I live just two blocks away from this lovely restaurant and I wish I had the time and money to come here more often! The menu is massive and everything that I have tried has been delicious. I ordered the BLTSMA, or the BLT with avocado on multigrain bread. I paid $2 extra for the yummy sweet potato waffle fries. I also had a pumpkin spice latte. The restaurant is spacious, modern, and sun-filled. They have a free parking lot and valet parking. The staff were kind and attentive, even though I came an hour before closing on Labor Day. Service was quick as well. I will continue to walk over here whenever I want a quick breakfast or lunch, either by myself (like I did today) or with my family! read more

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Always consistent as is the service. The wait is real but relative to time and day. The food is so good. Got options even for vegetarian. The portions are great not too much but you won't leave hungry. What you do have to pay attention to is all the up charges. This was a little annoying. More than expected. Otherwise I do recommend this brunch spot read more

If I happen upon the city of Rosemont again, I will be sure to hike on over to this spot. The food was exceptional, as was the service. The dining areas (inside & out) were teaming with tables filled with patrons teaming with conversation and pleased palates (apparent from the smiles during & after their meals). My son and I ordered the veggie skillet +ham w/ toast and the skirt stake skillet w/ cakes, respectively. We loved the chunky potatoes that seemed roasted prior to their union with the eggs and other toppings. The pancakes were light and fluffy (if that makes sense). We were truly pleased with our meals but the star of the show was the service we received. From the moment we walked in we greeted and seated promptly. Our waitress (Katlyn or Kaylyn - apologies in advance for the misspell) was a rockstar. She handle her busy section effortlessly, was very engaging, helpful and polite. I'll reiterate - if I'm ever back in town, I'll definitely stop by! read more

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Great lively place for brunch! We could have sat outside on the patio but opted for the indoor space. Our server was very attentive and patient as my partner ended up ordering the biscuits n gravy(my fav) so I went and checked out the lunch side of the menu and found a Monte Cristo..mmm with a side of sweet potato waffle fries ($2 xtra) I saw a sweet case when we walked in and wanted to try the cute little chocolate topped treat. I was a Greek sweet. They make some items in house and others the source from local places. All in all, it was a delicious and delightful dining experience this Saturday at Noon. We will be back to try other items on their GIANT menu. read more

Sweet Cafe - Breakfast menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My daddy went here the other day. He raved how good the food was as well as how well the waitress, Stasi was very attentive and was very helpful with any questions. He also said that the food was wonderful and the place was very hospitable. read more

Sweet Cafe is a cute and perfect place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. It's brightly lit and our server was so patient and helpful. I ordered the vegetarian skillet. My friend ordered the south of the border Benedict. And we shared an order of the ricotta pancakes - our server suggested we do a side order if we didn't want a full stack and I'm glad she presented that as an option. The food was great, our coffee stayed hot, and we even got coffee to go before we left! There's a small lot that we were able to park in since we got there early (8:30 on a Sunday morning). They will valet your car if the lot is full. We had a great experience here. read more

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I've been here maybe 2 times before but it's been awhile. I decided to come here for breakfast today because I've been giving every breakfast spot around the neighborhood a try. We were greeted and sat down quickly. Seating is very open, no privacy really. Our waitress was polite gave us time to look over the menu. Food came out pretty quick Food was ok, not my favorite. In my opinion everything on my breakfast plate tasted like cheap imperial butter, the eggs were watered down and tasted like cheap butter. I didn't mind paying the extra five dollars for the corn beef hash until it came out, it's was very obvious it was from a can & also tasted like cheap butter, The potatoes were oddly cut and flavorless except for the cheap butter taste, We also had Memphis biscuits and gravy with sausage patties, now I know it's hard to make biscuits and gravy look appealing ,but it was overly seasoned super salty and way too much of either oregano or Italian seasoning. It almost tasted like pizza. read more

Sweet Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Loved this spot in Jefferson Park! The food was really good, and I recommend the Chicken and Waffles, Crème Brûlée French Toast, and La Mexicana. My favorite was the Chicken and Waffles because the sauce paired so well with the breaded chicken. Service was great considering how busy it was on a Saturday morning. Our waitress gave thoughtful suggestions and was very kind. I also loved the natural light in the space, it was such an amazing start to my day! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good brunch spot in Jefferson Park! read more

Sweet Cafe - Chicken & Waffles, La Mexicana, Crème Brûlée Style French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been here a couple times now and me and my wife both agree that is a pretty good place for food. We've had breakfast both times. The food is always cooked well and looks delicious. Omg, the beef short rid breakfast bowl was so good!Of course the food actually taste delicious as well. The service was professional. Our server was very nice and patient. They have complimentary valet parking (tip your valet guy). We will be back. read more

Sweet Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The menu was varied, the food was good,; the environment was absolutely chaotic! The noise inside was so loud that my friend and I literally had to YELL to hear each other. Chairs being moved, tables reconfigured. Insane. read more

I love this breakfast brunch lunch place . The server sets are most accomodating ! Friendly and kind to my sister with ADA needs . It's a family style type resturant . I like the patio indoor seating arrangement . Board menu things to choose from. Great signature coffees and petite desserts . read more

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Adult granddaughters split an order of buttermilk pancakes and were full after finishing - a young teen granddaughter demolished an order of French toast and loved it - and I ordered plain crepes - 3 were way too many and I didn't care for them - dry and flavorless. They did offer 3 others but all had cottage cheese inside, which I'd never seen and had no appeal. Place was clean and staff pleasant and courteous. Still, doubt I'd return when there are so many breakfast places from which to choose. read more

Solid option for breakfast. My uncle took my sisters here last time and decided to take all of us plus my cousin to check it out. It was a bit past 9am on a Monday so there were groups here and there but no wait for a table. Free coffee refills which was nice. I ordered the breakfast tacos: eggs, pico, chorizo, hold the sour cream. I added avocado and it came with salsa verde on the side. Generous on the eggs! Typically breakfast tacos can be kinda skimpy. I was pretty full! My table mates got: huevos rancheros, ham and cheese omelet with pancakes, one of the skillet bowls, and the sweet cafe egg plate (eggs, fruit, chocolate pancakes) with bacon. Food was delicious. Good portion sizes for the price. One of my sisters tried the hot chocolate. She enjoyed it! The server told us that she could get a to go cup if needed and that if we needed another refill on coffee to go we could do that too. Not bad! The server actually remembered my sisters although they hadn't been there in 4-5 months ish? Love that! Great service here! Not a ton of parking spots in their parking lot but there's lots of street parking. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I've been a huge supporter of SC since they opened. I haven't been in for a while and today we stopped in and I have to say I was tremendously underwhelmed. One of the people in my party ordered a Poe Boy sandwich and fries. The sandwich was cold and lacked flavor and the fries were cold. I had an omelette and another person had a veggie omelette. The food was disappointing. The service was average and the price was high. To say I was surprised would be accurate. C mon guys , I know you can do better ! read more

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Extensive menu with breakfast + lunch options. Good food; staff are friendly. Parking is tough, but it's Chicago. read more

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The food was amazing. We had a group of 10 people. And on some of us having an Airport schedule. On a Sunday morning they were amazing! Attentive and friendly and nice. The space is lovely and has a very vibrant field with lots of window windows. read more

Went there for the first time recently. The food was ok, I ordered the guiltless omelette and I thought it could be better but most of my family enjoyed their meals. However, my dad ordered coffee and there was a lipstick mark on the rim, the waitress apologized and said she didn't see it but how did that even happen?!! So gross! I couldn't enjoy my meal after that because I kept thinking about what else was dirty. Overall, I don't think I'd come back... read more

Visited 11/09/2024: I came here for breakfast with my friend on an early Saturday morning. Upon entry, I checked in and was seated. Chileeee the decor, ambiance and scenery and quite gorgeous. I mean whoever did the layout, did an amazing job. There's also a bakery to the side when you first enter. Looks like something out of a magazine. Our server was sweet and patient with us as we selected what we were interested in. I decided on the Mediterranean Benedict. Our food arrived to us fairly quickly. I liked the dish but I felt the benefit lacked depth and texture. It all felt slimy and squishy. I believe chopping up the spinach instead of globs of it would've helped. I didn't feel the flavors meshed together. They just sat on top one another. The hash browns could've been cooked/ grilled much longer and a pinch of salt couldn't hurt. I'm inclined to return to try another dish and a pastry as the portions I saw from other tables were quite large. read more

Sweet Cafe - Mediterranan Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered a Lox Platter, and mom ordered a BLT. Service was great however when the food came out we had an issue with mom's plate. Mine was great, but mom's lacked Bacon, the most important component of this dish! They only put two mealy slices of bacon on the sandwich. When I inquired with the server if this was the proper portion, she returned from the kitchen with a yes. The USDA recommend a minimum of 3-4 slices per sandwich. As an Executive Chef of 35 years, I've never put a sandwich into the dining room with any less than 4 slices! Lord knows what else they're short sheeting us in in this cheap establishment! Be cautious! If you're not getting your true moneys worth, don't return, like us and all the friends we'll forewarn! read more

Decent enough food for a local place to go to and great atmosphere as well. Price is a little bit on the high side, but I'm gonna take another shot and go again to see if I can find something a little more tasty. It wasn't as pleased, but willing to give her another try. read more

Nice clean restaurant. When I came through the front door The host and I believe the manager or owner was at the front counter. They both looked at me very unfriendly. I was there alone so I was guided to the table. The server was very quick with serving me but the carnitas skillet I ordered was full of grease and had no flavor. Pancakes were good! As I left I saw the same manager/owner greet some incoming guests with a warm fuzzy hello! I felt insulted becuase I did not receive that type of greeting when I arrived.I won't be back!!!! read more

Chose this spot for weekend breakfast with a friend who lives in Chicago. It was a nice halfway point via drive for the two of us. Parking was limited in their lot; certainly there is not enough parking to even half fill their dining room. When the bank next door is closed, they allow customers to use that parking lot as well. We had to use street parking. When we arrived, seating for our party of three was quick, just two minutes(!), and service was similarly fast. We ordered within 5 minutes of receiving our menus and the servers were good at checking in on us regularly. The food was delicious, especially my Brussels sprouts salad. The chorizo hash bowl was also a hit, but we found the veggie bowl to be drastically understated. Prices were low for a Chicago suburb and the food was fresh quality. Would absolutely return for some good eats and hometown corner restaurant atmosphere. read more

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My niece recommended Sweet Café, and it turned out to be a lovely choice. As soon as we walked in, the hostess greeted us warmly and asked if it was our first visit. After confirming it was, she offered us the option of sitting indoors or out on the heated, covered patio. We chose the patio, which was comfortable and inviting. The menus arrived quickly--breakfast, lunch, daily specials, and a full coffee drink menu. Water was served right away, and we were asked for our beverage order. We decided on breakfast and chose the Denver omelet and the Mexicana omelet. Each entrée comes with your choice of fruit or hash browns, plus toast or pancakes. Our food arrived surprisingly fast. The hash browns were a bit overdone but still enjoyable. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, and my iced tea was refilled twice without needing to ask. The restaurant was spotless and had a steady flow of customers for a Tuesday mid‑morning, which says a lot about its popularity. As we were leaving, the hostess checked in to make sure everything was good--which it was. We definitely plan to return, especially to try their lunch menu next time. read more

This is a newer restaurant in Jefferson Park. The place still has the gleam of a brand new restaurant but it's been around for seven or eight months now. It was a surprise to me given there was a fair number of tables in and outside the restaurant. You might be tipped off by the name but their menu leans heavily to the sweet side. I didn't feel like anything sweet at the time so opted for something savory and it was very good. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying something else, from the longer section of the menu. There is a small parking lot, and there's also some street parking around the place too. read more

Great new place - many food options - didn't have an appetite but kids did - we'll be back to try the eggs read more

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Great food and prompt service. Nicely remodeled restaurant. Staff is very friendly. Great for breakfast.

Food: 8/10 It took about 10-20 minutes for the food to arrive. The ham off the bone had a smoky and a bit sweet flavor. Best ham that I've ever eaten! The chicken paired well with the sriracha aioli sauce, and the waffles became spicy after putting the spicy Memphis syrup on top of it. The guiltless omelette was delicious and had many sorts of vegetables and meats put in it. The steak and eggs were juicy and woke me up in this beautiful morning of St. Patty's day. Lastly, the Nutella crepe satisfied my sweet tooth craving and had a lot of strawberries in it. Every dish was presented beautifully for a breakfast house. Service: 10/10 We were seated right away! Hostesses were very kind and attentive. Ambiance: 10/10 It was very brightly lit and very modern inside. There was even outdoor seating! The bathrooms were surprisingly nice, just be wary of its size, because each bathroom is a half circle. read more

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This was an overall great experience. The service was very fast and food was so yummy. The servers were all so kind and helpful. . They also offered complementary valet parking which is amazing. read more

Sweet Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is freaking awesome, great portion sizes, hot to table and flavorful. Vanilla latte A+, non of these burnt espresso taste. Wait staff on their game. Try it out. Try the Carnita skillet before it's off the menu. Open, airy and bright read more

Came here for a Sunday brunch. It was packed when we arrived and it continued to get packed as we were enjoying our breakfast food. The service was quick with putting in your order, getting your food out, and having you pay. The restaurant itself is modern style with a hint of warmth vibe. Great place to come for a breakfast/brunch with friends and family. read more

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I've been coming here for several months now and it is always excellent! I've tried many of their dishes including omelettes, pancakes, crepes, skillets and their Greek Freddo cappuccino! Love this place and Kathy is the nicest waitress! I love that they also have a huge selection of fresh juices and coffees! Modern environment and very comfortable seating too! read more

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It was my second visit to this restaurant and it was a very good experience. We had a family brunch. I ordered the berry crepes. My brother had the corned beef sandwich, his wife had the Monte cristo sandwich and my nephew had the Denver omelette. Everyone enjoyed their meal, the service was excellent. We will definitely return. read more

Sweet Cafe - Berry crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here about a week ago, and it was a pretty good experience. The food was MUCH better than the service we had. When we came here, it was pretty busy because public schools were on spring break, so many families were enjoying their day off together. This made the parking lot packed, as well, and honestly, the parking lot for this place is kinda a nightmare. It's small, and the rows are close together, so it's hard to get in and out of the parking spots, especially because cars are constantly coming and going. When we walked in, my mom and I were meeting our friends here, so we told the nicest hostess that. She suggested that she could seat us at a table instead of having us wait on the bench at the front of the restaurant, so we were seated at the last open booth table. All 4 of us fit comfortably at the table, but it is important to note that this restaurant is small inside. You do end up sitting fairly close to the tables next to you. I ordered a mean green juice (9 oz for $3.5). It was delicious and had kale, spinach, romaine, green apple, cucumber, lime, and pineapple inside. Such great flavors combined! My mom and her friend ordered Bloody Marys, but when they came to the table, our waitress who also made the drink, filled the cup so high that the drink spilled onto the table and all over the cup itself. She didn't even grab anything to clean up the table until my mom asked for napkins... That was red flag #1 for the waitress. As for food, all 3 people I was with ordered Denver omelettes ($15). They all enjoyed it, especially the ham that was inside. It included green pepper, onion, ham off the bone, and Wisconsin cheddar cheese. The omelettes also come with a side of toast, pancakes, breakfast potatoes, or hash browns. I ordered the Veg Head ($12), which was absolutely magnificent. Everything was fresh, and the textures worked well together, such as the crunch of the greens combined with the soft pita and smooth hummus. This pita comes with organic mesclun greens, sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes (which I excluded from mine), green peppers, onions, hummus, and Gruyere cheese. I will crave this again, so I know I will be back here for it. During our meal, our waitress wasn't attentive and seemed to skip our table multiple times while going to others instead. She also took a while to give us our check because she never checked back in with us after we got our food, so we had to wave her down. But she acted sweet and nice when she gave us our bill so she could get a nice tip LOL. Overall, I would come back here again, and it's conveniently located. The food is delicious and I would recommend it to others. The service needs to get better, especially because it's such an intimate and small place, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt, and maybe she was just having a bad day. I'm not sure what her name was, but she was an older lady. read more

Sweet Cafe - Veg Head - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant has only been open a few months and I have already visited about 6/7 times. It's officially my new breakfast spot. I have tried several things on the menu and all are delicious. My personal favorite are the biscuits and gravy or crepes. Service is quick and good. The newly remodeled location is nice. Seems busy with tight parking lot but haven't had a wait yet. read more

Sweet Cafe - Denver Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid place for brunch. Tables turn around pretty quickly so that on Mother's Day we didn't have to wait too long. Lots of delicious options. I had the Southern Benedict, which interestingly came on four biscuit halves, two with sausage patties and two with the poached eggs. Hubby enjoyed his omelette, and pancakes were delicious and fluffy and not too sweet. The ambiance is bright and modern. There are high chairs but no boosters for kids. Only two bathrooms (both gender-neutral), which isn't really enough for the number of tables there. Parking lot is small and cramped but we managed to find a spot. read more

Sweet Cafe - Southern Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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02/16/24 - I finally made it to Sweet Cafe for breakfast. This use to be Big Top for many years. I live right down the street about 2miles away I wondered what was going here. I found out one of my former colleagues was the architect on this project. Ivan posts many of their projects on Facebook so I knew this was coming. Ivan & his partner Manny have been very prolific with/many projects being built. Well Sweet Cafe is finally done & open about 16 days ago and I got a chance to stop by & check it out. The existing building was pretty hideous. Ivan & Manny created a beautiful new restaurant that is a welcome addition to my neighborhood. The exterior got a complete makeover & is a huge improvement to what was here before. The interior is a large spacious dining room can probably accommodate about 50 people. Very sleek w/2 large dining areas. One is in a brightly lit area w/a large glass wall facing the parking lot & Higgins Ave. The other large dining space is adjacent to the exterior space & is about the same size right by the serving station & kitchen I ordered the meat lovers skillet that came with pancakes or toast. The skillet is very good but a little too greasy. The bottom was swimming in oil (fat from the bacon & meat?). Like I said I had the meat lovers skillet that came with/bacon, ham, sausage, cheddar cheese & potatoes. I got the pancakes which proved to be too much for me to finish. Great job w/the restaurant Ivan & Manny nice clean brightly lit w/nice brown & tan tone interiors. The service &'food We're both very good & I will be back again if I can navigate the long journey from where I live (2 miles) read more

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Casual dining option with lots of seating. Very large menu with an abundance of breakfast, lunch and drink options. read more

Sweet Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has delicious food and all the servers are wonderful. Good vibes and yummy food to comfort your soul.

Big fans of the place. Got to meet some great people there, George and Stefania. This beautiful restaurant and very spacious with plenty of sunlight serving up some pretty good eats. This is a breakfast and lunch spot located where the old Big Top is, a lot of us were sad to see it go but Sweet Cafe is here to stay! There is a parking lot and plentiful street parking. Huge selection of breakfast and lunch options. We had the Nutella French toast which is my little boy's favorite, my favorite is the ham and eggs, the breakfast potatoes are absolutely delicious. They also serve soups and salads as well. All the food I have tried there is fresh and cooked to perfection. The service is top notch with a great location to boot! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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One of the best breakfast spots I've been too! Service is great , food is even better . I just wish they would add turkey bacon to the menu, I think a lot of people would appreciate it . read more