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Wishbone — honest soul food in West Loop. No frills and no gimmicks, just a solid honest room. The drinks match the food in quality. "The chicken sandwich is grilled perfectly after being apparently fried, tender, moist and juicy" — John newquist
Ali P
136 reviews
This restaurant was one of my fav places. I would bring people there all the time.
161 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
“The combo of tasty food, good portion size, and great staff in a time when a lot of restaurants are struggling with one of the 3 makes this place a gem”
Me and my Coworkers order from here for lunch, its was my first time eating here and one of my coworkers said it was good.
I usually love this place and rave about their brunch, but my recent takeout experience was completely disappointing.
“Everything was wonderful.”
Everything was wonderful. The food was seasoned and cooked to perfection (i had the blackened catfish which is how it was cooked) And the Service, atmosphere & hospitality were great!
T WILL
Feb 2026
“The service was a 10/10.”
The service was a 10/10. My waitress was Nicole. She was warm, inviting, friendly, & attentive. The food presentation passed the eye test. The taste was on point! No extra salt or pepper required. The stuffed French toast did not need syrup! I will return to this restaurant.
Deleatha
Jan 2026
“Absolutely a must visit in Chicago for Cajun flavors.”
Absolutely a must visit in Chicago for Cajun flavors! We booked a reservation for a Friday breakfast. I recommend booking a reservation because although it was pretty empty when we got there it was full with a wait by the time we left. We came in & we were promptly seated. There’s a counter for takeout orders and both indoor and outdoor seating. For drinks we ordered the uncles breakfast and the hurricane. Absolutely recommend the uncles breakfast it was amazing! For food we ordered the spicy shrimp & grits, chicken andouille hash, and southern fried catfish. Everything was absolutely amazing! Great flavor & portion size and came out fast. Only critique would be too much onion in chicken andouille hash. The service was great! From the host seating to our waitress to those bringing us the food everyone was friendly, fast, and efficient. The combo of tasty food, good portion size, and great staff in a time when a lot of restaurants are struggling with one of the 3 makes this place a gem. We’ll definitely be back!
Ali P
Dec 2025
“Went here about an hour before closing (our mistake) bc holy cow we could've stayed longer and ordered more.”
Went here about an hour before closing (our mistake) bc holy cow we could've stayed longer and ordered more! The food was SO good. Spiced to perfection and delicious. Will definitely be back to try more. Had the Cajun shrimp and grits and salmon cakes. Sides of rice,beans, and sweet potatoes and well as THE most moist cornbread muffins and vanilla lattes with oatmilk 🤤
lina ibanez
Nov 2025
“Great food, ambiance and service.”
Great food, ambiance and service. Would definitely recommend & most all, looking forward to returning.
W AR
Nov 2025
“Had a 2pm reservation.”
Had a 2pm reservation. I ordered the Fried chicken breast, Mac and cheese, and last the red beans and rice. Food came out in a timely matter. Server did a great job of getting my wife and I order correct. If you are in the area, decent place to check out.
Oscar McCline
Oct 2025
“Amazing Breakfast/ Brunch Spot in the Heart of Downtown Chicago.”
Amazing Breakfast/ Brunch Spot in the Heart of Downtown Chicago. First time visiting and i must say they didn't disappoint. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the Cajun Shrimp and Grits and it was doooo flavorful and plentiful with the contents of the dish. We also ordered the Crawfish Cakes and 2 Egg Breakfast and that too was very plentiful with portion size. Also, try the hurricane Mimosa and regular Hurricane they were very good. 10/10 recommended. Definitely will return next time im in Chicago.
Mr. Bowden
Oct 2025
“Today was my First Time coming to Wishbone, My brother treated me here for my birthday which was...”
Today was my First Time coming to Wishbone, My brother treated me here for my birthday which was this past Tuesday 8/26 and I must say I was not disappointed at all, the atmosphere was amazing and the food was delicious, I had the southern Fried catfish and a side a macaroni and greens and a biscuit and it was all a 10/10, the biscuit was homemade and delicious and I don’t eat everybody greens but baby I should have ordered some to go, let’s just say I will be back!!!!!
Mariah Smith
Aug 2025
“Needed to grab a quick bite before grabbing a train from downtown Chicago back north.”
Needed to grab a quick bite before grabbing a train from downtown Chicago back north. Found this gem a few blocks north of the station. Had the lunch size Cajun shrimp, andoullie and cheesy grits plus a bowl of their chowder. This will be on my go to list when I travel back to the city. Staff were all very pleasant, a lot of seating, outdoor dining, can dine at the bar and it was clean. Oh, and the food was fantastic! I'll be back!
Michael Heindselman
Jun 2025
“The people in the CTA building told me that the chicken sandwiches would is very good here.”
The people in the CTA building told me that the chicken sandwiches would is very good here. So I ordered it and got the coleslaw. Also. The chicken sandwich is probably one of the best in Chicago that I've ever seen. It's got a smooth sauce and pickles and mayo. The chicken sandwich is grilled perfectly after being apparently fried, tender, moist and juicy. I like this a lot. I'll have to come back for some more. The coleslaw is a red wine and vinegar coleslaw which is good. It's very thin shredded so it works well
john newquist
Apr 2025
“Wonderful brunch.”
Wonderful brunch. They cook their egg dishes perfectly. Best Eggs Benedict I had in the city. Would definitely eat again here.
Bharath Kilari
Apr 2025
“Came here for a brunch as soon as I got in the city and it was easy to find.”
Came here for a brunch as soon as I got in the city and it was easy to find. We were greeted as soon as we arrived. Water was brought as we sat and we were given excellent suggestions on food. My mom got the shrimp and grits with a filet of catfish (small) with a biscuit. I got the salmon patties with red beans and rice and two scrambled eggs and a corn muffin. I started with the uncles coffee and we shared a bottle of mimosa. Our server was Joselin and id suggest her to anyone. She was attentive and helped make our experience enjoyable. I definitely will return
Courtney Nicol
Mar 2025
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