This is my favorite breakfast place in the city. I've moved a few miles away and probably won't make the trek unless I'm in the neighborhood (I just don't feel like doing a whole lot of moving in the morning). The staff is friendly, the food is good, and the atmosphere comfortable. I love their back patio. Really though, the five stars are for one thing: the Smokey Mountain Eggs--biscuits and gravy topped with eggs and bacon. Whoa. Hangover cure heaven. And their hash browns can only be described as "dank." I'm a bit of a diner hash brown addict, and these greasy well-browned hash browns really do it for me. And they have Intelligentsia coffee. It is always busy when I am there, and I eat breakfast late (say, 1pm). So anticipate a crowd, especially on weekends. oh, and this place has killer specials if the whole biscuits and gravy thing isn't your scene. yum. read more

Barely anyone in. Sat and waited for 15 minutes. Was acknowledged but ignored thereafter. Not even a coffee or water pour. Lost my patience after 15 and left. Can't rate anything other than the customer service. Which didn't exist. read more

We tried to give this place a chance but I wasn't impressed. We sat down to breakfast & upon taking out orders (egg that come with 2 slices of toast) I asked if it were possible to get a 1 wheat & 1 white. She shook her head & said, "We don't allow substitutions" I said I'd just pay for the upgrade to get a slice of wheat bread with the white bread. She said again, "No substitutions of any kind!" It just seemed odd, I was offering to PAY for the bread- which is ridiculous since my meal came with 2 slices of toast...and I asked for 1 white & 1 wheat. I'm not sure why it's an issue but apparently, there's no substitutions of ANY kind at all. IF I'm offering to PAY for it, what's the big issue? EDIT **I'm not sure how or why the owner is acting this way as a response to my review but- I didn't LIE about anything nor do I have an agenda. My family & I were there this past weekend & this DID HAPPEN. Maybe they need to be more in tune with what their waitresses are TELLING people. She REFUSED my substitution flat out saying they didn't allow it & if she claims she did, she's a liar. It appears to be upsetting to the owner, but as much as it may pain the owner to hear. I'm not lying, sorry. Instead of calling every negative review a lie, they need to be a little more professional & listen to the problems instead of ignoring them. I'm not out to ruin anyone business. What's the point of yelp if you can't be HONEST about a business without them going off? read more

This is my neighborhood go-to place. My husband loves the Smokey Mountain Eggs, which are biscuits, eggs, sausage gravy and bacon. I am a fan of the omelets, like the spinach and feta one I had yesterday with a side of hash browns and crispy bacon - yum. We devoured it, along with fresh squeezed orange juice, and we left full and happy. read more

On our way home after a great weekend in Chicago, we wanted to fuel ourselves with a healthy breakfast. Using Yelp we found this hole in the wall gem. Of note, the coffee is fair trade and super tasty--available free with a Yelp check-in offer! I wanted something simple, so opted for eggs, toast and hash browns. The server was great with recommendations and the food was served hot and quickly. Very happy we stopped here! read more

Sunrise Cafe - Seating area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great spot for a no frills brunch. Don't feel like waiting an hour plus for some fancy organic free range vegetarian-fed braised pork belly brioche whatever? This is your spot. Straight up diner type food served up by some of the nicest ladies in town, no joke. read more

Really enjoyed both food and service. My family ordered five different items, and every single one of them was a huge win. Check out the "specials" board before ordering off the regular menu! Also, they work with you really well with special requests, allergies, and add-ons. The only reason it's not a 5-star review is because they did not offer any espresso drinks. You may call me spoiled, but I cannot comprehend a breakfast restaurant that cannot sell me a cappuccino or an espresso. Everything else is fantastic! read more

Sunrise Cafe is probably one of the best things that has ever happened to me. At this point in my life "brunch/breakfast" has become pretty much synonymous with "sunrise cafe". I wish they had more tea options, as I am not much of a coffee drinker, but other than that - I tip my cap to thee, Sunrise. Eat attack - this Sunday. I hope you're ready... because I sure am. read more

NEVER BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED. My boyfriend and I ordered smoked turkey sandwiches to go only to open the container, and be outraged that they charged us 7.50 for a piece of cheap wheat bread with a few pieces of turkey between it with a side of mayo, two limp pieces of lettuce, and one slice of tomato. It looked like something you would hastily put together for a 4 year old. If I had the time I would have taken the food back and demanded a refund. How this place has 4 stars is beyond me. HATE. read more

What a joyful surprise this spot was. Tasty scrambled tofu and shredded hash browns with veggie sausage. Old school friendly atmosphere. Extremely Yummylicious ‼‼‼ read more

Service is good, but the food here is mediocre. Nothing really stood out as great. read more

Sunrise Cafe - Country skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We've never dined in, but have ordered several times, the breakfast menu is great, huge selection and ordering eggs for delivery can be difficult but they have always come prepared correctly. For some reason though through delivery our order is always incorrect, the food is still great, but I couldn't tell you why we are always getting the wrong order. Will continue to order read more

In a nutshell, It's decent greasy diner food. I've definitely had better, but it's cheap and the food is pretty tasty. My sunrise special was good, but my gf got a skillet, which was not very good. The veggies were barely cooked and it was way too greasy. Also, they weren't too busy when we went, and it took a while for them to bring the food out...some was burnt read more

Just- OK. Ate there for the first time today...and while my experience was not terrible, it definitely could have been better. The good: Better than average coffee, cozy atmosphere, decent diner food The bad: unfriendly service verging on rude..no one greeted us upon walking into the restaurant, all of the staff members looked miserable to be there..and our waitress just seemed annoyed to be serving our table. Probably won't be back based on the service alone. read more

Last April we made the decision to install a tracking device on my grandmothers ankle. She just kept wandering off. Lucky for us - last Tuesday she wandered right into the Sunrise Cafe located in the heart of the Ukranian Village. We tracked her down and since we hadn't eaten yet we set down to a wonderful breakfast lol - it was quite a spread and although we were all a little rattled that grandma had escaped again - we found a wonderful little place that we'll dine at for years to come. read more

I just went to Sunrise after living nearby for a year. I have been missing out. Its pretty cheap, very tasty, and a small, cute place for breakfast. They have really good fresh squeezed orange juice, and toast that comes buttered and toasted well-the way it should be. I had the special, egg, cheddar, and sweet pepper scramble and it was great. They even have a choice between regular, turkey, or soy sausage. Soy sausage is hard to come by in a no-frills cafe, and thats awesome! ---------- edit 6/30/05--------- I made it 5 stars because upon going back several times, I just love this place more! read more

This is a place that I'll definitely be bringing my parents to when they come to town. The dive diner atmosphere is a bit more homey than most and the specials are usually always where I find my selection. Very cozy atmosphere and there usually is room in the outdoor patio. Somehow, I always manage to make it in here minutes before hoards of people become congested at the small entrance. The Smokey Mountain Eggs are my go-to backup plan if no specials catch my eye, but lately I've been going with the Gourmet Breakfast Sandwhich. It's a thick slice of lean ham, smoked slice of gouda, scrambled eggs, all between a buttery croisant. That, plus a side of hashbrowns, and you won't be disappointed. It's a shame that my Kosher friends can't enjoy this sandwich, or anything that I order for breakfast. Once my face is regular enough there, I'm sure that I'll be greeted with a pitcher of iced tea. Oh yes, they do have iced tea. That always a ton of bonus points in my book. The only gripe I would have is that Cholula isn't available. I'll just have to bring my own. read more

Reasonable prices, friendly service, it's almost never a problem to get a table, and there's sufficient greasy deliciousness to destroy even the most fiendish hangover. The food is exactly what you would expect it to be, so I'm not going to offer lavish descriptions of each course. Nor am I going to act all surprised and offended that diner food is - well, diner food. It's good, you'll like it, and it's a relaxed place to spend a Sunday - or especially weekday - morning. I suppose I could quibble that the white gravy is evidently not even remotely house made. But then I'd have to quibble about the fact that y'all Midwesterners think it's acceptable to put sausage in white gravy. Then I'd have to quibble that said gravy is served on something (delicious and surely deadly) called "Smoky Mountain Eggs" - a slice of Tennessee and North Carolina that could only be found at Damen and Chicago. Except that after 16 years in the Midwest, I've come to like this thing you Midwesterners call sausage gravy. And I do like Sunrise. read more

We stopped in here this morning after leaving my gf's new apartment in search of breakfast. So glad we actually decided to go in here! A typical breakfast restaurant with a lot of Mexican options (huevos rancheros, chilaquiles, breakfast tacos etc). I had the breakfast tacos, which were pretty good (served with beans and rice) and my gf had the chilaquiles, which were AMAZING. Extremely fast service. As in, we ordered our food, and received it within 2-3 minutes. No joke. The place was packed, so they serve people quickly and get them out just as fast, but not in the sense that we were being rushed or anything. Friendly servers with good recommendations. If you want some breakfast, come here! read more

This place totally reminds me of a spot out in the middle of no-where (where I'm from) that was decorated with a lot of the same "country kitchen" garb, waitresses that you can't even tell are a waitresses and the overwhelming smell of frying butter wafting throught he air. Shockingly, I was not hungover when I went this fine Sunday morning (also, might add, up before noon!) and can give a real-time, un-half alseep view of the breakfast here. Had the Western Omlette and had them add some feta cheese -- delish. Top off with fresh OJ and a ending bill that didn't kill the budget, good stuff and highly recommended. read more

A hidden gem for breakfast and lunch in Ukrainian Village! Super affordable, good laid back service, cute diner decor, no pretense. They also serve Intelligentsia coffee! I dig this place. Bonus points for no wait at prime Sunday brunch time. I'm a fan. Reminder: This place is cash only! read more

This is what a greasy spoon is all about. Regular, delicious food from a diner with all your hipster necessities. They've got soy sausage for the vegetarians, and Intelligencia coffee for the bean snobs -- don't peg Pubert as a complainer, we've been known to get the soy meat and we love the coffee. The waitresses are always fine and there's a beefy busboy, so you've already got a killer staff to take care of you. The decor exudes greasy spoon but they give it a twist with holiday-specific decorations and lights. The place is lined with booths and a communal line of tables sits in the center of the room. They pack the people in and always seem busy when we go, which is usually weekend brunch. Oh, and in the summertime there's a great little unexpected patio and that, my friends, is fine. The food is consistent and good; we usually get an egg sando or chilaquiles, but they've got pretty good huevos rancheros, eggs florentine, and always have a clutch special. Another specific highlight is the hash browns; they do hash browns shredded and fried, rather than home fries, which is very necessary for a cheap-o diner. We don't want the home fries, baby, just the shreds. So Sunrise is the place to be in the morning, but we've got to admit here the one downfall of the place -- if you're sitting up front, you will be subjected to the constant line of cars pulling into the McDonald's across the street. Sunrise can't control this little foible, obviously, but take that into consideration. One time we saw some dude's wheel fall off his car while pulling into Ronald's. All he wanted was a hot apple pie, but his dang wheel came off. Subsequently, the customers that came after him had to roll over the sidewalk to get their Quarter Pounder or whatever. Can't stop them from getting the fix. Sunrise can't help it. Good cheap food. Chances are you'll sit elbow-to-elbow with a cop; safe choice for your brunch fix unless you did something wrong last night. read more

Great little area breakfast/lunch diner, covers all the basics well and very affordable--fulfills my criteria for a great place. A little awkward when the place is full, you are basically standing over the end table and watching them eat while you wait, but its a small physical space which also makes it more intimate. Compared to all the other equivalent bruch type places, this one is quicker seating and faster service. read more

I've eaten at Sunrise a handful of times with mixed results. As mentioned in at least one prior review, the chilaquiles were quite good. Sadly, most of the other items I've had here have been mediocre at best. That said, it's still better than your going to find anywhere else on the block. If you are in the hood and stumbling out of bed for some breakfast, it's worth a shot to check out Sunrise. read more

I came here for breakfast on a Sunday. It was full, but not crowded and there was no wait. Our waitress was so friendly and spunky. I really liked her and her service was great. I had the biscuits and gravy with eggs and bacon. Such goodness. It was rich and salty, just the way I like it. Definitely only ate half of it and ate it again for breakfast the next day with some greens so there was something healthy to make me feel better. The biscuits were fluffy and you can taste the sausage in the gravy. I do not like sausage gravy where it is all white with pepper and just tastes like salty cream. Their gravy was good. I asked for over medium eggs and they were cooked perfectly. Exactly the way I like them. They were quick to refill my coffee, and I drink a lot of it. I would come back here. Solid breakfast/brunch place. read more

Went for brunch with friends - first thing to know: CASH ONLY. Okay, now that we've covered that.... Pretty good for being a diner, actually. I got the veggie omelette, which didn't change my life - but then again, I knew I was going a boring route :) It would have been great with some avocado in it, just a thought. What was super exciting is they let me change out my hash browns for tater tots. Yum-O. My one friend got the black bean burger and loved it. I had food envy - recommend it! I'm a bit of a juice snob, and ffor not being fresh-squeezed, the OJ was still decent. Our server was great - liked her a lot. Good with helping us choose items from the menu, and good at details like making sure my toast was buttered. Will come back - am told they have a chicken wrap that is rockin. read more

Sunrise is my go to spot for breakfast. They serve breakfast and lunch daily from 7am to 3pm. They offer your typical breakfast plates - eggs, pancakes, waffles just to name a few and lunch items such as sandwiches, salads, and burgers. A bonus for you Intelligentsia fans, they exclusively serve Intelligentsia coffee. It looks like your typical diner but is a true hidden gem with their top notch service and delicious home made meals. They recently have adopted the cash only policy so be sure to hit the ATM before you come. In case you forget, they have an ATM in house. Best breakfast item is the Smokey Mountain Eggs - biscuits with sausage gravy topped with 2 eggs any way you want it (my preference: over easy) with 2 slices of bacon on top. The Smokey Mountain Eggs by far put themselves in their own category and has all the other breakfast places beat. I am forever a dedicated patron :) To read more about Sunrise Cafe, visit my food blog at http://julialikestoeat.com/ read more

Great little breakfast spot in the neighborhood. Solid food on all accounts, at a decent price. Service is always quick, and I like that there is usually no wait or very short wait. A hidden gem in the back is their outdoor patio! I don't think many people know about this, and maybe I shouldn't write about it.... It's nothing too big but nicely shaded with trees, who doesn't like eating outdoors? read more

Sunrise cafe is a great little breakfast place. I go there a few times a month and have never been disappointed in either their food or service. It's typical breakfast fair - so if you need some sort of $14 pancakes with a mimosa, it's not gonna be for your highness. There omelettes are yum, and the country fried steak and eggs is killer. You can read all the reviews .. but here is all you need to know .. Cops love this place, and are in there all the time. If you don't know - cops only go to places with good food. The only funny thing about this place is the owner/manager guy .. he is like quiet, reclusive, and just sort of odd.. Which is fine .. you just normally see overly outgoing extroverted people running a breakfast cafe. read more

Quick, cheap and delicious. I'd much rather go here than a fancy brunch establishment (Though I do love fancy brunch, don't hate). I especially love Sunrise during the summer because they have a lovely patio. Order the chilaquiles or the heuvos mexicanas. You won't be disappointed. read more

I came in for an iced tea and got talked into trying their chilaquiles... O. M. G. They were AWESOME. You would never expected such flavor from this little place with a name like Sunrise Cafe; I typically would have gone after some eggs and has browns or something like that. But the Chilaquiles are the best I've ever had. Great mix of flavors and textures with the homemade tomatillo sauce as the rockstar. It was both creamy with surprising crunchy bits of tortilla slathered with egg and cheese and delicious sauce. The beans and rice sides were great compliments as well. I don't live anywhere near Ukrainian Village, but I will venture out there just to this meal again. Oh, and the service was friendly with enough sass to keep you smiling. Highly recommend. read more

Great place in the neighborhood to grab brunch. My husband and I walk here and the food did not disappoint. My husband had a breakfast sandwich with their soy sausage and a side of hash browns that he really enjoyed. I had some of his hash browns and almost wish I had ordered a side of my own they were so perfect and crispy! I had their French toast special- cinnamon swirl with 2 sunny side up eggs and a side of the most delicious sausage ever. They refill your coffee without you having to ask and service was quick. We'll be back! read more

Same as many others, we stopped here to go to Whisk and saw that it was closed. Luckily this place was a BYOB and right next door! We drank mimosas and had a great breakfast at very fair prices. Our server was super friendly too. read more

This is how we do it on Saturday morning. She always gets breakfast tacos and I'm pretty much a garbage disposal. Not that this place is garbage. I love it there. I'll just eat most things on the menu. Special shout out to the Smokey Mountain Eggs and the burgers. I love the burgers. It's got a real family vibe among the staff. They treat you like a human, which is nice. It's just good news all around. I look forward to many Saturday mornings to come. Now for a nap. read more

Great food in Ukrainian Village! It's a casual diner with a great soul. Tofu scramble is probably the best in the city! Biscuits are fresh. Great variety for non-veg and veg alike. You won't be disappointed. The staff is very prompt and helpful! We will definitely be coming back here! read more

Do NOT order from this place!! What a hassle!! I was trying to order from Sunrise Cafe that's in my area. The linc took me to this restaurant and I called. The VERY rude lady said you have to place the order online. So I followed the props. I ordered and paid . I realized this was the wrong location and I called her back . She again was VERY rude and said I was NOT getting a refund.. and that the orders are taken by an outside company. I called wix .. they called back. They said it was up to the restaurant to call THEM to say if the refund would be given as they were ONLY the people that helped create the website!! So I called the rude lady back.. and she said.. I notified the owners.. nothing else I can do.. too bad.. have a great day!! I will NEVER order from this place!! What HORRIBLE customer service and to have such an ignorant person answering their phone!!! Do now I'm out $26.70 and no food... AND had to deal with this ignorant woman THREE UPDATE!! : I hope everyone sees what type of person this owner is!!! I clearly said the website took me to the wrong one.. and I tried to cancel. He called ME lazy?? How about take your OWN orders instead of having some website people do that?? The location wasn't ANYWHERE near me!!! It's called CUSTOMER SERVICE jerk!!! I hope you go bankrupt... read more

UPDATE: Just went back the other day and they are now taking visa/mastercard and are BYOB! read more

Needed to add another star after becoming addicted to their delicious and buttery pancakes. I get them to-go at least once a week - explains the 10 lbs I've put on! read more

Alice!!! 2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 pancakes and hash browns coming Right up! That's right, quickest breakfast in my entire life! Our party also had fresh squeezed OJ! Belgium waffles with real strawberries and whip cream optional. My hubby had steak and eggs w/hashbrowns. Steak was nice and charred, cooked perfect. The hashbrowns are the basic shredded potato, the crisp I love without being burnt. This diner is like being at grandma's down home food that inexpensive, fast and great friendly service. A no thrills diner that's worth checking out! read more

I give Sunrise 4 stars because Hallelujah there is a diner in my neighborhood!!! What does Chicago have against eating BLTs and seasoned fries at 8am? Sunrise is quaint and has a pretty simple menu. For breakfast I recommend anything with a Mexican flair. Their chorizo is yummy and salsa is fresh. Lunch you can't go wrong with seasoned fries next to any of their sandwiches. read more