Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Hon Lam · 298 Google reviewsCafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! — Lincoln Park brunch & breakfast that sets the standard. The noise level tells you everything you need to know. Friendly team that sets the tone, and group-friendly. [$$, patio]
What 9,242 diners keep saying
What 9,242 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Took my valentine here. Delicious food and amazing vibe. Take your partner here if you wanna score points. Take your boss here if you want a promotion. Take your in laws here if you want their blessing. Take your dad here if you want him to finally say that “he’d proud of you””
“*UPDATE 2/16/26: Still love this place. Just wanted to give a shout out to the manager on duty for Sunday brunch on Feb. 15. We had an issue with our reward cards and the manager quickly resolved our problem. That level of hospitality and customer service is really hard to find. We'll definitely be back soon. Don't forget to try the chorizo mac 'n cheese! The PJ brunch is our New Year’s Day tradition. Super fun and delish way to start the new year. So many great small plates to share, and the sangria is always a hit. The chorizo mac ‘n cheese and patatas bravas are two of their best dishes. Don’t skip dessert! Very highly recommended any time of year, but the PJ brunch is especially great because if you come in your jammies, you get gift cards equal to the amount of your bill to use in the future.”
“JB is legit the best. Funny and sooo real. Yummy restaurant week deal”
“I was really excited to try this place, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. We visited during restaurant week, and while we expected it to be busy, we were seated near the kitchen, which made our table very hot and uncomfortable. It was also extremely loud, making conversation difficult. The service was okay, but our group of five was only given one restaurant week menu, which was inconvenient to share. Our food came out randomly and out of order, and no one explained which dishes were which, which was confusing. It would have been much better if the courses were served together and in sequence. The food was just alright. The potatoes were the highlight, the sauce it came with was delicious. However, the seafood paella was very disappointing, mushy and lacking seafood. Dessert portions were also quite small. For $45 plus an extra $13 for the paella, I don’t think this was a good value for restaurant week. Unfortunately, I don’t see myself returning.”
“Who doesn’t love tapas and sangria! This place is a must do while in Chicago!!”
“Good food, great drinks, super fun environment. Solid every time.”
“Great service, tapas menu brought me back to spain. Loved the spanish wine list!”
“Great food! Great service! Sangria is awesome! Worth every bit!”
“Loved the space, the atmosphere was lovely, and the service was fast and friendly!”
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