Spanish Restaurant – River North. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 Spent Easter brunch at this Spanish tapas spot with a group of friends. The place had a dark, cozy vibe with the coolest mix of lights on the ceiling—a great atmosphere. We intended to share everything, but hunger won. The portions were tiny (as tapas go), […]
Filipino Restaurant – Ukrainian Village. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.1 With all the hype from The Bear, I finally made it to Kasama. The line didn’t look too bad at first glance… but yep, ended up being a solid 2-hour wait. It was honestly worth it though. The Longanisa breakfast sandwich—with a hashbrown tucked in there—was
Middle Eastern Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.2 One of my absolute favorite brunch spots in the city is a place I always take friends from out of town—specifically for their incredible Kurdish Breakfast. It’s an experience that feels both comforting and exciting every time. You start by picking a type of scrambled egg
Swedish Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.0 My friends and I decided to check out this Swedish restaurant in Lakeview, and I have to say, it was a great experience! I’d never had Swedish food before, but it turned out to be pretty good! The place has a cozy, diner-like vibe, and it’s famous
Southern Restaurant – Lincoln Square. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.7 I’ve been wanting to explore more Southern restaurants in the city, and Luella’s has been on my list for a while. This charming little spot in Lincoln Square did not disappoint. The setup is casual: you order at the counter, grab your utensils, cups, and drinks,
Sports Bar – Old Town. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.4 If you love pizza, drinks, and a lively atmosphere, Happy Camper might be the spot for you. This sports bar, which shares a similar concept with Paradise Park, has locations in Old Town and Wrigleyville, offering a fun place to hang out, watch games, and enjoy
Italian-Inspired Bistro – Gold Coast. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.6 My friend and I decided to catch up over brunch at this beautiful restaurant in the Gold Coast neighborhood and the place didn’t disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, with a touch of elegance that made it perfect for
American – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.4 It was a sunny and warm Saturday (finally Spring is showing up), and some friends and I decided to try this brunch spot on Clark Street. Picture this: lots of open windows, light blue walls, and benches – giving off major beachy vibes. The place was bustling
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
American – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.5 I tried this restaurant out with a friend who had been here several times. We went for brunch and I really liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. They had nice outdoor seating but it was a random hot day in late February so there was a