A great spot for a casual brunch or a quick meal, offering a wide variety of options and generously portioned dishes--many of which are large enough to share between two people. The service was friendly and attentive, with staff regularly refilling drinks and checking in on us throughout our visit. The atmosphere was also pleasant and inviting. The menu features a nice mix of sweet and savory items. The ube pancakes looked especially appealing, and it's nice that you can order a single pancake instead of a full stack of four. They also offer coffee and matcha drinks; however, I would not particularly recommend the matcha. My boyfriend tried the banana pecan latte and really enjoyed it. The croissant breakfast sandwich was a standout--flavorful and well-prepared, and it comes served with a side of potatoes, which complemented the dish nicely. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience with good food, generous portions, and attentive service. read more

The Bongo Room - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Takes credit card. Limited hours, close at 2pm. There's bar seating and table seating. Can be really busy in the morning I like that you can buy one pancake or french toast instead of a stack. A stack is too much for me. Ube blueberry pancake- small size pancake- the white chocolate sauce was sweetness added over ube sauce was a nice touch Raspberry lemon French toast.- lemon compote was good. The French toast was average Feta eggs Benedict- uses fresh feta. Hollandaise sauce is super good. House potatoes on the side- well cooked, very soft. read more

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Writing an updated review for Bongo Room bc I'm always impressed w how the quality of food never drops. Walked in and got a table around 915 on a Saturday. They had two special drinks of the day, an orange/pineapple/mango juice and a watermelon mint lemonade. We got both and both were fuego. The juice was freshly squeezed and you can tell. We each also had a coffee, which was great. The lemonade was so refreshing too. I had the deconstructed lobster Benedict, he had the tomatillo scramble. The lobster Benedict is always good, and today was no different. The pancakes are such a treat and still just as good as ever. The tomatillo scramble was so fresh and tasty too. Service is excellent. The interior is inviting and clean. Bongo room still never misses. Easy pay to park right out front in the am hours. read more

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Excellent breakfast menu. A variety of delicious sweet pancake options as well as many other non-sweet options. read more

The Bongo Room - Lemon Blk Pancake Caramel Pretzel Pancks Chicken Sausage Side Bacon - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh how I wanted to really like bongo room. maybe their weekend brunch is better? Service was really great but the food lacked in flavor. The omelette didnt taste like much and was a bit dry. The lavender matcha was okay. Overally an okay experience but I wouldnt come back except maybr weekend brunch. I just happened to be in town so I wanted to try bongo room because i have been hearing about it over the years. read more

The Bongo Room - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Still hits the spot. Wish there were more locations still. The cremini omelette was so so good. We got one piece of a French toast with apple/pear- it was amazing. Def a perfect end to a meal. read more

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Cool art, cozy vibes, and incredible service! The food was a bit hit-or-miss, but Lola was a total rockstar and took great care of us. Worth a stop for the atmosphere and the friendly staff alone. read more

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The Bongo Room was a hit for us for brunch! The service was excellent and the servers were attentive and checked in on us frequently (we never ran out of water) without seeming overbearing. We were seated in a booth towards the back of the house near the service area, but the noise level was perfect, allowing us to chat and still hear one another. My chai latte came in a double walled coffee mug, so it stayed warm for the duration of breakfast (really appreciated this!). It had the perfect amount of sweetness and spice. My avocado toast on sourdough was exceptional! I get this dish as often as I can when I'm traveling and eating breakfast out, and this was one of the best! Fresh sprouts, radishes, and arugula, made for the perfect bite! My friends ordered the blueberry pancakes and although I'm not a fan of sweet pancakes, I had to indulge. The pancakes were fluffy enough to take on all of the sweetness and were packed with flavor. This dish is one I'd definitely only be able to share, but it was quite impressive! I loved the quirky artwork and the flare that the Latin music added in the background-it me happy dance with each delicious bite! Overall, one of the best breakfasts we had while we were in Chicago! read more

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The Bongo Room is always a solid choice for breakfast, brunch or lunch. We especially like the juices and the omelets but have also enjoyed the burritos, avocado toast etc etc I always find it odd that they only serve eggs benedict on the weekends but that's hardly a deal breaker. Friendly service, pleasant surroundings. Recommended ! read more

Had the French toast with pear and it was 10/10! I'm not usually a hot fruit type of person. But the meal was perfectly balanced between fresh and sweet. I was worried it would be too sweet, but it honestly tasted so fresh and light! Will definitely be getting this again next time I come! read more

The Bongo Room - French Toast with Pear - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I purchased a breakfast burrito and a latte for $35 (I was desperate for both) and unfortunately I won't again. The latte was standard and cost $6.50. The burrito... I thought I put no cheese but I must've forgotten. The cheese is on the outside. So unless you want greasy cheesy fingys I recommend eating this burrito with a fork and knife (I peeled it off). As for the contents. I paid an extra $5.50 for chicken sausage. And $1.50 for mushrooms. Perhaps the tortilla shouldn't be as big as it is so the quantity of the contents of the burrito isn't humiliated. The more I wrestled with the looseness of the flimsy wrap- the more it felt like I was eating a glorified quesadilla. I'm just thinking about how, if I had the time, I could go to the store and buy all the ingredients and make 3 fully loaded, stuffed taught, breakfast burritos for the same price. Also, what's a burrito without beans? The burrito could've used some greens as well, an arugula would be nice. There was no crunch, just a decent amount of smashed avocado (I prefer sliced). I will say, the mushrooms had great flavor. The beige cream dill sauce did not have great flavor. It's a little funny, because looking at the sauce, it seems like there are plenty of spices blended into the sour cream. I had to do a double taste to see if it was my taste buds or if it was the sauce that deceived me. It was the sauce. All in all I'm unfortunately unsatisfied with my burrito purchase. read more

The Bongo Room - Breakfast Burrito - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was top tier. Server was so attentive and the bussers were even more attentive. They were quick to give us napkins and help clean off the table due to a spill that was our fault. Food was PHENOMENAL. I can't even express how this might have been the best poached eggs on an eggs Benedict that's I've ever had. The portion size was huge. And I wish I would've just shared the plate. It was a super clean and welcoming and warm environment. Felt extremely welcomed. read more

The Bongo Room - Deconstructed Lobster Roll Benedict, mango iced tea - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best pancakes I've been going to this place for a long time bongo room has the most amazing and delicious tasty pancakes

Nothing much to say, I was not very impressed with the location and the food was average at best.

Bingo room never disappoints and is considered my favourite breakfast restaurant in Wicker! I enjoy their fresh juices, cappuccinos, breakfast and lunch items. I have had business lunch meetings here and dates with friends. The wait staff works as a team and the atmosphere is adorable and cozy. I have yet to have a dish I did not like. My all time favorite guilty pleasure is the white chocolate & caramel pretzel pancakes. read more

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Service and ambiance were spot on.Cost and food were not.All prices were about 20% to high in my opinion. Ordered a steak omelet and the beef was not steak,it was similar to overcooked round steak and had about 6 tiny pieces in it. Food was a bit disapointing. Server was great read more

A Wicker Park staple that I finally got the chance to try. Though a little bit of a wait, great service overall, with us seated in front of one of the windows so we could people-watch while we ate. A varied menu with great choices and multiple adult beverage options. The Vegetarian Croissant Sandwich, my order, was delicious! Buttery croissant, fresh ingredients, and a great portion for brunch. Definitely will return! read more

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We had brunch - burrito and French toast were great, but the cocktails were amazing! Perfect view of the street while we ate. read more

The Bongo Room - Breakfast Burrito, Pear & Apple French Toast - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wait was only ~15 mins for peak breakfast hours on a Saturday! I got the Italian breakfast sandwich and thought the focaccia was super soft and tasty. The sandwich itself was your standard egg and veg sandwich. I wish the side potatoes were crispier if anything. read more

Update 12/11/23 - I'm afraid this place is just a bit overrated. I like that they have fun pancake options and they're pretty good but $15+ and you can't make them into combos so if you want a balanced breakfast, you have to order two entrees. This time, my husband got the lobster Benedict and I got the ham and eggs and we shared the ube pancakes on special. They charged extra for ham and for egg whites. Our total after tip was $77 for two for breakfast, just kinda insane. My ham and potatoes were cold. Our potatoes were mushy and unappetizing. Especially after asking for extra crispy. Possibly the worst bfast potatoes I've ever had. The redeeming qualities: the ube pancakes were fun and different. Not super flavorful but good texture. My husband enjoyed his lobster Benedict. read more

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My husband and I came for brunch with our 10-month old. There is no room for strollers so may not be an ideal spot if you have a younger baby. It was very loud inside and packed but there was no wait which was great. We got our food and drinks pretty quick. The best items were definitely the ube latte and ube pancakes. They were not too sweet and had a nice ube flavor. The cappuccino and breakfast burrito were good but nothing special. The potatoes were okay. If you come here, I would recommend just going for the specialty items. read more

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Great but expensive, pancakes are tastey, omlette was excellent. Will come again on a special occasion read more

The Bongo Room - Identical twins Golden Birthday breakfast, 6 on the 6th celebration - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Our server was pleasant and friendly Our food was good and just know most dishes are not on the healthy side The plates are big so feel free to share read more

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Medi was our server and they made our day. Along with the food this service with amazingly delicious. As always bongo room was 10/10 read more

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I was really looking forward to eating here, but to my dismay, it was another mediocre brunch. Outside of the fact that they sardine pack the place making it feel both claustrophobia and unhealthy in the current climate, I'll focus on the food. The food on the table was BEEF, CREMINI, SPINACH & GARLIC HERB BUTTER OMELETTE: the omelet was good. If you Spanish in your omelets, you can't go wrong here. Inside the folder omelet was the beef, mushrooms and cheese. To me, the flavor just wasn't there. Personally, I feel like food needs to be flavored. seasoned, salted, etc. this was neither. Good idea. Bad execution CROISSANT SANDWICH: I assume they don't make their owns croissants there, but it was bone dry. Add the fact that is was also toasted and the sandwich just crumbled. The rest of it was fine. I admit, it was a fairly boring choice for a place with such interesting sweet options. But sometimes you want a classic. This just wasn't a hit either. WHITE CHOCOLATE & CARAMEL PRETZEL PANCAKES: this is the most popular item in the menu according to our waiter. I'll admit, I asked for the white chocolate and caramel Sauces on the side because I worried that altogether the pancakes would Be cloyingly sweet. What it did do is give me a peak underneath the curtain so to speak. The pretzeL baked right into the pancake itself. So there are hard chunks on one side of each pancake. The entire pancake was super dry. Tasting like a warm soft sweet bread slice. Having a pieces with all the sauces it delicious, but you really can't eat more than two fork fulls without looking for something to cut the sweetness. Personally, I think it needs something tart in the side. And that's saying a lot coming from me who can probably down an entire bucket of Costco sized read more

I like their pancakes..... Party of 3 Food was ok Staff mmmm slow afther third person came she order coffee then the server forget bring coffee for her Wasn't busdy just 4 tables and I have to waited to get the server atencion so he can bring the check........ read more

The Bongo Room - Coffee - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The vibe for this location is cozy and it's easy to get to from the blue line! Great food, especially the Ube pancakes (tasted like the latte) and their juices. The service was good, we were able to put our name down and they were very accommodating when some of my party was running late and I could sit at the bar as well. Surrounding the restaurant are so many stores in wicker so you can easily kill time while waiting for your table. read more

The Bongo Room - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is great!! The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are friendly and attentive. Then there is the food. I had the lobster roll Benedict and it was amazing! Perfectly poached eggs with lobster filling and brioche bread! My husband had the classic and loved it as well. Also they have no gluten free bread BUT they DO have gluten free pancakes! They also always have lots of fresh squeezed juice options. They don't take reservations but on sunday at 11am we didn't have to wait for a table of 3 but I can see them having a longer wait so be prepared. Just know that it is worth the wait and if you go on Sunday there is a farmer's market right behind the restaurant. read more

This place has been on my list for sooo long and I finally went. I wish they were open more often which is why I never got the chance to visit. First, the exterior of the restaurant needs a huge update. But the inside is pretty nice and cozy. They have cool artwork on the walls and lots of lego sets on display which is a unique touch! To drink we ordered the sunset mimosa, the guava and blackberry mimosa and an orange lemonade! All very refreshing! Their menu is pretty limited but I think they have more options during the weekend. One of their current specials are the ube pancakes which were FIRE! Coming from a Filipino, the ube flavor was perfect!! I recommend getting them before they're gone! I also got the turkey burrito and it was so filling. The turkey was very flavorful and actually spicy! read more

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Not my favorite breakfast spot in wicker park, but glad to check another restaurant off my list. We went in around 12:30 and was seated at the bar right away, which was nice. I ordered the sausage sandwich and my boyfriend got the lobster Benedict. The meals are 50-60% potatoes- heads up. The sausage was super dry and the pesto had soaked up too much into the bread. The Benedict was quite disappointing-extremely small and lacked seasoning and lobster flavor. Also blows my mind how they can charge an additional $2 for additional milk, making a latte nearly $7. Service was incredible and attentive however. Overall, there are better breakfast spots on the same street they can give you a bit more food than what you paid for. read more

The Bongo Room - Sausage sandwich, eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Out of towns there and my BFFs took me here. HANDS DOWN BEST BREAKFAST IVE EVER HAD! I ordered the smoked salmon Benedict and it was so good!!! The service was spectacular, and everyone has smiles as they leave. Music is upbeat but not loud. Great time-highly recommend! read more

The Bongo Room - Smoked Salmon Benedict - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food tasted really good and service was great, but I do think it was overpriced for what it is! read more

The Bongo Room - Pear & Apple French Toast - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Met friends here for brunch, and I unfortunately ate my food before they got there due to how long I was waiting, lol, however I took pics of theirs which looked really good as well. The staff were very friendly, comfortable seating, and my meal was delicious. I made my own omelette and added the breakfast potatoes to it. There was intriguing artwork in the space as well, and would love to take my teen here in the future. read more

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I love this place! The Bongo Room has been on my radar for years. Today, at approximately 11:00 a.m. I finally made it here. Why did it take me so long! When I entered, there was a good crowd (I'm guessing 90% capacity). The place had a nice mix of families, friends, couples (possibly a brunch date or two), and single diners. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their experience. It is an attractive space. The layout is long, and narrowish with tables in the front and a counter towards the back. I found a spot at the counter, and ordered the Beef & Cremini Benedict; (which comes with house potatoes). My whole meal was delicious! The meat was incredibly tender, the hollandaise sauce was spot-on, and the potatoes were very nicely seasoned. Service was friendly and swift. I thoroughly enjoyed The Bongo Room, and I'm sure you will too! read more

The Bongo Room - I loved the Beef & Cremini Benedict! - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Yummy amazing brunch!!! we were walking the streets in a Sunday looking for brunch & stumbled on this place!! the food was amazing the fresh squeezed juice was delish!!! my friends & i were all very pleased ! our server was so sweet & very helpful. the inside was cute & cozy. read more

- WRONGO ROOM - This place is a serious scam. I went here with my family and our experience was beyond awful. Firstly, everything on the menu is overpriced. Their BURNED-TASTING DRIP COFFEE COSTS $4.50, and it came out COLD, as if it had been sitting around for a while, which is suspicious because it took the coffee a long time to come to the table. A simple breakfast of two eggs with potatoes and toast costs $12, and it is absolutely no better than diner food. Adding an extra pancake costs $6.50, and I got a blueberry pancake, which was tiny, and doused in an unpleasant, sickly, gelatinous blueberry sauce. The toast was not toasted and had to be sent back, the sausage was forgotten and only came after my family asked about it. I absolutely do not recommend going to the Bongo Room, and I wouldn't eat there even if someone took me and bought my meal. read more

Thought by the name this would have more of a Latin flare, but was just your basic cafe/diner. Food was fresh but felt a little pricey for what it was, hot drinks were served in cups (mugs?) without handles, kind of weird. No real complaints but also nothing to return for. read more

This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the city. I alternate between the wicker park and Andersonville locations. The ambiance is cozy and casual. The service is always great and everyone is super friendly. I get the breakfast burrito with mushrooms and jalapeños added inside. They have great salsas (red and verde) - i would ask for a couple of sides super tasty. They also put a aioli sauce on top which is super tasty. The dish comes with a large side of breakfast potatoes. I always order their coffee and a single white chocolate pretzel pancake. The stack is a little much for me - the single is perfect to share as a side. read more

The Bongo Room - Breakfast Burrito with a single white chocolate pancake - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was disappointed. We ordered the "salmon" under the "sandwich" heading. Online it says "salmon burger" so maybe that's what it said in the menu and I went too fast. Regardless, I expected a piece of salmon and instead it was ground and mixed with other stuff. It didn't taste at all delicate. It tasted like the canned salmon my mom used to make friend salmon croquettes (that you had to drown in ketchup) with. We also got a house salad with chicken. The chicken had basically no flavor. There was very little dressing (I like dressing) and when we asked for extra (and were happily obliged) and added it... it still didn't have much flavor. Service was great. Ambiance was fine. Kind of random, but cute. Lots of big Lego projects. read more

Bongo Room! This was my first time visiting the Wicker Park location (we usually go to Andersonville), and I have to say, I think I love it a little bit more. While the menu is the same, the vibe is much more cozy and inviting here. We arrived around 10am on a Sunday and were seated right away. I tried an iced vanilla latte which was a winner here! Not too sweet and perfectly creamy. When I go out for breakfast or brunch, I almost always need something sweet and savory to munch on. Our go-to sweet treat at bongro room is the white chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes. I know that sounds like WAY too much and too sweet buy guys: it's not!!! These are the most addictive pancakes I have ever had and they are not overly sweet at all! We love bringing new friends to Bongo Room JUST so they can experience the pancakes. I know how lame that sounds, but they are that good (and maybe we are a little boring that this is exciting for us). For my main meal, I typically get the BLT Benedict. It's my to-got because it's so fresh and flavorful! It comes with the house potatoes -- which aren't my favorite but hey, I won't say no to a potato. The service is great at both locations, and so is the food. Until we meet again, white chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes. read more

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