Morgan was the hostess-Fathers day -2026- we arrived @12pm & joined waitlist. We were told it would be a 45min wait. & advised to download "YELP" to track spot in line. Did that ---we started out 23 in line. Time progressed 45 mins became 1hr. I went inside to inquire as several groups arrived after my party of four were seated before us. I was told they joined waitlist online & according to Yelp we were now 17 in line . We decided to stay and noticed we had been waiting for 2hrs . Went inside saw empty tables --was told by Morgan we were 7 in line. Went back outside then decided to order through Uber Eats to take home. Went inside 30 minutes after Oder to get food. Told Morgan about the Uber order she said with haste & attitude "You can not sit in here to eat ". That was never the idea as I gave my spot to another patron - party of 3 . I told Morgan not to cancel me on the waitlist . Even though Yelp said I was still 5 in line Morgan immediately gave a table to the People who had my spot. I told her she was wrong and that her actions were suspect . I said since I told you about my Uber Eats order tables became suspiciously available. I mentioned I was writing a Yelp review about her. Only then did Morgan change her position . Now she was ready to sit us with the party of three or give us a table of our own . I realized after waiting nearly 2 hrs & 45 minutes that Morgan could have used discretion much sooner as she later stated after being aware of a Yelp review. Morgan's actions were inconsiderate as it was raining outdoors as well. She had a bad attitude & I told her I was a repeat customer and this experience had me feeling unappreciated . She should be trained to handle customers with care. TT 6/2026 read more

Batter & Berries - Information tracking my spot o line & precious time spent waiting to be seated which never happened due to Morgan's lack of customer care. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I truly wanted to leave a 5-star review because I've enjoyed meals here before, but I feel it's important to share our recent experience to help others make an informed decision. My daughter and I ordered the salmon croquettes with scrambled eggs and hash browns--a dish I've had in the past and was looking forward to enjoying again. Unfortunately, when the food arrived, my plate was served cold--not lukewarm, but completely cold. It was disappointing, especially considering the reputation this place has. I brought it to our waitress's attention, and to her credit, she did apologize and promptly took the plate back to have it remade. While I appreciated her professionalism, we still had to wait a considerable amount of time for the corrected dish to be brought out. When the food finally arrived hot, it was good, but by then, the experience had already taken a turn. What made matters worse was the pricing. The waitress never mentioned any price upfront, and nothing on the menu suggests that this dish would cost $30--especially since no item listed is over $28. We were both shocked to see that amount on the bill for a single plate. No special pricing was disclosed, no upgrades mentioned--just a surprise charge that felt completely out of line with the rest of the menu. While I appreciate the apology and the eventual meal, the lack of transparency around pricing and the initial quality control really soured the experience. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures both better communication with customers and consistency in food quality. The manager did arrive and she remembered the day we came since it was a celebration for my nephews graduation as a Chicago Fireman. Sadly, this visit has made me hesitant to return. read more

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food was very good and fresh. it did take a while to get our food but we all agreed it was delicious and worth the wait. polite staff, good portions would recommend read more

Batter & Berries - french toast flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The take out experience was uncomfortable and disappointing. When I provided my name for order pickup the hostess tilts her head and says, "ooooh reallyyyy". I was so confused and uncomfortable about the interaction. On top of this the biscuits and gravy were terrible. The biscuits were rock hard. We ended up throwing away all our food. This really ruined my day and start of my morning. I've been supportive of Batter and Berries and had been eating at the Lincoln park location since 2015. When I saw there was a location now, closer to where I live, I was hoping for the same quality and hospitality. Will not be returning. read more

I've been to the Lincoln Park location numerous times in the past and I've seen this location has opened this year so I thought I'd give it a try. I came on a Sunday afternoon around breakfast & brunch rush so but we got lucky with street parking. The place is small but maybe bigger than their other location. There is no reservations but once we arrived we were able to check in and see our order in line. They originally quoted us about 35-45 minutes but it didn't take that long for a table of 3. Similar to their Lincoln park location, this location is BYOB. They have a bar seating area but they don't serve alcohol. At first we were seated directly across from the doors, which left us feeling chilly as there is a draft that comes in. After some time a couple tables left and we were able to get another table further away from the entrance. The staff and waiter were pretty accommodating and cleaned the table for us. If it feels awkward it's because it's really snug between tables. Anyways now on to the food. I take it people don't come here for coffee. 2 of us ordered coffee and it was alright, they give a small shot of what I'm assuming was half and half. They don't ask you for your preferences in cream. Anywho, the waiter went over the specials with us, we thought we knew what wanted until that point. I got the lamb chop special which came with eggs and hash browns and the French toast flight, the rest of my party ordered a kids stack of chocolate chip pancakes, the catfish breakfast and their special egg not French toast. It didn't seem to take long for the food to arrive. I barely finished my cup of coffee before the staff brought out our plates. The food was so delicious, my lamb chops were seasoned perfectly & cooked to my preference. I really liked the cheesy hash browns also. I think I was able to try 2 of the French toast slices before throwing in the towel. I was pleasantly stuffed. I'll be back at this location when it's a bit warmer. I noticed they gave park benches on the outside. read more

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Walked in on a Friday at 2pm and was seated right away. Instantly greeted with water and menus. Ordered a Cluck-N-Gauffe (Goof), Salmon Croquette, BFF Chicken Sandwich, Super Flight (special pineapple upside down, strawberry, blueberry, lemon, and caramel) Our food came within 11 mins of ordering. Everything was fresh! Good service overall, checked on periodically. Favs were the caramel friend toast and BFF chicken sandwich. Ambiance is cute and quiet. Wished we knew it was BYOB! read more

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Upon arrival, we were impressed by the electronic waitlist system. We were informed that only three parties were ahead of us, and we noticed several tables that were already set and appeared ready to be seated. Although our wait was only about 15 minutes, it was somewhat frustrating to see multiple available tables remain unoccupied during that time. When we were finally seated, the host led us past several empty tables, many of which were filled shortly afterward. As we reviewed the menu, a server stopped at a nearby table and informed them she would be with them shortly. Assuming she may have also been responsible for our section, we continued waiting. However, she proceeded to assist multiple tables around us while no one acknowledged ours. When I politely asked when someone would be assisting us, she responded, "You're not my table," and walked away. After waiting approximately five more minutes without any service, I approached the host stand and spoke with a manager. I explained that we had been seated for about 15 minutes without being greeted or assisted. The manager immediately accompanied me back to our table, apologized, and personally took our order. Once our food arrived, we found it to be flavorful but unfortunately not served at an appropriate temperature, as it was cold. During the meal, a server from another section stopped by to ask whether we needed anything, and later the host returned to inform us that he had inadvertently failed to assign a server to our table. Overall, the restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere and the food showed promise in terms of flavor. However, the service experience was disappointing, and the issues with both table assignment and food temperature significantly detracted from what could have otherwise been a very enjoyable visit. read more

Seated by hostess. *After waiting 15 minutes for a server, witnessing other tables receiving service that were seated WELL AFTER us we had to get the manager to submit an order. **Order is submitted & delivered to table. I had sweet potato stuffed with chicken waffles served with NO syrup & was COLD too! Had me thinking did they take this waffle from another recycled or abandoned order that someone else refused to eat? In addition with the brisket hash which was served & presented at what tasted like "Room temperature" with cold gravy. So to say I was disappointed, lost my appetite and quite pissed and disgusted is an understatement. ***I tried to support THIS Black Owned Business & wouldn't return here even if Jesus was serving. ****SAVE your money, go elsewhere where you would feel welcomed & appreciated. read more

Great food, clean and nice area! The staff were friendly as well! The French toast flight is delicious! I also enjoyed the fried catfish.

This restaurant has been on my list since the original location opened up. Finally they opened one closer to me and the wait was well worth it the food was amazing. read more

Service was so slow. We had a reservation, was seated on time but the food did not arrive to the table for an hour! It was a Sunday, I'm not too sure if that was a 'busy' Sunday, but it was not crowded when we arrived in my opinion. I'm not sure what the holdup was in the kitchen ;|... Food came out okay, way too much spinach on my omelet. Overall experience was good for the most part, server was nice at least. read more

I joined the waitlist, checked in, and was there well before closing. I paid for parking just to be turned away. I was told by the host we aren't seating anyone else. I said will people on the waitlist be notified because we haven't received a communication and it appears we are moving up in the waitlist line. The host was so dismissive and was like well I'm telling you now and we just made the decision. The food itself is good here but this kind of service will be keeping me away for a while, if not for good. I want to support my neighborhood businesses especially one with good food but this experience was so disappointing. read more

The food was great. We each had something different, and everyone enjoyed their dish, from French toast, waffles, pancakes, and vegan wrap. The service was nice and attentive. We'd definitely come back and recommend going! read more

Delicious!! Great food and great service. Now we don't have to drive to LP anymore !

This was a horrible experience, I went with my mom, sister, and her friend, we all ordered at the same time, the food took about 40 minutes before it even started coming out, Once my mom and sister got their food, it took at least another 10 minutes for my sister's friend to get her food. I waited so long for mine that they were done eating and I just decided to get it in a to go box. Once I got home and opened the food, my chicken was burnt, My meal was $19 alone before tax. None of the staff cared to apologize for the wait or even seem to care at all. read more

I cannot recommend this astounding restaurant enough. The staff were warm and welcoming while the diner vibe was cozy and nostalgic. Once the food was ordered and came to our table, it didn't last long! The flavors in the French toast flight ranged from classic to unique, but each one was absolutely incredible. The meal I had at Batter and Berries will now be my favorite and I think it's gonna be hard to beat! This is a go-to diner for any breakfast lover! I cannot wait to come back when I'm in town next. read more

Batter & Berries - French toast flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First off, I'm glad there's a location on the south side. The price point - three breakfast dishes, with a standard tip - was $100, which is WILD. While the food was good (French toast flight, two seasonal entrees with seemingly six eggs per entree), it wasn't worth that, especially for breakfast meals. I don't mind going back for a special occasion or if I have out of town visitors, but there's no way I would go back outside of that. read more

The food could improve. Not what I expected when food arrived at table. When you try to get too fancy and it just does not taste good.

Of the many item we tried, the caramel french toast - well done, was the best. Very good! The candied walnuts added a great texture and flavor. read more

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This was my 3rd experience with Batter & Berries & my first time at their new location. This experience wasn't as good as before. Only 1/2 of my party of 4 were satisfied with our meal. I enjoyed my French toast super flight, hash browns and bacon. My cousin sent back her sweet potato waffle with chicken because it did not have the taste of sweet potato nor any chicken pieces inside the waffle as the description on the menu indicated. Her eggs were brought out after the full meal was brought out too. We had to remind the server about the eggs. The waffle was replaced but still no cinside the waffle. The manager/chef came to the table & said she personally remade the waffle & it included chicken. It did not & my cousin took apart the waffle to show the manager. The manager insisted there was chicken in the batter. (See picture). The blueberry waffle was overcooked & also came out later than the other meals. Overall this experience at the new location wasn't anything like the original. read more

Batter & Berries - Cluck-n-Gaufre (Goof) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm so glad they finally opened their South Loop location! I'm gonna be honest and say that I wasn't expecting the food to be this good but it was so amazing and worth the prices for sure. I ended up getting the salmon croquet Benedict, which was a special that they're running and my friend got the catfish executive which is also a special that they're doing. The head chef came by our table and talked and joked with us, which was really cool very welcoming and nice. The space is not huge so it may feel a little tight if it's a lot of people in there. our waitress had no issue with moving our table when we asked her which was great because we didn't want to be right up on the people sitting beside us. Also, you're able to scan and pay electronically which I love. Overall this is a great experience in parking is plentiful in this area of South Loop on side streets, as well as in front of the restaurant. This will definitely be one of my go to brunch places in the neighborhood. read more

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I went there early Saturday morning, and it wasn't as crowded. Which was a great thing. So I was there with my godmother and her best friend for early Mother's Day breakfast. And I would say it was okay. The one up north was so much better. My godmother ordered a Belgian Waffle, and I'd like to see the other people's Belgian waffles. I seen other's belgium Waffle before she received hers and it was like 2 tone as far as collar, dark and then medium in tone of color and of course, the darkness means that it was overcooked on that particular side. So when she received hers, it was, it was really, really hard. And so she explained, for some reason, the cook came out from the back for whatever reason. She asked was everything okay ( like she was guilty of something) and my godmother told her no. The Waffle was extremely overcooked and her attitude was so nasty. Like either, you take it or you don't. So my godmother decided to get the lemon french toast instead, but her attitude was so unnecessary and so uncalled for , so we told the manager so she said that she would have a word with her. I can hopefully she did.But it was okay the waiter was nice, will I go back maybe NOT read more

Food: the hot chicken wrap is huge, however it had 3 small pieces of chicken on it , the rest was shredded cheese. Server took it back to the kitchen and returned with it and let us know they cut up a piece of chicken breast so they can remake it but it will have the same amount of chicken . Nobody wants to eat a cheese, sauce and lettuce wrap with chicken as a garnish . The hash brown were so salty , they put salt on top, it was too much , couldn't eat it . All food was lukewarm at best . The Super Donut French toast was the only portion that came out hot . Daniel the server did his best. They did not take the chicken wrap off the receipt. He did sing my mom happy birthday . read more

The menu is different. If you want a bowl of oatmeal or other traditional breakfast foods, you are out of luck. I had a chicken omelette that was fantastic. Price was just like other restaurants and the service was excellent. Hayle was our waitress and she was also excellent. Will go back again when I am in the area Restaurant was kind os small but I did like the decor. If you go on the weekend get on yheir waiting list. read more

Having been to original location, we were disappointed with the new location. The food was just not as tasty. And the price was kind of high to not be satisfied. We will probably stick with the original location moving forward. read more

Batter & Berries - Eggs with sautéed spinach and mushrooms and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had the jerk chicken omelette, catfish and the world famous French toast flight. Everything was phenomenal, including our waiter Daniel. Just fyi it's BYOB so if you'd like a mimosa with your brunch don't forget your favorite bottle of champagne or prosecco. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Chicago . read more

Batter & Berries - Inside the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The best breakfast I've had in awhile. Everything we ordered came out fresh and tasted incredible. 10/10 would recommend!!

I ordered the champagne caramel french toast & the lemon french toast. I also ordered a side of egg whites with gouda. Everything was tasty, per usual. I like that this location is BYOB too. The only negative I have to add is that they need a little space for a waiting area. My girl & I went New Years Day & the hostess was very overwhelmed at the amount of people waiting to be seated. read more

Went in for my birthday with my wife and was sat by the door to the slight right. It's 49 degrees today in Chicago. There were 3 tables around where we were seated, tables for 2. My wife asked if wer could be seated at a high top to the left of the entrance by the back of the restaurant before we were seated. The hostess, with the glasses on, said they are keeping that table open for party's of 6. Ok. Of course you know within 5 minutes of being seated two people walked in, and with out them asking, the hostess took them directly to the table we just asked about. My wife went to the hostess station and asked if they had other people coming, to which the hostess answered no. My wife then asked why were they say at the table we just asked about and we were told it wasn't for 2 people, and they are two people? The hostess said she didn't want to sit them at any of the open 2 seat tables by us because she "didn't want them to fell bunched up", and that why she "allowed them to sit there". My wife waited a second to see if the ill logic was going to be followed up by an apology or some sort of claim of responsibility....nope, nothing. That made perfect sense to her (the hostess). That's why we only go to the location by DePaul, this is the first time tying to give the "South Loop" location a try, and we got the same experience you get in our community, not like the experience you get going to places in different communities. Extremely disappointed. Of course we walked out with when this happened. SMH! read more

The service was good . I ordered a sandwich and a half flight of french toast . I have had the flight at previous Batter & Berries I must say this was not as good. It was just ok . My husband had the Brisket and it was very fatty! The Brisket wasn't seasoned. read more

Batter & Berries - Brisket - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a great little restaurant in Lincoln Park with delicious French toast and omelettes! The cheesy hashbrowns are amazing, but don't tell my doctor lol The service was wonderful. Our waiter was really attentive and funny read more

I love Batter and Berries and the food is great! and so is the staff, it is not big enough because your wait can be long and I go there usually on Sunday's and a lot of church people is in attendance, so that's probably why the wait is long but overall, love the food and it's worth the wait! and I will be going back read more

Service was prompt, pleasant & professional. Food preparation was worth any wait time; presentation exceptional & food was so pleasing to the palate! Very cozy, clean facility. Our 1st visit will not be our last read more

First time In Chicago and this by far has been the BEST food we've had. Coby was our server and he was absolutely amazing! The crab cakes are impeccable and the flights especially the caramel are bomb! Will definitely be back. read more

I took my mother to this location yesterday for Mother's Day and was nervous since it was a holiday but they far exceeded my expectations. The staff was so friendly and attentive even though they were extremely busy. The food was of course delicious. I ordered the catfish executive and my mother ordered the chicken fajita deconstructed omelette. Thank you for the great experience. read more

Food was really good, great atmosphere. Cute little place to grab breakfast, highly recommend the French toast flight, it was great!!

Waited 20 minutes to be serviced with no water, greeting, or anything from the server. Had to flag someone down on my own and she wasn't even the server for that section. Waited another 20 minutes for pancakes and bacon. Very disappointed with this location. read more

This is an amazing restaurant from the customer service down to the food, it's a 10/10! I also love what they did with the place it feels very welcoming read more

Service was horrible! Sat down and nobody served us for atleast 5 min... servers walking out chewing on food...tried to tell them how I wanted my food but was told that they couldn't do it because the chef was here and he doesn't like making changes to the food. Never again! read more

Delicious food everything we had was amazing! Catfish is some of the best we ever had! Great atmosphere with great service!