If you have been to Sweden, you'll notice that their food is very fresh and simply prepared with a touch of distinctive Scandinavian flavor. It's hard to explain it but it's clean and light. At Tre Kronor, I felt like that's what they are going for. I went there for lunch and I ordered the quiche that's served with fresh fruits. Not amazing by any means but it's pretty good, I have to say. A perfect light lunch on a sunny Saturday! I would love to be back for dinner next time to try their Jansson's Temptation. read more

Had a Groupon that was coming up on expiration, so I headed there last week for a late lunch. Ended up ordering bacon/lentil soup and a Swedish meatball sandwich with gravy. The soup was really good, though it could have been heated a touch more. The meatball sandwich was good - very authentic with great gravy. Unlike some of the dinner reviews that this place has received that complain about the service, I found my server to be excellent. Prompt, pleasant to talk with and great service. She gets this place my solid four star rating. Maybe they need to move her to evenings! read more

I seldom get up this far north, but I am quite a fan of Kronor, nice staff, good breakfast, GREAT soups. This is the first restaurant I ever took my nephew for a meal. He was only 2 weeks old. And, I didn't encourage this, but the staff just assumed he was mine. I didn't actually lie, but I didn't correct them either. Phillip and I have been back since, and now that he has teeth he likes it as much as I do. read more

This is our 2nd tme at Tre Kronor. We had breakfast a few years back and it was delicious. Sad that my gluten-free husband cannot enjoy the pastries, but we sure did. Last night we had a groupon, which they were pleased to honor. I had made reservations, but really didn't need them. It was us and an older couple. We BYOB'd it and had herring, a salad (split), the pork roast stuffed with apples and cherries and my husband had the duck confit. Since we had just split the salad, the confit came on the exact same salad...I was hoping the waitress would have noticed and offered something else, but that's ok. Dessert was the custard; Swedish version of creme brulee. I think we'll skip dessert next time - not a huge favorite over the other items. The ambiance is nice, it's quaint and small and the staff is attentive. The bathrooms were clean, a plus in my book. Small wish, but I wish they'd have lefse and also re-stain their worn floors. It would just polish the place up a bit. We'll be back for breakfast again. Happy New Year! read more

If this was closer to the city, I might add another star. I met some old high school friends here for brunch this morning - and good thing one of my friends drove :-) There was no wait and the food was delicious. I ordered the traditional Eggs Benedict (of course!). The hollandaise sauce was probably one of the best I've had. It only cost $8.50 - what a dang steal! One friend ordered the cheddar and broccoli quiche - that looked and tasted amazing. It also came with a side of fruit. If I go back - only if I'm feeling adventurous since it's BFE, I would definitely try the quiche. If you live in the neighborhood, I'd highly recommend giving this little family run Swedish restaurant a taste test. The food is well worth the price. read more

The cinnamon rolls here have a fruity apple-y kind of flavor, raisins and a little frosting - they're SO light and fluffy (a welcome change from the standard heavy, buttery and drenched in cake icing type - which is fine too sometimes). But it was my favorite cinnamon roll EVER because I didn't feel sick after I ate it! Also, in addition to the food being delicious (I had the Stockholm omelet), the portions are NORMAL SIZED: enough to be full but not ridiculously HUGE like so many other places. I HATE when breakfast portions are too big because I feel like I'm wasting food, but who wants to take home half an omelet for later? Not me. Tre Kronor's portion sizes and prices are great - You only pay for an amount of delicious food you could actually eat! read more

Brunch: if you like salmon and/or carbs, you should be going here. The salmon omelette and quiche here are absolutely packed with fish. Seriously, there is like a pound of salmon in that omelette. last time we went, they had several Benedict specials including salmon and homemade crabcake! On the carb side, they make fresh danishes and cinnamon rolls (have one before your breakfast. Just do it. You won't be sorry) plus perfectly done belgian waffles-piled with fruit- and swedish pancakes. Everything is freshly made. The more things I try, the more I am impressed. They could do one more thing for me... stock some almond milk or soy milk since I can't do the regular cream in the coffee :) read more

Dear Tre Kronor, I am so sorry for never writing a review about your fantastic Oslo Omelette's or your seemingly weekly special including the amazing salmon & dill quiche. I am also very, very sorry for never speaking highly of your fresh fruit and amazing potatoes, strong coffee, lovely wait staff and cozy upstairs dining nook. In short, I am very apologetic. Because you are my favorite place to eat brunch in all of Chicago. Warmest regards, Jaime read more

Came in for brunch today and as expected it was a 15-20 minute wait, no problem, but we were asked to wait at the Swedish shop across the street which was a first for me. They let us know at the store when our table was ready but I wish they had some seats at the store. The service was very friendly and happy even though the place was packed and very busy. When we sat down, there were about four groups waiting by the door, hounding over our table, guess they couldn't find the shop or thought it was a satellite ikea. The food was delicious. I had the Swedish pancakes, they were sweet and the dough was amazing. My girl had the salmon omelet with dill cream cheese which was very savory. Then we shared a Belgian waffle with banana slices, strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream, wow very light and airy. Coffee was pretty decent, but my major gripe was the water, not just tap, it tasted like plastic. We took some salmon and corn chowder home, but since it was packaged in a semi opened coffee cup, it spilled, hmm. Overall a pretty good experience with decent food and awesome service. read more

Tre Kronor - Swedish pancakes, Belgian waffle and salmon omelet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cute tiny local establishment in the Chicago suburbs. Came here for breakfast before heading to O'hare for our flight back home. I ordered the Belgian waffle since I was in the mood for one, it also came with fruits which I was also craving. The waffle was nothing special, but most waffles aren't since you could make one at home. I did love that the fruit was fresh and sweet, the price of the dish was budget friendly as well. The winner dish is the corned beef hashed, this is one of their specialty dishes since the corned beef is handcut. Would love to come back and try their Swedish pancakes! read more

Tre Kronor - Belgian waffle with fresh fruit! I asked for the powder sugar and whipped cream on the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love this place!! It's really close and convenient and has great Swedish style dishes. I've seen some of the more negative reviews talk about it being overpriced, but I really don't agree. It's not incredibly cheap or anything, but the food is fresh, prepared well, and servings are pretty generous. I'd say you do get what you pay for here. The corned beef hash is among my favorites and they have a killer french onion soup. My step grandma is Swedish and says everything is similar to how her mother used to cook. They also have great specials everyday and it varies, so there's always something new to try. Far better than Anna Sathers (more authentic and less diner-y) I will say that on a weekend morning, you should expect a wait. They recently renovated, but the space itself is small. Spring - fall there is a pretty large outdoor patio, so that helps with space when weather permits. The staff usually has great suggestions. Sometimes you have to throw a few "huh's" in there while battling a Swedish accent... but very friendly regardless. The dinner menu is a little less kid-friendly, but as long as they eat pancakes and omelets (or better yet, like to try different food), you can bring them along for breakfast. read more

KO and I had a lovely, near-perfect brunch a couple weeks back. Benedicts. Smoked salmon for me, crab for her. The cappuccino was terrific, and the tea selection seemed high-quality. The dining room is tiny, not much room for stroller families, but they work it out so everyone is comfortable. Then, gold help me, we ordered dessert. A plum tart to share, and one to go. My husband gave it high marks. I'll absolutely be back. My parents are regulars. read more

A good friend of mine drove me to Tre Kronor a few years back on a gorgeous Sunday morning and proceeded to shovel down as much as 10 strapping men (well not really but he's short so it looks like a lot more food than if someone normal-sized ate it). Tre Kronor is simply the best thing going for breakfast in Chicago in my humble opinion. Being a fan of eggs of the benedict variety, their hollandaise is superior, and they even give you at least 2-3 choices on the specials board like crab cakes benedict, florentine, and smoked salmon benedict (gllgghhgh). You have to get a piping hot flakey home made danish to start the meal, or you're just plain missing the boat. The service is great and everyone I've ever seen working at Tre Kronor seems to love what they are doing. I don't understand the physics of it, but it actually makes the food taste better. read more

Super cute and authentic Swedish breakfast spot!! Made me feel like I was back in Sweden! Definitely worth visiting when if you are in the area. read more

I ate brunch here once about a month ago, and just recently went back because it was so delicious. Everything here tastes fresh and homemade. I HIGHLY recommend the quiche. It's so tasty and made in a deep dish pan, so you get a thick slice and the crust is made out of what I'm guessing is lots of buttery goodness. I tried the spinach and mushroom. The baby mushrooms in the quiche were excellent, and there was just the right amount of spinach in there as well. On top of that, the service is delightful and the restaurant is simple, but very cute. I can't wait to come back to try this place for dinner! read more

I liked this place very much. The food was very good as well as the service. The font on menu was a little hard to read, but I suppose that I am getting old :-/ I ordered the quiche but wish I had went with the eggs Benedict like my friend. Oh well, will just have to return. read more

My favorite brunch place nearby! The food is amazing (and lots of quantity too) and I just love the atmosphere. Went there to celebrate my best friend's b-day, and we were so happy with our brunch! I would definitely go back there, read more

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The Kronor offers heated seating in a safe, comfortable setup. Breakfast was awesome. I order the Stockholm Omlette with falukow sausage and Havarti caraway cheese, which was delicious, and couldn't resist the temptation to add a cinnamon roll. Btw, they have excellent coffee, and great service! read more

Great Restaurant with a warm and Welcoming atmosphere. They have a great menu and the service was Great. I would recommend this restaurant to Friends and family. Reminds me of The Restaurants we went to in Stockholm Sweden. read more

Great breakfast place. Has traditional breakfast / brunch fare with some traditional Swedish items thrown in. Place is always packed on the weekends. Service is always friendly and relatively fast considering how busy it usually is. Only drawback is that the seating is pretty tight. read more

Delicious! After knowing about Tre Kronor for years we finally visited, and weren't disappointed. I was first off charmed by it being in an old house. Very cute! We ate upstairs in what must have been a sitting room at some point in the past, and it was quaint and a nice change from many other breakfast places. The breakfast menu is relatively small, but filled with good choices. I opted for the Stockholm Omlette which was fluffy and filled with Havarti and Swedish sausage. Yummy. Wife had the hash which was very good, with a fresh, distinct flavors - an improvement on the blobby corned beef hash that many other breakfast joints turn out. Cinnamon roll was also yummy, with a slight citrus twinge to the glaze - a vast improvement on the dull, dry rolls at Ann Sather. Tre Kronor met and exceeded my expectations. A lovely brunch spot, and I'll definitely be back! read more

My dinner group of ladies come here every December. We love it. Last year I complained the menu was exactly the same as the year before, ordered the trout, loved the trout and asked for the beef stew from two year's previously. Gave it three stars. This year, I am willing to accept they will not change their menu on my request. It was exactly the same as the past two years. And I still love the trout. Sooo good. I give you five stars again. But, please bring back the beef stew from many Christmas' past. That was so amazing I ordered a second entree to bring home to my husband. And the simple fact that I can remember a beef stew from four years ago ought to be sign enough you should bring it back. PLEEEEAASSE! read more

I went with a friend to go to the Christmas Julbord. What a wonderful experience! It took place upstairs on the second floor, which was very homey and found our assigned table near the window. Each table had a little menu that you can take home of everything served at the Julbord. When we were seated, they brought by a complimentary small cup of Glogg and opened our bottle of red wine we brought along. Dinner was amazing. I tried 10 different types of herring, assortment of cheeses, meat including reindeer, potato salad, smoked salmon, deviled eggs, Swedish meatballs, etc. You definitely need to pace yourself for this meal. During the meal, they provided us with a complimentary shot of alcohol and sang Christmas songs in Swedish. By the end, I was so full and had to take break. But I had enough room for dessert - rice pudding, sugar cookies, this mini dark chocolate pastry, and a huge creme brulee, which I had with a cup of coffee. When they brought our bill, they gave us each cookie and told us to break it. If it breaks into 3 pieces, you have to eat your cookie silently and make a wish. Mine broke into 3 while my friend broke into 4, so I made my wish. Seriously I went into a food coma and turned into a Swedish meatball. I hope to come back again next year. I will definitely come back to try their brunch which sounds great also. Swedish pancakes...Sign me up! read more

Tre Kronor ain't no Aquavit NYC. The food is very much traditional Swedish home cooking - nothing fancy, but quite authentic. This review is for dinner and not brunch/breakfast/lunch, which I'm assuming must be much more popular judging by the reviews here and the empty dining room. I assume (hope?) they change their menu seasonally because a lot of the dishes like Jansson's Temptation were winter/Christmas-specific. The appetizers were definitely the best and covered the classics - herring, aquavit-cured gravlax, toast Skagen. I also saw some things on the menu that I've never seen in the US before like Pyttipanna and Blabärsoppa, which is cool. The decor is kitschy and hilarious, featuring a troll mural, a built-in "cabin" near the coffee machines, and a Blackhawks jersey on the wall. Thankfully, unlike many Scandinavian places in the Midwest, the language on the menus and signs around the restaurant was actually accurate and not just a bunch of "uff-da"s. While Tre Kronor was enjoyable but not super special and might normally merit 3 stars, I'm giving it 4 for the low prices and the fact that it's BYOB. They even encourage you to bring your own, offering aquavit glasses and even a silly list of Swedish drinking songs. Given the lack of dinner customers and the low prices, this would be a great place to spend an evening with a group without breaking the bank. read more

I loves me some Eggs Benedict and it is my humble opinion that Tre Kronor's is one of the best around. I actually crave them. I have to admit - due to my fixation on their Eggs B, I have hardly ever ordered anything else. In addition to the traditional Eggs B, they also have 2 or 3 other variations of this dish - often with crab or salmon or spinach. They have wonderful homemade Danish such as apple or hazelnut. Note to Tre Kronor - BRING BACK THE LEMON DANISH! Thank you. My friends usually order any of the assorted omelettes and love them. The spinach salad looks good (made with hard boiled egg, jarlsberg and cheddar cheese, tomato, bacon, croutons and Swedish mustard vinaigrette), however, my "I Once Was A Vegan for Ten Minutes" friend Lori once ordered it then promptly said "oh, but could you remove the egg, jarlsberg, cheddar, croutons and bacon" which then of course turned it into one big ball of spinach, 'matoes and dressing. Jesus................. Ever since they were featured on Check Pls a couple of years ago, they are VERY crowded for breakfast, so you have to be patient or get there early or go later. I have indeed had dinner at Tre Kronor but it has been so long ago that I cannot recall my meal. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch with a friend. Food-4. I really liked my crab cakes benedict with breakfast potatoes and bacon and freshly squeezed OJ. Everything brought out looked delicious and there are more menu items I would like to try. Service -2. The day started out good, with a friendly server who explained all the specials then took our order. But then over the course of brunch we were never offered more water (until after we paid, by a different server), never asked if we wanted anything else, and took about 15 minutes to return with my credit card (albeit with an apology but no explanation offered). Luckily I was well fed or I would have been more irked. read more

I discovered this gem years after hearing the name. A buddy of mine and I decided to forgo appetizers and split three entrees to see what they could do. We had Norwegian salmon, asparagus, mashed potatoes, roast loin of pork stuffed with apples and prunes, plum gravy, braised cabbage, and Swedish meatballs, with Wasa bread AND butter served spreadably-soft, at room temperature. Perfection. Absolute perfection. Pork was moist, salmon was of course terrific, nobody treat a meatball like a Swede, the potatoes were divine, and I don't like white potatoes. We split a lemon tart for dessert and then waddled out like Mr. Creosote waddled in. They have an outdoor area that I have been meaning to try. Lots of greenery, vines, and lights. I think it'd be a great spot for a romantic date. read more

Fresh fruit. I know you may be wondering why a review of a breakfast place would begin with the words fresh fruit, but theirs are so damn tastie! I am a big fan of their omelets, and omelets in general, along with the orange juice. mmmm orange juice and omelets! The menu is very small yet full of great choices. The place is part of the quirky "Swedish" scene of Foster Ave. The interior is very homey and in the summer their outdoor patio is great for fresh air and checking out the people walking around North Park. An awesome breakfast place so if you are near North Park/Albany Park and are looking for one try this place. It is way better than any Ann Sather trash and a little pricey yet worth it. Check it out... read more

I went here for lunch on Monday, and really enjoyed everything this place had to offer. Wait times were virtually nil, although that is most likely due to the day I went. I can see how this place can get really packed. I had the chicken salad sandwich, and it was excellent. I found their coffee to be very good too. Our server (Lisa) did a great job and made sure everything was perfect. I would recommend this place to everyone. Notes: 1. BYOB, no corkage fee. 2. The front of the building was recently remodeled, so the facade is different from the pictures posted here as well as what was featured on Check Please. read more

We decided to try a Swedish brunch because we read an article in the last TimeOut about this place. It wasn't an amazing experience. The food was good, I tasted the Oslo omelette with smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill. My husband tried the vanilla French toast and it was just ok. The veal sausages are very tasty. This place has a very authentic Swedish ambiance and the staff is very nice. read more

I went here with my sister and split a few things to try. 1) Anders Hash and Eggs. If I could like this 1000 times, I would. The Corned beef hash was sooo yummy with plenty of corned beef, onions and crispy potatoes. All the other corned beef hashes I've eaten in the past taste like dog food in comparison. 2) Cinnamon roll had some orangeish flavored glaze, pretty good but nothing mind-blowing. Next time I'll try the Waffle which looked yummy with fruit and whipped cream 3) Chocolate mousse=party in my mouth. It tasted like chocolate ice cream minus the frozen part. So good! It also had homemade whipped cream, added bonus. Man, I would be huge if I worked here and had access to this all the time... Our waitress was super friendly and cute too! read more

This place I liked before because of their quiche for breakfast. I guess you'll not go wrong eating for brunch but don't recommend for dinner. Over all dinner experience was ok. Don't plan to eat here for dinner again. Good thing our dinner experience was made pleasant by our waiter Luke who was nice and attentive to our needs. The other lady waitress was also nice and polite. read more

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You're guaranteed a fabulous brunch here. The decor isn't modern by any means, but sometimes that "I'm at my grandma's house" vibe is kinda comforting. The wait for a busy Saturday afternoon was only 15 minutes. Everything we ordered (sausage omelette, smoked salmon omelette, crab cake benedict, corned beef hash, swedish pancakes, and french onion soup) was very good. I'd say the corned beef hash was my favorite dish and the swedish pancakes were my least favorite. I can see why this place has been featured on Check Please and Diners and Drive-ins. My only complaint is the service. It's not bad, but not very attentive. read more

It was our first time ever eating a Swedish breakfast (how late are we?) and we went based on yelp reviews. Everyone was right this place is fantastic! At a quick glance the outside looks more like a tavern then a restaurant but once inside it looks and feels like a cozy cabin. Service was amazing and the food fresh and delightful. I was nervous so I ordered a very basic breakfast, waffle with fruit. It was probably the freshest waffle I have ever had with homemade whip cream and fresh fruit! I highly recommend this place. read more

Brunch, dinner, desert, snacks, light, heavy, etc. I've never had Swedish food, and I cant stop going to or ordering from this place. I'd write a novel if I had the time, but the Swedish pancakes with lingonberry, orange/vanilla french toast. corned beef hash, meatballs, salmon, duck, and more. Excellent. All of it. This place is damn fine food. Their outdoor patio is wonderful to. read more

Stopped in for Sunday brunch with a girlfriend- first time visit for both of us. We were quoted a 20 min wait, but we were seated in about 15 minutes. Note that there is pretty much always a wait there, and while there is nowhere to sit for your wait, you can head across the street to the Swedish store, and they will call there when your table is ready. A good option for winter. Since it was nice, we strolled around the North Park campus. I was torn between Lingonberry Pancakes and Vanilla Orange French Toast and opted for the latter. (I'll get my lingon on next time for sure- they looked heavenly at the next table). My friend had the Oslo omlet, at our servers suggestion, and really enjoyed it, too. While the french toast was worth the wait, I can't say I was pleased with the overall lag in service. It took entirely too long to get our orders placed, for our meal to come up, and then to get our check settled. They have a tiny kitchen that cannot turn over orders quickly enough for the numerous tables both inside and outside. I think in winter months, when you're not up against the extra 20 outdoor tables, you'd find better, speedier service. I'll be back to try dinner when there's a chill in the air, as the food was worth giving it another shot. read more

Tre Kronor is my good ol' standby for brunch with friends. The staff are, for the most part, friendly and attentive. You occasionally get an absent-minded waiter, but everyone is very nice. Like any other brunch place, it is crowded at peak brunch weekend times, so plan accordingly. The food is delicious and fulfilling. Favorites? 1) the danishes (yum! a variety! the crust is so flaky and the danishes have made me scorn all others - my favorite is the vanilla hazelnut) 2) corned beef hash (good balance of beef and hash, not too greasy) 3) the variety of eggs benedict (I love the crab cake benedict) 4) the waffles 5) the chicken salad sandwich 6) the bacon 7) the omelets 8) the quiche If you want to alter menu items, the staff is willing to accommodate. I'm a Sally kind of girl when it comes to my eggs benedict (done hard, hollandaise on the side), and the waitstaff never blinks an eye. The menu stays the same, but that's okay with me because the food is good! Parking is usually easy as well. Tre Kronor = yum. read more

Tre Kroner is a swedish themed resturant that specializes in breakfast and various swedish specialties. Although the menu is somewhat sparse, it makes up for it in quality dishes and has interesting variations on standard breakfast fare (like four different types of eggs benedict, belgian waffles with fruit, vanilla/orange french toast, and various omelettes and quiche'), as well as things like pickled herring. It also has a very interesting array of specialty sodas and tea (dandelion, pomegranite, and other exotic flavors), and my brunch companions raved about the high quality of their coffee. The prices were very reasonable considering the quality of the food, which was top-notch. I had the ham, cheddar, and asparagus omelette along with fried potatoes and toast. It was very good and I was glad that they didn't do the "french" style omelette (where it is somewhat runny in the middle), this was fluffy and perfectly done. My dinner companions all enjoyed their meals and several said that their French toast was the best they ever had. A large group of us went to brunch there around noon on a Sunday, the wait staff were very professional and courteous and bent over backwards making sure that we were taken care of and didn't miss a beat even when more people arrived than were expected. And although the place was crowded, and we did have to wait for service occassionally, I thought the waitstaff did an amazing job considering the challenge our group made and they didn't even add on extra gratuity for a large group and seperated the bill into several checks. The downside to this resturant is that it is somewhat small and crowded when it isn't warm outside to utelize the outdoor seating, and was much smaller than I was expecting. The parking is street only, so you will have trouble finding a parking space. The service, although great for the most part, is a bit slow at times, and they do have an eyesore in the decor dept. with the Food Networks Guy Ferriara (?) has a spraypainted little "I ate here" spot on the wall. All in all, a great place to have a nice breakfast and enjoy some Swedish themed cuisine. read more

Yum! This is a delicious Swedish diner in North Park. I recently had lunch there and tried their 'daily quinche' which was Salmon & Dill and it was arguably one of the best quinches I've ever had. When I saw others ordering quinches I noticed how huge they were and I was thinking, "that looks good but I bet its dry and dense." How wrong I was. It was deliciously moist with great flavors and a liberal amount of cheese As an Andersonvillian I must admit Tre Kronor probably rivals (if not tops) Svea. Even though I like both places and its been a while since I've been to Svea. A place like Tre Kronor is what makes Chicago Chicago. Highly recommended. read more

5 stars for the lovely outdoor space. We had brunch on a sunny Sunday and you just couldn't ask for a more charming space. It's a backyard with tables under shady trees, plus a cute tree house looking space with some tables underneath. It felt like you were worlds away from the big city. We had a leisurely brunch, and left happy. I reprised my hash and eggs choice and it was just as good as I remembered. Definitely ask for the patio in the summer, it's worth the wait! read more