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Southport Grocery & Cafe

Southport Grocery & Cafe

Breakfast Spot, Cupcake Shop, and Café$$$$
Lakeview, Chicago
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  • Abbie W.heart icon on user image
    Abbie WFebruary 3, 2016
    PureWow: bread pudding pancakes. These suckers are made of bread pudding (wrap your head around that) and topped with cinnamon-sugar butter. (Mama’s tip: The wee ones tend to love them, too.)
  • JenKuduheart icon on user image
    JenKuduJune 18, 2014
    The chorizo and eggs is amazing! Brisket and Gravy (pic) is good comfort food but the biscuits are pretty tough. Split a grown up pop tart too start.. You won't be disappointed :)
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchDecember 8, 2015
    Voted Best Family Brunch: A quaint, quiet shop that is nestled in the Southport Corridor, Southport Grocery is the perfect place to take your family for a well-balanced brunch.
  • TJ C.heart icon on user image
    TJ CallantaAugust 21, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Plenty of reasons the wife and I are 6 year regulars. Easily the best brunch spot the NorthSide has to offer. Bread Pudding Pancakes, Sweet & Savory FT, & The Hash? The whole menu won't disappoint.
  • ben m.
    ben mNovember 12, 2016
    Obviously, they are more known for breakfast, but the patty melt is on point.
  • Bitches Who Brunch M.
    Best Family Brunch: Southport GroceryA quaint, quiet shop that is nestled in the Southport Corridor, Southport Grocery is the perfect place to take your family for a well-balanced brunch. Read more
  • Joe D.heart icon on user image
    Joe DodsonFebruary 14, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The Hash has been threw a couple changes since I first came here in 2010 & I have to say the version I had today blew me away. Best breakfast I have had in a while.
  • Chicagoist
    ChicagoistMarch 18, 2015
    They stock Mayana Chocolate, which means you can get the Heavens to Bacon Bar, crafted of crispy bacon-almond praline, potato chips, smoked sea salt caramel, puffed rice, and dark chocolate, here. Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 16, 2013
    Grilled Brie Sandwich at Southport Grocery is rightfully called "a grown up version of a grilled cheese" with a layer of gooey brie, fresh spinach and a delicious mess of sauteed mushrooms.
  • Hamid A.heart icon on user image
    Hamid Alan9aryFebruary 22, 2018
    Great breakfast location or even if you want to stop by for desert and coffee. I would like to stop by again to try the pancakes
  • Jenna K.heart icon on user image
    Jenna KowalczykJanuary 21, 2015
    Here's what you do. Order one single bread pudding pancake to share & then order anything else you want. But you should know the Bruschetta was amazing.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableJanuary 12, 2012
    'Kraut fans, take note: This market and cafe has recently started making sauerkraut in house, and it's stellar. Take a jar of the "Living Kraut" home, or try it on a Reuben with house-made pastrami. Read more
  • Amanda C.
    Amanda CooperFebruary 2, 2012
    What a great find! I started off with the hummus, apple salad, and ended with a single cupcake pancake. I absolutely loved everything. Seating is limited, weekends you will definitely have to wait.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011
    The breakfast menu will please fans of cream cheese; the gooey stuff makes an appearance in the stuffed French toast, topped with maple-pecan syrup. Try it with the rosemary-roasted ham. Read more
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013
    The pimento cheese, sausage and onion omelette at Southport Grocery is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more
  • Shannon B.
    Shannon B.February 18, 2014
    The Brisket and Gravy is a fun twist on the classic!
  • Matt D.heart icon on user image
    Matt DickerJune 11, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    The chicken and grits is one of my favorite breakfasts anywhere in Chicago.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 19, 2011
    The breakfast menu will please fans of cream cheese; the gooey stuff makes an appearance in the stuffed French toast, topped with maple-pecan syrup. Try it with the rosemary-roasted ham.
  • JENNIFER H.
    JENNIFER HUMBRECHTApril 18, 2011
    Omg. You must must must try the cupcake pancakes! Be sure to hit the bakery case before you leave and snag a pretzel cookie and a peanut m&m peanut butter cookie as well. So damn good. :-)
  • Time Out Chicago Kids
    Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 11, 2012
    The breakfast menu will please fans of cream cheese; the gooey stuff makes appearances in a pair of new omelettes, including one packed with spinach, jalapenos, artichokes, tomatoes and cream cheese. Read more
  • Jeff W.heart icon on user image
    Jeff WFebruary 11, 2015
    One of my favorite brunch places in Chicago, definitely worth the wait… Put your name down and go shopping around…
  • Iro S.heart icon on user image
    Iro StafilakiNovember 9, 2017
    Tried the hash breakfast and it was delicious. Very filling portion too
  • Mager M.
    Mager MagerMay 12, 2019
    Insanely good bakery. Get the portobello grilled cheese and the vegan blueberry corn muffin.
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MacQueenFebruary 9, 2010
    One of the best brunch spots in the city. It does get crowded, so be prepared to wait. And hope they've got tater tots on the menu. Try them with an omelet.
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeOctober 14, 2021
    The food here is fantastic! Definitely worth a stop!
  • Ryan
    RyanDecember 7, 2013
    Breakfast sandwich, coffee, and stuffed French Toast. On a 10 degree day albeit a sunny one there was a half hour wait. Worth doing just plan ahead.
  • Ron R.heart icon on user image
    Ron RowlandNovember 19, 2011
    Possibly my favorite breakfast place in the city. I may be in the "Savory French Toast" rut. But it's a very tasty rut to be in.
  • PureWow
    PureWowMarch 28, 2017
    Southport Brown Line: Short on time? Don’t skimp on nutrition. Order a to-go bowl of oatmeal with fruit, yogurt and nuts. Read more
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinJanuary 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    bread pudding pancakes are proudly dense and gooey; they're topped with cinnamon-sugar butter and vanilla anglaise
  • Rémy T.
    Rémy Thenot-SiegelFebruary 6, 2010
    Breakfas/brunch is great. The staff is courteous and the food is worth the likely wait you will face on the weekend. As someone else said, the bread pudding pancakes are ridiculously good. Just try!
  • Lauren H.heart icon on user image
    Lauren HSeptember 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Bread pudding pancakes. And bruchetta. And brisket gravy. You really can't go wrong
  • Kenney M.
    Kenney MarlattAugust 5, 2013
    The southern omelet with jam-filled buttermilk biscuit and red potato mash is excellent.
  • Jenny W.
    Jenny WeigleJuly 1, 2010
    One the best brunch spots in Lakeview! But get there early on the weekends to avoid the long lines/wait. And definitely try the cupcakes...good luck eating just one. Read more
  • Mark S.
    Mark SchwartzmanAugust 23, 2011
    One of our favorite brunch places in Chicago. Start off brunch right with either the coffee cake or grown-up pop tart. Yes!
  • Colin L.heart icon on user image
    Colin LeeOctober 4, 2020
    Excellent breakfast. The orange juice is good
  • Stephen D.heart icon on user image
    Stephen DavilaAugust 7, 2014
    Brisket and Gravy is melt in your mouth AMAZING!
  • Annie B.
    Annie BossletSeptember 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the breakfast sandwich...great blend of ingredients.
  • Chris N.
    Chris NepplJuly 7, 2018
    Grilled coffee cake and Hash was amazing!
  • Kevin D.heart icon on user image
    Kevin DulinJuly 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Cupcakes or the Cupcake batter pancakes! They burgers here are also excellent!
  • Jenny W.
    Jenny WeigleApril 21, 2010
    My favorite brunch spot in Chicago! And check out the specialty items for sale on the racks too...very unique and healthy! Read more
  • Patrick T.
    Patrick TannousJuly 18, 2011
    The Maui Mango iced tea is incredible. And u can even buy some to take home!
  • Tana B.heart icon on user image
    Tana BabcockOctober 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Service has been super slow as of late. Twice now the server has delayed putting in our order. Food is still good - just plan to stay for a while.
  • amanda d.
    amanda dilleyFebruary 15, 2010
    Best items to order - cupcakes, cupcake pancakes, bread pudding pancakes, bruschetta, sweet and savory french toast, oatmeal. Yum!!!
  • effie
    effieSeptember 14, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The mushroom pasta salad is a delight! Order it as a side or as a main meal, you'll love it.
  • AJ W.heart icon on user image
    AJ WeinbergMay 11, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Broken heart is right, used to love it here, moved away for a couple years, not so much this time
  • Alison
    AlisonApril 11, 2011
    Love the outdoor seating for nice days. Food is yummy, but check your bill... We got overcharged.
  • Adam D.
    Adam DumasApril 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Long wait, but it's WORTH IT! Wait is usually 1 hour to 1.5. Host offered free coffee cuz our wait was long.
  • Marissa Y.heart icon on user image
    Marissa YennieNovember 17, 2014
    The breakfast sandwich and the broccoli salad. Swoon.
  • Jeff S.heart icon on user image
    Jeff SolomonJuly 16, 2017
    Slow service... don't go if you're in a hurry. But if you have the time, the eggs & chorizo are good
  • Dianne S.
    Dianne SalazarMay 5, 2013
    Try the Grilled Coffee Cake With Zingerman's Cream Cheese
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