Food 3 1/2 stars; Service 1 star I was so excited to try Tweet after seeing the high marks it had received from other Yelpers so I suggested it for my monthly book/brunch club meeting. Unfortunately, my party and I weren't blown away by the food; however we were blown away by the crappy service we received. When I arrived I checked in with the hostess who was short with me. I'm not sure if she missed her morning coffee or what, but when I inquired if my party was here she snapped that they don't seat until the whole party was here and when I asked where they were waiting she snapped that the ones who had arrived were in the bar (which BTW is super cute). I get the seating rule, it's not that unusual; what I didn't get was the need for attitude. I let it go, hoping the rest of my dining experience would live up to the hype - it didn't. One friend was late and we missed her text (oops!) so we changed our reservation to 5 figuring we could just add another chair if she showed, and so were seated. Initially, our waitress seemed really nice, but it hit the skids from there. Our 6th showed up a few minutes after we'd ordered so we asked if we could add a chair. We knew it would be tight, but we were ok with it (we even rearranged our chairs to make room) - Tweet was not. Our server and both hostesses gave us attitude about not adding on to parties. Since no one was inclined to give us another chair we squished 3 on to the bench side of our table and made do. After situating, it literally took us 10 minutes to find someone willing to give my friend a menu (thank you busboy) - were we supposed to recite it to her from memory? It took another 10 to find our server to take her order; when we did get her attention she said she'd be there in a minute and then proceeded to check on EVERY other table and take a few orders BEFORE coming back; it's one thing if she was in the middle of something, but this seemed very unlikely. After taking the order we heard her mutter under her breath that they don't add on to parties and make a face as she walked away. WTF? Had we commintted a cardinal sin or is their shtick being intentionally rude to customers? If so, we obviously missed the memo! Finally, our food came and it was fine, not out of this world, but fine. We got the Chilaquiles, lox bagel plate, hummus plate, Corn Arepas and the Country Benedict. The friend and I who got the lox and hummus plates and liked our food, but let's face it, it'd be hard to mess up either dish. My friends said their egg dishes were good, but nothing to write home about. When we finished, tracking down our waitress for our check was another 10 minute ordeal after an already trying brunch. I think everyone was anxious to pay and get the hell out of there. Side note - this place is cash only. Bottom line: They say they prepare and serve their food with love, but I wasn't feeling it. Hmmm, Tweet...let's NOT eat! Even though the portions are generous and even if the food had been outstanding, I will not be back, it's not worth the rude service. read more

This place turned out to be the five star destination of Chicago Vacation Part Deux. Located way up north, a couple stops past Wrigley Field, in what appears to be a Vietnam Town type neighborhood, lies a small restaurant that serves up a mean brunch. The menu has your standard American breakfast fare but we decided to order off of the specials which were all traditional Latin breakfast dishes -- and I whole heartedly recommend going this route. I went with chilaquiles while my girlfriend had... I forget the name of the dish she had, but they were both amazingly tasty and even beautiful to look at. The chilaquiles was an entire plate packed to the edges with sliced avocado on top of chorizo on top of black beans on top of perfectly cooked scrambled eggs on top of tomatillo sauce on top of tortilla, on top of a red mole. (I'm sure I'm forgetting a couple of ingredients.) All this plated so perfectly that for a good few seconds I simply had to admire it before diving in. To go along side of this was the best bloody mary I've ever had. And I've had my fair share of 'em too. The day before this I had a terrific one at Lula -- one that would rank up there alongside some of the best -- but this one takes the prize. I don't have the photo with me now, but I will post the picture that was taken of the awesome tiki glass that it comes in. It makes you feel like a champ when you drink from it, like you're imbibing from a nectar of the gods. The service was great, with a perfect amount of attentiveness and speed of service. Since I was tipped to this place by the good rating on Yelp, I have to end this with a tip of the hat to the Chicago yelping folks. It's a great place and I probably wouldn't have found it otherwise. read more

I'm going to say 3.5 here. Geez, I'm being really critical these days, pumping out the three star reviews! This one is very close to four stars, because I've been here twice and one experience was great and the other not so great. I'm going to have to visit Tweet again for a tie-breaker...three or four stars? My first visit to Tweet was, like many of my visits to brunch places, on a weekday morning. The place was, of course, not crowded, and my friend and I were seated right away. The server was friendly and attentive and helpful with suggestions. I had the eggs benedict, which was delightful and served with a delicious fresh fruit cup. It was apparent that the food was extremely fresh and carefully prepared. Coffee was good and refilled often. Second visit: Sunday at 1:30. Pretty crowded. Sat in the next door bar and played checkers while we waited. They have tons of games. That was fun (except the fiance was beating me), but we were both really hungry and neither wanted a drink from the bar. I'm not a big brunch drinker but seems like this would be the place. The hostess told us to go next door to the bar and start drinking while we wait. ?!?! She said it would only be "a few minutes" but time ticked on and it was 2:00 before we were seated. Luckily, they gave as a little "snack" as soon as we were seated -- two little bites of a yummy lemon cake with chocolate chips. Thank God for that...because what proceeded was the slowest service I think I've ever had at a brunch place. Waitress was friendly enough, and our drinks came quickly. House brewed ice tea was great. I ordered the Cobb salad and the fiance a burger. And then the great wait began. It must have been a good thirty to forty minutes before our food finally came out. By that time my hunger pains had passed and I was more into the light headed phase (how do people fast? I will never know). The lunch food was not exceptional. The Cobb Salad was decent, and the house dressing was very good. In my extreme hunger, I devoured it before realizing they had left off the blue cheese. I guess that's good for my waistline, but I thought something was off about it. Turns out that the blue cheese really brings the salad together. Oh well. Fiance's burger was alright, and the accompanying hash browns were terrific, with a great crusty top that crunched. The waitress pretty much forgot about us after that, and we sat waiting for our check for quite some time. I don't know, maybe I'm becoming stodgy in my old age, but I have not been impressed with waitstaff lately. I need a really fabulous waiter/waitress to turn that around for me, and very soon. The decor in this place is lots of fun. Very quirky but charming and cozy. One complaint is that it is cash only. I'd say come for the breakfast food on a less busy day of the week. If you like board games and day time drinking, you might not mind the wait on the weekends. read more

This place is wonderful! Great food, quantity and price plus very gluten free friendly. The wait staff are super charming. Colorful atmosphere and lovely sidewalk area. read more

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Just color me charmed! Yesterday I met an out-of-town friend for breakfast at Tweet. While I always try to choose interesting places to eat, I'm particularly picky when it comes to out-of-towners. Gotta represent the Windy City, no? Anyway, I've wanted to try Tweet for a while and thought that this would be the perfect chance. I got there a little early, so had the pleasure of wandering over to Big Chicks for some complimentary coffee and an opportunity to gaze at all the eclectic art on the wall. When my friends arrived, we sat down and immediately started munching on the homemade banana bread appetizer. It's like the free bread at dinner - but way WAY better. On a sidenote, I loved that. It's something simple that not only settles a grumbling tummy but that also makes the customers say 'wow!' Our waitress was the sweetest thing in the whole world. So sweet, in fact, I reconsidered putting on sugar in my coffee, as I had already had my daily dose. But seriously, all the people working at Tweet were so genuine and happy to be there. I'm thinking they might get paid in currency of menu items. I had the french toast and fruit cup - both of which were fantastic! The fruit was fresh and included blackberries, blueberries, melon, strawberries and pineapple. Delicious. And the french toast was perfectly cooked: slightly crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. Tweet honestly couldn't have been better. Thank you for a wonderful meal - and way to represent our fair city. read more

Holy shiite does this place kick ass. Tweet is one of the things I miss about my old Uptown stompin' grounds. That, the shootings on Kenmore, the constant drama by the housing project on Gunnison, and the surprisingly awesome Ben & Jerry's selection at JJ Peppers. but I digress... Anyhow, it's been awhile but when I was there the service was great. Good coffee, and predominantly organic brunch that completely stomps ass. Hopefully they have a liquor license now, but when I was going there you had to go next-door for your morning drink needs. Thankfully I am strangely motivated in that regard. As another reviewer stated, the eggs benedict slay. None of the dishes I've had here have been anything less than great. The only bummer is that it was cash only. It seems they have an outdoor patio now, which is puzzling given the dazzling array of urine-drenched street urchins that will surely hassle you while you eat. read more

This is one of my regular place to get breakfast on the weekend. This place offer friendly staffs, delicious foods, and unique interior decoration. The moment you walk into the place, you get greeted by the owner. She is such a friendly lady. She gives you a glimpse of what to come - friendly and attentive service. I have tried few items on the menu but their french toast + sausage link is the main reason that I kept on returning to Tweet. It's not because of the 6minute drive, reasonable price, friendly staffs, or whatever else this place has to offer. (^_-) read more

I used to live a couple of blocks away from Big Chicks and had no idea that this gem of a place existed right next door! My family and I came here for brunch the other day after scouring the internet for solid locations that served a multitude of options. We've been to M Henry and Yolk and all of the other typical brunch locations but had never been here. So... easy choice. Tweet it was. First impression - HOLY COW! SO MANY OPTIONS FOR FOOD! There are a large number of vegetarian and vegan choices, but if you can't complete your brunches without a plate of bacon - they've got plenty of meat selections ready and waiting.for you. After spending nearly 20 minutes trying to convince myself that I couldn't order everything off of the menu, I decided on the following: -Vegetarian Biscuits and Gravy (So hard to find this ANYWHERE these days) -Bagel and Cream Cheese -Spicy Bloody Mary -Bowl of Fruit Delicious is an understatement. I can't tell you how absurd this sounds but... I haven't had a bagel that crispy, yet soft at the same time, since I went to New York for work a few years ago. The entire meal was delicious and left me craving for more... but, alas, neither my stomach nor my wallet had room for more. The only downfall of a place like this is that if you have a party of 3 or more, you have to wait FOREVER to get a seat. I won't knock any points for that, however, because that's how it is every Sunday - no matter where you go for brunch. If you put your name in, you can wait at the bar and order drinks if you'd like. ::::::::::::::::THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:::::::::::::: -THIS RESTAURANT IS CASH ONLY -Close to the Red Line -Easy Parking on Argyle nearby -Get there early on the weekends ::::::::::::::::FINAL VERDICT:::::::::::::::: -Good Food -Great Service -Hard to get a seat right away on the weekends -Order a Bagel on the side. read more

Not in a million eff'n years am I coming back to this place. I got the Dirty Man Burrito, it had burnt eggs, under done mashy hash browns and dry beef and no flavor. My wife's crab egg's benedict had mayonnaise'd hollandaise with over done hard poached egg. The crab had little shell bits as well. To top off the visit they tried to rush us out as quick as humanly possible. I understand wanting to turn over a table, I get it you need to make money. However, we just dropped $110 and our friends wanted to finish their champagne. Eff us right? I think 5 people asked us if we needed anything else and then the hostess literally came up to us and said "we have a lot of people waiting and need this table" as she creepily rubbed my back (no joke, true story). I sh*t you not, we probably spent 5 minutes after we paid to finish up. I wished I could have taken our cash-only paid meal tip back after being badgered to leave. After hear soo many good things about this place they really sh*t the bed.... I'm NEVER coming back even if the owners/manages read this review and want to make it up. Way to really eff up the beginning of one of my FEW Saturdays off. The ONE nice thing I will say is they serve good coffee and they are quick with the refills. read more

I would give this place 5 stars, but my only experience there ended with the owner rudely rushing us out the door. I went to Tweet on Sunday with 6 ladies to enjoy a wonderful brunch. The wait for a table for 7 at a prime brunch time was very short, which was impressive! We maybe waited 20 minutes. We had a fantastic time, the food was delicious and the portions are INSANE. For $12 you are going to get a BUCKET of salad that you can eat for days. And it's not all lettuce, it is quite the hearty dish. Another one of my friends got the quiche platter - which could have easily fed 2. The atmosphere is awesome. We were sat in the front being cascaded by sunshine, which was absolutely lovely. The food was delicious. The coffee was strong and our cups were constantly filled. The service was perfect. Our server was very friendly and attentive, which I know constantly filling up 7 coffee cups can be a bit daunting. He brought our bill and we promptly gave him cash and waited for our change. This is where the experience completely changed for us. From the time we were sat at our table until this point was probably about 45 minutes - a perfect allotment of time for brunch. As we are waiting for our wonderful server to bring back our change, we were just finishing up our coffees and chatting. Then, the owner comes up. She inquires how everything was, we all respond it was fantastic. Then, she asks us if we got our bill, we replied that we had. She goes on to throw her arms up in the air and exclaim, "Great! Well, I've got people to feed!" - encouraging us to get up and leave. Before we can say anything, she abruptly marches away. Well. We in no way took our time lingering at our table after we were finished eating. We were just waiting for our change. And to be hurried off like that is pretty unacceptable. We understand it's a busy restaurant - we're not going to dominate a prime table for an excessive period of time. I understand that her sass may be part of the culture and I appreciate it- but the way she handled the situation was just rude. We had a wonder meal and a great time and she came in and sort of ruined the afterglow of the experience. I might return. But not really sure I want to feel that much pressure of being forced out the door. read more

Food is wonderful. But, and I mean But.....after finishing breakfast, paid the bill, we were asked to leave so they could fill the table. It's rude. Lost a customer. Also just FYI, I was with one president and COO of major companies with me. read more

I love this place. It's just so so good and fresh. So much food! Great prices. Fun staff. My new favorite patio spot!

I went to Tweet with some friends of mine, on their recommendations. I must say, it's nice to enjoy a frosty beverage of inebriating nature before breakfast and have no one telling me I am a drunk! I ordered the Chilaquiles and they were absolutely tasty. It was a great call! Per the rec of my friend who is something of a regular. we were all sampling each others dishes, and spent a few hours there, over an hour waiting, but had a bar to entertain us. The burly male bartender was definitely hitting on me, which at first was a bit uncomfortable, but became rather hilarious as he was talking about spanking, and coming around the bar....He kept calling me sweety. I am a 220 Male with a beard. Not really all that "sweet" looking if you ask me. But he was generally friendly and entertaining. The server was pleasant and filled with recommendations and reviews on the entire menu. All in all, it ws a rather pleasant and overly filling experience! But I will definitely go back. read more

I haven't been able to run for a few weeks because of an injury and I was excited when my running partner suggested that we have brunch instead. And I was even more excited when she chose Tweet for our brunch. If I can't run, I might as well eat! Here are some things that make Tweet stand out from other brunch restaurants: - Complimentary coffee while you wait for your table. This is something so simple, yet so many places don't do it. - Crazy artwork all over the place! There are some really interesting pieces on the walls here and I'm not just talking about the dirty stuff. - Really friendly staff. Everyone had a huge smile and seemed to be having real fun while they were working. - The food is great! There was a little amuse bouche on the table when we arrived, both our entrees came with a refreshing fruit cup, and my corn arepas (corn pancakes with 2 organic eggs your way, avocado, creme fraiche, house-made pico de gallo, black beans, and an optional side of chorizo) were phenomenal. I was so full but the food was so good that I couldn't stop eating. - They serve kir royale. I mean...come on! That's outstanding. Sometimes a girl can get bored with mimosas and a kir royale is a nice change. Tweet is CASH ONLY. If you're adventurous and feeling like a little Sunday Funday, head over to Big Chicks next door for some drinks after brunch and stay for their free Sunday afternoon BBQ. read more

I don't know how much insight I can add, seeing as how Tweet already has 100+ reviews, but I just felt compelled to share the fact that this was one of the most delicious brunches I've had in years. Yes, we had to wait like an hour on Sunday afternoon, but there is free coffee and a large stack of board games to pass the time. Country Benedict: Biscuits and gravy meets Eggs Benedict - a perfect match. Croissant sandwich: soft, flaky, buttery croissant + thick-cut bacon + eggs + cheddar...aka "all the major food groups" Hash browns: shredded and crispy on top, no annoying onion chunks. Plain and simple, the way they SHOULD be! (Unlike some places - Orange, I'm talking to you - that try to mess with the potato side dish). Arepas: I only tried a bite but they were tasty...corn cakes with eggs, black beans, avocado, salsa... Coffee cake: you only get a small piece...savor it! From the main dish down to the garnishes, all of the food is fresh and the presentation lovely. Totally worth the wait. We had a great waitress too. And it wasn't expensive - between $6 and $10 for each dish. I will disagree with the people who have written that the portions are enough for two meals - I'd say it's just enough food to be full without making your stomach hurt, though a post-meal nap is highly recommended. read more

I was not impressed at all with Tweet. They've already got tons of reviews so just to highlight the experience.... The food wasn't great, my eggs were more like hard boiled than poached. Took for-ev-ah to get our food! They don't take credit cards. I wouldn't recommend Tweet, but it wasn't the worst experience ever. read more

Yum...Yum...Yum! We arrived at Tweet on a Sunday morning after celebrating my sister in laws birthday. Everyone was in need of a drink and some comfort food to get the day started off right. We thought that we arrived to Tweet early enough to avoid a wait, however we still ended up waiting around a 30 minutes. Warning number one-if you don't want to wait, get there early...and by early I mean like 9am. However, if you are lucky enough to be there at 11am, that is when the bar opens. Their garnish laden Bloody will cure what ails you on Sunday morning or my husbands personal crutch, the Beermosa (Blue Moon and Orange Juice). As far as breakfast goes, I have a couple suggestions. If you like Eggs Benedict step outside your comfort zone and order the Crabcakes Hollandaise (think minus English muffin and add crab cakes). I am a sucker for early morning carbs so I suggest the blueberry pancakes with blueberry syrup. My husband barely finished eating the Numero Uno breakfast burrito, because it was enormous! However, from what I tasted with the little bit I was able to steal it was super tasty. It was basically a ham and cheese omelet conveniently wrapped to make it easy finger food. It comes with a homemade salsa my husband was obsessed with, pico, and compote. Finally, I would be remiss if I don't take a moment to applaud Tweet for also being responsible to foodies everywhere. They use cage-free eggs, hormone/antibiotic free meats and dairy, and local vegetables and fruit. It always makes me happy when I can eat out the way I prefer to eat at home, so often restaurants choose cheep supplies over healthy/quality supplies. One last warning, Tweet is Cash Only! read more

While putting together my "Breakfast" list, I realized my review of Tweet was two years old. Yikes! Time for an update. The most obvious change is that Tweet no longer serves dinner. And hasn't for quite a while. Which is too bad, because I had some lovely dinners here. But it does mean that Tweet can focus on breakfast, and that's a boon to all of us. What's good on the breakfast menu? I would have to say ... everything. It's hard for me to order anything other than biscuits and gravy, because I love it so and they do such a great job with it. I'm also a sucker for hash and eggs, and of course their corned beef hash is homemade. They do a handful of Benedicts, including one with crabcakes, a veggie (obviously not vegan) version, and a low carb version with steak instead of an English muffin (!). And this is just the tip of the iceberg, not mentioning the pancakes and waffles and wide selection of vegetarian options. There's frequently a wait for brunch, especially on the weekends, but the bar is open at Big Chicks, next door, for your mimosa and bloody mary needs. The marys are spicy and served in giant goblets. You can also have a cocktail or a beer, if that's more your style. There's an ATM in the room between the restaurant and the bar, which you may need, 'cause Tweet is cash only. Tweet is open from 9 to 3, six days a week, so they also serve lunchy items -- salads and sandwiches. I've never gotten past breakfast, so I can't comment. On Tuesdays, they're closed for food service, but open in the evening for Homolatte, which is a gay and lesbian performance series. To feed your soul. read more

Delightful breakfast. Swoon-worthy chilaquiles; touch too attentive. read more

I don't think I can write anything that's not already been said. I really adore Tweet, and the concept is something close to my heart. I love the old barn pictures, the whole look of the place makes me smile. I forced my dad to come here for Sunday Brunch. Got there around 10am and got right in, no wait! Parking was even decent. The crowd was so blended, it was something I haven't seen for awhile, and I liked that. We ordered house brewed teas, and they were decent. He ordered egg benedict, I ordered biscuits and gravy. They came out at lightning speeds. His was perfect, with an unbroken tasty hollandaise, which Ann Sather's is almost always gross and broken without repair. His hash browns were even perfectly browned. My biscuits and gravy was heavy goodness. The sauce was oh so creamy, the sausage was different, wasn't overbearing The eggs that I ordered with them had a beautiful orange yolk, telling me these eggs came from healthy hens. And they had such a clean flavor with them, really worth the price. I heart this place. read more

Okay. So, like, everyone goes to brunch at Tweet. If you don't, you are, like, so not anybody. Okay? And I can see why everyone goes. The food was good. Food is not everything, however. The morning I went to Tweet, I had to wait over an hour for a table. But I guess you can expect that from a place where, like, everyone goes. Luckily, they offer free coffee in the waiting room (yes, it is another room). The free coffee seriously saved Tweet from getting only two stars. Well, that and I kinda did like the food. The real problem with Tweet was the service. For one, I had a waiter who obviously would rather have been anywhere in the world than taking my order. I felt like I was putting him out by asking for anything. And when he did bring something, odds are it would end up in my lap. Seriously. I had food dropped on me. Twice. And the waiter never seemed apologetic about it. So in the end I paid a lot (yes, they are pricey) for some relatively good food - some of which I wore home. Not fun. read more

For an elegant yet far from pretentious dining experience in Uptown stop at Tweets. A well balanced slightly offbeat menu makes it worth a visit no mater what your taste. Many of the ingredients are organic and they serve cage free eggs and free ranged meats. Moderately pricey but rarely disappointing, a friendly atmosphere, excellent and knowledgeable wait staff, truly focused on your enjoyment. Outdoor sidewalk dinning is also available in the evenings. Try it you'll like it! read more

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I want to love Tweet. i want to give Tweet 5 stars and go back every week for brunch. I just can't. I got vegan burrito 7 one time (the southwest one), vegan burrito 5 another. I think the only difference between the two was one had white vegan cheese and the other had orange vegan cheese. The rest was just bland tofu and avocado, with salsa and cilantro on the side. Virtually none of the vegetables listed existed in the burrito, and the hash browns are cooked in butter so I can't eat them. :( I think that the real problem is this: the cook is obviously not a vegan cooking vegan food as if it contained regular-ass dairy. Vegan cheese is still not cheese, and you can't cook with it as if it were the same. Even if that new Daiya brand stuff melts and stretches, It tastes like salty crayons so please don't fill my burrito with it. A little bit is good for texture, a lot makes the burrito taste bad. I promise, vegan food can be delicious. Go back to using real, fresh ingredients and the food will be a lot better, I promise! ps. boyfriend had the corncake thing and really liked it. the bloody mary's are aight, but $6 and mostly ice. read more

Seriously just go here! I am in love with this little spot and will continue to visit every Thursday!!! Lovely host and servers!

I love this place! I just moved to Uptown and was reconnected to Tweet. I've been there before but forgot how great it is. We went for brunch and started with a bloody mary, definitely one of the best bloody mary's I've had in a long time. They are not cheap with the booze. For my meal I had the Biscuits and Gravy dish, which was to die for. They give you a healthy portion, which I wasn't able to finish entirely. The decor and atmosphere is amazing, the owner has an amazing art collection and makes everyone feel at home. Please note: CASH ONLY...in case you don't bring any they have an ATM on site. I highly recommend Tweet. read more

I thought something was up when we decided to try this place for brunch then arrived there and realized we've been there before and totally forgot. That means the meal was not memorable enough to make a lasting impression. There was already a wait, but the host was friendly and took our names down immediately. From the list there were only 4-5 tables ahead of us. Ambiance was lively and loud. They offer free coffee while you wait for your table. We were seated in a reasonable amount of time, however, it took forever for our server to come greet us and take our orders. Since we waited a while, we were all ready to order drinks and entrees. He did thank us for our patience. While waiting, they did serve complimentary bite-size cakes: ours was a delicious brown sugar cake. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. Finally we flagged down our server and asked how long it will be to get our food. He said there were 5 tickets ahead of us and it will be about another 12 minutes. Our food arrived 7 tickets and 20 minutes later (we kept seeing other people's plates passing us while we waited). Hubby had to add more money to the meter since we exceeded our 2 hour limit. This time the server did not apologize and just said that it's been crazy with Pride week. I'd like to think any popular, decent brunch place will have the same amount of traffic and chaos regardless of events and be able to manage time and staff effectively. I did not have high hopes that the food was worth the wait, and I was right. My Belgian waffle, though buttery and rich, was soggy and cold. My side of bacon was also soggy and cold. Hubby's porkchop was dry and tough. Only our guest's eggs benedict was acceptable - he ate the whole thing, but I think it was because he was so hungry, doesn't like wasting food, and was being polite. It's unacceptable if the wait for the table is longer than the wait for the food. I'm documenting this experience in case I forget again that I've been here and make the mistake of returning in the future. read more

I was here for breakfast this morning with two friends of mine after a cute guy in the elevator of my building recommended it to me. (What can I say? I'd like to have some conversational topics if I bump into him again.) We had: Apple-cranberry compote - loved this. A little sour. Very warm. Denver Omelette - there was SO MUCH egg in this omelette. So much. Huge portion. Pretty good. Egg Foo Feel Young Omelette - again, SO MUCH egg. Very flavorful, quite good. Biscuits + Gravy, with two over-easy eggs ($9) - definitely not the best I've had. I usually like my gravy with a little more sausage, and my biscuits a little less dense. But still good, very filling, eggs perfectly cooked. Hash browns ($2.25) - really delicious, with a great crunchy exterior, but an absolutely massive portion. In hindsight, would not have gotten these. Service was really good, if a little slow to start, and we were greeted at our table with a delicious coconut cake. Our glasses and coffee mugs were kept full throughout our meal. We were lucky enough to get a corner table, which kept us from being as packed as some of the other tables we saw, and there was only a ten minute wait when we arrived around 10:15. And, like everyone said but we didn't pay attention to, BRING CASH. read more

Despite what I said in my previous review about not coming back, I actually did come back yesterday for brunch and I loved it! I guess my first experience was not as enjoyable because I ordered the wrong thing. Anyways, it was a rainy, messy Saturday morning....we stepped into a cozy, lively restaurant and to my surprise, there was practically no wait. We were asked to stay at the bar to wait to have our name called, but within a minute, the table was already set up with pieces of coffeecake waiting for us....it was delicious! Service was friendly and fast. I decided to order one of Tweet's specials, the arepas, which are organic corn pancakes topped with 2 organic eggs, cheese, sour cream, tomatillo sauce, and half an avocado. It came with a side of black beans and I also chose to get the chorizo. I didn't really know what to expect and was thinking the arepas would be sweet. They weren't really sweet, but savory. All the toppings complimented the dish very well. The ground chorizo and black beans were also delicious. I enjoyed the dish and was only able to eat half of it. My friends seemed to enjoy their choices as well. I'm glad I gave Tweet another chance....I now love their food and it's awesome that they're just around the block! On second thought, that might not be a good thing... read more

Tweet is one of those city hidden gems in regards to brunch. It's small, usually there is a wait, but the food is always good, and you're rarely sorry you picked it. I've had almost all of the breakfast staples at Tweet and while I like most of them to varying degrees, I feel confident stating that they are all pretty good. They have a variety of breakfast wraps they call burritos, and there is an assortment of (add prefix here) benedicts. There is even a gluten free menu if you're one of those people that suddenly developed Celiacs disease over the past two years. Are you a veggie-asaur? Good news! Tweet has an extensive menu for you too. Tweet is nestled right next to Big Chicks as they are owned by the same lovely folks, so it is LGBT friendly but also very family appropriate. I do wish to warn you that both establishments are cash only, however there is an ATM on premise. Now if you'll excuse me I'm gonna finish this gluten free veggie burrito wrap! read more

Great food, but the owner has horrible customer service. I tried to talk to her about the food temperature issue, saying I think it's best to discuss bad experiences in person, not online. She still didn't get it and continued to blame me for the pancakes being cold. I got to the point where I sadly lashed out and became rude, but I don't regret it. I finally left and am next door at the Mexican place. It's a lot quieter too. Good customer service mean taking responsibility for your business error and apologizing, not continuously blaming the customer. Never going back until this woman sells the place read more

We have heard a lot of good things about this place for breakfast and we had high hopes before we had our try couple of weeks ago--even when we walked into the door our hopes were still high, until we got our food. Granted, I might not have ordered the right thing--to be fair. I ordered low-carb Benedict which pretty much is just 2 eggs and steak with some spinach, sounded good. When the food was brought to the table, the whole plate was drenched with water! I wasn't sure what it was from, probably from the spinach. I ordered the steak medium, but it came out bloody. So as you can imagine, I didn't eat my steak and the water drenched breakfast. The service was OK, coffee came pretty frequently. To bad it's a disappointment as it is a very cute and chic and even hip place, almost like something you'd find in Wicker park, not in Argyle area. Too bad... read more

After waiting quite a bit for a table, I don't understand - why don't you open the bar for food? You have the tables, floor space, and the wait staff to make it happen. Instead it's just seated at tables, waiting to get a table. The lack of logic blows my mind. Had the "meat lovers" burrito, lots of hype but was let down. I understand it's organic, cage free, well mannered, blah blah blah... but c'mon, this thing was tiny. Organic and anorexic are two different things, believe it or not. Overall, not worth it. No idea why this place is so packed on the weekends. read more

Tweet's came highly recommended for Sunday brunch. We arrived before 9:00 so there was virtually no waiting. Decor was cute and service was good. But the food was a terrible disappointment and to add insult, it was overpriced. I had biscuts and sausage gravy with poached eggs. I could have just as easily ordered flour paste and seasoned it with salt, pepper & hot sauce. It was totally tasteless. My wife ordered the bacon quiche. She hated it. She offered me a taste and I agreed. I've bought better frozen quiches at grocery stores than this dried up offering. We myst be in the minority because when we left about 10:30 the place was packed and I'm sure the wait was over an hour. Never again for us! read more

YUM! and lucky me it's a whole 5 minute walk from my place. Great friendly staff that are inviting and keep you updated on your table as you wait. Once we were seated, we had some yummy blueberry bread waiting for us. As I looked over the menu, I had trouble deciding what to order because there were so many things I wanted. I decided on a country benedict. The fruit salad that comes with almost every dish was fabulous. It's a great assortment of fresh fruits and definitely kicks every other diner's fruit cups in the behind =P The sausage gravy on my dish was delicious. I also tried a friend's french toast, to die for! I'll definitely be back and sadly I already know what I want =) read more

(to the tune Rockin' Robin) It rocks in Uptown, all day long, Lunch or brunch or breakfast you can never go wrong, All the little items on the me-eh-nu, Are tasty and delicious I'm a-telling you. Rockin' pastries! at Tweet Tweet Tweet Rockin' 'Ritos! at Tweet Tweet Tweet Oh the presentation wi-ill really rock your buds tonight! Tweetley Deedly Dee! Tweetley Deedly Dee! Tweetley Deedly Dee! Tweetley Deedly Dee! Tweet Tweet, I love you! read more

I was taken here for Mother's Day =) And he picked the perfect spot! As soon as you walk in you get a warm and happy vibe. You are taken to a middle area where they have a ton of board games to play and a bar on the other side to get a drink. I grabbed a mimosa =) We were seated and they gave my daughter a huge basket of toys and as soon as we sat down they gave her a bowl of sliced bananas. Make my baby happy you make me happy. I ordered the corned beef hash, and it was the best I have ever had! It was homemade and I swear it was chopped up ham, bacon, potatoes and goodness! Tai loved his biscuits and gravy and my daughter ate a lot of her pancakes. Her meal came with a cup of fresh fruit which she loved and I had a compote which I loved. I can't wait to go back. read more

Tweet is probably one of the best little restaurants in Uptown...the staff is always friendly (I have a huge girl crush on one of the servers) and the food is always plentiful and delish. They have a varied menu so you don't get stuck with the usual brunch type eggs and pancakes, coffee is tasty and they make the awesomest Chilaquiles! I very highly recommend this place and they are pretty freakin' cheap too! Oh! And in the summer they have a cute little outdoor seating area, I love to eat brunch and watch crack heads fight, ahhhhh. read more

Obviously, I'm the last Chicagoan to discover Tweet. That's cool. Maybe it'll be easier for me to score a table. :) In any case, I'll keep the 297th review short and sweet. If there's a Crab Cake Benedict on the menu, I order it. I'm that girl. I've had 'em all over town. And the Crab Cake Benedict at Tweet is seriously so perfect, I could eat it all day every day. The perfectly poached eggs, the luscious crab cake, the crispy hashbrowns, the fancy fruit cup. Perfection, I tell ya! P.S. WBEZ members get a 2-for-1 entree deal. Check the fine print. Show them your card before they bring the check. read more

Quite possibly my favorite breakfast/brunch spot in Chicago. The food here is always delicious and flavorful. There is a major focus on freshness and organically grown items throughout the menu, which is a definite plus in my book. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and service has always been attentive. Owner Michelle can commonly be found greeting guests to make sure everything is satisfactory. The wait can be long at times since, especially on the weekends, so be prepared. As other reviewers have noted, they serve coffee at the bar next door (Big Chicks, same owner) for when there is a lengthy wait. During the warmer months, the rear patio and sidewalk seating are terrific. Try the crabcakes hollandaise, lox plate, and Oatmeal ala Jim Faulkner among others. I've never tried dinner here before, but unfortunately they've stopped serving dinner until further notice. read more

What a tasty little brunch place...I really enjoyed myself. Two friends and I arrived about 11am on a sunday and were seated right away. Some delicious tasty cinnamon delight was already waiting for me...it was great. I had the omlete with asparagus and shallots. It was accompanied by hash browns, fruit cup and toast of your choosing. The waitress was super friendly and accommodated my request for no melon in the fruit cup. My friends were both pleased with their choices. On friend proclaimed she was eating the best biscuits ever. My other friend tried the pancakes and she licked her plate clean. It is a great touch that Tweet goes to such great links to make tasty healthy food. I would very much recommend this place. read more