4. Restaurants

Bakin’ & Eggs

3120 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657
  • (773) 525-7005
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Bakin’ & Eggs Menu

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  • Cold Sandwiches
  • Sides

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  • Samantha J.

    This has to be a bacon's lovers paradise, I've never seen so many bacon dishes! We had the flight of bacon and while all the bacon was good, we couldn't distinguish between some of them. This is where a true bacon connoisseur may be more apt to write this review. I ordered the southwestern frittata which was great (jalapeno bacon was AWESOME). My girlfriend ordered the bacon pancakes (she also liked them) and my other girlfriend ordered the biscuits and gravy (also good). Their apple cider isn't as good as Wildberry's, but decent. Overall, this place was good but probably better suited for someone who loves bacon. Unfortunately I'm just not a huge bacon fan. Good service, long wait so expect 45 minutes on the weekend at least. I'd come back if I had friends that wanted to go but there are so many other great places in Chicago that this isn't making the top of my list anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Barbara O.

    Our go to brunch spot. We call ahead on walk up so we don't have to wait too long. Their blt is yummy and they do great coffee. My daughter loves their chalk table mats! V v family friendly. Stroller parking inside too.

    (5)

  • Allie W.

    Worst service. Absolutely terrible. We sat in this stupid place for AN HOUR AND A FUCKING HALF and never got so much as a water from this garbage place. It started bad when a 25 minute quoted wait time turned into an hour wait. Apparently someone stole our table. When we complained and were finally sat, we were shoved into a corner. Considering our already extremely long wait, we should have had someone come up to us immediately and at least apologized. Instead NO ONE EVEN GREETED US. No waters, not even a "be right with you." We were TOTALLY IGNORED. We took a cab to come because we love the food so much. But I'll never go back and I'll make sure no one I know does either.

    (1)

  • Cam M.

    I've been here several times for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. It is one of my girlfriend's favorite places when we're getting a meal with people from out of town that want some place local. Atmosphere/General I recommend going earlier rather than later. Sunday brunch has been the busiest time so far. Saturday around 10 wasn't too bad-we've been seated in less than 15mins for groups up to 4 people. Sundays, we've waited up to about 25mins for the two of us. They have a separate little coffee/pastry bar that you can get a snack while you wait with coffee that you can drink now and pay for later. My only knock on this place is that it gets pretty loud-I've had a hard time hearing the person sitting across from me unless if they speak in their loudest talking voice. There isn't much on the walls, and most of the surfaces are hard, so there isn't anywhere for the sound to go. I think some thick fabric wall hangings (even a few afghans/throws), or some strategically placed columns would do wonders for that side of things. However, that is my lone knock. Food It is good. Very good. I've had the bacon waffle, biscuits and gravy, and the southern comfort bowl. The Southern Comfort Bowl is my favorite item so far. It is filling and, tastes like breakfast on Grandpa's farm. I love the variety of bacon available. Their menu isn't overly expansive-it's a single page with simple wordings, but what they have, they do extremely well. They thoroughly explore the possibilities around a central theme.

    (3)

  • Kyle H.

    Whoops, I thought this was Bakin' & Eggs, not the Gymboree down the street- What's that? I can't you hear you over the din of kids- this is Bakin' & Eggs and not the Gymboree? No way! Beware Bakin' & Eggs before 9am on a weekend- it's got to be all the talk on the playground, as it's like a free Wiggles Concert in Bucktown- crazy full with the tykes! All kidding aside (heh), our visit to Bakin' & Eggs was very pleasant. Staff is really friendly and service was great! Ordered the bacon flight, because everything's better with bacon! The only problem was I couldn't really tell too much difference between Mesquite, Honey, Jalapeno, Cherry and...umm, the normal one. It's a novelty I can skip on my next visit. The Chilaquiles I ordered was excellent! Got it with two eggs over medium, and the chilaquiles is more of a hash kind of texture, appropriately spicy, and very tasty. The Intelligentsia coffee is a great touch. I envision many pleasant returns- but I do plan on sleeping late next time!

    (3)

  • Carolyn L.

    Finally got to try this place on Saturday morning with my mom. Every time I had tried to go in the past, it was packed and my hangover demanded immediate food so I left. But I was completely sober, in a good mood, and there was no line at 9:30 on Saturday morning. So mom and I got to eat some amazing stuff. We ordered the bacon flight (maple pepper, jalapeno, mesquite, honey, cherry smoked) and my favorite ended up being the mesquite even though I love maple. The jalapeno definitely had a kick but it was tasty. My mother then ordered the rosemary biscuit with gravy and a chocolate croissant. I'm not a biscuits and gravy fan but I did think the biscuit was awesome. And the chocolate croissant although a tad too crispy, was devine. I ordered the caramelized onion frittata. If you put eggs, balsamic vinegar, blue cheese, and onions in the same dish, there is absolutely no way I can resist. It also came served with toast and breakfast potatoes. Everything was delicious but it was so much food! So I got to enjoy it twice when I finished it off for lunch the next day. I would definitely recommend this place. The service is quick, the food is delicious, and everyone inside smiles all the time! So fun :)

    (5)

  • Nichole W.

    I went here because I have heard great things and wanted to try the bacon flight. The food was pretty tasty and came out relatively quickly. I was not impressed by the bacon flight. Almost all of the bacon tasted the same, with the exception of a mild spice from the jalapeño bacon slice. The flight was a little chewy. The interior is a fun Tiffany's blue with a homey feel to it. The service is absolutely horrible. This is 100% of the reason why I will not be returning. There was a small wait when we went, probably due to the slow service. We never received coffee refills. It took us over 15 minutes to get our plates taken away and the check. It was annoying. I would give this place a solid 2.5 stars and keep on walking. It's not worth the wait for full service. Maybe just stop by for a snack at the dessert counter.

    (2)

  • R B.

    I'm not sure why this place doesn't have higher ratings. Food is amazing!! Granted, the wait sucks but the banana bread french toast is definitely worth it!

    (5)

  • Lauren C.

    By far my favorite brunch place in town. Jalapeño bacon... Need I say more? I also love the chilaquiles. Delicious!!

    (5)

  • Daniel F.

    Everything about this place is great except for the smug hipster host and hostess. They are very rude. We had to persuade them to finally give us a table after waiting over an hour (they told us it would b 20min). Very rude. Very poor service on their part. Waiters however were fantastic. And so was the food.

    (3)

  • K M.

    Well, I will say that I came here on a Tuesday morning, so I haven't had to experience the weekend-wait woes. But seriously? If you complain about the place being crowded, you're pretty unreasonable. The place is huge and has many tables. If they're all full, what do you want them to do? Say to other diners "listen, I understand you've only been here 15 or 20 minutes, but I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. A holier-than-thou customer just walked in who's going to give us a 1-2 star review on Yelp if I make them wait." Uhm, okay. If it's full, you go somewhere else or shut up. The establishment can't do anything about that and it isn't their fault, so they shouldn't be receiving a negative review simply for that reason. I'm a vegetarian, and there were....*enough* vegetarian options. Not my haven but my eggs were delicious, and they offer their amazing Chicago Intelligentsia coffee mugs for sale, which is awesome. Yes, I grabbed one. Did I mention they serve Intelligentsia?

    (4)

  • K S.

    Great atmosphere and service. Split the Blt and breakfast burrito with my hubs and both were really delicious. Excited to add this place to our breakfast rotation.

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    Bakin' and Eggs is one of my go to brunch places in the city. There is always a wait, but every brunch place you go to on the weekends does. While you are waiting though, they have coffee stations setup so you can get the post hangover, caffeine buzz started early. At certain restaurants, I have a real problem with not trying different things when I come upon something amazing at a place, which is what has happened to me here. I'm a big fan of any breakfast sandwich on a biscuit, but what is even better than a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit?? The answer of course is a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit, covered in gravy....genius. Bacon, eggs, chedder, on a biscuit with chicken apple sausage gravy, straight money. For some reason, I have never tried the flight of bacon there, but I definitely will next time I go. Honestly, how could that in any way go wrong?

    (4)

  • Glenn H.

    Found this establishment on the fly (I was originally at Wishbone but the menu can get pretty boring) so I found Bakin and Eggs and man am I forever happy that I did. The decor and feel of the place was very H&M, hipster-ish, which I like and the lines of people infront of me probably predicts the food is pretty good. The wait to be seated only lasted 15 minutes and it was worth it, I ordered the Bacon Pancake with a side of homefries which were both delish. I strongly recommend this place to anyone who loves breakfast.

    (5)

  • Jessica S.

    This is a great spot for brunch. Came here on a Saturday around 12:30 and only waited for about 20 minutes. They had a serve yourself coffee bar while you waited, which was absolutely awesome. We ordered the Southwestern frittata, bacon pancakes, and the Southern Bowl. There was also a bakery on one side that was packed with goodies that weren't too expensive and looked delicious. Our food was excellent and highly recommended. Service was great and employees appeared very friendly. All around great vibes from this place.

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    I just ate here and I was really excited because who doesn't love bacon? Well the food I felt was just so so and the service was just terrible. To start a 1 hour wait for 2 people to eat breakfast, when u wait that long you expect a lot. We get seated and the lightbulb above us is flickering like crazy. Everyone is looking at it but nobody seems to acknowledge it. I asked the server to be seated somewhere else because it was really bothering me. But I didn't want to wait another 20 min so we just roughed it out. The server hated us from then on. After she took our order she never came back, but she constantly asked the tables on either side of us if they needed something. RUDE! Even when we went to pay the checkout guy was also off-putting. I told him I had a groupon voucher, he told me to "bring that shit up". Um, Say what bitch?! As far as food goes I had the chorizo frittata and it was not impressive. The sides were all much better: the cheese grits, fresh jam, and bacon were great. So I guess if you just get eggs your way and a bunch of sides and you will be OK. It's actually funny because I heard the girl next to me say she always thinks the frittatas will be good, until she actually orders one. Will I be back, not unless I'm not paying.

    (2)

  • Mike S.

    Portion size upgrade?!?! Haven't eaten here in months but it seems their portions have nearly doubled! Ate at the bar / counter top area and very pleasant experience. Nut only is there no wait but the service seemed quicker. The biscuit in biscuit n gravy dish was overly tough like the dough was overworked. Worth a pass. Frittatas are their money dish especially coming with seasoned potatoes, a meat, and toast. Overall good experience and looking forward to dining here more often....hopefully will have a bigger hunger next time

    (4)

  • Justin B.

    Made my second visit to Bakin & Eggs this morning. I would say tasty, very strong in the areas of pancakes, bacon and frittatas. Over my two brunches the bacon pancakes were solid, the standalone bacon was also great, and the chorizo frittata was incredible. In all cases, very light, straightforward food with good taste. Not too rich or heavy. The toast and the Lovely Jam were also must-haves for anyone else perusing the menu. The pastries are just okay, or maybe they are better right out of the oven, but in both cases I thought the pastries looked better than they tasted (blueberry muffin, vanilla cupcake, chocolate brownie). And on today's visit, the cheese grits were runny even though the taste was good. Service was great both times and the prices were fair. The space seems too large for the business but I'm guessing it is packed on weekends (I usually go out for brunch only during the week). Groupons offered constantly so I'll be back in a few weeks to use one more deal.

    (4)

  • Pamela M.

    We walk in and we're told, unbelievably, a hour wait. After a few minutes I ask the hostess why because there are so many empty tables? She says they need more time to "flip" them... (should that take an hour, really?) We get a coffee at the pastry counter while waiting. A clean mug was simply not possible (gross), after my 3rd try I ask for a disposable paper coffee mug. As suspected, 25 mins. later (not 60) we get seated. The menu was quite small. I ask about the fritatta and the server (who was v. nice) tells me that it's an omlet that doesn't get flipped. When it comes to the table it is quite browned on top & bottom (i.e. had to be fipped). There was NO garnish on the plate (uninviting to eat), the goat cheese dallop look accidentally dropped on my fritatta, (messy). Flavor was mediocre at best, nothing special. The silver utensils looked banged up and stained, again gross. Just use stainless if you can't keep it up. They have uncovered sugar cubes (ha-choo! germs). They give you a clothes pin but say nothing on departure - I don't get it. Tables sat empty my entire time eating, yet there remained people waiting to sit down. That hostess had no competence. I will go back if every other breakfast restaurant in Chicago is closed. OH - almost forgot... the apple chicken sausage was good.

    (1)

  • Joe L.

    Might have been one of the best breakfasts ever. How can you go wrong with a bacon tasting, really that is impossible and a great way to start breakfast. My Mom had blueberry pancakes and said "These are the best pancakes she has ever had" Pops and I got a Frittata. My Pops was a little surprised at how good it was and he finished the whole thing. He had eggs with peppers, Jalapeno bacon and some taters.. I had the spinach, goat cheese, and tomatoe. Both were excellent and I will be back this weekend.

    (5)

  • Meredith K.

    Holy strollers and wagons! Yes WAGONS! I don't know if a covered radio flyer wagon is the norm, but it was present and in full force on Sunday. Nice that they let the bring it in, but I'm surprised that they let them bring it in. Anyway I could go into detail about what we had but my review is just going to mirror what everyone else is saying. So short and sweet - its very loud, its very crowded, its teeming with babies, but this childless gal would go back in a heartbeat. The service and the food was that good. And I think I only saw one waitress working AND it was the end of a groupon deal. She's good!

    (4)

  • Laura H.

    This place was wonderful! The service was fantastic, the place was pretty and spacious, and the food was amazing! Allow me to recommend: Bacon Flight! Mesquite, cherry smoked, honey, jalapeño, maple pepper! Bacon waffle = bacon & rum batter + butter + maple syrup + bacon garnish Burrito = Bacon + eggs + cheddar+ sauteed onions & peppers + black bean salad + tomatillo avocado salsa (spicy!) + sour cream + cheese grits

    (5)

  • Pete V.

    Had high expectation for this place. I saw it on Chicagos best a while back. The ambience was good. The Waffle was so so. The best part was the flight of bacon,5 different flavors of bacon. Service was good. However it was bit pricey for breakfast.

    (3)

  • Moe f.

    I still like this place but they raised the prices on everything because they are grouponing a lot. So it now sucks to go there without a Groupon. They raised the price of the bacon flight from $5 to $7(that's not inline with inflation).

    (3)

  • Amie M.

    Love Bakin n Eggs! So delish, friendly owners and staff, great coffee, great treats and can bring your own champagne. Try it!

    (5)

  • Ryan And Jenna J.

    One of the best brunches I've had in a while. I had the Mediterranean frittata, which was their special, with fruit and cheesy grits that also came with toast and homemade jam. This was a lot of food, and I was able to take more than half the portion home. They serve intelligenstia coffee and have a bakery counter with treats like their sister spot, Lovely bake shop on Milwaukee Ave in Wicker Park.

    (5)

  • Clayton B.

    One of the best breakfasts I've had in Chicago. I stumbled (hungover) to bakin and eggs down the street from my home today and was so happy I did. The place was busy when we entered but we were sat upon arrival. Our waitress seemed a bit busy and disinterested at first but she got better and more friendly as the meal continued. I ordered the Mediterranean frittata with jalapeño bacon and Parmesan potatoes. The frittata was amazing! Usually I like to add ketchup or cholula to my eggs but the goat cheese on top of the frittata was too amazing to mask. The jalapeño bacon was just slightly spicy and the taste of jalapeño was subtle. This is definitely a place I will revisit in the near future.

    (4)

  • Kate O.

    This place is always busy, with lengthy wait times. The food is tasty, but maybe not worth the higher price point. I tried the bacon flight or three different types of bacon and they were so charred I could tell the difference between each. I got a cupcake to take home, red velvet, very tasty! Not sure I'll be going back.

    (3)

  • Katie M.

    The best!!! I have brunch here constantly. Love the cheese grits, so so good. They have great coffee, and the restaurant is huge so you don't feel packed in like most brunch places in the city. Love love love. Go to here. You must.

    (5)

  • Drake G.

    This place is fantastic. I'm a biscuits and gravy connoisseur, and if you're like me you know how tough it is to find good ones in Chicago. Not the case @ BnE. They biscuits were cooked with rosemary and were cooked perfectly, gravy impeccable, and of course the bacon, well... It's right in the name! OMG was this phenomenal. There iced coffe de jour was a French roast. Do yourself a favor: NEVER PASS ON THE ICED COFFEE DE JUR! It always hits the spot. A 10/10 again, can't wait to be back

    (5)

  • Jennifer K.

    So good! Have the cheese grits. I've always had nice service (we tend to go before 9:30 on weekends.) It is loud, though, if that's a problem for you.

    (5)

  • Meg K.

    I like that you can help yourself to coffee immediately upon arrival. The food is okay, good, but not amazing. I realize they have to do this, but the tables are sooo close together it is sometimes uncomfortable. I have been there about 4 times and never had a blow your mind experience, but it is just breakfast, who says breakfast has to blow your mind?

    (3)

  • Jeanus T.

    The wait is just ridiculous at this place. We waited an hour and a half before we could sit down. But again, the Sunday brunch has become a phenomenon in Chicago so basically you can expect the same long wait time in most of the popular places. So I'm not going to judge them by the wait time, in fact, because of the long wait time, we were offered free flight of bacon, which was nice! The different kinds of bacons that they serve in this place are very good. You have to get bacons if you come to this place, otherwise, it's pointless. Because the rest of the dishes are just average.

    (3)

  • Colleen C.

    Breakfast/brunch spots in Lakeview are about as common as Uggs, Jettas, backward ball caps and wasted youth. However, Bakin' & Eggs is a standout....and is well worth the trek (and potential wait) for....well, eggs and bacon! Breakfast all day? I'm in it to win it, folks. Scene: 11am on a Tuesday. (no wait, I assume weekends are hairy) Situation: Not a drop of coffee/caffeine coursing through my veins. Remedy: Cute hipster-like waiter swoops in with a fresh pot. Me: Much calmer, ready to socialize/order breakfast. OK then. Now I can discuss the particulars! *The space is not only HUGE, but immaculately clean. Like, brand spankin' new clean. Shiny, even. No crowded tables a la Orange, Victory Banner, etc...but lots of room to bloom and inches to enjoy. Beautiful. Germophobes come hither, this place is sparkly. *It's a bakery, as well...(brainchild of the Lovely: A Bakehop owners...of which I am a huge fan). Sooooo, expect lotsa cupcakes (large and small!), tarts, and I even saw some mini-punkin pies for $5. Too bad I chose to eliminate carbs on this very day. Oh, the shame. *My meal: Sundried Tomato + spinach + gruyere fritata with a side of cherry bacon and a side of apple chicken sausage. (told ya I kicked carbs!). Normally they can come with potatoes and/or toast...which also comes with homemade jam/butter. YUM for the carbo-lovers. *My counterparts ordered some VERY good looking cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwiches...I would highly recommend checking those out, most definitely. Pumpkin Spice pancakes also seduced me...all drizzled in fall flavor. But I left them in the menu, and no one ordered them...THANK god. *Coffee was excellent. Real little cream buckets, too! Hooray! *Service was great, the owner even stopped by to say hello and let us know there are outlets near the front (we were workin' after consuming such lovely protein). Three power cheers for that. *Fairly easy metered parking. *Bacon flights!? Holy hell. I can vouch personally for the cherry. The one cherry item I never experienced in my hometown: check. I think they've worked out the kinks and are ready to rock 'n roll with the breakfast goods. However, remember weekends are a beast ANYWHERE in this city for breakfast, and this place is no exception. Those Ugg-wearin', Jetta drivin' people gotta eat somewhere, too...right? Right. So, patience...or go on an off day. OMG, and it's BYOB. Done and done.

    (4)

  • Kyle P.

    Best bacon and cheddar grits ever. I enjoy this place on the Weekdays and can see the wait and baby hang out getting crazy o. Weekend

    (5)

  • Jenny R.

    Expect a wait if you're coming here on a Saturday or Sunday morning. This is a Lakeview hot spot but they have a nice waiting area with free coffee. Depending on your wait, if it's nice out you can go to the Starbucks down the street to grab a quick coffee as well. That's what we ended up doing. I ordered the Caramelized Onion Frittata and it was DELICIOUS!!! The fact that had 3 of my favorites (blue cheese, bacon and caramelized onions) made it sell itself. There was just SO much flavor that my mouth is salivating now just thinking about it! My boyfriend ordered the Chilaquiles and he was disappointed with his but he tasted mine and loved it. Will definitely be going back to this place!

    (4)

  • Alissa T.

    Kind service, Breakfast BLT, Grits, Intelligentsia Coffee= me being a returning customer

    (5)

  • David B.

    bacon!!

    (4)

  • Rachel R.

    Two words: Bacon Flight! This was a great spot to hit up during the week. A Great staff and great coffe. The food was good, but nothing over the top that made me write home about, besides the bacon flight. The salomn BLT was great but it think it could of used a little more flavor.

    (3)

  • Matt S.

    This is, hands down, my favorite breakfast/brunch place in all of Chicago! The food is exceptional, the coffee and desserts are amazing, and to top it off the waitstaff and management are incredible. My girlfriend and I try to eat here at least once a month and I always try something new or occasionally I'll go with my favorite, the Chorizo Frittata. She gets the SLT or the Southern Comfort Bowl. The environment is relaxed, comfortable, and fun. As many times as we've been here it would be unbelievable to claim that every instance has been perfect, though believe it or not the food always has. Very rarely part of my girlfriend's or my (or one of our guests from out of town who we always bring here) order will have a small error, the staff and management not only fix the error but go above and beyond to make it right. A lot of restaurants can boast a good review when everything goes their way, this one will surpass expectations 99% of the time and in that rare 1% make you feel like you're a valued customer that they absolutely want back. Not enough places operate this way anymore, bakin' & eggs does. We will continue to frequent bakin' & eggs until we leave town, and even then we'll be back during visits. Keep up the great work!

    (5)

  • Joni R.

    Now I see what everyone means about the kids. But kids will be kids. It is up to the parents to teach the lil muffins to be courteous and respectful of others.. That's assuming that the parents are courteous and respectful sooooo... Moving on... I usually have good meals here so I was very surprised to have tough, overcooked pancakes, burned bacon and bitter coffee served to me. I mean I drowned my pancakes in syrup and it still didn't help. My son ordered my usual sandwich so he ate the bacon n pancakes and I ate the other half of his sandwich. Guess his palate is more forgiving than mine. I have to agree the staff leaves a lot to be desired. Where is the friendly guy I usually see? The guy next to me told me he had been waiting for 15 minutes just to order after he told the chick he was ready. The staff just seemed flat and bored. I'll be back...maybe...we'll see.

    (2)

  • Rick T.

    A flight of bacon? Yes, please! I strongly recommend going off-peak to avoid a wait (which will find you standing in the impulse buy-laden "bakery" section). Once in the dining room, you'll enjoy plenty of space--unlike other brunch hot spots that pack tables 10-inches apart. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire meal. Bakin' & Eggs grits side was easily the best I've had north of St. Louis. Very, very well done. I ordered up the southwest frittata, which was perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and accompanied by two links of tasty sausage. The capper? Two breakfast entrees with all of the trimmings and drinks came to $29 + tip. That's a steal in Chicago! Definitely add this one to your Lakeview to-do list!

    (5)

  • Rachel P.

    I love this place just for serving Intelligenstia! They know that's the best coffee to serve. The wait for a table is ridiculous on weekends though. My boyfriend and I had to wait 1 hr before we were seated..

    (4)

  • Ariel L.

    Wow, this place is huge. It was totally empty this morning when i entered at 9AM. Yes, most people work then, but I still expected to see a few more tables full. From the look of the reviews, the secret is out. Perhaps it is the odd location. There is a 2 block strip on Lincoln that is just a bit of a dead zone, with really strange retail (i.e. Kaballah Center). However, it isn't their fault and really has nothing to with the restaurant. They neighborhood needed a place like this actually, so maybe it will kick off a little change. To the food. I had the bottomless cup of Inteligentsia coffee. Of course you can't go wrong with that brand. $2.50 might be a little on the pricey side, especially since i don't usually drink more then a cup, but most people i eat with usually get refills. My firend and I ordered the Bacon Flight. 5 strips of savory bacon. I was very impressed by the complexity of the Jalepeno bacon. If you get it, make sure to chew each piece for about 20 seconds. There is an array of flavors that you will experience. I tend to inhale bacon. Don't do that here. My main plate was the BLT. It should have been called a BELTC though. It had bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato and cheese on it. It was DIVINE. Probably the best BLT i have ever had, although i am not sure it should be called a BLT. I think it was a great breakfast sandwich, labeled as a BLT. I recant what i just said, because comparing it to other BLT's just ins't fair due to the other items. In any case, i suggest you get it. Next time I am getting the waffle with bacon. That sounded really yummy, and the table next tom me ordered it (more people finally arrived) and it looked good. The bill for all of this, with tip, came out to be $33. I was not hungry when i left, and the quality was excellent, so i think the price was reasonable. The service was excellent as well and people were uber friendly. I will go back.

    (4)

  • Stephanie W.

    Casual modern eatery. Large restaurant with great service. We had the bacon waffle and caprese frittata. Both were tremendous. Top notch barista as well.

    (5)

  • Chris W.

    I like the 'ambiance' survey questions at the bottom of this review. My answers would be that it's Hipster, Trendy, Intimate and Casual. I'm sure a lot of people would agree with me. I love getting breakfast and I love trying new food and new places so this was the start to a great morning. My boyfriend went with a breakfast burrito that was on the average side but still good. My breakfast which was FAR superior was a frittata. My FIRST frittata experience to boot. I got the Caramelized Onion Frittata with House Potatoes. It had bacon and BLEU CHEESE (one of the best cheeses the world has provided us) and balsalmic. I was battling myself driving my boyfriend crazy because I didn't know if I wanted it, considering the flavor pairings seemed BIZARRE to me, but I ended up loving it. It was incredibly rich and fulfilling. It's quaint place for a couple or even a single diner for breakfast or brunch. Even if you're not a trendy hipster ;)

    (4)

  • Aesha W.

    This place was ok. I'd heard great things so I wanted to try them. I do like the kind of decor they're going for, with the country feel. It was nice and clean, but that also meant that it was incredibly loud - I found it hard to hear the person sitting across the table from me. The hot chocolate was outstanding. I ordered two. A lot of times at a breakfast place you get hot chocolate that's from a Swiss Miss packet, and this was, of course, light years better. I ordered a frittata, and it was just ok. Maybe I don't like caramelized onions. The balsamic did add an interesting flavor that I hadn't considered before, though. The bacon flight wasn't very exciting, and my partner felt it was overpriced at $7 for five slices of bacon. I can't say I necessarily agree with that, but I don't pay attention to how much a side of bacon costs anywhere else, so I could be mistaken. Mondays appear to be half-off pastry days, so I got a couple gingerbread men and they were good. And even though I'm not a coffee drinker, it's incredibly smart to have the coffee available for diners while they're waiting to be seated and just charging the bill later. All that having been said, I don't know that I'll be back here much in the future.

    (2)

  • Ashley M.

    I would love nothing more than to give them 5 stars if for nothing else than the BACON WAFFLE...but sadly, I cannot. I commented to a barista the last time I was that I couldn't find a courtesy mug that didn't still have coffee in it and he very angrily said "They're perfectly clean. Those are coffee stains. If you find a mug that doesn't have a stain in it, good for you." His tone made it very clear that I wasn't the first person to comment and I literally went back to my seat with tears in my eyes. I love the food here and would recommend it to anyone, but I was taken aback by this man's rudeness. The next time I go, I will steer clear of him...he is always working there...

    (3)

  • Erich S.

    To reiterate everyone else - you must do the flight of bacon. Delicious. As for the rest of the food, it was a good brunch. Service was very friendly. I won't take away any starts simply because we had to wait over an hour to be seated - we went in expecting it and they told us it would be an hour. I will say that I like the fact that there is actually ample waiting room, so you aren't constantly hovering and in the way of people. It'll be on our rotation.

    (4)

  • Mary Ann C.

    Yumm.....armed with my groupon, I came here for lunch last week. It was about 2/3 full on a Thursday at lunch. I loved the space, as it seemed roomy and bright with the blue walls. The server was helpful and attentive. Not overly fun or personable but on top of her job. The carmelized onion friatta was amazing!!!!! Love the bacon, onion, and blue cheese on this dish, and the meal was nicely complemented by great toast and cheese grits! This was an amazing choice! Highly recommend. Some great cookies to go.......Cannot wait to visit again!

    (4)

  • Anne M.

    I loved this place! Came here with Romeo over the weekend, to use up an ooold $15 Groupon. It was a what-the-heck kind of decision, but I'm so glad we did. Walked in to a much bigger open space than I expected. I cringe at the thought of most brunch places - why? Because they're jam packed full of people (in whatever little waiting area actually exists, AND at/around your table), there always seems to be an obnoxious wait, sometimes it takes a while to get your food, and then you fight your way back out of the restaurant. Weekend brunch in Chicago is a battle. Or at least, it usually is. Granted, we arrived at Bakin & Eggs on the late side for brunch - after 1pm. But maybe that's the golden hour. Because, we walked in and were seated right away in a spot that didn't feel too too packed. It's a bright, white space with old wooden pews from churches (crosses still visible) - interesting. But it worked! Was really cute and fresh in there. We were promptly given a carafe of cold water, and our not-so-with-it-hipster waiter glided over and presented menus. I went with the breakfast burrito and cheese grits, He went with the bacon waffle. Both arrived pretty quickly, the burrito was awesome - stuffed with egg/cheese/veggies, and served with a side of fresh beans/corn/onion, etc., topped with a drizzle of sour cream and avacado salsa. The grits were perfect comfort food goodness - rich, creamy, flavorful. (I hear the bacon waffle was good too - not exceptional, but good.) The only lagging part of our dining here was our waiter, but I don't count that against the restaurant as other people were hustling around. He disappeared after serving our food, and we sat waiting for our check for a good 15 minutes with no sign of him anywhere. Other than that little irk, I loved this place and next time I'm leaving with a goodie bag from their bakery, no matter what! (So many items looked so good, but I was too full and took 1/2 my burrito with me as it was.)

    (5)

  • Abby E.

    The cheese grits are delicious. Good spot for kids. Only downside is the service. I've yet to have a server that doesn't seen completely uninterested in being there.

    (3)

  • Brett P.

    I read other reviews and agree. Bakin & Eggs is very loud on a Sunday morning and I would definitely not go there hungover. That said, the food is really good. Cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwich: Great bread, sharp cheddar, and apple chicken sausage. Bread pudding french toast: Croissants turned into bread pudding fried into french toast bathed in icing. One of the richest things I've tried in a long time. Bleu cheese frittata: Caramelized onions and bleu cheese, what more could you want. The bacon and coffee are good, the service is friendly, and prices aren't bad considering the quality.

    (3)

  • Kristen S.

    Loved it here. Intelligentsia coffee and a flight of bacon? HELLO LUVAH. Great place for brunch with friends. Service is friendly, the place is pretty big, and the food is great. My friend and I both had the frittatas - recommended. I had the asparagus frittata and a side of fruit. Coffee, duh. And we split the bacon flight. Yummers. All the flavors were interesting. Parking was pretty easy on the street and in the lot behind the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    I recently visited this place with my wife and we had an enjoyable experience overall. I knew nothing of the hype or theme of this restaurant. My wife simply had a groupon so we went. There was about a 10 minute wait but they do have coffee you can get yourself and bring to your table once seated. Once seated we did wait a minute for a server to come buy but it wasn't exceptionally long and when she did come she brought water with her. Its nice they brought a craft of water to the table but we had floating greens in ours. I ordered a Bacon Waffle and my wife had some sort of Frittata with caramelized onions and a balsamic vinegar on it. We also shared a half order of Biscuits and Gravy. I very much enjoyed my waffle; it was light and fluffy but had a crispness to it that was great. There was also plenty of bacon within the waffle to actually call it a "Bacon Waffle". I was not a huge fan of the biscuit within the biscuits and gravy but I did like the gravy. My wife also enjoyed her Frittata. The concept of this place is bacon but I can honestly say we had three types of bacon with our meal and if blind folded we could not tell you which one was which. There are subtle hints of honey, pepper, or maple depending which one you were eating. Maybe that is what they are going for but in this age of robust and exploding flavors I expected a bit more based on the hype. The service was great but not exceptional. Nothing I would be upset about but nothing to remember. With our groupon I found this place priced fair but without the groupon it would not have met my expectations. I feel they are a bit overpriced even taking into account the neighborhood. Parking was very easy to find as we went relatively early on a Sunday. All in all it was a good experience but I doubt we will be back.

    (3)

  • Emily C.

    The interior decor can only be described as adorable. This actually does help make up for how boring the food is. I have had a frittata, the breakfast burrito, and the pancakes. I appreciate that all of the ingredients tasted very fresh, and the coffee was high quality. However, the flavors were much more boring than I had expected from such a trendy brunch spot. Nothing seemed to have many spices, and nothing pushed any boundaries or excited the palate. I like a brunch that challenges me, and this is not it.

    (3)

  • Jordan J.

    Really great first experience here this weekend! The fact that you can go ahead and grab coffee while you wait was perfect (why doesn't everyone do this?!) and we were seated within 15 or 20 minutes of arriving, which for Chicago brunch is unheard of. Got the flight of bacon, the southwestern frittata, and the house potatoes. Everything was tasty and the service was great as well. Will be back soon.

    (4)

  • Mitzi B.

    I've wanted to try Bakin and Eggs for a long time. The long line every time I passed indicated the food would be great. Well, the cheese grits and the Intelligensia coffee were good. The service was not unfriendly on a Sunday morning but certainly lacked any enthusiasm. I felt that our waiter was putting up with us since we were there. We arrived around 8:30 this morning. The place was already close to capacity. We were promptly seated and my 41/2 year old was very happy to get a chalkboard and chalk to play with - nice touch. I ordered the smoked salmon sandwich, my husband some type of breakfast sandwich and our daughter a pancake. The pancake was shaped like a mouse and had whipped cream which is always a hit. My husband ate his sandwich and said it was good. We both liked the cheese grits. The fruit cup was very disappointing compared to the fruit cup at Tweet which is a colorful mix. This fruit cup looked like the trimmings from old fruit. My sandwich had two pieces of toast but only one of them had the cheese spread on it. So one piece was nice and the other just dry. On top of the cheese spread was the smoked salmon and it wasa generous portion, next a pile of greens, then sliced tomatoes and red onion. After I removed the useless dry piece of toast, I took a bite. As I was chewing I took a closer look at the greens on my sandwich. The greens were old and soggy and had the look that it was possibly too cold in the cooler -thawing after been frozen on the edges or it was just old. You know what I mean, when the salad mix has been in your fridge too long and it's wet and gets that smell... I showed the waiter and he said all of their lettuce is fresh. Well, it likely was at some point but not this morning when it hit my sandwich. I ate what was edible. It was my first time here and likely my last. I've never had a bad breakfast at Egg Head Diner (who also has a great fruit cup) and there's too many other breakfast places in the neighborhood that greet you with a smile, not subtle annoyance, when you walk in.

    (2)

  • Jim T.

    I decided to go check this place out on a Sunday. I figured that there probably wasn't any better way to kick off the end of the weekend than a nice flat of bacon. Let me just tell you this. Do not go in there if you are hungover. At 0830, the entire restaurant was dominated by children of all ages. Worst of all, the little screechy kinds of kids were there. I am so glad I didn't have a head ache or some other ailment. The noise and screech level in the restaurant would have killed me. The food was good. I ordered the bacon waffle and a flat of bacon. My girlfriend ordered a frittata. Apparently, the frittata was rubbery. I enjoyed the bacon waffle. It wasn't to die for, but it was tasty. The taste and texture of bacon in the waffle was not overwhelming. The bacon flat was very cool. It was nice to compare the varieties of bacon, which they have. My biggest peeve about the restaurant was that I spent $2.50 on a coffee and only got one refill. That is absurd. I don't even think it was due to bad service. I believe it was due to not having enough staff to go around. It seems like they could hire some more waitstaff.

    (3)

  • Sarah B.

    Wonderful food! Great place to take visitors from out of town. They do take reservations , which I recommend as the wait ( which is worth it) can be pretty long.

    (5)

  • Sian M.

    One of my favorite breakfast spots in Chicago! Delicious food, bottomless intelligensia coffee, and friendly service - I'm sold! Service can be a little scattered sometimes but they're usually super friendly. One of my friends needed butter for her toast and since it had been siting there getting cold when she asked the server for butter he actually brought her out fresh toast with it! Plus, the food always comes out in a timely fashion, which is clearly what's most important. Some favorites: -Southern comfort biscuit bowl. I suggest getting the eggs poached because duh. -BLT breakfast sandwich -Cheese grits. I'm worried that some day I'm going to have a cheese-grit-inuced black out and run back to the kitchen demanding a barrel of them to bathe in. -Jalapeno Bacon & Cherry smoked bacon. The flight is a great way to try all of them but the other three varieties can't hold a candle to these two. -Lovely French toast for when you're feeling really YOLO about it (only available on weekends, which is probably for the best) -Peanut butter brownie from the bake shop. Take this home, warm it up, top it with vanilla ice cream + warm caramel + sea salt, revel in my magnificent genius.

    (4)

  • Susie L.

    My mother and I came here on a weekday morning around 11 and it was pretty much empty. The inside is large, open/spacey, and small tables. Really cute, farm-style, yet modern interior. Coffee was Intelligentsia, very fresh and hot. We ordered the Bacon Waffles and Caramelized Onion Frittata. The frittata was really delicious, lots of flavor, fluffy eggs, with bacon, blue cheese, and balsamic glaze type of sauce. It came with toast, bacon, and an order of cheese grits which was not too salty or cheesy, thankfully. The Bacon Waffles were crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth with bacon pieces cooked into the batter. Also, accompanied by another thick slice of bacon. The bakery on the other side had delicious looking pastries I can't wait to try next time. Service was friendly, very relaxed place. Come during not peak hours.

    (4)

  • Gina F.

    I met girlfriends here for brunch today and we all really enjoyed ourselves. We came early to avoid a wait, and were seated once our whole party arrived. The service was present, though not intrusive, and he dealt with all our "buts" (i.e., can I have this but hold that) without any problem or eye-rolling that you get some places. Most importantly, our food was all excellent. I had the grilled veggie frittata, which was very yummy, The frittatas all come with either breakfast potatoes or cheese grits, and I got the potatoes, which were also delish. The dish also came with a choice of meat, and since I don't eat meat I told our server to skip it, and he offered a fruit substitution. I love that he offered, rather than my asking. Very nice. My friends had the caprese frittata, the biscuit sandwich with cheese grits on the side, & the burrito (sans bacon--another vegetarian). All reported their food was very good. The presentation of everything was also nice. The atmosphere is good, too. It's nice, open, and bustling without being crazy loud. Overall, it's not my very favorite brunch place, but I would absolutely go back any time & certainly recommend it. Maybe it will rise to the ranks of my faves over time.

    (4)

  • Scott O.

    I HATED this place with a passion. Went for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Was seated right away and then things went downhill. First of all, people should be warned about the clientele. It was filled with children whose parents (mostly Moms) were more interested in talking with their friends than parenting or paying attention to their children. Many of the kids were running around the restaurant screaming; one woman came in, removed her child from the stroller, and left the stroller in the middle of the restaurant. And the waitstaff, rather than moving the stroller, just left it there for every one to walk around it. But that should not surprise me as the waitstaff was the laziest group of servers I've ever seen. They were all tattooed with bed hair and most of them seemed more intent on being filled with ennui than attempting to do their job. Our server seemed to show up whenever he felt inclined but most of the staff seemed to be perfecting the fine art of leaning and looking bored with life (but maybe that's how they handle the screaming children and parents not concerned with raising children with manners and good behavior). The food was fine, though I asked the server how spicy the chilaquiles were, he told me they weren't and, actually, they were incredibly spicy. Stay away, stay far, far away!

    (1)

  • Rits M.

    So i really like brunch. And Bakin and eggs doesnt dissapoint. my date had the bacon waffles and I had eggs with jalapino bacon. The bacon was crisp and well cooked with the right edge of spice. The cheese grits were a little over cheesy- I think I would have enjoyed them more after a hangover. But the texture was good- gritty to be exact :) I liked the seating as well- the white washed benches gave it an older, more french feel. And breakfast for 2 was $30.

    (4)

  • Angelica P.

    Awesome breakfast food. Never had a frittata before but I was happily surprised - I had the Mediterranean frittata and it was really good. Biscuits and gravy were good as well although they could use some more gravy. And their bacon is excellent, more like jerky there was no fat on it! Drinks are unique and really delicious, not a bad price either. I had the hot apple cider with chai, very good! Long wait so make sure you make a reservation beforehand!

    (5)

  • Carla G.

    This place was great!!! Service was awesome and we had a Mediterranean fritatta and my boyfriend had the veggie frittata. We split a bacon flight...what a neat idea!! Expect to wait a for a bit... we went on Saturday late morning and had to wait about 35 min. but totally worth waiting for!!! Free coffee while you wait...another great idea!! We had a Groupon that got us to try it... but we'll definitely be back!!!

    (5)

  • T V.

    I saw a groupon for this restaurant and decided to try it out. We came on a Sunday morning around 9:30am. Our wait time was 15-20 minutes. The restaurant is a decent size, bigger than most local breakfast places in the area. Inside the decor is warm and modern. Our waiter was slow in taking our order. We had the Southwestern frittata, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy and the southern comfort bowl. The portions are fairly large as we were able to bring home left overs. The food was OK but nothing special. The frittata lacked flavor. The pancakes were moist. The biscuits and gravy were just biscuits and gravy. Overall, it was nice we had a groupon. We probably wouldn't be back.

    (2)

  • Lauren D.

    My 20-something year old niece took me here on 29-Mar and we had such a great time! We enjoyed what we both ordered. We arrived around 10:35 am and waited 15 minutes or less to be seated. There were lots of people waiting for tables, so we thought the wait would be a lot longer, but it wasn't. We were happy to find a legal parking spot just around the corner on the side street just south of the restaurant. It is a "Pay to Park" area. I ordered the Mediterranean frittata which was amalgamated with organic red ripened tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms, kale and topped off with a little bit of goat cheese. It was an explosion of fab-u-licious flavors. The frittata was served with two strips of bacon (which I gave to my niece and she said it was the "Best" bacon ever), and super fresh home-made jam, softly whipped butter, multi-grain toast and cheesy grits (I give the cheesy grits 10-stars -- yee-haw)! This place was crowded with the 20-something crowd, but we also noticed young families with young children (over the age of 6) dining here as well as a few senior citizens who were there with their adult kids. Our server was pleasant and not overly attentive which we appreciated. She dropped off extra napkins for us which we didn't ask for, but again, appreciated. We also split a blueberry muffin which was not overly sweet. We really enjoyed the fact that it was exploding with tons of real blueberries. It was excellent! This restaurant is located in the Lincoln and Belmont area (just a few short blocks, south of Belmont Avenue, and on the west side of Lincoln Avenue). It has a store-front appeal with a lot of enlarged black and white photographs from the early to mid-1960's. We wondered if the photographs on the wall are of the Owner and his family. Go here to catch up with friends or family. Although the restaurant was pretty crowded and very busy we never felt "rushed" to give up our table. Fantastic food, great service, fun atmosphere buzzing with loud conversation. If you have to wait long for a table pour yourself a cup of coffee. Keep in mind that you will be charged for the coffee when you finally get a table (it'll go on your check with your total bill). In other words, the coffee is not complimentary. (P.S. I rarely give 5-stars on YELP). We will return again toward the end of the day, so we can get a "free" baked good -- be super nice to your Server (customer service is a two-way street), and give him or her a generous tip -- they deserve it :) :) AND Instead of bitching or whining about what crappy service and complaining about it on YELP, tell the Manager about it while you are at the restaurant. Don't be passive aggressive on Yelp. Be part of the solution.

    (5)

  • Eric B.

    Been here twice and used a groupon both times. The BLT is amazing and as well with some other items. I will come back here even without a groupon and I live by the lake, so it is a hike of a walk or drive with easy parking. If you get a side of bacon (i recommend the jalopeno bacon!!!), you're only going to get two strips for $3, that is the only bad thing I have to say about this place, because i love bacon and always want more.

    (4)

  • Nellie K.

    The BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH I have EVER had:) Today is Mother's Day. My husband, kids and I chose Bakin and Eggs to eat at. The wonderfulness is listed below: 1. Very friendly, helpful staff. 2. While you wait fresh delicious coffee served in a cool mug with a Chicago Flag(wound up purchasing one of the cups). 3. Family friendly(always a plus for families...especially with young children) 4. Delicious fritatta. I had carmelized onions in mine. Wonderful!! 5. Brownie for my kids was the most creamy, chocolatey, rich brownie. 6. Our waitress was very sweet, helpful. 7. the cheddar grits were so delicious. Very rich and flavorful. 8. I thought the huge serving of French toast was a cake but it was my husband/kids' order of French toast. My husband said the sauce on it was so yummy. 9. And almost forgot the noteworthy array of dessert cupcakes and goodies. If you arrive when it opens the wait isn't long. We waited about 30 minutes but it is well worth it. It was Mother's Day and a Sunday. Hey that's a great sign at a restaurant. Shows how great it really is:) Definitely will be my special Mother's Day place from now on:) And other days if I can help it..lol. Thank you Bakin and Eggs. You made my Mother's Day awesome!! D. Kellinger

    (5)

  • Jewdi J.

    I regret giving this place a 2 star review because the food really is delicious and creative and ALMOST worth the pain and suffering one must endure to eat here for a weekend brunch. This place is very popular (again, great food) so you are in store for at least a 45min wait on weekends. I guess this does not phase most people, but it was enough to motivate us to go elsewhere on multiple occasions until we had to go due to an expiring Groupon. After patiently waiting the requisite 45mins, our party of 2 was seated at a 4 top. We immediately noticed that the restaurant was filled with groups of 2 sitting at 4 tops. I'm no interior designer, but it seems common sense would lead the owners of this very successful establishment to change their set up to accommodate more seatings. Lets face it, the majority of people going out for breakfast are couples who get up in the morning together and want to eat. And you can always put 2 tables together for a party of 4. Anyway, we finish our meal (great food, average service) and now it's time to pay. This is where the design of this place becomes absurd. In order to pay, you have to go up to the restaurant's only cash register, a single register shared by the throngs of people dining in AND those getting to go orders. Some of these people have questions about the coffee and pastry offerings or need to expound on the way they like their coffee prepared. The result is a huge bottleneck. I waited over 15 minutes IN LINE JUST TO PAY MY BILL. That's a real smart business model: turn satisfied customers who just enjoyed a delicious meal into fuming madmen who curse under their breath to never return again as they fight their way to the door through the crowd of brainwashed 45min waiters. All of this pain and suffering for bacon and French toast?? No thanks.

    (2)

  • Marvin M.

    Chicago breakfast! I love my mom for joining me on my adventures. She was a bit hesitant at first. I had seen this place while visiting my dad at the hospital and the name caught my eye. We were greeted by Raña. With a roll of the tongue on the R. Very sweet woman. Latina at heart. The cupcakes and the lattes looked amazing. Wish I could have tried one. We were too full after our meal. The tables were put together too close. Which could be an issue if you are seated next to a stranger, but luckily it was just us in this area. Oh Chicago. How I have missed you. Although, the one thing I didn't like was paying for parking on Lincoln. It used to be free. Now you feel rushed while eating because of the time limit on the meter. Enough about that, LET'S TALK FOOD!! Frittata Chorizo Sautéed red onion, potatoes, queso fresco topped with fresh avocado, jalapeño, sour cream, and giardiniera on the side. Breakfast burrito with fruit. Bacon, eggs, cheddar, sautéed onions, and peppers, black bean salad, tomatillo avocado salsa, sour cream. Chilaquiles and Eggs over easy. We have to always order a bit more. Mom and I can eat. Raña, thank you so much for your friendly service and for being Latina at heart. My mom said she would be coming back soon. She is hoping you will be there. Gracias.

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Food is unique and excellent. Service has always been excellent and super friendly all the way to the cash register. We've been here several times now and would highly recommend it. Yesterday I had the $11 roasted veggie fritatta, AWESOME house potatoes, bacon and toast. The menu offers a choice of 4 or so different kinds of bacon - how cool is that? This place also has one of the best cups of cappucino in the city. It gets busy after 9 on the weekends so to avoid a wait, try to be there early. Also, on the weekends, you can PARK FOR FREE between the loading zone signs that are on both sides of the street! Pay attention to the sign for the times it's not allowed.

    (5)

  • Alyssa C.

    I'll admit it - I'm usually a yelp snob and choose restaurants that have 4 stars. Fellow yelpers - what's with the 3 1/2 stars at Bakin' & Eggs? I can't find anything wrong with it. Granted, I got the food to go, but the server greeted me with a friendly smile and the breakfast (biscuit & gravy with potatoes for my guy, blt with cheese grits for me) was delicious. Definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try. I know I'll be going back!

    (4)

  • Kathy L.

    Attention all bacon lovers: This is the place to go! You must try the bacon flight. Like a wine flight, but better. The other breakfast food was pretty mediocre, but I would go again for the bacon flight. Don't judge me, you know you would too.

    (3)

  • David Z.

    This place has a LOT of things going for it. I really loved the waiting area. They have mugs available, and if you want coffee, you can just fill up your mug yourself and then when you get seated they will add it to your bill. That's pretty cool. The waiting area is large, so you won't feel cramped even if there are a bunch of people waiting. When we went for Saturday brunch, we waited 20 minutes, but it went by pretty fast. As far as the actual space goes, that's pretty good too. I like that the restaurant is essentially just a large open space. It just seems comfy and friendly. Everything from the wall colors, to the writing on the chalkboard, to the benches & chairs, seems inviting. They even have multiple men's & women's bathrooms, which was neat-o. Food wise, I ordered the regular french toast with an extra side of potatoes. The french toast was excellent, but only came with two pieces. That was disappointing - I think there should be at least three pieces with the order. If I hadn't ordered the extra side of potatoes, it definitely would not have been enough food. And as for those potatoes, they were merely ok. They tasted too garlic-y, and it was overpowering. Next time I would opt for a different side for sure. Service: I thought the hostess seemed very friendly. As soon as we entered, we were welcomed by a warm smile. Our waitress was excellent and very friendly. They put the pitcher of water on the table, so you don't have to worry about refills. The only annoying part was when the food came out, the guy who brought out the meals mixed them up, even when we specifically told him who ordered what. But oh well. All in all, I think the food tasted good enough to warrant five stars, and the service and atmosphere warrant five stars as well. However, I am only going with four stars because I thought the food was a bit overpriced, especially considering the small portion of french toast I received. We had a Groupon for $15 off, which definitely made it more tolerable. I'd go back again, but next time I'd try something else and hope that the portion size was a little larger. Still a pretty cool place though!

    (4)

  • Julia K.

    They deserve a bigger location, but I guess if it wasn't packed to the gills with everyone waiting for 45 minutes, it wouldn't be popular, would it? Plus, they make the wait more bearable with free water and dosing you with coffee. I LOVED every single bite I had of my meal. I enjoyed an awe-inspiring chorizo frittata special that blew my mind all the way back home to Michigan. Less depressing than you might think. The cheese-topped potatoes exploded with flavor, and the bacon flight was so good that it was actually worth the ridiculous $7 price. I'm cheap, so this is a huge compliment. I'm drooling just thinking about the despicable things I wanted to do with this food. Somebody get me a napkin.

    (5)

  • Jenny F.

    This place is freakin adorable. I don't know what it is, but the atmosphere is so bright and airy. And they have church pews for benches--great idea. I got their breakfast sandwich on a croissant. Good portion, GREAT potatoes. The potatoes were my favorite part! And the jalapeño bacon is pretty good too. Breakfast sandwich was good, but nothing spectacular. Cheese grits were pretty good as well, but the rest of the tables entrées were not memorable (sadly). Sure, it's overpriced. But when isn't brunch overpriced? They also have a nice little bakery counter as well.

    (4)

  • Kate S.

    My boyfriend and I ventured down Lincoln to sample a new brunch locale. Despite the promise of previous Yelp reviews, our experience was not as fantastic as expected. When we arrived, we were told it be a half hour wait. I love brunch so much and the menu looked so good, I didn't mind. Plus, they had self-serve coffee to enjoy while you wait. And wait we did. Almost an hour later we were finally seated. The lady next to us was enjoying a frittata that looked delicious, but when I asked our waitress if I should order that over the southern comfort bowl, she steered me toward the biscuit/egg/cheddar cheese/gravy combination. Both my boyfriend and I ordered the southern comfort bowl, but it was pretty disappointing. The biscuits were dry and the potatoes and gravy weren't that great. Ugh. Maybe if we didn't have to wait forever, I would have felt differently. However, the overall experience was let down.

    (2)

  • Todd G.

    Really disappointed. We tried this place out after seeing Check Please, and a reviewer described it as the best hotel food. Well for some who travels, I agree it was about equal with the standard hotel buffet breakfast. Service as pretty good, but food was pretty bland with the exception of the potatoes, those were pretty good.. It is pretty popular, not sure why, but we don't see it being someplace we would visit again...

    (2)

  • Susan F.

    nom nom nom. If only you were closer to me, B&E, we would probably be going steady and you would probably have met my parents already. My friends introduced me to you, and for that I am grateful, too bad I'm always waiting in line for you--so popular, aren't we? hmmm? *** Weekend brunch is my fave, I seemingly cannot live without eggs on the weekends. I opted for the two eggs MY WAY with chicken apple sausage, deeelish! They have Intelligentsia coffee is my memory serves me correctly. They also offer your standard sweet waffles n panckes n such, along with breakfast sandwiches and frittatas. The best part of Baking n Eggs--for me--They give me extra points on my US Airways Mastercard. I love reaping the benefits of eating lots and lots of food. Makes me feel a-okay about spending money that I shouldn't on $10 brunches...

    (4)

  • Iain M.

    I long for The Southern Comfort Bowl. Get it with poached eggs and add Chorizo for the real hangover cure. Even more mods, add Avocado to the burrito and ask for jalapeno bacon in it. More savory tastes? The Oatmeal is filling and spot on.

    (5)

  • Brooke B.

    THIS is my FAVORITE breakfast join EVER!!! Not only do they have just amazing breakfast items (frittatas! a FLIGHT of BACON!!! to die for French toast!!), but they serve Intellegensia coffee (I am in LOVE with Intellegensia's latte, the best thing I've ever had!!) and the cutest/yummiest bakery items! It's a very casual place, with a very shabby chic atmosphere. Seriously people, if you haven't been here yet, you are missing out on deliciousness!!

    (5)

  • Vanessa R.

    We headed out to Bakin' & Eggs on a rainy Saturday morning for some brunch and it was definitely worth the trip in the rain. Great space - Exposed brick & ducts give this space a rustic and loft-like feel. I really loved the bench seating & the openness of it. I really hate when you are packed at a breakfast place waiting to be seated; but this was not the case here. With this layout, I didn't even mind the 20 minute wait (which we were expecting to be way longer). And the best part - they have a little coffee station where you can make yourself a cup (or cups) of coffee while you wait and simply get charged on your bill. How awesome is that? Décor - I appreciated all of the cute details of this place, from the mason jars, to the clothes pins being incorporated in various ways, to the calming teal/cream/brown color scheme. Service - Very friendly staff, despite the fact that they were very busy. We never felt rushed. Our hostess was really friendly, and even remembered who everyone was when she came to get you to be seated. Our waitress was also great and came by frequently to make sure everything was alright. One small gripe was that we had to share our sugar & condiments with the table next to us which was a little annoying. Additionally, there was no cream on the tables so you had to go back up to the coffee station to get that. Food - Expect a simple menu with all of your brunch staples such as breakfast sandwiches, frittatas, French toast and pancakes. I opted for the buttermilk pancakes - fluffy and topped off with a slight dusting of powdered sugar goodness. They came with my own personal maple syrup, whipped butter, and some fantastic home-made jam. I also ordered a side of the cherry smoked bacon and got two small strips. It was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. And for $3 - I was expecting at least a little thicker slab. They serve Intelligentsia coffee too which is a plus. So why not 5 stars you ask? I think that for the price, the portions are a bit small so that knocks it down to 4. All in all, we forked over more than $30 not including tip (and only one of us had coffee). If it weren't for that bottomless coffee, I think I would have definitely needed to eat something when I got home. However, I will say that it took all of the willpower I had not to cave and buy a delicious cupcake or pastry from their case; I'm sure that will not be the case next time. And I say next time because I'd definitely come back to this place for brunch.

    (4)

  • Liz F.

    The food was good hear, but not exceptional. I didn't think the slow service and wait was worth it. We were told that we would be able to sit in about 30-35 minutes. 2 hours later, we were finally sitting down. Then we waited another 15 or so minutes for a server to come to our table, and another good length of time for our food once we ordered. The homemade jam that comes with the toast is good. And I think all brunch items come with bacon. I didn't try it, but some friends with me said it was good. The fritattas were good, but again, nothing to write home about and definitely not worth the slow service and very long wait. I would go back since it is in my neighborhood and good, but only if there was zero wait time for a table.

    (2)

  • Angie M.

    Confession time: I showed up to Bakin & Eggs with an absolutely raging hangover. When you have a hangover of that magnitude (there was karaoke involved the night before) there is only one thing that will make you feel better. You know what I'm going to say. Bacon. Thank God for the BLT sandwich on the weekend brunch menu. Eggs any way you want 'em (scrambled, please), aged cheddar, herbed mayo, lettuce tomato and BACON (extra crisp) served up on multigrain toast make for an excellent hangover cure. This is a serious sandwich, Yelpers. And honestly, it probably saved my life. I liked Bakin & Eggs. The space is super-duper sparkly clean, there was no wait at 10:00am on a Saturday morning (but the herds arrived shortly thereafter) and they have a huge bakery counter serving up croissants, cupcakes, muffins, etc. There are some things, though, that need improvement. Aside from my rescue float of a breakfast sandwich, I wasn't all about the rest of my meal. My diet Coke was flat. My breakfast potatoes were cold. And even though the inside of the BLT sandwich were great, the bread was odd... the bottom slice was super soggy and the top slice was rock hard. Perhaps it had been left under the heat lamp a little too long? And if I'm splitting hairs, it was FREEZING in the restaurant. And I'm never cold. Ever. The truth is I would have to give Bakin & Eggs a 3 star review, but I made a game time decision to get a cupcake on my way out the door. I ate it a few hours later after I'd emerged from a much-needed nap on my couch and was blown away. The cake portion was so incredibly moist and the chocolate frosting was delightfully fudgy and rich. Nom nom nom! The cupcake saved the day.

    (4)

  • Lala S.

    We totally found a new breakfast place close by! Bakin' & Eggs is awesome! They have a simple and small menu but it is delicious. They have a great variety of bacon and I am tempted to order their bacon smampler offering. I had the Roasted Veggie Fritta with the cheesy grits. These were the ish! The toast was also really good (I normally don't like toast but made an exception as I'm sure the bread was just baked that morning since these are the Lovely Bakery folks). I tried the jalapeno bacon and this is definitely a top contender for best bacon! The Southern Bowl was really good, too. The biscuits were amazing and the gravy was very tasty. We sampled a couple of the buttermilk pancakes. The homemade jam was super delicious. This might be our new spot.

    (5)

  • S B.

    Not a very extensive menu. Everything was very rich from the sauce on my frittata to the amounts of bacon in my waffle. Service was ok. You need to check out at the register which was awfully slow for 11am on a tuesday. Intelligentsia coffee was amazing!!!

    (2)

  • Erica K.

    A-OK pretty much sums this one up. I love a BYOB spot and the space is nice. Our server was also perfectly acceptable. The menu just isn't terribly interesting...a lot of egg dishes that honestly can be made at home. The bacon sampler thing was neat and I'd like them to have more specialty/niche things on the menu to really stand out.

    (3)

  • Ty R.

    Four stars for the food, the service leaves a bad taste in your mouth. We had a 30minute wait for brunch on Sunday which was reasonable. Free coffee and water while you wait is a nice touch. Price are average we had coffee, two orange juices, steak and eggs and eggs your way for 50.00.

    (4)

  • Shaunna B.

    This place is tremendously cute and clean. The food is priced a little above average, but it so delicious.

    (5)

  • Michelle L.

    This place is adorable! Great for a solo brunch or with a group of friends. The menu all looks amazing and interesting. I have the New Orleans coffee and it was good - not too sweet, just a hint of flavor. They also have a small bakery up at the front with yummy treats. This is definitely one of my fav new spots.

    (4)

  • John D.

    Terrible service, good food. But the service was so poor I doubt I'll be back.

    (2)

  • Bill M.

    I love this place. I generally come for breakfast/ brunch. The chilaquilles is excellent as well as the fritattas. Plus they make their own preserves. If you have a sweet tooth like me then you will leave extra happy as they have an assortment of cakes, brownies cookies, cupcakes, scones and muffins. Here's an extra tip: Mondays are half off for their sweets!

    (4)

  • Crystal W.

    I love anywhere that has byob for brunch! The food is so good (especially the biscuits and gravy) and it is priced very well. The only downside is the wait and crowded seating.

    (4)

  • Katie P.

    This has become my go-to breakfast/brunch spot in my neighborhood. I'm here almost once a week now. I've had most of their menu and like both the sweet and savory items. Lately I've been having more of the sweet- I really like the Buttermilk Pancakes, Triple Berry Pancakes and the Banana Bread French Toast. The homemade jam is delicious, coffee plentiful and service quick. My husband always orders the Biscuit Sandwich and loves it. Families with young kids make up the majority of the patrons here so it's loud.

    (4)

  • K M R.

    First time and it was delicious. Complimentary coffee and fresh baked goods while you wait was the extra added feature while you wait. Fresh seasoned grits, perfect eggs and delicious potatoes. A Lincoln Park Gem

    (4)

  • Sean R.

    I have enjoyed many brunches at Bakin & Eggs. The wait can sometimes take a little while, but there is a good reason. The food is always pretty delicious. I recommend trying the pastry driven breakfast options such as specialty pancakes. Those are always top notch as is the bacon flight. You can't go wrong with this nice and quaint Southport corridor establishment for some weekend brunch. Good food and good service.

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    Mediocre. I come here after working out on the weekends and it gets the job done. Nothing special but not a lot to complain about either. We have sat here for hours getting refills of coffee and never gotten the cold shoulder from waitstaff so I keep coming back. Big plus? The coconut macaron bang on.

    (3)

  • Linda B.

    We had planned to go to batter and berries but were quoted a 90 minute wait, so plans changed. My helpful yelp app reminded me that bakin & eggs was in the area so we gave it another try. At 10:45am there was a 15 min wait. Much better! I started with a caramel apple cider that just did not work, but the server was really sweet about taking it back. I swapped it for a chai latte that was more enjoyable. My meal was the southern comfort bowl (biscuit, chicken-apple gravy, cheese and two eggs) with honey smoked bacon. It's one of the more hearty and satisfying breakfasts I've had in a while. I don't know if I fully appreciated just how good the bacon is in my earlier visits. It was perfectly cooked, and everything really complimented one another. My friend had the asparagus frittata and I'm told it was excellent.

    (4)

  • Michael V.

    Went to Bakin' & Eggs with a group of 6 on an early Saturday afternoon Warning: this place does get VERY busy during weekend brunch hours and doesn't have a ton of seating. We went around 1 pm on Sat and were able to get seated right away so that might be the best time to go! The bulk of my 5 star rating comes from the southern comfort bowl I ordered. Dang was that good! Essentially biscuits and gravy with eggs on top and potatoes on bottom. And I added jalapeno bacon. Walked outta there on a protein infused Cloud 9. Other suggestions: the berry pancakes looked delicious and the chorizo frittata was really good too! Service is solid and the restaurant is always clean and well kept. Grab a muffin or donut at the counter on your way out! Great brunch place!

    (5)

  • Sarah R.

    I came here a couple of months ago on a Sunday around 11am. There was quite a bit of a wait - the seating area is not too large. But that's how Sundays at brunch restaurant usually are. Once seated, our server came over fast. Very nice guy with tattoos. I love when restaurants let their servers be who they are and not hide it! Always warms my heart. I ordered an omelet that had mushrooms and other vegetables in with - topped with goats cheese. I substituted egg whites in place of the eggs. With fruit, multigrain/granola pancakes, and toast. IT WAS DIVINE. Cooked well. Amazing flavors. Not only were the pancakes multigrain, but they had had granola IN THEM. Thoroughly enjoyed my whole meal -- The coffee was also excellent. My roommate got something that he loved, too, although I can't remember what he got. He got potatoes on the side, which I took a few bites of. Crisp yet soft on the inside. Great service. Delicious food. Will definitely be returning to this spot!!

    (5)

  • Rebecca R.

    I went with my family on a week day morning and had a great experience. All three of us ordered things we loved and still had some to take home. The service was efficient and my coffee was always full. That part can make or break brunch in my opinion. We ordered a side of grits to go with the sides of our meal (bacon, potatoes, fruit) and all shared them. Yum! I have been here before and didn't love every minute of it like I did this day, but still was good enough to go back. This day they were on and I will be back to see if it can be this amazing again soon!

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    I was expecting Bakin' and Eggs to be a lil mom and pop just based on the name. It's a lot more slick than that and TONS of seating. I went on my own during the week and was glad to find that they're actually related to lovely a bake shop where I had gotten a chocolate chip and bacon cookie once! I got one on the way out and saved it for later cause i was STUFFED after eating here. I ordered the BLT (no L no T) breakfast sandwich and made other modifications but the waiter wasn't visibly annoyed that I basically built my own breakfast sandwich. Walnut and Basil pesto mayo was delicious! I loved it. I got the house potatoes AND a side of cheese grits but I wasn't too happy with the cheese grits. Just bland AF. The weekday menu has a lot of great options and I will be back to try something sweet off the menu. The weekend menu has biscuits and gravy which I'd REALLY be interested in trying. The bakery inside has a TON of great sweets too.

    (4)

  • Crystal T.

    My boyfriend and I came in for the first time yesterday and were very satisfied! We were told the wait time would be between 30 and 40 mins but we ended up seated after 20 because other people in line had left. They offered complimentary water and coffee during the wait also. For our food we had the Southern comfort bowl (with scrambled eggs), biscuits and gravy, and grits. All of the food was super delicious. Despite being a big eater, I definitely could've gotten away with only a 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy since I had the grits also. My bf said the coffee was really good too. We will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Anna D.

    I had some of the best grits I've ever had. Made with like 4 different cheeses it tasted like heaven. My lady enjoyed the biscuits & gravy. The biscuits were homemade delishness! We both had the chicken sausage and it was the perfect accompaniment to our meals. The service was on point & we will be back.

    (4)

  • Tiffany K.

    I have been here 3 or 4 times and have not been gery adventurous although the ppl I'm with usually get something different than what I'm having and they seem quite happy. Bakin and eggs has a great tea selection which is very cool in my book. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the ambiance. It feels a bit cold with the uninviting chairs and high ceilings although each table does have fresh flowers. . . Now on to the earth shattering stuff: They have the best oatmeal ever. Now I know what your thinking: "oatmeal isn't a very difficult thing to master". But let me tell you: "your thinking is wrong, skewed, inaccurate." I probably felt the same way before being enlightened by bakin and eggs. But now I know that with out delicious pear butter, crunchy granola goodness and delectable brown sugar you judt cant have a proper bowl of oatmeal. But now i know. But now I'm free.

    (4)

  • David H.

    Food is good, but the atmosphere is not the greatest. For a breakfast/brunchish type of place, there is no reason for 85-90 decibel noise level (measured on multiple trips.). Owners oblivious to patrons and employees occupational health. I'm guessing they've never searched Google for sound absorbing wall coverings or ever been inside a conference room. If they have, then they're just greedy 1%ers. I don't think it's a good sign when you go outside into busy traffic and say to yourself "thank goodness it's so quiet out here". The cheese grits are good.

    (3)

  • Michael U.

    Items Selected: Intelligentsia Coffee Bacon Donut with Maple Glaze Glazed and Raised Donut Blueberry Scone Earl Grey and Golden Raisin Scone Red Velvet Cupcake Carrot Cake Cupcake Triple Berry Pancakes - Raspberry, Strawberry, and lots o' Blueberries + Lemon Cream Banana Pecan Bread French Toast - Hazelnut Ganache + Butter + Bananas + Banana Rum Whipped Cream Lovely French Toast - Bread Pudding from butter, chocolate, and almond croissants + brown sugar Southern Comfort Bowl - Potatoes + 2 Poached Eggs + Cheddar + Biscuits + Chicken Apple Sausage Located on Lincoln Avenue in Lakeview with a footprint far larger than one would assume from the street Bakin' & Eggs had long been one of the Chicago breakfast nooks I'd been meaning to visit and with selections at Cellar Door Provisions proving rather limited while the morning was prime for a leisurely walk it was with wide eyes that my sister, her fiancée, and I sat down to dine - a ten part order served across three courses soon to follow with only the overly dense scones and overburdened service proving less than excellent during the course of our ninety minute stay. Owned and operated by the folks behind Lovely Bakeshop with a friendly vibe suited for all ages it was inevitably with several selections from the case of freshly baked pastries that our indulgence began and paired to a bottomless cup of hot drip from Intelligentsia both donuts and cupcakes would show nicely, the bacon speckled base of the brioche donut particularly impressive and the carrot cake defiantly light despite a robust spice profile and tangy cream cheese. Moving onward to things more substantial as a small child beside us plowed through a short-stack of pancakes with remarkable gusto it was with a single savory and three more sweets that we proceeded and although the biscuits of the Southern Comfort Bowl suffered similarly to the scones everything else was exemplary, the weekend-only "Lovely French Toast" a true show-stopper with a dense crumb richly imbued by butter while fluffy pancakes took the opposite approach in arriving so light they seemed to threaten floating off the plate, a dollop of whip and lemon cream acting as both anchor and accent to bursting, fresh berries.

    (4)

  • Maurice H.

    "A lovely idea for breakfast or lunch in Chicago", and I agree. Large open space tables and booths make for a comfortable arrangement. We have only visited for breakfast, and it is much easier during the week, as weekends bring the crowds and long waits. Serve yourself coffee while you wait is a good touch. The bakery has wonderful baked items, but we go for the breakfast. Bacon pancakes have bacon in the buttermilk batter, powdered sugar, butter and maple syrup and served with "lovely strawberry raspberry jam" - delicious. Frittatas of various iterations. Flight of bacon with 5 versions, house potatoes, cheese grits. In short, lots of good stuff. We always are on the lookout for good interesting breakfast places. This surely is a great find.

    (5)

  • Chatzy F.

    no stars very bad customer service at this place. had empty tables said they were holding for a potential party?! what was that??? Never tryng this place again!!!! there was only 2 of us! As we walked in said one second... Not sure about mgmt here???? You do not make customers in front of wait while you takea phone call!!!

    (1)

  • Kara E.

    I like Bakin' & Eggs. I came here two weeks ago with my friend for Saturday brunch. We had to wait an additional fifteen minutes for our reservation because it was just so busy, but we expected that. We both got lattes to drink. My friend ordered some omelet or something with cheese grits and a side of pancakes. I ordered the southern comfort bowl. My friend loved his eggs and he especially enjoyed the cheese grits. Some of the reviews said they're bland, but they tasted perfectly cheesy to me. My southern comfort bowl was pretty much how it sounds - gravy, biscuit and sausage in a bowl, and I had over medium eggs on top. It was a perfect savory breakfast. My friend and I split the pancakes and they were sweet and fluffy, pretty standard. My one complaint here is paying as others have mentioned since there's only one register so it can take awhile to get out of there.

    (4)

  • Raisa G.

    Tried to come here with my family on Mother's Day not even 30 minutes after opening. The place was not crowded but the guy at the front said we had to have reservations. Completely fine, but his tone of voice was completely rude and dismissive. This is one brunch place I will not be trying.

    (1)

  • Julia P.

    While waiting you can get complimentary coffee and water which is nice. The wait wasn't long for Sunday brunch (with reservations). Bacon flight. Absolutely worth it for all got meat lovers out there. Prompt service (I recommend making reservations for brunch) the house potatoes are delicious. My friend got the pancakes which looked picture perfect. The waitress was very accommodating with all our requests for sauces and drinks. The eggs were splendid and I got a speciality coffee drink, it was also gorgeous and delicious. GREAT brunch place.

    (5)

  • Alex J.

    Well, when it comes to brunch, I like to get serious. A Lovely idea - so punny! - Bakin & Eggs merges the baking and brewing talent of Lovely with the importance of a well-balanced breakfast. So my friend and I sampled their infamous bacon flight to start, because we know how to get things going in the right direction. The price was somewhat questionable - $7 for 5 pieces - and some of the promised flavors were barely recognizable (especially the cherry smoked). That being said, some of them did have impressively complex and tasty flavor profiles, and I'm not going to whine about the cost because it's brunch, it's bacon, and you just need to deal with it. I also ordered a honey bee latte to sip on, which proved to be a smart move on my part; go me! For the main event, I couldn't make up my mind and got half an order of their oatmeal - paired with some super delicious toppings - and half an order of their Rosemary biscuits and gravy with two strips of, yes, bacon. I was satisfied with all of it! I'll keep this place in mind for future brunch excursions, that's for sure.

    (4)

  • Cessie C.

    Really liked this place! Service was great, quality of food was great and reasonably priced. Went with some friends and we tried a little but of everything. I had the southwest frittata with goat cheese, my friends ordered the chilaquiles, the banana nut french toast, the bacon flight! The jalapeño bacon is great but my favorite was the maple glazed bacon! The cheese grits were also really good and the biscuits are amazing! I asked for biscuits instead of the wheat toast. They brought me the wheat toast, and when I asked for the biscuit, she asked me for the wheat toast back and grabbed it with her hands. Thought that was kind of tacky. Not like they were going to give it to anyone. They messed up, so why not just leave the wheat toast on the table? Tacky.

    (4)

  • Aimee M.

    I love going out for breakfast on the weekends, but the things that can make it difficult when you've got toddler in tow is the long wait times for a table and well, having a toddler in tow. Bakin' & Eggs takes reservations. Reservations for Sunday breakfast? Yes please and thank you! My original reservations were for 9am but we were running late. I called and apologized and hoped they still had an opening at 930 and I was in luck. And the hostess couldn't have been any sweeter to move our reservation. We arrived right at 930 and were seated immediately. The place was really buzzing with activity. Buzzing? who am I kidding, it was loud in there. Conversations carry, kids are squealing, spoons are getting banged on tables. Just get me my coffee and I'll be fine. And they did bring me coffee right away. Dark, strong, delicious coffee served in a Chicago Flag mug (you can purchase a set!) Being around so many kids/parents, they must know that caffeine is a mother's life line sometimes. Anyway, we got down to business and I ordered the junior pancake for the kid and the Bread Pudding French Toast for moi and the bacon flight to share. The Bread Pudding French Toast was fantastic. Even though I only ordered half an order, it was still quite a large serving for me. It was custardy and buttery, probably because it's made from croissants. Yum croissants. The brown sugar creme sauce really complemented it well and I would have loved some of it to take home and pour over ice cream or some other treat. The bacon flight was also delicious--a great savory side to the French Toast. I liked them all but The Honey and the Mesquite were my favorites. And a special mention goes to the jalapeno--it packed a nice bit of heat and I'm thinking I'd love it in a BLT! My son's pancake came out in a mickey mouse shape including whipped creme smiley face. He loved it. Service was great. I don't know how they do it; service with a smile in the midst of noise and chaos. (Chaos at the table next to me as the father kept telling his son. Ok, that's one....Ok, that's two....Ok that's three... whenever the kid acted up. How many warnings does he get? I wanted to ask) By the time we left (purchased some cupcakes for dessert after dinner!) there was a crowd waiting. Groups of adults, strollers, babies in carriers, running kids. So glad we made reservations.

    (4)

  • Jonathan C.

    My BF ordered the caramelized onion frittata which was really good, although I do not like goat cheese, it was not too strong and paired very well with the balsamic! He absolutely loved it! I had the Southwestern frittata, which I thought was good, but not the best. It had jalapeno bacon in it, but you cannot really taste the jalapeno. The tomatillo salsa was really good though, it had a great kick to it and really added flavor to the otherwise "o-k" frittata. We also ordered a flight of bacon. It was good, if you are a big fan of bacon (who's not?!), you will love it! The ones that stand out the most for me are "cherry- smoked" and "maple-pepper". The service was actually kinda bad for us that day, maybe cause it was a bit busy. The server took a while to take our orders and forgot to refill the coffee. Lastly, one thing we would like to point out is that it is a BYOB! So, bring a bottle of champagne and make your own mimosa brunch (without breaking your wallet).

    (3)

  • Jul N.

    Hearty home-cooked food dished up in a spacious, bustling cafe-meets-diner - I'll be coming back for brunch again soon! Reserved a table for 3 for noon on a Sunday. We waited about 15 minutes and then were seated. Friendly and to-the-point service. The various frittatas sounded so good (goat cheese, asparagus, squash, sundried tomatoes, onions, not to mention bacon...) but I opted for the egg sandwich BLT with jalapeno bacon, pesto mayo, fluffy eggs with aged cheddar, on thick slabs of multigrain bread. Side of cheddar grits was plentiful and filling. My friend had oatmeal with raspberry jam and pear butter. Ipsento coffee and Lovely bakery items will satisfy caffeine cravers and sweet tooths. The dining space was a little drafty at times and the place gets loud at peak hours, but if you know that going in and are focused on the satisfying food that awaits, you'll enjoy B&E.

    (4)

  • Christina M.

    I always get eggs with the potatoes and jalapeño bacon. So delicious. Great service. Fast service. (I'm always in a hurry) And if you order the bottomless coffee they give you one to go, if you ask.

    (5)

  • Chris K.

    Are they offering too many options instead of doing only a few things really well? Are they serving food that isn't fresh? Not sure what the issue was here. Weirdly dry almost inedible "chilaquiles," dry sausage, bland sausage gravy, pancakes with the consistency of playdough. They didn't get everything wrong -- the atmosphere was nice and lively and the service was great, but I can't feed my family with atmosphere and service.

    (2)

  • Lily S.

    Walked in just to see if they had anything available even on mothers day, and the guy at the front was so rude, right away, acting like we were stupid even asking, claiming "i have 2 pages of reservations to work through today." We then asked if there is anything else around here to eat, and he goes "um its mother day I don't have time for this" Don't go here.

    (1)

  • LaTasha B.

    I just had the worst experience EVER at this place! Me and my friend walked into the worst level of customer service by the supposedly manager of the restaurant! We spoke 2x before he even looked up at us, then gave us a look like "what the hell do u want"? When asked if I could speak to a manager he responded with "I am the manager" and walked off. We left the restaurant, but decided to go back because we didn't want his attitude to ruin our brunch plans. Hoping he realized how rude he was and apologized we walked back in, but unfortunately to the same rudeness. We politely asked for a table for 2 and he barely looked at us and told us the wait would be an hour (which I've never had to wait that long for a table for 2 there). We waited for a few minutes and then I asked if we could sit at the bar? He rudely told me yes and started politely talking to a couple standing behind me. I asked as nicely as possible, "is there any reason why you're only giving us an attitude" from there he accused us of giving him an attitude first and refused to seat us telling us to leave HIS restaurant. We immediately felt he was being racist. I later learned that another friend of mine who went to the restaurant earlier that day dealt with the same rudeness and she by the way is Hispanic. Whoever this guy is, owner, manager or whatever! He will NEVER get our money again. I would expect a manager of any establishment to conduct themselves with a little more professionalism. This sucks because the food is really good, but experience means a lot to me and this was the worst experience ever!

    (1)

  • Pauline D.

    Awesome service. Love the bacon. Had an asparagus Frits, coffee hot and awesome. If you want to try the baked goods. Ie the cup cakes,,,,!

    (5)

  • Dan O.

    Yum! I've eaten here a ton and not just because I used to work here 5 days a week when I first moved to town. The House Potatoes with Parmesan are killer! Triple berry pancake side is the way to go with any meal! Food is fast too and Jen is a nice and attentive server. Awesome iced soy latte as well! The coconut macaroons are great and gluten free if that's your thing ;)

    (5)

  • XTreats X.

    Definitely a good choice. Best frittata I've had (butternut squash is very good) and a cool selection of bacon. Oatmeal is also really good (pear butter and strawberry jam is great). Specialty coffees are sometimes made with incompetence. Nothing wrong with this place but it's just a typical brunch spot. Lovely is a great bakery but this location doesn't have a great selection. It is on my list for great brunch spots in Chicago. However, it's lower on the list. Places to try - Batter and Berries, Toast, Bakin & Eggs, Wishbone, Dinkel's, blablabla, etcetcetc. Worth going. Everything is fresh and tasty.

    (3)

  • Saurabh P.

    I do not understand why this place is not better reviewed. It is the best brunch spot in the city in terms of food. The wait is long usually, and the service is as good as can be in a restaurant as busy as it is. But the food is so freaking good I'm willing to overlook all the negative aspects of this restaurant. I highly recommend this place to everyone!!!!

    (5)

  • Lexie G.

    This is a pretty solid choice when it comes to brunch joints. We went at 11am on sunday, and they said the wait was an hour (as expected at prime brunch time) but it was definitely less than an hour until we were seated. While we waited we grabbed some coffee and I had the most amazing oatmeal latte. Yes an oatmeal latte-it was so tasty and didn't take long to snag our drinks. The bacon flight was very tasty but the chilaquiles were just average. My boyfriend got the biscuit sandwich which was really good-and the apple chicken sausage gravy was on point! The side of house potatoes with parmesan cheese were exquisite . Our waitress was sweet but definitely didn't know how to handle the crowd and didn't check on us much. It took 20 minutes for my leftovers to get boxed up which was annoying. But the worst part was when you go to the cashier to pay for your bill it takes FOREVER. Theres only one cashier. ONE CASHIER for the bakery/coffeeshop and restaurant. It's not the most efficient way to go about it-like I wouldn't be surprised if some people dine and dash. Besides that, I'll definitely be back for another oatmeal latte and to try the delicious pies that are in the case-cranberry apple and chocolate pecan! mmhmm

    (4)

  • Mark M.

    Since the arrival of our daughter in 2011 we haven't been out to breakfast. Went there Sunday morning at around 8 had the lovely french toast which was amazing and I did get the pepper crusted bacon again fantastic. Great coffee as always. They don't have a large selection which is good, because it makes the decision that much easier. They really do make some of the best breakfast in Lakeview. We got our daughter the kids pancake with whipped cream. She loved the fact that it was shaped as Mickey Mouse and had chocolate chips as eyes. Portions are huge so we had leftovers for Monday's breakfast. Great value can't wait to go back this time the chorizo frittata is going down!

    (4)

  • Chloe Y.

    I had the roasted veggie frittata using egg whites. It felt more like an overly fluffy omelette but the vegetables were cooked just right. Juicy and not crunchy but not completely mush. A good start for a breakfast or brunch. The coffee felt a little watered down though sadly :(

    (3)

  • Emily F.

    We went for the bacon flight, we loved the bacon flight. My friend and I both got a croissant sandwich and they were great. I had the cheesy grits and she had the Parmesan breakfast potatoes which I liked better. The decor is adorable and comfortable and I really like that there is the coffee bar/bakery side. We tried one of the brownies to take home and that was great too. Definitely will be back.

    (4)

  • Juli E.

    Solid place for breakfast/brunch, however, nothing special. There is complimentary water and coffee if you have to wait, as well as dessert and pastry bar to distract you. Mostly this place is great for families - tons of kids and no alcoholic beverages :(. I had the whole wheat, oatmeal pancakes with the mequite bacon. Bacon was rad. I wouldn't order the pancakes again. My fellow diner had the bacon wafles, which I would highly recommend!

    (3)

  • Grant G.

    Absolutely dreadful. I experienced firsthand the suggested pattern of bad service and lackluster concept execution in the more discriminate review history. Went on a Monday morning in a party of two. It wasn't busy. The waiter was very surly from the get-go so that was a put-off. My water glass had lipstick impressions along the rim - disgusting. My silverware wasn't clean so I got a different set from a nearby table. Fortunately, the food runner fixed the water glass issue and was apologetic. We had the much acclaimed bacon flight and it was a complete joke. The bacon was simply fair and we had no idea what variety each strip was supposed to be. They'd do better with some labels. All hype and little substance riding the bacon fad train. My frittata and sausage was decent but the cheesy grits were entirely one dimensional in the flavor department. The jam and butter never appeared which is probably just as well since my toast was cold by the time it reached me. I will never return and suggest that you spare yourself the pain of wasting your money on this place. It's unfortunate as the concept is intriguing but the execution is utterly dull and amateur. I stand by my review and recommend that you do not patronize this business. Waiting even one minute in line is one minute too much to repay the waste of time that this place is. Did I mention that they weren't busy?

    (1)

  • Rocco H.

    I live about a block over from Bakin' & Eggs, and I believe this is the best place in the area for breakfast, brunch, coffee, and possibly pastries (Dinkel's may still hold that title). I really like the bright atmosphere of the place and clean layout. I have not experienced large crowds there, so I have not run into the wait times some people are crying about below. I will say that the place does get a bit loud and frequents families with children. A slight drawback but this isn't some River North steakhouse. Before I get on with the food, let me say that this place serves the best coffee I have ever had in a dining establishment and possibly any cafe. It's fantastic, due yourself a favor, order some. As for (the most important part) the food, I find their Frittatas and omelettes to be delicious, well-prepared, and served perfectly. Although I despise people who post pictures of breakfast food, the way Bakin' & Eggs presents their dishes makes me welcome a smartphone flash or two inside the restaurant. Adhering to their namesake, this place cooks up some serious bacon. Vegetarians, you are missing out. I always want to try the Bacon Flight or pick up pastries before leaving, but I'm normally stuffed. TL:DR - Bakin' & Eggs is a must if you are hungover and need some serious coffee and bacon.

    (4)

  • Anja F.

    All of those stars are for the strawberry/raspberry jam. OMG. Everything else was fantastic especially the jalapeño bacon, but OMG. The jam.

    (5)

  • Monty W.

    enjoyable place for brunch. very spacious and inviting. the staff was attentive and helped us find a good table for locating our two children to be out of harms way. good coffee and had a good time.

    (4)

  • Aja G.

    It is hard to say this place is anything more than okay. I have been three times and only the groupon draws me back. Yes they have a cute coffee bar with delicious coffee/coffee-esque drinks Yes they have adorable looking ( and sometimes good tasting) baked goods No they do not have the best brunch food. If I were to causally stop in I would love this place, but eating here is just a bit boring. Everything is predictable but not in the satisfyingly familiar way. The mister and I have sampled much of the brunch menu and time after time it is nothing to write home ( or yelp) about. The portions are on the small side for the price and many sides need to be ordered separately steadily increasing your bill. You can order speciality drink from the coffee bar, but at 4+ dollars two drinks are the same price as your blah food and make you wish you just drank the calories. The presentation is good, but the food is just meh. Come for the coffee or even the church pew seating, but eat at home--it will be the same.

    (3)

  • Ben B.

    God bless 'em for trying. The food is pretty good. Interesting ingredients put a more flavorful spin on breakfast staples. But the place was packed when I visited Sunday morning. Screaming children were flinging themselves about, tossing toys and food on the floor. The layout is just one big room, so don't expect anything resembling privacy or quiet. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. Fairly tasty, but I've had better. This is the kind of place that adds rosemary to everything and they think they've reinvented the wheel. (Wheel: Now with rosemary.) Our server seemed to hate her life. Ahem. Refill? Ma'am? Ma'am?

    (3)

  • Jaime G.

    Bacon flight?? sign me up this morning! Bakin' & Eggs is a great place to have some good bacon. Get a bacon flight to taste all that they have to offer. My fave was the jalapeño - very smokey and flavorful with a zing at the end. Add a good coffee from intelligencia and this is a good spot. Only bummer is no wireless. Boo.

    (4)

  • Dianne S.

    Two words....BACON FLIGHT! I was instantly sold on this brunch spot after seeing a bacon flight on the menu. Not to mention the cute open space, complimentary Intelligensia coffee in a cute Chicago mug as you wait...how lovely=) Fortunately we didn't have to wait even though it was a Sunday morning because we called ahead to put our name on the wait list half an hour before arriving. Our server was amazing. Friendly. Attentive. Best of all, he let us linger afterwards...no pushing us out the door. In fact he even refilled our coffees and gave my husband a coffee to go on our way out! Food was deliciously filling. My husband ordered the southern comfort bowl ($9) with its potatoes, your choice of eggs, cheddar, biscuit, and gravy. It was so much food! I went with the BLT served with a side of their well seasoned house potatoes ($10). So many awesome layers to this brunch sammie, thick crisp bacon, aged cheddar, spicy arugula, walnut & pesto mayo, tomato all on two slices of hearty multigrain bread. Next time, I'll leave room for a cupcake! Love their carrot cupcakes!

    (4)

  • Kristin T.

    I should have taken a picture of my chilequiles cause they looked so amazing and they tasted even better! A tomatillo sauce on top gave a little bit of crunch and spice to the dish. The over easy eggs were perfectly cooked. I ate the WHOLE thing and that was some quite feat given the size of the dish! I also had very delicious black coffee. I walked in and wanted to sit by the window, but the only table there was for a large group of 6 or more so they wouldn't let me sit there. (10am on a Thursday and it was pretty packed!). So, I sat at the counter. Ya know, sitting at the counter is nice when you're eating alone and want quick service. They waited on me right away and I got to visit with a regular as he came in. He ordered a fritatta, which I've never liked anywhere else. The guy behind the counter described a fritatta as an openfaced omelet. Hmm. So when it came out, yes, it did look fluffy and way better than any I've ever tasted. Maybe next time. The bacon looked thick in all its goodness too. I hear they have wifi but there were no outlets that I could see at the counter. I'd need that if I was going to spend any amount of time there. The service was swift and nice, until it was time for the bill. Then, just a little slow, but hey - they probably wanted my company. :-)

    (5)

  • Catie C.

    Breakfast is a religion for me, and this restaurant did not disappoint. From the turquoise walls, to the delicious coffee - it had me from HELLO! Rad Josh was our server- and he was amazing. Had the Two Eggs Your Way - and the bacon was delicious, the poached eggs were perfection, and the roasted potatoes were savory with their phenomenal seasoning. Will definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Sara W.

    Amazing food. I had the southern grits bowl and I loved it. They have great size portions. We went on a Saturday afternoon and only had to wait for 15 mins. The service was quick and everyone was friendly. Definitely a great spot for breakfast and brunch.

    (5)

  • Leigh G.

    My first time ordering here. One of my friends was going there and I had her order for me when she was leaving. I got the Comfort Bowl. I added jalapeño bacon. It was really good. I bet it would be even better if I got it AT the restaurant. The gravy came on the side as opposed to on top. I will be back though!

    (4)

  • Angie W.

    Amazing coffee, amazing food, and great, spacious atmosphere!!! We are going back again tomorrow for a second round!!

    (5)

  • Earl P.

    If you haven't had Bacon Waffles, now is the time. You should also try the flights of different varietals of bacon, amazing!! The grits are also a must. This is a GREAT way to start your day!!

    (5)

  • Gayatri S.

    We waited in line for about 50 mins. The place does have a great layout though and there's pies and coffees to tempt you while you wait. I found the slice of pie a bit stale. Coffee was great. Frittatas were pretty good....however maybe they are too busy but the staff was just not very friendly or polite. No hi', hello's....straight up" do you know what you want?" This was our first time there and I would expect someone to at least highlight the specials of the menu. I would give the food and service 3/5.

    (3)

  • Mack M.

    Great spot for a Saturday morning gathering with friends, family, or just flying solo. Bacon n Eggs provides a Clean and bright atmosphere that gives it the ideal breakfast-joint feel. Their name is their game. They provide a true to concept bacon and egg infused menu with a style. The name doesn't however give justice to the variety of sweets and coffee shop offerings. I had the bacon flights, yes that's right folks... I said a flight of bacon, And house potatoes. Some pieces of the house potato were a bit overcooked but overall quite enjoyable. The espresso macc was great and prepared to point. Service was prompt and friendly. The only potential downside is if you're looking for a quiet atmosphere for your a.m. I will certainly be returning here.

    (4)

  • Carolyn B.

    Definitely one of my favorite neighborhood brunch spots. The decor is really bright and fun, and the servers wear cute shirts with a funny infographic about bacon on the back. Yes, there's basically always a wait here, but my actual wait time has always been pretty close to what I've been quoted, so at least I know what to expect. Plus, there's a self-service coffee and water bar near the front, so you can grab a cup while you wait and your server will just add it to your check. I'm typically a western omelette kinda gal, but there are no omelettes to be found on Bakin & Eggs' menu. They have some delicious sounding sweet breakfasts, a few frittatas, and there are usually some rotating specials. Everything I've ordered here has always been delicious, but I have a soft spot for the Southern Comfort Bowl - homemade rosemary biscuit and brunch potatoes smothered in chicken apple sausage gravy and topped with two eggs your way (sunny side up, of course). It's absolutely heavenly and their potatoes will turn you into a full-blown hash brown snob, they're really the best. Secret tip: if you're really nice and are checking out as they're closing down, you might even score a free cupcake (they're made fresh daily). The carrot cake is the perfect size and it's divine!

    (5)

  • Gloria M.

    Went early Sunday morning so there wasn't a wait to be seated however the food took longer than expected to come out. Ordered the pancakes cheesy grits bacon flight eggs sausage and toast, the best part of my breakfast was the fresh fruit and the jam on the whole wheat toast.. the cheesy grits were not good at all which they did replace with the fresh fruit, the pancakes were dry and the sausage tasted kind of rubbery?.. overall I will not be going out of my way to visit them again which is sad because I after reading all the reviews I was expecting better food

    (2)

  • Kelly L.

    I love this place. They have great food and service is great too. If you go order a latte they make it so pretty. It's really a work of art. Compared to batter and berries A few blocks away I would pick bakin and eggs anyday. No long wait for a great time

    (5)

  • Kristina V.

    I reccomend the bacon flight, the jalapeño bacon changed my life! It's a great BYOB place and our server was really nice! The chiliquiles was OK, but my friend got the breakfast burrito and loved it.oh and the potatoes with Parmesan was great! I will definetly be back

    (4)

  • Loretta P.

    Let me start off by saying that I'm impressed. There. Now, on to the review. I went here yesterday because I had a Groupon that was expiring. I was en route when I found out that they closed at 2pm (not 3pm), so I called, because I knew I was cutting it close. The gentleman that answered the phone assured me that I would still be served if I walked in at 1:55. That was reassuring, as I've had some experiences that you wouldn't believe... Anyhoo, I ended up taking a cab to buy myself a few minutes, but the cabbie went the WRONG WAY, and I had to walk two (2) blocks! (Can you believe it?!?) When I arrived at B&E, it was 2:03, so I nearly just gave up and turned around. I saw a few tables still seated, and felt another rumbly in my tummy, so I told myself that if the door opened when I pulled it, I would go in. I tried the door, and voilà! I headed for the bakery counter, since there was a barista (Is a male called a baristo?) still manning it. I decided to at least get a muffin, or pain au chocolat and coffee to tame the tummy monster. The barista/o said that I could still make a purchase, so I got the Peach Rooibos and a couple of mini bundts. While the barista/o was preparing my order, I spotted the young lady who'd been serving a nearby table. I asked her if the manager was available, and she said, "I am." So, I explained my dilemma with the expiring Groupon, my delayed arrival, etc., and asked if they could possibly extend me the courtesy of another day, or some other option... When Mel checked with the kitchen staff, then told me she would be around for a while, so I could order AND sit down to eat my meal at 2:15pm, I nearly kissed her! She showed me to a table, brought me a menu and some water, and asked if I had any questions, then left me to my own devices for a bit. I ordered the Spinach, Mushroom, and Gruyere Fritatta (to which I added caramelized onions) and a Garden Salad (no blue cheese) to go. She brought my food promptly, then shortly thereafter brought my salad. When she set it down, she realized there was blue cheese on top, and immediately rectified the oversight. I was, by that time, so blithely enjoying my fritatta, (which came with absolutely delish house-roasted potatoes, chicken sausage, and multi-grain toast) that I was completely unfazed by it. Thanks for making this hungry gal's day, Mel! I'll be back, and bring some friends!

    (4)

  • Anne S.

    I had a really good breakfast/lunch here today. The restaurant is comfortable, the service is quick and friendly, and the food is delicious. I had a spinach frittata and it was perfect. I had it with toast, potatoes, and chicken sausage. Everything was good and it was a good amount of food. (I have lunch for tomorrow from the left overs).

    (5)

  • Cam L.

    Three words immediately come to mind for this brunch restaurant: BACON & FRITTATAS! They offer a variety of Bacon Strip variations, such as Hickory Smoked and Honey flavored among others. Honestly, what could be better than having a myriad of savory bacon options? Short answer: Nothing. The Frittatas are also good. Strong alternative to the Saturday morning omelette, with the same style of ingredients. You will DEFINITELY leave this restaurant stuffed, so be prepared to be satisfied!

    (4)

  • Sharina R.

    I came here this past Sunday with my boyfriend after deciding Wishbone's menu was a little too weird to try to order from again. He had the bacon pancakes with the potatoes and I had a Southwestern Frittata with pork sausage, cheese grits, and toast. They told us it would be a 30 minute wait, but to our surprise it was really more like 15. I'm glad to say our experience here was pretty good. I asked for no chili flakes on my frittata because I don't eat spicy things, and when it came I started to eat it and didn't notice he forgot to request no chili flakes...until my mouth was on fire. I told my super friendly waiter about it, and he took it back and I was brought the entire meal all over again even though I had ate the toast and grits already. That was absoulutely fantastic of them. He also took 15% off of my bill. Usually when people mess up they just say sorry, but what he did really went above and beyond my expectations, hence the 5 stars. I love how he handled that situation, and his boss should give him recognition for his awesome customer service. Although the grits come nowhere close to Wishbone's, they were still really good. However I think they gave me chicken sausage instead of pork, it was decent but I didn't like it enough to eat and it didn't want to complain again so I gave them to the person I was with who liked them a lot. They also have this really big case with a bunch of baked goods in it, so of course I had to grab some on the way out. I bought 3 cupcakes like a fat ass, 2 for me 1 for my boyfriend. I got the carrot cake, strawberry, and a plain vanilla on vanilla for him. His vanilla frosting was gross to me, but the frosting that came on my 2 cupcakes were to die for. Probably the best frosting I've ever had in my life. No jokes. Probably why I ate both of them in under an hour. All in all, I was very happy with my visit here, and I will definitely be coming back here.

    (5)

  • Glen W.

    If you come to Chicago and don't eat breakfast here you have wasted your entire trip and should never travel again.

    (5)

  • Jane K.

    I go here often because I go to Spanish class across the street and get there early sometimes to do a little studying or grabbing a quick cup of coffee. I have tried the grits, the bacon flight, eggs, fruit, and croissant sandwich. Nothing was anything to write home about but also nothing was bad. It just is what it is and I wouldn't seek it out but I don't mind going here if I'm around and I'm hungry. The service ranges from GREAT to good and the interior is pretty sweet looking, like a country kitchen. Good for dining alone during the week in daytime because there's plenty of seating, free wifi, and good coffee.

    (3)

  • Jeremy B.

    Worst place ever. The staff and owners are clueless as to how to run a restaurant. Called in to put our name down. When i got there they explained it would be an additipnal 30 minutes. Owner had no problem with it. Everyone is so angry there.

    (1)

  • Amy M.

    I have finally completed the Lovely trifecta, and let me tell you it was a sweet, sweet Saturday morning. My absolute favorite thing about Bakin' & Eggs is the coffee bar available while you wait for your table. I admit, our wait was not a long one and I spent most of it admiring the cupcakes. But I really appreciated that I got to do so with a fresh cup of Intelligentisa in my hand. I was lucky enough to have a short wait (the perks of getting out of bed early) but the restaurant was still quite busy. Lots of families, and I found the restaurant to be quite noisy overall, which is unfortunate. But oh well, what can do you? I ordered the ham, egg, and gruyere croissant with fruit cup (sorry, I'm not a grits girl), my dear boyfriend ordered the caramelized onion frittata. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my breakfast but boy was I ever jealous of his! The bites I had were delicious, and I think I can say without a doubt that the raspberry jam is the tastiest in the land. Next time I go back I will get something that involves toast specifically for that jam. It was a great meal overall, though our service was a bit lacking. Don't get me wrong, he did his job well enough, but he sure did not seem pleased to be at work. But I understand, I have those days too so I'm sure a return visit will yield better results. Everyone behind counters and such were exceptionally friendly. This is one of my new brunch favorites!

    (4)

  • Stacie N.

    Breakfast was below average today. Got a biscuit on the side, it was cold and soggy. Potatoes had clearly been sitting for a while and were cold. The frittata was decent. But then dessert...the funfetti cupcake was cold and hard, probably the worst cupcake I've ever had. The server we had was great though. Based on food quality and lack of freshness, I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Natalia K.

    I've been here twice now, both times with a groupon, and both times on a Sunday. The wait was about an hour, which is to be expected for brunch, and there are benches and coffee/water available, so it's not a big deal. Once we were seated, the servers were friendly and accomodating and the food came out quickly, so it makes up for the wait. Plus, the food has been good, so it's also worth the wait. Wierdly, though, the first time I went, my friend ordered her fritatta without onions and they could not accomodate the request. Is this a pre-mixed frittata? Why couldn't they make one without throwing onions into it? I suppose maybe the veggies are already chopped up and mixed together so that they can just throw them into the eggs when they have a busy run like for sunday brunch, but to not take an extra few minutes and chop up some new veggies for her seems strange. She could have ordered something else from the menu, true, but with people having food allergies and what not- you'd think they'd be able to accomodate things like that. Anyway, she pulled the onions out, which were huge, and seemed to take up most of the frittata. I had a frittata that morning as well. My onions were big too. The second time I went with sweet and tried the banana pecan french toast. Was yum. I enjoyed the duo of dipping sauces that weren't just poured onto my toast. The rummy one was especially good. I'm always up for finding a new neighborhood brunch spot that I can roll out of bed and walk to and the constant groupons being offered make this one particularly attractive.

    (4)

  • Petey S.

    2.5 stars. It's alright. Nothing to write home to mom about. Cute ambiance. Long wait times. They offer a small coffee bar while you wait that the server charges to your bill when you arrive to your table. I ordered biscuits and gravy, and the bacon flight. My companion ordered the veggie frittatas - she enjoyed this dish, so this review is based on only the two dishes that I ate. The bacon flight included 5 pieces of different flavors of bacon. Four of these strips of bacon tasted exactly the same. The only piece that had a noticeably different flavor was the jalapeno flavor, and only because it was spicy and the others were not (also, it was $7. I expected something exceptional because of the cost. I make better bacon at home). Biscuits and gravy is one of my favorite breakfast things and I really wanted to like this item! Rosemary and parmesan usually go together so well. The biscuits had way too much rosemary in them and it made the whole dish bitter. I actually ended up scraping the gravy off of the biscuits and eating the gravy by itself. Service is slow, and the server was mildly rude. They didn't come to our table for some time. After a few minutes of rubbernecking, someone finally came over. When we asked questions about some of the menu items they acted annoyed, like we were wasting their time. I'm undecided if I will go back or not. It's cute, but for the price the food wasn't that good.

    (2)

  • Beth H.

    Terrible service. I've been here at least three times now. The first time the food was so late they brought a free bacon flight. The second time no issues. Well, I brought my sister and her husband here who weren't too impressed with their first experience promising more. We were told there was a 20 minute wait. There were open, set and cleared tables about five minutes later. They sat empty until we were seated there about twenty minutes later. They had two hosts at the host stand. They spent time straightening their stack of menus. Management needs to go to Ann Sather's or the Bongo Room to see how it's done. Once seated it was ten minutes before anyone approached us to take our order. We asked if they were short staffed and the waitress looked at us like we were crazy, acted insulted, and said no. I've been in the restaurant industry for many years and when there is a wait and an empty table in your section or any other section for that matter, you're aware of it. There were tons of people to expedite and the two cooks I saw in the kitchen didn't seem too busy. But the time we got our food we had such a bad taste in our mouths from our experiences since we walked in the door it was hard to appreciate the delicious, well-prepared food. Don't think I'd be able to convince my sister to go back and I think I'm waving the white flag on this place.

    (2)

  • Rosa B.

    Have gone for brunch a couple times. Always get breakfast food and always love it. The wait can suck but thats any good place. The bacon flight is awesome and you have to try the potatoes. I live around the corner and love coming here

    (5)

  • Kinsley S.

    The food is delicious! I had the spinach and mushroom frittata, breakfast potatoes and a side of sausage. All of the food was very good.

    (5)

  • Shaina K.

    Went here with a Groupon ($10 for $20). There was a bit of a wait, but there is some yummy (very cheap bottomless cups!) intelligentsia coffee to drink while you're waiting. A few cups of coffee later, we were seated. Service was okay, nothing special. The place gets LOUD and it's somewhat hard to hear anything. Also, a ton of kids running around (not going to blame the restaurant for that...but shame on you parents! Go next door to Gymboree if you're going to let your kids run wild.) The portions are decent, my spinach omelet was a bit bland :( The bacon was AMAZING though. And so are the potatoes! I could eat a whole plate of those. They do have a ton of nice options on their menu, and everything is healthier than standard diner fare. It's a nice brunch spot. I wasn't wowed at this place. I'll go back and give them another shot.

    (3)

  • Sam M.

    I'll start by saying the food is actually pretty decent, but wouldn't say spectacular. However it seems that management has left the hipster clown waitstaff in charge. I honestly don't think they were beyond capacity from the number of staff running around, i think it's just a general poor attitude. Sorry the Russian Lit degree didn't work out, but i need you the hustle now. Maybe it was an off day, so I might go back and give it another try, because the food was pretty good and it's close. Probably a 3 - 4 star with improved service.

    (2)

  • Dan K.

    Had the frittata special, goat cheese & butternut squash. Cheese grits are always amazing! One of the best breakfasts in lakeview...

    (5)

  • Saba A.

    My friend lives in the Lakeview area and they have many brunch spots but she chose to take me here and I'm so glad she did. After a nice walk around Lakeview on a NYE morning we stopped into this place at 1:30ish and it was packed. Nice, huge restaurant. Check out my picture! We had a 30 minute wait, worth it. We killed our hunger with a little Intelligentsia Coffee (Self Served and your Waiter Charges you Later-what a smart concept). So we chatted and enjoyed our coffee before getting our table. This place was nice and big so it wasn't like you could hear a neighbor's conversation, that was nice. A menu with many great brunch selections all with interesting ingredients? This was hard. My friend got a caprese frittata for 10 bucks and it was good. I went with a burrito breakfast sandwich for 9 dollars and it was super good. The house potatoes with cheese were also delicious. The ingredients were fresh, presentation was amazing, and portion size was big (but I ate good!). Here's the menu: bakinandeggschicago.com/… Our waiter was so friendly and attentive. He was delighted to take our picture with my camera! My friend that I went to this place with ran into him later on for NYE festivities. Small world! Seems like this is a restaurant where people enjoy working at and have a good team. This place also is a bakery, they had a delicious display of cupcakes. I can see myself stopping here for a coffee and cupcake. I was disappointed that I was too full to buy one! I think I know what my favorite brunch place is now!

    (5)

  • Melanie V.

    Ah, cute brunch spot! The Good: +Plentiful parking on this stretch of Lincoln +Self-Serve coffee while you wait (just tell the server once you get to the table!) +Bottomless Intelligensia coffee, wheeeee! +Good balance of 'the usual' (eggs and bacon, omelet, biscuits and gravy) and 'the fun' (frittatas, bacon flights, salmon+lettuce+tomato) brunch foods to choose from +Fun, adorable waiter +Tons of baked goods to drool over while waiting The Bad: +Waiting (ugh, 30 min on Sun afternoon) +Tables are close together +Lots of strollers and babies (like one reviewer said) Food was great! I tried the Cinnamon Raisin (cinnamon raisin toast, your choice of egg, sausage and cheese). Nice combo of the sweet and the salty, ya know? The side of potatoes (w/ rosemary and parmesan, I think?) were really good. Love that this spot is huge, bright, airy - great place to gossip with friends on a Sunday morning. Perfect!

    (4)

  • Tara O.

    So happy I found this place! We sat at the bar and never had an empty glass because the barista took very good care of us. I loved my Mediterranean Frittata! He recommended the New Orleans iced coffee which has a hint of chicory and sweetness. Needless to say I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Anthony S.

    Good food. I had the southern comfort bowl and it was great. Great place to visit if your in Lincoln Park and you have time to kill.

    (3)

  • Kendrick W.

    They do sweet better than savory on average, but their bacon is top notch. Large place but they don't overcrowd it so there can definitely be a bit of a wait. The waitstaff is attentive and knowledgeable.

    (4)

  • Liz K.

    How did it take me almost two years to try this place? I'd put it on the "repeatable" list of brunch options. The location on Lincoln is convenient yet a cluster if you're not used to navigating those 6-way intersections just to get on a residential side street (note: do NOT pay for parking on Lincoln. all the residential parking is FO FREE until 6 pm). Coffee awaits you if your table isn't ready - great concept. Intelligentsia is not my favorite but coffee is coffee and not having to wait until you're seated is novel. Our group of 6 didn't wait too long (15 minutes?) and were seated in the back, so the noise level wasn't too bad. Our server was nice (and asked up front if we wanted separate checks - bonus!) but absent at times, most notably the beginning when we waited at least 10 minutes to order drinks. Regardless, she was friendly and didn't rain on our Saturday morning parade. So that's that. I had food envy for every dish on our table. The special, a mediterranean frittata, looked especially appetizing. The Southern Comfort Bowl I ordered had all the right components - potatoes, biscuits, chicken apple sausage gravy, eggs, and some bacon - but I should have mixed it a little before eating it to make sure I wasn't getting really salty bites. I will be coming back, I will be bringing the boyfriend, and we WILL be getting the bacon flight!

    (4)

  • Leslie B.

    This place is awesome. We ended up there on a weekday morning so it was pretty empty. Our waitress was funny and attentive and I loved the homey atmosphere. Luckily we didn't have to wait for a table. The coffee was delicious and our mugs were constantly refilled which was great. We both had the Southwest Frittata and I could not have been happier. I loved the jalapeno bacon inside and the eggs were cooked perfectly. This dish was so full of flavor, all of the veggies inside complimented the rest of the ingredients. I got their breakfast potatoes with cheese on the side and they were fantastic. Well seasoned, they were great alone or with the eggs. I also tried the maple bacon and mesquite, both were unique and full of flavor. Bakin' & Eggs has a ton of cute touches, like the clothespin that your check comes in. Also loved that I could take a cup of Intelligentsia coffee to go!

    (5)

  • Joann H.

    Had the asparagus frittata and my daughter had the one I had previously. Food still fricking yummy and I have to give kuddos to our server. She was totally together although the only one taking orders with a pretty decent early morning crowd. She checked up on us and totally served all her tables well. BEST DAMN CHAI latte: creamy spicy goodness. Good gawd !!!! Oh and it wasn't overpriced like a tasty chai I had elsewhere. went this morning to get a chai and regular latte to go. Super nice guys behind the counter and bad ass barista who made my drinks! thank you.

    (4)

  • Linda D.

    I had always read a lot of good things about this place and I was close by so I thought I would give it a try. I had the Roasted Veggie Frittata and it was pretty mediocre. The vegetables lacked any firmness and flavor. The artichoke tapenade on top of my Frittata was tasty, but it did not make up for the bland mess that was underneath it. Goat Cheese crumbles a nice touch, but again no flavor. My 1 slice of grain toast was fine as was the sausage. My Cafe au Lait was good. I don't think I'll return for food but I would come in for an espresso beverage or coffee Their baked goods looked good. Perhaps they are, but perhaps they are not. However, I do not recommend making a trip to dine here unless you live close by.

    (3)

  • Jenny L.

    Love this place!! Food is always amazing and the staff is very nice. Their oatmeal and lemon berry pancakes are out of this world!

    (5)

  • Morgan Richelle M.

    BEST. BREAKFAST. EVA. Hands down, this place is a gem in the wall. LOVE IT. We always come here when I am in down because they have some of the tastiest quiche! And eggs. And bacon. And scrambles. And coffee.... well, you see the point.

    (5)

  • Tracie D.

    Fantastic breakfast! Was bookmarked and recommended by a friend. Arrived on a Saturday morning, no wait, and sat down. The fritattas were amazing and the jalapeno bacon was as good as it sounds. We also shared a 1/2 order of the Lovely french toast and it was out of this world. Fresh squeezed OJ rounded out a great morning.If you are a fan of places like Yolk (I am, and think Bakin & Eggs was much better) and a breakfast/brunch person this place should be on your list!!

    (5)

  • Allie P.

    This place is incredible! My favorite brunch in the city. Reasonable prices, quality food, great service and ambiance. Bf and I have tried almost everything and have never had a bad meal or complaint. Excellent frittatas, baked goods, and pancakes. You will not be disappointed. Try the oatmeal!!!

    (5)

  • Bethany K.

    This is one of the places I bring out-of-towners. Their breakfast is not extensive- a single page- but everything I've had is great. Their bacon waffle is excellent: airy, crispy, and bacony. Perfection! Their oatmeal is good as well, and now it's offered with whole milk, skim, or soy (almond?) milk. Choices are good! While I traditionally avoid the weekend brunch scene like the plague I have eaten here on a summery Saturday morning and only waited about 30 minutes. Acoustic tile or some type of sound dampening would be appreciated as the din can approach a soft roar when busy.

    (5)

  • Tina Y.

    Solid brunch spot. Wish their baked goods were better but their eggs and potatoes are good.

    (3)

  • Danny G.

    One of our favorite brunch places in the city. It is hard to find a place that delivers great food as well as top notch coffee drinks, but Bakin and Eggs is one of the few. Most of the dishes are bacon themed. You can have a bacon flight with several different kinds of flavored bacon. I gravitate towards the jalapeño bacon so call me sassy. Their rosemary potatoes with parmesan are out of this world. Get them! As far as coffee goes they just switched their coffee from Intelligentsia to Ipsento, a move which I'm a huge fan of. They do their espresso drinks right and I actually prefer them to the regular coffee. There is always a huge wait here so make sure to either give yourself plenty of time, or go later in the morning... As in after 1. While you wait you can partake in some bacon infused pastries and get started on your coffee, which is a nice thing to have.

    (4)

  • Bryan V.

    Best breakfast I had in years. I had the bacon flight and the chicken sausage / cheddar & raisin and cinnamon bread. Perfect combo of flavors. Eggs over easy, they were overcooked. Get the cheese grits, really tasty. Called in advance, waited 10 minutes on a Sunday. Overall really positive experience. Would for sure go back.

    (4)

  • Kelly P.

    Get the bacon flight! Holy moley, that was yummy. I got the breakfast burrito and wasn't disappointed. We went for weekday brunch and had no problem at all in getting a table. This is basically a hipsters paradise. The staff is of that persuasion. I recommend this 100%!

    (4)

  • K. D.

    Nice staff - good service and great food. Thanks for being professional and knowing how to serve people appropriately too! I'll return soon.

    (5)

  • Jan E.

    Per. Fect. Amazing roasted veggie frittata only outdone by the jalapeño bacon & cheese grits. Also luxuriated in the Tea Of The Week- Hibiscus Toddy. Bacon plays a big role in this exceptional establishment. Honestly, it was perfect.

    (5)

  • Sherie P.

    Have you ever had an appetizer at breakfast? Yes, I said it... Appetizer! Well, a bacon flight sounds like an excellent appetizer! And boy is it good. I was debating what rating to give this place... 3 or 4 stars... I've been twice and the experience was pretty much the same. It was crowded, which on a Sunday morning is always expected in Chicago. I mean face it, if it's not crowded on a Sunday the food must suck. And it was loud! I mean, it echo's like nobody's business in there! It's so hard to carry on a conversation because I feel like I'm yelling. Both of those things are a turn off for me and are the reason I've only been twice and they only got 3 stars. The food is good. Not phenomenal, best I ever ate food, but good. The bacon flight is great. I love being able to compare the bacon side by side. I recommend you get it as soon as you sit down so that you have a chance to try them all before ordering your meal. I didn't the first time and would have loved to have my favorite as a side to my breakfast. I love Love LOVE the jalapeño bacon! Wonderful flavor and nice spice to it. It's my go-to bacon to order with my meal and really worth the WHOLE TRIP! I would eat it all day long if I could. This time I got the breakfast burrito. It was good. The green salsa was tasty with just the right level of spice but I hate how they pour it over the burrito. A burrito is a finger food. I want to pick it up without getting salsa everywhere. The potatoes had tons of rosemary. Maybe a little too much. Last time I was there I had the special chorizo frittata and it was yummy with the same salsa and a slice of avocado. I had the cheese grits with it and they were great. I am a southern girl at heart, and boy to I love me some cheesy grits! But one of my complaints is that in the burrito as well as the frittata, the onions were too big. The veggies are clearly not cut to the same size and some chunks of onion were just too much for me. I am really going to ask for no onions next time and see how that goes. Now, the service was good, even though I hate having to ask for more coffee. Again, they were busy so I understand. Everyone in there is super friendly and nice. Would I go back again? Ummm yeah... Did I mention the Jalapeño bacon?

    (3)

  • Sarah V.

    If it weren't for the other diners, I would give Bakin' & Eggs five stars. The food is always consistent and scrumptious; however the little heathens that belong to the diners are also consistent and LOUD. I have, however, met the match to a loud screaming child. Be forewarned, I'm talking about bringing out the big guns here... it's Southern women. I brought five of my female relatives and friends from below the Mason-Dixon Line to brunch here on a Sunday and geez Louise was it loud. But we did what we do best, hoot and holler and have a great time! Ok we didn't actually "hoot", or "holler" per say, but we were loud enough to get an eyebrow from the occasional parent. And in my book, that's ftw. When all those hyenas are put down for their naps, I plan to come back and have my favorite caprese frittata with peppery bacon and hot tea. Perhaps if it's quiet enough, Bakin' & Eggs will get it's five star rating.

    (3)

  • ES A.

    Overall, in comparison to other brunch places in the area, eating here was a pretty good experience. If your group is bigger than 4, you should know that the restaurant has an open concept layout and so, it becomes very loud, and so, it does become hard to hear/talk with the people in your group that are not directly next to or across from you. The flight of bacon was delicious and the food in general was reasonably priced + good. I would suggest making a reservation so that you don't have to wait too long.

    (4)

  • josie w.

    The wait was long like most places unless you get there at 8 AM but there's free coffee a lot of room & a great crowd-5 stars to bake my eggs!

    (5)

  • Kay R.

    Amazing breakfast! The frittatas are always delicious with such unique flavors. The roasted veggie one with tapenade, chicken apple sausage and roasted potatoes is highly recommended. My bf got the banana pecan french toast which was heavenly (served with a rum ganache and a maple, banana butter! Amazing). The place is packed in the weekends, but if you get there around 12:45 or 1, the crowd wanes considerably. Somewhat pricey for breakfast so watch out if you are on a budget (breakfast for 2 y'day with two beverages (OJ and iced coffee), 1 frittata and 1 french toast was $34 before tip).

    (4)

  • bridget l.

    Not bad.. I had the banana bread french toast with sausage and also tried the jalepeno bacon. I give the banana bread 4 stars for being downright good banana bread and no stars for french toast because it wasnt at all like french toast. the place was very clean and there was no wait on a tuesday morning at 11 am..i know...surprise! The sausage was middleof the road but the bacon stole the show! jalepeno bacon! the kick comes late with a medium heat. I loved it. They had a bunch of different bacons too that you can order in a sampler :) bacon sampler..this really appeals to the fat kid in me... everything else was pretty average, but still..the good side of average :)

    (4)

  • Katie M.

    everything is great, id definitely go back. MUST TRY THEIR CHAI LATTE. I know my chais, and thought i knew it all till i tried their whipped up miracle. nice fresh decor on the inside and staff was great =)

    (5)

  • Sarah Beth B.

    I went back this morning to Bakin' and Eggs to try the Banana Bread French toast, and I have to say it was one of the most delicious, decadent things I have ever eaten. The two sauces that come with it were stellar, though it would have been pretty amazing even without the sauce. I went after an 8 mile run and still couldn't finish more than 2 of the 3 pieces, but it was still worth it. Also, the coffee tasted even better than I remembered from my first couple of trips. Plus, getting there at 10:40 on a Saturday meant no wait for a table. Another win!!

    (5)

  • Liz C.

    Bakin' & Eggs you never let me down! This is a very solid brunch spot. Cinnamon Raisin Sandwich: Chicken apple sausage, check. Eggs over medium, check, Cheddar cheese, check. Wait! What? Sandwiched in between to slices of cinnamon raisin bread, you say? Whoa, oh yes, oh yes. But wait, what? With a side of maple syrup to pour on it? Ok ok that's ok wow, YES. Win. Attention: Try the Jalapeño bacon! So tasty!

    (4)

  • Jayson M.

    One of the best breakfasts I have ever had! I had the Southern Comfort Bowl and my wife and I split the Savory French Toast (I think that was what it was called). We couldn't believe we just found this place. We will be returning soon for sure. A+

    (5)

  • Ron R.

    Oh the hilarity that was brunch. I'm sure there is about to be a tsunami of people complaining about Saturday brunch. They had some issues in the kitchen and the wait for food was an hour plus, but if you knew that going into things why would you become enraged? This is somewhat expected for a brand new place...so my girlfriend and I were cool w/ waiting around and people watching. There was so much going on!! The staff looked shell shocked, like they were in the middle of war, while patrons were bonding over how pissed they were. Once they work out the kinks this place will be golden, so hopefully they are able to straighten things out. In short if you have time to kill and enjoy watching yuppies lose their temper than I highly suggest coming here while things are still new...once you get the food its really good. I'm sure ill add more stars in the future.

    (3)

  • Victoria V.

    I've been passing by Bakin' & Eggs for a couple weeks now on my way to work and finally gave it a try this morning. Usually I'll read other people's reviews before I write mine, but I'm just going to tell you what I think straight up without the influence of "the others". The interior is charming and I like the use of blue. Those behind the idea thought of all of the little things like water pitchers that look like old glass milk containers, nice condiments with actual sugar cubes, menus presented on a clipboard, a clothespin that holds your check at the end of the meal, etc. As far as service was concerned, my friend and I were the first two in so we had excellent and attentive service. The woman who served our table was lovely and she has a nice accent and told me it was "nearly half passed" when I asked for the time. It's the little things, right? I ordered the banana nut French toast and really enjoyed it. The flavors were subtle and I appreciated the different spreads that came with the French toast instead of just the standard butter. My friend ordered one of the frittatas and did not like it as much because the consistency was a bit runny or watery. We think it was from the veggies, but she still ate it up. The bacon was the best part...it is almost peppery and the pieces are thick and very very tasty. That is a good thing since "Bacon (Bakin')" is part of their shtick. We really liked the seating arrangements and how it seems as though the restaurant can accommodate a party of 1 up to a party of 20 without a problem. They have what appear to be old church pews for seating at some of the larger tables and the space is laid out nicely where you do not feel as though you are on top of others (although that can be great if the others are cute and single). Anyway, my friend and I will definitely go back and hopefully some of the kinks from being a new restaurant will be ironed out quickly. We didn't experience any, but I'm sure there were Yelpers who did because that's how people roll on Yelp sometimes. Go and check it out for yourself for sure.

    (4)

  • Megan K.

    A solid 3.5 stars, really. I went here for the first time today. The wait was long, but there is plenty of room to hang out in so it's not awkward and cramped like many brunch places I frequent. They serve coffee while you wait (and you can just grab a cup at the counter - they'll add it to your bill which is a small but much appreciated feature). The hostesses were really nice, but our server was forgetful and rushed - forgivable, and could just be circumstantial to today. My dining partner had the banana bread french toast. The toast was great, but they were skimpy on the sauce (isn't the point of french toast and pancakes to douse them in syrup/sauce?). I had the sun dried tomato frittata with goat cheese and cheese grits. The frittata was awesome with the perfect cheese/egg/herb/tomato ratio. The grits were a little bland and really runny. And the bacon was flimsy. Sad, really, since it's in their name (I know, I know - it's a play on words since they're a bakery, blah blah blah, but seriously). I won't go out of my way to come back - there are several brunch places I enjoy more much closer to home, and if I'm in this neighborhood it's a good bet I'll be headed for the Golden Apple instead.

    (3)

  • Tom P.

    Weekday lunch and Sunday brunch are two different experiences at Bakin' & Eggs, but the thing they have in common: terrific food. On the weekend, don't come if you are in a rush. No reservations + solid place = a decent wait. However, the wait isn't bad as there is a lot of room in the waiting area, and you can start yourself with some coffee (to be clear: this is not complimentary...but I appreciated getting caffeine in my bloodstream before being seated). Weekday lunch wasn't busy when I went. Full disclosure: I would never have tried Bakin' & Eggs the first time without a Groupon. It isn't the most convenient location for me, but a deal's a deal. Plus, I went with the gf on a Tuesday and were able to pair the Groupon with a B&E deal (buy one, get 1/2 off a second entree). Often, places won't let you use a Groupon with their deals, but along with great breakfast food, that's the kind of service that makes me want to continue coming back! Things I've had (or tried and heard what others had to say): -- banana pecan bread french toast - decadent, so rich and sweet -- lovely french toast - may as well be cake! -- asparagus frittata - solid, tasty -- southern comfort bowl - my type of cooking: take all aspects of a good meal and throw it together in a bowl! -- flight of bacon: fun to try, especially with a group, but the jalapeno bacon is the clear standout of the group, with mesquite a decent 2nd place. My suggestion - go with a partner, or pair up in a group, and plan to share. They have great options and the more you get to try, the better. For me, the sweets I've tried are great, but I couldn't eat them for a full meal, so split that with someone who gets something like a frittata. I think next time i would try the burrito or bacon waffle...or, even better, go with someone who will agree to split those!

    (4)

  • Raana A.

    I just tried Bakin' & Eggs yesterday - they sure put the B in Bakin'! I heart Lovely, the bake shop, and I was really glad to hear that they were opening a brunch spot since their bake shop offers great quiche, sandwiches and soup, but doesn't offer much selection in and had more of a cafe setup. Back to B&E - my friend and I shared the a Spinach, Mushroom and Gruyere frittata and the Cinnamon Raisin breakfast sandwich with chicken apple sausage, egg and melted cheddar between two thick pieces of yummy baked bread...and the sandwich came with a side of maple syrup. I know it sounds a bit strange, but the sweet and salty mix of the sandwich was just delish. The frittata was very good - just the right amount of cheese-veg-egg ratio, the accompanying potatoes had the slightest peppery kick and the cheese grits were rich and creamy. I don't eat bacon, but have heard rave reviews on their bacon flight, but if you they give you the option of choosing one as a side to your entree. The only gripe I had was this place is really loud when there is only one screaming kid. I can imagine it would be really loud on weekends when it's bustling. Between the food, service, excellent selection of teas, reliably good cup of coffee and the Wednesday weekday special (we each got a free mini cupcake!) I'd be back.

    (5)

  • Happy Y.

    I've been to Bakin & Eggs for breakfast really early in the morning and also for brunch around 1PM. The portion sizes are not supersized (which I love because I think that too much food just to look impressive on a plate is a waste) and the service is great. My first time eating there, I ordered the standard scrambled eggs with the bacon flight. The second time I went we sat at the bar and I ordered the breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, multi-grain toast, jalapeno bacon, aged cheddar, and herb mayo. It was one of the tastiest breakfast sandwiches I've ever eaten. Both times I ordered the potatoes with aged parmesan cheese (don't be afraid of the cheese on the potatoes because it isn't too heavy and bursting with flavor!). My friend from out of town loved every bite of our meal. I highly recommend Bakin' & Eggs to anyone!

    (4)

  • Jamie S.

    A friend and I tried this place for the first time on Sunday and were very impressed. We were told that the wait was about 30-45 minutes, which is pretty typical for a Sunday brunch so we weren't complaining. After a while, though, we hadn't been seated and we went to ask about our table. Turns out someone had taken it when my name was called! The host was very apologetic about the mistake and seated us right away. He sent us a complimentary flight of bacon and a chocolate chip cookie to make up for it. Both were beyond delicious. I ordered the roasted veggie frittata and my friend had the buttermilk pancakes. Both of us were raving about how good our respective meals were. The waiter was attentive but not in our faces and even though the place was full, we could converse easily and I didn't feel rushed. I definitely plan to come back.

    (5)

  • Kimberly L.

    Met up with pals on a Saturday morning for brunchie. Honestly had no idea what to expect based on the inconsistency of ratings but I did have high hopes because I adore Lovely Bake Shop. (Bakin' & Eggs is owned by the same peeps.) Let me say right off the bat that the atmosphere was very relaxing and quite charming. (I love the blue/brown color combo.) I walked in and was greeted immediately. When I said I was waiting for two friends, the hostess mentioned one of my friends by name and said she was over in the waiting area. Very impressive service! Though there was a pretty good crowd building, we were seated immediately when all members of our party arrived. The waiter was friendly, efficient, and helpful with suggestions. And the food--oh the food--was delish! I ordered a chai soy latte (yum!) and a breakfast burrito. While the potatoes were just okay, the burrito was quite tasty! Three scrumptious breakfasts with lattes and tea for under $40. Quite reasonable. And did I mention delish? I'll definitely be back. I need to return and more carefully peruse their bake shop offerings in the cases. OMG...beautiful and--if the offerings come from the Lovely Bake Shop--you know they are amazing and worth the ginormous caloric intake.

    (4)

  • dockster d.

    Great food, reasonable prices, and excellent service. Can't go wrong. We're vegetarian, and they were very friendly in offering substitutions and such. Expect a short wait on a weekend morning, but its a rather large place. Food was tasty, unique, and very flavorful. Only downside for me was that its a few blocks away from the Brown line stop...but that's not their fault! Still rather accessible.

    (5)

  • Andi C.

    Somewhat annoying, but YUM. And the YUM factor well outweighed the annoying, but it started and ended on the annoying side, hence the 3-stars. Yeah, we waited, yeah, there was a large part of the Lakeview suck factor in play, but it was good. Worth it. But it's like wine... a place like that gets better with age with the right measures. I had the savory/sweet combo with the cinnamon toast/egg breakfast sandwich and the hubs had the bacon flight and the banana bread french toast. To note, they were out of the banana bread and substituted it with something else, but the taste was largely indistinguishable, as promised by our lovely server. Delish - worth the wait. I dig the decor, it's got that pseudo country chic thing going on. We waited an hour-plus to wait, but when combined with the extensive checkout time, it neared ridiculous. I don't care about the differences in the types of pastries on the counter like the dude before me - it's been 15 minutes, can we please leave? I guess whomever did the customer flow analysis seemed to neglect the fact that 1 cash register + a large dining room + counter service + bar service + a new brunch spot = slow service. That part have could have been dealt with more efficiently, but I do suspect that in time, this will work itself out. Like wine... we'll try it when it's time that it's good.

    (3)

  • Julie S.

    This is by far my favorite breakfast place in Chicago! I have no idea why this place only has 3.5 stars. The only thing i can imagine that is keeping it from a 4+ star average is that on weekends there is usually a long wait. But man, the food is worth the wait. My husband is from Georgia and he says everytime, "still the best grits I've ever had." You go to breakfast places and usually they are known for one thing and everything else on the menu is average. Everything I have had here is always amazing! And the friends I have brought there agree. The fritatas, the bacon, the potatoes, etc. My number one favorite thing there is the Banana Pecan French Toast. Holy cow, it is amazing. The waiters say the Bread Pudding French Toast is their most popular, and I like it too, but the Banana Pecan is just amazing. So try this place for breakfast already!

    (5)

  • Deena D.

    YES PLEASE & thank you. Glad I finally was able to check this spot out. Love how it's the child of Lovely bake shop in Wicker Park. Have gotten the fritatta both times with amazingness inside. If you want to try to stay bikini ready afterwards opt for a fruit salad instead of potatoes, pretty sure it wasn't extra. Oh and chicken apple sausage, you're pretty lovely, let's hang out more. There are a lot of other tempting options on the menu from contemporary b'fast sandwhiches, waffles, etc. Also if you haven't already read further, check out the flight of bacon, I'm sure you're boyfriend won't be disappointed when you drag him out of bed for brunch after that. This might even be the cure for your usual Sunday morning hangover. Well maybe...

    (5)

  • Dina I.

    I have yet to find an amazing breakfast joint in Chicago. Thought I had found it in Jam, but then their consistency went downhill, big time. Bakin' and Eggs was just ok. To wait over an hour for "just ok" doesn't do it for me...I'm looking for eggs that aren't overcooked (why is this so hard?!), crispy but not burnt bacon, moist biscuits...didn't find any of that here.

    (3)

  • Stacey P.

    Southern comfort breakfast bowl. Best breakfast I've ever had. Seriously. Amazing.

    (4)

  • Robin W.

    Torture is sitting next to a bakery display for 30 minutes while you wait to be seated for brunch! It all looked sooo good and smelled sooo good. You can get coffee while you wait though, which was the one thing that kept me from ordering a carrot cake cupcake. I was pleasantly surprised by the look of the restaurant. Simple, modern, spacious. They had a chocolate Valentine's Day sculpture at the hostess table. Anyway, the food was really good. I had the spinach frittata and tasted a bit of my friends' meals too. The pumpkin pancakes were delicious, but not a very strong pumpkin flavor. The bacon flight looked delicious - jalapeno bacon?! I don't eat pork so I didn't try it, but I heard it was delicious. Despite the restaurant name and the multiple bacon options, there is plenty on the menu for non-bacon eaters. I was tempted on the way out (though I was super full) to buy some baked goodies, but I held out. Will have to come back for a cupcake!

    (4)

  • Shannon H.

    I went here today with 6 of my friends and have to say I was very impressed. I've been to most other brunch places around the area and have traveled far to experience the best. We arrived at 10:40am on a Sunday and had to wait about 40 minutes which is typical for popular brunch spots. Getting our actual food took awhile but was ok because I think brunch is about catching up with friends and we were in no hurry. Plus I knew they just opened and cut them some slack. The inside is very homey and refreshing with a bright blue wall mixed with taupe and dark browns, silver chairs paired with rustic wood church pews, and a nice selection of baked goods. Another plus is they serve Intelligensia coffee and while you wait. :) For food, I got the bacon flight which was excellent. I wasn't too keen on the jalapeno bacon but thought it would be a nice compliment to a turkey sandwich instead of on its own. My only complaint is that the waitress didn't say which bacon was which so we guessed on what they were. (Small issue.) I had the Cinnamon raisin sandwich topped with chicken apple sausage, eggs, and cheddar paired with maple syrup. It was a really nice combination of slightly sweet with savory. I also chose the cheese grits as a side dish which were super cheesy and creamy. I'm definitely going back! And I might even buy one of their mini pumpkin or apple pies!

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  • Tammy Q.

    It is without a doubt that I love bacon. This is a huge reason why I'd never think of becoming vegetarian. :) Husband and I came to this place on our one year anniversary; it took some arm wrestling but he came. Of course we ordered the flight of bacon -- the only one that stood out to us was the jalapeno bacon, just because of the kick it had. It was quite delicious. He ordered the biscuits and gravy which looked like it would put you to sleep after you finish it; said it was good. I ordered the banana bread french toast -- YUMMY! We're not coffee connoisseurs but the Metropolis coffee they served was damn good! This place is not stuffy at all and the wait staff provides great eye candy.

    (4)

  • Dawn G.

    I'm a big breakfast proponent - it's my favorite meal of the day so I invited a friend to join me after seeing a review on "Check Please". It's a bright and busy place. The first thing that struck me is a) it's loud and and b) it's a family establishment with a lot of children under 5 running around. If you're child adverse, this isn't the place for you. At 9:00 am I put my name in for a 25 minute wait. There's free Intelligencia coffee and water while you wait for your table. The food is good and fresh and they were willing to work with me and my odd food allergy issue. I had the bacon waffles (the maple syrup isn't the real deal), my friend the spinach frittata, and we split the flight of bacon. I'll be back on a weekend when they open at 8:00 am. Any time after 10, I'd be afraid of a 1 hour wait for a table.

    (3)

  • Gary E.

    Amy had been here for a brunch a few weeks ago and raved about it. It's REALLY out of the way for us to go since we live in the West Loop but plans were made to go this past weekend with friends of ours who had also been interested in trying it out. The other Jewish guy and I housed two orders of the bacon flight as appetizers. There were 5 different flavors - all yummy and cooked well. The jalapeno was my fave. It also came out about 3 seconds after we ordered it which was odd but fine by me! I had the BLT (eggs, BLT, and herb mayo) on great bread. The others had bacon waffles, egg/cheese croissant, and the cin. raisin breakfast sandwich. All plates were cleaned and quick - food was delicious. We'd all been eyeing the great cupcake display and swore we'd get some for dessert, but alas - we were too stuffed and passed on it. Note - we were there at about 1:30 on a Saturday and it was relatively empty - I'm guessing during more peak brunch times its packed. Realistically - this is more of a 3 star place for me because its SO out of the way - but that's not necessarily a fair rating as the food, service, etc were all 4 stars across the board. I think I'm going to start a Jews for Bacon organization. Keep an eye out for me on Michigan Ave handing out pamphlets.

    (4)

  • adair b.

    I keep saying I will try something! other than the waffle, but it's so darn good. If you come on a weekend, it can be a bit loud, but really it's just a sign of everyone enjoying there selections. I prefer coming during the weekday, it's less busy and I don't feel as guilty taking up a table for two just for myself. It's a lovely spot and the service is top notch!

    (5)

  • Janis W.

    I went on a Monday at 3:30, so there was no wait for a table. The BLT was good. It's cool that you get to choose from 4 bacon choices. My cafe au lait was delicious, I had 2. My bill was $12 which included tax, but not tip. I am going to eat here all the time. There is nothing else like this in this yuppie enclave. I hope they continue to stay open until 5 pm, because I get up late.

    (4)

  • Aziza J.

    Hmm, how to begin? I went to Bakin' & Eggs for a Sunday brunch to catch up with an old co-worker. We heard that it just opened and said, "hey, why the hell not?" We were both pleased with the fact that since we had a bit of a wait (20-25 minutes) that we were able to grab coffee and chit chat while seated on the benches in the window. Prior to being seated, I was leery as a non pork eater that there was not going to be anything that I would be able to enjoy that DIDN'T include bacon or pork products in it - but I was pleasantly surprised when I was informed that while there was no turkey bacon that they did have chicken apple sausage. I had the carmelized onion frittata and my friend had the southern comfort bowl, which looked delicious; however since the gravy is pork also, I could not partake in tasting it. The bacon flights looked fantastic if only they had a turkey bacon option, I would have definitely joined in. Overall, I was pleased with my meal, I only wish that they had some non-pork bacon there to please the folks that aren't swine eaters. I would have gladly paid a bit more money for a beef or turkey bacon option! Maybe one day soon...

    (4)

  • Scott C.

    We went to Bakin' & Eggs for brunch this morning and were quite happy with the experience. This is a pretty roomy brunch spot - when compared to Orange, Over Easy or the Southport Cafe - which cut down on the wait for us. The service was good during brunch - the server was attentive and successfully got the updates to our dishes correct. I ordered the burrito and we shared the bacon flight. The burrito was the right portion - not some mongo thing that would be too large to eat or make me feel sick. The taste was good and with the potatoes as a side - made for a great breakfast. The other folks had the crossaint, bacon waffle and a fritatta. The only comment was that the fritatta was a bit on the oily side, but the overall flavors of each dish were well liked by all. We'll be back again... perhaps there will be another Groupon!

    (4)

  • Melody L.

    One of my favorite brunch places in the city. Been here several times (with and without the groupon). It's such a charming place. One of the best things they have is coffee while you wait (especially during the weekends). Food is pretty solid. I'm not one to order grits, but I absolutely love the grits here. I like the homemade jam and pastries. Bacon flight, not a bad thing. Service is good, not intrusive. It can get loud with the stroller brigades. Needless to say, it's a good place for families. Street parking is easy on the weekday, weekends are hit or miss. Guaranteed weekend traffic on Lincoln Ave.

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  • John W.

    I had the blue cheese frittata with mesquite bacon, and it was perfect. My wife had one of the pancakes (I was too absorbed in my meal to really notice), and she also seemed to love hers. We sat at the counter, and had a great time watching the staff make coffees and drinks. My only complaint is that the 'bacon flight' is just that. No eggs, no toast, just a massive amount of bacon. It would be like ordering a beer sampler and getting pints of each brew when all you wanted was a sip.

    (5)

  • Megan H.

    This. Place. Is. Awesome. My boyfriend and I waltzed in on a Sunday morning and were told the wait was 25 min. Not too bad! We just went down the block to Gap and came back right as they were calling our name. I started with a soy latte. It was huge and beautiful and delicious. The sugar cubes on the table were so cute, so I used them. I ordered the banana bread french toast, my bf ordered the breakfast burrito and we decided to share the bacon flight. I could not believe the french toast. It was so delicious!! I'm usually not the "sweet breakfast" type, but it was perfect. The bacon flight is a great idea and all of the different bacon flavors were equally good My boyfriend's burrito seemed pretty yummy as well. It is definitely not the place to go if you want a quiet breakfast or brunch - it is definitely hopping. All of the tables are close together, so you can pretty much hear whatever conversation you choose. All in all, I will definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Kelly G.

    I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, seeing how it is always packed on weekends. I went today with a friend who was in town and was happy to find there was no wait if we sat at the bar. Unfortunately we did have to wait to get menus, get drinks, and get our orders in - despite the fact that the people around us were being checked in with in regards to their food, etc. I had english breakfast tea which was good, and my friend had the regular drip coffee which she stated was good but nothing special. We ordered the bacon flight, she got the croissant with ham/egg/cheese, and I had the chilaquiles. Bacon Flight - Really good. Interesting to try the various types of bacon which had distinct flavors. I really liked the honey bacon (thick cut, perfect balance of sweet and meat) and she enjoyed the cherry smoked bacon (thick cut sweet smoky flavor). Croissant - flaky, buttery pastry with perfect ratio of cheese/egg/meat in a hearty breakfast portion. The ham wasn't overly salty and wasn't chewy. Classic. Chilaquiles - Unfortunately awful. Served as a mound of green gruel, it was mushy and entirely lacking in texture. I expected there to be some tortilla chips that maintained some crunch, but everything was mashed together and soggy. The flavor was okay - but was primarily the green tomatillo salsa which had a nice spicy kick. I ate about a third before giving up. At the end of the meal we were finally asked what we thought, and I gave an honest opinion of my order. He was gracious and thanked me for the input and offered me something from the pastry case, which was very kind. I might come back to try something different another day, but I don't think I will be rushing back soon.

    (3)

  • Lucy U.

    Had a fantastic breakfast at this Chicago hot spot. First of all they serve Intelligentsia coffee while you wait for your table...bonus points in my opinion! After we were seated the server provided the great service by explaining menu items and a little humor. I had the whole grain granola pancakes with fruit compote and syrup. The pancakes were fluffy and the batter tasted really fresh and balanced. I definitely want to come back to this place the next time in Chicago :)

    (5)

  • michele m.

    Go early or at off times, this place can get very busy, service can be slow as well. The Frittatas are excellent and they serve one of the best tasting waffles around. The ambiance is...loud as it is a fairly big room, especially on the weekends.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth K.

    Thrilled to see a cute and affordable brunch place come into this neighborhood. The space is HUGE as brunch spots go and certainly would be great for larger groups. The menu is expected but filled with twists. I enjoyed the banana bread and my boyfriend had the egg/ham sandwich. We both enjoyed our meals, but were hoping for a less done croissant. Overall a very nice brunch location. The kitchen was INCREDIBLY slow when we went, which is my only knock on the place. That said, our waiter was very apologetic and took our coffees off of the bill as an apology. Waiting an excessive amount of time for food is an annoyance, but at least there was an acknowledgment of the slowness. We will certainly go back, and are hoping the next time the kitchen will bring it's A-game. Quite glad there is another affordable and accessible brunch place up north!

    (4)

  • Dave I.

    They get an 'E' for effort, but the overall package wouldn't add up if we were paying full price. I'd actually give them 3.5 stars, with one more chance. Went in on a Saturday late morning; they were packed with about a 20 minute wait. Ok, I can deal--especially since you can pour yourself a cup of very good Intelligentsia coffee while waiting (you *do* get billed for it later.) But the noise! I appreciate a kid-friendly restaurant, as long as I know it's going to happen. But they've decorated the place as a large, open box with hard reflecting walls and ceilings; sounds bounce around and are amplified. And there was enough chatter, yelling, and crying to bounce around. The food? Some great, some not so much. I had the frittata with carmelized onions, bleu cheese, and balsalmic. The eggs were just enough overcooked to have started to vulcanize, and the balsalmic was a tad too sweet--they should have kept more of the vinegar to counter the sweetness of the onions. The cheese grits were very good, the bacon superb (I picked mesquite). Thanks be that I'd brought my own fresh serrano peppers to spice things up. The whole-wheat toast was--for a wonder!--not pre-buttered, hot and very decent, They did keep my coffee filled, and despite the frantic nature of the morning were reasonably prompt and acceptably attentive and friendly. My wife just wanted two eggs over medium, sausage, grits and toast. Not hard, especially for a breakfast place, right? Unfortunately, the egg whites were still watery. No problem, we'll take them back. After a few minutes, got another plate--again with watery whites. (My guess? Properly cooked eggs want a slow heat. I'd bet my buttons they have high heat to crank out the food, and simply couldn't hit that happy medium of fully cooked whites without overcooking the yolks.) The sausage was good, with a definite presence of sage, but the skin was cooked crisp--again, indicative of high heat and fast cooking. She concurred that the grits and toast were good. They did remove her breakfast from the bill on their own initiative--between that, and the Groupon discount, we actually had a credit of a little under two dollars that we used on one of the small pastries. Then we won another pastry because of their "clothespin magic number" (your bill comes clipped to a clothespin--if the number on the pin is the, or one of the, magic numbers for the day you get a free pastry.) So overall, a very cheap breakfast, albeit with some serious shortcomings. I'll probably give it another chance, but can't say I'd do so if I'd paid full price for everything.

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  • Jimie D.

    My only complaint is that I will have to go here 4 more times to try all the FLAVORS of Bacon..........

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  • Robin B.

    There are so many great brunch places in the city that it is always alarmng when an establishment acts as if they don't care if you are there or not. When you first enter, the noise and acoustics are loud and overwhelming. The hostess sighed and let us know there was at least a 45 minute wait. We were fine with the wait although there weren't many people standing around. They do not have a pager system and it was not readily apparent on who got seated and when. They have a coffee pot with a sign announcing you may help yourself and the waiter will charge you when you get to your table. The coffee mugs were disgusting. Coffee will stain mugs but throw them out and replace them when needed. The tables are all adjacent against the perimeter of the room. The waiter stood in the 12 inches between our tables for at least 10 minutes having a long conversation about history with his backside in my face. (these guests were finished with their meal and there were still people waiting). The menu and food were actually brilliant and we ordered several items to share. The whole experience though and the difference between coming back or going elsewhere is in the customer service. It really felt as if there was not a manager on duty. The host and hostess were badly in need of a little customer service training. How much is a pot of coffee? Offer it complimentary to your waiting guests with clean dishes. Pop for some pagers so that you can wait outdoors. If the hostess would have greeted us and said we will get you seated as soon as we can and it will be within 45 minutes, meanwhile have a cup of coffee it would have been so much nicer than her surly attitude that you can come in but it will be 45 minutes before you are seated. The host moved in deliberate slow motion as if he wanted to be anywhere but here. Dirty dishes before you are even seated.....yuck. Even with great food, it will be a hard sell for me to choose to come back rather than go somewhere that treats you as a guest.

    (2)

  • skip l.

    Maybe it was just one of those days all restaurants have. But what a let down. My wife and daughter came back very enthusiastic after a visit last week, so my wife, my son and I visited today (a Thursday at about 1 pm). My wife was happy with her burrito. And who could not like a flight of bacon? But my son's egg dish was bland, and the wonderfully sounding frittata with carmelized onion and blue cheese was a flop. The ingredients were good but bunched in the middle, with a wide band of unseasoned or very lightly seasoned egg on the outside. Potatos ordered with cheese came without cheese. Reporting that problem to the waiter produced a cup of grated parmisan. (To sprinkle on the potatos, I guess). The potatos themselves were...just potatoes, no seasoning. The apple sausage ....well, maybe we just didn't like their version, but one bite was enough for each of us. The toast was good, but came with the little jam container 1/3 full. The coffee was refilled multiple times (and good coffee) but that was the only feature other than the flight of bacon that resembled what the reviews reported. The service was OK but average, not especially personable. My wife liked the meal; my son and I agreed that the place wouldn't go on our lists for a revisit. They must have better days; I'm told the place is packed on weekends. But with so many other great breakfast places, it's not likely I'll return.

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  • Risa P.

    I have been wanting to try this place. So when my three best friends asked to meet up there, I jumped at the chance. We were there on a humid Saturday and there was no line, though we came after the brunch rush and were there around 1:00pm. The place is open and cute and the service was nice. Our server even had bacon and eggs tattooed on his arm, which was all sorts of awesome. I got the oatmeal and it came with a lavender peach compote, brown sugar and a pecan crumble. The bowl of oatmeal was HUGE and it was piping hot and really stuck to your guts. The add ins were delicious as well but there were just not nearly enough of them. My friend got a BLT that came with some deliciously seasoned potatoes. I took a few of those. They were a little salty but good. We also tried the banana bread French toast, which I liked but was not a huge hit with my friends, and the bread pudding, which my friends loved. Both those dishes were a little sweet for my taste but they were definitely good to sample! The service was good, the prices were reasonable and the décor is cute. I would come back here for sure!

    (4)

  • Katy O.

    I came here for lunch yesterday with two girlfriends and had a great experience. We had to wait about 20-30 minutes for a table at noon on a Saturday, which isn't bad for a brunch place. It is bigger on the inside than I had imagined it would be. They have a little counter on the right side of the restaurant where you can pick up baked goods and coffee to go. This is a nice option if you get there and realize you don't want to wait to eat (which would have been what happened if I were here with my man and not by lady friends). I had the sun dried tomato and goat cheese omelet- it was delicious! The coffee was also strong and delicious and was refilled often. We sat for about 1 1/2 hrs and never felt rushed to leave, which was nice at such a busy place. My friends really enjoyed their food too (spinach/feta omelet with cheese grits and the raisin bread sandwich- which the waitress highly recommended). I'd go back in a heartbeat.

    (4)

  • Jeff M.

    I went with three other friends on a Saturday morning and the wait for our table was about 35 minutes...tables for two seemed to be available much faster. The waiting area is quite large and comfortable unlike many other places and it's great that you can start with some coffee before you sit down. I had the "Lovely French toast" and it is very good. Overall, Bakin & Eggs is the typical overcrowded place on the weekend but if you are not in a rush it's a great option. The crowd is mixed.....Moms with their babies, 20 somethings and older, gay and straight.

    (4)

  • Betty L.

    I really like Bakin and Eggs. They have very interesting breakfasts, and yes, the flight of bacon is the way to go. I do wish they'd offer more than 1 slice of each type of bacon, because it's hard to share 1 piece! The jalapeno bacon was my favorite. They're getting 4 stars for quality of food, food selection, and ambiance; all excellent. They are really busy, and plan on waiting if you come on a weekend. I think that's simply testament to how awesome their food is! I didn't like that the "coffee while you wait" wasn't complimentary and that there were no mugs/coffee out for about 15 minutes. We waited for our server to take our drink orders for over 10 minutes once we sat, too. I know they're busy, but something about how they handle the demand isn't quite working for them. That being said, it's completely worth the wait and I will absolutely come back! Check it out. Bacon rules.

    (4)

  • betsy b.

    I think the key to this place is to come later. We arrived around 1:30 on a Saturday and the place was practically empty. The bacon flight was good, although it didn't blow me away as much as I hoped it would. I went with the breakfast sandwich on cinnamon raisin toast with apple chicken sausage, eggs, and cheese with a side of grits. It was phenomenal with a bit of maple syrup on it. Everything at our table looked delish....BLT (what I'll get next time), bacon waffle, ham cheese and egg croissant. I really wish this place had been around when I lived right near it. It's pretty far for me but I will definitely be back next time I find myself running errands up north around lunch time.

    (4)

  • Alana D.

    I went here sunday and it was packed had I not been alone i would've had to wait 30 mins for a table.It's a really cute place,I ordered the spinach & mushroom frittata,very bland.Like it wasn't seasoned at all.However the cheese grits and turkey sausage was out of this world.I had a groupon for $15 and my meal was only $11 so i got 3 cupcakes.A carrotcake,chocolate & vanilla and they were really good.I will be back for sure,just won't be ordering any frittatas.

    (3)

  • Rich H.

    Came in with a date on a Sunday for brunch. Atmosphere was nice, i do like some beatles with my breakfast. The food was okay, but the service pretty subpar. My "bottomless" coffee was never filled without prompting. And the server neglected to tell us that they were out of an ingredient used in 4 of their meals, and seemed miffed that we wanted another minute to decide then. All in all not a regrettable visit, but I'll stick to my usual breakfast joints.

    (3)

  • Dave D.

    as good a high end breakfast as there is

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  • Rebekah W.

    We came here on a Saturday morning, knowing it would be packed with strollers and screaming kids and sure enough it was. Our server was nice but completely spacey. First, he forgot I ordered coffee, then he never refilled my "bottomless" coffee, then when I asked for a cup to go, he forgot about it and I had to get a different server to bring it to me. The food was OK, if a little overpriced. Being budget conscious, I got two scrambled eggs, cheese grits, two sausages, and toast for $8. Good, not great. Cheese grits were runny and the sausage casing was overcooked and chewy. I shared the Bacon Flight with my girlfriends. Bacon Flight sounds so exciting but it was really boring. Just six different strips of bacon thrown on a plain white plate for $6. Maybe they could plate it with a cup of delicious maple syrup for dipping or simply bring it out piping hot. On the way out the cashier seemed stressed and apologized that I had to wait in line to pay, which I just thought was the normal Saturday waiting in line kind of thing. Also, they wouldn't let us split the check, which seemed strange, since I can split a check rather easily at Starbucks and this is a restaurant. I'm guessing they probably do other breakfast items really well, but next time I want bacon and eggs I'll go to Whole Foods and cook them myself.

    (3)

  • Alberto J. M.

    Breakfast may be breakfast, but there are not a lot of places that add their own little spin onto your average breakfast favorites. Have a "cafe au lait" with your breakfast, and take a freshly made pie to go!

    (4)

  • Erica H.

    I live right near Lovely and I have been going there since it first opened (when the muffins were like 50 cents....those were the days) so I was really excited to try this place out. I will say- food was amazing. I had a frittatta with the house potatoes and they were yummy. As everyone else has said, service was awful. We sat at the table for over 5 minutes and no one came over- my friend actually grabbed someone and asked for our waiter or we probably would have been sitting there longer. I also had a hunt someone down to get cream for my coffee (no one asked if I wanted it when they delivered it even though there was none on the table). Seriously- if I wanted to be waited on by bearded hipsters in skinny jeans who don't care about my dining experience, I could have just stayed in Wicker Park and gone to Filter. I hope they get the service thing worked out.

    (3)

  • Cara L.

    Went this morning with a friend, and was told the wait would be an hour for two... I was pleasantly surprised after we were called 35 minutes later. Coffee, though they said it was Intelligentsia, tasted a bit bitter and burnt... not like Intelligentsia at all, whatever - didn't make or break the experience. Bonus points for the homemade sugar cubes on the table. We ordered the spinach, mushroom and gruyere frittata and the whole wheat granola pancakes to split. Both were fantastic. The pancakes came with this outstanding compote - something berry-ish. Considering the frittata came with potatoes, toast, and breakfast meat, it was a pretty good deal... Our total was around $21 without tax. Very reasonable when compared with other brunch spots around town. When our bill came, there was a clothespin attached. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can win some baked goods if your clothespin is one of the six "lucky" clothespins chosen that day. I'm one of those people who always wins crap. Today was no different. I won a bag of chocolate chip cookies with my magic clothespin. The guy at the register said that TimeOut Chicago rated their cookies best in the city - not sure I would go that far, friend. Whatever... free stuff is always good. Some other reviews mentioned the volume of this place... and I would have to agree - it was pretty loud at times; some area rugs would do this place wonders.

    (4)

  • Ebonie D.

    The bacon is great! But that's about all. Very, very loud. Our server was in lala land the entire time. Dirty utensils, no TP in the ladies, long wait to pay bill. Those potatoes need a little less salt. I took a friend in town from ATL to this place and she was not impressed either. She's originally from CA and the breakfast burrito she order was kind of gross and unlike the one the she thought she ordered from the menu. The bacon is really good though...

    (2)

  • Bridget L.

    We really enjoyed Bakin' & Eggs. It's very rustic and open. The brunch menu is small, but the food was really delicious. My children ordered pancakes and the hubs and I sampled the chilaquiles and the biscuit breakfast sandwich. The biscuits are made with rosemary and they are just perfect. I'm eager to come back and check out the bacon flight! I mean, seriously, bacon flight? The sound of that just makes the fatty in me so happy.

    (4)

  • Jake B.

    Two words: Chorizo Frittata.

    (4)

  • A L.

    The food was good, not great, but the service could use serious improvement. They were nice and sweet and everything, just very inefficient. The place was absolutely packed on a Saturday morning, and I think the hostess must have been overwhelmed. At any given moment during the whole 40 minutes that we were waiting, there were always at least 4 open tables. They were slow to bus, taking between 5 to 10 minutes to bus, and some tables went unfilled for well over 10 minutes AFTER it was bused!! (I starting timing because I couldn't believe such obvious inefficiency in a place this crowded.). The crowds wouldn't have to be piled up near the door if they turned over the tables a little faster. Food was generally good, a tad salty perhaps, but still tasty. The grits were too soupy but the bacon was cooked to the perfect degree of doneness. One odd thing, the portions were decent but the plates were very small. Chunks of sausages flew off the plate after being cut because there was no where for it to go, and the toast was hanging off the plate. It was as if they ran out of regular sized plates so was using salad plates instead. Kind of a weird problem, not something I remember ever encountering.

    (2)

  • Andrew W.

    One of the better breakfasts I've had in Chicago. Fresh food, creative menu items, Intellighnsia coffee. It's definitely a packed house on the weekends so you're forced to wait. However, it's nice that the tables are spaced comfortably and they aren't just packing the masses in. I would definitely come back,

    (4)

  • Happiness L.

    The first time I came here it was incredible. Yummy berry pancakes and bacon flight. So delicious. Was back again yesterday...the biscuits and gravy are good, but very hearty a 1/2 order is plenty and the bacon waffle was ok but not great. For the most part the staff is awesome, but please do not bring the check until we are done eating. Even asking "can I bring the check?"would be nice. Also, free coffee during a long wait would be a nice customer friendly touch.

    (4)

  • Megan G.

    The only reason I give it 3 stars is bc we waited for over an hour for a table when people who came in after us were seated before us. Otherwise the food was fantastic! Shared a bacon flight, while I couldn't specifically tell which flavors were which (besides the jalapeno) they were all great. I had the Cinnamon Rasin sandwich, loved it. My whole crew enjoyed their meals and we were able to use our Groupon with no problems! I'll def be going back here, just not on Sundays to avoid the Church crowd.

    (3)

  • Hakkwon O.

    I went there as my wife and I were hungry on both our day off before going to downtown for our date. We went in during lunch time but since it was a breakfast place it was not a bad thing. We did not have to wait at all and we were seated right away. I ordered the croissant sandwich and my wife ordered a sandwich. The croissant sandwich seemed like any other sandwich except the ham did taste a little off for me. My wife seemed to like her sandwich. I also had the great tea with blood orange while my wife had the Chai tea. We also ordered a bread pudding and that was good. The service was good. Why the 3 and not 4 stars? Well unfortunately, I seemed to have gotten sick right afterwards, as I came down with food poisoning that took me 2 days to get rid off. I'd probably go back again, but personally, I may avoid the ham as it just may have been a bad batch.

    (3)

  • Elena A.

    My husband has a few days off so we came in for brunch after gymboree with the little one, so this was a weekday experience. Everything was fantastic, the service was attentive, food was excellent and it's a great place to bring a baby. Kids eat free on thursdays so even better, the baby loved the buttermilk pancake - my only complaint was they offered it without whipped cream, which is good, but still brought it with powdered sugar on top. Be sure to tell them no sugar if you don't want that for your little one. I had the banana pecan french toast with chocolate hazelnut ganache. whoa. It was very good, but it was sweet (duh) so i think it's a better dish to share to avoid sugar overload. The husband got a frittata which was fantastic, the cheese grits that came with it were AMAZING, and we loved the chicken apple sausage is an option. We don't eat pork and all too often there is no other choice. Next time I'm definitely going with something savory. We also had hot chocolates which were good but not quite hot enough.

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    I met one of the hosts from Bakin' at Localicious, who talked lovingly about the pastries and brunch service. So I ended up down the street one day at lunchtime and stopped by for a quick bite. The place was pretty empty, so our server was doubling as the host. She seemed so unhappy, we tried joking around with her, but barely got a smile. Service for me started off pretty poorly. The decor is, to put it simply, religious. From the artwork on the walls to the re-purposed pews painted white, I felt as if I was in a church. We seemed to be the only people in the place without a screaming baby or two. From our perspective, Bakin' is a stay-at-home mom's hangout. Foodwise, I was pretty disappointed with my bland curried chicken salad sandwich which was desperately lacking salt. This was also a highlighted "specialty" item on the menu, which baffles me. The house potatoes and parmesan weren't bad, but I've definitely had better. With a little ketchup, they at least filled me up. I might come back and try the brunch menu, but with the fierce competition, especially in this area, it may be awhile.

    (2)

  • Jaclyn S.

    Great food here. Love the decor, really challenging to resist the tasty pastry options. When you wait they have refillable coffee, always a plus. The Greek scramble was delicious and enough to take home for leftovers.

    (4)

  • Mer P.

    I'm a bit wary telling anyone who doesn't already know about this place what an enjoyable time we had there, but to support this delightful little patisserie I suppose I should. The wait. is long. (sunday @noon) the waiting area is nice w/coffee refills and you're welcome to share a pastry from the case before seated. i loved the southern charm, cool calming hues of the place and our milk jug of water. I hate bacon, I know i'm insane since I'm not a vegetarian, but the table loved the bacon flight. had the spinach, mushroom gruyere frittata, excellent! grits were lovely. potatoes were strooongly seasoned but good and perfectly cooked and the fellas just adored their buckets (well, bowls) of meats, potatoes, eggs, biscuits and gravy (yes, altogether, it was the special, they looked no further). add in a sprinkle of the aforementioned cute glasses black bearded waiter (very chill non-invasive great service) and we had a fantastic brunch visit that left us full and completely nap ready. I can't wait to go back and sample more from the menu and try a baked good (i found the prices very reasonable & they have awesome specials all week as well!!)

    (5)

  • Jennifer B.

    Chicago knows brunch. And it looks like Bakin' & Eggs knows Chicago.... There is a reason why everyone is raving about this place! With so many brunch places on the Northside, Bakin' & Eggs is not just another in the pack. Upon entering you'll realize that although they can, this restaurant doesn't smash people in and make people basically sit in each other's laps to eat breakfast! Instead, tables are spaced far enough apart that you feel that you aren't on top of everyone else. There is a big waiting area by the host stand that has benches. And you'll need these benches, because Bakin' & Eggs is very popular! Also, you can purchase a bottomless cup of coffee and refill to your heart's content (or your heart's attack at the amount of caffeine) while you wait for your table. The menu is small, but large enough to find something you'll love. And....the best part of Bakin' & Eggs...it's a brunch place where you can substitute!! Don't like the guyere cheese and want cheddar instead for your ommelette? No problem! Don't want potatoes and instead want tomatoes? Sure! This isn't the school lunch program....Bakin' & Eggs knows that choices are a good thing. Since this restaurant is still rather new, the timing is still getting worked out. We got seated earlier than our told wait time (told 40 min, actually was 25 min) but waited forever for our food. But, in such a pleasant atmosphere, we really didn't mind. I'm sure the longer Bakin' n Eggs is open the better the timing will get. I totally recommend Bakin' n Eggs and I'm so glad they are open!

    (4)

  • Emily K.

    So many brunch spots, so little time. Service can be bad on the weekends bc they get packed, so beware. The banana bread French toast is ok...I think that salty foods are more my taste in the AM. The southern comfort bowl and breakfast burrito are yummy.

    (4)

  • Kate C.

    Decent meal, no wait on a sunday afternoon for brunch, great coffee. The food was good, but I noticed it got really cold really quickly. Not sure if their plates might be too thick or something... A little pricey but it was an enjoyable place to have brunch.

    (3)

  • James D.

    First of all the food here is very over priced considering the portions. But if you're lucky enough to get service from the short blonde, every order comes with a free side of elitist scum-bag attitude. I was picking up breakfast for two and both dishes come with a side of toast. Sometimes they charge you for the toast and don't include it. Other times they don't give you butter and jam. So today (my 5th and last time here) I was picking up the aforementioned breakfast for two. And I only received 1 butter and 1 jam for my 4 pieces of toast. So I walked back in and politely asked if I could have another butter and another jam. The short blonde that hates everyone said with utmost indignation "You only get 1 butter and 1 jam when you eat here in the restaurant, so you didn't get stiffed" I gave her a blank stare and waited for the other girl to bring me another tiny plastic container of butter and jam. Is an extra teaspoon of butter and an extra teaspoon of raspberry jam too much to ask!?!? Is there a butter and jam shortage in the U.S.?? I was already having a bad morning and this experience just made my breakfast taste bad. I'm NEVER going here again and I suggest that anyone who wants a decent breakfast and good service avoid this place at all costs.

    (1)

  • Liz K.

    Let me start by saying the food looked great. However, they really need to take a hard look at their staff.When we arrived, we were told it would be an hour and 15 min wait, so we opted to put in an order at the counter to go. The friendly cashier told us it would be 15 minutes, took our name, and showed us exactly where to stand. We waited.... and waited..... and waited..... After 45 minutes, I flagged down one of the three people working behind the counter. I said, " Could you check on our order?" She picked up a bag off the counter in front of her and said, "Oh. It's right here." I said, "What? How long has it been sitting here?" She said, "Too long." Why one of the 3 people could not figure out to give us our food is beyond me. I complained to the host who tried to give me my $ back, which was nice. But he took my card and disappeared for such a long time, I sent someone to get the card and said forget it. They quickly gave me a gift card which was nice, but the food was so cold it was inedible. We left angry and hungry.

    (2)

  • Katie J.

    Love this place...on a weekday! If you can make it in on an off day, there is no wait and the breakfast is awesome. There is about an hour wait on weekends (can't be helped, the food is amazing!) I have had the cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwhich, which is a great mix of sweet and salty. Everything on the menu is well thought out. Serivce is good and the place is great..very vintage. Definitely worth trying out for something different, you won't be dissappointed!

    (4)

  • Jaclyn Y.

    I had been wanting to try this place for a couple of months, since it's right around the corner from where we live. Boy am I glad we did! My husband and I waited about 25 minutes for a table, but reading the Sunday paper while sitting on a church pew-like bench helped the time fly. Some reviewers said the decor is "too sterile"...I didn't think so. I thought it was quirky, fun, and comfortable. It's definitely a place that we could meet up with friends for a nice weekend brunch. I had the Egg, ham, and Gruyere breakfast croissant with cheese grits on the side and my husband had the spinach frittata with breakfast potatoes.....yum! Also, we didn't seem to have a problem with the service....I thought it was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary....then again, I'm not one to enjoy having a server hover over me while I'm dining so maybe that's why I don't have a problem with it, unlike others. The pastries looked really good...I'll have to try some next time!

    (4)

  • Cary H.

    Great breakfast..Everything was really top grade and fresh.Love the atmosphere,waitstaff was very friendly...They have coffee mugs that has the Chicago flag on it, which was pretty cool. Kid friendly..

    (4)

  • Nicholas W.

    Umm, whatevs. If you're around: stop-in and give it a shot. Nothing too special here.

    (2)

  • cynthia x.

    Stopped into my favorite place in the hood for breakfast again after a bit of a hiatus. I had my nephew for an Easter egg hunt and we were hungry after. Bob and Gina have created a delicious kid friendly place that I also stop into by myself to sit at the counter which I love to do while reading the paper or catching up on email during the week to get out of the house since I work from home. The kids will get a chalk board and chalk to amuse while waiting for the meal to be created. Plus it is a relatively loud location so you don't have to worry about a child being distracting or annoying to anyone except a scrooge that might not get it. I love their mocha skim latte and their blood orange green tea for my beverage. They serve water in a carafe at the table without ice love that as I am an iceless kinda gal when it comes to water that is, well scotch too but that would be a different place and review. They only do breakfast and lunch here and they do it well. The bacon flight is my ocassional meat splurge. Yes I said bacon flight a selection of bacon all done to perfection. One strip each of Jalapeno, maple smoked, honey, cherry smoked and mequite. The breakfast sandwich to die for in my humble opinion is the breakfast blt it comes with an egg done any way you like it and the bacon flavor of your choice. I go jalapeno to kick up the flavor and like the egg over easy to mop up the yolk with my bread. You get the choice of house seasoned red skinned potatoes or grits. Not being from the south I guess I never acquired a taste for grits and the potaoes are yummy. I would prefer them a bit more well done but I neglected to specify and could be in the minority on this. The food arrives hot and quick with minimal wait time considering the place is jammin' on all cylinders the day of our visit. On the weekends expect a wait there is free coffee and water during the that time and the immediate area has some cool little stores to do some window shopping on a nice day. Bargains galore to be found at Tuesday morning across the street. Omg and don't forget to save room for some bakery from Lovely Bakery the red velvet cupcake is to die for! p.s. the Lovely bakery on Milwaukee is their creation to Bob and Gina have a passion for food and people that shines and we are the lucky receipients of their creativity. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Steve B.

    This will be a quick one. Nice design and decor. Our server was a very nice young man. The silverware. I guess theyre going for a funky hip kinda thing, but old, badly tarnished silverware that looks like it was taken from your grandmother's kitchen is not a good look. I did not use the fork. The food is JUST okay and overpriced. I guess that comes from being in Lakeview. This spot was just average. Cant see myself making a deliberate effort to go back.

    (2)

  • Rebecca J.

    I love the decor (what color paint are those beautiful blue walls?!) and the location. And on weekdays it's practically empty, which is a plus. I've eaten from the breakfast and lunch menus, and I find the dishes innovate and delicious. I did try a cupcake and it seemed bland. The only complaint is that the service seems very slow unless they're incredibly busy. It's like when things are slow, the waiters just camp out somewhere and forget that their customers might be on a schedule. When they're busy (like a Saturday at 10 am for example), everyone's rushing around tending to their tables and service is great.

    (4)

  • Amanda G.

    So, I opened my Yelp account a while ago and have never reviewed. I just moved back to Chicago and am marking the glorious occasion with my hungover breakfast, the day after Halloween. My friend and I were going to hit up one of our favorite haunts but just for kicks I decided to search for someplace I'd never been. Both of us being meat eaters (especially with hungover breakfast), we were pretty much sold on the Bacon Flight we spied on the menu. Now, since it was the Sunday after Halloween on a beautiful day there was a triple threat as far as how long the wait would be. 45 minutes for two of us, we were excited to be there so we decided that was fine. Something I definitely missed while away was the self serve coffee most Chi brunch spots have set up for your wait, and this place had a great little system. During out wait we stood on the pastry counter/coffee bar side. While I'm not a huge pastry person, these pastries looked delicious, individual pies (chocolate cherry graveyard pie in the spirit of Halloween), mini-cupcakes, sugar cookies, muffins, etc. We were finally seated by whom I believed to be a manager (and he looked like Dustin Hoffman's younger buff brother). Per usual, we decided to split a bunch of stuff. The bacon flight was a must, it includes 5 kinds of bacon (some sort of labels or signage when it arrives would've been quite helpful). We also got a half-order of their parm biscuits with bacon & sausage gravy. And then we split the caramelized onion frittata with, you guessed it, bacon, blue cheese, and topped with a balsamic reduction (also comes with toast, yummy home fries, and your choice of breakfast meat...no, not bacon, we got the apple chicken sausage). Don't get the wrong idea, there are still plenty of vegetarian options on the menu, all of which sounded amazing. I think we were just getting overexcited. Everything was absolutely delicious. The service was alright, but definitely more hot & cold considering what day it was. There was some sort of mix up at the table next to us but "Dustin Hoffman's brother" went to the kitchen, came back, explained the mishap and gave the table everything they had ordered, on the house! The answer every customer wants to hear when they are starving and there food is no where to be found. Our one complaint is that they don't serve Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Bellini's, and so on. Maybe in their future they'd consider it. Regardless, I'm looking forward to heading back for some of their other menus!

    (4)

  • Annie C.

    I bought a Groupon with my friend to try this place out after a yoga class. It was a Saturday at around lunchtime. We waited for an hour. It was so crowded and chaotic. The waitress had a bad attitude that matched her bad tattoos everywhere. I ordered the French toast and it was AWFUL. They took a classic favorite and made it so full if butter and chocolate that it was indelible. Not returning...ever.

    (1)

  • Emily P.

    Great menu if you're a bacon n eggs kinda guy/gal. I had a spinach frittata with cheesy grits and jalapeno bacon. hot damn! AND they serve intelligentsia coffee, which is top shelf in my book. Service was great, and the portions were generous. They have an enticing section of bakery goods on their menu that I was not able to stomach at the time. Overall, great success!

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Went with the wife to check this place out. I had heard mixed reviews so we had to decide for ourselves. Place was packed! It was cool to walk in and see a ton people eating and waiting to be seated. We saw 2 spots at the counter and we sat right down. The environment was fun, energetic and very busy. I personally like that but I can see where people might get distracted with all the noise. The seats at the counter were fun because we got to see all the action going on with the coffee orders. It made for some cool people watching. Ordered a biscuit sandwich, home fries, breakfast burrito and the bacon flight. All was tasty, but the bacon flight was interesting. I love bacon so I didn't mind any bite that I had, but the infused flavors didn't stand out as much as anticipated. Would go back and recommend to anyone looking for a fun place to eat a good breakfast. Oh and we won a bag of chocolate chip cookies for having a special selected clothes pin. Can't beat wining cookies!

    (3)

  • Michael M.

    While the food was great, it seems like staffing was an issue today. I took my mother here for lunch, and right off the bat, we waited a few minutes before anyone showed up at the host stand to seat us. (There were several open tables, just no host/hostess.) After we were seated, we did not see our waiter for several minutes. It even took a good few minutes for us to get water. To be fair, it appeared that he was one of the only two servers working, and there was a large group he was taking care of before we arrived, but this with the water and seating issues, were wearing on my patience. When our server did arrive, he apologized and took our order. Our food arrived quickly and tasted very good. I had the breakfast burrito with house potatoes and my mother had the tuna melt with potato salad. Portions are generous and things were smooth from there on out. Let me be clear and say the staff were all very nice, it just seems the management did a poor job scheduling. (Or perhaps someone called in.) I would have given this place more stars if things went better when we first arrived. Also, due to the openness of the dining room, this place gets very loud.

    (3)

  • Cindy S.

    I had the BLT eggs and it was great with the potatoes and parmesan...awesome. we waited for 45 minutes but it was worth it. The waiter was great even knew the menu and made some great recommendations. Loved it and we will go back often!

    (4)

  • Erik O.

    Very mediocre. The food was absolutely OK. I ordered the Southern Comfort bowl, and it was swimming in gravy, and the biscuits were stale. The coffee was really good, and the pastries looked very good, but the breakfast food was kinda boring. Also, the fire alarm went off twice, so I might have had some ear blood in my food.

    (3)

  • James J.

    I like the space and have been there for lunch and for some snacking. I will return. The staff is great, kind and nice to look at. I do have some recommendations: A. Keep it simple - why can't i just get pancakes and eggs. I dont need a million exotic flavours. Sometimes I want to eat breaky the way Mom made it. B. Lovely in WP has great space for coming and hanging out. This place feels much more like a restaurant than a coffee house but I feel they should have an area especially on the week days when they have space for people to meet (for business as well as play host to all the kids groups in the hood) and relax and enjoy in a comfy chair. C. More treats - the take out treats are limited - expand on that. I wanted some banana bread but there wasnt any - lots of cupcakes - who cares about cupcakes. D. Keep up the good work and good luck.

    (4)

  • Gregg J.

    First visit to B & E was today pre-Bears game. Needless to say that was the highlight of the day. The wife and I are big brunch advocates, its one of the few things we always agree on - give us some eggs and coffee and we smile. The space itself is airy and open, we went after 1pm so avoided the usual hassle of Sunday brunch waiting - but noticed there was a pretty good-sized spot to do your waiting indoors (a plus over other brunch fave Over Easy). The menu is not enormous but had a good mix between sweet and savory. There were three of us at brunch and we each had a different frittata from the menu. Mine was carmelized onion, bacon and blue cheese with balsamic vinegar drizzled on top. This was tasty enough that I didn't drench it in ketchup like I often do with eggs. The sundried tomato frittatta was really good with the tomato flavor being really strong. The meal was served with a choice of meat (apple chicken sausage was fine) and two thick slices of multi-grain toast. Add a bottomless cup of coffee and friendly and attentive service, and you've got a good brunch. Actually its worth mentioning that the service was especially friendly - our server was great, but also the rest of the staff pitched in if she wasn't around and always with a smile. So many brunch spots feature hipsters serving food to fuel their "art" and always supply a nice eye-roll with your egg whites. Glad to see the staff seem to like their jobs. We will definitely add this spot to our brunch rotation.

    (4)

  • MEGAN F.

    Unbelievably good. BLT was amazing. I had no idea bacon could taste so different--you must try the Bacon Flight. The latte was one of the best I've ever had. I cannot wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Erik S.

    The pros: Great food. The bacon was full of flavor, the coffee and latte I had were excellent. Cheese grits awesome. Eggs perfectly done. Easily, 5 star food. The con: For some reason, I didn't like the decor/feel of the place as much. Just something off about it.. The meh: Average to high prices, and you're gonna wait for a table.

    (4)

  • Rosaria L.

    A hidden Gem in the Lakeview area. If you are looking for a casual place to have brunch.....this is the place. A simple menu with excellent choices and generous portions. I had their fritatta which was excellent.. The seasoned house potatoes are to die for. Great overall service. Definitely a place to check out. Staff is very attentive- as well as the owner who we had a chance to meet. Thumbs up for Bakin' & Eggs- it is now our favorite place to have brunch on the weekends!!!!

    (4)

  • Lauren P.

    bakin' & eggs is so darn cute, i reeeeeeally wanted to love the place. unfortunately, it fell a little flat for me. i stopped in on a sunday morning around 11:30 - the wait was about 30-40 minutes for a party of two. not bad, and the wait felt even shorter thanks to the help yourself coffee station at the bakery counter. ordering the bacon flight was a no-brainer after reading about it on yelp & foursquare. sadly, the bacon arrived at room temperature & we were not able to distinguish 3 out of the 5 bacon flavors - cherry smoked, mesquite & honey all tasted extremely similar. my personal favorite was the maple pepper, while the bf's was jalapeno. i ordered the sauteed spinach fritatta with mushrooms & gruyere with a side of potatoes & sausage links. the fritatta had fresh ingredients, but came off very bland tasting. it seemed like it was missing something to me - garlic? onions? something. the potatoes were the best thing about the plate - red skinned & covered in spices. the sausage was just okay. tough casing and not much flavor inside. would have rather had bacon or the chicken apple sausage in retrospect. the bf ordered the southern comfort bowl, which was far superior to my tasteless fritatta. if you get your eggs over easy, you might want to get the gravy on the side, otherwise all of the juices will run together. i have a hunch that some of their sweeter brunch items (pancakes, waffles, etc.) might be their forte since it is technically a bake shop. also saw quite a few breakfast sandwiches being served. service was just fine. it was busy and everybody was hustling, which i always appreciate. as a forewarn - there is a gymboree next store, so you will most likely encounter a tot or two while you're dining. with a groupon, our total came to about $20. super cute, but probably won't be hurrying back anytime soon.

    (3)

  • John M.

    wayyyy over rated. was really let down after reading all the reviews here and even more so after a 30 minute wait for a table on a sunday morning. this is pedestrian breakfast food. there's nothing exceptional about it. in fact, if you are so inclined, you could probably whip up a better breakfast in less time than it takes to get a seat here. the breakfast croissant i have been making since i was a kid crushes their version, and my girlfriend's fritatta was merely so-so. not worth it at all. save the wait for bongo room.

    (2)

  • Anon N.

    Had a really nice experience the first time I came. Not so for the second time, today, unfortunately. 1. It really wasn't crowded but the music was turned up as if it were trying to be heard over a full restaurant. It was hard to have a conversation. Not a huge deal, just a little annoying. 2. I ordered the spinach and mushroom fritatta. I ordered it with egg whites because it's a healthier and lower fat choice. I could hardly eat it. I understand that both spinach and mushrooms let off a lot of water, but what was oozing out of it when I cut into it wasn't water. It was swimming in oil. The chef, perhaps, shouldn't allow the fritatta to be cooked with egg whites if he (or she) can't find a better way than soaking it in oil to hold it together. I read a few reviews on Yelp to see if anyone had a similar experience. I found quite a few, actually. I may come back on a weekday like today where I know there won't be a wait or if the gingerbread pancakes ever come back. Or maybe I'll try the lunch menu next time. The bacon waffle is interesting but the batter is overly sweet and doesn't produce a fluffy inside/crispy outside proper waffle. It was quite chewy and dense. Too bad, Bakin' and Eggs. I love the idea of you and your weekly specials to get people in the door, but poor execution.

    (2)

  • Anastasia N.

    What I love: You can order and sip coffee while you wait for a table...brilliant. Come with friends, chit chat in a cute waiting area, get you coffee fix and you will be amazed how quickly your wait will go. I do not, however; recommend coming here if you are in a rush. The wait can be 30 min(ish) on weekend mornings (as all good breakfast places are) and once your seated coffee refills are plentiful but the food takes a while to be served. Perfect for a gather when there is lots of conversation to be had and no timeline deadlines are to be met. Unique breakfast options, tasty frittatas, many bacon options, yummy potatoes, omg and the tarts/pastries in the front case thing....will blow your mind, get to go b/c you will have no room for them. Would recommend this place for coffee and a snack also.

    (4)

  • kevin c.

    Overall, this place is a good solid place for breakfast/brunch. The house potatoes were very good! Spinach frittata was good, but didn't stand out a whole lot. Service was very good. It is a 3star place and there is nothing wrong with that.

    (3)

  • Mihir K.

    Nice decor and we got there early so no wait. I liked the condiments already on the table so you don't have to ask for anything. We ordered the food and overall it was decent, I liked the cheese grits and the banana bread french toast (although calling it french toast is a definite stretch). It was good.. not great. The real downer was the mushroom, gruyere, and spinach fritatta. We ordered it with egg whites and it came back greasy - with oil oozing out of it the more we got into it. After a few bites, we couldn't take it any more and we told the waiter about it. He said he would let the chef know.... and thats it! He didn't offer to replace it with anything else though he clearly saw we had barely touched it. He didn't take it off the bill and then came back and said that since they were egg whites, the extra oil was necessary to "keep it together". Terrible service - flavorless food and really nothing more than fancy "gimmickry" to cover up a lack of execution. Try Over Easy on Damen - much better brunch place than this. Mihir the "Veggie" Food Critic veggienation.ning.com

    (1)

  • kristine c.

    We tried to give Bakin & Eggs another chance, but alas, they do not seemed to have fixed their service issues. Went in the day after Xmas to a half empty restaurant. Seated right away - yeah! - but 15 minutes had passed and no one even shot us a glance. Not wasting my morning AGAIN. oh, well. It had such potential too!

    (1)

  • F B.

    My 4 means good food and will be back for sure! I really like the biscuits with gravy and the waffles!

    (4)

  • Kara Z.

    Banana Bread French Toast!!! With a rum sauce! And....a flight of bacon. Fantastic. Cute space. I do agree with others about being very family friendly, but it didn't bother me. I also enjoyed watching several patrons walk in with their Starbucks coffee cups and being told they need to throw it away. Kudos to this place for taking a stand against patrons clearly lacking manners and common courtesy. Would you walk into a bar with your own vodka soda? Riiight...

    (4)

  • Jeff A.

    I thought long and hard, should I go with 4 or 5 stars and after careful deliberation, I realized 5 stars is where it is at! Bacon flight? 6 stars Not wine, not cheese, not bourbon, were talking bacon kidz! It was a bacon bangarang! From hot to sweet to smokey and all points in between, they got every bacon base covered! We had a bacon flight, from thick and juicy to crisp and melty, from sweet to hot, they had every style of bacon covered! My favorite yesterday was the cherry! We had some bacon waffle up in that mug and it was oh soo good! Not only a bacon essence through out but a big juicy rasher of bacon teetering atop the waffle brigade! 5 stars Fluffy sweet savory laden with protein and fatty flavor the cinnamon raisin egg sausage cheesy sandwich was off the hook; drizzled with syrup and propped up aside of cheesy potatoes that were on point for sure! We actually sampled the potatoes both ways and they were darn good either way the door swung! 4.5 stars The Intelligentsia coffee was smooth and wonderful as it always is! 4.5 stars Now I may be mentioning this near the end but it happened right up front! (You kidz who know me, know I have been eating my dessert up front for over a decade now, I never have to worry about not having room that way, also who knows if I will have a massive coronary or suffer a world ending cataclysm, either way I will happily have dessert in my kisser already!) --- We were starving something fierce when we waddled into Bakin' & Eggs, and as if the gods heard our collective growling stomachs they sat in front of us a scrumptious spread of glorious baked goods, of which we ordered many to prepare us for the impending brunch parade! Call it a smart pre-game move, decidedly unnecessary, but we are professionals so we compartmentalize and make room for it all! Loved the apricot danish, butter cream topped cupcake, passion fruit guava dark chocolate tart, and my favorite was the huge carrot cake cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting... I put the baked goods at a solid 4 stars... Jeff was our server, and he had a dry sense of humor and a wonderful approach to serving our needy foodie arses! he was on point for sure! 6 stars! The space is big and clean, I feel like they could even wedge more tables in the room if things get a lil crazy as the herds come a running toward Bakin' & Eggs! I will be back Bakin' it up again! 5 stars all the way!

    (5)

  • Mrs. E.

    Why did it take me so long to try you, Bakin' & Eggs? I've been looking at the Groupon in my purse for months and just cashed it in on Sunday. I can't believe that I didn't buy more groupons because this was such a great new place to add to our brunch list. I had the whole grain granola pancakes and a side of honey bacon - both were so delicious. The pancakes had a little bit of texture because of the granola and the berry compote was such a good complement, I asked for more. My husband had the southern comfort bowl, and he's not usually a breakfast guy but LOVED it. Oh and our waiter was attentive and super friendly! We will definitely be back to try more options on the menu.

    (4)

  • David L.

    Excellent banana bread French toast. Although I recommend ordering a side of a salty item (cheese grits -awesome) to counteract all the sweetness. My wife had the biscuit and gravy, but we felt the biscuits were a bit on the dry side. She also ordered two eggs sunny side up, and they were cooked perfectly. I do also agree with others that the place is very noisy. Can they put some materials up to dampen or absorb the noise? My ears began to get a static sound, like they get at loud sports bars, sporting events or concerts. You can still have a conversation with 1 other person, but stretching it to more than 3 people would make it a more onerous meal. Fair prices, and the Intelligentsia coffee is excellent.

    (3)

  • Sourma K.

    Great food, great service. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)

  • Charles B.

    My family and I had breakfast their while on vacation and we really enjoyed the food. After reading other reviews, I would have to agree about the service. The service isn't great and it isn't something to write home about. However, the food will leave a lasting impression. The notable items are the cheesy grits and the bacon waffle. I really enjoyed my breakfast and I would go there again.

    (4)

  • Marina M.

    One of my favorite neighborhood places to grab brunch. I love the atmosphere (although could be loud for some people) and the staff is nice. It's a popular place so it gets busy and there can be a bit of a wait. Great food (love the veggie frittata and the bread pudding french toast), coffee and tea.

    (4)

  • K. S J.

    I've been to Bakin and Eggs a few times since they first opened. I recently moved out of the area but had a groupon so came back to use it. Since they first opened up until now my experience has been basically the same..ehh. I went the other day, for the last time, and ordered the crosissant sandwhich with over easy eggs. They came back over hard. For a place with eggs in the name I expect them to make damn good eggs...they don't. The waiter, was was quite understanding, had them remake the meal but it took so long (and they were not all that busy) that I was full from eating potatoes and no longer wanted my sandwhich. Other cons...Very Loud even when they are only mildly busy, frittas lack flavor, bland coffee, slow food service, not a whole lot of selection on the menu, i.e. nothing really stands out. The bacon isn't bad, but it also isn't amazing. I've made better from a jimmy deans package. Pros: the wait staff has always been pleasant, the oatmeal is really good

    (2)

  • S P.

    Excellent, well priced brunch food! I love their twist on french toast and they have yummy veggie omelete options with unique vegetables. SO SO good!!

    (5)

  • Cam B.

    My first time at Bakin' & Eggs was just O.K. I had the breakfast burrito. The entire burrito was practically nothing but onions...what appeared to be an entire onion, actually. I picked through it and left a pile atop my plate. The rest of it tasted fairly good, but clearly someone wasn't paying attention, because everyone around me commented on the obnoxious amount of onion on my plate. Yhek. Somewhat overpriced considering what you get...or what I got. As far as environment goes, it's a nice establishment that is a modernized diner with "fancy" square plates, but there are children running around everywhere and getting food on the floor, which really downgrades the experience. Parents should keep their children under control if they are going to go out for a nice family breakfast. Overall, not awful, but there are better places for breakfast in the area.

    (2)

  • Roy A.

    I specifically went here from the bacon flight. I love bacon more than maybe anything else in the world. There were 5 long strips of bacon all of different flavors. Jalapeno, honey, mesquite, cherry smoked and maple. All were real solid and I can't really pick a favorite since they were all real good. I also got the Banana French Toast which is not my thing since I'm more of a bacon, sausage eggs type of person. But this french toast was pretty good. I must mention there was something floating around in my water but got a new one when I requested it. The guy at the table next to me was bitching about some spot on his silverware, but come on what do you expect from a dishwasher sometimes? Eh, the water and spots would not deter me to come back and get the bacon flight again.

    (4)

  • Carmille S.

    I cannot emphasize how much I love this place! The cinnamon raisin sandwich is delicious! The house potatoes are seasoned perfectly and the cheese grits will blow your mind! It is crowded on weekends so be prepared to wait at least 30-45 minutes, longer on Sunday. The place is kid friendly with kids-eat-free day on Thursday and kids are given a chalkboard and chalk for entertainment which is unique. If you're looking for unpretentious, delicious food this is the place for you!

    (5)

  • boddhisattva-in-waiting H.

    It wasnt baaaaaaad, but it wasnt really good.. I had the carmelized onion, blue cheese, balsamic frittata, my neice had the chicken sandwich. There were very few people there today at 1 pm, at first when we walked in, I wondered if they were about to close...but no. The iced coffee was excellent, but when I asked for a refill the server sheepishly told me that they would have to charge for it. Really? It was just coffee over ice, and at $2.50 a glass, I would have thought a refill would have been ok. When I asked for hot coffee then, he brought it and didnt charge me (thank you!). Now that I think of it, I should have just poured the coffee over my remaining ice. But this was a small thing. I had really been looking forward to lunch, the reviews sounded good, I had my Groupon coupon :), and I love breakfast. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The frittata was excellent - fresh, tasty - but the sausage and potatoes tasted like they had been sitting around for way too long - especially the potatoes. They were cold, rubbery - ick. And I love potatoes with breakfast so that was a real disappointment. Maybe this was just an off day....

    (2)

  • A. D.

    I was so excited to try this restaurant because of the much raved about bacon flight......very disappointing!!! Silverware was dirty! Refills on the coffee were slow (had to flag someone down). Potatoes were cold! Our waiter didn't bother to ask what meat my friend would have with her order of eggs and decided to bring her bacon even though we had ordered the bacon flight! Why would she want bacon if she was already getting bacon with her eggs??? How can a place called Bakin' and EGGS mess up eggs??!! My scrambled eggs were tasteless! My friend ordered poached eggs but was told poached eggs are not served! WHAT?! After the disappointing breakfast we wanted to try one of the baked goods (they looked yummy!) but our waiter immediately handed us our check. When we told him we wanted to order something sweet he said that we could order at the counter and it would be brought to the table...... we ordered and it never came! I told the waiter to bring the check and to forget about the sweets that were never brought to the table...he offered no apology. When we finally got the check a grapefruit juice was listed (not ordered) the waiter said "oh I thought I saw a grapefruit juice on the table." Please spend less time folding the check into tiny triangles and pinning them with a clothes pin and focus on service and making good EGGS!!!!

    (1)

  • Jeannine H.

    okay I love nothing more than a good brunch spot, so since I had heard some good things about this spot and since I had a day off I thought I would give it a try. It was JUST okay The pancakes that I had were overly dry and had an odd texture. I also tried the bacon flight which sounded like a good idea but mostly was a salty, greasy mess. The coffee was good though. Another plus they did have very attentive service and nice space and atosmophere With a city full of excellent brunch spots you might want pass this one up

    (3)

  • Leigh K.

    Bakin' & Eggs is oh so tasty and such a bargain. I went here on my day off today with Kris W. (now Kris S.). We got two entrees and split them; breakfast burrito minus the bacon and the cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwich. Both were equally awesome. The entrees were reasonably priced at $8 apiece including a side of either house potatoes or grits. We both had grits and they were awesome. The space is sprawling and beautiful. I can't think of another breakfast joint with such a large space. I will definitely come back with the boo so he can have a fresh plate of the bacon flight (he got Kris' leftovers). :)

    (5)

  • Darla B.

    This is one of my favorite breakfast joints. Sure, it's often crowded on the weekends but no where near the mess of humanity that's at Bongo Room. They also have a sizeable waiting area where you can sip on coffee, so maybe that's why it doesn't feel as painful. The bread pudding french toast is positively sinful and the b-fast burrito is delicious, although they could definitely step up the portion of avocado green salsa. I find their potatoes over-seasoned/salted, but maybe that's just my preference in this department. Quality (and strong, thanks) coffee and tasty pastries too -- this place stays on my go-to list!

    (4)

  • rebecca g.

    It pains me to write this...given that my first experience was so stellar! But my second brunch here was so unfortunate that I can't let it slide. I hope it was just a case of ordering the wrong thing and random negative coincidences! On a positive note, we didn't have to wait long to be seated, and our server was amicable. Unfortunately, he neglected us for the rest of our meal...understandable, given the crowd, but it stood out because he was paying a lot of attention to the larger party of loud Trixies next to us. None of this bothered me as much as the food though, which was a disaster. I optimistically ordered the Asparagus & Shallot Frittata with Chive & Jalapeno Cream Sauce, assuming it would at least be worth $11 (the higher end of their menu). However, not only was the asparagus paltry and tough (I should've known better, given the season), the onions seemed to be scallions, not shallots (this is not just foodie snobbery...because they taste ENTIRELY different). Not to mention the fact that it was bland, unseasoned, and more like an omelette. I was entirely unimpressed with the sauce, which, contrary to my expectations, was more like a tangy, sour cream/ tartar sauce. The flavors did not work together at all and the dish resembled diet food. And now the saddest part of all...my side of cheese grits. Not only were they watery beyond belief, there was a gross aftertaste--something citrusy-sweet that made me wonder if someone had spilled OJ in the pot. Though I was starving, I had to stop eating them because they were making me nauseous. This may be one of the few times I have left over half of my meal and not felt guilty about wasting food. What a disappointment! I really hope this was just an off-day, or maybe they are playing around with their menu...because based on this encounter, I'm hesitant to go back.

    (2)

  • Dan K.

    LOVE this place! Their bacon waffles are really, really good! I had that, along with a side of potatoes - which were excellent as well. We were there on a Saturday, so there was a short wait... which was fine, and expected. We stood and waited by the front counter, where there are tons of delicious looking little treats. I wound up buying a peanut butter brownie to eat later. And oh did I eat it... really good! Waiter was friendly and funny, service was quick, cost was surprisingly low and the food was unbelievably good... I wish I lived closer!

    (5)

  • Adrienne C.

    I love this place! I almost considered giving a bad review, to keep the wait from getting too long on the weekends, but thought better of it. The prices are good, there is a fair amount of seating and the menu will likely satisfy the most capricious of eaters. I've been twice now, with other people so I've had the opportunity to try quite a few things. The flight of bacon is a must for the table. The jalapeno bacon was pretty good, as was the mesquite. In addition, I would highly recommend the cinnamon raisin sandwich (which I believe has egg, chicken apple sausage and some kind of cheese) or the banana bread french toast. Those are my favorites thus far - although I've also had the bacon waffle (stellar if you are looking for savory and sweet) and two of the three frittatas. One had goat cheese, carmelized onions, and balsamic. The other was also good, all I can remember is that it contained bacon. Oh, and they have Intelligentsia coffee, which is damn good.

    (5)

  • Thee T.

    Walked in and was impressed. This place looked well-designed, with interesting decor. From the use of open space, to the color scheme; down to the converted church pews and stylistic water pitchers - this place looked like it had so much potential for a new business.... We were seated immediately and were promptly ignored for a full 8 minutes. Now 8 minutes doesn't seem like a long time, until you are waiting for someone to acknowledge that you are even there. There were three employees at the front desk who were well-within our sight range, but they were completely engrossed in conversation and unaware of their surroundings. When our server finally made it to the table, a half-hearted 'sorry' was followed by a 'are you ready to order'. Since the silverware was filthy, we asked for new setups. We noticed that the setups around us were also dirty. so ours wasn't an isolated case. In fact, the table behind us asked for clean silverware and the table next to us asked for clean water as there were 'items floating around' in theirs. We got new silverware, and water, and our order was taken. The Intelligentsia they served (mocha and cappuccino) were delicious, but upon receiving them (later than we thought they should be served), they were lukewarm at best. The two entrees we ordered were delicious, but the potatoes that came with one of the orders were supposed to have cheese on them. There wasn't any cheese on them. Since the server didn't come back for a full seventeen minutes after he delivered the food; he couldn't have possibly known that the kitchen made the potatoes wrong (the ticket clearly read cheese potatoes). Upon his return after a long absence, he asked how everything was as he dropped the check. This, in my mind, is a server's clear indication that they feel they are done with their table and aren't interested in any other exchanges. The best part of the time we spent there was when I went to pay the bill. The man behind the counter was friendly, courteous, and genuine. It's a shame that the rest of the staff seemed clueless or completely mentally checked out. I'm in the restaurant business. I work at a high-volume restaurant with a very well-known company. I know this particular location is new (Thanksgiving 2009?), but I feel they can improve greatly in a few areas: 1.) Host. They have to actually be a 'host'. They should give a smile and a welcome to everyone who comes in. Restaurants need to actually feel like they appreciate the business. The trio at the front seemed preoccupied and unaware of their surroundings. 2.) Servers. Servers should get to each and every table with at least a verbal greeting within 30 seconds of a table being seated. Just a simple 'hello, I'll be right with you' is enough to reassure the guest that they have indeed been noticed and they are going to be taken care of. Our server took forever to get to our table, then completely ignored us throughout our entire meal. Unacceptable. The argument that we should have told someone else that our potatoes were incorrect might be brought up, but it's the server's job to notice if the food is incorrect if they are the one's taking the food out to the table who's order they personally took. Places like this are now a dime-a-dozen. Small, one-page menu with 12-16 items on it, supposedly a step up from chain restaurants, yet cheaper than 5-Star established giants. The idea is to get some form of unknown gourmet chef's creations at a fair price. The problem is most of these places are staffed with people who are too focused on how 'alternative' they look/act and not focused on doing the job they were hired to do: customer service. With a week's crash-course in taking care of the guest, this place could flourish. People will come for the good food, but if the service isn't up to par - there are too many other places who are bending over backwards to get people in the seats. With technology what it is now (searching for restaurants is now easier than ever on any cell-phone), people will not only look elsewhere, but find another place in seconds.

    (2)

  • Kris R.

    i'm a little concerned about giving this place 4 stars after reading a review by a fellow yelper, who said their b-fast bowl isn't on the menu anymore. *open Firefox, www period bacon delete bakinandeggschicago period com, click menu, click breakfast menu. close window. click weekend brunch menu. no breakfast bowl???????* double - you - tee - eff! what i was GOING to say was, "oh, they're b-fast bowl is the bomb.com , like, real similar to a diner stack from merry ann's at u of i, mmmmm yum!" so nevermind. ummmm. oh, their two eggs your way is really good. i like it when i can customize my eggs. their house potatoes are REALLY delish. w/ CHEESE. not to be mistaken w/ cheese sauce. like sprinkled grated parm. biscuits and gravy are awesome.org . i really like the decor. it's kinda country (not hick), homey, w/ a modern twist. their benches are old church benches (which IS cool) but still has crosses on it (which IS kinda weird). i guess you can't really saw the cross off. the smaller party you have, the quicker you'll get in. it's a pretty large, open place. if you're solo or have 1 persons with you, hopefully you can just grab seats at the bar. i do think they could rearrange to fit more tables in. or put a giant cross in the middle of the room. just kidding.

    (4)

  • Kelly F.

    I met a friend here for lunch/brunch. We both had fritattas... they were delicious. The portions were very generous. They serve intelligensia coffee... which is my 3rd favorite coffee. Service was decent. Atmosphere is refreshing and open. Dessert counter looks amazing and plan to try something on my next visit. It's baby friendly too.

    (4)

  • jessica m.

    i. love. bakin and eggs. but really... any place that touts a BACON FLIGHT on their menu is tops in my book. so glad they opened up near my house. i've been twice so far and both times have been wonderful. it's a super cozy place that makes me want to stay there all day. the waitstaff aren't pretentious and they're very baby/kid friendly. the food? delicious and inventive. the coffee? intelligentsia. and don't dare to overlook the pastry case on your way out. the pain au chocolate is incredible.

    (4)

  • Twiddle N.

    I LOVE this place. I think breakfast is pretty much the greatest thing ever, and so when I find a place that cherishes the breakfast plates it puts out as much as I cherish eating it...it's like a match made in heaven! The wait is often obscene on weekends (hence the dropped star), but it offers you coffee while you wait! And they serve grits (with cheese!). Their sweets and savories are both delightful- I've had their breakfast sandwiches, omelets, and frittatas. I've also sampled some banana bread pancakes with these drool-inducing sauces. Worth the wait times. Definitely.

    (4)

  • Callie A.

    Loved this place!! I've been to Lovely before and really like their food and decor, so when I saw a Groupon for Bakin and Eggs, I got it! I went on a Saturday at 10:30 am and got seated right away! (maybe because it was a beautiful summer day out???). Anyway, I had the real-food version of a McGriddle: the egg sandwich on cinnamon raisin bread with chicken-apple sausage and cheddar topped with maple syrup. YUM! Our server was super super nice too. Definitely going back!

    (5)

  • Netta S.

    Nice decor good wait staff. The wait for Sunday brunch was about 30 minutes. Coffee by intelligentsia. Strong and rich. I had soft scrambled eggs, jalapeno bacon, cheese grits whole grain toast , blood orange green tea. The eggs were perfect, tea delicious, bacon nicely spiced. The grits were a good consistency but had an unpleasant tang. This may purely an acquired taste or a cultural difference. I am not sure. The chef when asked , said it was a mix of three cheeses; cheddar Parmesan and blue. I often prepare cheese grits at home. The cheese blends I use include cheddar Parmesan mozzarella, queso blanco Parmesan and fontina. The twang of the blue could impart the sensation of spoilage to some palates. Why do I spend so much time on the grits, southern born, raised with a culture that eats grits regularly or a regular user of grits would find their meal lacking " the love " with this flavor issue.

    (3)

  • Jeff R.

    I'm not usually a brunch person, but finding good spots close to home is always a bonus and this fits the bill. They present a simple menu with unique choices that taste good and doesn't break the bank. I was also surprised by the size of the place, as well as the decor, which is simple single color walls with wood chairs and tables all around. In order to justify leaving my house and paying for breakfast food, there needs to be something unique or special on the menu that I could or would not normally prepare easily. They accomplish this goal by presenting interesting combinations of usually straightforward ingredients to create a dish. The two we sampled were the cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwich ($8) and banana bread french toast ($9). I think I out-ordered this round with the cinnamon raisin sandwich. The sandwich is chicken apple sausage, eggs any style, cheese and of course cinnamon raisin toast. Since I love each ingredient separately, I wasn't surprised to enjoy them all together in a combination I would not think to make. The sandwich is served with a side of maple syrup, which might seem odd at first, but having taken a bite without the syrup, I can advise to eat the dish as the chef envision. The sugar in the syrup makes the sandwich come together because the other pieces are relatively bland on their own. The other tricky part is actually deciding how to eat the thing. I wouldn't recommend picking it up with two hands but it could be fun to try. There is a side of with heavily season breakfast potatoes (I say heavy because it was good, but by the end you've had enough) or you can choose cheese grits or cheesy potatoes. I enjoyed my plate, and would suggest or reorder again, but if I find myself back there I will explore something else.

    (3)

  • M C.

    I went here with 4 girlfriends last weekend. We got a table pretty quickly, the name is cute and the coffee was good. The menu didn't have much on it but the options seemed good. The server was really nice but the food was sloooooowwwww coming out. I had the carmelized onion frittata and it was aight. I love cheese grits normally, and I was looking forward to them but again, they were just...aight. I put lots of tobasco on everything and then it tasted better. I think I'd try pancakes or a breakfast burrito if I went back again.

    (2)

  • Kristin B.

    I went to Bakin' & Eggs this morning after wanting to go for months. There's always a super long line whenever I pass by, so I figured that early on Easter morning was a good time, since most people would probably be in church. I was right! I got seated right away and got coffee right away. But the same complaint that everyone else seems to have about the servers was also true for me. Absolutely no recommendations, information about the menu or even concept of the place. We were also given the check halfway into breakfast without even being asked if we wanted anything else (which we did). The food was my other complaint. You know, the reason people go there. It was very bland. I got the granola pancakes, which just consisted of granola on the top (I thought it'd be baked into the pancakes at least). It just clumped up when I put syrup on it. The berry compote it came with was awesome, but there wasn't enough. It didn't even cover one out of the three pancakes it came with. My boyfriend got the biscuits and gravy, which he loves, but the taste was so bland that he only ate half. And before he even finished with the half that he ate, the server had given us our check. I'm glad we didn't have to wait, the hostess was awesome, but the wait staff is less than thrilling, as is the food. Definitely not worth waiting to eat there. My suggestions to Bakin' & Eggs: retrain the wait staff on what makes an enjoyable experience for customers, and use more flavor in your cooking. Let me know when that happens and I'll be willing to give it another shot.

    (2)

  • Maura S.

    Good atmosphere, good food, good service. We had a short wait on a Sunday morning, but that is to be expected at any good brunch spot in Chicago.... There is a nice sized waiting area where you can wait sip your coffee. I had the croissant/egg/ham sandwich and it was deliciously simple. I couldn't resist the baked goods at the front counter.... I had to grab a cupcake on the way out and was not disappointed :)

    (5)

  • Mike K.

    after an interesting night out with the dream team i had breakfast here with a frie3nd and some nice ladies we met the night before...not like that. well there was asleepover, but not like that...its winter kids. it gets cold, you have afterbars....why do i need to explain any of this to you. sometimes you just need to cuddle. there's nothing wrong with being the little spoon! i mean, spending you life as big spoon occassionally...you know what, nevermind. thats not the point. the point is bacon. a well needed source of substance, nutrition. that and nonstop coffee....oh thank you kind server. we fested on bacon coffee eggs and potatoes...not even sure if i even ordered a mean on the menu, but whatever...all damn tasty! and we didnt have to wait at all to be waited on, which is perfect for a sunday. all in all the dream team left happy and sleepy, despite the 17 cups of coffee the table seemed to consume. definitely worth another trip.

    (4)

  • Michael H.

    How did I not know about this place? I freakin' LOVE breakfast food, so as soon as I found out about this place I decided to give it a try. Overall, it was good, just not great. I'm torn, because the baked goods/pastries were amazing and 5-star worthy, but the food itself was just OK. So I'll give it 4 stars. I ordered the asparagus frittata, and my friend and I split a biscuit and gravy... The frittata was just ok, it was bland and there really wasn't a lot of the fillings that were part of it. It also was topped with what was described as a "chive cream sauce" which sounded amazing, but it was more like a yogurt/sour cream sauce. Very thin, served cold... to me it really just did not mix well with cooked eggs at all. The jalapeno bacon was delicious, smoky, and actually a little bit spicy. The potatoes were good too, as was the incredible biscuit and gravy (we split one biscuit just to try it, kind of a breakfast food "gauge" if you will). It was a rosemary biscuit and it was good. Not served as warm as I'd like but still good. The coffee was solid. Last but not least was the toast. Nothing special, but it was served with blueberry jam that was to die for. Seriously, it was GOOD. I might have to go back to buy some. So overall the food was good, but the main part of the meal (the frittata) was a let down. The ambiance is kind of weird too... I went when it wasn't very busy, but I could see it getting really loud and crowded, like some people have mentioned, as the seating is all very close together. I can only handle so much Lakeview/Lincoln Park clientele in one sitting! But it really wasn't that bad, and I will most likely return the next time I'm craving some breakfast food and amazing blueberry jam...

    (4)

  • Maria G.

    Oh, how much I love going out for breakfast on the weekends! I had been in search of a weekend breakfast joint and ran into Bakin' and Eggs. The food here is fresh and delicious. There is definitely a wait, but if you're into coffee, then you will be satiated by the the self-serve that is available. Though not complimentary, the fact that they support a local coffee purveyor (Intelligentsia) says a lot about this place. It can get noisy and you are pretty close to your next table neighbors, but seems to be a Chicago thing. I have found this in every place that I have gone to have breakfast. All in all, I will return frequently!

    (4)

  • Nathan K.

    Yummy pastries, awesome potatoes, great pancakes. What else is there to say?

    (5)

  • Melissa E.

    Had lunch here today and it was delish. I had the tuna melt (tuna is made with olive oil, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, capers and red onion) and my dining partner had the chicken pesto sandwich. The potato salad is really good with a very bacony flavor. Mondays and Fridays all pastries and baked goods are 1/2 off so we also got a carrot cake cupcake and chocolate pecan pie. Heaven. Can't wait to try breakfast/brunch!

    (4)

  • Leah C.

    one of the bigger, more spacious [true] brunch spots in the city... saturday morning and no wait! yay! right away, i'm drawn to the bakery case and decided that a takeway of a cupcake or 2 was a must! blood orange green tea sounded fabulous on paper but tasted plain jane to me. my spinach/mushroom egg white frittata was greasy, tasteless and very skimpy on the spin/shrooms. i really enjoyed the cheese grits, however. the fruit seemed days old, swimming in its juices. my husband really enjoyed his breakfast burrito though. seemed to be the only highlight. as i promised myself, we carried out a vanilla and a carrot cupcake. the vanilla was good but very similar to that from jewel, dominick's and the like. i do say good though because i actually like grocery store cupcakes! but, i don't like paying bakery prices for grocery store cupcakes... stay away from the carrot cupcake - dry and crumbly. if someone was looking for a "charming" brunch spot in the 'hood, i'd suggest this place in hopes that they would find other good menu items. i probably won't be back.

    (3)

  • Samantha R.

    Very tasty brunch, but come prepared to wait on a weekend. It's great that they have benches and coffee for before you get a table, but seems like there's empty space that could have additional tables- must be a capacity thing. The safety pins and kitschy feel is fun, but I might grab one of their takeout pastries from the bakery instead of wait next time.

    (3)

  • Michelle D.

    Awesome blueberry muffin. Looking forward to going back and having a sit-down meal.

    (4)

  • A. A.

    Hooray for Bakin' & Eggs!! This is one of my girlfriend and I's regular spots for breakfast, when we have time to get a good breakfast. Great food, the cheese grits rule, the potatoes are good, and I love the breakfast sandwiches. Plus, well made Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso.

    (4)

  • Sassy I.

    I just tried Bakin and Eggs for a 4th time and it was wonderful, so I'm updating my review. A friend of mine and I shared and had the pumpkin pecan pancakes. I have to say these were the best pumpkin pancakes I have ever had! We also had the caramilzed onion blue cheese omlette. Very tastey. Our server was much better this time and I've always just loved the decor. Thanks for working out the kinkds Bakin and Eggs, I'm a big fan!

    (4)

  • Carrie M.

    Finally a great brunch place in West Lakeview. The decor, the baked goods, the bacon flight, and all of the savory treats. I loved everything about it. The wait was reasonable, the service was great, and we had an amazing waiter too.

    (5)

  • caroline e.

    This place is huge! And really adorable. I loved that I only waited about 5 minutes on a Saturday morning. And they had space to wait inside. A big plus in January. I tried one of the breakfast sandwiches. It was good, but not great. It was actually almost too big, making it hard to eat.The cheese grits were delish. Possibly even better than the ones at Wishbone. Wasn't sure that was possible. Skipped my usual decaf (might have been a little dehydrated on this particular morning...see my review of Clutch for more information). The OJ was great though...and they give you a serious sized glass of it, not a wimpy little shot glass like a lot of places do. Bakin & Eggs is A-OK for sure!

    (3)

  • Josh B.

    First off, you should ignore any early reviews, this place is egg-cellent. Everyone raves about the bacon, which I admit I did not have. That being said this place was great. We were greeted by a really friendly hostess and the sever appeared right away. We had our 15 month old son with us, they were helpful and accommodating. I had the cinnamon raisin sandwich, very tasty and my wife had the spinach fritta. Everything came out fast and hot. The best part was that we got to go home with a few Lovely cupcakes for later. Two things to note: 1) We went at 8:30 am so the place was pretty much empty 2) We ordered my son a plain pancake. It was just ok, he inhaled it, but I am a bit of pancake snob. It was not very sweet. We for sure will be going back. Any place that is kid friendly and has good food and service is a plus in my book.

    (4)

  • johnny b.

    Solid would go back. Bacon flight all tasted basically the same though. Southern comfort bowl was really good.

    (3)

  • P K.

    One of my favorite breakfast places in the city because the food is consistently so good (but go on a weekday or get there when they open on the weekends if you don't want the minimum 45 minute wait). We went there today and ordered my two favorite menu items: the chilaquiles (the best in the city) and the BLT w sunny side up egg w cheesy grits (super yum)! The Gibralter is great (Espresso and steamed milk). The decor is bright, open and airy while still having that quaint feeling. The only downside is the wait, you either have to get there at 8am when they open or 2:30pm (right before they close) to not wait 45 min to an hour on the weekends. My only complaint is that if they are going to close the doors at 3pm, they should keep the kitchen open until 3:30pm. We had Hollis as our waitress, and she was amazing. We have been there so many times before when the waitstaff was subpar (which inievitably was why it's been so long since we have been there this time around). Customer service is so key in getting return customers, but today the staff knocked it out of the park (from the manager, waitress and busboy)!

    (4)

  • Jessica J.

    I wanted to love this place after reading about it in Tasting Table. I mean, how can you go wrong with a bacon flight?! Well you can when it's a heaping pile of greasy bacon on a plate with no discernible differences in taste. I waited three hours (literally) for an egg sandwich and bacon flight because the kitchen was so backed up. They made up for it with a half priced meal, comped muffins (delish) and great tea. I'll give it another try in a few months after they've hopefully worked out the kinks.

    (3)

  • Das T.

    Although I thought the biscuits were a bit hard, everything else was absolutely delicious. Gravy...wow! Rosemary biscuits...yum! Eggs were cooked perfectly. Coffee was awesome too... Really, my only complaint was that it was very loud and we had a hard time hearing our server. Will definitely go back!!

    (4)

  • Denise O.

    I took a chance on taking my family here for Easter Brunch and it was a hit!! We called for a reservation and they were able to accommodate our family at the last minute. They brought the 'little one' a chalk board and chalk to entertain herself until her breakfast was served. They were good about filling my coffee cup before it was empty, It was very loud which might be better if they put some sound panels up. I am looking forward to visiting again to try the other items on the menu!

    (5)

  • lovesmyanimals l.

    That is right, I am a fan. If you are looking to rush through brunch, this is not your place. You will have to wait, but probably no more than 30-40 minutes. So sit, relax, have a cup of coffee or tea and chill before breakfast. The wait will be worth it. The menu will appease towards all walks of life. Love Meat, Try the bacon flight... AMAZING. Vegetarian, no worries there are options for you as well (fruit/breakfast potatoes/bakery goods). I opted for the lovely french toast and it was more of a dessert than breakfast, which was exactly what i was looking for. My brunch date had the bacon flight, with eggs/toast and potatoes. Very happy with his choice. Service is attentive and once you are seated you will order and get your piece of heaven very shortly afterwards.

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    This is one of my honey's favorite places to go for brunch, and it's pretty damn good. Very convenient parking on Lincoln and usually not much of a line when we arrive for brunch, when does tend to be on the earlier side of things. I tend to find myself scouring the menu for something I might like - I don't have the easiest time finding something that seems appealing at this place, but usually when the plate of food arrives, it's pretty good. I definitely dig the flight of bacon. I think the cheese grits are the best in the city. A nice ambience, even if we do keep getting the same, awkward waiter every time we're there! :) xo

    (4)

  • Daniel S.

    Everything about this place was awesome, including what brought us here: Saturday night, the a friend and I were on a shuttle back from Horseshoe Casino after basking in the glorious vocals of Patti LaBelle. He struck up a conversation with the folks behind us, and it turned out, one of them owned Bakin' and Eggs and invited us to brunch the next day! (It pays to be friendly - you never know who you'll meet!) First impression on walking in was the large size of the space, the uncomplicated loft-chic decor, and the generous amount of elbow room around the tables. They could have easily crammed in many more seats, but the fact that they've left some breathing room suggests they prioritize quality over customer volume - something that was evident in both excellent service and delicious food. At the owner's reco, I had a frittata with bacon, bleu cheese, carmelized onions, and balsamic reduction - very tasty. Came with toast, more meat (I chose the chicken apple sausage), and cheese grits (potatoes also an option). Extremely ample portion - I couldn't finish! My friend had the Southern Comfort bowl - biscuits and gravy, potatoes, eggs, cheese, all in one bowl. Again, huge portion (I struggled to finish his leftovers for dinner). We also split the bacon flight - highly recommended. And, since we were guests of the owner, she sent over a half-order of the Bread Pudding French Toast - obscenely good, though I thought of it as a dessert and couldn't have imagined eating an entire portion of it for my meal. I'm slightly biased because we were getting a little VIP service with our meal, but every other guest at the restaurant (which was full at 2p on a Sunday) seemed extremely satisfied with the service and the food. And people were dropping in off the street to take advantage of the coffee counter, complete with beautiful pastries to-go! I only wish this place had been there when I was living up the street (I would've been there all the time), but we'll definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Jamie B.

    I had a hard time deciding between 3 and 4 stars (so let's call it 3.5). The food and service was good, but not as good as some of my favorite breakfast places. I went on a Sunday morning (probably around 8:45) and we were seated right away. By 9 the place was full and the amount of people waiting just kepy growing, so I would recommend getting there before 9 if you're impatient like me and don't want to wait for a table. Our server was very nice and attentive, and brought us a whole pitcher of water to keep at our table which always scores points with me. I shared the chilaquiles, cheese grits, and an apple pecan muffin with my husband and we thought they were all very good. I was skeptical about the cheese grits, but they ended up being my favorite part of the meal. The chilaquiles were different than what I was expecting (I was thinking we would get a stack of tortillas and then you put the eggs, salsa and sour cream in the tortillas), but it was a bunch of corn tortillas cut up and doused in a green salsa type sauce and with the eggs on the side. Nonetheless it had great flavor and was definitely enough to share amongst two people. I left feeling very full and satisfied. Some of the sweet breakfast items sounded delicious, so I will definitely be coming back at some point to try those out.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    Next to this absurd obsession with cupcakes, Chicago breakfast is getting very trendy. I liked the bacon flight quite a bit. 5 pieces of bacon with different flavors. It'd be nice to be able to say if you like crispy or softer bacon if you're dropping $7 for 5 pieces. I forget what I ordered, chile-somethings. Tip: It tastes way better than it looks. Not quite an entre from 'The Matrix' but it comes out as messy hash. The spice level on it was great and I did actually find their peanut butter cookie very good. Would I return? sure. Am I in a rush? Not really.

    (3)

  • Jerry B.

    5 stars for having a bacon flight. Asparagus and spinach fritattas were perfect. Banana pecan French toast was excellent as were the grits. Everything else on menu sounds great, Service was fast and friendly. Like the church pews for seating. Lots of seating and really nice atmosphere. Definitely would return.

    (5)

  • Maram K.

    My fiance and I have started a new "trend" (one we only follow). We wake up EARLY, like rooster is hitting the snooze early. And we go to breakfast spot that is usually super crowded during weekends and peak hours. One stop was Bakin' and Eggs. We got seated immediately and were tended to with very good coffee. Menu is small and concise. Fiance ordered some kinda sweet something, they call it the Granola Pancakes. They were delicious (I always eat his food first. It keeps the relationship interesting). Not too sweet and not to "earthy" like a lot of whole grain stuff usually is. I had the SLT (salmon breakfast sandwich). It was very filling and I only ate half. Could have used more salmon. It was just a sliver on it but it was still delicious. Cheese grits that came on the side were yummy. Only downside is A LOT of people with their strollers come in here. I can't really dock this place points for that, I guess people with spawn enjoy it too :-) 1-star loss is for the need for more salmon. PLEASE!!!

    (4)

  • Andy M.

    My Breakfast at Bacon and Eggs reminded me of the old Quarterflash song from the 80's "Harden my Heart". Or at least harden my arteries. We had a heart stopping good time on our visit to Bakin & Eggs. I was bit disturbed when the hostess told me that there would be a 25 minute wait, but they offered us enough coffee to wake the dead. The Java made the wait a bit more bearable. But I still felt like a puppy waiting for table scraps as I saw the servers walking by with Eggs, Bacon and Fried Taters. The menu is quite eclectic. But to my stomachs delight the menu offered a flight of bacon. Talk about a Rosie O'Donnell wet dream. Our flight included differently prepared Bacon such as Smoked Hickory, Jalapeno and Mesquite. They were all delicious. For the Entree I went with the Breakfast Burrito. I don't think my ticker could have taken anymore meat. It was filled with Guacamole, eggs and potato's. The side of taters were quite good as well. The bottom line is if you are going to visit Bakin & Eggs on a weekend, you should get there early. The wait was well worth it. The food was tasty and the service was wonderful.

    (4)

  • E S.

    It definitely is okay. Pros: I didn't have to wait for a table at 9am on a Saturday. I was seated as soon as I arrived. Cons: I ordered the chilaquiles and the flight of bacon. I ordered the flight of bacon, after seeing the great reviews on yelp. The food was cold. The chilaquiles tasted good, but it was cold. And the flight of bacon was really not all that special. I doubt I'll be going back.

    (3)

  • Michael K.

    you get what you get, menu is decent and it is a healthy alternative for breakfast. Also, the staff was courteous and capable.

    (3)

  • Carolynne M.

    OK so I have two words for you: Bacon Flight. YES! Who needs a wine flight when you can get a FLIGHT of frickin BACON. And not just any bacon, but heavenly, thick cut Maple Pepper, Jalapeno, Mesquite smoked, Cherrywood smoked...oh my, my there just might be a god after all? This of course was just the highlight of my experience at Bakin' & Eggs...wonderful coffee, incredibly polite and nice staff, homemade raspberry jam so good I ate it straight out of the little cup. We were there at the busiest time on Sunday, and aside from a couple of incidents with naughty loud children, the experience was overall a completely positive one. Interior is adorable too, with exposed brick, aqua blue and mocha colours mixed with church pews and metal chairs. There is a devilish pastry case at the front too...so beware! I managed to physically restrain myself (thank god..I have a wedding dress to get into!) but believe me when I say the Most Gorgeous cupcakes, pain de chocolat, espresso chocolate tarts, sugar cookies....*groan*. This is a place you are going to want to return to - not just because you will dream about those pastries and eventually will have to satisfy that sweet tooth, but for the best reason of all - Bacon Flight!

    (4)

  • Hope K.

    Came in for a late brunch on a Friday afternoon. I wasn't too hungry so I got something light and still had left overs because I had to save room for dessert! 2 eggs+2 pieces of chicken apple sausage+potatoes+toast The chicken apple sausages were delightful with a combination of sweet, savory, and a little bit of spice! The soft butter and raspberry preserve that was served on the side for the toast was really yummy! My friend ordered the breakfast burrito with cheese grits. The grits were really cheesy and creamy! He also had the Bakin'&Eggs blend Intelligentsia coffee. (bottomless) One thing that confused me was that although it says that they have single origin&seasonal Intelligentsia coffees, apparently our server wasn't aware and then came back and told me that they only had their house blend. Our server was nice and pleasant, and so was the young lady that was working behind the pastry counter that sat us! She was really helpful in suggesting some of their pastries. I wanted to take advantage of their 50% off pastry day. 1)chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting Very moist, dark chocolate, not too sweet cake with very light, fluffy, creamy, almost custard like frosting was unique and a bit different from the traditional frosting topping that I've had before. 2)Blueberry Almondine Almost looks like a tart but made with almond flour and almond paste with bits of sweet blueberries. I brought it home and shared with my dad after dinner with a cup of coffee and it paired really well together. My dad really enjoyed it! They don't bake the pastries at the actual location because the owners of Bakin'&Eggs own the Lovely: A Bake Shop. Everything is delivered from Lovely: A Bake Shop. I will definitely be back again another time and try their other breakfast/brunch items and some other delicious pastries!

    (4)

  • Jonah B.

    Great brunch

    (5)

  • Sarah Z.

    I just held a Bridal Shower Brunch at Bakin' & Eggs over the weekend and it was such a wonderful celebration! This is due to the warm and friendly owners Bob & Gina, as well as their attentive and helpful staff including Christen and Cody! Everyone went above and beyond to ensure that our guests had a great time and were well taken care of! This is a terrific restaurant for a unforgettable breakfast, and let's not forget dessert :) I highly recommend checking out Bakin' & Eggs for special occasions and anytime you want incredible food and service in a fun and lively setting! The food is delicious and the star of the show! Whether craving sweet or savory, I have yet to try something on the menu that I didn't love. From the Lovely French Toast and Triple Berry Pancakes, to the Caprese Frittata and Cheese Grits...in a word...AMAZING!!! My brother, the groom, really enjoyed the Bacon Flight, with 5 flavors of crispy goodness; and the bride-to-be said it is her new favorite place for breakfast! It's a good idea to go with a group so everyone can order something different from the menu and share; it's easier than trying to make up your mind considering all of the delightful options! And don't forget the pastry case with a yummy assortment of treats from the Lovely bake shop! We had several flavors of mini cupcakes which were the perfect sweet bite to finish the meal (the lemon was the crowd favorite)! For our event, their cake decorator made beautiful and tasty hand-painted sugar cookies that were personalized with the bride & groom's names and wedding date, so our guests would have a special gift to take home :) Talk about an outstanding, one of a kind experience...THANK YOU, Bakin' & Eggs!!!

    (5)

  • Mai T.

    After visiting the Kid's Fest this past weekend (which was interesting), a family member and our kids strolled the streets of Chicago and were in search of an eatery. Since we were at the Kid's Fest, we didn't want to do any sit-down place that was going to take forever, nor will the food be too heavy for our belly's. We came across Bakin' & Eggs merely because of a sidewalk sign they had right outside the front door. Upon entering, I noticed that it was a quaint little cafe almost. I ordered my first Fritatas with spinach and cheese because my daughter loves spinach and I always have to get something as a back up in case she wasn't please with her dish. She got the pancakes in the shape of Mickey Mouse's head! She was psyched and they used whipped cream in place of the eyes and smile. Thought the fruit dish that was served to the side was merely 6 cubes from a "fruit in a cup", we still enjoyed our first experience there. When we grabbed our utensils, we noticed the had a bit of a "rusty" look to it. They definitely need to shine their silver. My daughter says "Mommy, my spoon is dirty" and she is anti-dirty! After I assured her that they were fine to use, she was still using them in hesitation. I had 2 wonderful cups of coffee to go along with my meal. Our service treatment was alright. I could barely understand our waitress as she had a strong accent (and my hearing is bad too) so it was a lost cause for me. Good thing I had a family member who was more attentive than I was. The space there was very open. We don't have rowdy kids but they were able to walk around freely without bumping into other tables or kids. It was a nice spot to have a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I would come back but next time bring my girlfriends so we can chit chat while looking out into the sunny days ahead.

    (4)

  • Kristy N.

    This spot is in my old 'hood so I was dealing with a bit of nostalgia as I came up to their very pleasant looking storefront. They were pretty busy when we got there around 10am on a Sunday..we definitely hit the family-time brunch hour..this place was crawling with kids. We had to wait about 20 minutes for our table but they had plenty of room to wait and a fully stocked coffee station. Their display of yummy-looking treats also helped to pass the time. Everything was going well until we were seated. The menu looked tasty enough but our server was the worst. Beyond her lack of personality and opinion on the menu, she was consistently nowhere to be found. We ended up ordering from the host (who may or may not have been the owner) until she finally found her way back to our table. I ordered the spinach frittata which was just ok. The potatoes were heavily spiced..way too much for my taste. The chicken sausage was good and I like that they give you so many options. Though I love coming back to this area from time to time..I'll have to find another reason 'cause I doubt I'll be dining here again.

    (2)

  • Chris T.

    This place has excellent food and an excellent coffee bar. The management runs this place well. Only real complaint is the "hipster" appeal which, for me, is a misnomer because "hipsters" are unappealing. That being said, I felt the need to review to clear up this issue on bacon flights. A lot of reviewers have said, "it was six strips of bacon on a plate. I was expecting more than just bacon." Like what?! A car? You don't order a flight of wine at Ruth's Chris and get a hooker with it. True, you do get little sides with a vodka flight at Russian Tea Time, but that is stated on the menu. The menu at Bakin' clearly says "Six strips of bacon."

    (4)

  • Jasmine L.

    I came here just for the flight of bacon. That was not a disappointment. However, some other stuff was. I go out monthly for awesome brunch with a group of friends. This month was my pick and since I'd heard good things about this place and it was near my house, I suggested it. The waiting area was nice and big, so we were at least comfortable as we waited. We were fine waiting until a group that came in after us, almost same size as us, sat first. My friend talked to the hostess, and yes, they forgot about our party. Then they tried to sit us at a four person table, which would've been fine and snug if we were 4, but our party had 5. We were shuffled to a much bigger table eventually. Minor annoyance, but the menu looked wonderful and the baked goods in the display case by the waiting area had gotten us too excited to be bothered. We all ordered different dishes and drinks (I had the bread pudding french toast and an iced coffee) and got a flight of bacon for the table to share. The waitress was very nice, but it was difficult to hear her as it was so loud in there. Service was decent. The food: The bread pudding french toast was really good, but it was not exactly french toast... it was bread pudding. With chocolate. Nothing wrong with that, but not exactly what I expected. The syrup was a sweet milk kind of cream that was pretty good. I didn't dislike it, but it was pretty much a dessert dish and not the highlight of my food order. The flight of bacon was just as advertised. Five flavors of bacon, all amazing. If you love bacon, you will love this. It's sadly not enough to be a stand-alone meal, but it's worth getting as an extra plate. I didn't have room for anything from the bakery case, but my friends picked up some stuff that looked really good: carrot cake cupcakes and chocolate croissants were their choices. There were also some good things that didn't begin with the letter C. Overall, it's worth going, but don't expect to be blown away. The ambiance was nice, especially the cute waiter with the beard and black-framed glasses. Sadly though, our table did not have him as a server, so I can only give this place 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Anni G.

    Seriously cute & tasty place for brunch, lunch, or just a coffee break. I walked in and was told I could grab a seat anywhere. There were plenty of people there, but it didn't feel crowded at all. Great coffee (Intelligentsia, always a good sign) and friendly servers. I had the veggie sandwich and it was delicious! Hummus, awesome multigrain bread, and veggies beyond your standard sandwich fair. The seasoned potatoes on the side were a refreshing alternative from standard diner-fare fries or the sad little fruit cup.

    (4)

  • Ashley U.

    Truly love this wooden cafeteria lookin' place. Went there both times on a groupon and will certainly be back. Both times I had the veggie frattata which was delicious, with their tomato paste on top. They have intelligientisa coffee which is always a plus. I'm not much of a BACON kinda gal, but my date couldn't take his eyes off the "bacon sampler dish". It's pretty much a tasting of 5 different types of bacon. Hmmm...

    (4)

  • Jacob J.

    I'm noticing a trend here, I found floating things in my tap water and noticed another reviewer did also. The coffee is better. Besides that, this place is all about bacon flights and eggs. Don't make a noob mistake like I did and get a bacon flight AND bacon waffles. The bacon waffles had bites of bacon throughout and came with a large strip. I was bacon'd out by the time I was done. The bacon flight was interesting with five flavors of bacon. How often do you buy different flavors of bacon? When I see it at a grocery store I wonder and wish they had samplers. HERE! Here you can try the lot of them and be open to trying different ones in the future. I liked three out of the five and could return for those over and over. Many of the breakfast items center around savory, there are sweet items like the waffles and French toast but they are, well plain. I'm somewhat of a brunch snob, when having French toast or waffles love the ones that come with fruits and some sort of sweet crème and that isn't how it's done here. If you'd care for something different B&E also has a dessert bar with items like chocolate ganache or fruit tarts and assorted cupcakes. Since the place is still fairly new, it would behoove you to call ahead on weekends.

    (3)

  • Linsey C.

    I see this place everyday on my way to/from work and have been wanting to stop in since it opened...well, today was finally the day! A small group of us stopped in for brunch and were pleasantly surprised that there was no wait at 10am on this lovely Saturday morning. I was certain there would be at least a 10-15 min wait where I could walk the few steps down Lincoln to visit my favorite Sbux, but we were seated as soon as our party arrived, plus there is a sign politely asking patrons to NOT bring in outside beverages...bummer! I'm no stranger to Lovely, but besides the blueberry muffins, have never been over impressed by the baked good so was very curious to see what else was offered at Bakin & Eggs. The server was super sweet, very helpful and attentive. I enjoyed the open space and minimal decoration, it's about the food and they don't try to distract you with a million things on the wall or overly loud music! I ordered the banana bread french toast which was good. Now, it's no chocolate tower of french toast from Bongo Room, but was delicious none the less. It came with 3 pieces (I only ate 2) and two delicious sauces as well as butter. The chai latte I had was amazing and I might just stop in for that in the future! The others in my group ordered the croissant sandwich, the salmon frittata and the 2 eggs your way...no complaints from anyone. It's good food, but I wasn't blown away so that's why I only gave it 4 stars. My one complaint about the place is how they have you pay. You have to stand in line up at the pastry counter which is super annoying because if there is a line (which there was, and it was slow-moving at that) you block the entrance so people coming in the door can't reach the hostess stand. Things would go faster if the servers took care of the checks at the table, plus, they pool the tips, which I don't think is fair at all for the servers. It's worth checking out, and I'm sure I'll be back at some point, but rest assured Bongo Room-you are in no danger of being dethroned as top dog in my brunch book!

    (4)

  • Brett F.

    You've Been Invited to a Brunch Party! Where: Bakin' & Eggs When: Sunday Funday Why: Because You Like to Eat Yummy Things What: A lovely idea from the owners of LOVELY Bakeshop, Bakin' & Eggs is taking their already successful bakery concept that one step further with brilliant brunch pizazz sitting at the wheel. My 'ol friend Eggs here dazzles with impressive surroundings, totally tasty signature pastries and uniquely fabulous brunch offerings set cozily in a big, bright space which lays claim to a mix of rustic country meets industrial city ... sounds funky, but it works and how! Loved the vibe and the uberfriendly staff from the moment I stepped foot in the cheery applewood sausage arms of Bakin'. Brunchin' activities include: drinking hot, Hot, HOT Intelligentsia coffee out of warm mugs, indecisively perusing the fantastic-sounding menu and eating... no, gorging, on brunch plates served in a most generous fashion. Went with the goat cheese, sun dried tomato and herbs de provence fritatta - which coincidentally is also served with cheese grits, a choice of meat (bacon, duh) and choice of toast nestled aside Lovely's signature (and most delicious) raspberry preserves - 'twas lovely, indeed! Banana bread french toast resplendent with thoughtful sides of banana run creme sauce and hazelnut ganache were TO DIE FOR! Sinfully rich, indubitably decadent, the idyllic splurge feast. The highly touted bacon flight though? Er, passable, but not nearly as enthralling as one may expect... bacon slightly rubbery, flavors a bit shy of discernible... go for the house baked pain au chocolat and experience something truly party-worthy. See somethin' ya like? I thought you might... RSVP: Brett D. by this Sunday, please.

    (4)

  • Virginia T.

    I decided to try Bakin' & Eggs for brunch on my birthday this year. It was probably a bad idea from the start since the night before my was company holiday party at Texas de Brazil but my still full stomach and slightly hungover ass went out anyway. Saturday Am and only a 10min wait. Not bad at all. I had a GREAT breakfast BLT sandwich, my bf had awesome biscuits & gravy in the "southern comfort bowl", & the hubs had some pretty french toast (banana pecan bread). NO complaints about the food. However, the service......not so hot. I asked for jalapeno bacon on the BLT and got regular. I had to ask another waiter for juice and coffee refills. I never got more (needed) napkins or more hazelnut spread for the french toast like hubs wanted. Our server was entertaining/lively/fun but not the best SERVER. Their Intelligencia coffee seemed a little more bitter than usual, too. Wonder if it was just an off day? Loved the decor- very clean and cute. The milk bottles full of water on te table were a cute touch. However, the large space was really loud/noisy. I will definitely be back. Especially to try that jalapeno bacon!

    (4)

  • Jeff C.

    Terrible, terrible, terrible service undermines very tasty food. Its not that they're mean, they're just so completely clueless and slow to serve. I've been here so many times and almost without fail I end up waiting 20 minutes for water, waving my hand to the front greeters to find out if we have a waitress, then waiting another 10 minutes for someone to show up. For a place as completely packed with kids, their staff is hopelessly unsure about simple ways to keep kids happy, unlike say, an M. Henry that quickly brings out a small ramican of fruit, crayons etc.

    (3)

  • Stacy Y.

    Ooooh...opening weekend! Listen, I'm the type of girl that stays far away from brand new restaurants. I like to give 'em time to work out the kinks...blah blah blah. But after checking out Bakin' & Eggs' menu online, I couldn't resist, I could not wait to try them. So off we went... We headed over around noon on Sunday (opening weekend), upon arrival we were told the wait would be about 45 minutes. Not bad. There was a sign that let us know that everything was 20% off for the day!! Bonus!! Nice. The interior is cute, open and quite cheery. It's somewhat sleek/modern with homey, rustic touches. It's a really inviting place. It's sure come a long way from a title office! We grabbed some chai lattes over at the coffee/pastry counter and patiently waited for our table. The lattes were fantastic, really tasty. Like one of the best chai lattes I've ever had. It then took about 1/2 hour for us to be seated. The wait wasn't bad at all *whew*! We decided what we wanted really quickly and by the time our waitress arrived (about 5 minutes after we were seated) we were ready to order. We started with the bacon flight and ordered the sun-dried tomato frittata and two eggs your way. Okay, I made a boring choice with the two eggs, but what better way to judge a new spot, right? Our bacon flight came out quickly and it was tasty. The concept is awesome, but the execution was...just a plate of bacon. Like everyone else, I love bacon, but I guess my expectations were kinda high? We weren't quite sure which flavor was which, all the bacon tasted the same, except the jalapeno. :) You can't ever go wrong with a plate of bacon, but don't expect anything fancier. There was a nice (bot not too long) break between our bacon flight and the arrival of our entrees. I was afraid the wait would be long, but again it wasn't at all. My two scrambled eggs were light, fluffy and delicious. Instead of potatoes, I opted for the cheese grits. Those were awesome and a nice change of pace for me. Since I had my fill of bacon I went with the chicken maple sausage which was slightly sweet. Thick cut multigrain toast also came with the meal and the real treat...whipped butter and raspberry jam. So good. I normally pass on my toast at breakfast, but the toast at Bakin' & Eggs is just as delicious as the rest of the meal. Don't pass up your toast! I tried a bite of the frittata, potatoes and chicken apple sausage. The frittata was excellent and I will definitely have to try one on my next visit. The potatoes were pretty bland, not horrible, but I like my breakfast potatoes full of onion-y flavor. Opt for the cheese grits, you'll thank me later. The chicken apple sausage was awesome, there was a nice kick to it. I enjoyed both varieties of sausage, but the spicy apple won. Customer service was great throughout the restaurant, our server and all the employees we encountered were really nice. They were obviously busy and running around like crazy, but smiles and small talk were all around. It was nice to experience cheery attitudes that matched the decor :) Bakin' & Eggs is a lovely and different addition to the 'hood. Welcome, we're glad to have you!! My only request - how about you stay open an extra hour until 6pm (Mon - Fri)? I'd love to be able to grab a soup or sandwich on my way from home work!

    (4)

  • Johnny T.

    Mmm, this place is good, y'all. Some of the reviews scared me a little bit before I came in. I didn't know what to expect. What i received was more of the same Lovely yumminess I have some to expect from these fine folks. The layout is very open and airy and bright. It's lovely. I didn't expect it to be so big. Granted, I can imagine it's a madhouse on the weekends (as are all of the popular brunch spots) but, on a Tuesday morning, a-ok. I was the first of my party to arrive and I threw my crap in several different seats. I didn't mean to, but I am sorta out of control at times. I didn't get so much as a side eye from the waiters. Awesome. My one sticking point was the cutlery. True to their shabby-chic origins, some of the forks and knives looked...preserved. It was a bit much for my OCD and I had to talk myself off the ledge and remind myself that I wasn't seeing food on the fork; it was merely age and love. Tip: bright, shiny, new and unambiguous knives & forks are good things. The menus are on clipboards and you flip through the pages to make your selection. Take your time. I rushed through my drink selection. I ordered a very nice black sweet tea (iced) but missed out on some blood orange hot tea. Doesn't that sound good? Get it and thank me. Buy me some cupcakes or something. The food: delicious. I had a hard time making my mind up between the breakfast burrito, pumpkin pancakes and frittata. Get ready: you're about to enter the world of Johnny T's thought processes. I passed on the burrito because, as good as it sounded, I can probably get it most places. The pancakes didn't make the cut because it's December. I would have preferred peppermint or loganberry pancakes. Mmm, I am always coming up with flavor explosions - for free. I need to (c) my isht. I decided upon the frittata: bacon, bleu cheese and balsamic vinegar. Delicious. I made it even more delicious by topping it with my thin cut ham. It was pure salty (a little sweet) protein with every filling bite. I topped the meal off by slathering my toast with some homemade jam. Ah man, that's good stuff. Since I was in public, I couldn't pop the top of my pants and pass out as it traditional after such a big meal. I kept it together long enough to pull out my lap top and do some work. I don't know whether it's due to the sparse crowd that morning, but there were no nasty comments when my group stuck around after eating to click-clack away on our computer-thingies. Thanks for being so patient, B&E! I'll be back.

    (4)

  • Andrew M.

    Well, I am actually here, at Bakin & Eggs, drafting my review on my phone because the food is taking so damn long to come. My girlfriend and I no long have anything to talk about and we're getting angry. It's early Sunday afternoon now, we're hungover, and have now been waiting for nearly an hour. At this point, it doesn't matter what the food tastes like, and if the food doesn't come soon, we are leaving. .......Well, our food finally came, and we ate it, quickly. My girlfriend ordered the scrambled eggs, and I ordered the spinach frittata. The food was fine, but by no means, anything spectacular. The menu was pretty limited (no lunch items on weekends), which makes me really wonder what the cooking staff was doing for an hour. Slaving over our two scrambled eggs and our "frittata" that looked remarkably similarly to an omelet? Just because you call omelets - "frittata" - doesn't warrant you to take an hour to make our food. The food came with toast and cheese grits. Both were nothing special, although apparently the jelly for the toast was homemade. Maybe that's what they were doing back there. Making jelly. You really hit a home run with that homemade jelly guys. You made us sad Bakin & Eggs. And Bongo Room - I'm sorry I cheated on you. Will you forgive me?

    (1)

  • LaLaLaLa L.

    I really enjoyed my time at Bakin' & Eggs! I was very pregnant when we went and people were very courteous and let me have a seat while we waited. I had a *decaf* caramel latte.. and it was to die for. it didn't have that artificial syrup taste at all. The wait was about 25 minutes.. but that's typical anywhere you go. When we sat down, we looked over the smaller menu and decided on the bacon flight. My husband LOVED it. I'm not a huge bacon person, but tried a little piece of each. There were a few I would love to have again. I ordered the biscuit breakfast sandwich. While it wasn't bad for what it was, I couldn't help looking at every Else's food and wishing I ordered something that wasn't so "safe." My hubby got the spinach fritata, and it was awesome. He loved it. He got the potatoes and I got the grits. I don't know if it's just because I have never had grits before, but they were a little odd in texture.. but I think that's how they're supposed to be. I got a side of toast and and jelly. The homemade jelly they give you is by far the best jelly I have ever had. I crave going to this place just to get more jelly... next time I'm there, I will purchase a jar. There are a lot of children, but you cant knock a diner because of the clientele in this instance.. It's a breakfast place, not a bar. Overall good place! I would go back if in the area.

    (4)

  • Moises M.

    Great Eats!! We ended up in this place after a shoot because of the flight of bacon, really how can you resist a freaking flight of bacon (It was very good but we need to refine our bacon palate for sure! ). So my girlfriend and I got the biscuits and gravy, holy crap that was good and I am usually not a fan of it, but I am glad I decided to be adventurous in that sense. Our trusty sidekick ordered the breakfast burrito, this was another good choice ( wonder if there are any bad choices in this place ), we shared so I got to taste this as well :D On the way out (you pay at the counter) we ordered a lemon tart so that I could quench my sweet tooth later in the day, it sure was one of the tastiest tarts ever (now that i think about it, they probably put the cashier next to the sweets for people like me! I see what you have done here and I approve!) The only down side to the restaurant is probably due to the popularity of it, which is that it was so loud in there! its a pretty big place so the sound seemed to echo off the walls making it seem louder.

    (4)

  • Jacqueline S.

    Went on a Sunday around noon. We love breakfast! This seemed like a hipster place to eat breakfast, and while the options on the the menu read well, they did not taste the same. I ordered a egg, bacon, and biscuit sandwich with gravy. The biscuit had some odd seasonings to it that didn't give it a very breakfast feel (or taste). My boyfriend got the whole wheat pancakes. They were EXTREMELY thick. They were okay, but after a few bites, he had enough (and he loves to eat). I prefer traditional!

    (2)

  • Ali W.

    Yum! Just got back from Sunday brunch. This place is so busy! Make sure you come early and expect to wait about 10-25 min for a table. The service here was great. Our waitress came back to check up on us several times and when we had not decided yet, she was very patient and wasn't getting frustrated that we were taking so long- so thanks! I appreciate it. My friend and I ended up splitting the flight of bacon (SO GOOD), banana french toast (yummy- comes with nutella, butter, and mashed bananas on the side), and the spinach fritata. Everything tasted great. I especially liked the potatoes. They were very flavorful and the parm cheese added a nice touch. Definitely recommend giving this place a shot- soo good, but kinda pricey! The food came out very fast and there was no time that we felt rush to leave or eat faster.

    (4)

  • Jenna S.

    I was such an advocate for this place........until last week. After bragging to my out of town parents for MONTHS about Bakin' and Eggs, and their anticipation.....we came here on a Friday morning. All the items I'd bragged about including breakfast bowl, biscuits and gravy were not on the menu! SAY WHAT? Our clumsy server who spilled coffee all over my boyfriends white pants informed us that they do not make their homemade gravy on weekdays. SO SAD. :( Maybe it was a blip on the radar at Bakin and Eggs, but we left a little disapointed and vowing not to return unless it's a weekend. The weekday menu does not offer much in the exciting homey food arena.

    (3)

  • Lauren H.

    The lovely Maggie R and I went here for brunch yesterday. We waited 40 minutes for a table, but that's pretty standard fare in Chicago, so fine, I can cope with that. What is NOT acceptable, however, is that once we ordered we waited about an hour for our food, with no apology, no comp muffins (as some other reviewers apparently got), no discount, nothing. I understand they are new and getting kinks out, but that is just an absurdly long wait for what we ordered. And when we finally got our orders they were not completely right, they had messed up the sides (and some of the food was lukewarm). I had the carmelized onion frittata and the cheesy grits which were both good, but my flight of bacon was only okay (some good, some overdone and not so tasty). The homemade jam and bread, however, were delicious. While I enjoyed my Moet (I was celebrating) and Maggie, I did not enjoy idling the day away there. I could have gone and gotten the eggs from the chickens and slaughtered the pigs myself quicker. Thanks, but no thanks, too many other places in Chicago to enjoy a Sunday repast with my bubbly and still have time to enjoy the day.

    (2)

  • Stephanie Y.

    This review is a long time in the making, oops.. I went to Bakin' & Eggs for their opening weekend. The wait was reasonable! We were given a time of 45 minutes, so we browsed the baked goods and ordered some chai teas. About 20 minutes later, we were seated. Yay :) The menu was limited, which was kind of sad because I wanted to try some of their sweeter offerings (I have a terrible sweet tooth). I settled on the sun dried tomato frittata (I think that's what it's called). I really enjoyed it, which says a lot cuz I don't care much for tomatos. Maybe it was the goat cheese, either way it worked for me. Definitely a win, I'll have to come back and try some more stuff!

    (5)

  • Keely B.

    We met some friends for brunch. They'd been here before and said it was awesome. Always up for adventure, we wandered down from our quiet Albany Park hood to the teeming masses of Lakeview. Brunch was actually pretty good. The joint is really cute, the kind of place I'd curl up with a pillow and a book on a lazy afternoon and nap--if it weren't a restaurant, obviously, or that'd be weird. I had the egg sandwich that came on raisin bread with turkey sausage. The first half was perfect, the second half was kind of bland...I'm not sure how that makes sense, but my husband said the same thing about his dish. I guess the food was unevenly seasonsed. I also had the cheese grits--yum! We all had tea as well as a lovely time. We decided to splurge and take home a tiny peanut butter chocolate fluff pie to share. We anticipated it's goodness all day. Then, that evening, we sat down to eat it, and...UGH. Awful. Inedible. The fluff tasted burnt, and the filling was rock hard. The crust was over done and tasteless. We threw it away. Sigh.

    (3)

  • Chillie D.

    Like an old Stevie Wonder song I can only say: Bakin' & Eggs you are the sunshine of my life That's why I'll always keep coming around, You are the apple of my eye, Forever you'll stay in my heart and tummy This is still one of my favorite breakfast places in the city! I'm glad that I don't have to drive to the suburbs to have a unique breakfast experience. If you don't want to wait for a long time, on a weekend, arrive when the doors open (or one hour after they open). You'll get seated right away. I don't eat bacon, but I still love, love, love their cheesy grits and will be back again and again and again..........forever you'll stay in my tummy and heart!

    (4)

  • Max S.

    This place is a great example of why I don't put faith in reviewers who write after one experience at a particular restaurant. At any given restaurant any person could potentially have an extraordinarily good or bad experience, you have to make multiple visits to write a fair review. That said, on my first trip here I would've given the place a 4 or 5. I've eaten at Bakin' & Eggs 5 times since and it has changed my opinion of the restaurant. The first time I went here I ordered the carmelized onion frittata and an iced tea. There were maybe 5 other tables and the food came out pretty quickly. I was anxious to see what the bacon was like and it did not disappoint: It was thick cut and cooked to perfection. Overall, a great experience. Since then I have had far worse experiences. I haven't had luck with any of the lunch items, I didn't find them really to be all that great. I recently tried the breakfast croissant and thought it was very overpriced for what you get. A tiny croissant with about one egg on it, thinly sliced ham and cheese. The bacon on all my visits other than my first has been very thin cut and cooked until burnt. The "flavoring" appears nothing more than a gimmick. I had one frittata that was only cooked on the top half, the bottom was just a runny mess of undercooked scrambled egg. The toast and jam has been the only reliable portion of the meal. I generally go during off hours where there are at most 5 or 6 other tables, but each time I'm standing around 2 or 3 minutes waiting to be seated. Why not switch to a seat yourself policy during off hours? Food generally takes no less than 15 minutes to come out and this is when everyone else in the restaurant is already eating. How it took 15 minutes to cook one egg to put on a croissant was beyond me. I really wanted to like this place, but it just falls way short in terms of service and food. I'll try them again if they expand the menu, but right now it is not at all worth it.

    (2)

  • Grace L.

    The interior is pretty. Wide and very spacious with a clean turquoise and silver color scheme. It did take a LONG time for us to get our food...but the server was kind enough to explain to us the backup in the kitchen and offer complimentary muffins while we waited. And Lovely muffins are my favorite in Chicago, so I couldn't complain. They messed up our order, but we were too hungry at that point to bother. And it actually wasn't that big of a deal, because the messup was equally delicious. Can't beat strong tea, delicious pastries, thick cut bacon for the carnivores, homemade jam, fresh grainy bread, and frittatas executed to perfection. And, knowing how long we waited, they comped our bill significantly. A long wait was probably to be expected so early in the game, but the staff was definitely aware and accommodating. Will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • John M.

    Bakin n eggs is a solid breakfast place. The food was decent. They get major point for good pastries. The service was a bit lacking. I'm not sure what was up with the server, but he wasn't happy or attentive. Also, the place in general was too loud. It echoed like a parish hall and the place was only half full. I had the chilaquiles verde which were awesome, but my gf had some sort of sandwich and the gruyere tasted a bit off. I'd go back with a groupon like I had the first time. Love the mugs and intelligentsia coffee too!!

    (3)

  • Kathleen I.

    I have to update my review as my last two visits were quite sad. I went in on a Friday around 2pm. The server was too busy cleaning the windows to even want to help me. She came off annoyed. They had a different menu during the week and what I wanted wasn't on the menu. I went back two weeks later at 2:30 on a Saturday. The same server, rudely says "The kitchen closes at 3" It was almost like a "hurry the F up and place your order." Our food arrived quickly and she brought the bill. She was then GONE. All the staff was then eating. When they were done eating, they started to flip the chairs over on the tables and basically kick us out without saying anything. I scarfed my food down in such a hurry. I'm so disappointed. My favorite place just became a let down.

    (2)

  • Ann M.

    Flight of Bacon. That was all I needed to know to want to check this popular spot out. I was not disappointed. Great coffee, great bacon, great time. I'd like to see more egg-free savory choices on the menu, but I am definitely going back to try the Bacon Waffle!

    (4)

  • Brooke W.

    So tastey that my husband told me to write a bad review... so our little secret wouldn't get out. So this little gem just opened up a few days ago... and yes service was a bit slow but I think that is expected in any new restaurant. They always have some kinks to work out but in return they did take 20% off of every ones bill that ate there over the weekend as a thank you. I went with my husband and sister... we each tried something completely different so we could get a feel for the food. EVERYTHING was amazing!!! We are so excited for this new breakfast place... this area really needed this.

    (5)

  • Tim Z.

    A pretty delicious brunch. We split an order of the spinach frittata and pumpkin pancakes and both were well worth the wait. The pumpkin pancakes were especially awesome, coming with candied pecans on top and a sweet pear sauce. Yes, like others have said, there was quite a wait, but I guess that's to be expected from opening weekend of a new place like this in lakeview. Despite the wait and the enormous number of customers though, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our waiter, probably noticing my too-much-coffee-too-little-breakfast jitters, even offered us some free pastries while we waited for our food to come out and took off a good chunk of our bill in the end. So anyways, if you're looking for a new place for breakfast/brunch/lunch, I would definitely give bakin' and eggs a shot... just pick an off hour to do so.

    (4)

  • Kim K.

    OKAY breakfast place, it appears to have a fabulous bakery. The atmosphere is modern and open, which is nice, however the acoustics are horrible. It is a VERY child friendly restraunt. This is great for family's and moms, however I am not one of them. Thus not my cup of tea. Good service, basic breakfast, and over all good menu with fresh juices. I would recommend for food, but too loud and too many kids always- for me.

    (3)

  • Taufiq H.

    Decently priced menu.. creative menu nice decor.. feels good to have bfast here - excellent frittatas

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    My roommate and I had been wanting to go to this restaurant for months and we finally went this past weekend. I'm sad that we hadn't gone sooner!! The only semi-downfall was the 45 minute wait. I had the caramelized onion, bacon and blue cheese fritatta topped with balsamic...delicious! The side of potatoes with cheese was very good as well as the chicken apple sausage. It is way too much food for one person to eat, but all very tasty. I will definitely be going back here again!

    (4)

  • Sue P.

    I love my brunch on the weekends so I was very excited to see another place open up in the neighborhood. Last weekend I grabbed my three friends and set out to give it a go. Like any good brunch place, there was about a 45 minute wait. So we got some coffee and settled in for the wait. To my suprise, they called us in about 30 minutes. That was the last good thing about this brunch experience. The first thing we noticed was that the majority of the waitstaff was young and clearly inexperienced. Our waiter in particular looked especially flustered & acted accordingly. He took our order and disappeared. My friends ordered the flight of bacon which they say was pretty good but when it was brought out, our server didn't tell us what was what. Bacon, regardless of flavor, all looks the same. This seems trivial, I know but I wanted to try one of the flavors but since he didn't tell us what was what I couldn't in fear of getting the jalapeno flavored bacon. Coffee refills weren't really offered much. And this is just personal preference but since the space is so big and has a lot of brick, it was REALLY loud in there and you almost had to shout to talk to the rest of your table. Anyway, all that equals strike one. So far....we're at about a three star rating. Not really a huge deal right? Right. Strike two came when we waited 45 minutes for our food. 45 minutes for a couple of egg sandwiches. So now, we are devoid of coffee, hungry and irritated that our food is taking far longer than it ever should when FINALLY, our food is brought out. I had ordered my egg sandwich over medium but when I got it, it was clearly very over easy. Again...trivial and in an of itself not a huge deal but then the waiter argued with me that the egg was over medium when I brought it to his attention. Strike three. By that time we had been there almost and hour and a half and I had enough. I asked him to take my sandwich back and to just take it off the bill. My friends finished their breakfasts (which they say was just meh) we paid our bill and left. Normally, I'm more than willing to give a sub par experience another shot but enough went wrong here and the service was bad enough that I'll never go back. Maybe it's just growing pains but they'd better grow up soon or they'll go the way of so many other Chicago restaurants.

    (1)

  • Joanna D.

    Noisy, noisy! If you want a nice, leisurely, relaxing breakfast don't go to this place. The customers talking louder and louder to be heard over the din of crying babies and the terrible acoustics, creates a nightmare of noise over which I could not hear the waiter tell me the specials!

    (2)

  • Christina S.

    I skidded to a stop when I saw a cute brunch place had opened up in my old neighborhood. And I had mixed emotions. Yay for my old neighborhood! Too bad it wasn't there when I lived right around the corner. My husband and I were en route to Cafe Selmarie, but we decided to take a detour and try out Bakin' and Eggs. I'm so glad we did! We had omelettes and waffles and such on the brain (even though it was almost 2 PM) and because the breakfast rush had passed, we didn't have to wait long to get them. Here's what I loved: the individual loose-leaf teapots (try the blood orange green tea!) and the Southern breakfast bowl (a sinful layering of eggs and herb potatoes and little rosemary biscuits and sausage gravy). Here's what I'm having next time: the egg and chicken apple sausage sandwich on cinnamon raisin bread. We got mini cupcakes to go, and I can honestly say that carrot cupcake was one of the best I've ever had. Out in the world, I find cupcakes to be almost universally too dry and too sweet. These were perfection.

    (4)

  • kelly c.

    Wow, Bakin' & Eggs has been honored with 14 reviews in it's first week of business - most of those being from it's very first weekend open. Though, I can kind of understand why. First, for as much as Chicago loves it's brunch - there's not enough reliable breakfast nooks in the vicinity of Lincoln and Belmont. I can never guess when Sam and George's will actually be open, and let's face it - The Golden Apple is best left for late night visits. Second, we all adore Lovely Bakery, and they've hyped it up enough on their website and in the store to draw a crowd as soon as the doors open. They've earned the attention, but I still can't help but be shocked at both the Yelp attention, and the full restaurant I found bright and early in B&E's second weekend of existence. For the many times that I've been to Lovely, I never once expected snappy service. I've expected great quality at a really fair price, but never the speed that some have come to expect of all food service. So, I was not surprised to have to wait at Bakin' & Eggs. It was bit of a wait, but, every table was full (and this space is huge). And I do think it's fair to say that they're new and still working out some kinks. They brought everyone out a sample of their bacon waffles for waiting, even though I didn't find the wait all that bad. And the bacon waffles are pretty amazing. The food is very good. [BTW - if you've never eaten soup or sandwiches from Lovely - do give it a go.] Bakin' & Eggs is focusing on breakfast foods right now, but the hostess told me that they are looking to add a proper lunch menu later on. So right now, it's egg sandwiches, frittatas, deliciously garlicky new potatoes (or cheesy grits), pumpkin pancakes (these were super), waffles, and their standard bakery goods of muffins, cupcakes, granola, ect. Oh man, their bread and jam is great. Toast? Yeah - it's fantabulous. It is set up so you can easily come in and just grab a cappuccino to go - or a dozen cupcakes. The space is great. It's very clean, modern, and expansive. I dread saying this, but there's plenty of room for strollers and large parties. The service was attentive and nice. The Intelligensia coffee is always delish. The prices are really decent. And the food is really good. I'll be back, for sure!

    (4)

  • Amy H.

    OK, straight off, best cheese grits I've had since I crossed the Mason-Dixon many many years ago. Fantastic, creamy, and the perfect amount of cheese. (There was even a chunk that wasn't melted, which is a plus in my opinion.) I also had the ham and cheese croissant - the croissant was a little too crispy, but the ham, egg, and cheese were perfect. My friend had pumpkin pancakes that she swooned over, with a pear sauce that was out of this world. The flight of bacon was a little underwhelming - there were four different "flavors" (or six, I don't know) but they all just tasted like bacon to me. Yummy bacon, but still - just bacon. As stated below, the first Saturday of a brand new brunch place in a brunch city like Chicago is always going to be hectic. So, I'm not even going to mention how long we waited, except to say that our waiter was great, we were comped fresh-from-the-oven muffins, and our meal was 50% off. I think that totally makes up for the wait.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Eh, not fantastic food, but they are SO damn close! Nice coffee drinks, and a good selection of fresh baked goods are probably the highlights. Still, enough butter in my eggs to make me rethink my already poor health decision with the flight of bacon. Otherwise, a somewhat limited menu left us wishing for something more. Pleasant space though, with good service, and no wait for brunch.

    (3)

  • Todd P.

    This place is the worst. My sister-in-law and I decided to try it out for breakfast earlier today, this was her second time and my first time, and it was so bad I came home and immediately wrote this review. Our waitress was very nice, seated us immediately and brought out our coffees. The coffee was terrible, not the worst I had, but bad enough that neither of us finished more than half of our cup. We orded the bacon flight to start, it was ok, nothing special, probably wouldn't order it again. I ordered the sun-dried tomato frittata with goat cheese, she ordered two eggs, our waitress talked us into trying their house potatoes with parmesan cheese. Now for the food story: First, they don't serve poached eggs on Friday, apparently because there isn't enough grill space. There were four tables occupied, total of ten people in the restaurant, I understand that idea at a busier time, but not when the place is dead, so she ordered over easy instead. Second, when we were served, which was prompt, my potatoes were cold and the cheese was terrible. My sister-in-law didn't like hers either, though they were less cold than mine. This prompted her to order the cheese grits, which were runny and unflavored, but at least they were hot. My assumption is that they have a buffet style warmer in the back for the potatoes and forgot to turn it on for the day. Third, my frittata was not at all good. I believe they used something like Egg-beaters instead of actual eggs, which would have been fine if the menu stated thats what they used but it didn't. The sun-dried tomatoes were fine, very flavorful, the goat cheese was not good. Fourth, I am amazed this place is packed every weekend. That is what lead me to the restaurant in the first place. Maybe people go there because there aren't really any other breakfast places around, the closest being Sam & George's, which is awesome, or Wishbone, which is ok most of the time. Overall, great service, the ambiance is awesome, but the food is not worth it. I hope there are changes made soon, the restaurant atmosphere and look is great, but the actual food/drinks aspect of the restaurant are in my bottom five all time.

    (1)

  • Brian S.

    It was the first time for both of us to visit this newer joint, so we went into it with open minds and empty stomachs! The place seemed cool, clean and large, the service was OK, the coffee seemed off and the french toast seemed overly packed with sugar. Happens, right? I was OK with this, until the barista kept banging the hell out of the coffee press, which I totally understand based on my countless visits to Sbucks, Peet's and Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf over the years, but this was crazy loud due to the polished cement floors. Put it this way, we were sitting across the room and were constantly interrupted by this guy's excessive banging time and time again. There has to be a different way of completing this task that makes a little less noise, geez. Oh, and the kicker, the extremely rude "girl" that processed my check at the counter, the long pony-tail and nose-pierced one with the "I'm better than you" attitude who upon being asked nicely if there was some other way of making less banging snapped "we're JUST trying to do our JOBS, ugh.." My friend was so put off as well that she will never go back, nor will her friends based on he expert word of mouth, and should you, bring ear plugs and avoid little Ms. nose pierce.

    (1)

  • Dan N.

    Went here with my girlfriend on a Sunday morning to grab some brunch. Although there was about a 40 minute wait, we got lucky enough to spot 2 seats at the coffee bar--which was well worth skipping the wait for a table. The service at the coffee bar turned out to be top notch, good/friendly service, and pretty quick too, considering how crowded the place was. The food here was really good. I had the breakfast burrito with jalepeno bacon, with a side of cheesy potatoes. The burrito was great (although a bit onion-y), and the potatoes were AMAZING. My girlfriend ordered the breakfast biscuit with egg, cheese, and bacon and covered in sausage gravy--she loved it--and that's coming from someone who would rather not eat eggs. If I had to choose between the two, I'd probably go with the biscuit, it was super good and super filling! The menu was loaded with a ton of other unique options, so I'm anxious to take another short stroll down Lincoln to grab a delicious breakfast. (Side note--the OJ is delicious here, and so are the coffee drinks, just FYI).

    (4)

  • Janet W.

    Has to be one of the worst breakfast experiences of my life. And I do not say that lightly. We waited 45 minutes for our food - not an exaggeration since we had to go check our meter and with the new Chicago system you know exactly how long is left. We ordered within minutes of sitting down so we did not represent ourselves as undecided or willing to hang out there all day. In fact no food came out of that kitchen for a good thirty minutes even though people kept coming in. And what was really infuriating is that people kept coming out of the kitchen making sure that the bakery goods were well stocked. And no one ever came over not even our waitress to apologize. The kitchen was definitely having a bad day and in that situation a free pastry would have meant a lot. When the food did come the house potatoes were awful - thin slices of potato - no flavor and cold. My frittata was unedible - runny even though I asked for it to cooked well. I also asked for the fruit cup which was clearly old fruit - mushing out of season cantelope and brown pineapple. They offered to redo the frittata so we waited another 10 minutes and it too was not very good, but we needed to leave so I did not send it back again. The bakery looks awesome and I can see why they thought it would be great to open a breakfast place - but you know about the road to good intentions. Maybe if you just get pancakes - but even those werent coming out of the kitchen. We will never go back or recommend it to anyone. It is a shame - it would have been nice to have another breakfast option - but my usuals - John's Place and Victory Banner -have never disappointed me or kept me waiting for mediocre food.

    (1)

  • Cameron C.

    Great, friendly, fun, open atmosphere. Good food and it's great to see the owners on site working. Ps: I don't like grits......Theirs are amazing!

    (5)

  • Gary B.

    I am a big fan of the Lovely Bake shop, so I had to try out Bakin and Eggs, which just opened today and is an offshoot of Lovely. The place has a real nice vibe to it and the food was great. I really liked the Bacon Waffles and my son really liked his pancakes. The table next to me had a frittata and Soup (not sure who eats soup at 9:30 in the morning but who am I to judge) and they looked really good. Bacon & Egg's brought over the good things from Lovely like the intelligentsia coffee, fancy teas and great pastries (my favorites are the blueberry muffins and the chocolate croissants). I will definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Lynn P.

    My boyfriend and I came here for brunch on New Years Eve day. The other couple had a baby and they were very accommodating with the highchair. This is a good place if you have a young one and you are worried about them disturbing patrons with their baby talk. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere will drowned out any screams from your youngin. The wait was rather long...quoted us 30 minutes but actually waited for 45. Our server was excellent and very friendly. I ordered the caprese frittata...picture an unfolded omelet with melted mozzarella, tomato and basil placed on top. I was expecting the ingredients to be chopped up and baked with the egg. My boyfriend ordered the biscuit breakfast sandwich which was amazing! Original and very tasty and I would order it myself the next time I go back. I felt our brunch was reasonably priced and the restaurant was very clean. I would go back and just plan some extra time to wait.

    (4)

  • Jasmine J.

    Yikes. I am not a fan of Bakin' & Eggs. The decor is a confused mix of contemporary and shabby chic. The back wall I think is supposed to look rustic, but it just looks dirty. Same goes for the faux tarnish on the silverware. The room needs some thing to absorb all the noise. We were there with maybe a quarter of the room filled and it was super loud. The table is set with sugar cubes sitting in an open jar. I shudder to think of all the toddler fingers that have handled those cubes... The food was the real tragedy here. The menu is not very vegetarian friendly. Everything has bacon in it, on it or near it. I had the sun-dried tomato frittata. It was shapeless and seemed more like a pile of overcooked scrambled eggs. It was awful, just inedible. My boyfriend did love the bacon, so they've got that at least. The idea for this place, a breakfast joint with a bakery, is nice. It's also in a good location and the guy at the counter was friendly. But the atmosphere is off-putting and the dish I tried was disgusting. We might give it a second chance.

    (2)

  • Jamie H.

    I'm going start with 1 star and revisit them later to re-evaluate only because I love Lovely so much and they have the same owners (I think).My time line for brunch on the first Saturday was this:11:30-arrive and put name on list, told to come back around 12:00, I'll accept this as standard Chicago brunch waiting time. Was seated at 12:15, ordered the continental with a side of bacon, so the only thing to cook was toast and bacon. When it came, it was good, but I didn't eat until 2:15, yes, TWO HOURS LATER!! The waiter was nice, and I actually felt bad for him, the food was great when I got it and it was a great deal and price. I'm glad I went with a friend so we chatted to pass the time and knitted abit too. Once this place smooths out the kinks I'll be heading over often for the great food, HUGE space and amazing prices, just not in the next month or so.

    (1)

  • Sara B.

    I consider myself a brunch fanatic. I love the whole experience - drinking lots of coffee over great conversation, eating something your diet really doesn't allow...and I even don't mind having to wait up to an hour for a seat at a place where the food blows me away. But, that place is not Bakin & Eggs. We went here with a Groupon, and I immediately loved that you got a cup of coffee while you waited. It seemed somewhat crowded, and we waited about 45 minutes for a table on a Sunday. However, once we got seated things really plateaued. Our server took about 10 minutes to come to us initially, and seemed really over her job in general. After she brought our food we didn't see her the rest of the meal - and she was ultimately annoyed we wanted our check. But, the food was pretty good. I had the cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwich which was great, but I have to admit a bit small. For a place that prides itself on its bacon, however, the bacon was a bit lacking. My husband got a side of the hickory smoked bacon and it was small (only 2 pieces) and fairly standard. Glad we didn't order the bacon flight, or he may have been disappointed. So, all in all good food, but not great service - esp. if you have to wait that long on a busy weekend.

    (3)

  • Sandra J.

    Brunch... my favorite meal! So I am much picky when it comes to my food. I have gone to Bakin' & Eggs before but this time I wasn't as impressed. We got there at 10am on Sunday and waited. I went to the counter and ordered a coffee and soda. They serve Intelligentsia coffee and they have a side counter with coffee and the goods. I had to ask for soy and they were friendly and fast! When I prepared my coffee and took a sip, our table was ready. My friend said that she wasn't sure how she felt about the layout! They have a lot of bench seating and the tables are set around the benches. I didn't' mind it but she didn't like it. There was a water carafes at the table which was nice. The server was good with refilling our coffee, I had regular and my friends had decaf. She had both ready for us to refill. The menu isn't long but three of us ordered Frittatas and my boyfriend got the southern comfort bowl. When you order a Frittata you get toast, a side of meat, and potatoes, and you can substitute for egg whites (1.00 more). I had the caramelized onion frittata but I switched the cheese.. not a fan of blue cheese. My friends loved their meals and were happy with their choices. I was ok with mine.. it was a little oilier than I remembered, but it wasn't bad. The nice part was that the waitress asked us early on if we wanted two separate checks. That was a nice bonus. I might come back to try the famous bacon flight, but not soon!

    (3)

  • Karen B.

    New to Yelp, but I have to give my first negative review. I was so excited when Bakin' and Eggs opened since I live so close and I love brunch. I would never go back. I'm ok with waiting for a table when it is busy, but when I can see many open tables and still have to wait 15 minutes to sit, I get a little antsy. Ok, we get seated and I'm not exaggerating, it took 20 minutes to place an order and an additional 40 to get food. For brunch, getouttahere. Our server was so inattentive, we had to keep asking other servers for more coffee and water. I ordered pumpkin pancakes that were so small and tasted exactly like regular pancakes. Not worth $9 at all. The bacon flight was a huge disappointment. I love bacon. There were 5 strips (one was burnt to a crisp) and they all tasted exactly the same. I recommend that Bakin and Eggs either label them or have the server at least point out which is which. We wasted so much time, like an hour and half of a Sunday afternoon for sub par food and bad service. Bleh...There are so many good brunch places in the area, go to Wishbone or Harmony Grill.

    (1)

  • jane b.

    As a former southerner, the grits didn't make it. Too runny. Eggs were okay, toast, not warm, bacon overcooked, great coffee. Probably not worth a return.

    (2)

  • J P.

    Been here for breakfast a couple times, food is always good. Definitely some unique items on the menu. Nice atmosphere. Only complaint would be that its a bit loud.

    (4)

  • Shannon K.

    The food was great, but the service is not. It is very slow and comes with a lot of hipster attitude. The BLT breakfast sandwich was amazing, but I don't know if it was worth the hour wait.

    (3)

  • Andrea L.

    I went to Bakin' and Eggs for brunch today with a group of 7 girlfriends. We arrived with several bottles of champagne that they happily stored in the fridge for us so they were cold when we wanted them. We were quoted an hour wait and we offered to split up if that would help us get seated quicker. We were seated after about 40 minutes. Our server Tommy was so nice and took our orders and brought us our booze when we asked for it. The food was good, but the service was really great. Everyone was more than accomodating and friendly. I can't wait to go back and try the banana bread french toast!

    (4)

  • Andrew K.

    Good food. Bacon flight was awesome. Never knew that bacon could taste so different. I went during an off time, so there was no wait. Service was ok. All the employees were hipsters but were cordial and attentive. Didn't have that homey feel that S&G or Lou Mitchell's does.

    (3)

  • Andrea G.

    Our brunch at Bakin' & Eggs today was fine. Not bad. Not great. Just fine. The restaurant was fairly busy but we were seated right away, offered drinks in a timely manner, and given ample time to peruse the menu. I had scrambled eggs with cheesy potatoes, a blueberry muffin, and a small hot chocolate (which wasn't hot enough). My husband had a spinach frittata, plain potatoes, toast, and a mocha. We both also had bacon which we rarely eat but ordered since they offer multiple varieties of bacon on the menu and that made it sound like a specialty of the house (and, yes, I am aware of the play on words in the name of the restaurant but assumed Bakin' was for their baked goods since it is a sister to Lovely Bake Shop). Everything we ordered was ok and we did leave there feeling satisfied but I wouldn't rush back anytime soon. Both Toast in Bucktown and also Over Easy in Lincoln Square/Ravenswood have much better eggs, omelets, and potatoes. Both Hot Chocolate (hence the name) in Bucktown and Milk & Honey in Wicker Park have much better hot chocolate. And, while my blueberry muffin was moist and tasty, it really needed more blueberries to be truly great and that was the biggest disappointment of the day since pastries are supposed to be the chef/owner's "thing."

    (3)

  • michael b.

    bacon flight, coffee, tea, southern comfort bowl were all amazing. the breakfast burrito might be the best i have ever had. carrot cake cupcake to go was also good

    (5)

  • Carol K.

    Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. And when I can eat it out all the better. Bakin' and Eggs has been on my list to try for awhile. And finally- on a sunny Summer's day, I headed out to give it a shot. First of all- parking is super simple on this stretch of Lincoln. Hassle free always rates high in my book. We entered the restaurant and were immediately aware of the noise level in the place. It was loud! Not surprising as there was nothing soft to deaden the sound. Metal chairs and tables, some pew like benches and a coffee/pastry shop to one side set the scene. The clanging of the guy working the espresso machine was particularly annoying as the "clang,clang clang" as he banged the top to get the grounds out hammered at my head. Also- if you go- bring a sweater. It was freezing in this place. The air conditioning must have been cranked to compensate for the warm weather outside. We were seated immediately and looked over the limited menu. The items listed in blue are some of the most popular items so I was immediately drawn to the banana bread french toast, and my friend chose one of their signature fritattas. The food was good but not remarkable. And I wasn't a big fan of the sugar cubes left out in the open on the tables (I kept wondering how many kids hands had been slapped away from those) Service was okay. Functional, but not overly friendly and less aware of things like empty water glasses than I would have liked. All in all- Bakin and Eggs was okay. But not any place I am going to be clamoring to go back to anytime soon. There are just too many outstanding places in the city to eat my favorite meal of the day!

    (3)

  • Tera D.

    Fun place! It's super cute inside, kind of homey. The menu is really fun for a brunch place. It's not as long as some menus, but all of the items are unique and interesting. We had the flight of bacon (yeah, you read that right), and it was fantastic, except that inevitably you have a favorite and you just want more slices of that. The real highlight was my entree: a seemingly normal breakfast sandwich (bacon, eggs, and cheddar on a biscuit), AND....SAUSAGE GRAVY!. Why doesn't every breakfast sandwich have sausage gravy???? If only I lived closer, I'd be there all the time. The bacon waffle has my name written all over it...

    (4)

  • Courtney W.

    This placed has warmed up to me, I wasn't always a fan! The menu is seasonal so there's no way to really know what you're in for until you go! I've had lots of luck with frittatas here. They also serve amazing and strong coffee with lots of options for speciality drinks! I have waited a time or two here so be prepared for that as well. There is plenty of parking on Lincoln Avenue if you must drive. The baked good calls to me every time I go up to pay the bill. The concept is super cute and works for the area.

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    BEST cheese grits outside of New Orleans. Club sandwich was great. Potato salad had bacon in it...translation: oh my god. And peanut butter fluff pie...SO good. I found the service to be very friendly. The atmosphere could be a little cozier, but overall, I really liked it.

    (4)

  • Veronica S.

    3.5 stars overall. We've been to Bakin & Eggs twice now and overall the atmosphere and service has been fine, but I found their food to be very hit-or-miss. Both visits have been during the week, so we have not experienced any significant wait time and on our second visit, we were actually in and out within about thirty minutes (more on this later.) FIRST VISIT - 5 stars I got the bacon waffle (bacon & rum batter + butter + maple syrup + bacon garnish) and I was very pleased. The waffle was crispy, just the way I like it, as was the thick-cut bacon. My husband got the banana pecan bread french toast (hazelnut ganache + butter + banana run cream sauce) and he was pleased as well. The french toast portion was huge and he brought half home. I had a small bite and thought it was tasty, but a bit too heavy for me. We both had the bottomless coffee, which to me is typical diner coffee, nothing special and not at all bitter tasting. Service was prompt and friendly. SECOND VISIT - 2 stars This time I got the roasted veggie frittata (eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, red onion, sundried tomatoes + herbs de provence + goat cheese + artichoke tapanade), sides of bacon and cheese grits and a large chai latte. My husband again got the banana pecan bread french toast. First of all, I was surprised by how quickly the food came out. The restaurant was not at all busy, but when french toast, a frittata, bacon, and cheese grits come out of the kitchen within ten minutes, I begin to suspect that most, if not all, of the food has been pre-prepared and warmed up. The eggs in my frittata were fine, but the only vegetables I could see and taste were undercooked eggplant and zucchini pieces. If the other veggies were in there, I could not see or taste them. One of my two slices of bacon was really soggy (not good when it comes to bacon!), but the cheese grits were cheesy and delicious. My husband again liked his french toast, but this time he did not eat the chocolate ganache that came with it, saying he didn't like it. When I tasted it, it did not taste like hazelnut at all, but rather more like runny chocolate pudding. I didn't like it either. I was also a bit disappointed by the size of my chai latte, which even though it was a large, was more like the small I get at most places. Service again was prompt and friendly, and when the food runner accidentally brought me a side of soup instead of my cheese grits, he rectified the error promptly. On both visits we used Groupons, so if we had to go again I would definitely not want to pay full price for such lackluster food, but I am willing to give them another chance. I won't get the frittata or chai latte again, but perhaps one of their sandwiches.

    (3)

  • Steve L.

    It's OK in a pinch, but make sure you set aside plenty of time. Service is friendly when it's there, but is inattentive and slow the rest of the time. Also leave plenty of time for to-go orders. I once ordered a chicken sandwich to go on a walk-in order and after over half an hour and I left empty handed (I was on a time crunch). Yes I was refunded and the gentleman at the counter was genuinely apologetic, but it shouldn't take 30 minutes to grill a piece of chicken when I'm one of five patrons in the restaurant.

    (2)

  • Danielle C.

    Going out for breakfast or brunch is always a treat in my mind, especially on a weekday! Bakin & Eggs adds to this with wonderful weekday specials. Of course, I cannot remember what they all are- but Wednesday brings a free cupcake or cookie! YAHOO! Just what my fat butt wants! Hold a red velvet for me- I will grab it on my way out the door! Knowing that this decadence was waiting, we held off the flights of bacon. However, they sound incredible! The coffee was good- as expected. I had an iced latte- tasty and sweet, as well as multiple cups of the regular brew. All intelligentsia. Good stuff. Coffee service is fast. Much appreciated. As I broke my fast, I chose the Asparagus fritatta with the jalapeno sauce on the side. It was a great choice. The meal was huge. Since my friend and I were catching up, and taking out time, this was great. Potatoes were done well, fresh toast and jam, all in all- this made me pretty darn happy! Towards the end of the meal, or server did get less helpful, and much less attentive. Who knows, maybe it was the end of her shift. However, we were not yet ready to go. This was slightly irritating. I do not see a problem with spending an hour at a table when 2 people are spending over 30$ for breakfast. Anyhow, we grabbed our treats from the front since she could not be bothered to get them for us (other servers were happy to either serve them in house or package them) and hit the road. Obviously yelp loves this place- as I saw a wonderful yelpette there when I walked in. Maybe that is what is helping to give it the fourth star!

    (4)

  • Magen R.

    I tried out Bakin' and Eggs this morning with six friends. The wait for seven on a Saturday morning was twenty minutes which is totally understandable. The serve yourself coffee was also a nice addition to the wait. When we were seated drink orders were taken and delivered to our table quickly. Our food orders were also taken quickly; however, our food took way too long to come. The people at the table next to us were seated after us and got their food at least ten or fifteen minutes before we did. When our food was delivered everyone seemed satisfied by it. Among our group the caprese frittata, southern comfort bowl, pancakes, bacon waffle, bacon flight and oatmeal were tried. Everyone seemed satisfied with their meal, some even loved their food. I personally had a half order of biscuits and gravy with a side order of cheesy grits. I loved the cheesy grits but was disappointed in the biscuits and gravy, I've had far better. One thing we were generally dissatisfied with was the price. Bakin' and Eggs definitely serves good food but I am not sure it is worth a $15 meal. I have had brunch at other restaurants with much better service at a better price.

    (3)

  • Stacey A.

    Some bars have whiskey flights. Or wine flights. Or dessert flights. (I'm not actually sure about that dessert flight, but if that's a real thing, I want to know about it REALLY BAD and someone should keep me in the loop, okay?) Bakin' & Eggs has a BACON FLIGHT. And if that's not enough to get you going, there's bottomless coffee, bomb-ass frittatas, severely awesome breakfast potatoes and the whole place is kind of adorable. You're welcome.

    (4)

  • B J.

    After sitting through a 45 minute wait, things only got worse. Order was wrong not once but twice. My fiancé was luckier, her order was only wrong once. After finally getting the food, it was mediocre and bland. Would not recommend.

    (1)

  • Thongsy S.

    I came here on a Friday afternoon. We were greeted right away. There were no lines and there were plenty of tables available. To my surprise, the restaurant was much larger than I had expected. It's very spacious and open. The coffee and pastries counter is to the right-hand side as you enter. They have daily specials...50% off all pastries on Mon and Fri...sweet! The service was good and quick. I ordered a salmon frittata and my friend ordered the french toast. I like that they have flavored sausages. I had a the apple sausage and to my surprise, you can actually taste the apple. The frittata had very little salmon but it was still good. We ate, chatted, ate and chatted some more....not feeling rushed at all. The server was very understanding and she checked back on us several times and the busboy kept refilling our waters which was nice. P.S. There's plenty of street parking available...paybox parking.

    (3)

  • Rachel S.

    After walking ~1mile in 95 degree heat to get here because the Ashland bus is a fucker, my first priority once greeting my friend was to find a massive stack of napkins with which to mop my sodden brow. This was easily accomplished due to the little bakery tucked inside the restaurant. Once my internal temperature returned to normal, I was able to appreciate how adorbs this place was. Lovely in an understated, retro kind of way. The coffee was yummy (at brunch I am eternally faced with a dilemma: socially acceptable morning alcohol, or much needed caffeine? sadly, caffeine usually wins...). What really won me over was the gloriously dainty half portion of biscuits and gravy. This was absolutely perfect. The biscuit was unimaginably delicious and the gravy was delectable. Better yet, I didn't feel as if I wanted to crawl into bed and never get out again after eating it, as, so I've heard, I wouldn't know... one usually feels after eating a normal sized portion of biscuits and gravy.

    (4)

  • Martha S.

    My boyfriend and I went there for brunch and were seated at the counter. We took the two spots at counter since we were hungry. We received great service from girl behind counter, who quickly poured me a cup of coffee. Sadly, the coffee tasted like the bitter grounds at the bottom of the pot, despite adding cream and sugar. Second cup was just as bad. To me, the coffee at breakfast/brunch is half the joy. We asked for recommendations on bacon options (maple, jalapeno, honey, cherry smoked, or mesquite) seeing her t-shirt glorying bacon. Waitress couldn't say one way or another as she was vegetarian. We went with the mesquite, but were not impressed. I expected a smoky flavor, but didn't get it. We split the chorizo frittata, which came with a jalapeno sour cream, giardineira, and sour cream on the side. I tasted no jalapeno in the sour cream and the frittata was not as flavorful as I expected, despite the chorizo in it. Along with that, came a side of cheesy grits which my bf thought were sour due to super sharp cheddar flavor. We only had half of the huge portion of Lovely French Toast, made from bread pudding, from butter, chocolate and almond croissants. It was lovely, indeed. When it came time to pay the bill, the waitress gave us a receipt which we had to take to the register (next to the counter we were sitting at) and stand in line to pay. Overall, the experience was okay and we may return after sampling other nearby eateries.

    (3)

  • Richie D.

    "BACON, BACON, BACON!!!" That's all I could hear when I stepped foot in the place. No, I'm not talking about the Beggin' Strips dog treat TV commercial. Instead, I became that salivating carnivore who heard customers' voices going on and on "bacon this, bacon that," ricocheting off the walls. I sure don't find it necessary to recommend the Flight of Bacon; simply read the other Yelpers reviews. B&E brought back the good olde diner feel (yet with a modern look) where every waitress is like your mother trying to fill your plate (& stomach) yet making sure you have your balanced meal. The menu is straight forward with a protein, carbs, fruits and pastry sides category. Not only that but there are menus on clipboards, SUGAR CUBES (my favorite secret accompaniment to a cup of tea), glass carafes, lightweight silverware, candy jars along the bakery wall, clothes pin check holders...it's all there! They even add the little touch of church pew booths so you can now tell your mother a 'white lie' that you went to church on Sunday (leaving out the brunch portion of course). Believe it or not, I somehow offered to go to B&E for brunch with a couple who is not fans of bacon. WHAT THE BACON was I thinking?? So I didn't get the Flight of Bacon but did go for the sandwich with chicken apple sausage, eggs my way, aged cheddar and maple syrup on Cinnamon Raisin toast. It was more like a french toast sandwich, mmm. The syrup seemed a bit weird at first but perfectly complimented the sausage, toast and side of perfectly seasoned house potatoes. Try dipping it in once or twice. Of course I finished off my morning meal with a double chocolate cupcake which was fair but not the best I've had. Keep in mind that weekends can be a bit busy but they do turn over tables pretty quickly. B&E is thankfully one of the few brunch joints in the city with an indoor waiting area! Just grab yourself a mug of Inteligentsia coffee that is already brewed and be sure to pass some time by checking out the delectable desserts from Lovely: A Bake Shop off N. Milwaukee (same owners too). Bakin' & Eggs is definitely high up on my brunch recommendation list.

    (5)

  • Amanda Y.

    The kids had a great time while the adults had a great meal. This was a treasure we found as we branched out from our three block radius of normal breakfast haunts. We'll be back for more. And yes, we loved the bacon!

    (5)

  • Austin S.

    Jalapeño bacon is so good it's criminal.

    (5)

  • Kristin R.

    I came in here again because I figured I should give Bakin' and Eggs another shot. Who knows, the last time might have been an off day for them or something. Unfortunately this was not the case. The service was much faster this time around, but many of the employees I've encountered here are just straight up rude. And last weekend was no exception. The guy checking me out at the register was rude, unfriendly and slow as fuck. It's also very loud in here, so it's hard to have conversation. No way jose Bakin' and Eggs. Never again.

    (1)

  • Marcia B.

    I love this place. My husband and I frequent there all the time even without a groupon. We recently had brunch there this past Sunday with a couple of friends and they are true believers as well. The food is great and the place has a great vibe. They have a long wait and I believe that they can provide better service when it comes to the wait by having a way to alert its customers when their table is ready. Other than the wait the place is awesome.

    (4)

  • Julie Z.

    I love brunch and everything that comes with it. People watching during brunch hours is the best. You've got the people clearly hurting from the night before, the early risers who are showered and ready for the day and then the families with their lil munchkins. I love everything about that and even more that everyone is in a good mood.And Bakin & Eggs does a great job of putting people in those great moods. It's airy and bright and the staff is very pleasant. No one is rushing around like a maniac. You can sit and relax. We had to wait about 30 min which is fairly standard for a Sunday. However, what I really loved is they have self serve coffee while you wait or you can order a specialty drink or baked good from the counter. **The Chai tea latte is so freaking good. Skip the coffee and get this. I had order envy just after one sip of my co-diners' chai. Oh and the croissant. wow. so light and flaky. I had the BLT breakfast sandwich. Mmmmm. Tons of bacon. Great pesto mayo and super fresh tomatoes. Perfection. Co-diner had the biscuits and gravy. He practically licked his plate so I'll take that as a good sign. I was full for a good 4 hours after. Seriously, I felt like I just ate Thanksgiving dinner. It's kinda like you know you are full but it's so good that you are willing to suffer later to have that "one more bite". If you like brunch, put it on your list. The only downside...no booze for mimosas and bloodies.

    (4)

  • Jelena Z.

    Shiny new BYO brunch spot... huzzah! And they're all shiny and stuff in the clean sense too. The space is modern and quite large, which I'm sure comes in handy when packing them in on the weekend. Smallish menu for now, but their offering will expand (per their website) as their popularity grows. I went with the cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwich. The ideal ratio of sweet to savory: chicken apple sausage, egg, aged cheddar and maple syrup. Well portioned and believe me, I savored every last bite. The side of cheesy grits served as the quintessential morning warm-up (a side of sin, more like it!). The service and coffee were both really good. Since Bakin' & Eggs also doubles as a bakery, expect a smattering of cupcake choices. It wasn't busy, but then again, we were here on a weekday morning. Come early!

    (4)

  • Caroline M.

    Loved it. I wish I could have breakfast here everyday. Even though their menu is limited right now, I still had a hard time making a decision. I went savory and had the breakfast sandwich (Croissant, scrambled egg, ham and gruyere). With a side of deliciously cheesy grits. And a chai latte. AND a cupcake. Did you know they have a bakery case filled with yummy treats?? Well that was news to me and I indulged in a chocolate cupcake with chocolate icing. Honestly, I didn't care for it. The icing was odd. However, that won't stop be from trying other items from the case. Go at an off time to avoid long waits. But if you do go at peak wait times, it will be worth it!!

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  • Stephanie M.

    The service here was great! We were seated right when they said we would be and they even had coffee out for people who were waiting. Also, when my husband decided to change his order a few minutes after we ordered they were very nice and did it without a problem. The food was just mediocre. Nothing bad but nothing impressive. with all the great brunch places in Chicago I'll probably head elsewhere but might give it another try someday!

    (3)

  • Andrea R.

    New brunch spot! New brunch spot! The menu here isn't very big compared to some places I've frequented for brunch (Yolk for example), but you shouldn't have any trouble finding something yummy on there. I devised a plan to get my dining companions to order the fattening stuff so I could have a few bites and not feel guilty ordering it myself. However, my plan was soon foiled when they refused to indulge in the delish sounding pumpkin spice pancakes or banana bread french toast. Sigh... I ordered the healthy(ish) sauteed spinach frittata with egg whites and a cup of fruit (instead of potatoes). Kind of boring sounding, but then again...my pants don't fit thanks to Thanksgiving weekend! Fortunately, it tasted pretty good thanks to the grueye cheese, which makes everything better. While paying I spotted their cupcakes and just had to try a mini vanilla one. Hmm...and you wonder why my pants don't fit, but it was seriously only 2 bites! I stopped after 1 bite because it was dry and not very tasty..and surely not worth the calories. I'd probably stay away from here on the weekends since I'm guessing it gets pretty crowded, but I'd go back during the week. Anyone want to join me for some pumpkin spice pancakes? ;)

    (4)

  • Michael P.

    So confused by the hype... A girlfriend insisted she take us to Bakin' & Eggs for breakfast - which even as a gay guy - I don't understand "going somewhere for breakfast." I get up at 5:30 I eat before 6am omelet etc. But ok fine... And the whole wait to be seated for breakfast - a. seems gratuitous b. really? But I acquiesced and politely ate before hand and went thinking this would be my lunch - and I love french toast. The front end staff was pleasant enough and the wait was not long - we chose from the menu while waiting so we could order when we were seated. Walking to our table I saw the french toast being served - it looked boring and bland so i let the server choose an omelet for me - oh boy was she terrified - honey you work here pick my breakfast it will be okay - BTW the service is funny wanna be hipsters who think they work at Mel's Diner (yes the one Alice and Flo work at). And seriously - the wait is long because it takes for ever to get your food - the best part is I am so serving size oriented when my large omelet arrived - I asked how many eggs is in the omelet - she said she didn't know because they just pull it out of a big vat mixture - oh Anywho the food is edible but if you like been-there-done-that and you are too lazy to cook at home or too lazy to clean your house to have friends over for breakfast - or you can't scramble and egg, or you're shacked up at home all week with your kids and this is the only time your husband lets you out - then by golly this is the place for YOU! Otherwise learn to make an omelet put some butter on some toast.... just saying... BTW the place is completely affordable and clean

    (2)

  • Cedric B.

    I will start with the positives, there was no wait on a Saturday morning and I had a Groupon which brought the cost down for a mediocre breakfast. I ordered the Southern Comfort Bowl with a side of bacon, the biscuits were dry and the food was barely warm. Nothing says delicious like cold potatoes and bacon. This is not on the list to go back to.

    (2)

  • Kymberly J.

    I liked everything...only half way. i couldn't get totally on board with full excitement. The atmosphere was pretty cool. The counter and coffee bar was the best looking section. Exposed brick, empty canning jars on the shelf. Very simple. The open floor plan looks nice at first but then while sitting I felt kinda exposed. They need to pack in a few more tables or do something to make it more cozy. The bacon flight was definitely a hit at my table. Try the Jalepeno, you'll love it. Well, only if you love that sort of thing. I got a biscuit sandwich with eggs, bacon and gravy. It was good but so salty I couldn't finish it. I opted for the cheese grits over potatoes cause you can get potatoes any ole place. Whoever made these grits has never had cheese grits before. They were soupy and lacking....uhm....cheese flavor!

    (3)

  • Peter M.

    We had a nice Saturday breakfast here. Got there a little after 8:00 when they opened and were seated immediately. The service was friendly and efficient. It seems like the service issues that other reviews complained about have been resolved. I had the banana bread french toast which came with a chocolate hazelnut sauce and a banana rum caramel sauce, both of which were delicious. My only complaint is that the french toast was lukewarm. My GF had the bacon waffle and liked that a lot (I like my sweet and savory items nicely partitioned on my plate so I didn't like the bacon/syrup intermingling). There were only a few people when we arrrived but the restaurant was nearly full when we left. The room was much bigger than I expected and was loud. They need to dampen the noise, somehow. We'll definitely be back!

    (4)

  • Lanell R.

    Where else can you find a flight of Bacon. Yup, try it out.

    (4)

  • Abby S.

    A cute brunch spot just a few blocks away from The Dana Hotel. Had a work meeting here in the a.m., and walked here. Well, once I figured out how to read the map on my iPhone, I walked here :) Once again, I do not drink coffee so I can't attest to that part of Bakin' & Eggs. But I would like to report that they have a very tasty brunch menu. Enjoyed the cinnamon breakfast sandwich with a side of potatoes. Anytime I can mix sweet with savory, it's two thumbs up in my book! Service was top notch. Our morning meeting crept into the early afternoon and our server didn't even flinch. He actually brought us a pitcher of water at one point - way after we were done with our meals Very thoughtful! From what I was told, this is a relatively new restaurant, but you couldn't tell at all. If I was in the neighborhood and craving brunch (not that big of a stretch by any means!), I would most definitely go back.

    (4)

  • Julie M.

    I went for early brunch so we only had to wait about 5-10 minutes and they had coffee ready for while we waited. I like the mixture of modern design with a bit of kitchy blue color thrown in here and there. It was also very spacious while still feeling warm. Their thing seems to be interesting bacon combos. Next time I go back I want to try the bacon flight. I had a taste of the jalapeno bacon and it had quite a bite to it. I decided on the bacon waffle which was very light and fluffy. There were so many options that I will be back to try more. Our server was very friendly and fast. She came back for coffee refills a few times.

    (4)

  • Elise S.

    I took off one star because our server was not that attentive. He was barely just okay but served his purpose I guess. Other than that my experience at Bakin' & Eggs was terrific. The portions were just right. Everything was hot and fresh. I had chamomile tea and another server (not our waiter) brought over a fresh pot without me even having to ask. Plus they had honey for my tea which is always nice. My aunt and I patronized Bakin' & Eggs today, a cool blustery fall day; it was perfect for brunch. I recommend the cheese grits if you're in to grits; they're very good and they give you a lot. I can't wait to go back and try this drink they have called the Brown Cow ( I think) it's a mix of dark chocolate milk and coffee. Sounds yummy to me! Also I want to try one of their whoopie pie desserts but they only have them on weekends. I shall return.

    (4)

  • S t.

    Horrible service and food. Maybe I visited on an off day, but restaurants should not have an off day. It was not busy but our server was very scarce. The grits were basically soup, horribly watered down and too much liquid. My frittata was flavorless, The only reason it is getting a star is for the potatoes, they were good. I hated every moment of being there once I knew we were going to have bad service. Having bad food made it a permanent 'never again' place.

    (1)

  • John F.

    Breakfast here is very good and reasonably priced. It can get very busy on the weekends so expect to wait 30-45 minutes. Is it worth the wait? Well everyone will have their own opinion on that. As for me, if I'm not in a hurry and not starving, then yea I'll wait, but for the most part I'm not looking to wait for eggs and toast. But like I said, their food is good so it makes a solid brunch option.

    (4)

  • Kate M.

    I'm so disappointed! It was loud, the food wasn't great, and the service was poor. I was really looking forward to breakfast at Bakin & Eggs and the food was really unsatisfying. The menu was pretty small. I ordered the "eggs your way" which was in fact a lie, because they were not my way. I wanted them poached and was told "we can't do poached yet. I'm not really sure why". Ok, I'll the "eggs not your way" then. The sausage was bland, they didn't have different kinds of toast (I prefer rye, the multigrain the had wasn't great). The cheese grits were just ok. I ordered an iced coffee with caramel in it. The server went to inquire if they had caramel and brought back an iced caramel macchiato and I was told "the barista said this would be better". What?? If the barista knows my tastes so well he should know that I don't like iced caramel macchiato. The bacon flight was ok, but the server said the types of bacon so fast neither of us (me and my breakfast companion) remembered them. Seems like it's always the same bacon in the same order, here's a tip Bakin & Eggs; have the types of bacon printed on the plates! The server walked by more than once and looked at our table, but never once picked up the empty plates. When he brought a side of toast and there was no where to set it down (two entrees plus the bacon flight plate took up the whole table) he still didn't pick up the empty plates. I definitely wouldn't go back nor recommend this place. They've been open for months and still can't poach an egg, and the food and service just isn't good enough.

    (2)

  • Joanne W.

    My gal pal and fellow Yelper Deb E. and I embarked on a walk one beautiful, sunny, crisp, fall morning. Our goal? 10,000 steps before brunch. We had been eyeing the menu at Bakin' & Eggs all week in true food obsessed fashion so we we're determined to meet our goal...which we did. Bring on the bacon flight! Not familiar with the bacon flight? Well, let me introduce you to it. Ya get a sampling of five varieties of bacon: maple pepper, jalapeno, honey, cherry smoked and mesquite. My favs were the cherry and the jalapeno - it had a nice kick to it! If you read my review for Dorado, then you can expect that we did not just stop at the bacon flight. We ordered up the biscuit sandwich which is served with eggs your way, cheddar, bacon and is smothered in sausage gravy! ZOMG. It was freaking DELICIOUS. I love me some gravy and the rosemary parmesan biscuit? Delightful! Really, so good and such a nice touch. Oh wait, that's not all....lastly we split the...BACON WAFFLE! Holy shite you guys, absolutely scrumptious! Bacon & rum batter? Yes, please! Hit me two times with that! Mmm, it was soo good and I was glad we saved that for last. We of course split all these items...we are not that crazy. Oh, but umm, we did get a triple layer woopie pie to go. How could we not? A graham cracker woopie pie nestled in between layers of cream cheese frosting and red velvet woopie pies? Yea, that's what I thought. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable and I will forever be grateful to her for suggesting we get the biscuit sandwich over the B&Gs. BTW, I didn't feel the least bit guilty about our decadent brunch as we walked another 8,331 miles on our way back home. Now THAT'S how you get it done!

    (4)

  • Rich L.

    Since it was my birthday I decided to take myself out for breakfast. I was going to do the Walker Brothers thing and get the apple pancake... Since I live in such a great part of the city I figured there must be a cool breakfast place around. I've been to the well known ones in Roscoe Village with little motivation to return. The same cannot be said about Bakin' & Eggs. I was in search of something along the lines of the aforementioned apple pancake and got the bacon waffle. It was really good and just the right portion. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Julia F.

    i'm just gonna say it. best brunch ever. i'm not just saying best brunch in chicago - i'm saying best brunch EVER. we ordered a plethora of stuff - sweet, savory, in between - and it was all amazing. a-maz-ing. and let's be real. any place that has a "bacon flight" on the menu is a winner.

    (5)

  • Kyle L.

    Great breakfast place. The simple things are done well. For example, while you wait to be seated (15-20min on the weekends) they have a coffee bar that will be added to your table. Also the portions are massive. I would recommend splitting a dish unless you eat a lot or are starving. Plus it is BYOB, which makes this a very reasonable meal.

    (5)

  • Tracey H.

    Why can't I give 2.5 stars? Honestly, it is closer to 3 stars, but I had enough problems here that I have to go with the MEH, than "A-Ok"...the main problem was the service, though, the food was great. The Breakdown: 1. I don't mind waiting. If you do mind then go to a place that was just on Check Please and/or is really hyped and then complain. Not a problem for me to wait...the ambiance in Bakin n Eggs is great and I love the space. 2. The DIY coffee table is a good idea, but if you are going to have this station the carafes should not be empty for 20 minutes...seriously, 20 minutes. My dining companions were drinking coffee, I wasn't, but they complained about it. Just an FYI. 3. The cupcake was stale, and I still ate it because I was hungry, but no big deal...these things happen. A+ no the pumpkin spice muffin. 4. Don't stare my party and I down when we try to stake out at the corner of what APPEARS TO BE a seat yourself counter while we attempt to eat our pastries. I asked if it was a seat yourself section and the girl RUDELY wiped down the counter and gave me an extremely passive aggressive response about how no, it wasnt, etc. Which explained the staring from she and the barista...annoying. It is not my responsibility as a guest in an establishment to know what their counter protocol and I shouldn't have to ask...because she should have informed us of the policy and we would have moved NO PROBLEM. 5. Our server...ugh. I referred to him as Lurch. He moved at the pace of a snail in a fast paced breakfast environment. His tone did not change at all, up or down, and he seemed like he couldn't be more unhappy to be serving us. It was new years day so maybe he was hungover? I don't know, I don't care...do you know how many times I had to power through a hangover when I worked in the foodservice industry? All the time. Anyway...his apathy was truly irritating. He also agreed to make a substitution (grits for potatoes) and then he charged us for it...but not before he brought us the wrong bill completely. 6. The food was really very good. Our gravy was lukewarm which was a let down, but it was so good that I didn't really care. My boyfriend, best friend and I were pleased as punch with all of the flavors that it wasn't a big deal. 7. I never complain in restaurants. NEVER. I am that person who will have hair in my food and still eat the dish because, being a veteran of this industry, I get that things happen. However, after a perfect storm of mishaps I couldn't help but ask if the owner was around, because he was earlier. I saw him on Check Please and he was very nice when we arrived. He had left, but a manager offered to help. I rattled all of these complaints on her and the host. They handled it VERY WELL...they apologized, offered us a brownie and then comped 1/2 of our bill which I was NOT EXPECTING or hoping for...now that is what I call GREAT customer service which is why I WILL BE BACK. I hope to upgrade this rating to a 4 or a 5 because its a shame that their service doesn't match their food. The Bottom Line: -It seems that a lot of other folks on Yelp have had issues with their service and attitudes with servers/baristas/etc. I am surprised because the management seemed great. This is something that absolutely needs to change...service is KEY KEY KEY, I believe that firmly. The food is great, so check it out and, I hope, anyone else would have a better experience with food service. Oh, and for good measure: The barista who took my pastry/latte order was VERY nice, he was the little guy with brown hair. Kuddos to you.

    (2)

  • Ashley H.

    I visited Bakin' & Eggs yesterday to use a Groupon I had purchased earlier. Plus, I'm always on the lookout for a good breakfast/brunch spot. The atmosphere of this restaurant is very nice: clean, bright, and open. It seems to be a great place to sit and read or study during the day. I arrived around 1 p.m. on a Monday, so the place was pretty desolate. It took over ten minutes for a server to come over and take my order once I was seated, but other than that, the wait staff was really friendly and punctual. I ordered the Cinnamon Raisin Sandwich, which had egg, cheddar cheese, and turkey sausage between two thick slices of cinnamon raisin bread. The order came out in less than 10 minutes. The bread of this sandwich was the best part: everything else was bland and tasteless, even after I covered it with maple syrup and added salt (yes, a weird combo, I know). I was starving, though, so I ate the entire thing, which could have easily been split between two people. I also had a side of cheese grits, which were running, but had plenty of cheese-flavor. Nonetheless, as a Southerner, running grits are just unacceptable. I was stuffed, but I had to order some pastries to meet my Groupon requirement (darn... I HAD to order some sweets. ;-) ). I got a Banana Walnut Muffin, a Chocolate Croissant, and a Chocolate Ginger Chew. All the items were good, but the Chocolate Ginger Chew was by far the best of the three. I wish I had ordered a dozen of them! Honestly, If those little cookies are always that good, I'll make the trek out to Bakin' & Eggs just for those things. Overall, the three things I was most impressed with were (1) the bright atmosphere, (2) the friendly staff, and (3) the Chocolate Ginger Chews. Perhaps some of their other dishes are more flavorful, I which case, I wouldn't mind going back and giving Bakin' & Eggs another try.

    (3)

  • Nick M.

    Ever have that feeling like you just ordered, the wrong thing. Then you're angry and jealous of the others around you making their stupid MMm's and Ahh's. I hate it when I can't make those sounds! I even tried to force it, my MMm's and Ahh's came out nice but my face was cringed and my eyes were squinted. The lady next to me asked if I was ok, but then turned away weirded out when I gave her a uh huh with a mouth full and another strange face. The restaurant is bright and shiny with sunlight from the large front windows. It's like WAKE UP it's brunch time!! It's super clean and the staff seemed friendly enough. What is really nice about B&E is that if there is a wait you can either take an open seat at the breakfast bar and have your meal or you can grab a coffee/ pastry at the front counter while you wait for a normal table. It was packed so we sat at the bar. It was fine, I got to watch this guy make near 100 coffees with the fancy machine. I ordered the biscuit sandwich -bacon + eggs you way (over easy) + aged cheddar + sausage gravy. Sounds good right?! Not really the gravy was funky, the biscuit was some kind of multi-grain which is fine but it didn't taste right with the rest of my meal. Bacon was nice along with the over easy egg but overall it just didn't work. Side of house potatoes which I like mine a little more crispy but the seasoning is fantastic. Although this one sandwich didn't work for me I will be back to try something else. ***FYI- I'm still looking for a place that will deliver my brunch to me in bed!

    (4)

  • Annie N.

    I bought the Groupon for Bakin & Eggs with a plan to secretly walk here one morning and pick up an order of breakfast and some pastries to enjoy by myself. But .... one Saturday night, my grumpy boyfriend asked: "so what's for breakfast tomorrow?" I normally would say nothing, but knowing he was grumpy, I had to satisfy my groupon. We got there at 10 am on a Sunday and already there were lots of people outside. The wait was 30 minutes. Ahh, i was hoping for something less, but again, for a popular brunch spot, the wait was unavoidable. Luckily they have self-served coffee (intelligentsia) so you can enjoy that while waiting. Great idea, because I had 2 cups before I even sat down to my table (you're supposed to bring your cup to your table and server will charge you for it). Their menu isn't extensive, but have great options. Eggs, bacon, potatoes, toasts are available, but they do have some great alternatives such as the cheese grit, frittata, biscuits and gravy and more. None of the frittata sounds good to me so I decided to go with my normal 2 eggs, bacon and toast with cheese grits. My boyfriend got the caprese frittata. The food - well..... I enjoyed it. The cheese grit was really good, and their bacon was phenomenon. I ended up breaking the bacon in pieces and eat it with my cheese grit. Toasts and eggs are pretty standard. I tried some house potatoes and I thought it was delicious, but my boyfriend said it was too salty. His frittata was a bit of a disappointment - too cheesy and lack of flavor - mainly the only thing we could taste was the balsamic vinegar. Overall, we weren't crazy about the food. I was more ok with it than my dining partner. Will I return to Bakin & Eggs? NO ... and here's the reason why: This place was full of family and babies. While we were underwhelmed by the food, we were overwhelmed by babies - running, touching things, screaming, etc! MADHOUSE!!!! I have nothing against babies, and I know I was once a crazy one, but it was soooo loud inside we could barely hear each other. I'd say if you have kids, and are used to the noise, go ahead, this place is very kid-friendly. But not for me! Services were good. My coffee was never empty, which was excellent. Server wasn't very personal, but I couldn't blame him - I'd turn to be like that if I work here too! With my $15 groupon, we only paid about 9 bucks (with tips & tax) - not bad! Just keep in mind, if you're looking for a quaint, relaxing way to start your day, avoid this place, or take it to go.

    (3)

  • Cara M.

    Don't get the oatmeal. You can get much better at other places and not pay $8. It was super thin, not appetizing at all. I don't think I'll go back.

    (2)

  • Matthew D.

    Good show! Any menu with a bacon flight gets an A in my book!

    (3)

  • Ashley R.

    Heaven! Is all I have to say. I'm a huge breakfast/brunch lover and really enjoy trying new places, but I just can't seem to stop going there. Everything I've had had from the Parmesan rosemary breakfast potatoes to the lemon raspberry pancakes are simply an early morning dream come true. I've also gotten free baked goods a few times, since some receipts have a free gift associated with them! YUM! ps Bacon Flight - YES PLEASE!

    (5)

  • Steven R.

    I actually thought Bakin' Eggs looked horrible upon first glance. Too generic, too sterile and too much like something targeted right at the stroller pushing, dog walking, brunch lovin populous of Lakeview. It's good to see I wasn't right. Bakin' Eggs was my outpost for decent coffee between the twin Starbucks on Lincoln and much closer than Caribou. I decided to dine here recently and was rather surprised. The dishes were good but not amazing. I had the whole grain pancakes which looked small but are pretty close to being awesome, being sprinkled with oatmeal and powdered sugar, combined with a sort of orange marmalade tasty syrup, I wolfed these down. The Gruyere cheese and spinach frittata was decent, nothing notable but it did the job. The service was pretty good. Our waitress kept dropping her cell phone (which I found rather amusing) but was more than generous with the coffee and wasn't inclined to boot us out once we finished our meal. I'm a fan. Overall a solid breakfast option. Won't be on the top of the list, but definitely a good "I'm feelin lazy" option.

    (3)

  • Sherye S.

    Get the triple berry pancakes ! :)

    (5)

  • Marie B.

    The friendly greetings upon entering the door set the tone for our lunch. I am definitely adding this place to my favorite breakfast list! Cute clipboards were used as the menu. I had the spinach frittata!! Yummy. The potatoes were great, not too greasy. Even the jam was delicious on the thick wheat toast! Oh and the bacon was prepared perfectly...it looked too good to eat. Crispy with minimal greasy after taste. They even have a bacon flight. Didn't try it but sounded great for bacon lovers!!! P.S. They serve Intelligentsia coffee, my fav! A definite must try!!!

    (4)

  • Sara H.

    Awesome food, great service. I had the raisen bread breakfast sandwich and really enjoyed the sweet and savory interplay--the cheesy grits were a great side. My friend had the spinnach egg fritata with the savory potatoes and it was also good. I can't wait to go back for the Southern Comfort Bowl--full of Rosemary biscuits and sausage gravy! Go there after 1 pm to avoid the weekend brunch rush and save the clothspin you get with your bill to possibly win a free baked good!

    (4)

  • Katie Q.

    Is this a daycare center or a brunch place? I couldn't decide, because my girlfriends and I were SURROUNDED by screaming children. One of them even shot a spitball at me. Awesome. Food is good but nothing out of the ordinary. Atmosphere is simple and spacious but kind of cold for a brunch place, not very cozy. The waitress asked us right away if we wanted to split the check among the three of us - and that it was no big deal at all, so that was a rare gesture. Would I go back? Sure, if someone was dying to go. Would I recommend it? Probably not, there are better brunch places out there.

    (3)

  • ImtheMom A.

    I ordered the "Bacon Waffle". Wow, it was delicious, and I recommend that you try it if you eat here. Here is the menu description: bacon & rum batter + butter + maple syrup + bacon garnish To me, the waffle was perfectly balanced: not too heavy and not too light, neither tough nor chewy, great combo of crisp and soft, cooked correctly and neither raw nor doughy inside. The rum flavor in the batter was subtle but delicious. There was a generous amount of bacon cooked in the batter. The butter was a soft whipped butter, so it spread easily over the waffle. The bacon garnish was a large strip of crispy bacon placed on top of the waffle. The Intelligentsia coffee was fabulous. I was there at 9:00 a.m. on a Thursday morning, so there was no wait and no crowds at the tables. But of course they can be quite busy during normal meal times and weekend brunch. The light and airy décor with the high ceilings made a beautiful ambience; I don't know if the size makes it noisy during busy times or not. I had an awesomely friendly and competent server. I drank a mug of coffee with my meal, and when I indicated that I'd be eating and leaving relatively quickly, she asked if I wanted additional coffee to go, and brought be a nice full cup to take with me. When it comes to the price of restaurant food, I've totally lost perspective regarding what is "bargain", "appropriate" or "overpriced". Lately, to me, everything seems expensive!! The entrée I described was $9.00 and the bottomless coffee was $2.50. That's probably normal for this type of restaurant in Chicago's Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.

    (4)

  • Patrick B.

    I just ordered carry-out from here today and had a breakfast burrito. This place was larger on the inside than I expected, and for being 1:30 on a Saturday, wasn't very busy. My pick-up order only took about 10 minutes to be ready and the staff was very friendly when I went in. On the phone they said my order came with my choice of cheese potatoes, potatoes, or cheese grits on the side. I ordered the cheese grits, however when I got home I realized they forgot to put them in there. I don't know how large the sides are, so I don't think it's worth the several block walk back just to get the cheese girts. I'm a little disappointed that they forgot to put my side in, but the burrito was fantastic. The bacon was excellent and even if you're vegetarian, if you got it without the bacon the avocado tomatillo salsa and sauteed veggies were great as well. The menu said it had a black been salad in it, but I didn't notice any. I'm knocking off a couple stars because I think it's the most annoying thing in the world to get home and realize they forgot part of your order. I would probably go back here again, but not for carry-out.

    (3)

  • Paul L.

    Really good food with the best customer service to back it up. Sunday, noon, 30 minute wait. Not bad. THEN, we order a sandwich special which was very very good. THEN, our server noticed that the sandwich was using the butt of a bread loaf for one of the sides, so he didn't charge us for the sandwich since it wasn't "up to par." It was so generous and out-there that I almost teared up. *Almost.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth W.

    The details: - awesome, inventive food selection, delicious specials (definitely try the jalapeno bacon!) - great, quick service - usually not too long of a wait during peak times -- plus they have space to sit down and have coffee while you wait - tables are close together but that is pretty typical to breakfast/brunch places Definitely a great all-around brunch spot in my book.

    (5)

  • D Mike K.

    I have been to B & E quite a few times. I would likely have to give it 4 stars...until today! Had a great brunch with 5 other friends. Great fritatas, french toast, and bacon(obviously) here. I think the food tastes great, and you can find something on the menu that suits your brunch needs. Never too greasy, ad always tasty. Today the service was great, and always friendly. I see a lot of posts on Yelp about the slow service. I think this has happened a couple of times, but it has never been too bad that anything sticks out that I can remember? I think the prices might be a little high? Cari and I had 2 fritatas, and OJ, hot chocolate, and I tried the half order of biscuits and gravy(delish...although the biscuits were a little hard for my taste). Total bill was like $35. High for breakfast? Today, was a pretty awesome day at B & E for the crew. Every day they award a "Grand Prize" to one table. WE WON! We won one of their fantastic cherry pies, and I just finished 1/2 of it with my roommate. So...that is why I have to give it 5 stars. Pretty cool, pretty tasty!

    (5)

  • Bree M.

    I am totally a fan of Bakin' & Eggs. I went here for brunch in December with a few girlfriends. I think it had just opened, so they were running a bit behind on our food. My friends and I all love Lovely Bakery, which is run by the same owners as Bakin' & Eggs. We were seated upon arriving at 10:45, and we all ordered. I got the bacon waffle, which was DELICIOUS. One of my friends got the pumpkin pancakes, which she said where the best pumpkin pancakes she'd ever had. She also tried the 'flight of bacon', which was fun. The service was a bit slow, but I imagine they were working out the kinks since the place had just opened. I will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Ahmad O.

    My girlfriend had been raving about this place's bacon pancakes so we went with a friend when we were all starving. As soon as you walk in, you notice a great brunch atmosphere. There's water and coffee for you to partake in while you wait to be seated, (the coffee goes on your bill when you pay.) The entire place is very trendy, from the wallpaper to the way the booths look. It's a cool place. One thing I think restaurants don't do anymore is bring out pitchers of water. I'm a thirsty guy and I usually finish my first glass before we even order haha. But, Bakin' and Eggs brings you glasses filled with water and a pitcher of water. They were off to a great start. I ordered the Blood Orange Green Tea and it was great. The tea is loose leaf and steeping in this see through mini pot they bring you. It was a cool way to drink tea. I ordered the bacon pancakes and a side of sausage. The bacon pancakes were delicious! They put bits of bacon in the batter and they put slices of bacon on top of the stack. It came with butter, syrup, and a strawberry jam that went perfect on the pancakes. The sausage links were pretty standard. The only criticism I could have about this place is if you have more than three people, it could get crowded on the table. They have a lot going on. All in all, it was a great experience and the food is great. Get out of bed when you're feeling like brunch and head to Bakin' and Eggs!

    (4)

  • John A.

    This place is great. The staff is friendly and assertive and the food came out great. Gets pretty busy but the wait wasn't long. Overall I love this place and I will definitely come back again and again!

    (5)

  • Lauren B.

    I would give them 2.5 stars. Went here for Sunday breakfast, had good service, mediocre food. To me, the food is very over seasoned and overly spiced. Don't get me wrong, I do like spicy food (done correctly) but I do not like it when spice is just thrown in there to cover up bland and flavorless food. I ordered the BLT with scrambled egg. It is a great concept but the eggs themselves were not seasoned properly and the bread was soggy. The bacon on the sandwich was good, I think maple, and was cooked well. A mayo spread did make the sandwich decadent but again, was used to cover up an otherwise bland tasting sandwich. I got the potatoes with parmesan cheese on top, again waaayyyyy overly seasoned with pepper and other unidentifiable herbs. The potatoes could have been great with the just right amount of salt and pepper, cooked correctly and then just left alone. I didn't really eat the potatoes. My husband had the buttermilk pancakes. He will pretty much eat and enjoy anything. When we left he said "the pancakes were not very good, I don't get that place". But our waiter was perfect! Very polite and attentive, he was always refilling our coffee and did help make it an enjoyable brunch! Besides the food, this place is great :-).

    (2)

  • Audrey W.

    I heard about the bacon flight and was sold immediately. Who doesn't want 5 different flavors of bacon? Three of us shared the bacon flight, which was just enough for each of us to taste each flavor. My two favorite were the jalapeno and honey. The other three were lacking in flavor. It was hard to tell which one was which towards the end. Only the jalapeno and honey stood out. I also got the asparagus frittata which was decent, but not the best. The jalapeno sour cream gave it a little kick and the potatoes and grits are delicious. I don't know if I would come back here on my own. I'd rather go to the original pancake house which is closer to me anyway. I know I know, how could I compare the two? Well i'm not, I'm just saying I'd rather go there. =)

    (3)

  • Mark D.

    I'll start with the good: the food is delicious, and I love the coffee while you wait. Now the bad, and the reason I will not be back to Bakin' & Eggs: It is so loud in this restaurant that it is IMPOSSIBLE to converse with the people at your table without yelling. I am not exaggerating. The decibel level was approximately equal to sitting directly below the el while a train passes overhead. No thanks. Not for me. After the 45 min we were seated, I had a splitting headache, which lasted the rest of the day. I would highly recommend this restaurant to the deaf. Anyone who values their ability to hear and converse during brunch, however, stay away.

    (2)

  • Sadat A.

    Sweet spot with tasty breakfast / brunch menu. I had a great first experience at Bakin' & Eggs today. The service was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and quick. I ordered The Southern Comfort bowl, a side of 2 Buttermilk Pancakes, and the cheese grits. Everything was super delicious. First The Southern Comfort bowl was filled with biscuits and gravy, eggs, and potatoes. I called it heaven after my first couple of bites. Pancakes were some of the best I've had in awhile. Every thing was great. It's a pretty big place with tons of seating, and because the staff moves quick, there is never wait. Great prices on everything on the menu, big plus. Can't wait to go back sometime soon. Cheers Bakin' & Eggs.

    (4)

  • brian s.

    This place does huge business on Sunday mornings. I won't be going again. It's too popular and can't handle the crush of people. On Father's Day, my party of 8 with two small children showed up at 11:05 for an "11:15 call ahead reservation." We announced ourselves at 11:05 to the lady running the show. My wife had called the day before and been advised that we would be seated promptly. I played with my 1-year-old son outside for 35-minutes while the rest of the party waited. By 11:50 I walked up to the lady and said, "I know you are busy and do a good business. But I have been waiting since 11:05 and my kids need to eat. We sit now or we're out of here." I was firm but pleasant. She said, "We don't have you reported as showing up." I reaffirmed that we were in fact there since 11:05. We were given a table five minutes later. The downside was that at 12 Noon my wife had to take my 1-year-old son home because we burned so much time waiting. So, my parents, others, and I ate while my wife was at home with my son. That was a downer of a Father's Day brunch. The food is good. You will pay for it, but it is good. It's too crowded and the wait is too long, especially for families with young children. If you have young kids, just go to S&G at Wellington/Lincoln. The staff is much more pleasant, the food is fine, and you'll get a seat faster. At Bakin' and Eggs I felt as I was doing them a favor by eating there. It should be the other way around.

    (1)

  • Lois B.

    Simply the best whole grain pancakes in Chicago! Coffee is also great! Only problem? Very busy on weekends. On the other hand, very friendly efficient staff, and you get coffee while you wait. We go to many great breakfast places and enjoy as much as the best. Wannabe grandparents? This is one place to see neighborhood kids at their best!

    (4)

  • Diana O.

    I love this place! Food is great! It does get busy on the weekends but I have never waited longer than 20 minutes. I have tried the Frech toast and it is not your normal French toast, it is so good! and filling that I only ate 1/2 of it. I will go again :)

    (4)

  • JS T.

    Bakin'& Eggs would be closer to a 3.5, but I don't think it deserves to be rounded up. I had the southwest frittata, which was fresh and tasty. The bacon side and hash brown that accompanied it were pretty good. However, it wasn't a wow for me, and I enjoyed my breakfast. The fritatta came out piping hot and the cheese was very melty, so plus there. My husband had the banana bread french toast and ordered a half order of the biscuits and gravy. I hate banana bread, so I didn't try it (though he seemed to like it), but the biscuit was buttery and toasty--it would have been nicer if the gravy was a little hotter, though I like my food very hot. However, it was a little bit more lukewarm that it needed to be. I found the portions to be very generous--just the right amount of this is a lot of food but moderate enough so you want to finish the last bit on your plate. One thing I didn't like was the noise volume. They need to install some sound panels or something because I could barely hear my friends across the table. Also, its strange they would use a whole quarter of the restaurant as a waiting area when they could throw some tables there to increase the capacity. But maybe that's a capacity issue? Don't know, but it seemed like a waste of space when there were people (lots of people) waiting to be seated.

    (3)

  • Zac B.

    Like all the storefronts on this strip of Lincoln just south of Belmont, you'd have no idea this place were here just biking or driving by... honestly I've probably walked down this strip a dozen times and can never remember what's here except for a carpet store and a rotating variety of cell phone outlets. Maybe all the shops should invest in some neon... but I digress. Arrived at 10:30 on a Saturday morn, and only had to wait about 15 minutes for a party of 3. In the meantime, they let you fill your own mug of coffee while the display case of pastries and tarts sing sweet lullabies to your self-loathing, growling belly (I told mine to shut up and passed on such indiscretions). Once seated, it became abundantly clear which reason a coveted Yelp star would be removed: family friendliness. As much as I love my non-existent, probably never-existent future brood, yours just seem like overgrown pets with basic language skills and a propensity to encroach on my early morning anti-sociality. Aside from the overabundance of excessive youth, B&E's food didn't disappoint. Service was perfunctory but not impatient. All the basics like coffee and grapefruit juice exceeded benchmarks. And my chilaquiles special went down as pleasantly as a slop of broken leftover tortilla chips could. Nice touch with the avocado cream dressing, and the SSU eggs were cooked perfectly. Best of all, it WASN't too much food, which is my big pet peeve at a brunch spot. I want to be able to eat several more meals later in the day thank you very much! So, word to the wise: go earlier and you won't be some annoying yelper bitching about having to wait an hour when they told you 30 minutes, and beware the kiddies (especially on Thursdays when kids seem to eat for free according to their daily specials list).

    (4)

  • savannah i.

    We came on a Sunday morning, only a 15 minute wait. While we waited, we were able to self serve ourselves coffee (intelligentsia!) which I liked and thought worked well. We noticed there were a lot of young families here and we were used to that in the city, but threen again we dint go to the north side too often. I aloso noticed the tables wernt packed in like other brunch joints. It was a actually very spacious and small at the same time. The menu was small and sticked to the bacon & eggs theme. I think I wished there were a few more options. I ended up getting the breakfast burrito which ended up being way too spicy for my liking. I guess I didn't think the tomatillo sauce was that spicy compared to when I had it before. Either way they remade it in less than 4 minutes (seriously, I'm a server also and I cant get my kitchen to do that!) they also compd it which I didn't expect either...My bf had the bisquit sandwich and it looked a lot more enjoyable, wish I had ordered that instead. Overall service was spotty, good with the attention to switching out my plate but also hard to get his attention ( not even a glance at our table when passing by) and get more coffee or get the check. I guess I'm just too judgemental. Maybe we would give it another try if we lived closer, not sure we will be back.

    (3)

  • Tricia M.

    Jalapeno Bacon. What?! I love that they have really bad for you, but-oh-so good options while also having really healthy, but oh-so-tasty options, too. The portions are big enough that you will probably take some home, if you can stop eating, that is. The wait can be long on a weekend, but really anywhere you go will be and you can stand around drinking some coffee while you wait with a big enough space that there is little chance of feeling like the walls are caving in.

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    Stopped in for brunch around 11:00 on a Saturday morning with a short wait. They have out coffee and water while you wait. Nice touch! This place was packed to the gills and for good reason. I am more of an egg person than I am a waffle or pancakes for breakfast. I had the BLT and it was amazing. The only thing I didn't like was all the mayo they put on the sandwich. You can choose how you want your eggs cooked and the type of bacon you want. They have 6 different types! Our party had the bacon flight, yes bacon flight! It was pretty good. My favorite is the jalapeno bacon, hot and spicy! My husband had the biscuits and gravy and he loved it. I will definitely be back. This place is too good to pass up!

    (4)

  • Darcy G.

    The decor and atmosphere of Bakin' & Eggs reminds me of those cute images you see in pintrist that you always say "Aww that's such a cute idea"- except the owners took all those great ideas and combined them for a fun and fresh restaurant. The menu comes out on a clipboard, the check on a clothespin. It's just got personality! Perfect for a date. I got a chorizo frittata with bacon and home fries for next to nothing. It was such an amazing value and the food was great. I was extremely pleased. The greatest part is that the wait staff was on top of everything- as soon as I finished my coffee, someone was there to fill it up! I'd return again.

    (4)

  • Tara S.

    I keep ordering the same things- the bacon (which they are known for- 5 flavors, all amazing) and an omelet. I once tried the cheese grits but haven't been able to order them since because I DEVOURED them and felt too much guilt to ever try them again. But WOW- they're amazing. A must try. I absolutely love their food! Not the cheapest, but it's a kitchy cafe and you get what you pay for- great, fresh food. Expect long waits during brunch on the weekends, though! It's worth the wait...

    (5)

  • Melissa L.

    I will never turn away brunch, so while trying to decide where we should eat when traveling Chicago w/ some friends, I immediately chose Bakin' & Eggs on the Yelp iPhone app (a *huge* help while on vacation). I have never been happier. Unfortunately, Miami doesn't thrive on the same brunch culture as other big cities, so we lack places like these. & by places like these I mean DELICIOUS PERFECTION. I ordered the sauteed spinach, mushroom & gruyere frittata, which was every bit as awesome as it sounds. The hubby ordered a bacon waffle on the recommendation of our waitress, and he definitely wasn't disappointed. He actually said he had never tasted a waffle so light, yet satisfying in his life (& he is not easy to impress). Aside from the killer food, the actual space is so adorable. I actually pulled out my camera and took pictures of their bar area because it was just too cute not to commemorate (whatta tourist!). Staff was also really attentive & personable, and 3 of us left paying only $30-some for some serious plates that actually held us over until dinner time! I will definitely be recommending this place to any of my friends that are thinking of visiting the area, and if I am ever back in Chicago - I will be a repeat customer!

    (5)

  • Helena B.

    Bread Pudding French Toast!?! Hello, Lover. Immediately upon entering B&E, Boyfriend and I are seated. Water is quickly brought out and coffee soon follows. We place our orders and wait. The BPFT (Bread Pudding French Toast) emerges from the kitchen looking almost regal. Thick, tall, toasty-brown, triangles: I've basically just ordered cake for breakfast. Kids are jealous. To be honest (as one must), they needn't be. BPFT - while genius in conception - is a touch dry. Burnt sugar sauce is dripped sparingly around the rim of the plate. I'd kill for an IHOP-style carafe of maple syrup. Sweet? - yes. Satisfying? - mostly. Worthy of repeat? - no. Small drawback? B&E is a large, open room with little in place to absorb all the sound. People chatting, plates being scraped, babies being babies; it is LOUD in here. Think Middle School Cafeteria - perhaps on the last day of school. Next time (yes, despite the noise, there will be a next time), I'm going with a bacon flight. I mean, hello: Bacon Flight. 'Nuff said.

    (3)

  • Angelina M.

    I have had better and do not understand the hype.

    (2)

  • Amanda C.

    I went here for Saturday brunch and thought it was fine. The atmosphere is bright and open which is nice, but the food was less than great. There was supposed to be a 20 minute wait (actually not that bad) but we were seated in 10. I enjoyed that the host came up to us to tell us our table was ready, instead of yelling my name. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which had a beautiful presentation but lacked flavor. I had to douse it with ketchup and hot sauce. I really, really wanted a Bloody Mary but unfortunately they have no alcohol on their menu. All of the tips are split amongst the servers which is unusual and might affect server performance. I would go back here if I had to.

    (3)

  • Donna B.

    Had a groupon and went by myself. The Gorgonzola carameluzed onion frittata was to die for. To use the balance, I got the couscous feta salad to go. I had it at home the next day and it was so incredible, I called the place and told the chef. Wow! Super yummy

    (5)

  • Melanie B.

    The food was fine, I guess. I got the biscuit and gravy dish with egg, and it was good for my hangover for sure. Not the best I've ever had, but it was fine. What wasn't fine was the service. It was crowded, but we got seated in about 20 minutes or so, which was OK bc they had serve-yourself coffee up front. Best brunch idea ever! Also, as it turned out, our saving grace. Remember the hangover? Well, the waiter didn't, because he never ever refilled our coffee. As we sat next to a table of impatient, energetic children and their oblivious mothers. So the husband got up and got us more coffee himself. I just don't understand why someone wasn't walking around on coffee duty...during weekend brunch. We live right by, so I'll probably end up stopping by again. I'm hoping they were just having an off morning. If not, at least I know where the coffee is.

    (3)

  • J E.

    This place is the best for Sunday Brunch. You know it's the best, because most of these reviews complain about the wait. If there is a wait that probably means it's good. Frittas are the best. Portions are huge so I always split with my wife and we both leave full. Our baby loves it here, kids are always welcome!

    (5)

  • Colleen L.

    I rarely take the time to write yelp reviews. I have to have an amazing experience or a horrible experience to take the time.... Bakin' & Eggs falls into the amazing experience category!! My only complaint was the wait but at 11 am on a Sunday, you can't really expect anything different in Chicago. The food was soooo good. I could have a plate of house potatoes and been a happy camper. Add to it the flight of bacon, OMG we were in heaven!! The service was great. Very fast and friendly. I'll keep my eye out for more groupons and my husband and I plan to make this a staple in our list of brunch places. I can't wait till it warms up a bit so we can walk, the day we went it was a little chilly to make the 1 mile walk from our house.

    (5)

  • Mark T.

    Happiness...thy name is Bakin & Eggs. After running the Men's Health Urbanathalon on Saturday morning, my stomach was yearning for some grub. Luckily I had a groupon for this place so my sister and I headed up here. Needless to say, the food did not disappoint. I ordered the spinach and mushroom fritatta with a side of potatoes, ham and toast. The eggs were nice and fluffy (with gruyere cheese inside...yum!). The potatoes were delicious, as well as the toast and ham. Maybe it was just the hungry side of me talking (like I said, my stomach was YEARNING for food), but looking back on it now I think the food still would have satisfied me. My sister ordered the whole wheat pancakes, and she enjoyed them as well. The odd part about the meal is (and we both felt this way), we had the best coffee that we ever tasted with our meal. I felt that it was very bold and flavorful; not like the Starbucks coffee that I'm used to, but better. I found out that they served Intelligentsia coffee...might have to check out their spot soon. I'd pass by this place every time I'd come home from the gym, and I always wondered why there would be a line (especially on weekday mornings). Now I know why. Not only is the food great, the prices are excellent and the service is friendly. We had a short wait for our food, but if it gets to be longer it's definitely worth it. Highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Tita P.

    Easy parking, coffee while you wait, service with a smile AND jalapeño back!! What more can you say?? I decided to order ummm bacon and eggs with a side of cheese grits and it was plain ole yummy. Now I am a girl who can appreciate cheese grits and have been disappointed many times in Chicago this time I was not. This place feels a little like a coffee bar with a lot of tables. I enjoyed how open it was and how bright it appeared. It made me feel like you would be able to see the sun beam brightly. The service was great. The servers all seem to have genuine personalities. I really enjoyed Bakin & Eggs and can't wait to return. Oh!! Did I mention that they have bacon flights??!! AWESOME!!

    (4)

  • Christopher Z.

    Fresh tasting food, a little on the high $ide. I had the tuna melt w asparagus soup - I am 205 lb dude so I can eat but the meal was just enough so I wasn't hungry nor full. Taste was great and fresh like I said - the breakfast burritos are what I really go there for mostly. Overall very good. If you have a sweet tooth definitely go to Bacon & Eggs.

    (4)

  • Char Y.

    Beautiful wide open space on Lincoln for breakfast. We ordered banana bread french toast - good, VERY heavy scrambled eggs with sausage & toast - very good I thought the meal was good, but the service was spotty.

    (3)

  • Cory C.

    One of the best breakfast spots in town. I wish we didn't have to wait to be seated, but it was Saturday afternoon after all, and having access to coffee in the waiting area was a nice consolation. The food was great. I enjoyed BLT at the request of our server (Tanya? Ranya?) who was really helpful in navigating the menu and recommending her favorites. I felt so bad for her when the baby at the table next to us barfed formula on her leg, but she took it like a professional and we all had a good laugh. Aside from the BLT, other notable dishes were the bacon sampler, the giant french toast, and the Southern Comfort Bowl, which had biscuits, potatoes and eggs piled and covered in gravy. It lacked the finesse of the similar (and infamous) "Slinger" served by nearby Diner Grill, but definitely was worth checking out. To sum up, the food was great, the service was great, and the atmosphere was nice. I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Derek B.

    Love this food! I'm always pleased with the variety of egg dishes they have. I've never had the same thing twice, and I'm always pleased. It gets busy on weekends, so prepare for a wait. But they let you have coffee while you wait, and sit inside, which is nice.

    (4)

  • MaryAnne M.

    I've been a fan of Lovely Bake Shop for awhile now and have wanted to check out their brunch spin-off. Meandered in one Sunday morning around 9:50ish (only the third time in recorded history MaryAnne has ever arrived early for anything) for brunch with the BF. Was pleasantly surprised when I was seated rather quickly. The line-up can seem daunting, but it moves pretty fast. Here we go. Wait for it, wait for it: Two words: Bacon. Flight. Yes, that's right. Honey Bacon, Cherry Smoked Bacon, Maple Bacon, Mesquite Bacon, & Jalapeño Bacon. That alone would warrant at least 4 stars. On to the rest of the menu: I had thought it was odd there were no omelets on the menu, but then I remembered a frittata IS an omelet. An Italian omelet. So for this review we will call my omelet Don Pedro. I went with the Asparagus Don Pedro with garlic + shallot, Parmesan + chive & jalapeño cream sauce. It was perfect and filling. The cheese grits are certainly worth giving a whirl. I'm off the coffee but I did have some tea. I love sugar cubes as opposed to packets, but a serving utensil for the cubes would help there. BF had the sun-dried Don Pedro. Cute side note, all the pews in the restaurant are from St. Als's church when they remodeled. One and only down side is it is loud. What did you say!? Loud. It is very loud.

    (4)

  • Michael H.

    I'm lost here...nothing on the menu really stuck out? Everytime I drive by here there is a huge line? Nice space-Open/Airy/Modern feel.. Really Good Coffee with great mugs! I guess this is not a place to go if you are looking for anything "Traditional" in terms of breakfast..everything we had was good but I just wouldn't have the desire to go back! GTFJD

    (2)

  • Dustin S.

    Was in the neighborhood and had some time so I stopped in on a Thursday. First impressions were positive and the interior was welcoming. We were seated promptly and had drinks before we knew it. This is where the positive experience ends. After talking and reviewing the menu for several moments our waiter came by to inform us that we had to move to a different table because there was a large party entering. I would have been OK with this - if there were no other seating available. But there was. I felt slightly inconvenienced moving our belongings and also our own drinks. Then the party enters: A group of 8-10 women each with a baby- sitting right behind us. Talk about loud and distracting. At least the food will make up for it - no worries. I will admit I showed bad judgment ordering a sandwich at a breakfast place but I didn't want frittata or waffles. My wife followed suit and ordered a sandwich as well. Our sandwiches were similar to just grilled chicken breast on bread. BORING. No taste or flavor whatsoever. The wife's corn salsa was gross. We asked the waiter for a side of honey mustard and pesto respectfully and were told that there is a charge but he would try to see what he could do. I was thinking that he is lucky I don't return the whole sandwich. In the end we didn't get charged for the sides and the only thing that was tasty was the side order of potatoes I ordered. I am not in this area all too often but if I am I do not think I will find myself in this establishment again. There are better choices.

    (2)

  • Chantal L.

    Sooo, despite the contrast of light French breakfast traditions, growing up in the south surely conditions you to crave a hearty breakfast. An elite yelper graciously invited me to join in on a groupon deal. There was a small wait upon arrival, which was softened by fresh brewed java in the wait area. The server was humorous and fairly attentive. I ordered scrambled eggs, cheese grits and honey bacon. The cheese grits were yummy, however the texture/taste of the eggs resembled those from a carton. I realize in the restaurant business, quantity can be a must, however prefer the fluffy fresh taste of real eggs. Of course I can't be sure what they were but if my southern roots had to take a guess, definitely carton. The bacon was great though...thickly cut and crispy, so I suppose 2 out of 3 isn't bad :). Overall, I'd be willing to go back for another go at it sometime!

    (3)

  • Katie C.

    I've been here four times now and can say that I feel like I can give an honest review. The food has always been great and the pacing of the meal as well but as a restaurant manager there are a few things that have been very disappointing for me and if it were happening at my restaurant, I would want the manager and owners to know. Your glassware needs to be looked at closer before making it out to tables. All four times I've dined there have been lipstick on the rim of my water glass. Service needs to be reved up. This is a great concept but your servers are in auto pilot mode. Today when I had lunch a tall guy with dirty blond/light hair waited on me and he looked like he hadn't slept and was less than enthused about his job. He didn't highlight any of the great menu items or give any indication that he was actually excited to be working at such a great concept. I will say the brown haired girl with Uggs on this afternoon who was at the register and made my cappuccino was very kind but again, never highlighted the experience or concept which is indeed something to be EXCITED about. Any guest would obviously have a great time here but as a business, you are just steps away from being amazing...and your so close!

    (2)

  • Jo W.

    Well, the bloom is off the rose. After going to this place for the first time, I became borderline obsessed. The mere mention of its name would send my salivary glands into overdrive. I literally had DREAMS about this place. I might have gone here 4 weekends in a row. Friends might have been planning an intervention before I stopped cold turkey on my own. So after about 3 months, I finally went back yesterday for my birthday brunch. I could think of no better way than to ring in my 30's than with my favorite brunch spot. ...And it was like that moment when you finally see the idiot boy you've been dating in a brand new light. All his flaws that you once found charming make you want to smack him upside the head. Not that I condone violence. + My god, it's loud in here. Even yesterday when we were one of FIVE tables I could not hear a word my friend was saying. + The menu is different during the week than it is on the weekend. I was not aware of this. Sure, that's my own fault. But I was a little heartbroken when I couldn't order my favorite dish on my birthday - it was pretty much the only reason we came here. The thought of that dish made me increase the intensity of my workouts at the gym that week, knowing it would be a sweet, sweet reward. True story. + The bacon waffles are only good for about 4 bites. Then they're just... not. + Service was SLOW. I had only ever been here on a weekend, so I tolerated it before, even when looking back I probably shouldn't have. I think I always thought, "oh, they're still new, they're popular, they're working things out." Okay, they've been open long enough to where they should have the kinks worked out. But did I mention we were one of FIVE tables? There's simply no excuse for that. Waiting over 20 minutes for you to clear our plates and drop a check is simply unacceptable, especially when it's clear we want to LEAVE. + The blonde server - and if you've been here you know EXACTLY who I'm talking about - might be in the wrong job. And the fact that she was training a new server yesterday is scary. We asked for extra napkins twice, and finally I just grabbed a place setting off the table next to us because she clearly wasn't bringing them. No water refills in sight - on a 90 degree day. (One of FIVE tables! How busy can you be?!) + A positive point: since my original review I learned that their baked goods are amazing. I'm a sucker for a good iced sugar cookie, but it's hard to find any that I like. Theirs are amazing. Perfect in every way, and they have super cute designs too. They were out yesterday *sob* but I ordered a peanut butter cookie (half off on Fridays, so it was only 80 cents!) and it was perfection. Moist, chewy, delicious. YUM. So, yeah. While the place is still good, it's imperfections won't make me so quick to suggest it for a brunch anymore. I am certain my friends will be shocked to hear other suggestions from me. There are way too many other places in the city to choose from that have better service, shorter waits, and the ability to hear the person sitting two feet from you.

    (3)

  • Rinko E.

    The following are my comments for Bakin' & Eggs: "Meh." for the food (I had banana pecan bread french toast and honey bacon). "Gross" for dirty silverware (white spots and stains). "Why don't you smile more and wake the fuck up?" for inattentive, slow servers and managers with flat affect. "I think you should talk more to customers" for chit-chatting, giggling, inattentive servers and managers (busboys and cleaning ladies are the most attentive here. ) "Yes we need our fucking copy of the fucking receipt because we spent more than $35 for stupid overpriced brunch here" for the cashier who asked us IF we needed a copy of our receipt. I don't think we will go there again. MEEEEEEEHHHHHHHH.

    (2)

  • Atul J.

    The Phantom Waiter, by AJ My fiance and I had a pretty bad experience here. Initially it went well- we were seated promptly and our order was taken quickly by a very cheerful waiter. However, once we received our food the experience went downhill pretty fast. We didn't enjoy our dishes (banana bread french toast and sundried tomato frittata; the former was too soggy and the latter a bit bland and dry/overcooked). The worst part was that after serving us our waiter seemed to have simply left the restaurant. We were abandoned and had to flag down passing staff just to get coffee refills, skim milk for the coffee, ketchup, etc. Moreover, the place was not even packed with customers or busy in any real way. When we were done with our mediocre meals we waited for close to ten minutes for the check before we had flagged down another server to get it. Big problem- the check had what we ordered on it as well as at least 2-3 other dishes on it that we never ordered. Since we were being ignored by the wait staff I went up to the cashier to complain about the check. He appeared downright confused when he found that there was no record of us having being served in their system. He said as far as he could tell, we hadn't even eaten there, and that we had no server (did we have a "phantom waiter?"). Why did I give them two stars as opposed to only one? The dumbfounded cashier ended up not charging us for the meal. So, in the end we didn't have to pay for our "brunch from hell." My fiance is not a very forgiving person whereas I am. As a rule I will always try a restaurant twice before giving up on it. Not here. I will never, ever, go back to this restaurant again, as long as I live! I urge all to stay away.

    (2)

  • Brad B.

    On the right, it's a bakery. On the left, it's a resturant. In both directions, it's very good.

    (4)

  • Amber S.

    The food here is very good. The cheese grits are worth a trip alone. The flight of bacon is fun and tasty but pretty expensive. Overall the prices are pretty fair for the portion size. The wait is crazy long but you can grab a cup of coffee while you wait or even a pastry. It's very loud but it was ok for us because we had small children with us.

    (4)

  • John K.

    This place is really great if you have screaming kids, or if you like to eat around screaming kids, or if you actually are a screaming kid. It's sort of like the Chuck-E-Cheez of breakfast places. The only thing missing is some giant air-filled trampoline cage for the kids to jump around in. They even have this indoor parking lot/waiting area for strollers, so I understand how inviting this must be for parents of toddlers. The food was average but I honestly can't see myself coming back here. For people without kids it's just a bit much.

    (1)

  • Vanna T.

    I will start by saying that I would definitely come back. That's an important way to rate a place. I took my mom and boyfriend here for an early Sunday morning brunch. It was full but not packed at around 9am. Food was quick to come out, service was good but not amaazing, and food was definitely tasty!! Mama and I split the Southern Comfort Bowl and the Lovely french toast which were both excellent. My boyfriend of course had to get the Bacon flight which he called Bomb.com !! (it was! i sampled a bit of that Jalepeno bacon and it was sooo good!) Kind of loud in there due to the walls I suppose, and too many children for my liking until I have my own kids. But overall I'd go back again and next time check out that burrito!

    (4)

  • A. B.

    Arrived at 10:30 and waited approximately 30 minutes for a table to be available. Free coffee and water was available during our wait, and we had to option to wait outside or sit inside on a bench. We were seated and met our server, who obviously wanted to be anywhere but at work. His attitude was not great and I didn't think the service was that spectacular. I enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee to start, followed by the sauteed spinach frittata with a side of the cheesy grits. Both were well-prepared and I highly recommend ordering the grits. As for the atmosphere...well, it's loud. It's very loud and the tables are very close to each other. So close that we gave up on having our own conversation and decided to listen in on our table-neighbors. Overall, I enjoyed the food and I plan to visit again.

    (4)

  • Bryan V.

    There's not much to say that hasn't already been said on here, but it's a legit spot for breakfast. It's someplace to go for brunch w/o having to experience a ridiculous wait and you can dive into coffee while you wait. The highlight of our visit was the SLT (salmon and eggs!). A sandwich that won't leave you hungry or disappointed.

    (4)

  • Laila C.

    Even though I hated my sandwich, the sides and brownies kind of made up for it so average it all out and we get 3 stars. Craving a tuna sandwich, the tuna melt beckoned my name and the ingredients were intriguing. Tuna, kalamata olives, lemon zest, capers and sundried tomatoes. It sounds really Mediterranean and I was happy to get away from a mayo based tuna melt. I also we got a side of the potatoes with cheese and a side of soup. The potatoes were super delicious! It was the perfect texture, crunchy on the outside and melty smooth on the inside! The is also tasty and even though it was a side soup, it's as large as soup sold for $5+ at most places. The tuna was really disappointing. Too greasy and all I could taste was the lemon zest and olives. Too tart and citrusy for a tuna melt, the flavors just didn't make any sense. I'd go back for the potatoes and soup but maybe just make a meal out of that. oh p.s. on Fridays, all their baked goods are 1/2 off! Really good deal for their really delicious peanut butter and chocolate brownies!

    (3)

  • warren b.

    Been here lots of times before today, but this morning was one of the most disappointing breakfasts I've had, anywhere, in a long time. Cheese grits were watery, biscuit sandwich tasted smothered in salt. And note to servers: don't tell me basted eggs are the same as poached. They're not. Similar, maybe, but not the same. Server Max, who otherwise did a pretty good job (though offering coffee refills is usually a good idea, especially at 8 am), almost started an argument with me over whether basted and poached eggs are the same. Shame to see one of your favorite places get a little too big for its britches. Popularity breeds mediocrity?

    (1)

  • Arpana U.

    About to 25 minute wait on Saturday around 11:30 a.m., to be expected. The host was very nice and sought out people, checked twice on people that weren't present when he first called before he moved on. Display case is nice with a variety of mini pies, cookies and cupcakes. Coffee is set at the front while you wait, which at first I thought was free, but later saw the sign that said "take mug with you to your table and server will charge you." No biggie I guess, at least it's available, but complimentary is always better. Prompt and nice service, but not overly interested (as I do sometimes like). The reviews below about the kids were not kidding!! They are everywhere: running, dropping toys, crying. I like kids so I wasn't super bothered, but they really were EVERYWHERE! I got the banana pecan french toast. Nice display, two dipping sauces and dollop of whip cream on the side. Lots of pecans inside, didn't taste munch banana. It was fine, but nothing to write home about or return because of. Friend got cinnamon raisin breakfast sandwich. She said she liked how the raisin sweetness offset the savory egg in the sandwich, but again, it was just solid, nothing spectacular. Oh! But I did really like the potatoes. They were well seasoned, maybe with a bit of garlic salt or something? Quite good, those I finished completely. Was a bit pricey, $33 without tip for two people, but I guess that's Chicago for you (and luckily we had a Groupon). Overall it was fine, nothing I'd be running back to. I do think there are better places in the city, but this wasn't bad.

    (3)

  • Andrea C.

    yumyumyum! i live for weekend brunch and there is clearly no shortage of places to try in chicago. my cousin was in town for new year's and b&e was nearby where he was staying, so we gave it a try. i was already optimistic because of the cute name and the coffee while you wait (note: not free, but still nice). that said, they don't take reservations, so plan to wait a while if you go on a weekend. we were seated and ordered quite a spread...pancakes, frittatas and breakfast sandwiches (oh my). i had the biscuit breakfast sandwich- heart stoppingly delicious, but everything looked wonderful. i chose to try the cheese grits, which were also awesome. i wanted to have room to try one of the cupcakes afterward/take one home, but i left feeling so stuffed i couldn't bring myself to do it. bakin' & eggs is a solid brunch spot in lakeview!

    (4)

  • Susanna W.

    This is my new favorite brunch spot! I had a Groupon so I went here on Saturday with a friend. I called ahead to make sure I could bring a bottle of champagne and they put my name on the list over the phone. I walked in and was seated within 5 minutes during peak brunch period! I sat down and the waiter immediately brought a big jug of orange juice (that was only $3!!) and water. I had the spinach and mushroom frittata with sausage links, a Parmesan rosemary biscuit and potatoes with cheese. Literally, these were the best potatoes I'd ever consumed in my whole life. My friend ordered a side of bacon and the waiter asked "what kind?" Yes, they have 5 kinds of bacon. Cute place, great atmosphere, BYOB, amazing menu.

    (5)

  • Matthew C.

    Bakin' & Eggs, hmmm... Not good! My wife and daughter thought the place looked nice and wanted to give it a try. So we walked as a family to our breakfast destination. We were seated fairly quickly. This place is very family friendly, but that said is VERY LOUD! But not the place to go for food, not if you'd like a hot meal or coffee anyways. Ordered a latte,it arrived to the table cold (After ordering it EXTRA HOT). Sent it back and was mocked by the waiter to the barista. (Yeah you did buddy I watched you) Got my second attempt at coffee and it was warmer but Not Hot. So I thought well I'll live with it... Ordered food also requested it HOT, Stone cold on delivery. My wife's meal too. Poor form indeed, the food tasted fine, nothing special though. And Cold as mentioned. Will never go back and will continue to eat at Wishbone instead. I wish a no stars was an option! VERY POOR FORM! Also should mention that this poor breakfast cost $40. Be warned!

    (1)

  • Lupe D.

    Had brunch with my boyfriend and son. First time here...definitely not the last. We loved it. We got there pretty late (2:15-ish) on a Saturday. We got seated immediately. Never felt rushed to order. Good thing because I will admit that I was a little confused by the menu. It took me a bit to figure out what was what. The BF and my son had the eggs/potatoes and meat (bacon/sausage) with toast. I had the biscuit with bacon and cheddar with gravy and some potatoes with cheese. The restaurant is also a bakery. When you come in there is a board directing you to the take out/bakery side and the "wait to be seated" side. ME LIKE BAKIN' & EGGS VERY MUCH!! 1. Strong coffee!!! WOW.... I had to pour a lot of cream to tone that sucka down. But appreciate that it's a bottomless cup, so bring it on! 2. BIG portions! I love that... I will admit that when I saw that it was about $9 for a biscuit sandwich I was like WHA???, but then saw that it came with potatoes so that took the sting out...but when I saw the portion I felt a lot better about it...and when I took a bite all my doubts melted away...HOLY CRAP that is a great biscuit!!!! and that gravy was so good, and this is coming from a person who doesn't generally like gravy... and together with the bacon and cheese (I ordered the eggs on the side) this is a WINNER! The potatoes -- again a BIG portion were so yummy, but by the time I was about 1/4 of the way through with the sandwich I knew I would be taking my potatoes home - there was no way I could finish them off. 3. The BF and my son also received healthy portions of eggs/potatoes and sausage/bacon and some toast, totally worth every penny, and both were very happy with their choices. As far as the service - we could not have been happier. Everyone was super friendly and that counts as much as the food, at least for me it does. I can't wait to go back and try something else - especially one of those red velvet whoopie pies from the bakery side!!

    (4)

  • Deep D.

    Saw good reviews on Yelp so decided to go there for breakfast. Service was horrible, our server didn't really care. The food was just ok. Please try m.henry, Ann sather or lulu belle if you want to have a great breakfast.

    (1)

  • Emann B.

    Pretty basic stuff, nothing you can't get at other breakfast-centric eateries. Had a frittata, it was generously portioned and came with choices for one meat side and one carb side, plus toast. Filled the belly and did the job.

    (3)

  • Chris C.

    We went to Bakin' and Eggs because we bought a Groupon for it and wanted to give it a go. The restaurant is really well laid out with a large dining area and a cute bakery/cafe area to the right of the entrance. Very pleasing environment. The food was good, but not great. I got the grilled onion fritatta with bleu cheese with house potatoes and toast. The potatoes were a little salty and, as often happens, the onions were concentrated in the center of my fritatta instead of evenly dispersed throughout. I also got a Black Bear to drink (dark chocolate milk mixed with coffee concoction) which was good, but a little heavier on the coffee side than I normally like. My other got a Southern breakfast bowl which consisted of potatoes, eggs, cheese and biscuits all smothered in country gravy. It was good, but it would have been nice to have the gravy on the side--there was quite a bit of it and it kind of dominated the dish. I would definitely go back to this place and give some of their other dishes a try--especially some of their baked goods and homemade jam (I had a really great orange marmalade with my toast).

    (3)

  • Retro C.

    Pros: Open and Airy Atmosphere Service (somewhat) Cons: Food/Coffee Problem #1: Coffee tasted watered down. Intelligentsia should really make sure folks could make at good decent cup before whoring themselves out to every restaurant / cafe that wants to showcase their coffee. Problem #2: Food was mediocre. Seriously, if I am going to pay that much for food at least make it worth my while and have it seasoned. I had to add salt and tabasco sauce to at least make it edible. Problem #3: My free pastry was frozen... UM.. seriously? Problem #4: My silverware was dirty and I did not get the extra napkins I asked for.

    (2)

  • Mindy S.

    Been wanting to try Bakin' & Eggs for a while now, and I convinced friends to wake up early on a Sunday to go. We had about a 30 minute wait at 10:15am on a Sunday. The restaurant is large, and loud. The acoustics are not friendly to a quieter breakfast, and there were a lot of kids in the place. They provide coffee in a mug while you wait - a bonus. The food was very tasty. The "lovely french toast" was a small portion, but since it is a thick croissant bread pudding, you don't need much. It went well with the strawberry preserves, and sauce, as well as a side of the banana rum cream sauce that comes w/regular french toast. The bacon flight was good - not outstanding, though. The fritattas were scrumptious, as was the side of potatoes. We were served by the owner (she was the Undercover Boss for the day), and when we casually mentioned a birthday at the table, she brought a complimentary chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting - a chocolate lovers dream. Food was great and the wait was as expected for Sunday brunch. A great option for the neighborhood.

    (4)

  • Nikkie H.

    My friends and I wanted to try Bakin' & Eggs for some time, but could never get there early enough to not have a crazy long wait. We finally made it today - in by 8:30 with no wait. My friend and I got the caramelized onion frittata, my other friend got the BLT sandwich. We all really liked our meals. The sides were also super delish - potatoes were omg yum, and the bacon and sausage too. I personally don't plan on going back, mainly because the children running around were just a bit too annoying.

    (4)

  • Lindsey B.

    I can't believe this place has less than 4 stars. I went w/ the bf and my dad and all three of us got something that completely blew our minds. I don't know if we got lucky in what we ordered or what, but maybe other people went on off-days? or they changed chefs? Anyway, I got the oatmeal, which would be a boring choice if I were anywhere else, but here it's served with HOUSEMADE PEAR BUTTER. I can't stress how delicious that is AND it comes with some kind of insanely delicious desserty struessel. The portion was huge, so I brought a good amount home and actually just had it for breakfast. Dad got the Southern Comfort Bowl, which had intense, complex flavor and the biscuits had the most amazing crust. I wish you could just order the biscuits by themselves...he also got a side of the maple pepper bacon, which was just subtly peppery and crispy. Bf got the banana bread French toast which comes with 2 glorious toppings on the side. He really enjoyed it, and I'd say it's in the top 3 of the best French toasts I've ever had. He also got a side of the cherry smoked (?) bacon, which tasted nothing like cherry BUT had a perfect texture and regular bacon flavor. I know I sound like I'm gushing, but the food really was this good... service was also super friendly and the whole place is just a really pleasant brunch atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Mary T.

    I agree with Andrea R. - the atmosphere does seem to be trying to mix cozy with minimalistic and doesn't seem to work. I like the clean feeling though. Food was a snooze, I had some vegetable soup, which was very bland and a side of potatoes, which were good (c'mon, it's potatoes!) but I wouldn't rush back for more. The service was efficient and average. The whole experience was average really.

    (3)

  • Christina S.

    We've been back several times recently, and every time it's seemed better and better. This time we had the biscuits and gravy - which I *definitely* recommend - and the french toast bread pudding, which was good as well. The to-go coffee setup is also fantastic, making it easy to grab a cup of joe while you're waiting - which makes the reasonable weekend am lines go even faster! And yes, we sat at the counter again - the last *two* visits - and had great service both times, so clearly they've figured things out. Good job!

    (4)

  • S. M.

    Went here 11 o'clock on a Saturday morning, the place was crowded but we didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes to be seated. You can grab a cup of intelligentsia while you wait(this was probably the highlight of my experience). Yea... It kind of went downhill from there. Womp womp. I ordered a fritata which was okay, nothing super special. Along with it came cheese grits and honey bacon. I personally didn't think the bacon was that flavorful... For a place that wants to be known for it's bacon. And the cheese grits? Well let's just say that I realized I'm not a fan.

    (3)

  • Jojo A.

    Absolutely love this place! Ranya is the best! She is so sweet and a very helpful with your order. I wish they open all day though :)) I think they open till 3 everyday. I'm addicted to their BLT and potatoes and cupcakes! Best cupcakes too

    (5)

  • Emily M.

    The bacon was good, the rest was oook. I can't even remember what I got. Nothing to write home about. None of my friends were thrilled either. Go on a weekday, shorter wait might translate to more appreciation for the food.

    (3)

  • Darlene L.

    Start your morning with terrific Intelligentsia coffee here. They allow you to pour a mug as you wait for a table. Of course, you are charged $2.50 for the coffee which is added to your bill. I certainly understand this; however, I went to another breakfast spot a week ago, and they provided Julius Meinl free as patrons waited. This was a class act and Bakin could take a lesson here.Food is good and promptly served. The pancakes with granola and blueberry compote are excellent if you don't mind the super sweetness. Fresh fruit is ok but looked a bit wilted as if it had been spooned out hours earlier and was sitting around in the fridge. Expect to spend $10 an entree and more for coffee and juice.

    (3)

  • Cristina T.

    I will start off with this: I hate brunch. Everything about it-from the long wait times to the crappy service to the overdone brunch staples on every menu. Bakin' & Eggs is NOTHING like any of these other brunch places. As soon as you walk in, you are in a spacious, clean and friendly environment. Although you will have a wait a few minutes for your table, there is plenty of room to sit and drink your bottomless cup of Intelligentsia coffee while gazing at the pastry case. The menu at Bakin' is diverse, ranging from Mexican chilaquiles to frittatas to biscuits and gravy. There is something for everyone here. Everyone talks up the bacon flight, but really I couldn't taste too much of a difference in the 5 bacon slices-they were all delicious, but not super unique. I ended up ordering the caramelized onion fritatta, which was topped with bleu cheese, bacon & balsamic. These are not a combination that would usually end up together, but they totally worked together into the most delicious tasting dish. This came with a side of cheese grits-stick to your ribs good & cheesy. The multigrain toast was even phenomenal with their homemade strawberry preserves. Before leaving I made sure to pick up a whopping whoopie pie-basically a double layer whoopie pie consisting of red velvet, marshmallow cream, graham cracker cake and another piece of red velvet whoopie goodness. This place has a unique atmosphere with friendly service to boot. Will be back again!

    (5)

  • Manda H.

    Great Brunch spot in Lakeview! Met up with a few friends and came around 10am. Perfect timing as I noticed when we were leaving around 11:30 people were really lining up for brunch. The smoked salmon fritata was really good and with the potato's and toast, I was full and had to take half of it home. I tried the hot chocolate and happy I did. It is not your typical Swiss Miss type of hot cocoa, a lot of flavor and more of a rich cocoa taste. I can't wait to come back and enjoy more of what they have to offer. Parking is also pretty easy on Lincoln or even on the side streets.

    (4)

  • Michael E.

    I dont know how this place has only 3.5 stars...I went with my sister and good friend we all loved our food. The bacon waffles are unbelievably light and the bacon does not overpower their great waffle batter. The banana bread french toast was great as well, accompanied by banana butter, chocolate ganache and whipped butter. They also have like 7 types of bacon literally, we tried the maple pepper and honey both were good. The breakfast potatos were also well seasoned and cooked perfect. Looking forward to my next breakfast here!

    (5)

  • Nichole K.

    We had a groupon, so we grabbed some brunch here on a Tuesday afternoon. It wasn't busy and the guy behind the counter told us to sit anywhere. We decided on breakfast because the menu looked so appetizing. I didn't catch the guy behind the counter's name, but he was making cappuccinos and latte's with an old fashioned grinder that he pressed the grounds into. It was really interesting how he made them and we asked if he could show us how he made the designs. He was really laid back and it was awesome that he took the time to show us and not act annoyed that we wanted a lesson. The cheese grits were good. Not your typical diner. I will be back.

    (5)

  • Ali S.

    This place had me at the coffee bar right when you walk in the door. If there is a wait, sitting and drinking my coffee makes it go by much much faster. Then you just bring your mug right to your seat! The food was fantastic, though a little on the expensive side, hence the 4 stars and not 5. Our total bill for 2 people for breakfast was $28, and we only ordered 2 dishes and 1 cup of coffee. Normally the same amount of food is about $19 in this area. However, it was worth it. The food was exceptional, and the atmosphere was really great. It was a little on the loud side, but I think that was due to the fact that there were a lot of babies in there. Another thing - our waitress was a total flake. Nice girl, but not really much of a clue about waitressing. Still, I'd go back for sure.

    (4)

  • joel t.

    overall, a pretty decent experience. i had the bacon flight and the southern breakfast bowl. both were very tasty. the biscuits were light and fluffy, the gravy wasn't too heavy, and the potatoes were perfect. as for the bacon flight...delicious. and to top it off, they serve intelligentsia. the wait wasn't too terrible, only about 30 minutes. i guess my main complaint would be the noise level. being a regular at tweet, and over easy, i'm used to a bit of noise during brunch. but for whatever reason, there was a veritable cacophony throughout my meal. perhaps it was because i was sat in a corner of the restaurant, and everyone's voices were amplified and somehow focused straight to me, but it seemed a bit over the top. despite the aural assault, it won't be enough to keep me away. it's definitely a well done brunch.

    (4)

  • Erin T.

    Bakin & Eggs is such a cute brunch spot with unique menu items. I used to order my brunch/ lunch from Bakin & Eggs when I would work at home and lived in my old apartment. I really like their BLT, pasta salad (which they sadly discontinued), croissant with egg, and chicken pesto sandwich. My husband and I recently came here for brunch on a Sunday morning. We were fortunate enough to get a seat at the counter so we didn't have to wait 30 minutes for a table. I had a special entrée which was a delicious latin inspired frittata with chicken sausage, sour cream and toast. It was such a fun, different dish. I got a slice of the blueberry almondine tarte to go (seriously, you NEED to try this tart, it is amazing). I will say that while I enjoy Bakin' & Eggs food, I would never wait any more than 30 minutes to eat there. I am continually amazed by the LONG waits at this place. It is definitely good, but I don't think it's THAT good.

    (4)

  • Robert Z.

    I work down the street form this restaurant and this is one of the best additions to the area. Lincoln Avenue needs more successful dining establishments like this one. Skip Starbucks on the corner and come here for a much better and more affordable cup o'joe made with intelligencia coffee bean. The bacon is as good as it gets and you'll always see the same friendly wait staff who seem to really enjoy working there which is just another reason I like to keep coming back.

    (4)

  • Kennen M.

    For weeks our office has been peeking in the windows (stalking), waiting for this place to open and finally that day has come today! We ordered lunch and am happy to say we have a winner in the neighborhood and it is a bacon haven! We had the meatloaf, chicken sandwich, the quiche and soup. The potato soup was awesome! It was a perfect hearty texture with bacon pieces swimming throughout. I could eat it everyday if it wasn't $6 for the cup. The other standout was the potato salad. It was not too mayo-ie and also had bacon in it. I can honestly say that this was the best I have ever had! I can see myself going in there and just getting the potato salad. I had the chicken sandwich and was surprised with the amount of other goodies on it as I was expecting just a plain ol' chicken breast sammy. Everyone enjoyed their food as well. For the "you won our hearts" aspect, they sent us back to the office with a box filled with pastries, knowing we are in the neighborhood. I love boxes of fresh pastries!! Woot! The best thing in the box was an apple muffin with nuts - YUMMERS! I must give a word of caution: this place is going to be stroller central so if you dislike highlight getting, SUV driving fashionistas carting around dirty kid wagons, then maybe you should stick to Starbucks (well, maybe not)!

    (4)

  • Tristan P.

    I used to love this place even though the service was ALWAYS slow. I have waited over an hour once I was seated to get my food before. But, because of how great the Southern Comfort Bowl was, I still kept going back. Finally convinced my boyfriend to go (he just couldn't stand it due to the slow service) again for an early Sunday brunch. Today is Tuesday and we both have been regretting it. I think we got food poisoning. Plus this was the only place we both ate at over a several day time period. The potatoes were burnt yet soggy. The coffee didn't come until after 20 minutes of sitting down and reminding the server that we had ordered coffee. The worst was my Southern Comfort Bowl. The poached egg not only tasted like vinegar but it was so overdone, it was a hard boiled egg completely through. Never have I seen this before even in the worst of breakfast places. It wasn't a little overdone, it looked some someone forgot about it and yet still felt that they could serve it to me. With the soggy potatoes (they had to have been left over from the day before) and the terrible egg, I have decided that I will not be going there again. It was such a bad breakfast that I didn't even want to take the time ask for a manager to tell him/her how bad the food was. (You would have thought the server would have noticed as his wisked off my bowl with the eggs hardly touched.) To make it worse, my boyfriend and I have both had terrible stomach pains for 2 days now so we will remember it for awhile. I think it was those old potatoes. Sorry Bakin' & Eggs, you just lost my business forever.

    (1)

  • Peter n.

    This place is great. They have kind of a different take on breakfast which is refreshing. the food is amazing and the bacon flight is worth it by itself. they have a bakery to the side that is so perfectly displayed, you hate to order a cupcake because it will screw up the symmetry, but DO IT because they are great! I have a baby and we hit this place as it opens with all the other families, but by 10:30, the families have cleared out and the hung over crew comes in.

    (5)

  • Jillian D.

    love the name. love the location. love the decor. love the food. so what's not to love? the slooooooooooooow service. seriously bakin' and eggs, you gotta get that together. i walked in on a cold and busy saturday morning and expected the wait (that i didn't mind). what i wasn't anticipating was getting seated and having to wait 10 minutes for waters. then another 15 minutes for our teas/coffees. then another 10 minutes to actually order. the food arrived in a fairly reasonable amount of time though. so it makes me wonder, if the kitchen isn't backed up, what is up with the wait staff? they were super friendly. just slow. now for the food: i had to try the blood orange green tea. oh man. DELISH!! it arrived in a glass pot so i could admire the gorgeous tea leaves swirling and settling. and get this - when i ran out of hot water, our waiter filled the pot right back up. now we're talkin' service!! our party of four started with the bacon platter - five glorious greasy strips of different flavors. damn. every slice was as unique as the next. my only issue? after the waitress quickly listed each flavor off, the names vanished from memory. and with no flight list to refer to, we were at a loss. they should think about documenting it...my friends and i have ideas. call me! next up, i had the spinach, mushroom and gruyere frittata with cheese grits, toast and chicken apple sausage - not that i needed all of that after the bacon flight. but yum-o. the frittata was cheesy and delicious. the grits delighted with a dash of hot sauce and a sprinkle of salt. and the toast paired perfectly with the raspberry jam. if they can get their service act together, then this place will go up a star (maybe two) because the food is spectacular.

    (3)

  • Allison B.

    VERY mixed experience at Bakin' & Eggs. ATMOSPHERE-- 4 stars. I liked the look of the decor A LOT--simple, clean, fresh & modern, all without being cold or stark-looking. My only problem w/ the atmosphere is that between the hard floors, kinda high loft-like ceilings, & minimalist decor, all in 1 big room, it created an acoustic hell. Meaning it was REALLY loud in there. Yes, it was really busy, so of course I didn't expect it to be silent, but it was sometimes hard to hold a conversation without shouting. FOOD-- 4.5 stars. GREAT Intelligentsia coffee & my husband loved his pot of Blood Orange Green Tea. We had the famous "bacon" flight, which we enjoyed, but honestly, it all tasted like bacon to me. The fact that the person who served it to us couldn't tell us what was what (except for the maple & pepper) definitely didn't help the various flavors of the bacon to "pop" for me. Nonetheless, it was good bacon. I had the breakfast burrito, and it was PHENOMENAL. I order breakfast burritos almost everywhere-- they are just about my fave b-fast food-- and Bakin' & Eggs really stood out. It was flavorful & unique. And the cheesy home potatoes were ABSOLUTELY a step above your average b-fast potatoes. My husband had the Cinnamon Raisin breakfast sandwich-- cinnamon raisin bread w/ eggs your style, cheddar cheese, & chicken apple sausage & maple syrup to drizzle on. He loved it, and I too thought it was fabulous when he gave me a bite. YUM. VERY happy w/ the food here, and I want to go back for the banana bread french toast, which just sounds divine. SERVICE-- 2 stars. Oh, how I hate to write that when everything else was so pleasing, but ouch-- the service was NOT good. Now, I know they've only been open like 2 weeks, so I'm very hopeful they'll iron this out. First off, we were told the wait was 45 minutes-- it ended up being dangerously close to 60. Secondly, the hostess evidently heard & wrote my husband's name down wrong onto the waiting list (see my comment on the acoustics). So when we checked on our status after 45 minutes, she didn't have his name (Jason) on the list, but she did have the name Jesse on the list right at the exact time when we put in our name. Hey, I get that it was just an error in sound perception, but what irked me just a bit was that she told us it was "probably" us but insisted on calling out the other (wrong) name first before giving us that table. I am just lucky there wasn't a Jesse to steal our table, because I would NOT have been happy. So we sit down. We waited 10 minutes before our server comes by to take our drink order and tells us he'll bring water. We wait another 10 minutes... and then he comes by again & says again he'll bring our coffee, tea, & H2O soon. We did get it a few minutes after that, but I don't think I've ever waited close to 25 minutes to just get something to drink. It seemed like a long wait for our food too, but maybe I was just really hungry by that point. When the woman dropped off our food, we asked her which each strip of bacon on the flight was. Because except for the maple/pepper one that was clearly coated in pepper, they all looked completely identical. Sadly, she was unable to tell us, except for the maple/pepper, which we easily could have figured out on our own. This was disappointing, since they have really been plugging the bacon flight, and I think it really contributed to our sense that every piece of bacon tasted like bacon, instead of being able to experience the subtle nuances of jalapeno, mesquite, cherrywood, maple pepper, & honey. :( Coffee refills/ warm-ups throughout our time there were really poor. I had to overtly flag someone down both times, after sitting with a totally empty mug for quite a while each time. Yes, they were busy, but I just find this kind of inexcusable for a brunch place that overtly lists their coffee as a "bottomless cup." Finally, we waited for quite a while AFTER our server cleared our plates & thus clearly knew we were through before getting our check. And when he dropped it off.... it was wrong. Now, let me tell you-- the check that we got was HALF of what it should have been. After the poor service, we were slightly tempted to just pay that check & go. But that's not who I am. When I finally flagged our waiter down (had to wave at him 3 times before he saw me) to point out the error, he seemed kind of annoyed? I am not sure why? I was being honest, and had I been DISHONEST, which would have been oh-so-easy, Bakin' & Eggs would be out about $15 right now. So... as much as I want to absolutely LOVE Bakin' & Eggs because of the overall high quality of the food, the poor service really soured my impression. I am willing to give them another try because they're still so new, and I'm desperately hoping they'll iron out these kinks. But if it happens again... no mercy Bakin' & Eggs.... no mercy. So please please please impress me next time!

    (3)

  • S.B. K.

    I am super excited that Bakin and Eggs opened in my hood! We have now gone here a bunch of times...Their breakfast burrito is perfect...I never leave a crumb on my plate...In fact, both my husband and I are part of the clean plate club every time we go here. Service has always been top notch...And the food fresh.

    (5)

  • C M.

    I like this place. Yes, you will likely have a wait and it's kinda loud, but it's friendly and welcoming. Any place that is thoughtful enough to put coffee in the waiting area so I can get a cup on the honor system (pay later with brunch) gets my vote. And the bacon flight? Brilliant (and yummy) idea!

    (4)

  • Linmayu R.

    The food is expensive enough that I'll probably never try it, but the coffee makes my day. :) I don't see why other reviewers are calling it watered-down, to each his own I guess!

    (3)

  • Audrey L.

    It was very mediocre brunch, for the money you spent there. I had the spinach cheese egg fritatas. It was decent, but the portion was small for someone who don't eat that much. The coffee shouldve kept coming. I did like there bacon sampler, it was cool to taste the different bacon they had. It came out pretty fast, it was actually faster then our service. I don't know what could be taking them so long in the kitchen its just breakfast. My food should be better then mediocre if you have to wait that long. The place is really bright and new. Ill give them a thumbs up for how clean it was.

    (3)

  • Sarah M.

    We had a poor experience (namely turtle-paced service coupled with mediocre food) here on our first try several months ago, but decided to give it a second chance with a Groupon plus iDine. Thought maybe that first try was a fluke thing, and we liked the feel of the place enough to risk it. (Very spacious, clean-lined but comfortable, easy to maneuver young children. Thank God, because of the turtle pace -- read on...) Unfortunately, this second try was a repeat performance of the first. And actually worse. First strike against, they had just given out their last high chair just before we arrived. Granted, there were lots of kids, but this was 8:15 after an 8 a.m. open. This could not have been the first time they'd run out of high chairs, and they have the space to store more. We were immediately seated, however, and promised we'd get the first high chair that opened up, so fine. Until we waited for our food. The food took an incredibly long time to come. I didn't time it, but when you find yourself looking around to see which other folks have gotten their food, some of whom came in before you, and the answer is very few, you know things are not right in the kitchen. And since this was the exact experience we had before, and there was no acknowledgment from our server, I have to believe this is the norm. The food finally arrived, and unfortunately was very mediocre. Certainly not worth full-price and also not even worth our deep discount when you consider all the other delic breakfast options Chicago has to offer. I ordered the asparagus fritata, which was just ok. All the ingredients were good, but nothing special. Another Yelp reviewer wrote a detailed description of this item -- I agree with it and would refer you to it for more info. My meal and my husband's oatmeal seemed to be freshly made, but my older son's pancake was completely cold, as was the side of bacon. Not good. On the plus side, another table did finally turn over, and a high chair opened up. Yay! Upon checkout, the cashier asked how everything was. I kindly reported the slow service (much more kindly than this review!) and got a half-hearted "Sorry about that" in response. Not much consolation attempted. We will not be returning and will happily pay full-price at Over Easy on Damen, which has never failed us.

    (1)

  • Amanda D.

    I was really looking forward to trying Bakin' & Eggs. My first choice when I looked at the menu was the Cinnamon Raisin breakfast sandwich. I changed my mind and ordered the Banana Bread french toast instead. Unfortunately, I made the wrong decision. Although I liked the pairings it came with (hazelnut/chocolate ganache, banana rum spread and butter) it simply tasted like 3 pieces of banana bread without the french toast aspect. I was not completely disappointed though because I love banana bread. My dad ordered the oatmeal granola pancakes which were served with a berry compote and syrup. They were simply delicious and not overly huge. My mom and brother ordered the more simple egg dish that came with house potatoes or grits, sausage or bacon, and toast. The grits were incredibly cheesy and had a little too much white cheddar for my taste. The sausage and potatoes were pretty tasty, however. I definitely want to go back to Bakin' & Eggs to try out the rest of the menu. The ambiance is simple and bright and the food well-portioned for a good breakfast.

    (3)

  • Patrick C.

    Tried this place on a rainy Friday morning. Food was very good. As was the service. The cherry bacon is the shit. Im looking forward to going back for breakfast or lunch.

    (4)

  • Mark M.

    When looking for a special breakfast, I would suggest looking elsewhere. If a resturant is judged on food alone, this could be a good spot. The breakfast burrito was very good with just the right amount of heat to the green salsa. the pancakes were pancakes (nothing special but ok) and the breakfast sandwich was overpriced but interesting. These things could be overlooked if it was not for a staff that looked as if they wished to be somewhere else. We arrived early before the infamous crowd. When asked for the bacon on the side for the burrito, it never arrived. When asked for water, two were brought when there were three of us. The coffee cup ran empty with no offer to refill until we were about to leave. And this was when the servers outnumbered the patrons 2-1. Sorry but this is inexcusable and it is sad. Could be an outstanding spot due to a good menu and concept, but instead is a disappointment. Where is the managment????

    (2)

  • Susan F.

    I l-o-v-e their breakfasts! Bakin and Eggs stands out for...everything in my book! The atmosphere is very open and I love their laid-back decor. The servers are friendly and seem to enjoy working there. They have inventive, delicious fritattas (the asparagus is my favorite), and their oatmeal with streusel and pear butter is creative and big enough for breakfast and to-go (just make sure to ask for extra "sides" when they pack it up). They serve a sweet black tea brewed from an Intelligentsia blend that's not available retail... it's a really special drink and I have gone in just to grab an iced tea and a 7-layer bar from their bakery! I recommend this place to my friends who are looking for a really special and unique breakfast.

    (5)

  • Searlas O.

    Too loud! The lovely wood floors and high ceilings are nice to look at, but are terrible for restaurants. I won't go back there unless they aren't busy (fewer people to make noise), but since I can only do Saturdays or Sunday that is unlikely (good for them for being busy). I can only imagine how bad it would be if there screaming kids there (I don't think I saw anyone under 14). Typical Sunday brunch wait of 45 minutes when we showed up at 11:00. My friend and I walked around the neighborhood for about half an hour before coming back and finishing off our wait inside. Once we were seated (with menus in hand), we had about 5 minutes to look over the menu while waiting for our waiter. I had a basic bacon n eggs, with multi-grain (and maybe all grain) toast with the cheesy grits. I would recommend the plain grits over the cheesy grits. Deep down I was hoping for specialty bacon even though I know it is Baking n Eggs and not Bacon n Eggs. My friend had the burrito which was a solid B. Overall I'm not a brunch place person. Usually too many screaming kids with parents who refuse to be inconvenienced by taking them outside and over priced breakfast food, especially juice and milk. However, Bakin & Eggs had the best portion of orange juice that I have ever seen. The food is 3.5 stars (the baked good looked even better but a little pricey). To me the multi-grain toast and biscuit (that they gave us for our order being on the slow side coming out) were a little too earthy and what flavor they had kind of blended together for a ho hum taste. In review if I was more into going out for brunch I would of given them a 3 or maybe even a 4. It was way to loud for me due to the wood floors and tall ceiling. The food was good for the price and the staff was nice. Oh, paying the bill was a little slow since you don't pay the server, but up at the coffee/bakery line. Outdoor seating would bring me back for sure!

    (2)

  • c m.

    This is a review for the bakery/to-go, NOT the restaurant. And for some reason I could not give it 3.5 stars...so bear with me if you read this. The coffee i received was pretty decent, I am not a fan of the order from a barista, get handed a cup and told its self-serve.... just fill up my coffee or have the cups by the pots and trust your Lakeview white clientele to fill up their own cups and then pay at the tiny counter. This is also a problem I have with their sister-location/store Lovely... I ordered a raspberry linzer torte/cake slice to-go and it was quite nice, i really enjoyed it, it was not the best tasting thing i have ever eaten, however, as an experience baker, it was totally enjoyable. I was not impressed with the awkward tiny spirals of frosting on their cupcakes, two of which i ordered for friends, so i can't speak for the taste, but the portion of frosting to size of cupcake was not appealing to the eye. They need to get their piping down a little bit more. In the past i have ordered espresso drinks (lattes/chai/mochas) and been happy with my purchase. The staff at B&E is MUCH MUCH friendlier than the staff at Lovely, and I look forward to having time to eat at B&E for brunch, i have high hopes.

    (3)

  • John I.

    There is no shortage of choices for a long wait and some breakfast in the area. Thank god for that, because this one is simply not worth it. The atmosphere. A strange mix of modern and down home. I couldn't tell if my silverware was well worn and tarnished or just downright dirty. Either way, it made me think twice about using it. There is a decent amount of seating, but don't let that fool you. Despite the hour wait, there was a constant amount of empty tables. Perhaps they save them for VIP's, or maybe the place just isn't that well run. Service. Slow and Non-attentive. That is all I can say about it. Food. The menu didn't feature many choices, but it met the requirements. We were on the "brunch" menu when we were there. I had the biscuit breakfast sandwich, which has bacon, eggs, cheddar, and sausage gravy. It was good. The biscuit was pretty unique, though not warm at all, so it really didn't give me the fresh feeling I would expect from a "bakery". Not being a coffee or tea drinker, I ordered a hot chocolate. It was served luke warm with a very strange color. My theory is that it sat on the counter for a long time with whipped cream on top, but I will never know. There was no sign of whipped cream when I got it, other than the possible cream color melted into the brownish watery substance they called hot chocolate. Would I come back? Probably not. For now, Nookies remains the place for me.

    (2)

  • L T.

    Loved it here. The space/ decor is really light and airy. Our server was so friendly. Food was great. I hear it gets crazy on the weekends, but I came on a weekday morning and met a couple friends. Will be back!

    (4)

  • Tiffany I.

    I loved this place, but there were a couple of little tidbits that bothered me. It took quite a bit to get our food...the bacon flight was great, and my cinnamon breakfast sandwich was incredible, even though I ordered my eggs over-easy and they came scrambled. When I went to pay the bill, I noticed (posted at the register) that there were specials...that would have been nice to have known, since it looked like something I would have ordered! Either way, I'll definitely go back. There's a party in my tummy!

    (4)

  • b n.

    this place was horrible. Where do I start? My friend ordered an extra order of bacon. they only give two pieces and it was burnt around the edges. FOr the prices they charge, this is a horrible situation. I ordered the burrito which sounded great on the menu. Nothing prepared me for the spicy sauce put on the burrito which made it inedible. Everything else was just mediocre. I know that when chefs start cooking, they raise the prices and in this case, lower the standards. I was expecting a breakfast with outstanding heart stopping bacon. Instead. all I got was heartburn. I will say that the serving staff was very helpful and friendly. The food and price was the big disappointment. Don't believe that just because it's on TV , that it's great.

    (1)

  • James P.

    Food was very good...the experience was one of the worst--- Was it perhaps the "I could care less" attitude of the "hostess" or was it sitting at the counter and continually being ignored until we had to ask for a menu. Perhaps the staff ought to be more concerned with customer service as opposed to their newest tat or piercings and this place may do well...Until then, I probably won't go back despite really enjoying the food.

    (2)

  • Deborah L.

    We went this morning at 8:50 AM (Sunday). There was no wait. The staff was cordial and pleasant but nothing out of the ordinary. We ordered the biscuit sandwich and the banana french toast and coffee - with a side of potatoes and cheddar grits. We chose these dishes based on the yelp reviews and enjoyed them very much. The banana french toast is like a warm piece of banana bread - very moist. It didn't need any of the delicious toppings that accompany it. The portions were not large at all - don't think you can split them. Our bill was 28.00 which seemed a bit high for the portion sizes. Not sure we will go back but it was generally a nice experience overall.

    (3)

  • Lou C.

    I tried this place because of the reviews. I realize that on certain days how things can differ from 1 to 5 stars. My day happened to be 5 that day. I had the seasonal pancakes, which were pumpkin, and they were AWESOME! I ordered my Queen the sun-dried tomato & goat cheese fritata. She absolutely loved it. We both really dug the bacon flight, too. Seated within five minutes. We were both surprised that 80% of the place was empty on a holiday at 1130am (2/15/10, Presidents Day). And all the pastries were 50% off. Oh, did I mention parking was only 4 doors away? 5 Stars is justified.

    (5)

  • Addy M.

    This review is long overdue. Bakin' and Eggs, I adore you. I can get Intelligentsia coffee every morning, and you guys are always prompt at the take out counter (which I appreciate because, yes, I am late for work again). Your half off pastries will kill me, but I think overdosing on red velvet cupcakes and mini pecan pies is a good way to go. I have never been disappointed by anything on your lunch menu when I order take out, and am particularly in love with the goat cheese quesadillas. Finally, I would like to personally thank your cook for the tortilla soup. Every time I call to ask what the soup of the day is, I'm praying you say tortilla. Don't ever change!

    (5)

  • Rebecca A.

    The first time we went to bakin and eggs we were really hungover and hungry. The food was pretty good and we were excited to come back and become regulars. However, this morning my friend and I came again. The restaurant was hardly full and our server was inattentive and slow. Also, after waiting 25 minutes for our food, the food was mediocre at best. I wanted to order a side of salsa for my sandwich and no one was on the floor for 5-10 minutes. I saw my server standing near the kitchen, talking and looking at her phone instead of checking on any of her tables on the floor. I was looking forward to frequenting Bakin & Eggs til the snow hit, but I think I'll just order the cheese grits for carry out so that I don't have to wait for the service.

    (2)

  • Lethe X.

    After reading the previous reviews, I decided not to add yet another rundown on what's already been covered. The consensus appears to be YUM, and I'll just jump on that bandwagon. I'll just add a few things. The frittatas are heaven, especially the one with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. The sides that accompany everything are beyond generous. The coffee is excellent. And, worth repeating, BACON FLIGHTS. Now here's the point of my review: Get your buns in here on weekdays, we gotta keep these guys in business! What a loss if they leave, this is one of the best breakfast places in the city. And for a nice relaxing breakfast after a hectic weekend (yes, all that great cookin' is available EVERY DAY, not just for weekend brunch), you can't go wrong. Plus, plenty of room to meet your business associates for a breakfast confab. I'm serious, I don't want this place to go away, I love it that much! (And to think I didn't even know you could BYO - jeez, I'll never leave)

    (5)

  • Alison E.

    Bakin' & Eggs was pretty darn awesome. Judging by the other reviews it's a pretty popular place, but we got in and sat down with no problem on a Saturday at like 12:30. I had the whole wheat granola pancakes, which were delicious, and Mister had a vegetable frittata, which he enjoyed. We both also enjoyed his side of potatoes. ;) Their housemade raspberry jam was *awesome*, and I wish I could've bought some in a jar to take home. My only gripe (as a tea snob) is that they give you tea in this cute little pot with a strainer in the lid--which means the leaves don't get into your cup, which is good, but also means that the leaves stay in the water the whole time. The blood orange green tea was really good when I first poured my cup, but green tea shouldn't steep too long or it gets bitter, and when I went to top off my little cup with the rest of my tea, it had already steeped too long. I would recommend just handing out bigger tea cups so it can all be poured out at once--or if you're ordering tea, maybe request a big cup?

    (5)

  • Eric S.

    Eh, it was okay. There was quite a long wait when I went for somebody's birthday on a Saturday. The menu isn't really that extensive in my mind for a breakfast place, and the dish I got was fairly basic and normal. The bacon flight sounded cool, but was quite expensive for essentially four strips of bacon. It was crowded and loud as well. My food wasn't terrible, but there are other breakfast places in Chicago I prefer so I can't really give a whole-hearted recommendation for Bakin' & Eggs.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :8:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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