Janik's Cafe

03/19/24 - My buddy brought me here for breakfast this morning. Nice restaurant directly across the street from Cafe Istanbul on Division. When we went in we were greeted & seated. The server/owner suggested the chilaquiles which were very good. I wouldn't mind going back and tryi some of the other items on their menu

We came here to grab breakfast and got seated right away. Service was quick and staff was friendly. I got a bowl and added bacon to it. The menu didn't I fixate that there was upcharge it just gave you an option to add protein. I was a big disappointed to see there was $4 upcharge for that. And when I asked that it was not indicated on the menu, server just dismissed it. Please update your menu with right prices.

3.5 for me - I have tried this place a couple of times and while it's pretty good and the service is amazing I would say the food was just okay for my liking. The iced coffees are very delicious and we tried the avocado toast which had a lot of lettuce on it which seemed a little random. Also tried the turkey club sandwich was pretty decent. I think my favorite was the pancakes if I were to come back I would order these again. Overall really nice place always filled up and the orders coming quick. It is quite loud inside so if possible if the weather is nice I would recommend sitting outside!

Great nice and attentive service! Food was great variety! Enjoyed the pancake combo options which was delicious and filling! Had side of toast that was really dry though and had to ask for butter which was served cold and hard so that was slight disappointment. Mimosa was great! Lovely breakfast/brunch option in the area though with lots of options to chose from!

Perfect place to start your day, the service is quick and efficient, the menu has many options from bennys to something sweet or spicy, the prices are very friendly,the design is simple but has a personal touch. I got benny with turkey sausage and breakfast potato - very delicious!

I loved our breakfast experience this morning at Janik's Cafe. We were looking for a casual spot with traditional options. Janik's did the trick. This small storefront cafe sits on the edge of Wicker Park. It looks so much more cozy on the inside than the exterior offers. Brick walls, square tiled floors and interesting artwork create a cute atmosphere. The tables are super close to each other so be prepared. Our server wasn't exactly polished. She forgot a beverage. Served the wrong kind requested bread and leaned over my head to reach across the table to pick up plates. While I appreciate her effort to keep our table tidy, I just hated to be so involved in the process. Her service was still efficient and her attitude was on point. Our food was delicious. My veggie bowl was huge and tasty. It was my breakfast and my dinner. We also enjoyed chicken & waffles and a ham & cheese omelette. The price point was reasonable too. I will definitely return soon.

Very friendly service and quick turnaround on food. I ordered the egg and cheese breakfast burrito and it was a little bland, but it came with spicy cilantro sauce that made the burrito delicious. The breakfast potatoes it came with were also on point. Would come back to try something new.

Super cute spot! You can tell this is a mom and pop ran diner which gives me all the good feels. They have a fairly good amount of seating but have heard they do get busy on weekends. We went on a Monday for brunch so didn't have to wait at all. Everyone was helpful and the food was delicious! They have a bit of everything but everyone enjoyed their meals which was great!

This was a random stop for us on our way out of Chocagi & back to the Twin Cities. It was early fall when we visited & we enjoyed a nice brunch on the patio. They are know for their all-day breakfast & lunch dishes w/ Latin American influences.I was pretty excited when I saw about 14 different kinds of Benedict on the menu! I went w/ Nova Lox BenedictWhich is served w/ a side of Janik's Potatoes. I really enjoyed this cozy spot & everyone was really friendly! I would definitely go back again in the future.

Updating after a couple years because Janik's definitely deserves five stars. So consistently tasty, reliable, great prices and staff !