Been living in RP for over a year now and had never went. Finally took my lil sister Saturday, and it was amazing. The food was so delicious, with so many different options to choose from. We went at a busy time, so we knew we would have to wait. We just walked around the neighborhood a little bit. The atmosphere was awesome. Every 5 minutes someone is being sang Happy Birthday too lol. Tells you a lot about the popularity. Jennifer was our server. She was AMAZING! So much knowledge, and the best personality EVER! Had her way of being swift but also seeming like she had time to converse. The best! read more

Honeybear Cafe - My sister and I threw down! Got my catfish on grits with the eggs. FIRE! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honeybear Cafe is the equivalent of "yes, and." I feel like their chefs are in the back just throwing any ideas they can at French toast and going "yes, and not only that, but-" They knock it out of the park every time. I don't know how they do it, but their Concha special was delicious, as was their cookie butter and banana. If you can't eat a lot of sweet food, steal a bite or two off a friend's plate. We couldn't finish in one sitting. Go early to avoid the crowds, and make sure you make a reservation so you aren't left standing outside watching everyone else eat the French toast read more

Honeybear Cafe - Concha French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We found Honeybear Cafe from TikTok reviews and it definitely lived up to the hype. Everything was amazing from the food to the service. Our server Amy was so friendly and made sure we were happy with everything the entire time. We had a reservation and only waited about 5 minutes to be seated. The pancake flight was a highlight, and the fried catfish and grits with shrimp added were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Portions were huge, which worked out because we wanted to try a little of everything. Food presentation and taste were easily a 10/10. Another great experience during our first trip to Chicago. read more

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The food and services are fantastic! The staff is very congenial!!! The food is always fresh and tasty actually more than tasty. It's very fantastic. I wish they delivered. read more

This is a very popular breakfast spot the locals flock to. Once you taste the food you immediately understand why everything is layered with flavor. It's BYOB in true Chicago fashion. The service is warm friendly and efficient! The place is decorated with flowers all over. Lots of food my order of shrimp and grits with a smoked bacon cheese sauce was enough to feed a family of four! It was delicious! read more

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I stopped by here on 2/11/26 with a couple of friends and had a great experience. I decided let me take my partner. Great choice. We were seated immediately though they had multiple folks waiting. Sandra was our server. She was friendly, professional and on point. We both ordered the build your own omelette. Food was delicious, seasoned, just right. Superb music playing. The bus guys were good to with giving us water and removing unwanted plates, waste from table. Definitely will be back!!! Great job guys. read more

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Amazing!!!! Hard to find parking but it does not matter once you get inside. The food is amazing! I had the french toast sampler and could have shared with atleast 2 people. The menu has options for everyone. Our server Kat was so sweet and kind. Very busy even on a Wednesday but we did not have to wait for a table. I am generally not about non-canned cornbeef hash (home made) but Honeybear's was so delicious! The corned beef was so tender. Served with potatoes, green peppers and onions. I cant wait to visit again. read more

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Tons of social media buzz brought us out-of-towners to Honeybear Cafe on a long weekend trip through Chicago! Street parking available on nearby and adjacent streets. The space itself is lively, bright, and welcoming...perfectly decorated for spring with pastels, bunnies, and flowers. You can't help but be happy inside here, even as it poured rain outside :) Our server was INCREDIBLY friendly and helpful, as the menu is GIGANTIC. The place was packed with people, but service kept up and food arrived efficiently! Now, we just suffered from simply ordering the wrong menu items, unfortunately! The Biscuits and Gravy was a decent portion, but the biscuit was dry and bready, without enough gravy to keep it going. I also can't stand when restaurants call a dish a "Skillet" and then don't serve it in a skillet...just call it a bowl. The Sloppy Skillet also missed the mark, with just blah ingredients. But the French Toast and Waffles that passed our table looked EXCELLENT and the Breakfast Quesadillas were larger than their plate!! Given the myriad of breakfast places in Chicago, we won't be rushing to return, but if you are into fancy French Toast or HUGE servings, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Honeybear Cafe - Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried this place for brunch on a weekday and it was packed! Thankfully, the host was quite efficient and texted us that our table was ready after a short wait. Menu is pretty extensive leaning towards breakfast although they also have sandwiches. I ordered their bayou dish and my husband had their biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. The food came out really quickly and the portions are huge! I enjoyed my bayou dish with the andouille sausage and hash browns (they know how to make them) and pancakes. I enjoyed the pancakes as well as they are more on the fluffy side and not thick/dense. The biscuit and grits are what you would expect but I especially liked the bacon (thick). Nice ambiance, lots of friendly servers and they even give you two small pieces of what looks like cheesecake. Price wise, a bit on the higher end but for the portion sizes, well worth it. Ample street parking available. Overall, a good recommendation from the Yelp community which I would also concur. read more

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What is left to say about Honeybear? This is THE Chicago brunch spot. The decor is always over the top. The portions are enormous (truly, we get at least 3-4 meals out of each entree), service is top tier, and the food is great. Prices are reasonable considering you'll be eating the leftovers for three days. If you're going on a weekend, come at opening, make a reservation or be prepared to wait. read more

Honeybear Cafe - French toast trio - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Does this place even need the review?! Here I am 3 days later eating my breakfast! It is soooooo worth the hype if you order the right stuff! The service is burn and turn baby!!!! Friendly and great suggestions by our server. Th only down side is this place is packeeed to the brim but that's expected with the type of food they offer. I suggest the 2.0 French toast flight - churro French toast had me in a choke hold. You don't even need syrup! The breakfast steak quesadilla was bigger than my head with the fluffiest eggs inside..... so delicious and not overly salted like most breakfast places! Also the strawberry shortcake pancakes were like I was in candy land!!!! Hands down awesome breakfast and brunch spot. Cute art all over the restaurant. In and out just how we like it! And great music playing on the radio! read more

Honeybear Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Service quick, accurate, knowledgeable, gave good advice and went the extra mile. It is a place you go for special occasion because top end of cost for breakfast food, but delicious and large portions, lots of leftovers! I wish I could buy the sugar waffles somewhere on their own, delicious I had question about parking and they asked 3 people to be accurate and make sure I didn't get charged for wrong info. read more

Honeybear Cafe - French toast trio and waffle Sammie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

10/10 highly recommend! This place is so cute and the food is so good! I love a good spot where the food looks and tastes good. The service was pretty good, everyone was friendly. Definitely recommend making reservations because walk up waiting is a long time. I heard them telling people walk up was an hour + wait! We had a reservation and just had to wait a few minutes for our table! No outside seating so be prepared to wait in the cold. read more

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Came back for a BYO scramble and the pistachio pancake special and again 5/5!! The pistachio pancakes were special... like amazing! This place rocks. That's all. read more

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Great service and solid brunch spot! We didn't have a reservation, but they make it super easy to reserve online. We came for brunch during typical working hours and it was fairly busy, but we didn't have to wait at all--got seated for two as soon as we walked in. I tried the Leo's chix and bacon waffle with hash browns, and all the flavors complemented each other really well. My friend ordered one of their omelettes and had zero complaints. Parking was easy on the street, which is always a win. Ciara was super friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to us despite how busy the place was. If I'm coming back on a weekend, I'd definitely make a reservation ahead of time. Also, their Valentine's Day decorations were really cute and added a nice touch to the vibe. Would happily come back again! read more

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Very popular spot and we went on a Monday. Prompt kind service and massive portions. We did the 2x2x2 and upgraded our pancakes and was plenty for 2 people. They have pancake an French toast flights! Cute inside as well. Fun spot to check out! read more

Honeybear Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is such a cute spot. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff is very nice. Our server Jenn was promt and very knowledgeable. She started us out with water and some cheesecake bites then asked what we wanted to drink. Only one drink and it was pineapple juice. When asked, she offered plenty of ideas from the menu. We decided to go with a Build Your Own Skillet with smoked honey bacon, country ham, pork sausage and added American and Swiss cheese and pancakes on the side, order of sausage links and pineapple juice, Nick's More S'mored with a side of hashbrowns and my order was The Wildcat skillet with eggs over easy and French Toast. Even though I went with the OG French Toast, they do offer so many other flavors, pancakes as well. It was pretty neat that they lit the marshmallow on fire. Nice show! Shortly after we received a small dish of sweet cream with a teddy graham (which my some stole). We all enjoyed our meals as they were super tasty. The flavors in The Wildcat skillet enhance each other very well. Before we left, Jennifer offered us an coffee to go. We accepted. read more

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I don't know how I've gone so long without trying Honeybear Cafe, but I know that I have to be back because this was a great experience! I will start off by saying, it is VERY busy. I went on a Saturday, and it was packed. No space in the entrance really, and it is a tight squeeze between tables, but I get it. It's a popular place. No lie, there were at least 15 birthdays in my 2 hours there. But to get into the food, it was delicious! Their portions are amazing for the price, and our server was really nice, funny, and accommodating. Also, when we sat down they gave us free pieces of cheesecake, so this place was always going to win my heart. My party all loved their food. And if I didn't love their food, I would come back simply because they split the check 6 ways AND split 1 group item on each check. I have never been to a restaurant in Chicago that's accommodating like that. I now know why this place is so popular on Instagram and TikTok! I will definitely be back. read more

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Street parking only. We found a place to park two blocks away, and it was a cold walk, but .... it was worth it! The wait time was none. We were seated and approached with water and some complimentary cheesecake bites and asked about our drink choices. Then Jennifer returned and asked if we wanted to order. So we did. The food is made to order and the options are many. Service was wonderful and the food was served hot and fresh. I was not aware of the firey marshmallow on top of the S'mores Pancake stacks so that was cool. We were also given a bowl of sweet whipped cream with a graham bear. The decor is nice as well, a lot of blue. read more

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This was a birthday brunch restaurant on my Yelp list during our time visiting Chicago. Reservations are highly recommended so I was glad I made them because we were seated shortly after our reservation time. The restaurant is on the smaller size but, it was very busy. The atmosphere is very colorful and inviting. Our server was very attentive and frequently checked on us. Now to the food~ I am French toast lover so I obviously got the stuffed French toast in 3 different flavors....absolutely delicious. Huge portions so I was not able to finish it. The food was amazing all around. Everything was good from server to food. I would highly recommended 10/10 and will definitely return when back in town. read more

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Honey Bear Cafe is such a down-to-earth, quaint little spot with huge portions and so much to offer on the menu. The service was good and the food came out hot and fast. i ordered the Wild Cat skillet, the pancake flight, and a s'mores latte, and everything was sooo good--flavorful, filling, and definitely worth it. The pancake flight was a fun way to try multiple flavors, and that s'mores latte was the perfect sweet touch. The only small downside was my friend's fish--it wasn't all that great, but we're from down South, so we're a little picky when it comes to fish . Overall, such a solid breakfast spot, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Chicago! read more

Honeybear Cafe - CHI TOWN - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Any place that has a 90 minute wait daily, better be worth it and Honeybear definitely is. First, make a reservation. We were seated within 10 minutes of ours despite it being a very busy Saturday. Our waitress, Sydney, wa prompt and friendly. Love that they allow you to bring in alcohol and have a build your own mimosa bar. The food is INCREDIBLE. The Biscoff French Toast should be illegal. I love that they offer flights of their pancakes and French toast to allow you to try several things. All of the side were very good as well. Overall, an incredible meal! read more

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This brunch spot was so good! It's a little north of the city, so plan accordingly for travel. We made a reservation in advance, though there was still a short wait because they're very busy. It was definitely worth it. They are BYOB, which is great if you want mimosas or other brunch drinks. Kids under 12 eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, and the menu is extensive with plenty of options. Our server was so polite and upbeat--it really made the experience even better. Highly recommend taking the time to visit! read more

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Loved this place. I was visiting Chicago for a concert and made a point to try Honey Bear Cafe after finding it online and reading the reviews and they were spot on! The food is absolutely delicious. I ordered the pancake platter and it was great! I also loved the mini cheesecake appetizers, that was unique: Service was quick and friendly, which was much appreciated, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was great. I'm already looking forward to coming back to try some of their more extravagant breakfast entrees. Definitely worth the hype. read more

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Honey Bear was recommended by a coworker and being that I love breakfast I was there the next day I was off. I made reservations and drove to Chicago. I found parking on a residential street right by the cafe. This was on a Thursday morning at 0830 and it was pretty empty so no reservations were really needed. Honey Bear felt like a home style cafe with happy service. The menu had quite a few options including some vegetarian dishes that looked worth while trying. I tried the huevos rancheros and became enveloped in the complexity of flavors. It took a couple of bites to adjust to the acidity of the salsa verde, but quickly found out that you have to dig your spoon down deep and get a good mix of the beans and tostadas to balance out the acidity. It was nice comfort food for breakfast which I am not used to. My wife had the vegetarian croissant with fresh fruit for her side and she thought it was great. We also ordered the french toast flight. The french toast looked amazing thanks to its elaborate and dazzling presentation. The french toast was a highlight of the meal and could easily hold up on its own. We ordered too much not knowing the serving sizes were all going to be enormous. I ate a half of the banana caramel french toast and we took the rest home. All three flavors were sweet and delicious in their own right and came down to preference as to which one was the best! Honey bear is a must try for great breakfast. read more

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This place is amazing from the friendly servers to the amazing display and taste of the food. You start off your day with a smile which is very nice Servers on point with hot coffee or water Food came out looking jus as good as it tasted Atmosphere live and active Place is packed so get here early Thanks for an awesome breakfast read more

Honeybear Cafe - Veggie Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love the food we had there. It was ALOT of food to the point we could've shared one entree. What I didn't like was that I made a reservation and still had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated. The French toast was very good. The skirt steak on the breakfast sandwich I got was very salty to me. Maybe if eating the entire sandwich together it would've balanced out but I tasted it by itself and it was too much for me. And I loved the Valentine's Day decorations read more

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Came at 9am on a Sunday and we didn't have to wait but quickly saw a line forming outside and when we left, there were a LOT of people waiting! It was a very busy brunch spot but rightfully so! There are so many things to choose from the menu! I got the skirt steak skillet. I asked for medium cooked steak but it came out well done. I didn't want to make a big deal of it but the waitress immediately noticed when I cut it and offered to make me a new one in the way I requested. They quickly came out with a new piece of steak that was very juicy and cooked medium!! Shout out to our waitress for her eye and her excellent service! I upgraded my side to a specialty and got the tres leches french toast. That was yummy and I appreciated it not being overly sweet! My friend got the chilaquiles with chorizo and that looked amazing. I also got a glass or fresh squeezed orange juice and it was so refreshing. The food is in pretty big portions and it's really good! Service was a 20/10!! Would definitely come back here! read more

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The food was presented beautifully and tasted great! The service was excellent! Would love to re- visit next visit to Chicago

Yes, yes, yes! This place is all the hype and more! Located on the north side of Chicago, the Honeybear cafe is the place to be for a decadent breakfast, brunch experience. There is always a wait but it's worth it. Inside there is a buzz, very active, busy, and loud but the staff doesn't miss a beat. When seated you get treated to a mini cheesecake bite to get you settled in. The menu is extensive, I was overwhelmed but luckily there are lots of pictures on Yelp to help decide. The food is very delicious and the sweet offerings are rich. We got Cajun Benedict and the churro French toast and my mouth is still watering thinking about how much I enjoyed it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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It's always a great time when visiting Honey Bear Cafe! The food is amazing, they load you up with tons of it. The service is pretty standard, nothing to really rave about. It's always a bustling place with tons of traffic and is consistently busy. read more

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Heard so much about this place for a while. Finally went out for a birthday with a group of 5. Cierra our waitress was fantastic. Food was super yummy. The catfish jalapeño cheese and grits I will say had way too much cheese, even for an uber cheese lover like me. I'd say it would be way better with less cheese, could barely find the grits in the dish. Otherwise, everything was tasty. On a Saturday with a 1pm reservation, it was so crowded we still had to wait to be seated about 15 or so minutes. It's jumpin in there so book a resy. It's also BYOB so consider that if you want some libations for brunch. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant for sure. We'll be back! read more

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The star of the show was our server, Dennis! He was amazing, responsive, and looked out for us the whole way through. Shout out to him! My family and I had a feast and I must say, everything was AMAZING! The french toast trio was really good. My favorite was the strawberry & cream. The tres leches french toast was SUPERB! The cajun cheesesteak biscuit was out of this world. The biscuit was light with a decent crisp. Everything was flavorful and seasoned to perfection. The corned beef hash was really delightful and I enjoyed every bite of it. The mac & cheese was good, but it just needed some more salt and pepper. The consistency was amazing and cheeses were perfect! It had the best cheese pull. (Try it with bacon in the mac & cheese) As far as the ambiance goes, the decor is nice. However, this place has gained so much traction lately that it's always packed. Even if you do make a reservation, be prepared to wait to be seated. The ceilings inside are very low, which makes you feel a little boxed in depending on where you're sitting. Hopefully they add a second floor or another Chicago location. Besides that, we had a great time. Other servers checked on us and offered to take our plates and give us coffee, which was really sweet. 10 out of 10, would definitely recommend. read more

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FIVE STARS. This might be the best restaurant I visited on this trip to Chicago. I came on a Monday afternoon and the place was packed. Luckily, we made reservations. Josh was our server, and he was incredible and super friendly. This place is BYOB, so we brought out champagne and ordered the juice flight. The food...everything was a 10! And portions are huge!! That cheesesteak biscuit was such a unique combo of flavors and the biscuit itself was the star. Soft, but didnt crumble with the filling. And i got strawberry crunch pancakes for a sweetness to balance the salty. 10!!!! We also tried the banana crunch pancakes. 10! Now, this place was about the furthest we had to uber, since staying downtown. But, totally worth the 20-25 min ride!!! Make reservations! read more

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definitely worth stopping!! the food was really good and the service was even better! we were helped by multiple different servers throughout our meal and each of them were very friendly. we definitely will come back next time we're in town. read more

Honeybear Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I almost don't want to write a review. This place is busy enough..... So far, this was the best breakfast I have ever had from a restaurant. The BEST! It's a smaller place, you'd definitely have to wait if you don't make a reservation.. but it'll be worth whatever waiting you'd have to do. read more

Honeybear Cafe - Chicken Fried Chicken Skillet & Shrimp & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Honeybear Cafe is obviously that girlllll because they had people waiting outside for hours to get a table. Lucky for us, I made a reservation for a Friday at 12pm and had no issues when we arrived. There's not much parking in the area but we ubered from downtown (20 min drive). The spot is BYOB and although I don't drink, I miss spots like this. The cafe was packed but we weren't stacked on top of each other. The decor was cute and it was quite clean in there despite how busy they were. Our waitress was busy but she was attentive and got us all we needed. I got the veggie breakfast sandwich and the portion was large. What really impressed me was the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. Please bring back cafes like this for brunch and not the grass wall with $40 French toasts. read more

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We tried the iconic French toast flight, which looked impressive, but was honestly a bit bland despite all the toppings. The avocado toast came loaded with veggies, which was nice, but it was also underwhelming in flavor. On the plus side, it came with a fruit cup. Overall, the food was just in taste with impeccable presentation,. The space was extremely packed and busy, and the service was adequate, but nothing special. read more

Honeybear Cafe - Avocado ToastAvocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great charming breakfast spot with so many choices, many unique and decadent taste combos. While we were waiting for our friends to arrive, the waitress brought complimentary cheesecake bites to our table and told us about some of the delightful coffee concoctions (Honey Coconut, Warm apple Pie lattes, etc). It took us a long time to make our food selections because the menu was huge and looking around us, every dish looked amazing and huge. Our waitress was great and explained the portion sizes and side options. Corned beef hash with eggs, cheesy grits, pancakes; Chicken fried chicken skillets with potatoes, eggs, cheese, served with chocolate chip pancakes, and; French toast flight - churro, crème brûlée and something else that was stuffed and delicious. We all shared and we all took enough home for another meal. read more

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Is it a spot that's worth the hype me and two of my friends arrived at the golden hour because we didn't have to wait at all. First things first super cute ambience inside tons of picture worthy very much a dopamine decorated brunch spot!!! One of the great things about honey bear is that is BYOB because often you can spend all your money on drinks, but here you can bring them so it helps cut down on the price . Now let's get to the food. What didn't we order? We had the steak and eggs, the French toast, flight apple pie pancakes, Santa Fe skillet, and some fruit to top it off just to be a little healthy. Everything was delicious, but the pancakes were the highlight of the show. They were fluffy. They were delicious and the apple topping made it come together like a hug from your grandma. Can't wait to get back to try those pancakes again. read more

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