We found this spot after trying to look for brunch spots in the area during a trip. The atmosphere was so cute and very well fitting for the name of the restaurant. Yet truly the star of the show was the food!! The menu was filled with delicious options, all making it hard to make any decisions. As a group, we ordered an area of things and truly we had nothing bad to say about anything--the food was truly DELICIOUS!! Some noticeable were the Chilaquiles Verdes, the Abuelita Milkshake, and the Chef Special!! Everyone was so nice and welcoming, from servers to staff--the place was welcoming and enjoyable. Both visits our servers were very approachable and kind, as well as the staff all being attentive and considerate with cleaning plates, asking questions and even offering to take photos! The place truly is a spot to come and enjoy the delicious food, with it being so close to the Bean and park! read more

I haven't had chilaquiles this good since i had some amazing food in Santa Fe years ago. If your tastes run to spicy(which to be honest is not my go to for breakfast) this is the place if your in the downtown area. Lovingly decorated, somewhat chill (I did find a bit of over eagerness to clear my table) this is great casual vibe to check out before venturing to Grant Park or Navy Pier. I had chilaquiles rojos with over easy eggs and a side order of pancakes. The chilaquiles came with an ample amount of choriza and the combination of fried tortillas, beans, sour cream and eggs it was very tasty with a heat level of 6 or 7 without having to add hot sauce. The pancakes while not the best, you go up the street to Wildberry for that, were solid so if you want more of an American breakfast, they have you covered me too But the thing I appreciated most of his place is I felt a bit removed l, almost tranported directly to Mexico. read more

After reading good reviews, I gave La Catedral a try for breakfast on a Friday morning around 9am. The place was mostly empty, so we were seated right away and were given the option of a table or booth; we chose the latter. Right away, one of the waiters brought over waters and a napkin and fork (no knife). We had another server come by (I believe her name was Alexandra, based on our receipt), and she was grouchy from the get go. We ordered two coffees (a decaf and a cafe de olla), one of which she delivered a few minutes later but didn't explain which of the two coffees it was. It wasn't until the second coffee was delivered that the server (a different one) told us which one that was. Known for their chilaquiles, I couldn't make up my mind because there were two columns of options. One thing I knew, though, is that I wanted an option that came with eggs since it was breakfast time. Our waitress explained that all the ones on the left column came with eggs, so that's where I focused. I opted for the Molcajete chilaquiles ($16.99) and my partner got the chilaquiles torta ($16.50). When our food came out, my chilaquiles didn't have eggs, so I had to order a side of eggs ($3.99)--from another server because the waitress never came back. That's the one thing I asked her about and she misinformed me. (After we placed our food order, she never came by again, instead we had a separate waiter who was super nice and checked in on us a couple times during our visit.) Overall, the food was okay. Nothing spectacular. The torta was large but it was mostly bread and not chilaquiles, eggs, or beans, which is what it was stuffed with. If we had to do it again, we'd probably share a chilaquiles option and order an entree or something else to share. As noted in other reviews, the menus they hand you don't have prices on them, so you have to scan a QR code to see the menu online with prices. To me, that's a bit shady. It doesn't help that cell service in the restaurant isn't strong (one bar of 5G), so you have to connect to their WiFi to see prices. I also had to ask for a knife because the only utensil they give you is a fork (that went for all tables). Strange. The decor was very authentic and the music was on point. Had the food and service been better, I would've given my visit more stars. Unfortunately, I'd rather check out another Mexican restaurant before visiting this location or one of the other three they have. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles Molcajete Sauce - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here bright, and early on my last day in Chicago before we did all the touristy stuff it wasn't too busy. Parking was easy and that was a highlight. We ordered the rancheros chilaquiles as well as a regular breakfast for my husband. I tried their special coffee and a fresh squeeze orange juice. Everything had good flavors. I wasn't a big fan of the coffee, but it can definitely be something for other people. Overall food came out really quickly. Nothing was missing. Service was super pleasant and prices were not astronomical. read more

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Walked in on a Sunday for brunch (no reservation) and was pleasantly surprised to be seated right away even though they were busy. Obviously being called "La Catedral", they've got the religious theme going with the inside decor. Menu was enormous but I did not like that they don't list prices - I feel that helps customers be able to make informed decisions. Seems like they are known for their chilaquiles, so maybe I got the wrong thing but I was in the mood for French toast so went with the "churro con canela" and it was way too sweet for me - just drowning in pastry cream. To wash it down, I tried the iced mexchata which was also way too sweet for me. This is a personal preference, some people love sugary food and drink but just warning those who don't to maybe stick to a regular coffee or savory dishes. The French toast ended up being ~$16 and the drink was ~$6. Service was very spotty. It doesn't seem like servers are assigned tables but rather everyone helps out different tables in the same area. Our waiter dropped off our food and never came back so we finally flagged down a different waitress who cashed us out. Everyone was friendly though. Overall, seems like an ok option in the neighborhood if you can't get in at some of the other popular spots nearby. read more

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Cute place, great service, and the chilaquiles were delicious. My wife got the verde chilaquile with chorizo and scrambled eggs which was much better than my poorly ordered (my fault) chicken sunny side up rojos one! Highly recommend the agua frescas, so refreshing. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - rojos chilaquile - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The best breakfast spot in the area. After many disappointing experiences and long waits at other places that were highly rated, we checked out La Catedral and it exceeded our expectations. Everything was delicious and fresh. Service was super prompt and friendly. They have a big menu and we chose to go with the chilaquiles rojos, vegetable omelet and kids pancakes. The portions are big! They add sides that are pretty big as well. The prices are very reasonable. The ambiance was great - spacious, good AC for a hot summer day, and nice Mexican style decor. Not to mention they have the cleanest bathrooms I saw throughout my trip to chicago. Dont sleep on this gem. read more

A nice spot that's inexpensive and great food close to conference hotels. Worth the walk from the Hyatt Regency or Swissotel. Atmosphere/ambience: very casual, nice tall windows, lots of catholic relics! Service: Fairly attentive and someone always within eye sight to help. Good walk through of menu options and warnings/double-checking for spiciness tolerance. Water requests often didn't have much delay. Food: some great brunch options, a whole page dedicated for 18 chilaquelas varieties. Highly recommend adding the chicken stew to any of them, and get some extra sour cream if you dare to try the mocajete chilaquelas like me! It was delicious and very spicy. Love the refried beans consistency -- not too dry and good seasoning. There were a few vegetarian options my companions appreciated. We loved the fries. Very crispy but not hard on the outside and velvety on the inside. The guacamole looked great. We wanted to order it, but read portions were large and this was true! Drinks: extensive NA, alcoholic, smoothies, coffee, and milkshakes. We just had water. Price: very inexpensive for conference area fare at sitdown prices. Came away around $24 each for tax and tip. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles full page menu - 18 choices!!! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was amazing, genuinely the best chilaquiles I've ever had! The service on the other hand was a little strange. At one point, maybe 5 minutes after we got our food 2 servers watched us eat over half of our meal, while standing only 3 feet away from our table directly in the middle of the dining room. My partner and I looked at them and made eye contact multiple times so maybe they would stop?? But they didn't?? It was weird to say the least. read more

My fiance and I came here around 10 on a Saturday. To our surprise, it wasn't very busy. We were quickly greeted and seated. The restaurant is spacious and has a cathedral theme. It's a nice place for a casual breakfast/brunch. The workers are very friendly and efficient. Multiple servers came to check on us throughout our breakfast. To drink, we ordered iced cafe de ollas. They were perfectly sweet and had a subtle cinnamon flavor. We ordered the ranchero chilaquiles and torta especial. The portions were HUGE and the food was delicious!! The torta was sooo good. The pork had plenty of sauce and a nice little kick. Everything tasted great individually, and even better all together. The fries were also perfectly crisp! The chilaquiles were equally as good. We ordered the ranchero salsa so it wouldn't be too spicy. We probably could've gotten a spicier salsa, but it was still amazing! I would definitely recommend checking this place out. I'm already booking a trip back to Chicago just to eat here! read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Torta Especial Con Papas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Caught by surprise at how good the food is here! They're such a hidden gem inside of an apartment complex behind wild berry. They have tasty brunch options, friendly staff and cute restaurants decor. So glad we came here on a slow Sunday morning to have a relaxing brunch! We ordered the angelic breakfast which was filling and delicious! And the strawberry pancakes. The portion is huge and the coffee was amazing. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - angelic breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always excellent and attentive service and the food is always outstanding give it a try so many choices of Chilaquiles

We went on a late morning on a Saturday. We were seated immediately and met our server. The menu is huge! I came specifically for a sope but ended up ordering a hurrache instead. It was delicious. The bean and cheese stuffing was really nice. Nice time I'll get some salsa to put on top but the steak was seasoned well. The horchata con fresas I ordered was lovely and sweet. My companion ordered the chef's favorite breakfast. It was also well seasoned and the plantains were yummy! We look forward to returning! read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chef's favorite breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Street parking was available. No wait, we were seated immediately and we had a party of about 12 at 10am on a Friday. Very large menu of just about whatever you can think. I had a difficult time ordering, because I wanted to taste a bit of everything. Half the table ordered cafe de olla (hot) and it comes in a huge mug. You can also order it as an iced coffee. I ordered the iced coffee with horchata in it and it was very good and sweet. Some people ordered fresh squeezed juice which came in what appeared to be a souvenir cups. All of our meals came out as they were ready and everything looked amazing. My meals had flavor, was authentic and was amazing. Staff was friendly, helpful and attentive, although we had one person take our order, it seemed to be a team effort as different people brought out our meals, cleaning the table etc. The decor inside is beautiful and authentic, down to the tiles on the floor. Definitely a place to come for good food. You will not be disappointed. read more

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The ambiance was wonderful and enjoyable! The food came out super fast and delicious. I would love to come back and enjoy with my family.

We ate at La Catedral Saturday June 6. Service was very good Food was average There was what looked like a 2"x2" piece of paper included in my scrambled eggs which made things unappetizing. They promptly replaced the meal. I would have thought that they would have comped some part of the meal for the inconvenience, but they didnt. read more

This Mexican restaurant is a real find and only a few blocks from MI Ave. I really enjoyed the Lemonade with Chia and the La Catedral enchiladas. My favorite was the chips and guacamole. Chips are made fresh in-house and are delicious!Wait staff were friendly and efficient. Would recommend for lunch menu. Did not try the breakfast but looks delicious too! read more

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The Ambiance is gorgeous. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Food was delicious!! The rojos chilaquiles was actually really spicy. 3 out of 5 chilis on the hot meter might be a 5 out of 5 for the less spice-tolerant. The verde chilaquiles was yummy too, less spicy. The Rompoccino was delicious. It's called a cappuccino but I think it's more like an egg nog latte. If we weren't leaving the city today, we would be back every single day. Must try location. read more

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Food was ok. Ordered carne asada burrito and the meat was dry . but customer service was excellent and the agua Fresca was delicious. They were about to close maybe that's why the burrito wasn't at its prime. Will try again see if it's better quality. Easy to find read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Agua Fresca was delicious - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ran here to write a review! I'm not a big breakfast eater, so when I choose to get breakfast, it HAS to be good! La Catedral did not disappoint. I ordered to-go because we were heading to the airport that morning. The service was friendly, and our food came out hot and fresh. While I waited, I could see the dining areas, and they were bright, clean, and accommodating (large booths, etc.) I got the chilaquiles verdes (and added stewed chicken), and it was spectacular! My egg was cooked perfectly (over medium), the beans were perfection, and the level of spice was perfection. I also grabbed a coffee with cream and vanilla, and it was delicious. I'm not a fancy coffee girlie...I just like a solid cup o' Joe. This hit the spot! Avoid the wait and the crowds elsewhere. This is where you should be when your breakfast/coffee cravings hit! read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles verdes with stewed chicken...a beautiful mess of flavor! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The parking situation is not good but the #60 CTA bus stops right in front! I've been to several of their locations before so I knew what I was getting as far as the food goes. My go to picks are the chilaquiles poblanos and the cafe de olla, both are delicious! Since hearing about the new location downtown, I wanted to come out and show some support. I quickly realized I wasn't going to find street parking nearby. There are only a few spots available across street. There is a paid parking garage that appears is mostly for residents of the building, but also has a limited number of pay spots. I decided to pay to park here and soon regretted it, because I ended up paying $20 just for parking! This ended up being an expensive breakfast. read more

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Absolutely DELICIOUS unexpected gem. I came to Chicago for work and this place popped up for Mexican food options in Uber eats and I'm SO glad it did. I wish I could visit in person, but having such delicious home made food delivered to my hotel helped make me less home sick. I had the chilaquiles and the breakfast quesadilla on separate days (I also have a torta waiting in my personal item to eat at the airport) and they're ALL so fragrant, fresh, tasty, and HUGE portions! Even the bag it came in was lovely, and I'm actually taking it home with me, the little picture of their shop on it is so homey and designed very lovely. Their iced mexchata made my morning INFINITELY brighter. This place is amazing, wish I could try more of their menu before leaving! read more

Food was delicious, and the cafe de Oya was outstanding! Jonathan our server was great, very polite and friendly. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had the best time at La Catedral. The food was great. The service was on point. We had no complaints. We sat in our booth stuffed....the only thing missing was a mimosa. read more

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Chilaquiles & cafe de olla Now in downtown location The menu is really good but my favorite is chilaquiles & cafe de olla also the green juice I wish the best to the owners and staff on this new location #4 Friendly staff delicious food Congratulations see you soon again And many times because I work in the loop so I be regular see you later La catedral cafe read more

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Excellent chilaquiles! Went twice on our Chicago visit. The staff was very accommodating as we were headed to the airport and had luggage to store. Guacamole and chips were great as was the coffee. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The birriachiles and cafe de olla were amazing. The restaurant felt nice and warm. It is super close to Millenium park which was super convenient. read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere, good service. No complaints. Had a group & was treated amazing read more

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I can't profess to be an expert at chilaquiles, but this was a tasty one this morning. A friend and I both chose the mole and chicken version, but it looked like they had at least 12-14 different versions of chilaquiles. Sizable order, with a tasty rich mole sauce. I'm used to just getting eggs on the chilaquiles without asking but here, you have to ask for them. I chose over easy, and loved that combo. I asked if I could do an horchata latte because they had espresso and horchata. I may not have explained it well--they separately brought the espresso and the horchata and I poured one into the other--but it was still tasty. Didn't even know they were part of a chain. Good solid breakfast choice if you're in that hood. read more

Food was fantastic. Had the birria chilaquiles. Would definitely go back. Watch out for the large coffee beverages - they are HUGE!

Wow! This epic place deserves far more than five stars. The decor nods to an old school cathedral vibe (hence the name) but feels bright, fresh, and clean. The menu is full of classic Mexican options that all look divine. We both tried versions of the chilaquiles and a plate of Enfijoladas La Caterdal. The flavors were authentic and left us craving more. You can really taste how "home made" the food was. From the tortillas to the beans, they take pride in representing what I can only assume is a family recipe that is generations old. The service was on point, with the staff clearly communicating amongst each other, the timing on plates was perfect. We never wanted or waited for anything, even with the restaurant being completely full. Bravo! read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food and service was absolutely incredible even during a crazy busy weekend for St Patrick's day celebration. Our server Emilio was the BEST! He was super attentive, quick to refill our coffees & get us any extras we requested. The vibe is pretty chill even in such a busy part of the city. Extra bonus points for the staff being super accommodating of my friend who's currently handicap with a broken foot. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Chicago! read more

What a perfect way to start the day! After passing a looong line of people waiting at Wildberry Cafe down the street, I almost walked back to tell them all to come down the block to this place! The perfect cup of cafe de olla, chill atmosphere, and delicious breakfast. Whether you want something authentic for breakfast or are looking for a couple of eggs and pancakes, La Catedral is worth heading to read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - La Catedral - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I haven't felt heat like this since i felt the spice pf Taco Hell. Those crunch wraps are fire... the chilaquiles here had me sweating! The wait times were long since it was the holiday. The fresh juices were awesome too. For real though, if Chi-Chi's is spicy for you, proceed with caution. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service was great and the food was delicious! We would come back here next time we are in Chi-town! read more

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Do yourself a favor and walk right past the "other" line and go down 3 more blocks. No line, fast service, and AMAZING food! read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My partner got chilaquiles and absolutely loved them. I got pretty generic stuff - waffle (also lovely). You have to scan the QR code on the table to see the prices, as the physical menus have no price listed (slightly odd). That said, prices are reasonable here, so no issue there. My only complaint is that the coffee was not great, I've had mostly melted when they served it, and they served it in plastic to go cups (we were dining-in). read more

Excited to have this new breakfast / brunch place in the neighborhood. Went for breakfast and everything was delicious and we have over the top service. Staff was very friendly. Place has cathedral decor, which adds to the vibe. Hoping they are able to add cocktails and expand to the patio for summer. read more

La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant - Mexican omelette with hash browns. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was great and the chocolate abuelita was delicious and Jonathan did a great service

We have been praying for good Mexican breakfast and good coffee in the neighborhood and this place delivers! A whole page of chilaquiles are you kidding?!? as a native Texan I have to say...best in Chicago by far! In our hood there is a two hour wait on weekends for wild berry breakfast spot...let me tell you...wild berry better watch out because this place has alllll the breakfast foods (Mexican + American) and so much more. The ambiance is bright, clean and well done. Will be repeating (weekly) read more