3rd Coast Cafe

“Fantastic breakfast stop.”

Fantastic breakfast stop! We went to 3rd Coast Cafe to start our weekend in Chicago, and it was an amazing stop. My omelette was made to perfection, and my wife really enjoyed her chocolate chip pancakes and hashbrowns. It is worth the trip down the steps to the 3rd Coast Cafe for a delicious breakfast with a pleasant atmosphere!

Curtis U

Nov 2025

“All excellent. Best avocado toast I've had to date. Service is attentive and quick. Parking is...”

All excellent. Best avocado toast I've had to date. Service is attentive and quick. Parking is always a challenge in the city. Prices are fair. Will definitely return.

Ray FIZZLE

Nov 2025

“Amazing food! Loved the Cajun penne and they really made it hot/spicy which I appreciated. Also the...”

Amazing food! Loved the Cajun penne and they really made it hot/spicy which I appreciated. Also the best brownie sundae I’ve ever had - the ice cream was so creamy and smooth and the brownie was still warm!

Rowshon Jahan

Oct 2025

“I was visiting Chicago and my lady friend took me to her favorite breakfast spot, Third Coast...”

I was visiting Chicago and my lady friend took me to her favorite breakfast spot, Third Coast Café—and now I see why it’s her favorite. The restaurant has a cozy feel with a hint of vintage charm and a nice mix of people that makes it feel welcoming. When I saw Chilaquiles on the menu, I was hesitant—this isn’t a Mexican restaurant, and I’m pretty particular about Mexican dishes since I grew up in a Mexican household. But I decided to give them a try, and wow—I was blown away. They were so, so good. Big shoutout to the cooks and chef who made this dish. I’m already looking forward to coming back for the Chilaquiles!

Daniel Ocegueda

Sep 2025

“One of me and my friends all time favorite places to eat.”

One of me and my friends all time favorite places to eat! We love coming here, the atmosphere is so cute and it feels like a little hideaway in the city. We tell people all the time to come here. I highly recommend the Italian beef sandwich and the fresh lemonade <3

Claire Ivey

Jul 2025

“I went here a couple of times last year when I was staying locally and I still think about it fondly.”

I went here a couple of times last year when I was staying locally and I still think about it fondly. To someone who is not from the US it felt like a very bona fide Chicago experience. There was a woman on the table next to me on the phone narrating her hip operation in great detail and all the side effects. The woman on my other side had the most complicated martini order I've ever heard, I had to message the group chat about it immediately (the waiter was unfazed). The food came in large portions and was delicious. I get the feeling the interior hasn't changed in 30+ years. The soundtrack, unexpectedly, was Beach House. I loved everything about this place.

Jane G

May 2025

“I had a great bfast at 3rd Coast Cafe, a truly local cafe.”

I had a great bfast at 3rd Coast Cafe, a truly local cafe. The quiche is huge. It could have had a little more bacon in it but it was very good if you like egg. The oj and coffee was really good as well as the choc chip scone. Service was great. Def would recommend.

Lauren B

May 2025

“I’m still dreaming of their Pesto Eggs Benedict, and those hash browns - perfectly crisped.”

I’m still dreaming of their Pesto Eggs Benedict, and those hash browns - perfectly crisped! Highly recommend stopping in for a bite, but be warned it gets very busy and can be a bit noisy. We put our names on the waitlist then popped into the RH next door while we waited. The staff were very friendly and the food was a good value for the price. This is now my go-to breakfast spot when I’m in Chicago and I can’t wait to visit again.

Alissa Bakker

Mar 2025

“We were looking for a place that served great hash browns and they definitely delivered.”

We were looking for a place that served great hash browns and they definitely delivered. We enjoyed them w the classic and smoked salmon Benedicts.

Lynn Choi Perrin

Feb 2025

“When it comes to breakfast in Chicago, 3rd Coast isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience.”

When it comes to breakfast in Chicago, 3rd Coast isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience! Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast, this gem offers more than just food; it’s a purpose-driven masterpiece that feeds both body and soul. Let’s talk service: impeccable. The staff was warm, attentive, and made me feel like I was the main character of the morning. The ambience? Delightful—a cozy mix of sophistication and comfort, where the hustle of the city feels worlds away. But the food? Darling, the food was out of this world! As someone who never met a menu item I couldn’t improve (yes, I rearrange dishes like they’re my life’s mission), I decided to turn their iconic breakfast burrito into a skillet. And honey, did they deliver. The kitchen didn’t just accommodate my whimsical request—they transformed it into a work of art. Every bite was a reminder that life, much like a well-made breakfast, is best enjoyed when you embrace creativity and purpose. If you’re looking for a meal that nourishes your soul as much as your taste buds, 3rd Coast is the place. You’ll leave inspired, fulfilled, and maybe even planning your next dish remix. Because isn’t that what life is all about? Taking what’s given and making it extraordinary. Bravo, 3rd Coast. You’ve mastered the art of turning breakfast into a calling.

Steve

Nov 2024

“WOW. I was blown away by this little cafe, the coziness and comfort I felt walking into the...”

WOW. I was blown away by this little cafe, the coziness and comfort I felt walking into the restaurant made me want to eat here again and again and again. In fact- we did!! We were staying in the hotel next door so we came in for breakfast several times and made it in for dinner one night and had the best pork Marsala with crispy potatoes that makes me drool just thinking about it. BUT the real star was the Pesto Eggs Benedict, the pesto hollandaise was to die for and my husband’s Huevos Rancheros was so amazing with the house made sauce!! I was thoroughly impressed and amazed by the kitchen that makes practically everything in house and with love. You can really tell the owner takes tremendous pride in her restaurant and pours her heart out into her work. Definitely make the trip here, you won’t regret it!!

Ayla Nelson

Oct 2024

“This place is awesome.”

This place is awesome! It is walking distance from my apartment, and it was so good I came back the next morning. I got the BLT + Avocado. The bread was so buttery and delicious.

William Collins

Sep 2024