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2 Sparrows

2 Sparrows

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Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
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  • Eater
    EaterOctober 31, 2013
    The seasonal menu keeps things interesting with dishes like the pork belly sandwich and housemade pop tarts and doughnuts. Other options include a salmon BLT, chile relleno, and market quiche.
  • AskMen
    AskMenOctober 26, 2011
    Early morning highlights include the pork belly sandwich and foie gras-filled pop tarts, while the lunch lineup is stacked with items such as the grilled salmon salad and Cuban sandwich. Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 20, 2013
    To add extra dimension and flavor to the brined-in-house corned beef, chef Greg Ellis and crew griddle the thinly sliced meat just to the point of a nice perimeter char.
  • Ed M.
    Ed MatesevacSeptember 29, 2012
    Great brunch place. artisan pop-tarts and refreshing drinks including my favorite at the moment blueberry-sage lemonade
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012
    Try the belly sandwich, topped with an oozy egg and mellow pickled onions, and it clicks. It’s thicker and juicier than other breakfast meats, and better suited to a home in a secret-recipe biscuit. Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoFebruary 14, 2012
    We found that it's better to play it safe at this collaboration between Trotter alums, with dishes such as honey-lemon doughnuts, big bowls of Israeli couscous and a soufflelike slice of quiche. Read more
  • Jeff K.
    Jeff KellyNovember 20, 2011
    Portions were perfect for steak and eggs and quiche and actually a little large for pancakes and bangers and mash. Great stuff!! As others have said, get the maple bacon doughnuts!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012
    The vegetable combos of the market quiche (mushrooms and leeks, on my visit) in these majestic slices change often; the fluffy, airy structure is the same every time. Read more
  • Linda F.heart icon on user image
    Linda FelterApril 14, 2014
    Great brunch. Great coffee. Great Bloody Mary's. Definitely a welcomed surprise and new brunch favorite!
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiOctober 16, 2015
    Brunch is awesome!!! Try the pop tarts. Everything is seasonal so ask waiter for recommendations
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableMay 10, 2012
    Though the combination of pork belly, eggs and pickled onions has become ubiquitous on brunch menus, order the Belly Sandwich and see that not all are alike: Read more
  • Jake S.
    Jake SmithOctober 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're looking for the hippest brunch this side of Wicker Park, you've found the place. Order the Benedict, which comes with two distinctly-flavored Hollandaise sauces.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJanuary 24, 2012
    Here, all parts of the "Mexican Holiday"—cocoa tequila, espresso liqueur, cinnamon and Cholula—balance perfectly, with the coffee adding depth, not bitterness. Read more
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJune 14, 2013
    Start your day with some biscuits and lamb sausage gravy. Bacon-studded maple doughnuts are also available... Read more
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    Sonja JohnsonMarch 12, 2014
    Love this place! Quiche is to-die-for! They also have a lot of delicious gluten free options.
  • Kalyne W.
    Kalyne WhiteFebruary 22, 2012
    Try the 2 Eggs with Maple-Glazed House-cured Bacon, Frwshky Baked Brioche Toast, and Greens - Classic dish with a modern twist.. Delish!
  • Warren B.heart icon on user image
    Warren BobrowSeptember 25, 2013
    Lovely service. Cinematic soundtrack. Wondrous coffee. Should I start with a cocktail?? It's afternoon for my jet lagged body.
  • Chris S.heart icon on user image
    Chris ShackletonOctober 23, 2014
    Most underrated brunch spot in the city. Great drinks and awesome food.
  • Ingrid R.
    Ingrid RothOctober 22, 2011
    The Eggs Benedict were amazing. Make your own hollandaise! The pancakes were dessert-like. Must have the fresh OJ - like heaven.
  • Kalyne W.
    Kalyne WhiteFebruary 22, 2012
    Try the Pork, Egg, & Cheese On A Buiscuit With Hashbrowns Nuggets - It wasn't my dish. Buy he ate it all so I'm assuming he loved it. :)
  • Jay S.
    Jay SungMarch 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Best quiche and cocktail combo in Chicago! Service is top notch, but get here early. Packed after 1030am
  • Josh W.
    Josh WDecember 26, 2012
    Food looks absolutely delicious. However, when consumed, flavor pales in comparison to the plate presentation. Highly disappointed.
  • Canders
    CandersNovember 27, 2011
    Try the shrimp and grits. Absolutely delicious! The Norseman is great but very, VERY spicy. Bonus: comes with a strip of housemade jerky!
  • Dawn M.
    Dawn McKenzieJanuary 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Best brunch in the area. Love that they use fresh ingredients & support local farmers!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoDecember 6, 2011
    Try the quiche from our 100 Best list: Closer in texture to a soufflé—and that’s a marvelous thing.
  • Adam H.
    Adam HirsenAugust 18, 2012
    Chilaquiles and Parisian Gnocchi is amazing! Checkout the action shot of our food! Read more
  • Chicago magazine
    Chicago magazineDecember 5, 2011
    The name has something to do with Aphrodite and a chariot. OK. We just want to try the foie gras and cherry Pop-Tarts.
  • Jeremy P.
    Jeremy PrendergastOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Great Place. Not your typical food style, this place is all local and try the corn beef hash.
  • Emily O.
    Emily OkeyNovember 23, 2013
    Get the goat cheese cinnamon roll, you won't regret it.
  • Todd L.heart icon on user image
    Todd LynchJuly 27, 2013
    The subtle spicy bite to the Eggs Benedict is fantastic!
  • Emily J.heart icon on user image
    Emily JurlinaAugust 8, 2014
    The goat cheese cinnamon roll was excellent.
  • Catherine P.
    Catherine PippittApril 4, 2012
    Definitely try the chilaquiles or the shrimp étouffée with grits. Outstanding.
  • Christopher
    ChristopherOctober 20, 2013
    Chilaquiles are good, but way overhyped. They basically shake up a bag of tostada chips from La Pasadita with a bottle of green salsa and then serve an egg on top.
  • MG W.
    MG WagemanJune 1, 2014
    Order the chili relleno.
  • Eric M.
    Eric MunnSeptember 22, 2013
    The goat cheese cinnamon rolls are excellent
  • Kalyne W.
    Kalyne WhiteFebruary 22, 2012
    Try the pancakes - Love the size and all natural taste and flavor!!
  • Stacey L.
    Stacey LaskinOctober 14, 2012
    Lunch menu just as good as the breakfast menu but a bit healthier.
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    Angie & JerryApril 24, 2013
    Excellent pork belly sandwich breakfast!!!!
  • Brad C.heart icon on user image
    Brad ChmielewskiDecember 19, 2012
    Order the house made tater tots!
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    courtnay bourqueNovember 11, 2014
    Maple bacon doughnut and Mac and cheese
  • jon t.heart icon on user image
    jon tAugust 7, 2014
    Chicken sandwich off the lunch menu
  • Madeleine D.
    Madeleine DonovanMarch 10, 2012
    Apple Pop Tart with Lemon Thyme icing rocks.
  • Julie H.
    Julie HoweOctober 20, 2011
    Portions are small but tasty. Still working out the kinks so be prepared to wait a long time for your food.
  • Erin
    ErinApril 22, 2012
    pork belly sandwich. tots. do it.
  • Holly H.
    Holly HouseholderOctober 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Its still new... definitely working out the kinks. I think ill go back in a few months...
  • Carol M.
    Carol MarrSeptember 11, 2014
    Great coffee!
  • HRH S.
    HRH SAROctober 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Great food excellent service
  • CJ S.
    CJ SlicklenFebruary 21, 2012
    Keep walking towards potbelly. It's cheaper, quicker, less salty, and the food is better. This place needs a lot of work. It doesn't take an hour to get food when you're the only ones in there
  • Josh S.
    Josh ShaverOctober 26, 2011
    Biscuits and gravy are awesome!
  • Ron L.
    Ron LewisOctober 19, 2011
    Try the Maple Bacon Donut!
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