The Brunchery is a charming little spot that wins you over right away with its cozy vibe, friendly staff, and impressively quick service. But while the atmosphere shines, the food itself is a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
The Food
Country Fried Steak: A letdown. The breading was satisfyingly crunchy but utterly flavorless, and the gravy didn’t add much—bland and forgettable. A side of ketchup ended up being the hero of the plate, which says it all. The grilled potatoes? Just okay. Executive Steak and Eggs: Redemption! This dish stole the show with perfectly balanced flavors, savory and satisfying in every bite. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: A big swing and a miss. They promised indulgence but delivered undercooked, dry pancakes with barely-there cinnamon and just a whisper of cream cheese icing.
The Drinks
The mimosa flights were definitely eye-catching, served on a playful little tower. Unfortunately, the tiny tables weren’t made to handle such a setup. As for the flavors, they were as uneven as the food—some forgettable, some delightful. The creamsicle, dragonfruit, and peach stood out as the winners.
The Verdict
The Brunchery makes for a fun stop if you’re after quick service, good vibes, and a photo-worthy mimosa flight. But when it comes to the food, it’s a bit of a gamble. For me, it was worth trying once—but it won’t be earning a spot in my regular brunch rotation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
ebani hubbard
I was disappointed with the service from my server, Meagan F. I had asked to move over one seat because I was seated right by the door with an air flow, and she responded, ‘it’s just one seat.’ Later, after a minor spill, she told me to ‘get with the program’ while wiping the table. I understand accidents happen, but the way it was handled felt unkind and unprofessional. However, the food was amazing! I will return as long as she is not my server.
Adrijana Subasic
It was our first time here and we loved it. Coming back to try more items from their menu! I would like to thank Amanda for going above and beyond to ensure that our experience was exceptional. Five stars service!!!'
Food: 5
Rhonda Ekwunoh
Amanda was an amazing waitress! She gave great customer service and continued to check in with us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert P
Amanda was amazing. Simply put. The food was amazing as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karla Gomez
Great service and even greater food amazing s must have in chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
akireia akins
Great atmosphere and awesome service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chauncy Hood
The food was not good at all, but the service and our waitress was Lvonne was very friendly and kind she answered all questions and make my experience very delightful will be back again because of her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
malika reed
This was my first time here and the food was mid. I had a tripepper omelet,side of turkey bacon and lemon zest French toast. The eggs was definitely box eggs disgusting. The only thing that was good was the French toast. A waste of $51.00 definitely not worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Juanita Bates
Food & Customer Service Was An A+ I Will Tell Others About This Place💕
A little tight in spacing but otherwise the food makes up for it! I had the blueberry French toast and the chicken fried steak with sausage gravy. They both were deliciouso!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isabelle Mole
This place was amazing!! We LOVE Jovana!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eran Dromy
Stopped for a quick breakfast. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the spot itself is very charming.
Unfortunately, we had to cut our visit short. The open street-facing front combined with maple syrup bottles on each table attracted bees, which made it hard to enjoy.
Also, gratuity is automatically added to the bill, which I didn’t appreciate (especially when they don't say anything).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
geena wallace
Soo, me, my cousin and aunt went to this establishment for brunch 08/30/2025. So we put our name on the list to be seated we went outside to wait and the owner was outside sitting on a bench long story short, I got smart with him not knowing he was the owner lmao 😂 🤣 😅. He turned out to be the sweetest person everrr. I love this place and the gentleness of the owner. Good job and the food is amazing. I really had a nice time. I had the mimosas with the whip cream and I could have dranked them all day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Kearns
Our food, Ivonne our sever, and the atmosphere was all wonderful! Glad we discovered this place for brunch. Absolutely delicious.
The Brunchery is a charming little spot that wins you over right away with its cozy vibe, friendly staff, and impressively quick service. But while the atmosphere shines, the food itself is a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
The Food
Country Fried Steak: A letdown. The breading was satisfyingly crunchy but utterly flavorless, and the gravy didn’t add much—bland and forgettable. A side of ketchup ended up being the hero of the plate, which says it all. The grilled potatoes? Just okay.
Executive Steak and Eggs: Redemption! This dish stole the show with perfectly balanced flavors, savory and satisfying in every bite.
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: A big swing and a miss. They promised indulgence but delivered undercooked, dry pancakes with barely-there cinnamon and just a whisper of cream cheese icing.
The Drinks
The mimosa flights were definitely eye-catching, served on a playful little tower. Unfortunately, the tiny tables weren’t made to handle such a setup. As for the flavors, they were as uneven as the food—some forgettable, some delightful. The creamsicle, dragonfruit, and peach stood out as the winners.
The Verdict
The Brunchery makes for a fun stop if you’re after quick service, good vibes, and a photo-worthy mimosa flight. But when it comes to the food, it’s a bit of a gamble. For me, it was worth trying once—but it won’t be earning a spot in my regular brunch rotation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I was disappointed with the service from my server, Meagan F. I had asked to move over one seat because I was seated right by the door with an air flow, and she responded, ‘it’s just one seat.’ Later, after a minor spill, she told me to ‘get with the program’ while wiping the table. I understand accidents happen, but the way it was handled felt unkind and unprofessional. However, the food was amazing! I will return as long as she is not my server.
It was our first time here and we loved it. Coming back to try more items from their menu! I would like to thank Amanda for going above and beyond to ensure that our experience was exceptional. Five stars service!!!'
Food: 5
Amanda was an amazing waitress! She gave great customer service and continued to check in with us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda was amazing. Simply put. The food was amazing as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and even greater food amazing s must have in chicago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and awesome service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was not good at all, but the service and our waitress was Lvonne was very friendly and kind she answered all questions and make my experience very delightful will be back again because of her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
This was my first time here and the food was mid. I had a tripepper omelet,side of turkey bacon and lemon zest French toast. The eggs was definitely box eggs disgusting. The only thing that was good was the French toast. A waste of $51.00 definitely not worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food & Customer Service Was An A+ I Will Tell Others About This Place💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A little tight in spacing but otherwise the food makes up for it! I had the blueberry French toast and the chicken fried steak with sausage gravy. They both were deliciouso!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was amazing!! We LOVE Jovana!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped for a quick breakfast. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the spot itself is very charming.
Unfortunately, we had to cut our visit short. The open street-facing front combined with maple syrup bottles on each table attracted bees, which made it hard to enjoy.
Also, gratuity is automatically added to the bill, which I didn’t appreciate (especially when they don't say anything).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Soo, me, my cousin and aunt went to this establishment for brunch 08/30/2025. So we put our name on the list to be seated we went outside to wait and the owner was outside sitting on a bench long story short, I got smart with him not knowing he was the owner lmao 😂 🤣 😅. He turned out to be the sweetest person everrr. I love this place and the gentleness of the owner. Good job and the food is amazing. I really had a nice time. I had the mimosas with the whip cream and I could have dranked them all day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our food, Ivonne our sever, and the atmosphere was all wonderful! Glad we discovered this place for brunch. Absolutely delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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