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    3.4 (88 reviews)
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    Bright sunny interior
    Susan W.

    It started out with a FREE street parking spot (the whole area out front is unmetered) so we were excited that this will be an easy place to revisit. The interior is bright and sunny and we were greeted warmly. There were a bunch of specials but because it was our first visit, we wanted to try the regular menu. The French toast flight and breakfast wrap came out and looked awesome. They tasted great as well. Portions were good sized and everything was served quickly. Service was really kind and genuine. We will definitely return!

    Chicken and waffles, shrimp jambalaya omelette, and brownie french toast
    Adele B.

    Chicken and Waffles were perfect! The waffle is lightly sweet with cinnamon like spices. The chicken breast has a mild herb seasoning the hot sauce I got on the side and it was perfect for dipping the chicken breast. There are small pieces of chicken inside the waffle. Good serving size for $20. My boyfriend also got a side dish that came with a salmon croquette, a shrimp with a jambalaya omelette and brownie French toast. It was a small serving size for $30. The service was ok and the wait was only 15 minutes at the most. (It wasn't crowded) Ambiance was nice, it's a small restaurant probably could use some decorating.

    Petra V.

    Food was bomb, the wait not so much lol but I guess it comes with wanting quality food. The service was okay. It was very cool to see the mayor walk in. The place itself is just a regular restaurant and the ambiance seems good for anyone.

    George L.

    I actually liked the food here. We got there as soon as it opened but it got busy really fast. A friend of mine invited me to come and told us getting there right at open is the best time to beat the crowds. It fills up fast and I did see people wait for a long time. It does get loud like your typical eatery and definitely wait a bit more than usual, this is not a fast food place. Now for the food, I liked the French Toast Flight that was recommended to me. The Toadt had a nice subtle crunch, wasn't overly sweet, didn't feel too heavy after biting in, and the presentation was great. I didn't mind the wait as I chatted for awhile. Didn't try anything else though, but honestly I liked it. I guess the only downside is the wait time. Overall get here early for the best experience.

    Cynthia C.

    Food was good! Service was wonderful. The prices not so much. Somewhat on the expensive end for just breakfast.

    Just finished and it's time to celebrate!
    Mario B.

    Came here to enjoy a delicious breakfast and support our local businesses/ people to celebrate our month of February after running in the Miles Per Hour race at the Auto Show. What a pleasant surprise ! We were seated right away, service was great, food selection was awesome and everything was delicious ! Would highly recommended this spot anytime you are visiting the area if you want a great meal with a smile in a relaxed setting (without the boujee attitude or atmosphere )! We will definitely be back !

    Poutine and French toast mini flight
    Jana E.

    I couldn't possibly be any more impressed with Batter & Berries, they absolutely knock it out of the park. I got the poutine and the serving size was massive! I very rarely have leftovers and I took about half of it to go because I was so full. We also got the mini French toast flight and I would say it was the best French toast I've ever had from a restaurant. My favorite was the caramel, closely followed by the blueberry lemon. And the maple butter! My taste buds are still in heaven. The picture is partially through me going to town on the poutine, I was too excited to take a picture first. The owner also stopped by to talk with us and she was so kind and delightful! I won't come back to Chicago without coming back here!

    Brielle B.

    Batters & Berries on State Street is a newer spot with a good vibe. It was a bit crowded, so there was a short wait, but once seated the service was great...our waiter was helpful with food suggestions It's BYOB Food wise, the jerk chicken was tasty (though not spicy), and the salmon croquettes were decent but a little salty in my opinion (I'm picky because my mom makes the best). My friend preferred the croquettes, while I leaned toward the jerk chicken. The French toast flight was the highlight for me..every flavor was good, but the caramel was amazing. I also love that the restaurant is Black owned, with a fun purple & yellow theme tied to the owner's fraternity. Overall: great service, good food

    Priscilla W.

    I was recommended to try this brunch spot because it was close to our hotel in chicago. I was also excited because it was a black owned restaurant that the mayor frequence as well. However Once I arrived I was told that they were only taking to go orders due to some technical difficulties. So I decided to order my meal to go. I ordered their basic breakfast and requested my hash browns be extra crispy. The wait wasn't too long and I thought it was interesting that you had an option of a portabella mushroom instead of bacon. I chose to go with the chicken breast. Once my food was done I requested some condiments to go with the meal. I was not impressed with my hash browns as they were not as requested however the flavorfulness of the fried chicken breast was incredible! Unfortunately I found that the eggs and potatoes were mid at this. I would love giving the opportunity to try something else especially if the restaurant was fully open.

    Brisket hash
    Diana M.

    This place fills up fast! The French toast flight is a great way to try all them all. I liked the strawberry one the best. I wish the brisket in my brisket hash were a bit more tender, but the flavor in the sauce was absolutely delicious. I think the cheesy hash was my favorite part of the meal! My meal was good, but quite oily as you can tell in the picture so took one star away.

    Information tracking my spot o line & precious time spent waiting to be seated which never happened due to Morgan's lack of customer care.

    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

    Peach Cobbler French Toast
    Shelby S.

    If you follow me, you know how I feel about Batters & Berries. It's a no-brainer - whenever I am in Chicago, we're going. I think having rotating French toast flavors is one of the most brilliant ideas, and when they are executed like Batters & Berries does - it's surely a treat. I won't go too in depth on my review, because it's biased, I've already done one and I LOVE THIS PLACE, but we did stop in for my best friends Bachelorette Brunch at the new location on State Street and had a ball. Parking was a breeze, the new location is also a bit more spacious, with plenty of seating and the familiar warm vibes of the others. Our server was as sweet as pie and that Peach Cobbler French Toast with the catfish plate on the side...to die for. The flavors are immaculate, we brought our own bottle to pop because we are no stranger to the BYOB policy and truly had an enjoyable time 10/10 NO NOTES - ever. We also may or may not have asked for a few containers of hotsauce for later

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    Kaylyn N.

    I don't recommend this place!!! Our waitress was awesome!! She was not the reason for this poor review. The inside is so cute but we were very quickly dissatisfied. My friend and I ordered breakfast sandwiches and they got my order wrong. I asked for ham but received bacon. I told our waitress and she took it back to the kitchen, apologized, and then got my food around 10 minutes later. Mind you, it took like 30 minutes to get our food after we ordered. Also, the eggs made my friend and I sick. We asked for them scrambled but they were very runny. My friend couldn't even finish them and I had a stomach ache later on. Make sure you check in with the host if you get in the yelp waiting line!! Normally I will receive a text saying "your table is ready, please see host" but my text said "please check in with host upon arrival." This was just a misunderstanding on my part so I wasn't too upset. I'm more disappointed with the over priced food, wait times for service, and the quality/accuracy of the food. Not worth it.

    Cinnamon, French toast, hashbrowns, and a side of chicken breast

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

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    It was amazing service and the food was wonderful. I absolutely love this place and I come back every time I am in Chicago

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    The food is AMAZING!!! I had the breakfast sandwich with ham, egg and cheese on Texas toast and it just melted in my mouth.

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    Ask the Community - Batter & Berries

    Chicago Waffles

    Chicago Waffles

    3.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    I recently moved into this neighborhood and was excited to see Chicago Waffles nearby! I think it…read morehas the potential to become a regular breakfast spot for me. The service here was decent. I was greeted quickly and warmly when I walked in. I was seated immediately and my server came over with water. I received my food very quickly. The menu is pretty extensive and there is a nice variety of both breakfast and lunch foods to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. I got a combo which came with pancakes, eggs, and turkey bacon. Everything was really good! Pricing is fair and the portions are quite large, so I think it is a good value. I will be back to Chicago Waffles for sure.

    Another great experience at Waffles, 1400 S Michigan! Thank you!…read more Shout out & accolades to Diamond, for her warm welcome & stellar service. It's always a pleasure to eat here as the food is served hot and nicely presented. Pro Tip: the breakfast tacos, see pic. Just amazing! And with spicy syrup? What a great twist! NB: 3% charge for credit card so bring cash to avoid it. I highly recommend this restaurant. I'm sad to see the less than stellar reviews. I've eaten here at least 10 times over the years & it's always been nothing but fantastic. I've reviewed it previously but this one is from March '26. Give it is chance, I just don't see how it would disappoint. Thank you, Patrick

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    Heart Healthy Waffle
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    Chicago Waffles

    Chicago Waffles

    3.5
    (258 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    Never again. I wanted to love this place, but alas the food is medium and the service is…read moreaggressively bad. Do your self a favor and avoid. The Pancake House is a block away. Less than a mile away is PQM and Breakfast Club in opposite directions. I brought my wife and young daughter there. We were placed at the heart of the restaurant. I earnestly feel that the staff was playing a game of who can bump the chair the most. If it were one, two, or even five times I would chalk it up to servers hustling to get people their food. But it didn't stop at 5. After we hit 10 times that a server had run into my chair, I literally had to move furniture behind it. And this was after I had put my backpack on the back of a chair so there was no way that it was them. Simply not seeing me. I will never again go back to this location of waffles so long as I live. Quite frankly, do yourself the service joining me.

    Went here recently after a workout class and enjoyed myself! I really enjoyed the fish I got, which…read morewas blueberry cheesecake waffles with a side of bacon. It was pretty crowded in here, but it was a Sunday, so that's to be expected. Despite that, I didn't feel like we had to wait very long for anything. Any time we had was welcomed to catch up! We were seated immediately. It's a cute, comfy place that isn't too expensive. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in the area.

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    Waffle Pancake House

    Waffle Pancake House

    3.9
    (66 reviews)
    11.7 mi
    $$

    The place has been around a long time in the neighborhood, but no one knew exactly how long. The…read moreservice was efficient and friendly. The staff worked together as a team--refilling drinks and bringing out meals. It's the corner diner we see on old TV shows. There were plenty of "regulars" coming in when our party of 3 arrived. My cousin ordered the Cinnamon Apple waffle and said it was great.

    It's a small space and very very loud inside but if you can get over that this breakfast spot…read moredefinitely offers up some good food, reasonable prices and decent service. On a Saturday morning around 11am there was surprisingly no wait but I also think we got the last available table inside. Note here that they do offer outdoor seating. Anyways, we sat smack dab in the middle of the restaurant and got to observe a lot. After sitting a young lady brought waters over to the table. I asked her a quick question but she noticeably had AirPods in and didn't respond. I was just looking for the bathroom but I found it myself. It was clean and well stocked. Our waitress was nice. Attentive and present. We ordered the 2+2+2+2 and a Moons over Miami sandwich. The food took less than 10 minutes to arrive and everything was very hot. My mom and I both enjoyed our breakfast. I personally really enjoyed the French toast. I thought the portions were filling. At the end we were asked if we'd be paying by cash or card. A ticket was never presented but we were just verbally told an amount. I thought that was kind of odd. We chose cash because you get a discount. We asked again what the total was and she again just verbally told us and then took the cash. We had exact change but I still think it was weird to not have a visual. Overall, this was a great meal and an overall good experience. I'd add this to your list of breakfast spots to try in the area.

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