One of my favorite breakfast spots! Today, I enjoyed the vegetable hash with eggs, sunny side. It was delicious. Very attentive service and excellent coffee too! read more

Ive been to 3rd Coast Cafe a couple times and my experience is always pretty good! They have all of the classic brunch options, their service is generally prompt, the seating options are satiable, and the prices are great. This place is perfect if you're in the area and really want to grab some good breakfast. I probably would not go out of my way to come here, but would definitely come back if I was around! read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Reliable, freshly prepared and tasty meals in a friendly and homey setting. Wonderful neighborhood restaurant that has been consistent through the years! read more

Been in move back mode to my home Chicago it was too hot to cook and I had read excellent reviews on 3rd Coast I decided to stop there wearing no makeup or bringing my glasses to read the menu. I ordered the diablo cheese steak which made me think I chose poorly all my life for Not pairing with mozzarella The sandwich was huge while I ordered the pizza as a back up should the cheese steak not be good. Now I am very picky about pizza as everyone in Chicago is it was so wonderful I brought home every leftover I appreciate that their staff was fast, friendly and had very reasonable prices even during dinner so I am looking forward to stopping back soon to my new go to place in my new neighborhood! read more

Still a solid 5 stars, we eat here all the time. The coronation chicken sandwich with garden salad is one of my favorite meals of all time. That RANCH!! read more

This is such a low key and comfortable place, with great drink selections and plenty of variety on the menu. I had an indecisive moment here that I was surprised by. It's also clearly a neighborhood favorite...we went on a Friday for a random late lunch and got the last table. The hash browns were just what we've been missing--for my fellow southern transplants, think Waffle House but roughly a million times more crispy--you can feel the love in these for sure. We started with the Chèvre and then I had the Italian Beef and Husb had the Pulled Pork hash. Not one crumb was left. Polished it all off with an apple pie a la mode and immediately we were ready for a nap. read more

Service is great. The food is excellent. I had an Italian Omelet for Saturday brunch and the Italian beef in it is the quality you want in a place like Chicago. They serve it with a side of marinara which complements the mozzarella and Italian beef combo well. Overall, it's a nice little spot that doesn't take reservations and doesn't need them. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Italian Omelet with Hash Browns and an English muffin. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My grandma has lived and worked in the Gold Coast for many years and this is my first time here. My sister and I picked up breakfast this morning, the omelette was just okay but the service was exceptional. Gabriel gave us water while we waited and chatted with us. We're only in town for a long weekend otherwise we'd stop back for a cup of tea and chat with Gabriel. They had gluten free toast which is a huge plus in our book! read more

This place is as comfortable as a favorite pair of shoes. You expect folks to call out your name as you walk in and take your seat, welcoming you. The menu is comprehensive and every bite is delicious. For breakfast, everything our party are was perfect. Smoked polish sausage, fresh baked bread, melt in your mouth pancakes, an omelet packed with goodness and an extraordinary breakfast sandwich rounded out our sampling. For lunch, everything is great but the tuna melt will change your life. I can't say enough about how delightful this cute little spot is and I encourage you to check it out!! read more

I have been coming to this place to eat for years, just loved it, took many friends there, told many people about how charming it was and still is, yet today I was so frustrated by the lack of common courtesy by the waitstaff I finally walked out with out even tasting anything, this is a first for me as I think it was best to just go and leave. My order was so messed up and the man who served me the food when I asked about what was missing, he just waved his hands in the air and walked away to find the waitress who glasses were hanging from her top showing her boobs and cleavage just looked so unprofessional on top of a messed up order.........the place wasn't even crowded as I timed it right for an early dinner......yep, dinner got lost in the shuffle and I was hungry. Not a happy ole lady with my favorite place to eat! read more

Accidentally happened upon this. Had a most delicious breakfast bagel. The staff were all friendly and accessible. Just did take out this time. Will definitely stay for the next meal! read more

Great service and terrific Italian beef sandwich! (Diablo beef per the menu). Cute place too.

Excellent spot for breakfast! I love the eggs benedict or a Maxwell street polish sausage and Bloody Mary. The quality & service are consistent every single visit. read more

We stayed at the hotel down the street and I wish we'd come earlier than our last day. Good food and service. Interesting atmosphere. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Pancakes, eggs, Greek omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

amazingggg breakfast - Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Loved the food :) Def recommend!! read more

3rd Coast Cafe - blueberry pancakes and Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A neighborhood gem! Great coffee and food in a cool, urban, old Chicago atmosphere. I've been coming here for years, and it never disappoints. read more

This is the best spot in Gold Coast. I come here weekly. Schnitzel Mondays are the best

Perfect neighborhood cafe! The coffee is outstanding. I had an omelette with ham and cheese and it was great. I liked that I could get fresh fruit or hashbrowns. The fruit wasn't all melon and grapes. It had some super fresh pineapple and banana in it. :) I really enjoyed my meal until...*dun dun duuunnnn* the table next to me ordered a scone and I immediately looked at my husband and said "Dang it. I should have ordered that." They looked so good. I am sure the woman eating it could feel me staring at her breakfast. lol read more

3rd Coast Cafe - I don't usually drink my coffee black, but this was too good to add cream or sugar. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stumbled upon this spot one Sunday while my husband and I spontaneously decided to get brunch and it's our new go to! The staff is incredible! Super friendly and always checking on you to see if you need anything, but not too often that they feel overbearing. The food is UNREAL! I order something different every time and it's all delicious. My favorites have been their eggs and French toast and my husband is obsessed with their eggs benedict that has a pesto hollandais sauce. Their portions are quite large though, so if you're not super hungry, recommend splitting. Same rule with their scones - super yummy but large...my husband and I now split one when we go. Will definitely be back! read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Sunday brunch - House Omelet 3rd Coast Scone Toast Old Smokehouse bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's such an old-times vibe cafe! There was a twenty minute wait time, but the food was great, portion size-generous. The service was average but my experience is biased because of the overall vibe. I ordered a vegetarian sandwich which was good. read more

A really charming place with a woody, club-like atmosphere. The food is great. We have been going there forever. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. We have always had an excellent meal! read more

Great food. Scones are can't miss. Omelettes are very tasty too. Expect a bit of a wait on weekends, but worth it!

Solid breakfast food! No complaints here - if you can imagine a classic american breakfast spread, this place hits the spot. Service was pretty decent as well. Restrooms are clean. Would come back again - omelettes are delicious. read more

Truly a neighborhood joint. Have been coming here for years and the staff has made the place feel like a place of family. The servers get to know you and become more like friends. On top of that, this place has the BEST HOMEMADE ARNOLD PALMER OF ALL TIME. I had two, could've had six if my bladder was larger. The Cajun Chicken Penne is to die for and the caesar salad rocks my world. Other fantastic items-- BLT, all the burgers, fajitas. But everything is delicious. This is a great place to come with your friends, family, or even just alone for a meal at any time of the day. Sometimes I even pop in late at night for a scone and they throw in some whipped cream. If you want a local, neighborhood feel, amazing food, and a superbly friendly/warm staff, this is the place. Could not speak highly enough. Keep it alive. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Cajun chicken penne, BLT with hash browns, empty caesar salad plate, empty Arnold Palmer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had Saturday brunch at this lovely cafe. The food and service were wonderful. My partner and I each had a different type of eggs Benedict and were not disappointed. I had a Bloody Mary and coffee. Both delicious. Our server was attentive and kept my coffee topped off and checked on us regularly. Highly recommend. read more

What a cute breakfast spot! We stumbled upon this place after we discovered hash hash a go go was closed. We quickly turned to Yelp and figured we would give it a try. Boy am I glad we did! I just loved the entire experience. From the decor to the wait staff to the food, everything was spot on! Everything on the menu sounded amazing but I ended up with the eggs Betty. I love eggs Benedict but sometimes it's too heavy and this option seemed much lighter. It was so delicious I savored every bite! My husband and mom also loved their meals (I don't remember what they got). In my opinion, if you are looking for a cute delicious breakfast place, this is your spot! read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went back for breakfast a few days later. Greek omelette was delicious. Will definitely visit again if I am in Chicago. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Greek omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not used to having this many vegetarian brunch options! I landed on the Betty Bene, eggs Benedict with avocado and tomato. It was delicious! I would definitely like to try more. read more

Nice place! See my thoughts below: Wait Time - None! Went in for Sunday brunch and though the place was full, we were able to seat a group of 4 right away. Setting - Pretty nice! A lot of tables in a small space make it pretty loud in here, but we were able to converse easily. Food - Delicious would be an understatement. I got a farmers omelet and wow was it great. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Price - Reasonable, nothing too crazy. For a Sunday Brunch in Chicago, it was far from expensive. Service - Bad. I won't even sugar coat it, just bad. Our waitress never brought out a side that we had ordered, and neglected to check in on our table. The next time she came around was to drop off our check, and that was a fiasco. We had 4 people who wanted to split the check by our respective dishes, and she refused to split the check, instead saying to just write down who got what and give her a stack of cards. We also brought up the fact that the side dish needed to be taken off since it was never brought out, and we were then met with a snarky attitude about how it's our fault and we should have just asked for her to bring it out. If you have read any of my other reviews you'd know I'm a stickler for service, and this place did not meet expectations. It really pains me to not give this place 5 stars, but I just can't based on the service. I'll try this again and hope for a better experience. read more

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What I liked about this place was the menu had many options that had something for everyone. I also appreciated that they had several vegetarian options on the table. Likewise, I think it is very reasonably priced for dinner options. I opted for the Caesar salad, cilantro bean soup, and Caprese sandwich. Yum! While I agree with another Yelp reviewer, this place is by no means memorable or a "must have" experience, it has great food, fast service, and is tucked away in the Gold Coast neighborhood. read more

Came here for brunch with a bunch of friends everyone enjoyed their food I had the tuna melt which was exactly what I was looking for .

3rd Coast Cafe is a GEM! I'd been living in the Gold Coast/Old Town area for a couple of months when I stumbled upon this place in search of a quick, delicious dinner. The speciality cheese board is seriously the best cheese board I've ever had -- no fluff, all delicious things! I also had the diablo tacos and thought the spice level was perfect! On top of that, the staff is incredibly kind and informed on all parts of the menu. I was also impressed by the installments of local artists' work displayed on the walls. It's also worth mentioning that the prices are extremely reasonable for how great the food is! I can absolutely see why so many Old Town folks are regulars at 3rd Coast Cafe. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - The speciality cheese board! Delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came with my mom for a meal. I brought us here because the breakfast menu is available all day. Having breakfast anytime is always welcome. We ordered and gladly enjoyed the space and company. The staff was super nice and we left our table happy and satisfied. read more

Great food, fast service and cozy atmosphere. If you want quick and casual breakfast, this is your place. We got prosciutto Benedict and a BLT. Both were very good and great portions, especially if you like to share. Tables are very close together so if you're trying to have a serious conversation, this is not the best place for it. read more

Ghost burger with a side of salad + marinated chicken sandwich with a side of roasted bell pepper soup. Everything was delicious! read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Ghost Burger + Marinated Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A good breakfast/brunch option in the Gold Coast. Personally, I prefer the faster service and more varied menu of the Original Pancake House on Bellevue and Rush. But 3rd Coast is a solid choice. It has a very low profile. When you walk by on the sidewalk, you think it's just a coffee house or something. I've never had to wait for a table. I ordered the full stack of the blueberry pancakes. They were good, but, you know, they were also pancakes. I'm not going to wax poetic about batter and blueberries. They also sell "sticks" of bacon, which is just an obnoxious way to say "bacon." Each strip is $1.50, but they were very, very good. Decor is a little tacky. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Blueberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The hostess needs to take a training on the etiquette of greeting guests. 1.) You can learn to smile and say hello 2.) You do not yell from across the bar "how many?" 3.) body language says a lot. You can remember to not scowl at guests and certainly if you don't feel like seating anyone, don't blatantly hand off the menus and seating of the guests to another coworker. The food however, was ok, and the waitstaff was friendly for the most part. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall: Cozy and homey little cafe great for breakfast/brunch/lunch or a casual dining experience. The Good: Atmosphere is comforting and easy going. Service is very friendly and attentive, my coffee was always full. The food was excellent and portioned just right, and came out pretty quickly fresh and ready. The bad: Not much! Even the music was pretty good. Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Food: 9/10 read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Farmers omm - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an awesome local place - wide selection, daily specials and reasonable prices. The salads, pizzas and sandwiches are great as are the evening entrees. read more

A hidden gem!! Stopped for coffee, and came back for dinner. Really quiet and elegant old school style in Old Town. Food are so delicious!! I loved my salmon , and friends loved their Adam and Eve salads. Not to mention the affordable price and friendly servers! Will be regular at this place. read more