Chicago Waffles: 6% back

Bright and airy, Chicago Waffles evokes the feel of a charming cafe, but with more seating and elbow room. Open exclusives for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, their doors open early and close mid-afternoon, and the full menu is served all day, so you can sleep in and still get your breakfast fix. Just as their name implies, waffles are the house specialty, with a variety of sweet and savory spins put on this popular breakfast staple. Keep things simple with the Original Belgian, topped with butter and syrup or your choice of fruits, or dive into a gourmet green tea, red velvet, cinnamon roll, or chocolate waffle. Can't pick just one? Get the waffle flight, where you can sample all of the sweet waffle choices. Benedict lovers will enjoy the different waffle-based benedicts with toppings like pulled pork or marinated duck, and no waffle restaurant would be complete with a chicken and waffles dish (Chicago Waffles' adds bacon to theirs both on top and directly in the waffle batter). Waffles aren't the only thing done right here: their extensive menu also includes egg dishes made any way you like, omelettes, crepes, pancakes, skillets, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, and you can get half orders of several items when you're not hungry enough for a full meal. Featured on the Cooking Channel and the winner of multiple local eating awards, it's no secret that Chicago Waffles knows how to make good food, and with weekday dine-in and carry-out specials, delivery, and catering available, you can discover what sets them apart no matter what your dining needs are.