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Egg Harbor Cafe — among the best brunch & breakfast in Streeterville. Casual, established, and unapologetic about it. Fresh ingredients come through on every plate. "The poached eggs were perfect and the home fries were crispy and well-seasoned" — Brandon Barr
Brandon Barr
103 reviews
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220 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
“If you have a sweet tooth, the French Toast with fresh strawberries is excellent, and their mocha is a perfect warm treat”
“Went to Egg Harbor Café in Chicago and it was amazing.”
Went to Egg Harbor Café in Chicago and it was amazing. They have great gluten-free options, so my girlfriend (who has Celiac) was able to eat safely, which we really appreciated. The server was attentive, checked in often, and made sure everything was taken care of. I ordered the habanero skillet and it was incredible — super flavorful and perfectly cooked. They cook their food in beef tallow, which makes everything extra rich and tasty, and the seasoning they use is on point. Overall, awesome food, great service, and a place we’ll definitely be coming back to.
Keenan Baker
Jan 2026
“This is a great brunch place with an amazing menu selection.”
This is a great brunch place with an amazing menu selection. The staff were friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are very clean.
Arash Yunesi
Jan 2026
“Nice place we went to Chicago Downtown, I can see the quality vs price make the difference.”
Nice place we went to Chicago Downtown, I can see the quality vs price make the difference. Great job guys the options is amazing and the options for the coffee was great.
Edisson Hernandez-Abbott
Jan 2026
“We had the best meal.”
We had the best meal! Jacob was our server and we wanted for nothing. We had awesome food, one skillet, one scrambled. Isaac talked me into a spicy bloody mary, totally worth it! Yummmm!
Theresa Wilkins
Dec 2025
“GLUTEN FREE STRAWBERRY NUTELLA PANCAKES- OMG As someone with Celiac Disease, I find it extremely...”
GLUTEN FREE STRAWBERRY NUTELLA PANCAKES- OMG As someone with Celiac Disease, I find it extremely hard to get a good gluten free breakfast I can trust. This food was not only tasty, but safe and I enjoyed it so much. Thank you!
Mike
Nov 2025
“We called ahead to check if the pancakes and/or French toast had dairy in them.”
We called ahead to check if the pancakes and/or French toast had dairy in them. Originally they told us the French toast did and pancakes did not. They immediately called back to correct a mistake, that the pancakes are in fact made with milk unfortunately. While we opted for a different diner that day to get a pancake fix, we returned another day because of the great customer service we received over the phone. The Aztec omelette was delicious, and got a "make your own scrambler" to avoid any dairy. Both were great, as well as the mocha and brown sugar lattes we ordered.
Taylor Fisher
Nov 2025
“Egg Harbor Cafe is a bright cozy spot for breakfast and brunch in Chicago.”
Egg Harbor Cafe is a bright cozy spot for breakfast and brunch in Chicago. The atmosphere is clean and welcoming. Their attention to quality ingredients really makes the food stand out from a typical diner experience. I highly recommend the Smoked Salmon Benedict. The poached eggs were perfect and the home fries were crispy and well-seasoned. If you have a sweet tooth, the French Toast with fresh strawberries is excellent, and their mocha is a perfect warm treat. Service is consistently friendly and attentive. While slightly pricier, the superior quality and comfortable environment make it genuinely worth the visit.
Brandon Barr
Nov 2025
“Egg Harbor Café has plenty of seating and a really nice outdoor patio area.”
Egg Harbor Café has plenty of seating and a really nice outdoor patio area. I ordered a skillet, and it was packed with great flavor — definitely hit the spot. I also tried the strawberry orange juice, which didn’t taste too much like strawberry but was still refreshing. Our food came out fast, and the whole experience was smooth and easy. A great spot for a relaxed breakfast or brunch.
V
Oct 2025
“Very good place for breakfast: big and roomie.”
Very good place for breakfast: big and roomie. All classic choices for breakfast and descent size portion. They drip coffee is very good and they leave a pitcher on table for you. We got and ultimate skillet and it was very delicious. This place is walking distance from Michigan ave and Trump tower.
Maria Shinder
Oct 2025
“They offer a complete gluten-free menu, which is rare find ans such a relief for anyone with dietary restrictions.”
They offer a complete gluten-free menu, which is rare find ans such a relief for anyone with dietary restrictions. I tried the gluten-free pancakes and cinnamon roll ~ both delicious. The place was busy when we arrived, which os always a good sign, but we were pleasantly surprised by how quickly our food was served. Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere.
Sue Vazquez
Oct 2025
“We've been here i think 4 time in the past two years.”
We've been here i think 4 time in the past two years. They are always consistently good. Everything tastes fresh and always seasoned well. Today (10/11/25) my son went there again, i got the Gregg's chili and eggs and it was sooooooooo good. It's one of those dishes that make you want to stick with it but then make you want to try new items because FOMO 🤣. If its a busy weekend in Chicago make sure you get on the wait list. We were there during the Chicago Marathon weekend and so glad I got on the wait list while still on the train. It was a good 50 minute wait but we got there just in time for our table. Staff is kind, options are plentiful and food is great.
Samantha Eaton
Oct 2025
“My first breakfast in Chicago.”
My first breakfast in Chicago. Lots of selection on the menu, delicious breakfast to start my day!
Thomas Ng
Oct 2025
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