Staff was mediocrely nice- I got the vibe they had to be there but didn’t want to be. Brisket biscuits and gravy definitely left something to be desired. It was unfortunately very bland and I definitely expected more for the price (portion size was great, expected better flavor). I decided to try their sugar cookies too and they were also bland and dry. Overall the food was disappointing especially for what I paid but I gave them a 2nd star because I appreciated being offered something that wasn’t the classic sausage biscuits and gravy.
Love the food, Im glad they are doing well through the pandemic. I tried bringing my dog over the summer on the patio. I was told no dogs on the patio they have to be on the outside perimeter without shade. This may be a better sell for people who like patios sans dogs. Just FYI, dont bring your pup. Foods pretty great, and expect a bit of a wait on weekends.
Ordered the hash and it was literally French fries with some peppers and eggs on top. Disappointing. Also very few vegetarian options. The place is cute and the service was fast and friendly.
GREAT food!! Stopped for lunch before shopping the area. Very pleasant atmosphere, efficient. Masked staff was a definite plus!!
We love this place. The food is excellent. We got the hash with wheat toast and biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs on top. The biscuits are the best I have had in Chicago. The pulled pork gravy is absolutely amazing. The staff are very friendly. They were apologizing to us when we accidentally spilled our coffee cream. Completely our fault and thank you for being so helpful in cleaning it up. The free cupcake for checking in on yelp was also amazing. The seating is community so you can be potentially set next to louder people. But everyone was very friendly. Definitely recommend if in Southport.
Overall: Delicious, charming, and charming, brunch doesnt get much better!The good: Superb tasting food, the quiche was fantastic and the coffee cake was well done. The variety of the menu puts a fun twist on brunch. Im sure the non-breakfast options are great. Charming atmosphere and also tons of to-go bakery items and bakery spices and goods.The bad: Small space, especially if the outside is closed. Tight squeezes. Service can be hindered due to that. Menu, while great, good of had a few more options. Long waitAtmosphere: 8/10Service: 8/10Food: 10/10
Super good food, and fast service to boot! We were seated right away outside on a Sunday morning (I was expecting a wait) and even my picky brother was wowed by his hash with brisket. The bread pudding pancakes were soo rich (could have done with the solo in hindsight) but delish. I I’ll be back for sure!
Looks better than it tastes.. taste per dollar is very low. Underwhelming taste, overpriced. Staff was nice, though!
The prices are too high. We waiting forever (45 minutes total) from the time we sat down to when we recieved our food. We had to ask where our food was. We got the Southern split and the $33 and some change. I understand that restaurants are in difficult times with Covid but this was not good. We will not be back.
Always a great breakfast spot!! Cute and cozy gem up the street from us. Love their entire menu, especially the cupcakes and hash!
Love to try different breakfast spots, and I must say hands down the service was great and the food was wonderful. Their take on hash is one of a kind the potatoes and veggies were julianed and made it easy to get everything in one bite. And those Pancakes, the Bread pudding solo and Cupcake solo was a great idea in order to taste both. No wait, laid back and you can grab a few needed items for the house as you check out.
The bread pudding pancakes were undercooked in my opinion and thats what drew up here. My tablemates enjoyed the grilled coffee cake, but I thought it was too sweet. The other food was fine but nothing special.
Food was delicious, as always! And the servers are great. Our meal often takes quite a while to make it out of the kitchen, so be ready for a bit of a wait after ordering.
Fairly tasteless biscuit & gravy and over easy eggs were medium. Out of iced coffee already. Lovely friendly service.
Very nice has a lot for little grocery store mostly alcohol
Delicious breakfast sandwich, cupcake pancakes, and arugula salad for carryout.
The person working on the outside area, Chris is rude and not helpful. Everybody else on restaurant is great but unfortunately we had a bad experience because of one person.
This place is so good I went there twice in 3 days. Fresh ingredients, delicious combos, and relaxed atmosphere. The brisket hash bowl is amazing. Coffees are around $4.5 or $2.5 for bottomless. They have a market in the building but the products are insanely expensive so I wouldnt buy them. This review is really just for the restaurant.
The Brisket and Gravy is delicious and the biscuit is TOP TIER. The breakfast sandwich is also a great choice, a fluffy English muffin with delicious butterkase and homemade sausage! I didnt get a chance to buy any of their individual product, but already have a few jams and mixes in mind next time I go, and I will be back!
Second trip to Southport Grocery and Cafe. Excellent both times. First time I had the Brisket Hash, second time I tried the Brisket and Gravy dish. Their ingredients taste extremely fresh - eggs were cooked to perfection, brisket was tender and flavorful, it was also proportioned well throughout (not too little meat), the gravy was thick, and they have some tasty hot sauce to add some spice here and there. They also serve delicious coffee. Love this place.
We wanted something more substantial than just pastries and coffee after flying into Chicago and came across this Cafe. The latte and house made strawberry rhubarb soda were an excellent start to a lovely meal. We decided to get a bit of both breakfast and lunch and nothing disappointed. The savory pull apart muffin (tomato jelly, herbs and cheese) was spectacular and I was lucky enough to snag the last one! My husband opted for a more traditional breakfast with a twist; eggs, bacon and grilled coffee cake with cream cheese (sounds odd, but it was amazing) and I decided on the peach caprese salad. The salad was huge and came with a peach vinaigrette that complemented the fresh produce, sunflower seeds and ricotta cheese perfectly. Everything was wonderful, the staff were helpful friendly and prompt and sitting on the patio added to the charm of this little cafe. Definitely check it out if youre in the area!
Everything is delicious, and the half portions on many items make mixing and matching do-able and then one can try more yummy things! Also - you can get a free cupcake on your birthday!
The brisket and gravy is downright sinful. So delicious and they actually give you way more brisket than youd expect. The cupcake pancakes were also amazing, so light fluffy and flavorful.
The two words that came to mind as I was walked to my table by the person who seated me was quaint and quiet. There were just a few tables available because of Covid restrictions. Menus are available as a QR code scanned by smartphone. Water is provided in a green wine-bottle to be poured into what appeared to be a small mason jar for drinking. Its a small menu filled with very interesting variations of typical diner fare. I ordered an omelet following the servers suggestion. She proudly touted the quality of the food. I am glad to say that she was right. The omelet was fantastic. It was made with boursin cheese (goat cheese), bacon morsels and diced roasted squash. At first I was apprehensive about the squash, but it worked well and balanced the stronger flavor of the boursin. The service was friendly and welcoming. I look forward to my next visit.
So many options and many of them are unique, so it’s hard to choose. Everything selected by my group was tasty so I️ don’t think there are any bad options.It’s a bright, casual place with good food and the noise level was conducive to having a conversation.The grocery section also has a lot of cute and tasty looking items to browse.
One of the best brunches in Chicago, hands down.
We’ve just moved to Chicago during this pandemic and unpacking/settling-in is taking longer than should. It’s such a blessing to have found a corner store such as this nearby. Most nights our dinner is a charcuterie board of snacks, bits of leftovers and delightful finds from here. Their pickles and preserves are superior! We’ve grabbed brunch to go a few times and have always been overly satisfied. This spot is a staple in our book now.
I found this place during an overnight while in Chicago for a concert, and it was an awesome breakfast. We had the chorizo & eggs and the brisket & gravy. Both so good, but know that the chorizo isnt as spicy as most chorizo we have had. That isnt a bad thing to have mild chorizo for breakfast. The service was so good too. I took a Cruffin to go as well and it was so good.
Love this place. Great food and service.
Always a fantastic spot for some good home cooked style brunchin. Its been a while since I moved from the neighborhood, but they are still hitting the mark. Everything is delicious so try it all. Also take a look around the market for some great scratch made condiments and local seasonings
The food and service were amazing. Firmly recommend it.
This is one of the best brunch places in the city! Their bread pudding pancakes are delicious and amazing. Everything is very fresh and lovely. The one thing that bugs me about it however is how they have no changing table in their bathroom! It just boggles me because everything else about it is so kid friendly and I always see so so so many toddlers and babies in there! Please add a changing table!
The biscuits and gravy.
Recently discovered Southport Grocery (where the hell have I been??) and cannot wait to go back.Gets busy, with good reason, around typical peak times. Check out their menu and it seems hard to make a decision! Went with the hash and added brisket. It’s not your typical hash and that’s why I’m a fan. It all tasted fresh with the right amount of flavors.Next time I need to try their pancakes and other sweet options that everyone is talking about!Staff was friendly and knowledgeable on all the options. They were spot on with what I needed for the day (lots of food) and definitely came away full.
Great food and service!
Delicious breakfast, friendly service and fair prices. Interesting selection of offerings on the shelves also. Clean and inviting.
The pie was really good but the rest of the food tasted off. Nice staff though. Food was just lacking.
This is a good breakfast place, Ive eaten there quite a bit in the past, but there are a lot of good spots in the city to choose from. Decided to bring our dog with us to eat outside there for the first time. They must have changed their policy because they said we needed to leave her on the other side of the gate and I know Ive seen dogs there before. They said service dogs can stay, which she is, but we dont go around with her paper work. It was 830am and there was one other table. We would have been in and out in less than an hour for sure. They get one star because they have to get one on google, and the second is from my good past experience, but since they dont like super cute, obedient, furry friends, we cant be friends to them. For all the many dog lovers in the city, there are plenty of other options. Leaving little Penny on the outside of the gate is definitely not an option. We went somewhere else, and will continue to do so, even when Penny doesnt accompany us to breakfast.
Love this restaurant! I have eaten breakfast or lunch here many times. Food is always fresh and delicious! Servers and staff are very friendly. Great food choices.
The Cuban sandwich was amazing with the side of red mash. Glass of orange juice and the bread pudding pancake with custard was also really good! Definitely a great place for brunch and to buy baked goods and items to make your own baked goods.
A friend of mine - who lived just a couple of blocks away from the place - recommended it. We had maybe too high expectations. We had to wait pretty much after ordering, and we had to wait a bit to order. I expected the food to taste different. Maybe I had something else on my mind when I ordered my dish. Would probably go again - when its not so packed.
Love this place! One of the best brunch spots in the city. Bread pudding pancackes are my favorite pancake in Chicago. Also have to get the Brisket Hash and Brisket and Gravy! If youre gluten free (actually, even if youre not), the cupcake pancakes are delicious. They dont take reservations, but always worth the wait!Please make the Apple Stuffed French Toast a permanent menu item!! Loved it!
Food good, service terrible. Little guy with the hat should be fired..couldn’t care less to actually wait on me, gave me a bottle of warm water with no ice and then charged me for something I never ordered..and I had to get another server to come actually help with anything..she was great though.
The food was so good and our server was awesome! Lots of regulars in there and the food must be the reason. Small but not a long wait and food came out quick and delicious!
We went after the brunch rush so we got a table right away - its a small place so there arent many tables. Great neighborhood spot with amazing brunch cocktails! Food was refreshingly different and had great service. Great place for a cozy, low-key brunch.
They have some very good selections on the menu. All are good. Youre sure to find something to your liking.
Great place for brunch on the Southport corridor. Ive never ordered something and been disappointed with what I got. Great service, great location, and great food.
Great little brunch spot with an eclectic and well-priced menu. I came here recently and tried their brisket hash and cheese grits, and both were comforting and exactly what I want to eat in the morning. They get very busy the closer you get to noon, so try to get in either really early and closer to mid-afternoon for brunch.
Best brunch place on Southport and one of the best in Chicago. I love the hash and the cupcake pancakes too. Expect a bit of a wait on prime brunch hours.
Dont let the name deter you, this place is more restaurant than it is a market. That said, some of their grocery offerings are top notch. I highly recommend weekend brunch here. Wait time is usually about 45 minutes, but there are plenty of shops in the area to peruse while you wait for a table to open up. Do yourself a favor and order the breakfast hash with brisket, you wont be disappointed.
Wonderful food, I enjoyed lunch here. They also sell their products there.The wait staff was very kind and welcoming. Prices were reasonable
I have been here twice and both times I had a wonderful experience. Service is good, and there is usually a short wait time (Around 10am on a Sunday is about 20 minutes). The food is amazing! I especially like the hash with brisket!I will definitely be coming back soon!
Great selection!
Need to have Cruffin. Not a misspell. Crusty on the outside, flaky on the inside, and not overly sweet.
Definitely the best mashed potatoes Ive ever had! Perfect eggs over easy, delicious coffee. A bit pricey but worth it. If I lived in this neighborhood Id be a regular here.
Awesome butternut squash and bacon omelet! Bread pudding pancakes... So rich and delicious! Definitely going back.
The service was efficient and the staff friendly! Our food was delicious and fairly priced. There were about five different things we wanted to order so we will definitely be back!
The food was amazing! Ordered the hash and shared the bread pudding pancakes with the table. It was a great balance of sweet and savory. The wait was long, but you can spend it wandering in one of the nearby stores.
This is our favorite breakfast location (along with most of the city). There is always a line, but the great thing is you can put your name and number in and the hostess will text your phone when your table is ready. This is great for killing time shopping around at the other stores nearby! PS get the bread pudding pancakes or the stuffed French toast. You cant go wrong!!!
Simply amazing. Normally order using ritual and it’s always ready in like 20 min. I like “the commuter”
The hostess Daisy. The best!
Always fresh and tasty here. Portion sizes are just right, though I do wish there was a little more menu variety, whats there is all good.
Fantastic brunch. You cant go wrong with most menu items as the ingredients are all fresh. Chicken and grits is delectable. for something lighter, the breakfast salad is also very tasty. Seating is limited so plan accordingly.
Wow!! I had the club sandwich. It was probably the best sandwich Ive had ever.
Absolutely love this place. I wish I lived closer like I did in my 20’s so I could still eat there 3 days a week. By far my 1st choice for brunch. Get the Hash. My favorite.
The jam is fire!!
We ate here two years ago. The return in September 2019 was disappointing. Adult pop tart was not cooked completely and the filling was unevenly distributed. Biscuit was truly terrible- too much baking powder/soda made it bitter and the dough was overworked- making the biscuit tough. Not worth making a return trip.
Tasty & fresh ingredients. Love the turkey sandwich!
The wait was 45 minutes to get a very simple meal. They brought us a cupcake even though we were trying to eat healthy and because we hadn’t eaten all day, we ate that and felt sick after. The meals were small and not very good. Would not recommend.
Southport Grocery and Cafe is a unique place everyone in the area should go to at least once. They offer up very unique delicious foods and have shelves of interesting spices and foods on your way out. It is a tad expensive, but well worth it.It is a very popular place and gets very crowded most of the time. I ordered the bread pudding pancakes and highly recommend them to anyone going here. They are incredibly delicious! I am pretty sure you can order anything on the menu and feel like you made a good choice.On our way out, we bought one of their award winning cupcakes. I really didnt like the cupcake. Haha.
Incredible bread pudding pancakes for breakfast and grilled brie sandwich for any time of the day! They also have fantastic cupcakes. On your birthday, they just might give you a free one! :)
Great brunch. They will be on a wait, but you can browse on Southport. You can see your position # on the list online and they text you when your table is ready. If you like bloody marys you are in luck. Also varied and delicious food items.
This place is divine. I loved the pop tart, straight up the best thing I have ever tasted. Go here. I also bought the strawberry rhubarb preserves-- GO THERE AND GET SOME RIGHT NOW!
I love this place. I work at a boutique on Southport, and frequently recommend Southport Grocery to shoppers. But I have to share what I just learned, in hopes that they will change this policy. I called this morning (a Sunday) to place an order for pick-up. Well, during patio season on the weekends, they will not take to-go orders. What??? It makes no sense. I was so looking forward to the bread pudding pancakes, but I guess because I dont want to spend an hour and a half waiting, I dont deserve them. Guys, this is a super stupid rule. Change it.
Good but the hash browns are more like fries.
Great food as always, popular place, highly recommended. The staff is quick and professional and friendly. Do brunch here!
Great Breakfast. I had the Brisket & Gravy which is the probably the best version of Biscuits and Gravy I have ever had! I plan on returning to try more dishes.
Great place great service.
Super friendly staff with bright, lovely atmosphere. Food is knock your socks off good.
Absolutely amazing. Great service and food. Even gave us a free cupcake on the house!!
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