while in Chicago, we were considering dining at a more well-known brunch spot on Saturday that had…read morean extremely long wait but we ended up finding Eggy's instead, and i am so glad we did! food was delicious and service was good as well. our dishes, the cinnamon French toast (cannot recall the exact name however it was a special on the board so was possibly seasonal?) and the Aztec benedict with chorizo and the crispy seasoned potatoes was fantastic! we also ordered a coffee (that came in the cutest Eggy mug!) and a strawberry margarita. we didnt end up waiting too long to get our food either. the wait for the table was a bit long as well (~50 min) which is expected for a weekend, but we were able to put our name down and walk around the area. i would absolutely recommend Eggy's to anyone in or visiting the city :)

Whoa! Yep! How?! These are the words that popped out of my mouth at a team lunch without context…read moreand everyone was staring at me. This place is cute but very busy walking in. Tables move fast though. The service was fantastic and patient with our large group. But the food.... The food... (deep voice) the food. I had the biscuits and sausage gravy which I have now marked as my number one of that specific meal. Those biscuits were light, flaky, well structured and very tasty. The sausage gravy had small chunks of sausage throughout without any greasy covering. The gravy was seasoned properly and was the perfect amount for the two sizable biscuits. I am drooling as I write this. The other folks around the table all said the food was excellent! So if you are looking for an excellent breakfast seek this place out! It is worth it.

Ema is special…read more It's Mediterranean with a California twist. Everything is very flavorful and each bite is memorable The pumpkin hummus was really good. It tasted almost like a pumpkin pie filling The bhel hummus was great too. With a ton of toppings. It has a citrusy flavor which was really pleasant The baba ghanoush was also incredible. Super smoky and flavorful. The pita that comes with the dips are also incredible. They've got zatar sprinkled on top The Greek salad was great. Tomatoes feta and olives with cucumber The halloumi kebab was really good. I was so full at this point I couldn't eat much but it comes with a really spicy sauce that is outstanding and also perfectly cooked basmati rice

I first tried Ema back in 2022 when I visited Chicago for the first time to attend the Northcoast…read morefestival. For some reason, I overlooked reviewing it then, but I never forgot it, so I was ecstatic when I found out my company's annual offsite team dinner would be hosted at Ema. Our group of 35 was pretty large, so we were split up amongst several tables, but it was nice getting to chat in smaller groups. Our drink orders were taken not long after we were seated, and the food and bevvies started to arrive in short order. I got to try way more during my business trip than I did 4 years ago, but regardless, I noted the quality of food that was served remained consistent over the years. Highlights for me included the salmon, Greek village spread, pita bread, chocolate torte, and honey cake. The salmon was so mild and tender, the Greek village spread taster local and refreshing, and the pita bread was seasoned to perfection and hands down the best I've ever had. The desserts were a surprisingly delicious end to the meal. I didn't think I could stomach more food, but somehow I rallied. I don't even like chocolate that well, but the chocolate torte really hit the spot, and the honey cake was a new-to-me decadent dessert. It reminded me of the flavor of honey grahams but in cake form. I've never had anything quite like it and am really glad I got to try it. Coming back to Ema after 4 years was better than I expected. I love Mediterranean food, and after 5 total trips to Chicago, I must say Ema is so far my favorite restaurant here. I'm not easy to please, but Ema serves up some of the best this city has to offer.

Food was amazing! I'm still thinking about that soup…read more Service was excellent. Our server helped us through the menu and suggested some good items for us to try. Ambiance is dimly lit on the dine in side, but they do have windows on the cafe side and a cute patio !

What a wonderful place! Charming location and even more charming staff. Visiting Chicago for the…read morefirst time and with an hour to my appointment in the Hancock Tower's 360 feature, I had plenty of time to get a quick bite before the Chicago 360. So searching in Yelp I see a Cuban restaurant, and that's my fav, so I went in and I had a great early dinner. Cafecito would be at home in a pre-revolutionary Cuban building, when Art Deco architecture permeated much of Havana and the other major cities in Cuba. Plenty of outdoor seating, but I chose to eat in the cafe area due to time constraints. I had the Vaca Frita which I haven't had in over 60 years and wow, it was amazing. It came with the proverbial white rice, black beans with plenty of condiment, and maduros. Oh yummy. My Cuban grandma would have been pleased... The waiter was indeed, a Cuban American who had come over during the early Cuban diaspora. We chatted a bunch about the old country and had a pleasant conversation about being from the same province in the island. Great reminiscing, great food, great service. Yum.

Ate here for daily breakfast while we were staying at the Millenium Knickerbocker hotel off of the…read moreMagnificent Mile. Menu was simple but pretty delicious. Service varied - overall folks were friendly, but placing your order and getting the food took a little longer than I would have liked. Over the course of our stay we tried the smoked salmon eggs benedict, American breakfast, french toast, blueberry buttermilk pancakes, and the omelette. All of the above were delicious although the pancakes were a little thick. If you get the orange juice, it does taste fresh squeezed like Odwalla, so was pleased it wasn't your typical chalky minute maid stuff. Nice hotel-like decor but I'd allocate a solid 45-minutes for breakfast.

Restaurant is amazing with some of the best service I've had in years. They were so accomodating…read moreand hospitable. Food was always fresh and flavorful. We had breakfast and lunch here!! Located in the Millenium knickerbocker hotel right in the heart of downtown chicago. Me and my daughters enjoyed our stay there partly due to this restaurant !

What a cute little place! Great character & warm feeling in this tiny but full of life cafe! We had…read morethe tuna sandwich- excellent! Tiramisu was just how we like it & a large portion! Love the decor. Next time we will try the soup and other lunch options. The baked goods looked fresh and delicious and we will try those next time. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

A cute little coffee shop! It's take away only. A tiny place with just a counter inside to order to…read morego coffee and baked goods. The pumpkin sugar cookie was good! Wasn't a big fan of the coffee. It tasted like they dumped an entire container of cinnamon in it. Maybe they tried to shake the cinnamon powder and too much came out... I'd go back for a baked good or sandwich but not coffee.

Food is tasty and reasonably priced at this spot that is centrally located in the downtown Loop…read more This is a no frills spot. Walk up to the cashier, place your order, and they'll bring the food to your table. Self service soda or water station. Food is good and tasty; came out pipping hot but agree with other Yelpers that portions are small(er). Overall good food at good prices.

I'm Chicago for work and was staying the down the street. I stopped in for lunch as I was craving…read moreThai food and it was close by. I'm glad I did. I was greeted by a very friendly cashier and a warm smile. She guided me through my ordered which I chose the chicken potstickers and drunken noodles with shrimp. She also encouraged me to get the Thai tea, which I wasn't sure what that was but ended up really enjoying it. They brought the food to my table and checked on me while I eating, providing an upscale fast casual experience. Ideal for lunch. Sorry. I forgot to snap a picture but the presentation was very nice and food was well seasoned and flavorful.

I've been to Sila's Mediterranean several times, and the ingredients have always been fresh and…read moreconsistent. My usual make-your-own bowl includes chicken or steak for protein, greens, rice, fried potatoes, hummus, Jerusalem salad, and cucumbers. The fried potatoes are easily my favorites! The counter-service setup is similar to Chipotle or CAVA, making it easy to customize your meal. Service is efficient, and the casual atmosphere is perfect for a quick workday lunch.

The flavors here were so good and there is so much seating as well. All of the items in the menu…read morelook fire but the kids bowl itself was really filling! Their spicy rice is so well seasoned. It is a little on the pricier side but definitely will fill you up and give you some of the flavor you may be looking for.

The chilaquiles were less than mediocre. You can tell they use tortilla chips from a bag rather…read morethan cutting up and frying the tortillas which makes all the difference in chilaquiles. The salsa verde had a different flavor than I was expecting. It seemed to be more spicy and peppery (like salsa rojo) than more flavorful like I expect of salsa verde. The French toast, vanilla latte and fresh squeezed OJ was amazing. Very speedy service however I did come an hour and a half before closing so it wasn't busy.

Kari's Rating 8.75/10…read more Came here on a whim the morning after the marathon. I thought it was gonna be extremely packed, but I realized the marathon probably would've finished more towards millennium Park. We were deciding to have breakfast at Cupitol or Kanela and I've never been to Kanela-so here we are. For two people, we sat there for about an hour and decided to split the chicken, avocado, BLT and a make your own Denver omelette. It came with two different sides, which we chose fruit and potatoes. Usually, I'm a little concerned if an omelette is runny inside, but Kanela seems to fry egg on both sides and then add the fillings which ended up perfect. I know a lot of diners, have salt and pepper on the table, but I didn't use anything as I thought. The food was perfectly fine without it. There was plenty of food and both the sandwich and omelette were perfectly seasoned. As many times as I've been to Cupitol I definitely think this place is a very high contender-if not better!