Love this breakfast spot! The place has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making it a great place to start the day. The food is excellent, and there are plenty of options on the menu, so there's something for everyone. We stopped by on a beautiful Sunday morning and were lucky enough to grab one of the outdoor tables. The nice weather made the whole experience even better. As expected in downtown Chicago, parking can be a bit of a challenge, and the restaurant was packed with people. We ended up waiting about 10 minutes before getting seated, which wasn't bad considering how busy it was. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and experience were well worth it. I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely be coming back again soon. read more

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On a scale of 1-10 Service = 2 18%Gratuity automatically included for poor service. We rounded up to 20% because that's what we do. French Toast Flight bottom side burnt in places. Presentation=2 5 flavors Strawberry and Peach the other 3 We're not identifiable. Ordered jerk chicken omelet Alfredo =5 Catfish scrambled eggs and fried potatoes = 10 was delicious. Drove 75 miles from Wisconsin as I am a foodie. Would I go back? No. Message to the owner, When you ask your customer how was there food put your phone down and give them 100% of your attention. How rude! My family owns a very successful BBQ restaurant in Waukegan Illinois I am very much aware of how customers should be treated. Good service and good food will definitely get you repeat customers and recommdations. read more

Overall, we had a fine time here. The place is super cute and they have a menu with a lot of great options. We showed up with a group of 6 and were able to get a table outside in the shade right away. The espresso martinis were delicious. My tuna melt was excellent and we all loved the breakfast corn dogs. The issue we encountered was that my friend was served her breakfast sandwich on a moldy bagel. When she pointed it out to the server, he kind of played it off but offered to have it remade. He came back later and told her she was right that it was mold and they had to throw out an entire thing of bagels.... But then still charged her full price for her meal. I wouldn't have expected at least a discount once he admitted it was mold! We were here visiting and I'm not sure we'd come back. read more

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Honestly, this food was so bomb! Lol I still think about those cinnamon roll pancakes. Yum! I had the cinnamon roll pancakes w/ chicken sausage & fried potatoes. Papa had two meals lol. He had the jerk chicken omelette w/ fried potatoes & waffle. He rated his food 9/10 & didn't leave a crumb. We also shared a mimosa tower & it got the job done. There was a 45 minute wait & we were starving but ended up grabbing a seat at the bar so it only took about 15 mins. Our server at the bar was friendly & got our orders in quickly (we were starving). They were playing some hip hop/ r&b but it's not a party & we really appreciated that. read more

The Brunchery - Waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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BLUF: Credit card fees, auto gratuity (on parties of 1+), and subpar food. Definitely a skip. Service (3/5): Service wasn't anything special. She came around to check in, and then never again. Someone else was filling up our waters as she was standing on the sidelines. Credit card processing fees and automatic gratuity (even on a table of 2). I'm not a fan of either of those. Gratuity is gratuity. Not a requirement. It should be based on the service provided, not prices of subpar dishes. And credit card processing fees? It's 2026. Either take a hit on that or just add that to the price of the food like every other place in the world. Food (2/5): The wrap was flavorless and dry as the desert. It is NOT worth it. The sandwich was good. I love sourdough bread. I make it every weekend. But... this bread was NOT a good choice for this sandwich. The food would just come out of the holes and turned into a huge mess. The plate was too small for the food, so the table was becoming a mess as I was trying to bite into the sandwich and everything falling apart. Ambiance (3/5): The artwork and greenery were cute. There are garage-door-like windows that were opened to create a breeze, but it let in a lot of car smoke since this place is right on the street. It was also hot outside, so we were a little uncomfy in the resturant with all the windows open and the sunlight streaming in. read more

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Love that the patio is dog-friendly. They brought out a water bowl which was so sweet. The service was a little slow but I think they were training up new employees. The food was good but prices were quite high and there's an automatic 18% gratuity that they did not warn us about so I'm warning you. I don't think we'll be back but it's always popping so hope you give it a chance! read more

The Brunchery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was amazing, literally some of the best brunch I've had in the whole city. And the space is gorgeous was perfectly decorated at the time for St Patrick's - perfect for Instagram. The downside to this experience was the service. Despite us coming in on a Friday morning the place was pretty slow, it seemed like they had a full house just with staff but it still took us so long to get our check it really impacted our overall take away. I'm looking forward to coming back in for the redemption because the food was really THAT good. read more

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Decided to try it out everyone was raving about the food. It was all over the Internet. I had the Alfredo chicken omelette. The broccoli is raw. The hashbrowns were basic. The best part of the meal was the toast and the mimosa. The mimosa was good. The service was OK nothing spectacular. It's basic. read more

The Brunchery - Cotton candy, mimosa, and Alfredo chicken omelette. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The establishment is bright and has a nice atmosphere. Seems to be a fan favorite in the area. We were seated pretty quickly, but our server did not come over for about 10/15 mins and kind of rush us through our questions, he said we should have a special menu but never brought it (we were facing were you couldn't see the specials menu). The mimosas hit, great flavor options there, like dragonfruit and peach. I ordered the short ribs and purple grits and a side of pancakes, the pancakes were delicious. The short ribs and purple grits were okay, I was expecting a hunk of short ribs but it was more of shredded with gravy and too many bulb onions. read more

The Brunchery - Short ribs & Purple Grits with a side of pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The menu here has so many things that sound good! I had to ask the waiter to help me choose out of my top options and we settled on the jerk chicken Alfredo omelette and the loaded hash browns. I was advised to get them without cheese because the cheese can be a lot but when I tasted them they definitely could have used something. I assume they may have been more enjoyable with the cheese added. However, that omelette was so good! I definitely recommend it if you're feeling a savory option. Overall the place was cute and service was fine. I would absolutely return to try something else. read more

The Brunchery - Jerk Chicken Alfredo Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The vibe,the people,the food, the Chef are absolutely amazing! Run don't walk to experience this Northside gem. Get you an Espresso Martini!

One of my favorite places to come and brunch. Warm welcoming vibes and delicious food and mimosas. Everything about this place was nothing more than amazing. Friendly and attentive staff. Cute decor and outside patio. Just an FYI - They don't take reservations. Get there early to get a table and find parking. This place gets super crowded. Social media has put this place on the map. The apple and dragon fruit mimosa are my favorite. The French toast flight - strawberry, lemon zest, blueberry crunch and caramel apple are all delicious. The bacon was a little too salty. read more

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Haven't been here in 3 years since it was called Frances and I see why. It get crowded on the weekends and you sit pretty close to the next table. Parking is hard to come by in the area. I ordered the fried deviled eggs and these were just right with just the right amount of onion on it for me. My friend had fried catfish and eggs with hashbrowns. I ordered the special which was suppose to be jerk red snapper in a garlic sauce. My friend enjoyed her food, me not so much. There was nothing jerk about the red snapper and the sauce needed more garlic. I will say it tasted fresh but no flavor at all. I had eggs and cheesy hash browns. The hashbrowns were the highlight for me even ordered some to go. No issue with the service, Jesus was our waiter. read more

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OK, y'all this place was amazing. Everyone of us enjoyed our food from the catfish, to the purple grits and lamb, to a strawberry shortcake French toast. Everything was super delicious. The mimosa flight was great, and they even let us take it to go. The shrimp deviled egg is a must do not leave this place without treating yourself to that!! Our server Anthony was amazing,vey charming! read more

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This was recommended to be a great place to eat breakfast. I was seated immediately, as I got there at opening. The server Anya was nice. It took awhile to get some help and there were a lot of people working. I overheard another guest say that there were more employees than guests! The food came to the table and it was quite salty. I tried to drink my coffee in hopes to offset it, but it was not helping as it tasted burnt. I was so disappointed because shrimp and grits are one of my favorite dishes! The guests next to me were very friendly and told me that they were unhappy with their food too. When you are on vacation and looking for a fun place to eat, you really hate to see it turn out like this. The prices were a bit high, so $28 for shrimp and grits would have been worth it if they were good! No one tried to make it right, no one tried to fix it. Did not live up to the hype. read more

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Stopped here for brunch and overall had a solid experience. Street parking was available, and while they don't take reservations in the morning, it might be worth planning ahead if you're aiming to come closer to noon since it definitely gets busy. Service was good and attentive despite the crowd. The space has a nice ambiance, and I really enjoyed the decorations--it gives off a cozy, welcoming brunch vibe. It did feel a bit crowded at times, with some tables pretty shoulder to shoulder, but that's expected during peak brunch hours. Their menu has plenty of options, including a good variety for vegetarian and vegan diners, which makes it easy to find something for different preferences. Food-wise, everything was enjoyable overall, though the poached egg could use a little improvement--it wasn't quite as on point as I'd hoped. Still, it didn't take away too much from the experience. I'd say this is a great spot for a casual hangout or family brunch. Personally, I'm not sure it would be my first pick for a date spot, but definitely solid for catching up with friends or family. read more

The Brunchery was a nice choice for my girls trip to Chicago. Firstly I love that it's black owned, and if I'm not mistaken the chef was walking around a little checking on the tables - great great service. I decided to branch out and try the jerk shrimp and purple grits. It wasnt my favorite but I can say I tried it. The three shrimp you got were good and cooked/seasoned well however the grits really just were extremely lumpy and didn't have much taste.. 5/10. More than likely would pass next time. My friends had fish & eggs and I think a waffle. They enjoyed their food. Everything smelled great. Though everything came hot, it was a good bit of a wait. However it was PACKED on the day we came. It felt like our table was so crowded with the big party in the booth behind/next to us. As far as ambiance it was your typical relaxed urban atmosphere.Music was on point and everyone seemed happy and calm. Definitely willing to support another black business again when I have a chance! read more

The Brunchery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Now that I have become a suburbanite, I don't get back into the city to dine out often. I was catching up with some friends later in the day, so I got a head start with breakfast. I ordered a French toast flight that came with strawberry, blueberry, lemon, caramel, and a chef's recommendation. I had scrambled eggs and cheesy hashbrowns with the toast. It was all good, for real. In my usual fashion, I arrived shortly after they opened for business. So, it wasn't crowded. As time passed, I noticed it filling up. I imagine it gets busy an hour or so after they open for the day. I'm glad that I stopped in. Whenever I am in the city in the morning on the North Side, I will pop in again. read more

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Was in Chicago and definitely had to try this place out. Heavily underestimated the wait times as well as the seating arrangements. I do not believe that we could make reservations so when we arrived the place was packed from wall to wall (not even kidding). Think it was about a 40 minute wait time. It's kind of compact and congested inside. Hard to maneuver without bumping into anyone, but it loved the theme. It was decorated festively throughout the interior. Drinks and food came out pretty quickly despite it being crowded. We tried the mimosa flight that came with beautiful mimosas. They were tasty and had a kick to them. I tried the Jerk Chicken Alfredo Omelette and my bf tried the Catfish Executive. Food was pretty good. Be sure to check your receipt though! read more

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Stopped in for brunch and everything was on point from start to finish. I ordered the Executive Steak and Eggs, and it was absolutely delicious -- perfectly cooked and seasoned just right. My daughter was celebrating her birthday, and she went with the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. They were a hit! Soft, warm, and full of that cinnamon flavor she loves. My girlfriend had the Catfish and Eggs and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. The decor was clean and modern, and I really liked the open space -- it gives the place a relaxed, welcoming vibe. The staff was very attentive and genuinely friendly, which made the experience even better. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend! read more

The Brunchery - Bacon Flight was really delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a beautifully decorated spot for brunch. Although they pack us in there, the service was great. I went with a group of friends, all of which ordered something different. When we were finished, I don't think there was much food left on the plates. I ordered the catfish plate with the eggs and potatoes. I literally could not stop eating the catfish and ate the entire thing. The potatoes and the eggs were cooked to my liking and my latte was on point. The other girls had the tuna melt, a burger, tuna salad wrap, and veggie omelet. Let not forget about the mimosa flight with all the juice options! Those were delicious as well! Overall the place was great, from the service to the food, oh and the music inside! The only bad thing was the parking. I'd definitely go back! read more

I went on my birthday. All my food was good. I can't wait to come back. It was just my son and I, my waitress was a sweetheart and was cracking jokes with me. It's so pretty in there. We took a bunch of pics at the picture wall too. read more

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The restaurant itself was so cute, bright and colorful - if you're looking for vibes for a fun brunch this is absolutely the place! The food however was hit or miss - all of our sides lacked flavor and needed salt/seasoning and some of the fruit had an odd artificial flavor. But the main meals were good and the sampler of waffles was very fun. read more

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Stopped by for a Friday lunch and the food was amazing! They do auto-add gratuity despite party size and has a small transition fee if you use CC. Ordered biscuit & gravy, and bacon flight. Biscuit was loaded with gravy, which was how I like it lol. I also the idea of bacon sampler as I got to try different types of bacon, although it will be even better had they have thick-cut bacon. The only sad part was the bloody mary was a bit weak, but I'm going back to try other options. read more

My friends and I came here to celebrate my best friend's engagement, and The Brunchery was the perfect choice! It's such a cute, cozy spot with pastel decor, a flower wall photo op, and a bar that says "Love You Brunch." Brunch vibes...think chic tea party energy. The owner was friendly. He shared his background... eight years of culinary training in New York and Chicago...and it shows. The food was amazing. I had the shrimp and grits (they're purple!) with a savory gravy and big, flavorful shrimp. A touch salty but still delicious. I also tried the French Toast Flight...the caramel one was my favorite, and the butter was heavenly. My friends enjoyed their food and cleaned their plates. The drinks were the highlight for me...they have mimosa, martini, and margarita flights! So tasty and colorful. It does get busy (our wait for four was about 45-60 mins), but the service was great once seated. In order to be seated everyone in your party MUST be there. Definitely worth it for brunch with your girls or a cute date. Highly recommend! read more

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Too long of a wait to get seated. Not organized check in. Do not recommend. Please reconsider.

I came here with friends for a Sunday breakfast experience. I came at around 10 AM and I was surprised because there were a few people there already seated. I was thinking that I was an early bird and there wouldn't be that many people. The decor is very cute. It has kind of a southern shabby chick vibe also you must take a photo at the floral wall before you leave or right when you come in. One thing to know is they will not seat you until your entire party arrives so it's very important that your entire party arrives at once. We sat down and ordered the catfish deviled eggs. The presentation looks great. Always surprised me how they fry a deviled egg and place pieces of fried catfish on top. This was not for me and I didn't care for it. I would pass on it. The flight of French toast?! Amazing! 1 million. I was surprised at how amazing it was. All of them, every darn flavor was just dreamy. All of us ordered the chicken and waffles and we really enjoyed it. The waffle comes with a chipotle hot sauce syrup that's interesting. Waffle is nice, it does have a lot of all spice so if you are ok with that, it's cool. Chicken was flavorful and seasoned well. Service was great. We really liked our server as she was very attentive and pleasant. Gratuity is already added in the bill which is cool. Parking is tough! You will circle to find parking a bit but go as early as you can and park by McDonald's. Sundays free parking! read more

Food was amazing, you can taste every individual flavor at once! The service was equally as amazing with my my waiter being there every step of the way. And let me tell you... the quality, setup, and all the places to take pictures is top-notch. read more

Came here with a friend at 10:30am on a Saturday and there was no wait for a table which was amazing. We sat outside and the ambiance was ok, the seating was a little outdated but the area is nice. The service was amazing and quick. I got the nova lox sandwich and it came on a board so I could build it myself and this was delicious and an amazing idea! I loved putting my sandwich together and the ingredients all tasted fresh. My friend liked the fruit and said the waffle was tasty. The French toast flight also looked amazing, but we decided to not do a heavy sweet breakfast and I was still impressed with their other food options. Overall: great brunch spot in Lincoln Park that's reasonably priced with good service. Would definitely come back. read more

The Brunchery - Nova Lox Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Upon entering, I was actually glad the restaurant was empty (Tuesday morning)-- there were only two other customers eating. The decor were beautiful and definitely set a nice tone. However, the experience was not what I expected. To start, my pop was flat, so I sent it back. The waitress seemed a bit confused and asked if it had gas, it just had no flavor at all. I decided to stick with water after that. We ordered the bacon flight, and the presentation was horrible. Almost all the slices had a burned look, One slice came broken into pieces, and every slice was cold. Needless to say, all of the food that came out was cold -- nothing had any warmth to it. The French toast flight looked beautiful presentation-wise, but the taste was just okay. The raspberry french toast was extremely sweet not enjoyable. The strawberry French toast definitely had the best flavor out of everything we tried. For the restaurant being nearly empty, I expected much better attentiveness from the waitress. Our table never received napkins, so I had to grab some from a nearby table myself. I also never got a refill on my water, and I'm used to restaurants at least offering refills without having to ask. The most bothersome part was having to get up and find my waitress just to pay the bill. I eventually found her eating at the front counter. Will I return? No -- but at least I can say I tried it once. read more

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Went for brunch here today with friends and sadly, this restaurant is way overhyped. Service is subpar and the food is nothing to write home about. I ordered a skillet and a side of pancakes (I wanted a side of french toast but the server said that was not an option). The skillet took a while to come out and was not worth the wait. It was completely bland and the broccoli was raw. The other food my friends ordered were overcooked and also bland. When asked how our food was, we provided honest feedback and were told they would let us know what the manager can do, however, no one returned. Not sure if it was a bad day but we will definitely not be returning. read more

Disappointed with my birthday brunch here. They don't take reservations so we came right after they opened for a Saturday brunch. Restaurant was pretty empty and we were promptly seated. The restaurant is bright and cute inside. For drinks we had the mimosa flight (cotton candy, blood orange, peach, and dragon fruit), blood orange screwdriver, and a lemon drop. I noticed the blood orange mimosa was a different color (as shown in the pictures, looked and tasted like regular orange juice). I brought this to the waitress attention and said I wanted the mimosa redone with blood orange juice. She then brought me a small side glass of the juice about 5 minutes later. I told her again I wanted the drink remade/replaced since it was not blood orange juice in it, not adding more juice into my premixed cocktail. I got the actual drink about 10 minutes after that. This is an example of the type of service we received while there. The actual blood orange mimosa was amazing & the cotton candy one was fun, I definitely recommend. For food we got the strawberry French toast, catfish executive, and the great since 38 special. French toast was good, catfish executive was missing flavor, it tasted like nothing was seasoned, just cooked. Asked for hash browns well done for 38' and they were not so we sent them back and waited almost 30 minutes for the replacement. The service was the most disappointing part of this visit. Waiting over 10 minutes for silverware that should've been on the table, replacement items because items were not made correctly, etc. really put a damper on the experience. We were constantly having to flag down staff because no one was checking in, waited on our check for over 20 minutes, etc. Really wanted to like this establishment as we love to support Black establishments & love the restaurant idea but unfortunately don't think we'll be back. read more

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Absolutely love this place. I originally found it on IG. We were able to visit when in Chicago. We did the mimosa flights which were really good. Also the chicken and waffles were amazing. The service was great and the vibe was perfect. Highly recommend checking out this place. read more

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Expect to finish your food before getting your mimosa flight, one hour later and still didn't receive. They said another 15 mins after that hour. read more

Very busy but worth the wait. Ambiance very nice and the service was responsive and kind. I would recommend read more

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3.5 - the food was the best part of this experience. I got the breakfast burrito and it was very tasty. U do need ur whole party to be seated. I will say it was kind of a lot in terms of ambiance and there were bugs everywhere. There were a lot of windows open but it was a little distracting and hot. The server was nice but barely checked up on us. 18% tip is also included so good to know. read more

The Brunchery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything is good here. Food, customer service and drinks! This place never disappoints. If you're in the neighborhood, you must try it. read more

The Brunchery - Food was sooo good and fresh. I've been here a few times and each time it never disappoints. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The drinks are 10/10!! The food looked amazing. We were only in for drinks and they absolutely did not disappoint!!! The espresso martini hit 100%. It was hands down the best I've ever had. Can't wait to come back and try the food. So many amazing things coming out of the kitchen. read more

The Brunchery - Valentine's martini and espresso martini!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This spot is a whole brunch vibe. The creativity in the menu really shines, and it's a fun place to explore unique takes on familiar dishes. While there's room for improvement in a few areas based off my own preferences, overall it was a great experience. What we ordered: * Bacon Flight - 6/10. The jalapeño and pork belly were easily the highlights--packed with flavor and cooked just right. The rest of the lineup didn't leave much of an impression, but the concept is fun. * French Toast Mega Flight - 8/10. Sweet, indulgent, and a great way to sample multiple toppings. Perfect if you can't decide on just one style of French toast. * Jerk Chicken Alfredo Omelette w/ Loaded Fries - 7/10. Loved the flavor--spicy, creamy, and well-seasoned. I just wish the omelette was actually stuffed instead of topped. That would've taken it to the next level. The loaded fries were crispy and satisfying. Overall: The Brunchery is a solid pick for bold brunch flavors and creative pairings. A few execution tweaks and it could easily be a go-to brunch staple. I'd come back to try more from the menu and definitely some of their drinks! For more food adventures, follow me on TikTok: @essentialeats read more

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I came with two girlfriends this weekend and had an amazing time! Amy was our server and she was very attentive, kind, and patient. We ordered the mega French toast flight and it was delicious! We also ordered the lobster omelette, which was very flavorful and well seasoned. The music here is great! The vibes are immaculate! If you make plans to go to the brunch, you will not be disappointed. read more