Great sandwiches. Absolutely wonderful. Not the best service. Once I was in there and it took 20 minutes for 2 sandwiches. Just now, I called for a carry out order. They don't do carry out orders over the phone, just over the website. I guess they're in the position where they can tell their potential customers how to be customers. Don't bother calling. I'll still go here, just a lot less. read more

Today my friend and I sat in Smack Dab's outside veranda. We were pleasantly surprised to find several gluten-free options on their fun menu! I really enjoyed the non-dairy tomato soup and the grilled cheese on gluten free flax bread was out of this world! Plus the cold brew concoction w/ oat milk I had to drink was splendid. Hint: Newbies get a free handmade yummy treat! Even the gluten freers! read more

Food was amazing, so many great vegan options. The staff was also so helpful and kind. Highly recommend!

Very cute neighborhood cafe. I really enjoyed the Denver scramble. The cheesy biscuits that come with it looked really good but sadly I'm on a sad low-carb diet & had to forfeit the biscuits to my boyfriend. read more

Great locations, vibe, food and drink. I got the bestestbest seller breakfast sandwich and will not need to eat for the rest of the day. Very filling and flavorful. read more

I usually get the lox and bagel (double the lox) and it is simple, delicious and just wholesome ingredients. Coffee is delicious and pricing is reasonable and what amazing--amazing customer service and always friendly and smiley faces read more

Awesome breakfast and lunch options. Love the variety of food and how you can customize for any dietary preference or allergy. Vegetarians, vegans, carnivore, gluten or dairy free--they have so many options for all making this a great place for a group of different eaters. They have a ton of beverages too but the coffees we got (in my opinion) were a tad too expensive for what they were. We wanted iced coffees and I know cold brew is the trendy thing right now so we got those but I do miss places offering regular iced coffees. These were a bit more because they were cold brew (I think) and they do charge an extra dollar for light ice so just know that! As for the food--phenomenal. We had a scramble with kale and house made chicken sausage, a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit and a gluten free/vegan grilled cheese. I haven't had a grilled cheese in months for dietary reasons and their gluten free/dairy free vegan grilled cheese made my week! It tasted like the ones I used to have. I don't know how they did it. Also got it with their onion jam. Their flax bread tastes and looks like regular whole wheat bread--I was expecting small or thin pieces of gluten free bread but this was so like "real" bread--I had to check my order twice to make sure I ordered the gluten free. They had such a large menu and tons of takeaway options, pastries, take and bake pizzas (for gf/vegan too!) and pantry items. Definitely will be back. read more

This was the most AMAZING GLUTEN FREE BREAKFAST SAMMY I have ever had. One of the saddest parts of being gluten free is not having a lot of options for breakfast sandwiches, and I got the gluten free cheddar chive corn bread with eggs and the chive mayo and it was so good. My friend recommended this place, and I will be coming back here! I'm so happy that I know about this gem, and I can't wait to come back!! Also they do industrial composting. They're truly a restaurant that's doing it right. read more

Randomly came across this place and it's a nice gem. Newer to Rogers Park. Offering specialty coffees, cheesie biscuits, and most recently pizza has been added to their menu. LGBT friendly locally owned business. read more

Smack Dab is the best cafe in Rogers Park. Their food is delicious. I recommend their egg sandwiches on their homemade cheddar biscuits, "The Ripper," or a bagel with cream cheese, lox, scallions, and pepper. Their donuts are exceptional and vegan! Good coffee seals the deal. And in addition to their menu, their staff is incredibly friendly, socially conscious, and pillars of the community. I'm very happy they are nearby and recommend Smack Dab to everyone! Sometimes there's a line, which undoubtedly demonstrates the large loyal following Smack Dab has developed by being awesome. read more

Wow! This was our first time trying Smack Dab and we will definitely be back. We're gluten/dairy free and decided to try their pizza since that's the one food that we haven't found done well. It's a thin, cracker-like crust and their vegan cheese melted great. Very impressed with the freshness and quality. read more

Excellent everything - timely delivery. Love their baked goods!!!! We got two biscuit sandwiches, one vegetarian and one with bacon jam and beyond meat sausage. We also got their trio of donuts and a side salad. YUM. read more

This place is great! Lots of Vegan and Gluten Free options and the barista was super awesome !! So fun to drop in here. The clientele was really cool too! Great find and great place to bring people . Not the biggest and the bathroom wasn't the cleanest but Nonetheless I am coming back ! Thanks Smack Dab! read more

I'm surprised I haven't written a review for this place yet, I literally go here all the time. I am so happy they opened this place in my neighborhood it's a wonderful addition. I'd recommend the best seller with sausage but you really can't go wrong with anything here. It can be a bit pricy for breakfast food but it's because your getting quality. Love love love. Service is great too! read more

The cheesy bacon jam biscuit sandwich was very very crumbly and arrived COLD. The vegan donuts were all placed in a bag without anything separating them thus getting the flavors/frosting(for example the cinnamon sugar was on every donut) all mixed up and by the way each and every one was stale and also terrible tasting ... read more

Their little vegan donuts are so cute! They are small so you don't feel bad eating 3 in one sitting. I like how they mix up the flavors everyday. I wish they had more vegan treats. I think this place has potential to be better if they added more vegan baked goods to their menu. read more

I love this place! I love the vegan build your own sandwhich. Always so yummy. They just always mess up my order :/ it's happened two times in a row now. read more

Amazing breakfast my boyfriend recently went and bought me something from there can't recall what the name it was but it was DELICIOUS! they probably know it was him because he came two days in a row! Keep up the good work! read more

My husband and I happened across this happy gem of a bakery and breakfast spot while visiting Loyola for the weekend. We had the Denver Scramble with a 2nd order of the cheesy herb biscuits (we didn't want to share those!) and the balsamic red onion jam. My pumpkin dirty chai was bliss. I'm looking forward to trying the double chocolate pumpkin bread we're taking home. There was a good selection of vegan and gluten-free items as well and the staff were in good spirits and helpful. If we lived in the area, Smack Dab would be a regular haunt! read more

As a dedicated foodie with Celiac Disease, I used to follow Smack Dab around from pop up to pop up, but hadn't been to their new brick and mortar shop. My husband and I stopped in last week to see if we could pick up any greatness. We got to the counter and asked if they had any gluten free donuts, so imagine my delight when the woman working behind the counter told me that they had three (count them THREE) varieties of gf donuts! After double checking that we had heard her properly, we bought a trio and I was so happy. Until I wasn't. They weren't gluten free. Not even close. As I suffered greatly and anxiously texted my gastroenterologist, my husband called Smack Dab and was told that the donuts were vegan, NOT gluten free. I realize that this review reflects an employee error and not the quality of the food or service, but this was a HUGE mistake that had really crappy consequences (see that pun there) for me. read more

This is such an adorable spot with some of the most delicious options available. I had the best seller sandwich and it was life changing as described on the menu. My friend and I also split a donut boat of all the donuts of that day and it was amazing. I will for sure be back!!! Staff was super friendly and answered all my questions. Definitely a diamond in the rough. read more

***Balsamic Red Onion Jam Cheesy Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich*** Absolutely the best. The treats are fabulous, and the people are even better. Get your tush over to Smack Dab! read more

This place is perfect (except for their coffee, maybe). I've been going here since their first day and have been a passionate fan of Smackdab since their early pop-up days, and this place holds a special place in my heart. Best egg sandwiches in the city, delicious pastries and sweets (gluten free ones too!), and the kind of people working there who love what they do. They're terrific. read more

The patio was packed by 8am on a sunny Saturday morning: cyclists, millenials, older people too. And dog friendly, always a good sign! This was my first visit. I ordered the donut boat, he ordered an egg biscuit sandwich with mayo and bacon jam. Sweet and savory! The service was reasonable, prices great, and convenient parking. Nice to see new businesses on Clark. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is just what the neighborhood needs. The owners are so welcoming and bring a southern flare that is delicious. Who can get mad at donuts? Nobody! read more

Smack Dab is incredible! We start our weekend with breakfast sandwiches and a donut. The food is delicious, hearty, and made with only good things. The donuts are just the right amount of sweet. Smack Dab never fails to please. Their pickup system during Covid has been convenient and safe. Their kind staff always makes sure to say hi and thanks even if we are just grabbing our items. Thanks for the wonderful food and the little bit of joy in these difficult times! read more

LOVE , LOVE, LOVE this place. I know this is considered 'hot and new' but trust me it's a RP staple. This used to be a pop-up in one of the bars along the redline by Morse, while I'm sad they're no longer there I'm so happy that they have a storefront to call their own. The doughnut boats are awesome but I implore you to get the vegan chocolate cherry muffin. It is my all time favorite and sort of leaves me haunted. Every weekend the doughnut flavors change, but every time they just keep getting better and better. This is the best place to be for a lazy Sunday when you don't want to wait in a 45 mins line for brunch. read more

Honestly - Smack Dab has got the best breakfast sandwiches in the city. They are very vegetarian friendly but they also have options for those meat eaters out there and the coffee is delicious to boot. I have been here countless times and the staff has always been so friendly and warm, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. It's nice to have such a good spot just down the street! read more

tried this place for the first time. got a cheddar biscuit tofu bfast sandwich. it was delicious and just the right amount to fill me up without being stuffed. it came with an onion jam which was also delicious. the employee gave us free blueberry muffins since it was our first time in and the vegan donuts we wanted were sold out. the lemonade was incredible! excellent food, excellent service. read more

i LOVE Smack Dab, truly amazing staff and amazing food and so many vegan options. We recently had an issue with how long our food was taking for a delivery and they were BEYOND understanding and responsive - as expected they were having a busy Friday night but did not make any excuses for our meal taking longer than expected. Love this place and will continue going here. read more

One of my absolute fav restaurants in Rogers Park! The focus on yummy inclusive foods + social justice initiatives make Smack Dab a win win for everyone! read more

this is a place that I LOVE! Smack Dab is a great addition to the neighborhood and there's a few reasons you should also love them: 1. vegan donuts that are TASTY! not a vegan, but I appreciate how crispy they are. great change from the super soft dunkin style that most places do 2. bacon jam! enough said 3. good coffee Is Smack Dab on the expensive side? sure- but if you come here expecting the dollar menu, you should probably hit up the McD that's right next door. Smack Dab makes everything from scratch and from quality ingredients (ie, expensive eggs from amish chickens or whatever), and they are a socially responsible business. They treat their workers right and routinely give to important local causes. 12/10 love for Smack Dab! read more

AMAZING service and equally amazing food. Egg sandwiches are so good, bakery items are warm and delicious. I've never had a bad experience here! read more

Um yaaaaaaaaasssssss. This place is amazing. We went here on Father's Day and had a blast. I got "The Best Seller" And it was DEVINE. Our kiddo got the kids egg and it was pretty good too. Biscuits and gravy and cold brew were also awesome. Totally happy with our food! We will totally be back. Also- super awesome atmosphere. read more

Great people, great food, great experience. Local gem serving up some of the city's best breakfast sammies!

This place is sooooo overrated! I ordered the lemon-orange donut and the almond croissant and paid almost $7.00. The donut was crispy and greasy, and the almond butter croissant was okay, but it the actual croissant lacked flavor and the almond spread was gross. I think the people who are giving this place 5 stars must be friends with the owners. I will never visit this place again! It was a complete waste of $7.00. read more

I've been waiting to try this place since it's very close to my apartment! The hours are kinda funny because they close at 1pm so I never really had a chance to try it till now, but the place was decent. I bought 3 donuts for $4.50 and a breakfast sandwich for around $6 it was a little expensive in my opinion. The donuts were small but tasty and the breakfast sandwich was good as well but it just didn't seem worth it for the amount I paid. The menu is very limited as well I was expecting more coffee options. The restaurant itself is small and cozy, colorful paintings all around and enjoyable music playing. The staff was really friendly as well, but what I paid for was too much for the food I received. read more

Smack Dab is a godsend!!! My office is just in the next building and I have been praying for a place like this for a long time to come to my side of Rogers Park! The food, especially donuts are amazing, and their gluten free and vegan options are phenomenal. They serve the absolute best dirty chai latte I've ever had, and I've had it in many places around the world. Christine and Axel are amazing people and can't thank them enough for opening Smack Dab's bakery right next to me! read more

This place rock's!!! you can tell there working hard to make fresh food I can't wait to go back

A decent bakery tucked nicely into the local neighborhood. As a traveler, I was pleased to see it's not a tourist trap. However, a bit of the luxuries you'd come to expect from a "tourist spot" were not there (e.g., decor, seating, etc). Limited coffee options isn't necessarily ideal. Though, the brewed coffee paired extremely well with the fresh doughnuts. Staff was incredibly friendly and were quick to give recommendations. Will probably go again and try some of their other freshly prepared food. read more

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