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A decade later, I tried Flo again for brunch and both entrees were delicious, filling and substantial. I recommend family and friends to come check this Mexican influenced restaurant.
Hate to the bearer of bad news, but I didn't think the food here came close to five stars. All the mimosas tasted like straight up champagne and we also weren't told what all the flavors were. I feel like when you get flights at other places, it's presented a bit better. I got the huevos verde and even though everything was cooked well, it lacked so much seasoning and flavor. The breakfast potatoes could've been a bit crispier too. They have a trio of hot sauces on the table and none of them were spicy and that says a lot from someone who cannot handle spice. I thought it was interesting that there were hot sauces on the table but no salt and pepper, but they have it if you ask. Service was great and the staff were nice but I don't see myself coming back.
I was surprised to see that I'd never written a review for Flo since we used to get bfast at Flo often pre pandemic. Their steak and eggs were one of the best in town. We came here recently bc I had a hankering for some steak and eggs. I was very disappointed to see that they got rid of steak and eggs from the menu altogether, sad day. So husband got the Guadalajara Scramble and I got the huevos rancheros. The steak in the scramble was very chewy, I could barely chew it. I was bummed by my huevos rancheros; I found the red sauce to be flavorless and wished I'd asked for the verde sauce instead. We were both underwhelmed by the quality and taste of the food, which was disappointing since we remember how good it used to be here. Service was just aight. We went right after Christmas and they at least had lovely Christmas decor up, I did enjoy that. Parking is pretty easy, there's a lot of pay to park on Chicago.
Flo is a great restaurant! I stopped in for brunch and had no wait around 1pm on a Sunday. We were seated and served quickly. The brunch menu was extensive and everything was reasonably priced. I got the Flo Style which was eggs, pico de gallo, potatoes, and black beans. I wish the potatoes were crispier but it was a tasty dish overall.
While visiting the neighborhood I came to Flo for brunch with some friends. We came in around 11 am and were literally the only ones there. The service was alright, not the greatest but not the worst either. I did appreciate that they make their own delicious hot sauces but my food was just alright. I had the red chilaquiles. The flavor was great but I was kind of shocked that they didn't come with a protein of any kind and not even an offer to add egg. Overall it was ok. Maybe the dinner service is better than brunch.
Came for brunch and it was amazing! We got chorizo scramble and the breakfast enchiladas which were sooo good. Cocoa pebbles French toast were amaze and would def recommend splitting since they were so sweet
Came on a Saturday afternoon to hang with my Y.E.S. girls. Flo pulled us in by the diverse brunch menu. Located in Noble square right off Chicago Ave. Plenty of paid parking on Chicago Ave but some free parking about a two block walk. I enjoyed my turkey sandwich. It was a Smoked turkey, bacon. jack cheese, sautéed red pepper, guacamole, spinach and chipotle aioli on thick cut country sourdough served with breakfast potatoes. The potatoes were okay but lukewarm. They felt like they were scooped out a pan, that was left on top of the oven. I enjoyed my Bloodymary $12 with a beer back ($2 upcharge). It was exactly what I needed after a night of partying. Establishment was clean and service was quick. Overall I enjoyed my experience but likely because my company was so good.
I have been waiting to try Flo for quite a while. In addition to just being interested in the restaurant, I found out fairly recently that a friend of mine from college has a family connection to the restaurant (which made me even more interested in checking this place out). The family connection is from New Mexico, so I was told to try any of the New Mexico classics. I was not disappointed. In fact I was rewarded. I had the Hatch Green Chile Stew, and my friend had the Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas. The stew was one of the best restaurant stews/soups I've ever had. Stews are one of the most comforting foods I can imagine (especially in the Winter), and this one was so flavorful, but without "too much" punch or heat. Personally I could have stood a "little" bit more heat, but I totally understand why a restauranteur in that particular neighborhood would play it a little "safe" on the heat levels. The dish was so good that it really did feel like I was having a meal at someone's home, which to my mind is the mark of many of the best restaurants I've experienced. When my friend's enchiladas hit the table, I immediately thought to myself; "damn, that looks good. Maybe I should have ordered that." I tried a bite, and it was as good as it looked. That entire plate just looked "right." If you've had authentic food from either; Mexico, or the Southwest of the U.S. (although New Mexico really is or at least "can be" it's own separate thing), then this plate will look and smell and taste quite right. So good, and served at the right temperature. That might sound like a small thing, but I've had otherwise excellent meals not exactly ruined (but significantly diminished) by the food being too cool when it comes out. This was not that place, and I REALLY appreciate that aspect of a restaurant's service. The servers were super friendly but not intrusive, and they were really patient with me and my friend as we were; catching up with each other after not having seen each other for a while, and not ordering (and not quickly reviewing the menu although I suspected that we might push close to closing time given when we sat down). I almost forgot that we started with the; guacamole, and the shrimp tostadas. The chips served with the guacamole were virtual perfection. And that doesn't sound like an area where a restaurant might shine, but I've had so many substandard chips (too thin, too greasy, too heavy, et cetera) that when you have REALLY good ones - they leave a mark on your memory. The guacamole was really good, and the tostadas were very satisfying. I could have easily ordered a few of those and been completely satisfied with my meal. We started everything that night with; a Paloma (for me), and a margarita for my friend. He liked his drink, and wished that we had time for him to order a second since there were so many interesting margaritas being offered. The Paloma was true to form and its description, and it's a perfect light touch drink. To close it out my friend and I shared a Sopapillas dessert. It was fairly light and perfectly sweet but not overly so. The cinnamon, honey, and vanilla were a perfect way to end our meal. I'm VERY, very interested in heading back to try some of the rest of this drink menu and the regular menu sooner rather than later. Great staff and service and food.
Stopped into Flo for brunch. We ordered the lobo skillet and red chilaquiles. The food was well-seasoned, flavorful, and filling. This was a great place for a satisfying and affordable meal. The servers were kind and accommodating as well--one of us had a pork allergy and they were able to make the skillet with chicken instead.
Excellent staff, fantastic special and standard cocktails, awesome food, great ambiance! Been a fan for over 15 years..love this place.
21 hours ago
Delicious brunch! Truly something for everyone. I opted for the brown sugar shaken espresso, a frose, and the bacon chocolate chip pancakes. I will be dreaming about this meal for the foreseeable future. Great service and atmosphere. read more
2 years ago
Hate to the bearer of bad news, but I didn't think the food here came close to five stars. All the mimosas tasted like straight up champagne and we also weren't told what all the flavors were. I feel like when you get flights at other places, it's presented a bit better. I got the huevos verde and even though everything was cooked well, it lacked so much seasoning and flavor. The breakfast potatoes could've been a bit crispier too. They have a trio of hot sauces on the table and none of them were spicy and that says a lot from someone who cannot handle spice. I thought it was interesting that there were hot sauces on the table but no salt and pepper, but they have it if you ask. Service was great and the staff were nice but I don't see myself coming back. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
I was surprised to see that I'd never written a review for Flo since we used to get bfast at Flo often pre pandemic. Their steak and eggs were one of the best in town. We came here recently bc I had a hankering for some steak and eggs. I was very disappointed to see that they got rid of steak and eggs from the menu altogether, sad day. So husband got the Guadalajara Scramble and I got the huevos rancheros. The steak in the scramble was very chewy, I could barely chew it. I was bummed by my huevos rancheros; I found the red sauce to be flavorless and wished I'd asked for the verde sauce instead. We were both underwhelmed by the quality and taste of the food, which was disappointing since we remember how good it used to be here. Service was just aight. We went right after Christmas and they at least had lovely Christmas decor up, I did enjoy that. Parking is pretty easy, there's a lot of pay to park on Chicago. read more
Flo is a great restaurant! I stopped in for brunch and had no wait around 1pm on a Sunday. We were seated and served quickly. The brunch menu was extensive and everything was reasonably priced. I got the Flo Style which was eggs, pico de gallo, potatoes, and black beans. I wish the potatoes were crispier but it was a tasty dish overall. read more
While visiting the neighborhood I came to Flo for brunch with some friends. We came in around 11 am and were literally the only ones there. The service was alright, not the greatest but not the worst either. I did appreciate that they make their own delicious hot sauces but my food was just alright. I had the red chilaquiles. The flavor was great but I was kind of shocked that they didn't come with a protein of any kind and not even an offer to add egg. Overall it was ok. Maybe the dinner service is better than brunch. read more
3 years ago
Came on a Saturday afternoon to hang with my Y.E.S. girls. Flo pulled us in by the diverse brunch menu. Located in Noble square right off Chicago Ave. Plenty of paid parking on Chicago Ave but some free parking about a two block walk. I enjoyed my turkey sandwich. It was a Smoked turkey, bacon. jack cheese, sautéed red pepper, guacamole, spinach and chipotle aioli on thick cut country sourdough served with breakfast potatoes. The potatoes were okay but lukewarm. They felt like they were scooped out a pan, that was left on top of the oven. I enjoyed my Bloodymary $12 with a beer back ($2 upcharge). It was exactly what I needed after a night of partying. Establishment was clean and service was quick. Overall I enjoyed my experience but likely because my company was so good. read more
6 months ago
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2 years ago
I have been waiting to try Flo for quite a while. In addition to just being interested in the restaurant, I found out fairly recently that a friend of mine from college has a family connection to the restaurant (which made me even more interested in checking this place out). The family connection is from New Mexico, so I was told to try any of the New Mexico classics. I was not disappointed. In fact I was rewarded. I had the Hatch Green Chile Stew, and my friend had the Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas. The stew was one of the best restaurant stews/soups I've ever had. Stews are one of the most comforting foods I can imagine (especially in the Winter), and this one was so flavorful, but without "too much" punch or heat. Personally I could have stood a "little" bit more heat, but I totally understand why a restauranteur in that particular neighborhood would play it a little "safe" on the heat levels. The dish was so good that it really did feel like I was having a meal at someone's home, which to my mind is the mark of many of the best restaurants I've experienced. When my friend's enchiladas hit the table, I immediately thought to myself; "damn, that looks good. Maybe I should have ordered that." I tried a bite, and it was as good as it looked. That entire plate just looked "right." If you've had authentic food from either; Mexico, or the Southwest of the U.S. (although New Mexico really is or at least "can be" it's own separate thing), then this plate will look and smell and taste quite right. So good, and served at the right temperature. That might sound like a small thing, but I've had otherwise excellent meals not exactly ruined (but significantly diminished) by the food being too cool when it comes out. This was not that place, and I REALLY appreciate that aspect of a restaurant's service. The servers were super friendly but not intrusive, and they were really patient with me and my friend as we were; catching up with each other after not having seen each other for a while, and not ordering (and not quickly reviewing the menu although I suspected that we might push close to closing time given when we sat down). I almost forgot that we started with the; guacamole, and the shrimp tostadas. The chips served with the guacamole were virtual perfection. And that doesn't sound like an area where a restaurant might shine, but I've had so many substandard chips (too thin, too greasy, too heavy, et cetera) that when you have REALLY good ones - they leave a mark on your memory. The guacamole was really good, and the tostadas were very satisfying. I could have easily ordered a few of those and been completely satisfied with my meal. We started everything that night with; a Paloma (for me), and a margarita for my friend. He liked his drink, and wished that we had time for him to order a second since there were so many interesting margaritas being offered. The Paloma was true to form and its description, and it's a perfect light touch drink. To close it out my friend and I shared a Sopapillas dessert. It was fairly light and perfectly sweet but not overly so. The cinnamon, honey, and vanilla were a perfect way to end our meal. I'm VERY, very interested in heading back to try some of the rest of this drink menu and the regular menu sooner rather than later. Great staff and service and food. read more
Stopped into Flo for brunch. We ordered the lobo skillet and red chilaquiles. The food was well-seasoned, flavorful, and filling. This was a great place for a satisfying and affordable meal. The servers were kind and accommodating as well--one of us had a pork allergy and they were able to make the skillet with chicken instead. read more
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2 years ago
Excellent staff, fantastic special and standard cocktails, awesome food, great ambiance! Been a fan for over 15 years..love this place. read more
3 years ago
I am really disappointed in the food that was served at Flo. Coming for brunch with some girlies we started off with some cocktails. I ordered the lavender dust cocktail - under their mimosa list. It was incredibly bland. It was purple for sure but no hint of lavender. If you wanted to turn up/ get intoxicated, a couple of these could have you off your butt. I chose to order the portobello mushroom tacos as the other options were typical and overly pricey. The dish did not return as I would have expected. It was an open face taco merged/ melted into one another with a bunch of eggs and sprinkles of mushrooms. There was no pico de gallo but rather a red mole type sauce in top and black beans. I get this is a vegetarian friendly dish but for the price, vegetarians deserve better. There was no season, salt or flavor at all. You would have thought you lost your ability to taste the way this food didn't do anything for the palate. The portion size and presentation for the price requested does not match and it is not ok. read more
My favorite breakfast spot when visiting Chicago. We visited on a beautiful Sunday for brunch. They have 4 outdoor tables and umbrellas setup so we were able to dine on the "patio" (sidewalk) with my corgi. I ordered the Green Chilaquiles (off menu) with sunny side up eggs for $14. You need to specify how you want your eggs; otherwise, they will default to scrambled eggs. Husband ordered Flo's Original Burrito for $12; it came with potatoes and beans. We enjoyed our breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly. read more
1 year ago
SO GOOD. Loved the vibes and such a unique and fresh take on breakfast. All of the staff members were so kind. Definitely a great spot. read more
3 years ago
Outstanding!! First visit for brunch with ten friends, when I originally informed them we'd have a party of nine. We were in the area for the Chiditarod, along with a buddy living close-by. Flo was on the short-list of places to consider for brunch. I drove the decision to checkout Flo based on other Yelp reviews. A few in my party had been to Flo previously and had nothing but positive comments to make. Our experience was top-notch throughout from the being seated, to accommodating an extra member of our party, to the service, to the food and ultimately checking out. I had the Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, added green hatch chiles and an egg (see pic), along with a side order of extra crispy bacon. WOW - just outstanding! It will be hard for me, for my next visit, to not order all of this again. Food was fresh, subtle spice which continued to build and the bacon was thick cut and crispy... nam, nam, nam! A friend ordered the Fruity Pebbles French Toast for the table. While I'm much more a savory than sweet person, I tried it and it was delicious. I used the french toast to sop up my remaining egg yolk and chile sauce! They have a full bar: a solid beer and cocktail list, along with bloodies. A friend did not like his Moscow Mule and no hassle to promptly swap out for a bloody. As I shared, top-notch experience from start to finish. Keep up the great work Flo Team! I'm will definitely return, as well as share my experience with family and friends! read more
This corner spot has a unique Latin twist and there brunch menu is amazing. The small place offers fun music and even better food. I ordered the portobello breakfast tacos and the French toast with berries and creme. The tacos were fresh and the corn tortillas came covered with a red sauce. The eggs and mushrooms paired nicely with the sauce and it was a light meal. The eggs were creamy and the mushrooms had a nice flavor that was both rich and savory. The French toast was perfectly paired with creme and berries and was light and fluffy. The creme was rich and the berries were tart so it worked. I would recommend the French toast options and all the egg options. read more
5 years ago
All things considered, Flo rounds out my Top 3 favorite breakfast restaurants in the area. As with many Chicago brunches there's a Mexican flare to the menu. I've enjoyed every item I've tried particularly the Fruity Pebbles French Toast and the Chorizo Tamale Hash. The French Toast is fairly sweet so keep that in mind. They don't offer Bottomless Mimosas, but the individual glasses are pretty good (hibiscus is best). Service is friendly and they're always packed Wait time can vary. They do a nice job of turning over tables quickly. 3.49 overall, but rounding up for service. Check em out and let me know what you think. read more
5 years ago
Walked in on a Saturday at noon. They don't take reservations but luckily we were greeted and seated right away at the bar. I knew I wanted French toast so I honestly didn't look at anything else on the menu lol. I didn't realize I needed to ask for the fruit and cream so my French toast was pretty plain, but still yummy. I had a mimosa & a Bellini. I dont know which sandwich my friend got, but he seemed to enjoy it too! Definitely a nice chill spot to come for brunch and the service was super friendly. read more
We came here for brunch. They don't take reservations, but we were fortunate enough to snag a seat before the rush came in. We had to wait a little bit to get acknowledged, and they had a super chill vibe here. Once seated we were quickly able to put our orders in. They mentioned their specials, and I finally ordered off menu. This is a rare occurrence for me. I usually study the menu prior to arriving so I usually know what I'm going to get, but they mentioned their Carnitas chilaquiles and I was instantly sold. My wife ordered their regular red chilaquiles. It came with the tortilla chips smothered in red Chile sauce, covered with black beans and shredded cheddar cheese. Almost looked like nachos or chili. My chilaquiles came with a different red chili sauce covered in carnitas and two over medium eggs. The beans were served on the side instead of mixed in like my wife's. Both dishes were served with a folded flour tortilla. Kind of an off little side, since the dish is already marked with tortillas. My dish was also spicier than my wife's, but they were both good. Not sure I would order the carnitas chilaquiles again though. In my option, carnitas doesn't mix well with other things. It's best when eaten on its own with salsa and tortillas. This just tasted like flavorless pulled pork and no fattening flavor that true carnitas gives. My other only issue is that it's advertised as a New Mexican cuisine. I happens to like New Mexican food, but when looking at the menu, there was an up charge on hatch Chile. Hatch Chile should be the only thing being used in this restaurant. And they should offer "Christmas" style dishes when a dish is served with half green and half red sauce made from the hatch chiles. That would really make this place stand out more. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
We've had Flo for dinner and takeout several times, since we live in the neighborhood. It's a nice place with outdoor seating. We like to bring our pup in the summer. They are really pet-friendly and have treats and a water bowl outside. I almost always start with a margarita. They are sooo good, sweet, but not too sweet and not too boozy. Very yummy, so still dangerous! The house margarita is solid and I've had a jalapeno one there too before. We've had a number of food items there over the last 2 years. They have a pretty large menu, full of things that we like. The chorizo mac and cheese is very good and we get it almost every time. There seems to be a little bit of inconsistency with how long it is baked, but we're never disappointed. We enjoy the enchiladas too and usually go to Flo when I am craving enchiladas. They have green chile chicken and pulled pork. Overall, they're above average. Sometimes a little salty and sometimes the pulled pork is a little dry, but the flavor is good and we happily eat them. I prefer the chicken over the pulled pork. I love enchiladas and Flo is my go to place. Other things we've enjoyed are the cheeseburger and burrito. This most recent time we had their special - seared snapper on risotto. I loved the risotto! Nice texture/ consistency and flavor. We also had their homemade blueberry cheesecake and carrot cake. Both were very good, but the cheesecake was our favorite. They do desserts VERY WELL. I would highly recommend leaving room for dessert. We definitely plan on coming back many more times and love having Flo in the neighborhood! read more
2 years ago
Flo is a cute neighborhood spot for brunch and drinks. They are known for their Mexican dishes and they did not disappoint! We shared the Huevos Rancheros and the Smothered Rancheros Burrito. The Huevos Rancheros cheese enchiladas were good, not great, but the red chile sauce was yummy. It was a good sized portion- filling but not enough for left overs. The Burrito was large and packed with flavor. The service was attentive on a busy Sunday morning. We will definitely be back to try the other brunch dishes. read more
2 years ago
Very fun to be there and amazing Food and drinks there . It a must to go for. Family and friends to go there ! You need to stop in ! The wait is worth it! read more
3 years ago
Food - 4/5: loved the chilaquiles! The breakfast sandwich was ok. Coffee was ok. Service - 5/5 Ambiance - very cute / cozy. Easy to find parking, close by other small shops, and overall nice area. read more
2 years ago
This place was delicious! Exactly what I had been craving. Great stop after church! We took home an order of 4 more entrees that everyone else seemed to enjoy! read more
Check yelp to see if there is a wait list and if there is then join the waitlist online so you don't have to wait as long! Came in for weekend brunch and ordered the Triple Berry-Zabaione French Toast ($9). I wasn't a huge fan of the Zabaione sauce and could have done with less of it. There was a good amount of berry, but by the end the juices did make my toast a little soggy, given I am a slower eater. Vibes were great, a lot of people were there and more were waiting by the time we left. One tiny downside, our waiter made us feel like she was rushing us out, even though there were bigger open tables. read more
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Do they take reservations? Here it says they do, but I didn't see any option to do so here or on their website.
Sorry this is 9 months after you asked. To my knowledge they do not take reservations. However I've never waited there, and I think even when they're busy the tables will turn over somewhat quickly. I live nearby so I like to order takeout and bring…
Do you have gluten free options?
Yes we have lots of gluten free options. Just talk to your server and they will guild you in the right direction.
Is the French Toast available all day on weekends?
What time does the brunch menu end on the weekends?
Brunch ends at 4pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sundays.
How loud is it in here? How are interiors-is there good day light and is it lively or is it cozy?
More lively than cozy. It can be pretty busy. I love this place but I would want something a little more intimate on a first day. Every other date go here, because it is wonderful, but the first date pick something more cozy.
Do you play music during Saturday brunch?
We don’t have live music. We do have music playing through our speakers.
Do they take reservations on weekends?
Weekend nights but not brunch. You can visit our yelp page and add your name to the list the day of your party.
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