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Sweet Maple Cafe
Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago
The experts at Eater and Chicago Tribune recommend this place
"You can't go wrong with the Sweet Maple Special and slice Tomatoes"(4 Tips)
"The biscuits are as delicious as everyone says they are!"(17 Tips)
"Banana Pancakes a must!"(12 Tips)
"Very good breakfast and great French Toast."(6 Tips)
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ChicagoistDecember 23, 2014Timing is key here, depending on whether you’re craving breakfast or lunch. However, even if it's lunch time, breakfast is served all day. if it's lunch you're going for, try their turkey club. Read more
Chicago TribuneDecember 5, 2014The Good-Old-Fashioned Pancakes at this University Village cafe, offered with Vermont maple syrup and grade AA butter, are the creme de la creme. Read more
- Marvin JeffersonOctober 14, 2013The food was great. I can't wait to go back and try something else on the menu. The biscuits are as delicious as everyone says they are!
Todd KunaDecember 4, 2019An unassuming spot that always hits the spot with both sweet and savory breakfast choices
Erica CosentinoAugust 6, 2012Great coffee, bigger than your head light, fluffy pancakes, eggs, and sausage patties. Super crispy bacon! Yummy & get their loyalty card :)
Bianca CSeptember 10, 2013Best time to come is during the week. Fast service. Great atmosphere. The lemon raspberry pancakes are heavenly.
Redeye ChicagoOctober 9, 2015Leaving this casual breakfast spot without trying the pancakes would be a sin. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Read more
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 11, 2012Fans 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
Jasmine CieraAugust 17, 2013Share a table! You meet awesome people & get in quicker! Fantastic food really good service. I will be back :)
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.
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!
TJ CaseyJune 5, 2011Megan was the single best server I have ever had. She actually motivated me to work here! Food = Amazing. Service = Amazing. Wait = Well worth it!
michelle jimenezMarch 8, 2015Oatmeal was very moist and good. Bacon is too crispy for my taste. Southern breakfast. Tiny in the inside.
Maureen SullivanNovember 12, 2013Excellent breakfast. Killer biscuits. Bring your own soy or almond milk.
Yvette NewberryWhiteAugust 28, 2012The Lemon-Raspberry pancakes! Awesome!! Service was great, and a small problem was superbly addressed!
Nikki NefariousJuly 11, 2012I didn't have to wait at all :) Wonderful food! I'm from SC & I love that I can get grits in Chicago!!!
karen kartikaOctober 23, 2010The pancake - checked, the omelet with homefries and biscuit - checked. The surprise: No check for me, coz I sat on 11th table on its 11th anniversary! Happy bday guys and big thank you!
- By far my favorite breakfast spot in Chicago love the grits
Brent A. WellsFebruary 17, 2012Get there EARLY!!! The food is off the chain, and the line is usually out the door
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- My favorite spot for breakfast. You can't go wrong with the Sweet Maple Special and slice Tomatoes
Homefries here are the best! A must try! They are also known for their holiday french toast.
Steven FrostMarch 25, 2010Biscuits the size of your head, Homemade pancakes specials, soul food style breakfast... well worth the wait.
Anthony HandleyJune 27, 2010Get here before 9am on the weekends if you don't wait to wait for a table.
Dan StanJanuary 23, 2012The wait is toooooooooooo long. Go when you see the cafe somewhat empty never go when its busy.
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- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–2:00 PM
(312) 243-8908
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