Bite Cafe
(773) 395-2483
1039 N Western Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9005
-87.6868
Neighborhoods: West Town, West Side
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The Scene
On a dingy stretch of Western Avenue next to Empty Bottle, Bite Cafe is surprisingly charming and cozy. Exposed brick walls are decorated with art; the hipster youth who hang here look like they may have painted it. The small room buzzes with a friendly, bohemian vibe.
The Food
Disguised as an elementary school workbook, the menu offers a trendy meta-diner experience: burgers and onion rings, but also satay and falafel; spaghetti and orange cream soda, but also Lebanese salad and cold spicy noodles. Nightly dinner specials highlight fresh fish, such as a sauteed tilapia with brown butter caper sauce. Weekend brunch presents welcome twists on breakfast favorites, from omelets overflowing spicy sausage and provolone to French toast stuffed with creamy mascarpone and drizzled with sweet-tart orange cranberry syrup.
User Reviews
Roseyanne
February 20, 2009
Just love everything about the place! Food delicious, BYOB (free) perfect & small cozy atmosphere great!!!
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Mike923
January 01, 2009
This place has great food, priced reasonably well, but they need to focus on improving the overall service and cleanliness.
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Metherfor
July 24, 2008
Just dined there last night. Met the owner, "front of the house-turned-back of the house-turned-owner" kinda guy... The food is amazing, honestly...Simple but flavorful, everthing fits...start with the summer salad...the secret is fresh fruit tossed with warm roasted red peppers and crumbled goat cheese...next choose from the specials listed on the blackboard hanging from the back wall...always to include at least one meat , one pasta and one fish dish...I had pork stuff pablano peppers...amazing little heat to it even...my date had the chicken...grilled smoky flavor with roasted red peppers...we both cleaned our plate...Even more amazing is the price...generous, way too generous portions...you kinda feel guilty...$13 entrees that are on par with any three or four star places I have worked for for...speaking of service...bare bones...nothing flashy, nothing pretentious, just quick and efficient, lots of personality though...you just might see your server later that night at the Empty Bottle next door to the restaurant..and now for the kicker...BYOB... forget the wine? Just go next door to the Empty Bottle and pick up a bottle, a glass of wine, or a few beers...not sure of their selection though...So Check it out...
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B.Y.O.B.:
Bite is B.Y.O.B., with no corkage fee. Forget your six-pack? Guests can scoot to Empty Bottle next door (from the same owners), buy a beer and bring it to the table.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, B.Y.O.B., Brunch, Lunch Spot
Cuisine:
Hamburgers, Eclectic & International, Health Food, Vegetarian
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
