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Flying Saucer
Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park1123 N California Avenue
(between Thomas St & Haddon Ave)
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-9076
- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- None
125 reviews for Flying Saucer
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We accidentally ended up at Flying Saucer for brunch on a Sunday morning. Our first choice of brunch spots had over an hour wait...I'm glad we left and made our way to Humboldt Park.
Flying Saucer is a small (okay tiny), but unique space with eclectic art and retro modern furnishings. I didn't see any aliens, but you kind of feel like you're in Grandma's kitchen back in the days when she was really cool and hip, so I guess that counts.
The service is mediocre, but because it is a small space you can usually track someone down quickly and easily.
The food however is delish and there are options for everyone (including vegan selections). I give them a high five for having a brunch menu that celebrates sweet and savory - yes, you can order one dish and get both! simple, yes, but not always the case.
Grab a friend who has a ride and take a field trip...You'll be glad you did.
Maybe the best biscuits and gravy (vegetarian) i've had in chicago.
Thats well enough for me, thank you!
I have been here twice:
The coffee is strong, the service is fast and friendly, the kelp with miso sauce is impeccable and the vegan pancakes made my loins quiver. But. The poached eggs have, on both occasions, been cooked through, rock solid. Blech.
One flaw will not deter me from going back and ordering something else.
Hands-down my favorite breakfast in Chicago.
I've put off reviewing Flying Saucer because I love it so much, and I'd kind of hate it if it became the next Bongo Room. But who am I kidding? Flying Saucer is no Bongo Room. It's much better than that.
First of all, you can feel good about eating here both because it's healthy food and because they use environmentally/socially friendly ingredients. I appreciate that, even though they have a lot of amazing vegetarian food, they offer organically produced meat-based dishes as well.
I wouldn't recommend Flying Saucer for everyone. It's kind of hippie food, I'll admit it. Personally, I think their kale is to-die-for; but I know that's not how everyone wants to start their day. That may be for the best, if it means I can still get a seat on Sunday morning.
I love this place and I go here often.
The breakfast burrito is excellent, but my favorite is the eggs benedict with red pepper sauce.
Service is wonderful; even when they're busy your coffee cup is always full.
Just go there and check it out.
Yeah, still love it here.
You should, too.
They totally put up with the fact that I am a crazy nutjob who probably shouldn't drink as much coffee as what I do (but I've cut back!!) and there is always a seat (though sometimes a wait) and they might not always smile at you but you gotta smile at them and you'll get secret smiles! (it is kinda like finding waldo) Plus, the food is hot and good, the brunch specials tend to be phenomenal (or at least interesting) and hte space is cozyperfect. So therrrr. Leave big tips. (That is my motto for the summer. Follow it with me.)
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2/10/2009
Flying Saucer is one of my favorite places. It is a small diner that serves delicious food. I… Read more »
I miss the pot pie! I hope it comes back for winter.
I ate here some time last year - I haven't been back because I just didn't like it. When I first approached this place it looked dirty but I decided to eat there anyway since I was told they had Vegan options. I was by myself and I remember the service was particularly slow. I ordered the tofu sweet potato hash and recall it just being just OK. To top it off, they don't take credit cards...grrr... Anyway, there are far better places to eat Vegan food than here.
This place is uber-vegetarian friendly. Everything is super fresh. They have really tasty seasonal specials. Personally I like their savory dishes better than the sweet ones. The quiche with a side of greens and goddess dressing is delish. The housemade goddess dressing is really awesome, with flavors of spinach and garlic. The trucker bowl is really good too but enormous. Cheesey grits, yes! Stuffed french toast, no. It just seemed too soggy to me. The orange juice is expensive, but I think (at least I hope) it is fresh squeezed. The coffee is hot and strong. The service is attentive. Sometimes there is a bit of wait. They don't take cards which kinda sucks given its not-close-to-anything location but the convenience store across the street has an ATM. Overall, a really great little breakfast spot in a neighborhood with nothing like it in close proximity.
Despite some reviews, even if you are not tattooed or pierced you will be treated well and given the best food to eat in perfect portions and on your table as quickly as the kitchen can turn it out. My boyfriend (with no ink and only the holes god gave him) is over the moon for the breakfast burrito - he subs out eggs for tofu hash and the sweet potatoes and kale are insanely good. I've tried a bunch of different things on the menu and love them all - and their specials are always inventive and delicious. The steak & eggs and whatever version of Eggs Benedict they are making are always solid choices.
I also appreciate that they don't bring you water as soon as you sit down - there are signs on the table explaining the amount of water wasted in the food industry every year and I appreciate that they want to hear you specifically ask for water.
Hmmm. I'd read good things about this place (namely on Yelp), I'm always a fan of patronizing restaurants that make an effort to offer vegan options, and I like to get out of my restaurant rut, so I took my Pa there for brunch today.
I was none too impressed. While we were seated quickly, it took a good 15 minutes for our server to acknowledge our presence. When he finally did, my dad ordered the blueberry pancakes, I ordered the big ol' vegetarian breakfast bowl (the name escapes me), and we both got orange juice. The juice was excellent, our dishes only so-so. The veggie bowl was quite oily and lacked flavor. The sauteed tofu was a bit bland as well. I should have stuck with my first choice - the tofu sweet potato hash.
I may be willing to try this place out again, but likely won't go out of my way.
The bowls are my favorite here... the flying saucer bowl is yummy brown rice, black beans, two eggs, with a bit of cheese, pico de gallo and sour cream; the other bowl with brown rice, tofu, kale, etc. is like a bi bim boppy breakfast party. The food is healthy and satisfying and made mostly from organic ingredients. The specials are interesting. The service is efficient and unobtrusive. In my experience the kitchen is very quick which is key if you're starving. The coffee is robust, the music is always good, and the artwork is pretty neat too.
Here's the thing, I've been here before, several times since they've opened and had really good food and pretty generic, less than good food depending on who is working and what is going on with the management over the years. Today though, had an unfortunate bad experience with the host/server and we didn't end up even eating here. I am posting this review in hopes that they can read my point of view and see why we ended up walking out today.
We came in on a Sunday morning and the place was full, not jam packed, but full. This place is in Humboldt park and not much else is around there except the park and some local little places, but it's not a place where a bunch of people queue up for food on a weekend and are walking around there. It's small and low key and that is why I like(d) it. NO one was waiting today when we walked in, this is key.
So, anyway, my friend and I come in, no one is at the door and no one else was waiting so we grabbed the table by the door which was two tables pushed together against the little booth built along the wall. The waiter comes up and says to my friend he wants us to get up and go stand in the back hallway to wait for a 2 seat table to open up since I guess the one we sat at was his only "fiver" and he wanted to save it. My friend said ok and started to get up. Well, I looked around and saw no one else around so I said to her, "why do we have to get up again?" because I didn't hear what she had just agreed to. She explained and I said to her, "absolutely not. If there were people waiting I could see him saving that for a bigger party, but there is literally no one else around so I think we should pull these tables apart and sit here. I don't know why we have to get up and go stand in the back of the restaurant just IN CASE, on the OFF chance that a bigger party comes in before we're done! We're live patrons sitting here ready to pay to eat here and they should just give us this damn table or pull them apart, if a larger party walks in tough shit, they can wait a few. Why should I wait if no one is even here?" Just then as she started to explain what he was doing and why, the 2 seat table just next to us finished and they started to clear it off, I guess with the intention of having us move to that one. So, I think, ok, this one is ready. Fine. Seriously, it was fine, but then this guy says to me, with full sarcasm, "is THIS going to work for YOU?" I explained my position about being a live customer right there and then he kept arguing with me about this theoretical party that was going to walk in. I said," I guess there is no such thing as Customer is right since you're continuing to argue with me" then he says with more sarcasm, 'We want you to feel at home' or something like that which I found again, sarcastic and off putting. I have never, in 22 years in Chicago, felt the need to walk OUT of a restaurant, but at this point he was so snotty to me I actually wondered if he might spit in my coffee or something. Maybe not, but I felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome. It's not like I can't wait for a table or even mind moving but usually there is another party that needs the table, and I mean a party of LIVE people who are actually PRESENT.
I don't think I was being unreasonable for being insulted by that treatment. I actually had gone the previous day to take a friend to Kuma's, who had a one hour plus wait (out of town visitor really wanted to go there so I was ready to wait hours for a burger) the second they opened and they actually had to move us from our table, I did this happily after waiting an hour plus for that table and we didn't even mind, so it's not that I am so difficult as a patron. My friend said that she saw his point and why he wanted to save the fiver and he was just trying to be efficient as a hostess, but she agreed he went about it all wrong and didn't handle it correctly. I told her I agreed with her, and saw a reason behind saving a larger table, but the host or hostess is typically dealing with people waiting IN THE FLESH and that's why they need to move people around. I have never seen a business treat a live customer worse than a theoretical customer. I found it absurd. That being said, it may be a while before I try to go there again. Which is sad, because the other waiter I recognized from ages ago, who used to patronize my record store and I wanted to say hi. I was just too embarrassed and humiliated and just wanted to go eat at a friendly place and today, that was not going to happen there.
If your not a card-carrying hipster you may be better off taking your business somewhere else. The food is actually pretty good, but stay away from the steak and eggs unless dry overcooked meat is your thing. The pancakes are amazing, hence this single star.
Well then...what makes this place so terrible, you ask? It's the friggin service. The staff is undoubtedly rude...I lived by this place for two years. My roommates and I patronized this place every single weekend because of its sheer convenience. For that reason alone I gave this place plenty of leeway. However, repeated bad service forced all of us to start trekking to other places.
I honestly believe, if I had stopped taking showers, pierced my upper lip, and put on my little sisters jean's I wouldn't have had this repeated service problem. I guess I didn't reek of corn chips, emotional issues, and angst.
veg-tastic brunch for your belly. in an effort to go more veggie, i've been seeking out lil joints like this...and since there aren't many veg options in chicago, it's easier to just find something veg on a menu than actually find a place that caters to it.
i got the labazza bowl - and added vegan chorizo. damn was it good! who thought brown rice, beans, tofu and vegan chorizo would be good for breakfast. yum yum yum.
it's got a cute neighborhood dive feel and i found the staff to be friendly, especially since i changed my order after seeing someone's order and i just had to have it.
the flying saucer is def worth a visit especially for all you veg lovers.
I am not sure why all the reviews are talking about hipsters...go to Kuma corner or whatever that place is called to find them!
Flying Saucer is a hidden gem in an up and coming diverse hood.
Since I have been coming I can say that the food gets better and better each time VERY rare with a restaurant....these days!
The staff are like family and I have know idea why you haters are bitching about the rude service - how self entitled are you to think that people need to kiss your big bums eveyr darn second of the day!
Flying Saucers service food, location prices and ambience Makes this the best breakfast place and lunch joint in CHICAGO.
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9/18/2007
Organic fresh food! Diverse menu. Creative concept in an area that begs for this restaurants… Read more »
Quality service
Exceptional food
Fantastic atmosphere
Stunning eye candy
Cheap bill
Something for everyone
This is my go to spot on sunday; if i don't show up, then i'm out of town... this is a restaurant you can set your watch to. My only complaint is the fact that people tend to bring babies in there, and no one needs to hear a baby screaming when you're sorting out a hangover. Babies need to eat though, so what do i know (aside from fucking everything?!)
The FS is a good little breakfast place in Humboldt Park. I've been living down the street for almost 2 years and I never knew such a cute lil' laid back place existed until Pb, who lives in the south loop, suggested that we go there.
FYI, if you go there on the weekend with a major hangover and/or as an absolute starvin' marvin', I highly recommend 'The Trucker Bowl.' It literally has everything in there...i'd like to call it, the "garbage" bfast dish (get it, like garbage pizza?? nm). The only drawback is that they don't take credit cards so don't forget the greens!
While in Chicago visiting friends, we were taken here, the "Flying Saucer of Chicago," instead of my Flying Saucer of Addison, TX to imbibe in juice and eggs rather than 200 types of beer.
The brunch was excellent. I have forgotten the name of the dish I had, but it was a great combination of potatoes, eggs, onions, and a sauce that was a bit spicy, but not too much. The cuban coffee is spot on, and the juice selection is great. My wife also had a breakfast bowl that was vegetarian and she enjoyed it.
Service was a bit slow, but I expect that of a lot of
I don't think this can be realistically considered a hidden gem anymore, especially now that Frontiersland has moved west past Western & California Aves, but it's still an amazing alternative (and far superior in many aspects) to the standard brunch hotspots that line Milwaukee, Division or Chicago.
Although Flying Saucer is not totally bare-bones (the menus is surprisingly deep for such a small corner storefront), they do have a limited number of arms to cook, seat, freshen up your coffee, bring out food, etc so expect to wait a few extra minutes during the weekends.
I think I've tried nearly everything on the breakfast side of the menu and have not been disappointed once. Further, the multiple vegetarian items boast more flavor than other veg spots like the Handlebar. Conversely, I've never eaten here for lunch or dinner, but the menu items surely look favorable.
Make this place your new food destination and then forgive yourself for not knowing about it sooner.
This place gets a fourth star because once I went in there around valentines day, and they gave me a cookie that said "i have baggage." That rocked. And maybe it's slightly true..
I ordered biscuits and gravy once, with vegetarian gravy. The gravy was good, but the biscuits were way too dry .
I think the tacos are simply phenominal here, with seitan and fresh guacamole, tomatoes and lettuce.
Good coffee, and I love the ample sunlight coming in.
This place is also supportive of local artists and have my good friend Dmitry's artwork on the wall, which always makes me happy. :)
Cash only.
Oh yes, and I also like how you have to ask for water here, so that they can conserve water. I think all places should do this.
There just ain't too many dining options serving meals that aren't accompanied by arroz con gandules right off Division. As a brunch fan sitting shotgun in the car, the rarely used "Saucer" caught my eye. Yes, it looks grungy based on the appearance of the outside...blame it on those bamboo blinds hanging from the windows that make you thnk twice about where it's closed or not. On the inside, however, you're offered a peek of Chicago's "Kumas Korner-style" punk artist subculture who are thankfully beginning the gentrification process of the gorgeous Humboldt Park hood.
The wait at Flying Saucer was short for a Saturday at 11 am and the seating was ultra cozy since the hostess split up the two adjacent tables that made one to seat us and another party. It was awkwardly fun to share condiments with our temporary dining neighbors. FYI: Here at Flying Saucer, you must ask for water because according to their table advertisements each day 70 million meals are served worldwide with 7 million gallons of water that could be saved by not assuming each customer will drink it. Now that's some thinking! Local artists' art cover the walls while the staff serves up entrees each accompanied by home fries (potato chunks grilled with a mild chiptole powder), mixed field greens (get some of the Goddess dressing, mmm) or spiced apples (in other words apple pie minus the crust). The menu allows no one's dietary preference to be left out with a large span of unique organic choices like the 'Flying Breakfast Bowl', 'Huevos Volando' and the daily altering 'Quiche, Capiche?'. You can't go wrong with a visit to a non-snobby brunch spot for once. [Get your cash ready]
I walked over here for a late brunch today with a friend. We arrived at 230pm (theyre only open til 3) and were seated immediately, maybe only 3 tables in the place. I heard its busy on the weekends though.
I saw some reviews that mentioned bad service, but our server was fine. He certainly wasn't overly friendly or attentive, but he got us everything we needed. A table of 4 walked in 10 mins before closing, and he didnt look to stoked on them though.
I got the grilled cheese- it was filled with veggies and delicious. The sweet potato fries left something to be desired- they were kinda limp and greasy. My friend got the flying tofu bowl and loved it. I had a taste and also liked it, and im not really that into tofu.
I will definately be back. The service is just ok, but the food and cute place make up for it.
Oh- and its BYOB and cash only. Closes at 3pm daily
So, my BF and I go here from time to time, as he lives just around the corner. I really like the coffee. The two most recent visits I got the orange juice--OMG! It is SOOO good. I crave it. One of my first times here was shortly after I got my jaw unwired from an accident, so I couldn't chew. I had the biscuits and gravy, and it was wonderful. The chicken sausage is absolutely delicious.
I like that this place offers solid menu options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. All in all, a really good place.
I am a faithful and loyal customer to Flying Saucer. I love everything I have ever ordered off their menu and my favorites would be the flying breakfast bowl, veggie biscuits and gravy, and the veggie burrito!
The downside is that it can be REALLY crowded on the weekends, but it is well worth the wait. I just don't like feeling rushed.
I enjoy the decor, the artwork, the staff. Definitely highly recommended to all those who are curious!!
I used to live right down the street from Flying Saucer, and I probably went there once every other week. The most impressive thing about this place (aside from very tasty food) is the consistency. Menu items that are awesome, are awesome all the time. I never caught them on an off-day. And that's super rare with restaurants.
I also like the emphasis on local produce; they get nice, fresh veggies, and you can totally tell. It's a little pricey for a breakfast joint, but I'm happy to pay a little extra for outstanding hangover food :D
I've not experienced the snide customer service others have complained about; when I go there, everyone is always friendly and attentive. It can get hectic on weekends, but really, if you expect to have a relaxing, luxurious meal at 10 AM on Saturday morning, you should probably pick a more upscale joint. Good music too...most of the time.
This place is like a cleaner and possibly more delicious version of Feed. Very hipstery, but the service was pretty good and most everybody in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying themselves and their food. I had a delicious breakfast with some very tasty sausage on the side. I'll definitely be back.
Still a great option for a vegetarian breakfast. But I've never been here and NOT seen the staff eating while behind the counter. Last time I was there, I saw 3 of the four employees eating behind the counter while working. Kind of grosses me out and I'm pretty sure it's against the city's health code. But I can look past it to go back for the good grub. Also, the guide to tipping book displayed on the wall doesn't exactly inspire a great customer experience.
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4/18/2007
I finally got some brunch here the other day and walked away thinking I don't get it. I've only had… Read more »
I was here for a Thursday afternoon lunch/brunch
with bottomless coffee and Huevos (somethingerother) SO delicious.
My friend had the biscuits and gravy.
Also delish.
This is the perfect no frills, laid back, place for morning or afternoon meals. I think they close at 3pm. It's byob. And they use local free range organic farm ingredients when they can.
certainly worth a return visit.
I LOVE THIS PLACE . I go every Sunday for brunch. the waitstaff is great - competent, very friendly, and full of character :) the food is SO good - they have weekly specials and really great standards like breakfast bowls with eggs, beans and rice, sour cream, pico, etc. Sometimes there's a wait, but it's always been short. My favorite thing about them is that they can accommodate my gluten-free diet and their food is consistently great AND safe... really rare in a busy diner-type restaurant. I can't say enough good things about Flying Saucer, which is why it's a highlight to my every weekend :)
Fabulously exceeded expectations!
Upon first entering I thought I should be hungover to eat here, but once the food arrived, I knew I'd chow down here in any and all states of consciousness. Everyone I was with (carni, herbi, and omni alike) LOVED their orders.
I got the tofu & sweet potato hash, with kale and spiced apples and all I can say is HECK YEAH! I highly recommend...& highly crave a day later.
Great vegan & lots of vegetarian options. But they have normal people options too. :)
Wow, this place has phenomenal blueberry pancakes! Could definitely do without the snowcap of butter cream a top, but just the same, MMmmmm!
The staff isn't the friendliest bunch here but they're fast. On the weekends you may find yourself waiting for a bit to eat however once you are inside, the people watching is great.
They have a good number of vegetarian options here as well.
Despite the comments on here regarding the horrible service and general hipster snobbery, my husband and I decided that Flying Saucer was just too darned close to our apartment to pass up. We went there this past Friday morning for breakfast. It was about 11:00.
Did we receive a hello? No. What did we receive? "You can sit there," "there" being seating to which the server was motioning. We sat down and had menus thrown down on the counter. No "how are you doing." No "can I get you something to drink?" No "are you going to need a few minutes to order?" All we received, ten minutes after being seated was "what do you want?" We ordered and got the pleasure of someone walking in, receiving the same poor service and commenting "service with a smile" in a very sarcastic voice. I was pleased. The server heard it and sneered at him.
When our order arrived the server put it down on the counter and walked away. No "do you need anything else?" or "need a refill on your drinks?" I had to get my own ketchup and hot sauce from another table as none was offered to me. The server did not come back at any point during the meal except to take away the plates and put our bill on the counter.
We walked away feeling thoroughly annoyed. I served all through college and would NEVER have given someone as crappy of service as I received. It was extremely offputting. Sure, the food is pretty good and it came out quickly. No complaints there, but the service was so poor that we will probably never go back. I'll check out Nellie's down the street the other way.
This place is one of my favorite breakfast spots. I wonder why I don't come more often? Maybe because of the very long lines and cash only status? Maybe because its very small waiting area and very cold weather outside come winter? Either way I am vowing to start coming more. I love it!
I came here around 1:30 this Sunday knowing that the wait would be long. They didn't give me a specific time, but instead an explanation of how many tables were almost finished. We sat down within 40 minutes and the weather wasn't too bad outside so we didn't mind.
I came with 3 friends one of which was vegan. I knew flying saucer was a safe place to go, but I wish they had a website with their menu on it so I could have double checked. There were plenty of vegan options and about four or five menu items that you could make vegan by request as well as many side items that could be veganized as well.
My vegan friend ended up getting the sweet potatoe hash which was really good. The kale seemed really freshed and was still sort of crisp after being cooked. Really yums. I got the breakfast bowl with vegan chorizo. It was great! I didn't even use the tortillas that came with it because I was too busy forking down huge bites to bother. My husband got the caprese eggs benedict. Also delicious.
The service was really great and the atmosphere is super friendly. For dessert we got a vegan brownie and our waiter gave it to us on the house. That was really nice, but the brownie wasn't. I hate to say it but that brownie was dry, dry, dry.
I will be back! Soon!
Props to the Saucer for opening up an hour earlier than just about every other brunch place in town.
And props for...
location: just down the street from me
Anti-Pop: not carrying coke or pepsi
Consistency: for being unfriendly, almost always
Inclusive: folks from the neighborhood eat here
Coffee: it is always good
Water: conservation is a a plus
Just a few things to work on:
Flavor: spices, seasonings, salt, pepper - all vital
Temperature: food should be served hot
Attitude: unfriendly is one thing, indifference is another
I'd spend every one of my breakfast dollars with you if you'd only love me back. Just a little. For now I'll see you casually. Very casually.
My most frequent stop on the Humboldt Park rotating brunch junket, which also includes Handlebar and Bite. Question Mark of Question Mark and the Mysterians endorses it, and you should, too.
The regular menu is always good (especially the black bean cakes) and they frequently change out the specials, which rock (cowboy omelette? Yes please!) I made it my mission to try every kind of French toast from every brunch place, but Flying Saucer had so many varieties pop up in the specials that I had to give up.
If it's too crowded for weekend brunch, go for lunch during the week. The menu has some of the same things, but you can't get the cheese grits, so for those alone, it may be worth your wait on the weekends. I've had actual southerners verify those cheese grits as "really damn good," so you can trust them.
One more reason to support this place: Flying Saucer has a great community consciousness. You have to ask for water, because, as a sign will tell you, restaurants waste a ton of it by serving it to everyone. They also stopped carrying the Reader because of the way the new owners treated old employees. And they support local vendors. They're not in your face about all of this, it's just how they operate.
I recently moved to the neighborhood & went here for breakfast on Saturday. I love the decor!! The food was good, nothing to write home about. I would say this place is pretty similar to, but not quite as good as, Bite on Western.
The service was pretty cold, and it seemed like the staff didn't really give a f**k. Apart from some of the staff, I thought the place had a pretty cool vibe.
I would give it 3.5 stars if I could, based on the decor & the fast delivery of our food.
Flying Saucer is a hipster haven! I went for the first time this weekend and met up with a bunch of friends who wanted to go here since it was close to the Do Division fest and offered BYOB. I was surprised by the musical selection, Sea and the Cake and Broken Social Scene. We did not have to wait in ordered to be seated which is rare these days for brunch in the surrounding Wicker Park area. I ordered from the excellent Pomegranate pancakes off of the specials list on the chalkboard since no server gave me a menu or water. I realized after reading the sign on the table that they do not automatically offer you water while you are seated because they do not want to waste water on people who will not drink it. I was please to know that a brunch stop is so eco-friendly :) I would like to stop by again for brunch and select something from the menu or one of the appetizing deserts!
This is easily one of my favorite places in this whole city. The atmosphere is diner-ish, but kitschy with vintage tables and chairs and contemporary artwork on the walls. The food is simple, at times quite reminiscent of Southern comfort food (the veg. biscuits & gravy and the cheese grits among my favorites), but updated with organic and vegetarian options. The price, portion size and quality of food are beyond reasonable. For Sunday brunch, it can get crowded at peak hours, but certainly not as packed as other far less enticing options.
They have a book titled "tipping" on display. It's framed above the counter.
I suggest they read the prequel, which is a book called "service."
Speaking of books, I think Judy Blume wrote one about the wait staff at this place titled, "Are You There God?It's Me, Pretentious, Inked-Up, Pierced A-Hole."


