39 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Chicago

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“The day we went was a bit buzy but we got seat almost right away. The food was good but if u are buying the pancakes just note that they are huge. Love that they give a donut hole and an orange wedge to start and end your mean with some ice cream. I love Business that goes a little more for there customers. And the service was good as well. I will return next time I'm in chicago“

“One of my favourite breakfast spot! They have grits!!“

“Wanted to say we enjoyed breakfast and Carla was a delight to have as a waitress! thanks! we had the bacon biscuits and pork gravy, Cuban French toast, and the Mayan Omelette. next time I will do the Malaka with Greek sausage (made in house and delicious) highly recommend and will be back on our next visit!“

“Exceptional service and performance every time I’ve been. Stand up. Been a patriot of this fine establishment for many years and it has been consistently outstanding. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5“

“Great brew!! Pancakes were the bomb!!“

“Adorable place!! Food was delicious and the server was great!! Would definitely recommend! 5 stars ⭐️“

“This is a cute old-fashioned looking diner! The food was great and pretty affordable. Chunky is the best - it’s been a long time since I’ve had a server go so above and beyond to provide a good experience. Make sure you go when she’s working!“

“I loved this place! The Cinnamon Roll Waffles and the Ham and Cheese Omelette were absolutely amazing! The staff was great as well. I will definitely go back when I'm in town again.“

“Veggie fajitas were fresh and delicious. Everyone in our party of 6, enjoyed their meal. Great graduation breakfast.“

“I can’t comment on what I don’t know but I do know that the food is delicious and the service is wonderful! The restaurant is very cozy and clean. I recommend either location! I have never been disappointed.“

“Kazka City Cafe is a hidden gem! The brunch menu is creative and full of flavor, and everything feels fresh and homemade. The coffee is excellent, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for a relaxed morning or afternoon. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great brunch spot in the city!“

“After my mom’s doctor’s appointment, we hit up Stax Cafe for breakfast since it came recommended. The vibe was cool—simple but nice. I walked in ready to find something to talk about, but they didn’t give me any real issues.

I was about to complain about the coffee prices, especially if I added flavor or non-dairy milk. Instead, I stuck with cream and sugar, and honestly? The coffee was fire. Didn’t need anything extra.

Both my mom and I ordered skillets, and they were on point. I tried to find at least one thing wrong, but the food was solid. Only thing I’d suggest is bumping the skillets up to three eggs instead of two. Besides that, everything was great.

The hostess was sweet, and our server—pretty sure his name was Frank—was amazing. His section was near the restrooms; we were seated up front near the end door. Nov. 24th. I’d definitely recommend Stax Cafe.“

“The food and the services is amazing! Will always be one of my favorite spots to eat!“

“You will love it. Greatest omelettes ever“

“Best stuffed French toast ever! The owners are hand on and very hospitable. They close at 2pm, so make sure you time your visit early.“

“Ari and the entire team at this Pret are the absolute best! They are consistently friendly, welcoming, and genuinely take the time to get to know their customers and their usual orders. It makes such a difference when you feel recognized and cared for, especially during a busy morning rush. Fantastic service every single time. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“Went today for the first time. Food was fresh, generous portions, priced right and tasted amazing. I ordered Breakfast Quesadilla. The homemade salsa had some heat to it. Bacon cooked perfect. Best OJ I’ve had in a while. I’ll definitely be back Keep up the great work“

“Food is all homemade ... chilliques are so good with red sauce To die for... The burgers are HUGe.... so delicious.... the fries are like no others and I personally never order fries. So they have to be good.... I did substitute the salad for the fries and was blown away how tasty it was... I mean I'm talking salad right!! Please come visit this beautiful restaurant and tast the real homemade goodness.“

“I cannot put into words how wonderful, hospitable and welcoming this place is. I was welcomed in by the owner Samantha, young respectful young lady, she took my order she made me feel at home. I felt as though I was eating brunch at my Abuelita’s home. Thank you Samantha and family for the warm welcome- the red chilaquiles and cafe de olla we’re phenomenal and I will be sure to be back with my babies and husband! I mentioned to Samantha I was treating myself for my birthday and she brought out a cinnamon role with a candle meant the world to me!“

“Very friendly and excellent service, highly recommended.“

“Lovely family owned business. Servers were very attentive and great to make conversation with if you’re interested. Food was great, portions were filling, $50 (w/ tip) for two adults and a teen. Overall great experience, reminded me of what I thought iHop was when I was younger!“

“Food and service is a 10/10“

“Thank you Laz for such an amazing breakfast! We were very impressed with all the food and of course you coming out and speaking with us was just an awesome experience!“

“The food here is always great. It's good that the flavors are consistent and the staff are beautiful people. The owner and his family create such a wonderful inviting experience. I'm glad this is one of my top favorites places in my community. Highly recommend.“

“This place is awesome.. everything is wonderful here. you definitely won't be disappointed.“

“The staff are so kind and welcoming and the food and coffee are delicious. I had the yuca pulled pork skillet w/cheddar cheese and avocado and I will definitely be back! Highly recommend their green salsa to top off your dish too. Spicy and flavorful 👌🏽“

“I loved this place! The Cinnamon Roll Waffles and the Ham and Cheese Omelette were absolutely amazing! The staff was great as well. I will definitely go back when I'm in town again.“

“My friends and I, had breakfast here today and the service was awesome. I was seated quickly, and had many items, to choose from on their menu. The waiter was super nice and friendly and checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything. The ambiance was great, the food was fresh and a lot of it. I took my leftovers home. Thank you Dem and staff for a GREAT service. Take care“

“Breakfast is great, lunch fantastic! Now serving ice cream sundaes!“

“This place had pretty yummy food. i got a peach crepe that was really good, maybe a little bit too sweet. my mother got a really good avocado toast.

the service was a little slow. we were sitting outside, and the waiters wouldn’t check up on us very often at all. besides that, our waitress was nice. my cousin ordered pecan pancakes, but because of my cousins accent the waitress thought she said bacon pancakes, and brought those. she was quick to bring the replacement pancakes.

my only big problem was the bees. there were SO MANY bees. 🐝 as soon as our food arrived the started coming to our table and swarming. they went on our food too. they wouldn’t go away. keep this in mind if you want to sit outside.“

“I ordered the Combo Skillet which was absolutely amazing and came out super fast. The staff is so friendly and talkative. The diner is old school and has a lot of history and character. Overall the best breakfast experience I’ve ever had.

Kid-friendliness: A lot of families came in and there is even a huge bowl full of lollipops for the children. Very kid friendly environment.“

“Sumptuous egg omellete , I will highly recommend. Thanks for the good breakfast“

“We ordered take out. Our wait for delivery was an hour. The food was cold. We did not receive syrup, butter, napkins or silverware. One order was missing the grits. One order was missing the potatoes. The potatoes that were delivered were under cooked and the onions and peppers topping them are raw. For $70+ we expected better.“

“Wow, this place is AMAZING? Great service, hopping atmosphere, and every single one of our dishes were delicious. We will be making this establishment a regular breakfast place during our Chicago visits! Food ordered was: Breakfast burrito Croissant Sandwich Buttermilk pancakes with a side of crispy bacon!“

“Ended up at Don’s Grill for lunch on a random Tuesday and man, it hit different. Got the chopped steak & eggs with hashbrowns and a refillable coffee—classic diner vibes. Food was hearty and real, staff were friendly but not in a biz-card way. Kinda tight inside, but that’s part of the charm. Just wish it had a lil’ more seasoning. Total felt like under twenty bucks, which is solid.“

“I was a steady customer but will not be returning to this establishment again. Today I asked to sit in a booth and James, the owner said "We're too busy to sit one person in a "big" booth. (I was the only one waiting for a table.) So the waitress wanted me to sit at a table. The "big" booth seats 4. The table they wanted me to sit at also seats 4. The only difference is the booth doesn't hurt my back like the hard chairs do. I'm dying of cancer, which James is aware of, I have enough pain I don't need any more by sitting on hard chairs. Well he won't have to worry about being so "busy" to let someone have some comfort he's got one less patron. I'm done with this place.“