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Went here recently after a workout class and enjoyed myself! I really enjoyed the fish I got, which was blueberry cheesecake waffles with a side of bacon. It was pretty crowded in here, but it was a Sunday, so that's to be expected. Despite that, I didn't feel like we had to wait very long for anything. Any time we had was welcomed to catch up! We were seated immediately. It's a cute, comfy place that isn't too expensive. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in the area.
My cousin and I were looking for a last minute brunch spot and came across this place. Very cute and had alot of food options. Portions were very big and everything tasted great. Our waitress was really nice as well! Great music and chill place to come for an outside/ patio brunch
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Good atmosphere for a breakfast place but some of our food orders missed the mark. I ordered the waffle flight and a side of bacon. The plate looked great (sorry, I forgot to take a photo). Unfortunately while the regular waffles were good the Liege waffles, which I usually enjoy, were rock hard throughout. Also my side of "crisp" bacon was overdone, some of it tasted burnt. My daughter ordered an omelette with egg whites and received one with whole eggs. I suggested she return it but she was hungry and didn't wish to wait. But my daughter and I both enjoyed the decor, including some whimsical paintings which included, of course, waffles. Overall a disappointing visit, though. An off-day for the kitchen staff. read more
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
cool little waffle spot. i opted to try a special called "pacos" which were pancake tacos. pretty delish, just extremely messy and difficult to eat. ambiance inside is cute. service was good. i wish i had gotten a waffle entree instead but i would go back next time i'm in Chicago! read more
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Came in for lunch on a thursday, not too busy. I decided to try the short rib and cheddar waffle (the short rib is on top/on the side of the cheddar waffle) rather than my usual chicken and waffle. I do regret that decision as the short rib portion was very small and also kind of weird tasting. However, the waffle was pretty good and so was the banana cream waffle. The service was awesome and the waitress even overhead us getting excited about a certain sauce, and brought us a different dish with the same sauce to try! There's lots to try on the menu and it's a cute little diner, would eat there again! read more
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4 years ago
The Duck Benedict was SO good and I was uncomfortably full by the end of my meal after I cleaned it all up. We came in on a weekend around 11:30am and we're lucky to snag the last table without any wait time. I love that the duck Benedict came with potatoes and fruit to make it a balanced meal. I would have preferred if there were a bit more table space, the eating area felt a little cramped just because of the sheer volume of condiments such as butter, cream, sauces, sugars, jam etc. Overall I was pleased with the experience, no reservation needed and not a long wait before noon and prices were reasonable for brunch, especially for the specialty Duck Benedict dish. read more
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3 years ago
The waffles were awesome. It was just enough to order the special, "Red Velvet Waffles" with a side of scrambled eggs. It was a good price to pay. The coffee was smooth. I am glad I decided to stop in after passing the restaurant on way to doctors office. Service was great and the music was pleasant. read more
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Highly recommend Chicago Waffles for brunch! Just off the downtown area - it's worth the short 10 minute drive. The food was a 4.5/5 - served hot and fresh and had wonderful flavor. Our waitress was attentive and pleasant, and whether you sit indoors with a bright, upbeat vibe, or on their small patio that is more intimate and relaxed, you'll be happy you came! read more
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Our menu uses fresh, real ingredients and our prices are fair for the…
The quality of the food was good but we had a reservation and still had to wait a while to be seated and then be served. The ambiance is nothing special and was pretty crowded- but it is what I would expect from a brunch place. They had a lot of options and parking on the street is pretty available during weekend brunch time. read more
Two stars for good customer service, but unfortunately that's not enough to get me to return here. This is another restaurant that has creative ideas, just not executed properly. This place has potential, they just need to find a way to deliver. They were very friendly and sat us down as soon as we entered the building. They had smiles and brought our food out in a decent time. They serve Lavazza coffee, although I prefer intelligentsia, which they no longer have. My wife ordered their Bacon & Chicken Waffle. The waffle batter had bacon in it, served with chicken tenders and more bacon with spicy syrup. The chicken was tasteless, and the syrup wasn't spicy at all. Don't think we even received spicy syrup. I ordered their Mexican waffle. It was supposed to come with Mexican abuelita chocolate, bananas and vanilla & chocolate sauces. The batter was supposed to contain abuelita, and then it appears they even sprinkled some on top, but lacked any flavor of abuelita. It was also supposed to come with vanilla and chocolate sauces. There was only vanilla lightly added on top of the waffle, but no chocolate sauce to be found. I had to double check and ask if this was the Mexican waffle and she confirmed that it was. Had they actually put a considerable amount in there batter, this waffle would have tasted so delicious. Instead I got a tasteless waffle with barely any flavors that were being described. Sadly I don't think I'll be returning here. read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
Went to the food chain again, this time at the West Loop location. Food was amazing just as it was at the Oak Park location but service was still not the best. It wasn't very busy yet the server was not very attentive to our table and had to ask for things several times just for them to be remembered. read more
3 years ago
I was visiting my daughter and her girlfriend in Chicago last November and we walked to go find some good breakfast. She was pretty new to the neighborhood so we were in a discovery mode. We were originally walking to a bagel shop, but found Chicago waffles on the way. We decided to peek in and I am *so glad* that we did! Everything was absolutely divine, including friendly, efficient, service, delicious, coffee, and breakfast that was out of this world! I know my daughter and her girlfriend have been going back since my visit in November. I can't wait to go back because my 1/2 liege waffle was to die for! read more
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3 years ago
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This is my go to brunch spot in West Loop! I'm not much of a sweet breakfast type, but their waffles and pancakes are to die for. Aside from their incredible sweet options, I always opt for the Chicken Egg white omelette. The portion size is very generous, filled with shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese. It comes with a side of pancakes or toast, and potatoes! Overall - must try if you're in the area! read more
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2 years ago
Pretty nice local brunch spot! I'm a big fan of waffles and the variety here did not disappoint. As you can see in my attached photo, they come with a lot of toppings as well which was really cool. read more
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1 year ago
I've been here twice now and both experiences were great! In the summer, they have a cute dog friendly patio and the inside has some really cool Chicago photography. Food: The banana cream pie waffles is one of the best breakfast dishes I've ever had. It's honestly more like dessert and boy will it satisfy any sweet tooth! The waffle sampler is fun for indecisive people like myself because then you get to try lots of different waffle flavors (their menu is pretty big!). I also had a short rib skillet that was soooo good so despite their name, they know how to make amazing savory dishes too. The bacon chicken waffle was good but not as amazing as I expected so that's the only thing I wouldn't get again. Service is always great - both times my servers were so sweet and helpful even when they were slammed. The only drink I've tried was an horchata cocktail and it was very tasty and dangerously drinkable. Definitely check out this unassuming brunch spot! read more
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4 years ago
Taste disgusting. Sweet crepes had a taste of chicken. Strawberries was stale. Horrible. Stay away from this place read more
6 years ago
We usually frequent their 1400 S. Michigan Ave. address but we wandered by over the weekend and were we happy we did! Gary and his team do a lovely job, from the welcoming demeanors of his team to the delicious food prepared by his kitchen colleagues. The presentation of the food is excellent, the service is top-notch, and the taste/quality is top-shelf. The portions are enough that you can take left overs home (except for the Nutella Crepes, who would ever have left over Nutella?!). Best kept secret: the $1 coffee to go (free if you buy a meal tho) if you are just walking by and need a jolt. The same great Lavazza, just in a paper cup. NB: cash only. Considering that there is a S***bucks just a few blocks to the east, save your cash and buy your morning brew here. The decor is warm and welcoming and they offer plenty of seating to accommodate social distancing. The outdoor tables are roomy and comfortable. I highly recommend Waffles! Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL PS: I'm just reading some of the less than stellar reviews on the right. I'm sorry they didn't get our level of service. I hope they give Waffles a second try! We are regulars and thank them for all they do to give us a great meal! read more
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Stumbled upon this place on my trip to Chicago. My friend who is a local and lives near here was pleasantly surprised too as she had never stopped by before. The menu is a bit large and overwhelming, but we were all happy with what we ordered. I got the eggs Benedict trio with salmon, beef, and pork. DELICIOUS. Aptly named, the waffles were the tastiest part. Very moist and fluffy. And they paired perfectly with the eggs benedict, who would have thought waffles would be better than the traditional English muffin! I also got coffee, it was alright lol. read more
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The drinks here are great, I normally order an Irish coffee and a shot of baileys on the side. The shot makes the coffee have a heavier kick and cools the coffee. For food I normally order a chicken and bacon waffle with a side of short ribs. In the mornings on week days this place is pretty quiet with maybe a couple of cops or other patrons sitting pretty far from each other and talking in low voices. The service is always pretty fast and very kind, I advise going in on a Tuesday or thursday rather than the weekend for a better experience overall. read more
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It's perfectly fine for breakfast/brunch, and genuinely I can't find anything "wrong" with it. However, nothing about Waffles excites me and makes me want to go back, especially in a neighborhood with tons of great options. The chicken and waffles are delicious with a bit of a kick (and bacon baked into the waffle) and my go-to order. For a diner and easy breakfast option in west loop, this is a great option, but the prices aren't "diner" prices and a bit higher than I would look for in a typical diner breakfast experience. read more
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Good food and HUGE portions. The potatoes were delicious - soft and cooked inside with a crispy skin. I enjoyed a skillet with a side of pancakes and my hubby enjoyed an omelette. read more
1 year ago
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3 years ago
Amazing waffles!! Great value. My so many great options!! One of my favorite restaurants!! read more
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2 years ago
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The food is fantastic! Omelettes are cooked just right and come with ridiculously addictive roast potatoes and pancakes or toast. So many places overcook omelets and it is a pleasure to have such a perfectly prepared one. We need gluten free options and they deliver. Tender waffles and great range of healthy to decadent toppings. Let my teen get the Chicago Waffles best (Two scoops of vanilla ice-cream, fresh strawberries & blueberries, chocolate chips, walnuts, caramel sauce, whipped cream)! She did manage to eat about 2/3rds and of it. Ahh, to be a teen. My only complaint is that they're not located closer to me . read more
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Came here with some friends from out of town. Gotta say left pleased. Went with chocolate chip pancakes, fried chicken strips in gravy with scrambled eggs and potatoes. Ordered a Bloody Mary as well. First time having a Bloody Mary with cilantro in it. Had the right amount of spice. Normally have a pretty big appetite. Couldn't finish the chicken, eggs, potato's so carried in a to go box and snacked on it throughout the day. read more
3 years ago
I really love the service here. You sit down and are offered water right away. The waitress was patient and came back to check on us after the food was served - and they had an additional server just for water. My daughter loved the pancakes. Pancakes were huge with plenty of berries and whipped cream. My chicken and gravy was a little dry and the gravy lacked flavor. Plus the poached eggs were pretty much hard boiled. So I have to drop a star. My son enjoyed his skillet steak but didn't like how the eggs came on top. Also be aware that skillet steak is steak bits but it was cooked well. Bathrooms are very clean! They were also very smart to just give us a carafe of water - which is rare! read more
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1104 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607
West Loop, Near West Side
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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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