The food here is always top notch. Service is fast and friendly. Good place to sit outside and people watch.

This place was great for brunch. We were able to walk in and get seated right away. The staff was suu it per friendly. Our server worked with me and my annoying dietary restrictions. Food was yum! read more

My review is based off customer service and the turn around time for food. Came for lunch arrived at 2:30 pm ordered food about 10 minutes in and waited over 40 minutes just for a appetizer. The utensils were not clean and the place is definitely under staffed. Waited over a hour for avocado toast and side salad which ended up taking to go. The server even offer a discount for the inconvenience. I don't understand the hype on Yelp but This place for sure is one to avoid as of today. Maybe years ago it was the go to spot but if you want to eat in a normal time span then ur better off ordering Uber eats then to dine in this place read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - Vegan chili cheese fries - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Okay sometimes the food quality changes a bit but we still go very consistently. Sometimes their specials are great especially in April. The shrimp poboy is bomb. Services can be spotty even usually ordering to go. It's a cute interior though and a nice brunch spot. read more

Our first time to the new location. It's a smaller than the old location but still had the eclectic feel. Our server was friendly and helpful with questions about drink selections. I ordered the candy cane pancakes and my husband ordered the vegan santa fe scram. Always love ordering whatever pancakes are on special and we usually split some of our food up. It's all delicious. read more

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

~Monica's T.A.S.T.E. Test~ Taste: I ordered the vegan benedict and added goat cheese as well as an almond milk latte. The benedict was AMAZING and didn't need the goat cheese to make it creamy and delicious. The flavors they create here are ridiculous and the veggies cooked perfectly. It came with potatoes which were good and crunchy. The latte really hit the spot and made the breakfast complete. Atmosphere: Lots of corners cut out for nooks of seating which made every table more intimate and the noise level low. That's pretty amazing considering it was very busy and the whole time we were there the wait was 15-30 minutes deep. The walls are full of decorations or cool paintings and they had a counter stuffed with traditional and vegan desserts. Service: Our waiter was very helpful and gave us time to order. We didnt feel rushed at all which is highly appreciated in a breakfast place where normally as soon as you get your food it comes with the check. Tab: While prices are stereotypical brunch prices, the flavor and portion it comes with is WELL worth it. Extra wow factor: They have the biggest selection of vegan, vegetarian, and traditional items with meat you could imagine. It allowed every diet in our group to have multiple choices. Does it pass the T.A.S.T.E test? Hands down top 3 favorite breakfast places in Chicago. I wish they were up in Evanston because I would go all the time! read more

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

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Really bad service and 10/10 the worst pancakes I ever had in my life. Waited 30 minutes for the pancakes, and when they arrived they had no flavor, they were falling apart and crumbling everywhere. I ordered them vegan and gluten free - and they added butter on top which makes zero sense. Peyton was super rude, and does not know how to treat customers. Literally kicked me out of the restaurant like a dog ( we were sitting outside) because I walked inside without a mask to ask for clean utensils because they gave us dirty and sticky utensils. Wrigley Location was a lot better. Never coming back here again. read more

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

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We ordered the Buffalo Tofu Salad and the Hummus Platter to go for lunch. The pita bread that came with the Hummus arrived warm and tasted so fresh. Hummus was great. The Buffalo Tofu was deed fried and tossed in buffalo sauce and the tofu was meaty in texture. This is a hearty salad and worth splitting with someone. Overall, we would order here again. We aren't vegetarians but didn't feel like we missed the meat with what we ordered. read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - Hummus Platter - very tasty and we really liked the pita bread - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Meh. Cool art on the walls but not kid friendly. Food was good but not stellar. Service was pretty good. read more

Have been a few times since they moved to their new location. My favorite item off the menu is the vegan pizza grinder. For breakfast, the gluten free pancakes once - I wasn't a fan but my friend who is gluten free thought they were good. Coffee is just meh. Their desserts are hard to resist! Like many places, service is slow so it's best to avoid busy times. The decor is really cute and kitschy. LGBT friendly and your vegan/vegetarian friends will have no problem finding things to eat. It feels like a diner. Really casual and just a good spot when you're hungry in Andersonville. read more

The space is really nice. My friend and I enjoyed their food. I had the Tuscany Scramble (special) and he had the Breakfast Burrito. The portions are definitely large. Service was slow as I felt like they were growing and roasting the coffee beans for my Americano. Also, the room temperature was very cold for someone who naturally prefers cold. Because of these two experiences, I cannot give a higher rating. However, I will go back hoping this was a glitch as the pancakes looked delicious a table over from me. read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - Tuscany Scramble and Breakfast Burrito (foreground) - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

"This is my favorite breakfast spot, ever." -My partner. Yep. This place has something for everyone. We usually go for the veggie(him)/vegan(me) Benedict and it is a VERY generous plate of food. Think diner portions but....sanitary? And well cooked? It's the best of both worlds. I love this spot. Their pancakes are wonderful and they also have fun specials. I love their iced chai's. Stop in here for a coffee or a whole meal and you won't be disappointed! read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - Vegan Benedict (closest to camera) and veggie Benedict. Very generous portions and delicious food! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute place with good food. Forgot what I had but it was a good sized portion and was delicious.

Hangry while in Chicago I pulled up the Internet in desperate need of some food. Every place I looked mentioned Pick me up Cafe, so I figured I'd walk over and give it a try. I had a good feeling about it since it was open until 2am. Most good places let you sop up the alcohol with their delicious food, so I hoped that this was the case. Plus I wasn't drunk so things would taste better. It's a cute, eclectic place. Not that big so I had to wait for a table. No biggie. I was able to get a menu before I was seated. One thing I didn't know until after is they were one of, if not the first to offer vegan or vegetarian fare, which is cool, if even that's not your thing. They also serve breakfast all day/night, which also is a great sign for me a breakfast lover. Me- I ordered the buffalo chick wrap. There is a tofu option. It's their signature sauce, ranch dressing, lettuce, cheddar and a flour tortilla. Served with a side for $9.00 Service was good. Speed of delivery was great. I scarfed down my food at lightning speed. Overall everything was pretty great here from atmosphere to service to food. Definitely a place I'd recommend no matter what time of day. read more

Always tastes consistently great. The wait on weekends can sometimes be long but it's worth it. Never leave disappointed. read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - Omelet, home fries, bagel - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decided to stop in here for brunch as we like to support local business. The location is in a spot that we have had many meals in for different businesses: Monticco, Babylon and my ever favorite Cere's Table. As the weather was very nice and we got there around 11 am, I knew we would have to wait, but it was only for 25 minutes. There are several tables to accommodate folks that want to eat outside and they also have indoor dining. The décor is very colorful and I was happy to see that the tile floor that was installed by Cere's as you enter the restaurant was still there. I love the way the tables are decorated, with different art and designs. Once we were seated, we looked over the menu and all decided on the Cancun Combo (chorizo, green peppers, onions, cheddar & potatoes. served with salsa & sour cream). I got a side of Italian Sausage, but be warned, it is not a whole sausage but crumbles. My BFF and I decided to split an order of pecan pancakes. The Cancun Combo was all right, but my BFF and I bought commented on it was overcooked as everything was very brown, including the pancakes. I lucked out and got two whole and a half that were cooked fined, but my BFF's were almost most black on the bottom. Watching her cut into them, they looked somewhat tough. The Cancun had some good flavors and there was plenty of food, but I would have preferred everything not to be so brown. The service was slow, but I will say that it was not the fault of our server Lavinia. She was hustling, serving everyone inside and outside, all on her own...for that, she is why this review is getting a third star. She never stopped moving, bringing out food and drinks. That said, with the owners should have anticipated that there would be a crowd based on the weather, the neighborhood and it being a Sunday. I could see our server running back and forth, trying to take care of anyone, but she was only one person. With the number of people dining, there should have been more help. Our food was slow coming out, so we were wondering if there was just one cook back there handling all of the orders for in-house dining as well as carry out/deliver orders. Food was not hot, more lukewarm. I will give them props on the $4 mimosas, that was lovely. I was also very happy to see that they were seriously sanitizing between customers. A lot of places are doing the QR scans for menus, but PMUC still has menus in plastic. I was pleased to see the bus woman cleaning them with disinfectant after picking them up from the table. Based on today's experience, I can't say I will be running back here for brunch right away as I was not that impressed. Perhaps things would have gone better if food has not been overcooked and came out warm or we come when it is not so busy. There are items on the menu that The Doctor, my BFF and I would like to try (Stir fry looks promising on paper), but hopefully our next visit will be more fruitful. PMUC has promise, but will have to step its game up if they want to do well in the neighborhood as the competition is stiff. There are plenty of business doing brunch right and to make the assumption you will survive just because you are doing some things right is a false one. Cere's Table was the only restaurant in that spot that left due to relocation, the others came and went due to telephoning in service and quality. I like the idea of something close by to walk to for a meal, but that won't be enough to get me in the door. I hope that the next time I am at PMUC, I have a different experience. read more

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Walked over to this place for brunch while on vacay in Chicago. I was able to be seated immediately (granted it was a Monday). It's a cute little place inside. The service was kind of slow. But, I wasn't in a hurry. I had the clown combo (2 eggs, 2 pancakes, toast or bagel & choice of meat. served with home fries). I asked for my eggs over-medium and the turkey sausage. My eggs were very much over-hard. And, while the turkey sausage had a good flavor, it was tough and also overcooked. The pancakes were delish. I also had a mocha that was good. read more

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A perfect 10 all the way around! I am dbl vaccinated, but did not have my mask. I am very happy they allowed me to.stay because I just finished my work out after surveying a job - I was very hungry. I ordered a cup.of veggie chili and a grilled chicken salad (well done). BOTH WERE FLAWLESS! A high quality crisp romaine lettuce salad with fresh mushrooms, crisp cucumber, and home made honey mustard that was the best I've ever had anywhere. The chicken was perfectly cooked and I was not hungry when I left because they actually give you enough chicken in the salad - unlike some places. The veggie chili was very good with a nice bite of cayenne the way I like it, and the way I make it! I could not leave without getting a brownie to go that I was eyeballing since I walked in! It too was amazing. I earned that brownie! Haha The service was very friendly and courteous. Kudos to an owner and cook who take pride in serving high quality great tasting food! A true model for many other food establishments that just don't meet the mark. I have a project coming up next year in the neighborhood and I will definitely be back! Highly recommended read more

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

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Incredible. We came before the rush on Sunday around 8:30, and there were only a few tables. The waitress was awesome. Super fast, attentive, came and checked in multiple times. I got the Cancun skillet with a bagel. Comes with sour cream and salsa, but cream cheese is a whole $1 extra. It was SO good. This is what I've been looking for when I say I want a good hearty breakfast/brunch. My boyfriend got the clown combo, and upgraded to apple cinnamon pancakes. The pancakes were to die for. Nice and fluffy! I liked how they offered tabasco and cholula hot sauces, as well as organic ketchup. They take card, but prefer cash. This may just be my favorite brunch spot in the city now! read more

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

Buffalo chicken wrap is theeee best. Also the Garlicious breast. Thank you for being you, PMU!

Great service. Had a dog and they brought my coffee out to me. The coffee down the street basically didn't care about helping.

This place is great if you're looking for lots of Vegan options, but DO NOT eat here if you have food allergies. The waitstaff assured us that there were no nuts in anything we ordered, we asked that they put a note about the allergy on the order for the kitchen anyways, then had a reaction to something almost immediately after starting to eat. The waitstaff then took their time bringing us boxes and our check -- over ten minutes when we told them we had to leave because of an allergic reaction, seriously?! The food we ordered may not have had nuts as ingredients like the waitstaff said, but if that's the case then there are serious cross contamination issues in their kitchen. read more

I ordered coffee from this place and I decided to sit in the patio to enjoy my coffee. First of all the coffee was cold and tested like shitt.So I took it like a man and sit to enjoy my over priced watered coffee. Long story short a waiter approached me and told me ( I am sorry but I have to kick you out ) so I said no problem let me get my refund and I leave he said come inside I said; Nope Thank you, i am good just bring me my refund I will wait her. Got my refund after 5 minutes and I asked the waiter to share his mane since he made contact with me he said I am not comfortable to give you my name but he was super comfortable to kid me out for no reason or explanation. So i decided to take seat until a manager comes out to ask me to leave. Finally a masked male come out and asked me what is going on I said ask your waiter So he did... come back to me and made the situation clear that to Go orders are not to sit on the patio and eat there order So I explained that i paid for my coffee and i like to enjoy it While I'm waiting for my car to be ready next door possibly 30 to 40 minutes. Just for the record 4 tables ware empty and there ware running out of most of there menu items anyway. This place is cute... stuff Not and managers need a bit of training and if you are a coffe shop, you need to work on your coffee services. Better coffee grains and a bitt warmer please. And please dont be racist. And hire a color person if you Mr. Joe owner claim that you are not racist. With that said I am super disappointed and I wont advice anyone to do business until you guys until I hear an apology from the real owners. Thank you for taking your time to read the fact about the place. And if you dont believe buy coffee and try to enjoy it before you get attacked by a Staff member unless they finally learned there lessons Large coffee is $3.50 more what Starbucks charges and any coffee shops in this country. Thank you read more

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

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Delicious and creative food choices, friendly staff, fun and colorful decor and comfortable atmosphere! A Chicago "must visit" eatery!

Such a cute little place with a nice menu and fun atmosphere. I enjoy coming here on the weekends.

TLDR: large portions and extensive menu, but missed the mark on taste and service Came here with a friend for brunch on Sunday around 11:45am. He was excited to try this place given the many vegan options (although they have non-vegan dishes as well). After a 30 minute wait for a table, we decided to split the short stax vegan chocolate chip pancakes, he ordered the vegan benedict (fried tofu, peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach & tomatoes served on an english muffin with vegan sauce; served with home fries), and I ordered the cancun combo (chorizo, green peppers, onions, cheddar & potatoes; served with salsa & sour cream). My dish also came with a bagel (I went with an everything bagel) and then added cream cheese for an additional cost. I read other reviews about the long wait times and was slightly worried given I needed to leave around 1pm, but 45 minutes seemed like enough time to be served food and finish eating. After 30 minutes had passed, I checked in with the waitress and she assured us that our food was coming soon and apologized for the wait. About 10 minutes later, we finally received our food, giving us only 5-10 minutes to eat. We had to rush through our meal and ask for the check immediately. On top of that, the waitress ended up bringing us the wrong pancakes (vegan buttermilk), and we had to cancel the order because the vegan chocolate chip pancakes were never entered into the system, and we didn't have time to wait for them. While my friend liked his vegan benedict, he said it wasn't as enjoyable given he had to eat so quickly. I found the cancun combo to be pretty average (like something I could make at home) and thought the vegan buttermilk pancakes were flavorless (I think the chocolate chip ones would've been better). Based on food, I'd rate Pick Me Up Cafe three stars, but the long wait time and incorrect order led me to deduct one star. The waitress was very sweet and apologetic, but unfortunately the quality of food and service left me disappointed. I don't think I'd come back to this spot given all of the other options in Chicago. read more

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

Mind blown! I've been eating my way through the city's breakfast joints and I wasn't told about this fun atmosphere eatery. I just happened to be leaving QUADS GYM and in need of a post workout meal. I used yelp to find somewhere in walking distance with good reviews. There's not a whole lot of space but at least I could bop in my seat to the old school goodies playing from the jukebox. The food was delicious, nicely seasoned, and creative. I couldn't eat it all in one sitting but I certainly tried. I definitely recommend it. read more

Pick Me Up Cafe - Vegetable and cheese omelette with flatf top roasted potatoes - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Still rattled after just walking out of this hell hole. I've been to this restaurant multiple times over the past 60 days, going as far as scheduling casual business meetings. Good business for them. Needless to say I've dropped a good chunk of change here. I ordered the same that I always order. "The New Yorker with tofu and a bagel". I ordered an americano as well. The food took about 30min to come out. While waiting I requested that my americano be topped off with hot coffee. As I generally ask with no issue. The new blonde lady (owner) goes into an aggressive dialogue about a separate fresh cup of coffee due to Covid. I said ok, I'll top it off myself I suppose. The food comes out with raw uncooked tofu. I send it back and inform that rather than order again and wait. I'll pay for my americano and the bagel that I ate. They give a bill with the dish that I ordered not removed. I inform again what I'm willing to pay for. They've also got 2 coffees on the bill. She and this dude then lean on my table telling me that I'm going to pay for what they say. They both declare themselves the owners. I reply that I'll go get exact cash for what's appropriate to pay for. She's says you're going to pay your "F-ing" bill as the guy is giving a patronizing goodbye wave. Again "owners"!?!? As I'm walking out she's shouting in front of the other customers "just "F-ing" leave" Clean up the neighborhood and shut them down. It's a shame. The place was alright without the "owners" present Trash Truck read more

Very cute little place. Small space, funky interior decor, great service. Got the Clown Combo, that comes with bacon, eggs, bread, house fries and 2 pancakes. Upgraded the pancakes to Kahlua, wise choice. No disappointed. Food was good, the service was a bit late but the place was super busy on a weekend morning, so I won't hold it against them. OJ was very fresh. Overall, liked the experience. read more

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This place is hit or miss. Wether there is a line or not, it still takes forever and everyone working there seems like they don't want to be there. Unfortunately after this past Sunday we will not be going back. We were there for almost 2 hours and the restaurant was more than half empty. We didn't order drinks or anything just a late lunch but the whole experience was underwhelming and I'd rather watch paint dry while being hungry. read more

Absolutely the most adorable brunch spot. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and there's something for everyone! The portions were big and I left feeling very happy and very full. Also in a great neighborhood with lots of thrifting to do after brunch. read more

I prefer dining local. Been here a few times. Service is usually slow. Today a bit slower than normal. Ordered Avocado Toast which indicated avocado spread with an egg noted as sunny side up. Asked for the egg to be scrambled and was told that was NOT an option for the avocado toast. The avocado was served in slices not a spread. Side salad was very good. Mostly disappointed today. read more

After an impromptu night out (consisting of consuming more alcohol than my current person appreciates) I needed a pick me up... so where better to come for some vegan carbs?! Ba-dum-chh. The inside wasn't too busy and I was able to bring my service animal inside with no trouble. I sat in a cozy corner by the window and was helped by a friendly and attentive server who was thoughtful enough to make a suggestion for my meal! I ordered the vegan sloppy joe with my side choice of a tomato soup with veggies & potatoes. I ordered a house cup of coffee and they provided me soy milk for it instead of half and half for no extra charge (this always means a lot to me because most places unnecessarily charge exorbitant fees for alternative milk and we all know the cost is not THAT different than regular milk) in a little steel creamer pitcher. I was finding the tan to be dizzying (the light refracting perpetually due to the fan blades) and they were very casual and kind about accommodating my request of turning it off. I enjoyed the ambiance and the colors that brightened up this otherwise gloomy and rainy day. I stayed for awhile and slowly finished my coffee and food. Speaking of which! The sloppy joe was exactly like what you would expect it to taste like which is pretty impressive considering it's vegan! The soup was warm and filling and the perfect choice for this day- thanks again to my awesome server for the suggestions! The price points were also surprisingly reasonable; I'm so accustomed to expecting exorbitantly high prices (especially when it's vegan) and my entire meal and coffee was under $17! This is my third visit here and I anticipate it will not be the last. :) read more

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Love this little gem up the street from us. I first fell in love with vegan nachos. It was all I ordered for like a month straight. I finally was able to visit for breakfast and the food was really good. The service was a bit slow, but it was a pretty busy Sunday. Be sure to get there before 10am on the weekend or there could be a wait read more

Vegan and gluten free chocolate chip pancakes! I mean, come on... I have a hard time finding them both in one. Usually it's one or the other. I'm gonna order these so often I'll probably BECOME a chocolate chip pancake. Thanks! read more

Love this place! Great service, delicious menu, something for everyone's dietary needs. Always consistent. A very relaxed atmosphere and plenty of seating. A Chicago gem. read more

Man. I love this little place. If I had any gripe is they give me TOO much food! LOL. I enjoy the super extensive menu and in house made desserts. I don't live close to it but am always willing to make the drive. The service is great and the prices are quite reasonable. One day I'll get a chance to try everything on the menu. Looking forward to it. read more

JUST letting y'all know the pickles aren't really fried But anyways really good service Good hot chocolate read more

Incredible food and service. I can't wait to go back. Stumbled upon this perfect place for breakfast and I need to try their vegan shamrock shake!! read more

Two stars because the staff was nice, although I did feel they weren't being honest when they said the kitchen messed up our order because when the check came out, the "wrong" item was rang up on our ticket. As for the food, We waited nearly 45 minutes for two sandwiches. When they came out, all you could taste was burnt oregano on one sandwich and the other was completely void of any flavor at all. We wanted to like this place but the food and the service was very much lacking. read more