The Best Breakfast in Chicago
Start your morning right with these local breakfast spots in Chicago. From breakfast sandwiches to sweet desserts, our Spotters have discovered the best local spots to kickstart your day. Try Smack Dab Chicago for delicious breakfast sandwiches or savor Japanese desserts at OMI Cafe. Discover these and many more locals gems for a perfect morning in Chicago.
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Our Locals' Favorite Coffee & tea
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The Catcade
Cat cafe+arcade
The arcade-themed Catcade in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood has been a crucial stop for all cat lovers since 2017...
by
Sophie
Amado
Wormhole
Time-traveling coffee shop
Wormhole in Wicker Park, Chicago is my favorite coffee shop in the city. When you walk in, it feels like you have stepped back in time to the '80s...
by
Sophie
Amado
TARY Coffee House
Kazakh specialty cafe
There are many unique food options to try on their menu like Bylamyk porridge with raspberry jam, Baursak (fried dough bites) or Truffle Mushroom Soup.
by
Lydia
Schultz
OMI Cafe
Japanese Dessert Café
OMI has many good menu options, but their Japanese dessert toast is their all-star. Think of it as a fluffy French toast served with vanilla ice cream.
by
Lydia
Schultz
Sweet Rabbit Bakery
Loaf Perfection
Choose from multigrain sourdough, their house sourdough and miso rye sourdough; pastry choices include croissants, morning buns, and fruit danishes.
by
Lydia
Schultz
Publican Quality Bread
Bread at its Finest
Their bread that has the perfect ratio of chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The 1979 multigrain sourdough is some of the best bread I've had!
by
Lydia
Schultz
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