I loved going to this cute local cafe when I was visiting a friend nearby. I ordered the best seller with a side of Cajun potatoes. I gotta say the portions were insanely big. The biscuit was the right amount of sweet that I didn't feel like I needed to get a pastry. I definitely could've shared this with someone. I really liked all the pride themed donuts and that all the servers have pronouns on their name tags. It feels very community oriented which I really appreciate. read more

Smack Dab - The Best Seller with Cajun potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall this is my Top 1 Favourite Spot of all time. If I can give a 100 stars this is it! This a not your ordinary cafe or anything you're thinking of. This is Smack Dab! The foods, drinks, snacks, vegan donuts are all the best in every way. Making there food delicious, healthy, guilt-free, many ways help our immune system, natural ingredients. This is the spot. The food feels like you're eating a delicious meal but it is light. Donuts everyday different flavours. The coffee drinks always delicious. Also this is vegan,vegetarian friendly, Gluten free friendly and religious dietary friendly here. The service always Everytime above and beyond the universe. They are so kind. They do go by pronouns here, it's on their name tag. We all love that. Owners are there, you will get to see them bc they are fanatic. When walking yes you will a lovely big spider with some sort of festive outfit!! And magnolia flowers around. Very chill vibes. As well it does get loud bc it is a sit in and dine in. There is a line time to time but the food and drinks are delicious. Also most of times, donuts do get sold out so hell come and get some. You can do take out, order online. This cafe is the best of the best. It's my approval of everything. read more

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AMAZING!!!!!! The donuts were some of the best I've ever had. Service being at the cashier was amazing. They took the time to explain items in the best way possible while also providing the menu. I appreciated the fact they didn't just hand the menu!! So kind and actually delicious food! Can't wait to go back read more

Smack Dab - Donuts and cinnamon bun - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Smack Dab Chicago is a gem in Rogers Park! Gourmet breakfast sandwiches, donuts, and coffee with a side of awesome vibes. Love the inclusive options - vegan, veggie, and gluten-free eats for everyone! Food was DELISH, and the atmosphere's got that perfect community spot feel. Worth every penny (even if prices are a tad steep). Can't wait to come back for more brunch magic The service was impeccable too read more

Smack Dab - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just visited Smack Dab and I have to tell somebody about it. Y'all! First of all, they have so many great options for all the difficult people like me with dietary restrictions that don't make sense - gluten free vegetarian. I was still able to enjoy an amazing super filling breakfast sandwich with vegan sausage which is unheard of in most places. They are doing the good work. Secondly, they serve cafe du monde, which has its own distinct flavor but it is one I happen to LOVE! I had the Marie Louise and it was delicious! The gallery wall had me hooked and the staff were all so kind as I made my choices. And, the most touching thing is that when a man, who was clearly suffering from some challenges came in, they did not hesitate to feed him. My heart... there's still good people out here... I'm forever a fan. read more

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Good breakfast sandwiches and wraps. Tasty coffee options. A variety of dietary options. Fun/weird ambience. You order at counter. But food is brought out, servers were attentive. A little pricey for what you get though. $80 with tip for 3 people with lattes and OJ. So keep that in mind. read more

Smack Dab - Ambiance! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a gem! I have celiac (gluten free) and they had a ton of gf options! I got the strip mall bowl and an iced matcha and it was so filling I had to take leftovers! It's very refreshing to see a place be so firmly itself and its beliefs, with reminders about the servers' pronouns and political messages throughout. Definitely a community spot, lots of regulars and it's clear to see why. Expect a bit of a wait on weekends, but it is very worth it. read more

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We had an impromptu brunch here and love a good shaded patio. They were okay with pets and the food came out quick. We ordered for two ppl and got Golden chai, Salted Carmel latte, The bestest sandwich, and The best sandwich all for $47. They have GF/Veg options available and overall the food was seasoned well and the eggs were fluffy. Plenty of parking options and seating inside and out. Would recommend! read more

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Inclusive and tasty place for breakfast/brunch. Many vegan options and non-pork for folks like me. It's a counter service place. Place your order, find a seat and it will be brought to you. Everything is made to order. Modern pop hits plays on the speaker and funky art and witty quotes line the walls. read more

Smack Dab - Bestest seller with chicken sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Got breakfast here on a Saturday morning around 10:30am. Definitely kid friendly, and the staff are super sweet. We got our food quickly, and it came out as it was made which is always a benefits when you have kids. The place is cute, LGBTQIA friendly, pro-Palestine, incredible. The food... very good, but I think I liked the vibe more. I got the breakfast burrito with smoked bacon, I think I wanted less egg more burrito ingredients like beans, salsa, something along those lines. It was more of a breakfast wrap. But a VeryVery good breakfast wrap. My partner got a Shakshouka breakfast sandwich which looked and tasted great. Lots of flavor is what I am told. My kiddo got a donut, tempered hot cocoa and loved it all. Great New Orleans style coffee, wonderful environment. read more

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First of all, everything about this place is amazing! The food & drinks, the consistent mutual aid efforts, the moral backbone of the owner & staff, the community engagement & support, the welcoming atmosphere, comfortable dining experience, and more... I enjoyed a knockout spicy peach sammie on a bogo deal so I could enjoy one for me and drop off one for the community fridge! And 5% of my order total went to two families affected by ICE abductions! I also scooped 5 ICE spotter whistles for free to pass out to my crew. Love this place !!! Not to mention I once placed a large order and received a surprise free take-and-bake cinnamon roll kit that was absolute perfection! read more

Smack Dab - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's not often you find a place where the food, the people, and the politics are A1-but at Smack Dab they've got that down. As a first-timer I got a free sweet treat, Mariah was on the speakers, biscuits were seasoned just right, there was ample seating, and the portion sizes were surprisingly on point. You've got a regular in this chick. read more

Smack Dab - Golden Chai (v) Cake Donut (v) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We finally found it! An eatery with a big heart and strong values and we loved every second of our time there. We came on a Sunday morning and grabbed a table for two. The best part about Smack Dab is that you can order at the counter and take it to go or grab a seat--super flexible! We opted to grab a seat to eat our cinnamon sugar dougnut, coffee, golden chai, and two biscuit breakfast sandwiches. Every sip and every bite was delicious and fresh The decor was eclectic and homey - perfect for Sunday brunch. You have to visit! It's a must! read more

Smack Dab - Cheesy Herb Biscuit sandwhich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A cute place with amazing food and exceptional service. The staff is so friendly and the treats are awesome.

The service was great. Had the Louise from the drink menu and that was nice and vanilla-y. I also love their potatoes.

Love this place. I tried one of the grits dishes and it was so good! I love their donuts and coffee drinks ,

The iced latte here is my favorite in Chicago. I wish it came in a bigger size. The egg sandwiches are yummy, I prefer mine with just the egg and chive mayo on a biscuit. Some of the sandos they have are doing too much, for example the vegetarian egg sando. Weekday combo is a good price, everything else is really expensive. I only come here as a treat but I would come here daily if it was more affordable. Service is fast generally, the inside is cute. read more

these breakfast sandwiches are insane. everything is so fresh, the bacon jam compliments the flavors so well, and the biscuit is super soft read more

Smack Dab - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tucked away into a nondescript strip mall along N Clark is my new favorite cafe. Smack Dab is a local joint with a lot of character. And most importantly, their food is fantastic! I got the special of the day: the Latke Bagel Sammie, a bagel sandwich stuffed with a housemade latke, fried egg, sour cream, pickled onion, cucumber and smoked salmon. Lots of flavor in a packed breakfast sandwich! I also got to sample the biscuits and gravy bowl. Yummy! Most importantly, I got a cup of Cafe du Monde coffee (my favorite!) and got a few fresh scratch donuts to go. What a meal! This place is legit. I love to see local places like this, cooking fresh and serving it up. And based on the regular flow of customers, they're doing it right. Can't wait to visit again. If you haven't tried Smack Dab yet, you're missing out! read more

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Free parking and free wifi + a lot of seating make this a great place to eat and get some work done. I ordered a bestest seller and a gold latte for breakfast. The food came out relatively quick. The sandwich was okay. I think it would be better with a sunny side up egg. I also think the biscuit makes it a very heavy breakfast sandwich, so I only ate one half of the biscuit. I had my daughter with me so she ordered the mini donuts and a side of bacon. These donuts are on the small side and run nearly $3, but they are made in house. The staff were friendly so I'd come back to try something different. read more

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Heard these were the best biscuits in town and it may be true. Ordered at the counter, which felt A little stressful with so many delicious options to consider. Loved every bite! You order at the counter and fortunately we were able to find a table inside. Our food was ready quickly and it was so good. Highly recommend this place for breakfast, brunch, and working remotely! read more

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I never left a review? OH MAN forgive me! Smack Dab is an absolute neighborhood GEM: A casual but trendy, modern and inclusive café with phenomenal breakfast / brunch sandwiches, small-batch hand-made donuts, killer specialty lattes, and just the sweetest most amazing owners and employees. I have been visiting off and on for over 4 years now and took it for granted that I must've left a glowing review ages ago. I love the ambiance: cozy and clean, relaxing and trendy. The interior has grown over the years to allow for more seating (proving how popular it is with us locals), including the lovely outdoor patio. The food is excellent: I think the size actually increased. I appreciate the multiple options for different dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose intolerance, etc.), but also, it's just gourmet and *delicious.* And, the menu changes seasonally, which is fun. The March Special Corned Beef Sandwich was DREAMY and I love the seasonally inspired cake donuts and baked goods. (Shout out to my past go-to's, the Quiches with side salad and I Bee-lieve her Lattes, which sadly are no longer on the menu. ) Smack Dab are great people: They have an email newsletter, offer multiple coupons and deals, rewards points, does Pizza nights (or used to do these, at least?), and charitably FEEDS THE COMMUNITY. HIGHLIGHTS: Specialty Lattes, Breakfast Sandwiches, Cake Donuts. Great value Combos available at times! (Thanks for extending the Northside Restaurant Week combo deal $20 for Bestest Sandwich, Latte, and 3 Donuts!) Seriously, everything is pretty freaking awesome, you really can't go wrong. Highly recommend for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, or just Coffee and hanging out. read more

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We LOVE Smack Dab! I'm not an egg person, so I always get their Biscuits and Gravy with a side of Old Bay Potatoes. Service is always kind and professional. The restaurant has a perfect combination of professionalism and whimsy, with an owner that speaks up for what's right, and actually follows through! read more

Excellent food but the portions can feel small for the price. Service is good and the ambiance is very casual.

Finally came to Smack Dab after a 5k race at Warren Park. There were a lot of choices offered and we both chose dishes off of the special menu that was on the screens - my partner got a shakshuka sandwich and I got a seasonal spicy peach (or other stone fruit) sandwich. I think what held back my sandwich was the egg - it was thick but not seasoned well. Because it was our first time there they offered us a free donut which was such a nice touch. Service was fast but as we were finishing up around 11am a line was forming out the door. I liked what I got, but it wasn't the best breakfast sandwich I'd ever had with all the hype the place got. I would come again though! read more

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Awesome food ( Old Bay Pototaos ). Love the Lavender Lemonade and its unique transported cup. It feels safer to drink beverage when it delivered. The detail of a closed lid and wiped bag then sealed. Well thought out. read more

Smack Dab - Old Bay Pototoas n Lavender Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's rare to find a place that myself and my mom (gluten-free) both love. Smack Dab is one of those local gems! The service was friendly and we usually run into a neighbor or two while stopping in. Check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Thanks to the Andersonville newsletter, I found out that Smack Dab makes stigmata cookies for Easter. I mean, I love a little bit of sacrilege, so you know I had to pick some up. I ordered ahead and picked up today, and they were pretty good. They're a combo of cocoa-flavored sandwich cookies (because, as the restaurant says, Jesus was brown) and raspberry jam for the blood. If the jam isn't homemade, it's high quality and it was very good. The cocoa and jam combo was really tasty. The restaurant appears to be super small, though they have some seating outside as well. The only frustrating part of my visit was that there were only two women in front of me who apparently have a decision-making disorder and took at least five minutes to chat and figure out their order, but never got out of the way for others nor did the person at the till gently suggest they step aside whilst they were figuring out how to decide from the fairly easy menu what to have. They do have an order system there where you can place your own order, though, so had I been there to order and go it would have been pretty smooth, I think. The breakfast sandwiches look good but the parking was pretty frustrating so I'm not sure when I'll be back, but I'd like to give something besides the pastries a try. read more

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Delicious biscuits! I has the "bestest" sandwich and it was very tasty. I also got a side of grits which wasn't needed to be full, but I wanted to try them and they didn't disappoint. I also tried the sweater weather latte and that was the perfect combination of flavor and coffee. The service was amazing! Everyone I interacted with from the cashier to the folks who brought my food were all so friendly and made me feel so so welcome. I also loved the ambiance. It was very cozy with fun fixtures on the walls. Plenty to look at while enjoying my food. read more

NOTE: I freuqent this spot. The speciality latté & service are always stellar. However, this review on my last experience is a learning lesson for the business. Mobile ordered a latté & giardinera cream cheese bagel for pickup - opted to leave a tip. Arrived 30 minutes later and my order seemingly was not ready. The owner checked in with other customers, then I. At that point the owner confirmed someone snagged my order, then sincerely apologized, cracked a joke, then put in a new order. There I sat patiently as others received their delayed orders. I listened as others were offered a free donut for the wait, or simply for being a new customer. Sixteen minutes later, my order came and on my way I went - no donut for the delay, no comps for the inconvenience. Understand, I feel slighted considering I left a tip only to be delayed & offered no gratis like the other patrons. read more

This is a great option for a quick breakfast/lunch before getting on with your day. Head to their online ordering menu to see the specials of the day (it will be closed however if they aren't accepting any more orders). Bowls and burritos are a bit more generous for possible sharing while breakfast sandwiches range in price. Will need to revisit sandwiches again soon since it has been a while and considering increased competition in RP in this space. Also on the list - their cinny roll. Newly redone dining room - in fairer weather, you'll have the outdoor patio and standup counters. It's partial counter service - order at counter but everything is brought out to you and staff bus your table. read more

Such an amazing pick me up treat this morning from Smack Dab these cake donuts are delicious and come in various flavors and you can get new flavors daily! They also sell breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Definitely recommend going to try it! Their service is so sweet and the ambiance is great! read more

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Food, service, atmosphere AND a business that supports their community??? They have everything I need to get me to keep coming back.

Find the best breakfast place in all Chicago. It's smack dab in the neighborhood of Rogers Park. Smack Dab is a popular spot judging by the long ass lines and waiting. Calling ahead for pickup is a good idea if you don't mind taking it to go. The prices are high on a few things but not that bad honestly. A lot come here at breakfast. It's not strictly a breakfast restaurant because they're also open for lunch. They close after lunch though. Best stuff is on the breakfast menu. This is one of the rare restaurants that has plenty of vegan breakfast options. Last time we got a few vegan donuts. They gave us these for free because of the long wait. How nice. Of these, we most liked the one with the chocolate frosting, good shit. I had the Vegan Bestest Seller Plate for the main course. It's about $15, which is a lot but oh well fuck it. This is a breakfast sandwich featuring a grilled slab of tofu plus vegan cheese and sausage. Better than anything at McDonald's. The price sucks but that's all the bad I can say. Good on them for giving us free shit like donuts. It's easy to find plant based options. The only bad thing is the prices are too much but that's a problem at many places though. read more

Smack Dab - Vegan Donuts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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COWABUNGA!!! Amazing vibes. Great playlist (like, 2000s and sunny). Cute inside. The food is so amazing and fresh very rich flavor. Oh my lord the best chai I've ever had. There is that thing about fulfilled desires... now no other chai will do. An hour later and its spice still sings in my mouth, oh! Very friendly staff :') read more

Smack Dab - GF Perfect Lox, Golden Chai (v) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food, good people--Very generous and community oriented, committed to making the world a better place. Keep their readership aware of social/political issues. read more

This place still has the best breakfast sandwich in the city! You can tell they make everything from scratch. They know how to season their food as well...good as is. Sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date! read more

Smack Dab - Polenta bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Funky and fun, with a limited but solid menu--comfort food that includes vegan and GF options.

We're so lucky to have a place like Smack Dab nearby! Food's amazing, their community-focus is amazing (advocacy, free community dinners, and paying their workers living wages), and they've got a ton of great GF, Veg, Vegan options. It's the first place I look for breakfast. Seasonal specials are bomb. read more

The staff is welcoming and eager to share about the business. I opted for a salted caramel latte and was given a cinnamon sugar donut as a 1st time customer . The latte was delicious , I even reheated the next day on the stove top and still yummy . The donut however was eaten by my pup . I can't blame her it smelled delicious . read more