The Bongo Room
3.8
- 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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