This place is the best if you are looking for home style lunch! The staff is super friendly! Thank you, Brett's Kitchen for making Vegetarian soup today! It's Delicious! read more

I work close to here and it's my favorite lunch spot. I love the grilled chicken on rye! Everything they offer is delicious. Some of the negative reviews complain about the wait time but I don't remember ever having to wait more than 5-10 minutes... the food is made to order, it's not McDonald's by any means so it's not going to be ready in ten seconds (which is a good thing). It's also not expensive at all! The sandwiches are all in the $4-6 range which is WAY cheaper than surrounding places. This is River North, nothing is dirt cheap here. Quality ingredients for a great price. Don't believe the haters. read more

I don't know what I would do without this lunch standby (turkey chili, to be exact.) Walking over to Brett's to check out the daily lunch special is often the highlight of my day. The people are friendly and the food comes out fast. Oftentimes I am a twice-daily visitor, as the breakfast burrito is fantastic. The price skews high for a diner, but you get what you pay for. I am really happy that this place is nearby. read more

Brett's Kitchen - Today's special: turkey curry on pita with red slaw - Sandwiches Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my second visit to Bretts Kitchen. I will not be going back if they were the last restaurant in the city. The cashier/order taker was very rude and has no customer service skills. The woman was aggressive and very, very rude. I figured she was just having a bad day on my first visit, but it looks like she's just an unlikable and disagreeable person. My order was skipped over twice before I questioned the cook about it. He then called out egg salad and carrot cake. Having ordered a smoked turkey and egg salad sandwich, I knew this was not my order. I politely asked the cashier/order taker about it, who then grabbed the bag in an angry manner and thrust it into my hands. She then screeched that it was my order. I asked her if she was sure because of what the cook called out and she screeched again it was my order and I could go. This woman was very aggressive in her manner and very, very rude. I will never waste another penny in this place. The bread was dry and turkey/egg fillings were sparse. If I'm going to spend so much money on sandwiches, it won't be at this place!!!! read more

The prices are right, the staff is really great & my sandwich was awesome! The only reason it's getting only 4 stars is because of limited seating. However... don't let that stop you!!!!! Get a sandwich to go & enjoy! I had the grilled Portobello mushroom sandwich! Wow! They got it down! Some places end up with a soggy sandwich due to the high water content and the mushroom "sweating" it out when cooked. Brett's understands mushrooms! This place is definitely on my lunchtime rotation. read more

The sandwiches are delicious and creative. A Mediterranean Chicken sandwich with tabbouleh on pita? Yum! A Mexican Chicken sandwich with avocado? Yes, please! Apparently, if you love chicken sandwiches, this is the place to be. Not to mention their tortilla soup and chocolate chip cookies. The staff is friendly and speedy and while there's nowhere to sit during the busy weekday lunch hour, if the weather is hospitable, go up the street to the park or over to the river and eat outside. The fresh air is good for you! read more

I work just down the road from this place, and never stopped in. I usually go to Galleria for lunch, and thought I'd give this place a try. I ordered the tuna salad sandwich and their Soup of the Day, Chicken Tortilla. The food was ready within 2 minutes, but the chef decided to make an omelet, warm up some biscuits before placing my sandwich and soup into a bag for me. There wasn't a line, it wasn't during the lunch hour, so there was no reason for the 10 minute delay. I brought the food back to work and dove into the soup. The small soup costs about $4.50, which is pretty pricey in my eyes, and the size was pretty standard, about fist high and palm wide. The soup wasn't bad, although the chicken was flavorless and incredibly dry tasting. The tortillas were pre-added to the batch, so they were already soggy, not the texture I expected. As for the sandwich...it was terrible. The piece of lettuce was all dried up and and on the verge of spoiled. The tuna salad was some of the driest I've had, and completely lacked flavor. To through more insult to injury, the tuna didn't even cover the surface of the bread, almost 1/3 of the bread top to bottom was missing tuna salad...and they gave me two (2) quarter sized tomatoes', 1/4" thick, stacked on top of each other right in the middle. It's not difficult, especially for a deli, to make decent tuna salad, spread it across the entire bread, have some fresh lettuce, and two normal sized 2" tomato slices spread across the area of the sandwich. This wasn't just bad, it was lazy...and it all cost me $12.50. What a ripoff! I don't know how the rest of their food is, but unfortunately this bad experience will prevent me from finding out. read more

Aloof staff. Overpriced for mediocre food. I work nearby so I go occasionally. Most people in our office don't even consider it when thinking of places to go for lunch. They must just be banking on the fact that they're in a relatively isolated location without many decent alternatives because I have to imagine that no one would go if there were better options nearby. read more

Another good River North Runch spot! There are some days when you are in the mood for bland repeatable franchise food, and there are days when you want something more, without having pay an arm and a leg. Good selection of sandwiches, grilled stuff, daily soups, and things like coleslaw or potato salad. I usually try going a little bit earlier than lunch, or a bit after. Nothing against standing in lines, but I'd rather be elsewhere. Just like any decent location, nicer weather makes for longer lines. read more

As a River North lunchtime institution, Brett's kitchen is a clean, cozy, and of course, a tasty little place to get a nice fresh sandwich to your liking. Very busy during weekdays at lunch but worth dealing with the crowd. I love Brett's Kitchen! read more

Brett's was okay. I got a grilled cheese sandwich with avocado and a side of cole slaw. Pros? The grilled cheese was amazing. Cheezy (cheddar), the avocado was perfectly ripe and the bread was soft and fresh. Cons? It shouldn't take 25 minutes to make a grilled cheese sandwich when there's only 3 other customers in the shop. Seriously. Oh, and their cole slaw has way too much mayo. It was a giant, gelatinous blob of slaw. I really prefer oil/vinegar slaw to this mess. BLECH. It's also kinda expensive. $9.00 for a grilled cheese+avocado and a side of slaw? Really? I liked Brett's, but it's expensive and I'll get my grilled cheeses elsewhere. read more

Came in here on a whim for breakfast this morning and I'm sure glad I did. I went with the breakfast special and subbed in hash browns for eggs. I was really impressed that the cashier was willing to do this because many places are not willing (I do not eat eggs, so I encounter this a lot). The special came with two pancakes, bacon and hash browns. I got a heaping plate of food for $7.75 and was really impressed with the portions for the price. Pancakes - perfectly cooked, very fluffy and just all around great Bacon - could have been a little crispier but was pretty good Hash browns - These were a real home run. They were really seasoned, perfectly cooked and totally shocking for what I thought I'd find in this little corner joint. The hash browns alone are worth another trip All in all Brett's Kitchen really impressed me. They know what they do and do it very well at an affordable price. I'd definitely bring friends back for breakfast or go back to try it for lunch. read more

I need to come back at an earlier time. Actually, I need to come by earlier and just while the crowd dies down. I came here late on a Saturday afternoon and was disappointed at first when they ran out of certain menu items. Boo! The guy preparing the food was really nice though and offered to make me and my guy companion what he could. I ended up with scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon and a side of toast, while my friend got the bacon cheeseburger. As you can tell, we were on the hunt for some bacon. We were both satisfied with our orders and left stuffed. At the last minute we decided to try some of the bread and ordered to go a slice each of the apple and banana/blueberry breads. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you what the apple bread tasted like because we did got two slices of the banana bread instead, which we did not find out until much later. What I can say though is that banana bread was really sweet and moist. It went well with the mocha and latte we ordered at the Nordstrom's espresso bar. PS: I wish they were open on Sundays. read more

Brett's has very good food at fairly high prices (hey, it's the neighborhood). Their sandwich fixins' are always fresh, and their breads taste baked-that-day homemade. There is plenty to choose from on their menu and they have pretty much anything you could want on a sandwich. Lots of options for the veggie and the carnivore, some mediterranean selections too! They also have hot dishes and tons of sides. Brett's has a very diner-like feel to it, but they manage to keep it clean and welcoming. The employees are always cheery and efficient. The best part for me is that their roast beef is a perfect medium rare - I don't care for flavorless gray meat so when I want roast beef, Brett's is where I go. read more

YUCK!!!!! I've given this place many chances only because its the closest place for lunch. Every time I try something different hoping it would get better, but to no dice! Tried the tuna - tasteless, turkey sandwich- nothing special at all. The final draw was when i ordered a simple Bacon Egg and Cheese on toast for breakfast. Not only were they slow with hardly any customers, but when i got to work and opened my sandwich would you believe they had the NERVE to give me BURNT TOAST!!!! Now how in the world can i eat a BURNT Toast Sandwich...everything will taste burnt. I was fuming!!! So in short spare yourself and don't waste your money!!! read more

Working at 600 West Chicago, my lunch options were wearing me down, so you could imagine how happy I was when some co-workers introduced this place to me. Thank goodness! I've just been here once but there are so many options that I could see this being a long-lasting friendship. My Mediterranean sandwich and fruit bowl was really good, really fresh, and it didn't take me long to get my food... all very important for an office-break-lunch. Yes, Brett, I'll be back. read more

On the "do not fly" list for me after seeing the guy take my cooked chicken off the grill with a spatula he had used to manuever raw chicken with seconds earlier. That confirmed the sketched out feelings this place had given me for months. I threw out my sandwich before even leaving the store and have not been back since. Before that I found the food anywhere from somewhat crappy to quite good, with most of it a solid 3 stars-but ALWAYS overpriced. Bretts, you are not missed. read more

I work across the street so I eat here pretty often! I've tried most of their sandwiches and they've all been good. The "pre-made" turkey and chicken sandwiches in the case are also good and they're fresh. I like the fact that the veggies they put on their sandwiches always seem really fresh. They usually have a lunch special that is too good to pass up. My guilty pleasure lunch is the grilled cheese with tomatoes and french fries.... yummy. read more

Love this place for lunch! I love the cashier lady - she's so fun, and extremely nice. I had the double quarter pound burger. Definitely hit the spot that day. Juicy and filling! Today, I had the grilled chicken sandwich on french bread - phenom. Just light enough for lunch. The fries are also pretty good too. People recommend the grilled cheese - next time I'm getting me one of those! River north's lunch spots gets tiring but Brett's kitchen is always a good option! Do it! read more

This place has been a lunch stop for me for a couple of years now. Working close by it was a convenient place to go for lunch. Beyond the great location (right next to the brown line stop on superior) the food is great! Handmade sandwiches, dishes and soups! This family run lunch spot is really a great spot lunch! The chili is amazing! They also offer fresh baked goods that are made that day and when they are gone they are gone! It's a small place so that cost them a star in my world, but the food is amazing! read more

I forgot how much I loved this place. I used to work down in the area and can vividly remember my first experience at Brett's. I walked in at the peak of lunch hour to a frenzy of wire-framed toting skinny architects trying to shout out orders to the overwhelmed cooks. It was chaos- and I loved every minute of it. This weekend I found myself in the area and had to stop in for some coffee and chaos. Like the rest of the city I was once in love with- Brett's Kitchen has changed!!!!!! You have to order in a non-chaotic fashion at the register. I was devastated. I got over this fast as soon as I had my ALT (avocado lettuce and tomato. See as a vegetarian this place is heaven cause they will deviate from the menu to suite picky eaters). Brett's Kitchen will always have a warm place in my heart. read more

Food is awesome, the staff is great. It can get crowded around lunch time but they know how to keep the line moving. Love the Thursday special: Sloppy Joe with fries - Highly recommend. Brett's is a great River North lunch spot. read more

I wish there was a little place like this in the Loop. If there is, I haven't discovered it amongst all the corner bakeries and chipotles that are ubiquitous. This place is super cute and super yummy and super affordable. I only went there once and had soup and tabouli but I'll try it again sometime and then I might just have to upgrade to 5 stars! read more

I work right off the Chicago Brown line and I always see Brett's Kitchen. I finally tried it last week and was pleasantly surprised! The only reason for a 4-star rating is because of the phone etiquette when I called to order. The woman answered by saying, "Yeah?" When I said I wanted to place an order for pickup, she responded with, "Yeah what do'ya want?" I felt this was a little rude, especially because I called around 2:00, not during busy lunch hour. I ordered the Pyrenees Cheese Sandwich with avocado and tabouli. I'll try anything with avocado! I wasn't sure what tabouli was, but it seemed sort of like quinoa. I spent about $7 on the sandwich and sweet potato fries. Both were excellent (although the fries were a bit soggy. Still good, though!) While I got my lunch to go, the inside of the restaurant was very clean and quaint, set up like a diner. Good to know there's a restaurant near my work that's decently priced with good food! read more

I stopped in for the first time today thanks to my new office location, and so far so good! I only had the tabouleh, but I willingly accepted a bite from a co-workers reuben and it was pretty damn good. Everything seemed fresh and the bread was sufficiently buttery crisp. The tuna melt, turkey burger and sweet potato fries looked solid too. I feel a little guilty that I'm more excited about the new food options than my pristine window seat at the office, but I can't help my foodie behavior. The prices are slightly steep, but I don't mind the long wait or the feisty service behind the counter. It's a quaint spot that I'm sure I'll frequent often. read more

Fast, fresh, and reliable! Anything I have tried from Brett's has never disappointed me from the donuts to the sandwiches. I heard they make a killer omelette as well but I have yet to have the time to try them! The iced coffee is my favorite menu item...nice and strong with lots of ice :) The entire staff: the cashiers AND the cooks are very friendly. Way to go, Brett's! read more

Trust me, SKIP SUBWAY and walk a few more steps down. I work a few blocks away Brett's, and its my favorite. The staff is so genuine and friendly. I have such a crush on the girl that cashiers! After visiting only a few times, it felt like she recognized me and we were buds. Love that! The whole team acts like family. Its such good energy, laughing, joking, smiling always. The place is really clean, and has this cute rustic charm with colored bowls around the walls, that is hard to find in the city. The food is fantastic. I am never disappointed. You dont even have to look at the menu, whatever you want, they can make it, and it will have fresh ingredients and you feel totally catered to. HIGH quality food and service at a totally reasonable price, done quick for us 30-min lunchers. LOVE IT! read more

This is right by my work and I am obsessed with their black bean burger and sweet potato fries. The burger doesn't fall apart and has a delicious spicy mayo and the fries are nice and crispy. Their other options are pretty decent as well but nothing comes as close to the burger. I go there at least once a week. The seating area is pretty small but I always get it to go. Be sure to call ahead and place your order if you are planning on going there around lunch time. It gets really busy during lunch. read more

Pretty good sandwiches! The BLT with avocado is the best, as is their Club sandwich...so fresh! The egg sandwiches and pastries are equally good. Quick service if you are in a rush. read more

This place is almost always slammed when I go in and for good reason. Even though this place is just down the road I don't go often for lunch. The few times I have been there the sandwiches have been good. I have a feeling if I try a larger variety I would love the place but I just can't get past how slow it is. 3.5 stars for good food (friendly service) just a little slow for me. read more

A nice and cozy place for getting away from loading work during lunch break. The service is nice and welcoming. I had a Tuna melt on Multigrain sandwich. I can taste its fresh and crunchy skin and nicely filling with tuna salad. What a decent food and cute Italian style of interior design! read more

I go here like twice a week at least! Everyone is super friendly. There isn't too much seating, but I usually go around 1-2pm and I can get a spot to sit. There's outdoor seating when it's nice out. Not a big fan of the salmon burger...I think the salmon is frozen. I always get the BLT with avocado and fries. The sweet potato fries are delicious! Great lunch spot. read more

Brett's is a staple at my office. Their iced coffee is super delicious (they can also add almond milk instead of cream if you ask) and their pastries are amazing and come in huge portions. I recommend the almond croissant or zucchini bread, which you could share with a friend the slices are so thick. For lunch, their soup of the day has never disappointed. Call or check their twitter for the lunch specials and soup of the day. Their veggie burger (with sweet potato fries) is also delicious. read more

I work a few blocks away from this deli/sandwich shop, and it really is as good as it gets for a quick lunch spot. The staff is genuinely friendly -- after visiting only a few times, I felt that I was recognized, and the cashier jokes around with me often while she is taking my order. If the staff isn't a family, they sure act like it. Everyone in there is happy and working together to run an efficient operation. the place is really clean, too. The food is fantastic. I probably eat here once or twice a week, and I am never disappointed. I'm never wary to try something off the menu that i haven't ordered before, but my favorite menu item is the Gazpacho, which they serve all summer -- the BLT and hamburger are also mighty tasty, but the menu has plenty of healthy and/or vegetarian options too. I feel that Brett's takes great care to serve high quality food that is very fresh -- from the bread to the cold cuts to the lettuce on top, it couldn't be better. it's a million miles ahead of the soggy tomatoes in that plastic bin down the street at Subway. Sorry, Subway. read more

This is a neighborhood deli -- no more, no less. I really don't understand why so many people seem to love it on this site. I work nearby and go there for convenience. It's fine. I'm glad it's there. But three quarters of my colleagues won't go there because it's overpriced, unorganized and portions can be underwhelming (particularly the daily specials). To be fair, their muffins, pound cakes and fruit breads are really good. read more

Huge fan of Brett's. I'm a lunch regular (along with most of my office) and usually get it to-go. It's quick, well priced, and the employees are always friendly. The lunch rush is pretty crowded, but you'll still get in and out of there quickly. All of their soups are excellent, but the tortilla soup is for sure a fan favorite. I love the spicy black bean burger too (and definitely always get the sweet potato fries with it). And while it might be kind of childish, you really can't go wrong with their grilled cheese on sourdough. read more

To preface this review, I am only writing this based on the service and coffee of which I am a regular customer of, not the food. I started to order my morning Ritual coffee through Brett's more frequently as of late since it's conveniently on my way off the Chicago brown line and steps away from my office (vs. going to Dunkin Donuts). Their regular iced coffee is worlds better than Dunkin's quality and is about the same price for what a medium iced DD coffee costs (a few cents difference). I like that this is what appears to be latino-owned business in a predominantly upscale Caucasian area. I almost always order through the Ritual app to order my coffee when I'm a stop away and they always consistently have my coffee ready for me to pick up and jet out and feel like I am always greeted with a nice good morning from the owner. The only constructive feedback that I would have is sometimes when the younger employee runs cash, I dont even get acknowledge or a hello/thank you when my order gets handed to me. Small thing, but becomes a big thing to notice over time as it can seem off-putting and semi-rude to some folks around here. Overall, a fan of the coffee and service. Thanks for the reasonably priced good coffee :) read more

This is a low down place that's really solid with the offerings. I think other's possibly had too high of expectations. When you go to a place like this you expect a local and simple experience. Its exactly what it is supposed to be and what it is meant to be. The fries are really good and the sweet potato fries are a different option. I think you'll like this place if you go. Its not Schwa which I also reviewed but if you know what to expect you will like it. You will like this palce it's the place it promises to be and nothing more or less read more

Great for lunch or breakfast. If you are in hurry, call ahead and they will have it ready for you. Really extensive sandwich menu and made from scratch soups change daily. Solid pastries and cookie selection. read more

I love this place. It is just down the street from where I work and that is both convenient and dangerous - I am tempted to go there every single day. Their sandwiches are amazing. The egg salad? The best I've ever had. Hands down. Not too much mayo and tiny pieces of celery. The veggie sandwich is good too -- veggie's at a lot of places have no flavor...this one is great. Brett's Kitchen you are a cruel and delicious mistress. It is crowded but get over it -- it's well worth it. read more