Fresh juice, yummy burgers, good coffee. Nice neighborhood cafe with fresh organic foods

Good cafe option in the area, friendly staff, and free wifi. I had the croissant breakfast sandwich and the green tea. Their fresh fruit smoothie menu also looked worth exploring. Outdoor seating score: 4 when in season? In November, I was definitely sitting inside. read more

Great alternative to Eleven, which wouldn't seat 8 of us while we waited for 2 more to show. Huh? Anyway, I called Little Branch and they set a table for us and were ready and waiting, and didn't care that the other two people showed 10 minutes later. Food was GREAT - something for everyone in our pack: gluten free/vegetarian/dairy free - it was wonderful. Cute and tucked away - its worth a visit if you're in the South Loop - and their bloody mary was delicious! read more

"HiddenGem.Cute.Local.Cozy" I had the breakfast burrito with egg whites and a side of chicken sausage. It was pretty tasty and big enough for 2.. but I didn't like the food as much as the atmosphere. This place is nestled in the back of an apartment/housing complex and is just conducive for catching up with friends or relaxing away from life's muss and fuss. A local's honeycomb hideout. The people are very nice and the prices are pretty reasonable.. I would place it between $-$$ depending on what you order. Seating is first come first serve, but there seems to be good rotation. Would totally go back. I heard amazing things about the french toast. read more

We had brunch here last weekend. This is in one of the condo buildings. You must order first and then you seat yourself and wait for your food to come out. The menu was a bit sparse but the place is small so I wasn't expecting a full-on restaurant menu. The food was good, the staff was nice, and the place is cute but it was way expensive. We spent $40 for an omelet, a breakfast burrito, and a coffee. If that is your thing, this place would be great for you but.... personally, maybe next time I will stick to somewhere more basic. read more

If your walking in the area stop by for a metropolis coffee! it's a fun little place with a great menu! read more

Little Branch Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice little hidden place in the Southloop. It's at the bottom of a large condo building do you have to know what you're looking for in order to find this place. The inside is a nice cozy place to dine. Ordered the breakfast burrito with bacon, yet the bacon was not included. The rest of the ingredients in the burrito were pretty bland and it did not have much taste. There were many things on the menu so this place may warrant another visit soon; however, the first experience was not so great. read more

Great little neighborhood gem. Smoothies are da bomb. They have regular brunch stuff - ur eggs and pancakes, etc and also lunch items. Its very reasonably priced. They have a ful bar and drink specials - $5 for mimosas and bloody marys on saturdays and sundays!!! Wohee!! They serve Metropolis coffee - not a big fan but theyre local and def beats Starbucks! ;) The place is tiny but does have about 12 or so tables. We just moved into the neighborhood so were uber excited for this gem and will be goin there fairly often, I can already tell! ;) read more

Best French toast in Chicago. Hands-down. The French toast is rich rather than sweet. Tastes like lots of egg yolks and butter were used. Egg fritata sandwich also looked huge and delicious. Light airy space, nice outdoor seating. Great vibe, friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Tasty coffee. What can one complain about. Let's hope this place doesn't get to crowded, it's awesome so far. read more

Great little breakfast, brunch, lunch spot. They have a great variety. Stopped in for a healthy lunch with a friend because I have ate like a little piggy lately. Chicken salad was just what the Dr. ordered. It was full of healthy things and the dressing was refreshing. PERFECT on a sunny day. YAY! Order at the counter and they bring it out to you. Easy, peasy. read more

Savory bold coffee, good food, kind staff & quiet location. Those are some of the qualities of Little Branch Cafe hidden amongst the condos of One Museum Place. It's only negative is no parking. Luckily we live close enough to ride our bikes. We had a veggie sandwich that was very generous on the avocado. It was complimented with alfalfa sprouts & a horse radish sauce. Our other sandwich was a Breakfast Frittata with bits of bacon & eggs that seemed very light but yet heavy on taste. Another nice touch is self serve cucumber water. A cup of coffee & sandwich is about $10. There is bar type seating with log stump chairs & indoor & outdoor tables. read more

Bloody Marys at the Little Branch are just OK, but the food and atmosphere make up for it. I always get the lox and bagel platter...the salmon is so fresh, you may choose from a wide variety of bagels, and they even include pickled onions. It's a huge portion, so sharing is always an option. My friends ordered the breakfast burrito and oatmeal. I tried the burrito, and it was really tasty. I didn't try the oatmeal, but apparently it's the "best" she's ever had. Ever. The service is sometimes slow, and I'm not really a fan of ordering at a counter, but all-in-all, it's a great spot for brunch. Cute interior, too. read more

Cute cafe. We just had coffee bc my friend was dying without, and we had just been to Yolk which served the most disappointing cup of coffee ever. So this did the job nicely, (coffee was nice, but nothing fantastic) but we didn't try anything else. So I'll have to come back to check out their food menu). read more

This place is perfect for a sunday brunch, or for just drinking your cappuccino and reading a good book. This little gem is tucked away in the sides streets of the South Loop, but I highly recommend coming here. I've had their sandwiches, breakfasts, and coffee, and I've been barely disappointed. Alll the paninis are delicious, and the breakfasts are hearty. I highly recommend the chorizo breakfast burrito. This hearty meal has a good chunk of chorizo with a killer chipotle aioli sauce. The only thing I've been disappointed with in this cafe is the marscarpone stuffed french toast. When I first came here a few years ago, the french toast was decadent and thick. I came here recently with a few friends a few months ago, and the french toast was super thin...like regular sandwich bread slices. Quite disappointing. I would definitely still come here for the other food and drinks, but will probably avoid the french toast. Service: A Ambiance: A Food: B+ read more

Cute place with out door sitting Just ok service didnt find it pleasant Food wise. They offer panini sandwich smoothie seem good. Dont mind going it back but not an awesome place. A ok. read more

My friend and I walked into this cafe on a Saturday morning. The place is small but does have outdoor seating available. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. The dishes we ordered were both amazing. The turkey Reuben with sauerkraut and the macarpone stuffed French toast. The coffee was OK nothing out of the ordinary. Will definitely go back to try their other paninis. read more

It was a bit busier than normal (according to others I talked to while waiting, and the owner). The food was really good, portion size was nice (I had the mascarpone french toast), as the stratta was sold out for the day. I also had the lavender chai latte, which was excellent. They are very accommodating for trying to seat parties, although i don't really recommend going there in groups bigger than 4 on the weekend. They just got their liquor license and are building their bar. If you have any suggestions, the Choi sisters are open to adding it! I'll be back on a weekday to experience an afternoon table with 12 yr Macallan! read more

Great little place to study, read a book, or meet up with a friend. Enjoyed the chai latte and am especially fond of the big windows that let in sunlight! Love the white tree stump stools at the counter and the soft, understated yet chic interior in clean, contemporary whites and grays. read more

Grabbed brunch here a couple weeks ago and it was great. decor is nice, esp the tree stump chairs by the bar. its an order at the counter and they bring out your food type of place. we had the french toast, potatoes, eggs, proscuitto and mozz sandwich and some tea. everything was pretty yummy, esp the french toast! cute little hidden gem in the south loop. read more

The food here was delicious and the wait time for the food was short. If you want to go to a nice small cafe with good service, I'd recommend coming here read more

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Nice quaint place in a nice neighborhood. Great coffee fast wifi, relatively quiet place for a cafe. A LOT of food options all priced well and seem delicious. Will definitely return again read more

Great breakfast food at a good price. Two of us shared the breakfast burrito and fritatta sandwich. Both had great flavor, fresh ingredients, and weren't over salted. The small fruit dish was also freshly made on premise; a nice way to finish breakfast. The location is out of the way, and the ambiance unusual, but the food and prices made up for it. read more

Attentive customer service, nice place to eat and relax and good food. I had the chorizo and eggs, it was delicious and great proportions. Also, great prices. read more

This place is awesome! Food is fresh and delicious. Place is clean and service is fast. They also have so many options for vegetarians (love the breakfast burrito). A hidden gem in south loop read more

Five stars for breakfast and brunch, but only 2, maximum 3 stars for dinner. The brunch menu may not be huge, but I have tried almost every item, and the quality and flavor are on par, and most often than not above, those that you can find at more famous places such as Yolk. Way to go! Where Little Branch Cafe fails, for me, is at dinner. The menu doesn't change enough from brunch, you are still eating mostly sandwiches. You still have to order standing at the counter... Personally, I don't think there is enough differentiation compared to brunch. And the prices for beers and wine are very high compared to everything else, higher than in other "real" upscale restaurants. So, all in all, an excellent place for brunch and breakfast, and a not so great spot for dinner. read more

Great place! What to try: Turkey Reuben (very delicious) any and all of the gelato the DRANKS! (but especially the mimosas) Service is excellent! The ambiance is very clean, sleek, and modern. I wish they put up a larger sign to advertise this place and their excellent food. I can't wait to go back again and again and try more of the menu. read more

I don't know what everyone is talking about. The staff was so sweet and the good was delicious. It was a super comfortable casual environment to sit and get some work done. read more

Little Branch Cafe - Yum yum yes please. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I like this place! The staff is friendly and approachable, the coffee is strong and the food is memorable. Yes, some of the food is a little pricey and the "no substitutions" policy can be a pain, but there definitely is something on the menu for everyone you just gotta know what to get. The location and decor is great and a hidden gem in the South Loop. TIPS: - $5 house-made bloody mary (with house-made pickles!) on saturdays and sundays (WHAT??!) - the breakfast burrito is addictive and can feed you twice (order it without lettuce, unless you like warm lettuce) - the turkey rueben is stacked with turkey and 'kraut and a unique twist on a reuben (i pay the extra $.50 to add tomatoes) read more

Food was average, but the service and experience took away from the meal Just weird vibe and experience. No parking and you pay before you receive your food. Will not be back read more

The food was VERY bland. Even the coffee tasted bad. Would not recommend. The place looked really nice and it was packed- surprisingly. Perhaps what we ordered was the problem? Definitely not good breakfast bagel sandwich or frittata sandwich-SUPER BLAND. The potatoes tasted and felt like they were made 2 nights ago. The coffee was just plain BAD. read more

Don't order takeout from this joint if you have a short deadline; it appears that they forget to put these through their system

I got very hungry the other night and didn't feel like going to my usual place on the north side. So I tried out the Little Branch. This is a small, family owned place and they make everything to order. I had the mac and cheese and it was just excellent. My dining companion had the croque madam crepe, which was excellent as well. It is a small cafe and very friendly. Recommended and think you will like it, too. read more

I probably had too much expectation. The Chai tea latte was too blend. I could taste neither chai nor espresso from it. I complained to the owner, I believe, who made me the latte and she strongly insisted that that's how it's supposed to taste like. I ended up leaving almost the entire cup of latte. I had croissant sandwich and french toast with blueberry compote. They were okay. They were not bad but also not as good as how all the yelp reviewers praised for. The french toast was the best among the food I ordered. Maybe I had too much expectation. Gelato might be good. I should try gelato later. read more

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Amazing food. Friendly staff. Nice laid back atmosphere. I had the breakfast burrito and it was just about perfect. The wife had the Lox platter. I was jealous. If you are in the south loop area of Chicago, check it out! read more

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I've been to Little Branch countless times for both breakfast and lunch. The food is really good, and definitely not the usual fair you get from other brunch places in the area. Try the soups and the cucumber roll. The crab cake roll is my wife's favorite. read more

Cute and vibrant cafe with lots of light and good food options. Better for doing work than for getting a meal, but still has sooo much food if you get hungry. The teas are quite nice, the pastries are good, smoothies are good, and light meal options are varied as well. Really good ambience and very lovely staff. Good job folks! read more

The breakfast is always good, and the fruit smoothies are masterfully crafted. The meat and eggs is a playful little dish that is the perfect amount. Very very pleasant experience. #delish read more

Ate breakfast here during Lollapalooza weekend. It was pretty busy so the service was kinda slow. But the staff was very friendly and the food was amazing! My boyfriend and I ordered an omelette, French toast, and a coconut caramel latte. We would definitely return if we're in the area again! read more

Little Branch Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Have eaten here twice and the food and service is great every time. Food came in about 5 minutes. Chai latte is amazing!! read more

Little Branch Cafe - Snow White omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I agree with some of the recent reviews regarding Little Branch Cafe's overall declining service. I came here when it first opened (I live in the neighborhood) and it was under the original owners who were very friendly and the food and service were amazing. It reminded me of a small cafe in Paris. This is no longer the case since it was sold to new owners a couple of years ago. The quality of the food and service are no longer what it used to be and from some of the reviews I've read they are losing the customers. I no longer come here although I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt many times. read more