I stopped in here one cold Chicago day for a little pick me up. I got pancakes, which could have fed a family of 8, and a coffee. My meal was fantastic, the pancakes were filled with chocolate chips, powdered sugar, syrup, and butter. I think about how good they were every time I have a pancake that doesn't live up to the pancakes I had here. Next time I'm in Chicago, I'll be eating here. read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - Chocolate chip pancakes - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

yes, a bit cliche but if you want to have a late-night meal sitting next to one of the guys from Cold War Kids and see attractive kids continuing their need to show off their good looks, Pick Me Up Cafe is the perfect spot for you! Get the Chicken Taquitas as the entree offers the largest amount to eat on the menu, and is very good. Also, the french toast is recommendable. read more

I heart Pick Me Up Cafe, and since becoming Vegan, I have been there at least 4 times now, always with different people. I really have fallen in love with one thing on their menu: Vegan Chili Cheez Fries. I can not go there without ordering them....They are so good. I have tried one of the sandwiches, which I wasn't too fond of, but it wasn't bad. The Vegan Tofu Scram was okay (although, I much prefer Heartland Cafe's Tofu Scramble) and the Jalepeno Poppers were fine but I don't see myself getting them again, oh and the Vegan Chili Mac was really really good. Something about Pick Me Up's Chili is outstanding... A little spicy and a really good flavor, makes me crave it no matter what the weather outside. I also liked that they had vegan cookies, rice krispie treats, shakes and other snacks. I haven't tried any of them yet, and if I could stop eating the Chili Cheez Fries, I may have more room to try everything else :) Okay, other points that I love about this place: They serve meat also. This is especially handy as many of my friends/family are not vegan/vegetarian, and so it is super convenient that we can all be served sufficiently at one place. They are open 24 hours on the weekends. This was extremely useful for me after a night of dancing with a girlfriend a couple weeks ago. They are easy to get to from the Addison Red Line stop. Close enough for me to go, but far enough away that I'm quite sure my hips are appreciative that it is a treat to go there for the Vegan Chili Cheez Fries. I can't wait to try everything vegan on their menu!! read more

You can't beat the late hours- if you want to chill with your pals instead of get loaded, this is the place to be. The food is outrageously vegetarian-friendly, and while the atmosphere isn't all shiny steel and formica, it's better! I've always had chipper, eager to please waitstaff, and while the menu has great variety they are more than willing to make a recommendation. Perfect for under-21 college students, post-movie decompression sessions, and redezvous with out-of-town pals. read more

Breakfast for dinner, that's what I had at the Pick Me Up Cafe. Chorizo, peppers, cheese, and eggs with whole wheat toast. It was good. It was satisfying but it did not compare to my friend's bowl of chili or french fries. I'm a big fan of breakfast but I should have went for my first instinct: greasy goodness. Overall, I was satisfied with my meal. The decor was kitschy and the service was lackluster. I hate to feel like I'm bothering the server. I wish I could have apologized for interrupting his day with my constantly waving him down and timidly asking for a refill. I will be back if I'm in the area but I will focus on the food, not the service. read more

I love this place so much that not only do I bring my friends here, I dictate what they eat. There are exactly five things on the menu that people in my inner circle are allowed to order in my presence (in descending order of awesomeness): 1. Chicken Ranch Wrap (!!!) 2. Brownie Sundae 3. The Bumpen Grinder 4. Grilled cheese (bacon optional) 5. Hummus plate (this one is a holdover from the one year that I was doing Bikram yoga 6 times a week, and looked like it) Once a friend crossed me (she was drunk, obvs) and ordered a Butterfinger Sundae. The disappointment on her face when she tasted the Brownie Sundae was vindication enough for me. I like to think of myself as a dictator of the people - I help them make better decisions through force. You're welcome. read more

As far as vegan options go this place is alright. The waiters and waitresses are always super nice, I've even invited one of them to sit down and chat with me and they did! I have received some poor kinda rude service from some of the other workers here but I wrote that off as being tired and overworked as this place is not far from wrigley field and is open till 2 am so I imagine the place gets crazy hectic. The real reason this place only gets 3 stars though is because the vegan options are just "ok" compared to the other restaurants around. The vegan poppers are my favorite thing in the world but I have trouble convincing myself to go there just for the appetizer. The vegan rootbeer float is great and their vegan rice crispy treats are good if you're feeling too lazy to make your own! So yeah, I come to this place when the others aren't open or if I'm just wanting an appetizer and a rootbeer float. read more

Hear ye hear ye....I am a PMU veteran. Everyone I've brought here has come back WITHOUT me (can you believe that..). The chicken ranch wrap is phenom. Falafel wrap AND hummus is so good (coming from a middle eastern girl who knows her chick peas). Cheese fries are delish. My vegetarian friends always have a satisfying meal. Salads and soups are healthy and hearty...pastas hit the spot. Don't even get me started on the breakfast. Coffee drinks are awakening and tasty...and one summer I had their milkshakes so much my doctor told me my insulin levels were tripping out. The service could be better, but when you're there with friends at 1 am, it doesn't really matter. They're attentive so a lack of smile doesn't ruin my meal. I've come here after Easter mass at 2 am in my Easter outfit, after blazing, after drunken nights in Wrigley or any other part of town, after class during the day, at night to study for exams...it's also a nice date spot. And the decor itself is a conversation starter. You can't be stuffy or snobby about this place and the service...the food is good and the atmosphere is chill. read more

The coffee is fabulous though I don't think you get free refills with a standard cup of joe, and any supposed "cafe" that doesn't let you sit around with your friends for hours on end nursing a bottomless cup ain't much of a cafe at all in my book. However, the food here is GREAT. Very vegan/veg friendly. And the milkshakes are good too. The decor is funky and the crowd is the usual hip mix of people you'd see at a vegan-friendly coffee shop, with the ocassional Wrigleyville/Lakeview type yahoos. Despite the refill issue, I will be back. Recommended. read more

As a fresh college student at Columbia last year, my eyes were wide as the massive city of Chicago rolled over me like a wave of ocean water. One of the first suggestions made to me by a second-year student, was to hit up Pick Me Up (PMU) cafe. It was off of the Red Line (oh boy, the train!), and it had good, cheap food. For my first year of school, this is where my friends and had as a continuous backup. Over a year later, our pallet has expanded a bit, but PMU will always be comfort food. My buddy Felicia and I hit up PMU, steno pad in hand, to bring about a review. PMU is an interesting mix between Ragstock and a restaurant. Ragstock is a cheap thrift store that's a bit gritty with loud punk music. PMU does not sell clothing, but it is a bit gritty and is known to have loud punk music from time to time. They also have lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The decor is so wicked. Their tables all have themes- Sesame Street, Pez, Wonder Woman,etc. Ours was Star Wars. There is also a large bulletin board full of sketches and photos patrons have left. There are dozens of napkin-drawn pictures and photos of people chilling out. After all, it's a pretty fun place. We started things off with a soft drink and a hot tea. The tea came in a beautiful beer-drinking mug, and, according to felicia, was quite delicious. It took ages to order, as there are many options (such as a pizzadilla which is a mix between a pizza and a quesadilla). Eventually I decided on the Chicken Rub-Down and Felicia chose the Pasta of the Week. The Rub-Down is a chicken breast with lots of strong flavoring coating it, sliced and put over a bed of rice. As an entree it includes a side choice. The pasta of the week was marinara and spaghetti, including garlic bread and a side. "The pasta was delicious and filling, although the marinara was a bit...runny," Felicia said. We enjoyed the laid-back environment of the restaurant as we chatted away, slowly bloating with food. As our plates cleaned up, we decided that dessert was required. Felicia ordered the blueberry pie, and I got a slice of vegan peanut butter chocolate pie a la mode. "The blueberry pie was served in a large portion, which I loved. But it was a bit...solid, when poked," commented Felicia. We did spend a good 30 seconds poking it to see if it would jiggle. Overall, while not the best PMU experience I have had, it was a good time. "The staff was friendly and prompt. It's definitely worth a return trip," said Felicia. read more

Based solely on the pathetic excuse for mac and cheese. Barf. My five year old cousin could have made a better man and cheese out of a blue box. It's winter. In Chicago. Mac and cheese is one of those dishes that you expect to be decadent and amazing and totally bad for you. This did not deliver at all. Womp womp. I did like the ambiance of the joint and think we just ordered the wrong things, so might be willing to give it another chance if someone persuades me. read more

Anywhere that my (practically carnivorous) boyfriend and I can eat and both leave feeling full and happy automatically gets five stars from me. While the boyfriend did complain there wasn't much meat on the menu he loved his sandwich and the pasta salad that accompanied it. I ordered their tofu scramble (accompanied by a vegan bagel and soy margarine) which was delicious. I'm a sucker for vegan diner food. Their vegan shakes are very good, our waiter was really friendly and helpful, and while it's a little pricier than say, Earwax, it's still a great spot (especially for late nights). I'll be back, probably far too often! read more

MAGIC CAPS!! MMMM~~~ and moo free pizza. I love this little cafe, it's so cute and psychedelic looking. It was my 2nd time to come here (1st time 3 years ago when I came to visit) and my friend brought me here again. The waitresses are so awesome to talk to and very friendly, good service, convenient location, vegan/vegetarian friendly aka pro-lesbo joint. The layout of the place is cool, and I think this is a good late night eating place. I would make this place my go-to place next times I go back to Chicago. The food is really good, but it's quite pricey since it's really just a "cafe", not really quite "restaurant" status exactly. The names of their food items (if you want to see a menu http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/pick-me-up-cafe/menu) are a bit funny.. it's like they encourage drunks and pot/psychedelic users but.. well I suppose it's fitting since its good when you have the munchies or something, and the bountiful colors for the visual stimulation. Food items around $7-12 average. Hipster/hippie/treehugger type crowd read more

I try to be lenient on 24 hr establishments; however you don't really have to be here. Pros: They serve milkshakes AND beer Veggie/Vegan/Meat friendly, meaning no one should complain if you take them there. Quirky/cute atmosphere Cons: Can be crowded Some prices are higher than they should be imo. I do feel it's a-okay, the food is good, but not exceptional to the point I remember what I had and want it when I come back; however it is good enough that if someone suggests let's go I'm totally down. read more

I've been here once before and was dissatisfied with the food and cleanliness of table. Just called in to give them another try for a pickup order 20 minutes ago, and the girl who answered said they were closed (even though I questioned her to respond with a better answer since she had answered the phone; and the website said they closed at 2AM). She continued saying they were closed and that the website hadn't been updated but to check the FB page because it will say 1AM closing on Fridays. Well, I checked FB and it sure enough says you close at 2AM, and not 1AM. Glad she lied. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. #BadFood #DishonestCustomerService read more

If you live in San Francisco and you want to eat someplace at 3am you are out of luck. If you live in Vegas you are alright, but why would you want to do that? If you live in Chicago you can go to Pick Me Up. I wish there was someplace like this near me. Open until till 4am, 24 hours on weekends, decent food, decent coffee, decent service, decent atmosphere, vegetarian friendly, fair price, and Morrissey and Jesus and Mary Chain and so much more on the jukebox. read more

I don't really have much bad to say, but I'm not gushing either. Hence the three stars. We were seated right away on a Sunday at perfect brunch time with a Cubs game in the area. That is surely impressive. Service was quick and friendly. My french toast was cold (which was annoying) but tasty. A companion had eggs benedict which she thoroughly enjoyed. And another had vegan french toast and enjoyed it as well. I'll happily go back to try more food and I hope that on that occasion I'll be able to bump this up a star. read more

Really like this place! Granted, I only like coming here if I've got a tooth for REALLY BAD FOR ME FOOD, and then, preferably only if I can bicycle there. They make BAMF root-beer floats, slightly spicy regular fries and utterly delectable cheese fries, and apparently the most filling pizzas and burritos you could buy for 8.75. They also manage to run just barely underneath the uber-hipster radar and make even my nerdy self very happy. An interesting crowd in an interesting neighborhood with reasonable prices and a great atmosphere, all within medium biking distance from my humble abode. Love! read more

When the great Scenes Cafe sadly closed nearly a decade ago, Pick Me Up Cafe picked up some of the slack, with its charmingly quirky and colorful decor, and late hours. In the beginning, the food was actually really great. That particular chef is long gone, and the prices nearly doubled a few years ago. I remember being shocked when I ordered a burrito to go, which used to be under $5, and was now over $10 with tax. If they think they're worth it, they're sadly deluded. However, brunch is still pretty reasonable, and the Clown Combo is always a good value. The ambience doesn't feel as chill as it used to, but that might just be me -- the waitstaff is plenty friendly, but they might be more assertive in encouraging turnover when its busy. read more

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Art student that likes to stay up until 3am drinking coffee and discussing how mainstream music sucks? This is your place. Purposely tattered and worn seating. Eclectic and kitsch decor. This is the Central Perk of the 20-something indie crowd, though they'd never admit it. Be sure to tip your waiter well and ask for an autograph. He may be misunderstood now but damnit, his music is going to be on the radio someday; he just knows it! read more

What a fantastic restaurant. I am not a vegan, nor did I know this was a vegan restaurant. My bf didn't either, thank God because he would not have been happy to go here. The food is here is unbelievable and everything on the menu sounded great! I didn't know what to pick and wanted to order about 5 different things. I went with the hummus sandwich and it was fantastic. Filling and flavorful, two very important elements to a dish. The Bloody Mary's were good too, huge and not too spicy. I can't wait to go back, there is so much on the menu that everyone will be satisfied. I guarantee it. read more

Having lived in the Lakeview area, the Pick Me Up Cafe was a place that I always wanted to go, but for some reason I had never bitten the bullet and actually ventured to the restaurant. My boyfriend and I decided to indulge for breakfast on a Saturday morning, and I absolutely loved it! We both started off with black coffee, and the coffee was surprisingly delicious. It wasn't overly hot or watery, and it had a great flavor. Sadly, they didn't have it posted as to what type of coffee it was, and we neglected to ask. For breakfast, I decided on the Berry pancakes. They were five ginormous pancakes that two people could EASILY share, but it was worth it to indulge. The pancakes were very fluffy and had the slight griddle crunch to them that, in my eyes, makes the perfect pancake. To top it all off, the pancakes were lightly dusted with cinnamon which combined nicely with the syrup. I've never been to a place where the pancakes were lightly dusted, and I felt that it made these pancakes very unique and tasty. Surprisingly, my only complaint about the pancakes was the berries themselves--they were obviously canned or frozen, and they sat in a giant mush in the middle of the plate. I found myself eating around the berries, so I think next time I'll probably just go for the buttermilk pancakes and save a few bucks. I was pretty much too involved in my pancakes to snag a bite of the Southwestern style eggs/tortilla breakfast plate that my boyfriend got, but he seemed to like it, and it disappeared quickly. All in all an enjoyable breakfast experience, and I'm sure I'll be back! read more

Really good food! Huge portions. Definitely get your money's worth and it's not even expensive! The service was great. I have serious allergies and they were super accommodating. I appreciated that a lot. Would totally recommend to anyone, I had the best time there. It's a nice cozy place too. I'm not a vegan but my friend is so she was happy to have lots of choices. read more

This place is dope as hell, with some of the best customer service I've ever received. 10/10 would reccomend.

Completely terrible. I came into this cute little cafe one night after a comedy show hoping to get a quick bite before I had to head back to the suburbs for the night. What I got was a restaurant experience from hell. My 3 friends and I stopped in and were seated rather quickly. We sat and pondered over our food choice while waiting for some service. After 20 minutes of sitting and not having anyone come by, our server comes up and takes our order. We just thought that they were busy and possibly shorthanded that night. As we sat and chattered, we realized that our stomachs were still grumbling. I looked down at my watch and realized that we had been sitting there for 40 minutes without any food or service since our server came by to take our order. At least they could have brought some water. Finally our food, if you could call it that, was brought out by a different server. I order a Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza which I was completely turned off from after biting into a half cooked piece of chicken. I was even more upset that I was going to have to pay 9 buck for it. After finishing (sort of) the rest of our food we all sat for another 35 minutes, irritated by the terrible service and food. After the first 20 minutes of sitting with empty plates we contemplated leaving since it didn't seem like our original server (who hadn't come back to our table for over an hour and a half) was ever going to come back. Just as we were about to get up and leave, our original server swoops in and plops the check on the table. This is when things get downright offensive. When we opened the check we realized that the server put a 20% gratuity on our check for four people. We we all so outraged by this we thought about leaving with out paying, but instead crossed out the gratuity, payed for the original amount and stormed out. Long story short, if you find yourself near this place, run. read more

It didn't take me long to decide what to order because if you know me, you know I stay tried and true to my lox platters. We were quick to judge the table next to us who got up and left what appeared to be a barely touched omelette. However, when our food arrived, our questions were answered... the omelette was the size of a small child and they did NOT skimp on a single ingredient in my lox platter or the side of eggs. We also ordered a latte to split and were very glad we didn't order two considering their portion sizes are big enough to feed a family of four. The lox was fresh and not fishy at all. The bagel was chewy and toasted to perfection. All the ingredients--tomatoes, onions, capers, etc -- tasted delicious and complemented each other well. It was exactly what I needed to soak up whatever was leftover in my system from the previous night's bender. The French toast that the table ordered next to us was literally basically an entire loaf... I can't wait to go back and try everything else they have to offer! read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was 3/14 and 1:15 pm and my friends and I were in a desperate search for pie to eat at 1:59 pm. (3.14159 get it? We were celebrating PI DAY!) Despite two I-Phones, a night before of Google/Yelp research, we couldn't find an El accessible pie place! Luckily my friend suggested we drop into this cafe, his old study spot, and lo and behold they had PIES!!! About this cafe: Pick Me Up is definitely well-worn in, well-loved and a total hipster spot. It's open 24-hours on weekends for people seeking a study spot, and the clientele are definitely younger in caliber. Our group was split between eating slices of apple pie or cherry pie (they also offered pecan pie, vegan desserts and a lot of other food). Both pies were super sweet, and for some reason the cherry pie left my mouth feeling pretty dry. But it was okay, since I balanced my slice with some vanilla ice cream. The slices were also large (~1/6th of a whole pie). Two of my friends also ordered coffee drinks that were served in nice tall float glasses and topped artfully with whipped cream. I'm not a coffee person, but I had a sip of my friend's mocha and it was pretty good. Even better, when we asked our waitress to take our picture at 1:59 pm, eating pie, she COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD! She even drew pi and a heart on our receipt. Very cool! It was great to be in an environment that appreciated our "nerdisms". If I'm in the area, I'll come back. read more

Oh Pick Me Up.....how I love you. I've eaten a few dishes here, of course I can't remember what because they're not what matters. The food was good. Not amazing, not horrible, but good. However, the brownie sundae and cheese fries are what I come here for. Unless I'm drunk, then I want french toast that I won't eat but instead stare at. Yeah, I don't understand my drunken ordering either. Cheese fries and brownie sundae. My friend turned me onto it, I've turned several friends onto it. It's the one time I don't care how not hungry I am or how fattening it is.........they are delicious. The salsa they serve with the fries is bland, but that doesn't stop me from eating it. They're open late, which is sweet. Parking sucks, so consider walking/cta. There's a North Community ATM outside (random bank, I know, but it's my bank, so it's a huge plus for me!) and they serve alcohol, which actually never appealed to me, but y'know, some people like that. Cheese fries and brownie sundae, best things on the menu! read more

Pick Me Up is an American diner with edgy clientele (especially compared to the residents of Wrigleyville). I like that they're open late and offer a variety of vegan options, though nothing here really stands out, and the options are pretty basic. They have lots of tofu scrambles and pancakes and the like, but don't offer mockmeat sandwiches or stir-frys/pastas. I had the moo-free pizza ($9) which consisted of a flaky crust loaded with bell peppers, onions, eggplant and mushrooms, topped with a whipped tofu "cheese." The crust was the best part, as it was crispy and well-done, though it quickly got soft and soggy once the oil from the over-cooked vegetables got to it. The tofu "cheese" was decent, but needed more herbs and less salt. I also had a chocolate rice krispie bar ($4) which was too dense and heavy for my likes. Also, it wasn't crispy at all and ws more chewy than anything else. The service was friendly but slow. I'd come to Pick Me Up if I were in a bind late at night and if the nearby Chicago Diner had already closed. Otherwise, take a pass on Pick Me Up. read more

A few things here are SOOO tasty and cannot be passed up. The cheesy fries with ranch, the hummus, and the chicken sandwich with goat cheese...forget what its called... its kitchy inside and service is pretty decent. Its great after bar food. and cheap read more

Adam is the best and seeing that beautiful, fashion forward, positive face really makes a shitty day turn around. I love a server who will sit down beside you and make you feel like you're just hanging out at a friend's house. Eating tasty comfort food is just the cherry on top. I love going to pick me up. Always chill, welcoming, delicious vibes every time. read more

I'll start with a funny story. I couldn't remember the name of this place for the life of me, after eating lunch there, and I wanted to do a review. I did recall that it was next to "Fry Me to The Moon" (where I haven't been.) So I called Fly Me. A Greek-sounding fellow answered, and I asked him the name of the place to the north of him. He was kind enough to give me the name, but then he hung up on me. I guess he didn't like that. I won't hold it against him, though. I will check out his place sometime. In short, I came to lunch at Pick Me Up to try their famous garlic chicken sandwich. I had read an article about it somewhere. The sandwich was good, although the chicken breast was a little tough. I usually avoid most chicken breast sandwich choices for this reason, but the garlicky goodness and pesto-y lusciousness made me forget about the leathery one-half of the sandwich. The server was helpful and friendly. I love the "nouveau haphazard" style of the place. Kind of an indie haven, I guess, but I still felt welcome there. I would definitely go back to try some other things. Even if it IS vegan. Vegan is fine. Vegan-gelical is not! And after all, they did serve me a flesh sandwich. So they are flexible, at least. read more

I've been going to the Pick Me Up Cafe for years now - and like anything else, its had its ups and downs. The food has always been pretty good tho, and you can get breakfasts at any time of the day or night, which is a bonus in my book :) I'm rather partial to the Humboldt County scramble - which has spinach, onions, garlic and lots of tofu over some tasty breakfast potatoes with the non-vegan option of adding eggs and cheese (my personal preference). Another big favorite is their "Garlicious Breast" which is a grilled chicken breast sandwich with goat cheese and pesto meyo - they have a 12-grain bread that's really out-of-this-world, so I always get my sammich on that - AMAZING. Service - - Eh, it really depends on when you go. Obviously late-nights and prime brunch-hours the place is going to be packed and service is likely to be hurried or harried and you'll likely wait a long time to get your food - there are times when getting a coffee refill is seemingly impossible - and the attitude of the servers seems to sometimes depend on whether they got any sleep the night before, or whether they're still "on" from the party they went to last night - - for sure this is a hipster's joint. I'm getting to be an old fuddy-duddy, but I'm still willing to put up with some apathy for a good breakfast and coffee that'll put hair on your chest :) read more

Pick Me Up has kind of become my second home over the last couple of years. I perform across the street at Stage Left with pH Productions improv comedy group, and before and after many shows this is where you can often find me. Pick Me Up, to me, feels misplaced. I think it would be much more at home on the campus of a liberal arts university. The place has a distinct smell of patchoulie and hatred of one's father. I think the coffee drinks are super overpriced and nothing to write home about, the waitstaff while all ultra cool looking (and mostly acting) are not attentive in any way, you'll sometimes wait 25 minutes before they acknowledge you are there. The food is pretty decent though. They have the best ranch dressing in the city, and coupled with their tasty cheese fries, this fatboy is just fine. The cheese fries and brownie alone get them another star. read more

I'm a fairly new vegetarian, so I'm always on the lookout for places that cater (or at least take into consideration) my type. I'd heard good things about the Pick Me Up. Very good things. And I was very let down. Service was some of the worst I've had. It really was a let-down. It took forever for the guy to get our orders, forever to get refills, forever to get him to come over so we can tell him to give us the check, forever to get the check, forever to get change. Not good. And the food, which I had heard from a self-professed carne-chomping foodie was great veggie stuff was pretty mediocre. And, while not expensive, was not worth the price at all. However, all this said, I might come back, simply because consensus seems to be we went on a bad night. Two in my party have eaten here before and, while agreeing with me that our experience sucked the whole way through, insisted they had so many better experiences. So this rating might change at some point. Maybe. I'm skeptical. read more

Such a cool place! The decor is fun (sat at the Star Wars table). We had a quick wait on a Saturday morning. Food was awesome, staff was very friendly. A must go breakfast spot in Wrigleyville. read more

I absolutely love this place. I remember when it opened (10 years ago?) and it has maintained its atmosphere and food. Very fun artsy and quirky place - open late with a good jukebox. The decor has been continually tweaked over the years and seats added but the atmosphere is still there. My understanding from my first visit 10 years ago was the original decorations came out of someones garage. I remember the scrabble letter table w/ a ladle sticking out of the top (now gone) and the psychedelic spinning table top (i believe still there). Some menu highlights are: BBQ chicken pizza (the best!), fried calamari, and hummus. Everything I have ever tried has been great. No complaints! The drink menu - coffee drinks, hot chocolate, etc; is also very tasty! read more

Great food, and I love the cheeky name.. (I used to make a point to have first dates here.. what can I say). It is very much against the grain in comparison to the rest of the mindless sports bars in the area.. and the fod is fantastic. This is not the place to go if you want 5 star, but the food is decidely quality, and is not pretentious in pricing. It is very warm and friendly, and you are always treated well! read more

Expectations, people. This is your college / post-parent hang out with better food. They might as well have a meal plan. You can go there stoned and not be the only one. You can go there with a 20 and leave with change. Their soups and wraps are great - wtf do you expect for 8 bucks? Their cookies do suck, but I heart them. I heart them a lot! read more

Cinnamon apple pancakes at 2am on a saturday? Yep. Really chill, diner-esque environment? Yep. In all, this place is pretty great with a lot of options. I was with at least five others last night and all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, all ranging in type. They also serve alcohol at earlier times which sounds like a dangerous combination. If I lived in the area, I'd be here on a weekly basis, because of the open, diverse menu, and I'd be very interested in seeing if the rest of the menu is as great as the pancakes I had. There really isn't much more I can say, sadly. I would love to go on and on and on about pancakes and how amazing they are here, but I feel like I'd be overselling them at this point. Just go in, and grab food with some friends after a night of drinking or hanging out and you won't' be disappointed. read more