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    City Cafe

    4.2 (125 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    CITY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Carlton J.

    Everything was great about this visit. The omlets were made perfectly. Bacon was made perfectly also. The waiter was attentive and on point

    Patty Melt

    It was great I had a patty melt with mash potatoes and gravy.Kind service and reasonable in cost

    menu as of 05/16/24

    Their food is always amazing no matter when you go or how busy they are. I tend to frequent this cafe during the week due to the small size and less crowds and the one on one service you get from the staff is amazing. They are so nice and although the prices have gone up through the years I will continue to pay because they are worth it.

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    This place is a cute neighborhood joint for breakfast, brunch, and diner food. The staff is friendly and down to earth and all the signs and posters and decorations they have around the place is quirky and fun. It's a very relaxing and chill atmosphere. That being said, to me it really is a place to go to if you lived in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here as I found most of the food average. It wasn't bad, but it was standard food as was the coffee. Decent prices and portions. You can tell the customers are close with the staff because they're all super friendly with each other. Like I said, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but I could see myself casually coming by on a rainy or snowy day if I lived in the area.

    Taylor L.

    This is a great hidden gem in the neighborhood! We searched on Yelp to find a good breakfast spot because we got in very early from our flight and stumbled upon City Cafe. We were greeted very promptly by the waiter and we got some drinks and ordered pretty quick. The decor in the restaurant is all Cubs. Just what you would expect in Chicago. It felt nice and like home and we were excited for our food. The food came and they were VERY generous portion sizes (who doesn't love that?). We both got skillets. Mine was the Denver Skillet with scrambled eggs and his was the Meat Lovers Skillet with egg whites. Both were fantastic and the side pancakes were everything you could have wished for in a fluffy pancake. Checking out and finding someone so we could leave was a little tough which is the only reason I am only giving 4 stars. GREAT PLACE ! Go here if you get the chance you won't regret it

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    Great food & friendly service. I think my favorite huevos rancheros from a diner. The dining room is well-lit & clean.

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    Fantastic food every time I'm there...I never had a bad experience here. Great staff as well.

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    Food was great, but surprised on how empty it was. I remember before coronavirus, always had to wait to sit.

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    Fast and Easy, their BLT is my go-to sandwich. Tasty cafe-style fries, as well.

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    This is a neighborhood spot. Great for breakfast and lunch. Run by wonderful people.

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