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

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

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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.

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

If you're not limited by any food restrictions, the baked goods and other protein items are no substitute for full-ingredient alternatives. Service is slow and the staff is aloof read more

Just one of the best places around. The savories are chef's kiss. The sweets might be even better. The staff and the vibes are unbeatable. The mission is admirable. I just can't say enough good things about this place and these people. read more

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

Fantastic brunch with plenty to take home! The Eggs on potatoes and kale with vegan chorizo were fantastic. Great vibe and the outdoor seating was perfect for dogs. read more

Wow! What an amazing place! I was so impressed by everything I received. DIRTY Pumpkin Chai- This is life changing. It truly tastes like pumpkin and has a rich beautiful flavor! I like the spiciness of it too! New love. The best seller egg sandwich - I didn't know I would love bacon jam, but I do! Definitely worth a try. Quiche - simple, light and delicious. Apple cider donuts- these are...vegan!? So light and fluffy. I would have never known! Some of the best donuts I've had! read more

Smack Dab - Apple cider Cake Donuts (V) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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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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Quick service without having to wait in a line around the corner. The attendant was so patient and friendly when trying to help me figure out what to get. The bacon/egg/cheese sandwich on an egg bagel was delicious and they serve Cafe Du Monde coffee too!!! We sat outside and enjoyed fresh air and sunshine too! read more

Good customer service and really good pizza. Best Detroit style pizza I've had in Chicago

Delicious food. Good people. Great vegan options. They also give back to the local community regularly. We order or eat in regularly.

This place just keeps getting better. Breakfast/brunch is outstanding. Pricey but you'll easily get a portion and a half. Pizza's are also good and they offer some unique flavors/toppings. Check them out. read more

This place is amazing. I want to come here every day. I had the green grits with JUST egg. So good. I want to eat the menu.

The new Holy Hoisin sandwich is absolutely phenomenal!!! I hope it stays for a very long time, and I can't wait to get it again!!! read more

Smack Dab - The Holy Hoisin regular and vegan - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really disappointing! The place is so cute and trendy with friendly servers, but I just did not have a good experience! The bowl was really wet, and the sandwich and cinnamon roll were really dry. The salted caramel latte was mostly milk. The staff gave someone else our food and didn't realize until we asked about where it was. I wanted to like it but just did not. read more

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Had a bagel chives of plain and multigrain... I was not too happy with it. It was cold and I ordered the drink Chi tea coffee but I didn't get it. I think the girl got confused with the $5 off when checking in offered a regular coffee. I still wanted my Chi Tea coffee. The donuts where good but just disappointed. read more

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

First time! Enjoyed their friendly service, good food, cute vibes!! their cold brew coffee was great too!:) read more

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

Definitely a trending spot. The breakfast burrito was perfection. I think I would pass on the homemade donuts next time though.

When we have friends in town, we always bring them here for breakfast. The sandwiches are amazing and service is kind and fast. I hope this neighborhood staple never goes away. And the remodel with the soda foundation style bar is SO stinkin cute. Five stars every single time. And shoutout to the team for always having at least one if not more gluten free options. Much appreciated! read more

Terrible service mediocre food! They do not practice what they preach. Take your money and business elsewhere................

This review is for their Community Dinner Series. So Smack Dab offers Community dinners for a suggested donation every Wednesday. I'm not sure how long they been doing it but tonight was the night I wanted to check it out. You have the option to have your meal delivered but I stopped by to get to go meals. Tonight's offering was their Italian Vegetable Soup, Roasted Broccoli, Fresh Bread and Chocolate Orange Cake. I'm very glad I did. Now granted it was vegan but I was ok with that. I could skip meat for a day or so. This is an amazing concept and offering to those who may not have the funds for a well done, healthy, home cooked meal. The staff were very friendly as I look forward to future community dinners and one day for b fast. read more

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Smack Dab is a small restaurant with a lot of offer. I had heard great things about their The Bestest Seller and decided to stop by for the first time during the start of the pandemic when they were serving with a closed dining area. I have been hooked since and am so happy to see they've been able to resume their dine-in services. The staff is so kind and the food is always delicious. I have tried a few of the options, but really do think one can never go wrong ordering The Bestest Seller. I get it with the biscuit and chicken sausage. The bacon jam is something else and I dream about it almost every week. I'd love to stop by some time and have a proper sit-down breakfast. I've also made it a habit to get their flavored coffee - pistachio is my go to! Highly recommend Smack Dab. read more

Love to find local fooderies while on the road! Chicago does not disappoint. The Life Changing egg sandwiches reign. So polite and quick on busy Mother's Day read more

Smack Dab - Hash and eggs and The Best Seller. Eggs with garlic mayo on cheesy biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Love this place. Food is amazing. The donut boat and coffee deal was the perfect addition to our meal. Staff is friendly! A little cramped inside but it is very clean! read more

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

This place is delicious & so cute. Great spot for a couple people or small group to grab an amazing biscuit breakfast sandwich and some wonderful homemade donuts & coffee and sit outside. Parking is decent as well. Follow me on Instagram @instaworthychicago And that's all I have to say about that. Jackée read more

Smack Dab - the front of the restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place. The food is very filling. I love the breakfast sandwiches and drinks. I especially love the always positive service that I received. I like sitting on the patio during nice weather. It's usually packed and busy, so don't be surprised. I also like the donuts. I really do not have a favorite as all of them are yummy. You get a free one on your first visit as well as they come with your fill menu ( I think) when you order meals. It's like the "bread" you would receive. I've taken family here as well as been by myself when I want a pick me up for breakfast or brunch. I highly recommend this place. read more

Good stuff. Nice people. Very tight and crowded, not very accessible if you need an assistive device or if you are trying to avoid diseases.

This review is for Saturday lunch takeout during COVID. Before the pandemic, we used to see crowds waiting outside this place for bunch/ lunch, so it's been on my list of places to check out for a while. We reviewed their menu online and ordered though their website/ Toast Tab. Food was ready in about 30 minutes. We originally ordered an almond croissant, but they ran out. They gave us a call about 5 mins before the order was ready to see if there was another baked item we would be interested in subbing for, so we got the Cinnamon Swirl Coffee cake. I appreciate they alerted us before us arriving, so we didn't have to do any conversing or decision making upon arrival. The order was ready right on time. We got the text message saying the food was ready to pick up. We snagged a parking spot in the parking lot. Walked in, picked up the bag of food (it was heavy!) and ate the food in the car. Everything was delicious! I was worried the portions might be small based on the pictures, but the breakfast/ brunch items are meaty and super fulling. I recommend: Bestest Seller -- Awesome guilty pleasure sandwich, perfect for cheese lovers. The biscuit is so flavorful, flakey, and moist. Each bite was heavenly -- garlic chive maye, bacon jam, and the sausage is cut into small pieces and integrated into the eggs. This sandwich is thicc. Smokey Breakfast Burrito -- Hefty medium sized burrito that will leave you satisfied. This burrito is chock full of bacon, Nueske's ham, scrambled egg, cheese, and potato. The chipotle crema brings it all together and flour tortilla is nice and thin. Unlike any breakfast burrito I've ever had. We'll definitely be back! read more

Free donut if it's your first time there, which is nice but the sandwiches are a bit too expensive and fall apart super easily so be careful. read more

Dry cold biscuit. Bacon jam is all congealed and gross. Didn't finish our food. Donut was good but incredibly small for the inflated price. One and done. read more

Smack Dab - Dry ass cold biscuits. Didn't finish our food. The donut was good but incredibly small for the inflated price. One and done. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

10/16/2018 Pros - Prices portion size vegan Cons - None!!! Awesome place to grab a small bite to eat after a morning run or in my case go after you just visited the dentist. I longed to visit this cafe since I started going to my dentist and I finally went. Upon entering I was greeted before I even caught my breath and welcomed to ask any questions should I have one. I was given a free donut as a sample for their seasonal donuts, Oh my gosh... delicious! I don't like donuts. Never have, but this Matcha Almond vegan donut was amazing and just the right sizing. After the donut I was sold. I ordered a seasonal tea called the Capricorn 22 and "the classic" breakfast sandwich. They have two types of jams: roasted tomato or balsamic onion jam that are just quite delicious and FREE to add to any sandwich of your choosing. I really enjoyed my time here and will definitely return and bring others. ````` read more

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What a massive disappointment. Cruising down the blvd and saw Smack Dab and I was in the mood for a doughnut. Visually, they were stellar but Oy vey it was a dry as the Negev of Israel at noon. When I approached the owner with a constructive critique I was met with absolute hostility as if I'd insulted her very existence. If that's how people act I'll just stick with Dunkin'. The product sucks but at least they're kind read more

Alright Smack Dab. I see you! I don't know why I didn't know about you before, because if I had, you would have been my go-to breakfast spot at the start of this crazy pandemic. I have been struggling to find good brunch take out or delivery for a while and just when I started to lose hope, an article chronicling the best breakfast sandwich came across my newsfeed. One of the featured restaurants was Smack Dab, and after seeing the picture, I knew I had to make this a reality. I ordered an altered version of the Best Seller and donuts. The Best Seller is their breakfast sandwich that includes the following: cheesy herb biscuit, egg, bacon jam, garlic chive mayo. I added cheese and sausage to this. Holy crap it was freaking fantastic. I loved that it had both sweet and savory elements. I also loved the texture of the biscuit. I will definitely be getting this again. The donuts were decent as well. I do wish the flavor profile came out a little stronger because it was hard to differentiate them despite being 3 distinct flavors. Finally, in terms of my pick up experience, I would offer one piece of advice. When ordering online, it gives you a pick up time and directions to call the restaurant when you are there. What they don't say is that when you get there and call, they ask if you received a text message. We had no knowledge of a text message and so we waited an extra 20 min past the "ready" time indicated in the confirmation email. However, given the food was so good, I am willing to look past that! read more

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

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We tried Smack Dab during Andersonville Restaurant Week. I had not heard of it before but will definitely be back. Went for dinner and had the Detroit Style pizza, green goddess salad and tiramisu for dessert. All so delicious! It would be hard to not go back and get the exact same thing. My husband is picky about tiramisu and he said this is probably the best he's ever had. Easy parking in lot and friendly service. Highly recommend! read more

Open To All Diners - Come As You Are - Served Happily With All Dietary Restrictions Honored Had a gift card from friends who know we are looking always for vegan options for members of our family. This establishment also caters to non-vegan diners. We had a vegan hash with vegan cheese and vegan protein. Outstanding. Nice mix of flavors and bountiful vegetables We also enjoyed biscuits and gravy. The portion was generous and tasty. The donut options are wonderful - both vegan and non-vegan. Very delicious. So, great food. But talk about a friendly and very open and welcoming staff. Wow. The owner waited on us. She wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty with work. She also offered spot on recommendations. The establishment is being renovated with dinner options - pizza included coming (vegan and non-vegan). Great outdoor seating. Friendly wrens bopping about. A great visit. And good brewed unsweetened tea - because that's not always the case. We will return. read more

Absolutely no organization at this place. There ordering system is chaotic. Grab a table number and the order and then afterwards wait 1 hour for below average breakfast. I'm not why there's a hype for the most basic breakfast. The biscuit was slightly dry and not enough sauce on the sandwich. Will definitely not recommend this place to others. read more

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