Food: We came for breakfast but will become regular. Huge portion, flavorful. We also ordered fresh squeeze juice and latte, all are amazing. Service: Quick and attentive, they also provided great suggestions about food, drinks. Ambiance: clean, a lot of seats, easy parking. Spent some time to talk with the manager too, nice and caring about customers. Overall: 5/5, will definitely back. read more

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A great place to eat, with a courteous and respectful staff. Some restaurants in the area "can and do" screw up breakfast, but not the Sweet Cafe. This is my go-to place for tasty breakfast fare and well-proportioned salads. The staff is attentive and always smiling, which creates a nice, professional atmosphere. Even when things aren't perfect, the staff and GM don't become "argumentative." They just try to identify the root cause so they can make improvements. My friend complained about cold hash browns once, and within a minute or two, he had a fresh plate of hash browns right off the grill. This place is worth a try. read more

The kitchen staff does a great job with the food, it was delicious and our server Cathy was great thank you. read more

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I've never had a bad experience here. All the food is good. The coffee is good. The cold brew is delicious.

This is a great place for a tasty breakfast. Menu options are varied and widespread. Great eating experience.

This is my third time coming since it opened. I had the chicken sandwich today and I really liked it. The service was great! They were very accommodating to us and I really appreciated that. It was closer to the afternoon when I went so it wasn't full like I know it is in the mornings. read more

Sweet Cafe - Grilled Chicken Sandwich Sweet Cafe Breakfat Potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Taking sweet moments to another level Sweet Cafe just opened up and not only does it look delicious but it also tastes delicious! look at all these yummy plates Nutella French toast, Denver omelette with hash browns, caramel apple pancakes , Chorizo hash, and a refreshing Bellini all the food was amazing and such a wonderful place for a group of friends and family to gather in!:)) The service was very sweet she made sure that everyone was taken care of! read more

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First time here and experience was 10/10! From the food to the service, everything was great! We had Ashley as our server, she had such a friendly attitude and took the time to go make sure we had the best experience! We got skillet bowls that were delicious! I would definitely recommend the iced caramel latte, it tasted so refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness! Will be returning again in the future read more

Sweet Cafe - Skirt Steak Skillet Bowl and Chorizo Skillet Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute breakfast spot. Went here on a Sunday morning around 1030 and were seated right away. I tried the chorizo Hash skillet bowl - it was good, but I think I enjoyed the side of pancakes more. My husband had a waffle loaded with fresh strawberries and blueberries; that looked delicious. We asked for plain chocolate chip pancakes for my child with chocolate chips on the side. They brought the chips on the side but drizzled the Pancakes with chocolate, which defeats the purpose of having them "plain." So, of course, I had to scrap off as much of the chocolate as I can so the boy would eat it. This place will be a go to option for future brunch spots. read more

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Food was great, although they forgot my avocado. I ordered Togo and the lady who took my order was pleasant! The restaurant had great ambiance. My food was hot and of good portion. I will definitely come back! read more

Great for no frills breakfast! This is a newly opened restaurant, stand alone construction with a parking lot. A very large, clean and inviting space. Like many breakfast only restaurants, it's walk-ins only. We sat down right away on Easter Sunday so I think it shouldn't be too much of a wait on most days. I didn't have high expectations but I was blown away by the taste of the food. We got the southern benedict, meat lovers skillet and pancakes. Phenomenal flavors all around. Service was friendly and attentive. The manager came by to do a service check as well. Then you go back up to the front to pay and we finished everything up in an hour. Like I said, when you want good breakfast, friendly service and an inviting space...this is the spot. read more

Was in the area. Just read about this restaurant opening up. Went to try it and it was good. It was busy in there. The parking lot is small so we parked on the street. The place is newly decorated and very spacious. There is a nice selection of food on the menu. The food we ordered was yummy! We will go back again soon. We even got to meet to owner and he stated that they just opened two months ago. He was very nice and checked on us as we ate. read more

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Overall food was ok. My wife raved about the organic greens and berry salad. My BLT was a bit disappointing. The tomato on it was literally cut in half and place on the sandwich. Too large to bite into. The service was good and the ambiance was nice. read more

Sweet Cafe - Halved Tomato on the BLT. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was good. Too noisy. If want to enjoy and have conversation this is not the place. Maybe it was the time I went. It was around noon. I would go back if it wasn't so loud. You need to talk very loud the hear people in your group. read more

The food is made fresh to order! It is always such a treat to try new things off of their menu. I think the food is priced high, but I think the quality and service is so good that it's worth it. The restaurant is new and very clean. I really like the art work above the patio. This spot is definitely worth trying! read more

Our server was amazing her name is Ashley, food was phenomenal and atmosphere was great. You must try this place. Thanks Ashley read more

Sweet Cafe - Denver Omelette with red potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great FOOD!!!! Great SERVICE!!!! Great PLACE!!!! I am beyond happy that we FINALLY have a place like Sweet Cafe in the area - We have been here now 4 times - and the food has been amazing every single time!!!! HUGE selection on the menu - and majority of items are ORGANIC ingredients!! And the breakfast potatoes - O M G!!!! The prices are great as well - I only wish that they would be open for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays - that's a bummer!! Can't wait to go back and try something new AGAIN!! My new favorite!!!! 5 stars read more

Love Mullys, chicken in a pita and greek potatoes are really good. I need to try some other things there but so far I have had no issues!

We've been here several times and recommended to others who've also been here. Everything has always been fresh, great tasting, and beautiful presentation. Clean place, nice & attentive staff, balloons for the kids at times. read more

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

I live just a couple of blocks away from the restaurant and I was so excited to come on opening day! The chicken and waffles were fantastic... The waffles were sweet and fluffy and the chicken was crispy and delicious. They were served with lots of warm maple syrup and whipped butter. I went to the Big Top Restaurant when it was open and the Sweet Cafe was very different. It was modern, open, and airy...with large windows and tons of natural light. The service was quick, friendly, and welcoming. I dined alone and brought a book to read. Even though it was crazy busy on opening day, I didn't feel rushed to leave or ostracized for eating alone. I can't wait to come here more often! read more

Sweet Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant sits where the old Big Top restaurant once stood. Totally remodeled and a fresh new look, its Brand new everything! Looks great , modern, fresh awesome views from wherever you sit and the food is very fresh and you taste it too, from the freshly squeezed strawberry/ orange juice, to the breakfast potatoes served as a choice over the hasbrowns, WOW! Had the cappucino- perfect! Fresh fresh fresh ! It was soo good that I didn't even have to add sugar. Also ordered a iced latte and again soo darn good, you won't go wrong with either choice. I ordered a bowl of the chicken noodle and guess what? Made fresh in house!! Not salty like those canned ones you get served at in the majority of restaurants! Broth was on point ash's the veggies/ chicken was FRESH!, I Ordered the Guiltless omelette and had them add Feta cheese and diced jalapeños with hashbrowns , and we also ordered the Mediterranean Benedict and oh my gawd how could is this. You can taste the olive oil used a spray I assume when they cook so not only is it healthier but tastes so much better overall for your health. The atmosphere here is second to none I've ever experienced and the atmosphere here is amazing! The staff here is all attentive, & very cordial , everyone here helps everyone. You may have your server at your section but you can see and feel the positive vibes/energy carried out from the minute you walk in at the host stand to the ones that bring the orders out to your table. Even ordered a pastry in the way out. It's Greek, looks like a macaroon but more like a tiny Boston cream and boy oh boy was it goooood, but too sweet but sweet enough to enjoy the freshness of it and chilled just right! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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A little bit overpriced but what can you do, good food for sure. And very good service, the employees there are super kind and helpful. The scenery was very nice and the vibe was calm. Its a little loud in some areas because of the echos, but its not bad at all read more

Sweet Cafe has definitely become one of my favorite brunch spots in Chicago. They make one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had! I also love their Greek frappe and freddo cappuccino. Food always is always so fresh and delicious! Will always be my go to spot for brunch for sure read more

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I have been to Sweet Cafe a few times and I had never had any issues. I loved their food and their servers. Unfortunately, I had a horrible experience this past weekend. I had set reservations for breakfast after our daughter's church dedication. The reservation was for 7 people at 10:30am. We arrived less than 10 minutes late and when I went to claim the table the host rudely told me they had gave the table away because we did not check in and we would have to wait. I was so turned off by the rude treatment that my family went elsewhere to celebrate the joyous occasion. This experience almost ruined the day. I will not be supporting this business any longer and it is unfortunate because I never had any problems until this past weekend. read more

So happy to welcome this cafe to the area! The restaurant is nice with bright windows. Hopefully they have an outdoor patio in the summer that's dog friendly... Coffee was tasty. Got the salmon benedict and my Mom ordered the berry crepes. Service was friendly and quick. We will be back! read more

Sweet Cafe - Salmon Benedict with hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great vibes, glad I went and will be back soon. Good service and friendly atmosphere. Everything was clean and new. read more

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

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Best breakfast place in this area for sure! I've been here multiple times and the food and service has always been excellent. The place is super clean and has great atmosphere. read more

Sweet Cafe - Berry Blast Pancake Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sweet cafe is a very trendy place with IG worthy food prep with the taste to match! I really hope this place gets more traction because we need these types of places to stay forever! read more

Stopped in for the first time. Nice place. I was greeted and seated right away. The Bussers were very attentive, brought me water, my decaf and picked up my plates. I had a Denver Omelette with potatoes and pancakes. I never had potatoes like that, they were very good. The food was great and so was the coffee. The coffee cream came warm and it made the coffee taste very good. I also liked the added touch of the cloth napkin. My only negative was the server, she had a pretty ruff personality, it was more of a truck stop server personality. The female Bussers are the ones who were really nice. I'll go back, I'll just make sure I sit somewhere else. One other thing that did bother me was a fee added to my bill called a "Service fee." Prices were on the higher side. read more

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

The food and service are excellent. They accommodated us since we are vegetarians. Ashley, our server, was amazing. She's friendly and very detailed. read more

We have been to Sweet Cafe three times since it opened and every time have been very happy with both the food and the service! The quality of the dishes is always excellent and the servers uniformly great! In particular, we like Sandee, who is a step above the average person who waits on tables. She is extremely attentive, and seemingly very interested in doing everything she can to make our dining experience nice. We very much appreciate this and think she-AND Sweet Cafe-deserve to be publicly applauded! read more

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

Yummy eggs Benedict, good hash browns. The service was good too. Nice place to have in the neighborhood!

I got the original eggs benedict but switched out the english muffin with the chive biscuits for an upcharge. Completely worth it!!! The breakfast potatoes was the best that I ever had. Very clean inside and the staff is very friendly. read more

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

This place is awesome! Our waitress was really nice and talked to us, the ambiance was great as well! There was a screened in outdoor section that was really cool. Last but not least the food was great! We had the Berry Waffles, Challah French Toast and the Greek Omelete, all were delicious. read more

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Great food. People and cleanliness! Can't go wrong here! Make this a sure go to for your breakfast needs!

Everything! The wait staff, the owners are all fabulous people! They seem to really care about you. The food is great! Im going through the entire menu & am very happy there are many favorites coming from my taste journey! The modern design of the restaurant on the site if the previous old big top restaurant is petite yet visually expansive. It feels like a green house with all of the light being brought in from all the wonderful glazing! Go there for fun people, great food & ambiance! read more

Let's say I was disappointed. Came in and was given a nice table by the window. We both ordered Ham and Brie panini $14 each. Nice size bread. As the the insides... It looked like 1 slice of del ham, 1 slice of Brie, 1 quarter of a slice of apple... Had to ask for soda refills. Wrong side brought with the one order. She did check what she had written. She had written it correctly. She just did not check the order before she brought it out. This is the part that really ticked me off. The waitress brought us the check and said you can pay at the cashier. About 10 minutes later she comes back and says she is leaving. We can just pay her. My thought was that she wanted us to pay her so that she could get her tip. She did say there was no rush in us leaving. She could have just told us she was leaving and we would have a different server. We gladly would have given her 20% of total bill. With that said, she went over to her replacement. Both of them looking at us obviously talking about us. I would bet she told her to watch for the tip as we had not given it to her yet. The restaurant at this point was fairly empty. She did not leave for another 15 minutes. Her replacement kept looking at our table as she walked by numerous times while attending to another table. While she looked for the tip, she did not ask to refill drinks, etc. The restaurant was fairly empty at this time. Needless to say we did not leave even 15% tip when we left. We live in the neighborhood. We will not be returning. read more

The staff at Sweet Cafe is always welcoming and provides excellent service. They are very attentive and make sure everything is to your liking. I appreciate the consistency. By far, Sweet Cafe is our favorite breakfast spot. Chilaquiles was terrific and aren't on the main menu. Therefore, have it before it's gone. Adobo Pork was so tasty, and the whole dish had a good balance of spice and seasoning. read more

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Good full service breakfast place. Recently opened in the renovated space that was formerly Big Top Restaurant. Weekends you can expect a wait and it is noisy and a little chaotic. Once seated, there really isn't a bad seat in the house, and the staff is well trained at this newly-opened point in time. Lots of action, high energy vibe, high density table layout. The parking lot does not seem nearly big enough, but was also newly constructed with the rest of the building. We will be back, as will the rest of the neighborhood and their extended families. read more

The location is the old Big Top restaurant, which been completely renovated and transformed into a nicer, newer breakfast/brunch spot. I went solo just to check it out and had the sausage benedict (I thought it was ok and sausage patties tasted like frozen patties you get from the store) with breakfast potatoes (these were good), side of corned beef hash (just ok, nothing special) and a green juice (good but pricey for the amount you get). Service was fine, waitress was nice and attentive, which you'd expect for a newly opened restaurant. I love that it's close to where I live and would go again to order some different things. I do feel the place is pretty pricey, the portions are nice and I'm sure they'll adjust. read more