Catch ’em on the wrong side of the bed on a weekend morning, and Metromix readers have been known to grumble a bit about brunch. But serve something they like, and they’ll still be raving come Monday morning. Reader reviews of these new-in-2008 spots proved once again that nothing brings out enthusiasm quite like a good egg.
John’s Place Roscoe Village
2132 W. Roscoe St. 773-244-6430
“Try the chilaquiles with chorizo for a great Saturday/Sunday morning treat. This plate is indescribable. So many different opposing flavors jump out in every bite. The only negative was having to sit with a group with very young children on top of us in the small dining quarters.” — Jlimbs from Roscoe Village
“No one makes a better breakfast! The French toast! Yikes. I had to run to Milwaukee and back to work off the calories, but well worth it.” — 773Forever from Lakeview/Roscoe Village
“We went for brunch and loved it. … My husband got a salad with all the fixings, and I ordered eggs, potatoes and toast. Overall we were thrilled — great location, great prices, great food.” — Smart Girl from Roscoe Village
Big Jones
5347 N. Clark St. 773-275-5725
“Our table was comfortable and convenient, the food was drool-worthy, and the service was very fine. We tried about six different items on the menu, and each was great. The eggs Alexander and the eggs New Orleans each made a nice change to more traditional breakfast fare.” — pmclewis from Andersonville
“Service was the best I’d had in a long time. You simply must try the shrimp and biscuits. You should also make reservations if you are going for brunch, as it gets really crowded.” — Cheetarah from Edgewater
“This place is a treasure. Everyone I take here loves it, brunch or dinner. … Everything has been superb, fresh and delicious. My favorites are the eggs New Orleans (no crap English muffin here!) or anything with those amazing grits at brunch.” — Johntrocks from Andersonville
Mexique
1529 W. Chicago Ave. 312-850-0288
“We had one plate of fish tacos and one of the pork tacos (also good) but ended up ordering a second plate of the fish tacos. … Lots of other brunch items looked good as we saw them pass by. Twists on eggs Benedict, sopes, quiche … everything looked really fresh. We can now walk to a new favorite brunch place. But it’d be worth a drive.” — weendixie from West Town
“My husband and I have eaten at Mexique five times since its opening. We absolutely love the food, atmosphere and service. The dishes are very unique and so flavorful. Brunch is also delicious!” — GalPal from East Village
———-
metromix.com
