Orange
(773) 549-4400
3231 N Clark St
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.9406
-87.6511
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
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The Scene
The casual urban-chic scene at this breakfast and lunch spot features exposed brick and lofty ceilings--but mostly the color orange. Oranges line the shelves behind the counter; orange pillows cushion the wood banquettes up front; and orange walls and an artificial orange tree complete the theme.
The Food
A crowd lines up out the door for creative breakfast fare, including fun dishes like green eggs and ham (scrambled eggs with basil pesto and pancetta) and French toast kebabs (moist chunks of challah bread speared with strawberries and pineapple). One unusual treat is frushi (fruit sushi), with tidbits of fruit like mango and fig wrapped in sticky sweet rice, served complete with chopsticks. Fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices are nice accompaniments: Go for simple juice, or choose your own blend from the listed varieties, including kiwi, cantaloupe, raspberry and more. Lunch fare includes several sandwiches (sauteed veggie, chicken basil pesto) and salads.
User Reviews
Ian76
May 21, 2009
It's interesting to see such polarized reviews here. It seems that some are taking this place too seriously. The whole vibe felt like it is meant to be fun and light-hearted. If you prefer traditional, more basic breakfast fare, then by all means do not bother. If you get bored with eggs & bacon and want a fun change now & then, give it a try. I loved my flight of pancakes with an apple theme. My friend also loved his eggs benedict with basil hollandaise. We didn't try the fruishi - just doesn't sound good. We were there on a weekday mid-morning, and our service was fine.
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foodie425
January 18, 2009
My friends and I go out to a new spot for breakfast every Sunday. This was next on our list and had decent reviews but was a huge dissapointment. Prices are ridiculous for the small portions and be prepared to sit on a make-shift wood box. I guess their going for eccentric, but they're pretty snooty about it. Menu even says that if you want to build your own omelet, go to someplace with "nugget" in the restaurant name. Options are limited and something like eggs, hashbrowns and toast is labeled "boring." The food was nothing special. I had eggs benedict and the canadian bacon was sinewy, the eggs were far to runny, and the sauce was sweet and with a ridiculously thick consistency. If you think you're too good for a normal breakfast menu, go here. But if you want something filling, well priced, and with better service, keep walking.
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bluelephant
November 14, 2008
The novelty of the frushi and the fresh squeezed juice are cute...but there was not much else to get me to come back for more. I've been tasting all the brunch spots in chicago over the past few months and this one came highly recommended. I went, excited to see what all the fuss was about, and when we got there, the first thing that struck me was the decor. It seemed half-hearted: as though they bought the can of orange paint and a bushel of oranges and got just plain tuckered out after that. The service was fine, nothing fancy and the food looked better than it tasted. Compared to the brunches i've had throughout the country, the food didn't hold up. The concept works, but they need to back it up a little more in the kitchen. My asparagus was old and stalky, the rest of the omelet was, well, just an omelet. the potatoes were good and well-seasoned. overall, it's not the magical brunch-time delight I was led to believe it was. the restaurant is serviceable, but i'm not as excited to go back over and over again.
read full reviewThe Details on Orange
Where to Sit:
The front table in the window can seat four to five people and offers great Clark Street people-watching.
What to Drink:
Orange doesn't serve alcohol, but feel free to bring your own.
Parking:
Metered spots are available on Clark.
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Payment Methods:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, B.Y.O.B., Brunch, Lunch Spot
General Info:
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Smoking Permitted:
No
