The Bongo Room - Bucktown/Wicker Park - Chicago, IL 60622 | Metromix Chicago

The Bongo Room



Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
1470 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622
773-489-0690
Abundant breakfast choices beckon at this Wicker Park restaurant, where the seasonally changing menu relies on creative takes on French toast and pancakes. Look for options like three-apple brioche French toast and Black Forest pancakes. Egg dishes--in massive portions--are also popular choices. Weekend brunch offers even more choices, like eggs Benedict and chocolate tower French toast.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
North and Damen.
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 50 Damen, 56 Milwaukee. Blue Line Train: Damen stop.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cuisine:
Pancakes
Meals Served:
Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, and Lunch. Lunch: Begins at 11 a.m.
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Smoking:
No
Restaurant Style:
Cafe

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Worth Noting:
Critic's choice. Recommended. Top brunches.
Specialties:
Coffee, fresh juice, pancakes, French toast; sandwiches.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
No
Delivery:
No
Seating :
For 70; Ten counter stools, 21 tables.

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"I lurve the Bongo Room!"

By beggersbanquet from sw suburbs, May 17, 2009

Just got back from the Bongo Room and it is still the best. I have never waited for a table, the service is always attentive and friendly and the f...

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"Pleasent Suprise"

By ckitout from wicker park, October 7, 2008

Being new to the city from KS my husband and I have been searching for a great breakfast/brunch joint. We found the bongo room and thank goodness, ...

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"Still delivers"

By doctorbeef from wicker park, July 30, 2008

Bongo room seems to have taken a beating on these pages recently. But my brunch experiences there continue to be unparalleled. They have the MOST...

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