A classic northside breakfast spot! This restaurant is always crowded but it's because the food is great! If you're into breakfast on the sweeter side then this is the place to go for unique pancakes, french toasts, and waffles. If you're into a lighter or savory breakfast they have some great options as well. Highly recommend! read more

O.M.G I seriously love this place. I honestly wish we had one over in california. Best pancakes and french toast ever! Both the pancakes and the french toast had the right texture and the right amount of added toppings to make each bite equally good. I love when places don't skimp on the fresh fruit on their plates like m.henry! M.henry has an old-school homey feel to it like as if you walked into someones home. It was such a quaint little spot! oh and no wait for us so that was a definite plus! Definitely coming here again if I'm ever in chicago - without a doubt! read more

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My favorite brunch place. Great menu and great service. Be sure to get there early.

Best brunch I've ever had! The perfect meal for the non-pretentious foodie. Great vegan option but also many tasty options for meat eaters. Fried egg sandwich was as good as it sounds and the vegan epiphany was great. Bottomless coffee made the morning perfect. There was no wait on a Friday at noon, a pleasant surprise. Service was attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was a little old-timey for what I expected but cute nonetheless. The bakery up front looks amazing too. Will return soon. read more

M henry - Veritable vegan epiphany- breakfast potatoes are the best ever! Veggie sausage was just ok. Tofu scramble was great. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

For the quality of the food this place is a hard 5 stars. Everything is made with the best quality and nothing is taken for granted. It has a great local atmosphere and can get noisy with the size but the food and staff will take over the experience. read more

I love this place for breakfast! Everything we've ordered has been great, and their patio is very cute.

We went here for breakfast and had a good experience. I loved the decor and sunlight pours into the room, which is amazing for breakfast. Hanging framed windows scattered through the space section off tables for a more private experience, which I thought was genius and added a charm to the room. The whole restaurant has a fresh and pleasant feel. I got the blackberry bliss pancakes and they were delicious. My boyfriend got the latina omelet and we felt like it was just okay. I will say, the egg choices were limited, especially options with meat. I felt like the options lacked pizazz. I'm always sad to spend $3 on unlimited coffee and only drink a little, but I asked for a to-go cup for my refill and they happily obliged :) read more

M henry - Blackberry bliss pancakes and the Latina omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My ultimate favorite go to breakfast place in Chicago. The service is always great, the food/pastries are delicious, and the place is just beyond beautiful I am always in awe when I walk in. There is not a single item on the menu that I have not tried in the three years I've been coming here. My family and I are definitely huge fans of M.Henrys. read more

Very cute place! I must say the decor and mom-and-pop feel of this restaurant was my favorite part of the dining experience. The wooden tables and seats and hanging window panes as separators between tables, as well as the friendly service, made my feel so comfy and at home in the restaurant. We ordered the blackberry blisscakes and the sandwich with egg and bacon (Frannie's fried egg sandwich). The blackberry blisscakes were drenched in the berry sauce, filled with a sweet white cream, sprinkled with oats, and topped with a generous amount of strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. The berry coulis was a little sour, but the sweet white cream helped balance it out. The sandwich was okay (I don't really like runny eggs, so this compromised my opinion of the sandwich :P ). The portions are pretty big, so we could barely finish our orders. Overall, I'd give the food about a 3-3.5, but the whole feel of the restaurant and overall dining experience would be a 4! read more

I was SO excited to come here. My friend was visiting from back home (aka thousands of miles away) and both of us were stoked to try this place after seeing good reviews online and in a magazine. Unfortunately, the food disappointed. Granted, the food was still good. But it wasn't GOOD... wasn't worth the long EL ride over. We got the bread pudding (I think it was called "out of this world"?) and... it wasn't. Good, but again, nothing too special. I ordered an omelette with dandelion greens and shallots, and that was also "ehh". My friend ordered some kind of banana french toast, and the sauce was really sticky. All in all, maybe if my expectations hadn't been so high, I would have liked this place better. But for now, I probably will not be back. read more

Came with a friend right around 8:30am on a Saturday and they already had a fair number of people there! I love how this place is decorated. They make really great use of the small space by placing different styles of windows all over the restaurant to provide some privacy in between tables and to give an extra charm to the space. Note that they have a specials menu that didn't go up until around 9am and the waiter didn't mention anything about it when we ordered so come after 9 if you're a "specials" kind of person. In terms of food, the coffee is a bit pricier at $3.25 for organic house blend bottomless coffee. The wait for the food to arrive was very reasonable. We saw many more tables fill up throughout the duration of our meal. I ordered the dandelion, shallot, and leek omelette with house potatoes. This came with a side of toast that I thought was damn good lol. Maybe it's a post workout carb craving or just really good bread. The omelette was tasty but the flavor of the ingredients was very subtle. If anything, the fontinella cheese shone through the most with hints of bitterness every now and then from the dandelion greens. House potatoes were seasoned really well and really tasty. Loved the plating and how they added a couple slices of fruit to help brighten up the plate. While I thought the food here was good, I wasn't super super impressed like I am with other breakfast/brunch places. The menu is pretty small and not too many "inventive" and unique items. They didn't have any eggs benedict option which I was disappointed about. Overall a nice place that I'd come to again if other friends wanted to come! read more

M henry - Dandelion, Shallot, and leek omelette with breakfast potatoes and multi grain bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great brunch and cute patio out back. We had French toast and a quiche and both were excellent. Tables were socially distanced and disposable menus read more

Best brunch I've ever had. I came with three friends, we each got something different and everyone's dish was SO. GOOD. I can't wait to come back! read more

M.Henry, you had my heart at poached eggs. You perfectly made one medium, and one easy - which married so well with the Butternut Squash and Bacon crepe! I had the "comfort food plate" - freaking magnificent! I've never had a dish like that before, and especially for breakfast. There was an open faced chicken apple sausage, drizzled with a red wine reduction that pushed into the salsa verde on my plate was divine! The waitress was quick, and monitored our table so well, even the bus boys were on it! I loved having a hot cup of coffee every 5-10 minutes, but they could take a step back and lessen the fill ups! read more

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If you've heard any hype about this restaurant, it deserves the praise. I ordered the blackberry bliss pancakes and they're absolutely GORGEOUS. Not only is the presentation stunning, but they taste incredible. The pancakes have warm blackberries and vanilla mascarpone cream along with granola on top. You'd think they'd be super sweet, but they're not. It is just the right amount of sweetness. The blackberries are nice and tart, and the mascarpone cuts through it. I didn't even bother putting syrup on them because they don't need it. They are also filling. I didn't order, or need, any sides. read more

M henry - Blackberry Bliss Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in for brunch before our hiking adventure. I had Jorge's black bean cakes & she had the blackberry bliss. Both wonderfully delicious, and more than adequate proportions. We will be making them part of the hiking weekend rotation! read more

M Henry was once the most popular breakfast spot in Chicago. As I don't like waiting 2 hours for breakfast I never used to go. Now the hype has died down and the wait is no longer insane. I get why it's popular. The food is solid, portions are large and the service is good. I've had several dishes with the fried egg sandwich being my favorite. read more

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I take it VERY seriously. Having said that... the best thing on the menu...Cinnamon roll french toast. Cinnamon roll french toast. Cinnamon roll french toast. Cinnamon roll french toast! HOLY MOLY, you would think that it would be something heavy that would weigh you down for breakfast but man oh man, it was so fluffy and the peaches beneath all the pancakes were so fresh and tart..perfect balance of sweet and tart. m.henry has been on my radar for quite some time and I am glad we tried it on our visit to Chicago. Quick tip: If you are visiting, come down here on a Friday​..there is no wait. read more

So I came back a second time for lunch and had a GREAT experience. We sat in a different area and I can confidently confirm that the atmosphere and service is great. The best part however is the food and the cost! I ordered the amazing Veggie Dagwood (with no cheese because I'm vegan) and it was mouth watering! Every bite was full of loud rich flavor and beautifully fresh veggies! I got a side of the sweet potato fries that was the perfect unhealthy splurge to wash down my healthy sandwich. My friend ordered the Latin Omelet and he said that it was spiced perfectly. I must say he was quite contently filled up by the time we left! The other great part... we got 2 great meals and 2 drinks for $20!!! read more

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The food? Not too shabby, but not worth the cramped quarters and neglectful service. It was like pulling teeth getting coffee or water refilled and when asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu, we answered "yes". After waiting about ten minutes for the menu, our check arrived. No menu. It just felt rushed, cramped, and unwelcoming. The fried egg sandwich was pretty solid. Aside from being a little messy (we'll chalk that piece up to user error), it was tasty. I'd do takeout again, but I won't be back for the dining experience anytime soon... read more

M Henry is one of my favorite Brunches. It has a farm house vibe. I have a food allergy and they always have something I can order for breakfast. I usually do a tofu or egg free option, but have seen the French toast and friends say it is amazing. This is a cozy spot, plenty of seating, and they have specials available. Coffee was good and the staff is friendly. Make sure to show up with entire party, otherwise you'll have to wait to be seated. read more

This is my second time at M. Henry for brunch and it was amazing to see how much less crowded it was on a weekday. If you come here on the weekend, be prepared to wait. I stopped by here with a friend this time and we ordered the Pancetta Benedict and the Blueberry Bliss Cakes to share (both were daily special, I believe). The Benedict was honestly pretty average-tasting. Being a brunch addict, I have eaten many, many Benedicts in the past and this one did not stand out in particular. The potatoes on the side had a strange flavor that I couldn't quite identify...in addition, they were a bit too mushy for my taste. On the other hand, the Blueberry Bliss Cakes were absolutely fantastic! The pancakes themselves were extremely fluffy and the addition of crunchy granola on top provided a nice textural contrast. In addition, the dish was beautifully presented and the dusting of powdered sugar on top made for a nice picture. If I am to return to M. Henry in the future, I would most definitely order the pancakes again. I would not order the Benedict again but rather try a different item on the menu. I highly recommend ordering the Blueberry Bliss Cakes (daily special) or the Blackberry Bliss Cakes (a regular menu item) since both were wonderfully delicious! read more

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We were here for brunch. The waiter seemed super pissy. He was not the most attentive waiter either, ghosting us at times like during the bill collection and getting ketchup. I had the egg sandwich. Meh. It's a pretty skinny sandwich. My wife had the gluten feee eggs benedict. She hated it. She said the eggs Benedict gluten free bread was not even toasted and there was some garlic-y pesto style sauce. It's probably more of an indictment of this area's brunch places that this place gets 4 stars. It's not 4 stars at all. read more

One of the best breakfast in the city. The place is charming and the food is made with delicacy. Amazing guys!

Quick Note: Not a fan of their french toast, but their salads looked decent.. read more

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I don't know what took me so long to try this place, but I'm so glad I did! It was an early Saturday morning and the wait really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm guessing that something big happened in Chicago the night before, so most people were sleeping in. My besties, who were visiting from Stockholm and Denver, were looking for some quality grub and we were not disappointed! They ordered scrambled egg whites to offset their other order of some sweet, heavenly concoction that was special of the day. Honestly, I can't remember what they ordered because I was obsessed with the eggs benedict special with salmon. I wasn't a huge fan of the potatoes, but then again, don't listen to me... My favorite form of potatoes are chips. The best part of my meal was the side of Bliss Cakes. Bliss? Ahhhh.... Yes, they were!!! To top it all off, they had Metropolis coffee which I love. Good morning, Marjorie!!! I will definitely be back!!! read more

I never thought that any restaurant could take Tweet's place in my heart, but my new favorite breakfast place is now m. henry. Everything was amazingly tasty, from the mug of steaming Metropolis coffee that they let me drink as I waited outside in the unseasonably warm and sunny December weather, to the half order of Blackberry Bliss Pancakes that was the perfect accompaniment to 'jorge's black bean cakes & huevos borrachos' for a killer combo of sweet and savory that made my stomach sing with delight. The wait was reasonable for a Saturday afternoon around 1pm, about 20 minutes - my only complaint was the 10-15 minute wait after being seated before we were able to place our order, as we were already ravenous and everything being consumed around us looked SO GOOD. I'll definitely be back to try the Sunday morning specials, and the treats in the dessert case that looked equally great. (sour cherry handpie? YES PLEASE!) read more

I like small menus with colorful food that stimulate your appetite and m.henry has just that. We stopped in for breakfast on our way into the 'burbs. If you come early, I believe the pay to park meters don't start running until 9am on Saturdays. Yay for free parking! We walked in and there was a small line...I don't understand why there wasn't a hostess standing there. It was probably a 10 minute wait before someone showed up. I mean, the front dining area was completely empty and the main area in the back wasn't even full. We were seated near the back with the booths. The booth seat is highly uncomfortable for short people like me...legs danging and falling asleep. I really hoped the breakfast made up for it. I know they have specials here listed on the black board, but it really would've been nice if the waitress announced specials of the day rather than what would you like? I really really wanted pancakes so I went with the blackberry bliss hotcakes. My boyfriend got a cinnamon roll french toast. Within 5 miinutes of ordering, the server brings another table's order out by mistake. I was like, that's lighting fast service, only to wait another 10 mins or so before our food came. So the hotcakes were super fluffy layered w/warm blackberries & vanilla mascarpone cream, & topped w/a brown sugar & oat crust. You can totally eat this sans syrup with the delicious berry sauce that gives it the perfect hint of sweetness. Of course I got a side of candied applewood bacon as a savory item to go with it. It's a delicious sticky mess, but I wish it was a tad bit more crunchy. Nonetheless, still good. The house baked cinnamon roll dressed with warm fruit, vanilla neufchatel creme was also topped with a granola crust. It wasn't overly sweet and the mixture of textures was lovely. A very good breakfast option in the Andersonville/Edgewater area. A bit pricey (~$35 w/tips for 2), but the generous toppings of fresh fruits and homemade bakery items justifies quality. We went in at 8am and left by 9:05am, just 5 minutes after the meters took effect. read more

M henry - Blackberry bliss cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Loud as hell, around 10am on a Friday. 30 people or less. No, really, it was loud as hell and pretty bumping. A little slow at points, but the waiter and bus boys were kind and did not rush me, and I was by myself. I had the eggs (over medium) in a (sourdough) basket, coffee and juice. Pretty standard fare, but good. The potatoes were the best part - had whole roasted garlic gloves that just melted in your mouth. read more

M henry - Eggs over medium in a sourdough basket! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing service. Some of the friendliest people work here. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended

I love you m. Henry! I'm sorry it took me so long to visit but I will most definitely be back. Especially to see the garden patio in the spring! We were quoted a 45 minute wait but were seated in about 15 minutes, score! The restaurant was crowded but the service was wonderful and we could still appreciate the country chic decor of the place; very cute. Now for the food. For our table of 3 ladies we ordered hot tea, breakfast bread pudding, veggie quiche, and black bean cakes with "drunken eggs." Bread pudding was the perfect amount of sweet and over all tasted very fresh and homey. Quiche (star of our meal) was rich and flavorful; salad on the side had the perfect dressing. Drunken eggs had a lot going on but came together nicely, especially with homemade tortillas. Mmm. Overall everyone was more than satisfied with their meal and would come back. I most definitely prefer this location to the sister restaurant m. Henrietta..service, ambiance, and food are all better here at Henry's. read more

M henry - Black bean cakes with "drunken eggs." So yummy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ate here once cuz my sister loved it and the food was presented so pretty and it was great but I will never forget that night (I only had m Henry that day) I threw up so much that I thought I was going to suffocate lmao :') now I'm traumatized from eating breakfast food :''') read more

Came here because my cousin was raving about the Bliss Cakes. I thought how good can pancakes be? I don't even like pancakes to begin with but I usually trust my cousin on food because she loves to eat and her suggestions are spot on. Bliss Cakes. These are not pancakes, my friends. Pancakes will forever be flat cardboard-like pieces of garbage to me after eating the Bliss Cakes. These are fluffy, pillowy, thick cakes that I dream about when the weekend comes. Suggestion: ask for the sauce on the side or else everything gets all mushy and falls apart so you can't experience the fluffy fluffiness that is this dish. *sigh* My bf really likes their fried egg sandwich and I like to steal the potatoes off his plate because those are so good. They have cilantro on them, which I hate, but that's how tasty they are. I will put aside my distaste for cilantro to eat these potatoes. We also like to share their fruit and yogurt bowl. We heard about the infamous wait for a table and that's not how we roll. We hate crowds, especially in restaurants. Just want to get in, eat and get on with the rest of our day. So....we actually plan our day before we come here. If we decide to eat here, there's no sauntering in at 11am. We get there when it opens. We order, eat and enjoy the relative calm for about 20-30 minutes before everyone and their moms rushes in. Done and paid for, walking out the door a little before 9:30am and on with our day. ^_^ read more

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We've been waiting to come here for a while, but the scare of long lines lingered over our heads...Finally, it had to be the first morning of 2012, when we capitalized on most of Chicago nursing a NY's hangover to dine at m. henry. This place is absolutely cozy and adorable, the decorations in the main dining area feel like you are in a separate room from everyone yet open for the world to see. I got the polenta and hubby the apple french toast - both were simple and fresh and delicious. AND, we were hungry at a normal time, so the portion wasn't huge or overloaded with a days worth of calories. Which, we totally don't mind sometime, but it was good to get something different. Will definitely try to be back early in the morning! The line was out the door already at about 11 when we were leaving. read more

M henry - Polenta heaven - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

M.Henry is a good, solid place to eat. I struggle between a 3-4, but there wasn't anything at all wrong with our experience. Their bread pudding was really nice! I do wish their menu was a bit bigger, but the food is decent and pricing is a little high for what it's worth. An overall lack of "Wow!" factor but that might just be me. Again, solid good breakfast and lunch option for Andersonville. read more

This was a great place to hang out for a ladies' brunch. Portions were great and loved the potatoes that come as a side- tangy and soft. read more

M henry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best breakfast in Chicago! This place offers so many great options and their raspberry lemon French toast was delicious!!!

Our first brunch spot on our Chicago trip and boy did it set the standards pretty high for the rest of our trip. This cute little brunch place is outside of downtown Chicago (the Loop). It's quite the ride on the train up north from where we were staying. We had to walk a bit too through this nice quaint town, very suburbia. We waited about 5 mins for our table. The restaurant is pretty spacious with lots of seating inside and they have a back patio with seating outdoors. We were seated outdoors. Luckily during our stay, the weather in Chicago was amazing with sunny 70 degree weather with no wind. We ordered fannie's killer fried egg sandwich, the latina omelette, the blackberry bliss cakes, the tango tilapia wrap, and the chicken caprese sandwich. Everything was pretty good. But the outstanding dish that beat the rest was the blackberry bliss pancakes. The pancakes were a fluffy delight with an amazing berry sauce and vanilla mascarpone. The brown sugar and oat crust was delicious and added great texture to the fluffy pancakes. Their potatoes were also really good. Price was average (cheaper than back in SF) about $9-11 per dish. Their portions are very decent sized too. Our servers were very friendly and our food came out pretty quick. They also sell baked goods in the front that looked amazing through the glass. We were very fortunate with no wait, but during prime brunch hours I can imagine quite the wait here. But even with a wait, it's definitely worth the trip up here. My second top best brunch place in Chicago! read more

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Great spot for brunch and lunch. Their outside patio is so nice - it is worth the wait :). I love the the salads and the gluten free peanut butter cookies are so good too! I miss the continental breakfast they used to offer - I would get it every time! read more

I love m.henry! It's probably my favorite breakfast place in Chicago for a simple eggs/meat/hash/toast dish. Fannie's killer egg sandwich is also very good. I'm usually pretty critical about breakfast potatoes because the ones they serve at m.henry are just so good! Nice and crisp outside, soft inside, hints of herbs and cherry tomatoes as well. YUM! The only thing missing for me are a few eggs benedict options :P The servers are always very friendly and attentive without being annoying. I'm not usually a sweet breakfast kind of person but I'm a fan of the pancakes here. I used to live really close to m.henry, live about 20-25 minutes away now but the boyfriend and I still make the drive up every once in awhile :) Also- haven't had the black bean chili but one of my friends highly recommends it- read more