Over Easy Cafe

This place is very popular so expect long lines outside the door. We went on Friday early morning and there was people waiting outside to be seated. We only waited for about 10 minutes and we were seated went by pretty fast.
Our waiter was very friendly and gave us awesome suggestions to try. Which we did and they were all really good! The inside is nicely decorated.
I got the breakfast scrambler sandwich with pancetta. Which was really good and big portion couldn’t even finish the second half of the sandwich. So we also got the Cannoli French toast and shared it. That also tasted really good. They had different options that all sounded good. Will definitely be coming back to try the other options.

What a gem. We sure are glad we moved just down the street! First off, Gwyn (am I spelling that right?!) our server, was fantastic. She guided us through various different options on the menu. From sweet to savory, there was a lot of great options to choose from, to say the least. After settling into the menu (and after taking a few goofy pictures together :)) we made our choices. I went with their signature Sassy Eggs with chorizo. My One-​And-​Only went with the Damen Omelette. Our choices did not disappoint. Her omelette was gratuitously slathered with goat cheese and my dish had the perfect amount of kick I needed to get my day started. It is not a surprise that this place was packed on a Tuesday morning.
One side note: The gluten free toast tastes like any other toast. If you have any dietary restrictions, I definitely recommend.

What a cute, small little café in the Ravenswood area. Craving some brunch, my fiancé and I waited for about 15min on a weekday.
Atmosphere — Once seated, I realized that this café was pretty small — Like, I-think-I-can-hear-everyone’s-conversations small. I was almost elbow to elbow with the table next to me. Despite the small quarters, we were greeted almost immediately by a friendly waiter and our order was taken rather quickly. The turnover is fast, so I wouldn’t expect to stay for long.
Food — Large portions! I had the Sassy Eggs which were vibrant in color and flavor. My fiancé had the Banana Spiked French Toast which was not too sweet and wonderful with the Intelligentsia Coffee which he had ordered.
Overall, we had a great experience. The food was satisfactory, we’d come again for lunch/​brunch on a weekday, but not worth an hour-​plus wait.

This café closes at 2pm but they will turn people away at 1:30 stating that «you missed the cut-​off.» There’s no way to ensure its not becuase we were African-​American. Shouldn’t the «cut-​off» be at 2pm when you actually close? Never going back.

Came here early in the morning a few weeks back to grab some breakfast after dropping my mom off at O’Hare and to kill some time before an appointment in the Loop, and I was happy with the food and service, I had the Farmers Scramble, and it was great! Coffee was standard, a little weak for my taste, and the toast was colder than I like, but otherwise it was great! Definitely a good pick for a quick breakfast.

Wow. The wait time to get into this place was approximately an hour, but very well worth it. They had a little band right outside the restaurant. The place is small, but the service was fast. I think we spent about 25 minutes in there and most of that time was spent eating!
We ordered the Eggs Benedict and the blueberry and peach cobbler French toast. The waitress described the eggs Benedict as if she were in a commercial and I immediately was sold! It had a strip of bacon on top of each egg with shredded meat underneath it. Unfortunately they ran out of biscuits but they replaced it with some other kind of bread but it was still delicious. The blueberry and peach cobbler French toast was amazing. It also had granola in it which was a positive.
This place was great overall. Definitely worth the wait.

Oh man… where do I start? Well I was visiting Chicago for fun and I went on the hunt for some good breakfast/​brunch places. This place was totally out of my way and the wait line was pretty ridiculous but I can say it’s worth it.
Even though I was by myself, it still took me about 20 minutes to get a seat in this very small diner. It was on a weekend however so I can totally understand why it was so busy. There is coffee and water outside for those that are waiting in the cold! I sat at the bar and was greeted by my server right away. She was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the famous sassy eggs because I usually crave for something salty and I normally like omelettes. When it came out the presentation was beautiful and looked very appetizing. It tastes just as great as it looks! The sauces with egg and chorizo and avocado went really well together in my opinion. It is a bit on the heavier side for breakfast but I very much enjoyed it.
As if that wasn’t enough I decided to try the spiked banana French toast. The «spiked» part is supposed to be rum mixed with the caramel but I didn’t really taste much of it. However, it still tasted delicious nonetheless. I’m a big fan of bananas so if you like bananas, you’ll enjoy this as well because of the fresh bananas and banana crème. There is nuts in it so if you’re allergic I would ask about that!

A bit far from Chicago downtown but it is okay because it has beautiful place, friendly staffs. Delicious dish. I love the way when i cut in the middle of the egg.

This café was a «must go» from work colleagues of mine. So once I was in town I made it a «must go»
To be honest the small place and the card tables and the wait put me off first thing in the morning. However the wait was well worth it. I know that is a cliché; but the time was truly forgotten once our bright eyed waiter arrived and the description of food to be had arrived. I order the

Food: good
Services: okay
Price: fair
Environment: okay
Distance: good
I went there with a girl’s friend on Sunday, the food was awesome! We will go back for sure!

My friend wanted to take us here while we were in town, raving about how good it was. I don’t know if it was over hyped, but I wasn’t in love with anything I had.
We waited for a table for about 15 minutes at 115 on a Saturday.
My friend and I shared two dishes: the banana French toast and the tofu scramble. I found the tofu scramble to be extremely bland and lacking any true flavor or good texture. It desperately needed more texture, like black beans or sweet potato. It was just kind of blended tofu with spice. But somehow no heat or true flavor came through despite it having salsa and guac in/​on it. Definitely my least favorite. It came with potatoes, again not having any flavor, and over cooked, hard sour dough toast.
The banana French toast was decent, just not something I was in love with or would go out of my way to come for.
Although I was not head over heels for any of the food, the service is awesome and our waitress was great!
There’s clearly a following for this place and a lot of people like it, I must just not have gotten the right thing or it’s just not the place for me.

Best place I’ve been to for breakfast in a very long time. My mother is fasting from meat and dairy and settled on the veggie sandwich without cheese. She stated that it was the most satisfying and delicious meal she has had in a long time. The rest of us enjoyed our sassy eggs, banana French toast, and some special of the day scrambler. The place was so quick and efficient. A bit on the pricey side, but no matter what it cost, it was worth it. Cannot wait to go back.

Nice brunch place with excellent service. The food came out amazingly quick and was tasty. They offer really great specials with seasonal ingredients. They really turn over tables here and keep everything moving. It is definitely not the place to sip coffee for hours.
However there was a help wanted sign on the window that I wasn’t thrilled with… it had the ad for a busser in Spanish but not the ad for a server.

After a failed attempt to try this place over the weekend and the place being closed on Mondays, I’m happy to be able to finally eat breakfast on a Tuesday morning just before the crowd picked up! I absolutely love the egg theme they have going on! Gwyn, our waitress was amazing and all the food we tried was phenomenal! We tried the Smoked salmon scramble with toast (potatoes and eggs were just right and salmon not too salty), Bulldog Turner’s favorite breakfast sandwich (had a good kick to it), Berry basil French toast and Banana spiked French toast (both good but I loved the berry basil slightly more than the banana spiked French toast!). Prices were reasonable for portion and service quick! I’ll definitely be back to try their other daily specials!

Great food and great service here. From the chef walking around and updating us on wait times, to an excellent server who gave a perfect recommendation… we were left very satisfied. Now this was also our first stop on our much anticipated Chicago eat-​a-​thon, so maybe the judgment is a bit clouded, but this is a well earned 5 star review in my opinion.
For food we got their seasonal scramble which had fiddleheads and hen of the woods mushrooms and a simple stack of french toast. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the french toast made for two great plates to share. Be ready to wait for a bit, but if there’s a line… it’s probably worth it!

Came in this brunch joint spontaneously just to give it a try and upon arrival, we were seated very quickly but then maybe because it was a Tuesday. During our time dining in, it was freezing cold in there! I had to keep my jacket on because it was so cold. I felt like I was dining outside to be honest because it was that cold. I wished they turned up the heat or something because that door they have going on keeps opening and closing and it’s not a warm dining experience.
So I had no idea what to order and it just seemed like everyone was ordering the sassy eggs and that’s exactly what I did. The first few initial bites was very unique and something I’ve never experience before but then after awhile, eating it was kind of tiresome. I couldn’t even finish it and I didn’t want to take it to go with me. Clearly there is a Latin fusion going on because of the chorizo. I say go give it a chance but for me, I don’t think I like Latin fusion as a breakfast meal.

I don’t like to pick favorites but over easy is making a strong push to be my favorite breakfast spot. I’ve been twice, and both times the food and service were excellent.
Today we had the sweet and salty platter (pancakes with bacon added to the batter, eggs, and sausage), easy French toast, easy pancakes, el gordito (corncakes with smoked ham and eggs), and an easy burger with cheese. The burger was massive, and I’m told it tasted good though I was in a breakfast mood so didn’t sample.
As someone who loves pancakes, let me tell you that these were amazing. Soft and fluffy with just the right amount of sweet: I thought about taking an order to go but managed to exercise some restraint. Really, everything was tasty and the staff could not have been more pleasant. Yup, this might be the one.

This place is small, but such a gem! My boyfriend and I needed a brunch spot for Valentine’s Day (brunch trumps dinner) and didn’t want to go to the generic chains downtown or anywhere we had been before, so Unilocal sent us to Ravenswood! We got there at 8am and had to wait 25 – 30 mins. The only con is the super tiny standing area in the back, but I wouldn’t take away points for that. We grabbed a coffee a couple of blocks away to stay warm. (Note: they do have coffee by the entrance that you can have and bring outside too!).
I wish I remember our waitresses name (super sweet girl with glasses and partially shaved head), but she was absolutely wonderful. Lent has brought some major restrictions to the diet and she helped me take away/​add some stuff to make it work. I ended up with Sassy Eggs (a staple AND a must try!) with a side of fruit and the boyfriend got a Benedicto special that changes every week or two. Both were amazing– we didn’t even chat while we ate except to comment or share bites and say who we should come back with.
Also, I love that they have a couple of guys that come around to get your drink order immediately as well as keep the water filled. I feel like it really keeps things moving, yet you never ever feel rushed. Food came out SO fast. Everyone that worked there was full of smiles, saying hi, and wishing you a great day. This place is completely out of the way, but I would come back time and time again. It’ll be hard to not order the same meal.
Such a low-​key and welcoming brunch spot in the neighborhood. Thanks for a great start to the morning! :)

My boyfriend and I found this place back in November when he first moved to Chicago, and I can’t say enough good things about it! We typically order from the daily/​weekly special menu and have never been disappointed. The meal presentation is always outstanding, the flavors are unique and so tasty, and absolutely fresh ingredients! The servers are also extremely knowledgeable and clearly love serving the food there.
My boyfriend and I agree that it is our favorite brunch spot and maybe even our favorite restaurant yet in the city. We even celebrated our anniversary here by bringing a bottle of prosecco, and enjoyed our mimosas with fresh strawberry purée which the busser recommended.
Over all, Over Easy Café is a gem and I hope everyone gets to enjoy it as much as we have. It may be a tiny place, but it’s always worth the wait!

We found this through Unilocal,4.5 star — its an absolute gem– small –tiny and eventhough its not in the downtown crowded place, it had a huge line.
So when we went it already had a queue and we were given a wait time for 45 min, usually we walk around but since there was nothing else we just waited :)
The server, staff everyone was cheerful and taking real good care of everyone. We got a 2’s table and I ordered what i always order –the pancakes and my husband ordered egg bendict. Both the things were amazing, the pancake were soft, melting in the mouth.
Overall it was a 5 star experience and we enjoyed it thoroughly and we ate so much that we had to directly eat the dinner.

This is definitely a popular place for brunch! I came here on a Saturday at noon for brunch and had to wait a bit longer than 30 minutes to get seated for a party of 3. The wait was more manageable since they provided free coffee outside for people who were waiting, which was nice! The hostess was also very nice about the wait, and the rest of the service here was great as well.
The food here definitely looks amazing and tastes amazing as well. I originally was going to try the corn pancakes, but the waitress suggested the special Cannoli French Toast Parte Due, which was a french toast stuffed with pistachio-​mascarpone and it was DELICIOUS. Looking at it, I was a bit hesitant to eat it since I was afraid it would be overly sweet and difficult to finish, but this was not the case at all. It was subtly sweet with a good amount of pistachio taste and i gobbled it up super quickly! This french toast was super unique and awesome, but my only complaint was that I wish the mascarpone layer was warm and not cold. I would definitely recommend this place!

Usually, Unilocalers know what’s up and give great advice. Occasionally, however, they lead me astray.
That’s exactly what happened with Over Easy. With 4.5 stars on here I thought it was for sure a safe –nay, blow-​my-​mind, bet. However, while the staff were top-​notch and the presentation was beautiful, the food was really, really bland.
We got the Sassy Eggs and the weekly special Cornflake-​Crusted French Toast. The Sassy Eggs normally come with chorizo, but since I am a pescetarian and saw Over Easy had homemade soyrizo, we decided to give it a go — much to my meat loving Partner-In-Food’s chagrin. I hated to admit he was right about it being a bad idea. The soyrizo had no flavor whatsoever, and not to be finicky, but my guacamole came with the avocado stem nub (or whatever that little hard thing on the top of an avocado is). The french toast, though beautifully presented, was nothing to write home about. Additionally, the bill for 2 dishes and 2 coffees ended up being over $ 30, which I blame mostly on the price of coffee ($ 3), which is relatively steep given that they don’t even give you real cream, but rather those little creamer cups (one of my pet peeves at places like these).
I really would give Over Easy 2 stars, but since the service was fantastic, the place was beautiful and clean, and they let you have «free» coffee while you wait (though, admittedly, in very, very small cups), I’ll round them up to a 3.

I met up with some friends for brunch here a couple days before Christmas. It was packed since it’s not a very big restaurant so we waited outside for about half an hour until a table was available.
I ordered the special — Escoffier’s Favorite Breakfast Sandwich — eggs scrambled with nueske’s smoked pork belly, swiss chard, roasted garlic and sweet vidalia onions, topped with gruyère cheese and a smear of dijon mustard, served on a toasted telera roll with red potato hash. I thought it was very filing and delicious! The coffee was also excellent and our server was friendly.
I highly recommend Over Easy Café for breakfast or brunch! I want to come back and try their sweet and other savory dishes.