Amazing service and food. Quick service. The restaurant has multiple floors, and main entry is up a flight of stairs, so they may not be ideal for disabled guests. The restaurant is a stand alone, old 3 story building. Beautiful detail. read more

Just looked on Yelp for a place for a Sunday midday breakfast near our hotel and found Sunny Side Up. A pleasant walk to a lovely brownstone. A few steep steps up into the restaurant or else they did have sidewalk dining. My mother had the standard Chicago breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon, I had the eggs benedict. All was delicious. Lively place and service was fast and pleasant. read more

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I had a reasonable and reasonably priced breakfast here this Sunday morning. Arrived a bit later than 9 am and was seated immediately. Ordered Nutella crepes which came folded in quarters with Nutella, cream and strawberries placed on top rather than being stuffed into rolled crepes, which is what I had expected. By 10 a.m when I left there was a wait for tables read more

We were in the area over the labor day holiday, so this is a late review, but it's definitely owed. We looked up brunch and breakfast spots near our hotel -- and had a high expectation of long waits and not much availability. We walked to the Sunny Side Up restaurant, were greeted, and seated within 10 minutes. During what would be a Saturday breakfast rush... Our waitress Angie was very high energy, very friendly, very attentive, and I can't say enough good things about our experience with her. Frankly, the fact that I remember her name a month plus later, should be all that needs to be said. I ordered the southern benedict, some coffee, and OJ. My meal was delicious. My girlfriend had some pancakes with bacon, and she said it was also very good. We were pleased with our breakfast experience here, would definitely check it out if we're in the area visiting again. read more

Sunny Side Up Breakfast & Lunch - Southern Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After searching far and wide for a breakfast spot without a wait on a Sunday morning we stumbled across Sunny Side Up! I think we just beat the rush because it filled up quickly. This is a 4 story home converted into a breakfast spot so be ready to climb some stairs. The service was quick and great! We both had a croque madame and the kids got a kids breakfast. Everything. Was delicious! Definitely recommend! read more

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Food was good, not outstanding, but what really made the difference was our server, Rudy. He was so quick and accurate and spent some time sidled up to the table talking about the local lore and history. An easy and exacting breakfast in Chicago. read more

5/24/25 Walked to breakfast on a busy Memorial Day weekend. As a group of 5 we waited about 5-7 mins for a free table. When we walked out, the line was out the door. It is an old building and therefore not ADA accessible. However, if you can make up a few stairs, you could request the downstairs level. Restrooms are on the second floor. Food was great and staff were wonderful. read more

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The food was amazing, the service was equally amazing and so friendly. Cutest place to eat brunch! When in Chicago, this place is a must.

This place feels like they rely on the history of the building too much. It's a charming building on a charming corner, but the food was just ok. The staff was nice and very helpful! We got a variety of dishes, including eggs, pancakes, potatoes, and waffles. The potatoes were undercooked, the eggs were not seasoned much, and the pancakes and waffles were good but nothing special. read more

Decent burger for lunch in this cute, cramped little cafe. Makes do with a tight space but food is just good enough. read more

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Not a bad spot at all. I enjoyed the food, but the eggs were runny for what I ordered. Other than that, not bad. The only unfortunate thing was when we ordered, we got 2 sodas and a different guy brought our food out. We never got our sodas until I had to get the attention of the waiter. Usually you get your drinks before the food. I understand if it were busy, but when we ordered, only 2 tables were seated and one already had their food. read more

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We wanted to find a fun spot for breakfast and this place caught my eye on Yelp. For a Monday morning, they were busy! Thankfully, our party of 5 was able to be seated right away. We had to walk up two flights of stairs but they do have seating outside on the street. Our waitress was awesome. So attentive and catered to the two kids in our party well. I opted for the avocado toast for my meal and it was really good! Another in my party enjoyed the Florentine Skillet, though my sister thought the regular Benedict was okay. I found a few things on the menu I'd like to try. They don't have any iced coffee options, so I opted for iced tea during a warm Chicago morning. My nieces really enjoyed the s'mores pancakes, which our waitress offered to have come in a kid-size portion. So nice! I'd totally go back here if I get to visit Chicago again! read more

Sunny Side Up Breakfast & Lunch - Avocado Toast with Eggs prepared to your liking ($13) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Brief wait, efficient and friendly staff. Probably 2 groups n front of us on a Friday afternoon, with less than a 5 min wait. We walked upstairs 2 flights to the top floor, which wasn't a problem for us. Our servers and floor staff were friendly and attentive, always refilling coffees and water. We got the southern breakfast and special item PB&J French toast with pork sausage, bacon & fresh fruit for our sides; everything was delicious, well-portioned, flavored and timely. Would definitely come back! read more

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Honestly I would still recommend this place even with the rate I have given. I think I just had a bad experience. My server was amazing and none of it was on her, but there was this one staff literally yelling to other staff members throwing off the essential vibes of a cool relaxing brunch. Portions? I love corn beef I would not recommend getting it. There was basically no meat, and underneath the egg looked exactly like the small pieces of meat to the side. I wish I would have snapped a photo after I lift the egg. Ahhh the egg asked for my egg to be over hard and that thang was leaking like waterworks. The toast was so hard I couldn't eat it. I must say tho the coffee was great and the photos are breathtaking read more

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I arrived here around 11:20am in a party of 3 on a Thursday morning while on vacation. They have their menu posted outside, which we looked at. They make it known that they don't accept Apple Pay and that an 18% gratuity is added to all checks. Once inside, we were greeted promptly. I thought it was weird that the host pointed to a table in the back of the restaurant that was available and told us we could sit there versus walking us to the table, which she did with other guest. About a minute after seating, we were brought a pitcher of water. It was a cozy place with about 12-14 tables on the lower floor. They have two restrooms and additional seating upstairs on 2nd and 3rd floors. I didn't even realized that had 3 floors until I went to restroom on 2nd floor. There are ample seating options. Seating on the upper floors is less than the mail level. When the waiter came to take our order, we weren't ready. He took a while to come back after we were ready. Additionally, he didn't introduce himself, which is a pet peeve of mine. My sister and i ordered the French toast combo with scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes. My son got the cinnamon roll delight pancakes with a side of bacon. Our food came about 10 minutes after ordering. The breakfast potatoes were unseasoned. The bacon was decent. My son's pancakes were delicious as he enjoyed them and I tasted some. I would say my French toast was average. There was nothing special or spectacular about my meal. Apparently, you can't split checks, which made paying different/complex. I'm teaching my son to spend responsibly and use his own money. My sister was paying in cash. I don't like carrying cash and neither of my banks have locations here. Fortunately, we were able to pay using cash and two cards. They should be able to split checks to make it easier. read more

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This was the last of three brunch places my family and I ate at over a long weekend, and the food was definitely ranked as the first by all of us. There was a longer wait outside in the heat though. The Southern Benedict is a great twist on regular eggs Benedict, packing in so much more flavor. We all really enjoyed the side of pancakes we got with the savory dishes. I do wish they had iced coffee or iced lattes available along with the hot coffee. read more

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The food is good and service is attentive. We came for breakfast on a weekday and there were already many tables seated, but we were able to get a table without a problem. They offered us coffee first thing when we sat down, but did not mention it would be $4 (plus free refills). There are 2 kinds of creamer on the table - French vanilla and half and half. The 18% auto gratuity also threw us off, but service was good enough to justify it. The vibe inside is of a cute, older diner. We got the breakfast burger, which was cooked well (usually we ask for medium rare and receive a close to well-done patty, but this was actually medium rare). It was also pretty good! I built my own omelette and was satisfied with the dish. The omelette was huge! The dish was a little bland, but there are salt and pepper shakers that helped it along the way. read more

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Great service and very comfortable ambiance for a small group or for two. Food is okay and definitely generous. If you love American-style breakfast or brunch, this is a great spot. I worry that for the quality, some items are a little overpriced. read more

Been over a year since I was there last and it's better than I remembered. Southern Benedict - divine! Outdoor seating helps the line go down quickly. They don't take reservations. And even though there was a line we never felt rushed by the staff. Super friendly servers. Watched some of the local dogs stop for treats from their treat jar. Nice touch. read more

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The gluten-free pancake was absolutely to die for! We visited this place two years ago and loved it, so we knew we had to come back while we were in town. From the food to the service to the ambiance, everything was phenomenal. It was everything I could want in a breakfast--simple, flavorful, and absolutely delicious! read more

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This place was ok. We went on a Tuesday morning. There were not that many people there. We were not seated in the main dining room which I found a bit odd. I felt like we were in segregation days with how people were split. I found that interesting. Food was bland but not terrible. Quick note they automatically add gratuity on the bill. More than likely won't ever go back. read more

Came by for a quick breakfast and this place turned out to be quite busy for lunch. It seems to be american breakfast with a mexican twist. I had the chicken sandwich, which came has a pretty big portion. Actually, most of the breakfasts we ordered were fairly large portions. A bit rich and I think lacked a more range of flavour. Like the heavier foods could have used a lighter pairing or some brighter flavours. Over all, it was a decent breakfast but it wasn't anything super memorable. They also have the single bathroom upstairs which a lot of people were waiting for. And the thing that turned my experience down was the auto 18% gratuity. It's really insane to be charged 18% on top of the bill automatically. For that alone, I wouldn't return. read more

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Really good, nice service. Food was vey well served, good taste and good temperature. Ambiance was relax but at the same time comfy and cozy. read more

Love this place ! The hospitality was amazing from everyone but especially from Angie! The food was so good. We went Friday morning and then again Saturday afternoon, we had to come back to see her again. She was very friendly and helpful. Our daughter loved her! Highly recommend this place read more

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We are on the 3rd floor by the windy, beautiful decor throughout the place. Our server and staff was excellent! The breakfast foods we ate were delicious ! Highly recommend you eat here ! read more

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Great breakfast, cozy and friendly and I enjoyed every bite. Eggs Benedict was awesome... great service!

Had a quick breakfast here this morning. Exceptional staff (Ally) and amazing food. I highly recommend! Chilaquiles with Sunny Side Up Eggs, Pulled Pork, Cheese, Rice and Beans topped with Tomatoes , Lettuce and Sour Cream! Probably the best that I've ever had. read more

Sunny Side Up Breakfast & Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My partner and I visited on vacation in September before we hit the nearby Contemporary Art Museum. The curbside seating was full, but we were sat immediately inside by a waiting employee. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and courteous. The building's interior is very old - a real treat in such a modern part of Chicago - but very clean. We sat, ate, and got our check in around bit under an hour. My Croque Madam was cooked perfectly; the mornay sauce was light, and the bread was so thick that there was no sogginess. My partner ordered the French Toast, which was really delicious, and we ate our leftovers outside the museum. I highly recommend the french toast. I don't like french toast, but the whole experience of eating it was like my grandma's angel food cake. We'll be back the next time we visit Chicago read more

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Everything here is amazing. I loved the feel of the place from the moment we walked in. The menu is so amazing. The servers are the best! I will definitely be back!! read more

We had breakfast here as a family. Plentiful portions and plenty of options. We all enjoyed our food and the coffee was good too. The building is cool with 3 floors, interesting woodwork and stained glass. I would come back. read more

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What an awesome place to enjoy some Chicago life, especially sitting outside on the sidewalk dining area! The food itself was enjoyable... but honestly, just a regular breakfast, nothing to write home about (but enough to write on Yelp about apparently...) My biggest issue though was our server... she was short, didn't look in my direction when talking to me so I couldn't hear it, and it just felt like my being there was annoying to her... unfortunately, I didn't get her name because she mumbled it, but it was something along the lines of "Amparo." read more

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My friend and I were anxious to try Sunny Side Up. Sadly, it was a bust. We were seated on the second floor which was about 10 degrees warmer than the outside temp. The waiter was very pleasant but he and the kitchen staff communicated (yelled) back and forth throughout the meal. Every time a new party appeared at the top of the stairs, he would yell, SIT ANYWHERE. The food was awful! The corned beef hash seemed weeks old; dry and flavorless. My friend's omelette was flavorless. We will not be returning. read more

Service is super quick here & the food is always great. I like their outdoor seating but inside the restaurant can be fun too, the building is old and charming and might've been a bed and breakfast in the past. Couple notes - They won't split your bill more than 2 ways, they close at 2 pm, and they automatically add 18% gratuity to your bill. Overall worth checking out! Cinnamon roll pancakes are amazing! read more

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Pleasant place for an outdoor breakfast in the Gold Coast area of Chicago. They have inside seating too but it seemed slightly cramped so we enjoyed the pleasant morning air. Nice menu. Food was tasty and well prepared. Friendly server. Reasonable prices. All in all a nice breakfast spot. read more

Sunny Side Up Breakfast & Lunch - Power breakfast with chicken filet, egg whites, and fresh spinach. I really wanted French toast with sausages but decided to be good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped at this restaurant spur of the moment. It was around 10am and we weren't sure we would be able to get in but luckily they were able to accommodate my table of 3. The server wasn't the friendly but she was very efficient. She took our order without writing it down and the order came out correct! Everything was really good and tasted like they use really quality ingredients. The restaurant looks like it used to be an old house, and they sat us on the top floor so we had to go up several sets of stairs so consider that when deciding if you want to come. read more

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perfect breakfast and lunch spot. Angie was the sweetest waitress and enjoyed her service. would come again! read more

Sunny Side Up Breakfast & Lunch - Southern Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our breakfast was fabulous! I had the avocado toast and it was very tasty. The portions are huge too.

Server was a delight. Down to business and super fun. Food was excellent with generous portions. We had the Croque Madame and the Sunny Side Breakfast Bagel Sandwich. Both were delicious. Casual setting and great food/service. read more

Was a refreshing place for brunch. Large menu, friendly staff with quick up front service. Enjoyed the gratuity included and how well they noted. A little cramped would be my only negative but did not influence the experience. An easy yes if asked to go again. read more

The food and service was good but be WARNED! Even if you are an individual customer they automatically add an 18% gratuity on your bill. I did not notice it the waiter said nothing. I accidentally tipped him about 22% separate from the bill. read more

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