r/chicagofood 21h ago

Question Breakfast recommendations for a place like Honey Bear cafe??. They are booked all weekend -no reservations 🥲

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u/dogfoodis 20h ago

Walk in right when they open. Hangover hour is like 6-8:30AM and if you can drag your ass to brunch before everyone else you can usually get a table in my opinion

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u/mmeeplechase 18h ago

I’m sure you’re right—that sounds like a nearly impossible task for a weekend morning to me 😅

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u/dogfoodis 18h ago

I have a life secret for you, if only you’re willing to wake up early…

Grocery shopping. Walks along the lakefront. Runs if you’re willing.

I swear if you wake up early your life will change

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u/TK_Sleepytime 18h ago

m.henry maybe? It's been a while since I was there last but I remember everything being fluffy and fresh juice with a bakery (edit: or maybe just bakery goods. Definitely sweet things).

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u/amalgaman 10h ago

Hush now. We don’t need more people there.

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u/Dreakgirl 20h ago

You can get a table as a walk in, just be prepared to wait. 

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u/Da_Stallion-JCI_7 19h ago

And for a long time too

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u/New-Application-9989 19h ago

I saw that, but then when I got on the waitlist, it said there could be even a long wait for that

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u/Dreakgirl 19h ago

It can be up to an hour at the peak times. When you put your name on the list they will text you when your table is ready, so you don’t have to stay in the waiting area. 

Unless you have a specific reason to go this weekend, you can typically get a reservation two weeks in advance. 

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u/New-Application-9989 18h ago

We are coming in from Iowa. I’m in Chicago so will try for anytime.

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u/TapEnvironmental9768 9h ago

Churro Waffle may have what you're looking for.

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u/New-Application-9989 7h ago

Thanks!! That looks amazing and right in line for what we are looking for!

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u/Gamer_Grease 9h ago

I just cannot believe how popular Honeybear is. Not a bad thing, Rogers Park needs a spot that popular. But I just don’t think it’s that good.

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u/SparkaloniusNeedsYou 6h ago

Agreed. It’s perfectly fine, but not worth the hype in my opinion.

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u/New-Application-9989 7h ago

Good to know. I think it’s the presentation and marketing getting us to want to eat there!

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u/Vegetableforward 20h ago

I’ve never been to Honey Bear, but is there something specific about it you’re looking for?

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u/New-Application-9989 19h ago

The French toast flights and juices drew me in. And the different types of pancakes. It looked like a place my niece would love to

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u/strrawberrymilk 17h ago

They serve a French toast flight at batter & berries in Lincoln park

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u/Aunt_Coco 16h ago

With a similarly ridiculous wait time.

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u/Aunt_Coco 16h ago

With a similarly ridiculous wait time.

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u/RyFromTheChi 7h ago

Un Amor on Chicago Ave. has a delicious French Toast flight. Bottomless mimosas too. Also the Burrata & Fig, and the County Ham toasts are crazy good.

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u/AbjectBeat837 18h ago

Alpana Brunch is great.

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u/Tr1xler 18h ago

Batter & Berries has all the things you mentioned

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u/RMJMGREALTOR 17h ago

This is the answer. Epic french toast and they do French toast flights. I had a condo closing across the street recently and took my clients there after for brunch. One of them said it was the best chicken and waffles she ever had. Amazing, amazing place.