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Bongo Room
- American
- Chicago, IL
About this business
Best friends, Derrick Robles and John Latino, established in the Bongo Room in 1993, with the simple aim of offering people relishing breakfast and brunch meals, to kick start their day. With two more outlets in Chicago, this Wicker Park branch is where the story of Bongo Room began. The menu changes seasonally, so that guests are delighted with something new often and the best ingredients of the time can be utilized. But the Vegetarian Croissant Sandwich, Breakfast Burrito and Croissant Sandwich, that were featured on their... read more
Location details
1470 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Cozy little nook! – I thought this place was perfect for a Sunday morning breakfast. It was definitely crowded, but the decor and feel was very cozy, and the food was great. I would recommend the raspberry banana pancakes if you have a sweet tooth!
Major Disappointment – I gotta say, not only was it NOT good, it may have been the worst breakfast I've ever had. I am not exaggerating either. When my poached eggs were solid yolk inside and my supposed under-cooked bacon was crispy, I knew I was in for some major disappointment. When the waitress stopped by to ask how everything was, my reply was "to be honest, I'm disappointed considering how much hype this place gets - I was expecting GREAT food". My waitress said, and I kid you not: "Well, you didn't get anything specia... read more
A religious experience – Was in town for a wedding this weekend and was taken to Bongo Room by some former bucktown inhabitants who raved about the food here but warned us that the service was lacking. While we did have to wait awhile to get seated with six people in our party it was well worth it! The eggs benedict was the best I have ever had. Everyone in our party shared the raspberry banana cheesecake pancakes and the white chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes and I swear its like a religous experience to eat them. We coul... read more
Great decor, atmosphere and service...but average food. – I went to this cozy breakfast spot with a group of 5 friends; the wait was long since the place was bustling on a Saturday morning. After about half an hour, we got seated and were handed menus by a super friendly waiter. My friend that had been there before recommended the Eggs Benedict BLT (with spinach, tomatoes and bacon) so I got that. Some others got the Crab Benedict and another one of my friends ordered a breakfast burrito. The place was cute, but the food was... read more
Great Pancakes, Rude Owner – The pancakes at the Bongo Room are amazing. They might be my favorite food on the planet. The coffee is great, so is just about everyhting on the menu. The food is out of sight. The owner is rude, obnoxious, and makes the entire experience unpleasant. He is a true first class ____.
Everyone is different – I'm sorry, but this is by far the best place to get brunch (weekends are tough) in Chicago. I go back and forth between this place and Lula, but I can't believe anyone would have bad customer service from this place. And even if they did, the food is just so good that I think it's worth it!
Breakfast to write home about – I visited Chicago several times last summer and stayed two blocks away from the Bongo Room. Since, coming home to New York City I have been searching for something comparable and have yet to find it. This place is a jewel, and I daydream about making a day trip to Chicago just so I can go have breakfast. Everything about this place is wonderful. The food is delicious, and beautifully presented. They have very large portions but also offer half-orders, so unless you are very very hungry I sugge... read more
Good food, long wait – The Wicker Park location of the Bongo Room leaves a lot to be desired. The food is usually delicious (pumpkin pancakes doused in cream cheese glaze, yum!), but the place is tiny, cramped and loud. During winter, a seat by the door leaves you and your yummy pancakes cold. The South Loop location is a lot better. More seating, a waiting area, and a friendlier waitstaff.
Worst customer service in Chicago – I have been to the Bongo Room several times. While the food is okay the customer service is absolutely atrocious. By far the worst in Chicago. I will never go back.
Frequently asked questions about Bongo Room
How is Bongo Room rated?
Bongo Room has a 4.5 star rating with 1,291 reviews.
When is Bongo Room open?
Bongo Room is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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