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    Harding Cafe

    4.8 (88 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    HARDING CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Classy
    Dogs allowed

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    Pancakes with chocolate chips
    JoAnne R.

    I'm getting over the flu and it was my first day out of the house. Having been on a soup diet over the last week, I wanted something solid for a change. I wanted something soft, easy to chew, and sweet. Not being from around here, we had to idea where to go. Every place we tried to dine at was a fail because we couldn't find parking and ended up in narrow streets, traffic, and got hangrier by the minute. I consulted Yelp and found Harding Cafe, which had fantastic photos of their food. Gave it a try and found it refreshingly simple but amazing. We were greeted the moment we entered the restaurant, seated, and served by staff who were genuinely there to serve us -- not because it's their job and scheduled to be on the Saturday shift. It's the little things that really impressed me. Going back to my restaurant days, our manager taught us that the customers should not be able to hear the kitchen staff or the workers or noise -- just be able to enjoy the ambience of the restaurant, some light music, and conversation amongst diners. That's what I witnessed and heard. It was extraordinary! The menu was a simple one-pager for breakfast and lunch on the flip side. There were many choices on the menu, but I much enjoyed looking through the photos much more to decide what I was going to order. The server had to come back three times before I could make up my mind. I settled on chocolate chip pancakes and my husband on the turkey club. Both were excellent! I had not even realized that I never added syrup to my pancakes. They were so light, fluffy, and delicious! My husband swears that was the best turkey club sandwich he has ever had, and he was even surprised with the presentation of the fries. The chef clearly put some time with the preparation of our food without just throwing it together on the plate. This was exactly what we needed today. Simple. Elegant. Casual fine dining. A getaway from the hustle and bustle.

    Andrew G.

    A really nice cafe to grab breakfast if you're in the area. I found this place by chance because I was looking for a breakfast spot near the pickleball clubhouse. Servers are very attentive and kind. The place is clean and bright with big windows. The food is tasty and pleasantly surprised.

    Amazing place, the staff is incredibly nice and remembered us, we have come here for two birthdays and they were so sweet and accomodating. The music is so casual and calming, this place is a staple for us.

    California turkey Panini
    Matthew M.

    I've been to this place twice now and both times the food and service were spot on. The first time I ordered the California turkey Panini and it came out quickly with a side salad. I had it with a cold brew coffee, which was also very good. Second time I came, I had a veggie omelette, which contained broccoli, zucchini, spinach, and feta. The combinations were evenly portioned & it tasted great! I honestly love supporting smaller businesses in different neighborhoods like this. I think as a whole many people get fascinated by the hottest, newest thing when there are so many smaller companies that you can discover when you're in different neighborhoods. I stumbled upon this place first when I was in the area for a meeting and then came back a second time when I had another meeting in the area. Highly recommend this business for breakfast or lunch and I also recommend sitting at the bar for the fastest service. This is a BYOB place so if you are looking to drink alcohol, I recommend bringing some with you. I didn't check the corkage fee, but that may exist.

    Berry French Toast
    Lefai K.

    Our go to spot after church service at nearby Anthem Church. This place is family-owned, with the father as owner and chef, uncle as the coffee runner and everything else, son as the waiter and server, and mom keeping the counter. Really good food, friendly staff, and great vibes

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    Delightful atmosphere, excellent quality, food, wonderful staff. We have brought friends here for lunch numerous times and they all love it.

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    Amazing! Quiet atmosphere, good prices, and maybe the best breakfast skillet I've ever had

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    Everything has been great here. Food, freshness, service, and cleanliness. Only 1 time the OJ was not good, but fixed right away.

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    Au Cheval

    Au Cheval

    4.4(9.5k reviews)
    6.6 miWest Loop, Near West Side
    $$

    so glad we tried this place! we actually only waited about 15 mins to get seated at the bar on a…read morewednesday night around 7pm. we came here for my boyfriends birthday and we were so happy we chose to celebrate here. the two people that helped us was antonio and issa and they made the experience 10x better. they were very attentive and friendly and just easy to talk to. gave us good recommendations and good vibes. we both really liked our drinks and were happy with the spread the food came out. we got to eat the bone marrow first which also came with this really good sauce it was almost like a meat jam but was so good on the bread and then put some of the bone marrow on for the perfect bite. now the burger, you just have to try it because it really is that good. the sauce in it was so good and it just had a really good flavor. it was just an elevated burger. we got fries as well and we shared the burger so it we were really full after. the server brought out ice cream with a candle and some sort of chocolate sauce too which just made the overall experience. we were really happy with the service and food and it just made my bfs bday that much more special and memorable.

    No good vegan options :(…read more I got the green salad and added avocado (paid extra just for 30% of an avocado) and extra dressing. Overpriced salad for sure. Also the outdoor seating was horrible. No umbrellas so we were melting under the hot sun the whole time. My friends enjoyed the fries but said the burger lacked veggies.

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    Au Cheval - The cooks were very attentive!

    The cooks were very attentive!

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    Crispy Fries & Potato Hash

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    Wings (very sticky so they come with hot towels)

    Little Bad Wolf - Bad Burger and a side of mac and cheese

    Little Bad Wolf

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    3.3 miAndersonville, Edgewater
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    There's just something about a burger that actually lives up to the hype--and Little Bad Wolf does…read moreexactly that. Stacked unapologetically high, this burger is everything you want and more: juicy, perfectly seared patties layered with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and those golden, crunchy fried onions that take it completely over the top. Every bite is rich, savory, and just messy enough to remind you you're eating something seriously good. The toasted bun somehow holds it all together (barely), soaking up every bit of flavor without getting lost in the chaos. And then... the shoestring fries. Thin, crispy, golden perfection--light but addictive, with that ideal crunch that makes it impossible to stop at just one (or ten). They're the kind of fries you keep reaching for without even realizing it, especially dipped in that creamy, tangy sauce on the side. And let's not forget the drinks--just as good as the food. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, and the kind you sip slow while taking it all in (but somehow they disappear way too fast). It's not just a burger--it's one of Chicago's most iconic bites for a reason. Bold, indulgent, and absolutely worth every single napkin you'll need after. The ambiance inside is GORGEOUS!

    My husband and I walked in on a Sunday evening for dinner and were able to be seated right away…read more The atmosphere is dark and moody, and it made sense once I realized it was the same owners as Gretel. Loved the 90s female R&B playlist they had going! Little Bad Wolf has been on my list FOR YEARS to try the burger! My husband got the burger with fried onions and I got some Bao because those also looked delicious and were a popular menu item. Honestly the 3 stars are only that high because of the service. Our server was friendly and attentive + the food came out hot and quick. Unfortunately, the food was pretty disappointing. The burger was swimming in a puddle of grease and just picking it up made your hands greasy + was dripping grease. The fries that came with it were floppy, soggy, and sad...but at least warm? I personally wouldn't order this again. The Bao were better, but small for the price and honestly were just okay? It was nice they gave you sauces you could add, but I found the Bao's to already have enough sauce so I didn't need them. Overall I left feeling confused and disappointed. I don't feel the need to come back here - Little Bad Will was a one and done experience for me.

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    Bad Burger with fried onion strings

    NADC Burger - Beast Mode Fries

    NADC Burger

    3.6(118 reviews)
    6.5 miRiver West, West Loop, Near West Side, West Town

    I have heard good things about NADC and have been interested to try the burger. I thought there…read morewould be a lot of people so I was surprised that I walked in for lunch on Sunday and it wasn't busy, which was nice. My friend and I each ordered a burger and fries for ourselves. The NADC burger ($16) was decent, but it didn't blow my mind like people have raved about. I know it's not the original location which can play a part as well. What I really enjoyed and even finished my friend's were the fries. I love some good fries and these were top quality. You could taste the difference of the oil these fries were made in. They were nice and crispy and very good! I could keep eating them and would rather get the fries than the burger next time. I'd probably still get a burger since I need some meat and savory.

    I have gotten this to go a few times but this was my first time eating there! My bf and I sat at…read morethe bar and had the best time! They have a ton of cocktails and they are very cool! We were able to chat with the general manager a bit and hear NADC story, it made me love this spot even more! I got a passion fruit drink with boba this was great! As we were chatting they mentioned an eggnog drink! I love eggnog so this was for me, and it was perfect! Such cool cocktails here, I had no idea!! We split the burger which was phenomenal. Even better eating it in person! I learned this is a pressed patty and not a smash burger. This is my favorite burger in the city! Such a cool vibe in here, very fun music and decor. I'm obsessed!

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