Dove's Luncheonette

Paul Kahan and co. bring Tex-Mex comfort food to a traditional diner environment, adding a standout mezcal selection and soul music wafting from a turntable. Try the fried chicken and torta ahogada . Read more

Southern-inspired Mexican. To avoid crazy long lines on weekends, arrive before 10:30am. Chicken Fried Chicken was excellent. The Burnt Ends was okay, but the roasted potatoes & fried eggs were great.

The taco brisket norteña was amazing. A creative, unexpected blend of flavors packed into a hearty flour tortilla...so delicious!!! There was friendly service and a laid-back atmosphere as well .

Absolutely loved the chicken fried chicken ! I ate every morsel on that plate. The chicken was done perfectly and the toppings and sauce mixed marvelously.

Tender corn tortillas are stuffed with smoked chicken and covered in mole verde, queso fresco , cilantro , onions and pepitas. For $1 more, you can add a fried egg to anything on the menu. Read more

This quaint Mexican diner serves up cute , trendy breakfast options . Try the multi-grained bread smeared with avocado and topped with warm country ham , red onion , and kumquat. Read more

With ample counter seats and a record player that's always spinning, this space's look is greatly inspired by 1960s diners. The menu features modernized versions of classic Tex Mex dishes. Read more

Esquire: I go back to DL every single time I’m in CHI. Usually for breakfast Mexican/Southern mashup. Do I want the pozole rojo w/carnitas, or get the burnt-ends hash w/2 fried eggs &Texas toast ?

the latest from the team that brought avec, blackbird, big star, violet hour, and publican. 50s diner style seating and a southwest menu cannot do wrong. cute spot to catch up with pals. a must try.

Everything has been sooo good (Burnt Ends Hash , Avocado Toast , Atlanta Beach Pie , Fried Chicken w/verde chorizo gravy )!! And the service is great!!

Sit by the left bar where the drinks are being made. You get to see the staff make drinks in front of you and they are more engaging about if you're enjoying your food, and or drinks. Def coming back.

For breakfast , try the burnt ends hash . Dinner menu is always evolving but if they have charred octopus , give it a go. Cocktails are also a staple, including the bloody Maria.

Mezcal everything. Very good drinks and food, though the food strikes me like Tex-Mex if the Tex and Mex were a little removed from one another. Get the hash and the morcillo.

Come for lunch on a Sunday. Have the pozole and 'Back to Life Cocktail " are quality! Good beers too. Nothing wrong with Al Green and Isaac Hayes on the turntables either.

This Wicker Park spot focuses on Mexican by way of the gravy-soused, cheese-stuffed, battered-and-fried South. Go for the Mexican seafood cocktail or roasted romanesco broccoli with pumpkin seed sauce Read more

Phenomenal. Between the burnt ends hash , the fantastic drip coffee & solid service: this place is a winner ! Best breakfast I have had in Chicago, hands down.

Pezole was good and they always have daily special options. Good for Small groups and you will have to wait. Diner style eating and communal! Very cute !

The big windows are easy to spot on this great brunch spot . The menu is glorious but the enchilada with fried egg is unmistakeable. Read more

For a throwback, laid-back experience and after effects-abating Tex-Mex eats, head to Dove’s Luncheonette where chicken fried chicken , pozole rojo and burnt ends hash cures what ails you. Read more

If you need a little morning pick-me-up, the "Back to Life Cocktail " ceviche is a refreshing starter that’ll do the trick. Read more

This is certainly is the place to chow down on killer Mexican-influenced diner food . If hungover, try their Vuelve la Vida—which means "back to life." Read more

Phenomenal waiters , delicious tamal , underrated oatmeal , great Mezcal selection , quality coffee ... doesn't get much better for a luncheonette...

This place is a GEM. Quick diner vibe with some of the best food I’ve ever had. Don’t forget to check the cocktail special .

Had the breakfast special : homemade sausage , 2 fried eggs , pickled spicy peppers and grits . Pro-tip: there's a Sichuan chili oil in the hot sauce rack!

Great new spot by Paul Kahan, right next to Big Star. Traditional Mexican food fused with Southern comfort food . Great menu and full bar .

One of my favorite breakfast spots . Very cozy , great music and awesome service.

“Best breakfast I’ve ever had”- bf. Got the potatoes and peppers and he got their breakfast sandwich and loves it so much

Super cute , upscale diner fare . A must visit when you’re in town !

I never thought I'd say I loved a place based on its avocado toast but man was it amazing!! But the coffee needed tweaking

Mezcal drinkers: this is the only place that I've found with a good selection. And the food is great!

Pozole verde was surprisingly good! Perfect for hang overs lol loved the ambiance!

Chicken fried chicken is super good!! The brisket taco is equally good...

Great Mexican fusion restaurant . Delicious small plates and friendly staff . Remind small plates are small.

The Bitches say: A. We love the bold flavors, updated diner décor, and impeccable service . The Dove’s Luncheonette may be the best casual brunch spot in Wicker Park . Read more

We came for dinner and I wouldn't recommend it. I think this place is known for it's breakfast and brunch .

So good! Loved the oatmeal (I know no one says that, but it was delightful)

Excellent fried chicken . But be warned - it's a heavy meal! Also the bacon side is great.

Even if you're not normally a fan of fried green tomatoes , get them here. Bright and tasty.

Avocado toast . Sounds so simple and yet they blow this out of the park .

Enchilada with a Fried Egg was awesome, so was the Pozole .

Brisket is Amazing for their Breakfast ! Favorite breakfast spot in the City !!!

The burnt ends hash is fantastic!

Wait can be long on weekends for brunch . Food is great though. Love the chile rellenos and grits .

Hard to disagree w/50 other ppl, but Dove's doesn't hit the spot for dinner , not even close. Coming from Texas, the taco was a sad Tex-Mex attempt - more of poorly executed Thai fusion dish. 6/10

One of the best options in Wicker Park . Brunch is a must.

Get the chile relleno . Crunchy, with wonder cheese filling and tangy sauce . Not at all greasy.

get the country fried chicken , pass on the chiles rellenos

I could eat everything on the menu. Don't eat too much, they serve Hoosier Mama Pie ... Horchata flavored, at that.

Burnt ends hash was amazing. Cocktails were delicious.

Cute interior, friendly staff , great food. The michelada verde was delicious.