This is legitimately the best breakfast I have ever had. I had the Breakfast Burrito and highly recommend.

My family stopped by here for breakfast, sitting outside in their patio area. The food was awesome and the entire family walked away happy. Will definitely go back. read more

Great food and friendly service. Would definitely recommend this place. The pancakes were light and fluffy.

Yummy hole in the wall- the yogurt bowl was delish good coffee well worth the short trip from downtown

Sorry, guys! But, your "vegan options" wouldn't even get me in the door. You're gonna have to try way harder than what your current menu reflects of your "vegan options". You do know that there are vegan eggs, vegan cheese, vegan butter, vegan sour cream, vegan milk, etc, etc, etc. Don't you? If you're gonna say that you have vegan options, then actually offer something vegans want to eat. I don't just want your fruit and vegetable side dishes. And, neither does any other vegan. read more

The service is amazing! All the staff is extremely nice and welcoming. The food was incredible. It's a very cozy environment and makes you feel at home. Highly recommend! read more

Breakfast House needs to dump a bucket of ice over it's head. Maybe then it'll get the attention it deserves cause as of right now it flies well under the radar. It's nothing too out of the ordinary on the outside or interior, but it'd be tough to nominate another spot in the area that does a better breakfast. The chilaquiles, the juevos rancheros, or just your plain old over easy eggs and sausage. Everything's delicious, it comes out quick, and the service is incredibly efficient. There's some sidewalk seating if it's nice out or the inside has kind of a Seinfeld coffee shop sort of vibe to it. Either which way you decide to park your keister you're gonna get a hell of a meal to start your day. read more

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Came here on a Sunday for brunch. Nice that there's free street parking and Our wait wasn't long either. The place is really cute and it has a feel of eating in someone's living room. My sister had just run the shamrock shuffle and we were both starving. We each got an order of the chilaquiles, which were extremely good and cheesy. We then shared an order of the Nutella French toast....delicious. The menu has a wide variety to choose from whether you're craving breakfast or lunch. Definitely see myself frequenting this place for brunch again. read more

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Simple and excellent! Went there this morning and got the lowdown from the employees. The chef/owner is the ex-chef at Ina's on Randolph. Ina's has been a Randolph street staple for a long time and I hope this place is a longstanding spot on Grand as well. Had the vegetable frittata that was in a roasted red pepper sauce and topped with sautéed spinach. Excellent! My wife had the corn cakes and Virginia ham. Really good as well. We also shared a waffle that was nearly perfect. Sided with fruit and covered in powdered sugar. Intelligentsia coffee and they also make espresso drinks. Here is what I think is the best part....every weekday from 6:30 to 9 am (don't quote me on those hours) they do $5 breakfasts to go! 5 sandwich options and a cup of coffee or tea to go?! Awesome deal! I'll be back often. read more

Breakfast House - Cheese blintzes w/ strawberries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The wait wasn't long. The people were very nice. The place was pack which was exciting because we were hoping for amazing food! However, it was decent but it wasn't all the hype made it to be. My boyfriend and I are super foodies and it just wasn't on our must go to in Chicago! But I hope the best for them and people who do enjoy it. I got the chorizo hash(most popular dish) My boyfriend got the burrito (off menu) read more

I think I found my new breakfast/brunch joint! Breakfast House is located in a more quiet area of West Town on the corner of Grand and Wood St. -No wait (even during Sunday brunch, we were seated right away) -great service -menu is straight forward and even offers specials -good variety of food -comfortable and clean setting Food: -Breakfast House hash - delicious (this is their specialty) Comes with andouille and chicken sausage. -Cornmeal Cakes are awesome! This dish comes with ham and eggs cooked the way you want it. -Cappucino/Latte (hazelnut-flavored)- could have been hotter, but satisfying. -intelligentsia coffee was pretty good Overall an enjoyable brunch experience. We sat inside, but they do have patio seating. I'd definitely come here again! read more

Breakfast House - Latte & Cornmeal cakes with ham and scrambled eggs -yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really enjoyed Breakfast House! I thought they were a fast, delicious, and great option for a quick brunch. They offer all your classic brunch options and don't really disappoint in any of their offerings. We got the beef brisket hash, french omelette, chicken and waffles, and seasonal french toast. Of the four I definitely recommend the Chicken and Waffles and French Toast. I find that chicken and waffles is incredibly difficult for brunch places to nail. Either the waffles are soggy or the chicken tastes like they pulled it out from the freezer section of a grocery store. Not here! The chicken was moist inside with a crispy exterior that didn't just pull off. The waffles maintained their flavor and texture and I was VERY happy with how everything tasted together. The French Toast was some of the best i've had in the city, not soggy and not covered in an ocean of sauce. Good flavor, not too sweet, fresh fruits, cant ask for much more. Overall a great place to get some quick brunch. Will be back soon! read more

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This place is so cute! My friend and I came here on a Tuesday morning for breakfast and we were seated immediately. I ordered a omelette apricots that included Brie cheese, asparagus, and sausage - it also came with a cup of fruit and toast, and my friend got the veggie frittata. We both ordered a cup of coffee as well, I believe they were toasting Intelligenista, which was super good. My only gripe about my order was that the cup of fruit was all your basic, cheap fruits, i.e. melons and a few blueberries. I was hoping for some strawberries and bananas as well, but nothing to deter me from coming back. It's a cozy breakfast spot with a good selection on their menu. I'll definitely be back to try more options in the future. read more

Breakfast House - Veggie frittata and omelette special. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I LOOOOOVE IT! Chicken and waffles: to-DIE for waffles that are so soft and fluffy it's like a pancake identity crisis, delicious breaded chicken and honey-mustard sauce....[Note: the chef and sous-chef from recently closed Ina's are the chef's here!] Potato hash: deliciously seasons and just enough crisp Strong intelligentsia coffee and FRESH squeezed juices! I brought home the steak and eggs to the boyfriend. he said he liked it, but the steak seemed to be cooked well when we ordered medium. Service is wonderful, and seating it fast. There's even space heaters when they open up in the morning and it's still a little chilly. It's cute and comfy! read more

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Tasty classic breakfast fare - great local spot a hit with every Westtowner. Combined with quick, friendly service makes this a repeat spot. It isn't special occasion fare or anything mind blowing but for good value reliable breakfast then head here! read more

A bit of an oasis on a stretch of Grand that has little else, the Breakfast House is one of those places that you might not even notice as you drive by. But stop in and have breakfast or lunch, for the staff is super friendly, the inside, cute and charming and the food is pretty good as well! This probably would have been a 3 star review if not for the great people who went out of their way to please us! We went for breakfast on a recent Sunday morning. They take reservations but we got there early (around 9:30) so when I called I was told that we didn't need them . . . .and they were right. But know before you go that by about 10:45 this little place was jumping so calling ahead is always a good idea. We had a great table . . .right up front in the windows. My friend had been there before so after a quick look at the menu- we ordered a range of things to share. Sweet potato waffles with apples and bananas for her, an omelet for me and their specialty hash with poached eggs for yet another at our table. Add in one corn cake with sauce and we had a good tasting of their breakfast menu. The service was stellar- friendly and accommodating, our coffee cups were never empty and they kept checking back to make sure things were okay. We did have a couple of food glitches (poached eggs were not runny, waffles were too heavy) but they quickly rectified the wrongs and then even took the waffles off of our bill. . . . . . interesting given we didn't complain- we let them clear the table and the owner noticed that the waffles were only half eaten and came over to follow up. Now that's a place that wants to take care of it's customers! If you drive- know that parking is pretty easy on this stretch of Grand. All in all a solid place for breakfast in this neck of the woods! read more

This is my second time going to Breakfast House - we got seated fairly quickly! The waitress was friendly and tentative . The chicken and waffles were great , could do with a little less breading but nonetheless was tender. The prices are reasonable for a Chicago brunch spot - would definitely come again. read more

Amazing service and food for vegetarians and vegans. I have never had sour cream buttermilk pancake and absolutely loved it. We would love to try it again next time we are in Chicago. read more

First it was wishbone, then it we tulum, now its breakfast house. Now I live brunch. It's my favorite meal for sure. So clearly I had to come. Yum yum yum. A nicely decorate placed. When I first walked in it looked a lot more fancier that I was expecting a breakfast joint to look like. Easy parking oh and it's free! We literally parked right in front. Nice staff. Good amount of choices. Breakfast and lunch. The steak and eggs looked very good but wasn't in the mood for a food coma. The staff was very nice and quick to refill our water and coffee. // breakfast house hash - 9$ i ordered this because I loveeee hash browns but it was pretty good besides the sausage. It tasted sort of like jimmy dean sausage. Other than that. I really enjoyed my plate. Pretty affordable and a lot Of food. // cornmeal cakes - 8.50$ this one was tasty. It was also pretty different. It had a cornmeal like texture with a great southwest tangy sauce on the side. I started usually this sauce on my plate! That's how good it was. // house pancakes w strawberries - 5$ the pancakes them self were very tasty. Even without syrup. They only put like one chopped up strawberry on it. That was my only complaint. I like my pancakes to be SMOTHERED in fruit. // intelligentsia coffee - 2.50$ This place is a pretty good spot to go to. I would definitely go back. The steak and egg burger sounds good. And the sandwiches with fries were enticing. read more

Breakfast House - Breakfast menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food. Went there for lunch and had breakfast for lunch. The service was fast and the restaurant was clean and the tables were spacious. The eggs and potatoes were good. The eggs were well cooked and flavorful. The potato's were crispy just like I like them. read more

Honestly, I am a little regretful to have lived in the neighborhood for almost 2 years but only coming here for the first time last weekend. This place was awesome! Not only did it have a quaint, family-style atmosphere, the food was pretty amazing. We tried the chilaquiles and the breakfast burrito. The latter was actually a special for the day, but if you ask me, it should be a permanent fixture on the menu. The chilaquiles were cooked to perfection. The sauce had a wonderful flavor and was well complimented with the chorizo. The best part was the fresh guacamole that accompanied the dish. It had just the right amount of acid and heat. We will definitely be back here again! read more

Breakfast House - Perfectly prepared chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Meh, waited an hour for lunch on a Monday. Grilled cheese wasn't melted, or Grilled. Sent it back. Wouldn't recommend.

Now mind you, I placed an order for delivery 45 mins ago, received my food about 15mins ago, have eaten and I'm now writing this review. I'm THAT impressed! I decided I wanted breakfast for lunch. I know, I know. I like to live dangerously lol. Anywho, I ordered a short stack of 2 pancakes, bacon and eggs. It arrived nicely packaged, separately, and HOT! Yes HOT! This seems to always be a challenge for deliveries. Not for Breakfast House, though. Pancakes were perfectly light and delicious. Eggs were scrambled nicely. Bacon was just how I like it. Not greasy, with a nice crispness. Delicious! I'll definitely order from here again and can't wait to try the other items! read more

Breakfast House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Consistently great food! Chorizo hash and the steak and eggs are our go-to. Friendly staff and quick service.

Best breakfast in Chicago? Maybe! Stopped in on a snowy Saturday morning and seated right away. We ordered their chilaquiles and the chorizo hash. Both were equally great. Service was friendly, food perfect, and just a comfortable atmosphere. Not sure why it would t be 5-stars. Go! read more

Not sure if they are currently understaffed but the service was a little slow and the chorizo was over cooked yet cold by the time it was served. read more

Awesome breakfast spot. Don't be fooled by the kind of dive-y looking exterior, this place has great food. Came here on a Tuesday morning with my brother and finished all my food. So full now. I had the southwest scramble with a side pancake. I asked for no cilantro and no beans and switched the cheese to mozzarella, which they were happy to accommodate, and I asked for the sour cream and sauce on the side which they forgot to do but I wasn't mad about it because it was so delicious, it didn't need to be on the side. I always worry about places putting too much sauce/sour cream but there's was perfect. Pancake was good, coffee was good, good selection of fruit. Service was good. Bathroom was pretty run down but that was the only flaw other than forgetting to put the sauce/sour cream on the side. I'd definitely come again. Food was so yummy I forgot to take a picture. read more

Disclaimer: Considering that this place is called "The Breakfast House", I probably should have ordered breakfast food rather than lunch food, but I went at 1:00pm, so I stand by my choice. I would give a 3-star rating solely for the Chicken Caesar Salad I ordered. I had a craving for it. Otherwise, I would have ordered something else. I hope to come back again to review their other dishes! I was disappointed by the presentation of the salad. There weren't many croutons and the parmesan was unevenly distributed. The chicken had some good pieces but also some fatty pieces. It was grilled and overly charred. It did satisfy my craving though. I tried my boyfriend's turkey sandwich, which is well worth your money's worth. There were giant slabs of turkey and provolone along with lettuce and tomatoes. The fries that came on the side are pretty good, but also pretty standard. I love that they offer Intelligentsia coffee, one of my favorite brands of coffee. I got an iced mocha, which was quite good - a perfect balance of espresso and chocolate flavors. Also, while the music wasn't fitting for a brunch atmosphere, I thoroughly enjoyed that they were playing ATB. (High five to any trance lovers out there!) read more

My new favorite brunch joint in the city. My friend and I came here around 11AM on a Sunday, and we were lucky to snag a table outside without having to wait. I had my eye on the cornmeal cakes, and my friend got the salmon cakes. My dish came with two flavorful corn cakes, perfectly cooked over-easy eggs, and ham. The red pepper sauce tied all the components together nicely. The service was great, and I'm excited to come back! read more

Breakfast House - Corn cakes to die for - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Breakfast House was stop #1 for a friend and me when we had a big day planned, consisting of power shopping and then some power hitting in volleyball. I can't say this meal helped with the shopping at all, but my athletic ability was greatly enhanced that day and I would like to attribute it to the magic hash I consumed. For starters, $2.50 for unlimited intelligentsia coffee is already a win. My dining companion had the cornmeal cakes, while I had the breakfast house hash, and we were both very pleased with our meals. The portions aren't outrageous like some other brunch places, but just the right amount so you can lick your plate clean and not feel like a total cow afterwards. The service was a little slow, but given that it's a small spot and they're already very busy at 9am, you really can't dock them too many points. Plus, whatever points you do dock can be easily made up by the readily available (free) parking and cute, welcoming atmosphere. read more

Breakfast House - Cornmeal cakes and breakfast house hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stumbled upon this place early in the morning after work and was so pleasantly surprised. It was very cozy and felt very homey from the start. The staff were all incredibly polite and attentive. I got the Chorizo Hash which is a Chicago favorite and was not disappointed. Everything was on point! Would come here again! read more

Breakfast House - Supreme Chorizo Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great food, service, and prices! Hooray!

Iconic....i haven't had one by thing from here! I'm gonna miss it when I love from the area read more

This was my first visit here and I was really hoping to write a good review. First let me say the restaurant is cute and quaint. I was dining alone and I was greeted and seated immediately. The service was great. I also noticed they are kid friendly so that's a plus for me when I am dining with my family. So the reason for 2 stars....the food. I ordered the chicken and waffles. My food came out quickly. Almost too quick. The food looked very good. So good I memoralized the moment and posted a pic. I started eating the chicken. I picked apart the breast and it was cold and undercooked. I told my waitress and she took care if it quickly and brought me out a fresh waffle and bacon. I do think I will try again because the waffle was good and I looked at other patrons dishes and they looked good too! The waffle was light and fluffy and had a good taste. Hopefully my next visit will be better. read more

Breakfast House - Chicken and waffles. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to Breakfast House on a Sunday and as expected it was packed. We did the "wait in line option" through Yelp which saved us a good amount of time. We were seated at the bar. The place has a very "homey" feel hence the name which I liked. I ordered their supreme chorizo hash which was one of their well known dishes. The food was good I wish it had a bit more chorizo. It didn't feel like chorizo was the main focus for being named a chorizo hash. The dish came with a side of pancakes and these babies were amazing. Really fluffy and tasted great. My friend had ordered a cappuccino and there was so much milk foam on top that I thought it was going to overflow. Wasn't too impressed with the coffee. Overall, a good brunch spot with a nice atmosphere. I'd try it again and see if my thoughts change. read more

I wanted to try this place since I pass it every morning when I'm coming home from work. I don't live far and I like to cater to the area. I unfortunately was disappointed in it. I ordered my food and only got part of it. I asked for my toast because they forgot it and never got my juice. The eggs (for me), tasted like it came out of a carton, not real. My bacon was burnt and hash browns were cold. Maybe me and my friend hit it on a bad day. She also was not happy. I will try it again because I like to give places at least 3 times. At this moment, not too good. I'll be there in a couple weeks. I'm hoping my opinion changes. I always want to say, we all have bad days. Maybe this was the bad day. I'll let you know how it goes! read more

I'm visiting Chicago and this place showed up on Yelp as one of the closest breakfast restaurants to my hotel (about a mile away) so I decided to try it out. I decided on the Chilaquiles and OMG they were AH-Mazing (and I'm from California so I have really high standards for Mexican food). They were moist, flavorful, and simply the next Chilaquiles ever put in my mouth. The coffee here is perfection as well. My only complaint is that $11 for a breakfast plate seems a little high, where I come from it would've been $8-$9 but maybe that's standard for Chicago. read more

Breakfast House - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome breakfast/ lunch spot. I am a pickup and go type of guy so, being able to order in absence and then spending 2mins or less picking my food is always a plus. Everything and i mean everything on the menu will not disappoint. Lots of food for great prices. read more

This is a well established restaurant . I decided to write a review because I've been eating at restaurants a lot as of late and unsatisfied with my food and not getting my moneys worth. Not with this place.. the food was worth every dime. The portions were plentiful. I called in my order because I wanted to make some modifications to my order. The staff who answered the phone was very pleasant and flexible to my request. The food was delicious. My significant other picked up the food. He said the place was very clean, he also noticed the staff aprons were clean. We are looking forward to dinning in .. I'm so excited I found a place where they had vegan options for me and great options for my partner, Thank you for providing, great food, service and a clean environment during the times where prices have gone up but quality and quantity has gone down. read more

Breakfast House is a good option in the neighborhood and worth a try. Quick service and efficient staff. I ordered the chilaquiles which are deemed "award winning" but replaced the chorizo with turkey sausage. While I liked the ingredients used, it was surprisingly not spicy at all. I'm not sure if I missed out on adding jalapeños, if that was an option, or if I simply received a mild version of the dish. In any case, each ingredient was good and the bean base was prepared well. The eggs came scrambled but if I could redo it, I would have asked for them sunny side up. Maybe next time I come for a visit, I'll have them make a couple modifications and give them 5 stars. read more

Breakfast House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois