Janiks was a great place to eat and have a nice affordable brunch! The waffles and pancakes were great but I thought the cuban was a little subpar. The cuban came out pretty cold and it tasted almost like it had been in a takeout box for awhile before it was plated. That being said, the atmosphere or the cafe is great and theres so many great items on the menu. My cuban was huge and it was only $8! read more

Janik's Cafe - The Cuban Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had a Groupon that was set to expire soon so I decided to finally get on down the road and try Janick's. Um... I pretty much loved my breakfast! It was early on Saturday morning and Division wasn't hopping yet. We sat outside and it was really lovely out. For some reason I had a very delusional, self-created impression that Janick's was run by some old, cranky man that made breakfast un-fun. It is the most funnest of all the meals, you know. I'm a jerk, there was no need for this weird assumption I made. In fact, the best thing about the place was how awesome everyone that worked there was. They were supper accommodating and all around fantastic and the place is really affordable too! Can't wait to go back and try lunch! read more

Janik's Cafe - Delicious breakfast! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious Greek Omelette. The feta is amazing. I didn't enjoy the center of the omelette being under cooked. There was a good amount of egg white that was clear and uncooked, but I just ate around it since it still tasted bomb. Perhaps some prefer their eggs like this, so I'm not hating, it's just not for me. The fried potatoes that come with the eggs are amazing. A great cajon type flavor. The toasted croissant was bomb as well. The lattes here are a joke. Just get regular coffee, and don't expect much. Overall, this place is about their food. The rest is soso. read more

Janik's Cafe - Greek Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Get the huevos rancheros, toss a little Cholula on there, and prepare to meet God.

Best waffle I've ever had! I added Nutella and bananas to it, and I was in heaven. I wasn't a huge fan of the seat yourself approach when the place was packed to the rim. The server noticed we were having trouble finding an actual open seat, and pointed to seats at a table with another couple, which was a little weird for me, but whatever. I'll come back just for the waffle! read more

Janiks is the best place to get breakfast hands down. Me and my girlfriend come here often enough for the waitress to recognize us! The corned beef hash is delicious and super filling for the price. My girlfriend always gets the eggs benedict and you know a breakfast place is good when they can master eggs benedict. Last but not least, Janiks potatoes are delicious! Especially with the spicy ketchup they have. read more

Man we love this place. It's our go-to for breakfast and lunch in the neighborhood. Last week we twice! The food is just so good and now that you can sit outside, it makes for a solid option! read more

I had the breakfast bowl and it was delicious. The waitstaff were timely and polite. The prices were very reasonable. I would definitely go back! read more

Great little neighborhood spot! The food is always amazing, along with a friendly staff who is very attentive & welcoming! Also it's not overpriced. Definitely one of the top neighborhood spots especially for brunch. read more

I ordered the veggie omelet ! It was very filling . Place was pretty good & customer service is great . Our server was very attentive and answer all our questions about the menu. read more

When it comes to Chicago Cafe "hole in the wall" brunch restaurants; if you've had one, you've had them all. Janik's Cafe is no exception to this mantra, and that's not a bad thing. They serve breakfast and lunch all day; with a pretty typical menu for a restaurant of this style (sandwiches, omelettes , salads, soup, etc). You don't necessarily get a designated server, there are just multiple people floating around and helping out, which wasn't bad because a lot of things got done faster this way. It's a small niche cafe near Wicker park that gives you the cozy feel you'd expect. As most small cafes like this, the food was good but, not great and there is nothing wrong with that. There is value in consistency. If you're in the area, it's an option worth considering. read more

Great food - generous portions. My husband has the chorizo omelette and paid $1 extra for a side pancake. Completely worth the up-charge if you see in the mood for something sweet. I had the breakfast bowl and added polish sausage. Delicious and there is enough food for two more breakfasts this week. Mimosas and bloody Mary's are $6 each. I'll be back to try the Bailey's milk shake. Neighborhood gem! read more

So many great things about Janik's, when I went to write a review I was shocked I hadn't already, shame on me. 1. Been in the area for at least a decade that I can remember, small biz and despite the significant changes along Division over the years, they haven't inflated their pricing like some businesses do. 2. They have so many menu options! Love that they make use of their ingredients. I've definitely been to restaurants where I'm told I can't have something even though all the components are throughout the menu. This menu includes it all. In my own experience they've mostly all been great - breakfast, soups, solid sandwiches, FRENCH TOaST deserves its own mention. 3. THEY ARE MASTERS OF DELIVERY PACKING! Iced coffee in the bag with the food, on its side, with NO leaks, because they saran wrapped it tightly. They also included 2 equals. 2 sugars, and 2 creamers! Regardless for what I've ordered they've packed it accordingly going the extra mile, not even leaving fate in the hands of the delivery driver. 4. They are UNIQUE, in that they're one of/if not the only cafe spot of its kind. May Janik's be there for eternity. read more

Great diner-type menu on Division with patio seating. Today I got the breakfast bowl (eggs your way, potatoes, black beans, pico de gallo, onions, peppers, and jack and cheddar cheese) and my boyfriend got the Greek salad in a wrap with chicken (served with pasta salad). Then we shared the Pancake Combo (two buttermilk pancakes, 2 pieces of bacon, a sausage patty, and eggs your way). Everything was delicious and inexpensive. Wonderful service! read more

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Perfect brunch spot with nice patio. No pretentiousness at all. Just good value, reliable food and tasty. Consistently good. Very nice neighborhood to walk as well. Get there early to avoid wait. (Pre 10:30am) read more

I came here for brunch by myself. I ordered the crab cake Benedict. It is difficult to describe what was "off" about them.. the breading seemed to absorb a lot of grease. I felt rushed by the server, and it was clear they wanted the table to push together with another for a group. It's hard not to notice when you are barely halfway through a meal and presented with the check without a refill of water, while the table next to you has been dining for a longer period of time and are being asked if they'd like more drinks, etc. Im not coming back for the food, and absolutely not coming back for the service. read more

Janik's Cafe - Crab Cake Eggs Benedict. Good, but I wouldn't go back for a second time for it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been coming here for over a decade. It's always great. In, patio, takeout. When we finally got to go out to eat after stay-at-home was lifted, I announced 'We're goin to Janik's!' It was the first place we thought of. I miss the Greek platter & the Creamy Chicken & Rice soup if we go too long between visits. A+++++, 14 thumbs up, 75 stars. read more

No frills here people, and that's completely okay. Sometimes all you want is your casual neighborhood brunch spot for bacon and eggs. That's exactly what you'll find here. Not necessarily gourmet--but everything I've had has always been fresh, hot, and fulfilling. You get exactly what you'd expect. They also have a nice outdoor patio in the summertime with a lot of tables! read more

I am actually very sad to have to write this review because they have very good soups but the service is horrible! I have been eating here almost everyday since i work in the area (9 months) . I have ordered this almost 10x and had no issue with it so far because i love pasta. I am lactose intolerant so i order my pasta with NO CHEESE because i do not enjoy a day in the bathroom because of it. First encounter: I order it on the Eat app and i wrote the kind of soup i wanted with my pasta combo then followed said NO CHEESE.  I got my pasta back, it has cheese. I called them immediately and tell them. She is there arguing on the phone with me that I need to say no cheese on pasta because the cook thinks it is for the SOUP. The cream of chicken soup DOES NOT HAVE CHEESE, how would it make sense for a customer to write NO CHEESE for the SOUP?? She then says well if you are lactose you can't eat this because it is creamy. EXCUSE ME? i have eaten this dish at least 10x and had no issue. You are not going to tell a customer what to eat, I am buying food from you WTF?!?! She did not even offer to REMAKE IT? i said well i need you to remake this because I CANT EAT IT. She annoyingly said is that what you want us to do? then we will. I had taken a break from Janiks because of this issue. My coworkers got me a gift certificate to Janiks for my birthday couple days ago because they know I love their soups. I decided to give them another chance. I reordered the same exact thing but mentioned clearly NO CHEESE ON PASTA. Second encounter: I get the pasta back and there is cheese on it. I tried to keep my calm and called them to tell them AGAIN. She is on the phone arguing with me AGAIN saying that she GUARANTEE (3x) that there is no cheese on it (because he remade it twice) while i am staring at it and unless she does not know what cheese look like but it is melted on the pasta. I said well do not guarantee something you cant back up, i will bring it back and SHOW YOU. I asked who i was talking to on the phone, showed it to her and she did not know what to say besides he is remaking another one for you. I said well i do not want another one and i want a refund and i also want a refund for this gift card that i received on my birthday because i am not eating here again. I am in the customer service world as well and this was handled SO wrong on 2 separate occasions. Especially that the person is a regular, this should of been avoided as it is a very simple EASY fix. read more

Solid brunch spot, and large covered patio. The burritos are greasy goodness, the quesadillas are huge and equally yummy. Definitely get the rice and beans as your side. Plus if you are hung over, pro tip, load up on that green hot sauce and it'll get you through the worst of it! From the lunch, the honey Siracha chicken biscuit was ok, but FYI it's chicken schnitzel, the biscuit quickly falls apart, and the sauce was delicious but the sandwich could have used much more of it! read more

This review is for a delivery order. I was really excited to try Janik's, when I finally got some time to order in, this was the first place on my list. I ordered the turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich on sourdough bread ($9.50) and the Nutella and custard croissant ($4.50). I initially ordered the two egg breakfast sandwich but the restaurant said they were out. This was rather confusing since I assumed it was a very popular choice at a mainly breakfast/brunch cafe. However, no biggie, I was still excited for my TBA sandwich. I absolutely LOVE sourdough bread, it is always my top choice for sandwiches. This place gives you a whole bunch of choices for bread, including, croissant, brioche, english muffin, etc... The first thing i noticed about my sandwich was that it was not on sourdough bread. It looked like basic white sandwich bread you buy packaged in the bread aisle. It was also a bit stale/dry, like it has been sitting around for a while. Furthermore, they did not toast the bread, which was a bummer to me. The filling of the sandwich was decent. Everything was in a good ratio and I was able to get a bite of all the ingredients in each bite. The bacon was crispy and the avocado was fresh. However, I thought there was too much mayo and mustard, as it was dripping out of my sandwich with every bite I took. The sandwich came with a choice of side (pasta salad, potato salad, or chips), I choose potato salad. The potato salad was probably the best part of the meal. It was chunky, creamy and well seasoned. Maybe it was because I ordered delivery, but the Nutella custard sandwich did not come warm. The description said that it came with strawberries, but there was only one strawberry in the box. The croissant was not as flaky or buttery as I would expected but it was a generous portion for less than $5. The custard comes on the side (more like a dip) which was also a surprise to me, I thought it would be with the Nutella in the sandwich. I am not sure if I will order either of these items again. However, I am hoping to have better luck with their breakfast items, if I decide to order from them again. They definitely fell short of my exceptions, mediocre at best. read more

Janik's Cafe - Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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How I long for warmer weather and a pitcher of mimosas on the patio in front of Janik's! They have an ENORMOUS menu with basically all kinds of classic American diner food, mixed with Mexican favorites. The crab cake Benedict is so good, as is the chicken tortilla soup, the chocolate chips, and the DRINKS!!! Everything on the menu is super affordable and huge portions, so come hungry but don't stress about your bank account. read more

Wayne and Philippa run this family joint with kindness and true dedication. Our toddler loves it and so does my Mom. Something for everyone on the menu and everything is tasty! Thank You, Janiks!!! read more

I've been there at least four times thus far, mainly 'cos I was on vacation for two of those days, and otherwise it was my days off for the rest. Of course, this was on Thu/Fri on my experiences. The first two times, I had the same waitress (kept forgetting to remember her name!) and basically sat in the same table. The other two times, I've had two different waiters, different tables. The first day, I had the lime-chicken soup and Chilaquiles and the second was creamy tomato fettucine and another bowl of soup. With the other two, one was a two-eggs and ham, while the other was another set of eggs with pancakes. The Chilaquiles was quite excellent, and more food than I had originally planned for (probably 'cos of the soup). Having the creama and salsa was handy! The fettucine with the chicken was good as well; almost reminded me of a vodka sauce but alas it was just creamy tomato. Yay, coffee! The over-easy eggs and ham was good; other than the whites being rather runny. Loved the taste of the ham, and the potatoes were excellent. Better than shredded potatoes/hashbrowns. Fourth time around, over easy eggs (uh, again with the whites?) and great fluffy powder sugared pancakes. The meat candy (bacon) was excellent, being crunchy which I quite enjoyed. Soda can, but no glass compared to the first time where I had a glass to pour it into. Not picky but if it was summer time, glass w/ ice would be welcomed. The lime chicken was very good, kinda reminds me of the chicken soup I had down in Guadalajara one time at the Supermercado. The cafe itself was very nice, loved the openess and availability of the seats, the way they recycle bottle beer packages to hold their sugar/seasonings. Bright lightings, large open North windows. Even the artwork was nice to look at while waiting for the food which came pretty fast. A good plus is the payment via credit/debit. Decent hours, especially if you want a really late breakfast. One day, I'll have to figure out how to upload the four pics, other than what I tossed up on Instagram/Twitter/FB. Considering it's just a brief walk up the street for me, the walk is well worth it. read more

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This is a great diner with a lot of delicious dishes. The variety of what they offer is very surprising, but I would try anything there, because they really know what they are doing in the kitchen. And there's something for everyone on their amazing menu! The service is excellent and it's a very comfortable spot. They deliver too!! Plus, I'm proud to eat there because they care very much about the people they hire! You should definitely try Janik's! You won't be sorry! read more

I had a really great takeout experience here not too long away while I was visiting my girlfriend who moved here for work. While my girlfriend was at work, I ended helping her apartment mate move in and needed to grab a quick lunch. Freaking amazing decision if I don't say so myself. I ended up ordering their Honey Sriracha Fried Chicken On A Biscuit, but I was really conflicted between their pasta salad and mac & cheese. The woman manning the counter was super nice though and gave a sample of their pasta salad after I chose mac & cheese. Honestly should have gone with the mac & cheese because that shiz was the best pasta salad I've ever had! read more

All my friends who live in Wicker swear by Janik's and it lives up to the hype! So refreshing to dine at a spot where you aren't disappointed by small portion sizes and huge prices for brunch. Quite the opposite at Janik's. Came here on Lois R's famous tour of Wicker Park and our party of 7 waited about 15 minutes for table. There isn't a ton of room to wait inside, but the patio provides ample space for waiting in the warmer months. After we were seated, our waiter came over promptly and took drink orders. Throughout the meal, coffee refills were always close by. For brunch, we ordered a plethora of items, but the Breakfast Bowl is definitely the star. Tasty breakfast potatoes, black beans, pico, eggs, what else could you want? Add some turkey sausage or avocado and you're all set. Also can't go wrong with their omelets, parfaits, and I've heard the salads are great! Even the fruit bowl my friend got was robust. Upon getting the check, we split it and the grand total was...$11.50. Seriously cheap for a brunch dish and coffee these days. Highly recommend stopping by Janik's! read more

My husband and I have been going here for almost 4 years. We love this family run brunch spot. Lots of yummy variety for lunch and breakfast. Plus great prices. The staff remembers us and is super friendly. We will miss this gem! read more

Best breakfast in Wicker Park! Diner style food with Mexican dishes. They serve lunch all day! I love their buffalo chicken wrap, French toast, and biscuits and gravy. read more

I was in town for Riot Fest and looking for delicious a delicious breakfast spot, and Janik's ticked off all of the boxes I was looking for. Dope food? check. Friendly staff? Check. Not super expensive? Check! I was here for a week and visited twice, but if I lived closer I'd be going way more often. Janik's was definitely a homerun while we were in town and would 100% come back again next time I'm back in Chicago. read more

So here's the issue: Some of you mofos are giving bad ratings, because you're coming on a weekend, and mad because it's busy and it takes a bit to make food for you and 100 other people. Sit down, shut up, and enjoy your company. Theyre not overly friendly, but they don't ignore you or be a dick to you. This food is fresh, it's good portion sizes, and for how much you have and how much Chicago normally costs, it's reasonable. Best time to go? In the morning on a week day around 10. No one is there, they give you appropriate privacy, and it's not packed and loud. Is the food good? Yes. Is it fresh? Hell yes. Did the guy give me tilapia instead of chicken? Yes but I shut up and eat it anyway because fish is already expensive and I'm not gonna bust someone's balls, because they put the wrong meat in a still delicious wrap. Shut up, sit down, eat your food, and enjoy life. read more

Have eaten here twice and and have enjoyed my meal both times. The first time I had the chicken and waffles and they were good. The chicken was nice and crispy but also tender and moist. The second visit I had the Latin Benedict. This was awesome because it has a nice combination of flavors. The sweet plains really add to it! Service is standard, prep time is normal, food is good, prices are fine. I can only make it there I'm working from home or not at work as they close by the time I am leaving the office. Definitely worth a visit if you havent tried. read more

I ordered delivery for lunch at work. The order came so quickly (less than 25 minutes from ordering to delivery) and the driver was very friendly. I ordered the Greek Salad Platter with chicken. It comes with a whole pita and hummus on the side. Everything was delicious. The salad was fresh and a good size. I was surprised by how good the chicken was. It is seasoned very well and seemed to be a good quality poultry. The pita was fresh and the hummus was good. My VP ordered the BLT with Avocado and just told me "that was amazing." Overall, I am very pleased with my entire experience and will definitely be ordering from here again. Their menu is huge and there is so much to try. Thanks for a great lunch! read more

I actually order from Janiks Cafe a lot and the food is always on point but the items I ordered today were unacceptable. I ordered a chicken Cesar salad and a side of fruit salad. My greens were withered and brown but that's not the worst part. My fruit bowl was rotten and had bacteria fuss growing all over it. This is HUGE health risk. People can get very sick!! Please Janiks I love you guys but becareful and double check your food! read more

Amazing chilaquiles! Also very affordable. Very casual vibe bar good service. Good portion sizes

Food is delicious and service is great. Highly recommend Janik's for breakfast. The best pancakes and waffles! I've gotten it delivered and it was just as good as in the restaurant. Yum! read more

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. I'm writing this still here, drinking a cup of coffee, doing homework and enjoying the free wifi and cool art pieces on the wall. Laid back and cozy vibe and the breakfast bowl I had was delicious. I subbed rice instead of potatoes and it was filling without making me feel heavy. Will definitely be back when I find myself in the neighborhood. read more

This place is wonderful. Their menu is HUGE and prices are dirt cheap - especially for the location. Service is on point too. I usually switch up what I order but always get the lime chicken soup - it's amazing! The other fun thing that I like is that you can order a single pancake. I know it's a bit silly, but I like to order both sweet and savory breakfasts but can barely eat 1/2 of a single portion so this is a huge bonus for me. Plus, they have outdoor seating!!!! read more

This place wild af. The corn beef hash dank. My only complaint is that they give u way too much food...I had to unbutton my pants as i left read more

Wonderful little cafe!! Was headed to another restaurant and was enticed by Janik's full outdoor patio. Best decision ever!! Their menu is extensive and they offer the full menu all day, no breakfast or lunch restrictions. The 'Salmon Bowl' was excellent!! The Venezuelan style black beans were soooo good!! I definitely recommend Janik's for good vibes and great food!! Janik herself came to our table and spoke with us. She was very warm and welcoming!! Janik's Cafe is definitely a neighborhood gem. read more

Janik's Cafe - Salmon Bowl with fried sweet plaintains and Venezuelan style black beans. It was amazing!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois