I really like the way they do the two sides with a meal. All the food was pretty good but it felt fairly cramped inside but the outside looked like it would be perfect. read more

Wishbone - Crawfish Cakes with Cheese Grits, Collard Greens, and a Corn Muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had THEE BEST Cajun shrimp and grits. I'm a little biased because I just started eating grits about 2 weeks ago, lol and I have only eaten my mom's grits. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, the grits were creamy. The wait staff were friendly, the mimosas were strong. I will definitely be back. My entire party thoroughly enjoyed the meal. read more

Trash - went here today and had a reservation and they were very rude unprofessional Before you waste your time and go here before Jan 3rd. They are requesting a vaccination card or 72hr Covid test. It does not state this anywhere on there website o when making reservations. The lady who stated we couldn't eat there. Was a general manager and was dismissive. I believe it was enforced because we were black. Oh well I guess our money is no good there read more

I've only been here once but loooved the salmon croquette brunch. I cannot wait to return as it was so delicious. I loved my fresh made juice. It was really really good. The service was quick, we sat at the bar so no wait. Highly recommend! read more

Wishbone - Happy hour menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Every time I come back to Chicago, I've got to have some wishbone. It's always so satisfying that I can't try anywhere else. Love the ambiance and vibe. My friends and I just end up staying there for way too long. read more

My sister and I were trying visit eleven and eleven but it was closed with no warning . Wishbone wasn't far away and served alcohol . I had a Benedict and it was good . I wails try other dishes if I went again but I enjoyed my visit . read more

Wishbone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food! Everything was quick and delicious! Definitely recommend. If you really want soul food this is a great spot! read more

A little Cajun restaurant inside Chicago! I have walked by this place so many times and never thought anything of it but don't make that mistake. This place is great for brunch. I had the crawfish cakes and my friend had the crawfish eggs Benedict. Both were delicious. Friendly staff and upbeat vibes. read more

I loved place so much during my visit to Chicago that I went twice! The bartenders were nice, funny, and quick! The food was AH MAZING! Like I'm still thinking about the catfish and greens lol. It's a Cajun /southern style restaurant and the drinks are really good. Ask for the bartender baby girl lol he's a guy and I told him I would post a review. read more

Wishbone - Salmon Cakes Collard Greens Beans & Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The 3 stars is for their delicious food! Wishbone is a neighborhood gem! Everything we order here is always delicious! We ordered the chicken hash, corn cakes and the shrimp and grits! All amazing! The only issue we had was that our food took forever! We waited for over 50 minutes and then finally asked our server for our food and she said the food is delayed because you ordered poached eggs and those take time. Over 45 minutes? For poached eggs? It was confusing because if that was the case we would've ordered a different style of eggs if we were told. I finally did have to change my eggs and asked for fried eggs and they brought the food out after that. We were entertaining guests and raved about wishbone, our guests ended up being hangry! Actually it was one of our guests who went and complained to the manager. I could understand if some other dishes take longer to make but it was the poached eggs that held us up? This is a popular breakfast spot and we didn't expect that. Well we weren't too happy because no one informed us about the delay with our food until we asked. We waited close to an hour for breakfast! read more

They do not offer any handicapped entrance. They have a door that would be used with a handicap button, but this door is locked and on it is a sign that says "Please use revolving door". As someone who has a difficult time opening doors because of my injury, this was honestly a huge turn off to this restaurant, and is against ADA Compliance. read more

Wishbone - This business is not complying with the ADA in having entrances accessible for people with disabilities - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing as always! Here every weekend, and our server knows what we want without having to tell her. I HIGHLY recommend this place. Consistent service and food for years! read more

Absolutely some of the best southern/Cajun food in Chicago. It seems like they had a few difficult years during Covid, but we hung with them and now the place is humming and it looks like they're expanding their hours. If you get a chance, go for the Happy Hour specials on Friday, it a condensed menu with smaller portions, but it is fantastic! Brunch is fantastic too, and it is so difficult to choose from the great menu offerings, but you'll never go away hungry from this place. Great food, great drinks, great staff and great owners. Also, check out the art work around the restaurant, it is wonderfully egglectic!)) read more

Now look i grew up in the south so i know good southern food when i taste it . Wishbone is definitely top two and it's not two ! Sooo good flavorful fresh omg words can't even explain the food was delicious. I will definitely be back when i come back to visit Chicago ! read more

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When visiting Chicago, my friend suggested we go to Wishbone. I was like "I'm from Texas, why would I want to order Southern Food in Chicago?" Boy was I wrong. This place is awesome. I had the blackened chicken with Collard Greens and Spinach. Man oh man it was so good. So I walk in and the place is really clean. I walk to the restroom to wash my hands and the restroom is not only clean, it smells clean. I walk back to my table and I'm greeted by a waitress that's passing by. I get to my table and we order. After ordering and me expressing my doubt, the food comes fast and smells delicious. I dug into my bowl of greens first, and immediately wished I had another bowl... wow they were so good... The chicken was seasoned and cooked to perfection. This place has great service, great food and is in an area that from what I understand is pretty fun at night. When I return to Chicago, I'll be coming back to this place, but next time I'm ordering a larger serving of greens. read more

This is one of the best Cajun restaurants in Chicago. If you're looking for brunch with a southern/Cajun twist, I highly recommend this place. I ordered the Cajun shrimp and grits with a side of corn bread along with a side of crunchy French toast. The shrimp and grits was the best I've had in quite some time. Perfect amount of spice (if you're into food with a kick) and plenty of shrimp mixed in. I was stuffed at the end of the meal. Service was great - staff were attentative and provided great recommendations. read more

Wishbone - Cajun Shrimp & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is consistently good- especially the Hoppin' John and the blackened chicken. As far as service goes, I give the team a strong "A." Wishbone has been one of my go-to restaurants for years. read more

This place was amazing! Waitress was able to give honest genuine opinion on food, ask for my opinion afterwards as well! Drinks were on point and the perfect amount of alcohol. Atmosphere was beautiful! Highly recommend ! read more

If you're looking for good ol' Southern comfort food, Wishbone has gravy, grits, and carbs a plenty. We typically only go to Wishbone when my parents are in town, and the service and food are always great. That being said, if you're not in a Southern comfort mood, there won't be a lot of options for you on the menu. I can't say it's my favorite spot for brunch (just personal food preference), but it's great for large groups or for when family or friends visit. read more

Wishbone - Crunchy French toast + breakfast feast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Every time I go 2 Wishbone it's always great. Good food and great service. Plus I absolutely luv being able 2 have a brunch drink!

First off, I had no idea Oprah had restaurants. I was visiting Chicago from LA and was taken here by a family member. Secondly, I loved the decor. Makes you feel comfy and like you're in a real Southern restaurant. Service is always a big thing for me, and our server was kind. We went during a slow day, so it slowed her to be attentive but there weren't very many staff there. There were so many options and everything sounded good. I ended up getting the shrimp and grits which were so so so good. Now, it wasn't made the traditional way. They had a creamed sauce that the shrimps and grits were in, I believe mushroom based. Whatever it was, it was a nice twist. It came with a side so I got greens. My family had the salmon cakes, greens and red beans and rice. I tried hers and it was delicious. The red beans and rice were so good. The best part was that it was affordable. Often soul food restaurants can be so expensive. Definitely a just visit foodie spot. read more

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Sometimes restaurant experiences can last as long as a full meal or can be as short as a single to-go order. In my opinion, neither is greater than the other and both ought to be treated with the same importance as the other. Even though I ordered one item to-go, that food item should've been the same quality as one ordered in the restaurant. But this was NOT the case. I entered and ordered from Wishbone on a little whim to have a bit of a meal before work. I saw from the menu posted on the window that there were "Homefries." Fries are usually what I order from any typical restaurant as a small pick-me-up without spending to much money. That was what I ordered from the host stand as soon I entered, with a special request for it to be seasoned with black pepper as well. The hostess ensured me that the order already comes seasoned with salt and pepper. From a quick look around, the restaurant was moderately seated; not busy and not empty either. I assumed I wouldn't have to wait too long for my order. And while that much was true, it was also SUSPICIOUSLY speedy. Not two minutes right after I receiving and signing my receipt, the hostess returns from the kitchen with the fries. After I left and I opened the to-go box, I was met with an utter disappointment of potatoes. It wasn't the fact that I initially thought the potatoes were of the matchstick shape when you normally think of "fries." The BIGGEST PROBLEM was the quality of something that can be so easily cooked and prepared, yet even that failed to meet the absolute lowest expectations of fried potatoes. The "fries" are instead just hash and grilled onions. Moreover, I could tell easily by its texture that it was old, most likely pre-fried, and probably sitting around for a while. It was not crispy, not hot, and MOST IMPORTANTLY NOT SEASONED. The biggest crime to ANY fried potato dish is to not find any ounce of seasoning whatsoever--especially when you requested it to be. I literally could not find one speck, one grain, ONE MINUSCULE GRANULE OF SALT NOR PEPPER NOR ANYTHING. My suspicions were all but confirmed. Whatever cook or chef that made that order probably didn't give any second thought to the quality of my fries that afternoon, and I think it's saddening that the standards for something as simple as fries couldn't have been accomplished by a kitchen that's been operating for so long. Now, if whoever is reading this has made it this far into my long winded review of an order of to-go fries, I'd want them to know that I'm PETTY but that is NOT WITHOUT keen observation and appreciation of the restaurant culture here in Chicago. As I'm closing this review, I see that someone else has claimed Wishbone's food as "soul healing." From these initial impressions and Wishbone's seemingly lack of care of my food, I'd beg to differ. read more

The food was Outstanding! The mimosas were tasty.... but the Host tried to sit us near the sink in the back (NO MAM) read more

Wishbone - Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A few friends and I came here for Sunday brunch. There's a nice outdoor seating area that's perfect for brunch; you can bring your dog friends to brunch if you wish. I totally thought that "chicken fried steak" would be a slab of chicken meat that's been fried, but thanks to my friend, now I know that it's a slab of beef that's fried in the style of fried chicken! I ordered it with Mac & Cheese and Sweet Potato Salad on the side. Although I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the outdoor area on a nice day, I thought the food was so-so. The fried steak was quite heavy, the biscuit was pretty dry, and the sweet potato salad was bland. read more

Wishbone - Chicken fried steak with Mac and Cheese, sweet potato salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Totally worth the wait! My fiancé and I came here on a Sunday a few weeks ago and had a great time. It's pretty fast paced in here which is understandable so I'd recommend looking over the menu before going or while waiting. The food comes out really quick which is a plus and the drinks were soooo good! Brandy Apple Pie (Drink) 5/5 OMG YUMMMM! Mango Mimosa 5/5 has a little rum too ;-) Chicken Sausage 4/5 Cajun Shrimp and Grits 5/5 Fried Catfish 5/5 Home fries 5/5 Eggs 5/5 read more

I have such great memories of Wishbone when I lived and worked in the west loop. Tonight, I stopped by for dinner before a show. I couldn't be happier that I remembered how great the food is here! Not only was the food just as good (if not, better) than I remember, but the service was outstanding. Our server was pleasant and helpful. The chef was able to accommodate a preference. Both were just warm and welcoming. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits. The trout was also amazing. It's so nice when a great restaurant keeps going! We can't wait to return! read more

Today we returned to enjoy our favorites, and it was nice to see the busyness as we all return to socializing and eating out. The food did not disappoint. I had the salmon cakes and my son had kid usual- fried catfish! I also had an amazing cup of coffee after dinner. Also the corn muffins are amazing here (better than my own )! read more

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One of my work buddies we went out to breakfast. I hadn't been a Wishbone in a long time since they relocated and I will say I was disappointment I ordered catfish fillets. He ordered the blackened catfish, which was still good but the fried catfish fillets was like they used old cornmeal and doubled the cornmeal, so it was very like stale like the fish itself underneath the cornmeal was flaky, but the outside was horrible I end up throwing one of the fillets away because it was just that bad will not be returning read more

Located in a cute neighborhood in Chicago, I really enjoyed the southern cuisine of Wishbone. This was the family's first time to Chicago and I enjoyed coming outside of the downtown area. Wishbone boasts on its southern menu and I see why they've been named a favorite in Chicago. The service wasn't great; which explains the 4-star, not a 5-star rating; but I'm only referring to our waiter. He seemed a bit distracted and not very attentive. It was a mini reunion at the table and maybe he thought we just wanted our time to catch up, but I just feel like you can still be attentive when people are in conversation...buuut anyhoo. The food came out fast and it was delicious!!!! My entree: crawfish cakes with eggs and grits. It was different and pleasantly delicious! I wish there was more on my plate, because those two cakes disappeared rather quickly Hubby's entree: blackened chicken. He said he wasn't excited about it. He mentioned it wasn't terrible but the chicken was dry. Children were satisfied for the most part. My son enjoyed his buckwheat pancakes and it filled him up. Daughter had the strawberry pancakes. They cooked the strawberries in the pancakes, which she didn't like (texture) but enjoyed the pancakes. Another daughter had the children's breakfast burrito. It was very bland. It was cheese and eggs...not very appetizing. We sent it back and she got pancakes. So there you go. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. I wish my server was a bit more attentive but we'll be back read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in for lunch today. We waited until AFTER the lunch rush--about 1:30pm on a Wednesday. We were able to sit down right away and had a very nice server. No pulled pork today. They either ran out by 1:30pm or it just was not available at all today. I wish our server had told us that before we had made our minds to eat THAT for lunch. Oh well. We ordered the blackened chicken and the brisket plates. I got a side of collard greens and the Kale Salad and his sides were the mac and cheese and Hoppin' Jack (rice and black beans). It took a LONG time to get our food. Not sure why since the restaurant was not busy. The food arrived hot, which was a bonus. The portion size on the chicken was pretty small but it tasted good and was very juice. The brisket was just okay. I don't think I would order it again. Maybe it was the way it was sliced, but it really reminded me of gyro meat. The sides. The cornbread muffin was good. The collard greens were bland and missing seasoning. The kale salad was the BEST though. I am going to have to try to recreate that at home. The mac and cheese was rather bland as well and we had to doctor it up with some hot sauce. The hoppin' jack was good--smothered in cheese and scallions. Like I said before, our server was very nice. Not the most attentive of servers, but she made up for that in her "perkiness" when she was by our table. I had not been to Wishbone in YEARS and am happy we stopped for a nice change of pace at lunch. read more

Wishbone - Brisket plate with kale salad and collard greens. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came here for brunch and would best describe this place as your traditional brunch spot but with a southern flair. It makes for really interesting dishes like breakfast andouille sausage and a variety of omelettes. Speaking of interesting, what I will remember most about this place was the interior decor and how unique it is. While I was waiting for the food, I found myself gazing up at the giant mural of flying animals. There's also various paintings around the restaurant of abstract animal art, which was really intriguing. I ordered the red eggs for brunch, which was extremely tasty. I would make a few modifications to it, but let me explain the dish. It comes with two eggs any style (our waiter recommended scrambled or over easy) that is under a bed of melted cheese and sour cream. There's also a salsa that comes with it too, but since I'm not a fan of spicy I asked for it on the side (although they insisted it wasn't going to be spicy, I was still skeptical to try it). To the side of the egg/cheese mix is a heaping amount of red beans. While everything was very tasty and flavorful, here are the changes I would make. There were far too many beans on the plate and a lot went to waste. I would also suggest moving the sour cream to the side of the plate as a dipping sauce, that way the flavor of the egg/cheese mix isn't lost in large amounts of sour cream. I would still order this dish again next time! It's a fun restaurant with a lively ambiance! read more

Wishbone - Red Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am heartbroken that the Lakeview location closed down, so I had to make the trek to the west loop. Worth it as usual! The atmosphere is boisterous and friendly. It's always difficult to choose what to order- I miss the hush puppies of the Lakeview location! My go tos are the Cajun shrimp and grits, the blackened catfish, the corned beef hash and the brisket hash. I love how the bloody Mary's have a seafoody taste. The menu is so good all around it's hard to have a regular order! Love the vaulted ceilings and the farm animal murals all around. It gives the space a unique feel. You know you're at wishbone- there's no where else like it in Chicago! Definitely a favorite brunch spot and even though the location near me closed, I'll continue to make it out to west loop for that catfish. read more

Wishbone - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When I turned 50 I decided that catering meals like Thanksgiving and Christmas would be the way to go. Since that time I have been trying different places and trying to find it. This is the one, the entire family agrees we do not need to look any further. The food was amazing!!! Generous portions that even reheat well. We were very happy with the holiday package. read more

Goooooodness! New favorite spot! Fresh food, all the flavors annnnnd the music here! Aaron Frazer came on and I knew this was love lol read more

Wishbone - Apple Pie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Awesome food, clean restaurant and excellent customer service! Each time I order from Wishbone, my order is always on point. Thanks!

I went to W.B. for brunch with an old friend. I had eggs Benedict and my friend had the crunchy French toast. Both meals were amazing and we ended up eating off each others plates. The wait staff was great too; our server Omar was fast and attentive. It was such a great experience - my friend had been very sick for some time with no appetite, but this meal upped her spirits and she ate more than she had in months! Great place and food in a fun atmosphere! read more

This morning, my date and I sat outside on the patio for an early brunch at Wishbone. Sun + Southern food = Vitamin D + fat = perfection. We split a Jambalaya Omelet with Cheese Grits and Biscuits and Gravy...all of which were the right amount of salty, greasy, creamy, and delicious. Overall, a great way to simultaneously soak up alcohol from the night before and raise those HDL levels for super cheap. It was literally a $20 breakfast for two. Also, parking was shockingly easy to find in the West Loop. Fyi for those morning lushes: we tried to order a bloody mary but got shot down because the bar doesn't open until 10:30 AM. Hey Wishbone, the early birds need the booze most! read more

Wishbone - Jambalaya Egg White Omelet with Corn Muffin and Cheese Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We loved our meal, which was shocking reasonably priced. I had the fried catfish with Mac and plenty cheese and collards cooked with turkey wings. Now that's what I 'm talking about! No overpowering smoke taste! Excellent job! My husband had the trout cooked in butter, and he LOVED it! We both tried appetizers, and I had the New England clam chowder, which had plenty of clams with a good stock base, and HE had the jambalaya, which he said was also very good with just the right flavor and spice profile. That chocolate mouse was to die for! The staff was fantastic! We definitely plan to make a return trip very soon! read more

Parking is horrible, valet is minimum $8.00. I would think twice due to these issues! Seated promptly on New Year's Eve afternoon. The place was packed too. I like to see business booming, good sign of good food. We got seated at a cozzy corner table near a window and surprisingly it wasn't cold. We asked the waiter questions about dishes concerning cheese, pork, & beef because I, nor my friend don't eat those items or things made with them and the server was nonchalant and uncaring about our concerns. So we ordered "safe items" -1 star for his lack luster/busy attitude there. We got shrimp gumbo and shrimp & grits. To me the gumbo was overpriced and not worth it. It was just ok. It had shrimp, chicken, sausage & fish in it. It was more jambalaya ish to me not gumbo ish. I ate most of it. It was served w/a delicious corn muffin. Their mimosas are also nice and tasty too. Not sure I'm interested in returning honestly, nothing on the menu worth running back to try other than my interest in trying the crispy french toast, but I won't rush I'll tell ya that much. read more

Wishbone - Shrimp Gumbo $13.50 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This food was sooooo good! Definitely in my top two, but it ain't two. I got the Cajun Shrimp and grits. It was so flavorful I can't wait to come back. read more

Wishbone - Cajun Shrimp & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois