Good place for a big breakfast or lunch. Portions here are huge and the menu is pretty large so it's easy to find something you'll enjoy. We came there around lunch time on a weekday and the restaurant was almost empty. We got our food really fast and it was good. I'd say prices are a bit high for Chicago but they give you a looot of food for that money. You definitely can share one plate between two people and both won't be hungry. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Eggy's French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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An updated review of Eggy's is much needed after my most recent review. Since my last review, years ago, Eggy's is still going strong and seemed to have improved their food. Like always, Eggy's was jam packed but they have mastered the art of turning over tables and getting the crowds moving. My group was able to get a table rather quickly even with the restaurant being being. I don't believe you make a reservation so I would plan to wait a little bit but not the wait you would experience at one of the the places off Michigan or in the popular tourist places. Eggy's located next to the Mariano's right off of Randolph Ave. It is tucked away so you have to go to the lower level to reach the entrance. The food has greatly improved since I used to visit consistently before Covid. I ordered the Eggy's Burger which was massive and I automatically got two meals from the meal. It is a double patty with corned beef and an egg on top of it with a ton of fries but you have the option to swap out the fries. The burger was delicious and definitely my new go to order. I look forward to my next visit so I can try the strawberry mimosa. I will note that everyone at my table experienced cellphone signal issues so it was great to see that they offered complimentary wifi for guests. read more

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Great food with a way too large menu. Seems like they are never crowded probably because they are off the beaten path. Great for a breakfast or early lunch treat. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Dog friendly Great outdoor seating. Waffles were dry but everything else we ordered was great

Came here for breakfast and tried their omelet, side pancake, breakfast potatoes (chunks of fried potatoes), sausage biscuit and cruffin. Everything was tasty and the portions were quite large. The cruffin was very good, we had not had one before and I would recommend trying it (basically a cinnamon roll but made with croissant dough in the shape of a muffin topped with frosting). The coffee was pretty decent and the service was good. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated and has a pretty large menu. read more

It's not worth it, neither time nor money. On the second day of the Chicago Marathon, Medal Monday, we started our gourmet trip for hunting good foods. The hotel we stayed in is in the center of Chicago, CBD, with many celebrity restaurants. We didn't have breakfast at the hotel and were heading to Eggy's Egg directly. So many people hang the marathon medal walking on the street. We also took half hour by walking to Eggy's. It is an uphill walk, bypassing the famous Minghin Chinese Cuisine, we took the elevator down to another side of the road, where Eggy's locates. It's about 7-8 people waiting outside the restaurant, no one can exactly tell us to either walk in to register or just wait outside. People came and went, someone walked into the restaurant and walked back out of it. When two persons were out, two persons in the queue walked in. There is a middle room as the entrance. The door is so heavy and I had to help small women to pull the door when I was first in the queue. About 30 minutes waiting, outside, middle room, and in the restaurant. I took my watch and found 6 waiters/waitresses and one usher took care of about 20 tables. Most of the time, there were three to four tables with customers left and no one clean the tables. What a waste, dirty tables, waiting clients, looks busy waiters/waitresses, can't hide its bad management. I still can't believe how 7 people can deal with the service so badly. Eventually, we got our seats and the waiter got our coffee in a pot and two empty mugs. The coffee was good and hot, a little sour but not too strong, which I love. I had Crab Cake Benny, it's obviously the supermarket ring crab cake, you usually can get 6 pcs for 5 dollars. The hollandaise was so plain and boring. Coco had Fried Chicken & Biscuits, just so so, at least it wasn't worth $18.95. I tried her fried chicken, the breast, dry without any juice, the fried egg was the one my daughter can make when she was five years old. The fried potato was good, in wedge shape, crispy and soft. But that is the only good taste besides coffee in the restaurant, nothing else worth writing and remembering. The wifi was horrible nor was the phone signal, nothing could finish the online payment. I had to walk to the counter and pay the check. read more

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This is the best breakfast place I've visited in in the city. The food is amazing and the service is very quick, efficient and friendly. The owner is often there meeting customers and checking quality. It's small but can seat many people and they have gifts available. Can be quiet if not full but is loud when the dining area is full of customers. You can't beat the food. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Crunchy Nutella French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here for brunch on a weekday. The inside ambience was nice and bright. Loved the vibes. Since we came on a weekday it wasn't too busy, if anything, the service was just a little bit slow. We ordered the New York French Toast, Eggy's Combo, and Gyro Omelet. I Food was overall pretty good. The servings were huge! I got the french toast and I really enjoyed the blueberry compote. The banana cream inside the french toast was pretty good too, just a bit too much cream towards the center of the french toast. We also ordered orange juice and some coffee, which was overall decent! My friend didn't really like the orange juice. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Eggy's combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I would not eat here again nor recommend this place to anyone. The customer service is horrible aside from the young lady who took my order. The management is unprofessional and I guess they thought I didn't speak Spanish. The only thing good was the spicy Mayo, Pickle & Brioche Bun. The chips were flavorless didn't even have salt & Pepper as well as the dry burger patties. The soup was also bland with very little substance just red water. I asked for a pickle on the side which became a big deal inconvenience to them. I checked the menu on their direct website and price listed as $12.50 but rang up as $19.50. The server informed the manager & he said I was lying. This was my first time in the restaurant & I literally had the menu pulled up as I walked in. Then another manager/sat down at laptop checked. He then laughed & began to change the prices. I tried eating half the burger so would not throw away money end up with upset stomach rest of the afternoon on the toilet. read more

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Food here was great. Very contemporary feel and vibe. The service was fast with a busy breakfast eatery restaurant .

I'm not a big breakfast person, but Eggy's is tasty! And the avocado toast was out of this world-- they really elevate it with their green goddess dressing! It took us awhile to get a table. In fact, they gave our table away right in front of us so in total, we waited about 1.5hours for our table. But the hostess did a wonderful job at getting us accommodated. She was running the entire show by herself so kudos to her to handling the breakfast/brunch rush with Grace! read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Avocado Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time ordering from this restaurant. Ordered online for carry out and it was ready as they said. A generous two egg sandwich with potatoes was delicious and juicy. Potatoes were crisp and flavorful. Would definitely order again! read more

Had a wait, but we got sat quickly. Food was fantastic. Amazing skillets and omelettes. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Pastrami Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I looked this place up ahead of time due to its proximity to the hotel. It's a little hard to find because it's sort of buried within a maze of walkways and/or elevators, but it is well worth the adventure. It's a busy place for sure. My friend and I got lucky both times (yes we decided to go twice, it was that good) and were seated immediately, but virtually every seat will be taken if it's anytime before 11 or so. The first time I went I got the Puerco Picante Skillet: a delicious concoction of potatoes, peppers, onions, salsa, queso fresco, two eggs, and some amazing pulled pork that is to die for. My tolerance for spice is quite high, but even I was impressed with the spice level of this dish. (It didn't stop me from adding more Cholula) My friend thought his biscuits and gravy was good, but a lot of food and heavy. We planned to go to a different spot the next day, but insane queues out the door prompted us to leave and come back to Eggy's. I encouraged my friend to get the same skillet I got, but he went with a different variety. When I gave him a taste of the pulled pork, he expressed immediate regret. Yes. Not only did we go twice in consecutive days, I got the same dish twice. You may also request a side of Hollandaise, which goes great on the skillet. They may be slightly understaffed, so staff may take a while to get to you... but if you're not in a hurry, it's a great place to eat. read more

I absolutely love the poutine! We will drive 40 minutes just to have breakfast here. Amazing food, and amazing drinks! A really great breakfast treat if you're looking to have an adventure! read more

Food and service were good. Found it within walking distance from motel. Would go back if in the area again...........................

The restaurant was small, there is not much seating. The tables are very close to each other so if youre a sma party, you might be eating next to another small party, like "in the same table" type of vibe. The service was good, the waiter was nice and he made sure everything was okay a couple of times. The food was.... a hit or miss. We were a party of ten, which resulted in varied opinions on the food. I ordered the tuna sald sandwich and it was pretty good, i enjoyed it. The fries were the best fries i had tried in a while. Everyone was a fan of the fries. My friend that ate the chocolate chip waffles was in loveeeee, and the skillet was amazing too. The food that didnt hit the right way was the breakfast combo, the iced coffee, and, unfortunately, the chicken and waffles. The chicken was very veiny, which made it hard to enjoy. The waffle was yummy, but there was only one. The price of this place is on the higher end, with the most expensive plate being $20 (chicken and waffles) and the cheapest plate being $15.50 (tuna salad sandwich). Overall, it is a hit or miss. The ambiance and service was excellent but the food was... alright. read more

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Great service. Great strawberry mimosa! Chicken and biscuit was so hot and fresh. We will definitely go back again! read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Chicken and biscuit was amazing. Chicken tasted fresh and hot! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely take the time to wait for this nugget of joy. They are super friendly, fast, and delicious. Price point is reasonable for Chicago and the area. Nothing we had disappointed. The crepes are more eggy than usual, so take note of that if you have a difference preference. I had the Greek skillet- delicious. They offer water at the table- we're used to ice water. We asked and they brought us cups of ice. No problem. read more

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This diner was very delicious! It had a very board menu from breakfast items to lunch faire! The crepes looked beautiful and the omelets looked ample. I went with the sandwich this time! What better place than in a city to get get Pastrami on Rye It was like a Ruben . The fries were so good potato crisp and hot ! My daughter had a club sandwich that she loved also big and filling! Be sure to use your gps to find it. It's tucked in a neighborhood by a beautiful park . Enjoy read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Pastrami Reuben - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was fooled by the long line outside that this place would be a step above other New American brunch places. The good: - Even with the long line, I only waited 45 minutes to be seated and service was relatively fast. There are plenty of places to walk around nearby while you are waiting! - The interior space is cute The bad: - The constant long lines out the door make you believe that you're about to have an extraordinary meal, whereas the food falls flat. - For a place called Eggys, the eggs are pretty underseasoned and underwhelming - The breakfast classics here are subpar taste-wise, especially the pancakes - Overpriced for what it is I only tried the omelet and one of the breakfast platters so I can't comment on their other dishes, but I didn't feel like I got a good bang for my buck here - there are lots of other yummier and cheaper breakfast spots in Chicago! read more

Loved: Breakfast Sandwich and chicken & waffles. Ambiance is a vibe and the area doesn't disappoint. Staff, friendly. Loud. Trendy. Surprisingly flavorful food! Big portions. Not my favorite things... the waiter, he seemed overwhelmed and rushed. Drinks took an extremely long time. Slow service. I have faith they will work out the kinks and this will be a regular for ya girl! read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is located and a plaza no very visible so if you are parking around the place, it might be a little bit challenging to get inside of the diner, since it's very small and on the first. I ordered for myself the meat lovers crêpes, which it was good, it had a sweet kick on the top of the crepe mix with the meat was great. We also had biscuits and gravy it was not my favorite. It was a bit cold and just basic, when we ordered coffee it was also a bit under the temperature meh... the menu looks very promising the ambience of the place it was very urban. They do have some sort of happy hour advertised around the establishment and the service was overall OK. read more

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Recently went here for lunch. We've lived in the neighborhood a year and I can't believe we slept on this place so long! I had a chicken pita and got so much food. The shining star for me was the milkshake I decided to get on the way out. I went with the chocolate PB and had them make it with chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla. Amazing! We'll be back for sure. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Chicken Pita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Chilaquiles - get them!!! So delicious! The OJ was fresh and chilled. The Chilaquiles were perfect. You get to choose how to have your eggs - over medium is perfect for this dish. I got mine without red salsa and without onions, but that's my preference - if you like them, I'm sure they are just as good with them. The green salsa was superb. I will definitely go back. Also, when I went, I went with 2 friends at 9:30 on a Saturday morning and we were seated within 5 min. Even if there is a wait, it's worth it! read more

I got the breakfast tacos which came with potatoes. Excellent breakfast tacos. The potatoes, which were baby potatoes/new potatoes, had great spices on them. Great experience. There was a little bit of a wait but well worth it. I wish I knew the recipe of the tacos, they were great! read more

Stopped in for a bite to eat last week with my daughter and her friend. Service and seating was quick and friendly. The food was excellent. I ordered the breakfast tacos and ate all three. I don't know how, but I did. They were huge. The poutine that my daughter got was a huge serving, so of course I had to help her with it. The cheese curds were cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back here again, if only to try their famous milkshakes. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Breakfast Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Eggys is a little cute dinner. It closes early afternoon. Strictly a breakfasand lunch place serving your favorite brunch alcoholic bevvies like Mimosas. I do love the variety of crepes, pancakes, waffles, and french toasts that they have. They also have different soups daily including yummy sandwiches to pair it with like a Turkey Rueben. Service was super quick. My tip is to sit in the bar since the person who makes your drinks is also the only serving you. It is a wonderful place to visit and chill. It's near by places for sightseeing, in the Heart of Chicago. The food is wonderful with homelike ambiance. Highly recommend! read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely loved the pulled pork, waffle, Benedict situation I ordered. The space is kinda small, but even with how packed it was the service was amazing. Fantastic staff. Great food!! read more

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Great place for breakfast and very popular due to its quality and quantity! Definitely recommend if you are Chicago!

Definitely a 5 star! Brian was really nice and talented carrying 5 plates, 4 of them being just on his arm balancing! He also checked up on us making sure it was good a couple times! The food was ready quickly, about within about 7-10 minutes! The vibe here is also amazing! They have chatting, music playing, and just the right amount of waiters to make it non-chaotic! read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great location, great service. I recommend this place for the great breakfast that I had.

Prior to arriving in Chicago for a day of sightseeing, I looked for a restaurant that served breakfast in the downtown area close to some attractions we planned to walk to and Eggy's fit the bill. It's a decent size restaurant with indoor seating. One of my girlfriends bought a ticket with Southwest Airlines during one of their flash sales so I used my miles and paid $11.40 in taxes to join her for the day. We arrived at approximately 8:30am and our party of two were seated immediately. We were provided with menus and shortly after two glasses of water were put on the table. There were a few tables available but by the time our food was brought to our table, the restaurant didn't have any empty seats. I ordered a cup of hot green tea because the weather in Chicago on Saturday, October 23rd was 54 degrees (burrrr). For my meal I ordered the Apple cinnamon French toast and a side of bacon which was delicious. The bacon was lukewarm and I wish it was hotter but I still enjoyed my meal nonetheless. They have two gender neutral bathrooms which were nice and clean. They provided two options to settle your bill: 1) a QR code on your receipt which opens a window to pay via your phone or 2) you can pay at the front where you checked in. read more

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Depending on the day, walking into Eggy's dinner you might face from no wait to a 45 minute wait (average for Chicago brunch places specially on weekends). Although it is busy, you get pretty okay customer service - I recommend to sip some black coffee while you wait for your order. [chilaquiles (???) ] It felt more like a plate of nacho chips not a brunch meal. The tortilla was too crispy, the salsa felt more like a dressing rather than being mixed with the tortillas, and the other ingredients (e.g., chopped onions) were used as toppings .... I tried to mixed it on my own but it was hard due to that lack of seasoning and it was more dry ... At least personally, I felt I just paid for overpriced nachos ... not a meal :( [short stack plain pancake] It was good - it gave me back my feeling breakfast read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Short Stack Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is from the first time I brought my daughter 3 years go... now it's a family Traditon. Home away from Home NC!!! The food is always great. The atmosphere is always right and the people at nice as they come. read more

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Everything was great! Super cute location and food was delicious. Great service as well.

The restaurant was absolutely packed. Very nice staff and patrons, with a pretty interior. The service was decent, they gave us ketchup and hot sauce immediately when asked but forgot to give us utensils with our food. The special shake was great if you like mint chocolate chip flavored desserts. The gyro skillet was fine, I ideally would have preferred traditional gyro strips and more tzatziki sauce but it tasted ok. I got the turtle pancakes too and they weren't that flavorful, wouldn't get again. The food was very heavy with no real emphasis on flavor. I would go again and get something smaller. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Special Shake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Nice restaurant tucked away inside a random shopping center. Lots of great choices. We both got omelet dishes, I made my own w cheddar and mushrooms. My husband got the Verb. Only complaint was my potatoes were a little undercooked. Yummy good, good service. read more

Eggy's Diner Chicago - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been a handful of times for brunch and had enjoyable experiences each time. They don't take reservations in adv, but the staff is quick at locating tables once they open up. Mind you, this is a relatively busy area and on weekends it gets quite busy. If you're in a pinch, you do have the option to order food to go. I've done this a few times and was satisfied. Food quality is great and would recommend Eggy's for anyone looking for a simple and tasty brunch spot. read more

Terrific spot in quiet area of Lakeshore East. Busy, busy on weekends! Go during the week and enjoy! read more