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    Cafe Robey

    4.1 (312 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Todd P.

    Delightful in every day! Conveniently located in the heart of Wicker Park on the first from of The Robey Hotel, serving up delicious breakfast and lunch dishes. Pancakes were to die for! Breakfast sandwich was yummy as well, although the hash browns were a bit on the bland side. Still nice and crispy and fresh. Not cheap as the bill for 3 was $70+ with tip. Reservations are suggested but not required. Dining room is cozy with nice views of the surrounding neighborhood. Service was attentive and friendly, but not overly warm. Highly recommended!

    S'mores croissant
    PJ C.

    I stumbled upon Cafe Robey on an errand day in Wicker Park and I immediately knew I needed an 'All Day Brunch' place in my life. A few of us made a whole day out of our first visit and ever since then it's our go-to brunch spot in this part of town. They have offerings anywhere from a classic breakfast order with eggs, bacon, toast and hashbrowns, to standouts like their bourbon custard french toast. A few of my non-negotiables include their hash browns (so dense and delectable), their maple glazed pork belly and their s'mores croissant (which might not be on their menu anymore?!). The service is always attentive and speedy. While I recommend reservations, there have been a few times we've gotten lucky and seated with a walk-in.

    Shrimp and grits- amazing
    Natasha B.

    Fantastic brunch place. Fun location- near a lot of other things to do. They have brunch all day, wasn't hard to get a reservation. Also LOVE that they take reservations since most places that serve brunch done. The place is cute, staff was very friendly Got the shrimp n grits and it did not disappoint. It was amazing. The maple honey pork belly was good but almost too big for even 2 people. Duck hash was good but was missing some crunchy texture I think. friends also enjoyed their dishes. Bloody Mary was a major disappointment though. And it was $17! My shrimp n grits was 19 so it just felt so overpriced in terms of a drink. Will be back

    Vanessa T.

    I ate at this restaurant while visiting my daughter in Chicago. The breakfast was very delicious but the star of the show and the reason I will always keep this restaurant on my radar is for the maple glazed chicken sausage. Ive honestly not had anything like it and it was absolutely delicious!

    Huevos rancheros
    Karen L.

    Love this spot for a delicious breakfast! Great service and yummy, fresh food. I love the huevos rancheros the best, but the yogurt parfait, shrimp and grits and pancakes are all excellent. I wish the hot tea came with a different set up, preferably a teapot of some sort just to avoid soaking a giant tea bag all at once in a small cup - but most places never cater to tea drinkers so I get it. Stop by for a great bite to eat.

    Interior
    Anthony D.

    I've seen this place on Instagram several times so we decided to stop by. We got lucky as there was one open table left, the main area isn't too big. It's in the bottom of a boutique hotel in Wicker Park. We actually walked by it several times without knowing. We ordered: - Duck Hash - Eggs in Purgatory - Loaded Potato Tots My favorite was actually the tots, they are more like cubes. Either way, the flavor makes it all the way through the potato. The Eggs in Purgatory were not bad, but you don't get much sausage. The hash was also flavorful, but more hash than duck.

    Cheddar Bacon Jalapeño Scone w/ Maple Butter Icing
    Scott N.

    We were tired and hungry after a day of travel. We were staying at The Robey, so nothing was more convenient than Cafe Robey. The place is very cute and the wait staff was very pleasant and helpful. A drink sounded good. I opted for Oaxacan on Broken Glass - Mezcal, chile, lime, Angostura, hellfire bitters. They burn rosemary and place it in the drink, so be careful. I had a smudged nose after taking a sip! We started with a Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Scone with Maple butter icing. Very tasty start. It definitely had a bit of a kick, which was wonderful with the maple butter icing. I opted for Avocado Toast w/ Chili crisp, pickled onion. It was good, but it was spicy in not necessarily a great way. Even though I knew it was coming, it was unexpected. I wanted to give it a try, but personal preferences win. I prefer my avocado toast creamy and cool. Mark ordered meatloaf, which I don't see on the current menu. Too bad, because it was very good. I had a taste and I was most definitely jealous. If it happens to show up on the menu again, I recommend it. Cafe Robey was great in a pinch, but we never went back.

    Turkish eggs and egg sandwich
    Tiffany J.

    Every time I got to Cafe Robey I always have a delicious meal. The service is always great and the staff is very sweet. We are usually able to walk in without a reservation. The Turkish eggs are so good and full of flavor. Their bacon is always cooked to perfection and the French toast is fantastic. Definitely recommend!

    Hannah H.

    Cafe Robey is an all-day brunch spot, which seems to be popular with the locals. We came here as a large group, and we ordered the following: +a Yogurt Parfait +a Breakfast Plate - comes with 2 eggs, hash browns, toast, and a choice of protein (bacon, sausage, or steak); opted for the bacon +Breakfast Tacos - filled with scrambled eggs, pork al pastor, potatoes, oaxacan cheese, and avocado salsa verde +an Egg Sandwich - with chive scramble, bacon, cheddar, hash brown patty, and sriracha, in a caramelized potato bun +Buttermilk Pancakes - topped with whipped butter and powdered sugar +Chilaquiles Rojo - topped with cilantro, onions, crema, avocado, queso fresco, and sunny-side up eggs +Shrimp & Grits - mascarpone grits with cajun butter sauce, roasted sweet corn, and jalapenos +and, sides of Maple Glazed Pork Belly Overall, the food was fine, but could have been served warm; there was also too much of a wait time to figure out who our server was, getting our orders in, receiving orders, getting refills or even obtaining water, and getting our check. The place is kind of cramped, and there really isn't much room for individuals to walk around or get to their tables, aside from banging up your thighs, hips, and knees - pretty painful. The only plus side was the sitting area we found upstairs, most likely part of the hotel, in which we were able to find a quieter space to catch up. Limited street parking can be found in the area. +lukewarm food +inattentive service +limited street parking in the area

    Amanda W.

    My best friend lives down the street from this place and recommended we get brunch here one weekend. We made reservations (they only take reservations, I believe). I picked out the biscuits and gravy and they were the best I think I've ever had. They had pickled peppers and they were so good!! My best friend got the bread with the whipped spread- which was also amazing!! (We lived on leftovers for the next day!) everything we got was so good. I would enjoy another visit!

    shrimp n grits
    Joseph S.

    My friends wanted to try this place and it was mid. The place was packed but I am assuming it is because of hotel guests. The food was inconsistent. It was either too salty or not enough. The only dish I would get is the shrimp n grits. I think the rest were not worth the price. The biscuits n gravy did not have enough gravy for the biscuits. The pancakes were $12 for 2 and with chocolate chips was $3. Their syrup had an aftertaste that made it seem like it was caramelized somehow. The caesar salad was small and not that filling. The salad on top of the fried chicken cutlet made the cutlet a bit soggy. Service was slow. It is designed very cute though.

    kid's breakfast
    Nazia C.

    I made a reservation for me and my daughter for a Chicago Restaurant week breakfast. I was nervous at first because Yelp has it labeled not good for kids but that is incorrect! They have a kids menu and even had crayons, coloring paper, and kids water cups. They were super sweet with my daughter and I'm so glad I brought her with me! For my meal I ordered the ricotta toast and esquites skillet. I also ordered a chai latte to go with the coffee cake which is part of the CRW menu. The cake is super soft and not too sweet. The ricotta toast is beautiful. It came drizzled with jam and chili honey and covered with pumpkin seeds and pecans. It tasted amazing. The esquites was exquisite. It has corn, al pastor, peppers, crispy potatoes, and was topped with two sunny side up eggs. It tasted close to an elote so I was very satisfied. Though there is no free parking, they did have free wifi so this is a good spot for working too!

    Kim K.

    Great brunch spot in the heart of wicker! This is an insanely perfect location for a brunch if you want to walk around the neighborhood afterwards and explore, as so many great places are right at your fingertips. Cafe Robey feels very warm, and an inviting location. The atmosphere makes you want to grab a coffee and chat for a while. They have a lot of options seating wise, making it great for people who are looking for a quick solo bite, or for a large group gathering. Definitely recommend reservations because of how packed it can get on the weekends. Service was top notch and everyone was very friendly. We had some lattes that were great, followed by an omelette which was really good, but for the price I wish it came with a small amount of some side. I definitely would come back for brunch or to try some of their lunch items!

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    Is there a dress code? I've been here about 5-6 times but I was always wearing heels. I'm in gymshoes this time.

    I think that if is for a brunch during monday to tuesday it is ok. I see moms with babies with a gym outfit. But the place is more hipster and kind of trendy place, more during weekends!

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