Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Chicago, according to Tripadvisor

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April 1, 2021
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Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Chicago, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness. And when it comes to the most important meal of the day, few people are on the fence about their favorite go-to spots. Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants for breakfast in Chicago on Tripadvisor.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven’t been to yet.

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#30. M. Henry

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (195 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5707 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660-4026
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#29. Corner Bakery Cafe

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (474 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 360 N Michigan Ave (Entrance on Wacker Drive), Chicago, IL 60601-3814
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#28. Atwood

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (608 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602-1603
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#27. Meli Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (190 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 301 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661-5438
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#26. Meli Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (395 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 500 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605-1502
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#25. Pittsfield Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (245 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 55 E Washington St Ste 183 Lobby, Chicago, IL 60602-2103
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#24. The Chicago Diner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (298 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2924
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#23. Yolk- Marina City

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (237 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 340 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654-5411
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#22. Lula Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (315 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2537 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647-2655
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#21. Yolk - Streeterville

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,200 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 355 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611-5452
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#20. Tempo Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (898 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Diner, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611-2664
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#19. Beatrix

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,064 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 519 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654-3279
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#18. Bongo Room

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (346 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1470 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-9225
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#17. Eggy's Diner Chicago

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (557 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 333 E Benton Pl Ste 103, Chicago, IL 60601-7412
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#16. Eleven City Diner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,424 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1112 S Wabash Ave Loop - Museum Campus - Downtown, Chicago, IL 60605-2358
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#15. The Little Goat Diner

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,337 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 820 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-2308
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#14. The Lobby

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (374 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 108 E Superior St Peninsula Hotel, Chicago, IL 60611-2508
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#13. Yolk - River North

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,274 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: Diner, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 747 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654-3520
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#12. Beatrix

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (364 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 671 N Saint Clair St Streeterville, Chicago, IL 60611-3211
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#11. CDA

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (433 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: Mediterranean
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 20 E Chestnut St Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL 60611-2664
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#10. West Egg Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,170 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 620 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611-3011
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#9. Sunny Side Up Breakfast & Lunch

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (839 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 42 E Superior St 1028 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2506
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#8. Yolk - South Loop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,667 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1120 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-2301
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#7. Ann Sathers Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (503 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 909 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
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#6. The Original Pancake House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (969 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 22 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611-1111
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#5. Lou Mitchell's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,241 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Diner
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 565 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
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#4. Batter & Berries

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-1321
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#3. 3rd Coast

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (267 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1260 N Dearborn St Suite C-2, Chicago, IL 60610-2255
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#2. Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,684 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-6207
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#1. Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (292 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Category: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 196 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2101
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