Roux

Roux

★★★★★4.5(1,150 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Roux nails the brunch formula with fluffy beignets and savory Southern classics like shrimp and grits that justify the hype, all served in a spacious, genuinely welcoming space that works equally well for a solo coffee run or lingering with friends. The kitchen moves fast, the pastries arrive warm, and the vibe skews relaxed rather than rushed, making it one of those rare spots that's actually worth the trip even if you're not in the neighborhood.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

Light foodOutdoor seatingPastriesMeetingsTraditional drinksParkingSlow sitQuick grabFamily friendlyFull breakfastPastriesFull breakfast

Google Reviews

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Bill
★★★★★3 months ago

A modern and spacious place with delicious Southern flavors and an incredibly welcoming ambience. The beignet was warm and irresistibly fluffy, while the shrimp and grits were flavorful with a nice Cajun and garlic kick. For dessert, both the peanut butter cheesecake and the…

Monica Rice
★★★★★3 months ago

Nice place food was good. I liked everything except the fish. Mimosas were delicious 🤭 service was great. Overall I will be returning

Joshua Yuan
★★★★★4 months ago

Order at the front and get seated. Not super busy and good interior seating. Food came out fast. Quantity is okay, but food all tasted good.

Andrew W.
★★★★★7 months ago

Roux is an excellent spot for brunch. Among others, we ordered Beignets, a tart, The Classic, and the Chicken Fried Steak. All of these tasted fresh and savory especially the green beans that came with the chicken fried steak. Roux is now officially my go to brunch spot for that…

Laura Truax
★★★★★8 months ago

We were looking for a quick and delicious breakfast place following an early U of Chicago appointment. This place was an easy 10 min walk from the hospital. It was pretty quiet for a Friday morning. Kind of a hybrid of ordering at the register / getting your own water, napkins,…

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