Been wanting to go here for a while now.. The interior is vintagey homey and quaint. The staff was really nice it took a little whle for the coffee refill but not a big deal. So to the food, oh the yummy yummys The quiche was awesome cheesey bacony goodness the crust was light and buttery (light and buttery hmmm does that make sense ?) it came with a field green salad with black berries and strawberries. This is definitely something to share it gets a little rich. My man and I also had the killer egg sandwich thats a definite must the sourdough bread was so good we took home a loaf (only $3.380 =) ) so we could make our own we got right in no big cowds at 12:30 on a friday. Definitely check this place out if you in the neighborhood soo much more on the menu to try I'll be back.. DO IT!! Your tummy needs it read more

The menu looks amazing and the food is definately very sweet. Many of the breakfasts feel like dessert. And yes the menu is good however the ideas for the food are impressive, however the taste is only moderately better than average. And the place is very crowded, and very cluttered. It feels very claustrophobic and there are decorations everywhere and not a alot of space. It feels very ANTI zen...or french ..My waitress was rude...i mean she said all the right stuff but her affect was standoffish and she lacked anticipation on purpose as it would imply more work for her. There are many other better choices so i will not return for this kind of experience. read more

My sweetie and I met up with some friends for breakfast on a Saturday morning. We had a short wait for a table for six when everyone arrived. We were served coffee while waiting for our table and looked over the tempting desserts. I ordered the carribbean omelet special, which came with mango salsa and a side of potatoes. My sweetied ordered the black bean cakes, which came with eggs and potatoes. He alsom ordered a side of apple chicken sausage. The meals were large enough to pass around the table or at least share a little taste. The prices were reasonable and service was quick and easygoing. Parking is scarce, but okay if you give yourself enough time. I'd certainly go again. read more

One of the best brunch places in town. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely ambiance and good bakery. Interesting menu and great service. Highly recommend the Hibiscus iced tea and the Latina Omeletta! read more

I visited M Henry for my first time on a Sunday, got seated in 5 minutes however there was a wait for larger parties (it was just two of us). I had the crab shrimp cake Benedict and there was just enough on the plate to fill you up, it came with a side salad and a parmesan cheese crisp. The coffee was delicious and it was their own roast. read more

My favorite brunch place in the city. Love sitting in their outdoor patio. The blackberry marscapone pancakes are the best I have ever had. Highly recommend. read more

This place is really cute and welcoming. I love that there are fresh pastries in the bakery case by the front door. Hey, sometimes a girl needs a treat on the go. The food is solid american fare, it's nothing revolutionary but good. It's great that they make the effort to use local, fresh ingredients. I prefer the breakfast-based foods over the lunch menu sandwiches which are a bit blah. Definitely plan to wait for seating b/c this place gets packed fast. read more

I finally was able to check this place out, particularly try their infamous fried egg sandwich. Let me tell you - yes, this place lives up to its hype! I got there around 11am on a Saturday with a friend and we were seated right away. I heard this place gets really crowded, so I can tell you that 11am is a good time to go. The coffee was fantastic and frequently poured; I had the fried egg sandwich and my friend had the black bean cakes with poached eggs and potatoes. Both were absolutely delicious! Very good and attentive service as well - I'm definitely planning a return trip! (oh, and there's no booze fyi so keep that in mind if you're craving a bloody mary) read more

Went awhile back. Good brunch food. Forgot what I got, but it was good. Nothing special, however. Places like Bongo Room, Yolk, and Orange are all equally as good in my opinion. While I enjoyed my meal here, it's not so great that it makes it worth my time to drive up here to eat when I have so many great brunch places by me. read more

What can I say that hasn't already been said? My friend and I came here for the first time yesterday, and we had the fried egg sandwich and some egg polenta dish. Both were outstanding. I was told the wait was 20 minutes and it was 8. But they won't seat you without your entire party being present. My only complaint was the smell coming from this place while standing outside was similar to servers who have worked a double. You know, that kitchen smell? Thankfully, that smell wasn't present inside. Friendly, quick service. We will definitely return. And can't wait to in order to try the bliss cakes. read more

I loved the atmosphere in the place, very family oriented. The service was a little slow in getting to us, but when it kicked in it was decent. I'm just a little more impatient when I haven't gotten my morning joe. My French toast was okay, great to look at, but a bit overdone for my taste. Just way too much going on: granola, berries, sliced apples, bananas? And the cream was more like foam, so it gave me a soggy bread texture than a complementary blend of bread and whip. Everyone else loved what they got. read more

Breakfast doesn't really excite me, but my visitor wanted a taste of what Chicago had to offer. I'd heard many good things about m. henry, so we decided to give it a shot. Looking at their online menu, I had chosen my dish - the key lime french toast. Much to my disappointment, they updated the menu, and the toast was no longer available. We ended up splitting our meals, choosing one savory and one sweet. The shrimp and avocado omelette was big and fluffy, with large pieces of avocado, but somewhat lacking on the shrimp. It needed a good dose of hot sauce for some flavor, as well as the slightly underseasoned potatoes. The blackberry blisscakes were super sweet, the crunchy oat topping was a nice element to a just barely undercooked pancake. I thought that the thickness of the pancake could have fared better on a lower heat for a bit longer, to get that raw taste out of the center. Presentation was good, and portion sizes were enough to share. The first cup of coffee, which is Metropolis, was extremely bitter. We waited a bit for a new pot to be brewed, and it was noticeably better. Service seemed a bit rushed to get our order in, but left us alone after that. I'd have to check out some of the other brunch spots in Chicago before coming back, although they did start dinner service which might be worth a try. read more

M henry - Bliss Cakes and shrimp omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was good. I took a friend here when she was visiting. She loved it also. The only reason I gave it one less star because I was not initially impressed with the menu selection. There aren't too many things on the menu. Our group loved the black bean cakes with chorizo. We also got the french toast which was not that great. Overall, loved it and would recommend it! read more

Guys. This place is not anything special. It's loud, waitresses aren't friendly, and the food is boring (tried both savory and sweet - ehh.) Give me a good diner for cheap eggs and toast or if you really want a wait in line-$15 pancake Sunday decadence extravaganza there are many other spots that fit the bill. This wasn't awful, but definitely a disappointment. read more

Good food. Service is OK. Long wait when busy.

Latina Omeletta. I haven't ordered anything but this in a long while, it's just so tasty for the black bean lovers. Having sweet plantains on the side just sweeten the deal. read more

I ordered the simply french toast (with creme fraiche on the side), and my friend ordered the bread pudding and candied bacon. The french toast is one of the best I have eaten. M. Henry doesn't overdo the simplicity of the brioche toasts and allows the bread to shine. Honestly, the creme fraiche and maple syrup are not necessary because the cinnamon flavor and sweetness of the bread itself are sufficient. But let me just compliment on the fluffy lightness of the french toasts. I had a bite of the candied bacon and bread pudding, and they were both delicious. However, I'd say that for someone like me, an entire order of bread pudding might be too much (in terms of portions and sweetness). Definitely looking forward to eating brunch here, again, sometime. read more

Great brunch! Do not come here very hungry because there will be a wait! I love this place because the brunch food is a little more sophisticated, i.e. crab cake benedict without the snooty environment. Which there was one closer to where I lived. Cant wait to go back! read more

I came here for brunch and it was good, but not great. A big pro was that the 2 of us were seated with no wait at all on a Sunday, so I would definitely recommend arriving before noon if possible. Seeing the other reviews, it looks like I should have gone with something from the bakery instead of the standard brunch menu. I ordered the cinnamon roll french toast--it was tasty, but nothing outstanding. All of the flavors sort of blended together to become this ultra sweet and vaguely fruity thing. Also, unlike places like the Bongo Room, a full order is actually a normal amount of french toast, so if you get a half-order you end up with a single piece of bread (this is totally my fault, I guess I thought that for almost $10 the portion would be larger). Overall, with bacon and coffee it was a pretty good breakfast, but I'll definitely order something savory or from the bakery when I return! read more

Holy moly is this place fantastic! The service was excellent, the food was really really good... The coffee was super good too! Definitely coming back to m.henry! I love the selection on the menu, so many things to pick from. I had the Latin omelette which included plantains (my fav) and pancakes on the side!! It was just superb! read more

Good breakfast offerings, but expect to WAIT a decent amount of time for a table. Not the best brunch in the city but a very acceptable option read more

This place is clearly very busy but I got a seat in 15 minutes after we walked through the door. Their service was excellent and the food was great also. I would definitely eat there again and recommend all of friends to eat there as well. read more

m.henry serves up some of the best breakfast dishes in the city, if you are as obsessed as my friends and I are about finding the best spots for pancakes, french toasts, and breakfast sandwiches. We went early, naturally, to avoid the Sunday morning crowd, and were seated immediately at an old writing desk serving as a dining table. It is a comfortable atmosphere with everyone enjoying their time, awaiting a meal, or dipping into the famed bread pudding, which is worth every bite, doused in berries and their juices. The stars of our meal were the Fried Egg Sandwich and the Cinnamon Roll French Toast, which is an actual cinnamon roll masquerading as a delicious french toast! SO good! Our waiter was very attentive, though it did appear that if we placed down our cutlery to talk, it was assumed that we were done with our meal as someone always wanted to clear out our plates! We persevered, however, and spent a very pleasant morning here. Go early, if you want to take your time, otherwise wait the 20-30 minutes gazing upon delicious pastries and others' food. It's worth the wait, I promise you! read more

This was my second visit in three years. The first visit was great, but this one not so much. The food was less interesting than I recall and not as well prepared. I ordered the dandelion leek omelette with side homemade sausage patties and partner got pancakes and eggs. The omelette was bland, sausage was uninspired and toast was not toasted. Disappointing, especially because their prices are a bit high. Service, however, was awesome. read more

Best breakfast spot in the city. Hands down. The berry bliss pancakes are out of this world. read more

M henry - Berry Bliss Cakes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The wait is very long. But the food is fabulous, very creative and definitely a place for a foodie. BYOB makes the whole experience cheaper!

It made my last day of trip in Chicago! I appreciate at my friend who recommended and glad I made it!! The pancake with vanilla cream was very delicious and bread pudding was as well! I wish I could go there again and try others! read more

It's a great place to eat. Breakfast is its specialty, but lunch is a good second to it. It may be a little noisy when crowded, but it's worth it. As the usual, the service is as good as the food. read more

The wait outside speaks for itself, the food and staff are good! I live in the neighborhood and frequently ate breakfast at M-Henry. My one star rating is based on an experience I recently had, which I paid for my bill with a credit card and left cash for the tip, 20% and writing CASH in the tip line of the receipt. Upon looking at my bank statement I noticed an additional amount was added to my card. I returned to bring this to the attention of the manger, which he explained he was not sure how this could have happened and was not apologetic, but assured he would check with his credit card company(I'm not charging him..). I received a call from the manager saying he was sorry(apologizing for being caught) and he would credit the amount in which I was over charged. I am not eating there again because of the manager's attitude. I'm not sure how this kind of thing happens by mistake, but it sure could've been handled better. Warning to those who eat there, check your bill! read more

Great brunch menu. Food is delicious and the place is kids-friendly.

35 minute wait for 3 on a Sunday around 11:30. Not bad for what I was expecting. The Jorge special with the black bean cakes was delicious!! The lemon shrimp benedicts were good as well. However the smoked salmon omelette was way too salty. Overall good was a super hit or miss and service was prompt and frequent in providing refills. I'd come again. read more

There is not much else to say about M Henry that hasn't already been said. A great brunch spot. VERY crowded on weekends.Love the food, but you walk out smelling like it. read more

I love M Henry. I love everything about its brunch selections. Always have to get an order of pancakes or french toast as a side dish....a must go for brunch.. read more

Like almost everyone else that has reviewed this place, I am not over-enchanted with the wait times. But when the three in my group strolled up at 12:30 on a Sunday morn, I knew we were gonna have to cool our heels for a while. That said, they told us 40 minutes and I doubt it was more than 20. We sampled candied bacon, sour cherry and mango blisscakes, and the crabcake benedict. The crabcake benedict was pretty good, but there was some very sharp tasting ingredient within that I didn't enjoy. The muffins on the bottom were delicious and had me longing for more. The candied bacon was super chewy and stuck to your teeth like you might imagine. The blisscakes, though. The blisscakes. I found them utterly delicious and long to reside within a blisscake, eating my way out. The sour cherries were unlike anything I had ever tasted. The coffee was so-so...is it intelligensia? I think their coffee is a little overrated. The prices attract the yuppies. What can you do? read more

I love this place. I've always had the most amazing food here. Get the bread pudding, trust me. Bread pudding probably sounds like the last thing in the world you would ever want to eat, but it is amazing. I am normally really sensitive to things like a restaurants noise (it's a little noisy in there), long waits (ridiculously long unless you get there early), and service (the servers are so busy they are a little brusque), but the food is SO GOOD that it totally makes up for these things. Go early! Or on a weekday! read more

try their self-promoted "best bread pudding ever". it definitely is. breakfast choice for my last morning on earth read more

I need to find a new brunch group that gets up earlier in the morning so I can enjoy places like M Henry. As it stands now, we don't brunch until late, and end up at the Pick Me Up or diners, because they don't want to wait in line. Well, yeah - Chicago is a brunch-loving city, and if you want to eat at the hot spots, then you're either going to have a line, or you're going to have to get up early. M Henry is worth the wait, however. Every dish I've had here has been wonderful, from the breakfast burrito to the salads to the sandwiches. Service is slow, so if you're starving, you may want to grab a snack first. The outside patio is adorable, and much quieter and open than the crowded inside. Love the decor. read more

Really, really good. They always have great pastries that change frequently and their red hibiscus iced tea is the shit.

Everyone I've ever taken to M Henry loves it. The food is always good and the place is always packed so get there early or you'll be waiting for a table! read more

I heard about M.Henry just browsing Yelp looking for a new breakfast place. Oftentimes I've found that a restaurant might get a lot of hype that it doesn't necessarily deserve so I looked with a bit of skepticism even though the reviews were almost over-the-top positive. As I continued to browse I was surprised to see that when people's breakfast experiences didn't quite live up to expectation, many were mentioning M.Henry while reviewing other restaurants! I figured it must be worth a visit and that was absolutely the right decision. First of all, the interior of this unassuming Andersonville cafe is very charming and welcoming. The feeling is somewhat like a combination of simple southern hospitality meets provincial France. M.Henry is both a cafe and bakery, and I think they did a fantastic job with the layout, keeping the two aspects of their business separate. Since access to the cafe requires a short walk through the bakery, however, my wife and I were met with wonderful aromas which were instantly reassuring. Upon being seated in the very cute and simply-decorated cafe, a feeling of being relaxed and comfortable came instantly. The wait staff were so nice, kind and respectful and were easily able to detect when we were ready to order, needed a beverage refill or were ready for the check. Coffee was the start of the adventure, of course, and it was delicious-- flavourful and rich without being too strong or pretentious. I saw other folks ordering orange juice which appeared to be fresh squeezed (maybe next time!). My wife ordered the dulce banana rumba french toast which was so tasty and deliciously-sweet. I thought the combination of flavours used was just right so that it wasn't overwhelming or confusing. It was easy to know exactly what's in it and that's one of the things that makes a nice breakfast I think. It was also very appealing, visually, and just begged to be devoured (OK- no problem!). I ordered something from the specials menu-- peach & sour cherry bliss cakes. I don't know if I can say enough about this! "Bliss" is a perfect word for this because I really was blown away and I almost never say that about breakfast, even though it might be my favourite meal of the day. When the dish first came out, it looked so beautiful because of the skilled presentation. I thought, however, that it was going to be too sweet for me and I started to get a bit worried.... until I tasted it. The hotcakes were super-light and airy without lacking substance. A smooth, light and tasty marscapone cream trickled out from in between them. A touch of sweetness was added by homemade brown sugar granola and fresh currants. Then the combination of gently-cooked fresh peaches and sour cherries was so delicious that it was shocking and also added just the right amount of moisture. Because of all this, the hotcakes absolutely DID NOT need any syrup or butter. In fact, I think that would have ruined them (something else I normally would *never* say)! M.Henry did something else with this dish that I really appreciated-- on my plate was a garnish of sliced fresh pear. Late summer peaches and sour cherries together on the same plate with fresh pear? That's not only beautiful, but was a very nice, subtle celebration of the changing seasons. Well done! Side dishes of tender, juicy apple-maple chicken sausage and mildly spicy and snappy veggie sausage made our meal complete and well-rounded. Honestly I was amazed by M.Henry and I can now understand why fellow Chicagoans are raving about this place, especially considering you get all this and it comes with very reasonable, right-on-target bill at the end. I believe it's a bit difficult to show innovation and creativity when it comes to breakfast (unless you want to pay a fortune) simply because so much has been done already. These guys are very good at what they do, however, and they are all about freshness and great taste and texture. I was very impressed and will *definitely* be going back again. In my opinion this place has some of the finest breakfast offerings in the city. I don't see how anyone could be disappointed so please go! I want to go back now and check out the lunch menu! M.Henry gets my highest possible rating because of how it compares to the rest of the western-style breakfasts I've eaten all over the city. One thing that I wonder about, though-- today is Friday and it was pretty damn busy considering most people are supposed to be working. I'll bet the crowds on the weekends can be pretty intense. read more