(773) 292-0990
3839 W Grand Ave
Chicago,
IL
60651
41.9047
-87.7226
Neighborhoods: West Side, Humboldt Park
What People Are Saying About CJ's Eatery
The Editor
Fred Schlatter
Citysearch
In Short – The corner spot allows for light exposure from two sides. Inside, decor follows a simple pattern: uncomplicated earth tones, exposed brick and colorful art. A galley kitchen is partially exposed to the dining room, and a service counter does brisk to-go business. A dozen tables seat locals for hearty breakfast and lunch items, like sausage casserole and fried catfish sandwiches, and heartier dinner options such as barbecue-glazed meatloaf slab served atop garlic-mashed potatoes.
08/22/07
HIDDEN TREASURE!
by andrewtoney76
CJ's Eatery is one of those restaurants you just have to stumble onto. They don?t advertise much. They aren?t on Michigan Avenue or in some big commercial complex with lots of through traffic. I?d have never found them, except that I like to take shortcuts acrooss town. On one such trip, I spied the restaurant?s sign and made a mental note to check it out. A few day later I finally did. I've since returned four times and have been more impressed on each visit. The dishes are fantastic! I was pleasantly surprised to find such a wonderful restaurant in this area of town. I guess I'd compare it to finding a pearl in an oyster. Try the Sunday brunch menu, the shrimp and grits was the best I've every eaten.
- Pros: The ambience, soft jazz plays in the background!
The Details on CJ's Eatery
Know Before You Go:
This particular strip isn't the part of Humbolt Park packed with lively Puerto Rican grocers and restaurants. Think mechanics, discount furniture and machining shops.
Parking:
Parking is surprisingly difficult even though CJs isn't on the main North/Pulaski strip, thanks, in part, to all those busy auto-repair shops. Try side streets, of which there are many, or legging it from North or Pulaski 4-5 blocks north-west.
BYOB:
CJs stocks everything from Blueberry Lemonade Southern sweet tea. No booze, though-- so BYOB.
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