door for a Back To The Future Experience.
Manolo Gonzalez MirandaJuly 7, 2019BLT Benedict is delicious; order a slide of the french toast if you are still hungry 😀😀😀
David SmithDecember 14, 2014For a lighter option try the tomatillo salsa scramble. Really good flavor, and tomato slices instead of fries.
JenKuduJune 16, 2014Portions are huge and the pancakes are colorful, but don't hope for too much taste. The pancakes are tough and the toppings are just sugar.
Tyler SanderfordJune 21, 2015Great stuff!! Eggs with avocado was incredible. Good berry pancakes too!!! Friendly servers!!!
Chris HallSeptember 18, 2010We don't go here frequently, but when we do, I always leave asking "why don't we eat there every weekend?" it's consistently outstanding food, great friendly service and definitely worth the wait!
- Rebecca RickertOctober 15, 2014Fried egg sandwich on a croissant is wonderful but not as heaven sent as any of the French toast!
The pumpkin carrot cake flapjacks are amazing! Get a single order as a "dessert" so you can order something savory on the menu too.
AJ DiGregorioMarch 16, 2013Fantastic foods here- try the carrot cake pancakes if you want to have some dessert for breakfast!
@nicoleyearyJuly 18, 2010My favorite place for brunch ~ and the only place my Mom asks to go every time she comes to visit me in Chicago. My fav: Red Velvet Hotcakes Mom's Fav: Eggs Benedict ~ Another location in the South L
Michael BinettiJanuary 6, 2013Get there before 9 or wait until 9:30. All tables will fill at open and the first one won't turn until at least 9:30. The breakfasts are awesome.
Danny BernardoSeptember 10, 2011Get the shrimp avocado benedict while its still in season! Seriously the best bites of food I've had all summer!
The specialty pancakes and french toast are the way to go... and get the breakfast burrito while you're at it. Chicago landmark!
Allie McCormackJanuary 2, 2012The leek pesto omelette with steak tenderloin, goat cheese, spinach, and butternut squash was delicious!
Chicago TribuneOctober 5, 2011Look for options like three-apple brioche French toast and Black Forest pancakes. Egg dishes--in massive portions--are also popular choices. Read more
Rich GoldsmithFebruary 10, 2013Can't decide between sweet and savory? Grab your eggs and get a single pancake or piece o' French toast on the side. GENIUS.
They'll add chorizo to the breakfast burrito if you ask! It's great.
I can see why everybody is so crazy over this place! Well worth the wait. For brunch try the red velvet pancakes :)
Angie LaschingerOctober 27, 2013They might be known for their sweet treats, but the sweet potato black bean burrito is one of the best things I've ever eaten!
Huyen VOctober 13, 2013While the food is good, a server had a hissy cause we plugged a phone in the empty outlet near our table. The situation could have been handled better. We walked out w/out ordering & will not go back.
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