Crema's Take
“Chicago Waffles makes waffles the main event, not a side dish—expect creative flavor combinations like their viral Dubai chocolate waffle that's perfectly portioned for sharing without being cloyingly sweet. The kitchen executes across the entire menu with equal care, from fluffy pancakes to savory waffle options, and the South Loop location draws families and brunch enthusiasts who appreciate generous portions and genuinely friendly service that doesn't feel rushed.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →This casual diner has delicious and quality food and creative combinations. We ordered 5 different dishes trying sweet and savory waffles. All were really good. This is all we had left. Definitely family friendly as the 9 year old enjoyed everything on the table - bacon, chicken…
We tried the Dubai chocolate waffle and it was really delicious. The portion is quite big easily enough for two people to enjoy. It’s not overly sweet, even though it has sweet waffle elements, which we really liked. We also tried the chai latte sprinkled with cinnamon powder.…
My boyfriend and I have been here before, but today felt like the perfect time to finally leave a review! Our server, Dyamond, was absolutely fantasticand super friendly and made the experience even better. We both ordered waffles (of course!) I had the Abuelita Waffle, and it…
We stopped in for brunch on Thanksgiving morning. The food was fantastic as always. We had the breakfast tacos, a BLT with an egg and the waffle flight. Portion size was large and we ended up taking quite a bit home. Highly recommend all of them! The atmosphere is super inviting…
We had a fantastic breakfast here! I ordered the 2+2+2 (2 eggs, 2 turkey sausages, and 2 pancakes), and everything was cooked perfectly—the pancakes were fluffy, the eggs just right, and the turkey sausage had great flavor. My wife got the French toast, which was rich, sweet,…
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