I think this place is a hidden gem in Chicago. I ordered the steak chilaquiles and they were absolutely amazing! The steak reminded me of back home in Tucson--those classic carne asadas. I was pleasantly surprised that it came with a quesadilla too, which was the perfect touch. Another highlight was the outstanding service from our servers, Joseph and Martin. They were incredibly kind and attentive. The owner even came out to ask how the food was, and honestly, I was so impressed by the flavors that I almost wanted to hug him--I hope I didn't creep him out! The restaurant itself is small and cozy, but the food more than makes up for it. Definitely a place I'd recommend and return to. read more

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Great small business with good quality food and interesting takes on dishes. There is plenty to choose from so you will most likely have a hard time making a decision with so many good choices. The only downside is that basically everything on the menu is $20, but they are generous plates, enough to share if that is helpful. read more

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I've been wanting to try EMD for a few months now. I'm glad I did. They have a nice size menu of several Mexican style breakfast dishes. The chorizo avocado toast was tasty with a little of that chorizo kick! To balance it out, a side order of a single pancake with maple syrup and butter dis the trick:) The servers are friendly. Though it was windy and warm, the outdoor seating was perfect for me and my little dog. This place seems to be pretty popular...I steady stream of customers flowed in and out. Try Early Morning Delight when you can! read more

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Went one morning with a friend got the hash & eggs. This was easily some of the best hash I've had before since it was incredibly tender with generous portions of potatoes added in. Great flavor and portion size. read more

Early Morning Delight - Hash and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent staff, exceptional food in a cozy environment. They have homemade Corned Beef Hash! All the right things that keep us coming back.

Overall, food was pretty good. I was super disappointed because I came for the guava pancakes which are advertised on their website and available in an online order. They advertised guava French toast inside on the menu board but when I asked to upgrade to guava pancakes, the waiter said they only have French toast. I asked to do the same toppings but on pancakes and he said they actually don't have guava... but then my friend ordered a guava smoothie and it's likely the same syrup. Kinda ridiculous. Anyway... did a BYO scramble and it was tasty. Came with toast and potatoes. Potatoes were good but pretty oily, ended up blotting them on my napkin before eating. Scramble was tasty. Def smaller portions for the price than other places bc they up charge for everything. I was charged $2 for spinach and had literally two spinach leaves in my scramble. Overall it was good, just disappointing about the guava pancakes and the upcharges were a bit much. read more

Early Morning Delight - BYO scramble with House Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Does anyone remember Danny's egghead diner? They operated a few blocks from this location and served fantastic Tex-Mex brunch. This brunch spot reminds me of them. Tasty, Latin infused menu options or go with some traditional breakfast choices. Chef's Benedict is my current fav with a sidecar of Cuban French toast. (A small or single portion is available). Vegetarian options are available but not as tasty. Breaded mushroom, did me so, so wrongly. The brunch spot is a small sized cafe. So call ahead for a table. Weekend afternoons are low key and an easy time to snatch up more table space. read more

Typical overly busy Sunday afternoon breakfast spot. Very small space and fast pace so if you're looking for a more relaxing and calm environment you're better off somewhere else. Even though nothing was wrong with any of the orders i noticed the staff constantly apologizing to the customers for wrong or late orders. Iced Vanilla Latte: Comes in a plastic cup with a lid and straw like it's for a to go order so not very physically appealing. Flavor wise its okay nothing note worthy Waffle Sandwich: Lacking flavor feels like it's missing something to give it a kick, the sweetness in the waffle just isn't enough Chorizo Hash: Opposite of waffle sandwich, very flavorful with great variety you'd want from a breakfast hash. Mateo's Crepes: Good size portion for only being two crepes. Filled generously with strawberry, banana and Nutella. read more

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I got the breakfast burrito special which was HUGE. Took home half for later and still huge. Loved it. Super good sauce and composition - stayed wrapped for a few hours of being carried around in a box in a bag so good work there. Service was good, it's a busy, cramped, but quiet place where you can still have a conversation. My cappuccino was undrinkable and unsalvageable though. Don't know what happened but I chose not to complain, it's not a big deal, sometimes in life you just get a bad cup of coffee, but just flagging it to let anyone know. read more

Met our kids here this morning! Service was great, very helpful & friendly!!! everything we ordered was delish! Try the home made Corn beef Hash, yum! Ephram the owner/chef was very welcoming & he even gave us a sample plate of French Toast! Wonderful find! We will be back!!!!!!! read more

Great food. Reasonable prices. Excellent service. Perfect atmosphere to carry on a conversation. Love to have breakfast here!

Please do not skip this place. The food is so flavorful! Plenty of options for everyone. The service is phenomenal and with a smile!!! The cajeta french toast is sinful! This is my new breakfast spot. Thank you! read more

Early Morning Delight - Veggie eggs benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came on a Saturday morning, maybe 10 20 am. Place was pretty busy but there was no one waiting and no one behind me. I asked for a table for two and was told I would have to wait since there were no tables available. There in fact was a table available... a four seater where one of the chairs had been taken by another group. When I asked about it, they said "that's meant for a larger party" Asked again after about 5 mins and they double downed that I could not be seated. No one coming in and multiple other people leaving. I didn't even bother staying after that poor service. Food smelt fine and looked okay, but I guess I'll never know now read more

Early Morning Delight - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tasty but did not match the very high expectations.. Steak is well cooked though so I would come back to try another steak dish. Service was incredibly slow despite a half empty room.. read more

Just come! From the food to the service everything about this place was indeed a delight. The one and only issue was the cold and unbuttered pancake but everything else was seasoned really well. The avocado chorizo toast is delicious and getting the chipotle sauce on it is a MUST. Unassuming place but definitely a staple now! read more

Early Morning Delight - Avocado Toast Chorizo (Sauce on the side) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was so unassuming, but damn did it deliver! I don't often write reviews after one visit, but you just have to grab a bite here. I got a special for lunch, Pork Belly Hash. Delicious, tender and flavorful pork belly with sautéed potatoes, squash, peppers, onions, sweet potatoes, and a couple fried eggs, topped with sweet and sour sauce. An unexpected, but incredible combo of flavors cooked to perfection. The service was impeccable with our friendly and efficient server never letting our coffee mugs reach empty. Bright interior with a causal vibe. Perfect for a slow lunch with an old friend. You'll be 5 mugs of coffee deep before you realize how much time has passed. Truly a hidden gem that you have to check out! read more

One wonders why all restaurants can't follow the basics of EMDelight? They are organized!, give gr8 plates of food and pleasant staff. read more

Only one word comes to mind when thinking of Early Morning Delight: WOW! This place has been through many aesthetic changes - and somehow items on the menu are always spelled wrong. This inside joke between myself and my friends only makes this charming spot all the more special! The chef at the wheel here is a culinary mastermind - every single dish, vegan or not, is uniquely crafted for maximum deliciousness. The ingredients seem good too - I never leave here feeling too full or weighed down, despite always cleaning up the entire plate. Notably, the staff have given me and my friends a special serving of French Toast on more than one occasion. It is such a great little treat! If you're looking for a spot to bring out of towners, link up with your friends, have a casual breakfast date - THIS IS THE PLACE! How does Chicago keep being the best place ever?? read more

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This place seems to be a little secret because there weren't many people here but it's a lovely breakfast spot. I parked on Irving Park Road right by the front door easily and there were many other open spots. The server was very good and their food is delicious. I will definitely be back for breakfast. I highly recommend this place and worry that it's going to become crowded once the secret gets out about how good they are. I enjoyed a nice quiet breakfast, drinking coffee and eating good food in a relaxing environment that is clean and bright and welcoming and made me feel peaceful for my day. read more

Okay WOW WOW WOW !!! First of all the chef came over to talk to us and sent us a few items to try, the potato leek soup and the beignets!! The first bite of the potato leek soup was INSANE I mean yall I don't even eat soup like that and it was SOOOO good!?? The sour cream was the perfect touch! I wanted to lick the bowl lol. The Mexican hot chocolate and the toasted marshmallows !?? Please ?? The location is so cute with lots Of street parking around! I love the family feel of this spot! I will definitely be back for lunch! 100000 starts to Early Morning Delight!!!!! read more

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My favorite soup at my favorite breakfast restaurant in the neighborhood. Great service and amazing food. What more can you ask for? read more

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Wow! What a refreshing time we had at Early Morning Delight! We had amazing service, delicious meals and a reasonable price. We were able to sit outdoors on this beautiful fall morning. read more

Early Morning Delight - Breakfast dishes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service was great. Presentation of the food is absolutely 5stars but the overall taste was a solid 4 stars. The coffee was Meh- which was a total disappointment. read more

Early Morning Delight - Outdoor Seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have to start with how awesome the service was here.. Alejandra was our server and she was great! She made us feel like we were at home away from home! The food was great! Especially the Cajeta Churros French Toast. This restaurant is small and has a cozy feel. There is also an outside dining area and a huge window that they had open which I loved in this nice weather! Great experience! read more

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I feel bad only giving 3 stars because everything going past me to other tables looked delicious and I will come back to try some of their breakfast items. My review is for the birria plate. The pluses: lots of filling in the taco and consommé. Tasty rice. Minus: No flavor to taco or broth and no cilantro and onions to enhance it. Pricey - $19 for 2 tacos and a cup of rice. Quesabirria is found in more and more places in the city and I'm on a quest to find the best. These are, so far, at the bottom of the list. read more

We happened into this place because we were in the area - and I'm SO GLAD we did. The food was AMAZING!!! It was a breakfast menu with a lot of Latin American influences, done with incredible attention to detail on a really high level. I likened it to The Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (which is near us). I wish I had taken photos of the food! The French toast was *bruleed* with the bananas on top, bruleed, as well, for this AMAZING sweet, crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside texture. The flavors on my skillet meal were INCREDIBLE and unexpected. So amazing. We will definitely be back! One more thing... the customer service was AMAZING! We were checked in on and had a conversation with (I assume?) the owner. He was so great and we were taken care of at every turn. SO GREAT!!! read more

Early Morning Delight - Inside is clean and comfy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food here is absolutely delicious, really great specials that we ordered for the table to share. Cannot wait to come back. Service was particularly amazing, Efran the owner and chef came out to speak with us and made us feel especially welcome. Prices are fair, food and service is spectacular. French toast churros and mango fried chicken Benedict REALLY great! read more

This place is phenomenal! Some of the best breakfast I've had to date in Chicago, in all honesty, and the service just made it that much better! We showed up with a party of six and were greeted with fresh, homemade donuts with a peanut butter and jelly drizzle, and then, were extremely well taken care of throughout service with hot coffee and refills. We stayed at around after chatting with the owner who was so kind and generous, even sending us off on the road with to go drinks! The ambience and atmosphere it was great, with a nice outdoor patio and east parking. 10/10! I will definitely be going back!! read more

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Totally was excited for the reviews of the food. Walked here, and got sat immediately. Tried to order the biscuits and gravy with one server, he didn't understand what I was saying so they sent over someone new. They said the appetizer was small, no problem! I ordered the chicken waffle. Waited about 40 minutes for it. They apologized for the wait, I understand! Then the dreaded waffle...tasted sour like it was bad milk or maybe I blended baking soda in the batter?? or something. Chicken seemed like it was refried after sitting out for a while. Kinda sad, this place is close to my house! Prices are outrageous!! read more

This review is long overdue. My husband and have been coming here every weekend for over 1 year. The food is outstanding. We've tried everything. The chef cooks next to the eating area and says hello to us every time. The service is also outstanding. They refill your drinks without asking. Always attentive. Skip all the hyped breakfast/brunch spots in Chicago and try this place. It will exceed your expectations. read more

Are you tired of overhyped breakfast places that have long waits on weekends? EMD is here to sweeten your weekend lunch experience! Came here around 1pm and no wait. I keep coming back for their Piñacolada French toast and chorizo hash (no pic cos hubs ate it so fast!) Food here is tasty, servers are charming and menu has perfect Latin vibes! Rumor is that the chef of the now closed Marmalade on Montrose is the chef here. Can anyone confirm? read more

Early Morning Delight - Crispy Piñacolada French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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great! went on new year's day & food was so good!! new breakfast spot for sure! good service too

Quite simply one of the best breakfasts I have ever had! Food, service, vibe is welcoming and comfortable. The Jesus Skillet is my favorite! read more

Early Morning Delight - Jesus Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Listen! You must eat here! As far as small local, kinda of hole in the wall, but larger capacity, goes, this place is phenomenal. Customer Service was a 10 out of 10. Food was amazing. Everything I ate tasted gourmet. Super creative menu and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I had and they exceeded my expectations. I had the salmon omelette, which was awesome. I had their special French toast, which had graham crackers and berries, which they gave me a sample which was nice. It was delicious. I had the churro french toast, amazing! The potatoes were so seasoned, crispy, and delicious. I could eat those alone as a meal. I am so glad that I took the time to give this place a shot because ideally, I'm atmosphere and aesthetic driven when I try places. This is not one of those places that you go for the vibes. You go to eat and eat really good and the service again was awesome. The owners niece was my waitress. She was so sweet. I was the only person in the restaurant when I went to eat and they made me feel really special. The hot chocolate by far was the best I've had. read more

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I visited them and tried their Jesus Skillet. It was amazingly succulent. It was sauteed with soft juicy pulled pork caramelized in mango habanero and whiskey and came with perfectly cooked sweet potatoes eggs and veggies. Who knew that would taste so good! This place is now my regular go to breakfast/brunch. read more

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The food was delicious. My favorite was the banana French brûlée toast. We sat on the patio.

Hello 2023! So first time trying this newer neighborhood breakfast spot. Got the artichoke omelette which came with potatoes and toast and fruit. I will say the omelette was pretty tasty! Thought there was a decent amount of veggies and cheese. The potatoes were seasoned well and toast was tasty. I will say that I wish the fruit was more than just melon, but I don't really eat melon and love berries more! For the amount of food I got, I would say the price was decent as well. Not crazy expensive but not bargain diner prices either. I thought it was fine, though. Since this was a takeout order, I can't judge how it is to dine in here. But I will say that the food was good and warrants an visit indoors at some point. read more

Early Morning Delight - Artichoke omelette with fruit and potatoes (piece of toast not pictured) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ticked all the boxes. We sat on the patio and they brought out a complementary plate of cajeta churro French toast and THANK GOD THEY DID. I never order French toast but we split that order and followed it up with the French toast flight. A side of bacon and a chorizo hash. Everything was so delicious and perfectly cooked . Great service. Perfect Temperature drinking water read more

Would love to say the food was great but we walked up at 3:30 and the door was locked. We drove 30 minutes to come here. Worse yet no sign with an explanation and the person sweeping at the front door just ignored us. Would have been a great opportunity to apologize and offer an explanation. read more

A delight indeed, stunning presentation, love the fried potatoes, they look good and taste even better. I've enjoyed the potatoes on my two visits and plan to order them on my next. As noted, the food looks wonderful, reflecting special attention in preparation. An extensive menu of intriguing items along with chalkboard options makes decisions difficult. Delighted to discover this new place along Irving, looking forward to a third visit. (FDV Approved 4.0 - Food, 4.1; Design, 4.3; Value, 3.6). read more

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