Bongo Room

Bongo Room is a breakfast spot Wicker Park Chicago located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (773) 489-0710

  • Website

    thebongoroom.com

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  • Type

    Breakfast Spot

Address

1470 N Milwaukee Ave (at Honore St) Chicago , IL 60622 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Drinks Full Bar

Comments / 151


Keywords:

pancakes brunch food French toast pretzels lively eggs blt benedict trendy sandwiches casual cake good for dates great value pumpkin spice bacon fresh squeezed juices toffee potatoes Oreos meats
Cooper Smith

It's not on the menu , but any of the pancake options can be ordered as a side of a single pancake , rather than a full order of 4. The Lemon Blueberry is the perfect compliment to any egg dish

Jen Marquez Ginn

I was recommended to have the Deconstructed Lobster Roll Benedict, and it was pretty good. Though, next time I'll definitely be trying one of the decadent looking pancake recipes.

Abril Vela

White chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes are a must!! I've been going here for years and they're still my favorite sweet dish, you'll love them! For vegetarians , the breakfast sandwich is great!

ENGMA

Customizable fruit plate and potatoes loaded with cheese , what more could you ask for? My only complaint was the grounds in the coffee , but fantastic place otherwise!

Matt Knust

Entire breakfast menu is awesome. Just went back for first time in 5+ years....still amazing

Erika Davis

I recommend the eggs Benedict for savory, and chocolate waffle tower for sweet. I don't really like the atmosphere of the restaurant though, it's so noisy I can barely hear anything

Angelica Serna

Oreo Praline Flapjacks are delicious!! Just the right amount of sweet, without overpowering your tastebuds! Order them, you'll truly enjoy!!! :D

Adrienne Waller

The white chocolate and carmel pretzel pancake is the best! Please do try it! Also, be sure to have your whole party here or they won't seat you. The person can't even arrive later and join.

Emily S.

Pumpkin spice pancakes are to die for, along with the breakfast burrito !!! Get the raspberry pear mimosa as well !!

Steve Poland

The breakfast here is AMAZING! You better have a sweet tooth! Expect to wait in line . I haven't been in years, but it would open at 9:30am and a line would form by 9 to get in on weekends.

Mark Burstiner

French toast and all the Benedicts are so good. Pricey drinks but phenomenal food quality and quantity.

Adrianne Cacal

It gets busy so come on a weekday or check in early and stop at any one of the cute shops near by while you wait for your table. Red velvet pancakes are a must try!

Gloria Chin

giant wait sometimes! Banana flapjacks filled w/ crumbled bacon , topped w/ praline sauce & creme anglaise. BLT benedict , red velvet pancakes . you can order 1-3 per order. check out all day specials

Vincent Greg Williams

The side of fruit is no joke, enough fresh fruit for two people.

SumSum

I asked for a plain pancake and they encouraged me not to order it because "they're not very good without the toppings".

Nikkole Palmatier

The specialty pancakes and french toast are the way to go... and get the breakfast burrito while you're at it. Chicago landmark !

Rachel Sica

Order the specialty pancakes . It sounds like it will too decadent but it will be just right. I had the white chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes . They were amazing.

Marisa Ruiz

Holy amazing chorizo , avocado and potato omelette ! Also, they use soy margarine for everything - so no conflict for dairy allergies or vegans there :)

Collin Middleton

The BLT Benedict is the move for brunch

Draconidas Andrades Colon

The food and drinks are phenomenal. Be prepared to wait up to an hour for a seat. Service is decent; wish the waitress didn't present the check while I was waiting. But it was well worth it!

Leah Jubinal

The pumpkin carrot cake flapjacks are amazing! Get a single order as a "dessert " so you can order something savory on the menu too.

Michael Binetti

Get there before 9 or wait until 9:30. All tables will fill at open and the first one won't turn until at least 9:30. The breakfasts are awesome.

Emily Kroll

Shrimp Benedict is the best thing in their menu. Better come early if you want a table. And visit the Wormhole Cafe next door for a Back To The Future Experience.

Chris Hall

We don't go here frequently, but when we do, I always leave asking "why don't we eat there every weekend?" it's consistently outstanding food, great friendly service and definitely worth the wait!

Manolo Gonzalez Miranda

BLT Benedict is delicious; order a slide of the french toast if you are still hungry ????????????

Ghordan McManus

Try the lemon & blackberry pancakes , as well as the avocado & chorizo omelette - in a word? Divine. You're welcome.

@nicoleyeary

My favorite place for brunch ~ and the only place my Mom asks to go every time she comes to visit me in Chicago. My fav: Red Velvet Hotcakes Mom's Fav: Eggs Benedict ~ Another location in the South L

Tyler Sanderford

Great stuff!! Eggs with avocado was incredible. Good berry pancakes too!!! Friendly servers !!!

Adam Keene

These guys know a good breakfast - wonderful atmosphere too.

Angie Laschinger

They might be known for their sweet treats , but the sweet potato black bean burrito is one of the best things I've ever eaten!

Renée Vargas

Any of the sweet pancakes are absolutely necessary

Bryan Campos

Had the potato , avocado omelette and was delicious. Highly recommend

Philip Garcia

The chocolate French toast was a bit heavy but full of flavor!

Rich Goldsmith

Can't decide between sweet and savory? Grab your eggs and get a single pancake or piece o' French toast on the side. GENIUS.

AJ DiGregorio

Fantastic foods here- try the carrot cake pancakes if you want to have some dessert for breakfast !

JenKudu

Portions are huge and the pancakes are colorful, but don't hope for too much taste. The pancakes are tough and the toppings are just sugar.

Kylie Welch

Delicious brunch . I got eggs Benedict and it was incredible.

Rebecca Rickert

Fried egg sandwich on a croissant is wonderful but not as heaven sent as any of the French toast !

Jennifer Ribble

I can see why everybody is so crazy over this place! Well worth the wait. For brunch try the red velvet pancakes :)

David Smith

For a lighter option try the tomatillo salsa scramble. Really good flavor, and tomato slices instead of fries .

Mark Klopfenstein

Pancakes , breakfast burrito and French toast are all delicious!

Claire Pistek

Pancakes and eggs Benedict were great. Great brunch place !

Chicago Tribune

Look for options like three-apple brioche French toast and Black Forest pancakes . Egg dishes--in massive portions--are also popular choices. Read more

Adam Coke

Sweet or savory you cannot go wrong, I highly recommend the eggs benedict ! And the blood orange mimosa !

Charles Stone

White chocolate caramel pretzel pancakes . Do it.

Allie McCormack

The leek pesto omelette with steak tenderloin, goat cheese , spinach , and butternut squash was delicious!

Kristi R

Get everything. Pancakes and French toast can be ordered a la carte. Worth it!

Danny Bernardo

Get the shrimp avocado benedict while its still in season! Seriously the best bites of food I've had all summer!

Sofia Albert

fun pancakes !! Also had italian sandwich and was gooooood

Tammy

didn't find the red velvet hotcakes amazing, but would go back again for the chocolate tower french toast and banana oreo hotcakes! be prepared to wait over an hour!

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