Batter &amp; Berries

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.

Delicious food. Large portions. Server Dustin was great! Funny and personable and great server…read more He's a keeper.

Heart Healthy Waffle

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Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

4.4(10.4k reviews)

2.4 mi•The Loop

We were in town this past weekend for a wedding. After doing a TikTok search, Wildberry was highly…read morerecommended so we chose this spot for breakfast. SO glad we went! We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated, the service was great and food was even better! The only downside, which was not a big deal, was the busboys were basically on top of you to clear the table. I was still finishing up the last couple of bites of my pancakes, fork in hand, and he was standing over me waiting to take my plate.

Great food and a great location. You have to try the specialty pancakes! Put your name on the…read morewaitlist and go across the street to Millennium Park to pass the time. Well worth the wait.

2.6 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Dining room

"Signature Berry Bliss" Waffle

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Chicago Waffles

3.5(263 reviews)

Outdoor seating

Large group friendly

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.

Wanted to love this place more as it seemed like a pretty popular neighborhood breakfast joint but…read morehad a pretty average experience overall. I ordered the original waffle sandwich with bacon which came with a side of fruit and maple syrup . It was a good portion size but overall the sandwich was pretty bland and it's a bit pricey for the quality of dish. It is table service to order and while you eat but you go up to the counter to pay when you're ready to cash out. They have an extremely large menu so you could definitely find something sweet or savory depending on what you prefer and it's a very casual spot with a nice outdoor area to sit if you like.

6.9 mi•Wrigleyville, Lakeview

Waffle Flight Breakfast + Turkey Sausage Patties

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Willies

4.4(65 reviews)

What is it about a place whose name is hard to say in public or 'mixed company'?? This is not for…read morethe easily offended! Or the broke either! It's not cheap, either, but considering stuff is hand made it's a decent bargain. We took a break from Market Days to come here. The cook/cashier made the experience SO memorable! As he prepared our order, he spoke as if two people were..well never mind, you had to be there! WE got the phallic waffle sticks, as opposed to those 'shaped' like the female anatomy. I have the video but I'm not sure it's approved for Yelp! The place is clearly more geared to men-on-men relations, but it's friendly towards everyone! The waffles with frosting and toppings were decadent and delicious, maybe a TAD underdone! A few people were there, probably not 'regulars' but they seemed to enjoy themselves.

We were welCOMEd in with excitement! I loved the decor at Willies! The waffles were delicious. I…read morehad the chocolate waffle while my mom had the cinnamon toast waffle! I definitely will be back!

8.6 mi•Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

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Sweet Moon

4.6(109 reviews)

I had such a great experience at Sweet Moon Cafe & Bakery! The cortado was absolutely…read moredelicious--smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The almond croissant was freshly baked, flaky, and honestly amazing. I also tried the mushroom crepes, and they were fresh, flavorful, and so good. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu. If you're looking for a cozy spot with great coffee and fresh pastries, definitely give Sweet Moon a try!

I tried everything!!! So good …read more Simply earning money to afford eating and chilling there

5.8 mi•DePaul, Lincoln Park

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Vanilla Latte

Batter & Berries

4.2(3.9k reviews)

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

Wow! Wowie! I was…read morelooking for a breakfast place and this place did not disappoint. We stumbled onto this amazing breakfast place and had to try everything! We sat in a cozy table for 2 and the art was a plenty. We had the steak Fajita omelet, the French toast flight (paying a little extra to try ALL the flavors), side of catfish, and the seafood omelet. The Steak Fajitas Omelet was so flavorful. The meat was tender. The eggs were so cheesy. The hash browns were crispy and aplenty. The Seafood omelet was the rockstar that stole the show. There were 3 well sized shrimps sitting on a bed of lump crab meat on top of a fluffy mound of egg white omelet in a savory sauce that you almost want to lick the plate clean. We did order a side of catfish! Just because! Nicely fried with a seasoned breading with a side of hot sauce. To end our meal- we chose to do the super flight of French Toast- blueberry, strawberry, caramel, lemon and the butter cookie (seasonal flavor). I managed to take a bite of each one and I can see why this place is known for its French Toast. The drip coffee was the kind that you just couldn't stop with 1 cup. Our Server- Candace was so delightful as she described the menu and help us choose our meal. We clearly need to come back and try the other delicious food offerings. She made our experience here that much more memorable! She truly cares about her customers and it shows. We cannot wait to come back and support this family owned business.

Amazing food and phenomenal service. Love the vibes and the…read moreFrench toast! The wait staff is always happy, fun and very helpful.

5.1 mi•DePaul, Lincoln Park

The Famous French Toast Flight!

The Famous Cluck-n-Gaufre!! Our version of Chicken n waffles!!

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Brunch Poutine served with either Cider Roasted Pulled Pork or Coffee Braised Beef Brisket!!

Eiffel Waffle

3.8(81 reviews)

An ice cream store that while lacking in flavors, makes up for by providing plenty of toppings…read more They're known for their bubble waffle ice cream combos with 6 different types one can choose from. They are quite filling and need to be eaten fast as the hot waffle melts the ice cream. They give good-sized scoops for $5 for the first scoop and $3 per subsequent. It has a cute interior with a few dining tables available.

(Kari's Rating 8/10) I thought it would just be about…read moreInstagram posts and too much ice cream, but the ice cream quality is actually really well done. I know they top the sundaes with a lot of extra things, but the combination is exquisite. Service is relatively quick, and coming from someone who used to work at an ice cream place pretty typical. The ambience is fairly casual not quite a date spot but could be! You should come with more than one person because the waffle sundaes actually feed one to two people. I got the birthday cake sundae and the waffle was crispy and hot, the ice cream was creamy and cool, but I definitely could not eat one full one myself! I wouldn't go out of your way to just get this, but I would go get it if you are in the area.

Night in Paris waffle

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This is the kids size. Soft Waffle cone bowl hidden under. Very generous portion and for 6$ a good price for an occasional splurge.

The Churro Waffle

4.4(305 reviews)

8.0 mi•Irving Park

Let me start by saying the good reviews don't do this place justice. Here are just a few perks…read moreoutside of the food. Parking on site, excellent wait staff, family friendly, clean, accommodating, working clean high chairs, and fresh to order food. The ambiance was pleasant and the place is bright and inviting there are tables and booths available. It is handicapped and stroller accessible. Now to the food!!! Delicious, hot, fresh out the pan, well seasoned and wonderful portion sizes. We ordered the classic French toast which hubby said it was good enough to eat without syrup. My oldest (11h had the Oreo French toast and said it was better than good! The Oreo cream on top was his fave! I had the blue your own breakfast with gas over hard, bacon and pancakes! Listen ihop has NOTHING on how good these pancakes were. Crispy edges, buttery and golden brown! Food was baby approved as my picky toddler ate without hesitation everything he was offered! They were so kind to our family and when they had extra chicken tenders from and order they brought them out to my kids for free. Finally I tried a new drink on the menu pictured below! It was an Auga Fresca with apple and lemonade and came with the cutest flower garnish! Delicious and refreshing. I can't say enough about this gem! We will be coming back! Like tomorrow! I highly recommend if you're visiting Chicago to check them out! You will not be disappointed!

Came here on a whim after a long walk. And what a pleasant surprise. everything we ordered was…read morefantastic and delicious! The churro waffles was tasty and the ice cream was a nice surprise. The skirt steak was with the eggs and hash browns! The homemade pancakes were divine- I usually don't care for pancakes but these were good and memorable. The horchatta was excellent too!! Our waiter was amazing! He was good at his job! The inside of the restaurant was very clean, it really stood out to me!!

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Oreo Pancakes

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Berry Waffle

Waffle Pancake House

3.9(67 reviews)

11.7 mi•Mount Greenwood

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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Chicago Waffles Willowbrook

4.0(106 reviews)

18.7 mi

I was on my mommycation in lisles and was looking for a place to have good food and drinks. This…read moreplace definitely hit the spot. First off, it's a cute little place. When you first walk in the vibe is already giving photo worthy

Kids eat for free during the week as long as two adult entrees are ordered!…read more We dined in on a weekday and shared the following: 1) Casa chilaquiles with a side of pancakes 2) Bacon and chicken with an extra side of chicken tenders 3) Fresh garden skillet with side of pancakes 4) Trio cheese omelet with breakfast potatoes 5) Chocolate waffle with strawberry ice cream and candied walnuts (kid's menu) 6) Cinnamon French toast with bananas and caramel (kid's menu) Everything was the standard affair. The adults' favorite was the bacon waffles and the kids thoroughly enjoyed the chocolate waffles with ice cream. Coffee was a solid Julius Meinl. We had a cup of drip coffee and mocha. Service was attentive and friendly. They were very accommodating when we asked them to serve the kids' items after we finished the savory entrees.

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Asiah W.

Elite 26

396

2 months ago

I had a great experience at Batter & Berries in Chicago! I went with my family and ordered the French Toast Flight, which was absolutely delicious. Each flavor was unique and full of flavor. I also added a side of chicken sausage, which was a great complement to my meal. My family enjoyed their meals as well, and the service was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made our visit even better. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be returning on our next visit! read more

Emerson P.

10 months ago

My family and I dropped by while being out of town, and the first thing that struck us was the cleanliness. The dirtied dishes and ragged food/trash were unappealing. We were really puzzled. Did they have a big party just before us? Were they lacking staff? We actually had to call the service for our table to be cleaned up, and she was nice. Furthermore, we waited around 30 minutes for our food to be served. Probably, we will avoid this place next time possibly. read more

Jennifer K.

4 months ago

walked over from our hotel, waited ten minutes after open, nobody would open the place, so we went somewhere else.

Michelle E.

1 month ago

I love this place I wish I could go every week. I visit Chicago it was my 1st time going and we loved it. 1000/10

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