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M. Henry

Breakfast Spot and Bakery$$$$
Edgewater, Chicago
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    The experts at Eater and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
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    Eric M.
    "The quiche and fried egg sandwich are excellent"(9 Tips)
    Alison
    "The amazing bread pudding is only available Saturday and sunday"(18 Tips)
    Marc
    "Food Network Top Five Brunch - #1 Cinnamon Roll French Toast"(5 Tips)
    Reema F.
    "Blackberry Bliss cakes is a must!!! Yummmm :-)"(3 Tips)
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  • Andy M.heart icon on user image
    Andy MaldonadoJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    One of our go-to brunch destinations. You can't go wrong here. Must-haves: bread-pudding, french toast, quiche and my favorite the fried egg sandwich.
  • Eater
    EaterAugust 30, 2016
    Satiate the sweet tooth with cinnamon roll French toast; go vegan with an organic tofu scramble with veggies; or try "Fannie’s Killer Fried Egg Sandwich" loaded with eggs and bacon. Read more
  • Anthony G.
    Anthony GomezJuly 8, 2013
    Amazing breakfast/brunch. One of the best in Chicago. They serve Metropolis coffee which is great and the quality is top notch. Quick service & friendly staff!
  • Julie F.heart icon on user image
    Julie FApril 28, 2013
    Ridiculously tasty food. Good for families with babies and small children. They bring all babies and kids a small bowl of strawberries, banana slices and dried cherries when you get seated :)
  • Sara
    SaraMarch 3, 2013
    Try crab cakes w poached eggs. The salad it comes w has a blend of berries and fresh veggies. Try bread pudding- great combo of all fresh ingredients! Will def b back again, but NEVER on weekends :-)
  • It's A Major Plusheart icon on user image
    It's A Major PlusSeptember 14, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Fannie's Killer Fried Egg sandwich, Huevos Barrachos & Latina Omeletta are kick-ass savory dishes. You can't go wrong with French Toast or hotcakes. Start with & share a bread pudding. BYO(champagne).
  • AFAR Media
    AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014
    If you can make it past the bakery case, the brunch menu boasts everything from lemon crab and shrimp benedict to blackberry bliss cakes. Read more
  • It's A Major Plusheart icon on user image
    It's A Major PlusJanuary 31, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Birds-in-a-basket with brioche, cheese & chives is delicious! The Vegan Epiphany is a great dish. Personal favorites are the Latina Omeletta and the Fried Egg Sandwich.
  • Abril V.heart icon on user image
    Abril VelaSeptember 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Vegan Epiphany is fantastic if you're looking for a good vegan brunch, for gluten free I recommend the GF peanut butter cookies that are in the bakery as well!
  • lisaheart icon on user image
    lisaDecember 12, 2017
    Fantastic! Loved all the options. I️ was sad there wasn’t more room in my belly
  • Colleen M.
    Colleen MMay 28, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is good here, BUT Fannie’s Killer Fried Egg Sandwich was killer. The Gorgonzola, bacon, and thyme made magic together on this sammie!!
  • Irays M.heart icon on user image
    Irays MunozJuly 26, 2015
    Loved the stuffed chile poblano, and I am Mexican so not just any combination with chile poblano is good FYI. Amazing bread pudding too.
  • Roadretro
    RoadretroDecember 27, 2011
    Best Breakfast/Brunch in Chicago and surprisingly competitively priced. Inventive fares with fresh foods. Try their daily special you won't be disappointed - go for a walk down Andersonville after.
  • Sara
    SaraMarch 3, 2013
    Food was amazing! However, I'd never wait as long as I did- it's not THAT worth it. Unless you wanna wait 1.5 hrs, come for lunch after 1:30 on Sun. They should consider reservations! Lesson learned.
  • Time Out Chicago Kids
    Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 11, 2012
    Thick, dense blueberry pancakes (choose maple or pomegranate syrup) and a heaping breakfast sandwich of fried egg, Gorgonzola, applewood-smoked bacon and fresh thyme make for a delicious breakfast. Read more
  • Aleksandra B.heart icon on user image
    Aleksandra BysiekJune 9, 2019
    The bread pudding was delicious and a must try for anyone who’s never been here before.
  • Jim W.heart icon on user image
    Jim WSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    I enjoy coming here because I can get a simple 2-3 egg breakfast, house potatoes, side of fresh fruit. and some hot tea. Just the basics without overindulging and spending a lot.
  • Katie M.heart icon on user image
    Katie McCormickNovember 30, 2016
    M. Henry was the perfect spot for a late lunch. The presentation was beautiful, food was fresh, and the service was excellent.
  • Bobby K.heart icon on user image
    Bobby KennedySeptember 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Much less crowded during the week, if you're looking for a place for a morning meeting. Even the basic two eggs breakfast is world class.
  • Rebekah W.heart icon on user image
    Rebekah WhitfieldOctober 13, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Everything is excellent here - my go to see the Huevos Borrachos
  • Vanessa S.
    Vanessa SotoOctober 24, 2017
    Even if you're not typically a sweet breakfast person, you should make an exception for the cinnamon roll French toast
  • Joey D.heart icon on user image
    Joey DMarch 10, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I love it!! The egg sandwich is my best. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is fresh and wonderful.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012
    Yeah, it gets mobbed for brunch on the weekends, but the black-bean cake and eggs is a winning breakfast any day of the week.
  • Mikeheart icon on user image
    MikeMay 3, 2016
    The breakfast sandwich was perfect in every way - albeit pricey. The potatoes are delicious.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMay 23, 2012
    Yeah, it gets mobbed for brunch on the weekends, but the black-bean cake and eggs is a winning breakfast any day of the week. -HS Read more
  • Johnny A.
    Johnny AustermannJune 13, 2010
    I want to move into the apartment above mhenrys so I can eat here everyday! The bread pudding really is out of this world and so is any version of the eggs Benedict. Fannie's sandi rocks too!!
  • Dianne C.heart icon on user image
    Dianne CartyDecember 28, 2018
    Good pancakes, but... Sourdough bread--hard, sunny side eggs--overcooked, latte--worse than Starbucks. Really?! Website touts a trained chef, but experience leaves much to be desired... dont waste $$!
  • BOLLO
    BOLLODecember 31, 2010
    Unless you love leeks more than Jesus, don't get the quiche. Def start with a chai latte and a blueberry lemon poppyseed muffin. Hopefully the food will be better if I ever go back.
  • Jeiran H.heart icon on user image
    Jeiran HasanAugust 5, 2016
    Bread pudding was delicious. Ate it over the next three days and it still tasted like heaven.
  • Mikey D.heart icon on user image
    Mikey DiazFebruary 19, 2016
    I love the Out of This World Bread Pudding that is served on Sunday's.
  • Talal A.heart icon on user image
    Talal ANovember 24, 2019
    Super cozy; friendly, quick service. The bread pudding lives up to the hype.
  • Brittany N.
    Brittany NicoleAugust 30, 2014
    Everything about this spot is prefect (minus the wait). The omelets are delicious
  • Andy M.heart icon on user image
    Andy MaldonadoJanuary 24, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The food is excellent and made with quality ingredients. After being spotty for a bit, the service is back on track. Come early or expect a wait (unless you're a party of 2). Must try: breadpudding.
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MoskovitzJuly 30, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Lemon Raspberry Brioche French Toast!
  • Aimee A.heart icon on user image
    Aimee AimeeNovember 28, 2012
    The french toast here make it worth the wait. One of the best breakfast places in Chicago.
  • Julia P.
    Julia ParkMarch 8, 2014
    The place is overrated. Wait isn't long amd service is good, but the food is just okay. I would go once for the sake of going, but wouldn't go back.
  • Patrick H.
    Patrick HarnerDecember 15, 2013
    How is a long wait a valid complaint? Would you prefer they make crappy food and lose business so you can shove it in your face right away?
  • Veronica G.heart icon on user image
    Veronica GalvezJuly 28, 2013
    The French toast w/fresh fruit is amazing! Worth. The wait :-)
  • Duane B.heart icon on user image
    Duane BrownOctober 29, 2014
    Perfect brunch spot. I'd eat here again next time I'm in town.
  • Mandy S.
    Mandy SwansonFebruary 15, 2014
    Berry Bliss Hotcakes and chocolate strawberry brioche French toast were awesome! And get lots of bacon!!!
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013
    blackberry blisscakes w/ vanilla mascarpone cream between the pancakes, surrounded by crunchy brown sugar & oatmeal
  • Raymond H.heart icon on user image
    Raymond HarrisAugust 20, 2014
    Amazing food every time. The quiche is very good, but so is everything.
  • Christopher H.
    Christopher HamiltonJanuary 1, 2011
    Ditto all the praise for the bread pudding, it's amazing, and I normally HATE bread pudding! it's a BYOB place too with no fee!
  • Andra M.
    Andra MunteanuAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't miss the delicious bread pudding and check out the cool bike in front of the entrance.
  • Paul S.
    Paul ScottApril 13, 2013
    Jorge's black bean cakes and drunken eggs are worth the trip uptown. Awesome chow.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    Don’t be deterred by the packed house, the pancakes (and everything else) make the wait worthwhile. - Inspector
  • Maddie Maeheart icon on user image
    Maddie MaeJuly 12, 2017
    Dandelion, shallot & leek omelette. So good.
  • Gary G.heart icon on user image
    Gary GureckiAugust 21, 2014
    Believe the hype! Solid rueben, great coffee
  • Marc
    MarcDecember 22, 2015
    Food Network Top Five Brunch - #1 Cinnamon Roll French Toast
  • Waylon W.heart icon on user image
    Waylon WernerDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Looking for a great sandwich? Go for the Grown-Up grilled cheese but add bacon! Takes it to the next level!
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