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West Egg Cafe

Breakfast Spot$$$$

Streeterville, Chicago

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West Egg Cafe

7.3^/10

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Ranked #10 for breakfast spots in Near North Side
"get the special skillet."(3 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with The Grabowski!"(2 Tips)
"Get the crunchberry pancakes!"(2 Tips)
"The bandito omelet is the best omelet I've ever had."(12 Tips)

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RAWAN ASeptember 4, 2014
Almost every thing was perfect the waffles the fresh toast even there egg with avocado and turkey OMG! It was amazing! This is one of the places u must eat in
Kevin M. McNally, CMPAugust 20, 2018
I love Eggs Benedict. Covered with hollandaise sauce. Great way of starting your day. And breakfast is the most important meal. Staff is terrific. It's busy...so get there early. Worth the wait!
Larry FurmanicAugust 25, 2017
On a Saturday morning, there was always about 30 people waiting for a table. Wait time went fast and so was the service. Have a lot of staff to take care of guests. Great food. Would highly recommend.
Murat AtilanAugust 25, 2015
We ate here twice during our stay in Chicago. I have experienced 5 different Breakfast rest. Here is very delicious and fast service. I recommend Egg Benedict with avacado. It is really great!
Kent FisherAugust 12, 2016
Large portions of homestyle breakfasts! Try a skillet made with potatoes, eggs, bacon, corned beef hash. They were busy and we still were served quickly.
Kevin M. McNally, CMPJuly 17, 2018
You can't decide when looking at the menu. You don't want to choose all the items...but you can try many. Especially the special skillet. Wicked Good.
Viktor GöhlinNovember 5, 2017
Their logo looks much cooler than their food is. Don’t get me wrong, the food is great. But for being specialized in eggs one could expect something special with each omelet. Not so impressed
RebeccaMarch 31, 2013
Came here on Easter sunday and the place was surprisingly not too crowded. The California crepe is unlike any crepe I have eaten before
PaulaOctober 18, 2012
Love this place! Best breakfast place in Chicago. Come here whenever I'm near. Eat anything! I like the feta frittata and Swiss account. Great for vegetarians.
IVONNE LlagosteraJuly 29, 2012
Amazing food! Big portions <3 big cue but very straightforwrd cue system. Fast service and lovely staff! Sont miss out the cheese and bacon omelette!
Jürgen DietlJanuary 30, 2015
Orange juice is good, my spinach mushroom crepe was only ok. Normal Coffee is like gourmet coffee never happened.The Cappu is ok The location itself is nice and warm enough even during chicago winter
Stacy GeverApril 26, 2014
The bandito omelet is the best omelet I've ever had. They make their own salsa and guacamole here... Really great stuff.
Emily S.August 7, 2014
Charmless brunch place. Our waiter was a smug jerk who was reading a magazine and on his phone the whole time. Good blueberry pancakes though.
Jason WischerAugust 16, 2012
Perfect spot for breakfast in downtown Chicago. These people know exactly how to run a Cafe. Great service and food! Must visit!
Runaround SuzApril 12, 2012
I absolutely love this place for breakfast and lunch..... only open until 3pm. Your meals always comes out hot and fast....and very fresh!
John DaltonFebruary 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
My favorite local spot that I have found to date in Chicago. I always get the Eggs Benedict for breakfast or the Reuben for lunch.
Ayan AshkenovMarch 12, 2017
It is a classic breakfast diner, don't expect anything over the top. The avocado eggs Benedict was well prepared!
Dakota De CorahApril 5, 2012
Don't sit at the counter IF it's cold &.windy and they are busy...our mistake. Other wise, lovely joint, great staff and awesome food.
Austin WestermannApril 18, 2013
If you need a place with a short wait, this is for you. The wait is generally very short (if any) the food is okay but it's worth it if you're in a hurry
KonnieSeptember 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Xlnt. Spocoli...opted for egg whites for this broccoli omelette adding fresh blueberries with swiss cheese...superb!! Hats off to the cook ...happy girl here
Tugce KoygunDecember 2, 2013
Fast service with delicous plates..very nice breakfast alternative if you are in downtown chicago
Patrick LaMotheDecember 23, 2013
Food was fantastic view was fantastic and the price was extremely reasonable :)
Rodolfo UmanaDecember 26, 2014
The bank account is really good. Freshly squeazed orange juice is a good plus
JenJanuary 13, 2013
A little disappointing as a Chicago explorer. I was looking for a local restaurant, however only to realize it was a chain. (Same as First Watch in Ohio). The food was decent and the price was good.
Andrea CAugust 20, 2014
Ate here twice during a week long stay. Delicious breakfast with great staff.
RosaleeMarch 16, 2013
If you need breakfast in Chi town... go here and see for yourself how amazing the egg dishes are!
QC Industries ConveyorsSeptember 19, 2014
One of our favorite breakfast spots. Load up on protein to prepare for a long day at a trade show.
Matthew B.April 16, 2014
The walnut pancakes are good, filling, and huge. Get one unless you are simply starving!
Simon SmidtJuly 29, 2011
A tad more expensive than our other breakfast places we had during our 4 day visit. Very fast service. Huge portions (for a European).
Andrea LNovember 12, 2014
Quintessential dinner, down to earth, hearty grub in a great Chi-town location. #dinner #eggs
Joshua HernandezOctober 4, 2010
Big portions. Fast service. Not too crowded. I can take the bus down there from River North and still get in faster if I went to Yolk across my building.
Kate AleksandrovaJuly 30, 2014
French toast is really good! The portions are too big for one :)
Tom FearyJuly 4, 2013
Enter from the street (Fairbanks) and sit at the counter for super fast service.
Kendra TorresApril 17, 2013
Egg Benedict was awesome, loved it. Not over stuffed but defiantly full.
Eray ErgencJanuary 1, 2015
If you are staying in a close by hotel, this is the place youre looking for
CarmenSeptember 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
They get busy during Lollapalooza weekend but the food comes out quickly.
hannahJuly 18, 2014
speedy service, good coffee, tasty breakfast
Fatih ÖztürkFebruary 13, 2016
Omelettes are tasty and coffee is very nice
Jubilee OlahNovember 6, 2015
The potatoes are seasoned perfectly
Terra GattiSeptember 4, 2011
If you're a party of 1 or 2 and there's a wait, grab a seat at the bar - there's no wait there.
Kenneth (iamfob)March 30, 2013
Lineups get real long after 9:00am. The French toast is awesome.
Antonio RiveraApril 22, 2012
Get the bacado it's really good and comes with house made salsa
Barrett LaneJanuary 5, 2012
Super quick service and huge portions. The special skillet was terrific.
Norman EllisOctober 29, 2014
Everything is very good.
Hugh HoaglandApril 9, 2012
everything is great! pancakes, french toast, and eggs out the wazoo
Melanie AOctober 25, 2011
Blues and cashews pancakes are insane. Server was amazing. Food came out SO fast! :)
Fitsum AssalifJuly 20, 2018
Everything I tried was very good.
Dave BattenApril 30, 2016
The Grobowski was great.
Umut DurakJune 28, 2015
Even the simplest overeasy was amazing.
Rodolfo UmanaDecember 28, 2014
They open at 6:30 so you can have an early breakfast evensSubday

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