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2 Sparrows

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Breakfast Spot and American Restaurant$$$$

Lake View East, Chicago

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2 Sparrows

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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.
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
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
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.
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
Ed MatesevacSeptember 29, 2012
Great brunch place. artisan pop-tarts and refreshing drinks including my favorite at the moment blueberry-sage lemonade
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 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
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 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.
Allison KaminskiOctober 16, 2015
Brunch is awesome!!! Try the pop tarts. Everything is seasonal so ask waiter for recommendations
Linda FelterApril 14, 2014
Great brunch. Great coffee. Great Bloody Mary's. Definitely a welcomed surprise and new brunch favorite!
Sonja JohnsonMarch 12, 2014
Love this place! Quiche is to-die-for! They also have a lot of delicious gluten free options.
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!
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. :)
ThrillistJune 14, 2013
Start your day with some biscuits and lamb sausage gravy. Bacon-studded maple doughnuts are also available... Read more
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
Warren BobrowSeptember 25, 2013
Lovely service. Cinematic soundtrack. Wondrous coffee. Should I start with a cocktail?? It's afternoon for my jet lagged body.
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!
Chris ShackletonOctober 23, 2014
Most underrated brunch spot in the city. Great drinks and awesome food.
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.
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
Adam HirsenAugust 18, 2012
Chilaquiles and Parisian Gnocchi is amazing! Checkout the action shot of our food! Read more
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.
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.
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.
Dawn McKenzieJanuary 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best brunch in the area. Love that they use fresh ingredients & support local farmers!
Josh WDecember 26, 2012
Food looks absolutely delicious. However, when consumed, flavor pales in comparison to the plate presentation. Highly disappointed.
Kalyne WhiteFebruary 22, 2012
Try the pancakes - Love the size and all natural taste and flavor!!
Catherine PippittApril 4, 2012
Definitely try the chilaquiles or the shrimp étouffée with grits. Outstanding.
Emily OkeyNovember 23, 2013
Get the goat cheese cinnamon roll, you won't regret it.
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.
Todd LynchJuly 27, 2013
The subtle spicy bite to the Eggs Benedict is fantastic!
Emily JurlinaAugust 8, 2014
The goat cheese cinnamon roll was excellent.
MG WagemanJune 1, 2014
Order the chili relleno.
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.
Stacey LaskinOctober 14, 2012
Lunch menu just as good as the breakfast menu but a bit healthier.
courtnay bourqueNovember 11, 2014
Maple bacon doughnut and Mac and cheese
Eric MunnSeptember 22, 2013
The goat cheese cinnamon rolls are excellent
Angie & JerryApril 24, 2013
Excellent pork belly sandwich breakfast!!!!
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
Brad ChmielewskiDecember 19, 2012
Order the house made tater tots!
Madeleine DonovanMarch 10, 2012
Apple Pop Tart with Lemon Thyme icing rocks.
jon tAugust 7, 2014
Chicken sandwich off the lunch menu
Anna RuchJanuary 7, 2012
Food was good, but service not so great! Waited 30 mins for the check and they didn't even take anything off the bill! It's not cheap so I'd expect better service.
ErinApril 22, 2012
pork belly sandwich. tots. do it.
John SkellyJanuary 19, 2013
Overpriced and didn't quite deliver. Had to wait over an hour to be seated at noon on a Saturday. As far as brunch in Chicago goes, you can do better.
Pedro FernandezJuly 1, 2012
Steak & Eggs were Bland. Bland. Bland. Salsa on friend's chilaquiles was sweet and sour, no heat. Chips were good though. I don't plan to go back any time soon.
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 MarrSeptember 11, 2014
Great coffee!

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