Having been a customer of this fine little restaurant for over ten years I can declare that the quality of the food and service is excellent. Three cheers! read more

I live in the area and try to come here when I can. I had the lox and bagel today and the lox were amazing!!!! Reminds me of my childhood as I pretty much grew up on them! Easy pick up as it's all online. I'd take a picture of my food, but I ate it all. :) read more

One of my favorite places in Chicago! Great drinks, food and most of all amazing staff. Would recommend this for a coffee, snack, glass of wine or a dinner. read more

Omigawww I'm in love with this place. It makes me want to squeal and kick my legs like a little girl. I'm trying my best to suppress these impulses since I'm writing this review at work. Anyway, here's why. Steak for $17, perfectly med-rare as requested. Beautiful hash browns and pan-fried potatoes.. how do they get them so crispy?! Option for spinach caesar, uh brilliant. Delicious new orleans burger, especially with those pretzel buns! Cozy spot just off the craziness of rush/division, could def be a regular here. The sweetest servers, ps I want to be your friend, guys. Casual but also kinda nice.. if that makes any sense. Artwork for sale I think on the walls. AHH love it. I've been charmed, and I think you will be too. read more

Visited The 3rd Coast Cafe and Wine Bar 9/10/2013 and it was just what the doctor ordered after our walk in the beautiful 94 degree Chicago heat. Chicago's Old Town was very quaint. We enjoyed all the shops and peeking at the restaurant menus but decided to eat closer to our destination since we just wanted a beverage and snack as we had a big lunch when we met my niece, mid afternoon. 3 rd Coast was a good choice. My dining partner had eggs and toast and I had one of their daily specials a "Coast Soup" ramen bowl with chicken broth, ginger and garlic and a couple hot peppers. The eggs were over easy as requested and the ramen and broth were delicious with a nice full bodied chicken flavor and more gingery than one finds in traditional pho. Very tasty! I had a scoop of Homer's Cappuccino Chip Ice Cream to satisfy my sweet tooth. It was a great flavor and with Chicago's extreme heat that day a good substitute for a coffee. Service was very good. Chicago IS my kind of town!!!!! read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Coast Soup of the Day, pho like with a light chicken broth, more ginger and red chile spice than is traditional in pho. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While this place may not be for everyone, it sure is close to perfection. Located just north of the Walgreens at Division and Dearborn, super close to the Clark/Division Redline stop and the Broadway, Clark, and Division bus lines, Third Coast has been one of my favorite hang-outs since I moved to Chicago. I used to work in the area and afterwards would head on over for some delicious grub and its inviting, homey, almost hypnotic atmosphere. Being at the garden level really helps transport your body and mind to an otherworldly state. You just seem to forget time is passing outside without having to stare at all the hustlers and bustlers on the sidewalk. There are windows that you can see out from, don't get me wrong--it's not a dungeon--but you just don't seem to notice the outside world. The food is excellent greasy spoon fare. What it is not is gourmet, exotic, organic, fusion, or some other type of haute-cuisine nomiker that is good for visiting friends from "Bon Appetit" or "Food and Wine." This is much more of a Rachel Ray joint where you could bring that chronic eater and hear 1000 "yum-os" before the meal were through. The breakfasts come in overwhelming proportions, the sandwiches are always humongous and come with a large salad or a cup of their delicious soup, or some other choices (I can't remember). If you order the salad, ask for light on the dressing or they'll smother it, which isn't always so bad except when you're on a diet. Then there's some decent entrees and classic desserts. Of course there are drinks and coffee to add to the fun, and I must say their coffee is very good, bespeaking it as a truly classy joint. I am not sure but I would imagine they buy whole bean and grind it on site. The prices are middle of the road. I would not call this expensive for the area at all, and I don't even know if I would call it expensive at all. Considering the portions are so huge, you definitely get your money's worth. A few recommendations: the Mexican steak and eggs breakfast; the breakfast sandwiches (plain old egg and cheese, or with bacon or with ham); the Dutch club; the applewood smoked bacon BLT; and for the chicken salad lover, the Coronation chicken salad sandwich (not for you if you don't like curry). Also, for a quick snack, the quesadilla is a good choice. I can't stress enough that this place is more importantly about its ambiance. The staff is friendly and patient, if not a little slow but they're always busy. The place is so warm and inviting that it is perfect for a cold winter's night. Go with a book in hand, your journal, or just a friend for a deep conversation. You won't be dissapointed. read more

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Went for a group meal with some friends and family. Pretty tasty food, with a nice wine selection. I got the Cajun Chicken Penne http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7mCeefskNUtOkzxt_MLHKA?select=ZbBLPi81WeAB0anGyOgdFw and had it at spicy. Not that spicy or cajuny for this southern californian, but i guess since it was supposed to be more of an alfredo sauce, it was still good. I had a cup of gazpacho soup as the appetizer and it was delicious. My wife got the ravioli, which might have been one of the day's specials, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7mCeefskNUtOkzxt_MLHKA?select=a2IrFmd95VKkdY-U7Wdd8A and while it was good, it was, like most ravioli plates, just not quite filling. One of my friends got a skirt steak i think, but only thought it ok. Our service was great - answering our questions and getting our food and drinks in a timely manner. We happened to be sitting next to a growing table of a local spanish club, so got to overhear a group practicing spanish through the whole meal. The only odd thing was that a woman came in and tried to get us to sign a petition to get a candidate on the ballot. Alas for her, 2/3 of us were from out of state. This seemed a bit odd that the restaurant would allow someone to pester the diners. While I'm supportive of the democratic process, hitting up people while they are eating at a restaurant isn't cool. Good food, nice wine, and a nice upscale neighborhood place to walk over to. read more

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Can you say fantastic food great service and a huge variety... Well come here. Lots of variety and even gluten-free if you need it. We had a wonderful breakfast everything was hot fresh and fast read more

Wonderful place for lunch/breakfast. Great, friendly service. Just really nice people with good food. The owner works in the business and it shows how much she cares. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here mid/late afternoon after exploring a museum and was absolutely famished. My friend had looked the place up via yelp and said "whatever I get, I'm also getting a scone on the side, so don't judge!". I would NEVER judge a person for wanting a delicious breakfast food, and as soon as I passed the pastry case with them inside, saw they had raspberry, and that it was served with whipped cream, I had need for one as well! Their menu and pics posted by fellow yelpers made my decision all too difficult. Everything sounded great! I kept flipping the menu back and forth before I decided on a burger. I was pleasantly surprised to see that soup was a side option, as well as hash browns or a salad. There was the slightest inkling of a chill in the air so I went with a cup of their spicy garbanzo barley soup, the Baja Burger and the raspberry scone. The waiter working seemed to be the only one managing the register and all the tables. It wasn't super busy, but for one person, I guess it was kind of a lot. He dropped menus on the table that he'd just taken from another table, and by the first time he came around to greet us, it was already decision time for all the food. He came off as a little rushed and abrupt. We ordered food, and diet cokes and began our tortuous wait. I was a little disappointed to see that the pops were served in cans. AKA- no free refills. Bummer, could've used a little more of that caffiene! Food came out relatively shortly after, and everything was delicious. I LOVED the soup- mild spice, loaded with beans and barley... I'm definitely going to hunt out a recipe for it! The burger was juicy, a little greasy, had a decent amount of avocado on it and TONS of pepperjack cheese- Just what the doctor ordered! The scone was quite large, had a fair amount of raspberries on it, and was also pretty good. It wasn't a life changing experience, I'd say the soup was the closest food item for that. My friend ordered similar with an omelet meal, scone and coke. We left with leftovers and our total was like $42. I thought it was reasonable for what we got. I'd come back again. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Baja burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is your neighbourhood café serving breakfast all day with brunch options in the weekends. Friendly staff and a warm décor. Very good value for your money. read more

It's a great spot. Good food. Relaxing environment. Well-priced. I will definitely be back!

This is not the most memorable meal you'll have but it's a solid choice for breakfast. I love the kid's artwork on the walls. it definitely added to the enjoyment for us, but then we're kind of an artsy group. I can't really see this as a wine bar - the ambience is maybe a bit Spartan. We shared a short stack of buttermilk pancakes and a house omelet. They were both very good. The short stack is enough for a meal, especially if you're on a budget. My daughter got a full stack with chocolate chips and ate half. I tried them and they were really good too. We also had a mimosa, which had brut champagne I think. Kind of dry for us, but that's just a question of personal taste. If you're like us a used to spumante, keep this in mind. Service was fine. prices are fine for the neighborhood, plus it's nice to have a place where you can just walk in and get a table on a weekday, I'd think. If we lived closeby we'd be back for sure. Nothing spectacular, but solid. read more

Had breakfast there 2 times while my visit from NYC . My boyfriend had a GIANT amazing French toast w bananas and walnuts - a must try if you not counting those calories ! I had a veggie sandwich with a side Ceesar salad , thumbs up for carrying GLUTEN FREE BREAD for food nerds like me ;) Service was friendly both times, cool diner with a hip vibe. Can get pretty crowded for brunch so don't mind a wait read more

3rd Coast Cafe - French toast YUUUUUMMM - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food and good size this place is alway popular on Sunday for brunch it has a family dinner feel with great taste. Great potion. With a mix of flavor in each dish with a Chicago twist to push over the edge read more

Breakfast tacos were amazing. Green sauce that accompanied was amazing. Really enjoyed this little cafe. Loved that they offered almond milk as substitution when I asked for a cappuccino. The cappuccino was also sooo foamy and delicious. Would come back next time I'm in Chicago. read more

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We had a spectacular dinner here last night to celebrate our dear friends' 25th wedding anniversary. 25-30 guests were flawlessly served in a semi-private space just off the main room, and every single thing was just picture perfect. We were served by Janet (the lovely owner) and Marlene (who was also our mixologist). Wine was top-notch and cocktails were to die for. The food was every bit as superb as any $120/plate wedding dinners I've had at fine hotel restaurants. Caesar's salad, goat cheese bruschetta, asparagus, crispy fried potatoes, baked salmon, artichoke ravioli, and lemon chicken were nonpareil, followed by a lovely dessert plate with cheesecake, chocolate, and berries. We were stuffed! I would not hesitate to book this place for a dinner party for friends, family, or my best customers. I look forward to returning soon! read more

One of my favorite and go to restaurants in Chi! It never disappoints. From breakfast to lunch to dinner, everything I've had has been amazing! read more

Love the 3rd. coast- It is a great neighborhood place 4 every meal-- It is casual, friendly, w/wonderful dining selections

3rd Coast Cafe offers quality food with a great neighborhood feel.I love the vintage air to it, along with great artwork throughout. I could tell that many of the diners here were regulars. I had the coronation chicken salad sandwich which was so delicious! I love curry chicken salad, and this took it to a whole other level. It was so flavorful and perfect on a baguette. I am leery of baguettes because they are sometimes too hard, but this one was fresh with just a bit of crunch. We had great service as well. I particularly enjoyed the cappucini cocktail too. I can definitely see myself as a regular here if I lived nearby and appreciate the diversity of the menu. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Coronation chicken salad sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great quick/ classic breakfast spot. I recommend the breakfast sandwich and omelettes. Waiter was friendly and recommended a drink not on the menu(hot apple cider with a shot of red wine, it was delicious !) read more

I've walked by this place so many times and always thought it looked so charming. Finally I went for brunch with friends on a Sunday. We had a lot of fun talking and catching up. The atmosphere of this place is quaint and not to crazy which can sometimes be hard to find for Sunday brunch. We arrived just in time for my friends to be served bloody Mary's and they said they were great! Now onto the food: I had eggs Benedict and it was a little over cooked but still good and all my friends enjoyed their meals as well. The menus is not very big but I will be back to try something different! They have a small bakery counter with good looking scones and muffins so I will for sure grab one of those one day! I had a bite of my friends chocolate chip scone and it was perfect! Not to dry like scones can be. I can't wait to come back here again to enjoy another meal with friends. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Eggs Benedict with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a great find! I'm from California and this is my last day her in Chicago. I needed to find a great lunch place around town and this one caught my eye. I'm sure glad I picked it. It's inside the hotel entrance to the side. The ambience is divey but the food is delicious. If you get a burger cooked under well I suggest you get an extra napkin! The meat was juicy and everything went perfectly together. A great well balanced burger goes great with the Ceasar salad. I'm very happy I chose this place. I would definitely come back again! read more

3rd Coast Cafe - One of the best burgers! Malibu Burger with Ceasar salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious and affordable brunch! We were seated right away at about 10ish on a Saturday morning. It was a homey feel, a good mix of people there. We ordered the turkey and Brie sandwich and the lox Benedict. Both dishes were a success! I thought the turkey and Brie was so delicious by far. The lox Benedict was good. It had salsa verde on it which was a little strange and I could have done without the sauce, but the lox was delicious. I like that fruit or hash browns were both options as sides, so we got one of each. I would highly recommend this for a casual family brunch with good sized portions and a nice environment. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Turkey and Brie sandwich- so warm and delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cool spot with a great atmosphere. Food is delicious service fast and courteous. If your in the Gold Coast and want a great meal in a quaint and quiet place this hits the spot. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Wine Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was absolutely delicious, the service was outstanding! It's very cozy inside. We had a wonderful dinner and even our two year old toddler behaved (which is rarely the case, but I think the atmosphere there had a pacifying effect on him). This place is a hidden gem! read more

Great spot - pretty sure it is locally owned and operated. Its a hidden place but can still get busy. Weekdays you are good to get right in pretty much all day and on the weekends there can be a bit of a wait. I also enjoy the rotating local art they have - usually on each wall there is some art locally or from a school and it changes regularly. Highlights - great healthy options for breakfast and the cappuccino is awesome. I think they have a lunch menu but I've never looked at it, the breakfast is so good I get breakfast here every time. read more

Needed to meet a friend at a spot halfway between downtown and northern suburbs. This place was perfect. The variety of dishes on offer and quality was great. It's cozy without being claustrophobic and service is attentive and not overly pushy. The people that work there obviously care. We will be back again and again! read more

A nice quiet spot with personable service. Spent a delightful afternoon catching up with old friends here.

We didn't realize 3rd Coast is open for dinner. Went last night. Yum! Very varied menu, great service, friendly owner, nice wine list, neighborhood feel. Will definitely return. read more

This place is a hidden gem and seems to be known for their breakfast, but their lunch/dinner is wonderful. The employees are excellent and that is a reflection of the owner, Janet, who is such a nice person and very attentive to all of the customers! read more

I would not recommended The 3rd Coast for groups larger than 4 - we had 6 and they had a hard time accommodating us. Because they don't have many "larger" tables, they estimated about an hour wait on Sunday morning. It ended up being about an hour and a half til we were seated. Once we were seated, it became one of those awkward situations where you start to wonder after 15 minutes (no exaggeration) if a waitress was actually assigned to your table or not. They were clearly ridiculously busy, but it was prime brunch time - come on people, staff up! When she finally came by, she did apologize for the wait but was not friendly. As far as food/drink, I got a latte and the veggie hash. It was decent, but not stand out. Thank god I did not order a regular coffee like the rest of my group! Because they didn't have enough trays (?), the waitress stacked each saucer on top of each mug to carry it all in one trip. As in, wherever the saucer was sitting when the coffee was poured (probably the dirty counter) was then put on top of where your mouth actually drinks from the mug. Gross! read more

Very quiet today here. Friday at 11am. The service is very good. The restaurant is a decent size and very clean. Lovely menu items. Have to get the Scone. I had the blueberry. Yummy! Overall, everything was very good. read more

3rd Coast Cafe - Very quiet today here. Friday at 11am. The service is very good. The restaurant is a decent size and very clean. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I think the 3rd Coast is your typical American brunch food housed in a decently nice area which naturally increases the price for food. I got the Eggs Florentine with hash browns which was tasty but really nothing out of the extraordinary and nothing that screamed at me to return again. I loved the abundant amount of spinach on the benedict though! Ingredients tasted fresh but there was too much sauce on my benedicts which made the English muffin overly mushy and soggy. Seats are way too close together. It almost gives me anxiety. A very short wait for Sunday brunch so it's a good place to come if you're not up for waiting more than 15 minutes. Food is also served pretty quickly. Props on good service from the folks working there. read more

A traditional well priced breakfast place with friendly staff. Lots of great traditional breakfast on the menu. Full but they get you in fast. Enjoy! read more

For some reason the area around 3rd coast reminds me of upper east side in NYC, especially on a quiet Saturday morning. Met friends here for brunch. Quirky little space. When asked for recs, the waitress immediately said: veggie hash. I went for the farmer's omelet instead, but two friends got the veggie hash and started raving about how yummy it is after their first bite, so I'll have to try that next time. The omelet was delicious too, with a bit of caramelization on the outside and lots of filling. I was stuffed! Added bonus: no wait on early Saturday morning. I'm a fan! read more

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Went for breakfast at the recommendation of a friend who lives nearby and ended up returning 4 more times during the week for breakfast and lunch with my wife and 4 daughters. This cafe quickly became the highlight of our week in Chicago. The breakfast menu is varied and creative. Fruit, pastries, breads all fresh and portions were generous. Try any of the omelets, oatmeal or if you are Jonesin' for something big and sweet, order the stuffed French Toast- fantastic! Burgers and tacos for lunch did not disappoint. They have these massive scones each day- terrific. Deserts we really enjoyed- apple pie a la mode and their fresh Key Lime Pie. The staff was great. The owner was present each time we dined and she is very involved in the operation and was super attentive to guests as well. Highly recommended. read more

Dropped in here to grab lunch. I ordered their Chicken quesadillas and it was good. Sorry no pic because I was pretty hungry. Staff was very nice and made sure next time I know to order directly through them instead of 3rd party platforms to prevent the upcharge and the time it takes them to process my order. That was a helpful tip. I will likely order here again....oh and their chocolate chip cookies are fire! read more

The food and service was amazing. Myself and my son both enjoyed our meal. I had the gyro omelette and I added black olives, with bowl of fruit and sour dough toast read more

Uninspiring to say the least. I wanted to like this place, but can't recommend it. Chilequiles were greasy, tomatoes, onions and avacodo lacked flavor. One good thing was the orange juice. Large glass and delicious. The service is also disorganized. I really don't understand why this place has a decent rating on yelp??? read more