One of the best breakfast's I've ever had. The food was sensational!!! We waited about an hour and a half. My only complaint was that the hostess told me that it would be a 35 minute wait and it ended up being way more than that. Back to the food... We ordered the Latina Omellette and the French Toast. Savory meets sweet makes a perfect combination. Latina boasted some bold latin spices, creating an incredible explosion of spanish cuisine on my palette. Finished off with the saccharine goodness of the fluffy french toast, with just the right amount of syrup and you have the most amazing breakfast combination, in the world! If I could hop on a plane and make my way to Andersonville every Sunday for brunch, I would. Well done, m.henry, well done. read more

This and Sweet Maple are probably my favorite brunches in the city. Any pancake dish here will blow your mind. Any and all. They are so delicately fluffy and all the berries and sauce they pour on top complement perfectly. The atmosphere is adorable. The line is long and smelling the food will torture you. read more

Is M Henry's Sunday brunch worth the wait? I would say that it's worth "A" wait (as in "reasonable"), but after enduring an almost 2-hour stretch between arrival & appearance of your food (for us it was over 75 minutes of waiting for a table & then another 20 or so after we gave our order to actually getting our food), one might be tempted to give 5 stars to just about any dish that would finally quell the hunger pangs. Our visit wasn't all bad, once we got in, we found the dining space to be pleasant and the service was attentive. The blisscakes were delicious as was the crabcake benedict. Would have been a 4 to 5 star experience, but minus one star for the mind-numbing waits. But maybe it should actually be me that loses a star for getting on the let's-do-a-trendy-brunch-spot bandwagon and believing that any meal is worth that kind of hassle. read more

Look at the pics... Need I say more!? If you haven't had breakfast here, your soooo missing out... My husband and I started our decadent breakfast with the oh-so-popular bread pudding ( best I have ever had... hands down.) I had the sweet potato flapjacks with mascarpone cream and toasted pecans. He had the stuffed french toast with fresh fruit. Even though it took us 45 minutes to get a seat, it was well worth the wait... On top of that, there is a coffee and pastry stand inside, while we were waiting, we sampled a mexican wedding cookie and washed it down with a bottomless cup of hot coffee! Great to hold a massive appetite. All I can say is we need one in Michigan.. read more

Reward yourself. Reward yourself for getting out of bed early enough to beat the line almost going out the door of MHenry. Is it worth it? HELL YES. Try these 3 things (maybe not all in one visit): Lobster & Shrimp Eggs Benedict was effin' amazing. Perfectly poached eggs on top of shrimp/lobster and a muffin which comes with a side of their awesome House Potatoes. It was too good. It actually made me smile. Apparently their Brunch Menu changes so you can't always have this. If you see it on the menu, I highly recommend! I've also had their Latina Omeletta: black beans, tomatoes, sour cream, wisconsin sharp cheddar, green onions and cilantro topped with chipotle sauce and served with sweet plantains & house potatoes. This one is always available for breakfast. It's tasty! "Out of This World Breakfast Bread Pudding" ....yes. This could be a whole meal within itself. You can order the half size...or the full....I say go with the full...it's double the quantity for only a fraction more...and I doubt you'll have any leftovers anyway! The service was great. My coffee was always full. My friends loved everything they ordered as well. You can't go wrong here. M Henry is now my #1 breakfast spot! read more

I have constantly seen this place with a line outside, so I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about. Fortunately, I went on a Saturday afternoon, so it wasn't too crowded. Like all breakfast and brunch locations in Chicago, rating depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a greasy spoon, this is not your place. If you are looking for a breakfast experience where the food is flavorful and slightly inventive, this is a great place. At the waitress' suggestion, I ordered the Fannie's Killer Fried Egg Sandwich. Being a breakfast lover I always like to try a bunch of different items so the ability to get a half order of the "sweet stuff" was great. So I ordered a half order of the blackberry bliss cakes. Be aware that a half order of pancakes does not cost half! A full order was $7.95 with a half order coming in at $5.95...a little steep for one pancake but it was wonderful. As described, it came layered with blackberries and vanilla mascarpone cream, then topped with a brown sugar & oat crust. The mascarpone made all the difference. The sandwich was awesome too. Made with two over-medium eggs, applewood bacon, sliced tomatoes, gorgonzola, & fresh thyme and served with house potatoes, it was perfect! The interior was clean and nice. Reminded me of some New England locales I used to frequent. Service was efficient and friendly. A little slow with coffee, you had to ask for more, but attentive enough that you could always find someone nearby to get you some. I'd like to see how attentive they are during the busing hours but they seemed to have a good system to service the dining room. Price was a little high, but like I said, this isn't a greasy spoon so prepare to pay for some unique and tasty treats. I can see this place becoming one of my favorites and why people wait to get in. read more

I was really excited to try this place out after all the ravishing reviews. I came here today with my folks and we had the following: Banana rum French toast Omeletta Latina (think spanish burrito inside an omelet) French toast, eggs and chicken sausage Food was mediocre at best - didn't understand the hype. I wish their breakfast menu was more selective - I counted about 5-6 salty items to choose from and about four sweets. The place is really cute and the wait wasn't long, despite coming on a Saturday morning. I might come back for some of their delicious looking pastries. read more

Apparently this is to be our Saturday breakfast joint and I couldn't be happier....although upon further discovery, I am realizing that the service is super slow. Not a huge problem when you want to linger through a very yummy breakfast, but I'd grab a coffee from the front while you're waiting lest you have to sit for ten minutes before a server comes over to the table. And btw- YUM to pumpkin empanadas...and double YUM to their chocolate chip cookies! read more

Well worth the wait. Food was extraordinary. French toast with marinated pears, hot cakes with sweet cheese and berries., Home fries, eggs It was all good. We ordered three entrees to get a taste...but ate it all. You will not be disappointed! read more

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I have always loved this place. Great food and a wonderful vibe. But now I really love it because the owner Mike is a gem. I was there last week and my friends ring slipped off and fell into one of the air vents on the floor. It was expensive and sentimental to her so she was really upset. Right away, Mike the owner came by and assured her they'd try to find it, but had to wait until later after the Saturday lunch rush. He said that if it fell into the vent, chances are it was just stuck in the pipes and they'd go to the basement and try to dig it out. Before the end of the day he called my friend and had found the ring. Since she lives father away I told her I'd go pick it up the next day. When I got there, I told another employee who I was and why I was there and before he gave me the ring, Mike came out to insure that I was indeed the right person to pick up the ring before he gave it to me. What a class act. read more

"Out of this world breakfast bread pudding"? Items (and people) this pretentious drive me away. I want to pop the ego bubble and watch it deflate to a normal size. However, this bread pudding came highly recommended, so my party tried it as an appetizer for brunch last Sunday. I almost wanted it to fail so my rampage against pretentiousness would prevail (I'm realizing a twinge of irony here...). Alas I digress. The bread pudding was THAT good, friends. It's not overly rich or sweet (I dislike overly sweet breakfasts), yet is mighty flavorful. The bread lightly creamy and pillowy accompanied by cooked berries and peaches (best combo ever btw). Seriously, I'm in love with this bread pudding. If I knew how to make it, I would be morbidly obese. The bread pudding was definitely the star of the brunch for me. Otherwise, I got the pancakes (solid) with a side of potatoes, which are WAY better than I make (and I make a mean roasted potato...). If I could make a breakfast out of the bread pudding and potatoes, I'd be in heaven. Next time.... The boy really liked the french toast and the madre thought her eggs were tasty - although she ordered scrambled and ended up with over easy...no biggie. Every thing was solid, and the bread pudding was of course fantastic. Side note: m Henry is BYOB. We brought a bottle of champagne for mimosas. The waiter promptly popped it and got a bucket of ice to go with it. We weren't even charged a corkage fee...win! I'm already trying to plan my next trip. read more

M dissapointing. Wah! Ok I went today with the hubs trying to enjoy this place as I have heard mixed reviews and wanted to try it for myself as the menu online looked amazing. Walked in, pretty empty so I was stoked to get through our breakfast. The atmosphere was lovely. Nicely decorated and bigger space than I expected. Server brought us water, never offerred coffee, zilch nothing. Gave our menus and the specials menu. Another server takes over and takes the specials menu nicely from me stating "um the other guy gave you the wrong specials menu, the new ones are being printed right now". ugh come on people. Finally, he states do you guys want something to drink like coffee or something else. DUH!!!!! We ordered and it took from 8:20 to 9a.m. to finally get our food. I was timing it only because a). it was slow in there & b) it was eggs, house potatoes and pancakes. Finally the food arrives, he apologizes for the delay. We were cool. My husband enjoyed his eggs, house potatoes and baguette. Nothing to rave over but standard that you can get anywhere. I ordered the blackberry bliss pancakes which had a lovely presentation but I was not over the moon with the taste. It was already a bit soggy too. Too sweet for me. Once again not over the moon. Sadly I will never return to this place due to the mediocre at best service, fair food that you can get elsewhere, and just out of the way for me when I have amazing places closer to me. OH THE BEST PART: I LOVED THE WATER that was given to us, it had this lemony freshness that I noticed their jugs had slices of lemon on it! I cant help but laugh that my favorite experience is the refreshing water. tee hee! Skip this place as you can get soooo much better a few miles west on Damen and Lawrence. read more

M. Henry is outrageously overrated. Let me break this down for you. Pros: + The charming patio and ambiance + The good service + The hip crowd Cons: - The food. It is pretentious, over-thought, and underwhelming. It sounds better on the menu than it tastes. It looks better on the plate than it tastes. These yelp reviews make it out to be way better than it tastes. I have dined here twice for brunch, each time disappointing. But it's in my hood, so I gave it another chance. I had the Dulce Banana Rumba French Toast. I swear I was eating two pieces of plain bread in syrup. It looked like french toast, but it tasted like warm slices of plain dry bread. How is this possible? I was sincerely baffled. The syrup it was in was delicious, but it was one of the least appetizing meals I've ever had. I'm not hard to please, either, far from it. And I can't believe I spent 10 bucks on dressed up slices of bread. Never again, M. Henry, jamais plus! read more

For all the hype, this place sucks. My mom was in town, so my boyfriend and i took her here. It was also our first time. After hearing amazing things from my brother about this place i was super-duper, duper excite!. Oh, M Henry, how you have disappointed me. I placed our name in at the host stand, and they told me 30-45 min. I had no problem waiting 45 min. After all, if the food was as good as everyone has said, it would be well worth it. At around 35 minutes i went up to the host stand just to check to see if we had been called (because we were standing on the other side of the street) and around how much longer we would have to wait. I wasn't trying to be a bitch or anything, but the host-man sure seemed to think so. He told me that i was "quoted up to 45 minutes, so you still have 10 more minutes to wait." Touche, host man. I get it, i came up before our quoted time was up, my bad. So i let 30 more minutes go by. I figure, its a nice day and im sure a lot of other people are getting out of the house. I go back up to check, mind you this is after an hour and 15 minutes of waiting. I politely(ok, maybe not completely politely but im freaking hungry!) ask him about our table, and he somehow turns this around to be my fault. He says that "Its' a busy day, and we cant know when customers are going to leave. So be patient." My jaw literally dropped. So its MY fault you're an idiot and cant take approximations? Oh, I'm so sorry host-man, i didn't realize when you said 45 minutes you meant an hour and a half. What kind of watch do you have? Because i would LOVE to get one so i can tell my boss I'll have a project done by the end of the day, and turn it in next week. 15 minutes later, we were seated. Bringing the total to 1 hr, 30 min. The hosts told me they appreciated my "patience". Patience my ass. Here's an idea M Henry: Get new hosts who can keep track of time and aren't rude a-holes. Food was mediocre. The only reason they're getting 2 stars is because of presentation and price. I've had better eggs. The fruit was fresh and looked great. It was around $35 for 3 of us, which is usually what it is for just me and the boy. Since i was seated in the front of the restaurant, i cant comment on the decor too much. And this one also goes on the list of restaurants WITHOUT grape jelly. So i say again, WTF? I will NOT be back to this place until Mr. Henry gets a new host-man instead of the"I'm a hipster, so i'm too cool to care about you," rude, skinny, short one. read more

Always delicious and super friendly. I accidentally posted my profile pic here. Sorry. I will tip 50% next time. I usually tip 25%. Learning to use this thing... read more

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Food is fresh and pretty consistent. But if you don't go at an off-time it's incredibly loud. Not necessarily a bad thing but good to know if you want to really talk to someone you go with. read more

Parked on the street and walked right over to the restaurant. We got seated right away and got served my Cezar. Our order was correct and within time. The service was overall good and the food was nicely presented and cooked. Will come back. read more

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I came to M. Henry at 945 on a saturday morning, figuring I'd have to wait. They took us in right away, and we got started on the ordering. I got the egg and black bean cakes. I also ordered a chai tea latte. My meal was excellent (I was very tempted to write egg-cellent, but feared ridicule from... pretty much everyone). Their potatoes are so good, perfectly spiced. I also really enjoyed the black bean cake. I can't tell you what was in it, not because I don't want to (believe me, I want to), but because it is more than just black beans and my taster sense is not evolved enough to guess. Anyway, I gobbled them up pretty quickly. The combination of the over-easy eggs and black bean cakes was perfect. It hit the spot on a cool fall day. My chai tea latte was also good! Not too sweet, and it made me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside (as opposed to the outside....?). My friend and I were eyeing the blisscakes as they went by, but we just weren't in the mood for a sweet breakfast. Next time!! We did stop and get cookies on the way out. Mine was a oatmeal cranberry cookie. I ate it for "lunch" and it was gooooooooooood. BONUS: Michael Henry waved us a cheerful goodbye as we left. What a cute place! read more

Have you tried M Henry? If you said "no" and you're near Chicago, go this weekend. In fact, if you said "no" and you're not near Chicago, go this weekend. One of the best breakfast places I've ever been to. Why? Blisscakes. I mean, the name really says it all, but I'll elaborate in case you're not getting it. These pancakes alone are amazing, but then they pile on ridiculously rich and decadent ingredients. We tried the blisscakes of the day, Mango and Strawberry. Two blisscakes surrounded by mangoes and strawberries in a sort of light, fruity syrup, covered in pecan and cinnamon granola and powdered sugar and with a delightful middle of creme fraiche. You know how you take a first bite of something when you're really hungry and you know something's going to be yummy and your mouth is like "oh my god this is awesome" but then you get past it and eat like a normal person? With these that initial feeling of bliss (get it? because of blisscakes?) does not go away. We did also sample some omelets, which were fantastic. I had the pancetta, tomato, mozzarella and basil omelet. Ah yum. Get there early - it gets busy. They do offer free coffee while you wait, and if it's nice out there are plenty of cool antique shops to browse in the area. read more

m.henry is not bad but it's definitely overrated. I've been here multiple times, and the menu is always captivating but I find the food to be just A-OK. The hot cakes look and sound scrumptious but never blow me away. The service is attentive and they have mastered getting people in and out quickly without rushing - thankfully, since there's always a wait to be seated here. My biggest complaint is that they don't serve alcohol. I love the occasional Bloody Mary with my Sunday brunch. read more

m.henry is now doing a dinner menu, due to the closing of the Granville Red Line near m.henrietta. Now I will admit to never having been to m.henry (or m.henrietta for that matter) but I'm quite happy to have finally checked this place out, even if it was for dinner and not their famed brunch. I went with an m.henry veteran who, despite said veteran-ness, was unaware that m.henry has a simply charming back patio. Charm really is the word for an area so beautifully appointed. Perfect on a summer eve after the heat wave finally broke. Also perfect, I suppose, for a lazy weekend morning. Service was excellent, with the wait staff friendly, helpful, and charming (to match the atmosphere). It wasn't terribly busy and of course I'll have to return for brunch to see how they do under pressure but I have high hopes. The food was excellent. Simple yet with the twist here and there that elevates it to memorable. My salmon with a mango chutney was DI-vine and my companion's pork (loin I believe) was melt in your mouth perfection. The crab cake appetizer was delightful, with none of that heaviness or somewhat rough texture that can be found so often with the dish. We didn't do dessert but were left in peace to finish our wine once the plates were cleared away (BYOB!). I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, the atmosphere, and the service and truly cannot wait for the opportunity to try the meal for which they are so well known. read more

I never cheat on M Henry or my hairdresser. Seriously, M Henry has ruined brunch anywhere else in the city! I joined Yelp! just to review this place. First beginners' tip: FORGET the LUNCH MENU. Ingredients are fresh all the way around, but lunch is forgettable verses the real star of the show: breakfast. Their Out-Of-This-World Bread Pudding (usually on the specials menu) is amazing. I've had damn near everything on the menu, but I always come back to Fanny's Killer Fried Egg Sandwich or the Bliss Cakes. I'd take their potatos over hashbrowns any day of the week. The only breakfast item I've had that I wouldn't order again is the pepper and egg sandwhich - it's not bad, just bland. I can't brag enough about the food, but the staff is also pretty great. I've brought every single out of town guest to this place since I discovered it a little over a year ago. At one point I was going every weekend religiously. I've finally weened myself from ritualistic brunch visits, but M Henry is first in my heart when it comes to breakfast. The word is out - lines are attrocious. After 1:30 there's usually no wait - but by that time they're out of most breakfast specials. Go on a weekday, if you can. EDIT: The Pepper & Egg sandwich mentioned above has been replaced by an AWESOME quiche - which is very, very rich... and comes with a side salad. And the last time I was in the manager told me that they're opening up an outside space. M Henry in the great outdoors - does it GET any better??? read more

Had brunch here on a Sunday with group of 4, it was only a 20 minute wait. The fact that it was -10 may have had something to do with that. Bottomless cup of coffee while you're waiting for your table? Thank you very much. Our server was great. I ordered the bacon wrapped baked eggs with polenta & mixed field greens: a ring of applewood bacon filled with creamy polenta, topped with two eggs, sharp Wisconsin cheddar & fresh thyme, baked & served atop a mixed greens salad (I could have done with out the greens) I'd been thinking about this item all week and it lived up to my eggspectations. It's BYOB, I'm bringing booze next time. read more

I'm still drooling from their orgasmic bread pudding. So fabulously good. Hands down the best brunch in Chicago and even beating out many good places in the SF Bay Area in both atmosphere and food! Everything from their free samplings of bran muffin to their coffee is so darn good. This might have to be a weekly ritual. We shared a full serving of their bread pudding and it truly was out of this world. Warm, soft, spongy and moist topped with tons of berries and juices. I couldn't stop digging my spoon into that thing! I ordered the veggie omelet and they accommodated my request for egg-whites and no cheese without the blink of an eye. The original dish also called for pesto and one of the guys came out and told me that b/c the pesto had cheese, they put it in a small cup for me instead since they knew I didn't want cheese. HOW THOUGHTFUL! The accompanying salad was also very very delicious, generous with the fruits, very light (yet just enough) on the dressing, and sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. *Squeals with delight* Friends' orders of the french toast (oats on top completes it) and crab cake eggs benedict (potatoes on the sides were scrumptious) were all good. Big portions, too. I haven't been hungry since! We were here on a busy Sunday morning, got there at 10, got seated at 10:20 (they were even OK that not all of our party was there yet!). Despite it being super busy with a crowd waiting on the sidewalks, our service was attentive and friendly (I think the ultra-accommodating waitress was key here). Our waters and bottomless coffee mugs were constantly being refilled. And if you're into fresh squeezed juices like me, the grapefruit won't disappoint. read more

If you want a cute, quaint breakfast place with many options, come to m.henry. It's located north of the city and in a nice neighborhood. I got the dandelion egg's benedict. The salad was really cute and tasty. They topped it off with a nice combination of fruit. The benedict was delicious, if you want something not too heavy, but just right. The interior is adorable and it can get packed. We arrived around 11am and waited for less than 30 minutes to get seated. read more

Came Sunday for brunch. Around 1:30pm there was a 40 min wait for 2.The weather was great that day, people waited right outside the door. 40 mins was a little too long for me, so we just walked 2 blocks down and grabbed some drinks at Little Bad Wolf. 40 mins later we got seated right away. The place has a some old time charm to it. Some people brought champagne and enjoyed mimosas. The menu isn't that large but its got pretty much what you want. The highlight for me is the pancakes/french toast, it was hard to choose which one to get. They all looked so good. We decided on the Berry Bliss, and it was pretty good! read more

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One of my favorite brunch places! I tell everyone to go here because the food is consistently delicious! We've tried: mannie's vegetable quiche and mixed field greens - the salad has a really good dressing on it. The quiche was flavorful and the crust was nicely cooked as well smoked salmon & onion tarte benedict - delicious! Smoked salmon has good flavor and wasn't too fishy and the phyllo dough was flaky. dulce banana rumba french toast - really good too, but it was too sweet for me because I'm a savory-type of person. Lines can get really long on the weekends so try to come around 9-10 am. Otherwise, you might have to wait ~1-2 hours. read more

I've only recently been introduced to the wonders of M.Henry and it's a good thing because I would otherwise ONLY be going there for breakfast, brunch, lunch and any other time I could fit a meal in. There's usually a wait, but I'll wait. Really. I crave their bread pudding on non-PMS day (that's a lot of love) and force myself to drive there to get some, even if only for carry out. Mt personal M.Henry favorite dish (other than the bread pudding) is Fannie's Killer Fried Egg Sandwich. Seriously?!? I want to marry fannie! The Dandelion Shallot and Leek Omelette is also phenomenal, even though it totally sound like something you make from lawn pickings. The atmosphere is nice, though it's definitely not for claustrophobics as the seating is slightly close-for-comfort. But otherwise, it's a nice, comfortable, foodie breakfast/brunch place with local, wholesome food and seasonal products. What's not to love? read more

It had been YEARS since I had been abs was pleasantly surprised. First of all, they brought a small plate of fruit out for my toddler as soon as we sat down as a "snack"- amazing! We ordered, and the waiter said "I will make sure to bring your sons food out as soon as it it done"...again, amazing! And then they brought extra berries on the side (again for my son) once everyone else's food came out. Not only was all of our meals flavorful and delicious, but they understand how hard and stressful it can be to venture out for a brunch as a family. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! read more

Without a doubt in my mind, I can say this place has the best breakfast in Chicago. Get here really early, so the wait will be shorter. Everything is great. Get the bliss cakes for the table to share. I love the farmhouse egg sandwich...so delicious! read more

BYOB mimosas with a friend for brunch, it's tiny but the food makes up for the space!

M. Henry has been around for a while, but it continues to be one of my favorite Andersonville brunch spots. Judging by the steady crowd, this seems true for much of the neighborhood The French country décor - pale yellow walls, beadboard, fresh flowers and plants - creates a relaxing atmosphere as the waiting masses sip free coffee in the entry way and servers move between the closely set tables. Water pitchers in deep reds, French blues, and saturated greens line shelves and walls. The Florentine crab cake benedict was delicious - the eggs were gently and perfectly poached, and the crab cakes, topped with shrimp, were crisp without being greasy. The crusty brioche base stood up flawlessly to the sautéed spinach and eggs. My friend had the spinach, onion, and chevre omelet with house potatoes. The portion was so generous that she couldn't finish her meal. The house potatoes were amazing - the rosemary and red pepper flavors were complimentary without one dominating the other. Service was quick and calm, even in the midst of the Sunday brunch rush. Our waiter had his share of tables, but never let a coffee cup or a glass go unfilled and was happy to adjust my order so the hollandaise was on the side. Although it was crowded, my friend and I never felt rushed or hurried. I would love to try this place on a weekday when there is time to linger a little longer. read more

By far the best breakfast place I've ever been to!!!! Amazing!!!! The pancakes were fluffy and on point delicious! I had the berries and Creme pancakes with a side of potatoes. My husband got the dandelion omelette with a side salad. The kiddos got pancakes, eggs, and fruit cups from the kids menu. They gobbled everything up! Definitely a kid friendly place! The ambiance is a little loud but perfect for our family! It's a beautiful place with amazing service! Will definitely be back and recommend this place to everyone! It's definitely our families new breakfast spot! Also there's lots of street parking nearby for free! read more

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5 stars for the food, I just felt that the service could have been slightly better. My friend and I came here for brunch. I got the dandelion omelette and she got the poblano pepper--we both loved our dishes. Also ordered the house coffee which was great. The coffee is free refill but the server never offered to refill ours until the very end when we got our bill. Would definitely come back again. There are so many interesting items on the menu I'd love to try. read more

My sister really hyped this place up big time b/c she's been here before and lives right down the street. My family went here for Mothers Day today, and while I expected crowds and waits at every restaurant, this was an extremely long hour of waiting while being hung over from last night. The wait actually might have been a good thing, b/c we tried a scone from the bakery area and it was phenomenal. The breads and soups looked very yummy as well. This would be the only reason I would return to M Henry. The plus here was that, while the wait was extremely long, the service was fast paced. I really like restaurants and servers that understand that if they turn tables faster, they make more money...what a concept. Okay, to the food. My Mom got the bliss cakes, and while I'm not a huge fan of sweets for breakfast, I found myself taking stabs at her plate while she wasn't looking.....some son I was on Mothers Day, huh? This was the best thing anyone ordered. I had the Tuscan Benedict and my Dad had Crab Cake Benedict. Mine simply tasted like marinara sauce, and had poached eggs and pancetta on a biscuit. My Dad's just tasted like crab. Nothing was very special about either dish. My sister had an omelet that I could have easily made as good on my own. If you love pancakes and such, this is the place for you b/c of the bliss cakes alone. Other than that, I would not wait in line for what I thought was an upscale looking breakfast that fell short in flavors. I would have given 2 stars, but the scone at the bakery was great and would definitely consider trying some items from the bakery again. read more

Warning: huge portions that could be shared. Went with a party of 4 and 2 of us opted for the Blackberry Bliss pancakes. I now know I'm not a fan of blackberries.. The pancakes were presented perfectly, however the blackberry compote/confection was a bit tart and was almost completely soaked up by the pancakes. The dried oats that seemingly were cooked-on added a crunch that obstructed the texture of the already dense pancakes. Unfortunately, the flavor wasn't there for me either. However the other eater thought they were good. I was able to try the Lemon Raspberry French toast. Excessively bready dish with 3 THICK pieces of toast stacked high with an overbearing lemon twang. A side of eggs turned out to be a whole meal in which we were under the impression that it would just be a side dish. Freshly squeezed OJ was ok. We made mimosa with our BYOB and couldn't get the sweetness you'd normally expect from the orange juice. The two of us that requested to-go containers were given these tiny little foil pans that could fit a half sandwich at best. There was no way we could fit the remaining uneaten food in those boxes. So we decided to not task ourselves and just left the almost left overs. Even though I wasn't impressed I wasn't overly disappointed either. read more

M henry - Lemon raspberry French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Mmm Mmm M Henry's! I have been there a few times now and have been happy and filled to the brim with yummy goodness every time! Let me start with the quick and easy stuff to explain. The service is great; very fast and still friendly. I have never had to wait more than 15 minutes but I might just be lucky with timing. The eating areas are sort of cramped but not so terrible that you are bumping elbows with your neighboring table while you chow down. They designed the place to try and help that by putting up windows all over, which cuts the noise a bit but doesn't make you feel boxed in because you can see through the windows. Very cool idea! Because in the end, the more people you can fit into the eating area, the less the wait is for everyone else. So good thinking M Henry! Now for the food!! I love breakfast foods and I am a vegetarian so M Henry is heaven for my mouth! I have taken many different people with different tastes and they all really like what M Henry has to offer. Some of my favorites: Fannie's Killer Fried Egg sandwich! Now I think I make a mean fried egg sandwich too but this one is extra mean, killer even. It comes with bacon on it but they were very sweet and let me sub it out for tempeh strips, no charge. I think the fresh thyme and gorgonzola really gives this sandwich the kick in the pants that make it the best egg sandwich I have had in a looong time. It comes with the house potatoes which are yummy yummy in my tummy! Real potatoes, red pepper and rosemary. Can't go wrong with that! Jorge's black bean cakes & eggs! So good! The black bean cakes are a decent size and very beany. Well duh you might say! Why I say that is to really emphasize that they didn't mix in a lot of other things like rice etc. So you have to like black beans, really like them! And I do and my husband did too. They had a nice kick to them and the chipotle sour cream on top of the cakes was wonderful! Like lick your plate wonderful. And ofcourse the cakes comes with two eggs and the house potatoes. Blackberry bliss cakes!! OH MY! Absolutely the best pancake I have ever put into my mouth. I cringe when Rachel Ray uses this word, but here I feel it it's truly fitting, It's Yum-o! Fluffy pancakes with blackberries everywhere and vanilla mascarpone cream! Seriously! And then topped with brown sugar and oats! M Henry says "bliss such as this, needs to be shared" and they are so right. I took the advice of a fellow yelper and every time we go everyone in our party splits the cakes as a dessert at the end of the meal. It's a perfect way to end the whole experience! You walk out floating on a pancake high! Bottom line: M Henry is not to be missed! It's a great place to take out of towners and a great place to make regular visits. You will need your fix of M Henry once you get a taste. Trust me on this one! read more

If you like quaint restaurants with a small town feel, M. Henry is for you, and if you simply like to eat good food M. Henry is also for you. M. Henry, is a charming restaurant, tucked away in a quiet location, so it makes the perfect venue for a weekend brunch. There were quite a few people waiting when we arrived, but luckily we were seated after a short 5-minute wait. All the staff were very friendly and remembered all of our little requests even though the dining room was packed. I crave chorizo for breakfast like it's my job and although chorizo wasn't on the breakfast menu served on Saturdays (brunch menu is on Sundays only), the kitchen was able to add it to the Latina omelette for me. Perfect blend of flavors for Mexican-type omelette with black beans, salsa, cheddar, cilantro, and of course my added chorizo. It comes accented with plantains that you can mix in if you want even more flavor, I just personally am not crazy about plantains. The BF had the seasonal Bliss Cakes with raspberries and mango, layered with marscapone they looked amazing. I made a mental note to sample these famous Bliss Cakes after tending to my omelette for a few minutes, but the next time I looked up they were gone and my boyfriend had a very satisfied, but guilty look on his face. he normally eats much faster than the average human being, but I think he finished these in 2 minutes flat! The tea and coffee selection was extensive, I ended up going with a hibiscus blend tea that complemented my spicy meal perfectly with it's gentle, sweet flavor. Overall, the bill didn't break the bank, the food was scrumptious, and the decor was cute with just the right amount of country. Lovely! read more

I love this place. Their brunch is fantastic. I love their omelettes with potatoes which are amazing. The BF loves the Killer Egg sandwich. The service is good. But know that if you are going in on a weekend for brunch, it WILL be crowded and because bench tables are close together you may inadvertently listen in on other tables conversations. I love the atmoshphere. Lots of sun if you are towards the front of the restaurant. You definitely get a diverse bunch of people, from yuppies, to families, to the older crowd. read more

I hate to have to write this. I love m. henry. My boyfriend and I go all of the time, we LOVE it. We usually get savory items for brunch and split pancakes for dessert. We pretty much roll ourselves out we eat so much. The last 3 times I have gone have been disasters. I can take one or two bad trips, but 3 in a row? What is going on?!! Trip one: My pancakes had a section of batter that was not mixed, a large section about the size of a 50cent piece. It was just pancake powder. I sent them back and I got no apology or credit to my check. The group I was with was done eating before I got my remade pancakes and they had to wait for me. I was pissed. Trip 2: Service from hell. I ordered a cafe au Iait when we sat down, I got it as we were paying our bill. I was not given a to go cup and it was on my bill - after I reminded our server several times throughout the meal. Not to mention drinks not getting filled and side dishes not being brought out. Trip 3: The mother of all bad trips. We are seated and we order. She brings me a large juice when I ordered a regular, no sweat. We wait 45 minutes and several people who sat down after us are getting their food before us. My boyfriend is furious, he gets up to find our waitress and food. Our food finally arrives with apologies. My boyfriends sandwich is on cold, un-toasted bread. The same sandwich he gets every time we go. His potatoes are also cold. He gets the manager, they take it back. I am eating and voila! A big hair in my food. We get the manager, they take it back. I order something different and less likely to have hair... My boyfriends replacement sandwich is missing ingredients, my replacement food (one of my favorite standbys) gave me a mild case of food poisoning. Awesome. Just Awesome. We didn't get our dessert pancakes. Our meal was comped. We left. Maybe Sundays are just bad days to go? Maybe I just just go during the week? To be honest it is going to be a very long time, if ever, before I go again. read more