Sweet Maple Cafe

best breakfast/brunch restaurant in chicago,il

Weekends are the most busy time of the week. If possible, drop in during the week for a more comfortable breakfast or lunch. Otherwise, expect a wait.

Regulars "recommend" this "tiny" Little Italy American given its "phenomenal", "down-home" daytime fare; toss in affordable tabs and solid service, and the only catch is that you may have to "wait in line" since the modest space is "not nearly as big as its popularity."

On a Sunday morning, this breakfast-all-day spot is easy to find on Taylor Street: just look for the line out the door. In fact, expect a line on most days as customers ranging from students to police officers and politicians wait for a table in anticipation of warm, buttery biscuits and a side of generous hospitality. Laurene Hynson's menu has something for everyone: buttermilk pancakes and...

Serving breakfast and lunch every day, this cafe draws a hearty, hungry crowd of UIC students, teachers and downtown workers.

There is so much to be said about the delectable breakfast menu at Sweet Maple Cafe. While the menu is not as large as those at other breakfast venues it is by no means lacking in any way. Its country style menu includes delicious pancakes, cuts of meat like country ham, french toast and freshly made muffins. The omelets are as huge as the coffee is strong. With a few healthy options thrown in,...