This review is for the lox bagel sammy. I ordered it the only acceptable way - on an everything bagel with everything. The bagel was missing garlic and salt. And, this seems like an odd thing to complain about, there was too much lox on it. Other than that, it was good. Iced coffee was fine as well. Price was fair. Not super excited about this place but others seem to be, so perhaps I didn't try the right thing. read more

Came here the day after Thanksgiving and it wasn't open. Wish they had either put that on social media or even put it on the door. My brother and I came here because the presentation of the food looked impressive. We ordered the avocado toast and lox sandwich. From looks, the avocado toast looked amazing. The lox sandwich just looked eh and that's actually how I felt about it. The bagel wasn't good because it was crumbly and felt stale, like it had been toasted and then left out a couple days. Would have been great with a fresh bagel and some more cream cheese. The avocado toast was better than the sandwich, but would have been better if it was cheaper. The toast's presentation was very pleasing to the eye. It cost about 10 dollars. The egg on the toast was perfect and added the perfect flavor to the rest of the toast. I wish there was more avocado on there! read more

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I'm sure this place is great for other items, but pass on ordering a hot chocolate. I ordered one to sip and walk around outside on a freezing cold day, but after taking the first sip when I stepped outside, the temperature of the drink was not hot or even warm, it was pointless to buy. This location could also use a quick cleaning and some organization. read more

I live in the Lincoln Square, belong to LSAC, and have been anxious to try this restaurant for quite sometime. This morning my fiancé and I finally had the opportunity to go, and to say that we were disappointed by this place is an understatement. We ordered the Elote Hash and the Lox plate. The Elote Hash was literally some potatoes with a little bit of corn on top, some feta, and some aggressive radish peels. I'm not sure who thought it was accurate to describe the dish as an "elote" dish. The Lox plate came with literally 2-3 small pieces of meat, and the plate was just full of greens. For a 38 dollar brunch, we could not wrap our minds around what we got for the price. There were definitely other dishes people were getting that looked like maybe they could have better? But those dishes were your typical sausage, egg, biscuit, etc. I feel like the price of the food might be feeding into the hipster vibe of the restaurant and the organic ingredients. However, the food unfortunately just isn't worth it. Wish this restaurant the best, but we don't have a desire to come back. read more

I was supposed to have watermelon radish with the elote potato hash but didn't get any. I had to remind them about my cortado. Their WiFi was down so I couldn't use Apple Pay. The jam table was on a slant which just looked unprofessional. I am not used to taking my wife out for breakfast and getting some potatoes, eggs, and greens but paying $35. I'm also pretty serious about my coffee and two things really disappoint me. First the steam wand is filthy and gross, which I didn't know until after I ordered my cortado, and also the drip brew here is both too strong and under-extracted. This just makes you kinda recoil with every sip, it's really quite displeasing. It has been years since I've been to baker miller and I wanted to see how it's been doing. I'm really disappointed that they don't seem to mill anything anymore, and they've really allowed their quality to slack. I'll try it out in another couple years if it's still around. read more

Great food. Tip: they run out of cinnamon buns and other items pretty quick around 11am so try and order your dessert item with your meal or you may not be able to later. I'm not a fan of grits but it was surprisingly good here. The Ben biscuit was not as flaky as I had hoped but it was good nonetheless. The biscuits and gravy was very savory. For a safe dessert I would recommend the rosemary orange scone and this way you can try out the many homemade jams they have It's BYOB so bring your champagne and orange juice read more

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I have been a fan of Baker Miller for years! They have an excellent array of interesting yet tasty menu items and their baked goods are absolutely "Stand-In-A-Line-Around-The-Block" worthy. The cinnamon rolls are absolutely worth the hype! What could possibly make them better, you ask? The fact that they care about the health and safety of their customers and more importantly their staff! read more

Baker Miller has long been one of my favorite spots in chicago for breakfast. It's close to my apartment and everything is so well made. I'm really glad that they're taking this pandemic seriously as well- but even before, they've been on my top list. read more

I've been there a few times and just love this place, the staff is very nice and accommodating. I tried the Key Lime Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake and a dense chocolate pie. I think the coffee is very good and fresh but my sister said it was too strong for her, I guess it's a matter of taste. We made sure we got there before 3 PM on the weekend because we went there during the week not knowing that they close at 2 PM and had our cheesecake and coffee on the bench in front of the restaurant. The second time I went there in late July it was hot inside so we asked the lady if they had a patio, she said yes in the back so we sat out there. It's a nice place to relax and have a cup of Joe but make sure you get there early enough. read more

Excellent Service, Food was ok, the girl who took my order did an excellent job, definitely would come back here. The Ambiance of the place is really nice as well. Hope the employee gets a raise! read more

Okay...If you want to be surrounded by soccer moms, strollers and conversations about Pilates and stretching techniques this is the place for you! If you're a creative writer come and have coffee and you'll hear enough content for three TV shows. I'm not kidding. Is it a restaurant? Cafeteria? Drive-Through? You order up front, you get a buzzer and bring all your own silverware to the table. When your buzzer goes off you go back to the counter and get your food and bring it back to the table. And they want a tip! Food is maybe 2 stars but the pretense is 5 stars all the way! Go to Geraldine's down the block. Much better service and food. read more

I'll start off with the best items from here, which were definitely the pastries and sweets. I loved their raspberry cheesecake as it was fresh and flavorful. The chocolate chip cookie was also a big surprise because I'm not a huge fan of chocolate but I loved the crunchiness of the cookie and the way the chocolate was spread out rather than in big chunks. The blueberry muffin was also very unique and fresh. The coffee was pretty average but I also didn't get anything special with it. The most disappointing thing about this place were the bagels. The bagels were way too hard, chewy, and flavorless. I felt like my teeth were going to be ripped out because of how hard I had to pull with each bite. It made it incredibly difficult to eat and ruined the balance of the ingredients inside as they would all get squashed and spill out of the bagel. The fillings in each bagel were very good though but with such a bad bagel, it really ruined the overall sandwich. The lox bagel had such fresh ingredients, I really enjoyed the addition of the cucumber which I normally don't see in lox bagels. The bacon egger had such light and creamy eggs, I could have enjoyed it by itself without the bagel. Overall, I'd stick to the baked goods here and stay away from the bagels. read more

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Trash eggs for the NYC bagel it cost $11 for a bagel with only sausage and eggs so for the base NYC bagel was $9 overpriced if I do say so myself. Terrible service the 2 girls who took my order were talking to each other and when I said I was done they asked if that was all. It was empty and felt unwelcoming like I wasn't wanted as a customer. read more

For a $15 breakfast biscuit, expectations were high. I was disappointed. The biscuit was very dense, the eggs were wet, creating a soggy mess. It did come with a side. Two stars for the great window service and the tasty dressing that came with the side salad. read more

Don't you love a restaurant where your salad greens, and sliced cucumber are cool and crisp and the items that are supposed to be hot are hot? The most noteworthy thing about Baker Miller is just that: Perfect execution. We loved the lox plate with an everything bagel. It was perfectly garnished with all of my favorite sides; shallot, fresh cucumber, delicious capers and more. The quality of the salmon was excellent. That wasn't even the best thing we had though. The Eggs Benedict was the best I've ever had! The eggs were poached to perfection, the hollandaise sauce could teach a class on hollandaise sauce, and it was served atop a light house-made biscuit that had lovely loft and was served lightly toasted. They also have thick-cut bacon with the best flavor I've ever tried. I'm a huge fan of the bacon at Au Cheval, BUT BAKER MILLER'S BACON IS ACTUALLY WAY BETTER, AND IT'S THE BEST BACON I'VE EVER HAD. My daughter ordered the ham on her Eggs Benedict, and it was just as amazing. Our breakfasts were served with little side salads that were perfectly dressed. I honestly could not have had a better experience. Being a girl who knows no moderation, I took a whole rhubarb-strawberry pie to go. I shared it with friends and we all agreed that it was masterful. Rhubarb-strawberry can sometimes be too sweet, but this wasn't. I'm very impressed with this restaurant. Be sure to try it soon. read more

Bagel Miller - Best Eggs Benedict in Chicago is found at Baker Miller. - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The absolute best biscuits and gravy you will ever have.... in your entire life.... EVER! If i wasn't already engaged, I would marry their biscuits and have affairs with their gravy. whew, ok, end rant. Stumbled onto this restaurant by accident about a year ago and I am so happy I did! Staff is always super friendly and dishes other than my beloved biscuits and gravy are good too! Gets a little packed on weekend mornings, but other than that, I always come here if I need a home cooked feel for breakfast. read more

Bagel Miller - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of my favorite neighborhood spots! The quality of food is high and the ambiance is super casual. Overall, this is a great spot to grab a quick bite; however, I think the prices are too high for the ambiance. I haven't had the opportunity to explore the full menu- especially the amazing looking doughboys! So far, some of my favorites: The Ben Biscuit: Classic, buttery biscuit and simple classic flavors, good side salad Southern Hash: Very heavy but great flavors Seasonal Hash: Be sure to check out whatever season hash they may have at the time. They had this Chicago hash for a while that was super yummy Ham Sandwich: love the sourdough bread, tasty sandwich but wish the ham was sliced thinner Key Lime Pie: YUM! Great tartness and the graham crust is perfect. If you like Key Lime pie, this is a must! Bourbon Pecan Pie: We ordered a pie for Thanksgiving and the entire family loved it! read more

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Bought a coffee and cookie and sat down to eat. Then the female worker behind the counter let out a massive sneeze all over the coffee pots and counter. Disgusting. They all laughed behind the counter and didn't bother cleaning anything. Never would come back. Poor folks have idea they're self serving their coffee that's been sneezed on. read more

Bagel Miller - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great sweets and also great savories. The various scones and other breakfast sandwich type items are all terrific. Wonderful service and kind, considerate staff. Always fast service at the take out window. read more

I really love the food at Bagel Miller and the portions are very generous. The service is great and I love how transparent the owners are about how they run their business. I love this place! read more

Stopped by for some breakfast and enjoyed the sandwiches we got! I got the BLT and it was amazing. Love that the "fries" are actually tots because that was perfect for breakfast read more

Great place to have a nice breakfast or snack. There's nothing super fancy or any kind of over the top gimmick at Baker Miller - and we appreciate that. The food is solid and the baked goods are delicious, never too sweet. When we do come here, it feels like you're not in the bustling city of Chicago, even though it's on one of the busiest streets. It feels like a quaint getaway and is always an awesome some visit. Go get you some! read more

Bagel Miller - It's lox time! - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very good food and top of the business and very elegant place and friendly staff at Ravenswood neighborhood area

Grain hasn't tasted so good since well. Whiskey. I can't decide what I like best about this place: Everything is fresh and made from scratch on site. (If you are "organic, non-GMO etc" interested, read more on their website) and as the owners, Dave & Megan Miller describe, this is "Chicago's first grain-centric, sweet and savory bake house." The grits were...don't laugh at me..."exquisite." I usually think grits are nasty - runny or clumpy. I also don't like corn beef and cabbage (yeah, Irish n all). Something - probably the cilantro mayo - informed me to get this concoction and I was rewarded. The slightly sweet cabbage, the smooth and buttery (I added a swab of their creamy butter) grits, the egg and cilantro. Oh man - texture and flavor. Exquisite. If I forgot my toaster at home...not to worry, one at every table! What this also means is you have outlets fairly handy. What this also means is you order up the toast sampler. The toast sampler is required so you can taste their homemade spreads! See those bell jar photos. The staff is friendly, fun and knowledgeable. The radiators are kickin'! "Chilly" no more. I love the interior - brick and wood booths in the back, bright windows and chairs in the front. Patio out back. (Popular with the stroller crowd.) Fresh squeezed juices from a local store. PB pie!!! I've said all this and haven't even mentioned it. It's like the best buckeye you've ever eaten with a slightly unexpected light "crunchy" in the center. (Note: the Millers formerly part-owners of a local pie shop.) I haven't even yet gone nuts over this sourdough cinnamon roll. Prices are reasonable! $10 on that grit bowl I mentioned. Grain, meat, egg, herb, veggie. I was already inclined to campin out here, but was lured even deeper by print material like this new foodie/literary magazine on the back shelf, "Lucky Peach" where I found myself reading about a "grain junkie" and also an Arizona girl doing burlesque in a big city- which ended up a freaky harbinger of where we'd find ourselves later in the week. It brings me to my next review...and, coincidentally, but probably not unexpectedly, back to food and alcohol. Ever been in a corn maze? At Baker Miller, I felt happily adrift in a moment...eating, reading, thinking...totally lost in a virtual maze of grain. Loved it! PS - Grains can be ordered on Baker Miller's website and are milled to order. They've recently launched Chicago's first artisan flour company..."Baker Miller Flour and Grain." read more

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I stumbled upon Bagel Miller in the Revival Food Mall, craving a bagel of any kind. Not only did they satisfy this craving, but delivered with above and beyond incredible service. The staff were joyful and welcoming as they tidied their space and recommended a phenomenal breakfast sandwich (NYC on sesame with siracha mayo - you won't be disappointed!). I had been having a rough day leading up to this encounter, and the guys at Bagel Miller seriously made my day. Also their blueberry muffins might just be my all-time favorites after today, no joke. Definitely give this business some love!!! read more

I'm not a fan of the food here. Besides the pastries, doughboys, and pies, everything else is not so great. I've tried multiple items on the menu over the span of a few months and always walk away feeling unfulfilled (and that I wasted a good amount of money). The menu is pretty expensive and the food quality does not warrant the high price. I don't even like the type of toast they have here and some of the food combinations do not go well together (watermelon raddish on an avocado sandwich is gross to me I'm sorry). Just recently I got a salad which was drenched/drowning in vinaigrette to the point it was inedible. This was the last 'meal' I'll ever order. In short, they need a menu overhaul. Also not a fan of the hours here, but I've complained enough. On the plus side, it's a great place to grab a coffee and a pastry while you sit by the window and watch the train overhead, but I wouldn't recommend ordering a meal here. Ask them to heat the doughboy up as well otherwise you're getting a cold pastry that's been sitting on the counter all day. read more

We ordered Avocado toast and a egg and cheese biscuit with cappuccino. We are so disappointed in everything- the bread was half baked and so hard to eat, biscuit was not baked and fell apart with congealed cheese. We also had a side of scrambled eggs which was runny and cappuccino was meh. So yes, not coming back! read more

Brunch is a meal sandwiched between breakfast and lunch -- two glorious times to eat. This place on Western Avenue sandwiched between the "Chinese KungFu Institute" and the "Spoon Thai Restaurant" -- potentially two glorious institutions to partake in. Mr GPS led the gurlie and I to an alley, so don't be fooled! Inside, this place gives off the vibe "small business" which I really dig. I would say "homely", but someone told me that the word"homely" means something bad, and that's not the case at all -- what I really mean, is it gives me this sense of home, google tells me the right word is "homelike", so we'll go with that. The dining area is smallish, so finding a seat/table can be tricky, but not impossible. Each table has a little toaster, which I thought was pretty cool. The people here are super nice and friendly, and your name is yelled out when your food is ready after the cooks have painstakingly assembled your dish. I ordered the Chorizo & Grits Bowl with salsa verde & a soft egg. The chorizo gave the dish the perfect level of spice and the egg was nice and runny -- it reminds me of the soft eggs that come with your ramen. Money. It also came with sour cream, which personally I never had with grits, but it was absolutely phenomenal. I also had a sip of the apple cider which was delish as well. Overall, nice place for brunch. They also have their grits packaged up in sacks in case you want to take one or two for the road. read more

Read about this place and looked at the interesting menu so we made our way for a brunch. The service is friendly and personal. The food is so tasty and the pie is excellent. read more

Bagel Miller - Elote Grits Brunch Dish - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The holy grail. I absolutely LOVE Baker Miller. Their menu is awesome, the seem to pay their workers a livable wage, and they've got fanatic service. Literally everything on the menu is delicious but My favorites are the Reuben, avocado toast, and turmeric coffee. Do yourself a favor and stop by Baker Miller. read more

Although it doesn't have the pie I was looking for, the lady behind the counter was gracious enough to answer my many questions. The space had a cozy and welcomed feeling. I sure will visit again to try the dishes they offer. read more

Baker Miller is a quizzical new business to rank, because its concept is so thoroughly five star, but its output wasn't overtly impressive. Baker Miller spun off as an amicable split from one of my sweet tooth Chicago favorites, Logan Square's Bang Bang Pie Shop. According to the Internets, the husband-wife team, named Miller (natch) wanted to focus on craft and work closer to home. I respect that. The grain is milled in house, then baked into delicious sweets and snacks. I needed a coffee break and the wife wanted to try this new venture, so away we went. We snagged a couple pie slices--butterscotch for me and pumpkin for her--as a snack for a table of four. Two pie slices is plenty as a nibble, but if you want your own, I don't blame you. After seating, we noticed the jam and butter bar, as well as the toasters located on each table. That's also how we ended up ordering really good toast bread for $2 apiece. I mean, the in-store toasting a la Hampton Inn is worth the price of admission. The pies are, well, not as good as Bang Bang. Sorry, but I feel it to be true. They're certainly interesting. Butterscotch chip cookies from Tiff's Treats in Austin might be my favorite U.S. sweet dessert of all time (close tie with Goode Company's Pecan Pie). The pie filling isn't quite that good, but it was certainly tasty. My palette questioned the crust. I feel bad about it, since there was troublesome lengths to mill the grain in house. I mean, that's impressive. But it tasted, well, grainy. I want my crust to crumble well, stick a little, and meld into my pie. I don't want it to taste like I'm eating a whole wheat bun that tastes like toasted quinoa while I'm gorging myself on something that could cause the diabetus with one bite. Mini-rant aside, the place is uber-cute and will score you brownie points with a significant other. Or with the in-laws when you bring a pie back for Christmas dinner and get to tell the story of the husband-wife team making good. Or you could just have a great time toasting your own bread and spreading on some jammie jams. read more

Bagel Miller - Butterscotch pie - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We tried this bakery for the first time. I know that COVID has made things difficult but their processes and policies during this time were terrible. There is limited seating indoors but their patio seating is open. We arrived, we were told to scan the QCR code and then order from their website. Wait, I'm right here, why do I need to log into their website to order for dine-in? We sat out on the patio, scanned the QCR code, and ordered. Part of the ordering was as if we live miles away and we're going to pick up. I even had to enter in my credit card information to complete my order. I then received a text that they received my order. A short time later, our food was brought out to us. Hmmmmm....Why couldn't they just have taken our order face-to-face? The food came in take-out containers. One of the items we ordered was the Elote grits. They came served to us in a square, plastic-to-go box, the food piled into it. We asked the server if we could get it served on plates, she mumbled something and left. It was difficult to see all the ingredients in the dish. I did not see any avocado and the corn was not roasted. It tasted like right out of a can. What bothered me the most is that they state that the prices include tip and COID charges. Really? for what exactly? You pushed a lot of the server work onto the customer via ordering and paying. What exactly are these additional costs? I am all for paying for a decent wage....In fact, if that was stated for the price increase, I would have fully appreciated it. Needless to say, we will never go back. I'm afraid they will ask us to cook our own orders and clean up afterward. read more

This used to be a great place and I was a loyal customer who raved to everyone about how great this is place is, but no more. Understandably, they moved to window service and online ordering during COVID and I get that this not a place with servers. Took a friend today and we wanted to eat inside and had a few questions about the menu and the staff was so incredibly unhelpful and unfriendly it was embarrassing. They had maybe three other customers and the girl at the window, who was doing nothing, couldn't be bothered to answer questions or speak to customers. Even if you are dining in you order and pay online. To do this you have to fill out your email address, phone and bunch of other stuff just to order and then they give you an option to tip. I understood that the owners were making some changes to stay in business, but you get no service and the prices are still ridiculously high. I got cold eggs and coffee for $30. There are so many better options in the area who appreciate their customers. read more

Best oatmeal I've ever had. The maple pie was excellent. The top crust worked well with the filling. The cinnamon roll was HUGE! The outside of it was a tad dry, but overall it wasn't overly sweet like other places. Everything was of great quality, texture and taste. Small, cute and homey place. Planning to go back and try their toast with their different spreads. read more

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This place is so warm and cozy and welcoming and of course DELICIOUS! I came for brunch with some friends during the week and we had a lovely time. Great conversation, great food and strong coffee. For food I ordered the Avocado Toast which was so flavorful! I also got just a coffee that you can refill by yourself as need be. There's also a water station so you can get a glass of cold water whenever you need. I docked a star due to prices. I know everything in Chicago is more expensive, but for not having a waiter service, prices in my opinion should be lower. But I'm not in the industry so I don't know what I'm talking about. Before I left, I got a cinnamon dough doughnut I think it was called? I got it to go and ate it on my walk back home, cinnamon sugar all over my face, no shame :) read more

Pros: - Blue cheese and caramelized onion hand pie...DAMN - Breakfast sausage - Toaster oven at every table? SURE. - Variety of jams and sauces to try Cons: - Felt like the least cool/hipster person there read more

Bagel Miller - A lil tasty sausage and caramelized onion blue cheese hand pie, so good ($9) - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nice a busy on Saturday morning. Order at the counter then you get a buzzer to tell you when your order is ready. I had the Fisherman's Biscuit which is really tasty. Smoked salmon and pickled onions with some aioli. Served with a fresh side of greens with a little dressing. The coffee was good too. Will return! read more

Yes, I'm a fan of Baker Miller. It's a cozy little bakery and breakfast place where you feel good about the calories you're consuming. Scratch baked bread and fresh ingredients place it a notch above your ordinary breakfast/brunch spot, and extras like toasters on every table and a butter and jam bar are a nice touch. A few reviews have complained about poor service, but I've never found the people to be anything less than cordial. There are a few things I don't love: I'm not a fan of their sausages, and I'd prefer the cheese on the hash dishes to be melted or omitted. Next time I may have them hold the cheese. If you're coming here for a Sunday drunkie-brunch, you're going to be disappointed. They don't serve booze -- though they are BYOB -- and it's not the kind of place you're gonna linger for hours with your girlfriends. Also, since they bake their own goods, when they're out, they're out. So if you come in later in the day, cinnamon rolls may be gone. (Note: Get the cinnamon rolls. One is big enough to share.) They only have three pie varieties each day, and once again, when they're gone, they're gone. So if you know you're going to want something go, order early! My biggest complaint about Baker Miller is that they're not closer to me. So watch for a review of Everybody's Coffee, which is closer, and serves Baker Miller food. read more

Spacious cafe with cool tunes and delicious food. I got the biscuits and gravy - don't recall seeing any hot fried capers on top, but the gravy was rich and peppery over chunks of soft biscuit that more resembled the awesome cobblestone chunks over a King Ranch casserole or fruit cobbler than the discs y'all might have been expecting. I put some Co-op Honey Butter Hot Sauce all over it and lunch was gggreeeaaattt! Mint iced tea was a bit on the weak side but it was the end of the day for them on Saturday. read more

Bagel Miller - Comfort Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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