Absolutely outstanding food EVERY TIME. I love bringing friends here because they always get excellent service along with a fantastic meal. Basically everything is excellent. There's nothing to avoid! But I recommend ordering the beignets and some coffee right when you sit down, and then take the time to review the menu. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE SPECIALS. They have AMAZING specials. If you're a fan of Benedicts, this is the place for you! read more

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Absolutely worth a visit. The service was great and the menu was plentiful. I had the pork belly hash and can highly recommend it. We were a party of 8 and we all left happy. Be sure to try one of the brunch cocktails. read more

I went here for breakfast, met with a couple of friends. I had the veggie omelette. It was good. The coffee was delicious. The customer service was very very good. I would recommend this place. I will be back read more

I am always weary of places where they don't cater to the clients' needs. For one, there are no reasons why we can't split a check when going out with friends. It doesn't take much, it's easy and it accommodates the client. Substantively, the service is slow. A drink order can sit on the counter for ages before you get it--yet, from the time you enter to the time you get to place your order, you interact with 3 staff persons: one sits you down, another brings you water and yet a third one gets your drink/food order... then you sit... and then there is a 4th person bringing the food! I feel like I am in a car wash!! I ordered the NY steak and egg, scrambled eggs and medium cook. The meat was one of the toughest I ever had--I thought I was going to break a tooth and it was cooked well done. Overall, a 2 star is generous. I likely will never go there--and that is too bad because I live in the Pilsen and I would like to have good restaurants to visit. Maybe this will help. read more

Azul 18 is a well established pleasant restaurant for breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Pilsen. This restaurant had been around for many years, and have weathered difficult times and for a good reason. I highly recommend you try their tilapia fish tacos with your choice of sweet potato fries or house wedges. I love the crispy house wedges a lot. I also recommend the beef burger and chilaquiles. read more

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Came here a few years ago for lunch with my husband. I can't remember what we ordered, but we walked away very satisfied and impressed! Great food and a nice vibe--check it out! read more

Great appetizers and excellent service. Didn't get a picture of our drinks but they were delicious. Highly recommend the Terremoto and mangoneada. Our waiter's name was Daniel and was really nice and attentive. Would def return and try the entrees. read more

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Great food and great service. Definitely recommend. This is the second time I come here on my birthday it's great! read more

Great brunch place in Pilsen. Sitting outside on a nice day made it really picture perfect. First, I think Azul18 is a fantastic deal. All the dishes are priced on the lower end from what I've seen in Chicago, but they don't skimp on quality. I had a vanilla latte, which came served in a cute glass and tasted great, and the lobster benedict. The eggs were poached a bit hard so the yolk wasn't as runny although I'd prefer it this way as opposed to gooey underdone whites. I also really liked the potatoes on the side. These were super crispy. My friend got the pork belly hash which was also tasty. We both really liked the toast it came with lol, but the hash was yummy too. read more

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Not sure why this place doesn't have more stars, in my opinion Azul 18 is quietly, low key, one of the best places for brunch in Chicago. Its fairly popular on the weekends, there can be a crowd. but everything on the menu is amazing! Plus their brunch menu is sold ALL WEEK, EVERY MORNING until 3pm!! House Pancakes? THE BEST. Caramelized banana, perfect sauce omg. Anything with Cochinita Pibil? BUY IT. Chilaquiles, torta, etc. Breakfast Burrito? PERFECT, CRISPY, everything I want in a breakfast burrito AND MORE. I have been there a few times in the last few months and have not yet found anything on the menu that wasn't delicious. My new favorite for sure! read more

Azul 18 - House Pancakes, Breakfast Burrito Lunch, spicy Chilaquiles, Next Level Sandwich Lunch. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love coming this corner joint for breakfast as it's typically easy to find street parking and there are plenty of seating. No wait necessary. The only qualm I have is this restaurant charges $1.50 per cup of hot water. Really? I get it if I ordered tea. No other place has charge such a ridiculous up charge for something so basic as water. Other than that, the food is solid and pretty good value. read more

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We went to Azul 18 early on a rainy Sunday morning and were seated right away. Between the two of us, we shared the spicy green chilaquiles with pork and a short stack of pancakes. The chilaquiles had great flavor. We had the eggs scrambled and they were nice and fluffy. The pork was very nicely seasoned and we enjoyed the whole combination of salsa, guacamole and sour cream. The tortillas were really nice too, they soaked up a good amount of salsa but were still crispy. just wish there were more of them, especially for such a pretty pricey dish ($18). The buttermilk pancakes were good. They weren't as fluffy as the ones we make at home, but still solid. We had them with strawberries. I do wish the syrup was better. It wasn't very sweet and didn't have much of a flavor. Overall, Azul 18 was fine, an easy and solid brunch spot, but we won't be making the trip back anytime soon. read more

Had a great brunch at Azul 18! There were lots of outdoor seating options but we opted for indoor. It was nice and bright with good music. We tried the life juice and arnold palmer. The life juice was soooo good I should've gotten a large! The arnold palmer wasn't bad just not what was expected. For food we got the smoked salmon benedict and the 8oz new york strip steak. I loved the smoked salmon benedict! One egg was significantly more runny which unsettled me a little but the flavors overall were great. The steak and eggs were really good as well. The eggs were seasoned perfectly but the steak wasn't cooked to order and was inconsistent. We had two waiters, both very nice. We later learned there was some miscommunication about where the servers were sectioned which is why we had 2. Because of this I give them grace for not checking in on us until after we were done eating. The prices were also decent and our bill was cheaper than expected. We will definitely return and I look forward to trying another benedict! read more

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Passed by this in our neighborhood a few times now and stopped in today for brunch--we were STARVING after a long walk from Pilsen to Grant Park and back--and they did not disappoint. Husb ordered their Turkey Chorizo Hash special; loved the corn tortillas and the avocado crema was delicious. I stole his poached eggs and some of the crema with them, so I can attest--really good. My Steak Salad being mainly an attempt to avoid carbs, I was pleasantly surprised; the brightness of the Chimichurri vinaigrette was on point and I really enjoyed the steak. It had a perfect char (something I don't usually find with a skirt steak, since I like it best medium rare). I also got the Paloma and I have to say; though it wasn't bad, it was a lot sweeter than I prefer. Next time, I think I'll try the cucumber margarita (I feel like it may have been the one that got away)... read more

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Some friends we were visiting recommended this place for breakfast, so we decided to give it a try. I was really happy with my omelette and the side of potatoes were crispy and fresh. I thought it was pretty cool that they had a full "coffee bar" because they made a really good iced coffee, with lots of options. Overall, I really liked the Mexican flavors. They felt well integrated into the dish without coming in too strong. The only con was that my girlfriend liked her meal, the salmon Benedict, well enough, but it wasn't her favorite. read more

Azul 18 - "Garbage Omelette" - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little spot for breakfast tucked into Pilsen! We were visiting from out of town and tried this place bc it was walking distance from our Air BnB. Belgian Waffle got the THUMBS UP, the Pancakes with Salted Caramel syrup and bananas were good, but a bit TOO sweet. Maybe I'd ask for syrup on the side next time. The meal my husband got a meal- not sure of the name...was a daily special? But it was savory and delicious! Potato gnocchi in a sauce/gravy topped with a sliced chicken breast & fried egg. If we had time to go back, I know that would be a repeat order for a couple of us as well. Vanilla latte, coffee and juices were great- complimented by friendly and efficient service!! read more

Amazing food and nice servers. Will definitely be back! I was here for my bachelorette brunch and had a wonderful time. I highly recommend the omelette with pork belly or their trio of egg benedicts. read more

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So far I'm hoping the food is good because the service has been no so great. We ordered a double espresso, cafe mocha and got a 3 coffees delivered. So far my husband has lobster Benedict delivered before anyone else's food which was warm with potatoes not complete cooked. Honestly it seemed like it was a leftover that someone ordered. Food was good when it finally came out but the service was not - pretty poor really. The young woman tending to us never inquired about anything and we had to flag her down for anything like extra napkins or anything else. They weren't swamped and it was after the brunch rush so I'm led to believe she was just not great at waiting tables. But it's things like this that make you not want to return we have been trying to still support restaurants throughout the pandemic but this was just poor. read more

Azul 18 - Fresh Life Juice - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tried the black bean burger and the chocolate crepes. Definitely order the black bean burger, it's tasty, creamy and a whole lot of fun messiness to eat, so make sure to have napkins on hand. Their roasted potatoes on the side are A+. The chocolate crepes are just so-so. They drizzle it with chocolate sauce and each crepe is stuffed with a sweet and tart strawberry compote. The crepes themselves came out a bit dense and heavy, not as tender as I would have liked. I would try their waffles instead. There's roadside paid parking right outside the restaurant, but free parking by Throop park. read more

Azul 18 - Black bean burger and chocolate crepes - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I will not make it a point to return to this place. My friend and I dined here on a Sunday afternoon. Our server was very nice and the hibiscus margarita was very good. However, the food was quite lackluster. I ordered a special of breakfast mac and cheese, which left a lot to be desired. The sauce was watery, the chicken was rubbery, and the flavor was completely lacking. The bathrooms in this place were also pretty shady, and I think the bill was much higher than it should have been considering the low quality of the food. If you are dining in Pilsen, you can find much better options. read more

Azul has delicious food combined with exceptionally friendly service! The wait was only 15 minutes (Sunday brunch, what else could one expect?!) but the food is so good I would have waited longer. The portion sizes weren't too big or too small, just right! My Eggs Florentine (cf. pic.) was exceptionally well prepared with the eggs cooked perfectly at "slightly runny but still somewhat solid". I could not have asked for anything tastier. The waitress said it was possible to request the 'taters extra crisply and chef more than complied. We had a few special requests due to food allergies and those meals too were beautifully prepared. The waitress also offered subs, e.g. salad or fruit instead of potatoes. In terms of price, a breakfast entree and cup o' coffee, with 20% tip, will range from $15-20. We did not try the milk shakes or specialty coffees but they too looked excellent! Thank you, Azul 18, we truly enjoyed our meal and thank you for your dedication and hard work. We look forward to returning. Appreciatively, Patrick read more

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The food and drinks are horrible it's a 5 star place because of their service. People who work there are extremely friendly and welcoming very attentive staff. read more

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The best Chilaquiles! Great food every time and superb cocktails. Beautiful atmosphere and easy to find parking. read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been super curious about this place since Pilsen has a bunch pf hidden gems. Pretty average breakfast nothing really stands out. Service was pretty slow and it wasn't too busy. I came here on a Saturday I dined in. I ordered the spinach, bacon and cheese omelette and the beignets. The beignets were pretty tough the sauces that came with didn't taste good to me. I ate them with syrup instead made them taste much better. The omelette was kind of dry but still good it was a lot of egg used. The potatoes that came with were not cooked enough for my liking kind of hard to eat. I didn't like the menu nothing really came together it was pretty expensive. Overall, I recommend to try at least once but I will not be a returning customer. read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Azul is a solid brunch spot, but I had to come rave about the lobster benny! I love it when the popular dishes are legit, and this one is accurate. So good! read more

Azul 18 - Lobster Benny for the win! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for a professional brunch and the food here was 7.5/10. The waffles were delicious; they had the perfect texture. I ordered the spicy mole crepes and the sauce was spicier than I thought, which I appreciated as an Asian who can take very spicy food. I was disappointed in the beignets because I've had really great beignets in the past and these did not live up to the expectation. I would return here though to try their other breakfast dishes or perhaps their dinner dishes! read more

Azul 18 - spicy mole crepes and waffles - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A new brunch favorite in Pilsen. On 18th st, within walking distance of Halsted and Blue Island. Kitty corner from Thalia Hall. I had the "life juice", huevos rancheros and a chocolate crepe....my was that delicious! I could have eaten more if I wasn't so full. Everything on the menu looks so appetizing I had a hard time choosing. This is byob which is great! We forgot about that but food was just amazing. Will definitely be back. Great service! Coffee was always getting refilled and since me and friends came a few minutes apart they were flexible and sat the first one down and came around to ensure we all ordered. read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped by on my last day in Chicago, I had their avocado toast and a dirty chai latte with oat milk. The avocado was delicious and very filling, the chili sauce it was garnished with gave it an extra kick. The dirty chai latte was better than I was expected, I would definitely order that drink again. From what I had and my friends had I can say that they serve very filling portions. read more

Food was just alright, not the best Mexican food I've had. We had a big party, the wait was about 10min on a Sunday. It's meter parking along the streets, not the easiest to find parking. read more

My guest and I arrived at Azul 18 before a concert at Thalia Hall... It's a great location for diners before an event at Thalia Hall! We were, however, disappointed that food was pricey and lacked any special zip and piquancy usually associated with higher-end Mexican fare. The part that really surprised me is that they charge extra for salsa and pico-de-gallo ($4.50)! Without either, the food would have been very bland! Hope they will fix this! read more

Went to Azul 18 for brunch a week ago. Had been there once before but that was years ago. Safe to say, it's as good as I remember. Ordered the Steak and Eggs, they were delicious but the steak was a lot smaller than I expected. Didn't find the salsa on the eggs spicy but definitely tasty. Beans were good and the guacamole as well. As a table, we ordered the Mexican potato skins as an appetizer (it's supposed to be an entree). Essential it's cheesy chorizo and eggs on a crisp potato. There's sour cream and pico de gallo on the side and that makes it even more delicious! Will definitely reorder whenever I go back. I also called ahead to reserve a table for six at 11am on a Sunday. When we arrived, the place was kind of empty but by 11:45/ 12 almost all tables were full. The later it got, the more full it became but not the full where you have to squeeze through people to get to the bathroom. Staff was excellent, very friendly, and never rushed us to leave. Definitely recommend and I will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

Azul 18 - Steak and Eggs - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is a very nice restaurant for brunch. It's typical American style brunch food - hashes, omelets and benedicts and such - but there are also Mexican options like tortas, chilaquiles and burritos for a unique flare. I went with a group of eight after making a reservation. We were seated right away and service was very good. Beignets were very tasty. My breakfast torta was basically a breakfast sandwich with beans and sour cream which I thought was a good. A couple of my friends also got their juices which they liked. We'll likely be back. read more

I came here for brunch last weekend and I'm obsessed! This place is so close to my house and I never realized that this place was BYOB (but I feel like an idiot because it's definitely right underneath their sign outside). My friend and I shared everything, so I got to try the House Lobster Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Mexican Potato Skins and the S'mores Nutella. I think the french toast was a little too sweet for my taste, but is definitely a hit if you have the munchies or just have the appetite for something super sweet. I preferred the lobster benedict over the smoked salmon, but my friend mentioned that she liked the smoked salmon better because of the freshness. The lobster benedict to me had a lot of flavor and was a bit spicy. The potatoes that came with the meal were also fire! The place looks a little smaller from the outside, but it was so packed when we got here and definitely picked up around noon! I hope to make this one of my regular brunch spots! read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Grabbed a weekday breakfast here and I really enjoyed it. The space is large with booth seating around the perimeter, so that most of the tables have that comfy seating option. For a Tuesday at 1030am, the place had a decent amount of traffic with more than half the tables being solo diners like myself. From start to finish the service at Azul was super friendly and warm, my server, a lady, was super sweet and I really appreciate that, especially when I'm dining solo. I had the lobster Benedict which came out very quickly and was delicious. It's a lobster cake, similar to a crab cake with a kicked up hollandaise and came with a side of crispy potatoes. The coffee was good in flavor, I just wished it was stronger for my taste so I could do with a cup and a warm up instead of 3 refills :) I thought the price was very reasonable for a lobster Benedict. Food, service and pricing all checked off, I'll go back! If Azul reads this, would love if the coffee were stronger too :) read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food and good service. The decor is cute and has a good vibe. Everything from coffee to omelette is satisfying. This place is quite busy but they serve pretty quickly. Reservation is recommended to avoid waiting time. Parking outing the restaurant could be difficult to find, but plenty of street parking within 2 blocks. read more

Azul 18 - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped by and got the fresh squeezed juice, and was delighted. The potatoes and eggs were good, and the staff was very warm. The patio outside made for a beautiful breakfast out in the city. read more

I had an extremely nice experience with Azul. The sauces accompanying the beignets was extreme thick & full of sugar however it was a decent appetizer to my breakfast. The strawberry-orange juice was a decadent surprise as the flavor was bold yet balanced. Lastly the lobster Benedict sort of exceeded my expectation. Priced at $12.50 I didn't expect the dish to be bursting with lobster but to be honest it's MORE of a lobster hash than anything. With that tidbit aside the chipotle hollandaise sauce is the real star of the dish which is chock full of perfect ingredients. By perfect I mean the poached egg as well as the English muffin. The potatoes that come with the Benedict are also nothing short of perfect. That had the crispness to them that could appease any diner. read more

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This place is awesome. Service is always friendly and warm, my husband an I moved to the area about 2 years ago and have been coming here for brunch about every 1-2 months. Today was no exception on the hospitality and good fresh food. I got the special, and my husband got the Benedict, added with a delicious carrot juice. Best news they are starting to serve dinner and drinks, we look forward to coming back for dinner. read more

Azul 18 - Dinner menu! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent service and great food!! I was glad to come back to my childhood neighborhood and am happy to see that gems like this are thriving in the community. read more

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Decided to come here for brunch with my girlfriend after hearing so much about Azul 18. We're so happy we did! We both had pancakes, which were amazing and some of the best we've had. Living in Bridgeport, I will make it a point to come up to Pilsen just for Azul 18! read more