Over Easy Café
| Address: | 4943 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA |
| Phone: | +1 773-506-2605 |
| Site: | overeasycafechicago.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | Closed 7AM–2:15PM 7AM–2:15PM 7AM–2:15PM 7AM–2:15PM 7AM–2:15PM 7:30AM–2:15PM |
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Alex Joss
I have eaten at Over Easy Cafe three times, and I have to say that the food is great! I really enjoyed their italian sausage scramble and banana spiked french toast. That being said I was extremely upset at the way I was treated in this restaurant. I began by requesting to sit in a certain section, in which the hostess happily sat me in with no problem. After sitting down and getting a drink, I was prepared to order. Before I had the chance to do so a man who I assumed was the chef came over and rudely told me that I must get up and sit at the bar as he "needed the two top table" for another customer. I found this strange as I saw while I was waiting that there were other single parties occupying two top tables. Not wanting to make a big deal of it I moved to the bar area and ordered my food. As I did so, I overheard this "chef" cursing about me occupying that table. I have worked in many restaurants before and found this to be surprising behavior and highly insulting. I got the feeling that my money was not as good as other customers simply because I knew the waitress in the requested section. This treatment goes against what I know to be good customer service and professionalism. After I finished eating I was delivered my check, at this time another server, Gwynn, came to pick up the bill. I politely refused stating that I would prefer to pay my server directly. She then condescendingly told me that she would take care of it and ignored my request. This came off as pretentious and another example of how I felt treated as less than equal compared to other customers. I do have to say that my experience was not all bad, as servers Juvy, Amber, Marta, and all of the bussers were extremely polite and attentive. Also, the food came out quick and was delicious. There is no reason that I deserved to be treated differently than any other paying customer. I feel I was discriminated against because I knew the waitress and was young. In the future I hope that the management can learn to treat each paying customer with proper respect and equality that he or she deserves.
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Jonnathan Javier
Went here on a Sunday morning (around 10:30am), the host told us the wait was 1h, ended up being almost 50min, the place has a nice decoration. The place is really small, for the amount of people that want to eat there. They have complementary coffee on the sidewalk (youll have to wait outside), so you can have coffee while waiting, I took advantage of that because it was a cold and rainy morning. Once inside we had coffee (again, yes); we were a party of 4, we ordered 3 sassy eggs, 1 Banana Spiked French Toast (for share) and I ordered the Breakfast Sandwich. The sassy eggs were really good, a little spicy, the Avocado was good, made with quality ingredients but Im glad I didnt order it; too much potatoes (personal preferences). Our server (who was really nice) recommended the sandwich, which was why I had it. It was really tasty, the bread was so soft, the scrambled eggs with ham were good. Its plenty, we were so full. This is definitely a place that Id recommend IF you dont mind waiting.
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Samuel Tan
Be prepared to wait! This place is really popular. We got there at around 9am, which is way too late for breakfast because this place opens at 7am. So by the time we got there, there was a good 35-45 minute wait in store for us. The saving grace is that they have free coffee outside for people who are waiting so it makes the wait more bearabe. Once you do get in, the wait is surprisingly short. We sat down and within 10 minutes, food appeared on our table. So that was great. The specials are worth a try, because they are only on the menu for about 2-3 weeks and probably never coming back again. So if youre feeling like trying something new and unique, the specials are a great option. Other than that, the overeasy eggs were pretty popular and looked absolutely awesome. The portions for everything you order are pretty substantial, so you get great value for money. This is a great breakfast/brunch place if youre in the neighbourhood. Check it out! You wont be disappointed.
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Heather Payne
ts a little more than I generally care to spend on breakfast, but its so worth it. There is always a lengthy wait to be seated, but again totally worth it. This is more than your average breakfast. The decor is fun and upbeat with the egg motif. Its a small and intimate space, filled with neighborhood people - lots of young families. They have the very best coffee in the whole world. The service is perfection. I always have a hard time deciding what to order here because everything is so good and the servers are always helpful in making recommendations and just genuinely nice people that want you to have an enjoyable experience. I dont usually like sweets like pancakes or french toast, but they have the most imaginative items on the menu like the tiramisu french toast that I could eat for every meal. The presentation is very crafted and artistic. This is definitely a hidden gem in a neighborhood that is really lacking in good restaurants
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Renessa Kristine
I had two friends visiting Chicago and wanted to take them outside of the downtown area. We made reservations but could not be seated until our entire party was present. They offer free coffee while you wait outside as the restaurant is cozy and there really is no waiting area inside. While waiting I noticed a huge egg plate go by and just by looking at it, knew I had to have it. I ordered the Sassy Eggs which was delicious. What would have made it better would be extra cilantro on the side but as I was told there are absolutely No substitutions or additions to Any order. After our filling meal we wanted to split the bill evenly among 4, but were told thats not possible either. Over Easy isnt the most accommodating brunch spot but they have a changing menu and pretty good food. The best of Over Easy: -Sassy Eggs -food comes to the table quick!
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Garrett Fuller
The food was so good, it was actually a little upsetting to me. I dont know what they are doing to make red potatoes so incredible I teared up a little. My scramble... I would have a hard time describing what was so good about it. From the presentation of the plate to the final bite, I was in awe. Breakfast is my favorite meal. I have traveled the world. This place hits first or second best ever. Here is your fair warning then. If you care about breakfast, this place will ruin you for all other breakfast places in Chicago. Ruin you. Expect to do some serious waiting. I would wait 9 hours in the sun for a meal that good. It will rock your breakfast socks right off.
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Tiffany Tran
Ive been to Over Easy Cafe twice now and both times, I havent been disappointed. Its fairly easy finding street parking in the area, even during the weekend brunch rush. If you park in the residential area, you dont require a permit until 2pm. Also, do expect a wait. Its a "wee restaurant" (their words) but they do try to be efficient. Their menu has something for everyone - its got a good mix of sweet savory, classic and unique, and breakfast and lunch foods. I highly recommend the Sassy Eggs! I did not think Id like the ancho-ketchup but man, does it work. Everyone Ive come here with has loved their meal, so I dont think you can go wrong!
