(773) 489-0690
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9083
-87.6744
Neighborhoods: Wicker Park, West Side
Price:
$
What People Are Saying About Bongo Room
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This eclectic, colorful storefront is decorated with cool knickknack installations and a hip local crowd. Breakfasts come steaming off the line. Pancake options include brown sugar-pecan and banana, and ginger-walnut with warm maple-mascarpone cream. Eggs Florentine are light and airy, the classic preparation with hollandaise over poached eggs. Hash browns are a crusty mountain of new potatoes with lots of dill and not a hint of grease.
11/02/09
Cozy little nook!
by WindyCityNewbie
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!
- Pros: Great atmosphere
- Cons: Long waits
11/02/09
Cozy little nook!
by WindyCityNewbie
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!
- Pros: Great atmosphere
- Cons: Long waits
04/12/09
Major Disappointment
by rhythmdoctor
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 special, you only got plain pancakes with eggs and bacon". I then pointed out my well done bacon and non-poached eggs and she said, "well everyone likes their poached eggs differently - let me know if you want me to get you another batch". I just looked at her like "duh, of course I want a new 'batch' of eggs and bacon. To top it off, yes I only got plain pancakes, but the pancakes were very heavy and dense, probably the worse pancakes I've ever tasted. In my opinion, pancakes should be light and fluffy, not heavy like bricks. I'm still scratching my head at all the good reviews of this place, because poor cooking aside, the meal was not good in any way.
- Pros: Wait quicker than expected
- Cons: Food was not good
The Details on Bongo Room
Know Before You Go:
Expect a long wait on weekends with nowhere to sit; get there early or late, or you'll end up toughing it out with the rest of the crowd.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Local Favorite, Breakfast, Lunch Spot, Brunch
Smoking Permitted:
No
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