I recently came here for brunch. The decor insight is beautiful and the service was amazing. We had 15 people in our group and the restaurant cannot split checks which is completely understandable. Make sure your squad has cash. The location is BYOB so that's awesome! The reason I am giving it three stars is because i order the Mexican potatoes skins and I became violently ill. I mean it was on another level. Also, it's extremely warm in there. I mean your sweating while your eating. The food looked amazing but it was unfortunate that I got sick from the food. If you willing to take the gamble try it out. read more

This breakfast place is kind of cool and neat. They have really good breakfast options. I think it has a little bit of Mexican flavor wich is awesome!. I noticed they also have tipical common american breakfast options. I must say the coffee was pretty nice and strong. Coffee should taste like coffee and not water. This place has very good coffee! I had stake and eggs wich it came with refried beans. They were pretty delicious. My son loved the chocolate milk. People were very nice, attentive and prompt. Definitely recommend. read more

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Came here for brunch around 11am on a Saturday and there was no wait for 3 people. Great unknown brunch spot in my opinion that offers classic brunch dishes at very reasonable prices. I got the Florentine Benedict and my friend got the lobster benedict. Both were very good! Just note, they do not split checks and only accept 1 credit card. read more

Azul 18 - Top right is lobster benedict. Bottom is Florentine Benedict - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is one of our favorite spots, my spouse & I come about 1-2 times a month for breakfast/brunch. The service and food is always great!

Had the soup (cauliflower with bacon and raisins. Not what you expect in soup. Oh but was it delicious. Thank God I have a baby, and I really only got the soup so she could have that but I had half it was amazing! Chilaquiles bomb! I've never had them with Chorizo. And beignets Lord they are fluffy clouds . read more

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This place is the bees knees absolutely love their food. I get the chilaquiles almost every day. The spicy one isn't really that spicy but it's okay if you can handle a little kick. Would 100% recommend coming here for your breakfast/lunch. The chicken chipotle wrap is also very delicious. Man. I'm craving it while writing this review so I'm going to go in for a meal. Hope you enjoy as much as I did. read more

The fruit plate is my favorite item on the breakfast menu, followed by the healthy egg white dish - an open face egg white and vegetable dish that hits the spot. There is NO upcharge to get fresh fruit or a salad in place of the potatoes. The husband has enjoyed almost every one of the omelette and benedict options. The pancakes are A-OK (not heart healthy). The service can be slow, but it is always enthusiastic, friendly and attentive. The coffee is very good. I recommend Azul 18. read more

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We went as a big group for brunch outside under the tent during COVID. Great and friendly service by all waitstaff. I treated myself (who am I kidding--I don't limit my cake intake!) to the short stack of the carrot cake pancakes. Delicious! And the next day I woke up dreaming of the cream cheese topping. Can't wait to return. read more

This is an amazing place for brunch! The traditional eggs Benedict, vanilla waffles, vanilla latte, and orange juice was wonderful. The service was great as well. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Honestly maybe it was what we ordered, but after reading some of the reviews, this place is either a hit or miss on service and food. During our experience, the service was definitely on point, but the food was nothing to rave over. It was honestly just mediocre. Time: 1030-11am on Saturday Service: Friendly and pretty attentive. My coffee was consistently full. Food: Disappointing and mediocre. We got: - Azul 18 breakfast and asked for the eggs to be over easy, but half the eggs were overcooked. Dry biscuit and just regular bacon and sausage. - Special of the day: Apple and walnut challah french toast. The constancy of the bread was off. Some slices were thick than others which causes the batter to soak differently so the thick pieces was pretty much just bread whereas the thinner pieces were actually french toast. I figured the special was the way to go, but sadly it wasn't the case. It just seemed like their specials meant they needed to get rid of inventory aka the walnuts because they were super stale. Overall Pilsen is diverse and upcoming area that I have yet to fully explore. This place gives the area variety and I probably need come back and get what others are raving about because my first time experience was a miss. read more

Azul 18 - french toast of the day - apple walnut challah french toast - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely amazing food! Also note, their safety and guidelines making sure everyone kept their distance and cleanliness were top notch. It was a very nice place to have my last breakfast, until next time Chicago. I'll DEFINITELY be back! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time and finally got the chance to stop by and let me to you I am not impress. Upon arrival it was quite empty so that was a red flag signal. What made it the worst was that I got the steak egg Benedict and if the waitress asked me how I like my steak and if I said medium, I was hoping that it would be medium. But unfortunately, it was burnt! On top of that, my piece of steak was so tiny. I had steak Benedict for other places and their portion was much more fair in comparison. Then for that, my egg I felt was over cook because usually the egg would be oozing with perfection but azul 18 eggs were just laying with barely any yolk oozing out. I'm glad I gave it chance because now I know not to come back. read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food. Good choice of food. Excellent menu. Not overpriced compare to the quantity of the food. Would come back again. I recommend. read more

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Here is the thing.. A couple days ago, me & hubby were walking around Pilsen when we noticed this new spot, so since we were felling adventurous we decided to give it a try: The Service was right on point, Jose Cruz took care of us in a marvelous way, he was attentive without being annoying, and I really appreciate that when I go out.. The food was also amazing, and I have to admit that I like the fact that our food came out in a decent amount of time, my husband had the fish tacos, my son had the french toast and I had the beef burger, and I have cero complaints about the food,nice flavor with a nice presentation. For what I noticed seems like a good restaurants for groups also, oh, and for kids!! Our server mentioned that initially they were open only for brunch but they are also going to be open for dinner starting on October 16. So guys, I do believe this new spot deserves a try! Im totally coming back to see what they will be offering for dinner, you never know if this will be the "Pilsen Hidden Gem" read more

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One of the fancier, cleaner and newer places in the Pilsen neighborhood. My son and I came here on a Sunday for brunch and ordered the Steak and Eggs and Chilaquiles. Chilaquiles was awesome but I thought the Steak and Eggs lacked flavor. BYOB- I saw others bringing in champagne. Service- The gentleman that was serving us was nice but he was the only one serving so service might be backed up if it was any busier. read more

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I went with my kids and they loved the food and atmosphere. It's definitely on my list to return to!

Came here for a late breakfast. Chilaquiles - My guy got this and thought it was pretty good. He liked that they added the sour cream. Fish Tacos - I thought these were fresh and good. Would come back to try other items. read more

Azul 18 - Chilaquiles - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Is it Sunday? You woke up and you don't know what time it is? And you are Hungry?Ok Azul 18 can fix your hunger with their deliciousness. Me and my Boii went there to grab brunch. Interior was like a setting from a Rom-Com. Greeted and seated right away. I ordered the Mexican Potato Skin and a like always the Cafe Moka. My buddy ordered the breakfast burrito. Food was served on time. Presentation was kickass. And I was extremely pleased with the taste. Potatoes were roasted and the skin was nice and crispy topped off with Egg and cheese melt with Jalepenos and onions. Moka could have been better, but it was passable. Highly recommended Brunch spot in Pilsen. read more

Azul 18 - Mexican Potato skin - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really loved the vibes of this restaurant & the food was pretty good! I had waffles with fruit & chocolate chips, as well as an omelet with potatoes. The waffles were 9/10 & the omelet was soooo fresh - 10/10 forsure. If you come here, you MUST order a side of potatoes. They were so crispy on the outside & soft on the inside. We also ordered beignets for the table... wasn't a huge fan, but maybe I just had high expectations. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Happy to see a normal restaurant occupy a good spot on this block with Beurrage bakery and across the street from Thalia Hall and Honky Tonk BBQ. This is not a gastropub, not a new concept, not a make advance reservations, not a grass fed beef, not an all ingredients sources within 50 miles, not a must try restaurant. Just a nice low key restaurant for regular folks to have eggs and coffee on Saturday morning. And hopefully at my next visit, some dinner. We had beignets, huevos rancheros and lobster house Benedict with coffee. $24. All were good and we will come back again soon. The menu is a mix of American and Mexican flavor dishes. They were called International Grill a couple of months ago, same owner but they changed Chefs. read more

Azul 18 - The beignets with raspberry and Nutella dipping sauce. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Starting off with drinks, when I asked for freshly squeezed orange juice k was expecting a Meduim sized.. average sized cup for $3.50... Instead I received a tiny wine looking glass. Extremely disappointing! When it came to ordering I knew exactly how I wanted my chilaquiles so I was prepared to give my exact order. Instead of having a smooth understanding of what I wanted (only the tortilla chips w/ tomatoes sauce chile & eggs over easy) the waiter who's name I forgot gave me an extremely hard time! He said it wouldn't taste good & blah blah blah. He gave me such a bad vibe that I wouldn't care to come back. What I wanted was do-able so why not just take down my order without any complications. Quality: When I received my plate it was as I wanted it. So plus on that! I would not come here again for the service & pricing. I came with 5 people & pretty much paid $15 a plate for mediocre food. Which I could get a couple blocks up on 18th for better quality breakfast. read more

Azul 18 - No pepper jack cheese, chile verde, crema, nor guacamole. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nice and clean place, great service food and drinks. I gave 4 stars because even though my chilaquiles were some of the best I have tried in the city, my wife's chicken and waffles were not so good. The chicken was extremely flavor-full and overpowered the flavor of the maple syrup and its crunchy batter. Very strong chicken flavor. Aside from that awesome place! read more

This was our first time here after hearing great reviews from friends and family and we absolutely loved it! We came for brunch and ordered the Azul 18 breakfast as well as the chilaquiles. Both were SO delicious. I loved the breakfast biscuit it was freshly made and just melts in your mouth. The chilaquiles were cooked to perfection with amazing flavor. We also ordered the orange strawberry kiwi juice that was fresh squeezed and so delicious. The service here is really great our waitress was very on top of our table. The parking is very limited street parking with maybe 3 spots right in front that are free and they do not take reservations (although worth the wait!). We definitely be back for more breakfasts and brunches! read more

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I've been here a few times now for lunch and breakfast both during the week and weekends. Service was great and we never had to wait for a table(but it's only been me plus 1). I finally tried the chilaquiles and they were on point! The tortilla chips are made fresh and the eggs, sour cream and guacamole on top balanced everything. We also ordered the Azul 18 which was also tasty. Nothing out of the ordinary about this dish but portion sizes were good. It's BYOB which is awesome and rare for a brunch spot without it being jam packed. I'll definitely be back because of the service, food, and it's BYOB!!! read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I regularly come here with family and friends. I really love their chilaquiles. Greatly good coffee and fresh juice. Heated outdoor seating for COVID times read more

Azul i was in pilsen whit my friends looking for a breakfast place I love the coffee cups we order chilaquiles They ok Huge plate of chilaquiles enough to share They also make fresh squeeze juices read more

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Great service! Staff increasingly helpful. Fantastic brunch spot. Will be going back.

I ordered the Mexican omelette and it was extremely oily, the taste was similar to that of fries cooked in day old oil. I returned the dish and replaced it with the special chilaquiles. This dish was also below expectations, the sauce was bland, it has hominy which was too chewy. The flavor was just not that of a dish that you would order again. I was here months back and the food was better. My dishes were overrated and overpriced. So sad to say this since the staff was really good and the place is very nice. read more

This is my go to breakfast spot. chilaquiles are unmatched. I highly recommend this place. Never a bad experience. Even when ordering delivery, the food always comes fresh read more

This is sleepy spot in Chicago for Mexican breakfast. The Chilliquilles served here are my favorite in the city. The Chilliquilles at Cafe Selmarie used to be my favorite but since they changed the recipe, Axum 18 has taken the top spot. The Huevos Rancheros is also quite amazing so you can't go wrong with either. I have not the variety of pancakes and French Toast served but the bites I've had off of my families' plates have been fantastic. The staff is also very kind and prompt. If you're in Pilsen and looking for a unique and delicious brunch, please give this place a visit! read more

Brunch last Monday was delicious! The service is so kind and the ambiance is very relaxed. I miss living in Pilsen when I come here. The beignets are great with the raspberry jam read more

Love this place. Food and drinks are consistently good and fairly priced. The chilaquiles are my favorite (red is better than green in my opinion but both are very good). If you go in winter, try their tortilla soup - Very tasty and hearty! Their coffee does not disappoint. read more

This has to be by far one of my favorite places I've been to so far. They are a BYOB restaurant which makes the experience so much better and cheaper ;). I had the steak Benedict and they were just AMAZING. The service was outstanding and they were on top of everything we needed. They even provided for an ice bucket for our champagne bottle at no cost. Would highly recommend to come by if you're in Pilsen. It was just the best. read more

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Bomb.com. This is a great neighborhood spot to grab brunch. Pre-COVID is go here a lot but beware it can get pretty crowded. The dining room isn't huge. The food is good quality and the staff is really friendly. read more

Friendly service. Affordable prices. Average food. Not much more to say. Not bad, but better options in the area. read more

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Great food and great service! The Chiliaquiles are phenomenal both the regular and Cochinita Pibil. It has a a full bar now with special cocktails updated weekly. Truly the best breakfast spot in Pilsen. Also great for business meetings and large gatherings. read more

One of the best spots in Pilsen for brunch! Bring your champagne for a mimosa or order a healthy juice. Omelette station or chilaquiles are great! read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing food and service!! The owner and entire staff are wonderful!! We highly recommend going to this restaurant and support the business!! read more

Always great dishes! Even if I always love getting the huevos rancheros or the chilaquiles. Love their daily specials. Service is always great! Love the juices & my pineapple chia water! Yum read more

A fantastic locally owned restaurant and bar in Pilsen. The menu was really big and there were plenty of options. We had the beignets with raspberry sauce and chocolate, and they were phenomenal. For our entree we had the huevos rancheros and they hit the spot. The meal was less than $20 before we tipped and the service was amazing. The color palette on the interior was lovely and there was a cute mural on the wall. There are plenty of tables and daily specials, too. I definitely need to come back the next time I'm in Chicago! Don't stay on Michigan Ave. all the time, check out the smaller areas south of the loop like Pilsen and go to Azul 18. read more

Azul 18 - Huevos Rancheros - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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