Orange

08/29/09

liked it so much, went twice in 1 day

by Joline at Citysearch

My daughter and I were in Chicago for Pearl Jam and saw a picture of the frushi in a dining guide. It was close to our hotel so we went for breakfast. Yum! We had the Chai French Toast, perfectly grilled with a milky chai tea sauce, the pineapple omelet, large and fluffy, and an order of frushi. We love coconut rice, but never thought to pair it with fruit. We loved it! The staff was more than friendly and when we told them we would try to come back before we had to fly home, they seemed genuinely happy. We knew they closed at 3:00 so we got there at 2:40 thinking we'd have to get take out since they were closing soon. They said that it was not a problem. In fact a group of men came in right around 3:00 and they were welcomed and seated. We got the eggs benedict with basil hollandaise and the pancake flight, all very good. The prices were comparable to every other restaurant we went to while in Chicago, so no surprises there. Since we've been home, we've thought longingly of Orange and can't wait for the next trip to Chicago.

• Pros: food, staff, deliciouly different
• Cons: none

05/21/09

Nice Spot for Unique Breakfast

by Ian76 at Citysearch

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.

01/18/09

Keep Walking

by foodie425 at Citysearch

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.