Came here on a Sunday morning around 10:15. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a table of 6 which wasn't too bad. The inside is pretty big with a decent amount of seating. A very nice little diner with a very large menu. So many options from breakfast to brunch definitely something for everyone! I ordered the Frisco sandwich. It came with fries and a complimentary soup. They had a chicken and rice and I LOVED this soup. It was delicious! I wish I had make. The sandwich was good too but I wish it had a little more flavor. Prices may have been a little higher ~$20 for my sandwich but it was a lot of food and left very full. A nice time overall! read more

Nookies on Wells - Frisco Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have lived in Chicago for almost 8 years and hadn't been to Nookies!! It's so great! We got the flight of pancakes (pumpkin, cinnamon roll and then the apple pie French toast)with a side of biscuits and gravy. I'll tell you what- it's like a small town Midwest diner but in the city! The coffee refill is so good- with yummy coffee and they have almond and oak milk! Service was really quick and very friendly. I've seen the long lines so we got there about 8:45 on a Sunday and there was no line! But they were busy read more

Nookies on Wells - Biscuits and gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A great start to a weekend trip with a pit stop at Nookies on Wells. Huge menu with plenty of options for all. I was in between getting breakfast food and lunch food but ultimately I'm a sucker for an omelette. No wait time to be seated but we also came on a Thursday, so I'd plan accordingly for a weekend brunch rush. Staff was great and service was quick but we didn't feel rushed. read more

Nookies on Wells - Vegetarian Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nookies on wells offers a dining like menu in the big city of Chicago. A locally and family owned restaurant offering breakfast with unique menu items. Like Mexican chilaquiles and offering many different pancakes and crepes options. They have everything from smoothies, juices, and all of your traditional and non traditional breakfast options. It can get quite busy on the weekends so I would try to go as early as possible. Definitely a spot I would go back to again. read more

Nookies on Wells - Strawberry crepes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried this place on a random weekday because the line is always out the door on Saturdays and Sundays! I've gotten so many recs from people to go here, and it looks so cute but haven't been able to get in before. There's a lot of seating indoors and a cute patio outside. We were seated immediately and didn't have to wait long at all to be served. I ordered an orange juice and a chai latte. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles and I got the pesto egg scramble for my main. I will say I was a little skeptical of how the scramble would be, but I ended up really enjoying it. It was a very filling meal for a busy day that we were about to have. I tried the chicken and waffles as well and also really enjoyed them. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you like breakfast foods, and to sit outside if the weather is nice!! read more

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I stopped by Nookies on Wells this past Saturday around brunch time, and I was a little underwhelmed. When we arrived, the restaurant was pretty busy, but we were seated immediately. I ordered the gyro omelette w/ hash browns & sour dough bread. I also ordered a strawberry orange OJ (not pictured). The server first brought out my OJ. It was so delicious & tasted fresh & pulp-y. My only critique is that it was unfortunately warm/ at room temperature. The server eventually brought out my food. I immediately was wowed by the portion size. The omelette was quite big & also came with sides, which was amazing. The omelette tasted pretty good... you could definitely taste the gyro. However, the hash browns & sour dough toast were so bland & flavorless. The sour dough toast also just tasted like plain toast, so I was very confused... Overall, I had a mediocre experience at Nookies. Not sure I would return. read more

Nookies on Wells - Gyro Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Please help me understand this Just Eggs item..I did not get hash browns and was told that was extra..very confusing and ridiculous explanation from staff. Will not go back read more

Nookies on Wells - Breakfast Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chicken noodle soup was super salty. I shared burger with my cousin wasn't that good and tasty. The service was poorly, I had to go to take a spoon since I didn't got one for the soup and nobody was near to ask. The place it's cute but that's it. Don't think I'll ever get back... read more

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One of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago! They have a huge menu and every dish is a huge portion. Definitely recommend sharing multiple dishes with people. Everything on their menu is good and you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. They usually have a wait but it's not super long. read more

Nookies on Wells - Smokehouse Frittata Farmers Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

There were four of us in our party and we stopped in for breakfast on Saturday, around 10 am. There wasn't a wait to sit inside when we arrived, however there was a wait to sit outside. Immediately upon sitting, we were given waters, which is always nice. Shortly after that our waiter stopped by greeted us, asked if we had any questions and took our drink orders. It took us sometime to figure out what we wanted, everything sounded so good. So we all ordered various breakfast entrees, but we also ordered something to spilt as an appetizer. On the specials menu was a trio of "sweets" it had two different french toasts, and one stack of pancakes. Man were they tasty, totally worth it. I think the cinnamon roll pancakes were my favorite, but honestly they were all amazing. For my entree, I had a Gyro omelet. The omlettes are made with three eggs, so they are rather big. The Gyro omelet comes with everything you'd expect on your favorite Gyro, and they were not shy with the ingredients either. It was really good, and I get it again and recommend it to anyone who likes Gyros. Everyone else commented on how good their food was and how much they liked everything. Our server was on it and was very attentive. We would come back again and recommend Nookies to anyone in the area. read more

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Went to Nookies for brunch! It's a really great spot for a laid back Sunday brunch with your family. Great options on the menu. We got the green skillet. There were a lot of greens and we got the eggs done sunny side up! Well cooked. Wish the sourdough bread was a bit fresher and more toasted so that it would go better with the rest of the dish. read more

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This is a great place if you are looking for breakfast or brunch outside. Their patio is a nice tree-lined spot between two buildings. It's very shady and very cool. I really enjoyed hanging out here for brunch. The food is decent, large portions, and the service is quick for a weekday morning. It's a great place if you are in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. The eggs Florentine and the veggie omelet are tasty, but the hash browns leave much to be desired. The hash browns are the consistency of a mashed up baked potato, so I would skip them. Be careful if you ask for salsa. I requested it, and they brought me two bowls and they charged me $2.50 for each bowl. This is just highway robbery. read more

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Nookies on Wells is all about the food; the creative breakfast dishes, portion sizes and variety with something for everyone. Whatever breakfast dish fits the appetite at the time, whether it be pancakes with different ingredients, egg dishes, omelets and skillets, Nookies chefs do it right. So I ordered the Pesto Scramble made with Pesto sauce and goat cheese. If you like pesto and goat cheese this is a treat. Soft, fluffy egg dish with amazing flavor. It is nothing like I've had before. We also split (4 of us) the Banana Nut Pancakes o and the seasonal Pumpkin Pancakes. Large thick soft pankake portions and both not subtle tasting but full of flavors. Also other egg dishes we ordered over medium. All these breakfast dishes were served with delicious Canadian Bacon. What a treat. The menu has a huge creative variety of Omelettes, Skillets, Pancakes, Frittatas, Egg dishes and breakfast sandwiches. It seems that no matter what we ordered, they cooked it better than anyone. Nookie's service and cheerful attitude added to a great experience. Our waiter was very enthusiastic when explaining the choices we made and he was right on. There is a coffee bar you can sit at in the middle of the dining rooms and added to the atmosphere if you want to get served there. Nookies does not take reservations so there could be a wait (unless you read this and decide to get there early). We will definitely be coming back and because there is so much more to try we will come back often. read more

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Freaking awesome and adorable! Small town diner vibes in the middle of Old Town! What more could you want? Friendly staff always wearing smiles, cheap unlimited drip coffee brought around to you constantly, delicious pancakes, biscuits and gravy - like wow. We got the Sweet Trio consisting of cinnamon roll pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, and apple strudel French toast. Holy cow. I can't wait to go back. We got there around 8:30 on a Sunday, and it was packed, but there was no wait. Shortly after that though, the lines began to form. A neighborhood staple - check it out! read more

Pretty decent breakfast spot. I had a Denver omelette and coffee. Coffee was pretty tasty for diner coffee actually. Denver omelette was nice. Not best I've ever had but very solid and convenient to my house. read more

Delicious and cute no frills breakfast spot. My only complaint is the price - though the portions are big, I was very surprised that our bill for two came out to about $90. We came on a Wednesday and enjoyed sitting at the breakfast bar stools. The vegetarian omelet (added bacon, chose mozzarella cheese and a biscuit and hashbrowns as my sides) was absolutely divine and not too dry like baked omelets tend to be. I also got a fruit cup, which I realized I didn't need but probably paid about $6 extra for a very small portion. My fiancé's gyro skillet was also tasty especially with the tzatziki sauce on the side. Of course we needed to try something sweet, and the sweet trio was just too good to pass up. I'm not sure what the difference was between the first two French toasts, but both were so soft, sweet, and piled with a delicious sauce and berries. The cinnamon roll pancakes though were still my favorite and also delectably sweet and soft. Everything was great, as was the bottomless coffee and service. I just couldn't believe the price for breakfast - could've paid just as much for a fancy dinner. read more

Nookies on Wells - Gyro Skillet, sweet trio, Vegetarian Omelette with bacon added - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Underwhelming and over priced. Server and bus boy were very nice but opening staff had weird energy. Full men staff. Specials were regular prices and not a seasonal touch to the place in anyway. Ambiance is what you're paying for. read more

Since they don't take reservation, we didn't have a chance to try until today. The service was fast; however, the food was about average. We got the French toast, Croissant Napoleon and enchiladas. Everything was in generous portions! I had a higher expectation for croissant napoleon. It was tasty, but I wish the croissant layer be more flaky/crispy. Although the corn flakes added some crunchiness to it, the croissant layer was mostly gooey. I'm planning to go back for other dishes and maybe I'll find a favorite one. read more

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A great neighborhood brunch spot. We stopped by around 1:00pm and the place was packed. They seated us quickly and took our drink order. Our waitress stopped by shortly after to take our order, we had the Steak & Eggs and a Chorizo Omelette. It did take a minute for our food to be ready, but I can't fault them for how busy they were. The place has been around for over 51 years but the interior must have been redone recently because it feels very modern. read more

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I'm not entirely sure how I hadn't been to this spot before...having been in the area countless times at many restaurants. But I found myself there today after a show for lunch. We were seated quickly and greeted with water and coffee almost immediately. We were not rushed at all, but when I was wavering between two choices, our server helped us and even recommended a tweak to the chicken wrap (blackened chicken vs plain) and it was perfect. Pancakes were delicious and a large portion and the gyro skillet special was eaten in approximately 5 seconds, so I assume it was also tasty. One in our party commented on the amazing amount of toilet paper in the bathroom - which honestly is a great touch. You never want to run out at a bad time... Food was delicious - even the soup with my wrap was delicious. Really flavorful (chicken noodle) and bits of chicken, small shells for noodles and nice pieces of chicken - it really was a standout. Reasonable prices, clean, delicious and friendly. What more could you ask for? read more

Hands down best breakfast place in Old Town. No need to try anywhere else. They have a large menu with so many good options making it almost impossible to choose. Rest assured, you can't go wrong with anything your order. But seriously -- the food is so delicious. read more

Who doesn't love and need a classic breakfast spot? The staff was super friendly and kind, FAST service and guys the portions are double what you're gonna find anywhere else. Expect to take home leftovers. What a great breakfast place. I'm a huge fan of anywhere I don't need a far in advance reservation for these days. Give them a visit for a lovely classic breakfast experience! Also, the chili omelette is genius. Give it a try! read more

Good atmosphere and good food. The waitress was very friendly and the area is very nice to sit down and eat a quick bite. Definitely be back to try some other dishes read more

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Excellent service and solid food. I had the corned beef hash and eggs which had the salty goodness you'd expect from corned beef. read more

Nookies on Wells - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The french fries were honestly the best part. The chicken was tender, but would've loved a little bit more sauce on the sandwich. Staff was friendly and service was quick. Good prices for the amount of food. read more

Nookies on Wells - Canadian Bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was served hot & promptly. I ordered a Steak + eggs with fresh fruit. This place also has freshly squeezed orange juice which is a treat. The restaurant looks like it was just remodeled. We arrived at 10:45 am and it was busy but the owner stopped by to chat after we finished eating and made sure everything was kosher. Not only was Betsy pleasant but not once were we rushed. This is definitely a repeat. read more

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Me and my friends came here every day of our vacation! It was so lovely! We stayed at hotel Lincoln and walked over every morning and it was a favorite part of the vacation! Great delicious food, generous portion sizes, and great staff! read more

Very nice neighborhood restaurant. This was close to our hotel and easy to walk to. Very friendly and helpful staff. read more

Nookies on Wells - Chorizo wrap breakfast. Delightfully filling. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Atmosphere: clean, bright, welcoming with a touch of modern! Service: quick, friendly and they have a dedicated person just to refill your coffee and water! Food: super gender portions, well prepared and tasty. The 3 egg omelet reads more like 6 eggs = consider sharing...! Wish they had a place like this in the Bay Area. read more

I recently had brunch at Nookies and got a chance to sit on their patio. This was a Chicago goal of mine just since I always walk past it and it looks so nice. Everything lived up to the hype including the service and the food. I ordered the green goddess skillet which was yummy. I do wish I was able to try a handful of other menu items. I will have to go back again to try lunch and dinner there! read more

Nookies on Wells - Green Goddess - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had the omelette and it was pretty overcooked and the hashbrowns were bland. Good serving sizes but seemed overpriced for the quality of food. read more

Nice lil cozy restaurant in old town. The service was ok and the food was decent. I didn't like the coffee though, a lil to bitter for me but the pancakes were nice n fluffy and filling. read more

Nookies on Wells - The sign outside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went at 11am on Saturday so crowds were expected but my wait time for a table of 2 was about 15minutes. The service for the food was exceptional slow knowing it would be awhile for our food. Our food was very good but again took an exceptionally long time to get it. New menu, new prices. Getting more expensive here but decent value for what you get. read more

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Very generous portions of delicious food. Would definitely come back here. Service was nice as well read more

Nookies on Wells - Two Eggs With Hash Browns and Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nookies is the perfect neighborhood brunch spot. Friendly service and breakfast food just how you want it. Got eggs, bacon and pancakes. It might seem basic, but when everything is done right, you don't need anything else. They have indoor and outdoor seating with a cute side street view. read more

Nookies on Wells - Two Eggs, Meat or Hash Browns, Two Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was great and quick! It's a cute little restaurant, not too much space but enough. The Croissant French Toast Napoleon was so good!!! Definitely add chocolate chips. The pesto scramble was yummy and light. I'd skip the Best Breakfast Sandwich, it was flavorless I barely tasted the chipotle mayo. Other than that, great experience! read more

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After dropping our son off at school, we decided to have breakfast at Nookies. My 2-month-old was with us. Upon arrival, the host told us we might not be seated indoors due to a dress code and offered us outdoor seating instead. We agreed, but the table we were shown was undesirable, located near the garbage. We declined and were then seated at a table near the front door. Our waitress was lovely, and the food was delicious. However, during our meal, we noticed numerous customers entering the restaurant and being seated inside while wearing attire such as joggers, biking shorts, and hoodies. This was confusing given what we were told earlier. Before leaving, I confirmed with another employee that there was, in fact, no dress code. The miscommunication and the poor seating we were initially offered created a very unwelcoming experience. read more

Overpriced for basic breakfast food. The outdoor patio is cute but I wouldn't go back for the food.

We've come here for years, on and around New Years, especially, and it continues to be excellent. Not only is the food delicious, the service is amazing. Staff are knowledgeable, super nice, and as a bonus speak Spanish. The whole atmosphere is always so bustling and cheerful in a low stress way. It just feels good being here. We only seem to order "breakfast" foods, but they have a whole lunch menu, as well. They used to do this incredible trio of special flavor pancakes at the holidays - iirc it included lemon and plum and something else - it was everything. This year, they have 2 separate ones: pumpkin and cherry. We are planning on going back for the cherry when we want dessert :D This morning, our group had several different specials and regular menu items, including: Good Old Boy special, a sourdough Benedict with goat cheese and poblanos, fruity crepes, Ernesto's chilaquiles, and some other deliciousness. One person had a small bowl sized mocha and the rest of us had endless cups of coffee. Which were refilled so regularly that they were never less than half full and never cold. We also had more than enough creamer for all of us, and we use a lot of creamer. The condiments are excellent, as well, with good ketchup and multiple hot sauces, including Cholula red and green on every table. Yum! Lastly, the portions are incredibly generous and we almost always end up taking leftovers home. One thing I often wish at many places is that we could do separate checks. But that's a minor quibble and we deal amongst ourselves. Since most of us no longer live in Chicago, I don't know when we will get to come here again, and we will miss it. But we will be going every day while we're here! read more

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My girlfriend and I went right when they opened at 7. We were immediately sat and our server immediately gave us water. The restaurant is very clean, and the menu isn't too big which I liked. I ended up getting the Denver Omelette with a bagel and cream cheese. It was very good and so cheesy. My girlfriend got the French Toast with Chocolate on top and Strawberries and Blueberries. It was a 10/10 She also got a cold brew coffee that did not disappoint! I highly recommend coming if you are looking for a nice easy breakfast place next to the chicago history museum. read more

Nookies on Wells - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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