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Windy City Cafe

Windy City Cafe

Breakfast Spot$$$$
River West, Chicago
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8.2/10
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    David B.
    "Also, they serve big shoulders coffee."(3 Tips)
    Vindhya P.
    "Try the caramel apple pancakes!"(4 Tips)
    Dana J.
    "Very affordable for the quality."(2 Tips)
    Michely
    "Veggie sausage links & french toast on point."(2 Tips)
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  • ben m.heart icon on user image
    ben mMarch 6, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Big fan of the ole omelette. Always get it with multigrain. They have Big Shoulders coffee and will let you have a cup while you wait.
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    VJune 24, 2015
    Their pecan pancakes are super delicious, plus they gave me caramel on the side 👼 In the morning cafe was very crowded ,but service was fast and nice. Interior is pretty simple.
  • John R D.heart icon on user image
    John R Dallas JrOctober 30, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Fun, fun, fun. Food is clever. Service is energetic and attentive. Menu is creative. Yet, truth be told, it’s the Banana Bread French Toast that brings me back. Yum!
  • Jillian B.
    Jillian BAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The Belgium waffles, the service, the omelettes, the fruit, the giant menu. This place is great.
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BermanFebruary 6, 2016
    Pancakes and Cobb salad were good! Also, they serve big shoulders coffee.
  • Viral P.
    Viral PRDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Great local cafe (only open for breakfast/lunch) - the staff is quick, attentive and the food is always delicious. Great prices too!
  • Michely
    MichelyJanuary 30, 2016
    Veggie sausage links & french toast on point. Big shoulders coffee is decent
  • JD H.heart icon on user image
    JD HartleyJuly 16, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Biscuits and gravy here have the perfect amount of black pepper. Usually have to add more. Perfect!!
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BoubelikOctober 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Delicious breakfast, had an awesome burger today on pretzel bun. All around this place rocks.
  • Amanda
    AmandaMay 19, 2016
    Best Brunch Places according to radicalpossibility.com
  • Roland M.heart icon on user image
    Roland MirandaSeptember 2, 2013
    Simple diner, simple food. Love it! Reminds me of home. Friendly wait staff too
  • Dana J.heart icon on user image
    Dana JensenMay 5, 2015
    Very affordable for the quality. Solid eggs benedict. Nothing too fancy, but all plenty good.
  • Victòria Q.
    Victòria QmMarch 29, 2013
    Great food and service. Try the California chicken salad - original and tasty.
  • Joseph P.
    Joseph PalmerMarch 19, 2013
    Perfect two top at the window for a solo diner during weekday mornings....
  • Gabrielle B.heart icon on user image
    Gabrielle BergerApril 14, 2019
    Solid diner. Great for kids!
  • Tirdad K.heart icon on user image
    Tirdad KiamaneshJuly 21, 2018
    No comment ❤❤ egg and salmon
  • Willie t.
    Willie ttibroCOctober 19, 2013
    Check the breakfast and lunch specials on the chalkboard before ordering
  • Grace M.
    Grace McGarritySeptember 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    All the classics done right! Watch out for the Sunday brunch rush though.
  • Daleheart icon on user image
    DaleNovember 7, 2014
    Good skillets, friendly service.
  • Chris V.heart icon on user image
    Chris VamosFebruary 23, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    You will never run out of water here. Great touch.
  • Vindhya P.heart icon on user image
    Vindhya PurohitNovember 23, 2013
    Try the caramel apple pancakes! My fav.
  • Cheryl K.heart icon on user image
    Cheryl KempMay 9, 2018
    Eggs Benedict and waffle fries!
  • Colin L.heart icon on user image
    Colin LeeMay 18, 2019
    Near bracey workout spitb
  • Kathleen W.
    Kathleen WesleyApril 16, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Great place to beat the crazy trendy breakfast scene!
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean McEnteeMarch 26, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Patty Melt
  • Mrgotta S.
    Mrgotta StayFlyJanuary 8, 2014
    Nice & Quiet!!
  • Ian B.
    Ian B.July 14, 2011
    Watch out for ppl from MI trying to scene it up
  • Jeremy W.
    Jeremy WechslerFebruary 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great pancakes
  • Nicole D.
    Nicole DoupMarch 18, 2012
    Good affordable breakfast
  • Alec O.
    Alec OliverJuly 29, 2009
    love the breakfast here. especially at 2pm after a night of drinking.
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