Picked up The RIPPER! and an iced, Dirty Chi coffee from here and both were amazing. First time ordering from Smack Dab but definitely not the last. Great job folks! read more

My husband and I tried Smack Dab for the first time today, and we will definitely be back! I had their veggie scramble which was a lot more food than I expected and was very full afterwards. I think the meal was perfect when paired with the buttery biscuit and roasted tomato jam! I was hesitant about the ham but it proved me wrong and was delicious! My husband had the bestest seller, which he thought was absolutely amazing and also a lot of food that left him full. We both had a blood orange donut while we waited for our meal and that was also a great decision! My only issue was the prices were a little steep, so it wouldn't be something I would be able to grab every weekend. However, I would absolutely go in and grab a biscuit ($3) and make my own sandwich with that at home! Highly recommend, and a place I would absolutely go back to! read more

Anyone writing less than a 5 star review during this Pandemic is an a$$h0le. What the hell is wrong with all of you? This isn't business as usual, people are learning on the fly to KEEP YOU AND THEM SAFE, mistakes will be made. Instead of being cowards and complaining on an app and trashing small businesses and the people doing their best to make you happy, how about finding the courage to work out your discrepancies in person and saying thank you for putting up with me because I'm a jerk. read more

I can't say enough good things about Smackdab! I eat there every Saturday waking up craving it. The staff is quick and friendly and work as a team. The food is delicious and consistent. I have tried a few dishes but have a hard time resisting my usual, a vegan version of their Green Eggs and Jam, with two perfectly seasoned and fried planks of tofu, crispy kale, onion jam and vegan garlic chive mayo. The coffee drinks are creative, tasty and feature Oatley oat milk. The donuts are also vegan and the flavors change daily aside from the mainstay, a buttery cinnamon sugar. They are vegan friendly and a proudly inclusive restaurant and the menu is constantly evolving and growing which is amazing to see in a small business. Most of all I come here to mix with the Rogers Park community. I love my neighborhood and get a warm hearted glow connecting each week at Smackdab! Update: My love for Smack Dab has grown profoundly since the pandemic started. It has been a great comfort to get deliveries from there, the food is wholesome and delicious and I do really appreciate the hand written notes they write on every bag or pizza box. I love getting a hot delicious breakfast delivered for immediate consumption and a take and bake pizza (with vegan options) for later in the day. I have some newer dietary restrictions in the last year and Smack Dab still has amazing offerings for me and I feel deprived of nothing when I order from there. They have their own delivery drivers and I never have any issues getting my food in a timely manner. Most impressive is that they seem to really take care of their staff at this time when working in a restaurant is harder and more uncertain than ever. They also continue to give back to the community. It's one of the best places I spend my money at and I'm so grateful to have them in my neighborhood! read more

The donuts are delicious. They have a rotation vegan variety of donuts but you're actually coming for the berry coffee cake. It's sooooo good and pairs well with coffee, not sure of theirs because I never wanted to wait that long for coffee. Why SmackDab gets 3 starts only? I came around 11:15 on a Sunday and stood in line for 40 minutes waiting to get the already prepared coffee cake. The line was out the door and they only maintained one cashier. I like the place but that type of service puts a nasty taste in my mouth. Just give me the recipe. read more

This place was recommended by my friends who are locals to the neighborhood. I am gluten and dairy free, which usually excludes breakfast sandwiches. I was pleasantly surprised that was not the case here. I ordered the green eggs and jam on their gluten free bread. At first bite I was worried my bread was not gluten free, that is just how good it is! I highly recommend this place for a quick breakfast. The atmosphere is also great if you want to eat inside the warmth on a cold day. Skip McDonald's breakfast and come here! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! Their food is always amazing, always delivered fast, and the delivery folks are always awesome. I'm a huge fan of small businesses, and I feel incredibly lucky to have Smack Dab in my neighborhood. :) read more

I went based on Hungry Hound review; I couldn't wait to go there! Place looks cool, in a totally unexpected location. Person at the front who took my order was beyond wonderful! Little lost with my accent but we figured it out! I ordered green eggs and jam(onion jam ), coffee and donut boat which I asked to take to go. There was no space to sit, every table was taken by languid millennials, typing away on their laptops like their lives depended on it, one person occupying tables for four, nursing their little coffees totally unaware of people waiting to sit(one of a family with 2 babies) I asked one who suddenly seemed like a bear awaken from his winter hibernation to make space for me at her table (for 4!) coffee was superb! My sandwich looked unappealing bc of plating(see picture), but the taste was totally disappointing! Greens were to oily, too salty, jam scarce, biscuit tasted like a cardboard-no exacerbation! I left 3/4 of it on the plate and left, and was barely able to contain my self to dig into donuts before arriving home-but I just washed my car day before. If the sandwich was disappointing, donuts were disastrous; so dry, too fried, smelled like rancid frying oil and tasted like throw up! I am so confused because of good reviews on here and would really appreciate if anyone goes soon to let me know what their experience was! If you paid me $100 I wouldn't go back. read more

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I been going since the beginning! Smack Dab is just really, really, really good. I mean the food, but it applies to the people--what they stand for and the way the care for the neighborhood--too. read more

I waited over 25 minutes for two untoasted bagels which had entirely too much cream cream cheese on them. They were a total mess when I unwrapped them. The bagels were also not very good. read more

I have no idea how I wound up here the first time, but I'm so happy I did. Anything vegan makes me feel iffy, but these donuts, oh these donuts! They're really, really, really fantastic and they change daily. Also delicious, their breakfast sandwich with bacon jam, chive mayo, and egg! Even better? You can order online and swing by and just pick it up. Big fan, and I'll be returning as often as possible for the foreseeable future. read more

Love their coffee and best seller breakfast sandwich it is AMAZING - super cute inside and they have a great patio area!

I LOVE this place! The baked goods are SO YUMMY! They have great coffee and their breakfast sandwiches are unique but also tasty. A Chicago favorite 100% read more

Donuts, breakfast sammies, pizza, what's not to love. Plus now pantry foods!!! Amazing coffee, can't wait to see how they keep innovating.

I haven't felt compelled to leave a review in a LONG time but wow. Just wow. From the first bite to the last, pure perfection. I ordered The Bestest Egg sandwich and it's definitely appropriately named. Its got sweet savory oniony jam, and an herby cream sauce, soft pillowy herby biscuit, the perfect amount of cheese; the perfect amount of everything. I'm so glad I don't live near this place lol. It's a must by for me. read more

The food was amazing the cheddar biscuit with the jelly different and delicious and the omelet ham and pablano was delicious with the cream cheese read more

Wow! Discovered this place on yelp, finally gave it a try, was amazed as to how delicious the food was. Truly justifies all the other 4-5 Star reviews. Got the classic egg sandwich on biscuit with tomato jam and mayo, pina colada donut and cold brew. Egg sandwich - excellent, pure delicacy. Never had a sandwich like that before. It's on a whole new level.. Cold brew - perfectly brewed. Donuts - oh so fresh.. definitely going back! read more

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I always make sure to stop here when I'm already exceptionally late for work, because I know they'll be closed when I get back to the city. I love this place! The employees are friendly and I've never had a bad doughnut! Their doughnuts come in loads of interesting, as well as more traditional flavors, and change daily! Also, their biscuits with tomato or balsamic jam are great, along with the guava lemonade when they have it! read more

Smack Dab - Passionfruit and Expresso Doughnuts! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not what it used to be. Their order prep and forwarding is even more abysmal than in the past - I sat waiting 20 minutes past the suggested pickup time and it turns out my food was behind the counter ready to go the whole time. The order/pickup line is just slow chaos. Finally after receiving the food, my burrito was not even half the size it used to be, compounding the disappointment over recent price increases. A shame that what was once one of the top spots in the neighborhood for a quick weekend bite has fallen so far. read more

Absolutely love this place! Just moved into the neighborhood, and have been visiting a bunch of restaurants near by. Smack Dab is definitely the new favorite. The staff is so warm and inviting - great recommendations on the food! The food... "The best seller" must try. It's a chivey biscuit with egg and BACON JAM! Will be back tomorrow, and probably the day after. Also, give the donuts a try. They're great! read more

They have the best pizza in Chicago, if you're lucky enough to be near Rogers Park count yourself lucky! (PM only, not all days)

Smack Dab is delicious! Their coffee is great - I love their gravy and the overall atmosphere is so chill. Good food and chill vibes? What more can you ask for?! read more

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Chicago is not My favorite place in the world. I don't know it well, I'm scared of how confusing the layout seems and it generally makes Me very anxious to be there. As such, finding good food and comfortable spaces to eat it, is of paramount importance. Desperately needing breakfast and overwhelmed by options, My eyes honed in on the reviews for Smack Dab. I didn't want a pancake joint, I didn't want flour biscuits and white gravy, and I certainly didn't want a McAnything. The menu seemed creative, they were open early and were close to the AirBnb we were staying at. Tucked on the end of a dingy little strip-cluster of mismatched shops, Smack Dab has just a bit of space and manages to make it comfortable for a modest amount of traffic. They've gone the route of nude decor, so you'll see jars and pails and bags of their raw materials which will certainly incite conversation if you need it to. Staff was very friendly and this is a LGBTQP-welcoming establishment. The Food: Their cornbread is fluffy, moist, seasoned, crunchy awesomeness. Washed down by their piping hot coffee, you're pretty much guaranteed a good day after having such a delicious breakfast. The donut offerings are effing fantastic! Chewy, not overly sweet, colorful, flavored with warm, heady spices and covered (sometimes) in mouth-watering glazes. They also use Oatly products, which are oat-based milk/nut milk/soy milk substitutes. I'm familiar with their chocolate drink and it's the tits. I can see that some people might find this joint pretentious and hipstery-dipstery. But if you're after good, original, delicious food at competitive prices in a relaxed atmosphere - get over it and get over there :) read more

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

Smack Dab is so amazing! From their coffee and donuts to sandwiches and pizza, you really can't go wrong. There's something for everyone and almost anything can be veganized! I try to get a new breakfast sandwich every time and they're all super good. Get a bag of donuts while you're there (vegan donuts!)! The service is great and the folks are friendly. My boyfriend is a meat eater and loves their pork and sausage. read more

Amazing breakfast from an amazing staff! I love their lox bagel with the spicy cream cheese. Breakfast burrito was also amazing! Perfect size portions that make you feel full without feeling like you are going to explode. Be sure to get their maple latte-- perfect sweet addition to a fabulous breakfast!! read more

This was my partner and I's first time here. We didn't really know what to order so we had some help from the cashier. She was super friendly and helpful. We don't eat pork, so she told us the green eggs and jam sandwich would be perfect... AND IT CERTAINLY WAS!!! We also ordered dirty pumpkin chais and they were incredible. #Yaaassss On people's first visit they typically give a free donut, and since they were out she gave a free coupons for our next visit. The seating is cozy and nice. Great music. I will definitely be back. read more

Smack Dab - DIRTY PUMPKIN CHAI - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love this place. Really good breakfast sandwiches and their pastries are delicious. It's also a plus that everyone is incredibly nice

We loved everything about this spot! The vibe is warm, inclusive and welcoming. The food is inventive and DELICIOUS not to mention served fresh and fast and they had amazing coffee beverages My drink was a honey mint latte made it oat milk call an "I BEE-lieve Her" We couldn't resist bringing home some baked good as well since, oh yeah, they bake their own biscuits/donuts/bagels/etc. So pumped to have found this excellent spot so close to our new home read more

Smack Dab - Biscuits and Gravy bowl and a "I BEE-lieve Her" latte made with oat milk, local honey and a touch of mint - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to smack dab while in the area on a Saturday morning. It puts off a hole in the wall vibe, and I was very impressed! They had a variety of breakfast sandwiches, donuts, etc. I had the best seller and it was delicious! It was the perfect combo of sweet and salty. I also had one of the coffee specials that was a little too sweet for my liking. I'd definitely return! read more

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

I live in the south suburbs. I caught an episode of Check Please and was inspired by the mission of a restaurant that has a community feel. Google maps took me on the most difficult route imaginable (had no idea that it cost damn near 10 dollars to take the Skyway from Indiana to Illinois. More on how we as citizens are paying more for stuff and the experience is worsening). The space is in a strip mall, however some of the greatest times in my life have been in places like this. Parking lot sucks though. It reminds me of Tokyo. Gooood food in the what we in the west would consider alleyways. I was greeted by a smiling Nubian goddess. I was so taken I still don't know her name eventhough she told me. You place your order, take a number and have a seat. My food and drink came out quickly. As I'm sitting down, I noticed a face I saw on TV. Her name is Teeny ( hope I spelled it right and apologies if I didn't) This lady is a BOSS! I introduced myself and ......... this is for people who remember what Chicago was like back in the day. She owned it and she has a personality that harkens back to a time when people had a true work ethic and love for the neighborhood. There are more superlatives to describe this awesome destination but check it out yourself. To the Crew? Kudos read more

Have enjoyed their POP UP in Rogers Park location for the past year but FINALLY got to go to their actual restaurant. They do a great job...the servers are very helpful and friendly. The place is small but cozy. I ordered a harvest breakfast bowl and when it came, the egg was sunny side up...honestly I don't like eggs in any form but will tolerate them scrambled in something. I didn't request how the egg would be done and without question, he took my dish back and presented it again with a scrambled egg...food is fresh. A bit pricey - I had a latte, donut and breakfast bowl and my portion of the bill was $18...but overall, was great and I'll gladly Recommend and go back. read more

the delivery girl left our order on a random spot outside our door, shouldve tipped her a dollar instead, the $2 sausage was the most disappointing. that's one order of sausage each container soo those three containers were eight bucks. the rest of the food we got was not bad in taste but definitely not worth their price w the lack of effort put into each dish read more

Smack Dab - $2 sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I decided to finally check this place out since i lived few minutes away and it was definitely worth the trip! I unlocked a yelp deal which got me a cold brew and donuts for under $5. The place itself gave a cozy vibe when i came in and everyone was really welcoming. The cake donuts of the day were wicked witch apple, bloody licorice, and cinnamon sugar, loved the halloween vibes! I could eat the Wicked witch apple donut everyday if i could. They had more on their menu such as bagels and breakfast sandwiches, def. need to revisit and give those a try. If you're in the Rogers Park area, i would highly recommend to give this spot a try! read more

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Has a very good breakfast burrito that always leaves me satisfied. Excited to try mire of the menu. Good service and a cool outdoor area when it's nice out. read more

If every business was like Smack Dab we would be fine. Homemade, personable, easy going, in da hood, donuts that have FLAVOR! You know a breakfast sandwich is like coffee or underpants; fresh is better. read more

Vegan donuts. Delicious. Vegan. Donuts. God bless you all. The breakfast sandwiches are also hella good. So is the coffee. You know what? It's all great. read more

Everything I have ordered and eaten from this establishment is delicious! My son is vegan and I am an omnivore and webcam satisfy all our cravings with their menu. They are the kindest people; always there to serve! Thank you for providing such delectable food! read more

Delicious food, definitely a gem of Rogers Park/the northside in general. My gripe is not so much about the limited seating but that because the inside space is so small, it's not fat-friendly. It's hard to get to the bathroom and/or your table. read more

We were regulars here throughout all of Covid. Great vegan options. We've pulled back lately because we are trying to eat healthy, and a lot of their savory breakfast items were very oily. Still good though. read more

I've had their coffee and breakfast stuff and have always had great food. Last night I decided to try the pizza. I had the shroom pizza with the aji sauce drizzle. Soooo good. There is something to be said about consistency of good food when ordering out. It's pretty rare. So now I can order a pizza and salad for dinner with a muffin for breakfast the next morning. I'm a fan. read more