AVLI

Greek – River North.

Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.2

What a nice brunch experience! The atmosphere was captivating; the blend of indoor and outdoor space decorated with windows, white walls, and cascading fuchsia flowers created a charming ambiance making it feel like a Mediterranean getaway.

We kicked things off with the Spread Sampler—Tzatziki, Hummus, and that fiery Tirokafteri with pita. Seriously, that spicy feta was so good! Then, onto the mains: I created my own bowl with basmati rice, scallions, roasted tomato salsa, sweet peppers, shrimp souvlaki, and spiced herb sauce. It was full of flavor, perfectly seasoned and just the right portion.

My friends ordered:

  • Tsoureki French Toast (Greek sweet bread, honey, berries, powdered sugar) and bacon
  • Chicken Souvlaki Bowl (basmati rice, scallions, roasted tomato salsa, sweet peppers, chicken souvlaki, spiced herb sauce)
  • Greek Omelet (3 egg omelet, spinach, feta, scallions, house salad)

Every dish got great reviews. Plus, our waiter? So great. He was like a Greek grandpa, all jokes and warmth. Overall, it was a top-notch experience. Can’t wait to do it all over again!