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Best Soul-food Restaurants Nearby in Chicago

ROOST BISCUIT CO.

ROOST BISCUIT CO.

4.9
(100+)
• Southern • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 32 min
"Needed a last minute high volume order of breakfast sandwiches (15) for an impromptu brunch. Excellent quality and service. Also, extremely quick and fresh! I'll always rave about this place. The SUNRISE was a huge hit along with the bacon and sausage sandwiches. The vegan option was a bonus, because my guests were in heaven with the avocado sandwich as well."
"Bacon egg and cheese buscuit is really good. It was hard to eat because the biscuit fell apart, but still delicious and worth ordering regularly for breakfast."
BACON-EGG-CHEESE
Pork Bacon Runny or Folded Egg Choice of Cheese On a Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuit
$10.78
SAUSAGE-EGG-CHEESE
Chorizon Blend Sausage Patty Runny or Folded Egg Choice of Cheese On a Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuit
$10.96
BUTTERMILK BISCUIT DONUT HOLES (6)
Fried to order Donut Holes made from Buttermilk Biscuit Dough. Dunked in house made maple vanilla glaze.
$8.49
EGG-CHEESE
Runny or Folded Egg Choice of Cheese on a Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuit
$8.91
Yolk

Yolk

4.5
(700+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 33 min
"Awesome food. friendly staff and great neighborhood spot! always happy to see staff!"
"The hashbrowns were not fully cooked and that is not how they look when they are served in restaurant. Handled like they were throwing it out. Also a poor portion considering this meal was 25 dollars"
All Star Combo-French Toast
2 eggs any style, 2 sausage links, 2 slices of bacon and 2 pieces french toast.
$21.81
All Star Combo-Cakes
2 eggs any style, 2 sausage links, 2 slices of bacon and 2 pancakes.
$21.96
Side Bacon
Build Your Own- Start with a 5 egg omelet...then add your choice of ingredients.
$7.44
BYO Omelet
Build Your Own- Start with hash browns and cheese...then add your choice of ingredients.
$26.15
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (W Belmont Ave)

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (W Belmont Ave)

4.6
(40+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 64 min
Farther away
"Found my new Chilaquiles spot for sure."
"The hot honey and chicken waffle dish was very disappointing. Maybe it's an in restaurant dish not for delivery, but the chicken was so bland. I had to add my own sauce spices. The waffles were super soggy. I was looking forward to this dish but was very disappointed. The dish had burnt mint leaves as a garnish the smell was so overpowering! I would skip that garnish all together!! The potatoes are amazing."
Hot Honey Chicken and Waffle
Crispy fried chicken drizzled with spicy hot honey, served on a fluffy waffle, and with fresh chives and pickled Fresno peppers.
$19.77
Chilaquiles
Crispy tortilla chip in red or green sauce with cheese, plantain leaf, plantains, rice, and sour cream.
$23.03
Skirt Steak Skillet
A sizzling skillet featuring perfectly grilled skirt steak, topped with creamy avocado, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo.
$25.23
Steak and Eggs
Juicy, grilled steak served with perfectly cooked eggs, your choice of style.
$22.47
Hot Skillets

Hot Skillets

4.2
(10+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 54 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
Meat Lover’s Skillet
Bacon, sausage and ham, skillet potatoes, topped with choice of cheese and 2 eggs.
$19.1
Create Your Own Skillet
Pick your fillings and make it your own, skillet potatoes and two eggs your way.
$22.07
Philly Steak Skillet
Grilled steak, sauteed green peppers, onions, and mushrooms skillet potatoes, topped with choice of cheese and 2 eggs.
$20.05
Mexican Skillet
Sausage, onion, jalapeno, green pepper, tomato, skillet potatoes, topped with choice of cheese, salsa and 2 eggs.
$18.48
Mr. Stacks

Mr. Stacks

4.1
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Sweets
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 57 min
"My steak skillet was really good and had a good portion of food. I will order from them again!"
"The Caesar Wrap was very disappointing. It was dry and had hardly any Caesar dressing and no Parmesan cheese. The chicken was also dry, and the fries were burnt. Unfortunately, the overall meal was lacking in flavor and freshness. I would not order this again."
Two Egg Breakfast
Two eggs made fresh to order with your choice of Hardwood smoked bacon, smoked ham or sausage links (pork or turkey). Served with your choice of side.
$17.93
Bacon
Shaved steak, sweet red and green bell peppers, onions, house roasted mushrooms, jack and cheddar on seasoned potatoes with two eggs any style.
$5.51
Steak Skillet
Sausage, smoked ham, Hardwood smoked bacon, roasted onions, tomatoes and mushrooms with melted jack and cheddar on seasoned potatoes. Topped with two eggs any style.
$19.45
Meat Lover Skillet
Can't decide? Two eggs made fresh to order with strips of Hardwood smoked bacon, smoked ham, sausage links. Served with your choice of side.
$18.5
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (W Bryn Mawr Ave)

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club (W Bryn Mawr Ave)

4.8
(70+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.1 mi • 78 min
Farther away
"The breakfast burrito is always excellent. The quality of the food here is great. Their vegetarian dish is also delicious. Service is excellent and they have a lovely outdoor patio."
Breakfast Burrito
A flour tortilla stuffed with avocado sauce, cheese, corn, eggs sub tofu, meat, poblano pepper, and sour cream.
$19.2
Bread Pudding French Toast
A fusion of bread pudding and French toast served with mascarpone, orange coulis, and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
$20.78
Chilaquiles
Crispy tortilla chip in red or green sauce with cheese, plantain leaf, plantains, rice, and sour cream.
$21.78
Skirt Steak Skillet
A sizzling skillet featuring perfectly grilled skirt steak, topped with creamy avocado, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo.
$25.03
Top view restaurant

Top view restaurant

4.5
(200+)
• Breakfast • French Toast
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 59 min
Farther away
"Food is always fantastic! I usually order the 747 SKILLET. Always look forward to coming up the area so I can order from them"
"I selected CRISPY hash browns. They weren't even a light brown."
TO-GO SOUP
Two Eggs cooked any style served with 2 slices of Crisp Bacon, 2 Sausage Links and 2 of our Fluffy Delicious Buttermilk Pancakes served with Whipped Butter and Syrup.
$9.63
CLUB #1
Starts with our delicate and delicious Hash Browns or Fried Diced Potatoes topped with Minced Ham, Bacon Bits and Diced Pork Sausage topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese and Two Eggs Cooked any style with a Side choice of Toast, Pancakes or French Toast.
$18.32
MEAT LOVERS SKILLET
Two Eggs cooked any style served with 7oz Flame-Grilled Skirt Steak cooked to your liking served next to our delicate and delicious Hash Browns or Fried Diced Potatoes or many other options with a Side choice of Toast, Pancakes or French Toast.
$23.75
7OZ SKIRT STK & EGGS
Two Eggs cooked any style served next to our delicate and delicious Hash Browns or Fried Diced Potatoes or many other options with a Side choice of Toast, Pancakes or French Toast.
$31.31
Grill On 21

Grill On 21

American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 47 min
Lobster Bisque
puff pastry, poached lobster, chive
$18
Lobster Roll
lobster, tarragon aioli, chive, new england style bun, fries
$32
Faroe Island Salmon
Seared Salmon, Sautéed Summer Vegetables, Beurre Maître d’ hotel
$38
Mac & Cheese
three cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumbs
$32
Huck Finn Restaurant

Huck Finn Restaurant

4.8
(50+)
• Casual Dining • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 28 min
"My new favorite BLT! Fresh and delicious"
"Burger looked good but meat was bad  quality, and tasteless and was very chewy but fries were good"
Becky Thatcher Breakfast
2 eggs (any style) with 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links, 2 pancakes, butter, and syrup.
$20.21
Bacon
Two slices of Texas toast sliced in half and dipped in our egg batter and grilled.
$7.49
Bowl of Soup
Smothered in sausage gravy
$9.02
French Toast
Two biscuits sliced in half and grilled, then smothered in our sausage gravy.
$16.05
Sweet Cafe

Sweet Cafe

4.7
(200+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 57 min
Farther away
"One of the best breakfast places, and uses cage free eggs. Ingredients seem fresh, great omelets and french toast."
"Very delicious, I added scrambled eggs on my hash browns lol it tasted very delicious, my waffles were very delicious too thank you . I will definitely order breakfast from this restaurant again love it ."
Thick Cut Bacon
Gluten free. Made with two locally sourced, free-range eggs cooked your way, served with sweet café breakfast potatoes, and toast or pancakes.
$8
Sweet Café Egg Plate
Gluten free. 10 oz prime skirt steak, two locally sourced, free-range eggs cooked your way, served with sweet café breakfast potatoes, and toast or pancakes.
$13.97
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
Gluten free. Traditional Canadian bacon, fresh poached eggs, topped with homemade hollandaise sauce on a toasted English muffin.
$5.14
Steak & Eggs
Classic French toast with a cracked sugar crust and seasonal berries.
$30.71
River North Bistro

River North Bistro

4.4
(60+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 50 min
"Pasta lacked flavor but I ate at the restaurant and just added some seasonings. Fries were great nice and hot."
"Food came good and hot. There was plenty of Alfredo sauce, the pasta taste like it could've been homemade I got pepperoni bread, which I thought was unusual. I was expecting garlic, but it was good. The chicken had a different flavor like maybe it had been chard but all in all the meal was very good and I would purchase it again."
American Burger
American Cheese, House-Made Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Ketchup, Yellow Mustard. Served w/ Hand-Cut Fries
$18.94
Fettuccine Alfredo
House-Made Alfredo Sauce,Mushrooms, shaved Parmesan. Vegetarian. Served w/ Grilled Bread
$19.45
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Breaded Chicken Breast, Pickled Fennel, Honey, Dijonnaise, House Pickles, Potato Bun. Served w/ Hand-Cut Fries
$17.16
BBQ Chicken Wings
House dry rub, pickled celery
$12.46
Land & Lake Kitchen

Land & Lake Kitchen

4.6
(100+)
• Sandwiches • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 4.1 mi • 33 min
"Grilled cheese and tomato soup were perfect and above expectations. Simple food with great tastes and good portions!"
"The salmon entree portion is tiny, no way this is worth $28. It's like the size of an Apple TV remote, ridiculous lol"
Tomato Soup
Add half a grilled cheese for an additional charge.
$12.93
Tomato Soup
Add half a grilled cheese for an additional charge.
$12.46
Grilled Cheese
swiss cheese, smoked cheddar, tomato, mayonnaise, house pickles, sourdough (veg)
$16.02
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$4
Breakfast House Uptown

Breakfast House Uptown

4.7
(200+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 70 min
Farther away
"The chorizo hash is always a hit, one of my favorite breakfast spots of all time!"
"The chicken was soft and I didn't like the seasoning. Waffle was good. The cheese wouldn't melt with the eggs which was weird bc it was still very warm when it got it. They were soft scrambled as requested."
CHORIZO HASH
House potatoes, fresh corn, red peppers, onions, two overeasy eggs, garnished with chipotle aioli and guacamole.
$17.7
SIDE BACON
Boar's head
$5
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Scrambled eggs, bacon, onions, avocado, tomatoes, melted with pepper jack cheese , and sour cream. Topped with Guajillo sauce, wrapped on a flour tortilla.
$17.23
TWO EGGS
Grilled croissant sandwich filled with two scrambled eggs, white cheddar cheese and Virginia Ham.
$4.08
S & G Restaurant

S & G Restaurant

4.7
(500+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • American (Traditional)
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 58 min
"They really dont skimp on the turkey!! You get more hand carved turkey than on Thanksgiving. I love this place!! "
"Turns out that mashed potatoes aren't available until later in the morning. Would have been fine except everything else wasn't good. The poached eggs I ordered with my steak were overcooked. Same with the steak. It was dry and bland. To top it off the bag with the condiments like jam, were completely drenched with butter from one that broke open. The entire bag was soaked with it."
Two Eggs, Any Style, With Or Without Meat
Served with toast and hash browns or tater tots
$14.29
Side of Bacon
Hash browns with diced ham, bacon and sausage links topped with blended cheese and 2 eggs your way. Toast options range from classic to bagels and gluten-free corn tortillas.
$5.79
Meat Lovers Skillet
2 buttermilk pancakes
$26.25
Short Stack (2)
Country skillet featuring country fried steak and biscuits drenched in sausage gravy. Choose egg style: scrambled, over easy, medium, hard, poached, sunny side up, or scrambled whites.
$10.82
Boulevard Bistro

Boulevard Bistro

4.7
(400+)
• Breakfast • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 49 min
"2 Eggs Your Way was delicious and filling. The eggs were scrambled the way I requested with spinach and bacon. The grits were tasty. The French Toast was also good."
"The GF waffle and pancakes are great. I just wish they would come with TWO sides of syrup instead of only one. Also, I know it's only $2, but I didn't even get 10 blueberries. It's like set up so I can only enjoy half of the Gluten Free Waffle. "
2x2x2
2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 sausage links or bacon. these food item can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. the chicago department of public health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information.
$12.8
2 Eggs Your Way
(scrambled, basted, sunny side up, poached, over easy-medium-hard). add meat for an additional charge (bacon, ham, sausage or turkey sausage). these food item can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. the chicago department of public health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness. individuals with certain underlying health conditions may be at higher risk and should consult their physician or public health official for further information.
$15.24
Applewood Smoked Bacon
3 eggs scrambled with turkey sausage, spinach, onion, tomato and mozzarella cheese.
$6
Turkey Sausage Scrambler
Greek plain yogurt with berries, granola and a side of honey.
$17.96
Famous French Toast

Famous French Toast

4.3
(20+)
• French • American
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 45 min
$5 off on $35+
Classic French Toast
Three slices of french toast.
$21.47
Stuffed Strawberry Cream Cheese Ft
Three slices of french toast stuffed with strawberry cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries.
$19.93
Stuffed Nutella® French Toast
Three slices of french toast stuffed with Nutella® and topped with sliced strawberries.
$24.28
Side Two Eggs Your Way
Two eggs prepared your way
$8.49
Eggsperience Pancakes and Cafe

Eggsperience Pancakes and Cafe

4.6
(100+)
• Salads • Sandwich
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 48 min
"The *Build Your Own Omelet is huge!!! You could almost share with a friend! Tastes great too!"
"I got the *BYO Skillet with chorizo, cheese, and onions. It's pretty good but was surprised at how large the potatoes were for a skillet. "
*Build Your Own Omelet
You be the chef! Build your own Omelet with your favorite ingredients. First 3 ingredients included. Pick your side & choice of toast or pancake. Make Any Omelet eggwhites or scrambler in prep options
$22.86
*BYO Skillet
You be the chef! Build your skillet with your favorite ingredients. First 3 ingredients included with your choice of toast or pancakes
$23.44
*Side Bacon
Scrambled eggs, chorizo, jalapenos, onions, avocado, queso fresco and black beans. Wrapped in a large flour tortilla topped with red salsa & cilantro lime sour cream
$10.03
*Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs mixed with chives, cheddar, caramelized onions and sriracha mayo in a warm brioche bun. Add Bacon I 1.50
$20.88
City Bear Cafe (W Montrose Ave)

City Bear Cafe (W Montrose Ave)

4.5
(80+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 63 min
Farther away
"Tinga Skillet is Honestly sooo good I couldn't wait to take a picture!! Fresh Strawberry lemonade is the best I've ever tried in my life ."
"Chilaquiles Verdes were soggy, which i can look past since its delivery but other places are not this bad. Salsa was bland, the egg was sour (not from the verde sauce but from the huge amount of sour cream) not a lot of chicken (which was bland) and the biggest issue is there was more raw white onion than anything and then topped with MORE raw red onion. Store doesnt allow mortifications so you have to get it that way. This picture is what I took out, STILL leaving many more onions in the chilaquiles that I didnt take out. I dont even mind onion but only when it's not already bland and it isnt like eating a moutful of them. Hopefully it's an off day and you change how you make chilaquiles this was just not good and a waste of $17"
Breakfast Burrito
A customer favorite! Warm flour tortilla stuffed with two scrambled eggs, savory chorizo, Pepper Jack cheese, black beans, sour cream, and fresh guacamole. Served with a side of crispy house potatoes.
$17.6
Chilaquiles Verdes
Crispy tortilla chips tossed in signature green salsa with melted Pepper Jack cheese and Mexican crema. Topped with red onion and two eggs cooked to order. Served with Mexican rice, pinto beans, and a light lettuce and tomato garnish.
$20.56
Pot Chorizo Skillet
A flavorful mix of potatoes, spicy chorizo, jalapeños, tomatoes, and onions, topped with two eggs, Pepper Jack, creamy guacamole, and sour cream. Served with salsa on the side and your choice of pancakes or toast.
$19
Biscuits & Eggs Combo
Soft biscuits smothered in delicious sausage gravy, paired with two eggs your way, two strips of bacon, and two sausage links. The ultimate hearty breakfast combo to start your day right.
$18.68
Chapel Street Café and Restaurant

Chapel Street Café and Restaurant

4.6
(10+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 56 min
"Was literally insane 10/10"
"I am not saying the quality is bad. Pancakes were med, but not enough syrup. Make sure to order at least 2 more. Was basically eating it dry. Fruit was Delicious that came with it. My only issue was ordering hot chocolate w/ whole milk....instead I got Nestle Nesquik "Full of disgusting ingredients" cold. I thought this was joke. It wasn't."
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, pico, cheddar cheese, sliced avo, sour cream, crispy potatoes, served with house salad
$21.83
The Full Australian
2 eggs your way, Gene’s bacon and sausage link, roasted vine tomatoes, baked beans, roasted portabella mushroom, grilled sourdough, crispy potatoes
$27.11
All American Breakfast
Three scrambled eggs, dill oil, house-made chilli chutney, sourdough, crispy potatoes (v)
$22.88
Scramble on Toast
Bennett farms bacon, 1 fried egg, cheese, house made burger bun & your choice of sauce, served with crispy potatoes
$19.82
TRIBU CAFFE

TRIBU CAFFE

4.6
(500+)
• Lunch • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 7.9 mi • 59 min
Farther away
"Thh AVOCADO BENEDICT is delicious. I love the hollandaise. I'd like to add a tomato to the benedict next time. Nice large side of fruit as well, good value. This is the third time I've ordered the ORIGINAL BUTTER MILK PANCAKES and I think they're my favorite in the city right now. Fluffy, light, delicate. They're perfect."
"The food was really good and good portion size too. I had half and ate the other half later. The only thing I didn't like was the Arnold Palmer. It tasted like water with a squeeze of lemon and a drop of tea. I could tell as soon as I saw it that it wouldn't be good because it looked almost clear."
SUPREMO HASH
chorizo, house potato, beans, corn, red onions, bell peppers, over medium eggs, chipotle sauce.
$16.26
ORIGINAL BUTTER MILK PANCAKES
fuffly butter milk pancake, powder sugar, butter, syrup.
$7.8
S. Bacon(Boar's head)
Two pieces of challah bread,strawberries,bananas whipped cream, powdered sugar. Topped with your choice of nutella,dulce de leche or vanilla cream.
$5.37
STRAWBERRY BANANA FRENCH TOAST
scrumbled eggs, onions, peppers,bacon,mix cheese,folder in a flour tortilla.served w/side of sour cream & house sauce.( Choice of house potato or fruit)
$16
Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

4.6
(600+)
• Breakfast Sandwiches • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 34 min
"The patty for the chik-fil-a sandwich is overcooked. It's brown/black looking and not golden. This is the 2nd time this happens. I don't care for it like this"
"Orderes Large waffle fries and the container always arrives half full, I think there's more fries in the medium size than the large. Petty."
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis®
Bite-sized Chick-fil-A® Nuggets nestled in warm, mini yeast rolls that are lightly brushed with a honey butter spread.
$9.67
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis® Meal
A breakfast portion of our famous boneless breast of chicken, seasoned to perfection, hand-breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a buttermilk biscuit baked fresh at each Restaurant.
$16.53
Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit
A breakfast portion of our boneless breast of chicken, seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly-breaded, and cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a buttermilk biscuit baked fresh at each Restaurant.
$5.54
Spicy Chicken Biscuit
A hearty morning meal of sliced Chick-fil-A® Nuggets, crispy Hash Browns, scrambled eggs and a blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Made fresh each morning. Rolled in a warm flour tortilla. Served with Jalapeño Salsa.
$6.13

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