I was almost tempted to give this place a three, but I love 'em so much I couldn't do it. So they get a sort of conditional 4. The folks working here are really friendly, but service can definitely be a liiiittle on the slow side. I usually order take-out rather than eating in. Picking up is a better bet than delivery, in my experience, but you can easily do either via Grubhub or by calling them. I have eaten in before but don't generally see a reason to do so. My HOT TIP on the place: FALAFEL TACOS. They're awesome! I'm fully obsessed with these things and cannot stop ordering and eating them. Especially if you're vegetarian, they're a great option, but they probably work for just about anybody. Yummm. The cheese quesadilla isn't phenomenal but it certainly does what it's meant to do (ie, it acts as a cheese delivery mechanism without being too rubbery or burnt or anything). Those are my usual order here. The breakfast stuff is OK. No real complaints there. It's all been fine. Not what brings me back on the reg, but if you have a hankering for breakfast and the place is close I see no reason NOT to go here. Just no compelling reason to pick them over anyplace else. Falafel tacos, though. Damn! Falafel burritos are awesome too but I dig the taco thing more for whatever reason. The milkshakes are also fuckin' baller. The blueberry one is super good. So are the rest, honestly, but the blueberry stands out to me as a slightly unusual milkshake flavor (as opposed to strawberry, vanilla, chocolate - which they have and do nicely) pulled off well. In summation, if you want to enjoy this place: falafel tacos are great; order take-out or delivery; get a milkshake.
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Morgan N.
Wanted to get a cheap breakfast with the bf this morning. Brother's hit the stop. Their menu is huge, like many Chicago diners, and you can get breakfast lunch and dinner at any time of day. It was so tempting to get a burger at 8am. But I was responsible! I got an omelet with egg whites ($1.25 surcharge) and fruit instead of hash browns (another $1.50 surcharge). The surcharges really sucked, but the meal was tasty. Our waiter constantly refilled our coffee and we had a good experience. Nothing was special about this place, but it has good food and good service which is all you really need.
(4)
David P.
Delivery was fast. Food was incredibly hot on arrival. It was as if the food had just come off the fire and onto my plate. Vey good. Very filling.
(4)
C R.
Good enough. Quick service, nice staff. Has an old building smell to it but it's not apparent after you sit down. Offers a robust and fresh cup of fruit with omelettes. We were happy because they let us build our own omelette without hesitation.
(3)
TheCriticizer S.
Walked in and bounced OUT! This place smelled like a mixture of sewer, flooded basement, and garbage. I couldn't even smell food! Hello! Health Department????
(1)
Victoria E.
For how much you pay you get a lot of food and the quality is there. Came here a few days ago and didn't think too much of it because it looks like a typical sit in diner. However, it's not just a typical diner! I got their #2 special that comes with french toast (which i asked to add blurberries on top), 2 eggs, and choice of meat for less than 10 bucks! The food is excellent. I really enjoyed my french toast. It was fresh, fluffy and the blueberry topping was perfect. My eggs were cooked perfectly and my meat wasn't greasy nor burnt. Another plus is that the staff are super friendly and approachable. Highly recommend this place!! And highly recommend the french toast with blueberries! :)
(5)
Gail H.
Tasty food. But very crabby delivery man. He tried to make me pay when I had already pre-paid by credit card on Eat24.
(4)
M R.
So if i could give it zero stars i would. Just horrible! We walked in and it instantly felt like a smoking room/bar. The heat was dry and in your face. The waitress finally came to our table and it was more than obvious she just smoked a cigarette or the whole box. By then i was ready to go. I thought everything was over priced. They wanted nearly $3 for hot chocolate which i was pretty sure going to be hot water with a package of swiss miss. My boyfriend ordered an orange juice. When the orange juice came it was the child size bottles of tropicana with a childrens cup. I orderded an omlete with sausage, the sausage was beyond pale and looked under cooked. I would not be surprised if i get sick very soon. Never again.
(1)
Ann S.
3.5 stars if I could, service was okay, good was lacking some taste ( bacon omelet) and the cheese wasn't melted all the way, coffee was average. What I did like about the place was the Mickey Mouse pancakes and big tasty chocolate milk along with their big fruit bowl which was very juicy. Price was average
(4)
Brenda G.
Great food and the coffee tasted awesome. Price was reasonable for the amount we ordered. It took a little while to get our food, but worth the wait. My steak came out delicious. I was very surprised how good this place was, and so close to home! Service was great too.
(5)
Marc S.
Honestly, I found them on Grubhub and only have ever ordered delivery from here. However, at least once every couple of weeks, my wife and I just CRAVE their falafel burrito and their oreo milkshake. Just thinking about it now makes me want to order them for breakfast... :) But seriously, fast delivery and a consistently great tasting meal.
(5)
Monica R.
If you live in Avondale and aren't coming here, you're making a mistake. Good food, fast and friendly service, cozy location. Came here for breakfast, was served quickly, and the food was great (and super cheap- only spent about $10/person). Byob, a major plus. Bring your own beer, buy some OJ and you've got beermosas. I ordered fruit salad instead of hash browns. At most places a "fruit salad" is melon, honeydew, and a grape or two. Not at Brother's! I got apples, pineapples, grapes, melon, and strawberry. Very pleased. Seriously, just check this place out. And if you're too lazy on a Sunday morning, they have great delivery service.
(5)
Mallory S.
Great little cafe to have breakfast in! Cheap diner quality food that tastes great! Nothing over the top fancy. It's a comfortable place for grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning with a friend. There is also an ample lunch menu with gyros, club sandwiches, burgers and salads.
(3)
Daniel C.
Avondale's little gem. I not only go there because I'm a few houses down the block. I dine there because service is attentive, and the food is great.
(5)
Rosemary G.
I love Brother's...Waffles, Denver Om, Sandwiches...anything you want. The wait staff is super attentive...prices are great and it's peaceful.
(5)
Debbi R.
Excellent breakfast (haven't tried anything else...yet!) Very clean, great service and delicious food. Highly recommend!
(5)
Alex C.
Cozy little spot w good eats. They have online ordering for delivery and carry out. It's nice to have a diner in the area.
(4)
Bobby R.
Visiting Chicago from AZ and we wanted something close to the train system..... Excellent choice, ordered the daily breakfast special and chicken taco. Great price! Better service. Excellent food! Must try.
(5)
lea l.
Love it here!!! We go here frequently and it's always good. Nothing crazy off the menu but the people who work here are super nice. Always an awesome standby.
(5)
Nora D.
Food is always delivered fresh, hot and fast. Their breakfast is outstanding - huge omelette for the money, packed with fresh veggies. Give it a try and you'll come back.
(5)
David R.
My wife and I had breakfast and enjoyed everything. Noticeably clean and the service was great. The food was prepared just as we ordered it. Healthy options are listed on the menu (egg whites only and fruit instead of hash browns) which was nice. This will be our local breakfast place when visiting this area.
(5)
Candi D.
Horrible ordered steak was not cooked all the way. Had to re cook. Meat looked like it was old. I have been sick all day!
(1)
Aaron B.
I've never eaten in the restaurant, but I get delivery all the time. They are always fast, accurate, and tasty. Major points for providing a sausage patty option, and for delivering breakfast all day. None of the food is particularly mind-blowing, but they provide quality versions of all the diner staples, which is all I ever wanted. This was a MUCH needed delivery option for the area.
(5)
Jordan B.
Great menu, fast-ish delivery. Pretty flavorless food...and hair all over the wings I ordered. Called to complain and ask for a fresh order and they told me it's normal to have hair all over chicken wings because chickens have hair. Let's hope the new order of wings comes back without. I'm from Buffalo, NY, and I can tell you guys at Brothers, y'all can do a LOT better than this.
(2)
Elias Y.
Ill give this place 5 stars since its been my go to spot for a while. Been ordering from this place for about 2 years now ever since i moved into the neighborhood. With very few options in the area that deliver breakfast, this place is not only convenient but also pretty good. Large selection , delivery shows up hot and they havent messed up any orders. Also, i believe they moved at a point and just recenlty poppped back open in a new location. Glad to have the option of ordering from them again.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
C. A.
I was almost tempted to give this place a three, but I love 'em so much I couldn't do it. So they get a sort of conditional 4. The folks working here are really friendly, but service can definitely be a liiiittle on the slow side. I usually order take-out rather than eating in. Picking up is a better bet than delivery, in my experience, but you can easily do either via Grubhub or by calling them. I have eaten in before but don't generally see a reason to do so. My HOT TIP on the place: FALAFEL TACOS. They're awesome! I'm fully obsessed with these things and cannot stop ordering and eating them. Especially if you're vegetarian, they're a great option, but they probably work for just about anybody. Yummm. The cheese quesadilla isn't phenomenal but it certainly does what it's meant to do (ie, it acts as a cheese delivery mechanism without being too rubbery or burnt or anything). Those are my usual order here. The breakfast stuff is OK. No real complaints there. It's all been fine. Not what brings me back on the reg, but if you have a hankering for breakfast and the place is close I see no reason NOT to go here. Just no compelling reason to pick them over anyplace else. Falafel tacos, though. Damn! Falafel burritos are awesome too but I dig the taco thing more for whatever reason. The milkshakes are also fuckin' baller. The blueberry one is super good. So are the rest, honestly, but the blueberry stands out to me as a slightly unusual milkshake flavor (as opposed to strawberry, vanilla, chocolate - which they have and do nicely) pulled off well. In summation, if you want to enjoy this place: falafel tacos are great; order take-out or delivery; get a milkshake.
(4)Morgan N.
Wanted to get a cheap breakfast with the bf this morning. Brother's hit the stop. Their menu is huge, like many Chicago diners, and you can get breakfast lunch and dinner at any time of day. It was so tempting to get a burger at 8am. But I was responsible! I got an omelet with egg whites ($1.25 surcharge) and fruit instead of hash browns (another $1.50 surcharge). The surcharges really sucked, but the meal was tasty. Our waiter constantly refilled our coffee and we had a good experience. Nothing was special about this place, but it has good food and good service which is all you really need.
(4)David P.
Delivery was fast. Food was incredibly hot on arrival. It was as if the food had just come off the fire and onto my plate. Vey good. Very filling.
(4)C R.
Good enough. Quick service, nice staff. Has an old building smell to it but it's not apparent after you sit down. Offers a robust and fresh cup of fruit with omelettes. We were happy because they let us build our own omelette without hesitation.
(3)TheCriticizer S.
Walked in and bounced OUT! This place smelled like a mixture of sewer, flooded basement, and garbage. I couldn't even smell food! Hello! Health Department????
(1)Victoria E.
For how much you pay you get a lot of food and the quality is there. Came here a few days ago and didn't think too much of it because it looks like a typical sit in diner. However, it's not just a typical diner! I got their #2 special that comes with french toast (which i asked to add blurberries on top), 2 eggs, and choice of meat for less than 10 bucks! The food is excellent. I really enjoyed my french toast. It was fresh, fluffy and the blueberry topping was perfect. My eggs were cooked perfectly and my meat wasn't greasy nor burnt. Another plus is that the staff are super friendly and approachable. Highly recommend this place!! And highly recommend the french toast with blueberries! :)
(5)Gail H.
Tasty food. But very crabby delivery man. He tried to make me pay when I had already pre-paid by credit card on Eat24.
(4)M R.
So if i could give it zero stars i would. Just horrible! We walked in and it instantly felt like a smoking room/bar. The heat was dry and in your face. The waitress finally came to our table and it was more than obvious she just smoked a cigarette or the whole box. By then i was ready to go. I thought everything was over priced. They wanted nearly $3 for hot chocolate which i was pretty sure going to be hot water with a package of swiss miss. My boyfriend ordered an orange juice. When the orange juice came it was the child size bottles of tropicana with a childrens cup. I orderded an omlete with sausage, the sausage was beyond pale and looked under cooked. I would not be surprised if i get sick very soon. Never again.
(1)Ann S.
3.5 stars if I could, service was okay, good was lacking some taste ( bacon omelet) and the cheese wasn't melted all the way, coffee was average. What I did like about the place was the Mickey Mouse pancakes and big tasty chocolate milk along with their big fruit bowl which was very juicy. Price was average
(4)Brenda G.
Great food and the coffee tasted awesome. Price was reasonable for the amount we ordered. It took a little while to get our food, but worth the wait. My steak came out delicious. I was very surprised how good this place was, and so close to home! Service was great too.
(5)Marc S.
Honestly, I found them on Grubhub and only have ever ordered delivery from here. However, at least once every couple of weeks, my wife and I just CRAVE their falafel burrito and their oreo milkshake. Just thinking about it now makes me want to order them for breakfast... :) But seriously, fast delivery and a consistently great tasting meal.
(5)Monica R.
If you live in Avondale and aren't coming here, you're making a mistake. Good food, fast and friendly service, cozy location. Came here for breakfast, was served quickly, and the food was great (and super cheap- only spent about $10/person). Byob, a major plus. Bring your own beer, buy some OJ and you've got beermosas. I ordered fruit salad instead of hash browns. At most places a "fruit salad" is melon, honeydew, and a grape or two. Not at Brother's! I got apples, pineapples, grapes, melon, and strawberry. Very pleased. Seriously, just check this place out. And if you're too lazy on a Sunday morning, they have great delivery service.
(5)Mallory S.
Great little cafe to have breakfast in! Cheap diner quality food that tastes great! Nothing over the top fancy. It's a comfortable place for grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning with a friend. There is also an ample lunch menu with gyros, club sandwiches, burgers and salads.
(3)Daniel C.
Avondale's little gem. I not only go there because I'm a few houses down the block. I dine there because service is attentive, and the food is great.
(5)Rosemary G.
I love Brother's...Waffles, Denver Om, Sandwiches...anything you want. The wait staff is super attentive...prices are great and it's peaceful.
(5)Debbi R.
Excellent breakfast (haven't tried anything else...yet!) Very clean, great service and delicious food. Highly recommend!
(5)Alex C.
Cozy little spot w good eats. They have online ordering for delivery and carry out. It's nice to have a diner in the area.
(4)Bobby R.
Visiting Chicago from AZ and we wanted something close to the train system..... Excellent choice, ordered the daily breakfast special and chicken taco. Great price! Better service. Excellent food! Must try.
(5)lea l.
Love it here!!! We go here frequently and it's always good. Nothing crazy off the menu but the people who work here are super nice. Always an awesome standby.
(5)Nora D.
Food is always delivered fresh, hot and fast. Their breakfast is outstanding - huge omelette for the money, packed with fresh veggies. Give it a try and you'll come back.
(5)David R.
My wife and I had breakfast and enjoyed everything. Noticeably clean and the service was great. The food was prepared just as we ordered it. Healthy options are listed on the menu (egg whites only and fruit instead of hash browns) which was nice. This will be our local breakfast place when visiting this area.
(5)Candi D.
Horrible ordered steak was not cooked all the way. Had to re cook. Meat looked like it was old. I have been sick all day!
(1)Aaron B.
I've never eaten in the restaurant, but I get delivery all the time. They are always fast, accurate, and tasty. Major points for providing a sausage patty option, and for delivering breakfast all day. None of the food is particularly mind-blowing, but they provide quality versions of all the diner staples, which is all I ever wanted. This was a MUCH needed delivery option for the area.
(5)Jordan B.
Great menu, fast-ish delivery. Pretty flavorless food...and hair all over the wings I ordered. Called to complain and ask for a fresh order and they told me it's normal to have hair all over chicken wings because chickens have hair. Let's hope the new order of wings comes back without. I'm from Buffalo, NY, and I can tell you guys at Brothers, y'all can do a LOT better than this.
(2)Elias Y.
Ill give this place 5 stars since its been my go to spot for a while. Been ordering from this place for about 2 years now ever since i moved into the neighborhood. With very few options in the area that deliver breakfast, this place is not only convenient but also pretty good. Large selection , delivery shows up hot and they havent messed up any orders. Also, i believe they moved at a point and just recenlty poppped back open in a new location. Glad to have the option of ordering from them again.
(5)