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    Chicago Waffles

    3.5 (261 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Short Ribs Shack Skillet
    Stacie J.

    First timer alert and will definitely be coming back! Needed a quick spot to grab lunch with a friend and came across Chicago Waffles. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the waitstaff quickly seated us at a 2-top short table. Our waitress stopped by to greet and recommend some options. We both went with shack skillets...I decided on the short rib, scrambled eggs, no cheese, w/ a pancake and she went w/ the meat lover. I prefer hash browns vs home fries so I didn't have high hopes; boy was I surprised. The potatoes are seasoned very well, rib meat was very tender, and fluffy eggs; added a little hot sauce and yummy. The portion size is enough to share as I have half the skillet and both pancakes as leftovers. I will be back!

    Amazing

    Food was : pretty good Fast service! Amazing Ambiance is the coolest the bathrooms all the way outside just gives the perfect Chicago vibe.

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    Pooja P.

    Had such a great brunch at Chicago Waffles. The staff was amazing and so friendly. We got the Fiesta Avo Toast, Mediterranean Shakshuka, Fresh Garden Skillet, Casa Chilaquiles, Dubai Chocolate Crepes, Waffle Flight, and Pancakes. Everything was really good. My favorites were the Chilaquiles, the Skillet, the Avocado Toast, and the Waffle Flight. The chocolate one was especially good. There are a few locations around the city and it's such a great spot for brunch. Definitely recommend.

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    Emi M.

    I was very excited to try this place for brunch with friends, but overall it did not meet my expectations. Good: service was prompt, they were always checking on our glasses of water and coffee. They were never left empty. And the coffee was delicious. Not good: my matcha waffle was deceiving to say the least. It didn't taste like matcha at all. It just tasted like plain waffle batter... What was more disappointing was the overwhelming, off-putting artificial green color. It was more like Green Lantern 's green, and it's everything Matcha is NOT. It's an insult to matcha lovers. I would have enjoyed a plain waffle. They also charge a 3% credit card fee, and the server would not give us separate checks. Overall it was not worth the wait.

    Maitri S.

    I loveeee their homemade vanilla whipped cream + their chilaquiles! Get half red sauce and half green sauce! Also, they just opened a new location in Lincoln Square that's so cute with plenty of outdoor dining. The vegan burrito is a great addition to the menu (featuring just egg and soy chorizo!) The server recommended their matcha (raspberry and lavender) and both of them were delicious!

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    Marc M.

    We arrived at 12:05p and had a 10 minute wait for a party of 6. We were sat quickly and the server arrived promptly to take our drink & food order. Sadly after getting our drinks and food orders in, we didn't see our server for quite some time after. Other servers brought the drinks and then our server randomly brought us a bottle of prosecco on the house. About 40 minutes went by after placing the order and we began to question where our food was. The food came out at 1:20p and here's an overview of the items we had. Lemon blueberry Waffle - was a 7/10 the blueberry cream cheese topping was light and fluffy, along with the whipped cinnamon cream. The waffle itself was a bit dry and didn't have much flavor. The breakfast tacos - were a 6/10 they were very filling but didn't come with the cilantro and were a bit thrown together The espresso martini was a 7.5/10 it was a on the creamy side, a good pour and not overly bitter. The mango martini was a 7/10 it was well mixed and not overly sweet. The breakfast sampler was a 5/10 the toast and bacon were overly burnt.

    Julius Meinl coffee was very good
    Tom G.

    Very nice and clean. There were just a few people which surprised me because it's was lunch time. I was greeted right away with a menu and water. The waitress came with a menu. I decided to ordered after looking at their menu online. I ordered the "flight" and it was good accept the green waffle, it was tasteless. Even though it took longer that usual time wise it was worth it. I would definitely go back and try something new.

    Red Velvet Deluxe
    Adaora O.

    Yummmm is all I have to say! I went in on a Saturday morning and made a reservation on Yelp, but it wasn't necessary. I saw many parties come in and get seated within 5-10 minutes. However, that's not to say that a reservation could be helpful, since you can't predict how busy they'd be. The service was great. We were given waters and what we wanted to drink within minutes of seating. I had the berry smoothie which tasted sweet and fresh. The food was definitely the star of the show. The steak and eggs were DELICIOUS and my steak was cooked perfectly medium. They even had some cute instagram-able spots to sit and capture photos. I can't wait to come back!

    Meghan B.

    We have been here before and had a good meal. We went again the other day and had a different experience! The service was very slow. It was a Saturday morning and the staff apologized and thanked us for our patience, so that wasn't a big issue. All of the food was very good except for my waffles. With the restaurant name, Waffles, that is sort of a disappointment! My waffles had very little flavor so the toppings helped but the texture was the issue. My waffles were very tough and hard to cut, definitely no soft and fluffy like they should be.

    Anthony L.

    1st time coming here, I ordered the mediterrean shasuka, my Wife had ham, eggs, & potatoes. Man listen, that shasuka which is a soup with poached eggs, jalapenos, onions and red peppers, in a spicy broth. We'll definitely be back. I forgot to show the before pic, but here's the after

    Side Sausage Links & Side Turkey Sausage Patties
    Kenna G.

    Yummy specialty pancakes. Would recommend the very berry pancakes without the vanilla icing, it was a weird flavor. Friend enjoyed her apple pancakes. Almost everything can be made gluten-free which is great! Good service, cute restaurant decorated perfectly for Valentine's Day.

    Eggs Benedict  Mexican skillet
    Rahima J.

    Good little reliable brunch spot! Definitely recommend coming earlier on the weekends or making a reservation as just gets packed around 11/12. They have a lot of options on the menu for everyone. The menu is a little bit more pricey, being in west loop and all and the food didn't stand out amazingly but overall a solid pick for brunch

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    Dennis- eggs Florentine as a vegan option? Is it made with some type of vegan egg? Eggs are not…

    Thanks to both of you! I might not have the eggs, but some avocado toast won't hurt 😊

    Vegan options outside of fruit? ?😏

    Yes.. Avocado Toast, waffles, pancakes and Florentino Eggs Benedict... as well as other options

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    Geja's Cafe

    Geja's Cafe

    3.9
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    Step off the streets of Chicago into a beautifully dimly lit fondue experience is so cozy inside…read morewith the music of a live Spanish guitar that really create a private magical experience. All the premier dinners come with salad, cheese, fondue, and the chocolate fondue - You are just choosing what protein you would like. The Prince Geja combination has a little bit of everything. However, we most liked the seafood which includes lobster and the scallops were to die for! Also the beef also cooks well. Favorite dipping sauce included the pimento mayo, chimichurri, and garlic butter. The cheese fondue is quite rich and the bread is quite filling so maybe get as much cheese as you can on each piece of bread. The chocolate fondue, I think is actually the best course as the Belgium chocolate melts so well and has a decadent but not overly sweet flavor. It pairs well with all that is provided for dipping, which includes poundcake, rice Krispies, strawberries. They also have some liquor that they light on fire at first so you can roast the marshmallows. It is such a well thought out experience. Service flows very well from two waiters who take your order set up your fondue pots for each course, but be prepared to spend at least 2 hours on this experience. Check out the Groupon but also I read a review that they just tack on the extra $50 so it's not really too much of a savings. Not sure if this is true.

    Had a fantastic evening at this classic spot!…read more Food was super tasty and fresh! The seafood was probably my favorite! The full dinner with chocolate and cheese was perfect! Also appreciated that they were accommodating for the vegetarian in our party. Everything except the cheese course can be made vegan friendly as well. The service was top notch! Appreciated that they called me ahead of time to confirm our reservation and ask about food allergies. All the staff was incredibly helpful and attentive. They were quick to refill items and answer any questions we had. The location is classic fondue restaurant, cozy and romantic. However, also perfect for catching up with a friend. I love the history in this place and really enjoyed the mood lighting. Pricing was fantastic for the quality of service, food, and drinks! Look forward to many happy returns!

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    Gemini

    Gemini

    4.0
    (770 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    As a Gemini celebrating my birthday season with other Geminis, it only felt right to celebrate at…read moreGemini! When we arrived, I was a bit concerned because we hadn't received our menus. And that's because the menus were being printed with a personalized birthday message! Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and struck the perfect balance of checking in without being overbearing. The mussels (provençal-style) were delicious and enough to share among three people. The truffle-parmesan fries: We couldn't tell if they were too salty or just salty enough, but somehow we couldn't stop eating them! I ordered the baby wedge salad with chicken, and while the chicken looked small at first, it ended up being a large enough portion to last the salad. We were also surprised with complimentary desserts: the Chocolate Chunk Cookie Skillet and Buck Russell's Cake. Though I'm not a sweet person, my dining companions thoroughly enjoyed them.

    **4.5 Stars** Hard…read moreto believe this was our first visit to Gemini, but definitely won't be the last. We were glad to get a seat out on the patio on a lovely Tuesday evening after having spent time at the Zoo just a short walk away. The patio is lovely, two servers handling the large space extremely well. There were some things we had that were standouts, and others that were just fine. The half chicken was excellent, cooked perfectly and rubbed with delicious warming spices, the potatoes and pickled veggies the perfect counterbalance. Similar idea to the dish at Armitage Alehouse, but better seasoned and a lot lighter. The steamed mussels rivaled those of Armitage as well at a fraction of the cost. Very different broth, but the mussels themselves were excellent. We were also really impressed with the tuna tartare, an excellent blend of flavors and textures we could have had seconds on. The crispy shrimp rolls were a slight miss, largely because the shrimp were finely chopped, rather than sliced chunks. You ended up getting more the essence of shrimp than shrimp itself. We also felt the skillet cookie was just fun, no better or worse than we've had at places like Crosby Kitchen. Overall, a really good meal that scrapes being really great at times, and does it at affordable prices with friendly, attentive service.

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    Le Mistral

    Le Mistral

    4.9
    (14 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    The service is just incredible. That's what stands out the most. We came after having a superb…read moredinner at S.K.Y. and out waitress transferred us to Le Mistral for dessert as we were hoping to end the night with another cocktail. The transition was seamless, the walk through the kitchen was very cool, everyone was very friendly and excited to see guests. Our dessert came quickly to Le Mistral instead of S.K.Y. and was superb. Our waiter at Le Mistral was very friendly, gave some good advice on the cocktails, and was consistently attentive. My cocktail was just OK - sherry-based martini. I don't normally like a martini but all the ingredients actually seemed very much up my alley - the sherry, benedictine, rose vermouth. But the olive just overpowered. And definitely not worth the price of $24... Would definitely return and try the food next time as well.

    We popped in on a Monday night for a nightcap after finishing up at Mon Ami Gabi across the lobby…read more Our experience was meh. I don't know if every Monday is Metal night, but it was that Monday - Black Sabbath, Nu-Metal, everything but the live goldfish. Perhaps they should advertise "Monday Metal at Mistral" if that is to be a regular thing. It does flow off the tongue. To be fair, there was a full house and the other patrons did not seem to mind. We were not looking to feel the noize, however, and so stayed for just one cocktail. Mine was a Sazerac adjacent mix, and it was very high quality. The decor is very low light, but the vibe is pretty basic - more Paint Your Dorm Room black than Parisian Opium Den black. A bit of a missed opportunity for romance.

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    Esme

    Esme

    4.0
    (154 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$$
    Fine dining
    Private events

    My rating of a 3 is specifically for the Restaurant Week menu though I'll say it definitely didn't…read moreinspire me to come back. I really wanted to like it; this was a nine-year anniversary dinner. Service was really attentive and friendly and I did appreciate that they brought out specific utensils for me as a left-handed person, never saw that before! The restaurant felt a bit bare and sterile, I think I was maybe expecting a little more decor on the table for a Michelin star restaurant. To echo several of the reviews below, the salad was awkward to share and scanty, the soup was good but the bread served with it felt like an afterthought, the sturgeon wasn't anything special though the sauce was quite good, and we are pretty sure the cut of beef was not wagyu or if it was it was not cooked the right way. The beef was the most disappointing part, I couldn't even chew through all of it. The add-ons were the best part - pasta was great and our dessert was delicious. But the rest of the meal was unfortunately mediocre. Hoping that others have a different experience with the regular menu!

    Esme was the only restaurant I made it to for Chicago Restaurant Week this year. It was a nice,…read moreupscale experience, and I appreciate that we were able to try this Michelin-starred restaurant at a reduced cost. There was no problem with a vegetarian accommodation, but the menu we were handed does not include the details for the vegetarian courses - disappointing that I couldn't reference this to see the details of each course. All of the food was presented tastefully with meticulous attention to detail. The salad is brought out as a shared dish, which is potentially a bit awkward. Not a problem since I was dining with my husband, but I would have preferred my own salad if I was with a less familiar party. The silverware and dishes were works of art in and of themselves, but our table was scratched up considerably. My dessert was presented very creatively - although my husband's was much more straightforward. Dessert was an optional add-in, so a separate bill was brought out for this at the end. My husband carelessly left a tip on top of the hefty service charge they apply by default, but I didn't realize until after the fact since I'd gone to the restroom.

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    Willow Room

    Willow Room

    4.2
    (430 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Chicago Restaurant week. I reviewed various dining options in search of a good place for dinner…read more Reddit gave me some ideas. I'd never been to Willow Room and liked that they had a four course dinner menu, with items I liked. I was able to make a reservation for a Saturday night at 8:15pm. PARKING Parking on Halsted on a Saturday night can be a nightmare, and it did take a minute to find street parking. North of the 1800 block is busier because there are several restaurants within a two block radius. Side streets are permit parking after 6pm. Meters on Halsted are $2.50/hr. ATMOSPHERE Willow Room was pretty packed. We had a reservation for 8:15pm and my party of two was seated right away. The restaurant features a full bar, dim lighting and is nice and roomy. They have banquette seating around the perimeter, in addition to tables in the middle. SERVICE Our server, who was very nice and accommodating during our dining experience, came by and gave us our menu's. I had already decided on the RW menu and after review, my friend was interested in the Beef Wellington (not on RW menu). Our server informed us that normally the whole table had to order off of the RW menu if one person does, but said she would check with the kitchen since this was the last day of RW. Luckily, we were able to proceed with ordering from different menu's. FOOD I ordered a raspberry Cosmopolitan. I'm a Riesling/Moscato girlie, but I tasted the Riesling and didn't like it. RW dinner was priced at $60. I ordered: First Course: Caesar Salad (Typical salad, was good) Second Course: Mussels (Tasted fine, came with a baguette) Third Course: Short Rib (Could've been slightly more tender and better seasoned. I've definitely had better. Wouldn't order again.) Fourth Course: Orange Ricotta Donuts (Donuts were very good. Three were served, a few more would have been more filling.) My friend ordered a glass of Pinot Noir and: Truffle Fries (Fries were very tasty. I would order again if I went back.) Beef Wellington (The breading was buttery and very good. The beef could've been more seasoned. I wouldn't order.) Key Lime Pie (Was not sweet and had no taste. When our server came back and saw it was uneaten, she offered to take it off the bill. It should be removed from the menu altogether.) The busboys and server were very attentive. Our water glasses were always filled. OVERALL The atmosphere was nice, our server was great. Of all the food we ordered, I would order the truffle fries and Cosmopolitan again. I did leave full and did take my leftover Short Rib to go. Main dishes needed more seasoning. I would dine here again and try a different menu (brunch/lunch), or Happy Hour if they offer it.

    Loved everything. Delicious really great foods. Group of four, zero complaints. The service was on…read morepoint. Nice wine pour. Bright fun atmosphere. I thought for the quality and portions and fair prices this is a really great choice. Looking forward to returning.

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    Dearly Beloved

    Dearly Beloved

    4.3
    (131 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    Genesis was our server and she was absolutely amazing and attentive. She offered great suggestions…read morewhich we adhered to. Smash burger was . Caesar salad+ shrimp was a hit too. Fried chicken was crunchy and good. A touch sweet for my liking but very good. Truffle fries were a big hit. Also had warm crab dip wish had quite a few shells/cartilage but flavor was good. The drinks were all very good too. Music was nice. You good hear it a vibe to it but it was too loud. We didn't have to yell or talk loudly. We were were celebrating all 4 of our upcoming June/July birthdays and she treats us like rock stars. Great job Genesis

    I'm not quite sure why this place has pretty good reviews. Overall, it's pretty average. We came…read morefor happy hour and sat outside. While the table was on the sidewalk it was slightly set off and not on a busy street, so that was nice. While I only went inside to use the restroom, the vibes are interesting... I had their aperol spritz and it was okay. It was strong which was good. Then a pornstar martini. I thought the pornstar martini was really good and the best item of the evening. We shared oysters, the crab dip, and tuna tartare. The oysters were alright. The crab dip was funky. It was a bit fishy and maybe too heavy on the dill? I'm not sure but something was a bit off. The tuna tartare tasted fresh and was a good combination of flavors. It would be the only food item I'd reorder from the happy hour menu.

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