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3.8
from - Neighborhood: Uptown
- 5020 N. Sheridan Rd.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-728-5576
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
This small, quirky contemporary American spot from Big Chicks owner Michelle Fire serves breakfast, lunch, a popular weekend brunch and dinner on Fridays only. The menu emphasizes locally produced organic ingredients, with simple, unpretentious preparations. Brunch highlights include buckwheat pancakes, seasonal fruit compote, aebleskiver (Danish puff pastries served with maple syrup or honey) and breakfast burritos and omelets made with "uncaged" Amish farm eggs.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Sheridan Road and Foster Avenue
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 147-Outer Drive Express,151-Sheridan, 146-Inner Drive/Michigan Express, 81-Lawrence, 136-Sheridan LaSalle Express, 92-Foster; Red Line "L" stop: Argyle
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Monday; closed Tuesday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and French
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner. Dinner Friday only.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Alcohol:
- BYOB and Full Bar. $10 corkage fee for BYOB.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Gay and Lesbian
- ATM:
- Next door at Big Chicks.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Semi-private facilities for 20, call for details.
- Worth Noting:
- 3-star. Recommended. Top brunches.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 20 on rear patio; 16 on sidewalk cafe.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 55.
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"My Favorite Casual Chicago Restaurant"
By TXMike from uptown, May 26, 2009
The first time you arrive enjoy the small surprises. Surprise #1 - Order from an extensive ecletic menu with a few unusual options. #2 - M...
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"Less than Mediocre"
By elipla from Albany Park, January 29, 2008
I went here on the recommendation of Metromix users who rated this brunch spot consistently high. The service was great. No problem there, but th...
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"By Far the Best Brunch in Chicago"
By busterbrown from Rogerspark, January 28, 2008
The owner of this restaurant should be very proud of what she has done. This restaurant is the Best Brunch in Chicago hands down. Look at the crow...
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