It started out with a FREE street parking spot (the whole area out front is unmetered) so we were excited that this will be an easy place to revisit. The interior is bright and sunny and we were greeted warmly. There were a bunch of specials but because it was our first visit, we wanted to try the regular menu. The French toast flight and breakfast wrap came out and looked awesome. They tasted great as well. Portions were good sized and everything was served quickly. Service was really kind and genuine. We will definitely return! read more

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Came here for Valentine's day. The staff is very nice and attentive. The space has plenty of natural light. We were told it was a 30 minute wait but we only waited about 10 minutes. We ordered the strawberries and champagne French toast and the traditional. I dont like the kind of bacon that is served its thick and doesnt cook up in a way thats not dried out and our burnt. Cant go wrong with the cheese hash browns. My daughter had a waffle she loved it, it was crispy and fluffy. Unfortunately with the weather being so cold and sitting adjacent to the door our food cooled down quickly. Ive been to all 3 locations they are all pretty consistent. I would come back when its warm out. read more

FINALLY, A PANCAKE BREAKFAST PLACE IN THE SOUTH LOOP near McCormick convention center. There may be a wait of 15 to 30mins if you're coming during peak hours noon-1pm, as the place is not that big. The food is your typical breakfast place (a step up from Denny's and Original Pancake House). The menu is short, but sweet . As we were in a rush, we ordered The Traditional - typical two eggs, cheese with hashbrowns and your choice of bacon, ham, portobello mushrooms (not your typical option). PRO TIP: never order scrambled as the cracked eggs are usually sitting in a bucket for who knows how long. Instead, order "eggs over hard", which is basically scrambled except they use fresh eggs. I also recommend ordering the bacon instead of the sausage patties , and asked for "well done", because they're not very crispy as they are on the thick side. Also, if you want crispy hashbrowns, skip the cheese as it made the hashbrowns gooey and soggy. They do ask you whether you want the hashbrowns with the cheese or not when you're ordering it, so pay attention. The Customer service was friendly. The wait time on the food was a bit on the long side. Make sure to ask your server to check on the food because sometimes it's ready and waiting to be brought out. read more

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Chicken and Waffles were perfect! The waffle is lightly sweet with cinnamon like spices. The chicken breast has a mild herb seasoning the hot sauce I got on the side and it was perfect for dipping the chicken breast. There are small pieces of chicken inside the waffle. Good serving size for $20. My boyfriend also got a side dish that came with a salmon croquette, a shrimp with a jambalaya omelette and brownie French toast. It was a small serving size for $30. The service was ok and the wait was only 15 minutes at the most. (It wasn't crowded) Ambiance was nice, it's a small restaurant probably could use some decorating. read more

Batter & Berries - Chicken and waffles, shrimp jambalaya omelette, and brownie french toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food was bomb, the wait not so much lol but I guess it comes with wanting quality food. The service was okay. It was very cool to see the mayor walk in. The place itself is just a regular restaurant and the ambiance seems good for anyone. read more

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Overall, it was a good experience. The server was really nice and it was very speedy as far as getting a seated. I decided to get the catfish and it tasted really good but the potatoes that I had were kind of cold. I assume because we arrive close to them closing for the day that may have been the reason but I wasn't a big fan of the potatoes anyway so I didn't make a stink about it. Otherwise, the restaurant is nice. The color are so vibrant and loud. And I'm glad there's a location closer to this part of the city. read more

Food was good! Service was wonderful. The prices not so much. Somewhat on the expensive end for just breakfast. read more

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I was recommended to try this brunch spot because it was close to our hotel in chicago. I was also excited because it was a black owned restaurant that the mayor frequence as well. However Once I arrived I was told that they were only taking to go orders due to some technical difficulties. So I decided to order my meal to go. I ordered their basic breakfast and requested my hash browns be extra crispy. The wait wasn't too long and I thought it was interesting that you had an option of a portabella mushroom instead of bacon. I chose to go with the chicken breast. Once my food was done I requested some condiments to go with the meal. I was not impressed with my hash browns as they were not as requested however the flavorfulness of the fried chicken breast was incredible! Unfortunately I found that the eggs and potatoes were mid at this. I would love giving the opportunity to try something else especially if the restaurant was fully open. read more

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This was a horrible experience, I went with my mom, sister, and her friend, we all ordered at the same time, the food took about 40 minutes before it even started coming out, Once my mom and sister got their food, it took at least another 10 minutes for my sister's friend to get her food. I waited so long for mine that they were done eating and I just decided to get it in a to go box. Once I got home and opened the food, my chicken was burnt, My meal was $19 alone before tax. None of the staff cared to apologize for the wait or even seem to care at all. read more

I actually liked the food here. We got there as soon as it opened but it got busy really fast. A friend of mine invited me to come and told us getting there right at open is the best time to beat the crowds. It fills up fast and I did see people wait for a long time. It does get loud like your typical eatery and definitely wait a bit more than usual, this is not a fast food place. Now for the food, I liked the French Toast Flight that was recommended to me. The Toadt had a nice subtle crunch, wasn't overly sweet, didn't feel too heavy after biting in, and the presentation was great. I didn't mind the wait as I chatted for awhile. Didn't try anything else though, but honestly I liked it. I guess the only downside is the wait time. Overall get here early for the best experience. read more

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I couldn't possibly be any more impressed with Batter & Berries, they absolutely knock it out of the park. I got the poutine and the serving size was massive! I very rarely have leftovers and I took about half of it to go because I was so full. We also got the mini French toast flight and I would say it was the best French toast I've ever had from a restaurant. My favorite was the caramel, closely followed by the blueberry lemon. And the maple butter! My taste buds are still in heaven. The picture is partially through me going to town on the poutine, I was too excited to take a picture first. The owner also stopped by to talk with us and she was so kind and delightful! I won't come back to Chicago without coming back here! read more

Batter & Berries - Poutine and French toast mini flight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place fills up fast! The French toast flight is a great way to try all them all. I liked the strawberry one the best. I wish the brisket in my brisket hash were a bit more tender, but the flavor in the sauce was absolutely delicious. I think the cheesy hash was my favorite part of the meal! My meal was good, but quite oily as you can tell in the picture so took one star away. read more

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Batters & Berries on State Street is a newer spot with a good vibe. It was a bit crowded, so there was a short wait, but once seated the service was great...our waiter was helpful with food suggestions It's BYOB Food wise, the jerk chicken was tasty (though not spicy), and the salmon croquettes were decent but a little salty in my opinion (I'm picky because my mom makes the best). My friend preferred the croquettes, while I leaned toward the jerk chicken. The French toast flight was the highlight for me..every flavor was good, but the caramel was amazing. I also love that the restaurant is Black owned, with a fun purple & yellow theme tied to the owner's fraternity. Overall: great service, good food read more

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If you follow me, you know how I feel about Batters & Berries. It's a no-brainer - whenever I am in Chicago, we're going. I think having rotating French toast flavors is one of the most brilliant ideas, and when they are executed like Batters & Berries does - it's surely a treat. I won't go too in depth on my review, because it's biased, I've already done one and I LOVE THIS PLACE, but we did stop in for my best friends Bachelorette Brunch at the new location on State Street and had a ball. Parking was a breeze, the new location is also a bit more spacious, with plenty of seating and the familiar warm vibes of the others. Our server was as sweet as pie and that Peach Cobbler French Toast with the catfish plate on the side...to die for. The flavors are immaculate, we brought our own bottle to pop because we are no stranger to the BYOB policy and truly had an enjoyable time 10/10 NO NOTES - ever. We also may or may not have asked for a few containers of hotsauce for later read more

Batter & Berries - Peach Cobbler French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I don't recommend this place!!! Our waitress was awesome!! She was not the reason for this poor review. The inside is so cute but we were very quickly dissatisfied. My friend and I ordered breakfast sandwiches and they got my order wrong. I asked for ham but received bacon. I told our waitress and she took it back to the kitchen, apologized, and then got my food around 10 minutes later. Mind you, it took like 30 minutes to get our food after we ordered. Also, the eggs made my friend and I sick. We asked for them scrambled but they were very runny. My friend couldn't even finish them and I had a stomach ache later on. Make sure you check in with the host if you get in the yelp waiting line!! Normally I will receive a text saying "your table is ready, please see host" but my text said "please check in with host upon arrival." This was just a misunderstanding on my part so I wasn't too upset. I'm more disappointed with the over priced food, wait times for service, and the quality/accuracy of the food. Not worth it. read more

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Batter and Berries offering a great menu of breakfast and lunch items. This is a busy spot on the weekends a really popular spot among the locals. It is a bustling cafe with both table and bar seating. I really enjoyed the food here. They are known for their French toast and I highly recommend getting their French toast flight. Four different flavored French toasts they were all delicious but really loved the strawberry French toast. The biscuits and gravy was delicious and the gravy was something on the likes I have never had before. Really flavorful and something truly unique. I had a great experience and I can't wait to dine here again. read more

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Batters and Berries - 2318 S. State Street (2 out of 5 stars) "Seated fast, served cold--hoping for better next time." Sometimes, you just gotta be honest. This was my second visit to Batters and Berries, and my first at their new State Street location. My sister had gone earlier in the week and loved it. We came on a Sunday expecting a long wait, but were seated in under 10 minutes. That's where the good part ended. Our table was directly under a freezing A/C vent--so strong it blew napkins and plasticware off the table. We told our server, who admitted it's a frequent complaint, but nothing could be done. Within seconds of our food arriving, everything--eggs, hash browns, chicken, and French toast--went cold. The coffee cooled immediately. I asked to move and have my food remade. Sadly, most items were just reheated. The eggs were chewy and browned at the bottom, the chicken dry, and the hash browns bland (especially without cheese). The French toast was slightly better after being warmed but still underwhelming. Also, I was initially served plastic utensils--for a $40+ meal. Real silverware came later, but by then, the food was already a miss. My sister enjoyed the French toast flight (especially lemon and strawberry), and our friend liked the salmon croquettes. But even they said the food could've been warmer. The worst part? Minutes after we moved, another group was seated at that same cold table--and started complaining too. I want to support Black-owned restaurants and see them thrive. But comfort and consistency matter. I'd give it another shot if they can make the proper adjustments. For my personal experience 2 out of 5 read more

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I went there early Saturday morning, and it wasn't as crowded. Which was a great thing. So I was there with Micah godmother and her best friend for early Mother's Day breakfast. And I would say it was okay. The one of north was so much better. But my grandmother ordered a Belgian Waffle, and I'd like to see the other people's Belgian waffles. Before she received hers and it was like 2 tone as far as collar, dark and then medium in tone of color and of course, the darkness means that it was overcooked on that particular side. So when she received hers, it was, it was really, really hard. And so she explained, for some reason, the cook came out the back for whatever reason. We didn't ask for we hadn't even said anything. As she asked was everything okay and my godmother told her no. The Waffle was extremely overcooked and her attitude was so nasty. Like either, you take it or you don't. So my godmother decided to get the lemon french toast instead, but her attitude was so unnecessary and so uncalled for so we told the manager so she said that she would have a word with her. I can hopefully she did.But it was okay the waiter was nice, will I go back maybe read more

I took my mother to this location yesterday for Mother's Day and was nervous since it was a holiday but they far exceeded my expectations. The staff was so friendly and attentive even though they were extremely busy. The food was of course delicious. I ordered the catfish executive and my mother ordered the chicken fajita deconstructed omelette. Thank you for the great experience. read more

Came here to enjoy a delicious breakfast and support our local businesses/ people to celebrate our month of February after running in the Miles Per Hour race at the Auto Show. What a pleasant surprise ! We were seated right away, service was great, food selection was awesome and everything was delicious ! Would highly recommended this spot anytime you are visiting the area if you want a great meal with a smile in a relaxed setting (without the boujee attitude or atmosphere )! We will definitely be back ! read more

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I've been to the Lincoln Park location numerous times in the past and I've seen this location has opened this year so I thought I'd give it a try. I came on a Sunday afternoon around breakfast & brunch rush so but we got lucky with street parking. The place is small but maybe bigger than their other location. There is no reservations but once we arrived we were able to check in and see our order in line. They originally quoted us about 35-45 minutes but it didn't take that long for a table of 3. Similar to their Lincoln park location, this location is BYOB. They have a bar seating area but they don't serve alcohol. At first we were seated directly across from the doors, which left us feeling chilly as there is a draft that comes in. After some time a couple tables left and we were able to get another table further away from the entrance. The staff and waiter were pretty accommodating and cleaned the table for us. If it feels awkward it's because it's really snug between tables. Anyways now on to the food. I take it people don't come here for coffee. 2 of us ordered coffee and it was alright, they give a small shot of what I'm assuming was half and half. They don't ask you for your preferences in cream. Anywho, the waiter went over the specials with us, we thought we knew what wanted until that point. I got the lamb chop special which came with eggs and hash browns and the French toast flight, the rest of my party ordered a kids stack of chocolate chip pancakes, the catfish breakfast and their special egg not French toast. It didn't seem to take long for the food to arrive. I barely finished my cup of coffee before the staff brought out our plates. The food was so delicious, my lamb chops were seasoned perfectly & cooked to my preference. I really liked the cheesy hash browns also. I think I was able to try 2 of the French toast slices before throwing in the towel. I was pleasantly stuffed. I'll be back at this location when it's a bit warmer. I noticed they gave park benches on the outside. read more

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Service was horrible! Sat down and nobody served us for atleast 5 min... servers walking out chewing on food...tried to tell them how I wanted my food but was told that they couldn't do it because the chef was here and he doesn't like making changes to the food. Never again! read more

I truly wanted to leave a 5-star review because I've enjoyed meals here before, but I feel it's important to share our recent experience to help others make an informed decision. My daughter and I ordered the salmon croquettes with scrambled eggs and hash browns--a dish I've had in the past and was looking forward to enjoying again. Unfortunately, when the food arrived, my plate was served cold--not lukewarm, but completely cold. It was disappointing, especially considering the reputation this place has. I brought it to our waitress's attention, and to her credit, she did apologize and promptly took the plate back to have it remade. While I appreciated her professionalism, we still had to wait a considerable amount of time for the corrected dish to be brought out. When the food finally arrived hot, it was good, but by then, the experience had already taken a turn. What made matters worse was the pricing. The waitress never mentioned any price upfront, and nothing on the menu suggests that this dish would cost $30--especially since no item listed is over $28. We were both shocked to see that amount on the bill for a single plate. No special pricing was disclosed, no upgrades mentioned--just a surprise charge that felt completely out of line with the rest of the menu. While I appreciate the apology and the eventual meal, the lack of transparency around pricing and the initial quality control really soured the experience. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures both better communication with customers and consistency in food quality. The manager did arrive and she remembered the day we came since it was a celebration for my nephews graduation as a Chicago Fireman. Sadly, this visit has made me hesitant to return. read more

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Delicious food everything we had was amazing! Catfish is some of the best we ever had! Great atmosphere with great service!

Walked in on a Friday at 2pm and was seated right away. Instantly greeted with water and menus. Ordered a Cluck-N-Gauffe (Goof), Salmon Croquette, BFF Chicken Sandwich, Super Flight (special pineapple upside down, strawberry, blueberry, lemon, and caramel) Our food came within 11 mins of ordering. Everything was fresh! Good service overall, checked on periodically. Favs were the caramel friend toast and BFF chicken sandwich. Ambiance is cute and quiet. Wished we knew it was BYOB! read more

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One of a kind. Great service, consistently tasty. If its a Saturday, come early or it will be hard to get in. Easy to get a seat on weekdays. read more

Went in for my birthday with my wife and was sat by the door to the slight right. It's 49 degrees today in Chicago. There were 3 tables around where we were seated, tables for 2. My wife asked if wer could be seated at a high top to the left of the entrance by the back of the restaurant before we were seated. The hostess, with the glasses on, said they are keeping that table open for party's of 6. Ok. Of course you know within 5 minutes of being seated two people walked in, and with out them asking, the hostess took them directly to the table we just asked about. My wife went to the hostess station and asked if they had other people coming, to which the hostess answered no. My wife then asked why were they say at the table we just asked about and we were told it wasn't for 2 people, and they are two people? The hostess said she didn't want to sit them at any of the open 2 seat tables by us because she "didn't want them to fell bunched up", and that why she "allowed them to sit there". My wife waited a second to see if the ill logic was going to be followed up by an apology or some sort of claim of responsibility....nope, nothing. That made perfect sense to her (the hostess). That's why we only go to the location by DePaul, this is the first time tying to give the "South Loop" location a try, and we got the same experience you get in our community, not like the experience you get going to places in different communities. Extremely disappointed. Of course we walked out with when this happened. SMH! read more

I joined the waitlist, checked in, and was there well before closing. I paid for parking just to be turned away. I was told by the host we aren't seating anyone else. I said will people on the waitlist be notified because we haven't received a communication and it appears we are moving up in the waitlist line. The host was so dismissive and was like well I'm telling you now and we just made the decision. The food itself is good here but this kind of service will be keeping me away for a while, if not for good. I want to support my neighborhood businesses especially one with good food but this experience was so disappointing. read more

The service kinda slow crab cakes took 40 mins to come food pretty decent. portions huge recommend sharing a meal also no heating. pretty cool vibe giving 1980s cafe kinda sketchy solid 3 stars read more

The fact that I was seated and then 2 more parties that walked in after me were seated after me and I watched both parties get serviced before me was absolutely ridiculous. I then had to walk up to the receptionist and ask her where my waiter was for her to then ask me where I was seated as if she hadn't just seated me prior. The waitress was indeed pleasant however she didn't hear my order correctly and then brought out what I had ordered after I had to re-order it again. Unfortunately I would drive the 30 minutes up north or the 30 minutes out south due to this locations terrible service. read more

I cannot recommend this astounding restaurant enough. The staff were warm and welcoming while the diner vibe was cozy and nostalgic. Once the food was ordered and came to our table, it didn't last long! The flavors in the French toast flight ranged from classic to unique, but each one was absolutely incredible. The meal I had at Batter and Berries will now be my favorite and I think it's gonna be hard to beat! This is a go-to diner for any breakfast lover! I cannot wait to come back when I'm in town next. read more

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First off, I'm glad there's a location on the south side. The price point - three breakfast dishes, with a standard tip - was $100, which is WILD. While the food was good (French toast flight, two seasonal entrees with seemingly six eggs per entree), it wasn't worth that, especially for breakfast meals. I don't mind going back for a special occasion or if I have out of town visitors, but there's no way I would go back outside of that. read more

Of the many item we tried, the caramel french toast - well done, was the best. Very good! The candied walnuts added a great texture and flavor. read more

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The service was good . I ordered a sandwich and a half flight of french toast . I have had the flight at previous Batter & Berries I must say this was not as good. It was just ok . My husband had the Brisket and it was very fatty! The Brisket wasn't seasoned. read more

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This was my 3rd experience with Batter & Berries & my first time at their new location. This experience wasn't as good as before. Only 1/2 of my party of 4 were satisfied with our meal. I enjoyed my French toast super flight, hash browns and bacon. My cousin sent back her sweet potato waffle with chicken because it did not have the taste of sweet potato nor any chicken pieces inside the waffle as the description on the menu indicated. Her eggs were brought out after the full meal was brought out too. We had to remind the server about the eggs. The waffle was replaced but still no cinside the waffle. The manager/chef came to the table & said she personally remade the waffle & it included chicken. It did not & my cousin took apart the waffle to show the manager. The manager insisted there was chicken in the batter. (See picture). The blueberry waffle was overcooked & also came out later than the other meals. Overall this experience at the new location wasn't anything like the original. read more

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I ordered the champagne caramel french toast & the lemon french toast. I also ordered a side of egg whites with gouda. Everything was tasty, per usual. I like that this location is BYOB too. The only negative I have to add is that they need a little space for a waiting area. My girl & I went New Years Day & the hostess was very overwhelmed at the amount of people waiting to be seated. read more

The menu is different. If you want a bowl of oatmeal or other traditional breakfast foods, you are out of luck. I had a chicken omelette that was fantastic. Price was just like other restaurants and the service was excellent. Hayle was our waitress and she was also excellent. Will go back again when I am in the area Restaurant was kind os small but I did like the decor. If you go on the weekend get on yheir waiting list. read more

I'm so glad they finally opened their South Loop location! I'm gonna be honest and say that I wasn't expecting the food to be this good but it was so amazing and worth the prices for sure. I ended up getting the salmon croquet Benedict, which was a special that they're running and my friend got the catfish executive which is also a special that they're doing. The head chef came by our table and talked and joked with us, which was really cool very welcoming and nice. The space is not huge so it may feel a little tight if it's a lot of people in there. our waitress had no issue with moving our table when we asked her which was great because we didn't want to be right up on the people sitting beside us. Also, you're able to scan and pay electronically which I love. Overall this is a great experience in parking is plentiful in this area of South Loop on side streets, as well as in front of the restaurant. This will definitely be one of my go to brunch places in the neighborhood. read more

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This is a great little restaurant in Lincoln Park with delicious French toast and omelettes! The cheesy hashbrowns are amazing, but don't tell my doctor lol The service was wonderful. Our waiter was really attentive and funny read more

Having been to original location, we were disappointed with the new location. The food was just not as tasty. And the price was kind of high to not be satisfied. We will probably stick with the original location moving forward. read more

Batter & Berries - Eggs with sautéed spinach and mushrooms and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois