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    Chicago Waffles

    3.2 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Vegetable Hash
    Jarriae A.

    This is a nice chill place to eat for that comforting ambiance and decent food. We were seated right away with no wait. I don't know if that's usually the case for the morning, but I did go during the Hot Chocolate Run, so Michigan Ave was closed off the traffic. Our server was nice and accommodating. They didn't have anything that was directly vegan, but he directed my boyfriend on what he should get for a vegan meal. I also was able to add blueberry compote to my original Belgian waffles, which I loved. I also got a side of bacon. I left having enjoyed my meal, but I wasn't full, and I do wish the food came out a bit warmer. Overall, I'd go back!

    Waffle flight (from top clockwise): liege (w/ bananas), matcha (w/ pistachios), red velvet (w/ strawberries), chocolate (w/ nuts)
    Lucy S.

    I came here with a group of friends. The menu is quite extensive with a lot of sweet and salty brunch/lunch items, so there's something for everyone. We got the waffle flight which came with red velvet, liege, chocolate and matcha. They were all quite good. They were fluffy and not too sweet with nice toppings. However, everything else was just okay. The meat lover's scramble and the omelette were solid, but nothing special. I got the shakshuka, which was more like a broth/soup than a shakshuka. It was a little odd to have poached eggs floating in broth. I would probably stick with the waffles if I come back here. The ambience of the place is very lively and the decor is quite eclectic and colorful. It's a very cheerful and bustling place. The service was pretty fast even though there were a lot of people that day.

    Egg white chicken Omelette
    Courtney M.

    Chicago Waffles has SO many options for breakfast! There's something for everyone. I had the Hungry Man, which was a waffle sandwich with stuffed with a an omelette (egg, cheese, turkey sausage, red pepper and onion). I chose this because it was one of the only menu items served with fruit. The filling/omelette was AMAZING. The waffle on the other hand was pretty dry, and didn't have any flavor. The fruit was good and fresh. My mom had the egg white chicken omelette. It didn't look very appetizing, but she enjoyed it. It was full of chicken; they weren't stingy on the meat. It came served with potatoes and a side of pancakes. Potatoes were really good! Like the waffles, pancakes were dry , a little flavorless and not very fluffy. They likely came from the same batter. Service good - they had a packed house but we were able to get seated outside pretty quick - which was nice except an aggressive bee hovering over our table basically as soon as our food arrived. My guess is he was attracted to the syrup (but of course that's not their fault). Our waitress was very nice. Prices were reasonable. Overall, the food was okay. Though I was disappointed with the pancake and waffle, with the amount of people there and the constant takeout orders, I assume it was just a bad batch. I'd go back to try some of the other things on the menu.

    Waffle Flight
    Ayesha F.

    Chicago Waffles - Brunch Review Weekend brunch at Chicago Waffles can get extremely busy, so if they allow online reservations, that's definitely the way to go. On our visit, it was raining and since there's limited space inside, the waiting area quickly turned into a bit of a chaotic crush. It was loud and packed, but our waiter Chad handled it with grace--he was kind, and apologized for the delay in getting our food. Honestly, with how swamped they were, I can't blame him. Once the food came out though, it was worth the wait--absolutely delicious! You can tell this place would be a total gem if you catch it when it's not slammed. I'd definitely go back--just maybe on a weekday.

    Veggie omelette with homefries and sourdough toast
    Heather Marie V.

    It was more of a 3.5 dining experience for me, but bumping up to 4 because of the service. I had some time to kill between appointments at Rush across the street and thought breakfast for lunch (not brunch ha!) sounded good. There is a lot of seating inside and it has a fun vibe thanks to the bright posters and art on the walls. The menu is large with plenty of sweet AND savory options. However, if you're a vegetarian who doesn't want something sweet or something eggy, you're going to be hard up for something to order. As much as I love waffles, the waffle options seemed way too decadent for what I wanted at lunch. You can get a regular buttermilk waffle, but it was pricey for what it was. I ended up ordering a veggie omelette and was pleased that it came with homefries and toast, so I wouldn't have to order them a la carte. The omelette was well-made with the eggs cooked to a perfect consistency, but could have used some more flavor. The veggies weren't mushy (which is easy when you're not paying attention). The homefries came in this little basket that looked like a mini fryer basket. It was cute, but hard to add sauce consistently on top. They were seasoned well enough and nice and crispy, but there was an odd flavor to them. It seemed like they might have been cooked in animal fat or in the same pan as meat. If they are, they need to disclose that for folks who don't eat meat. I opted to only eat a few. The toast wasn't pre-buttered, but at least the butter on the table was spreadable. My server was prompt and friendly without being overbearing, considering there weren't many customers. They also kept me well hydrated by filling up my water frequently. Given the food and the questionable taste/cooking method of the potatoes, I found it to be overpriced. I will find a different spot next time I'm in the area.

    Cinnamon apple stack. Country crunch and gravy. Berry stack. Short ribs skillet
    Daphne M.

    Sabine was a great server, her recommendations were on point. Delicious food and great music.

    Short Ribs Shack Skillet Berrylicious Stack Pancakes Cinnamon Apple Stack Pancakes Country Crunch & Gravy
    Debbie M.

    The food was delicious! Our server Sabina was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us some pointers on having savory and sweet for breakfast. The food came out pretty fast as well. It really seemed like it was all hands on deck. The team was helping each other out to give a great service. The place is well decorated.

    Breakfast tacos
    Kay P.

    Chicago Waffles is a great casual spot for a breakfast or brunch and comforting food! The servers are very friendly and the waffle options are endless. They have a huge menu and so many fun options like the breakfast tacos and waffle breakfast sandwich

    Reduced portions on omeletes to 2 bites worth of food. Great service however! I would reccomend anything but the omeletes

    Chicago Waffles Cafe Martini
    LaTanya G.

    Great service and food! Went here after my 5K race due to the location. I ordered an expresso martini and the short rib skillet. The drink was delicious! The skillet was seasoned well and the short ribs were nice and tender. Luckily despite it being busy my friends and I were seated not too long after arriving. I enjoyed my brunch and definitely will be back.

    Original Belgium Waffle
    Steve V.

    This is absolutely awesome place with great ambience and kool vibe. Service was very attentive and personal. Food was exceptional for everyone's taste. Definitely a place to revisit any time you are in the area. And its dog friendly. Highly recommend

    Blueberry waffles
    Si M.

    Amazing food, great ambience and excellent service. Gary (manager) was very kind and accommodating. Thank you, Gary for making our special event more memorable. We have visited this place several times, when we are in Chicago. It's one of the best breakfast places in Chicago, and is our favorite place to visit!

    Ken K.

    While visiting family in Chicago I asked where the best place to get breakfast / brunch close by. Chicago Waffles! When the locals love it ... it's gonna be good. This place didn't disappoint. Great food ,outstanding waffles. Also had a bagel with smoked salmon that was very good. They don't skimp on portion size or quality. The place is right off Michigan Ave in the South Loop. Kind of a diner but a couple steps up from really being a diner... has a cool vibe and sort of eclectic atmosphere with very friendly service. I really enjoyed it !

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    Im a regular. The food was amazing and the service was the best. Highly recommend restaurant. LGBTQ+ friendly

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    Diamond B. served it up. Thank you darling!!! She was patient and had great suggestions.

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    Dyamond is the best. My coffee was always hot, food was great. I can't wait to come back. Such a treat a 9am.

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    Buttercup  - Gelato! Cookie Butter on the left and chocolate hazelnut on the right, served in chilled goblets. So good!

    Buttercup

    4.2(57 reviews)
    0.3 miNear Southside
    $$

    Walked over to Buttercup after checking into my hotel in Chicago to grab a coffee and fire up the…read moreold laptop and get some work done. Though usually one for a hot coffee, it was steamy hot out so I went for an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and was wildly impressed. I was going to sit for a bit so had the latte for there and it was icy cold and the vanilla flavoring was brilliantly paired to the really good espresso notes within the latte. I also went for a Financier, which is a gluten-free banana bread sort of loaf and this was downright silly how good it was. It had a rich banana and sort of caramel flavor to it and as a gluten-free pastry option was one of the finest that I have had. Love that the coffee shop had just about every seat full with people doing work, studying, reading and catching up and the spot was a true neighborhood gem sort of location. Awesome spot!

    Such a cute and cozy cafe! It's a great spot to get some work done, and the service was super nice…read more You order at the counter, and the server helping us was really patient. The Pistachio Mocha (8.5/10) had a great mocha flavor and the espresso strength was perfect. Not too strong or too light. Loved this one. The Lavender Sea Salt Latte (8/10) had a nice lavender flavor, and I liked that I could actually taste the espresso without it being overpowering. The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich (7/10) is only available Saturday and Sunday. The egg was soft, the bacon was crispy, and the brioche bun was nice and soft. The mayo-based sauce was flavorful, but there was almost a little too much for me. I liked how the sandwich wasn't dry though.

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    Drawing Room

    Drawing Room

    4.1(128 reviews)
    1.2 miThe Loop
    $$

    I arrived around 21:00 for dessert/nightcap on a Monday evening before heading back to my hotel…read morenear convention center. I had been enjoying the city after a day of shopping and dinner at Joe's. A friend recommended this lovely bar/lounge. We are not from these parts of the U.S. and love to explore. This lounge is on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association building. Part of the Hyatt chain. I was warmly greeted by host and placed next to an old fireplace in front of the bar area. I was seated facing the entire lobby. I was enjoying the Gothic architecture. It was dark and a soothing atmosphere. I appreciated the appropriate music playing as well. It was a perfect way to end my day. I had a glass of champagne and my server recommended the Basque cheesecake. Which was perfect cause I recently visited San Sebastian, Spain. The Basque region makes a great cheesecake. The burned caramelized top complimented my champagne well. There is a room/bar in the back room of where I was. A great bar with games and TVs for sports. After enjoying my nightcap, I walked downstairs and was able to order a ride-share and wait in the warm entry of the building. This hotel is directly across the famous Bean which is in the beautiful Millennium Park. During the day, I highly recommend checking that park out.

    When my friend and I recently stayed at the Chicago Athletic Association, we made three…read morereservations for the Drawing Room (using Open Table), two for breakfast and one for dinner. The Drawing Room is in the lobby of the hotel. The first day at the hotel, my friend and I had a breakfast reservation (which we're thankful we did, as it was quite busy) and we sat at a table where the chairs were comfortable but it was too low to comfortably eat at the table. I felt like I was almost stretching and standing when eating. We requested a different type of table the next day when we can back for breakfast. We both ordered the Classic Breakfast consisting of two eggs, Nueske's bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast potatoes, and sourdough toast. There were options available for gluten free toast and egg white though we didn't opt for that. I did ask for all bacon. The next day, I ordered a Breakfast Sandwich, regularly including chicken breakfast sausage, fluffy eggs, American cheese, house-made english muffin, and green salad (with gluten free toast option). I chose bacon instead of sausage and cheddar instead of American cheese. Both breakfasts were rather good. Unfortunately the dinner wasn't as delightful as a meal as the breakfasts. The chairs were fine and the place wasn't too busy (and we had a reservation) though when we sat down, it was as if we were forgotten as no one came to our table for quite some time. We then realized we weren't too excited about the menu, so we instead when to the nearby Game Room for a bite while watching a basketball game on TV. We were given welcome beverage certificates good for free bubbly at the Game Room though those were also honored at the Game Room. The Drawing Room lobby spaces are open 24 hours daily though guests can order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM, Monday through Thursday for lunch and dinner from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 12 Midnight (though the kitchen closes at 11 PM), and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. You can visit the Drawing Room website at https://www.drawingroomchicago.com, where you can find menus, private event information, reservations, social media links, and more. You can also sign up for restaurant updates at the bottom of the page. While I wouldn't discourage anyone to go to the Drawing Room, it wasn't among our favorite restaurants at the Chicago Athletic Association or nearby the hotel.

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    Vol. 39 - Ambience

    Vol. 39

    4.4(149 reviews)
    1.3 miThe Loop
    $$$

    Fantastic service and great selection of snacks. I got the fried mushrooms and they were so good…read more It's super pretty and I love the color scheme of the place. Great place for cocktails either way a more upscale feel but not too fancy

    Came in today with a group of eight friends over an hour after cocktail lounge opened (slower…read morehours). I'll begin by mentioning the drinks tasted great & the ambiance/overall esthetic and setup of this space is really wonderful. Unfortunately, my low review is because of the obvious distastefulness of some staff who are serving & bartending here. My guests visiting from out of state wanted a stiff drink in the afternoon & from the website photos + reviews, Vol 39 seemed like an awesome place that could accommodate our party with the large sofa seating. I even called ahead to ask about walk-ins of our size to be extra considerate. We received shocking dagger glares from a few staff members which made all eight of us immediately uncomfortable before even being sat. Like we were committing a major crime for thinking we could step foot in here. Empty stack of glasses slammed on the table with a water pitcher placed beside them; "I'll be right back." In a sharp tone. Ok. But not if we're paying $20 per person per cocktail. We were rushed and this attitude persisted, it is lazy.. especially given it was extremely slow.. super surprising for such an elevated establishment. Then, after a long while, we were all asked what we wanted to drink, like a fast casual burger joint. No, "any questions about our selections" or, "may I give some suggestions?" Never came by to check on us once despite the three other two tops inside. We wrapped it up fast since we definitely could choose another location with more attentiveness & basic kindness. We paid, a hefty gratuity in small print on the check which.. you guessed it.. was automatically included but no mention of this tidbit by the server. Maybe this is why we revived all this mean girl energy from the jump? Because they'll still get paid really well regardless? All eight of us have been a part of the service industry and this one stuck out extra frustrating & annoying. Never leave a low review, I'm writing today to management because they will ruin your repeat clientele, seriously. People can find another fabulous cocktail with way better service & vibes in the city. Overall, it was a shame my friends experienced this gross behavior today in the fabulous city of Chicago. Hope the staff does better in the future and works on improving their outlook.

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    Martini Lounge - Cosmo baby

    Martini Lounge

    4.2(190 reviews)
    0.2 miNear Southside
    $$

    Gorgeous classy new martini lounge with live dj music. Narrow yet plenty of seating. Professional…read morefriendly staff. Fresh EFFECTIVE cocktails. Street meter parking.

    Let me set the scene. It's Saturday, and my friends and I have officially started the shenanigans…read more We're looking to loosen up a little more and figure a local watering hole might do the trick. Well, we heard that M Lounge had been resurrected from the closed and was serving customers again, so naturally, we fleet-footed right on over to see what all the hubbub was about. Okay, first off, whoever decorated this place deserves a gold medal. It looks amazing. The mix of old and new, the gold accents, and the lighting all come together perfectly. It has everything visually that you would want from a neighborhood bar you could eventually call your Cheers. The music was just right, and the vibe was definitely vibing. But wait. I only gave this place three stars. How Sway? Well... let me tell you. You don't just go to a bar for the vibe. You go to a bar for the drinks, and as much as I loved the atmosphere, the drinks left me wanting. And it wasn't just me. Everyone in our group was a little confused. How can a place look this good, feel this good, and then have drinks that are just... so-so? And I take my drinks seriously. So when I say so-so, I mean SO-SO. Hell, the Old Fashioned wasn't even an Old Fashioned. It was some sort of sweet abomination. Was it a bourbon drink? Absolutely. Was it an Old Fashioned? Absolutely not. For now, I'm going to chalk it up to growing pains because there's way too much I like about this place to write it off after one visit. The atmosphere is there. The music is there. The neighborhood-bar potential is definitely there. So yes, I'll be back. But M Lounge, I'm asking you nicely. Please make me a proper Old Fashioned next time. Otherwise, I might have to cancel my subscription to the Martini Lounge.

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    Oliver’s - Aperol Spritz

    Oliver’s

    4.5(128 reviews)
    0.3 miNear Southside

    I loved Oliver's!!! The front seating area is super bright, lit with tons of natural light & has a…read morebeautiful bar. There is also a huge back dining area as well. We loved everything we ate! I don't think you can go wrong. The salad was super flavorful and I loved the stracciatella toast. I recommended making a reservation but I don't think you need to do it that far in advance. We came before a concert at solider field and it was about a 25 walk to the venue so great place to come before going to solider field!

    I came here for a birthday outing last weekend, and while the food was outstanding, the service was…read moreseverely disappointing, especially at this price point. My group was made to feel like an inconvenience - we felt rushed even though we didn't take long to order, or linger after paying, and we were polite while ordering plenty of dishes and drinks. A number of people in our party also work in the service industry, so we try to be mindful of all of these factors. We didn't receive one of the ordered sides, and this was obviously not the server's fault, but a number of items we attempted to order were unavailable (oysters, saturn cocktail, milk & cookies dessert) and it wasn't really acknowledged. Again, this was a birthday reservation and we were brought the check without being asked if we would like to order dessert. Then, when we did order dessert, there was no candle. I understand some restaurants don't provide candles...but a table next to us was given a candle. A disappointing experience - I had been looking forward to trying Oliver's since they opened.

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