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    Frances' Deli

    3.6 (758 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    FRANCES' DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Biscuits & Gravy
    Jarriae A.

    I'd been here before, but that was a couple of years ago, so I was excited to try it again! Be mindful that they don't take reservations here, but honestly, I was seated pretty fast once my entire party arrived. I went on a Saturday at 11am! The inside is so cute! It's definitely a place work taking some photos at especially in front of their flower wall with their neon sign. I loved the music they played -- a good mix of current pop hits and throwback r&b (personally loved the BBD and Bobby Brown ). Tables are quite close together, but I never felt cramped. You just might end up playing footsie with someone in your party sometimes, haha. As for the food, it was good! I went pretty simple and just got pancakes, bacon, and OJ. My friends got a skillet and the biscuits and gravy and loved it. The last time I got the cinnamon roll pancakes and mimosa flight which were also great choices. Prices were very reasonable, but it's worth keeping in mind that they add an automatic 18% gratuity to all check. They can also split and take apple pay. Unfortunately, AMEX isn't accepted here. Overall, it was pretty great and I'd definitely go back for a 3rd time!

    The Julius
    Marta M.

    Tried this spot for the first time since it was a VERY short walk from my son's Drs appointment. It was very cute inside and the music/vibe was very fun. My son is in a wheelchair and I noticed other reviewers complaining about space so I was slightly worried but it accommodated us perfectly fine (maybe because it wasn't filled to capacity-no wait? Idk). They definitely could have used a couple more servers but we didn't feel neglected at all. I had the Julius Caesar wrap, my BF had the breakfast burrito with chicken (maple apple) sausage and my son had the kid's mac n cheese. My son finished his plate (which was on a kids tray with each item separated from the other ) and he never does that! He really enjoyed the fries, which we all agreed on. My BF and I both enjoyed the flavor of our wraps as well. Mine had a great dressing-to-lettuce ratio... Was not dry like I'm used to with regular chicken Caesar wraps. And the chicken was not overcooked! We had an interaction with the executive chef and he was very nice. Got a good laugh out of my kiddo. We will for sure be back!

    Jerk Shrimp and purple grits! Terrible! Does not taste like jerk at all!
    Sylvia C.

    Where do I start? First of all, 11 Department of Health violations is most concerning! Common on! 11 violations!! That's just pure laziness and a lack of respect for your customers! Secondly, these were the worst shrimp and grits I've ever had! The grits were soupy and the shrimp were flavorless! The dish is called Jerk shrimp with purple cheesy grits. I tasted nothing that even resembled jerk and the consistency of the purple grits was like lumpy, runny oatmeal! The French toast was okay, but it was room temperature and not hot! Overall, my food was a hot, soupy, flavorless mess!!! And don't get me started on all of these mysterious charges on the bill! Just tacky!

    Breakfast Burrito
    Nat R.

    Our last brunch of our trip, so glad we got to stop by here. The French toast flight is to die for -- best french toast i've had. Service is also great and prompt, and the ambience is very cute.

    Steak and Executive Steak & Eggs
    Gabby D.

    I am EXTREMELY pleased with my visit to this place. From customer service to the food everything was great. But the star of my review is def be my lovely waitress Elvira. She is nothing short of amazing. If you go there please ask for her you will not be disappointed. I can rave about her and how she went above and beyond without hesitation but it's something you would need to experience yourself. She by herself would have given 5 stars from me! The food was exceptional we literally wish we could try everything on the menu. The decor was bright and welcoming. The owner/chef was present and def checked in to ensure that we're were enjoying our visits. I got a chance to briefly speak with him which was nice. I do look forward to my next visit here because one simply isn't enough. Good luck on your visit!

    Blood orange juice  Cotton candy mimosa
    Angela A.

    Omg this little brunch spot and the neighborhood it's located in, is all so cute! Not far from the lakeshore. I had the Franny's Skillet and my friend had the Julius Caesar wrap. Both very pleased with our meals, plus the portions are so filling! We ended up getting the mimosa flight with various flavors, plus, the Chef came out to chat with us and gave us one on the house. I think the cranberry mimosa may have been my favorite! Service was amazing, our waiter was super nice and gave some recommendations. They have a list of specials that they change out monthly. This month they have a pepper steak with purple grits that looks divine! I wish would've came back for that before leaving town. We had a great time!

    Tequila sunrise mimosa
    Talina A.

    This was my 1st time here. I saw a TikTok review of it so I decided to check it out. It also helped they serve breakfast during the weekdays instead of just the weekends. We arrived around 10 am on a Wednesday so it wasn't crowded or loud. I'm glad we came here because the food was amazing. There were sooooo many choices though. The waitress showed us some photos and videos of the food which helped make a decision. We shared the fruit tower & a bacon flight. My oldest son got chicken & waffles & wouldn't let me get a picture because he was "starving" after a 2 hr flight. He ate it up, no complaints. My other son got the waffle flight (pictured). He ate all of it except half of one & that's only because he was full. My lobster omelette was good. It had a lot of flavor and meat on it. I couldn't finish it. Wish the TikTok review would have mentioned the 18% mandatory gratuity and 3% charge if you don't pay cash, but it is what it is. They also have a military discount. Everything was delicious. If I'm back in Chicago I'll definitely come back.

    Tiffany J.

    The ambiance was great! When you walk in you immediately feel welcomed. I love the patio and indoor seating are. It's like it is all meshed together which gives it the new, modern, hip vibe. We had a large party, but we were well accommodated and received excellent service during our visit. We even had the chance to meet the owner. On to the food, we placed our drink order first. Once we received our drinks, we placed our food order. I had the steak, egg, and potato combo. I wasn't too impressed with the food. It was not seasoned. Everything I had was bland. Now I must say they give you a nice portion of food, so you are definitely going to get your money's worth. I will also say that the drinks weren't as good as well. I love that they have flights available; however, they were syrupy. It took away from the overall taste and flavor of the drink. I hope things with the food get a little better. I believe season will change the game for them.

    French Toast Flight
    Trice T.

    First time here for brunch and I will be back. The decor is super cute very French inspired and the food is to die for...my friend and I had a martini flight that was so yummy and we split the French toast flight and Feb special Mardi Gras omelette which was so good and filling. The waitstaff was awesome. Our server Elvira was top notch. Loved every minute of the experience

    Moriah C.

    Cute spot for breakfast and lunch! Get the Mimosa Flight! Our favs were the cotton candy and the dreamsicle. We also tried the peach and blue curacao. Our server was informative and she showed us real pictures of certain dishes off the phone. We ended up getting the french toast flight, which included lemon, apple, strawberry, and blueberry. The lemon was my least favorite, but the rest were equally delicious. The ambiance is very comfortable. They have indoor or outdoor seating, and it's in a walkable neighborhood with lots of places nearby.

    Spicy Bloody Mary
    Alex Anne M.

    I live across the street from The Brunchery and this place brings the heart and soul to this block on Clark Street with its' loud music and outdoor seating. The music is blasting, so if you have trouble with hearing I would not recommend this spot. We arrived and they said a table was ready for us, but we still had to register to wait in line. About two minutes after we registered, my phone buzzed and we were seated. They get you in and out fast - I swear 10 minutes after ordering our food it arrived. The Bacon Sampler is fun to split for $10, and the Great Since '38 Breakfast comes with two eggs, a choice of protein - get the homemade sausage, it is so special and unique. They also give you sausage options of chicken, pork, or turkey. The Brunchery has one of my favorite coffee brands, Lavazza, so you will be as happy with your coffee as you are with your food. They give you a side of milk if you order it so you can add the amount you want. Patrons can be dressed to the nines, so something you might want to be aware of.

    Biscuits & Gravy with Hashbrowns CHEESY
    Paige K.

    So this place was a bit of hit or miss. We got in with no wait on Sunday around 11:30 for two, which was nice. The place was pretty busy and VERY LOUD. Our server arrived right away and gave us plenty of time to order as the menu is pretty big. Lots of options that sounded good including the specials but we went with: Biscuits and Gravy Hash browns Breakfast corn dogs Create a scrambler (egg whites, broccoli, onions and peppers, with homemade chicken sausage) + grilled potatoes 2x cinnamon roll pancakes My husband's biscuits were fine but the gravy left flavor to be desired. The hash browns were good with the hardened cheese though! He also liked the corn dogs but again I thought they lacked flavor. My scrambler was delicious! Would def come back for this, especially with the homemade chicken sausage! but my potatoes were COLD. Like bad. The waitress was nice enough to bring me new ones which were piping hot but asked for the old ones back which was kinda strange... I certainly wasn't going to eat them all so it was fine but a little awkward as I attempted to scoop them onto a tiny plate. My pancakes though were a huge disappointment. Silver lining for my diet I guess but my husband and I combined ate less than half of one pancake bc that's how flavorless and dry they were. Def the worst cinnamon roll pancakes I've ever had which was surprising bc they looked fluffy and delicious! Would not get pancakes here again. Overall, our waitress was great and I really enjoyed the scrambler and grilled potatoes but that's all I would come back for.

    French Toast Flight
    Gino W.

    Wanted to switch up my breakfast outing and tried Frances' Deli and Brunchery. Arrive shortly after they opened for business so that I could get in before the breakfast crowd. So that I could get a sampling of their French toast offerings, I ordered the flight. That came with strawberry, lemon zest, blueberry granola crunch, caramel apple, and a French toast of the week. All of the slices except for the French toast of the week was a hit. The French toast of the week had a heavy-handed rum sauce that rendered a mix of licorice and medicinal flavor to it. Accompanying the toast flight were eggs scrambled with cream cheese and cheesy hashbrowns. Both were perfect and didn't need any additional table seasoning to perk them up. If you go for breakfast, I recommend getting there as early as possible. The stretch along Clark Street tends to have a lot of pedestrian traffic, and brunch is already a popular outing event in Chicago anyway. One other thing to note is that if you get the French toast flight, it may be advisable to inquire as to what the French toast of the week is, so there won't be any surprises.

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    Food, service, and ambiance were wonderful! We'll be back.The service was good. Staff were friendly and the chef came out to check on us.

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