Bodega Sur
Jair Reina · 277 Google reviewsBodega Sur — top-tier cafe in Lakeview. Good energy here, especially on weekends. Ask questions, the staff has answers. "The Arnold Palmer was one of the best I’ve had—fresh, natural, and nothing artificial" — Cristian Hernández [$$, patio]
What 560 diners keep saying
What 560 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Uniquely welcoming with both indoor & outdoor seating. Delicious menu which includes breakfast & tummy-filling options like French Toast, hash browns, and chicken & beef empanadas, juicy & stylin" hamburgers -- mmmm good!!! A great place to hang with friends! 🧡”
“Loved it! The food was great and the service friendly. A great menu and everything we had was delicious. We sat outside, which was really nice. The inside is pretty small but with a cool bar and atmosphere. The only drawback was that the inside was very loud on a Saturday night, so outside was better for us. Would return!”
“Went here for brunch, and the huevos rancheros were amazing!”
“La mejor carne que me he comido en todo el país 🙏🏻🙏🏻 el ambiente es muy tranquilo y el personal muy amable”
“Me encantó muy buena, la atención, la comida, exquisita y los tragos muy ricos. Me cuesta mucho Pilar pisco Sour acá en Chicago y acá tenían uno delicioso. La carne es muy sabrosa”
“This place amazes me, such a great variety of healthy menu options. I had a salmon salad and had a big portion. The place is cozy, with a bar and seating area. Always pack. I would prefer to have a reservation. Highly recommend.”
“One of our favorite places for brunch. I typically get the trio, huevos rancheros, and pancakes. My husband loves the choripan. All entrees are good portions and filling. Also love the cafe con leche here. Dog friendly outdoor patio in the summer.”
“The empanadas and the coffee were delicious. Went again for Choripan, yummy. Love the food and the vibe”
“Andrés took great care of us and delivered an outstanding, professional experience during our breakfast. Hands down, the corn empanadas are the best! Absolutely delicious. The Arnold Palmer was one of the best I’ve had—fresh, natural, and nothing artificial. The Lomito was super tasty, and the salad was refreshing and crisp. The steak and eggs is the champ of breakfasts—just like Tango, it doesn’t disappoint. Having quinoa with potatos was a smart touch...e, CHE.”
“Really cool place in the downtown area. Looks really cool and the food is fantastic. Got the steak sandwhich and it was great, everything was quality and adding an egg really took it to the next level. Empanadas and desserts were also awesome.”
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