Grand Rising Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"Family and Friends Restuarant with your favorite meals, conversation and relaxed atmosphere, great polite and fast servers, feels like home.... without the work Laughing Out Loud!! Come On By and Enjoy a Meal Favorite!"

Coyotes Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (172)

"Can we taco bout how much I can't wait to come back here LOLLate night taco spot with solid service and solid eats! Staff was all very friendly and everything is made fresh! I love that we can sit right by the grill and watch all the magic happen! Sure the awkward eye contact with the cooks can be strange but it's also oh so fun!Stopped by after a late night DJ set at a club and we were mildly hungry. I had the carne asada steak taco, Al pastor, and the lengua. They did NOT skimp on the meat and flavor. My friend got a tostada with nopales and steak and it was MASSIVE!My other friend got the carne en su jugo soup and it was what dreams are made of! Fried onions and fried bacon thats then grilled with steak then put into a big o bowl with broth and avocado!!! Rich and heavenly...absolute comfort in a bowl! Definitely can't wait to go back!"

Gotham Bagels

★★★★☆ 3.7 (178)

"The omfg bagel got me omfg-ing. Once you walk in, you'd probably think you are in the wrong spot. Looks like a bar but just walking down, and you will see the order counter. It's very dimly lit but I found out that this place turns into a bar at night. So cool. Staff were great and super friendly. My order came out less than 10 minutes. I ordered the OMFG bagel on an everything bagel with extra scallion spread. It was loaded and definitely messy to eat. The fried egg exploded on me so be careful. The bagel was perfectly toasted; soft yet crispy texture. I enjoyed my bagel so much! I ate half of it there and saved the other half for the airport. They have a nice spacious outdoor seating in front. The OMFG bagel was the popular item and I can see why. It had fried chicken, cheese, fried egg, bacon bagel with sriracha aioli. I added the scallion cream cheese and it was a game changer!! It was totally worth it.IMO I think it's better than some bagel places here in San Jose, CA. I highly recommend!"

Edgebrook Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (226) • $$

"Chris' s final day as owner. He found new owners and will be here for a couple weeks during transition. New owners are planning on keeping things the same. Always have enjoyed my visits over the past 7 years."

The Breakfast Club and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (520) • $$

"*Note: CASH ONLY*This restaurant has some really delicious and unique items on their menu. The Irish Benedict, although a little spicy, had an amazing range of flavors and was perfect before a day out in the city. The breakfast potatoes on the side were fantastic as well. The restaurant has a nice, trendy interior and a cute patio with umbrellas if you prefer to sit outside. It gets busy on weekends, especially out on the patio in the summer. I was surprised to find out that this is a cash-only restaurant, which I did not know until the bill came. Luckily, I was carrying cash (which i don't think most young people do these days). There is also an ATM inside."

State and Lake Chicago Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.5 (598) • $$

"Quick walk from the hotel. Love when they get the aioli right. Hot fries. Turkey sandwich had so much turkey but this girl isn't gonna complain."

Pierogi Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (47) • $$

"I've been on a Yelp hiatus, but my recent trip to Chicago forced me out of retirement to review some EXCELLENT establishments including Pierogi Kitchen. I was in town for a Conference, and had a free morning and afternoon downtown. I was on a mission to find some really good Polish food. It's been 7 years since I lived in Poland I've missed authentic dishes like Zurek and Bigos. Both of which I was able to find a Pierogi Kitchen and I was so happy!Upon arrival, I was greeted warmly by the server. I sat at the bar since I was dining by myself. I started things off with a walk down memory lane with a glass of Zywiec with raspberry syrup. Ahh the nostalgia. I ordered zurek and bigos because they are hard to come by in my hometown. Both were served in a cute little crock with some toasted rye on the side. Everything was sour and salty and perfectly delicious! I enjoyed the added micro greens as a garnish giving these tranditional dishes a little bit of modern flare. The ambiance of the restraunt is similar - like a little staropolska chata, but with a modern twist. It's easy to get to too - just a short ride on the blue line to Daemen and a short walk. The neighborhood is alive and filled with shops and restaurants and people. I could see this becoming a regular haunt if I lived in the area."

Miss Ricky's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (423) • $$

"A nice hidden gem in the Virgin Hotel with a range of options from salads to pizza to pasta to steak. The seating is comfortable with "couches" or traditional tables, and the staff are great. We had a well-paced, relaxed meal and every dish was quite solid. The seafood risotto was nice prepared and the truffle steak fries excellent - flavorful and not overly greasy and salty. It's worth a visit as the ambiance is great for a business or catch-up meal, and the service amazing."

Xoco

★★★★☆ 4.1 (3944) • $$

"Small in size but big and bold in flavor. Cannot rave more about chef Rick Bayless' casual yet elevated Mexican food. More pleased since his now-closed Red O in Los Angeles disappointed food wise, though the ambiance was beautiful. Ever had a Mexican-style pizza? It's called a tlayuda. Order to share!I chose the Asparagus & Ham Tlayuda. Fantastic! From the grilled asparagus, plentiful avocado chunks, roasted serrano crema and black bean spread, on a corn masa tostada. The ham was salty for me though. And it was huge! Like a large pizza. I shared some with my friend and we only ate 1/3.Papas Rancheras (smashed potatoes) - Watch out that first piece was really spicy! Such a culinary delight, from the contrast of the crispy outside and the soft fluffy inside, to the bomb cilantro crema, that I could drink.Baja Chicken Torta - packed with flavor with homemade fresco cheeseIt was hard deciding what to order. Tacos, salads, hearty soups, margaritas and beers also on the menu. Service was great, knowledgeable and efficient. My friend wanted to come back again during our trip. My tastebuds were all for it but I desired more eating adventures. Highly recommend. If I lived in Chicago, I'd be a regular! PLEASE me know what it would take to open a location in Los Angeles! Gracias!"

La Malinche Coffee & Tea House

★★★★★ 4.7 (84) • $$

The Original Granny's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (159)

"This is a staple in our lunch rotation durning the week. The food is always amazing and the service hands down the best."

American Craft Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (133) • $$

"I enjoyed the open feel of the restaurant in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency. The service was a bit slow in getting to us and taking our order (you seat yourself and she acknowledged us as we sat down but took awhile to come get our order). After the waitress finally got around to us, she became pleasant to deal with and did a solid job. I had the fish and chips. The food was good albeit needed more seasoning on both. The crust of the fish was seasoned but the flaky inside was not. The fries had no salt, although truth be told I need less salt in my life anyway. The bourbon orange drink was quite good. All in all, an above average experience boosted by the atmosphere."

Golden Griddle Pancake House

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (103)

"One of the best breakfast spots with that old diner feel. They a little cheap with the drink refills but otherwise they are good. I'll be back even more once that new dealership opens up across the street and I need an oil change."

Butcher & The Burger

★★★★☆ 4 (1153) • $$

"Butcher & The Burger is a custom burger joint. They've got a wide range of ingredients to choose from, so you could probably go a hundred times and never get the same thing. With places like these, I always say if your food isn't good it's probably because you don't know what to throw on the burger or how to get it cooked. Also, the large fries are very large. It's more than enough for two people and could probably be good for 3-4."

White Palace Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (628) • $$

"This has been my go to diner for years. I typically get a burger but this time around decided on a Rueben sandwich deluxe. Deluxe sandwich comes with fries and soup. All for under $20"

Brunch Cafe-Niles

★★★★★ 4.5 (584) • $$

"This is one huge establishment. It looked full but wasn't, and our table of six was seated quickly. I had a Rueben sandwich. Why do I do this? I am at a brunch place, and then I order a Rueben. It must be a character flaw.This has no decor, just a vast room to hold the huge crowds."

Mi Nueva Tierra

★★★★☆ 4.4 (73)

"Got some good Mexican drinks and food one evening here. It's pretty fast and has a chill atmosphere with a sports bar feel to it. Mi Nueva Tierra is a great place for getting some good cocktails and tacos. Also has plenty of TVs for watching games. The prices are pretty good and the food was fresh and not canned type of stuff. After looking up a few places around Ashland and Fullerton, we came here. It doesn't look like much from the outside. The inside isn't that big either, but there's enough room for a small gathering or so. Got seats at the bar. We ordered some drinks first, of course margaritas. It's about $8 for the MNT Margarita, the Classic Lime. The food may hav been even better though. Cheap. We got the Veggie Tacos. It's $4 each. These come with cilantro, lettuce, and roasted vegetables. Small but mighty. There's also other classics like burritos and tortas among others. Check it out if you like the idea of Mexican food in a sports bar. It's basically what this place is like. There's good drinks and food at good prices for most things."

De Mar's Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (44) • $

"My favorite diner in Blue Island. The managing is by far the best I've seen. They are always welcoming and as a regular, I appreciate that they remember me. The food is NEVER bad and I try all kinds of food. I mean, where else can you get an omelette and meatloaf in the same place? It's worth a try if you're in the area. Come on Wednesdays, the split pea soup is good!"

Kevin's Hamburger Heaven

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (53)

"I got the one and only burger with cheese. Very plain. Nothing to it except their burger is supposed to be seasoned. I could taste a little bit of it. I felt like it could use more seasoning and even some kind of sauce. The burger is juicy. The service was great. Very nice people and very accommodating. There is some seating available. It's a small space but no one was there when we went so that wasn't a problem. It's a bit divey.Try it if you're hungry. If not, I would go somewhere else."

Brett's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (211)

"I really, really want a place like Brett's Kitchen in my neighborhood!! It's warm, friendly, tidy, and welcoming. Bright colors, cool decor, open grill, and loads of healthy and vegetarian options for breakfast and lunch. And cans of cold Diet Coke, mmmmmm! My Impossible Burger and sweet potato fries are fantastic. Best meal all week! No wait to be seated, even at noon on a work day, and my food was ready in less than 10 minutes. Friendly staff. Loved this place!"

Chavas Tacos El Original

★★★★☆ 3.6 (280)

"Amazing food- both for vegans and meat eaters. The service is quick and it is open 24 hours!"

Uncle Mike's Place

★★★★☆ 4.4 (907) • $$

"Great diner spot if you're looking for some authentic Filipino style breakfast food. You could wait up to 10-15 minutes for a table if you're there during peak brunch hours, but the servers really work hard to clean up tables and take orders. I loved the combination meal with longanisa and tocino, but I opted for spam this time. Anything you get will always be a hit! The bill was about $45 plus tip. Highly recommend!"

CheSa’s Bistro & Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (131) • $$$

"This place is definitely a must go for brunch when it comes to their food! It was DELICIOUS! I walked in and was greeted by Kevin - he was super friendly and I appreciated his guidance with the questions I had on the menu. See pictures for the drinks we ordered. I'd say I felt okay but for $20 I'd want more of a stronger kick cause that's definitely on the $$$ side of things. It was a tasty drink though - just add some more liquor haha!The crab was soooo soft and flavorful. I did order the lump cake and not the balls so idk if that was how they always come or what? The potatoes were soft and seasoned to perfection but they were a little greasy. The eggs were good, glad I added the cheese. The place itself gets 5 stars because they have free parking! You don't get that too often during a brunch in Chicago. The restaurant is pretty and I was surprised it wasn't full. It was my table (2 people) + 2 more tables (a group of 3 and a table for 1). I hope more people get to experience this yummy place"

Chi'Tiva Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (10)

"Good! Got danishes and muffins and they were still tasty the next day! They have some typical bakery flavors and then some unique ones with coconut!"

River North Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (26)

"Came here for brunch, stayed for the bottomless mimosas. At $22 a pop, this is a very good deal for a downtown location. I was happy that they allowed you to select the juice of your choice (OJ, cranberry or pineapple). Food was good, Lake Benedict (smoked salmon, poached eggs, béarnaise, house made biscuit). This also came with potatoes, which were nicely seasoned. Biscuit was nice and tender and the béarnaise sauce was very good. I also got a "side" of pancake, which was one....should have gotten a full order as it was very good and my daughter dipped into it. The cake was nice and fluffy and the coloring was great. I am picky about pancakes and like a certain brown coloring for them and this one was perfect.My hubby go the steak and eggs and said it was nicely prepared. My daughter got the Truffle and Wild Mushroom scramble with potatoes (scrambled eggs, truffle oil, sautéed wild mushrooms, sautéed leeks). She cleaned her plate, so you can say she enjoyed it :-) She said that the flavors were light and the dish itself was just the right amount of food.Service was great, with the server being attentive. He kept those carafes of mimosas coming. The time limit for mimosas was 1.5 hours, but we were not rushed or stopped from our quest to get hydrated. We also met the GM, Tomas, who was also very nice and helpful, doing things in and outside of the restaurant.There is a lovely covered outdoor seating area. Would have sat out there as it looked inviting but the wind was too crazy that day. We will definitely be back as they offer a Happy Hour from 4-6 pm, Sun-Thurs. Happy Hour on a Sunday? Count me in."

Pick Me Up Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1094)

"I was in the neighborhood and looking for someplace with free wi-fi. This place was nice enough. The light is very low, and it can be a bit noisy, depending on the crowd. This is one of those places where the booth seats are low compared to the tables, or maybe the tables are high compared to the seats. The food was okay. I thought it was maybe a tad overpriced. I just had a snack, and didn't really explore the menu fully. I'd go back. I'd like to see how it is on a different day at a different time, and maybe try something else. I just got cheese fries because I wanted something to nibble on, and they were okay. They use actual melted cheddar instead of sauce, which was good."

Riverside Cafe

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (33) • $$$

"I came here 2 day in a row place is very niceFood is really good they really have good breakfast buffet too very worth the money .But the customer service here is top of the line from the host to the chef .I don't eat pork and I ask the chef MELCHOR if the sausages are chicken he said no but he offered to me even before I ask ( I can make chicken sausage)Very nice of him.5 stars the waiter GEORGE he is very attentive and very nice and good customer service he knows how to make people come back"

Maple & Ash

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2274) • $$$$

"You already know the steak and fixings are amazing. Great service and a very interesting vibe. I went for work, so thankfully did not have to pay. Not sure I would go if it was on my own dime, but it is a fun experience."

Tiztal Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (634) • $$

"Tiztal Cafe is the only place I can go for Chilaquiles. I have been coming to Tiztal Cafe for the last 6 going on 7 years and they have remained consistent. I am so happy in this day and age with things becoming more expensive and it becoming easier to cut but on food quality to save money it does not seem as though Tiztal Cafe is taking that route.I love that I still see some of the staff that I saw when I first visited back in 2016. Tiztal Cafe gives you the feeling of a family restaurant even though they get really busy. The staff is always wonderful! No matter how busy the restaurant gets the wait staff is always smiling and patient with everyone. I truly cannot order an entree outside of the Chilaquiles because they make the best on the Northside. I have tried other Chilaquiles around the Northside and always find myself comparing them go Tiztal Cafe that I no longer try. I am happy that Tiztal Cafe still gives you large portions of food. I easily get three meals out of my breakfast. The trick to keep the chips from getting soggy is asking for the salsa on the side. I remember once when they accidentally put salsa on top, the waitress gave me extra chips to take home without me asking. That moment solidified why I keep coming back and telling anyone that will listen about Tiztal Cafe. The amount of food you receive is worth the price. They align with what you would typically see on the Northside. I highly recommend coming to Tiztal Cafe. If you aren't big on crowds, come on a weekday or really early in the morning on the weekend. The line moves fast if there is a crowd. Bonus: they have an outside patio!"

Pearl's Place

★★★★☆ 3.5 (591) • $$

The Great American Bagel

★★★★☆ 3.7 (161) • $

"Fabulous bagels- so warm and flavorful! And so many choices! The posh, top-shelf cheese and onion one is out of this world! The cost was higher than I expected, as my meal came to nearly $20 with sandwich, soda, chips, and tip. So I think this will be a special treat outing, but was sooooo good!! Friendly staff. Clean space. It was fun to watch the baker in action, too!"

Tempo Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (975) • $$

"As always Tempo is just perfect!!I LOVE that they're not like most diners who serve greasy eggs, potatoes, etc.If you're looking for a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner Tempo has you covered! I've ate here probably 10 times whether it's in person or through Uber eats or DoorDash and everything has always been perfect !10/10 for their egg white omelettes which are Massive! 10/10 breakfast potatoes10/10 Turkey club!Highly recommend Tempo cafe!"

3rd Coast Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (848) • $$

"What a great breakfast. White glove service at standard diner prices. Portions were huge and the space, a half-basement in a historic-looking apartment building is really charming. We loved everything about our breakfast here."

Colectivo Andersonville

★★★★☆ 3.8 (87) • $

"I love Colectivo and was excited to try this location, it's really adorable and cozy inside. It happened to be a gorgeous day when I visited so the garage doors were opened and the place was packed! Despite that, the friendly staff was able to take my order quickly. I went with the iced pistachio matcha latte which was sooo yummy. The pistachio flavor complimented the matcha so nicely -- it was nutty, slightly sweet, and deliciously creamy. Since it was lunchtime, I also ordered the turkey club which was bomb. I love a good turkey sandwich and this is just that. The sandwich has smoked turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and pesto mayo piled high on sourdough. So yummy! My love for Colectivo continues to grow."

Medici On 57th

★★★★☆ 3.6 (1026) • $$

"We were visiting U Chicago and stopped by Medici for lunch. There was a short wait to be seated. The restaurant looks like an old tavern, and they have interesting wall decor that is eclectic. The appetizers were really good! We scarfed down some onion rings and chili cheese fries. The loaded fries were stand-out amazing! The main lunch orders were a little underwhelming. I really liked my personal pie of veggie pizza, but my hubs thought his roast beef sandwich was "just okay." Our friend got a fried chick sandwich that looked good! I enjoyed the food! The service was fine. Everyone was pleasant. I would come back again. Of note, I got a latte next door at the cafe side of medici while we were waiting to be seated. And the latte was not good. I could barely drink it."